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Funding Canceled
Funding for this project was canceled by the project creator on December 18, 2012.
Garden School Foundation
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Garden School Foundation
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LA's first comprehensive K-5th garden-based curriculum that will get thousands of kids learning, growing, eating, and thriving outside!
Funding for this project was canceled by the project creator on December 18, 2012.
First created | 2 backed
Over the last seven years the Garden School Foundation has worked with teachers, students and parents to build a daily program of garden-based education for elementary schools and we're now raising the funds we need to turn this program into a book that can be shared with schools all over the city, and beyond! The book will contain 120 fun and engaging lessons and recipes, using gardens and growing food to connect kids with the world around them. We need to raise $25k for the design and layout of the book, which will also be made available on our website. We get asked all the time how others can re-create our program at other schools and we can't wait for the day when we can help make that a reality by having this incredible resource at hand.
Each k-5 class at the 24th Street School comes out to the garden every other week for an hour-long class on anything from Science and Math to Cooking and nutrition. On any given day the garden sees between 3-5 classes being taught! They grow, tend and harvest fresh fruits and vegetables year-round, using the produce for cooking classes or for various experiments. The lessons we've developed are all standards-based, meaning that they teach the same material in the classrooms as required by the CA State Department of Education. But out here in the garden children learn for themselves why the world works the way it does, rather than having to memorize abstract facts and figures that have no relevance in their lives.
Over the years we've seen some pretty incredible things happen in this garden – kids eating green kale smoothies they made by pedaling a bicycle-powered blender; or mouthfuls of kale chips they made in the solar oven; strawberry and spinach salads, even sushi and fresh pasta made by hand! They've written biographies about compost worms they've examined under a magnifying glass. Once we held a beauty pageant for all of the different citrus fruits growing in the garden.
With obesity rates staggeringly high and thousands of children in urban Los Angeles that have little to no access to nature, gardens hold great potential to make a difference in their lives. There's huge pressures to perform well on standardized tests and very little time or resources to break out of the mould – school gardens are a really incredible way to let kids be kids, investigate, experiment, use their innate sense of curiosity and wonderment at the world to guide their learning. Please help us create this book that has the potential to get thousands of kids out learning in the garden every day, and teachers excited about how easy it really is to use gardens as a teaching tool.
Thanks very much for watching this video and for helping turn years of work into something that can be replicated across Los Angeles, or even the country. Everything we've done up until now would have been impossible without our volunteers and supporters – it really is up to people like you to give kids a chance to grow food, connect with nature, and gain the tools to make healthy choices. With your support right now we'll very soon be able to share our work in a meaningful and impactful way.
Our wonderful supporters will be rewarded with various and sundry gifts from the garden made by the students, from lavender aromatherapy dream bundles to special heirloom varieties of sweet pea seeds that we've discovered grow well in hard, clay soil. Beautiful GSF bags are also on offer, as are recipe booklets and composting manuals. Even though the recipes are geared for kids adults love them, too, and everyone who donates will receive a collection of our best ones! Furthermore, every donor will receive an email with a link to the final GSF curriculum upon its completion so that you can see what you've helped to build.
The biggest challenge is partnering with the right designer so that the curriculum is laid out in a way that makes it easy to understand and eminently feasible to implement. Many curricula already out there are confusing and difficult to navigate, something we want to avoid. Part of the reason that we're raising this amount of money is so that we can hire the best person for the job. We rely a huge amount on volunteers to run the program, doing everything from helping with PR and Marketing and curriculum development to teaching and maintaining the gardens. For this project, however, we want the end result to be perfect and to happen quickly - something we can't be 100% sure of when working around volunteer's schedules and work commitments, no matter how wonderful and talented our volunteers are.
Once funded, we'll collect bids from a group of designers we've already identified through our current network and work with our team to choose the best one. This designer will also be responsible for creating illustrations to go along with the lessons, and will need to have great passion for the subject matter.
Aside from that, this project is pretty straightforward. It is a huge project, no doubt, and highly ambitious, but the wonderful thing about where we are right now is that the hard part of building the actual lessons and recipes and putting them into a standardized format is already nearly finished. The design and layout phase is the very last phase of nearly 7 years of work - with your help we'll sail through the home stretch!Learn about accountability on Kickstarter
Since the finished curriculum book is going to be over 400 pages, the quotes we've gotten for a full-rate designer run about $20k, plus $500 for the first run of hard copies, $1k for online set-up, and another $3,500 for other fringe costs and overages. We hardly ever pay full-price for anything (in fact, many professional services are 100% donated to the Garden School Foundation), and hope that we will find a way to bring down the final design cost, but we've budgeted the full cost so that, once funded, we are 100% sure that we'll be able to get the project done fast, and get it done right.
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I inherited this fan and don't know anything about it. I see hand stitching at the border lace. Could anyone tell me about this lace/fan? Thank you so much!
In faded letters it says, East India. Stamped 17is. It appears to be old,has a couple small chips on the rim,otherwise in good condition.
Would someone be kind enough to translate this, please? It's on the bottom of an old Japanese (I think!) tea or cookie jar. I'd really appreciate any help.
Thank you!
I have a dress with this label and I need help with brand name.
Hello board members. I am hoping to get some opinions on what to do with this Bulova watch. It is marked 14 Gold and has a Speidel band with 2 patent numbers dating to 1952 and 1967. I realize it could be later than those dates. It is keeping perfect time but the white face is discolored, especialy between 2 and 6. Can the dial be cleaned up and what do you think that would set me back?
It fits me and am considering keeping it unless repairs are outside my budget. Should I pop the back to see what the insides look like?
Another choice is to add it to a group of watches for repair/harvest. Should I include this watch (and a pretty Ladies Elgin) in the lot listing or offer the Bulova and the Elgin by themselves? So many questions..... I would truly appreciate all opinions.
Please, someone, motivate me to list this stack of holiday cookbooks and craft books. I just can't seem to get my mind on the holidays. I wonder why??
Seriously....this is getting ridiculous. We didn't get this hot in July for Pete's sake.
How am I supposed to motivate myself to list Christmas stuff when I got this going on?? lol
Any wise words or sage advice? I'll even take threats if it'll get me to list this stuff lol
Good morning everyone.
(For our Dial ups)
Ebay pulled this listing due to "problems with other listings" Ebay apologized for the inconvenience, but said don't list on Ebay again.
I am also attaching pictures I took
Hello to all. Hope everyone had a good week. I can't figure out what these things are. Cuff links? Buttons? Missing a part? They are just over 1/2" square. The top line reads PAT SEPT and the second line reads 18.1888. What do you all think?
These have the hook in the front and came in the original antique box. I think they are Coral. Can anybody date these for me and give me an idea of what to say about them. Thanks in advance
I don't know if this is the correct place to post this or not. I have this medallion and hope I can post a picture with it to see who the person is on the front of the medallion.
I need a Dooney & Bourke authentication please.
Thank you so much for your time! Joanne
More pictures
Going to list this necklace and bracelet. clasp marked 12K gold filled. It was my mother's and I think a gift from her brother-in-law. He traveled. The elephants are not ivory but stone. They stay cold in my hand. So late 50s or early 60s. googled elephant jewelry and also looked at elephant jewelry on ebay - nothing like this. There are thousands of elephant jewelry on ebay and don't want this listing to get lost. Really need some ideas on key words. Big thank you!!!
Very pretty pair of earrings they are clip back and I'm trying to date these can anybody help. Thanks in advance
I have 3 horses that I would like to know if they are just common toys or maybe more as
I have been unable to find anything similar.
There are numbers on the belly but I cannot see a name.
Size of horses:
10" tall x 12" long
When I click on Manage My Store under the Account Tab, it says that I have 84 ACTIVE listings. In reality, there are 110 ACTIVE listings.
Why the discrepancy? There are only 7 items that were listed within the last 24 hours, so even if they were not yet indexed, the active listing count should be at least 103.
Does this mean that, aside from those 7 listings, there are at least another 19 listings that eBay is NOT showing?
Are there any other possibilities?
Hoping someone can help I cannot mmake out this mark
Measures 1" I saw one similar described as Murano. thanks for looking/help
Hello.I have 2 purple and gold Harry Potter colloctable pillows,in perfect condition.They are on my selling list,but when i go to relist it,the page tells me,"Ooppsss,problem with your photo.How can i use my camera phone,to take some more photos,and send it to that listing items,i want to sell? I hope,you can assist. Thanks. Kindly yours,......Michael.
Can anyone i.d. this 10" octagonal handled serving tray.?
thanks, bb
Why does the site style seem to change between pages? Even the tab bar keeps fluctuating depending on which page I'm on...
Is the entire site copypasted CSS? I AM VERY CONFUSED
Can anyone help with identifying what this coin is and any value please? It is gold with a silver dragon on one side and the year 2000 on the other side. There is writing from another language on the coin(perhaps chinese.) Thanks for any help you can give.
Cup is like a milk glass and has what feels like a rubber coating half way up.
I have this izod lacoste rain jacket. Checking solds most of them say vintage and the pricing is all over. How do I know if this jacket is vintage? It is vented in the back and has corduroy collar. Thank you.
HELP! I tried to list a new item today. Ebay says, "it appears you are offering money orders as a form of payment". I am NOT. I'm unable to list or revise anything! I checked My Account/Site Preferences/Payment from Buyers and all seems to be in order. Anyone else having this issue? Suggestions????
Hello everyone. Please help. I remember seeing other plates like this one. It's called something. i didn't write it down.
Now, after hours of search. No luck. Also, does everyone look when this plate was made and also the maker?
This is not a silver piece, but maybe is pewter, not sure, but take a look at the hallmark, does anyone recognize it?
Can anyone help me with this mark on a clay teapot
any help would be greatly appreciated
Thank you
Hello everyone-
I know the maker of this plate, however unable to find the name of it. Please help. Thanks!
Please. What does the mark on the cigarette case? Thank you.
I am not sure what this bottle or vial is for, but the wooden cap has a rubber gasket, so a liquid of some sort, maybe perfume? Also the hallmark is very ununusual.
I have a place setting in this pattern but I don't know if it is Mexico and who made them. Thank you for any help.
I need help identifying this brand (on a dress)
Any suggestions as to the maker of this very detailed art pottery swan vase? It measures 8-1/8 inches high at the rim, and 4.5 inches wide across the oval white clay (unglazed) foot ring. I've tried all my usual suspects (I was thinking Hull, but no luck), and google for once didn't help.
Kind regards! George
Can anyone identify this glass and the maker I have many pieces and want to move it along as I have had it for many years.
Need help identifying this artist. Any help would be appreciated.
Need help identifying this abstract black & white print that is signed and numbered. Artist signature appears to be Jim J?????? and I can't make out the last name. Help please. I've had this print for about 15 years. Thanks.
Hello. Any help is appreciated with this very deep blue with green vase. It is embossed on the front and back with an elongated flower. The only mark on the bottom is 101.
thank you so much!
Can someone help me with what this ashtray says?
Searched for the maker & pattern of this plate, but no luck, yet. 7 7/8" in diameter & quite heavy. Any thoughts appreciated.
Can anyone help me ID this Barbie? I thought she was in the Fashion Fever group, but have searched those and not found her. Dark hair so probably a Teresa or other Barbie friend. Thanks in advance.
Can someone translate this for me, please? It's on the underside of an old Japanese (I think!) tea/cookie jar. Thanks in adavance for any help - I appreciate it!
Every thing about this frame says "Arts & Crafts," until I found the stamp on one side. It starts with the copyright symbol and says MS C 1977 and then 107 in a larger size.
Does this mean anything to anyone?
This Brooch is really neat, however I Have a question, I have never seen a Brooch that has rhinestones with a shellac over it it or whatever it is that clear over the Brooch, could someone please tell me what that is called?
Thank you in advance for you're help!
This is a pendant possibly silver. It measures 2"long x 1"wide. There are some undistinguishable mark(s)....I can't tell if its a makers mark or surface marks made by working this piece. To me ,part of the design is that of grape leafs & grapes. There is also a trumpet shaped flower with obvious stamens? Native american or Mexican? Any clues?
First time using this board since it all changed years ago, so sorry if the pictures are large.
I just can't find this mark anywhere. Anyone know? Thank you so much.
Plz bware of fae items o ebay. Seems that sellers are not regulated. I unknowingly bought a fake lg hbs 910 hadset. He gave m the hardest time with the returnlbel and refund. He still sells on the site. Please make sure rhat when u write a negative review on any products bought, that u have made sure the product is authentic. Ebay refunded me, but im upset that they allow him to still sell.
My followers disappeared overnight. I had 139 and now poof...gone.
Did I do something wrong? strange case of pneumonia? (J/k).
I just don't if they are ever coming back -boo hoo!
thanks, Lori
Heads up, guys!
I was just relisting on my laptop and noticed a weird Ad at the top of the eBay page, which said I had a private message, figuring ebay has vetted ads, I got curious and clicked on it.
It was RANSOM WARE!
Fortunately, my in-house personnel knows how to get out of this screen. Go to Task manager, end process. It will come up again, so you have to quickly x the window (in Firefox), and repeat if needed. Rebooting now.
I'm on my iPad now. Hopefully my laptop is ok.
I know I know I know....all a buyer has to say is it's defective and he gets his money back. I get that and evidently he knows it too.
I sold him a Blueray internal burner for about 80.00. All he will say is that it won't work and he's tried 4 discs and it won't work.
Ok, then I'll give the return but it would be nice if he would give me more detail so that when I get the item back (if not a box of rocks), I can communicate with Asus support on what the issue is. I tried calling Asus yesterday and they asked me what operating system used, what type disks used, and a few other questions. I have no idea so asked if he could tell me OS, what type disks he used and a couple other questions. He refused to go into anymore detail except it doesn't work - defective.
It's ashame people can't be kind and help a seller. I'm not asking for the world....just a few questions so it helps me be able to talk to Asus to hopefully get it fixed since it is brand new and still under warranty. I don't understand this mindset.
Since item was brand new, I have a feeling it isn't really defective.
Just venting.
AGAIN, I KNOW HE HAS DONE ALL HE NEEDS TO DO (CLAIM ITEM DEFECTIVE) AND I JUST NEED TO ISSUE THE RETURN but just venting on what's the big deal in aswering a few questions about what the issue was with the item.
I recently bought a bag of kitten food (15 lbs in the description). A few days later, I received a 7# bag of kitten food from Amazon! The paper in the box said it was a gift, but there was no indication of who sent it. There was a way to send a thank you which I did (but the name seemed to be gibberish in the salutation). Since I recently started fostering kittens, I thought someone from the rescue might have sent me the food.
When I researched the word from the Thank you, it turns out it is a name that was used by the seller on ebay a few years ago. I notified the seller that the amount I received wasn't the amount stated in the description, and the seller offered me a few options. (a crazy part of this story is when I tried to look up the description of the item, the page said 7#, not 15#) My original receipt was available and it showed that the item was 15#. The seller said this had been a problem - that it was posting as 15# instead of 7#. We resolved the issue after he offered me some options, but I just wanted another 7# bag to call it even. Done. (Second bag of kitten food arrived from Amazon, too.) Amazon is footing the cost of the shipping.
Is this ok for sellers to do? To list an item, close a sale with a buyer, then buy it cheaper on Amazon and have it sent to the buyer? It seems a little sleazy to me, and also a bit fraudulent.
Anyone have any experience with this same thing?
I sold an item to a buyer and they received it just fine. A piece had broken during shipping, but I offerend to discount the price for that, even though it didn't change the way the machine performed. I specifically put in the ad that there are no returns. Buyer wanted to return the item for a refund and I told them there were no returns or refunds. They contacted eBay and eBay sided with the buyer. I haven't received the item back yet, but eBay has tried to take the funds out of my PayPal account, so there is a negative balance. So unless I put money into PayPal, I cannot use that and now my good rating with eBay is going to go bad because of one person. Any suggestions?
Does anyone have a clue what happened to the shipping calculator? A couple days ago it disappeared from my seller hub. I've reported it several times now and got no response. EBay has effectively crippled my ability to list any more items because I can't figure out how much shipping will cost. This is extremely frustrating. And it's even worse that they aren't saying anything about it. They don't even seem to be acknowledging that there's an issue.
Am I the only one experiencing thuis issue? What the hell can I do about it? It feels like eBay is NEVER on the side of the seller and NEVER communicates when issues arise.
My question: "Can I / Should i post a negative review on a seller as a warning to other buyers, even though ebay refunded back the money?"
Last month, I won a bid on an item. It was a bargain, in the "wow, i can't believe how cheap i got it" category. I paid immediately. The item did not arrive within the quoted time period, so I contacted the seller two times for the item. The 1st response (after a few days) was "oh, the item was returned back to me, i will resend it." The 2nd time the answer was "I've had family problems and not able to send it, i will do so today" and still no item.
No tracking number was ever provided. I did notice that after I won, the seller's other items (which were similar) all disappeared from ebay immediately. I finally got ebay to intervene on my behalf and got my refund, but I feel like i should warn other ebay users about this seller, just so others can avoid the same hassle. Time is money, folks, and I don't want others to waste time like I did.
I would like to hear your thoughts on the matter? Can I (or should I) post a negative review on a seller as a warning to others, even though I got my refund?
I guess I'm willing to let it go, but in the spirit of Ebay community I would like to warn others.
Perhaps if the seller said that they screwed up and didn't set a reserve, i would be more understanding and let it slide, but in this case I got the run around. Also as a buyer with a good deal, I did not want to offer the buyer to pay more when I wasn't even asked to do so.
Thank you in advance for your input.
Can anyone tell me if this particular printing of The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam is worth anything? Printed by Saalfield - no date - Translated by Edward Fitzgerald - paper & carboard, bound only with a ribbon.
Thanks for any info you may have.
Chris / JAKA
I'm about to start selling a large number of items after minimal previous experience as a seller. I want to do things right but I've been reading a lot of horror stories about buyer scams making false item-not-as-described reports, putting another item (or nothing) in the box and returning it and pocketing the refund.
After searching for tips on how to avoid this I am not finding much. It looks like a loophole in the eBay system. I was thinking of using a bodycam which would capture contiguous (one straight run, not spliced) first-person-view footage of my packing the items, sealing, labeling, driving to the post office and dropping them off - for use as defense evidence in case of an above scam. To repose as questions:
* Is there any better reliable way to avoid the item-not-as-described scam?
* If I had contiguous footage of me packing the item and shipping it, would eBay even bother considering it in the case of a dispute?
* How frequent do disputes of this sort take place (rough percentage)?
Thanks for reading.
Someone has just opened a return/refund case as the item doesn't fit. She is paying for the return shipping. My question is this: after I receive it and refund her will ebay automatically only send her the cost of the item for the refund or will they include the initial shipping in her refund? Don't think it's fair that I should pay for that shipping. Also, will they refund me the fvf's? This isn't my fault and I don't think I should be financially punished for anything. This is my first time dealing wth this tyoe of return, The buyer has been extremely nice about the return -- said she loves and wants to keep it, but it is no use for her daughter as it doesn't fit her.
Anyway, any way you can help me to understand this I would appreciate it. Thanks in advance!
Hi there. I sold an item last night via 'but-it-now', and the buyer paid last night.
Do i need to ship that item today, or would Monday be okay to qualify for one day handling?
Thank you in advance!
As it says, ebay has closed the case but will not allow me to leave feedback for deadbeat buyer. Does anyone know how I can leave feedback for them?
Help, need advice please!!
I sold a pair of pants last month, and they were returned because they didn't fit. I reposted them. Well...today they sold again. I was happy until I realized it's the same person that returned them. I sent her a message, and as usual I get no response from a buyer. So, should I ship anyway or just refund?
Hello eBay community! I am a new eBay seller and I have only sold 3 listings so far. However, this morning I received a message from eBay saying one of my buyer's wanted to return items, and was asking for a full refund, and for me to pay for shipping back since "item was not as described"...
The buyer's note said that "she thought" she could use the "Baby Bottles Favors" she purchased as centerpieces..! I clearly list the size of the bottles as 3 1/2 inches tall (that approx the size of the "middle finger"), I also state these are FAVORS, I don't even mention the word "centerpiece" anywhere in my listing. Buyer clearly didn't read description, or changed her mind. Items were delivered on Sept 15th (about 1 week ago)
Items were as described, and I don't understand how she can claim "Not as described" when that is clearly not the case. I have sent her a message letting her know the same thing I'm posting here...size is listed and items are as described.
What to expect from here? What can I do? Is there a phone number to call eBay and let them know I am not at fault?
Does amyone know if eBay removed the ability to set a floor price on best offers? The last few items I've put up for sale don't have the fields for "don't accept below" and "auto sell at" which means I get a lot of 'best' offers for 50% (or more!) below the fixed price and I'm getting tired of babysitting this.
Thanks for any input.
What do sellers do about an invalid address? He says it is correct but it will not let me print a label the way it is. I do not think he speaks good english and having trouble trying to get correct address.
I accidentally entered a listing twice, it didn't show up after the first time so I re-entered it, now I can't figure out how to delete one of them.
He was trying to extort me for a refund so he wouldnt leave bad feedback. I still have the proof in the ebay messages. He left the feedback right on the last day and it's been more than 90 days. Can I get this taken off my account or do I have to have this negative feedback from a liar forever? Any help will be appreciated.
Sorry Sellers . . .
I'm a buyer and I can't sort items. Four (4) of my searches were missing in my saved searches.
I manually searched under decorative collectibles > Figurines
Can't save, can't sort, I can't see your items.
Sorry sellers, I can't see your items.
This is bad . . . .
I sold; buyer paid. I noticed small damage when packing. I shipped and then refunded 25% thru the proper pages on Ebay/PayPal. Buyer OK with this. PayPal OK with this. Ebay shows the item "sold" in my Summary; but in my "Totals" Ebay shows it unpaid? Is this a delay issue on Ebay's part? And will it self correct in time?
Thx for any help. Susan
Hi the label says Lenox Imperial but I can not find anything like this so I am asking if someone has seen this piece and if it is Lenox??
I have this pretty Biscuit Jar and I know it was made in Japan but it also has a few other marks on it and wondering if someone could help with the ID of the additional marks. It also has a large crack but does not go through to the inside and am wondering if it is even worth trying to sell. Any and all help or advise is welcomed. Thanks a bunch.
Do I have to find and manually add each name a deadbeat blocked buyer ebays under, or is that done automatically. Thanks.
Does anyone know why when I do an Ebay store search and look for my store name it says no matches??? I have gone through my list of sellers/stores that I follow and there are several that come up the same way when I do a search for their store name even though their stores are open. Funny that some of the stores that are high volume all come up when you search for their store name. This bums me out quite a bit as I am trying to up my sales. If I can't find my store through a search does that mean that none of my items are coming up in search results either??
Hi, can anyone advise me on what I should do ? Has been four days since I bought item and haven't recieved shipping information. Tried to contact seller twice but they don't respond.
What type of Package is a 6x9 poly mailer in USPS? Large Package or thick envelope?
I'm shipping cellphone cases with 6x9 poly mailers, I want to know what type of package is that in the shipping options for USPS, Letter, Envelope, Large Package or Thick Envelope?
Total weight is less than 16oz.
If I understand correctly, the eBay US and UK discussion Communities are separate things. How do I be part of both? I'm a buyer. Do I need to make up fake addresses, which happen to have to be in the US and UK, respectively (where I don't live, I just shop), just that I can be part of the discussion? In fact, I haven't encountered here anything forcing me to add any physical address.
You know, the US Community might be the biggest, but as an overseas buyer, I might some time want to buy from the UK as well. Or even not the UK, but some Asian sellers are showing up on eBay UK, but not on eBay US, strange as it sounds. I want to be on top of the best information of what both communities can offer.
Will ebay still charge me or will they not? ... In the past I've accepted to cancel orders but I think eBay still charged me for the fees....
They send me this message "You'll get a final value fee credit in your account that you can apply toward listing more items to sell on eBay. Please note that it can take up to 24 hours to post the Final Value Fee credit to your account." but I don't know what that means.... Will they not charge of or what? ... What I think I understand is that they will give me credit to list items but I rarely list items and this time the fees were $30 and if the item is sold it would be $60 so yeah...
Is it best to pull all listings when one is going out of town for 3 days, or to change listings to 3 day handling?
I read the rules, but I'm not sure what the best policy is to main TRS status. Would that mean packages would have to be scanned on the 3rd. business day after payment? I guess the day of payment is considered the 1st. business day.
Thank you for any help or clarity.
My buyer lives in my city and picked up my sale so I have no tracking to load, he gave me positive feedback this AM and all my eBay transactions are positive, but my money is still on 21 day hold. Is it too soon after the feed back or what's going on ? Don't understand never had issues on other sell sites only pos ratings?
Hi. So a buyer purchased an item on ebay and i shipped the item with delivery confirmation. When they paid it showed in my paypal as pending just as all the others have. It was delivered on the 22nd and i usually get a estimated funds availabiulity date on ebay and paypal but when i checked there wasnt even "estimated funds availability" on the sold ebay listing just the title and tracking number and on paypal it just says try again later for funds availability. Anyone know what i shoould do?
Pottery bowl or vase... Measures 3 1/4" tall x 4 3/4" at widest x 3 3/4" opening. It has a mark on the bottom but I can't make it out.
Any ideas at all?
Can someone help me ID the shape of these paperweights?
I've searched and can't find anything that looks like them.
They are shaped like weights for a scale but without a search term I'm coming up blank on google.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
is there a way to ofeer a 10% discount to auctions already started, in bulk?
Does anyone know the cost for shipping an item in a USPS Priority Small Flat Rate Box, and does it include any insurance? If it matters, weight would be about 12 oz. TYIA!
Is anyone else having problems with the Anchor Store $75 eBay Branded Shipping supply coupon - issued quarterly? I have been trying to use the coupon since August but it will not work. I have contacted eBay on several occasions only to get responses that include:"I apologize that this is still an issue when trying to check out, and use the code. At this point, I'm not seeing any kind of update on this bug, or any fix as of yet.", "As for the ongoing issue, I would continue to try to complete checkout daily. It may be resolved soon, however I do not have an estimated date on when it is scheduled to be resolved.", "According to a recent update to the report, it is still showing as a site issue and while they hope to have a fix for it soon, they are unable to provide a date that it will resolved. You will have one more month (September) to use this coupon and we hope to have it resolved by then so you can take advantage of this benefit."
Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks!
Hi, I have a gift card that I would like to use, but is a non eBay Gift card. Should I add to my summary, use and then delete and add my regular card back on?? Seems a little silly to delete/add/delete right?
Thanks for any help
I'm confused about the "free listings" with a store subscription.
I'm thinking of a premium subscription
Here are my questions:
1. It say you get 1,000 free fixed price listings + 500 auction style listings (in select catagories)
Does this mean I get 1,500 free listings total? Or I get 1,000 free fixed price but 500 of them can be auctions?
2. When I click on "select catagories" that qualify for a free auction listing fee "Home & Garden"
or "Home Decor" Is not listed. I was thinking of this subscription to sell lots of hoilday decorations
and ornaments. Does that mean if I want to list them auction style they won't qualify as a free listing?
Becase Home Decor is not on the "select listings" list?
Thanks for your time!
I've been a couple of hundred old rock record albums out in the shop all afternoon getting ready to list. I was just slipping a Boz Skaggs back in its cover and noticed a dark square shadow inside. I reached in thinking maybe it was an old concert stub someone left behind. What fell out was an old black and white photo from 1978.
Strange part is - its of a house I used to own here from 1986 - 1992. But I didn't move to this state until 1985. So - how did it get in there? Where did it come from? Who took it? There's a big hedge by the door that was never there when we moved in.
I left here and was gone for 3+ years in the early 90's and didn't take anything with me. Just hopped a plane with some clothes and left. I left some stuff at a friends house but no record albums. I bought these at garage sales when I moved back from Florida.
It has a date stamp of 11-11-78 on the back. How did I end up with this photo? In 78' I was living in San Diego for gosh sakes. This happened once before in the late 80's. I went to a thrift store and bought a cheap ugly red suitcase for a trip to Canada. Inside was a 6 year old parking ticket for someone I used to know many years earlier. She's in San Diego as far as I know the ticket was issued in San Diego, she's never been to my state? Freaky!!! I'm not cleaning anymore of those records today - that's it for me.
Anyone else ever find anything creepy when they were just minding their own business lol? Hey, it'll be Halloween in a few weeks
I was surprised today to find an additional fee based on my actual postage paid to ship sold items. I called Ebay and the operator said the shipping fees on each sale by me the seller were to encourage me to offer free shipping. Not sure that's an incentive or makes much sense. Ebay stated that people overcharge for shipping and why this shipping fee is in place. I used to guesstimate shipping costs and almost always lost money. Now I've been using flat rate USPS boxes and envelopes and am neither making or losing money on the shipping process, except thanks to Ebay, am losing money with their postage fee. This is an extreme example, but one I've expereience recently, on a $1.50 sale paying $13.45 for a medium flat rate USPS box, I paid 10% or $1.35 for shipping, so I end up making .15 cents on the whole transaction. I don't have a lot of high priced items. Why bother sell. Seems a no win situation on Ebay. I'm terribly frustrated.
Wonder how many other sellers out there have experienced this. Sold BRAND NEW women's Gap winter rain trench coat with no defects. Buyer claims it is beautiful but has white chalky lines on it so asked me to pay $12 for cleaning. I first asked her to return it and she immediately within 15 seconds said she wanted to keep it and asked for the $12. So it was my option of returning her priority medium flat rate shipping and item cost and also paying her fee to return it to me. Naturally it was cheaper to just agree with her and return $12. Seems llike the buyers know exactly what to say to get a reduced price. I actually believe that Ebay causes such deception and the buyers are getting wiser all the time. Sad. Sorry to be so negative but my husband who does the actual shipping goes over every item with a second set of eyes and told me I should have had a much higher sales price and was extremely upset today that people who do this.
I was looking at ebay item 201675246130 and noticed the seller doesn't have feedback. Why?
Hi I sold a music cd to someone for 60.00 4 months ago. Today I have learned this person filed a credit card chargeback through paypal reason for chargeback is merchandise code 53. Paypal will not release the money back to me stating they have to fight the Credit card company. This buyer has never 1 time contacted me stating there was any problem with the ebay transaction that occured 4 months ago. Anything I can do or am i just going to be scammed out of this money? get to wait another month for them to dispute with credit card company. I have followed all the rules but I have no protection??
I don't know what it is here. I have never seen such a vast amount of low life desperate people in all my years on this planet.
Please sir, can you just give me $5. Come on how about $3 to make me go away. Tell you what, $8 and I won't leave you a bad feedback. My brand new item doesn't work. It's missing. The post office stole it. My dog ate it. My 6 month old infant bid on it, It's not green, it's orange...And somehow, somehow a couple of bucks is going to make it ALL...GO... AWAY.
What's wrong with these people? Is their station in life so low that they have no other choice but to slither through the muck to gain a few lousy dollars. Are they such life-losers that they have no dignity, no shame. No cognitive awareness of such a sad and embarrassing existence. Sometimes I want to give them money just out of sheer pity. Like someone begging on the street corner.
ebay really needs to clean up the garbage that has proliferated this web site and stop their liberal and seller abusive return policies. If you can even call them 'policies.' And bring plenty of trucks. You're gonna need em.
Rant over.
I sold an auction item (361731551888) for $52 after spirited bidding by 2 of my repeat customers it was won by a bidder unknown to me, soon after I received the 1st message from the winner. Apparently he thinks there was shill bidding or he is trying to scam a lower price.
Message 1;
I bid this to make sure I get it so I can report your item to ebay. I will ask ebay to conduct their investigation on you. Call me at 818xxxxxxx
My response;
Me; What do you want?
Message 2;
If you want me to pay for this specific item you should adjust to the real price immediately. It is very clear and Obvious that you have bid so many times with two other numbers in order to increase the price. Any interested bidder, bids only one time and wait to the end of the auction. I want you to understand we buyers are not stupid.
Sir I am a collector and I don't play games. If you want to resolve this issue with me then do it accordingly.
My Response;
Me; What do you think is fair?
Message 3;
This item Max $12 and that is very good and fair price between you and me to resolve this matter. FYI, No one will pay more than $7. As you may see your bidding history.
My Response;
Here I sent an Invoice for full price
Message 4;
Ok so be it. I tried to resolve this matter but I guess you need to learn your lessen.
I checked this guy and he liberally gives negative feedback so I'm expecting my first. Is this Message exchange sufficent to to have it removed?
Perhaps I should cancel the transaction and take a defect?
Thanks for any help.
Recently I ordered an item and was charged $12 for expedited shipping (that was the only shipping option). The seller sent the item via Media Mail, even though it was not shippable by media mail. Given that the item was very light, I assume that was about a $10 difference which they kept. In your opinion, would this warrant a negative or neutral feedback? As a very frequent seller I can understand padding the shipping a dollar or two, but to charge for expedited and ship the slowest available service and keep the difference seems pretty shady to me.

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The Plain Jane Cafe @ Blk 221 Serangoon Ave 4
Located at the ground floor of a HDB block opposite Serangoon Stadium, is a humble quaint little cafe that specialises in Swiss Rolls, both for dining-in and takeaway. Opened in Dec last year, The Plain Jane is definitely not plain at all with its marbled and wooden accents, pretty accessories and delicate touches that makes this space cozy and ideal for an afternoon tea session with a good friend. Brownie points too for their special attention to the crockery and flowery plates that compliment the old-school feeling of this place.
Serving up to 7-8 different flavours of Swiss Rolls such as Matcha, Yuzu and Raspberry each day, it is interesting to note the disproportionate ratio of cream to sponge here at The Plain Jane. That said, we were certainly not complaining because the essence of each flavour is most pronounced in the whipped cream that interlace each spiral. Between us two and after much debate, we eventually settled for the Earl Grey Tea, Thai Milk Tea and Nutella Swiss Rolls. Prices are $4.90-$5.90 per individual slice.
Tuk Tuk Cha @ Suntec City Tower 3
It is almost too easy to walk past Tuk Tuk Cha (TTC) and not notice it because that was exactly what happened to us when we went looking for it on Saturday morning. An unassuming takeaway kiosk with less than 10 seats, TTC is by the same people behind Boat Noodle House at Bedok Point and specialises in all things Thai. The kitchen is decidedly modest in size- put 2 people inside and it is already filled. Yet somehow in this cosy space, they are able to churn out one of the best Shibuya toasts in town.
For starters, get their Thai Milk Tea and Thai Green Milk Tea $2.80/$3.20. Both equally refreshing and great thirst quenchers. We thoroughly enjoyed the full-bodiedness of the tea and the delicate balance between the sweetened condensed milk and the hint of spices. A commendable effort and almost as close as you can get to the real thing in Thailand.
Lepark @ People's Park Complex
Lepark, the newest hipster hangout at the rooftop carpark of People's Park Complex has a laid-back vibe and grungy attitude to boot. Playing on the Malay word- "Lepak", which means to loaf around or to spend one's time aimlessly i.e. "chillaxing", this refreshing F&B concept is all about comfort fusion bar grub- tapas style, craft beers and a creative space for arts and music to come together. Since its inception into our local food scene few months back, Lepark has already played host to multiple live music gigs, outdoor movie screenings and even getai shows- all in a bid to support local musicians and artists, and promote our culture.
Getting to Lepark itself is a bit of a challenge and requires strict adherence to the following set of directions or you might find yourself a little lost: take the lift up to level 5 and climb up the dingy albeit dodgy flight of stairs to level 6 where you will reach this hole-in-a-wall opening with its aluminium shutter sliding doors, which leads to a spacious, airy canteen-like space.
Ordering of food is done at one end of the counter while drinks on the other, and your order number will be flashed on the electronic display when the food is ready for collection. Simple, straightforward and mostly self-serviced. With that said, prices are all nett.
The menu offerings were fairly decent and affordable. Tapas such as Chunky Spam Fries, Poached Chicken Sushi and Otah Bomb start from $8, Spicy Seafood Salad at $12, Mains of Slipper Lobster & Crabmeat Tom Yum Pasta from $18, and Shared Platters ranging between $18 – $40.
L'ÉCLAIR by Sarah Michelle
L'ÉCLAIR by Sarah Michelle has finally opened their brick and mortar store in the heart of Orchard Road. Dubbed as Singapore's first eclair boutique, L'ÉCLAIR located at the ground level of Singapore Shopping Centre brings a bit of Paris to our island with their exquisitely designed cream-filled choux pastries. Aesthetically charming and simply pleasing to the eyes, each eclair is practically an art piece served on a plate that has been taking social media by storm with how photogenic they are on camera.
The duo behind L'ÉCLAIR- Sarah and Michelle, initially started out as an online business, supplying eclairs to other cafes such as Mean Bean Wicked Grind (where I first got a taste of those pretty little things) before moving on to pop-ups hosted at Three Years In A Balloon and Artistry. The establishment of this physical store has therefore been long time coming.
Bread Yard @ 1 Fusionopolis Place
Previously located within the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) campus, Bread Yard has since moved to a cozy corner space of the Galaxis Building at 1 Fusionpolis Place. Specialising in handcrafted breads, the menu is decidedly modest, offering sandwiches, toast, bread puddings, all day breakfasts and naturally-leavened pancakes. Prices are extremely affordable as well, with full platters starting at $10 and sandwiches at $7. No added service charge or GST either.
For more eateries/cafes in Singapore with no GST or service charge, check out my list of 25 Places to Eat in Singapore with Nett Prices.
We made our way here for lunch on a Thursday and the cafe which seats about 50 pax, was packed with hardly an empty table around. Filled mostly by staff from the surrounding offices, Bread Yard is certainly a crowd favourite with their fuss-free ordering system and laid-back setting.


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In this radio interview, on the bounty program, Brees continued to emphasize he had no prior knowledge of its existence. That's significant because Brees is a member of the executive committee of the NFL Players Association and that makes him a guardian for player safety.
"Well, obviously the whole bounty situation is disappointing for all of us, just because for me, I really had no idea what was going on,'' Brees said. "It seems there's an investigation that's ongoing now for a while and the facts are still being gathered. And, to be honest, a lot of us found ourselves searching for answers and facts here the past few weeks. But it's an extremely unfortunate situation. I think a lot of us are just waiting to see what the investigation turns up and, then, the decisions that will need to be made by the commissioner and others, just so we can move past this.''
Brees also sounded like he was talking from a union point of view when asked if he thought the Saints were being singled out for something that's been going on around the league for years.
"I think there's a difference in what people might view as a bounty or incentivizing players to do certain things,'' Brees said. "What I think has been in the league forever is incentivizing guys to go out and make great plays, whether it's a special-teams guy that you're trying to help take care of or whatever. I think on the flip side of that are teams incentivizing guys to intentionally go out and hurt somebody. That's a serious problem if that is the case. So that's what's being looked into here and that's what needs to be fixed if that is the case.''
That's pretty significant. While Brees isn't saying the Saints were intentionally trying to hurt opponents, he's acknowledging that's what the league is saying.
As far as currently carrying the franchise tag, Brees sounded slightly more upbeat than he was in some other recent interviews.
"Well, that's not what I was hoping for,'' Brees said. "Obviously, I'm working towards a long-term deal and will continue to work towards a long-term deal. I'm still confident that, hopefully, sooner rather than later, we can get a long-term deal worked out.''


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...is the time I need to start breaking my bad habits and start working on getting healthy and loosing weight. My grandfather had a mild heart attack Sunday morning and is still in the hospital and will be for a few more days. They have many tests they have to run because he can't even sit up without his stats going wack, but laying down he is okay at least for now.
It all boils down to him and my grandmothers eating habits, lifestyle and lack of following a dibeatic diet. They eat whatever they want whenever they want and it is coming down to the point where they need to make the change.
I think it is kinda scaring some of the family now into doing something. Most of us are all overweight. Some more than others. We have all had our fair share of issues as a result of it. Thankfully no one in my immediate family has issues that require medicine, but my dad is on a CPAP machine.
I think I need to start changing habits and start now. All this crap going on has me just stressed out. I don't want to be some super thin, Hooters model or anything. I just want to be healthy and that is all that matters to me now.


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Opinions on second baby shower!
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I want to have a get together AFTER baby comes. Just maybe a cookout or something. No gifting requested. I really don't think I will do anything before baby gets here, as far as a party, because DS's birthday is a week and a half before my EDD, and he will be having a bday party...
DS#1Nathan (5/28/09) #2 due 6/8/13 after 2 years TTC "There's no limit to how much you'll know, depending how far beyond zebra you go." ― Dr. Seuss
I think having a meet the baby party after the birth is more appropriate
mom to Brian 3/07, Kevin & Patrick 4/09, angels Elisabeth ^11/12^ and Kacey ^1/14^ and our rainbow Finn 12/30/14
^^^no, a baby shower does not celebrate the baby. It's not even born yet. It is to shower the new mother with helpful gifts and advice on having their first child. A christening/blessing/whatever you chose to do after the birth is the celebration of the baby's life.
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I have learned on these boards that in some areas, it is expected. Around here, no one does it. The baby shower is not FOR the baby (the baby isn't even born yet), it is to "welcome" parents into parenthood for the first time by giving them gifts to help since they are not parents yet and would have nothing for a baby. Since that is how it is viewed where I live, a second shower would be considered tacky unless there were unique circumstances.
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I personally get annoyed when people have showers for each baby, especially when their kids are close in age and of the same gender. Kateygirl is right, the shower is to celebrate the mother having a baby, and to get her gifts for her first baby that she will need. You know that when you have each baby, people come visit you at the hospital and bring gifts and stuff, and you have all of the baby gear from the original shower (aka the first child). Then, most people have a shower a few months after the kid is born, and you give gifts then again. Another shower on top of that for each kid is too much. How many parties do we go to and gifts are we supposed to give? It reminds me of how some people handle weddings, with big elaborate engagement parties, bridal showers, bachelorette parties and weddings themselves. You feel like you go broke by the time it's all over. Worst yet, I am in my early 30's, so I have friends that are getting married and other friends having babies in the same year (and one friend who did both). I am all for a baby shower for the first baby, when you don't own anything like strollers and car seats and boppies and burpies and stuff. After that, it feels like it's too much, because if I'm invited to a party, I never go empty-handed, no matter what the person "says they want". If they spent money to throw a party, you spend money and get a gift.
I had one when I was pregnant with my second. My son was 11 though and I didn't have any baby stuff anymore. I think if you have a child that is under 5, it is completely tacky. Especially if you have a 1 year old!
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Posted on 11/25/2004 11:01:22 PM PST by churchillbuff
National Treasure," a surprise box office hit from Hollywood, demonstrates once again the embarrassing gap between cultural elite and the general public.
This splendid adventure movie starring Nicholas Cage drew overwhelmingly negative reviews, and leading critics even predicted its commercial failure. Ordinary moviegoers, however, have expressed gratitude for the film a clever romp with a patriotic heart and a family friendly "PG-rating," spinning an enjoyable yarn about a treasure map left by the founding fathers on the back of the Declaration of Independence. ...
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Did you end up seeing it?
Saw it tonight. My wife and I enjoyed it. I could see a Disneyland ride spinning off from some of those tunnel scenes - like the Raiders of Ark ride, or whatever it's called, that they've already got at Disneyland.
I dont recall any objectionable language - it was an adventure - fun - interesting - something the whole family could see
Hollywood needs to do more films like this; defintely some "out of the box" thinking going on here. I would put this and Sky Captain as the two films this year that were surprise hits for me.
The Declaration of Independence is shown?
This will be banned in CA, I tell you, banned!
I took our two teenagers and they met up with several of their friends on Wednesday to see it. I thoroughly enjoyed it! It just goes to show that movies CAN be made that are both enjoyed by whole families and can make money as well!
They highlighted a nice quote from the Declaration of Independence.
You have both hit on the probable reason the film got bad reviews. Anything Hollywood produces that does not savage the viewer with profane, obscene or scatalogical references is not "art" and thus not eligible for the Robert Maplethorpe Memorial Award.
Whole family absolutely loved it. Parents were so thrilled they couldn't stop saying how fantastic it was. Highly highly recommended for the family.
The Liberal left and the Homosexuals must be thrown out of Hollywood. Nobody wants their TRASH PHILOSOPHY OR FILTHY Lifestyle. Get back into the Trash heap where you belong !!
I almost fell asleep. What an awful movie.
"This will be banned in CA, I tell you, banned!"
LOL, looks like I might have to wrangle hubby to the movies yet again. Got him to go see Team America (F*** yeah!) (SORRY!) based on the premise that all Hollywood really understands is the box office. So maybe they need our $16.00 for National Treasure. Well, they might have to make do with $10.00, if we go see the FIRST showing at the mall near us.
It's a little Indiana Jones and a little Tombraider. It's not enlightening, and it drags from time to time, but over all, there aren't too many moments when you go, "Oh, geez, not this s*** again," and not any moments you'd have to cover the kids' eyes and make a mental "talk later" note. It's a good flick. You won't be up late pondering it in depth, but you also won't be lying awake, simmering, thinking "Why do I give those f*****s my money?!"
Speaking of movies, there are a number that should be sent into the toilet this fall season. Of course "Alexander" is already failing after its first day of release. A couple of other films should tank also, "Meet The Fockers" with Robert DeNiro (DeNiro has certainly gone down hill, hasn't he) and Barbra Steisand and Ocean's Twelve with that lightweight George Clooney and his pack of Democrat butt lickers. Actually, Hollywood is not having a very good year. Maybe they will get the message.
Well, someone "green lighted " it. I guess they deserve a bonus. :-)
I'm amazed that anybody makes adventure films with no graphic violenc, vulgar language or adult sexual situations. Those are so much part-and-parcel of the genre, it is hard for me to imagine a movie without them. I think this is a fabulous development, and I hope it is the start of a trend.
That PG rating opens up a whole new market.
My 15 yr old saw it last night, she came in and said, "Dad we have to see that movie together."
Nikki and John were both extreme individuals..
Which is..........
It never ceases to amaze me the Hollyweird hasn't caught on to the side-effects of the excesses of the previous generation. We are the first generation to grow up with an awareness of AIDS, ect. I have noticed that a lot of people my age (mid-to-late twenties) are having more kids, earlier than their parents, and are--in general--more conservative as well. We are getting married earlier as well, once again, generally speaking. Lots of people my age and younger are married with kids. (I married at 23, my younger brother married at 21--he's got two and will have one more, I will soon have five--just for example) I refuse to pollute my kids with crap...I saw too much growing up. The latchkey kids have grown up, and lots have rejected the so-called "values" many of us grew up with and were regularily portrayed in the movies and TV popular at the time. We're staying at home to raise our kids, getting married and staying married, and fewer and fewer are having sex or children before marriage. Hollyweird will catch on to this trend, or strangle to death on their own irrelevance.
Oh, come on now. There had to be nudity, some sex and lots of cussing for it to even get to the theater.
PG I didn't think those movies were made anymore.
Shooting yes, though I don't recall them actually making contact. Remember when they see Cage in the elevator with "the map" and start shooting? The case the map is happens to be bullet-proof...oops, spoiler, sorry.
Hey, is it me or am I the only one who reads too slow to see just who these "favorable" critics are when a commercial for a particular movie comes on TV? I'm talking specifically about Alexander.
I consider myself a fast reader . . . the fastest in my speed-reading class a hundred years or so ago when I took it . . . but, man oh man, it flashed by so quickly I couldn't catch squat.
First off, let me be blunt. I will never, no-way-in-hell, ever see another Oliver Stone movie. But I saw a commercial of it yesterday and the commercial flashed what were some absolutely GREAT reviews. The announcer announced the reviews in an excited, passionate, breathless tone . . . but conveniently forgot to mention just who the folks were he was quoting. The letters in the praise were big and bold and easily read but the names of the reviewers nearly blended in with the background and flashed by so quickly I couldn't read who was praising it.
I'm mindful of the one movie studio . . . Sony, maybe? . . . who had some schlep reviewing movies under an assumed name to give their movies a jump at the box-office.
I've read some awful reviews and comments about Oliver "I'm proud to be a Traitor" Stone's latest history-reinvention piece on FR and I was curious to see who the reviewers were.
Has anyone else noticed it's awfully hard to see JUST WHO IT IS giving these great reviews to liberal movies?
Maybe Medved is making too much out of this. The same reviewers, after all, have given savagely negative treatment to "Alexander", a film which apparently highlights the main characters bisexuality and was made by Oliver Stone, a leftist darling.
Its about Russia.
I think it is just great that your child and you enjoyed the movie.
When my wife and I 1st started going together, the 1st movie I took her to see was 'Old Yeller'. She knew I was a country boy in my heart after that. LOL
I have nothing but empirical evidence but it sure does seem forced to me. A parallel example: At Hollywood video keep your eyes open to how many copies of a film hits the shelf and its rental patterns. Ella Enchanted received good reviews and was enjoyable family entertainment. I saw seven to ten total copies and had to wait two weeks to rent it. Close by filling an entire shelf section was The Girl Next Door. I have not seen it and I know enough about the story to keep it that way. The many copies went largly unrented. If frequency of rental is crucial to profit maximization then they are either ignorant of what the data may be telling them or there is intentional bias.
If someone out there has more info Im all eyes. I know there are many possible factors I have omitted, but I have seen the same thing over and over. Fahrenheit 9/11 filled 1½ sections and languished on the shelf - in NY! (perhaps there is hope)
hope your wrong...rto
I *believe* it was:
"But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security."
I might be wrong, though. My backup quote would be: "That whenever any Form of
Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness."
IN any event, it was summarised by Gates (Cage's character) as something like: "When somethign is wrong, those who have the power to fix it hav ethe responsibility to fix it."
And that line from the ad "the dollar bill is trying to tell me something" seemed kinda dumb.
Glad the movie is ok. I think that some of the negative reviews might just be Nick Cage burnout though.
For months I couldn't get away from seeing advertisments for The Girl Next Door, whether it was on websites, television, or on campus. Frankly, it looks like a piece of crap more suitable for the straight to video bin. I don't know why the hype. Plus the blonde that kept adorning those ads, well, didn't really do it for me.
Better watch out: "Loved it" are Rex Reed's two favorite words.
I read a review of it and the writer focused more on Cage's resume and talent than the film; I must have been the last person to learn that Nicolas Cage is actually named Coppola and is the nephew of Frank Coppola.
Never even heard of it till I read this post (girl next door). Ran a google search. The only thing REMOTELY interesting is Sung Hi Lee in it. I think she's gorgeous.
So THIS movie was hyped big time, eh? Doesn't look like anything I'd see, but hey, what do I know? I was looking at one of the higher end 'men's mags' (GQ or Esquire, forget which) whilst waiting for my stepson's prescription to be filled, and it had a lot of 'top 50' lists (top songs, top albums, etc.). I conclude from this magazine that I, alas, shall NEVER be hip, cool, or any variation thereof.
I'm with you, looks like direct to video to me.
Sooner or later corporate guys are going to kick some "elite" butt. This movie's success and Alexander the "Fabulous" failure bring that day a little closer.
So am I, read the profile.
Great Movie! totally fun!
and more evidence of how out of touch most movie critics are!
I would recommend the movie and recommend you take your kids as well.
p.s. Buttered popcorn at my theatre rated: Poor!
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Luella Hinrichsen
RE: Hugh Ellsworth DeHart
I thought I had this one done, and just found out I hadn't, sorry for the delay, I hope you'll be able to add what you found!
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RE: Bryant
Shirley I have looked and looked to find the one who was killed in the war, I'm wondering if maybe they never knew for quite some time that he WAS killed. If memory is right it was n Nov 1, 1918 & I've searched into 1919 for quite away with no results. You would think that would be big news of the lose, the mother was a "Gold Star Mother". MIA for some until much later. I don't know anything about the family, only what was in the obits.
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Luella Hinrichsen
You had me worried Shirley, when you weren't adding the obits I sent, I thought "well here's more I shouldn't have transferred, they're not going to add a thing to the memorials." So was happy to hear from you, and see you have added them now. I never found any obit for the others yet, but will see if I can before sending them on. It's easier that way. I'm always happy when family can add things, more meaningful, they know who they were. Luella
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George Walker Roff was married to Jettie Arrington. He was not married to Jettie Arrington Gray. Ruby Gray was married to George Walter Roff. George Walter registered for the Draft for World War I; his mother was Fannie M. Roff and he was a resident of Webster Groves, MO. The 1930 Census shows Ruby and George W. Roff in the household of Oscar M. Gray in St. Charles, MO. It shows his parents were both born Missouri. Charles Walker Roff was living in Wichita Falls, TX where his parents were shown as born in Ohio and Illinois. I know for sure that Charles Walker Roff's father Charles H. Roff was born in Coshocton Co., OH.
Jettie Arrington Roff was also buried in Galveston Memorial Park Park in Hitchcock, Galveston Co., TX.
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Could you transfer the following pages to my account at your convenience? They are all close family members. I appreciate your work in creating their pages. My number is #48283703 (Luana Darby).
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Russell Price Bryant Find A Grave Memorial# 70068598
I found the following burial:
Russell P. Bryant
Birth: 1941
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As you know the parents of Russell Price Bryant ( Find A Grave Memorial# 70068598)
were George Allen Bryant and Hallie Lee Lamb Bryant.
In 1942 George Allen Bryant's parents were living but his grand parents, Greenberry Bryant & Mary Jane Hiatt Bryant,
were deceased and buried in Old Paint Lick Cemetery. There are many Bryants from this family in the Old Paint Lick Cemetery.
Thus I think it likely in 1942 that George would bury his son in the Bryant family plot, in the Old Paint Lick Cemetery in Paint Lick,
Garrard County, Kentucky.
Much of what I learned about this family after 1940 I learned from you. Thank you for the information you shared.
Please let me know if you think Russell Price Bryant & Russell P. Bryant are the same baby. Best Regards, Judy Wilkinson
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No I am not related.
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Rice Powe
As far as I can find, neither Rice nor his wife, Harriet, died in Oregon. Rice was living in Garrard County, Kentucky in 1840 (the year he died) and probably died there.
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I found a biography for the man I believe to be her husband, Henry Cline. The death date isn't exactly the same, but it is very close and the birthdays match. See below:
Biography of Henry Cline from the Atlas of Putnam Co., Indiana: to which are added various maps, history, statistics (published 1879):
Cline, Henry, P.O. Ashby's Mills, Farmer, Section 12; was born in Shelby county, Ky., June 16, 1810; son of Jacob and Elizabeth Yount-Cline, natives of Shelby County; settled in this township [Franklin] and county in 1841. Married, June 2, of the same year, Julia Ann Bell, born in Shelby County, Kentucky., May 15, 1815; their children's names are as follows: David (deceased), Jane, John, Robert, Margaret and Julia Ann. Mrs. Cline died February 26, 1850. Married, January 10, 1854, Eliza S. Brown, born April 6, 1820, and died January 2, 1860, having borne one boy--Benjamin. His present wife, Barbara Ann Weddle, widow of Andrew Weddle, and daughter of Andrew and Elizabeth Apple; he married November 13, 1860. She was born in Ohio, November 20, 1819, and by her first marriage had seven children; has borne to Mr. Cline two--William (deceased), and Joseph. Mr. Cline is of German descent; his father and mother's father were soldiers in the Indian wars of Kentucky. He now owns 300 acres of land, the result of his own and family's industry; is strongly in favor of the temperance movement, and does what lies in his power to advance it. Politically, he is a Democrat. Few are better known in the county for honesty and sincerity of purpose.
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