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For the birds: TMA celebrates Biggest Week in American BirdingWritten by Sarah Ottney | Editor in Chief | firstname.lastname@example.com
Birds become the stars each spring in Northwest Ohio during the Biggest Week in American Birding, an annual migration of birdwatchers who flock to the area to witness the annual migration of warblers.
Toledo Museum of Art (TMA) will put out a welcome mat for visitors and area residents alike with two free bird-themed exhibits.
"In Fine Feather: Birds, Art & Science," on display April 25 through July 6 in TMA's Gallery 18, will explore the intersection of natural science and art, featuring illustrations by John James Audubon, John Gould, Roger Tory Peterson, David Allen Sibley and more.
"Venetian Glass Birds: Lino Tagliapietra," which opened March 28 at the Glass Pavilion and runs through June 22, features blown-glass birds in the distinctive style of the Italian master artist.
The Biggest Week in American Birding is set for May 6-15. For more information, visit biggestweekinamericanbirding.com.
In Fine Feather
"In Fine Feather" will feature 45 works, including hand-colored engravings, etchings, lithographs, watercolors and books. The oldest is a reproduction of a 13th–century manuscript on falconry often cited as the earliest illustrated book about birds, said curator Paula Reich, TMA's head of interpretative projects and managing editor. There are also illustrations from the late Renaissance and the 17th and 18th centuries as well as field guides produced in the 19th century.
"The exhibit shows the importance of art to the field of ornithology," Reich said. "The artwork was created so people could see what these birds looked like, but they've really kind of transcended that scientific purpose to become these beautiful works of art."
Seven of the pieces are from TMA's collection. The rest are loans from local collectors, libraries and organizations, including The Toledo Club, University of Michigan, Michigan State University, Bowling Green State University and the Ohio Historical Society.
Five watercolors by Peterson recently acquired by TMA will be on display for the first time. Peterson is widely considered "the father of the modern field guide" and has had a major influence on the fields of ornithology and ecology, Reich said. Also featured will be three watercolors on loan from Sibley, author of "The Sibley Guide to Birds."
The exhibit will also include a videotaped interview with internationally renowned birding expert Kenn Kaufman, who lives in Northwest Ohio, talking about Peterson's impact on the study of birds and his influence on Kaufman's own life.
The sole overlap between "In Fine Feather" and TMA's last bird exhibit, 2012's "For the Birds," will be Audubon's illustration "The Passenger Pigeon," Reich said.
"The first one was largely from the museum's collection and it was more of a general celebration of images of birds," Reich said. "This one is taking a little more historical approach, looking at the study of birds and images made with a purpose in mind."
Venetian Glass Birds
The 21 pieces featured in "Venetian Glass Birds" showcase examples from three of Tagliapietra's recent bird-themed series, said Jutta-Annette Page, TMA's curator of glass and decorative arts.
A large installation in the center of the gallery called "Ala" explores the stylized shapes of birds in flight. "Petra" depicts birds perching or roosting while "Fenice" showcases the mythical phoenix rising from the ashes, symbolizing rebirth.
"The birds are very abstract, very beautiful and very colorful," Page said. "The techniques he's using are centuries old."
Tagliapietra, 80, who grew up in Venice and still lives there, began learning the traditional Venetian method when he was 11. He was one of the first artists to bring the technique to the United States, where he has been influential to generations of artists, Page said.
"He's very much adored as a master of art. There are very elaborate techniques only he knows how to do," she said. "He's really unsurpassed in his ability."
The idea for the show came last fall when Page noticed one of Tagliapietra's glass birds in the back room of a Chicago gallery.
"He's working now more intently on the theme of birds, which fit very nicely with our celebration of the songbird migration in our area," Page said. "It was a great opportunity and the timing was just right."
Visitors don't need to be bird lovers or glass artists to enjoy the exhibition, Page said.
"They are inherently beautiful, each one," she said. "But of course the artists in the studio are mesmerized by the sheer craftsmanship and tremendous skill that goes into making each one of these."
Inside/Outside Tour
TMA has also partnered with the Nature Conservancy of Ohio to offer a free Inside/Outside Birding and Nature Tour at 1 p.m. May 18. Participants will explore birds seen in the exhibition with Kaufman and then explore the plants and birdlife in TMA's sculpture garden with Terry Seidel, director of land acquisition for the Nature Conservancy. The tour is free, but space is limited and registration is required. Register by calling (419) 255-8000, ext. 7432.
The museum is located at 2445 Monroe St. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday and closed Monday and major holidays. Admission is free. Parking is free for members and $5 for nonmembers.
For more information, call (419) 255-8000 or visit toledomuseum.org.
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VSEA seeks to reduce Montpelier parking pinchBy David Taube
STAFF WRITER | February 24,2013MONTPELIER A state workers union is working to resolve the capital citys long-standing parking problems, which have been compounded by a recent legislative change, construction projects and the relocation of some Waterbury state workers to Montpelier.
An online survey by the Vermont State Employees Association has gathered more than 100 responses for what kind of travel reimbursement package they would like in order to help reduce parking issues in the capital city.
The responses will help inform solutions and a discussion at a meeting from noon to 1 p.m. March 12 in the House chambers of the Statehouse.
VSEA organizing director Kristen Warner said even with the addition of the Carr Lot by Taylor Street and the Winooski River, theres a net deficit of 290 spaces every day. At National Life, theres a deficit of 250 spaces every day, which doesnt include visitors, she said.
This is a pretty huge concern, she said. (And) that comes from the (Buildings and General Services) commissioner.
In late January, VSEA representatives met with state officials to reconcile the issue, bringing forth proposed solutions. The state Department of Buildings and General Services has responded to the recommendations, and the state is still evaluating how to proceed.
For the current legislative session, the state had expanded the number of reserved spots for legislators and legislative staff from 208 to 240, an increase that took away from the overall parking for state government. Warner said VSEA wants the spaces on a first-come, first-serve basis.
A November report noted that for the 1,595 state employees there year-round, parking areas adjacent to and near the Statehouse and key state buildings during the legislative session would be 992.
Traffic guidelines suggest that for every 10 people, there are eight spots, a ratio that exists when the Legislature is not in session but one that drops to six spots per 10 people during the session, according to the state.
The state last fall identified several ways to address parking woes, identifying options that range from 50 percent subsidies on bus passes to other financial incentives for measures like vanpooling. Michael Obuchowski, commissioner of Buildings and General Services, said funds are available for a pilot program.
The survey began last week and ends March 1.
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Felicia brings Maxie food at the apartment. Maxie can't eat from worry. Felicia explains Frisco is helping to find Lulu. Maxie confesses her dad wants Felicia back. Felicia knows and recounts how Mac punched Frisco. Mac's mad at Felicia and only speaks to her through Mr. Marbles. Maxie confronts her about sending mixed signals and wants to know who Felicia wants. Felicia says she has to talk to Mac about this and leaves. Spinelli arrives needing someone to talk to about having a future without a child of his own.
Mac plays ventriloquist with Mr. Marbles at the Floating Rib to practice for the Nurses' Ball. Frisco arrives mad about being sucker-punched. Mac tells him an apology is all he is going to get. Frisco talks about family and Maxie's baby. Mac tells Frisco she is just a surrogate and he can't use that baby to get Felicia back. Mac wonders how low Frisco can go after using his kids all the time to manipulate Felicia. Frisco punches Mac and confesses his love for Felicia. He thanks Mac for being good to his family and tells him to let Felicia go. They are arguing about what Felicia wants when she arrives. Mac tells her to tell Frisco she doesn't return his feelings. She says she cannot do that, she loves them both. Mac tells her to choose.
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I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes this week (I am 29 weeks,) and I obtained a copy of lab results to take to a nutritionist. I started looking over the results and I found some things that weren't right. The problem is, no one at the dr. office discussed it w/me. I have been having some symptoms of PE and have talked about it with my dr. and I thought that he would be watching out for signs. So I'm going to give the following results and I would really appreciate if someone could tell me if I have anything to be concerned about.
First of all my my white blood cell count was way up. The norm is 4.0-10.8 Thou/uL and mine was 18.2. Doesn't that signal an infection? Plus my red blood cell count was low.
Then I started looking at the Differential section of the lab results. My neutrophils were were very high 88.1%. The norm range for neutrophils is 1.7-7.9 Thou/uL and mine 16.0. Well I did a little research and found that it is linked w/PE and swelling. I have been very swollen and have floaters in my vision w/headaches. My bp has moved up and down, but it is mostly normal.
The lab results also showed that I was dropping leukocytes (+1) and had bacteria in my urine. There was no protein. Do you think that maybe I have a UTI and just don't know it. I urinate very frequently, but thought that was normal. Sometimes I feel great pressure on my bladder, but I just thought that was the baby. It doesn't hurt when I urinate.
My mom is a nurse and she is going to call the dr.'s office today and see what they have to say. She thinks that I must have a UTI. But these results were from 11/6/03. That's a month ago. I think I would notice if I had a UTI. Can anyone give me some feedback.
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Kent State Stark Faculty CouncilFaculty Council is composed of faculty elected from and by the Kent State Stark faculty. The purpose of the Faculty Council is to advise and recommend on all faculty matters to the campus dean.
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Sebastian Birch
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Aoki at 145 should be very interesting to see...Japanese MMA star, Shinya Aoki will be dropping down to 145 lbs regardless if he wins or loses against Kotetsu Boku at ONE FC 8 this Friday.
By Anton Tabuena on Apr 3 2013, 9:08a
DREAM Champion Shinya Aoki has been a staple at the lightweight rankings for quite some time now, but it looks like he is already planning to make an even bigger impact on a different division. Just less than 48 hours before his lightweight championship bout against Kotetsu Boku this Friday, the submission specialist has told BloodyElbow.com that he will be dropping down to featherweight regardless of the outcome at ONE FC 8.
"I will go to 145 lbs. I want to win all the world titles at featherweight," Aoki tells us as he talked about his plans after this upcoming bout.
Evolve MMA coaches told us just two days before the weigh-in that the Japanese standout weighed in at 71.5 kg for his lightweight bout, which meant he wouldn't even need to cut much water weight to make tomorrow's 70 kg limit.
"Heath, Shinya and I have talked about this for the last year or so, and all three of us have decided that it is best for Shinya's future," said Chatri Sityodtong, the founder and one of the head coaches at Evolve MMA, "He can easily make 145. He is too small to be a lightweight, and he will be a huge featherweight. His body type at 145 is akin to Jon Jones with a huge wingspan and reach."
Aoki is listed at 5-foot-11, and if he cleanly drops to featherweight, he could be one of the bigger and stronger guys in the division, an advantage that his coaches felt that he hasn't for quite some time now. The move also makes sense for the team as it creates a clearer path to the title for Shinya's other 155 lb teammates such as Zorobabel Moreira and Eddie Ng.
The "Master of Flying Submissions" will fight for the promotion's lightweight crown this Friday, and win or lose, it looks like he will also be gunning for that featherweight crown which will be defended at ONE FC 9 next month.
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Higgins: Halloween costume ideasWritten by Tim Higgins | | email@example.com
Halloween is almost upon us, but there's still plenty of time to choose a costume.
For those of you who remain "costume-challenged" for this all-important masquerade, we here at "Just Blowing Smoke" have once again come up with our annual list of politically-oriented (and politically incorrect) suggestions that could make you the hit of your neighborhood — or at least a source for public ridicule on Facebook and YouTube.
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- Dress however you want and trick-or-treat all houses in the neighborhood whether the invitational porch light is on or not. When the door is answered, demand to know who owns the house and who holds the mortgage. If answers aren't immediately forthcoming, threaten court action, then demand candy while asking whether they know who you are and if you've ever said anything bad about them. Just before they justifiably tell you to go away and slam the door in your face, inform them that you are the Toledo Blade.
- Walk around with a whiteboard and marker. When the homeowner answers, scribble $48,000,000 on that board, then draw a line through it and angrily tell them this numbers obviously isn't right. (You can seem to speak to an invisible friend named Carty at your shoulder who apparently agrees with you for added effect.) When they sadly pat you on the head, give you candy and send you away, tell them you're Toledo mayoral candidate D. Michael Collins.
- Wear a Toledo Mud Hens or Walleye jersey and trick-or-treat in any part of the city you want. Sure, it may not seem like much of a costume at first glance, but there's no doubt you'll meet with a smile, a warm reception and all the treats you can carry away.
- Wear a poster with a picture of a stoplight on your chest and another with a camera on your back. Carry a pad of paper in your hand and after greeting the homeowner with the traditional "trick-or-treat," ask them if they'd like one last revenue-generating citation before you're finally run out of the state for good.
- Wear a poster board that looks like a certain unnamed tabloid newspaper and attach a number of blue ribbons to it (five would be an absolute minimum). When asked, tell them that you are the best weekly newspaper in the state of Ohio, the award-winning Toledo Free Press. It's likely you'll be warmly received and generously rewarded.
- Place some orange cones on your driveway and install a flimsy gate across the sidewalk leading to your front door with a broken lock and a newly painted "Closed" sign hanging from it. However, leave you porch light on to encourage participants to push past these feeble barriers. When revelers ring the bell and say "trick-or-treat," tell them they shouldn't be there, but give them candy anyway. If asked about this apparently contradictory behavior, tell them you're the National Park Service.
- Wear a nice suit and trick-or-treat from door to door while weeping and mumbling logically contradictory statements on the state of the nation and laws that should be passed as if nobody is listening (they won't be). When asked, wipe a tear from your eye and stammer "God bless America," before telling them you are Speaker of the House John Boehner.
- Trick-or-treat from door to door, carrying either a recently minted dog turd or freshly filled diaper to sniff right before the door is answered. When residents note your pinched, rather constipated expression and ask about your costume, tell them you are Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and refuse to accept any candy they offer you.
- Wear a piece of poster board on your chest with the neatly printed words: "We are experiencing technical difficulties. Please stand by" as you walk your neighborhood route. When asked, tell them that you are the "Affordable Healthcare Website," take their candy and apologize for not being able to give them anything in return, requesting they try again later before moving on.
- Trick-or-treat from door to door spouting the most wild, illogical and even insane beliefs about the news at the top of your voice, making sure to periodically blame Republicans as the cause of the world's ills. When asked, tell them you're a show host for MSNBC.
- Trick-or-treat the neighborhood and give the normal greeting when the door is answered. When homeowners attempt to speak, however, interrupt their attempts to do so as foolish while disparagingly insisting that you know best and are only taking their candy "for the folks." You will, of course, be masquerading as Fox News host Bill O'Reilly and should be ashamed of yourself for providing him even that much attention.
- Refuse to dress up, trick-or-treat or decorate your house for Halloween, but buy a bunch of candy and leave your porch light on to encourage neighborhood participation in the festivities. When trick-or-treaters arrive, smile and engage them pleasantly, but refuse to give them any of the clearly visible candy you possess. When asked about this apparent contradiction, tell them you're a member of Congress and your intention is to keep all the goodies for yourself.
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For much of his career, Ron Perlman has been an actor in hiding.
And for a long time, that was how he wanted it. Masks and heavy makeup were his defences.
"When I first started out in this business, I was really quite uncomfortable in my own skin," admits the star of the upcoming Hellboy II: The Golden Army. So for him, transforming himself into something else in the makeup chair was a form of release.
Go back to Perlman's film debut and his Genie-nominated performance in 1981 as the caveman Amoukar in Jean-Jacques Annaud's Quest For Fire and you find an actor covered in makeup. Five years later Annaud cast him as a hunchback in The Name Of The Rose – and then came his award-winning turn as Vincent the lion man in television's Beauty And The Beast. He continued to be an actor behind the mask playing a vampire in Blade 2, and a Reman viceroy in Star Trek: Nemesis.
"Luckily, the good lord provided these roles," Perlman says. Playing a grotesque on screen was an escape from his own perceived reality.
"All this happened during a period of my life when I was more comfortable behind a mask than I would have been naked . . . and it freed me up. It made me freer because it was no longer me. It was a transforming version of me which was very abstract in relation to my own persona. So it made acting more possible and more freeing."
There's quiet self-assurance mingled with humility as Perlman faces reporters this morning – a distinguished-looking middle-aged man with a military bearing, trim pepper-and-salt mustache and sunglasses casually pushed up over his greying hair. Not someone, you would think, who needed to assume an alien exterior to deal with feelings of inferiority.
Yet this award-winning, classically-trained actor, whose stage credits range from Shakespeare and Moliere to Beckett and Pinter, once famously observed he always believed he possessed monstrous aspects he must learn to live with.
"I was not dealt the best physical hand in the world," he commented a few years ago. "My nose didn't fit my mouth, My forehead didn't fit my cheeks. . . . So, consequently, I suffered from very low self-esteem. In a sense I had a beast inside me."
But much has changed since then – even though Perlman has once again donned the horns, tail, over-muscled torso, red-leather visage and bad-ass attitude of the cigar-chomping, kitten-loving Hellboy for a new Hollywood instalment in the chaotic life of this unique comic-book hero.
"These days, I'm in my 50s and I'm quite comfortable in my own skin and I no longer need the mask as much as I used to. So now it becomes: how much pleasure am I going to take in playing a masked character?"
When it comes to the engaging blue-collar monster that he first brought to the screen in 2004, Perlman doesn't even need to ask himself the question. Besides, he wanted to work again with Mexican filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, one of the screen's great visual stylists.
Del Toro has said that Hellboy II: The Golden Army, which opens July 11, is the movie he wanted to make the first time around, but only now has he been given the budget to enable him to fulfil his vision. Four years ago, Del Toro and producer Mike Mignola, the creator of the cult Hellboy comic, had to fight to cast Perlman over the studio's choice of Vin Diesel. So Perlman feels he owes his rotund director an enormous debt for giving him the role.
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How to sell your old iPhone before upgrading to the iPhone 4S
So you're getting an iPhone 4S, you've chosen the carrier and decided on the storage size, and now you need to figure out the ins and outs of how to sell your old iPhone (or other smartphone) before upgrading? If you don't want to keep it around as a spare, or as an iPod touch, or hand it down to a family member or friend -- if you're looking to get some cash back -- then there are a few things you can do, and a few things you need to know before getting started.
Today we're going to show you how to cash out the old and bring in the new using a number of great services!
Getting more for your old iPhone
Before you sell your old iPhone, there are a few things you can do to make sure you get the best selling price possible.
- Jailbreak/Unlock: The iPhone usually sells for more money when it's jailbroken and especially unlocked, meaning you have the additional options of running restricted apps through Cydia or getting service on another carrier (like T-Mobile in the US, or any international GSM carrier). If you are new to jailbreaking we suggest checking out the jailbreak forums for the best resources.
- Condition: It kind of goes without saying that you'll get more money if your device is in better condition, but this counts even more when it comes to the iPhone. If your device is in excellent shape, you're going to be able to ask for a higher amount. For example, an iPhone 3GS in 'fair' condition with wear and tear can get you around $230 while a 3GS in 'perfect' cosmetic condition can get you as much as $300. I've seen a wide range of pricing on the iPhone 4 and 3GS based on condition, so make sure you research prices and price competitively. (And giving it a good, careful cleaning before you take any photos or send it off is always a good idea.)
- Wipe your data: Before you end up selling your old iPhone, we highly suggest you run a full data wipe on your device to make sure none of your data is available to the lucky new owner. We've done a quick How-To post to help you with the process.
Putting your iPhone up for sale
Now that we're passed the basics and you're ready to put your iPhone up for sale, it's important to weigh all the options you have before making a decision on which service to use.
There are a ton of great online services out there to help you sell your old iPhone and we won't be able to go through them all, so we've filtered down the list of services for you. We'll start with the most familiar of them all...
Selling your iPhone on eBay is a pretty simple process. If you've ever used eBay for selling things in the past then you know the selling process isn't all that tricky, however there are still some things to keep in mind when using eBay to sell your iPhone. For instance, eBay charges fees for each auction based on the item you're selling and how much it sells for, among other things, so here are five quick tips to help you get the most out of your auction:
- Only ship to the buyer's confirmed Paypal address if using Paypal.
- Price competitively if using Buy It Now as an option.
- Make sure the pictures you use follow your description and are good quality -- post pictures of any physical blemishes on the iPhone and be up-front in your description.
- Use a fast shipping service and make sure you include that in your item description.
- Use keywords in your title and in your item description to attract more potential buyers.
You may also want to consider insuring your item in case anything goes wrong during shipping. Watch out for low-feedback buyers and also keep in mind that Paypal charges processing fees as well.
Selling on craigslist is locally based, so you'll be making a face-to-face exchange with someone in your area. I've used Craigslist to sell a number of things around the house, and always follow a few basic rules:
- Don't ever put your personal or home address in an ad. Ever!
- I'm usually fine with putting my personal phone number in an ad, but that's up to you. Some find it easier to text rather than email.
- Meet in a public place, preferably in the daytime.
- Watch out for email scams, something Craigslist is notorious for.
It's always a good idea to use caution when dealing with Craigslist. I've heard some pretty crazy stories of people getting robbed or worse when meeting with people for a transaction, so bring a friend and meet in an open, public area to avoid those types of situations.
Gazelle offers a service that lets you easily turn most electronic devices into cash. Simply send in your iPhone and Gazelle will send you money after confirming the item condition. The first thing you'll need to do is tell Gazelle what you're selling and what condition the item is in. You can choose from poor, fair, good or excellent condition, and it's important to be honest when rating the condition so there's no hiccups or snags along the way. It also helps if you have the box and original documentation and cables with your item, and the service will check for any water damages before giving you a quote.
An average-conditioned 16gb iPhone 4 will currently grab you about $215 where a perfect-conditioned iPhone 4 will get you as much as $250. The process takes about a week, and although you're not getting as much money in the end it's a great service if you don't want to deal with a lot of hassle. You can have your payment delivered through Paypal among other methods, and you can also submit multiple items if you're looking to get rid of a few more things while you're at it.
SellYourMac.com offers a similar service to Gazelle by letting you send in your old iPhone for payment with little to no hassle involved. In a nutshell, they'll buy your old Mac or iOS device. You're required to provide pictures along with a serial number next to your item description and condition. Once SellYourMac.com receives your iPhone they clean it, inspect it and verify that it's in working condition before they turn around and sell it on eBay. Users can receive payment via Paypal and SellYourMac.com even says they give higher quotes than competing services like Gazelle, so you'll definitely want to compare before making any final decisions.
Apple Recycle Program
If selling your old iPhone on any of the services mentioned above doesn't sound appealing, Apple has set up a new iPod and Mobile Phone Recycling Program. As of this writing, Apple will give up to $200 for your used perfect-conditioned 32GB White iPhone 4 in the form of an Apple Gift card, which you can then turn around and use to purchase the iPhone 4S. In this case, you're basically getting the iPhone 4S at no charge (with a 2-year contract, of course). If you have a black model, they'll give you up to $180.
Apple is even including the iPhone 3GS in the Recycle Program, giving a $105 gift card if your 3GS is in perfect condition. They also offer to give you a new 8GB model of the same iPhone to swap out provided you sign a 2-year contract.
Personal transactions
Just because all these online services are available, it doesn't mean you can't still sell your old iPhone the old fashioned way -- person to person, likely to a friend or acquaintance. Just be sure to follow all the tips suggested above, and remember that accessories like Square can even let you take credit cards right on your own device now, if cash isn't as convenient.
Bonus tip
Include all packaging, cables and adapters if possible. If you have any extra cases or accessories you want to throw in the deal it can usually net you a higher selling price as a bundle instead of trying to sell them individually.
Any questions?
Whether it's eBay, Criagslist or any other method for selling your old iPhone we hope this article will help you along the way. As always, let us know if you have any questions or additional suggestions in the comments below!
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How to sell your old iPhone before upgrading to the iPhone 4S
I am an Android guy, but I buy and sell phones on Craigslist very frequently. I have never had any problems, although every time I post a for-sale ad, I get at least one response from someone who wants to pay me extra (via Western Union, of course... sigh) to ship it to Africa.
One pointer for Craigslist ads: write a thorough description! Don't just write "16GB white iPhone, good condition" or something. Take the time to fully write out the specs. It gives buyers the impression that you give a damn and you'll get a more professional sort of response.
Also, props to the TiPb crew for offering practical, real-world advice in addition to all the tech stuff that we all know and love!
No i think it's legit. I got a thing in the mail like that. All I had to do was cash this check and send them the money. They are sending my money back as long as I get my application to them. They just asked for some personal verification stuff, like name, address, social security number, and the bank account number I want them to deposit the money into. I should make about 500 dollars for doing almost nothing.
You sold it in 15 minutes because that's cheap. I sold my 2 year old iPhone 3g when the 4 came out for $300. I think you can get more money from a Craigslist sale than EBay.
I love your Firefly pics! It's my favorite show EVER!!
Could also try Ebay Instant Sale.
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Uk carphonewarehouse - jus got quoted £271 for my white 16gb. Backin up right now then selling first thing tomorrow!
How can I sell my iPhone 4 if it's still under the 2-year contract? Does the buyer have to take over the remaining months of my contract or is it somehow considered a "contract-free" phone?
How much should I sell my 32GB White 3GS? It's in good condition, no scratches on the screen (screen protector since day 1) but the back casing has some scratches.
I looked up the value of my 3GS on the Apple Recycling program this morning. If it was in perfect condition, they would have given me $105 for it. But, it has a very small crack near the dock connector. Because of that, it brought the value to $0.
I'm sure that I could probably sell it without a problem though. For most of it's life, it's been in a Seidio Innocase and had a Power Support screen protector on it. It's amazing what one little crack (and I mean little) can do to the value.
Maybe building the area around the dock connector out of plastic wasn't such a great design.
found out hellototem.com will give me the most for my iphone 4.. $254 and they dont require box, cables, etc. its an alternate to gazelle and they pay you through paypal for fast payment!!
Beware of the Ebay option. They bid high and then report that your phone is not in good condition so they can offer a lower price. I sent a phone that was in pristine condition with accesories that had never been opened and in the original box. The phone was never used and only taken out of the box for testing. Ebay claimed it had visible scratches which was not true. I declined their offer and asked for my phone back. What a ripnoff.


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A total of 149 students were recognized Monday. They each received certificates and a $50 check, and a local business and/or individual sponsored each of them.
The first Rising Star recognition program was held at Trish Ann's Tea Room in Haddock in 2008 and honored 29 students. In 2009 the number of students almost doubled to 54 and it was moved to Healy Point. In 2010 students recognized totaled 85, the number increased to 91 in 2011, and 120 in 2012.
That record was broken once again this year, and 25 of those 149 students have made all As for their entire middle school career.
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Susie Chesser received an unexpected gift that has had her smiling since she opened it on Christmas Day.
Chesser, of Aiken, received an autographed rookie card, signed jersey and letter from former Atlanta Braves player Dale Murphy. What makes this story even better is that the package had been mistaken for a gift that Chesser purchased for her husband. When it came in the mail, she wrapped it, and it sat under the tree until Christmas Day.
The family was completely unaware of the huge surprise that was awaiting Chesser.
"It was just an unbelievable Christmas," Chesser said. "It was just so serendipitous, really."
Chesser has been a big Atlanta Braves fan since her marriage to her husband, Richard, in 1981. She kept two Dale Murphy baseball cards in her wallet along with photos of her family. Murphy, who played in the major leagues until 1993, has always been her favorite player.
"He's always done good work – he's just a good person," Chesser said. "He's someone who has always done good things. He's someone you'd want your children to follow and emulate. Nobody can hold a candle to Dale Murphy."
Unfortunately, her wallet was stolen six years ago, and she never bothered replacing the baseball cards.
Over the summer, Chesser was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Her daughter, Catherine Chesser Woods, wanted to do something special for her mother to help keep that vibrant smile on her face. She remembered the two stolen cards and decided to reach out to the baseball player to see if he would send an autographed card to Chesser.
In October, Woods managed to get in touch with who she believed to be Murphy's assistant. They told Woods they would see what they could do.
Woods heard nothing more.
"I didn't think much of it," Woods said. "I figured he was busy and gets lots of requests."
Christmas arrived, and the family was sitting around the tree opening gifts. Chesser's husband began unwrapping a present when a flash of light blue caught Woods' eye. She then saw the signature on the back of what turned out to be a baseball jersey.
"I saw the autograph and started crying," Woods said. "I then realized that it was for mom."
Chesser was stunned and was in such shock, she had Richard read the handwritten letter from the famed baseball player:
"Dear Susie – Just wanted to say thank you so much for being my biggest fan over the years. I know you have some health issues that you are dealing with now. I hope and pray that you'll be well. God bless you! Dale Murphy, Atlanta Braves #3."
By that point, there wasn't a dry eye in the house, Woods said.
Chesser, who was already gracefully handling cancer with a positive attitude, said this made her feel even better.
"It was a good perk for my spirits," Chesser said. "I'm going through chemotherapy, and this was a great boost."
A little later in the day, Chesser's husband surprised her with a Lexus. At that point, Chesser was worn out but ecstatic by all the wonderful surprises. She said she almost felt embarrassed by all the generosity, but Woods' said her mother deserved it all.
"I have the best family in the world," Chesser said. "Everyone has been so wonderful to me."
Chesser said if she could say anything to Murphy, it would be "thank you" for being so kind and thoughtful as well as being the kind of person she'd like her children to look up to.
As for Woods, she was beyond touched by the gift that meant so much to both her mother and the family.
"It's still hard to believe that he did that. It was great," Woods said with a huge grin. "He made my mama smile."
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STEUBENVILLE, OH – After holding the host team to 20 points each half, the Hilbert College men's basketball team dominated Franciscan University in the 77-39 AMCC contest January 7. Chris Hoak's 16 points in 15 minutes of play led the Hawks to their second conference win in five tries and kept the Barons from earning their first win of the season.
CJ Hodge and Mike Maritato combined for Hilbert's first six points before Franciscan's Frank Murry made two foul shots. After a few minutes of back and forth scoring, Hilbert finally pulled away for a 17 point (36-17) half time lead.
Midway through the second half, Hoak {in photo to right} went on a personal scoring spree over a five minute span netting two three-point field goals, two traditional three-point plays and went two for two from the foul line.
Hilbert's 38-point win was a result of great shooting percentage (52.9%), rebounding (34-19 advantage) and aggressive defense (16 steals).
Dan McFarland distributed a game-high five assists and grabbed seven rebounds to pair with his 11 points for Hilbert. In limited minutes, Chris Parrott chipped in 12 points hitting 8 of 10 from the charity stripe.
Franciscan had six players get their names in the scoring column with Albrecht Nolan's 11 points leading the way for the 0-11 Barons.
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Single door home training and travel series with plastic pan and divider panel. Fold and carry configuration with two ABS plastic handles.
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The same pins fit the old AK47 milled receivers that fit the modern AKM stamped receiver (milled receivers are thicker than stamped).
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I have a daughter. I tell her, "911 is what you dial after you're raped. 1911 is what you should have before they try."
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Thanks to support from The Coca-Cola Foundation, the San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department will now be able to take its successful Fitness in the Park classes on the road, utilizing a retrofitted vehicle complete with fitness equipment and a health kiosk for screenings such as blood pressure and Body Mass Index (BMI).
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The Ketubah, or Marriage Contract
The ketubah is an ancient contract delineating the obligations of the husband to his wife.
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The [ketubah is the] marriage contract by which a bridegroom obligates himself to provide a settlement for his wife if he divorces her, or his heir if he predeceases her.
Root of the Word
Ketubah, from the root katav, "to write," is the name for both the written contract itself and for the amount the husband is obliged to settle on his wife. The main purpose of the ketubah is to prevent a husband divorcing his wife against her will, which, in talmudic times, he had the right to do. The knowledge that he had to pay his wife her ketubah would serve as a check against hasty divorce.
The minimum amount for the ketubah is 200 zuz for a virgin and 100 zuz for a widow or divorcee. These amounts were by no means negligible since an average house in talmudic times could be bought for 50 zuz, and if a man had 200 zuz in ready cash, he was no longer eligible for poor-relief.
A groom could, of course, add to the ketubah any amount he wished. A whole tractate of the Mishnah and Talmud, tractate Ketubot, is devoted mainly to the laws of the ketubah. In addition to the basic settlement, the husband undertakes in the ketubah to protect his wife, work for her, provide her with her marital rights and with all that is necessary for her due sustenance.
Since [the ketubah] was a legal document and had to be understood by both parties, it was written in Aramaic, the vernacular in talmudic times. This form is still preserved in the traditional ketubah,though in Anglo Jewry and elsewhere there is an English translation on the back of the document.
In the State of Israel, the ketubah is still an enforceable legal document. In the [United States], the [United Kingdom], and most European countries, marriage arrangements are a matter for the secular civil law, so that the ketubah becomes a formality, every ketubah stating only the amounts of either 200 or 100 zuz. Nevertheless, since in rabbinic law it is forbidden for a man to live with his wife unless she has a ketubah, the drawing up and reading of the ketubah is part of every Jewish marriage ceremony.
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MADISON Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen, State Senator Luther Olsen, State Representative Joan Ballweg and State Representative Fred Clark will be hosting a Law Enforcement and Judicial roundtable on Friday, January 16, 2009, starting at 2:30 pm. The roundtable will provide law enforcement officials and community leaders from Marquette County opportunities to discuss public safety concerns and other issues of importance to the county with the Attorney General. The roundtable will be held at the Marquette County Sheriffs Department in the Public Safety Room.
The Attorney General will have media availability immediately following the roundtable at 4:00 p.m. at the Sheriffs Department.
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Modern. Glamorous. Fashionable and sleek. Carlotta has it all with a tailored profile, gently curved frame, tapered arms, and your choice of plush scatter or two-cushion back. In the HGTV® Dream Home 2014 Living Room, she looks cool and contemporary in a charcoal gray fabric that complements the room's yellow tones and cozy-flannel vibe.
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February 27, 2013
With the eighth annual Spirit of State Awards, Mississippi State will recognize outstanding contributions made by our students toward improving student life. These premier awards are open to all Mississippi State students from all campuses and recognize excellence in campus involvement; service to the university community; actions that promote the Spirit of State; and overall impact on peers and the broader campus community.
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In Ottawa we have lots of Meetup groups dedicated to one particular language or where Meetups take place in coffee shops or parks. OttawaBabel aims to provide a fun and relaxed atmosphere in a bar environment where speakers of many different languages can come together to practice speaking a different language in a real-world context with real people and make new friends with people from all over the world!
Since our gatherings take place in a bar, there is usually music playing and we mix and mingle together. Our goal is to have a night-out, with an international crowd!
The idea of the group is that you give help to the group (helping those who are learning your native language) and you get help from the group (you are helped by others who speak the language you want to practice). This way everyone benefits!
When you arrive, just introduce yourself to Giorgio, Samantha or James and they will introduce you to others who speak the language you want to practice to get you started. It's fun and FREE! You only pay for what you order at the bar. PLEASE REMEMBER TO TIP YOUR BARTENDER! (leave about $1 extra per drink that you buy). See the pointers on "How to Babel" below!
We get started every Wednesday at 7pm and the group is usually there until at least 10pm, but you can arrive and leave at whatever time you like. Check out the calendar (http://www.ottawababel.com/#calendar) to see the events we have coming up and to RSVP.
If you have any comments, questions, problems, concerns or ideas, just talk to Giorgio about it. We will do our best to make sure you have a positive experience! Everyone is welcome!
Remember, this group is a hobby for us; we run it just for fun, we love it and we hope you will love it too!
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MAC Betty Bright Lipstick ($16.50 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "light vibrant peach" with a satin finish. Peach, not so much, but pinky-coral? Yes, I see that. It's a warm, pink-coral with a creamy, natural finish. MAC Cut a Caper is more subdued. MAC Watch Me Simmer is much darker and brighter. Lancome Chris & Tell is more orange. NYX Stella is pinker. MAC Ever Hip is more muted. Bobbi Brown Pink is darker and slightly pinker. I think MAC Costa Chic may be a little darker and shimmery.