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Mr. Zuckerman had the best swing in the country. It was a single long piece of heavy rope tied to the beam over the north doorway [of the barn]. At the bottom of the rope was a fat knot to sit on. . . . You climbed a ladder to the hayloft. Then, holding the rope, you stood at the edge and looked down, and were scared and dizzy. . . . Then you got up all your nerve, took a deep breath, and jumped.
E.B. White, Charlotte's Web
The pictures below indicate that you are never too old to enjoy a swing, and you can even hang a swing indoors. Made of wicker, rattan, reclaimed wood, or even an antique door, swings offer a wonderful place to relax. I have included a few pictures of hammocks, too. Enjoy!
" 'Just being a part of nature, a guest of nature, was the most important key,' remarks [Donna] Karan. In the pavilion, as throughout, sliding doors and glazed walls minimize the boundaries between the interiors and the landscape."
Donna Karan's family retreat in the British West Indies.
Interior design by Bonetti/Kozerski Studio.
Architects: Cheong Yew Kuan with Enrico Bonetti and Dominic Kozerski, Bonetti/Kozerski Studio.
Photography by Durston Saylor.
"Donna Karan's Island Getaway" text by Judith Thurman.
Architectural Digest (December 2009).
"The unusual Bridge House straddles the river, and a 'giant baby cradle' is suspended from it. According to [Linda] Garland, this retreat is difficult to leave. 'It's like adult kindergarten. Deep in the gully, the river and gentle and quiet, and the air is always cool and breezy.' "
Panchoran, which means "water spring" in Balinese, the Bali estate/resort of Linda Garland.
Architecture, interior and landscape design by Linda Garland.
Photography by Tom Street-Porter.
"The Quiet Life at Panchoran" text by Jonathan Kandell.
Architectural Digest (September 2004).
Interior design by Suzanne Kasler.
Photo obtained from Suzanne Kasler's website.
"Hanging loungers are suspended on the sleeping porch; the pillows and throws are by Dash and Albert."
Interior design by Suzanne Rheinstein, Suzanne Rheinstein and Assoc.
Architect: Ken Linsteadt.
Photography by Francesco Lagnese.
Text by Peter Haldeman.
"A Lyrical Home in Northern California" produced by Robert Rufino.
Architectural Digest (December 2011).
"A bed swing on the porch is an irresistible napping spot. The area's red palette reflects the metal roof above, which was treated to create a rust finish."
Barnwood hanging daybed: "Bed Swing" (LCO-F10) by Lowcountry Originals.
Guesthouse on Lake Manitowish.
Design by Mick De Giulio, De Giulio Kitchens.
Interior design by Veronica McGraw, Lakeside Living Design.
Photography by Werner Straube.
Written by Amy Elbert.
"Enormously Appealing Lakeside Summer Cottage" produced by Hilary Rose.
"[Cobblestone-like] pavers for the porch and patio floors from Belgard complement the cottage styling of the house. The swing bed was a must-have, the designers enthuse. Handmade by a local carpenter, the swing was built with reclaimed wood from an 1800s barn. The mattress is covered with indoor-outdoor fabric edged in super-sized piping, giving it an old-fashioned look."
Swing: custom, reclaimed wood - Elemental Restoration and Design.
Swing: custom, reclaimed wood - Elemental Restoration and Design.
O'More College of Design Showhouse in Franklin, Tennessee.
Design: Louise Kitchell and Linda Tallent Brown, Kitchell and Brown Interiors.
Photography by Werner Straube.
Photography by Werner Straube.
"Living on Campus" written by Amy Elbert.
Traditional Home (July - August 2013).
"The screened-in porch. The pillows are upholstered in African textiles, the plaster side table is by John Dickinson, and the floor is stained concrete."
Decorator Gwynn Griffith's home in an old factory in San Antonio, Texas.
Photography by William Waldron.
"Texas Treasure" by Rob Brinkley.
Elle Decor (September 2011).
"A willow swing and Janus et Cie wicker chairs on the guesthouse's screened porch are used by a rotating cast of family and friends. The coffee table is an old pigeon crate on wheels. 'I use a lot of unusual baskets,' says [designer Ginger] Barber. 'I associate woven things with comfort.' She also loves children's chairs. 'I'm big on little chairs like these. I collect them.' "
1850s guesthouse in Round Top, Texas.
Designer: Ginger Barber.
Photography by Victoria Pearson.
"A Small and Rugged Home in Texas" by Lisa Cregan.
House Beautiful (July 2009).
Design by Daniel Pouzet.
"A taupe-and-chocolate color scheme and mix of textures creates a bedroom that exudes comfort. [Designer Ryan] Brown accentuated the vaulted and beamed ceilings and high baseboards by painting them a fresh white. Artwork covers the walls and offers visitors interesting vignettes wherever they look. A swing chair suspended in one corner and the tribal-inspired Diane Von Furstenberg striped rug from The Rug Company keep the mood playful as well as comfortable."
Hanging basket chair: Fusion Home.
Interior design by Ryan Brown, Brown Design Group.
Written by Amy Elbert.
"Santa Barbara Design House and Gardens Showhouse" produced by JoAnn McVicker and Amy Elbert.
"It's an antique wooden door from India with custom made chains mounted to the ceiling of a $5 million NYC penthouse."
Sofa swing in the living room of Gwyneth Paltrow's Tribeca Penthouse.
Interior design by Roman and Williams.
"It's an antique wooden door from India with custom made chains mounted to the ceiling of a $5 million NYC penthouse."
Close-up of the swing in the living room of Gwyneth Paltrow's Tribeca Penthouse.
Interior design by Roman and Williams.
"[Designer Peter] Dunham chose Nanna Ditzel's egg chair - a classic of modern design - in part because 'wicker is the most poetic material for me.' Slipper chairs by Dunham. Wall color is Benjamin Moore's Ivory Tusk."
Interior design by Peter Dunham, Peter Dunham Design.
Photography by Victoria Pearson.
"A Casual and Sexy California Home" by Mimi Read.
House Beautiful (November 2008).
"The sunroom swings with a rattan hanging chair accessorized with a flokati and a Ties needlepoint pillow designed by [Jonathan] Adler. The McMillan screen and Meurice butler's tray are also from his collection."
Fashion designer Liz Lange's Westchester house.
Interior design by Jonathan Adler.
Photography by Ngoc Minh Ngo.
"Jonathan Adler Designs a Westchester House" by Mimi Read.
"An Eero Aarnio bubble chair imbues [Lisa] Sherry's bohemian decor with a witty dose of mod style."
Bald Head Island retreat of interior designer Lisa Sherry and her family.
Interior design by Lisa Sherry.
Photography by Patrick Cline.
Art direction by Michelle Adams.
"Island Sanctuary" written by Robert Leleux.
Lonny (June - July 2012).
"The family's three daughters are often found in this bubble swing from Lexington Modern."
Interior design by Lisa Sherry.
Photography by Patrick Cline.
Art direction by Michelle Adams.
"A Playful Twist" written by Shawn Gautier.
Interior design by Lisa Sherry.
Photography by Patrick Cline.
Art direction by Michelle Adams.
"A Playful Twist" written by Shawn Gautier.
Lonny (May - June 2011).
"In the daughter's bedroom, the linens are by E. Braun and Co., the vintage lamps were found in San Francisco, the pouf is from John Derian, and the wallpaper is by Osborne and Little; the walls and ceiling are painted in Benjamin Moore's Dove Wing."
A Manhattan couple's house in Bridgehampton, New York.
Renovation by architect Timothy Haynes and interior designer Kevin Roberts, Haynes and Roberts Inc.
Photography by Simon Upton.
Text by Ingrid Abramovitch.
"Out of the Ordinary" produced by Cynthia Frank.
"The pool extends into the living area; the chaise longue is by Le Corbusier, and the hanging chair is by Armando Cerello."
Brazilian fashion designer Carlos Miele designed his home in Florianopolis.
Photography by Simon Upton.
"Carlos Miele at Home" by Peter Terzian.
Elle Decor (October 2010).
"The Summer House was an enclosed cabin, [but homeowner and interior designer Stephen] Shadley tore down the walls and added wood columns to create an open-air pavilion for outdoor entertaining,' he says. On the hammock are a Beacon blanket and a pillow covered in vintage ticking."
Cabins at Stephen Shadley's Catskills retreat.
Interior design by Stephen Shadley.
After photography by Scott Frances.
"Adirondack Idyll" text by Wendy Moonan.
Architectural Digest (February 2003).
"Another portion of the thatch-roofed terrace, just down the marble stairs from the open observatory and in front of the pool, has an enticing pair of hammocks draped from its guaybillo-wood posts and beams. The two potted bougainvilleas lend an invigorating boost of color to an otherwise tranquil palette."
Beachfront design on Mexico's Banderas Bay.
Architect: Diego Villasenor.
Photography by Michael Calderwood.
"Inside and Outside on the Coast" text by Michael Frank.
Architectural Digest (October 2006).
"The glassed-in room extends like a freestanding pavilion into a neat backyard that features a hammock and Janus et Cie lounge chairs for lazy afternoons."
A television producer's 1960s home in the Hollywood Hills.
Interior design by Antonia Hutt.
Photography by John Ellis.
"Take Three" by Susan Morgan.
Metropolitan Home (May 2008).
Belk Farm, a rebuilt farmhouse in Chester, South Carolina.
Architect: Ken Pursley.
Photography by Stacey Van Berkel.
"A Modern Farmhouse" by John Kessler.
Garden and Gun (April/May 2012).


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By Izuchukwu Okosi:
Rivers United goalkeeper Rotimi Sunday has boldly predicted that new Lagos teams in the Nigeria Professional Football League, Mountains of Fire Football Club (MFM) and Ikorodu United will not be awed by the pedigree of teams in the Nigerian top league as the the second round of matches in the 2015/2016 season were played on Wednesday.
Speaking to Completesportsnigeria.com at the Agege Stadium Lagos after Rivers United's midweek game against MFM which the Olukoya Boys won 2-1, the veteran goalkeeper said he was impressed by the standard of football showcased by the new boys in the top flight.
"The performance of MFM today (Wednesday) shows that they will not be intimidated by the big boys. They were difficult opponents for us. I think they will shock most people this season.
"Their strikers were good and you could see their goals were good. We defended well and tried to get an equaliser but it didn't come. Good luck to them."
Rotimi a veteran campaigner in the Nigerian league refused to single out any MFM player for praises, but considers the Lagos side as one that will be watched out for.
"They have good players, from defence to attack and the attention will now be on them. They should keep working hard, the season is still young," the former U-23 keeper further told Completesportsnigeria.com.
Ifeanyi Ifeanyi and Olatubosun Sikiru were the scorers for MFM in the 18th and 24th minutes respectively while Rivers United's Fredrick Obomate reduced the margin in the 57th minute.
MFM who are atop the Nigerian league table after two games will play their next game on Sunday against 3SC at the Adamasimgba Stadium Ibadan while Rivers United host FC Ifeanyi Ubah at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Port Harcourt

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Welcome to the First Day of Summer!
Stepping out today, we couldn't help but notice that it felt like an almost perfect New York City day. Sunny, warm (but not too hot), fresh air all around with the reassuring sight of crisply dressed New Yorkers stepping off to work.
Welcome to the summer solstice!
Today is the summer solstice, the longest day of the year and the first day of summer. We are firmly in the Friday night of our summer experience. Everything ahead of us is pure potential. MGR
From The Writer's Almanac: Today is the summer solstice, the first day of summer in the northern hemisphere. Today is the longest day of the year, and tonight is the shortest night. It's not that we are any closer to the sun. In fact, the earth is about three million miles further from the sun at this time of year. The difference is due to the fact that the planet is tilted on its axis, with the northern hemisphere tilted toward the sun. And it's that slight tilt, only 23 1/2 degrees that makes the difference between winter and summer and allows most of the plants we eat to germinate. Wheat and many other plants require an average temperature of at least 40 degrees Fahrenheit to grow; corn, 50 degrees; rice, an average temperature of 68 degrees.


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IF you haven't yet watched the Netflix series Making a Murderer then we suggest you start binge watching before tickets go on sale for this one-off event.
The show, which first aired on the streaming service in January, follows the real-life case of Steven Avery, who is currently serving time in prison following his conviction for the murder of Teresa Halbach.
Avery has always maintained his innocence having previously served time in prison for a crime he was later exonerated for.
Was Avery framed? Does he know more than he's letting on? And what was the involvement of his young nephew?
This discussion aims to look at all of the above and will also cover the case's broader implications, as well as various aspects of the criminal justice system.
The pair will be at Glasgow's O2 Academy on Monday, October 24, where they will host a live question and answer session.
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The Length of a String
Imani is adopted, and she's ready to search for her birth parents. But when she discovers the diary her Jewish great-grandmother wrote chronicling her escape from Holocaust-era Europe, Imani begins to see family in a new way.
"Pair this with Lois Lowry's Number the Stars"
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Here Bibiana...
With much respect and a profound sense of awareness...
I present to you this card that I made using the fabulous Stamps from "Lost Coast Designs" to commemorate Black History Month ( AKA National African American History month) !
African American History dates back to the colonial period when Africans were brought to the American colonies as slaves. And is until the 20th century when Black history was pushed into the public consciousness and the month of February was officially declared as the month to recall and show respect to the achievements by black Americans and to the role of African American in US history. This celebration of black history is observed in the USA and in Canada and in the United Kingdom in the month of October.
The month of February, Month of Black History, coincides as well with the celebration here in the USA of the birthday of President Abraham Lincoln, (who with his Emancipation Proclamation, abolished slavery In USA) and of Frederick Douglass (born as a slave and scape at 20, became a renowned anti-slavery activist)
Schools and communities nationwide organize celebrations to acknowledge Black history!
My small and very humble participation to these events is with this card, which not only celebrates Black Month History that coincided with the BAFTA awards (British Academy of Film and Television Arts), where the movie "12 Years of slavery" won for best movie of the year!...
but with President's Day
[which we are celebrating now here in The US. Most school are off this entire week, called as well as 'winter break', which falls every year on the 3rd Monday in February, and celebrates the birthdays of American Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln]
So my card salutes all these 3 events !
Sending you lots of wishes for Peace and Love!
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Citrix Access Gateway is available for Windows XP, although Windows XP is no longer supported by Microsoft. The applicable range of Windows XP versions includes Windows XP Professional SP3 32-bit edition, Windows XP Professional With Service Pack 2 64-bit, and Windows XP Embedded.
Citrix Access Gateway is a secure program that performs preauthentication via a login page, after which the user can download and install the intended client. The exact nature of the authentication depends on the specific security protocols that the client has in place, although the security checks performed by Citrix Gateway after verification are uniform. These consist of firewalls, anti-virus protection and system updates.


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i can release the parking brake and put the car in gear but it only moves a tiny little bit before the wheels squeals. i can rock the car back and forth like it's stuck in the snow but it will not move. when i push the emergency brake pedal, the dummy light comes on and at the last inch or so there is a popping noise. maybe the cable is broken? the dummy light goes out when the pedal is released. the back tires just don't want to move. ?????????
My car has 75000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
Hi there. The light that come on the dash when the parking brake pedal is applied and then shuts off when the parking brake pedal is released is a normal condition. The parking brake cable could be broken for the brakes are still stuck. Check the brake cable and see if its tight or loose. If the cable is loose, then check the brakes on the rear of the vehicle and see if they are lock on. Replace the parts that are stuck, usually a drum brake return spring or an integrated caliper that is frozen, depending if your vehicle has disk / drum or disk / disk brake system setup. If you need further assistance with your stuck parking brake, then seek out a professional, such as one from Your Mechanic, to help you.
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BBC closes pan-European transponder, reducing BBC Radio coverage in Europe
Earlier this week, the process was finally completed when Sky EPGs were repointed to the new locations of BBC Radio stations. This morning, the BBC closed down its operations on Astra 2A (11954.00H), meaning that BBC Radio is now only available on satellite across a smaller official footprint area consisting of the UK and Ireland and parts of France and Germany, plus Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands.
Some listeners outside of the official UK spotbeam can still receive BBC TV and Radio, but with large satellite dishes. However, Astra 1N's replacement - Astra 2F - at 28.2 degrees East will be brought into service soon. Astra 2F is expected to have two spotbeams - one for the UK and one for West Africa using the same frequency band, thus limiting current UK spotbeam overspill towards Southern Europe.
Related article, with footprint detail:
BBC Radio to end pan-European transmission on satellite (02/10/2012)
BBC TV and Radio: New Transponder frequencies (15/10/2012)


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Real Madrid fans are busy debating the ramifications their new transfer ban might have, but Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger doesn't think they should be worrying, because the suspension won't be upheld. The Frenchman is predicting that Real's appeal will be successful, saying that they will be allowed to buy in the next two transfer windows. We're not sure if it's a vague nod towards possible corruption in FIFA, or just that he think Real have a good case in their defence, what we do know, is that he's probably right. Moving on, Wenger might gamble on Alexis Sanchez's fitness for the upcoming Premier League game against Stoke City. The Arsenal boss said the forward had two days to convince him to take the plunge. Fans will certainly hope he's successful in doing so.
Arsene Wenger says Real Madrid's transfer ban will not be upheld
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windsor hills
math/science/aerospace magnet
"A California Distinguished School"
5215 Overdale Drive
Los Angeles, CA. 90043
(323) 293-6251
Los Angeles, CA. 90043
(323) 293-6251
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Windsor Hills Teachers College Videos for College Signing Week.!!
Contact us
Office Hours 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Phone (323) 293-6251
Fax (323) 293-2021
student uniform policy
Windsor Hills Magnet has adopted a school uniform policy that has been approved by the Operations Administrator of the LAUSD with regards to the health and safety of our students. All students are expected to wear the approved uniform Monday through Friday. Uniforms are available for sale at: Michael's Uniforms or Cambridge Uniforms in Inglewood; Factory 2 U on Western Ave. in Los Angeles.
School logo shirts will soon be available for sale in the Parent Center.
daily schedule
Grades K - 5 8:20 a.m. - 2:40 p.m.
Kindergarten 9:00 a.m. - 9:20 a.m.
Grades 1 and 3 10:00 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.
Grades 2 and 4 10:30 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.
Grade 5 11:00 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.
TK/K and Grade 1 11:15 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.
Grade 2 12:00 p.m. - 12:40 p.m.
Grade 3 11:40 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
Grade 4 12:25 p.m. - 1:05 p.m.
Grade 5 12:50 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
inclement weather Brunch hours
Grades TK/K,1 and 3 10:00 a.m. - 10:25 a.m.
Grades 2 and 4 10:30 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.
Grade 5 11:00 a.m. - 11:25 a.m.
Students will participate in 15 minutes of physical activity daily from 8:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. before going to class.
let's move!!!
Hot meals are served daily:
Breakfast Lunch
Reduced Price Free 40 cents
Full Price 60 cents $1.00
Full price discount N/A $20 (22 lunches)
our principal!
Dr. aresa allen-rochester
principal's message
Dear Windsor Hills Family,
Welcome to the 2017-2018 academic year! A year full of great expectations, vision and rebirth! First and foremost, we thank you for trusting us with being able to provide a safe, nurturing and academically sound learning environment for your child. We are excited to foster the community building between school and home that is integral for your child's success academically, behaviorally, and socially. Together, we can make this school year a successful one for all!
As a staff, we pride ourselves on being able to forge authentic relationships with parents and students and as instructional leaders, we unapologetically are committed to preparing students at an early age for life-long learning and success for college and beyond. Believing in the words of the late Dr. Asa Hilliard, "For we know that all children can learn, but the question is do we have the will to ensure that it happens." I have the will. I know that my wonderful staff, parents, and students share that same quality and will. Our job is a sacrifice and we do not take it lightly that we have been entrusted with the lives of children; to educate them and prepare them for the world ahead. We look forward to learning more about you and what you believe will support students and families.
As we begin this new year, we pledge to you . . . our students and parents . . . that this will be a wonderful year of engaging, meaningful and rigorous work in our classrooms, along with some fun and special times through a plethora of activities, measures and projects to improve our environment, and events that offer and encourage our young students to be leaders and involved students!
We will continue to build upon and refine our foundation of good work and many worthwhile traditions, with none being more important than continuing to build upon our tradition of excellence in education. So to that end our staff of qualified professional educators and support personnel is committed to providing our students many opportunities --- both inside and outside of the classroom --- for high caliber and quality learning, continual growth, leadership opportunities, and achieving at a high level of excellence!
We will strive to see all students meet the goal of 98% attendance, which means no more than three absences in a school year. We are committed to nurturing the development of our students' character. Behavioral expectations will be communicated, modeled, and reinforced to maintain a constructive environment for learning. Our new behavior support plan, CPR: Cultivating Positive Resilience will serve as the foundation in this area.
We would like to remind all families that Windsor Hills Math/Science/Aerospace Magnet would like to see ALL students wearing their school uniform beginning the first day of school. As delineated in our CPR: Cultivating Positive Resilience behavior support plan, we believe that establishing a sense of professionalism in all aspects of our lives motivates success and a mindset of greatness. This brings about pride and a sense of connection to your environment and wearing uniforms does just that! Our school uniform colors are gray, burgundy and white. Boys are asked to wear gray pants with a white, burgundy or gray shirt. Girls are asked to wear solid gray or gray and burgundy plaid uniform skirts, jumpers, or pants with a white or pink blouse. Uniforms are available for sale at Michael's Uniforms or Cambridge Uniforms in Inglewood; Factory 2 U on Western Ave. in Los Angeles. School logo shirts will soon be available for sale in the Parent Center.
Windsor Hills Math/Science/Aerospace Magnet is a school that embraces a shared vision: Norms and Values, Focus on Curriculum and Instruction, Use of Data to Guide Instruction, Collaborative Team Focused on Teaching and Learning and High Parental and Community Engagement. We will continue to strive to create an academic community that breathes success; you can hear it; you can feel it. An academic community where students are engaged in learning and loving school. An academic community where teachers remember daily why they first became an educator and parents who sing our praises because they are so pleased with the awesome job we are doing to create a family of life-long learners and productive culturally aware citizens of the 21st century ready for college and beyond. I know we can accomplish this for it is right at our fingertips. For ANYTHING the mind can CONCEIVE, and then BELIEVE, Can be ACHIEVED!
Once again we thank you for trusting and allowing us to serve you and your family in providing a quality educational environment for your children. We wish your children continued success as they begin a new phase in their educational year with high expectations for academic achievement and development. Let's have a brilliant school year!
School hours are 8:15 a.m. - 2:40 p.m. Monday through Friday. In order to ensure that our students are getting the best education possible, students must be on time for school. This year, a Pupil Services and Attendance (PSA) counselor has been assigned to Windsor Hills. Students who are frequently tardy will be given a warning letter. If the tardiness continues, parents will be asked to meet with the attendance counselor, Ms. Dillon. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Let's work together to make this an exceptional year for our students.
Breakfast & Lunch Menu
We are asking all students that bring snacks to school to please bring a healthy snack to eat at recess. Healthy snack suggestions are fresh fruit, fruit cup, raisins, granola bars, juice, carrot sticks, celery, nuts, etc. Please do not allow your child to bring hot chips, gum, candy, or soda for snack. These are not foods on the LAUSD list of healthy foods.


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SCARBOROUGH — An Ash Swamp Road man was shot while he was asleep early Monday morning by at least one intruder who police say entered through an unlocked door.
Police at midday were still searching for the shooter.
Bruce Glidden, 47, of 104 Ash Swamp Road, sustained "non-threatening gunshot wounds" to his lower torso. Glidden's wife, Amy, and the couple's two children were home and asleep when Glidden was shot, Sgt. John O'Malley said Monday morning.
One of the children called the Police Department around 1:30 a.m. to report the shooting, O'Malley said.
The family members awoke to the sound of gunfire, according to the Police Department Facebook page, which said, "No threats were made to family members and suspect(s) fled scene immediately after shooting."
Glidden was being treated at Maine Medical Center.
No suspects or weapon were found, and it was not known whether anything was taken from the residence, O'Malley said. Detectives were searching the neighborhood.
A press conference was scheduled at police headquarters, at 246 U.S. Route 1, Monday afternoon at 3 p.m.
"This appears to be a targeted event," according to the Facebook page. "Members of the public are asked to remain vigilant, aware of their surroundings and report anything suspicious. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Scarborough Police at 883-6361 or the anonymous crime tip hotline at 730-GET'M (4386)."


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Do you own a vehicle that you do not need to use every day? If so, would you like an opportunity to put that car to work to earn some money that might defray some of the cost of car payments, auto insurance, and upkeep?
Sure, you could informally lend your car out yourself in exchange for a modest payment. But if your car represents a sizable investment, this move might be risky. How do you screen drivers and make certain that they carry proper insurance? You might have a better experience if you join a peer-to-peer car-sharing service that will help you rent out your car.
How Do Peer-to-Peer Car-sharing Services Work?
Peer-to-peer simply means person-to-person. Peer-to-peer car-sharing services are different from traditional rental companies because they help match up people who need to use a car with private owners who do not need to use their cars every day. These services do not own their own fleets of cars, but the cars of their members serve as their fleet.
The service acts as a middleman or broker, and they take a percentage of each transaction. In exchange for sharing revenue with vehicle owners, the service may provide both renters and owners with several benefits, and these could include:
- Websites and mobile apps that match borrowers and lenders
- Booking management
- Insurance and roadside assistance
- Background screening
- Customer service
How Much Can You Earn By Renting Your Car?
RelayRides, a large peer-to-peer car-rental company, says that their average member makes about $250 a month by making their vehicles accessible for short-term use by other drivers. In exchange, renters get affordable access to nearby vehicles.
In order to maximize your revenues, it helps to take some time to prepare a good listing with attractive photos, keep your car clean and maintained, and even provide some extras. For example, satellite radio, A-GPS, or even local maps and guides stowed in the glove compartment might draw more interest.
Pitfalls to Renting Out Your Car
Even though you can earn money by renting our your car, be aware that extra use will increase your mileage and might increase your upkeep expenses. Good services should provide their own third-party insurance, but make sure you check with your own insurer to make certain that renting your car out does not violate the terms of your personal policy.
Some experts caution that state insurance rules have not always kept up with this relatively new industry; therefore, be certain you understand how you are protected in case the borrower does cause an accident that results in property damage or an injury. There has been at least one reported case where a victim's family sued a car-sharing company, driver, and the vehicle owner after a fatal accident.
Are All Car-sharing Companies the Same?
Some large car-sharing companies have their own fleet of cars, so they are not active in the peer-to-peer market. Even some traditional rental car services arrange hourly rentals, and they call this car-sharing. In order to rent out your car, you need a peer-to-peer car-sharing service.
Additionally, make certain that you understand the agreement that comes along with your vehicle's membership. Credible services earn their fees by providing protection for both renters and lenders, but there is no guarantee that all of them do. Before you sign your car up with any service, you might look for third-party reviews to learn about other vehicle owners' experiences.


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Nick Gilbert, the 21-year-old son of Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert, is scheduled to undergo major brain surgery at a Detroit-area hospital this week, according to a team spokesman.
Gilbert's son was born with neurofibromatosis, commonly referred to as NF, a nerve disorder that causes tumors to grow anywhere in the body at any time.
Nick Gilbert entered into basketball fans' collective consciousness as a 14-year-old when he served as the Cavs' representative at the 2011 NBA Lottery wearing a bowtie and thick, dark-rimmed glasses. He was dubbed the franchise's good luck charm when they won the No. 1 pick.
He has already been through one life-saving brain surgery more than 10 years ago and has been treated by chemotherapy on and off for 15 years.
Nick is one of Dan Gilbert's five children and attends Michigan State University, his father's alma mater.
Gilbert is on the board of directors at the Children's Tumor Foundation, a non-profit organization whose mission is to find a cure for NF.


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Saturday, August 1, 2015
I thought being a heroin addict would be the worst thing that happened to me in my life. As a direct result of my use, I was raped. I was so fucked up, I walked right into a dangerous situation. I had a man try to kill me over sex he thought he was entitled too because as a female user, apparently I had no right to say no. I have had my eye split open as I tried to break into a car. I had a knife put to my throat as I was robbed. I had infections raging through my body to the point I had to be rushed into surgery so I wouldn't lose my limbs. Certainly, when I kicked heroin, these were the worst things that could ever possibly happen to me?
Getting off heroin is brutally painful. The pain is relatively temporary. The emotional things creep in. "How did I let this happen to me?" "Why did I do x,y,z?" "Why did I spent all my time finding happiness in the bottom of bag?" Dwelling on the reasons why you do opiates is can be an exercise in futility. Why? Heroin. That is all you need to know. Fucking heroin. I WAS USING FUCKING HEROIN.
Heroin, as I like to explain it, is like having the most beautiful man/woman/partner fall in love with you instantly. The two of you go home and have mind blowing sex then cuddle then they make you the most delicious breakfast you have ever tasted. They are really fucking into you. First, you see them a few times a week, then more and more. Slowly, you realize they are a clingy psycho but the sex! the cuddles! the breakfast! Then, they start to hit you. But they apologize! they send flowers! They don't really mean it. GODDAMN I LOVE YOU SO MUCH. Every day the ups the downs until one day you have had enough! Being without them is fucking horrible, you lay in your bed in a ball and sob and then- they text you again. ONE MORE TIME. FINALLY, you break free from them. You move. You change all your numbers. You realize how fucked your life has been. 3, or 6, or 9 months from now you will start checking their social media to see what they are up to because it is fucking heroin. JUST LEAVE THAT BITCH ALONE. She/He ain't loyal.
August is a terrible month for me personally. It is both the anniversary of the death of my mother and the anniversary of the death of the loss of my first pregnancy. The pregnancy came first. It was almost as if one horrible event prepared me for the other. I really wanted that baby. It was more than just the baby. It was also what it represented to me. I had been coasting along believing there was this loving force in the universe taking care of me. Then one day, I had to wonder, if there is a loving force why did it kill my baby? A simple question- why? I know, from a rational perspective, what happened. Genetically, there must have been something wrong with the pregnancy therefore it ended. But after I saw the heart beat then saw it was gone, there was no telling me anything rational. WHY? Just tell me why? Did I suck too many dicks? Was a such a shitty person, you had to kill my Innocent baby? Just tell me why. I would go through all of the violence I experienced in addiction a thousand times over to have my baby live. It was a very very dark period for me. I seriously contemplated suicide when they handed me that bottle of Vicodin when I discharged from the hospital. Luckily, my friends and my animals gathered around me to show me there was still love in the world.
My time off drugs has not be painless. There has been lots of pain. I can't promise things would be any different for you if you get off drugs. I can only tell you my ability to handle life is different. I see hope. I see love around me. No matter how low you may feel, there is someone that loves you. No matter how many fucked up things you have done behind drugs, there is someone that wants you around. Underneath the chemicals, you are a beautiful person capable of amazing things.
I write this post today because I want you to know that you are loved. I get out of my funk by connecting with others. I can't change the past. I just have to find a way to enjoy each day. Love, Tracey.
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- AnonymousAugust 1, 2015 at 3:50 PM
Thanks Tracey...I'm here i n the shower using for the first time in almost 6 weeks. My gf/common law wife is on the couch crying. She told me I'm an asshole I told her if she wants me to leave just say it.ReplyDelete
August is a shitty month for me too. Pops died homeless at 56 8 years ago. He taught me heroin and pain but I loved him.
I planned this use. Hopefully. I don't use tmrw.
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Please don't use tomorrow. Then tomorrow will become a long series of I can't stopDelete
- AnonymousAugust 2, 2015 at 12:18 AM
Don't pre plan that shit man. Setting yourself up already. Tracey is right, the fucking hamster wheel starts rolling again and it's a full time gig of shit that that WILL, guarantee it...fuck you in every which way your life CAN be fucked with.Delete
- AnonymousAugust 2, 2015 at 12:48 PM
DON'T DO IT!! stop tomorrow, please. I relapsed after around the same amount of clean time you had. only took 4 months to get to rock bottom again, begging my dealers for fronts, trying to hustle money, getting sick...please you have a choice right now to not do any of that damage, get out.Delete
- AnonymousAugust 2, 2015 at 1:25 PM
I had some left and I'm weak. Work tomorrow. I've rationalized getting more for work but I'm gonna get in the car and hopefully go spend all my cash on groceries so I can't afford any.Delete
Thanks for the amazing way you show hope and push sobriety without judgement.
Powerful read. Thank you.ReplyDeleteReplies
thanks for reading. I was kind of down in the dumps this morning and writing pulls me out of itDelete
I love the analogies of heroin being an abusive spouce. So so so true. Your an amazing writer. I'm sorry for all your losses, I know certain months or holidays can be hard when related to certain events in life, but pain makes us stronger that's for sure.ReplyDeleteReplies
August hasn't been terrible yet. Fingers crossedDelete
Yes,I agree,you have an amazing ability to articulate the pain of that life so well. I have wanted to comment a few times,but never did. We have something in common. Butler County. However,I am unfortunately from the county seat. I too have been in recovery for many years. I also now live out of state. I am a older though,47. I was an opiate addict.Thankfully, Heroin had not made it back to Hamilton by the time I had quit using, in 1996. Because there is no doubt in my mind that I would have definitely jumped on that horse and went riding too. I was also one of the worse in the crowd I ran in. Out of about 13 different people I used with, I am the only one left alive. It is strange who makes it and who doesn't. There seems to be no rhyme or reason as to who will find recovery. I almost get survivors guilt sometimes. But, anyhoo!!! You are definitely inspirational!!! Thanks for your posts!!!Delete
- AnonymousAugust 7, 2015 at 6:52 AM
I enjoyed reading that! I currently reside in Philadelphia, and am a 39 year old woman, and been using H for approx. 20 yrs...... I watched your HBO doc a few years ago and although entranced, I wasnt shocked. There was an odd, ironic connection. And although a few differences, there were more similarities than I'd like to willingly admit. I currently attend a methadone clinic in the city, and have stopped using since entering last Oct. (2014)and I am aware of the controversy it stirs up. So I'll keep it short! I look forward to reading more of your posts......ReplyDeleteReplies
Congrats on your recoveryDelete
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I'm so glad you are safe and doing well nowDelete
Amazing...hoping to share my story with you..ReplyDelete


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I haven't written in a long long time.
It isn't because I had nothing to say.
It is because my frequent use of the word Obamacrack and other drug terms caused my internet filter to block my own blog. It then was blocked for hate (because of my tone towards government and particularly Liberals, and then for racism because in one of my pieces I told you that I must be a racist because i disagree with Obama.
What is amazing is what I told you would happen is happening. go back and read my entries and you'll see. What I told you was going to happen is happening. Useless government.
But the best part is those stupid, astro turfing, paid, mob mentality, ignorant, Fox News Junkies and overall wonderful people are starting to take back the government. It isn't the Republicans, it is regular people who now realize that the silent majority cannot be silent anymore.
Revolution baby! Bring it on!
I will use this blog to do three things. One, provide a voice of opposition to the liberal controlled government. Two, to track their progress on promises they made to get elected (to see if they ever deliver.) Three, to vent, educate, and to work through my own frustration. Please read the ground rules if you wish to respond to this blog.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
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John, Ive missed your posts.......
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 27, 2017: 800 DEGREES NEAPOLITAN PIZZERIA, an Italian concept originating from L.A., introduces spicy and baked additions to its appetizer and main course menus at all outlets. The new additions include a sizzler called Agnello Al Forno a succulent baked lamb shank spiced with Italian herbs and corn along with a half-portion of 800 DEGREES's famous Patate Al Forno, and even a spicy Chicken Tikka Pizza. Further additions include a Pollo Al Forno, a spiced baked chicken served with a side of vegetables, and a traditional Bacalla Acqua Pazza of Atlantic Cod poached with vegetables in an Italian spiced fish broth.
Manish Jeswani, the Managing Director of Eaters LLC and franchise rights owner of the US based 800 DEGREES NEAPOLITAN PIZZERIA, said, "Innovation and variety has always been our strong suit, and this time our menu gives one a whole host of options to choose from. We've introduced a Chicken Tikka Pizza, a classic favorite for those who like their pizzas with a little extra spiciness, a traditional Italian Acqua Pazza with Atlantic Cod, and a delicious baked chicken, and a baked lamb shank in our Al Forno series. Each new addition opens a world of options up to those who enjoy the Italian sizzle with a contemporary twist. We look forward to a hopefully positive response from our long-standing followers and fans, and will continue to add awesome new inventions from our chef to our menu!"
800 DEGREES' traditional Neapolitan Pizzas are made with specially sourced Napoli 00 flour and ingredients prepared freshly every morning, and baked to perfection in an almond wood-fired oven at 800 Degrees Fahrenheit. 800 DEGREES makes its authentic Pizza Napoletana with flour, salt, water and wild yeast for a fluffy crust and thin base. One can also choose a 95% gluten-free base and over 5 choices of sauces to spice up the traditional Neapolitan Pizza. Customizable from the base up, one can either choose from a set menu of specialty pizzas or create one's own pizza for a truly personal feel. Apart from pizzas, 800 DEGREES also hosts a pasta station, a variety of salads, sides, gelato, Italian desserts, coffees and special Italian drinks.
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Temperature for December 1980
In December 1980 the average high temperature in Barter Island, AK was -7.0°F, and this was 3.0°F cooler than the average of -4.0°F. The hottest day in December 1980 was 3 December when the temperature reached 16.2°F. Overnight the average temperature in December is -16.3°F and in 1980 the average overnight temperature was 8.0°F cooler at -24.3°F.


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I had a fantastic conversation recently with Steve Burdan about singles, singles again, and the single lifestyle. He heads up a ministry with singles of all ages called Full Life Chicago.
Churches have neither reached out to the singles community well nor have they incorporated singles into ministry at the local level well. Nor are the issues of single folks understood … here are some themes for conversation.
What are your comments about the following?
First, some singles want to get married, and they find singles ministries in part to be about the social dimension.
Second, some singles don't want to get married, or aren't in a hurry to get married and are content with being single. Which means, we can't assume "single therefore searching."
Third, very often local churches are nervous about hiring a single pastor outside of the young youth pastor. There aren't that many single senior pastors. Why?
Fourth, lots of single ministries are meat markets — what I mean by that is that they seem to be constructed primarily to foster dating relationships that might lead to marriage. Some are offended by the systemics of such sorts of ministries and are looking for something else (the kind of thing Steve Burdan is working on).
Fifth, not enough single ministries focus on singleness as a state during which time singles can develop as Christians and participants in the kingdom of God and the local church. In other words, many ministries expect singles to get married so their "real" life can begin. They are expected to get married so they can participate in the local church.
Sixth, many single folks we know say they are not necessarily seeking marriage but they do want to have intergenerational relationships. They are not necessarily looking for niche singles ministries.


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If you don't have a skillet screen, you really do need one! Mine is several years old and was part of my Mother's Day gifts from my sons one year. This kitchen utensil will save you so much time from wiping splatters off your cooktop that you'll wonder how you ever lived without one! (Check for it at kitchen specialty stores.)
Next time I will share a couple of my favorite kitchen helpers for baking. If you have kitchen utensils that you just couldn't part with, please share in the comments section. I'd love to hear about them...I might be missing some wonderful gadget!


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Prof. Dr. Christian Cordes is professor of Economics and head of the working group "Evolutionary Economics".
Underlying our research agenda is a naturalistic approach to economics. It explains economic phenomena as a dimension of cultural evolution based on and influenced as well as constrained by humans' evolved cognitive capacities. Such a scientific endeavor is necessarily an interdisciplinary one. We collaborate with anthropologists and draw on insights from social psychology, cognitive psychology, evolutionary biology, and behavioral sciences. Our naturalistic approach highlights evolved cognitive dispositions as well as their constraints, including humans' cultural learning capabilities, various biases taking effect therein, and affective facets of human behavior.
For some great challenges for the field of cultural evolution in economics see here.
This enhanced perspective on human economic behavior is applied to the theory of the firm, evolving corporate cultures, human behavior in organizations in general, industry evolution, technological diffusion, consumption behaviors, normative aspects of evolutionary economics, sustainability issues, and conceptual-methodological problems of evolutionary ideas imported to economics.
We publish our results in international peer-reviewed journals, such as the Journal of Evolutionary Economics, the Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, the Journal of Institutional Economics, Ecological Economics, the Journal of Socio-Economics, Constitutional Political Economy, or the Journal of Economic Issues.
Our team is also part of a new research group on processes of transnationalization, especially Transnational Firms, at the Center for Transnational Studies (ZenTra), jointly run by the Universities of Bremen and Oldenburg, Germany. For further details see our research agenda on Transnational Firms and ZenTra.


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UAE airlines ban Yemen cargo after mail bomb plot
Airlines in the United Arab Emirates say they have stopped carrying cargo from Yemen as a precaution following the discovery of two mail bombs shipped as air freight.india Updated: Nov 07, 2010 18:09 IST
Airlines in the United Arab Emirates say they have stopped carrying cargo from Yemen as a precaution following the discovery of two mail bombs shipped as air freight.
The Middle East's biggest airline Emirates, which operates out of Dubai, and Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways each confirmed the cargo embargoes in response to questions Sunday. Discount carrier Air Arabia, based in the emirate of Sharjah, also said it had stopped accepting freight originating in Yemen.
One of two packages sent in the mail bomb plot late last month was discovered at a FedEx cargo facility by UAE authorities in Dubai. It arrived in the city-state after traveling on two separate Qatar Airways flights, whose officials did not immediately respond to requests for comment on their cargo policies Sunday. The second mailed bomb, shipped by UPS, was intercepted in the United Kingdom. The two packages contained the industrial explosive PETN packed into the toner cartridges of Hewlett-Packard printers destined for addresses in the United States. While the exact aim of the plot is unclear, a senior US official has said evidence points to a plot to blow up cargo planes inside the US, either on runways or over American cities.
The Yemen-based al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula has claimed responsibility for the bombs and has vowed to send more explosives-packed parcels.
Air Arabia, the discount airline, said it put its ban in place Tuesday following a security directive from Emirati authorities, who have not commented in detail about the measure. Etihad said it has been blocking Yemen shipments since sometime last week. Etihad also said it has stopped carrying goods from Somalia, which sits just across the Gulf of Aden from Yemen and maintains long-standing trade ties with its Arab neighbor. It said in a brief statement the bans will hold "until directives from governments around the world permit carriage of goods from these ports." Several countries, including the United States, Britain, Germany and France, have taken similar precautionary measures over the past week, with the Germans banning all cargo and passenger flights from Yemen and the Americans temporarily halting all incoming cargo and mail from the poor Arab nation.
The UAE late last week announced it was tightening security at the country's airports to more closely monitor goods from certain unnamed countries. It did not provide details.
Saif al-Suwaidi, director general of the General Civil Aviation Authority, told The Associated Press on Saturday that officials were focused on security threats not only from Yemen, but from other countries as well.
Emirates and Air Arabia fly directly from the Yemeni capital, San'a, to the UAE. Etihad and Dubai-based discount carrier FlyDubai do not.
Gulf Air, which flies to Yemen from the Persian Gulf state of Bahrain, is also tightening its restrictions. Spokeswoman Katherine Kaczynska said the carrier is monitoring the situation and has implemented recommendations issued by Bahrain's aviation authority. Bahrain has called on carriers to only accept mail and packages sent from Yemen that have a final destination in the kingdom. The goods must be screened or searched before being loaded and cannot be shipped onward to another country, it said.
International courier companies routinely ship packages on scheduled commercial flights. FedEx, UPS and Mideast-based shipping company Aramex each put bans on Yemen cargo in place shortly after the bomb plot was discovered.
Theodore Karasik, a security analyst at the Institute for Near East & Gulf Military Analysis, a think tank in Dubai, said it was appropriate for airlines to halt Yemen shipments given the circumstances. But he cautioned that al-Qaida in Yemen could try to shift its operations elsewhere to circumvent the embargoes. "The first layer is to isolate the Yemen case, then see what the impact is, and then decide if that (ban) needs to be expanded to other countries," he said. Interpol on Saturday released details and photographs of the two US-bound mail bombs to encourage police and the public to watch out for similar packages.
The police agency posted a four-page warning, where it listed a number of signs that indicate the packages should be treated with suspicion: unbalanced packaging; uneven weight; excessive use of sealing tape; stains, discoloration or other wrapping markings; strange odors; protruding wires; excess postage paid. Interpol said such explosives cannot be detected by using standard X-ray equipment, but noted that airport "puffer" machines, swab tests and bomb-sniffing dogs could help aid detection.
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Anime Human Blood Drive
In 2010, after seven exciting years of bringing METROCON to the Tampa Bay Area, we thought it was time METROCON give a little more back to the community. After some creative input from one of our staff members, the idea to host a blood drive was born! Back for it's SEVENTH year, the Anime Human Blood Drive gives patrons of METROCON the opportunity to not only give back themselves but also partake in the joy of saving lives. On average, giving blood takes less than an hour, and a single donation can provide for up to 3 different transfusions, for 3 different people, and save 3 different lives.
OneBlood (formerly Florida Blood Services, or FBS) will be joining us at Tampa Convention Center for all 4 days of METROCON. In return for helping OneBlood save lives, you will receive a snack, a drink, and a free METROCON blood-donor t-shirt (while supplies last).
The people from OneBlood have told us that they can only accept a certain number of donations per hour, so we have worked with them to get an online sign-up system for our event through their website. If you need assistance registering, contact OneBlood and they will be happy to help!
NOTICE: You must be at least 16 years of age to donate blood. 16-18 year olds can donate with parent permission slip signed.
WARNING: Please make sure that you have had an appropriate amount to eat and drink before and after your donation. One soda and a stick of Pocky do not qualify as an appropriate amount of food to survive a day at the con, let alone stay up all night at the Rave without passing out.
We at METROCON know the anime community is up to the challenge, and that once again, we can completely take OneBlood by surprise with the number of eager fans we have ready and willing to give a little time and save lives. Once again, it's all up to the fans, and this time peoples' lives depend on you! Let's come together and make this happen!


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It's been quite a frustrating ride for consumers who were looking to purchase a Nexus 4 but were met with numerous technical difficulties in the Play Store. Regardless, the Nexus 4 16GB variant is available on Daily Steals today for a whopping $499. That's a good $150 more than what Google has been charging in its Play Store. Although, since you can't get one out of the Play Store due to it being out of stock, this might just be something worth looking into. Since we don't know when the Play Store will be back in stock, its no surprise that some would try to take advantage of that.
You can grab a 16GB Nexus 4 priced at $499 on Daily Steals until midnight or until their stock runs low. No doubt there will be quite a few eager consumers trying to grab one of these, so get 'em while you can! As Talk Android notes, this sale has already surpassed how long Google was able to keep the device in the Play Store. At least we aren't experiencing the insanity on the Play Store, right?
I'm sort of curious as to how Daily Steals managed to grab a batch of Nexus 4's before Google or even T-Mobile. Maybe they set up a deal with Google earlier on, or maybe they are responsible for making the Play Store run out of stock so fast? Regardless, they have Nexus 4's available, and once word starts getting out, there is no doubt that this sale won't be lasting that long.
Are you going to pick one up?
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Care in Cambodia by Heledd Jones
Non spent three months working at the Jeannines Children's Association (JCA), an orphanage in Phnom Penh.
I was embarking on my second week of my time in Phnom Penh, getting to know how things worked - or more often, did not work! The children were making themselves known to me bit by bit. One afternoon the little 'uns were off to play football. I went along for the ride - crammed into the JCA van as per usual. Whereas I thought I was wide eyed in this new city, watching the children gawping through the window at the sprawling metropolis of Phnom Penh was unexpected.
I came to the conclusion that they probably didn't get much further than Street 592 - JCA's home - very often. They gradually all fell silent and took everything in as their little eyes flickered about taking in the signs, the motorbikes, the negotiations of life in Phnom Penh. Then we turned into an institution - 'the football field' (later visited on many an occasion).
My heart sunk when I saw the opposing team - the International School of Phnom Penh, all kitted out in their red shirts, mothers swanning around with cameras at the ready to take pictures of their sons. We piled out of the minibus, most without shoes, let alone a colour coordinated kit. The children looked lost. Then I realised how little the JCA children had. Our team had loosely kicked a ball around the afternoon before in preparation for this game.
The ISPP team had obviously been trained and watched the football on their TVs. As they noticed the JCA squad approaching, they made little effort to disguise their disgust at how 'they don't even have shoes on'. I felt so mad at these spoilt children, thankful that our children couldn't understand or be hurt by their comments. The game started, the JCA children with a very loose concept of the ins and outs of official football. Our goals starting piling up regardless. The ISPP team was starting to falter, sweating away, whilst our children were just getting started.
Conversation was struck up between the International school boys about which flavour Gatorade they preferred to drink at half-time. I watched the JCA children studying these boys, so similar yet so completely alien to them. It meant absolutely nothing, it all seemed so trivial, the juxtaposition of both teams startling. It broke my heart. The ISPP team was surrounded by their families, their comforts. We trundled onwards, JCA triumphing 5-0! It was a wonderful moment, the tears welling up in my eyes like a proud mother! These boys were pretty much a part of my family, I felt so happy that they had won. Winning against the rich kids was somehow symbolic; we had stood up against all expectations.
The boys took it in their stride, (inwardly proud, I imagine) I was more excited than them! (please note the ISPP have fundraised for JCA, for which we are grateful. This account is by no means supposed to be an attack on them.) I had such a great time and want every volunteer to know how great a place Cambodia can be if you get stuck in.
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Review: The Change-Up
PLOT: Dave (Jason Bateman) is a devoted family-man/lawyer, with three kids, and an ignored wife (Leslie Mann). Mitch is an unemployed wannabe-actor, with a never-ending string of sexual conquests, no commitments, but- at the same time, no prospects. Life-long best friends, after an evening of drinking, they wish (while peeing in a magic fountain) that they could change places. Sure enough, they next morning, Dave wakes up in Mitchâs body, and vice-versa. Hijinx ensue.
REVIEW: Seriously, a body-switching comedy? Seriously? Didnât that genre play out in 1987- the year not one, not two, but three such films (VICE-VERSA, LIFE FATHER, LIKE SON & 18 AGAIN) hit theaters? I suppose whatâs old is new again, and thus, here comes another body-switch comedy, albeit one with a solid comedic pedigree, with it written by the guys who wrote THE HANGOVER, and directed by David Dobkin (THE WEDDING CRASHERS).
Add to that the fact that it stars Ryan Reynolds, and Jason Bateman, whoâs riding a career high after HORRIBLE BOSSES, and you have a film that, despite the tired premise, is good for a few solid laughs. Truth be told, I fully expected to hate THE CHANGE-UP, as the trailers gave me a hardcore âmehâ vibe. Luckily, the ace up the filmâs sleeve is the fact that itâs a raunchy R, and sure enough, I chuckled more than a few times throughout the 118 minute running time, although probably not enough to give this a really hearty recommendation.
This is a comedy comeback of sorts for Reynolds, who hasnât been this raunchy since WAITING, and heâs pretty damn memorable as the pot-smoking Mitch, who could be described as Van Wilder if he never went to college, and became an actor. This is a nice rebound for him after earning mixed reviews from THE GREEN LANTERN (which I hated, but Reynolds was the least of the filmâs problems), and itâs good to see him having fun in a good R-rated flick.
Jason Bateman also continues his recent, strong run of comedies, although THE CHANGE-UP is definitely a notch below HORRIBLE BOSSES. Still, as the good-hearted, responsible Dave, he brings a much-needed warmth to the role, while also having a chance to be unusually (for Bateman) manic and crude as the wild Mitch. As far as the two leads go, the body switch premise kinda works.
As for the ladies, we get Leslie Mann as Batemanâs put-upon wife, and like in her Apatow films, she gives a sharp comedic performance (complete with a generous helping of on-screen nudity). Reynolds gets to dabble with Olivia Wilde, who gets a rare chance to be funny as the wildcat lawyer working under Bateman (although I understand her on-screen nudity is CGI-assisted).
What keeps THE CHANGE-UP from being a really sharp comedy is, like all other body-switch comedies, the premise runs out of steam quickly, and theyâre not helped by the drawn-out two hour runtime. There are a lot of slow-patches, and despite a number of good laughs, the film is never as side-splitting as it should be. I also found the merger subplot involving Batemanâs company to be the kind of tacked on thing weâd find in an eighties comedy, and the weakest part of the film deal with this.
So, while THE CHANGE-UP isnât a home-run, itâs a decent enough comedy for a cheap night, and I enjoyed it more than I thought I would. Itâs not the best comedy Iâve seen lately, but it does the job at times, and I suppose thatâs something.


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Oh life can be tough
days can be hard
laced with ups and downs
beating myself up for not spending enough time with Chloe today
tearing myself down for blowing too much money at Target everyday
wondering why I can't get the second half of my hallway painted...dangit...just do it..you lazy pig
normally I would then say.....repeatedly letting myself down for drinking way to much Pepsi and eating garbage....but not anymore.....I am eating a marathon runner's diet in comparison.....and you probably are too.....thanks to this LOVELY site....I'm not beating myself up for my diet anymore.
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Thursday, February 18, 2010
3 comments:
- BlackCatMima said...
Yeahhh - that site makes me want to vomit! Lol
- February 18, 2010 at 3:09 PM
Wish I could take you out for a starbucks and some cheesecake!
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- Holly said...
Those turtles are too funny!!!! That meat cake....Ewwwwwww.
You are amazing, girl. No no no negative thoughts. You are a wonderful wife and mother. Please don't be so hard on yourself. That's my friend you're talkin about. xoxo
- February 21, 2010 at 11:26 PM
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