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Getting Started With Linux In Your Business
This is not a formal white paper, just some advice based on my experience. Some of the common questions and concerns I've run into along the path. The common alternative operating system I'll just call W for typing convenience. :) Another thing to keep in mind is people say "Linux" like it's a product. It's not a product as much as a community, a lifestyle. It's an important distinction. Not all parts of an integrated data system even have to run on Linux. There are some very good proprietary Unix flavors out there, some offering some very tempting management tools. So, when I say Linux, be aware that in a big system it could end up being a *nix environment. In fact that's likely, depending on who does the implementation.
Having a throat to choke. Seems to be a big factor for a lot of CIO's. They want someone to whip on when network services go down the toilet. The nice thing about a Linux or *nix environment is you can hire someone to choke for somewhat less than you'd pay for the software. You can even make a big show of firing them and have someone new in by the end of the week. You'll pay for service in either environment, only in the Linux environment you don't have to pay for software AND service. Having worked in both environments I can say with absolute confidence that a well-designed and well-maintained *nix system, if properly implemented, will be extremely stable. You will still have the throat to choke but will find that you rarely have any need to do so.
First let's address what I call The Myth's Of Open Source Doom:
You'll spend more supporting Linux than buying W products and supporting them. BZZZT! Wrong. You will likely spend more setting up Linux because Linux administrators command a higher price than their W counterparts. You will get that back many times over in increased stability and up time and not being trapped in an endless software upgrade cycle. Having said that let me caution you not to underestimate transition costs, particularly those associated with file format conversion and data migration. More on that later. Also remember that you pay for support in either operating environment. These will vary depending on whether you are replacing server or desktop components.
There's not very much software available for Linux. Also not true. There is a ton of software available for Linux, though sometimes you have to hunt around for it a bit. It is true many of the applications you use today may not be available, but there is usually a low-cost alternative for most of them. There are many vendors out there offering end to end open source solutions.
You'll spend a fortune retraining your staff. Where do they come up with this stuff? For the majority of tasks most users need very little retraining. Sending an Email in either environment is virtually identical. Most users with a functional understanding of the alternative applications will need a bit of time to get used to the spreadsheet and presentation tools, but they will adapt. No one I know implementing an OSS test system has gone back to the proprietary solution, and certainly not because the users couldn't figure out how to do their job.
source software isn't as good as proprietary software.
Who says? Probably a study commissioned by your favorite big software
company. In many ways open source is better. It's certainly been
reviewed more than most proprietary code and tested on a wider variety of
hardware. One of the neat things about open source code is that it very
rarely feels the need to reinvent itself. It tends to just get better
and better over time. Another great advantage to having the source code
is being able to bring a programmer on board for a short time to make a piece
of software do something you want it to do that no one else will have.
Proprietary software is more secure than open source. That's bordering on hilarious. Proprietary software depends on what's called obscurity by concealment. In other words, no one can see our code and it's harder to find exploits. The argument being that since open source code can be examined for flaws and vulnerabilities, bad guys can more easily figure out how to attack it. The problem with that theory is that everyone else looking at the code can see the same exploit and it tends to get fixed pretty fast. A poorly configured operating system...any operating system...is not going to provide much in the way of security.
source software accounts for more security flaws than proprietary software.
An accusation that's proof that there are lies, damn lies and statistics.
It depends on how you count them and who's doing the counting.
let's balance out the view by addressing the Open
Source Sky Pie:
Open source software is free. Many times that's true, but not always. Some are free for personal use and charge for business deployment. Most will give you the application and charge for customization and support, which to me seems entirely fair. Certainly better than paying a fortune for the product, then paying for near useless support on top of that. But you will find per user and per processor charges in the open source world, just like you know who. Read the license agreements.
You can use open source on old hardware. That's true in some cases, but check the hardware compatibility guide before you decide to cut over your call center just before the holidays. Open source solutions frequently support a narrower range of hardware options, so make sure yours are on the list before flipping the switch. And running Linux on a 500 Mhz desktop carrying X and a graphical desktop is going to run...well, like a 500 Mhz machine. Your old machines will not suddenly turn into speed demons because of Linux. But you will on average, get longer life out of your hardware in a *nix environment.
Open source solutions are as good as proprietary software. That's not always true. Many times proprietary solutions will perform some tasks far better than the open source alternatives and have very attractive features. You don't think they under-pay all those L-1 and H1-B workers for nothing, do you? One of the reasons many companies switching will still keep W kiosks available for some applications.
It's just like W. No, it's not and it never will be. It's a different operating system with different rules. It will be an adjustment. Plan carefully, implement in phases, be vicious about sticking to cost estimates. Know when and how to back out of a particular phase if it's not going well.
Open source products can open W documents. Sometimes, but not always and there's frequently a long lag time before other solutions will be able to convert the file formats. Do not underestimate the time and expense necessary for data conversion!
So what works then? Now that we've clarified some of the mythical claims, good and bad, let's talk business.
Start in the server room. With the increasing trend of web-based software systems, many corporate clients find starting with a LAMP (Linux-Apache-MySQL-PHP) web project is a good way to safely dip their toe in the open source water. The LAMP project becomes the first transition in your server farm. Yes, all of them. In general conversion projects aimed at server support systems, if planned right, will offer a good return and be almost invisible to staff. But to take a really big bite out of downstream licensing costs, you'll want to go all the way.
I've noticed a tendency for customers to get locked into a PC mentality, thinking they need fully functional PC on every desk. For a majority of people the huge processing power of the average PC goes to waste. My best guess is that, not too far in the future, we'll look back on that idea and laugh. Consider all your options for desktop replacement. There are several workable options for phased replacement of desktop PC's with several varieties of diskless thin client workstations. Thin clients are basically smaller computers that borrow storage and some processing functions from a central server. Thin clients are in some cases being displaced by more versatile smart displays.
What you can't do: One thing you can't do is depend on your MCSE network staff to implement a *nix translation for you. They think they can handle it and will tell you with all honesty they can do it, but the fact is, unless they have a strong background in *nix (and if they did they probably wouldn't be MCSE's), it's not happening. They'll inevitably go back to what they know and that is a disaster waiting to happen. Running Lintel like Wintel is the worst of both worlds. If you only click away with one thing, scan this: If you're going to cut the cord, cut the cord. Don't jack around with a half-ass installation that's only going to cost you money, tank your credibility and really torque your users. You can't do it with Wintel-trained staff. Sorry. Find *nix staff with enough Wintel background that they'll be able to stand the stench long enough to get through the transition.
Institutional Inertia: Nothing freaks out staff like change, even a change for the better. But with an emotional issue like this one expect and plan for resistance. In every department is the Wintel hobbyist who's been using W for years. People go to them for advise on spreadsheet problems, how to do list merge in the word processor, you know who I'm talking about. Short of firing them you'll want to co-op these people as part of the transition planning. Give them a Powerbook G4 with OS X and let them tinker. Send them to a *nix class and give them time to talk about the things they like. If they continue to resist and complain, remove them. Simple as that. Demonstrate that failing to adapt to the new environment will have consequences. No matter how well your *nix architecture runs there will always be some staff wailing for the leeks and onions they had in Wintel Hell.
Options: You have more than one option for implementing a *nix transition and don't have to do it on your own. Companies like IBM specialize in providing services like I'm describing and, if you're willing to pay a premium price, they can put enough boots on the ground to get the job done. The only problem I have with them is they tend to push their own products, whether they're the best solution or not. But the advantage is having someone to blame if it doesn't work.
Planning: In real estate the popular slogan is location, location, location. In the transition to open source your mantra is planning, planning, planning. The worst possible way to start is to throw all your business processes and staff into upheaval. One area to pay close attention to is file format compatibility. It will be a modern day version of the Tower of Babel if accounting rolls before personnel and suddenly find they have no means of exchanging documents. Another frequently overlooked item are portable appliances such as PDA's. Chaos can be avoided by careful study of current business practices by different departments and job functions. Take a close look at the software they use on a daily basis and document how work flow is organized. What many companies discover is that they have classes of workers, even though they may be doing different jobs.
Also accept up front that no transition is going to be completely painless. Despite the best efforts of clever programmers and technical people there will some file formats and information that are just not going to translate into the new environment. There will be losses and there will be a temporary hit on productivity while staff adjust to the new environment and recreate some of the information that won't translate.
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More reading:
Large Implementations
KBSt Migration Guide (excellent)
Smaller Implementations
Linux in Small Business: A Practical User's Guide
John P. Lathrop (ISBN 1-893115-46-1)
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Cash flow is a critical aspect of your success and the only way that you can know your cash flow is to have a bookkeeping system in place that is tracking your income and tracking your expenses. At the end of the day, is the product that you're selling making you money or is it losing you money? Do you need to decrease your costs? Do you need to increase your prices?
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Carer's and isolation..
It really is so very isolating at times for Carers and I'm lucky, I can get outside the four walls!
At the minute, with all the AED (Anti Epilepsy Drugs) hassles, we're having to do anything that needs done, between 12 and 3-ish as after that Coo really needs to sleep so we both need to be at home!
When I do have to spend a lot of time at home, usually 'cause Coo is poorly in bed or like now, when he's so tired from all the seizures it's so very difficult to keep him awake, I use a Carer Chatroom.
This gives me some much needed outside contact!
I know...I know what everyone say's about chatrooms!
This one is different!
It's at Carers.org, and it's regulated.
Best of all it has a friendly bunch of Carers in there chatting most evenings, offering advice and friendship.
If you are stuck at home a lot and need somebody on the outside to speak to, you could do a lot worse than give the online Carers sites a bash!
I have found them really friendly.
Happy chatting - maybe I'll see you there! LOL
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- karen said...
Thanks for the info. I don't like to chat. I can never think of anything to say. This blogging things keeps me sane. I have not been out of the house since . I don't remember. I might get out tomorrow. Hopefully. thanks for keeping me sane.
- 13 October 2009 at 15:58
- maz said...
Thanks karen and I know how you feel!
I feel that way too! blogging really does have a good effect and helps keep your sanity!
maz x
- 14 October 2009 at 06:42
- Robert said...
I'm like karen - useless in chatrooms & blogging for therapeutic reasons!
- 15 October 2009 at 08:48
- susan said...
hi it seams to me that us carers are a shy bunch
- 6 November 2009 at 15:53
- susan said...
have just become a carer for my mum since she had a stroke two months ago. any advice appreciated
- 6 November 2009 at 15:58
- maz said...
Hi Susan, welcome aboard!
It's a happy ship here!
If you want to ask anything just fire away!
Carings quite scary when you're just starting out so here's a {{{fluffy hug}}} just for you!
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An aquarium is never complete without reproducing an ecosystem with the help of decorations such as rocks, shells, and, of course, plants. Many aquarists like to place plants according to the fish's natural environment.
Plants offer diverse species places to explore and hide, which is particularly a good thing for young fry to camouflage from larger fish.
There are two types of plants for an aquarium: live plants and artificial plants (which can be made of plastic, silk, or other textiles). They all have their pros and cons and depending on your available time, dedication, and types of fish kept, determining which is best for you can be quite difficult.
However, here are some of the advantages and disadvantages of both live and artificial aquarium plants.
Artificial aquarium plants are the preferred alternative by beginners for their first aquarium and some even continue the look for the entity of the aquarium.
On the other side, live plants can help set up an entire ecosystem for your fish and other species such as shrimp or snails.
Choosing the right plants for your aquarium can also be a matter of taste, besides maintenance and nourishment. Also, it depends on how much time you are willing to spend taking care of your aquarium and how healthy you want it to be.
There are no right plants or wrong plants to use, just plants you consider the most appropriate for your aquarium.
When setting up a new tank. (beginner) What should go in first. Plants or fish.
Definitely plants, Jim. And fish should only be introduce into the tank after the water has cycled fully which should take about 2 days on average.


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Automotive Switches Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Trends, Forecast 2021
Press release • Jul 29, 2016 06:14 EDT
Automotive Switches are one of the primary components in an automotive. Switches control the overall electrical equipments fitted in an automotive. Automotive switches are vital in controlling the automotive lighting and overall functioning of an automotive. Switches are also used in engine start and stop function and in different vehicle operations. Different categories of switches are used for various functioning of automotives which includes toggle switches, push and pull switches, keyed switches and marine grade switches among others. The demand of automotive switches are rising globally due to technological upgradation and increasing consumption expenditure. There are two types of automotive switches which includes water resistant switches and non-water resistant switches. Water resistant automotive switches are gaining importance especially in the two wheeler segment due to open nature of two wheeler vehicles which remain exposed to extreme atmospheric conditions. Durability of the switches, reliability and easy operation are the key factors on which the quality of the switches depends. Switches can be both manual and automatic. Manual switches required user interference and is used in various kinds of automotives such as passenger cars, light commercial vehicles (LCV) and heavy commercial vehicles (HCV). Automatic switches do not require user intervention and operates automatically according to the response send by the engine sensors. Automatic switches are used in premium segment passenger cars and other high end automotives.
Asia-Pacific is the most attractive region for automotive switches market. There is a significant increase in demand for automotives in the Asia-pacific region which is driving the market for automotive switches. The adoption of latest technology is another driver, driving the automotive switches market in this region. The escalating demand in LCV and HCV vehicles is also driving the growth of automotive switches market due to low cost of production. Presence of developing countries like India and China are also boosting the demand for automotive switches as there is a huge demand for automotives in these countries. The North America and Europe market for automotive switches is expected to grow at a steady pace over the forecast period. The North America automotive switches are expected to grow at a higher rate during the forecast period as compared to the Europe market. The reason for this is the recent economic meltdown which significantly affected the economic stability of Europe market. North America automotive market is driven by comfort and luxury. There is a huge demand for luxury automotives which drives the market for automotive switches in North America. Automatic switches are more in demand than manual switches in the North America market. Easy availability of credit facilities to prospective automotive buyers also acts as a driver which drives the automotive switches market in this region. Presence of premium automotive manufacturers such as Mercedes, Audi, Volkswagen and BMW is driving the automotive switches market in Europe. Europe market faced steep challenge in the recent economic meltdown and is recovering at a steady pace which has also increased the demand for automotive switches significantly.
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Clone a PiMP rigs HD and enter new key for a new miner?
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I've got a PiMP rig running and set up nicely. I just bought 2 more PiMP keys for 2 new rigs I'm making. I was wondering if I could clone the SSD running the current miner, put it in the new rig/s, and then change the PiMP key. That would ideal. Or, do I have se each one up from a fresh PiMP image and then enter each new key?
Thanks, Adam
You should just reimage.
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I was also wondering if it's at all possible to modify the conf files in the image if I need to deploy out to 30 or so rigs, so their confs are ready preemptively?
we are working on some solutions for pushing out lots of rigs. Try reaching out to us on Discord directly.
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There are a few options for mass rollouts. You can use ansible to script a mass replacement of config files using ssh and scp. You can always create an image with all of your wanted profiles and configuration options and clone that drive. Then all you have to do for each individual machine is maybe add a worker name when you login to verify functionality.
At the current time, you cannot clone a PIMP SSD that is validated unless you have a special 50+ volume key.
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@melt Melt,
I purchased 2 keys (so far) I inadvertently put the same key on my 2nd machine today. Is there a way for me to update to the proper key?
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Only way to fix duped keys is to re-image the drive.
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Shizz,,,, Thanks for the reply.
I'll getr done tomorrow.
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Heard that Stockholm has the biggest IKEA in Skarholmen. Just wanted to check it out to see if it was v.different in scale and feel. So caught the free IKEA bus from Regeringsgatan 13 and got to IKEA in about 20 minutes. There were about 5 levels. Have seen a lot of the items in the Rhodes store in Sydney. Not sure what I was expecting but the store wasn't that different to the ones in Sydney. The layout of the store was circular with the items in the middle and then the concept rooms on the outer ring. So you could walk around the concept rooms then go down a ramp to the items. There were a few cafes there too and the food was nice and cheap. Then caught the free bus into Central station.
Walked around in the afternoon enjoying the sun and then came across Ristorante Sewinto and it was a really great Italian restaurant. Had the lobster pasta in a tomato cream based sauce and it was really delicious. The tiramisu was really yummy too. The place was totally packed out and the prices were v.reasonable for Stockholm.
Walked around town yesterday and went into heaps of department stores and other shops to have a look around at the homewares, lighting, fashions, textiles, glassware etc. Found it much more expensive than Sydney overall. Some things had a larger range than what you may get in a Sydney department store but if you know what item you want, you can still pretty much get it from Sydney eg Paddington, Surry Hills etc.


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Seven Minutes Early
"Thanks for giving me a ride home. Why are you here so early?" Mark asked as he stepped inside the car shaking the water out of his hair and tossing his rain jacket in the back.
"Sorry my car is seven minutes fast, so I'm always a little early," John responded cheerfully while pulling away from the curb.
The two of them sat in silence for a long time, both lost in their own worlds. They had met in college and had become friends almost instantly. They ended up studying the same thing and were even hired to the same firm in criminal defense for white-collar crime.
"How long have we been friends John?" Mark's question blindsided John as it came out of nowhere.
"Wow, we have only been carpooling for a week, and already you're questioning our friendship? Maybe Monica was right, I am bad company." John joked. But noticed the almost repulsive look that flashed on Mark's face when his wife's name was mentioned.
"No, it's not that, I was just wondering," Mark responded curtly.
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i dont have her anymore but heres a pic
i built her with a standard rec and a trunnion from a rommy
Feel free to add your own compiled photos to this post!
i dont have her anymore but heres a pic
i built her with a standard rec and a trunnion from a rommy
Here's is one of my newer items in the collection
Chinese Type 56 RPD
the last pic is showing a yellow capture sticker the IDF put on the RPD dated 1974
hope you enjoy the pics
"It is war that shapes peace, and armament that shapes war."
- Thomas Fuller
My RPK-74N clone built by Krebs Custom on a 5.45mm Molot VEPR receiver.
Arm Yourself With Knowledge
Proper Diet Method Instructor
My NHM-91
Member - KCA / KBC & AKF #77
Member #4 of the AKF-4
Saving this spot for when its done, waiting on DCI to come out with their receiver, then i'll bring this baby to its original glory, well almost i guess no third hole McM
Here's some new wood for it, pistol grip from Z_recto.
when is dci comming out with the reciver?,...and how much?,..group buy possibility?,...custom serial#'s?
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying Whom shall I send? And who will go for us? And I said Here am I, Send me ISAIAH 6:8
This now belongs to Mbsk01........
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first post here guys,
Take it easy
Here is my '53 Russian RPD. All matching, two digit serial number.
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Nice setup youve got there, thanks for posting photos!
They are available now, ordered mine today. Custom serial and all. $98.00 for the rec with numbers, $15.00 extra for blueing.Originally Posted by cruzie27
Member - KCA / KBC & AKF #77
Member #4 of the AKF-4
if thats a registered MG, i hate you.Originally Posted by ggllggll
Can you dig it?
My Maddi RPK Clone
God,Guns,and Grenades make better days
I'll post mine here too. Bulgie rec.,barrel, rear sight and 40 round waffle mag. Russian HG's and slabside mag. Z_Recto PG and Buttstock. Rommie bipod and flash hider.


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Nike Glasgow
Nike Glasgow
Completion: 2011
Client: Nike EMEA
The Team:
Working with Nike, CGL have carefully refurbished this Grade B listed building in Glasgow. The new Nike store in Glasgow occupies a 2,230 sqm, Grade B Listed building on Buchanan Street. One of Nike's largest stores in Europe, it is a vibrant addition to Scotland's busiest shopping street.
Careful negotiations were carried out with Glasgow City Council and Historic Scotland to ensure the design of the unit met with Nike's aspirations of a flagship store, but also preserved this historic building.
The approach to the design was to embrace the historic elements of the building whilst clearly expressing the new insertions and communicating Nike's sporting heritage. Large areas of brickwork and stonework have been exposed and pilasters and ceilings have been restored along with areas of the original timber floor and this sits comfortably alongside Nike's current Field House concept of polished concrete floors, timber bleachers and strong, visual graphics.
The entire ground floor is dedicated to football, with running, women's, action sports and basketball located on the first floor and staff accommodation and amenities on the second floor.
Escalators to the first floor have been located in a spectacular three storey void that is flooded with light from a huge wall of windows a that have been restored as well as from a lit false skylight above.


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These Rare Historical Photos Will Make You Nostalgic For The Past
Historical photos cannot be viewed from a close distance. We need time away from certain moments and events before we can appreciate them in all their glory. You cannot fully witness the beauty of an oil painting from an inch away: sometimes you need to take a step back.
The same can be said for these photos from history. As time goes on, the people and moments captured in these photographs have become more significant.
Check out these historical photos from throughout history and see if it tickles your nostalgia bone.
The Mestiza de Sangley
This captivating, mystical portrait was taken by photographer Francisco Van Camp in the late 19th century. It reveals a pretty young woman wearing conventional garments.
Not much is known about her – just that she was a "Mestiza de Sangley" woman, a term from the Spanish Philippines. It's a saying used to describe someone of Chinese descent. No one knows who she is, but she is considered the Mona Lisa of the Pacific Islands.
Chin Tattoos
Here is a photo of Olive Ann Oatman – the first white American woman to get a tattoo. Sadly, she was kidnapped by a Native American tribe in 1851 at the age of 14. She and her sister were adopted by the tribe and her parents were killed.
They were giving chin tattoos during their stay and were eventually rescued. At the time of her release, Oatman garnered quite a bit of fame and many novels and plays were written about her. She died of a heart attack in 1903.
Last Photo of the Challenger Crew
The photo may not look like much, but its context makes it one of the most horrifying photos in history. On January 28, 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger took off for a mission in space but sadly exploded 73 seconds into its flight. It instantly killed all seven members aboard the ship and halted NASA programs for three years.
It has been reported that 17% of Americans were watching the event in real time, including the passengers' young students. This is the last photograph of the astronauts before they died.
Andre The Giant
Andre The Giant was exactly that: at 7 feet four inches and 520 pounds, he was one of the most famous wrestlers in the world. Born in France as André René Roussimoff, he fought Hulk Hogan and appeared in The Princess Bride.
His size was due to a growth hormone deficiency which ultimately caused his death in 1993. It's nice to see him here hanging out with his friends. He holds the world record for most beers consumed in one sitting: 119 bottles over six hours!
Gone Fishin'
This incredible photo was taken way before photoshop, which means that it is 100$ real. In August 1933, A.L Khan caught this 5,000-pound monster of the seas.
The fishermen were in New Jersey, USA, when catching this Mantra Ray – nicknamed the 'devil fish'. To date, it is one of the largest Rays ever recorded. Do you like the look of this large fish? We have more historical photos over the page…
Freedom Fighters
The young woman in this photo is an activist and freedom fighter. Joan Trumpauer Mulholland sacrificed her family, career, and education to participate and contribute to causes in which she believed.
Over her 'career' as an activist, Mulholland took part in many sit-ins and demonstrations for civil rights, desegregation, and more. She was even placed on death row for two months, before ultimately getting released.
A Musical Icon
Here is a rare photo of David Bowie from 1975 at the peak of his indulgence in drugs and alcohol. The same year, he had given a long and confusing speech at the Grammys, which he had blamed on his Cocaine use.
This particular photo was taken by Steve Schapiro during a 12-hour photoshoot. It was used on the back cover of his album, Station to Station. The world said goodbye to David Bowie in January 2016 and remains missed today.
The 1985 Grammys
The 1980s was weird – and can be summed up in this image of Cyndi Lauper and Hulk Hogan. At the time, Lauper was widely responsible for launching WrestleMania and is considered its Queen.
Here she is just before winning an award for Best New Artist after the release of Girls Just Want To Have Fun. Hulk Hogan was also one of wrestling's biggest stars at the time, and his career would see many ups and downs up until today.
Two Titans
A true meeting of the minds. Here we have a rare photo of Bob Dylan and Muhammed Ali backstage at Madison Square Garden in New York. The meeting took place during the Hurricane Benefit concert on Dec. 8, 1975.
Ali even gave Dylan a gift – a large boxing glove – and the two were reported to get on well. The concert was to raise awareness of Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter – a wrongly imprisoned boxer who spent more than 20 years in prison for a murder he didn't commit.
Bill Gates Riding His Bike
Before becoming the world's richest man and fundamentally changing the world as we know it, Bill Gates was apparently a bike enthusiast. Here he is enjoying some outdoor time in the 1960s – before he would start Microsoft and change the world.
He may look like just another nerdy kid in your neighborhood, but he has since gone on to give hundreds of millions of his dollars away. Today, he is a member and founder of The Giving Pledge – where he has promised to give at least half of his fortune away to charitable causes.
I Pity The Fool Who Doesn't Know This Star
Mr. T was the owner of the most popular catchphrase of the 1980s. His stint as B.A Baracus in The A-Team captured kids' imaginations for its run between 1983 and 1987.
Amazingly, the show never included his famous catchphrase. Here he is in character, with $300,000 worth of jewelry that he would wear each day! Mr. T was discovered by Sylvester Stallone in 1980 after he appeared on the NBC hit America's Toughest Bouncer.
Where We're Going We Don't Need Shoes
Michael J. Fox is clearly in amazement at the marvels of the future in this backstage photo. The Back To The Future series is one of the most beloved and iconic film franchises from the 1980s.
This photo was taken in 1989 during the production of its sequel when they travel to 2015 and Marty McFly sees the famous Nike shoes. In 2011, Nike made a real-life pair of the boots and sold them – raising money for the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's disease research.
Hippo Carriage
Before we had electric cars, and before we had horses, some people traveled by hippo and carriage. Ok, well maybe not most of us. But this gentleman certainly saw the appeal in choosing this unconventional method.
According to some very important science conducted, these hippos could take people six miles for every gallon of fruit and veggies. Although this is unconfirmed and shouldn't be taken seriously.
Madness At Mardi Gras
In 1938's Mardi Gras in New Orleans, men and women departed from the feeling of the Depression to take part in America's largest party. Here, we can see some of the men who took their costumes to the next level.
It's important to consider the context in this photo: during one of America's darkest days, people still came together to laugh, cheer, and sing. The photo looks like it could have been taken today.
Protesting Sobriety
During America's prohibition era of 1920-1933, alcohol was completely banned in the USA. It was legal until the 18th amendment, so you can only imagine how tough it was for the literally millions of people who liked having a beer at the end of the day.
The protests started immediately but continued all the way through until 1932 – when this photo was taken. The 21st amendment reversed the decision and people could once again manufacture, transport, and drink alcohol.
Barrel Of Laughs
Alcohol: the cause of – and solution to – all of life's problems! Homer Simpson had some wisdom when it came to those words, and if only these men had heard them before they burnt this entire pyramid to the ground.
This photo shows America during the American era of prohibition and demonstrates all the barrels of liquor that were confiscated before getting destroyed. Ouch.
The Cuban Missile Crisis
This could have been the leading moments before a WWIII. It was perhaps one of the biggest moments in John F. Kennedy's short time as President of the United States.
The photo was taken in 1962 and shows then-president Kennedy and future president Lyndon B. Johnson sit through a briefing on some of the most tense moments in the 20th century. Thankfully, the crisis was averted.
Smokin' Hot
This incredible photo shows just how much scarier real life can be than the movies. The massive smoke monster is the pyroclastic flow, made from hot gas and rock, that entered the earth when Mount Pinatubo erupted in the Philippines in 1991.
The driver is rushing to get out of the way of the treacherous smoke storm which would suffocate anything that gets in its way. It's a good thing we managed to get this snap before making a run for it.
The Devil Is In The Data
Man, who doesn't miss the 1990s? Here, we can see Microsoft founder Bill Gates go through some extraordinary measures to demonstrate the power of a CD-ROM. Harnessed way into the air, he is sitting on to of stacks of paper.
Of course, today most devices aren't made to accommodate a CD-ROM drive, which just goes to show how quickly times change. Now, everything is in the cloud – which Gates can almost touch from this height.
A Civil Reunion
This photo dates all the way back to 1913 during the Gettysburg Reunion. Amazingly, the men in this photograph were members of the American Civil War between 1861-1865. Here are veterans shaking hands with one another.
In such a bloody and gruesome time in American history, it's amazing we have access to actual photographs of the men who fought for our freedoms. Overall, there were more than 50,000 veterans in attendance – making it the largest convention in the country's history.
Baby On Board
This photograph depicts some of the Vietnamese babies who quickly became orphans in the Vietnam War. After losing both parents, they were brought back to the US and put up for adoption.
The US government called it 'Operation Babylift' and redistributed these little ones to countries including the US, Australia, France, and Canada. This flight took place on April 12, 1975.
Ric Flair and His Coors
This WWE legend is rumored to have slept with 10,000 women and drink five cocktails a day for 20 years. Frequently, he would wash down his vices with 10 beers – something we can see him buying here.
In the 1970s, the 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair was one of the most famous and enviable wrestlers out there. His alcohol addiction caught up with him and he was placed in a medically-induced coma to tackle kidney failure. He survived to 'woo' another day.
Miss Elizabeth with her 'Macho Man'
The first (official) couple in professional wrestling was Randy 'Macho Man' Savage and Miss Elizabeth. They got married in 1991 at the SummerSlam. The event was one of the biggest for the wrestling community, even declaring it "The Match Made in Heaven".
Miss Elizabeth was known as the "First Lady of Wrestling" and they enjoyed a successful career together in the 1980s and 1990s. Sadly, she died in May 2003 after a drug overdose.
Flying High
Anyone who remembers the 1960s will know it was every girl's dream to become a flight attendant. Back then, it was considered a glamorous way to see the world. Air travel wasn't as common as it is today, so it was a great opportunity to see the world.
Here, we can see these fresh-faced, energetic, and excited group of girls get ready for their first flight. In the early days, flight attendants were expected to retire at the age of 32. How times have changed.
The Hindenburg Disaster
It is one of the most famous images of man's folly – the need to go higher, further, faster. This image of the Hindenburg disaster is from 1937 when 36 out of 97 people who were on board died.
Thankfully, it only contained half of its capacity, which means that hundreds of lives were spared. Still, this is considered one of the worst accidents in the 20th century, and amazingly it was all caught on camera.
Semi-Dressed Demi
Before her days as the star of Ghost, Demi Moore was a model with Elite Modeling Agency. Originally from Roswell, New Mexico, Demi Moore moved to Los Angeles when she was 15 to become an actress.
She famously married Bruce Willis and Ashton Kutcher and played the villain in Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle. Weirdly, she had lied on her paperwork and appeared naked on the cover of Oui when she was only 16 years old. Here she is at the start of her career. Keep reading to find out about the REAL Charlie's Angels…
The Original Charlie's Angels
These three didn't go around solving crimes as much as they went around admiring a cult leader and psychopath. They were part of the Manson family – a cult led by Charles Manson. He started the hippie cult in 1967 and they lived in a California desert together.
The group committed murders, most notably of Sharon Tate, and others. This is apparently due to Manson's rejection from the music industry. Amazingly, he managed to attract hundreds of women and run this 'family' for years.
Checking The Uniform
In another throwback to the golden age of flight attendants, we can see this Swedish stewardess, Brigitta Lindman, preparing to fly with SAS Airline. Judging by the length of the dress, we imagine she got the job because of her personality.
Nowadays, it is probably illegal to make sure women dress in skirts shorter than most belts. Still, we can't help but marvel at how times were so different back then.
A Tearful Reunion
This amazing photograph captures the moment that Lt. Col Robert Stirm was reunited with his family after six years as a prisoner of war. The photo is from 1973 in the peak of the Vietnam war, and it's the first time his family is seeing him again.
His exchange was part of 'Operation Homecoming', where a prisoner was swapped between the US and Vietnamese governments. It is called 'Burst of Joy' and won many awards at the time.
Guarding The Guards
Guards are supposed to protect us – but who protects them? Here, we can see this poor soldier overheating during a ceremony in 1970. It was during the Color Parade in front of the Queen that he fainted.
Unfortunately, the other guards couldn't break and help him, so he was left to rest on the floor. Was it overheating or nerves? We will never know. What we do know is that it definitely left an impression!
A Mason Victim
This is a photo of Sharon Tate, the woman murdered by The Manson Family, with her hairstylist Jay Sebring. At the time, she was married to Roman Polanski who she had met on the set of The Fearless Vampire Killers.
This is the last known photo of the two of them before they were tragically murdered by the Manson family in 1969. Controversary would continue to follow Polanski: he is currently on the run from the US law following the rape of a 13-year-old girl in 1977.
Hendrix Taking A Break
Jimi Hendrix is one of the most famous guitarists, left-handed people, and left-handed guitarists in the world. After serving in the Army in the early 1960s, Jimi Hendrix followed his dream and started The Jimi Hendrix Experience – a band that would make history.
Amazingly, the band toured with The Monkees on their first American tour, and fans absolutely hated them at first. The mostly young audience hated the unique sound and the band was forced to leave after six shows. Regardless, here he is having fun on stage.
Christie Brinkley in the 1980s
Christie Brinkley made history when she appeared on three consecutive covers of Sports Illustrated in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Her flowing hair and wide smile turned heads around the country ultimately earning the title of one of the most beautiful women of all time.
She's been married four times, notably to Billy Joel, and they share a daughter. Today, she is worth $250 million and is a successful businesswoman. This is a photo from her peak as a model and superstar.


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14 Aug2008
Three of us only managed to devour two and a half short ribs with tomatoes and fennel at dinner the other night. And the leftovers were put to good use. As suggested in the Bruce Aidell's cookbook, we used the leftovers for a seond meal at lunch the next day. All we did was roughly shred the short ribs and mix them into the remaining sauce and stuck them in the fridge overnight… The next day, we heated up the sauce added a little beef stock if necessary, cooked up some fettucine and mixed in the sauce. It was incredibly simple and the it tasted like the sauce had been cooking for hours, which of course, it had… but this was the second use…
Serve with lots of grated parmesan cheese and season well with salt and pepper. Perfect with a green salad on the side. Another 4 people enjoyed this pasta dish. And instead of eating this the next day, you could probably also freeze the sauce and use it several days later. I really like recipes like this… you get two meals out of one cooking effort, the flavors are rich and deep due to the slow cooking, and there iare absolutely no wasted ingredients…
Mouthwatering! This is exactly what we do with leftover mechado, the "broken" slices are usually left behind still with a ton of sauce – perfect for pasta.
Aug 14, 2008 | 11:08 am
I just came from a new restaurant called "Alloro" in the Upper East Side and had fettucini with veal sauce. It was delicious.
Aug 14, 2008 | 11:40 am
Oh yum .. am salivating. I do the same thing with left over osso buco or even boeuf bourgignon, I think I get the same satisfaction with the leftover variant as I do with the original dish>
Aug 14, 2008 | 11:43 am
hey MM…If you still have any leftover stew, might want to try this…shred the meat…butter 2 thick slices of buttery sandwich bread…slice of peppery havarti cheese or farmer's cheese, then the shredded meat…and lastly top the shredded meat with caramelized onions…put the entire sandwich in a panini press…no panini press? Then heat a teflon skillet on medium heat…butter and grill the sandwich squishing it with a pancake flipper…voila! …a glorified grilled cheese sandwich!
Here's another one for you…reduce the sauce till really thickened and add the shredded meat. Fill a nice kaiser or crusty bun with it…top with coleslaw …without the coleslaw, it's a glorified SLOPPY JOES!…with the coleslaw, it becomes like a pulled pork (in this case, a pulled rib) sandwich…
Aug 14, 2008 | 1:56 pm
Marketman, please take pictures of the insides of your refrigerator and pantry. It seems like you have a never ending supply of food, and a lot of storage space :)
Aug 14, 2008 | 4:00 pm
Hearty, good food, perfect for these rainy days. This is where homecooked meals beats restaurant food.
Aug 14, 2008 | 4:18 pm
mabuhay si betty q! see ya in cebu?
Aug 14, 2008 | 4:53 pm
MM, It seems like you have a walk-in chiller rather than a ref…hehehehe..
Seriously, the short-ribs look awesome in both recipes!
Aug 14, 2008 | 7:34 pm
This is what I do with leftover osso buco! :) (yes, I also stick it in the freezer if I'm not going to use immediately)
Aug 14, 2008 | 8:58 pm
Ako naman, pag ganitong may tira na meaty stew, I put it in a slow cooker (crockpot), add frozen mixed vegetables or canned corn, chopped celery,onion, pinto beans and water. 4 hrs. on high or 7 hours low — I topped it either with chopped cilantro and crushed nacho chips (for a mexican style) or shredded mozzarella and sliced toasted french bread – ummmm… great great soup in rainy days… or sunny ok rin.
Aug 14, 2008 | 9:08 pm
wow this looks really good! love tira tira of saucy dishes..
Aug 15, 2008 | 12:43 am
The sandwhich that bettyq. described was one of if not the top sandwich in the Oprah show. Pulled pork with the cheese and caramelized onions on sourdough bread. Sounds absolutely delicious.But if i'm lazy, i just heat it up and eat it with freshly boiled rice, hehe.
Aug 15, 2008 | 9:16 am
Haha! I would like to TRY and save the marrow…but that's usually what I eat first!
Aug 15, 2008 | 12:45 pm
wow, this is a great way to utilize leftovers MM! ;-)
Aug 19, 2008 | 10:19 am


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.A lot of things happened since the last time I wrote here
.Things have happened, things have changed and I guess I gotta write about them
?After all... thats why Im here, right
.so first of all... damn I dont know how to start
.Me and my... girlfriend... Jenny had a conversation some weeks ago. A conversation about us
.It was hard because we decided that we should break up
I know, I know... its weird because I said that we will never break up and that what is happening between us we will stay forever
But... I guess that life decides what they want for you, and
.you arent the one to decide for your life
We broke up because of me being far away from home. I could understand her because I feel the same way as she feels. The distance was killing us. I was scared that guys from the right and from the left were flirting with her
.touching her... fucking her. even though shes my girl, and they all should have know that
And she was scared from the same reason. That girls were flirting with me and touching me and convincing me to fuck them. I understood all what she was talking about, I could feel the same way. But Im so hurt from this... I dont know what will happen next. I dont know if we will come back, and if we will, will it be the same as before? I dont wanna sound desperate or something like that.. but I cant live my life without this woman. I cant imagine myself live some happy life without her by my side. I just cannot live without her
And I dont know what to do, how to live with this pain inside my heart. it isnt the usual pain of losing someone close to you. Its a pain that comes from the deepest parts of yours. pain that spreads to every limb in your body and affects you irreversibly. pain whose actually a poison, a poison who flows in your veins and burns you from the inside to the outside
.a poison who paralyzes you
.and you feel it only when you lose a big part of yourself
.and within this break-up... I lost myself completely
The breakup conversation happened on the phone, kinda
.shitty I know but thats all we had
Jenny cried a lot, said that she have never thought this will happen, but she cannot hold this anymore. she said
we gotta break up for ourselves and for our good, cause far away relationships never end nicely, and we have luck that we dont hate each other because of the distance. she said that we will come back, she promised me we will come back. because she doesnt want any other guy but me. but right now she prefers to stay focus on her studying without me or any other person around her
And I just held my tears inside of me, buried them deep in a box inside my heart and said to every thing she said "okay" and "I understand". But I actually was broken
.I was in the middle of a rough week of studying and it just came from nowhere to me
when I woke up in the morning after the phone call, even though I wished not to, I literally became a zombie
I walked in my school corridors like a dead body. didnt feel any touch like numb. didnt listen in the lessons and just waited for them to end
(which is something that never happened before, because I really love my lessons over there)
instead of doing my homework I went to the gym and
.punched every punching bag until my hands started bleeding
my roommate, my friends, even one of my teachers saw that theres something wrong with me. when they asked if theres some problem,I said no and that Im just ill a little bit
I wore that mask that everyone talks about. the mask who make everything looks ok even though it isnt ok
I never wore this mask before, I never hid my feelings next to other people. but this time it was hard not to, it was like air to breath
.and the days went by, I tried to get along with the feeling of the emptiness I had inside of me
.it was hard, very hard
every night in 12 am me and Jenny used to call each other
and talk until one of us gets tired. so the night was the hardest part in the day for me. I couldnt call her, couldnt hear her voice, couldnt tell her I love her
.I succeeded to get used to it for something like two days, but then the Easter holliday came
I didnt want to visit Miami, but my mom, whose stubborn as hell, insisted me to come. I couldnt resist her so I came
in her first glance at me, she saw that theres something wrong with me. she tried to ask sometimes whats wrong but I avoided her questions. I couldnt talk about it with anyone
I couldnt find the right words for how to describe how dead I am. so I just didnt tell it to anyone
I went to Dannys grave after some really long time I havent been there. I just sat there, cried my heart out with talking as long as I felt its ok to do. I wanted to cry, but I didnt
the pain from his death (that I never really succeeded to get over of) helped me to forget for some moments about the pain of the breakup from Jenny
.sometimes, focusing on one pain helps you to forget about other pain. and it helps
.but something like... a day after the relief I had, the pain came back in his cruel way
.in the Spring, that nights in Miami are very warm and nice. so we went to the beach
I sat there with some friends, we were talking and laughing and doing
.whatever bored teenagers can do
.then, a group of girls came
.and, in not very surprisingly way, Jenny was one of them
Owen my best friend told me he invited her, and hes surprised that I havent invited her by myself
.and I was surprised that Jenny havent told him about her breaking up with me
when she saw me and got closer to say hello, I wanted her to go away. because I couldnt handle the pain I felt when she was close to me. but I didnt say anything
she was like "hey there, Thomas" as shes used to say and I was like "hello there, Jennifer" as Im used to say even tho it was painful for me to
she smiled, and I tried to smile too, without succeeding. she saw it and her eyes became sad, she whispered "Im sorry" and went away
so basically, the time with her but without her went ok. the pain in my heart was unbelievable, breathtaking. everytime I looked at her laughing or talking with her friends I felt like someones shoving a hot metal stick inside my stomach
.she talked with everyone, everyone, but me
a guy that I dont really remember his name but I dont really care about it was with her all the night
.they seemed pretty close
I didnt like it. of course I didnt. I cannot find any guy who likes that his girlfriend is flirting with someone else
.and at some point, he invited her to go for some walk with him
.I couldnt stay blind to this so I didnt even think twice before telling Owen I wanna follow them
Owen, which was totally confused from the behavior of me and Jenny to each other, wanted to know whats the thing
I was like "I'll tell you whats the thing. Jenny broke up with me three weeks ago. now can you come with me or what?"
the words just came outta my mouth without me even thinking about them. I told this sentence very fast cause I didnt want it to affect me so much
"?Owen was like "are you fucking kidding? what? why
"theres no time for explains, I'll tell you later. c'mon theyre getting far away"
he got up from his place on the sand and we started to walk after Jenny and her new friend. I felt how the anger was built inside of me. I wanted to shout to the world that Jenny is mine. MINE. and no one will never get her
.but it was to late
Owen was full of questions for me about what happened with Jenny and I. questions that I told him to keep inside of his mouth until we finish our mission
and then he told me something: "it doesnt even make any sense. you both just have to be "together" he said "you gotta fight to bring her back to you
"and I told him, in my mind, "I will
Jenny and her friend went to sit on some rocks up the beach. me and Owen followed them and sat some miles away from them
.they talked. Jenny seemed pretty happy. she was happy and I was angry
I didnt understand. she said that she doesnt want any guy but me. she said that she prefers staying focus on her studying without any guy around. so what was that?
a lot of disturbing thoughts came up to my mind. thoughts about her leaving me for him. thoughts about him telling her to leave me. thoughts about he and her together before she .even mention a break up
.but all of this seemed like a very good fairy tale
I told to myself again and again "Jenny will never do something like that to you
".she cares about you. she knows youre hurt. she loves you
and when I succeeded to get over of those thoughts, I realized what was happening in front of .my eyes
Jenny and the guy sat really close next to each other, she laughed from everything he told her .that weirdly seemed funny. and then, this guy leaned closer to her
my body went stiff to the sight. he was gonna kiss her. I knew
.he was gonna kiss her
I wanted to stop it so badly that the need of that was stronger than the pain I felt (and still feel (by the way
but I stopped myself from getting up and run to kick his ass, I wanted to see what Jennys .gonna do
.he leaned closer and closer, she looked at him, smiling, and then he kissed her
"!I was like in my head "c'mon Jenny! stop him now! this is worng
she was surprised. her eyes were open and her hands were on his chest trying to pull him off. .but for some seconds. it seemed like she kissed him back
.and then my mind went black
I got up from my place, didnt listen to Owen who told me to sit down. I jumped on the rock we .hid behind and ran to them. Owen called my name loudly so they heard it
Jenny pushed the guy away from her and got up, shocked as hell. I didnt even look at her .before I threw myself on the guy. punching him hard under his jaw
I hit him again and again in every piece of his body that my hands touched. he tried to fight me back, but I didnt even give him a chance before I pulled him down, sat on him, grabbed his .neck and started to choke him
.I wanted him to be dead
I felt Owens hands trying to pull me off the guy. I heard Jenny yelling me to stop. but I didnt .care. I just didnt care. I lost it. I lost any trace of control inside of me
I dont have a lot of fears, but one of my biggest fears is losing control. to lose connection with .my mind, with whats right and whats wrong, with my humanity
just lose it all and become the monster that Im struggling to keep inside of me every fucking .day
but the monster won the fight. the fear took control on me. I became the monster I am... just .because a girl I love
.but she was worth it. so. fucking. worth it
but then, I felt Owens punch in my jaw. it was hard and painful and I lost my focus for a .moment
.Owen used his chance and push me off the guy who already started to become dizzy
he grabbed me with my hands behind my back. told me to
.stop, breath, and think
.I was angry, I was deadly, I was about to explode and turn into pieces
.Jenny checked the guy to see if hes ok, and when she saw he'll be fine, she looked at me
.we need to talk. now" she said"
Owen asked me if Im ok, I told him yes and he released me. Jenny grabbed my hand and told .Owen to take care of the guy
she pulled me along with her to another place behind the rocks. when I glanced at her for the .first time I saw shes crying. some other pain appeared in my heart
"whats wrong with you?" she asked me "I dont understand it Tom I really dont. whats wrong "?!with you? why did you do that? why did you almost kill him
.he kissed you. he thought youre his" I answered"
.I am not his!" she yelled"
.true. you are mine" I said"
.I am not yours either! stop being such a caveman and grow up!" she said"
"?why did u break up with me, Jenny"
I asked, my voice broke. "why did you leave me? why are you letting me live with this fucking pain? do you not understand that Im weak as fuck without you? do you not understand that I "?cant live without you
this is hard for me as its hard for you Tom, but you have to understand me. I cant do it when" youre so far away" she cried and wiped the tears off her chicks. I wanted to do that. I wanted .to make her feel ok. but I couldnt do it... I was too hurt
"?but if you love me so much as you said" I said "why arent we together"
.she didnt answer
"?Jenny, do you love me"
.she didnt answer. my heart broke
".you dont love me"
.I said. almost screaming
.she bited her lower lip, got closer to me and grabbed my shirt
baby I love you!" she yelled, her eyes full with tears. "I love you but I cant show it to you when" youre so far away! I cant live without you either and the pain is killing me. but I just cant do this
.if you loved me you wouldnt do that" I sad and pulled her off me"
"you dont love me, thats ok, I understand. why would you love me? Im a monster and Im nothing next to you. youre too perfect and too good for me. I understand, thats ok"
?all of it was a lie, yeah
I couldnt add any other word without breaking apart, so I just leaned closer, kissed her forehead, turned around and ran away. leaving her behind me
I ran all the way from the beach to my house without stopping. I didnt feel like stopping. all I wanted to do is to run and forget all of it.
only when I got home I felt how breathless I am, but I still didnt give a fuck. I went upstairs .and entered the shower
I took all my clothes off, came into the shower and only there, under the hot water, I let my .tears run off my eyes after 3 weeks of avoiding them
it was awful.. feeling that way. feeling like every source of hope and happiness that you had .inside of you just fade away and keep you worthless and depressed
I cried loud, didnt care about my parents that slept in the room next to me. I just cried and let out everything I could under the hot water. when I calmed down I went outta the shower right to my room and fell into the bed, staring the ceiling until I fell asleep.
the day after I turned off my phone. did all the homework I havent did in the last 3 weeks. after that I took my dogs for a long walk, when I came back home my dad was there. we had a little talk. I told him what happened. he was positive and told me that everything will be ok, I just need to wait and stay open for options (didnt understand what he meant by that) and then we went out play some basketball. when my mom came back home from work I had a conversation with her about the case. she was optimistic like my dad was, said that people who belong to each other will never break up. and then we went to eat something outside. I wasnt hungry and couldnt eat what my dad ordered to me. but then my mom offered me a deal: "if you will eat all this stake" she pointed on the big stake in my plate "I'll pay for some tattoo you will do this evening"
it kinda turned me on, so I ate my food very fast (which was pretty tasty haha) and when we .went outta the restaurant I took my parents to the tattoos shop which I did all my tattoos there
.it didnt take so long until I decided what I want
.I wanted something meaningful, something who means a lot to me
,so I tattooed the sentence I love the most: Never Give Up
.on my ribs cage
.so maybe now things seems pretty dark and confused
.Im still sad, Im not saying Im fine
.but Im not gonna give up on her, on Jenny
.we will come back to be together, even if it will be that last thing i'll do
.Thank you for reading guys, Tom Tom
.so in here is like 3:20 am and Im sitting here in my computer
.I cant sleep
.Im afraid I'll die from a heart attack or something like that
,I had some pain in my heart (physical one) yesterday
"?and I was like "omg did the cancer come back
.lol I wont be surprised if it did
?so, guys, have a good.... morning? I guess
.love ya all


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Project Info
Project Description
OZOBOT BIT is a robot able to move and react on digital and physical surfaces, following coloured paths.
The bot is only 2.5 cm big and can recognize more than 1000 instructions. The list of commands can be downloaded from the official website. It can be recharged via USB and ensures up to 40 minutes of continuous lesson. It's programmed by OzoBlockly, an environment suitable for block programming – with increasing difficulty levels – very similar to Scratch.
The aim of this tiny educational robot is to merge technology and imagination, technical precision and creativity. A clever "toy" to develop a rich and analytical way of thinking, a tool to transform primary school students into active producers of technology, innovation, and knowledge; to transform them from passive technology users into inventors.


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What are Pro-Skool Services
In Pro-Skool we have created a very REAL and down to earth easy to use support tool that parents (Guardians) and children (Students) can use thought their smartphones, to increase their level of security as they go about their daily activities.
With the use of the Guardian App and Student App, parents will benefit from the various tools these Apps provide. From defining SAFE LOCATIONS and GEO-FENCING, to setting CUSTOM ROUTING and by receiving NOTIFICATIONS when things are actually happening, and by REAL-TIME Tracking, the Pro-Skool Guardian and Student Apps create awareness and provide peace of mind.
Our Mission
Pro-Skool's main vision is to bring to all families, parents, teachers and schools a tool to help to take care of and protect our most precious...
Our Vision
Our main mission is to advocate for every single child in this world by bringing a tool that is efficient, effective and realistic...
What Is Pro-Skool?
Important features
Parents & Kids
Real-time tracking
Follow your kids activities in a Real-Time scenario that updates by the millisecond.
Custom Routing
A newly developed technology that adapts for the first time into real world travel scenarios.
Safe locations
You can monitor by Selecting Specific Addresses for arrival and departure of your kids.
Organizations & Schools
Real time notifications
Get notified in the moment that things are happening
Gun notifications
In the Event of a Gun Related Emergency
Medical Emergencies
In the Event of a Medical Related Emergency
Pro-Skool Subscription plans
Pro-Skool App offers two easy to adapt starter plans for Parents and Students
How many students are lost each year
One Missing Child Is One Too Many!
The lack of a common definition of "missing child," and a common response to the issue, results in few reliable statistics on the scope of the problem around the world.
The given graph is only a snapshot of the problem. In many countries, statistics on missing children are not even available; and, unfortunately, even available statistics may be inaccurate due to: under-reporting/under-recognition; inflation; incorrect database entry of case information; and deletion of records once a case is closed.
Chances of recuperating a child after an abduction
75 percent of abduction murders occur within 3 hours after the child goes missing.
Every 40 seconds, a child becomes missing or abducted in the U.S. In comparison, every three seconds, a child is admitted to an emergency room.
Family child abduction is the most common form of abduction in the United States. Almost half of child abductions are kidnappings by a parent or other family relative. These abductions are generally not serious.
More than 25 percent of child abductions are by an acquaintance of the child, generally involving a high percentage of juveniles. This type of abduction carries the highest percentage of injuries.


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Wino Bad
You don't know when it happened.
One day, you're a successful professional, loved, admired, and respected. Good things are happening, and even better are on the horizon. Life is wonderful, your coffers are full, and the world is your oyster.
Next thing you know, you are rising from fitful dreams, blurry images sharpening to a painful focus through squinted eyes in the bright morning light. The sound of cars honking rudely and incessantly through rush hour traffic greets you, along with the smells of the alley – vomit, urine, cheap liquor, and something dead. You sit up, head swimming, and swallow down the nausea, swat away the tiny rocks embedded in your face from a night sleeping on the cold pavement. Reality hits you like a lover's slap as you peer around the cold stark place you now find yourself in.
And you wonder…
How in the hell did I ever, in a million years, arrive at this place?
So it is for our Washington Redskins.
Wino bad. That's what we are Ladies and Gentlemen.
But of course, this trip to despair didn't really happen overnight. It began innocently enough – a few casual trades of draft picks here, a couple of aging stars there, shunning conventional wisdom throughout, no harm in that. When the cracks begin to show, you play a little 3 card Molly, blame the coaches and shuffle in a new set of talking heads to cover your tracks. Turner, Robiskie, Shottenheimer, Spurrier, Gibbs, Zorn…a parade of leadership to take the blame. The veneer is bright, it's shiny, it's slick and promising. God knows it sells. But it's only a veneer. Even a returning legend can't make it real, substantial. Because it's only a veneer. Even then, our talking head gets the blame. He's old. He's out of touch. The game has passed him by. But that's not really it, is it? Something is rotten in the state of Denmark. And it smells so bad, even Joe Jackson Gibbs can't stand the stench for long.
Soon the thin facade of respectability is nearly transparent. Friends and family start avoiding you. The word is out. This play is not going to end up on Broadway. You've become a straight-to-video operation. Obvious successors run for the exit. Promising NFL coaches shun, even mock you. You revert to your true nature, and hire an inexperienced, unproven coach who is so unqualified for the job it doesn't dawn on him to apply for it. You can intimidate, direct, and control him. You can keep the machine running.
Denial. It's a bitch.
There's no denying anything now. You're a wino, and you've just woken up in some nameless, stinking street with no idea how you got there and no idea where to go from here. They call it 'rock bottom'.
But through the dirty haze of steam and car exhaust rising off the pavement, shine the first bright rays of a new day. You take comfort – because there is solace in knowing, it really can't get any worse for you. The hardest step is over. The Reckoning has come. The first glimmer of hope lifts your spirit. You've had to embrace the one immutable fact. You've got a problem. And now, you're either going to swallow hard, stand up, start making yourself presentable, and turn it around, or all you're ever going to be is that wino.
2010 approaches. The new year is a time for introspection, commitment, renewal. What's done is done and there is no escaping the past. But here's to hoping our Washington Redskins are finally moving forward. It can't get any worse. There's comfort and promise in that. May Bruce Allen and the next Redskins coaching staff take this team and build something solid and substantial of it. What better foundation for success than humility?
And humility, we got


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Amir was chosen as France's 2016 Eurovision act. He will sing his song 'J'ai Cherche' in the final of the contest on 14th May. Ahead of that, we review his song.
Songs sung in any language other than English haven't done so well at Eurovision in recent years. In fact you have to go all the way back to Serbia's song in 2007 no get a non English language winner.
Typically France deliver their songs in their native tongue and in recent years this hasn't proven too successful. Last year for instance Lisa Angell's 'N'oubliez Pas' finished in 25th place, while in 2014 Twin Twin finished dead last with 'Moustache', while a year prior to that they finished 23rd with 'L'Enfer et Moi'.
This year France have gone for the slightest change in tact. Instead of performing the entire song in French, Amir will sing most of the song in French but the chorus will be in English.
This change seems to have paid off as the song has gained a lot of positive traction with Eurovision and and critics alike. The bookies even have the song as fifth favourite to win at 16/1.
The song itself is a fantastically positive piece of pop music. It's upbeat with clapping noises and synthy sounds akin to Zayn Malik's recent number one 'Pillowtalk'. The song seems to have the message that if you persevere, you will succeed and as Amir proclaims in the lyrics he is "giving you life with my song!"
This message also comes across in the accompanying music video which subverts gender norms with a young boy who pursues dancing and a young girl who tries her hand at kickboxing. While both are bullied for their pursuits, ultimately it pays off (8 years later) for the girl who represents France at world class level in the sport and wins and medal and for the boy who in the flash forward seems to be preparing to go on stage in a professional production.
Is Amir your fave contender from Group D of Eurovision World Cup? Here's your chance to vote for France and help him progress to the next stage, vote in our poll: