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Out The Door (OTD) Pricing questions
rb94burb Posts: 4I'm shopping for a 2003 Ford Excursion and have a question regarding edmunds.com's TMV. Are these values realistic and do a majority of dealers actually use these values when selling a used car? I found an 03 Excursion online but waited to make an offer so I could research what a fair offer would be. The dealer's advertised price was $22,000. During this time the dealer sold the truck to another dealership which in turn listed the truck for $26,000. Folllowing the TMV customized appraisal I called and spoke to the dealer's internet manager and made an offer of $16,500 and explained to him how I came about this figure, the internet manager informed me that he could not sell the truck for less than $25,000 and to call back when I was ready to make a realistic offer. The TMV seemed very low to me considering what the truck was listed for. I expected the dealer to mark the truck up to 15%, $3,300 from the $22,000, of the listed price not 20 to 25&. So is the TMV realistic and are markups usually this high? Apologize's for the long post!
I'm researching newer used cars and finding that in many cases the advertised value is already lower than or equal to the TMV dealer retail recommended by Edmunds. Some examples:
- 2008 Nissan Altima 2.5S, 23K mi, Certified, at $17,500 by both
- 2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 S, 20K miles, Certified, at $17,567 by Edmunds, only $17,495 by dealer
- 2007 Mazda Touring i 5-Door, 32K mi, not certified, at $17,400 by Edmunds and only $13,988 by dealer
- 2007 Ford Fusion SE, 23K mi, not certified, at $13,717 by Ed, only $12,987 by dealer
All are listed as one-owner vehicles.
I usually use Edmunds TMV price as a target to talk the dealer down to but what do I do in these cases where the dealer is already below TMV? Is it a sign that there's something wrong with the car (especially the big difference with the MAzda 6) or just a sign of the times? I have no trade to work with, so what should I use as a fair price to accept? Ask the dealer to drop $500? $1000? $1500?
Appreciate any opinions - thanks!
deltheking Posts: 1,152The TMV values are very good for new cars ,but for used cars they are grossly inflated and overpriced. A rough estimate would be to try to get the Edmunds private party value or somewhere between the trade in price and the private party price. That IMO is much more reasonable.
Also I would not add many options while calculating Edmunds used car TMV. These options dont add up so much on a used car. Trying pricing the Edmunds TMV using just the trim level you want to buy and dont tick off too many options-- Just select the price for that trim level and I think you will get prices closer to the dealers' listing price. :shades:
When I was buying my car-- I too noticed that Edmunds used car TMV is way too high especially when you select the available options!!
Thanks for the advice!
bodi Posts: 7Hello,
I am trying to get OTD pricing by email (new car). I have asked 3 dealers. They keep emailing saying they cannot contact me by phone,I don't want dealers ringing all hours of the day. I keep asking for the quotes in writing, they just won't do it.
Is this normal or do I shop elswhere?
jipster Louisville, KentuckyPosts: 5,444Yeah, it's normal. Most dealerships use that "free price quote" stuff to get you into their dealerhship, or to get you on the phone... where they will talk you into coming to their dealership. They don't want you to shop their numbers. You can try other dealerships, some out there will actually work with you via email. Or, you could look at dealerships inventory (online) and be specific on what particular car you want to buy when emailing. Or, you can figure out what you want to pay and make an OTD offer via email.
pengwin Posts: 74I emailed a local dealer for a price quote OTD today and this is the response:
Dealer: The M.S.R.P. IS: $24,795.00 and the Purchase Price would be: $23,794.00 (OTD)
Me: Does the 23,794 otd price include fees and TTL? If so can you itemize these numbers?
Dealer: This price does not include Sales tax, titling or licenses fees. That is your responsibility to handle that through your local Dept. of Revenue. the Sales tax amount is determined on where you live.
Me: Facepalm.
Even to this day, salesmen cant figure out what OTD means.
robr2 BostonPosts: 8,863Did you tell them where you live?
Did you tell them if you were transferring the plates or getting new?
It all may make a difference.
They gave you their OTD price. The other stuff is up to you in their eyes.
theeegod Posts: 53I am in NJ and looking to finance a vehicle. This will be my first time. What fees tagged onto the sale price of a vehicle are okay and which ones scream scam? Comments from people in NJ are much appreciated. Thanks.


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This past week we roared along as we learned about the dinosaurs. One day was given to dinosaurs in our social studies curriculum (Sonlight Core A), but that simply wasn't enough. Dinosaurs are way too much fun for just one day. Here are our 5 Top Dinosaur Activities that we used to learn more about these amazing creatures from the past:
Paleontologist Dinosaur Play Bin
I filled a plastic bin with miniature dinosaurs and paleontologist tools to encourage some prehistoric pretend play this week. Our miniature dinosaurs just came from the dollar store, though I'm tempted to someday invest in these really cool ones from Safari LTD (They even have dinosaur bone fossils!)
Making Trace Fossils from Clay
We used our plastic dinosaurs to make trace "fossils" in clay. While we made footprints and even body prints, we discussed the different things that paleontologists learn from trace fossils, such as whether the dinosaur stood on two or four feet and what dinosaurs lived together.
I considered also burying the fossils in sand and letting the kids excavate them, but we never got around to it. Maybe next week!
Dinosaur Paper Plate Craft
We also made a couple of these cute dinosaurs using the paper plate templates on Learn With Play at Home. This was a quick and easy craft that allowed us to also review the names of the more common dinosaurs.
Dinosaur Roar Song
My kids loved Dinosaur Roar by Justine Clarke. It provided an opportunity to get our wiggles out while singing and dancing along. I like that the lyrics are provided too.
Dinosaur Books
Of course, you know that I couldn't resist creating a very long reserve list of dinosaur themed books from the library. Most of our books we just enjoyed looking at, but these dinosaur books were a couple of our favorites to read-aloud:
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Top 10 Worst Scary Dinosaurs: You Wouldn't Want to Meet by Carolyn Franklin and illustrated by Antram
I always reserve any books in this particular series, as they are always a big hit with the kids. They are a little silly, but engaging.
National Geographic Readers: Dinosaurs by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld
This book provided a quick, simple summary of dinosaur science. My kid was not at the reading level to read the book himself, but the book was simple enough for a more advanced early reader.
National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Dinosaurs (National Geographic Little Kids First Big Books) by Catherine D. Hughes
We didn't read this entire book, but it provided a great encyclopedia of the different types of dinosaurs in a format that was easy for my small children to understand.
Prehistoric Actual Size by Steve Jenkins
I have a book crush on Steve Jenkins, so I couldn't resist checking out this dinosaur book that helps kids see the size of prehistoric creatures. It was amazing with some fold out large page spreads and we really enjoyed the artwork.
Dinosaurs! by Gail Gibbons
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How the Dinosaur Got to the Museum by Jessie Hartland
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This book is part of a series of similar books. They all have the same fault, but somehow we can't resist still checking them out!
Do your kids love dinosaurs? Let me know if you try any of the ideas on this list!


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It's a sub-culture that attracts more negative reactions than most, but the goth scene in Malta harbours a perhaps unexpectedly gregarious bunch. RENE FARRUGIA (aka DJ HADES), one of the very few local DJs who specialise in the genre, talks about music and misconceptions ahead of his upcoming Halloween event at Coconut. An edited version of this interview appeared on The Sunday Times of Malta.
There's no denying that the typical 'goth' – and I don't use the word in its classic sense, but in the pop culture meaning that it has acquired in past decades – is likely to instil feelings of unease among those who are not used to the style. As subcultures go, goth is probably one of the more visually extreme; black clothes, black make-up, black everything and an (undeserved, as it turns out) association with the occult. Not even punks manage to create quite the same strong feelings of apprehension.
I meet up with Rene Farrugia, not only one of the main movers on the local scene, but also probably the only DJ and event organiser who specialises in the genre. His look is typical of the sub-culture – The Cure tee-shirt, black trousers, black boots, tattoos. At the coffee-shop where we are meeting, the style attracts some funny stares from those who are more used to a mainstream fashion. Others, perhaps with a more appreciative eye for the unusual and the non-conforming, give him more interested glances. But is it all about the look, or is there more substance to the sub-culture?
"More than anything, it is a lifestyle that encompasses fashion, music, art, literature, architecture… The sub-culture is actually an offshoot of the post-punk era, and finds its roots in the late 1970s UK when bands like Joy Division, and later Bauhaus, were emerging. The music led to the fashion and the accompanying lifestyle, but you could say that classic gothic literature started it all," Farrugia says.
Contrary to what most people think, being 'goth' is not about wearing black eyeliner. And, Farrugia adds, it most certainly is not about occult practices. So what is the cause of the 'mad, bad and dangerous' label that the sub-culture got stuck with? The reason, Farrugia says, can be found in the word 'sub-culture' itself.
"Anything that is not mainstream commercial tends to suffer from a bad image, particularly in Malta, where stereotyping remains very common. You could say the negative associations kicked off around the 1980s, when metal music got a reputation for being occult. Goth music is even more niche than metal, which of course makes people more suspicious. But no, it's not like you are going to show up at a goth event and find people worshipping the devil," Farrugia says with a chuckle.
The question begs itself – so what exactly will you find at such an event? As it turns out, pretty much the same thing you would expect to find at any other niche event – people who enjoy the same kind of music and who favour the same fashion, literature and artistic choices. The music, as is to be expected, is derived from the rock/metal side of things. Bands like Bauhaus, Siouxie and the Banshees, Nine Inch Nails, some early Depeche Mode numbers, The Cure, Rammstein and Sisters of Mercy are among the most popular, although Farrugia tells me that the term 'goth music' is a bit of a misnomer.
"Goth is the sub-culture itself. With the possible exception of Bauhaus, whose sound is very particular, the bands associated with this genre tend to fall under the EBM and Industrial descriptor. The sound is best described as an amalgamation of electro and rock, often characterised with heavy basslines," Farrugia explains.
This is precisely how Farrugia got involved in the scene – although "born into rock", he also developed a soft spot for electro music. The bands favoured by the goth scene typically amalgamate both electronica and rock. Eventually he launched Hades Events, which is celebrating its 10th year anniversary this year, and started organising niche events on a regular basis. Today, his name is synonymous with the scene.
I turn the conversation back to the issue of fashion. While black features heavily in the style, goth is also associated with Victoriana. Habituees of these events typically show up in the full garb.
"I would much rather see a girl dressed in elegant Victorian wear, than in the sleazy styles that seem to be so popular around Paceville. This is why I don't understand why people are so judgmental, just because we dress differently. It is even weirder when you consider that the style does get adopted into the mainstream, occasionally. Last year, for instance, studs and corsets– which are intrinsically linked to goth – became popular with the main brands. Suddenly, they were acceptable."
Does this mean that acceptance is a problem? Farrugia shrugs. Some people have a problem with anything different, others are more accepting, he says.
"The important thing is to be true to yourself. It's not about following a trend, or about what people say. It's about being you."
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It's a tendency to enjoy Edgar Allan Poe poetry, a love for mysterious buildings, a sense of style that gravitates towards ornate Victoriana in various shades of black and… most of all, of course… it is the music.
While the former all part of the package, many who fit within the subculture would say that it is the latter that seals the deal. Considering the cultural heritage that surrounds the word 'gothic', the music itself is a relatively new development. It was only the late 1970s that the word first emerged, reportedly when used by music producer Tony Wilson to describe the music of Joy Division. The term was immediately picked up by the media, who proceeded to coin the band as "masters of gothic doom".
The term stuck, and started being applied to bands like Bauhaus. Hailed as purveyors of the only true goth music by many, their Bela Lugos's Dead debut single runs for about nine minutes and is considered the definitive work in the genre.
With the emergence of other bands like Siouxie and the Banshees, The Cure, The Sisters of Mercy and The Birthday Party, the genre soon developed into a fully-fledged subculture. The opening of The Batcave in Soho, London – one of the first clubs in Europe aimed specifically at goths – sealed it.
As the 1980s progressed, the music genre developed into more hardcore styles that included EBM, industrial, aggrotech, darkelectro and electropop. Bands like Ministry on the industrial front; Skinny Puppy and Front Line Assembly on the electro-industrial side; and early Nine Inch Nails on the industrial/EBM front contributed to the emergence of several sub-genres that today are also accepted as part of the wider goth scene.


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Another section often neglected both by boat owners and many insurance policies is the trailer. Most boat owners have trailers which are an essential component of their complete set, also own a trailer, and would realise that the trailer and important component. Despite being very costly several of them are uninsured.In case your trailer be damaged or stolen, your boat could well become inoperative unusable until a new trailer is bought. that you check that the trailer will be included on the policy too. Another important factor is where the boat will be insured. In case your boat is anchored in a marina then the marina authority may make it compulsory for you to insure your boat, but this insurance may only cover the boat during its stay at the marina. Once you take the boat out to the sea, is it covered? An even more probable aspect missing from your policy could be the time period you take your boat home.
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Okay, there aren't enough Secrets fics up. WE NEED SOME! This takes place after "There's No Place Like Home"
I gave myself an once-over in the mirror. I had to admit: I looked pretty good today. Austin was taking me on a date to Disney World, a place we hadn't gone to together since I got back from New York five years ago. You see, I've graduated from college now. With flying colors, I might add.
Anyways, back to my clothes. I had thrown on a pair of Lucky skinny jeans, a cute navy ruffle tank top, and a pair of Converse. Original, I know, but Austin had told me to dress comfortably tonight. Not that I would dress any differently. I don't want to draw more attention to myself at Disney World than necessary.
Austin and I were strolling towards Splash Mountain, hand in hand. It was slow progress, since we would have to stop every two minutes to kiss. In the past four years, Austin and I had fallen deeper and deeper in love. I couldn't live without him.
Finally, after about thirty minutes, the Splash Mountain ride started joyfully slow. It gave me and Austin more time to make out.
"Guess what?" I giggled.
"What?" he asked, chuckling.
"I love you," I whispered, burrowing my face into his neck.
"I love you, Burke," he replied. I loved it when he didn't say "I love you, too". When he didn't add the "too", I knew that he wasn't just responding to my declaration, but saying it on his own.
I lifted my head up and kissed him, hard. At the top of the final drop in Splash Mountain, the log creaked to a stop. I glanced around confused, only to see Austin getting to his feet. Strangely, our log had leg room today. "What are you doing?" I asked, alarmed.
Instead of answering, Austin got down on one knee. My face felt like a heat source had been switched on. "Burke, I love you. I love your laugh, your eyes, everything. Will you make me the happiest person alive and marry me?" Austin finished his proposal with lust in his eyes. I could stare into those turquoise irises and get lost, forever.
I realized with a jolt that Austin was still waiting for an answer. I glanced down at his hands, discovering a velvet box in his calloused hands. The ring placed within was simple, but beautiful. "Of course, Austin." I replied. He placed the ring on my finger and kissed me, full of love and promise.


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Here's a story on a woman who spent so much time on the site, her daughter has to e-mail her from upstairs in their home, in an attempt to get Mom's attention.


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It took several weeks for the two ladies to get settled in and begin to lay, but currently appear relaxed and are offering about an egg a day. Buttercup has been faithful to lay one about every 24 to 25 hours. Zelda on the other hand, seems to skip a day now and then. After two days of no eggs, we laughingly said, "Zelda, chicken stew", and sure enough she came through yesterday. (wink)
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We did a lot of reading prior to building the run, and one excellent source when it comes to almost anything about chickens is BackyardChickens.com. They suggest 2-3 square feet per hen inside the house and 4-5 square feet in the outside run. We wanted our girls to have adequate space; thus, the area would encompass the front, one side and the back of the coop.
Of course many things take longer than estimated, but it was worth the several days of effort to get it as we wanted. We put in 4 corner posts anchored in a concrete base in order that the structure withstand the high winds we get at times; a metal roof was used on the side to offer shade in the summer heat and a dry area for them to scratch during the rainy season. The end result is a 19-square-foot-per-chick enclosure.... nothing too good for our girls. (wink)
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We have one more little project: the area above the entrance is currently covered with chicken wire; we have some used Suntuf in the shed to put in its place to make an even dryer area.
My husband and I were chuckling the other day: just think of what chickens have done for our language. What other ones can you think of?
flew the coop
cooped up
pecking order
mother hen
get up with the chickens
go to bed with the chickens
don't count your chickens before they're hatched
don't put all your eggs in one basket
walk on egg shells
egg on your face
cock sure
rules the roost
cock of the walk
you're no spring chicken
nest egg
madder than a wet hen
you're chicken
ruffle your feathers
that's chicken feed (scratch)
he's a bad egg
run around like a chicken with your head cut off
coming home to roost
empty nest
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Paul Allen was among the winners in the FCC's recent wireless spectrum auction, with the Mercer Island billionaire winning two blocks of spectrum in the Seattle and Portland areas.
Vulcan Spectrum, which is controlled by Allen, paid $43.6 million for spectrum in the Portland-Salem areas and $69.1 million for spectrum in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bremerton areas, according to documents filed with the Federal Communications Commission.
I asked before what Allen wants with the wireless spectrum, with The Wall Street Journal saying it could be used for his Charter Communications holdings or a possible mobile broadcasting service.
Verizon Wireless and AT&T were the big winners — paying about $16 billion between the two giant wireless carriers, according to The San Francisco Chronicle.


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Wow, the gifts that celebrities receive: Louis Tomlinson tweeted a pic of an awesome full-sized Spider-Man statue that he received from a mannequin maker. The One Direction singer posted this pic and thanked the company:
"I have to say a massive thanks to Muckle Mannequins for this amazing life size Spider-Man 🙂 here's their website http://www.mucklefiguren.de."
And speaking of being thankful, Louis says he is grateful for his relationship with girlfriend Eleanor Calder, in spite of their time apart and the challenges it brings.
"It's a little daunting," he says, of having to maintain their closeness while often miles apart. "At the end of the day, if you want it to work, it'll work. Long-distance just requires more effort. But if your heart is in it, you're not going to mess about."


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Located in China and in the US since 2001, we have developed 2 Core Capacities for customers in Japan, Finland, Belgium, England, Canada, India and the US.
The first is our Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management for low to mid-volume industrial, electrical and non- industrial goods. We have built up capacities in the following areas of the core business: non-industrial goods. We have built up capacities in the following areas of the core business:
- Plastic Injection, custom mold design & manufacturing and General assembly.
- Metal fabrication, machining and tooling
- PCB (including SMT and THT) assembly and top assembly
In the non-core business, we have developed the resources for sourcing in the following areas:
- Consumer goods
- Construction goods
- Machining equipments and power tools
- Textile goods
Unlike most Chinese companies that are restricted in their limited scopes of trade, our China operation is fully licensed to engage in most industry segments, giving us full control over the entire process, including prototype development and the delivery to your dock or customers distribution center.
The U.S. operation functions as the supply chain management, accounting, and relay with customers in different time zones. This makes you feel like we are at your back yard. The China operation works with its close-by time zones, too. In today's world, time zone should not be an issue to its operation.
Working with us, you can respond to volume demands and pricing pressure from the market, whether it is for components, sub-assemblies, or top-end assemblies, while maintain your own branding and customer relations.
We are proud to be in partnership with our customers, taking challenges and turning them into opportunities. We do this by making our clients more competitive by reducing costs, expanding capacity, developing products, and opening markets.
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for the entire month of november we will be baking, sewing & crafting up a storm, preparing handmade gifts for this holiday season.
& the holidays are coming a wee bit earlier for a few lucky readers, thanks to our three amazing giveaways. be sure to head over to today's featured blogger {ciaran} for a chance to win a silhouette portrait, decoart paints & stencils, and michael's gift card.
so dust off your sewing machine, & head on over to skip to my lou for some fabulous sewing projects.
rev up your mixers, & visit a southern fairytale for lots of edible yummies & holiday-inspired recipes you definitely don't want to miss.
& to check out ALL of our crafty & creative projects go HERE.
today, our featured blogger is ciaran, of momfluential.net. ciaran writes…
It happens every year. The kids grow out of tee shirts that I love. It makes me so sad sometimes – especially when the tee is something that I am sentimental about or was passed down to a couple of my kids.
But really, who wants my kid's grungy old stained tee. I couldn't even give these things away. Maybe as rags. Or… heh heh heh… holiday gifts!
I love making these funky scarf/necklace hybrids for holiday gifts.
1. Cut the tees into narrow strips across the mid section.
2. Stretch your strips so that they roll and become little tubes. If you used a tee with no seams, you are ready to proceed to the next step. If your tee had seams, see note below.
Note: Some tees have side seams, some don't. If there are no side seams you have less work to do (see the yellow scarf). If there ARE side seams, they may stay together or they may come unravelled. Pick off the threads and knot your strips together into one long continuous string. Don't worry about tying evenly or leaving ends hanging. It's part of the charm on the end product.
3. Place tee on cardboard or other protective surface and squirt with fabric dye, paint or concentrated kool aid. Follow instructions to "fix" the dye.
4a: If you have tubes of fabric (no seams) your scarf is ready to wear. Twist and knot it as you wish or pin on a brooch.
4b: If you have one long strand of material, take a large book (bigger than your head) and stick the end into the middle. Wind the strand around the book until you get to the end and fasten it by tying to the end you started with an trimming. You may wish to wrap around the bundle once or twice to prevent tangling. You're done!
Feel free to further embellish with charms, sequins, etc. Rock on! Gift on!
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Storyteller, dreamer of big dreams, kid wrangler & GM of Casa De Chaos. Read her blog HERE. Or, connect with her on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube.
baking, crafting & sewing along at home? don't forget to play show & tell… upload your photos to our flickr group HERE. follow along with all of our featured bakers, crafters & sewers on twitter HERE, & tweet about the holiday-inspired "bake, craft & sew along" using the hashtag #bakecraftsew.


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By Jon Wiederhorn
People For the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has recruited two rock legends, Iggy Pop and Nick Cave to contribute to a new animated advertisement that stars Iggy as a superhero out to save imperiled critters.
Related: Iggy Pop and Josh Homme Preview 'American Valhalla'
During the ad, which is backed by the Nick Cave and the Black Seeds song "Breathless," Pop zooms to the rescue of a fox about to be trapped, a rabbit dodging thrown rocks and a tortoise who's having trouble crossing a busy highway.
We don't want to spoil the ending, so we'll just say that Iggy's sleepy, imaginative dog plays a major role in the rocker's heroic feats. The moral of the story, according to PETA: "Be the person your dog thinks you are."
Iggy has been a longtime backer of PETA, as have aul McCartney, Morrissey and The Black Keys.


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Third Time's The Charm Episode January 24, 2006
9:30am - 11:30am
No description available for this episode.
Track Listing:
wilson pickett · the exciting...
i found a love
falcons · v/a-atlantic r&b box set
bring it on home to me
sam cooke · best of
i'm sick y'all
otis redding · the complete & unabridged dictionary of soul
in the midnight hour
jam · this is the modern world
yeah baby!
fondas · coming now!
mean man
detroit cobras · baby
she's something
demands · play for you
tough & lovely
tough & lovely · s/t
fried my little brains
kills · fried my little brains EP
all hands against his own
black keys · rubber factory
sally, your parents ain't home
rich hope & his evil doers · s/t
don't be yourself
the vue · down for whatever
a written proposition
spinoffs · street rock stars
the bar again
jolts · s/t EP
teen heat
blood brothers · crimes
art brut · bang bang rock and roll
good times
greenhornes · sewed soles
rock & roll queen
subways · young for eternity
note to self
dc snipers · live on WFMU
suicide policeman
straight razor
electric chair from saigon
dc snipers · missile sunset
everyone back off!
dean dirg · 26 kicks to make the whole world pay!
tv's on the blink
the action · v/a-only in canada, eh?
colour tv
media junkie
63 monroe
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Introduce yourself!
Welcome to Freelance Writing Moms! I hope this group will be a great resource for moms that write from home. Feel free to share your name, how many kids you have, when you started writing, what sites you write for and any other information you'd like to add. Thanks! :)
Hi everyone!
My name is Jenn, I'm 40 and have three children Cory (20), Jessicah (19), and Jerry Lee III "Trey" (15). My first grandchild is also on the way and due next month!
I'm looking forward to meeting everyone and joining in! :)
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»I luv to read an write...i currently use the NOOK Color.
»Glitter-Graphics member since 2006
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»creates sigies, tags ect.
»Jennifer (jenna for short) aka polishpoison
»favorite quotes: nothing in the world has ever been accomplished without passion! Life is a process, not a principle, a mystery to be lived, not a problem to be solved!
»attending classes online for my BA Psychology: Forensic Psychology at SNHU
»35 yrs old
»sing happy birthday to me on november 11th
»i sing in my car
»i fall UP steps...not DOWN
»favorite colors lime green and hot pink
»emt and firefighter
»married to my wonderful hubby kevin
»celebrate my anniversary july 21st
»2 boyz...james 16, matthew 14 and 1 lil girl ashley 12
»sports fan of the following teams: ny giants, ny mets, nj devils, celtics, duke, scranton-wilkes-barre penguins, kevin harvick
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Hello Everyone. My name is Keianna. I am a wife, mother of 5. I am a hairstylist & I am also a blogger. I have been blogging on my personal blog since July 2010. The name of my blog is Chi Chi Sophistication Kids . I love blogging. I am also the social contributor on a social media site called Our Natural Kids.
I've always loved writing. I can remember writing short stories & poems as young as elementary school age. I am excited about joining this group. I hope to connect with all of you very soon.
Hey hey.my name is Candace.i am a wife to a wonderful man.we have five kids,three his ,one mine and one ours. I am a stay at home mom,have been blessed with that for years.I am interested in freelance writing and look forward to learning.
I am new here.. I am single and have raised 3 sons on my own.. Ages 26,22 and 20 and they all left home and i have no contact from them.. I started writing when my best friend died.. Now i have stop cuz i have a box full of stories but i don't think it ain't good
well i never ever wrote until my best friend past away and now i have a box full of notebooks with stories in them and now that i realized they will never become of anything i just stop writing..
I'm new to the group but have been a member of Cafemom since 2009. This group doesn't seem very active, but I'm hoping to network with other freelancers nonetheless.
I have been writing since childhood, and began my career more than a decade ago working as a reporter and copy editor for a daily newspaper. I have been self employed since 2009. I don't work for content mills but instead directly for clients. I do mainly articles, blogs and newsletters but also do web copy, copy editing and editorial critiques.
I have a website and recently began a blog there called A Writer's Life where I discuss freelancing and self employment. Feel free to visit, comment and follow.
My writing portfolio can be view at Contently.
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Welcome to Freelance Writing Moms! I hope this group will be a great resource for moms that write from home. Feel free to share your name, how many kids you have, when you started writing, what sites you write for and any other information you'd like to add. Thanks! :)


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THE UNITED Telephone Co. has been running television commercials that claim that it is a technically advanced and competent company. The ads tout telephone services such as call forwarding, call waiting and other ultramodern options that can be added to business and residential phone lines.
While these ads are being aired, the reality of the situation indicates just the opposite. Numerous articles have appeared in The Orlando Sentinel describing the wholesale system failures of United Telephone's central office switchgear, and television news shots have highlighted computer failures that have deleted telephone service to thousands of subscribers.


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- adj. a plane parallel to the horizon, upon which it is assumed that objects are projected. See Projection. It is upon the horizontal plane that the ground plan of the buildings is supposed to be drawn.
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At the Opening Session of the 53rd Legislature
Speaker Alex J. Tyler
Hon Joseph Nyumah Boakai, Vice President of Liberia and President of the Liberian Senate;
Hon. Armah Zolu Jallah, President Pro-Temp/Liberian Senate and Members of the Senate;
Hon Deputy Speaker Hans Barchue and Colleagues of the 53rd Legislature;
Dean and Members of the Cabinet;
Doyen and Members of the Diplomatic Corps;
The Special Representative of the Secretary General of the United Nations,
Heads of International Organizations and Development partners;
Heads and Chairpersons of Political Parties;
Civil Society Organizations;
Members of the Clergy, Chiefs, Elders, Traditional Leaders and Stakeholders;
The Fourth Estate;
Fellow Citizens;
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the distinguished honor to utilize the powers conferred upon me as Speaker of the House of Representatives by the Constitution of the Republic of Liberia to welcome You, Colleagues and Members of the 53rd Legislature back to the Capital to recommence legislative business after conferring with your constituents as demanded by the Constitution. I trust that you were able to spend some quality time with your families, friends and your constituents, being keenly aware of the great challenges some of you faced in travelling to and from your homes in far-flung, rural communities, where the roads are more deplorable; your being here today, despite the difficulties is a testament to your commitment and devotion in doing the people's business.
We thank the Almighty God for delivering us from a pestilential plaque, EBOLA, which rendered our nation with extreme prejudice, rendering grief and sorrow to thousands of our citizens in 2014. Also, General EBOLA, twice made return calls, but was swiftly contained by our ever-vigilant health professionals who didn't allow him to-take-a-seat amongst us.
To our health care workers and foreign partners-we salute you with much kudos.
In doing so, permit me to also take this time to greet and welcome the President of the Republic of Liberia and Members of her Cabinet as well as Members of the Judiciary back to legislative business as usual.
We also wish to welcome our distinguished invitees to this occasion and to express sentiments of appreciation to them for turning out.
On behalf of the House of Representatives and the entire Legislature, I wish all of you a prosperous Happy New Year.
Before proceeding forward, I would like for us to stand for a minute to pay tribute to one of the pillars of the 53rd Legislature, the Late Hon. Fofi Sahr Bimba who passed away shortly before our break. His departure is nationally felt due to his nationalistic and developmental spirit. May the peace of God perpetually rest upon him. In this same vein, I am pleased, on behalf of the House of Representatives to welcome Hon. Fofi S. Bimba's successor, Hon. Julia Fatoma Weah who just won the hotly contested seat as Representative of District #2 of Lofa County. She shall be inducted into office at this sitting. Congratulations for the confidence reposed in you by your people.
During the year 2015, the House of Representatives suffered irreparable losses as a result of the demise of the following staff members; namely, Joseph Flomo, Haja Kromah, Wellington Pah, Jr., Miatta Johnson and J. Wah Newton, all of the Central Administration. These were potential Liberians who contributed greatly to the success of the House. Liberians and the Government owe them gratitude. May the peace of God abide with them continually.
Distinguished Colleagues; Ladies and Gentlemen: As we are cognizant, the National Legislature is the first Branch of Government. The Constitution of our nation confers all powers upon the people of this Country as enshrined in Article 1.These powers are transferred by the people to each legislator elected by them. In other words, their powers are configured in us and their expectation is that we will justify the confidence they have reposed in our abilities and integrity.
What this means is that the Legislature must be the conduit of political, social and economic rights to the people. We must be their ears, eyes, mouth and planners of their destiny. We must intercede for them and be the custodians of their trust. The failure of the National Legislature to inspire and process economic growth and development as well as the social and economic rights of the people, shall indeed be a failure to exercise the powers they have conferred on us and the faith they have in us.
We must offer them that believability. If the Legislature has failed over the years of the existence of the nation to recognize this, it is most timely that we the Members of the 53rd Legislature muster up our courage and energies to do so and to ensure representation by measuring the expectations of our constituents. We must now exercise those powers conferred on us in ways that bring joy and hope to our people. Our posture and responses must change from early post war measures and realities. We must look at the new trend and our responses should be as such.
Distinguished Colleagues; Ladies and Gentlemen: Let this not be misconstrued to mean that the 52nd and 53rdLegislature did not adequately represent their people. As we all do know, difficult times usually demand difficult actions and challenging reforms. The Legislature was saddled with the task of ensuring that reforms were implemented in response to the difficult times inherited as a result of the collapse of all political, social and economic activities brought on the people of this country by years of conflagration.
This meant cooperating with Executive submissions, programs, legislations, and development agenda void of expected technicalities and rigid measures for the good of our people. The social and political structures of Liberia needed to be restored and enhanced.
The wheels of industry needed to be revived to create employment and establish a firm revenue generating base. The justice system needed to be put back on track. The security of the state and citizens needed to be ensured. As we all know, Liberia had one of the highest humanitarian crisis.
These tasks, I am sure, were well performed by the Legislature which accounts for the removal of our nation from a failed state category to that of an active and secure one. I want to thank Members of the 52nd and 53rd Legislature for their resolve to act in the best interest of the Republic and its people and their resilience amidst critical evaluations and assessment of the Legislature. We were able to maintain peace and stability in the nation despite intrigues from quarters least expected to dis-stabilize the Legislature.
Allow me to admonish all of us that where results did not translate to the expectations of our people and their livelihood as a result of implementation failures, I like to emphasize the need for legislative vigilance, prudence, scrutiny of policy submissions and concessions. We must be proactive.
It is imperative that we come to the realization that Liberians are daily holding the National Legislature accountable and liable for what is daily described as "THE FAILURE OF THE LEGISLATURE." Much of these are a result of the relaxation of our oversight responsibilities. We must re-visit this pillar with utmost vigor and sense of direction during the 2016 sessions. Rigorous oversight will lead to rigorous representation. Hope must be restored to our people and we must be the microcosm and beacon light of that hope.
Our responsibilities of representation, oversight and lawmaking, as laid out in the Constitution, must be upheld at every stage of our sojourn here and, must occupy every waking hour as we carry out our Committee and Plenary tasks.
But, in addition to these core duties, we must continue the vigorous and robust inspection of Legislative projects, scattered through most of the 73 Electoral Districts around the country. We fought for, and obtained (though not all we sought, we got), the funding for these projects in Budgetary allotments. I do submit, we must ensure their implementation by the executing Branch, mandated by custom, practice and the Constitution.
We, however, must not renege on our obligation to guide with zealousness our Constitutional role–ensuring that the work is brought to its completion.
Our Legislative Agenda for the year 2016 is simple and clear: a Focus on development.
All the projects which have been on-going (or stalled) since 2006, must be brought to an accelerated completion. Whether these projects are governmental undertakings, initiated by development partners or facilitated by NGOs, all of them must have a work-plan, with time-lines and thresholds, precisely marked out in weekly, monthly, quarterly projections, etc.
And, we intend to rigorously superintend our responsibilities, without prejudice to the implementers.
Our "Plan of Action" shall, in addition to reviewing the Budget performance on County and District development funds. We intend to "scrutinize Executive programs" [without prejudice] to "ensure effectiveness of cost and efficiency of resources," especially at a time when things are really tough on our people, we must be doubly accountable.
And, Fellow Colleagues, we are today shifting the gears in legislative oversight–Committee Chairpersons are going to be demanding Quarterly Reports from Agencies and/or Ministries responsible to submit same. This decision reached by the Leadership, is intended to have a solid grip on an otherwise lackadaisical attitude exhibited by persons responsible to make scheduled and timely reports to the people.
There are individuals–some in, and others out of Government–who would prefer to engage in politics and politricks, rather than devote their enormous energies to development. In this, I leave the matter to the people to judge: they have the final word, not they (the accusers) nor I.
Distinguished Colleagues; Ladies and Gentlemen: Liberia is now 168 years old. Unfortunately, Liberians still do not command their economy. The industrial enclaves; manufacturing industries; trading and commerce are still dominated by foreign investments. The Liberianization Policy has no structure for comprehensive implementation. Real Estates are in the hands of foreign investors.
It is no news, Colleagues that there have been no concrete efforts over the years to redeem the situation. The people of Liberia are looking up to Government for redemption. We must turn our eyes and ears to calls for Liberian participation in the industrial and manufacturing industries as well as putting trading and commerce on a higher pedestal.
Our Legislative Agenda for 2016 must therefore focus on Liberians involvement in the mainstream economy and development initiatives void of un-necessary politics. As Legislators, I urge all of us to begin concrete actions.
In summary our plan of action must therefore constitute the following:
1. The immediate development of an economic rescue plan that will form the basis of a robust national response to our current economic squeeze brought on by falling iron ore and rubber prices. Although there are factors beyond our control, like the slowing global growth and weakening stock markets, there are actions we can take to ease the impact of the squeeze on an already struggling population. Fashioning and successfully implementing this national economic rescue plan will require a true coming together of both the executive and legislative branches of government. The conditions of our people demand that this is done with the utmost sense of urgency.
2. Reviewing budget performance of district and county development fund.
3. Scrutinizing executive programs to ensure cost effectiveness.
4. Ensuring that Legislative oversight takes on a new level.
5. Ensuring that Committees compel quarterly reports and critically examine them.
6. Ensuring effective implementation of national programs.
7. Ensuring that no new agencies are created for now.
8. Ensuring that development should not be mixed with politics.
About two years ago in a speech for the opening of the sitting of the 53rd Legislature, I proposed US$73 million as direct District impact projects. In that speech I proffered that 73 Million Dollars be put into areas around the country which seemed never to have felt the impact of Central Government from its inception, since 1847.
The proposal was made after nationwide tour with fellow Legislators (mostly from the House) to sensitize citizens on the oil-gas sector reform bill. While on that tour, I was privy to the poverty, deprivation, neglect and hurt which our fellow citizens–especially from rural areas–suffer on a yearly, monthly, weekly, daily and hourly basis.
The response from this proposal was shot down by some high government officials while the ordinary citizens hailed the idea. This was a classic case of politicizing development aspirations and matters which should not be so. We have come to realize that there are some officials whose upbringing does not agree with ideas which others generate; while there are others who's up-bringing does not support the progress of those referred to as ordinary citizens. We must seek to change these mentalities and upbringings if Liberia is to be developed.
Let me repeat here that "the US$73m proposal for districts development does not seek to buttress the political standing of any lawmaker; nor does it intend to influence the electorates' decision at the polls to re-elect any Legislator seeking re-election. The House of Representatives harbors no pecuniary interests, as lawmakers are not directly involved in the implementation of projects. The projects are handled by Liberia Agency for Community Empowerment. The sole objective of the proposal is to bring immediate, direct dividends to the people and to relief them from prolong suffering."
While the entire $73 million was not appropriated, the amount that was allocated has made significant impacts on the lives of our people.
For the benefit of the public, let me list the projects that are under construction or completed by the Liberia Agency for Community Empowerment (LACE).
1. Montserrado County
• District #9 - Matadi Swamp Footpath Bridge linking New Matadi to 12th Street. (nearing completion)
• District #10 - Congo Town Pagos Island Road, including culverts installation (nearing completion)
• District #4 - 101 Gas Station Road Box Culvert in Paynesville (completed)
• District #4 – Duport Road Cowfield Junction Box Culvert (completed)
• District #6 – Mary T. Broh School (completed)
• District #3 – Pipeline School (nearing Completion)
• District #7 – Waterside Market Public Latrine (under construction)
• District #12 – Stephen Tolbert Estate Park & Monument (rehabilitated)
• District #13 – New Georgia Market (under construction)
• District #12 – Ballah Creek Box Culvert linking Pipeline Road and Neezoe (nearing completion)
• District #1 – Kingsville Town hall (nearing completion)
• District #17- Cheesemanburg Market (nearing completion)
• District #15 – Caldwell North Road (under construction)
• District # 3 – Mulbah Town Clinic (nearing completion)
• District #3 -= Queenie Box Culvert (completed)
• District # 1- Upper Togage Clan Bridge (nearing completion)
• District #1 - Weajue Market Building (under construction)
• Gola-Konneh Youth Center & Gola Konneh Guest House (nearing completion)
• District #1 – Compound #1 Market (nearing completion)
• District #2 – Gohn Town Public School (under construction)
• District #4 – Ceyah Town Clinic (under construction)
• District #5 – Gio Town Market (under construction)
• District #1 – Seebeh Market extension (under construction)
• District #3 – Voogbadee Town Public School (under construction)
• District #1 – William T. Savage Public School and Annex (nearing completion)
• District #4 - Kakata Women Center (under construction)
• District #3 – Kakata Islamic School (under construction)
• District #4 – Police Station in Larkayta (completed)
• District #5 – Teacher Quarter in Weala (nearing completion)
• District #5 – Zolowo Town Youth Center (nearing completion)
• District #5 – Salayea Youth Center (under construction)
• District # 4 – Yorwee Town Clinic (nearing completion)
• District #5 – Tonkpoyah Bridge (Nearing completion)
• District #2 – Tormue Bridge (under construction)
• District #7 – Yabayah Clan Market (under construction)
• District #6 – Salala Radio Station (under construction)
• Sanoyea Public School (nearing completion)
• District #8 – Flumpa Public School (under construction)
• District #1 – Ganta City Market (under construction)
• District #2 – Sanniquelle Public School (under construction)
• District #9 – Kpeletuo Bridge (under construction)
• District # 2 – Ziah Town Radio Station (under construction)
• District #1 – Zwedru City Market (under construction)
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• District #3 – Karloken Guest House (under construction)
• District #1 – Pula Teachers Quarters (under construction)
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We intend to continue to do all we can for our people with no distractions from anywhere. The Constitution tells us in Article 1, that, "All power is inherent in the people…" And we are here to do the work of the people who elected us.
Fellow Citizens: Today, we are proposing the launch of a new agricultural initiative, intended to enhance food production, promote, encourage and uplift our farmers, throughout the length and breadth of the country.
An award, named and styled, the "Agricultural Break Excellence Achievement Award," will be given to the counties with the highest yield in food production of 1. Rice, 2.Cassava, and 3. The "Mixed Bag" (to include Plantains and Bananas, Eddoes, Potatoes, Yams, and fruits and vegetables) The First prize will be US$100,000.00, with the Second and Third Prizes being US$50,000.00 and US$25,000.00, respectively.
Individuals, groups, cooperatives and corporations are eligible to apply for, and participate, in this initiative to be supervised and administered under the aegis of the Ministry of Agriculture.
I urge support from my Colleagues and the Executive, for food security is a sine qua non for people who aim is to take charge of their destiny. In addition to the measure proposed above to stimulate national food output through competition, we are also suggesting new national efforts in agriculture that will fetch us badly needed foreign exchange, especially in the face of weak iron ore and rubber prices on the world market.
We suggest public sector investments in fresh tropical fruits and vegetable production for local consumption and exports to wealthier European markets. We need to follow examples from neighboring countries like Ghana and the Ivory Coast, where strategic public private partnerships have allowed for a multi-million dollars export subsector in fruits and vegetables to flourish.
Distinguished Colleagues; Ladies and Gentlemen, as I close, I wish to remind us that Liberia needs Liberians to develop it. In order to do this, there must be vision. We therefore need to encourage Liberians who have vision for development; open the world of opportunities for them to do so; and remove fears and other constraints that may cause them to invest in other countries.
We need to cultivate development oriented experiences from other nations. Those of us in national leadership must lead the way. We cannot always depend on others to do it for us. We must engender the spirit of nationalism and development. Love for one's nation is the beginning of rapid and steady development.
I urge all of you–my Colleagues and fellow citizens–to strive not only for what you want to achieve for yourself and your family; but rather, strive for what you want your brother (or sister) to achieve for himself (or herself) and their families. For, a person should not be judged by how much he/she has and is willing to give; but by how much he/she is willing to sacrifice.
I say, a country with just a few well-to-do (or wealthy) people, is a country which has several legs, but is standing only on one; that one leg cannot and will not carry the weight for long–it will bugle under the load, and collapse.
We must therefore create opportunities for others, as we endeavor to create opportunities for ourselves.
We must contend for a more just society; we must struggle for a more caring and sharing nation; we must fight for lifting the state not shifting blame or responsibility.
My Brothers and Sisters, listen to what I say: we must not practice the doctrine of kokojumuku–"if you're not inside…you don't know;" but let us foster the ethic of ku-kai-tu-non–"all for one, and one for all!"
I thank you and God bless you.


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It is that time of year when leaders are planning their Girl Scout bridging ceremonies. While some leaders like to wait until the fall to bridge to see exactly who is returning and how many uniforms and pins to buy (if your troop pays for this expense), others like to bridge in the spring. Many Service Units have camp and other summer activities and they use the girls' new level, not the one they are technically in until the old registration expires on September 30th.
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No matter when you bridge, many leaders like to give their troop something tangible, like a certificate. These can be placed in Girl Scout scrapbooks along with other memorabilia.
There are many free printable Girl Scout bridging certificates available for leaders to use. Just find one that you like, print it out, and bring it to your local print shop to be printed on any kind of paper you wish. Just be sure to save your receipt so you will be reimbursed.
Daisy to Brownie Bridging Certificates
For Daisy Girl Scout bridging certificates, please see my full list on this blog post.
All Level Bridging Certificates
My Fashionable Designs This blogger has all levels, up to Cadette to Senior bridging.
Rock United Girl Scouts has a printable that you can fill in the level.
Teachers Pay Teachers has a free download for you to fill in.
Troop Leader Mom has two kinds of certificates, one for Brownies and one for all levels.
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United - Open Play Drought!
On occasions last night Wayne Rooney was playing with a broad smile on his face.
Slowly but surely Wayne is edging back towards the form he showed last season, although he`d probably be the first to admit that he could do with a confidence boost from the odd goal or two.
Rooney has still not scored from open play this season although Sir Alex Ferguson doesn`t appear too fazed by that fact, commenting after the fixture last night,
"Wayne did very well again tonight. His distribution, the way he led the line, his penetration. He was outstanding and he`s getting there quickly."
And as for the man himself, Wayne had this to say about his form and the performance last night,
"I feel good fitness-wise. I do need to get my sharpness back around the box but overall I am happy with my performance."
"We knew what we had to do and that was to get the result to make sure we finished top."
"In the second half we got a goal and in the last ten minutes they were pushing. Now we feel we can beat anybody."
I wouldn`t quite say that but things are looking better than they did a few weeks ago!
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This is great – I passed the article onto my boyfriend who is consistently in last place in his fantasy football league year after year.
5 Best Fantasy Football Playoff players
In a season filled with injuries, inconsistency and players incredibly frustrating to own (I'm looking at you Brandon Lloyd), getting to the fantasy football playoffs this year was no easy task; but if you've made it this far, congratulations!
Thankfully, all four of my fantasy football teams far outperformed the Philadelphia Eagles — who have now regressed to the depths of the Ray Rhodes era — and are all on the way to the postseason. If not for the successes of my fantasy teams, this would probably rank as the most depressing football season I've ever suffered through.
Speaking of the Eagles, this season has been downright miserable; and to make matters worse, next year's draft class doesn't project to have any game-changing stars — like RG3 or Andrew Luck — that are desperately needed in Philadelphia. It's not that the Eagles are completely void of talent like the pathetic Arizona Cardinals, but if all that high priced talent on the roster doesn't want to block, tackle, catch or cover, it doesn't matter.
For as bad as they've been, the Eagles have been great for fantasy owners … of players on the opposing team. I've never seen an NFL team blow as many coverages as the Eagles secondary have this season, and I'm hoping that trend continues at least next week as the Eagles visit Vincent Jackson and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Fan ruling: If your team is as far out of the playoff race as the Eagles are this season, it's acceptable to root for your fantasy players to have big games against them during playoff weeks).
Matchups, while important all season, are even more critical in the fantasy football playoffs so if you have players with the Eagles on their schedule in the next few weeks — get them active.
Obviously no one that made the playoffs is going to bench Aaron Rodgers, Drew Brees, Arian Foster, Adrian Peterson or any other must-start stud, so I won't list them — but here are five players with great match-ups over the next three weeks that could carry your team to fantasy football immortality:
Matthew Stafford, QB, Detroit Lions — Matthew Stafford has been maddening to own so far this season but he regularly throws the ball 50 times and has the luxury of throwing to Megatron — who is effectively killing all arguments of the "Madden Curse" by putting together one of the best statistical seasons for a wide receiver in league history. Stafford quarterbacked my teams to two league titles last season and with the Packers, Cardinals and Falcons on the fantasy playoff schedule, I'm confidently starting Stafford for the rest of the season.
Robert Griffin III, QB, Washington Redskins — While I still believe that Andrew Luck will have a better NFL career, RG3 has been special this season. He's scored 4 touchdowns in each of the past two games (post written before Monday night Giants game) and with the Ravens, Browns and Eagles left — RG3 should continue to put up gaudy numbers.
Jamaal Charles, RB, Kansas City Chiefs — Even though he has only four touchdowns on the season and the Chiefs occasionally forget to involve him in the offense (See: Week 6 through 9), Charles is among the best running backs in the league. Other than maybe Browns RB Trent Richardson, no running back has a more favorable schedule over the next three weeks than Jamaal Charles — facing the Browns, Raiders and Colts.
Doug Martin, RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers — While I hesitate to trust rookies this late into the season, I wouldn't even consider moving Doug Martin to the bench. He's been in a little bit of a lull in the last couple weeks, but nothing that the Eagles, Saints and Rams run defenses can't cure.
Dez Bryant, WR, Dallas Cowboys — With a history of injuries and off-field incidents, Dez Bryant fell to the middle rounds in most fantasy drafts this season. After an inconsistent first half of the season, Bryant has been dominant as of late — scoring six touchdowns over the past four games.
Good luck to all of you that made the playoffs, and to the rest of you that didn't, there's always next year.
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The best way to find out more about Shiplake College is to come and visit us. Having a look around and meeting our welcoming staff will help you to decide whether Shiplake is the perfect school for you and your child.
We would be delighted to welcome you to one of our upcoming open mornings. The mornings start with an address from the Headmaster, followed by a guided tour of the College by one of our existing pupils and an opportunity to speak with senior members of staff over refreshments. We always look forward to welcoming new families to the College, and hope visitors find the mornings interesting, informative and enjoyable.
We do request that families book their attendance in advance and please note that there is a set programme for the mornings so arrival at the published start time is required.
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If you would like to attend one of our Open Mornings, please complete the booking form below. An email will be sent to all booked families about one week prior to the event with final confirmation details.
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Well, i don't know what a geek is, well i do, but it means so many things:
a) Someone who's intelligent and cares about grades.
b) Someone who has a very high level of miopia and doesn't afford contact lenses.
c) Someone who has i huge interest on computers (and talks about it all the time).
But i think that a geek means nothing, i think it's all that is bullshit, like, i'm tired of ignorance in this world, judging people just 'cause they care, and missuses words without knowing what they really mean, and let's not talk about racism 'cause i don't want to get pissed.
Bad node, i apologize for this one too guys, it's irrelevant, i should have postd this on in www.bitchin.com. sorry.
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United - Ferguson Continues His Rant!
It`s not in the nature of Sir Alex Ferguson to not make a point when he believes he has a genuine one!
Following the hard fought draw, at Birmingham, a fixture in which we conceded a very contentious late equaliser, Sir Alex remains convinced that the goal should not have stood, remarking in the tabloid press,
"I thought it was a foul and I thought it was handball. I don`t think it was offside. But their guy said at the end he handballed it, so there you go."
Furthermore, Sir Alex believes the scorer of the goal, Lee Bowyer, shouldn`t have been on the pitch after a crude tackle on Darren Gibson, remarking,
"I thought it was a red card. He`s gone over the top of the ball."
Robbed! How`s that saying go?
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SNNU students are encouraged to broaden their vision and enrich their knowledge through international learning experience.
SNNU's international exchange programs encourage more students and researchers to acquire a global vision and learn in a multi-cultural environment.
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Image via The Amazing iOS 6 Maps
Amid the iPhone 5 pandemonium, this week, Apple released iOS 6, the newest operating system for iPhone, featuring a Google-alternative approach to mapping. This Apple-made mapping application, which frequently returns warped aerial images, incorrect results and has even labeled a shopping centre as a hospital, has received some not-so-pleasant reviews and comparisons.Image via The Amazing iOS 6 Maps
A tumblr blog, dedicated to iOS 6 map failures, compared iOS maps and Google maps to the Jesus painting alteration mishap earlier this year.Image via The Amazing iOS 6 Maps
In a local fail, iOS 6 maps gave Pearson International Airport a lumpy makeover.
Apple spokeswoman Trudy Muller, tells the New York Times that because the mapping feature is cloud-based, it will improve as more people use it.
Apple is also being scrutinized this week for not yet selling adaptors to connect their new chargers to old accessories.
Mollie Paige is an intern working at the Toronto Standard. You can follow her on twitter @MolliePB
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Have you received a ticket? You can pay the fine online if the ticket was issued by the cities of Québec, L'Ancienne-Lorette, or Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures or by Réseau de transport de la Capitale or Communauté métropolitaine de Québec.
Before you pay online, please allow 24 hours for online payment to be authorized after the ticket is issued.
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October 6, 2012
Why Zynga Failed
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The year was 2008 and Zynga had it all figured out. Facebook became a portal to games for those who had never played. Viral growth there was unchecked. Facebook ad rates were low, so buying traffic was cheap. And most games were played on the desktop. But soon everything changed, and Zynga never recovered. Here's a look at four big shifts that caused Zynga's power and share price to plummet.
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In an expanding world of streaming devices, the Slingbox brings a unique function.
In the burgeoning market of streaming TV boxes, there's been a lot of competition in recent years. High-capacity DVRs, Google ChromeCast, Roku devices, the Dish Hopper and more all help you manage your favorite TV shows and deliver them to your devices in different ways. Some stream Netflix, others record shows and let you skip commercials.
The Slingbox 500 (MSRP $299.99) sits among all those other devices — except that its focus is streaming live TV content or recorded shows from your cable box to a computer or smart device. So after hooking up the device at home, you can watch your local sports teams on your laptop or mobile device while on the go.
It uses technology called placeshifting, which is a fancy way of saying "content on device A can be viewed on device B." In this case, "device A" is your set-top box and "device B" is your phone or tablet or computer.
The simplest way to watch this streaming content is by going to the Slingbox website. You can also access your Slingbox-connected content on a smartphone or tablet app — but it's gonna cost you. Sling Media charges $14.99 for the app in iTunes or the Google Play Store. At least the app is well made. Getting TV content on your phone is incredibly easy: Press the Connect button, and content will magically appear on your screen.
RELATED: Why your TV's color settings matter
One great feature is the virtual remote, which is a replica of your actual cable or satellite controller. The click of a virtual button even offers access to your DVR, including the ability to schedule recordings. The virtual remote isn't perfect, though — the input lag is usually a second or two.
If you want the freedom to watch cable on devices other than your TV, the Slingbox 500 may be the product you're looking for. But the Slingbox isn't without its drawbacks. Reviewed.com
Slingbox's biggest downfall is that it can only be used by one viewer at a time. In other words, if you're watching TV in your living room and your husband/wife/pet wants to stream TV content on their phone, you're going to have a problem. The person using the mobile app will be able to stream the same content, but if they change the channel, it also changes for the person in the living room. The same goes if the person changes the channel from his/her living room — the mobile user is in for a surprise.
Something else we noticed was missing: apps. The ability to access Netflix or Hulu Plus on this device, as well as stream content, would considerably up its value. Also, if you don't have a smart TV and you want additional content, you'll need another device like a Roku or Apple TV. That TV stand of yours could get quite messy.
So who is the Slingbox for? Most obviously, rabid sports fans who can't be near their TVs during the games. Otherwise, a standard DVR should be fine for most viewers.
The Slingbox 500 retails for $299.99. A cheaper version, the 350, is $179.99. The main difference is that the 350 needs an ethernet cable, while the 500 works over Wi-Fi. The 350 is a better deal, but if you can't or don't want to run a hardwired connection to your entertainment center, the 500 is a fine choice, too.
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