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Reusable Dry Cleaning Bag/Hamper from Greenward
As a professional organizer, we find dry cleaning bags to be irksome for a couple reasons. The environmental waste is obvious. But from a closet organizing perspective, we see a lot of clothes organizing systems break down when people bring home their dry cleaning...
One of the most user-friendly ways to organize your clothes is usually by category (e.g. shirts together, pants together etc.). For those who do a lot of dry cleaning, they bring home a batch of mixed category clothes, wrapped in one plastic hanging bag and usually people just toss that on the closet rod and the category system is rendered null and void.
Greenward, a great eco products store in Cambridge, is now selling a reusable dry cleaning bag which doubles as a hamper. While you're accumulating your dry cleaning stash, the bag is in hamper format. Then you bring the hamper to the dry cleaner and they revert it to the hanging bag format to protect your clothes in transit. When you get home, in order to start your hamper cycle all over again you must remove the clothes from the bag, and that's your chance to put them into the proper categories in your closet!
And it really is disheartening to see the amount of plastic bags that accumulate in people's closets from dry cleaning. The Greenward reusable bag/hamper is a simple way to reduce your impact. (Greenward also has an online shop and delivers by bicycle!) Of course, choosing clothes that don't need to be dry cleaned is the first step but that's not an option for everyone. Also, if you haven't already switched to a greener dry cleaning service, there are a number in the Boston area, including Clevergreen in Medford and Beacon Hill.
Most dry cleaners will also accept your returned wire hangers or you can drop them at a local Salvation Army or Goodwill for reuse.
How do you manage your dry cleaning? Any other greener dry cleaners in the Boston area that you'd recommend?
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Double check with your local Goodwill before giving them all of your wire hangers. The Goodwill in Portland Oregon won't take them.
I return both the hangers and the plastic bags to the dry cleaners. I honestly don't know if/how they reuse them, but they never say no.
The bag idea seems good, but I wonder how it would work for dry cleaners that don't do the work on location? Mine sends the work out, and who knows what would happen with the bag along the route.
My green (that's what they say anyway) dry cleaner takes my hangers, which Goodwill does not. I am going to ask them if we can start using a wardrobe bag like this (a vinyl one I already have). Good idea!


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Are pearly penile papules contagious
Are pearly penile papules contagious?
This post was originally published Feb 2nd 2013; updated march 10 2014
The fact that the penile papules occur around the penile region has given a lot of people lots of questions as to the spread and propagation or reason for PPP. One of the common questions that you will always come across is whether or not the papules are contagious. Can you spread these penile papules to your partner through intercourse?
The bumps that occur as papules are not contagious, not one bit. In fact, these small bumps that occur on the penis are not even harmful, not even to the one who has them. The only thing that worries people is the sight of them, which others might mistake for poor hygiene or of course an STD of some description (usually Herpes). This therefore can hamper your confidence, especially when your sexual partner notices them, and obliviously makes an uninformed assessment of your hygiene or recent sexual activity.
Did you know that more than 26% of men in the world today have penile papules?
That is indeed a fact. To be precise, a good number of these are guys within their prime years, between the ages of 20 and 35. It has also been noticed that PPP is more common with those who are uncircumcised. This is just an observation, because there are also circumcised men who have them. The main problem today is that a lot of people tend to confuse the penile papules, also known as hirsuties papillaris genitalis or PPP with genital warts or herpes.
These are very different things altogether. There are also those who confuse the same with Fordyce spots. In as much as these tend to have some similar characteristics, you will need to take note of the fact that they are different things altogether.
Do Penile Papules Really Require treatment?
Here's an interesting fact; did you know that papules occurring in the penile region do not usually require treatment? That is true. It is just a condition that can die away on its own. However, the presence of growths on your manhood is one thing that most people will really not take lightly, and for the same reason they will seek medical attention to correct the condition. Well, the psychological torture from the embarrassment can be a very hard thing to deal with today.
And even harder sometimes is actually talking about the condition, that's why we are here, we will be covering a number of pearly penile papules removal tips in the next few posts.
This post was originally published Feb 2nd 2013; updated march 10 2014
Penile papules removal [dot] org is now in it's second year online. When we first decided to put this website and the information contained on it online everyone thought we were crazy. We went sure how well information on PPP and more importantly how to get rid of penile papules was going to be received, but we are pleased to say our information on this embarrassing subject went down very well.
Pearly penile papules may well be one of those subjects that nobody want's to talk about openly but everyone wants information on it; on the quiet. We receive thousands of visitors every week, all looking for information and advice on how to get rid of PPP. There is a real need for information on this subject and we will continue to provide relevant info. Right now we are updating many of our older posts which have become buried. These are all great post providing some great PPP removal tips and info which is as relevant today as it was just over a year ago.
Pearly penile papules removal with iodine
Pearly penile papules removal with iodine
This post was first published on this blog Feb 12 2013: updated March 6 2014
It's no surprise that so many guys want to get rid of pearly penile papules, not to someone who actually lived with the condition. It's embarrassing and in many cases stops you from doing the things you want to do through the fear of possible ridicule. Most of us know that pearly penile papules are harmless, and will never pose any health issue, but we also understand why so many guys are looking for possible pearly penile papules removal methods, especially the type they can use at home; hence the reason for this site.
PPP Removal at home
Removal of PPP is the one thing that men suffering with the condition just can't let go of. If you have pearly penile papules and you're at a certain age, well pearly penile papules removal methods kind of become all consuming, listen I know what I'm talking about here.
There are a number of ways in which we can either remove penile papules or at least reduce their size and make them less apparent. Some of these methods work great for some and not so great for others, but on the whole they are both safe and cheap, which is more than can be said for aiming a laser at your penis… Just my opinion.
Iodine and how to use it for pearly penile papules removal
Today we are going to talk about Iodine and how to use it for pearly penile papules removal. There are a number of people who have successfully used iodine to get rid of their papules, and you too can do the same. Iodine is just but one of the pearly penile papules home remedies that you can use, you will find most of them here once we fill the site.
As with all PPP remedies the use of iodine to remove papules may take time if it works. You will need to be patient, since it usually takes close to 3 weeks for you to see results. Again everyone is different, while 3 weeks is normal, it may take longer, you might see results much quicker or this pearly penile removal method might not work at all.
Which Iodine should you use for pearly penile papules removal?
Ok, before we talk any more about this particular pearly penile papules removal method we think it's important that we tell you which type to use.
If you're going to try Iodine as a way to get rid of penile papules you should use Lugol's iodine, this isn't a brand and we are not trying to sell you anything here, this is just the best solution to use. Here's a link so you can read more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lugol's_iodine
Basically you paint the Lugol's iodine on to the papules and allow it to dry into the skin (area) naturally without covering. Be warned this will sting.
The solution not only dries the papules out so they start to peel, but it also promotes cell rejuvenation. As we said the process is not something which can be achieved overnight, but it does work for many men. We hope you found this post useful and don't forget to let us know if this or any other pearly penile papules removal method worked for you.
Watch the following video to see how this guy got rid of his pearly penile papules at home quickly and safely:
What are these bumps under the head of my penis?
Q & A Pearly penile papules
Also see: PPP removal with laser
This post was originally posted on April 25 2013: Updated March 5 2014
Question posted by Steven R: What are these bumps beneath the head of my penis?
- What are these bumps beneath the head of my penis?
I am circumcised and I have 5 bumps under the head of my penis. They can not be STD's because I noticed them when I was about 13 and didn't engage in sexual activities till I was 18. I researched a bit and believed that they could be possibly be PPP, (Pearly Penile Papules). It seems that every person else I've study about who has PPP has it about the head of the penis and have several. I only have 5, located underneath the head around exactly where a circumcision would start. I want to discover a way to get rid of them due to the fact I am afraid I might scare off sexual partners. Do you know what these are, and any possible way to get rid of them?
Sounds like you have pearly penile papules
Hello Steven, your research is probably right, it does sound like you have pearly penile papules. The area that you mention is exactly where the PPP will develop Those who say that they have pearly penile papules over the head of the penis are actually wrong. You can get just a few papules or lots which often run in lines around the gland. The fact that you are circumcised may be the reason that you only have a few. PPP often dry and naturally abrade in men that are circumcised.
There are a number of pearly penile papules removal methods which do help some men. We have covered quite a few on this site. If you have the money then CO2 laser vaporisation is often the best route to take, especially as you only have five papules, should be reasonably cheap in your case.
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While working our way through the many penile papules posts on this site we do come across some really interesting points and indeed comments. Of course everyone wants an effective pearly penile papules removal method and one which they can use at home for obvious reasons. We actively encourage comments and ideas on how to get rid of penile papules however every now and again it's good to pop in and clarify or at least add our response to some of the comments left on the site, which is the main reason for re-visiting this particular post.
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They are called Pupules and are harmless pop along to a doc and they frezze them off with Liquid Nitro nearly painless wthing5 says:
That's true to a certain extent: pearly penile papules are harmless, however the reference to freezing off penile papules is wrong. This was a reasonably common response to PPP some years ago but that treatment is actually for warts and not PPP, it may work short term but the papules will return. if your doctor is recommending freezing off penile papules I suggest you ask to see another doctor as the one you have right now has no idea what pearly penile papules are. The make-up of penile papules spines are not the same as warts.
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It's probably scar tissue from the circumcision. You probably never noticed it till age 13.
Could be scar tissue but if they resemble perfectly formed little spines they are far more likely to be pearly penile papules. Again PPP is a harmless condition which studies indicate that something like 30% of young guys suffer with. Many men have no issue living with them but they can be embarrassing for some, hence the reason why so many men are looking for pearly penile papules removal methods
Get rid of pearly penile papules with tea tree oil
Get rid of pearly penile papules with tea tree oil
This article was first posted in February 2013: Updated 4th march 2014
Welcome back yet again, we hope our posts on pearly penile papules removals are hitting the spot so to speak. Please don't forget to let us know if anything we have listed is working for you. It's great to share our ideas so if one of our pearly penile papules treatments are working for you let us know so other men can benefit. (You can do it anonymously).
Get rid of pearly penile papules using tea tree oil:
If you are considering using tea tree oil to get rid of pearly penile papules then the process is pretty much the same as using the iodine method which we talked about before. You're going to need pure tea tree oil, not one of the mixed or thinned down types, cotton buds (qtips) and a clean container (small glass or cup).
Wash the area before application and leave to dry uncovered and naturally. Pour a tiny amount into a clean container. Dip the cotton bud into the oil and apply to the papules (best to dab). Leave the oil to dry into the skin then leave uncovered for at least five minutes.
You can do this 2 or 3 times a day, there is no risk that we know of related to this approach. But it may sting, might also cause skin peeling, but this is normal. And this pearly penile papules treatment as with most of them is not something which will happen overnight. You will often see the PPP reduce in size after about a week but remember we are all different so results might be quicker for you, or it might take longer or it may not work at all. Give it a go and let us know.
All the best with your penile papules removal attempts.
For more ways to get rid of pearly penile papules be sure to check back in a day or two.
Update: 4th March 2014
Wow it's been some time since we made this post, well over a year in fact as today's date is 4th March 2014. We are at present revisiting some of our previous posts, making a few updates here and there simply because many of them are just too good to let slip into internet obscurity. Revisiting some of our older posts also gives us a chance to ask you our loyal readers what you think of our blog and the information on pearly penile papules removal.
We would love to hear your comments especially if any of out pearly penile papules removal tips have helped you get rid of penile papules. Remember your comments on this site remain anonymous.
Still looking for a safe and effective penile papules removal method you can use at home? See how this guy did it… just click the video below to watch:
How you can eliminate pearly penile papules with lemon juice
Natural Pearly penile papules removal methods – Have you tried lemon juice?
See also: PPP removal
Lemon juice is an extremely powerful natural solution, and can be utilized to lower the signs of skin conditions such as acne breakouts and pearly penile papules. While the papules are not infectious and they will not cause any damage to your health, no issue how long they are present, they can be exceptionally unsightly.
While the papules are not unsafe, they can appear to be a sign of a sexually transmitted infection, which leads many guys to look for therapy. The reason for pearly penile papules is not yet understood, although it will impact approximately 1 in 5 men throughout their lifetime. There are numerous natural solutions that can be made use of, and lemon juice is just one of these.
If you are going to make use of lemon juice to treat your pearly penile papules, then could try real lemons; actually it's the lemon juice which is important, not the fabricated stuff that is sold in bottles. The juice consists of acids that can assist to remove the leading layer of skin (do not fret, these cells are dead so it will do no damage), taking the papules with it. The acids discovered in fresh lemon juice are not strong enough to cause any damage, however they are a reliable skin treatment.
Pearly penile papules removal solution– lemon juice
Natural Pearly Penile Papules Removal
Squeeze the juice of a lemon into a clean container. If you have a juicer of some description, this is much easier. Dip a piece of cotton wool into the juice and dab it carefully onto all the papules. This is most likely to sting, since you are applying it to a fragile location of the body.
Enable the juice to dry normally. You should do this when a day, ideally at night, then wash very carefully in the morning. You could find that the area starts to feel tender, and if it is too uneasy to deal with every day, use this approach every various other day instead. The juice will keep in the fridge for a day or 2, and if you only press half a lemon at a time, the other half will likewise keep for a number of days.
It might take up to four weeks for all the papules to be removed utilizing this technique, depending on whether you are able to apply the juice every day or not.
Lemon juice is an exceptionally powerful natural solution, and can be utilized to decrease the symptoms of skin conditions such as acne breakouts and pearly penile papules. If you are going to make use of lemon juice to treat your pearly penile papules, then you require to purchase genuine lemons, not the artificial things that is offered in bottles. The juice contains acids that can help to eliminate the top layer of skin.
Pearly penile papules removal with eucalyptus oil
Eucalyptus oil to cure Pearly penile papules
This post was updated March 3 2014
See also: How to get rid of pearly penile papules at home
Pearly papules, or pearly penile papules, are small lumps that develop on the head of the penis. There is no apparent cause for these growths, which are usually between 1 and 3 mm in diameter, but their sudden appearance is often extremely concerning. A surprising number of men are affected by these growths, with an estimate of around 20 percent developing the condition at some point during their lifetime. However, the actual number could be higher than this, since it is highly unlikely that all cases are reported. Many men choose to treat their pearly penile papules using natural methods, meaning that they will not see a doctor.
Pearly penile papules removal at home
There are many natural remedies that can be used to reduce the symptoms and hopefully remove pearly penile papules completely. Eucalyptus oil is just one of the many herbal treatments that you can try. There are several varieties of eucalyptus oil, all originating from different species of the Australian plant. You should look for one that is cineole-based, known frequently as oil of eucalyptus. This has a wide range of medicinal uses, due to its antiseptic properties, and it has commonly been used in natural medicine as a method of preventing infection.
How to use Eucalyptus Oil to get rid of pearly penile papules at home
The following PPP removal tips are provided for information purposes only.
Applying the eucalyptus oil is carried out in a very similar manner to all of the other natural treatments that can be used.
- Wash the area thoroughly first, and make sure it is completely dry before you begin. However, be gentle, especially when you are drying it, because you do not want to scratch the papules. This could lead to the onset of infection and the development of scarring, even though you are using an antiseptic substance. Scarring is likely to be even more unsightly than the papules themselves.
- Using cotton wool, carefully dab the eucalyptus oil onto each papule, making sure that they are all coated properly. This should ideally be done at night, so that the movements you make during the day will not cause the area to become sore.
- You should let the oil dry before you cover it.
- In the morning, wash off all traces of the oil.
- You will need to repeat this daily for several weeks, and you should start to notice the papules gradually decreasing in number as they fall off.
All natural remedies take a while to start showing results, so it is important that you persevere with your chosen method. However, if your skin starts to become irritated, you should choose a different remedy instead.
See also: How to get rid of pearly penile papules at home
No one really understands how much someone who suffers with penile papules wants to get rid of them, they don't understand how embarrassing the condition is and they don't understand how hard it is to find the courage to go to the doctors only to be told 'nothing to worry about, just live with them'. No one understands unless they themselves are unfortunate enough to get pearly penile papules… then they know.
If pearly penile papules removal has been at the top of your to-do list but you really want to go for a safe and natural ppp removal process you can do in privet at home then watch this video today:
Pearly penile papules removal with lemon juice
How to get rid of pearly penile papules with lemon juice
See also: Get rid of PPP at home
Natural PPP Removal – Read Our Review
Lemon juice is an extremely powerful natural remedy, and can be used to reduce the symptoms of skin conditions such as acne and pearly penile papules. While the papules are not contagious and they will not cause any harm to your health, no matter how long they are present, they can be extremely unsightly. They appear as a string of spots on the head of the penis, and can either be white or the same colour as your skin. Sometimes they are only visible once the foreskin has retracted.
While the papules are not harmful, they can appear to be a symptom of a sexually transmitted infection, which leads many men to seek treatment. The cause of pearly penile papules is not yet known, although it will affect approximately 1 in 5 men throughout their lifetime. There are many natural remedies that can be used, and lemon juice is just one of these.
If you are going to use lemon juice to treat your pearly penile papules, then you need to buy real lemons, not the artificial stuff that is sold in bottles. The juice contains acids that can help to remove the top layer of skin (don't worry, these cells are dead so it will do no harm), taking the papules with it. The acids found in fresh lemon juice are not strong enough to cause any damage, but they are an effective skin treatment.
pearly penile papules home remedy – lemon juice
Squeeze the juice of a lemon into a clean container. This is easier if you have a juicer of some description. Dip a piece of cotton wool into the juice and dab it carefully onto all of the papules. This is likely to sting, because you are applying it to a delicate area of the body. Allow the juice to dry naturally. You should do this once a day, preferably at night, and then wash carefully in the morning. You may find that the area starts to feel tender, and if it is too uncomfortable to treat every day, use this method every other day instead. The juice will keep in the fridge for a day or two, and if you only squeeze half a lemon at a time, the other half will also keep for several days.
It may take up to four weeks for all of the papules to be removed using this method, depending on whether you are able to apply the juice every day or not. Be patient and you will see results.
Natural PPP Removal – Read Our Review
Pearly penile papules removal questions
Hey guys I wanted to put this quick post up in response to a couple of questions regarding PPP removal. I'm not sure how many of you are using Marcus Parkers method but even if you are experimenting with your own penile papules removal method take a minute to read through this post as I know lots of you will find it interesting and helpful.
OK; the first question I'm going to address is this:
Marcus Parker's pearly penile papules removal method takes longer to work than 3 days.
Well here's the thing, lots of us are seeing some results within 3 – 5 days, some great results but at the end of the day it may take longer. The actual program is a lot longer than 3 days and is designed to not only shrink the papules but also to stop them coming back. I guess it would be better to assume that it's going to take 2 – 3 weeks to actually get rid of your PPP and stop them coming back.
Is three weeks to long, well not for me, and let's face it what are your options; laser surgery, well if you have the cash go for it, I didn't.
Will Marcus Parker's pearly penile papules removal method work for me?
Does everything work for everyone… Nope. Look this is the best, most structured method of getting rid of pearly penile papules at home I have ever come across. And it does work, but let's be honest it may not work for you, but then laser surgery may not work for you and that could cost you as much as $5k with no chance of getting a refund if it doesn't work. If you try the home PPP removal method and don't get the results, well then you can get a refund.
Here's another question which cropped up:
Hey I could have found this method for free on the internet!
Well that's simply not the case. Marcus has indeed incorporated some of the better known ppp removal methods but he has done it as a combination protocol. Basically you get a plan you can follow on a daily basis. You know what to do and apply twice a day for as long as it takes to get rid of pearly penile papules and I can assure you; you won't find anything like this anywhere else.
So should you use it?
Do you want to get rid of pearly penile papules in the privacy of your own home?
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[1]According to a recent study [2], Marketers are more likely to "monitor" than act on or react to Internet data. While 79% of businesses reported capturing Internet traffic information, only 30% of them actually modified their Websites as a result of traffic analysis. It makes me wonder if this move to be accountable by marketers is only important to them when they are measuring vanity metrics versus actionable metrics [3].
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Sit with your child while she completes the first item in the assignment, so you know that she understands it and can complete it accurately and independently. Then, despite your inclinations to stay and help, walk away. This is her work, not yours. If she has trouble working independently or is anxious about going it alone, set the timer for five to 15 minutes so she knows you'll be back to lend a hand. Sometimes, just getting focused is the hardest part -- and giving your child a limited time frame helps her get over that hurdle.
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When your child is finished with his assignment, skim it to make sure that it has been completed and that your child followed the directions. Don't check every question to make sure your child answered them correctly -- that's the teacher's job! Your job is just to make sure that the work is done. If eighty percent of the work is correct, allow your child to turn it in as is. After all, homework is meant to be a way for the teacher to assess a student's progress; if nothing is ever wrong, the teacher won't know where your child needs help.
As a teacher, I couldn't agree more with this article, especially the final point.
I had a child recently, (I teach esl here in China) turn in a piece of journal writing that involved a weather report. There was a lot of technical language in it that prompted me to ask if she'd used a dictionary, the internet, or if her parents had helped. Her parents had helped because she hadn't known how to get started, but they helped too much and did end up telling her to write something they found on the internet. When she wrote it again by herself, there was nothing wrong with it. Spelling and grammar yes, but the ideas she used were absolutely sound and this time I knew it was coming from her.
As for the mistakes, the mistakes are important. If parents correct the work first, the teacher can't see where the child's weak points are - are there words that are consistently being misspelt; is the child constantly mixing up 'b' and 'd'; Are all the students in the class making similar mistakes, if so, how do I, the teacher, address that?
Do not correct their work? One point of homework is to have perfect practice.
Tests are for assessments, homework is to hone the skills gained in the classroom. If I let my kids do everything wrong, not that they do that, much, what they are reinforcing is the wrong way to get the assignment done.
Parents should be providing feedback to teachers so they know where a student needs extra help, instead of waiting for the next test. (Just last week I had to send a note back to school w/ my oldest to ask if extra instruction was available for a particular bit of his language arts coursework. How to define and identify prepositions and helper verbs were two things that just destroyed him one evening.)His teacher responded by providing some extra material for us to work on together and after a few evenings practice he can ID them anywhere in any sentence he's looked at since.
That said, I'm in full agreement with the first two major points regarding independent working and making sure they know you're still there to supervise and/or help if they need it.
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A few weeks ago the Amazon Mechanical Turk team introduced a new interface to simplify the process of creating HITs (Human Intelligence Tasks). I promised them that I would blog about it, and it has been near the top of my todo list until now. I'm holed up in a hotel near London Heathrow airport, and I'm going to spend the morning catching up on some blogging.
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The button leads directly to the requester site, which looks like this:
Before you can start creating your HITs, you need to create a Requester account and you need to put some money in it (so that you can pay your Workers). Once you have done this, you can create your HITs using one of two HIT wizards: basic or advanced.
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The basic wizard lets your create an entire HIT using one fairly simple page. You simply fill in the fields, confirm the cost (conveniently calculated and displayed in a little box in the corner), and you are ready to go. I created a simple "Worker Demographics" HIT. The HIT simply asked the worker to reply with the full name of the country where they live. Here's what it looks like:
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The advanced wizard (totally unrelated to anything that you would find in a Harry Potter book), gives you a bit more control over the content and appearance of the HIT. Your HIT can have a free text answer or a list of options that the Worker can choose between. As my plane was landing at London Heathrow last night I saw an unusual sight and quickly snapped a picture. So I thought it would be fun to see if people were able to identify what I saw. Here's the HIT:
Here's the actual HIT in action, as a Worker would see it:
That was, by the way, one of those million-in-one shots. I have started to keep my camera primed and ready so that I am fully prepared to capture interesting stuff like this rather than regretting it forever.
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The Requester site also lets you manage the HIT results as submitted by the Workers. My demographic survey has been running for a few minutes; here are the answers that I have received so far:
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I see a door that swings two ways, with the goats caring as much for you as you do them. I'll see your goats in even more sacred light now, for the joys they bring you.ReplyDelete
you love your goats and it's appropriate their door should feature!! great pics - esp. the last one :)ReplyDelete
What a wonderful story! Your goats are a wonderful tonic, and it all starts at that door!ReplyDelete
Blogger is eating about 1 in 3 comments today! Getting smart I'm copying them before I hit post now! I've seen that barn door, and I've met a number of the goats... are you saying that the goats don't earn their keep with your lovely goat soap?
Havng a reason to get up in the morning is always good... it;s snowing here today and even though I have beads that want to be removed from the kiln and admired(?) so far the snow is winning! BUt they don't butt me if I ignore them!
Gorgeous capture of a beautiful unassuming door!
I can see why you'd want to go through it each day too :)
And here I was bitching to myself this morning about my lower back pain. Maybe Scott and I will have to start a goat farm...ReplyDelete
What fun to have goats. I would love to have some myself one day.
I hate to hear that you've gone through so much. I have a friend that was diagnosed with Chiari about a year ago. She's had the surgery but is in a lot of pain most of the time. I like your positive outlook and take on your life. Good for you!!
I absolutely love your door! Not only for what it brings you, but for what you bring to those inside it. And, it's just a lovely little door, truth be told!!ReplyDelete
Loved the story. Hope all your spring days coming up are good with you going through that door!ReplyDelete
Your post is very touching. I love that you speak about the joy you receive from your goats - not the pain you suffer. How inspiring!ReplyDelete
A beautiful story - with a beautiful door: one that opens to love and hope. Your goats seem like lovely creature, bringing you joy every day!ReplyDelete
beautiful post Patty, and glad you have your goats to look after you :) what a tough thing to live with, but you are so positive about it - I love that! It is a beautifully, unassuming door with such meaning behind itReplyDelete
What a wonderful post - I am so glad you have that door!ReplyDelete
Patty, Thanx for sharing what makes you smile. Your post today was great.ReplyDelete
Never knowing what life is going to bring - you're enjoying a new unexpected life with the sweet face of a goat. Hugs.ReplyDelete
You demonstrate such a great attitude! I live with chronic pain as well, and it can be tough to show it who's boss. You and the goats are winning! Keep up the good work!ReplyDelete
I am so happy that your goats bring you such joy. Pets are wonderful and such a great reason to get out of bed in the morning.ReplyDelete
I thought it was a cool door and now I think it is a beautiful door. That you get up everyday to take care of the goats is very inspiring. Thank you for sharing your story.ReplyDelete
What a blessing that animals are. I am so glad that they brighten your life and make each day a little bit better.ReplyDelete
Your goats do seem like they are your lifeline, life can be so simple and joyful if we look at it that way, isn't it? I feel the same way when I see wild flowers. Full of hope and happiness!ReplyDelete
We should all have a door that brings us to such a better place. Bless you for yours!ReplyDelete
How wonderful is it that you have a door to go through every day that brings you joy!ReplyDelete
I knew you got a kick out of them but I thought it was more of a business than it apparently is. I'm so happy that give you all that joy!ReplyDelete
Wow my dear I say that door is a significant part of your life. You my dear are amazing fighter.ReplyDelete


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We all know that many are wary of taking advantage of the benefits that accrue to cloud users because of security concerns.
New offerings from Microsoft are being stress tested that allow for both physical and logical isolation.
This responds to security concerns from federal technology folks.
Adams quoted the new CEO of Microsoft, Sata Nadella, when he said "Microsoft is a cross platform company".
This is best illustrated by an open source database like MongoDB now running on the Microsoft cloud platform.
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GAMING: 'Harley Quinn's Revenge' Teaser Trailer
Looking forward to the upcoming Batman: Arkham City DLC campaign, Harley Quinn's Revenge? Here's a little teaser trailer for you guys to check out (and if you were wondering, yes, that's Harley's lovely derrière above).
Here's a brief description of the new campaign, which we posted up last month:
The Harley Quinn's Revenge mission sends players back into Arkham City to face their final challenge as they interchange between playing as both Batman and Robin. Gamers must utilize each of the characters' unique combat and investigative skills to uncover Harley's vengeful plan and shut the gates on the urban mega-prison forever. In addition to experiencing a new storyline, fans can explore new environments and face-off against Harley's all new gang of thugs.
Harley Quinn's Revenge will be included with the Game of the Year edition of Batman: Arkham City on May 29th, and you'll be able to download the DLC separately on the 30th.
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Stanton T.55 USB Turntable: Rips Vinyl Into Your Computer Easy as Pie
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Product: T.55 USB Turntable
Designer: Stanton
Price: $200
Rating: Strong Recommend
I love my record collection, built lovingly from the age of 13 until I started buying CD's after college. Filling four large boxes (@200 albums) I was ready to give the whole thing away, until I heard about USB turntables and thought that I would copy them all to my computer first. Asking around, Stanton was recommended to me, and I've slowly copying my whole collection with the Stanton T.55.
Nutshell Review: This is a beautiful rig for ripping records. Attractively designed, the table sets up easily as does the software required for your computer (Mac or PC) and the sound quality is awesome.
My main concern was that setup would be too complicated, and I was pleased to discover that I - a dummy in this area - could easily do it. The turntable simply plugged into my Mac USB port and communicated with the Audacity software that I downloaded free from the web (a disc is included for Windows). Within 15 minutes I was watching one of my old Paul McCartney albums hiss and crackle into the hard drive of my desk top computer.
The software operates like a recording device and looks similar to Garageband. When you're ready to record, you drop the needle on the album and click record. Voila! When you finish one side, you click pause, flip the album and then start again.
Once an album is copied it lives as a sound file, which you can then manipulate to separate and title songs, do a bit of mixing or simply file albums whole. Songs or whole albums can then be exported as AIFF or MP3 files and imported to iTunes, etc.
Like any recording process, it is easier to think about recording 200 albums than to do it. I have recorded FAR LESS than I thought I would have by now and it does require more attention than to rip a CD. If your goal with a USB turntable is to move your library digital, be patient.
The other slow part of the process is tagging songs, and it's sort of necessary since we're now all used to songs living as separate elements in our music collections. How can you build a playlist without separate songs? While the software is good, separating songs and titling them for export is a lengthy task.
* High-Torque Direct-Drive Motor
* USB and S/PDIF Outputs for Easily Transferring Music from Vinyl Records to your Mac or PC
* Pitch Control Fader with DSP Key Lock (change tempo without affecting pitch) Selectable Range (+/-8%, 12%)
* Includes Software for Transferring and Editing Music Files
* Includes Audiophile-quality Stanton 500.v3 Cartridge Pre-mounted on Headshell
* S-Shaped Tone Arm for Lower Distortion and Superior Fidelity
* 3 Playback Speeds (33, 45, and 78 RPM) and Quartz Lock
* RCA Stereo Outputs (Phono / Line Switchable)
* 2 Start/Stop Switches for Mix or Battle Setup
* Accessories include RCA Cables, Slip Mat, USB Cable, and Dust Cover
* Includes Cakewalk Pyro Audio Creator LE music and sound editing software
>> Stanton's T.55 and T.92 USB turntables take vinyl to MP3 sans fuss
>> Review: Stanton T.55 USB turntable
Full Disclosure Notice: Apartment Therapy Media makes every effort to test and review products fairly and transparently. The views expressed in this review are the personal views of the reviewer and this particular product review was not sponsored or paid for in any way by the manufacturer or an agent working on their behalf. However, the manufacturer did give us the product for testing and review purposes. Our full notice is here.
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The headline says "easy as pie", but the writeup sure doesn't reflect that. Sounds like a time-consuming process that requires a lot of patience and has some wonky softare.
Transferring the vinyl you love to convenient mp3 files for easy listening while working or traveling is one thing, disposing of 200 albums of original vinyl is just wrong... assuming you care to listen to your music with any level of true fidelity. You need vinyl for that or expensive Super Audio CDs (SACD).
Enjoy the mp3 for what they are, as I do when I rip for the road, but keep that vinyl and purchase a quality turntable and cartridge for real listening pleasure.
or, don't listen to Michael, and let me take the vinyl off your hands when you are finished copying them... ;)
Have you made a pie lately? Sure, it's easy once you get into the groove, metaphorically speaking.
Just reading the directions on how to make a pie might put one off the process, yo... It's some steps. Maybe that phrase originated from some proto-Martha who proposed pie-as-easy in a passive/agressive pie-apprentice-intimidation move.
Vinyl to Mp3 sounds easier than pie, now that I think about it.
Anyway, making pie and recording from vinyl both require navigation of a learning curve.
I like my USB turntable, pie, and this thorough product review. Thanks, AT.
This sounds like just what I need. Problem is, I'm not really acquiring new vinyl at this point in my life, I'd just like to make digital copies of the vinyl I have. Wonder if anybody has set up a share plan for one of these machines. That would be right up my alley.
Conversely, do you know of any companies that offer this as a service?
I still don't get these arguments for convenience that people wheel out with USB turntables. What they're bundling together are a turntable, phono pre-amp and computer sound card/mic input. Most people with large vinyl collections already have these. If a single one of these USB turntables came with decent usable software for digitising the analog input they'd be a killer. Most just send you the way of audacity.
i don't care about the turntable. tell me where you got that cute plastic table stand and the clock!
So, I'm curious, how does it play just as a turn table? The reason I ask is because I would like to get one for my daughter's 18th bday since she is just starting to collect vinyl. This review came at a perfect time for me!
Oh, and I like pie too ;o)
I agree with 808living....where did you get that clock! I love it.
808living and KrsitinO: it's a Karlsson Retro Flip Wall Clock.
A turntable like this is my dream. I would love to be able to convet my 45's and 78's.


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It can be done by a easier method once you go in truh safe mode with networking go to your account settings and make a new log in delete the old one and wala restart ur computer and ur good to go.
create new acct. (copy desktop, docs, music, etc. dont save hidden folders to a folder on c:)
logoff and login on new acct.
Delete original acct.
overwrite new acct folders with your backed up copy.
run anti-malware software.
voila :)
It gets stuck at microsoft windows
Hi cant get this stupid virus off my computer is there anyone that can help me Im not great with computers personally ii dont use it and think there junk
This also worked for me, funny how the best solution to this virus was found in a blog and not the 10 web page solutions I tried
With all due respect, when are you computer geeks going to learn to translate nerd talk into common English? Youre as bad as doctors. Can anyone actually provide step-by-step instruction to do what you suggested? Anyone?
I just got a customer computer (XP) in that also was infected in safe mode. I ended up booting it with a linux live CD and manually deleted flash player and java to disable the virus. After a restart into Windows, I was able to run scans and clean out the leftovers. then reinstall Flash and Java.
Im not too knowledgeable about computers but,I know just enough to survive in pc world. With this virus (FBI virus) I was told that you need to act fast because if you wait too long the damages would be irreversible. I went to walmart and purchased norton anti-virus prior to doing the following.
turn off cpu completely
turn on and keep pressing F8 key to get it to safe mode with netwoking then-------- I followed what Bernado and Voynik suggested.
I created a new account and made it administrator (to be able to control changes).
I deleted the other account (since Im in college files were backed up, my pictures, and a couple other things were not, so I deleted all to be on safe side.)
I turned cpu off again accessed account on regular mode and installed Anti-viral software to clean any file that were corrupted and protect pc from further malaware, virus... and voila! Done!
hope this helps! :)
Latest version of this virus does not allow you to enter any safe mode. it cycles back to choices before opening normal XP window login.
Have not found a way around it. Anyone seen the latest and have a solution?
You need to go into safe mode with command prompt, and type in explorer and any other .exe program you want to run
This showed up for me today 8-28-13 at about (4 pm MDT) I knew something was up when my desktop started acting strange then freezing up. Suddenly a page popped up filling the whole screen. It looked legit, better than all the older versions I looked at when seeing if this was a hoax or not. It had repetitive INTERPOL graphics as the background with headlines stating (FBI CYBERCRIME DIVISION) you know the rest if youre here reading this. Anyway I couldnt log back in or do anything this same screen kept coming up. I went to the library to use their internet and find out about all of this. I called many companies to see if they could help. Yoo Security in particular; I said I just got this fbi ransomware virus..they said I need to pay $60 to remove the virus, I said yuck fou and hung up. Went back home to see if I could fix it myself first try I started in safety mode with networking.. to no avail it logged me out and restarted the computer once I logged in. Second attempt I used safety mode with command prompt it showed up with the C:windowssystem32>(here I typed: rstrui.exe) and pressed enter the system restore screen came up and I restored to an earlier date. I was able to log in and after that I looked up malwarebytes anti malware downloaded it (free) and it scanned about 5 trojans with RNSM in the title so I knew that was my problem right there. I hit delete after scan was completed and now here I am typing you this. NO problems so far, lets hope it stays like that!
I tried exactly that and after.i did it all.it took me to.a white page and hasnt moved
FBI virus has attacked my old Dell XP computer. I have tried to follow the steps on three web pages and blogs with no success. When I get to safe mode with command, my computer has C:document and setting>, no matter what I type I get an error message. In safe mode with networking, the virus takes over. Help me please!
Hit control +alt+ delete then start new task. U can browser files an open programs that way
I too have this virus and I believe it comes in through a fake Java Update. You computer will say that its updating java, shortly after this the webcam (if you have one) will take snap shot of you with will appear in the fake FBI Warning. Your computer however is not really locked. If you hit ctrl+alt+del then select log off, it will free up your computer. Cancel the log off when it asks for confirmation and you can use computer again, like Im doing right now. They also upped the price of the fine from 300 to 450.
Malwarebytes detected a file called Fake Flash(torjan) when I ran a scan. It quarantined and deleted the file successfully this morning, however just a few minutes ago my computer tried to update java, and the virus is back. Im going to try deleting flash and java then running the Anti Malware program as well as Security Essentials. Ill then reinstall both programs and see what happens. Will keep you posted.
Well i just bought Malwarebytes full version cause i have ran it, and sby bot search and destroys free version and last night it let me play my Ultima Online and talk on icq. Left my computer up and the ONLY thing i had running was icq (online messenger for those that dont know). But i wasnt connected to anything else.. However my computer has been trying over an over to get me to update that Java script crap. So i am wondering if that is what is causing me to get this again an again.. I sincerely hope this works i am getting very frustrated. I will let you know if this anti virus set helps in just a moment.
I have this virus that keeps popping up it wont let me do anything my computer is locked even when I go into safe mode it just shows a blank page
I used Norton Power Eraser to try and rid of this virus. Found 1 file - Deleted and now running normal scans. Nothing to report besides the usual tracking cookies. Now I just wait and see if it comes back or not, Anyone else try Norton Power Eraser? Or better yet a list of virus file names so I know if the one I deleted is the same or if I still need to invest in other removal tools.
His work i am whant Fbi remove my taptop
I got this warning today and it block by computer and "It scared the ever living crap out of me!" I nearly rushed to Wal-Greens for that money poack...Damn I need to get rid of this virus!
Geero : That was awesome advise. This happened on my comp and what you had said with starting it in promps and resetting the comp to an earlier date worked. Even if I tried in safe networking it still would not let me do anything. Then I tried your advise and bam it worked..... Thanks a lot.
I tried exactly that and after.i did it all.it took me to.a white page and hasnt moved
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Exactly what I did. Start Task Manager (CTRL, ALT, DEL), end browser you were using when this happened (Chrome, Internet Explorer), Reopen that same browser and decline to reopen pages that were present when you ended the program with Task Manager, Open Settings and clear your Cache, History, etc.
Hi my computer has been infected with the ICE Cyber Crimer Center and the screen in blocked saying "Your computer has been blocked" The tricky thing here is I am not able to boot my system with Safe mode as it has dual boot (Windows 7 and XP).
The windows Xp operating system is right now affected with the Virus and not able to get in to the XP in any manner. In this case how do I get rid off this issue?
Hope they have a video on YouTube on this Matter, Im running My Advanceed SystemCare 6, McAfee Security Scan Plus, Microsoft Security Essentials, Avast!, Spybot - Search & Deystroy, IObit Malware Fighter, and updating my Malwarebyt, and NVIDIA Quadro NVS 135M gamming driver with a driver from Driver Booster v1.0Free, While installing SpyHunter Downloader. All in attempt to remove
IP: xx.xxx.xxx.xx
Country: United States
Region: CO
City: Aurora
Your Browser has been blocked for safety reasons listed below. All activities of this computer have been recorded. All your files are encrypted.
An amount of 300$ You can settle the fine with MoneyPack or MoneyGram express Packet vouchers.
As soon as the money arrives to the Tresury account, your browser will be unlocked and all information will be decrypted in course of 24 hours.
Then it goes on about criminal case etc...
Oh by the way after all this I restarted my computer and cound not find the FBI Virus any where and believe me I tried everywhere.
The Google took me to a search ad of a woman who died Jan1, 1992 at 107 years of age Grace Hopper, a Computer scientist Navy Admiral and math whiz, she taught computers to talk.
I did it! Got rid of mine.
Please help me !
i got it on windows *, i hit ctrl alt del and ended the internet browser throughtask manager and the virus apppears to b gone
I got this virus in my cell damn how I can remove
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Woe is Cub: A Fair and Balanced Look at Cub Fan Mentality
Sometimes I get in a little bit of trouble for not being the friendliest person when dealing with certain kinds of situations. For example, if Carlos gets chased from the 1st inning of his next start and somebody says "he's done this year," then whoever says that will not be my friend for at least a few minutes.
In other words, I'm not internet-friendly. On the internet you're supposed to make broad proclamations. You're expected to say alienating things without being called on it. Actually I'll defer to this particular website (baby's first internet) to explain in detail what the internet is meant to be all about.
Anyway, if I acted irritated toward you or somebody like you in the last few days then I apologize. GROTA is part journal/part forum and as a so-called moderator it's not my job to mock somebody who believes that Joey Gathright deserves a chance to bat cleanup. But I will say this...
The self-defeatest, Woe is Cub attitude has to go. It wasn't directly the goal of this blog to change peoples' attitudes about Woe is Cub, but think about it for a second. We're the Goat Riders of the bleedin' Apocalypse! We created this blog within weeks of the second consecutive gut-wrenching, heart-breaking season finale. When Cub fans were at their lowest we appeared to say THE CUBS ARE GOING TO WIN THE WORLD SERIES!
Granted, this is our 5th season of saying that. But looking back on the past 4 years of Cubs baseball, can you really argue that things are getting worse? Or are the Cubs becoming a perenial contender in the NL Central with a solid structure of discipline and talent? I'm not saying that we had anything to do with it, but we did believe it could happen.
Lou Piniella calls it Cubbie Swagger. But on the other side of the fence I've seen a lot of Cubbie Downer from the fans who are some of the most pessemistic people I have ever seen. We are the Debbie Downer of the baseball world. Regular fans could be singing the virtues of the Cubs, and some of us would be talking about the inevitable extinction of polar bears.
But I get it. I understand why. I just don't agree with it.
I believe that the failings - and successes, for that matter - of past seasons means nothing to the current one.
I believe that a player starting the year 1 for 30 is not indicative of how many hits he'll have after 300 - or even 60 - at at bats on the season.
I believe that on any given night, the best pitcher on any team can crap the bed, and that the worst pitcher can get huge outs. I believe that the success - or failure - of the pitcher in that situation does not directly effect his next outing.
I believe that any team which wins 100 games will compile streaks of games in which they look like they could lose 100 games. Likewise I believe that the worst teams in baseball will look amazing every once in a while.
I believe, then, that a 9-8 start, while disappointing, gives absolutely no indication of the team's final record. I believe that, as built, the Cubs are capable of being an offensive force to reckon with. I believe it's actually somewhat amazing that they've won 9 games considering that half of their starting 8 began the year ice cold. And I believe it's ludicrous to expect - or even worry - that all of those players will put up subpar numbers in 2009.
As we've pointed out, the Cubs are a fantastic team on paper. As we've also noted, there does however happen to be a reason why they actually play the games. So for sure the Cubs aren't guaranteed anything. But regardless of mixed early results, I think they'll be kicking ass very soon.
Anyway, I'll make you a deal. If you choose not to actively taunt the dynamite monkey (that's me), I will choose not to actively disagree loudly and regularly whenever you have a minor flip-out over the direction of the Cubs season. But please remember where you are. This blog was created because we believe the Cubs are not cursed, or doomed, to forever play in obscurity. So please don't act surprised when we're not the first ones to give up on the 2009 season.
But if that day comes, when it happens, you better believe the Cubs are screwed.
Beautiful Post.
A good dose of reality for Cubs fans here...Cubs fans need to kill this gloom and doom scenario every time the team doesn't win by 15 runs each game...The Cubs are just fine so far. It is a long season. Good post, Kurt!
Maybe it's not everyone
You know, I could play a Chris Rock album for 100,000 people, and some population would disagree on the humorousness of each joke.
For a more specific example, there are obviously people on this messageboard who believe that Rob guy actually is funny. I am not one of those people. But I know you can't force people to think he's not funny just because you think he isn't.
The point here is.... maybe not everyone feels the way you keep harping about? I really don't know the %, but I think you could assume that an overwhelming majority of fans worth having a conversation about baseball with feel that the Cubs are the offensive class of the NL and don't believe the sky is falling.
Honestly, is there any team in baseball whose fans are lectured for one behavior or another more than the Cubs? Don't care enough, too pessimistic, racist against Black people, racist against Japanese people. Side note, are Black Cub fans also racist against Black Cub players, or does media just assume all Cub fans are non-Black fans?
It would be nice to have people just talk about the games. For instance, David Patton sucks... badly. So when the Cubs inevitably have to give him back to his old team, that will make the decision to cut and pay Chad Gaudin AND lose Patton look pretty terrible. That's 2 straight springs where a dude who was unhittable in the spring out of nowhere has sucked the bag in April. Where is Carmen Pignatiello now? Twins AAA bullpen. Hopefully this will be the last spring the Cubs make an egregious end of the bullpen decision... and the last time a playoff contender tells itself they can keep a Rule 5 pick on the roster all season, especially at the most interchangeable spot on the roster.... the "someone whose arm isn't toast or the game isn't close enough to use the best people" roster spot.
You realize though that any
You realize though that any response I give, or comment I make about the behavior of Cub fans stems directly from what people have said on GROTA, right?
So it's not as if I am playing to a cliche or making bold statements about some generalized fan-type who doesn't actually exist in the real world. All of my rhetoric is in direct response to what people - plural - have said at this very blog in the past few days.


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Ben Affleck and Matt Damon to Adapt Comic Book 'Sleeper'November 22, 2013 11:11:50
The Holden Carver story will be produced for Warner Bros. with its script written by Shawn Ryan and David Wiener.
FX Orders Miniseries From Danny Boyle, CBS Nabs Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's SitcomOctober 12, 2013 01:10:15
'Slumdog Millionaire' director Boyle will executive produce the World War II drama, while the 'Good Will Hunting' co-stars team up for the half-hour comedy starring Tom Papa.
Michael Douglas and Matt Damon Tapped as Emmy PresentersSeptember 04, 2013 01:09:07
The 'Behind the Candelabra' stars will present a trophy to a winner at the 2013 Primetime Emmy Awards on September 22.
Matt Damon Gets Small Role in 'Interstellar', Eyes 'The Foreigner' as Directorial DebutAugust 29, 2013 11:08:41
The 'Elysium' actor lends his star power to the Christopher Nolan movie, and hopes to make a film based on 'A Murder Foretold' script by 'Argo' writer Chris Terrio.
Confirmed: Matt Damon and Paul Greengrass Not Coming Back for New 'Bourne' FilmAugust 27, 2013 08:08:43
Universal slams report suggesting that Damon and his collaborator in the previous 'Bourne' films are in talks to reteam in the fifth chapter.
Mark Wahlberg Getting Mistaken for Matt Damon by FanAugust 09, 2013 02:08:03
The 'Transformers 4' actor takes it kindly when two female fans share photos of their encounter and boast, 'We saw Matt Damon.'
'Monuments Men' First Trailer: Matt Damon and George Clooney Against Adolf HitlerAugust 09, 2013 09:08:24
Damon and Clooney are parts of a special force called 'The Monuments Men' who risk their lives to protect finest art treasures from Nazis.
Matt Damon Turns Up the Heat at 'Elysium' World PremiereAugust 08, 2013 11:08:00
Damon and Jodie Foster attend the premiere of their latest film at the Regency Village Theatre in Westwood, California.
Brad Pitt Calls Matt Damon 'Bast*rd' Over Jealousy for His More Private LifeJuly 09, 2013 03:07:05
The 'Good Will Hunting' actor reveals having a non-celebrity wife affords him a certain level of privacy.
Matt Damon Defies Authority in New 'Elysium' TrailerJune 14, 2013 09:06:12
With only five days left to live, Damon's Max decides to break bad by trying to infiltrate utopian Elysium in the second promo video for Neill Blomkamp's action-packed film.
New 'Divergent' Pic Shows Off Dauntless SymbolMay 22, 2013 02:05:35
With blazing fire as its symbol, the Dauntless 'believe in freedom from fear' as shown in the new photo for Shailene Woodley and Kate Winslet's upcoming film.
Jesse James Accidentally Cuts Off FingerMay 22, 2013 02:05:38
The ex-husband of Sandra Bullock loses the tip of his right pinky finger when working on a machine in his motorcycle shop.
Rosario Dawson Suffers Wardrobe Malfunction, Flashes Her Panties at CannesMay 22, 2013 02:05:05
The 'Sin City' actress wears a white beaded dress with a daringly high slit and a plunging neckline at the Film Festival.
Possible Main Villain in 'Guardians of the Galaxy' RevealedMay 22, 2013 02:05:58
The potential role which Lee Pace has landed in the Chris Pratt and Zoe Saldana-starring film has reportedly been found out now.
Matt Damon and Michael Douglas Premiere 'Behind the Candelabra' at CannesMay 22, 2013 01:05:57
The on-screen lovers in the Liberace biopic suit up for the special screening, which is attended by Jessica Chastain, Rosario Dawson and Christoph Waltz in addition to the HBO movie's crew.


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If you've been with Pennies for a while, you may remember a special guest writer, by the name of Ben…aka… my dear husband. :) Do you remember what he wrote about? You guessed it..milkshakes! He thinks he's a milkshake connoisseur and I have to admit I think it's adorable. For Valentine's Day this year, I […]
Basic Chocolate Ice Cream
It was another warm day yesterday, so I thought it would be fitting to post another ice cream recipe. Maybe I'm getting too excited for Spring. I made this chocolate ice cream last week so I could make milkshakes for me and Ben. (That was just a HUGE hint to my next post tomorrow!) But, […]
Chinese Sundaes
My coworker introduced me to this meal. When she first told me about it, I thought she was crazy. The mixture of ingredients just didn't sound right. After she told me that a friend introduced it to her and many of her friends have tried it and loved it, then it piqued my interest and […]
Homemade Bagels
Ben has been on a bagel sandwich kick lately, so I thought "why not save money and make these bagels since I already have everything on hand?" He makes himself a bagel sandwich for lunch every day, which is nice because since I have to be at work at 6 am (eeks!) I don't really […]


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A Tory MP was so scared by the prospect of coming face-to-face with his own constituents that he called the police to attend a petition handover by a small group — including an 81 year-old pensioner. No more than a dozen Croydon South residents wanted to hand over signatures against the Lobbying Bill collected by 38 Degrees. But their MP Richard Ottaway (or 'Sir Richard' after the New Year's honours) had police standing guard while he refused to speak to them — even though they had made an appointment to see him.
One of the group told the Croydon Advertiser:
"I suggested a compromise that I come in and everyone else waited outside. When I was inside I asked him to go out and meet the group but he refused."
Ottoway was eventually forced to address the small gathering as he, errrr, wanted to go home:
"He came out and said, briefly, that he couldn't meet them because he didn't know who they were. Everyone was saying: 'We're your constituents.'
Scrapbook ventures that if you don't like speaking to the public in groups then don't become an MP.
"Brave Sir Richard ran away … bravely ran away, away"