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Another Perpetual Motion Machine here, this one is magnetic. Not sure how this one was done. Any ideas? It is very convincing, my first guess would be a small motor within the center drum. The real system is demonstrated at the 2:00 mark.
After you are done guessing how this is done click here or have a look in the comments (number 13). Mfsamuel has located an image that shows us how this was done.
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Seeing there is a back drop, there could be something behind it.
IMHO it is the flywheel effect.
With low friction, a system with flywheel may turn for a long period of time.
The authenticity of the claim can be checked using a proper timing machine to time the rpm of the wheel.
I guess it would slow down over time.
IMO this could actually work but i don't think it is a perpetuum mobile. The magnets will get weaker over time and to restore their full strength you need to invest energy. So i think it's more like a charged machine with very low friction and therefore runs for a long time.
If it was a perpetual motion machine, he'd have hooked up a generator to the shaft and he'd be a billionare by now.
The construction holding the wheel looks a bit too massive. Typically, if you want to show that there's no trickery, you would use e.g. something very thin or some transparent acrylic. If I had to rebuild the machine, I would use the left bar to hide the batteries and the right bar (together with the black compartment) to integrate a small motor. To gain the needed space, I would also hollow out the hidden part of vertical wooden stick of the lifting mechanism.
All the best,
Dr. Bill
P.S.: Very clever video – The sequences before the machine are really working as shown. The energy is provided by moving the magnetic bar towards and away from the wheel.
My vote is there is a rubber band inside one of the hollow wood pillars that is wound around the axle to provide power.
Smoke, Mirrors and Editing? The odd variations in rpm suggest intermittent inputs of energy (i.e. a shove every now and again ;))
Do none of you understand magnetism? North repels north and the like? Silie is correct in saying "the magnets will get weaker over time" and so, will need to be changed out or remagnetized but, any and every engine/motor requires maintenance. The issue lies with efficiency. What size magnets do you need to produce enough force to turn a generator? Cost/weight effective/prohibitive?
Seen this on another website that tests this stuff. This is a scam. the guy used small puffs of compressed air to keep it moving.
Does it matter?
We certainly don't need to prove that this was fake.
And speculating gets us nowhere unless the guy reveals the hack.
Anyway, just my £0.02
Could be a legit machine based on magnets. Magnets store energy, this is just a means to release that energy in a controlled manner. If you look, there are many powerful rare earth magnets on that device.
However, it is not "perpetual" motion because the magnets are not an infinite source of energy. They will gradually become less magnetic and the machine will slow until it is no longer able to lift the magnet on the next revolution and it will stop.
Magnets do not store energy, they transfer energy. Nicely shown in the first section of the video.
Magnets become less magnetic, that is true, but that is not due to usage wear. Its the constant electromagnetic force that works on them that make the domains in the magnet align with the magnetic field of the earth, this alignment gets easier with magnets that are heated.
Compressed air above the flywheel.
Im glad someone else posted the puffs or stream of air, that was my top theory.
Magnets do indeed store energy. When the magnet is created it is just a chunk of ferrous metal. The metal is usually heated to make it easier for the molecular structure to polarize in the presence of a large magnetic field generated from a coil. When the metal cools in this field, the polarization becomes "permanent". This process requires energy to both heat the magnet and to generate the magnetic field.
When the magnet is placed in the presence of another magnetic field, they will attract/repel, but the molecular structure of the magnet will eventually realign to the new magnetic field (or earths field if it is the strongest magnetic field present). This process will occur faster if the fields involved are stronger.
Magnets do more than just transfer energy. Consider the situation where you have two magnets and you very lightly push them towards each other until they violently snap together (sometimes with enough force to shatter the magnet). This is an example of that energy being released.
Silie, CaprePM & Mark. Magnets do not work that way.
Really? You mean my 6th grade science teacher lied to me and faked two magnets repelling each other? Damn.
Well Tony, then you should explain to us how they work don't you think? =)
mfsamuel, why'd you have to ruin the fun?
Aha! Smoke, Mirrors & Compressed Air
mfsamual Thank you 🙂
Ok, where does the 'energy' in magnets come from? Nowhere, because there isn't any. They're not batteries.
Ah ha, says @CarpePM, those two magnets repelled each other, therefore energy!
Well no. How did they get together in the first place? Your teacher pushed them together. You might as well say that a rock has energy. It will if you push it up a hill, but until YOU do something, no energy. Same with magnets, the 'energy' comes from YOU causing something to interact with the magnetic field.
Same as creating electricity. You need to create the movement in order for the electrons in the wire start to move. Otherwise nothing happens.
Is this the Dark Ages v2 or what? Ooh, it's all magic!
@Tony The magnets do store energy. The energy is stored when the magnet is created by the large electromagnetic field generated by the coils used to polarize the magnets.
The energy is not merely transfered from pushing them together. If that were the case, the magnet should stop moving the instant you stop touching it, not continue to move and snap together.
Consider also a magnet on a refrigerator, there is a constant gravitational force pulling on the magnet. The only reason the magnet doesnt fall is because of the larger force generated by the magnetic attraction to the metal in the fridge. This force doesnt magically come from nowhere, it is stored in the magnet when it is created. This is also the reason why old fridge magnets dont stick as well as the day they were created, because after living on a fridge for years and years, it gradually looses its magnetism.
To further my point, the potential energy of a magnet is Ep,m = -m dot B where m is the magnetic moment and B is the incident magnetic field. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetic_energy
If you follow the link at the bottom of that page, it will lead to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetic_motor which describes a theoretical motor similar to the one in the video (albeit the one in the video was found to be fake, this doesnt have to be the case for all magnetic motors).
Sure @Mark, magnets store energy. So how does one extract that energy? In this instance saying magnets store energy is merely semantics, there's no energy in the sense we ordinarily use the term.
Replace the word 'energy' with 'gravity' and run through all the arguments.
A magnet will demagnetise over time, but that's got nothing to do with being stuck on the fridge. Indeed being on the fridge will probably make it last longer (Google 'keepers') but that's irrelevant. The magnet is doing no 'work' sitting on the fridge – old age will make it eventually fall off. It's not using up its 'energy' in order to stay there. It's like saying you standing around is using up the Earth's gravity…
Interacting with the magnetic field is were all the action is, and that's not 'extracting energy' from the magnet.
Hey mfsamuel,
Thanks for the picture! That clears things up nicely. I was sure it had something to do with the bulk in the center of the drum hiding a power source of some type. If this was constructed completely from clear acrylic I think the effect would have been much better.
+1 Tony
Young lady, in this house we obey the laws of thermodynamics!
I'll add my two bits in this by simply stating unconventional thoughts that by the way have managed in history to change humanity's direction to some points.
1. Forget about what is taught by those who don't think outside the square box. (How can they really understand subjects that are not yet proven).
2. There only one law that exists in this universe and in all others that have existed before and will exist in the future… The universal law of ATTRACTION.
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In honor of Earth Day this weekend, we were inspired to find a list of earth-friendly African safaris to get your clients out into the wilds of Tanzania, Kenya and Namibia.
Terrific Tanzania
Take a time-out at Jongomero Camp, where instead of being face-to-face with their mobile devices and TV sets, travelers will encounter wildlife during walking safaris and game-viewing drives in an open-sided 4×4 vehicle.
Located in a remote southwestern section of Ruaha National Park, Tanzania—where we would like to point out, there is no cell phone reception, fortunately—Jongomero Camp offers a welcoming family atmosphere with eight luxury tents, communal first-class dining and a pool.
Through July and August, Africa Odyssey is partnering with Jongomero Camp to offer a 5-night package deal, inclusive of accommodations, internal flights, activities as per itinerary, concessions and park entrance fees. Rates start at $2,985 pp. For more information, call (866) 356-4691 or visit africaodyssey.com.
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Special elements of the itinerary include visits to the Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center in Nairobi, where your clients may be able to feed the animals themselves; a boat tour of Crescent Island in Naivasha; tours of Laikipia and Masai Mara private reserves; and both morning and afternoon game drives throughout the tour, as well as optional activities.
Package rates start at $1,999 pp for a family of four, and include 7-night accommodations; activities, transfers, meals, and fees as per itinerary; and local and international traveler assistance during tour. For more information, call (888) 903-2001 or visit kensingtontours.com.
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But it's Namibia that offers rare opportunities for sightseeing, and African Travel is ready to take your clients there with its 8-day Best of Namibia package.
After one night in Windhoek, travelers along for this ride will spend six nights on a safari visiting the red sand dunes of Sossusvlei, the Twyfelfontein engravings in Damaraland, and Etosha—known for its wildlife. And like other African safari tours, African Travel promises travelers game drives where they can spot cheetah, lions and elephants—however, they step it up a notch with the chance to see lesser-known hartebeest, springbok and gemsbok; the desert-adapted elephant and the rare white rhino.
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It's a term that's chucked around left, right, and centre these days. We thought we'd sit down and explain exactly what digital transformation is, particularly for businesses.
It is common sense for businesses to look at where they are overspending and consider money-saving alternatives. One possible solution is automation, which can use technology to reduce staffing costs. This can be scary for those in at-risk jobs but it can be good for business. Automation is not all about robots taking over the workplace, but that's not entirely science fiction either.
The digital revolution is affecting almost every industry, but the legal sector has been slow to change. Modernisation of other services affects client expectations of all industries, including the legal sector.
Despite often dealing with complex cases and sensitive information, the industry still needs to evolve. In an age when you can buy your house online, it would be illogical not to be able to deal with a solicitor this way too. More legal firms are now adopting digital approaches, but there are still many more opportunities for the industry.
At its core, big data is all about unmasking the intricacies and nuances of customers and clients to provide a tailored experience and product. With that being said, it may come as no surprise that the education system has flocked to these principles and tried to adapt big data to fit their model.
While the advent of sophisticated mobile technology can be a godsend for productivity and adaptability, it can still spell trouble for those who aren't practising proper mobile security habits.
Obviously, one of the core principles of having a relationship with a client is confidentiality. So, what if you had a data breach on your smartphone and compromised sensitive client materials? Aside from losing a client, you could risk threatening your personal image or your law firm's.
Thankfully, there are some ways that lawyers can protect their clients and themselves when it comes to working on mobile devices.
No term has captured the zeitgeist of the technological revolution in the business world like, "big data". This all-encompassing term came to define the way that thousands of businesses looked at their customers differently.
As big data is all about facts, figures, and unparalleled insight – it's no surprise that the insurance industry was one of the first industries to latch on to big data in a major way. The use of financial data, actuarial data, claims data and risk data cover virtually every important decision an insurance company makes.
Technology often brings new opportunities and tools, particularly for industries and sectors that have been around for a long time. Education is no exception. So what's out there to get parents and teachers communicating beyond brief after-school chats and Parents Evening? We did some research and spoke to some teachers to find out.
Digital transformation covers a range of aspects and ideas. Ultimately it's about improving our business by introducing digital tools or approaches to your usual way of doing things. It's something that should be approached with caution – not everything needs a digital overhaul.
We've taken a look at the subject and spoken to some people who have taken on digital transformation themselves.
Whether it's purchasing clothing or ordering a takeaway, it's no longer unusual to have a conversation with a robot. With more bots now incorporating Facebook Messenger, the technology is becoming increasingly sophisticated.
Messenger bots can be used to answer your questions and direct you towards items when you are unsure of what to choose, but what about for big purchases such as buying a house?
We are pleased to launch three new animated videos that explain the benefits of our most popular services.
James Spencer, Director at Systems Technology, said, "We know all too well that despite our services being hugely beneficial to organisations of all sizes, the topics themselves can be a little dry. Our 'little blue men' are here to inform, entertain and help our visitors understand how we can help their businesses."


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I attempted to stall and let the Camel pass me, but he thought the same and I ended up in his sights. Grrr.
Finally I get some shots in, but that flaming Camel still has a bead on me. Grrr!
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I am always scared to read the sequel to a phenomenal book but blackstock did not disappoint with If I'm found. Her writing is very good as is her character development. She made me feel as if I was actually in Casey's head as she and Dylan fought to solve the crime. I could not put this book down and was very disappointed when it was over. Now I'm just counting down the days until the last book comes out (hoping it's the last??).
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The Environmental Protection Agency now admits that it was fully aware of the impending disaster of millions of gallons of heavy metal-laden water being released and polluting multiple river systems in Colorado as happened in early August.
Internal documents released Friday after mounting media pressure for answers revealed that the agency knew of this potential as far back as 2014. In a work order from that year for a proposed cleanup, the text reads:
This condition has likely caused impounding of water behind the collapse. ln addition, other collapses within the workings may have occurred creating additional water impounding conditions. Conditions may exist that could result in a blowout of the blockages and cause a release of large volumes of contaminated mine waters and sediment from inside the mine, which contain concentrated heavy metals.
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According to the AP, at least three investigations are currently underway. The EPA is on the defensive saying its water testing shows that contamination levels are back to what they were before the spill. But that is offering little comfort to those communities affected by the tainted water or experts who are warning that the toxins have penetrated the sediments and will just be kicked back up and mixed in at another time. It is also noted that the EPA has been slow to respond to the media's questions if they respond at all.
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Monday, November 15, 2010
And it is Monday
Yes...like that. I think it is totally like that.
Weird dreams again. This time my deciding that I was going to run away to a different town-work at a different Co-Op, but was being stalked by my significant other (dream)...after here already tilted the room I had previously been in so I had fallen and hurt my leg. Previously I had been running uphill, then found myself in a booth talking to a childhood friend. Then working in a salon...in my mom's basement (and this is old-school, unfinished, spiderweb kind of basement)...
Let's just say...screwed up.
Now starts the week and a half of being completely alone.
I'm not a stranger to this kind of set-up. I'm just getting tired of it. When your relationship has pretty much worked around inconsistent schedules of hardly seeing one another, or going long periods of time being apart...it gets old. One could say perhaps that is why we're still together. You do not get sick of each other. Oh yes, you do. When you are apart a lot you both develop habits and schedules; together they might clash. So then it becomes a battle of who 'wins' this round. I am not a morning person, but by default Bill is because he has to get up early. There are times I'm offended because I'll be sleeping in (but not really) and he'll wake me up. He can't stand the fact that my schedule isn't 'normal' in the sense I stay up late some nights and sleep until 8. Or if I'm feeling run down I'll let myself sleep in longer on days off...I used to feel really guilty and ashamed of this. I don't really feel that bad about it anymore. I'm at my best in the late morning/early afternoon-early mornings are hard for me. I always got up between 5-6:30 for years, but I can recall times when I had to get up early to drive to Cosmo. class that was almost an hour away...my eyes would be heavy. I'd end up going cross-eyed and at times have to smoke a cigarette or roll the window down all the way in the cold weather simply to wake me up.
Other times my bubble will be burst before I've had my morning coffee. Having coffee is simply a wake-up tradition for me. I start the coffee, feed the kids, turn on the Today Show and check my email. Then I drink said coffee. Coffee doesn't 'wake me up'...in fact, I could drink my coffee and fall back to sleep right now if I had time. Coffee just doesn't affect me, but I enjoy it as my Me time in the morning. It is a comfort, luxury, and just plain delicious. Sometimes Bill will be too 'in my face' in the mornings, teasing me...and I'll want to cry. I'm not mentally ready to deal with silliness right when I wake up.
Then it comes to sharing the t.v. When you are home alone you have the luxury of watching what you want, when you want, and no worries of a spouse thinking what you watch is stupid/silly/etc. When Bill is home I must share the t.v. I must watch college football. (I'm not into sports at all). I'm used to sharing on weekends, during the week tho, proves to be a challenge.
Then comes the times when Bill wants to go out and I'm home on a Saturday night (or not). If he's been gone all week and comes home simply to go out while I'm at work (so I see him a few hours before work, and that's it) that is a bit frustrating.
Communicating is difficult. Since he doesn't seem me or spend a lot of time with me one on one, he doesn't want to open up to me and talk about things bothering him. He's also very adamant about why he wants to go out and will not look at it any other way.
So, long story short...since we've never been able to be together like a 'normal' and 'standard' couple with the nice 9-5 jobs...when we spend a lot of time together it sometimes becomes very difficult. I find it sad/frustrating, because when you are apart from your spouse for extended periods of time, you do not want the first few hours or so of your time together to be frustrating.
Well...I best hurry up and get ready. I'm opting to work out when I get home tonight....I'm not super excited about it, but I need to get back into it. I let myself indulge this weekend a little...hormones, pms, being sad...I might have had a few extra Lindt balls.
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How to Cure Swelling for Hypertensive Nephropathy Patients2017-04-20 19:00
The mild swelling will only effect the appearance, but the serious swelling may cause the risk of living, difficulty breath, hard walk, and other sufferings. So that, how to cure swelling for hypertensive nephropathy patients? I am sorry that the pop-up window will appear and interrupt your reading, though you can consult our renal expert freely through it.
Hypertensive nephropathy is a sort of chronic kidney disease, in which the kidney has been damaged bit by bit for many years as the long-standing high blood stress hits against the walls of the blood vessels. That is to say, in the situation of hypertensive nephropathy, the kidney is unable to hold its function to eliminate the excess and poisonous substances from body, keep the balance of internal setting, produce urine, etc. As a result, the patients will have series of symptoms such as swelling, headache, vomiting and so on. Hence, there are in sore need of an effective treatment to return to health.
The swelling will come out as the redundant water is assembled in the part of the body. Therefore, we can get rid of the fluid to treat swelling. But, if the kidney is still damaged, the swelling will come back. Then, for hypertensive nephropathy patients, can swelling be cured? The Chinese medicines can repair the damaged but not necrotic cells of the kidney.
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This episode is dedicated to the loving memory of my friend Jeff Kilgard. He was a great friend who passed away earlier this morning unexpectedly. He left behind his wife Shelby and seven year old son. Jeff was the one that saved all of our back catalog. He was a listener of the show, but he was a really great friend and I will miss him.
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Ethan Hawke up for another Linklater Before film.
Christopher Nolan wanted to shoot Dunkirk without a script
Death Wish – Trailer
Call Me By Your Name – Trailer
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The Dark Tower – The last Gunslinger, Roland Deschain, has been locked in an eternal battle with Walter O'Dim, also known as the Man in Black, determined to prevent him from toppling the Dark Tower, which holds the universe together. With the fate of the world's at stake, good and evil will collide in the ultimate battle as only Roland can defend the Tower from the Man in Black (18% ROTTEN TOMATOES)
Kidnap – A mother stops at nothing to recover her kidnapped son. (40% ROTTEN TOMATOES) https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/kidnap_2017
The Legend of Ben Hall -Ben Hall is drawn back into bushranging by the reappearance of his old friend John Gilbert. Reforming the gang, they soon become the most wanted men in Australian history. (50% ROTTEN TOMATOES) https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_legend_of_ben_hall
Detroit – Amidst the chaos of the Detroit Rebellion, with the city under curfew and as the Michigan National Guard patrolled the streets, three young African American men were murdered at the Algiers Motel. (87% ROTTEN TOMATOES) https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/detroit_2017
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Nashville – Over the course of a few hectic days, numerous interrelated people prepare for a political convention as secrets and lies are surfaced and revealed. (94% ROTTEN TOMATOES) https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/nashville
Top Five: Movies with Cities in the Title
Stakeout- Two cops have to observe a woman. One of them falls in love with her. (87% ROTTEN TOMATOES) https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1019779_stakeout
Masters of the Universe – The heroic warrior He-Man battles against lord Skeletor and his armies of darkness for control of Castle Grayskull. (17% ROTTEN TOMATOES) https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/masters_of_the_universe
Who's That Girl – The life of an uptight tax lawyer turns chaotic when he is asked to escort a young woman newly released from prison, who persuades him to help prove her innocence. (23% ROTTEN TOMATOES) https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/whos_that_girl
Nadine – In 1950s Texas, a woman trying to recover sexy photos of herself and divorce her husband witnesses a murder and uncovers corrupt land dealings. (45% ROTTEN TOMATOES) https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/nadine
Back to the Beach – Frankie and Annette, having grown up and put aside their beach-partying lifestyle, visit their daughter in Southern California and discover there's still some wild times left in them. (71% ROTTEN TOMATOES) https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/back_to_the_beach
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Girls Trip – When four lifelong friends travel to New Orleans for the annual Essence Festival, sisterhoods are rekindled, wild sides are rediscovered, and there's enough dancing, drinking, brawling, and romancing to make the Big Easy blush. (89% ROTTEN TOMATOES)
Dunkirk – Allied soldiers from Belgium, the British Empire and France are surrounded by the German army and evacuated during a fierce battle in World War II. (92% ROTTEN TOMATOES) https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/dunkirk_2017
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The Fifth Element – In the colorful future, a cab driver unwittingly becomes the central figure in the search for a legendary cosmic weapon to keep Evil and Mr Zorg at bay. (72% ROTTEN TOMATOES) https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/fifth_element
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Summer School – A high-school gym teacher has big plans for the summer, but is forced to cancel them to teach a "bonehead" English class for misfit goof-off students. Fortunately, his unconventional brand of teaching fun field trips begins to connect with them, and even inspires ardor in some. (61% ROTTEN TOMATOES) https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1020451_summer_school
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace – The Man of Steel crusades for nuclear disarmament and meets Lex Luthor's latest creation, Nuclear Man. (12% ROTTEN TOMATOES) https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/superman_iv_the_quest_for_peace
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Transformers 5 – The Last Night – Humans and Transformers are at war, Optimus Prime is gone. The key to saving our future lies buried in the secrets of the past, in the hidden history of Transformers on Earth. (15% ROTTEN TOMATOES)
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Airplane! – A man afraid to fly must ensure that a plane lands safely after the pilots become sick. (97% ROTTEN TOMATOES) https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/airplane
Spaceballs – Planet Spaceballs' President Skroob sends Lord Dark Helmet to steal planet Druidia's abundant supply of air to replenish their own, and only Lone Starr can stop them. (54% ROTTEN TOMATOES) https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/spaceballs
Dragnet – The equally-straight-laced and "by the book" nephew of Joe Friday must work with his more laid-back partner to solve a mystery. (48% ROTTEN TOMATOES) https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1006250_dragnet
Full Metal Jacket – A pragmatic U.S. Marine observes the dehumanizing effects the Vietnam War has on his fellow recruits from their brutal boot camp training to the bloody street fighting in Hue. (95% ROTTEN TOMATOES) https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/full_metal_jacket
Jean De Florette – A greedy landowner and his backward nephew conspire to block the only water source for an adjoining property in order to bankrupt the owner and force him to sell. (100% ROTTEN TOMATOES) https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/jean_de_florette
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Luckily, the Kranks are as stupid as they are ugly, and forgot to install their Doomsday device in their giant vehicle when they set off to conquer the surface. This buys our heroes Pixie, Madboy and dog Rex some time to enter the Krank Tank, use the Kore Suit and try to stop the hideous Krank Brothers.
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Hammers ponder Bellamy surgery
West Ham will decide in the coming days whether striker Craig Bellamy requires a second operation on his persistent abdominal injury.
Bellamy has already spent six weeks on the sidelines after the original surgery, which he underwent in Germany in October, failed to cure the problem.
West Ham manager Alan Curbishley said: "We have to decide this week where we are going to go with Craig."
West Ham's medics have been working to find a solution but are beginning to fear more surgery may be the only answer.
And that would almost certainly rule Bellamy out of the club's hectic Christmas schedule, with a run of eight games in a month starting with Wednesday night's Carling Cup quarter-final against Everton.
Over the next four weeks, West Ham also face Manchester City in the third round of the FA Cup and six Premier League fixtures including Manchester United and Arsenal.
Curbishley added: "We have to decide whether to continue with the route we are going down which, if it is successful, will result in a shorter route.
"We may have to go down the surgery route which will be a longer one. If that is the case I can't put a time-frame on it."
West Ham believe the problem stemmed from the foot supports Bellamy inserted into his boots during pre-season.
The problem first flared up in West Ham's Carling Cup win over Bristol Rovers in August. Bellamy has made just eight starts since his club record £7.5million move to Upton Park from Liverpool in the summer.


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Lagos at 50 - Eyo Festival
The Eyo festival also known as the Adamu Orisa is a Yoruba festival celebrated in Lagos Island, Nigeria. With no fixed date on the calendar, the Eyo festival was known to only take place when a King or important Chief passed away. The Eyo Masquerades come out in their throngs to escort the soul of the departed and/or to usher in the new leader.
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This fully packed event was opened on Monday, 26th of September 2016. It will run till the 30th of September and end with a one of a kind grand event on the 1st of October. The 1st of October, happens to be the independence day of the country Nigeria. …
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The town is peaceful, tranquil and receptive. It is blessed with so much history, an enticing festival, cuisine and hospitality that attracts tourists and visitors yearly to the town. Ijebu-Ode is a local government in Ogun State, South-West; Nigeria. The state is hugely popular for being the home of the revered Olumo Rock and Lisabi Festival. The nomenclature Ijebu-Ode is the combination of two great personalities and founders of the town-Ajebu and Olode. Both families were the first settlers in the ancient town. A total of 154,032 reside in the town. It is dominated by the Ijebus and Ijebu is their lingua franca.(more…)


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The good news for Leap is that they no longer have to deal with MetroPCS's repeated acquisition attempts, because it's disappearing as a corporate entity.
The bad news is that its exit opportunities are reduced. After the FCC blocked AT&T's efforts to buy T-Mobile, it seems unlikely that Verizon or AT&T would be allowed to buy a large firm (such as #6 Leap). So the possible options are either to be bought by #3 Sprint, or for the #4 T-Mobile to add Leap with MetroPCS to its spectrum and customer base.
Leap's stock today was up (briefly) up on speculation that it is now in play. The WSJ reported:
As Bernstein analysts put it today: "Leap Wireless is now the belle of the ball."However, unlike MetroPCS, Leap has rural markets, limited spectrum and is late in LTE deployment, causing Bernstein to conclude that the company would not necessarily be a good fit for Sprint. Perhaps that's why the stock now is trading below today's opening price — or even its price Monday, before shares were bid up on reports of the possible MetroPCS sale.
But maybe Bernstein should have added: "Depending on the ball."
Leap still has some ugly spots, or as Bernstein diplomatically put it: "consolidating Leap may be a bit more complicated than it first appears."
With Leap's market cap at $0.5b, it's possible that T-Mobile could also make a bid. Leap's stock has been trading in a $6-10 range this year, far below its 2009 (post-financial crash) high of $39, let alone its all-time high of $95.90 in July 2007. With either acquirer, it would end San Diego's third largest public telecom company, after Qualcomm ($106b) and ViaSat ($1.6b) and ahead of Maxwell ($237m).
Meanwhile, the impact of the MetroPCS (or Leap) CDMA defection will be much less on Qualcomm than if it had happened five years ago. Qualcomm is now getting processor design wins (particularly for smartphones) on GSM network LTE phones, including T-Mobile phones from Samsung and HTC.


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Another shooting happened today at a school in Newton, Connecticut. Senseless and tragic. Words that will be thrown around for days as politicians and people on both sides of the gun control debate yammer on and on with no change, no action. Just a lot of words. I don't think that the horrific loss of these precious little lives will change the discourse, the laws, the way we express anger, the way we treat those around us who are mentally unstable. In short, I think that these tiny children's lives will have been in vain. That's just where I am right now.
Today, a mother had to identify the body of her little girl. A father sits outside a surgical room wondering if his son will come out alive. A brother's heart is breaking because the last conversation he had with his sister this morning in the car was one where he teased her. A sister cries because she will never get to eat Saturday morning pancakes with her brother again. Presents will sit unopened under many, many Connecticut Christmas trees. Santa will have fewer stockings to fill. Next week, a mom will find a favorite t-shirt in the laundry basket that will never be worn again, and a dad will step on a toy train that will never be played with again. A grandma will never get to shower her grandson with kisses again, and a grandpa will never be allowed to sit and share another ice cream cone with his granddaughter.
When I first heard about all of this mess, I thought, like we all do, what if that was me? What if that was my child? What would I do? How would I carry on? How do people recover? These are awful realities to be faced with. So many families are dealing with these questions right now. My heart is truly breaking for them right now. It's thoughts like these that prompt us all to go home and hug our kids a bit tighter and longer tonight. These are the things that will be on so many parents' minds when they choose not to lose their temper at the dinner table when the kids are getting a bit rowdy tonight.
It would be awful, yes. I can't even imagine. I try to imagine, but my brain will only go so far. I can't really, honestly put myself in the shoes of those grieving parents right now. I just can't.
When stuff like this has happened in the past, It has been difficult, sure. Pre-kids, I was saddened. I cried. Right? Now that I have kids, these kinds of events (and so many others) have impacted me in a completely different way. However, this one was even closer to home than the others. My understanding is that these children were in first grade. They were still babies, maybe not in diapers and cooing, but babies nonetheless. My own children are in kindergarten. Oh. My. Holy. Hell.
And, in the past, I have selfishly thought about myself. I think that we all do this. What if this child was mine? What would I do? Etc. I think that this is normal. But this time, because the kids were so close in age to my own, I thought about this in an entirely different (for me) way.
How would my kids react if this happened to THEM? Not me. Not "what if I lost my child," but "what would my child do" and "how would my child feel" in that split second when they faced hate and evil and death.
It literally brought me to tears for the remainder of the day. It was all I could do to stay at my desk – with lots of tissues at hand – for much of the day. It was hard to talk in the evening without sobbing. We did not have the TV on any of the regular channels on purpose. We watched holiday movies and ate leftover Chinese food and did the boys' homework – all of these things made me cry. I had to keep excusing myself so that I could get my shit together. (I cry in front of the boys when appropriate, but doing so on this particular day would mean that I would have to explain why, and we hadn't yet decided what we would say to them.)
I think that I've stated before that we are pretty careful about what the boys watch. We're not over the top, but we're careful. They've seen some PG movies and occasionally they will see a bit of violence on TV when we have been surprised by it or can't change the channel fast enough. But, we try not to watch the news with them around, and we won't let them watch violent or scary movies. So, Star Wars? Harry Potter? Too much. Nuh-uh. Not yet. They were both scared during the bear fight scene in the Disney movie "Brave," for heaven's sake. Winnie the Pooh is still magical, and Pocoyo cracks us up. Hell – we even restrict Looney Tunes because they start imitating the characters!
So, my point is that they are still very innocent.
As an adult who could, conceivably, be staring at the barrel of a gun someday, I would be able to understand that evil exists in the world. I might even be able to assign it to a category before being shot: mental illness, PTSD, sheer anger, domestic violence. I would have the understanding that I am mortal and that I could die. Right? I will die – someday – and I know what death means. I would understand that I could slowly bleed to death or go instantly. I might even summon up some courage to act against the attacker or maybe just some courage to die without screaming and wailing. I might not understand the reasons behind it, but I would understand the finality of it.
My boys would not.
These 20 other children likely did not.
So, what really stuck in my mind and my heart and has troubled me for days is this: what went through the minds of those innocent, beautiful, pure children? How did they feel as they died?
This is a horrible thought, I know.
Some of the children, mercifully, died instantly, but that doesn't negate the fear and confusion that they had as the gunman stormed into their classrooms. Some of the children, I'm guessing, must have died a bit more slowly. They did not have a parent's hand to hold as they slipped away. They didn't have anyone to hold them close as they struggled for air to fill their lungs.
As a grown up, I hope that someone is there when I die – just to be there and comfort me – but I understand that I might die alone. Fine. Not ideal, but ok. I can deal with this because I understand death.
But those poor little babies….. They didn't understand any part of what happened, and they didn't have anyone there to tell them that they would be all right.
I guess this is where a belief in a god comes in handy.
I'm an agnostic. Can't prove that there is a god, but can't prove that there isn't.
At times like this, I can hope.
We decided not to tell the boys anything about the tragedy. We continue to avoid the news. If they ask us, we will have an appropriate (meaning vague) discussion with them. They just aren't ready for that particular reality.
But really, are any of us?
Friday, January 18, 2013
Shooting in Newtown, CT
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Another auto parts store to open on Jupiter's Indiantown Road
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AutoZone — the fifth auto parts store along Indiantown Road — is under construction just east of Pennock Lane, across from Zipz's Italian Kitchen.
The single-story, 7,400-square-foot building on the one-acre parcel was approved in May, 2015 by the town council.
Opening is expected in the next several months.
Other auto parts stores along Indiantown Road are Bennett Auto Supply just west of Alternate A1A, Pep Boys near the Walmart, Advance Auto Parts at Center Street and NAPA auto parts at Jupiter Farms Road, in a building that was the former location of Park Avenue BBQ & Grille.
AutoZone, headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., has 4,800 stores in 48 states, according to its website.


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NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — Facebook is putting a big scare into Netflix Inc. and its stockholders. The social-media kingpin has struck a deal with Warner Brothers to distribute films.
This is serious. If Netflix NFLX, +0.62% doesn't watch its back, Facebook could do it what Netflix did to Blockbuster Inc. BLOAQ : make it irrelevant in the digital age.
Underscoring the palpable concern in Netflix Nation, shares were down nearly 4% in Tuesday-morning trading. The company's stock has been dropping since Feb. 11 on worries that competitors — Amazon.com Inc. AMZN, +0.43% perhaps — could cut into its market share. Read "Facebook-Warner Bros. deal hits Netflix shares."
The initial example of the partnership will allow consumers to purchase "The Dark Knight" for rental on Facebook. Facebook will then grab a percentage of the sale.
Can anybody really be surprised? Social media, exemplified by Twitter and Facebook, is all the rage. Just as Netflix became a part of the popular culture in America, Facebook and Twitter have ingrained themselves in our lives. This move seems like a logical next step. MarketWatch Topics: Facebook.
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Placepot Pointers – Saturday 30th June
Last year's corresponding toteplacepot dividend:
2017: £79.10 (7 favourites: 2 winners - 2 placed - 3 unplaced)
Breakdown of the percentage of successful units in each Placepot race last year and the prices of the horses which finished in the frame – favourites which finished out of the Placepot positions now offered in brackets:
Race 1: 19.8% units went through – 13/2 – 8/1 – 10/1 (9/2)
Race 2: 37.4% of the remaining units when through – 8/1 – 10/1 – 7/2 (5/2)
Race 3: 60.9% of the remaining units went through – 7/4* - 9/1 – 9/1
Race 4: 65.2% of the remaining units went through – 11/2 – 7/1 – 11/4** - 17/2)
Race 5: 44.9% of the remaining units went through – 5/1 – 7/2* - 13/2
Race 6: 50.9% of the units secured the dividend – 7/2** - 5/1 – 6/1
Saturday's Placepot permutation at Newcastle:
Leg 1 (12.20): 4 (Shanghai Glory), 6 (Raucous) & 1 (Ekhtiyaar)
Leg 2 (12.55): 3 (Dream Of Dreams), 7 (Top Score) & 10 (Never Back Down)
Leg 3 (1.30): 1 (Financial Conduct), 6 (The Grand Visir) & 2 (Dannyday)
Leg 4 (2.05): 15 (Withhold), 6 (On To Victory), 14 (Island Brave) & 12 (Natural Scenery)
Leg 5 (2.40): 3 (Belisa) & 5 (Medalla De Ore)
Leg 6 (3.15): 4 (Florencio) & 8 (Line House)
Suggested stake: 432 bets to 10p stakes
12.20: One of the few references I will make to this now being an A/W track, is that course winners have a habit of returning here and running well. In today's Placepot races as an example, I should point out that the aggregate course record of the relevant horses stands at 23/68, which equates to 34%%. Upwards and onward by informing that although five-year-olds have yet to win the race, vintage representatives have secured three of the six available Placepot positions via 42% of the total number of runners. It's surprising to find that just two five-year-olds have been entered this time around and both SHAGHAI GLORY and RAUCOUS come here with leading chances from my viewpoint. The two course winners (see below) are 33/1 chances, quotes which are not unreasonable whereby I'm offering EKHTIYAAR as the main threat to my pair against the field.
Favourite factor: One of the two inaugural 11/4 joint favourites secured a Placepot position when finishing behind horses returned at 6/1 & 14/1. The subsequent 9/2 market leader finished out of the frame.
Record of the two course winners in the opening event:
12.55: With ten of the last thirteen gold medallists of the 'Chipchase' having been sent off at a top price of 7/1, investors can bet with a little bit of confidence I'll wager, though some of the each way horses hail from in-form stables here, whilst four-year-olds have won three of the last five renewals. Quite why there was only one vintage representative last year still baffles yours truly, though at least we have a trio of relevant raiders to consider this time around. The ten remaining runners (after one defection already) are priced between 9/2 and 11/1 at the time of writing, whereby the 'Chipchase' looks as difficult to call as ever was the case. DREAM OF DREAMS and TOP SCORE are taken to lead the four-year-olds home, albeit I have not entirely put a line through the chance of Classical Times as yet. That said, Hugo Palmer's three-year-old inmate NEVER BACK DOWN poses a definite threat on this occasion.
Favourite factor: Eight market leaders have snared gold in the last twenty one years, whilst thirteen favourites have secured Placepot positions during the study period.
1.30: Punters successfully latched onto the two previous winning favourites who had missed out on a run in the 'Plate' and THE GRAND VISIR and course winner DANNYDAY could be vying for favouritism as the horses are loaded into the stalls. Both horses boast undeniable claims, though no more than FINANCIAL CONDUCT whose connections suffered the second most painful 'cut' known to man and horse in racing terms! FINANCIAL CONDUCT was particularly unlucky to miss out on the main event from my viewpoint, having only raced on all weather surfaces to date where he boasts a 6/7 record of finishing 'in the three', securing three gold medals for good measure.
Favourite factor: Both of the 7/2 & 7/4 favourites have prevailed thus far.
Record of the course winners in the third race:
2.05: Four-year-olds have secured 11/28 contests in recent times, though just three vintage representatives have been declared this time around. Eve John Houghton upset many a punter in the opening race at Royal Ascot this year and Eve could prove to be the party-pooper here with ON TO VICTORY holding each way claims at the very least, arguably alongside ISLAND BRAVE who is preferred to Time To Study of the other relevant pair of vintage representatives. That all said, WITHHOLD could prove to be the proverbial blot on the handicap. Roger Charlton won with another five-year-old three years ago (Quest For More) and Roger could well have been planning this raid all winter. NATURAL SCENERY was beaten half a length by HIGHER POWER in this event twelve months ago and the pair meet on identical terms. The only difference being that Saeed Bin Suroor's five-year-old is nearly twice the price of Higher Power which makes Paul Hanagan's mount stand out from the crowd in terms of value.
Favourite factor: Six of the last 13 winners scored at 33/1-33/1-16/1-16/1-14/1-14/1-14/1, whilst 11 of the last 20 gold medallists have been recorded in double figures. Four favourites have scored during the study period, whilst 13 of the 24 market leaders have secured Placepot positions in the process.
Record of the four course winners in the Northumberland Plate:
1/1—Higher Power
2/3—Natural Scenery
1/1—Island Brave
1/3—Sir Chauevelin
2.40: Horses towards the top of the handicap have held sway though to be entirely honest, just two renewals have been contested to date. This self-confessed 'anorak' clings to any sort of edge he can find however, whereby my trio against the remaining eleven contenders consists of BELISA, MEDALLA DE ORE and LOPES DANCER. The trio are just about listed in order of preference, with the overnight reserve nomination being awarded to HEDIDDODINTHE.
Favourite factor: Both favourites have secured silver medals alongside Placepot positions thus far.
Record of the six course winners in the fifth contest on the card:
2/5—Lopes Dancer
1/8—Good Time Ahead
1/5—Sugarloaf Mountain
3.15: There is something ironic about this being a new race with no stats and facts to lean on. For 18 years I have been plying my daily trade by searching out 'edges' wherever I can find them, a 'ritual' which has produced ten published books of which I am proud, given that at school I was told I was something of a 'useless article' as was the phrase used in those days. I can't pretend I have not got a lump in my throat as I am typing these final words but you don't want to read that nonsense, you just want me to bow out with a winner! Hopefully LINE HOUSE will run to each way effect for speculative readers, whilst Roger Fell has found a decent opportunity for his beaten favourite FLORENCIO to make amends. Sincere thanks for all your loyalty and support and for anyone interested, I am starting up a new (inexpensive) service via my Twitter page from Sunday. This new service will relate to racing in general from one chosen venue a day, dropping the Placepot emphasis. My non-existent Bank Manager will not hear of my having a rest and neither will 'er indoors! Boyle blessings….
Favourite factor: The Placepot finale is a new race on the Newcastle card
Record of course winner in the Placepot finale:
3/12—War Department
1/3—Suzi's Connoisseur
1/1—Line House
All place details offered on my pages relate to an 'exact science', whereby horses that finish third in 5/6/7 runner races (and other such scenarios) are not 'placed' regarding my statistics.


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Vacation rental hotel. Sleeps 4, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. No pets allowed.
6570 Coach's Lane
Chincoteague, VA 23336
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ALMOST HEAVEN at Assateague Inn is a DELUXE 2 room efficiency suite. It has a full bedroom with queen bed and 32 inch flat screen smart tv. Separate living area features a complete upgraded kitchen with stand up refrigerator, 4 burner stove with oven,
dishwasher, quality cookware and utensils, microwave, coffee maker, dining room table with seating for four, full size sleeper couch, Lazy Boy recliner and a 36" flat screen smart tv. The unit has free wireless internet and cable tv with HBO, and daily maid
service including linens. All of this for less than most Island resorts charge for a single
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BRIAN F from Damascus, MD recommends this vacation rental
Excellent stay! Very peaceful and view! Great price!
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Kara J from Alexandria, VA recommends this vacation rental
Overall, a great and easy experience. I wish you could complete your entire booking online. However, everyone is super nice. The place is very clean. As I've stayed here before, we are very low maintenance guests & I don't think I interacted with any of
the property management, which is why I can't give 5 stars. When we checked in, our key was in an envelope with our name on it (as it was 10:00 p.m.) & we checked out before the desk was manned as well.
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Gregory G from Arlington, Va recommends this vacation rental
Love the view of the marshes. I paint with watercolors and the sunrises are spectacular over the marsh. Also the location is great if you like to get to the wildlife refuge and the beach. Service is great
And all units are neat and clean.
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a guest from Glenside, pa recommends this vacation rental
My favorite place to stay on the island
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June, 2016
Diane S from Parma, Oh recommends this vacation rental
Everything was just as described. When we come back we will surely book here again.
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October, 2015
Paula P from Rehoboth beach, De recommends this vacation rental
Very nice staff and manager. Clean. well stocked units! Beautiful view!
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July, 2015
BRETT H from Birmingham, AL recommends this vacation rental
Wow, what a special week. The Assateague Inn was the perfect spot for our family to explore this area. We needed several more weeks to take it all in. The service was friendly and ready everyday to serve us.
The rooms were good size and met our needs. The pool was the highlight for our kids everyday coming off the beach. The staff overall was really nice and we can see why this INN is a hidden treasure. Thank you
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a guest from Greensboro, MD does not recommend this vacation rental.
My family and I stayed there a Thursday through Mon in July of 2015. Rooms were clean. One day it rained well the wooden steps were so covered in green stuff it was like an ice rink! My 3 yr old and I went right down the flight of steps. No slip guards
on the steps nor caution slippery signs nothing. Even after I brought it to managers attention no signs were placed. Then we watched an employee fall going up the steps as well. They never fixed it. My neck still hurts from falling take extra cash bc chincoteague
doesn't take out of state insurance and your docs in does but you will sit there all day!
Stayed 3 days ending in
August, 2014
The inn provides a view over the marsh which is beautiful. Great views of sunrises. Rooms come with small kitchens and appliances. I have stayed there year after year for 20 years. Great location too.
Stayed 2 days ending in
July, 2014
Cheryl H from Dauphin, PA recommends this vacation rental
Inn always very clean, staff always very friendly & efficient. Love the crabbing deck & pool. Continental breakfast good. We've been staying here 16 years when we travel to chincoteague - our favorite!
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April, 2014
JOSEPH D from LANCASTER, PA recommends this vacation rental
My wife and I always look forward to staying at the Assateague Inn. Ruth Ann is super---couldn't ask for a better host. The rooms are always spotless and the staff always helpful. Between that and the views we don't know why anyone would stay anywhere
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August, 2013
Patricia M from Pottstown, PA recommends this vacation rental
We had a wonderful stay. The staff is very friendly and professional. We look forward to returning.
Stayed 2 days ending in
June, 2013
Adrienne C from Arlington, VA recommends this vacation rental
We have been to Assateague Inn many times over the past 20 years. This unit was very clean and had a few updates that freshened the property. Photos of the area hanging on the walls, new fridge, nicer living room furniture. The room was very clean and
comfortable. The staff person at the desk at check-in was very friendly and professional as was the cleaning staff. The person at the desk when we checked out was grumpy and surly, hence our lowered score there. We will be back many times more I'm sure!
RUSSELL S from Chalfont, Pa recommends this vacation rental
very convienent location, great for relaxation and exploration
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April, 2013
ALLEN A from FALLS CHURCH, VA recommends this vacation rental
See you in the fall
Stayed 2 days ending in
September, 2012
a guest from Iowa City, IA recommends this vacation rental
We especially appreciated the location - a little off the main track, but not isolated from the attractions. We had a problem with a plugged toilet, but a call to the manager was responded to very promptly.
Douglas B from Dunkirk, MD recommends this vacation rental
Overall much improved since our stay two years ago. Our unit (102) needed minor floor repair in the kitchenette. General appearance - Need to plant some trees (Leland cypress e.g.) along West propoerty line to block view of new housing area. Road also
needs to be ocassionally graded. Need to use heavy deck screws on some planks on the dock and platform. Nails portruding and boards raised too much for safety.
Overall great place and we will be back.
Best Always
Doug and Mary
Stayed 2 days ending in
August, 2012
love it & return every year. Friendliest staff around
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a guest from Lewistown, Pennsylvania recommends this vacation rental
we had a very nice stay at the Assateague Inn. If you needed aything it was available for you.Its in a very convenient location also.
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STEPHEN S from KENSINGTON, NH recommends this vacation rental
The photo on the internet did not show the area and was somewhat misleading; we thought the inn would be more isolated from traffic, business, etc. Overall, fine.
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joan w from Lawrenceville, NJ recommends this vacation rental
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July, 2011
a guest from Martinsburg, WV recommends this vacation rental
We have stayed at the Assateague Inn several times and will go back. We like that it is off the main road, but still close to things. The kids like the crab deck.
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Our opening hours are Tuesday - Saturday 9am - 5:30pm
At Village Jewellers we stock a comprehensive collection of both contemporary and traditional jewellery to suit all budgets and tastes – this website shows just a small fraction of the range available. We also offer specialist assistance in both jewellery and watch repairs.
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We now have a fantastic range of children's jewellery from designer Kit Heath.
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Connie's Story-Part 3: "I Can't Do That!"
From the Perspective of the Pastor
Heroes are often not seen or known. Good deeds are often not recognized, nor or they necessarily dramatic. I share this story with you to remember that simply doing the right thing can be heroic.
Connie's Story continues...
The troops and nurses were quartered in Rome for some time before moving into France. While waiting for further orders, Connie met a young American pilot. The pilot asked if she would like to go for a fly around Rome. She went on the plane with him. He decided to "buzz" the Vatican. Connie was horrified and said, "They will shoot us!" He smiled and said, "Oh no, we're American. They won't shoot us."
When they returned to the airstrip, they were both greeted by their respective superiors who were not pleased. The pilot took all the blame for Connie. Fortunately for him, he was the son of the governor of Kansas and escaped punishment after a good scolding. Connie retained his photograph.
The next week the troops and nurses were in the Vatican hoping to see Pope Pius XII and tour the Church and grounds. As they were waiting for his Holiness, they were separated by a velvet rope. The American chaplain whispered to Connie, "Go under the rope and pull on the Pope's cassock and ask for a blessing." Connie said, "I can't do that!" The chaplain said, "Yes, you can." So she went under the rope and did pull on the Pope's cassock. The Swiss guards glared at her. The Pope turned around and smiled, saying in English, "Are you a boy or a girl?" Connie said, "I'm a girl." She then removed her helmet so he could see her hair. The Pope said, "What do you do?" She said, "I am a nurse." The Pope said, "That is very important. Where are you from?" She replied, "Chicago." He smiled, "Yes, I have been to Chicago." After a few more friendly words, His Holiness gave her his blessing.
You might wonder if he had heard about the two Americans buzzing his facility the week before!
The troops then soon went to France. Connie said they encamped at one place and were surrounded one night by German troops, but no one fired on them. At some point, Connie recalled that while caring for a wounded French soldier, it happened that General Charles De Gaulle appeared by the bedside. She noted that he did not acknowledge her work, nor speak to her. Their next experience was in Strasbourg.


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In Real Life is all right, but I did find it to be a bit predictable. One would not write about a videogamer seeking glory if he does not find it. Also, by creating a hostile environment (two living quarters, the fighting parents, a rude brother, and a poor father-son relationship) the author really set up the average brooding teenage boy who hides himself away from the world to play video games and escape reality.
As well as his brother's playboy lifestyle, the reader can only assume Seth would find attraction and distraction in a girl. Foreshadowing is all right when done in moderation, but I believe this particular book holds too much. I also don't think the book will reach its intended audience because of the structure. In fact, I can't really tell who the audience is supposed to be. If the book is meant for gamer girls then I believe you have a hit, yet that is an extremely small audience. Given that it is a growing population, I find it hard to believe that the author only intended it for that particular audience.
For gamer boys I believe that, depending on their taste, not many would read it, and the ones who do probably wouldn't finish it. As for the rest of the teenage population, the author goes into too much depth of the actual video game. As a nongamer, most of the references to the game were confusing, and the pages spent on Seth sitting and playing had me tempted to put down the book and not come back. To be a true hit, I believe the author should have revised based on the audience he was trying to pinpoint and tweak the details to fit.


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Owning a convertible truck/SUV is already a cool way to standout, but finding a complete International Scout II with a top for every mood is a way to stay memorable.
International Harvester always had an implied ruggedness because they had more industrial vehicles in their bloodlines than their competitors. The vigor of this 4x4 is furthered by the fire red paint, which is the perfect color for an off-roader and looks like it was built to spend its days in nature. Plus, this one has some nice upgrades like the step-up rear chrome bumper, chrome exhaust tips, and fender flares. That last feature, fender flares, are especially important because they help surround the deep dish 15-inch chrome wheels with meaty tires for good traction on most surfaces. The versatility of the Scout is even further highlighted by the fact it is essentially, a convertible. What makes this one extra special is that it includes three tops to choose from depending on what you want to do that day. There's the full hardtop for the trip in the mountains; the folding full convertible is useful when a rainy day could turn nice at any moment; or when everything is just perfect, the bikini top provides a hint of shade in the open air.
The interior is one you won't find on many Scouts. The special saddle vinyl trim was only available with the optional bucket seats. Everything else is clean and well maintained. There have been some improvements made over the last four decades, such as spraying Rhino Liner on the floor for added durability and easy cleaning (check the included restoration receipts for more info on all the improvements). Amenities are usually a bit sparse on these early utility vehicles, but this one has plenty of upgrades for everyday comfort. This includes power steering, power brakes, heat/defrost, wood grain steering wheel, and a modern AM/FM/CD with provisions to plug in new devices. The center console even has cup holders – a rare find on a 1970s truck. For safety sake, there are seatbelts for all four occupants, and this Scout was upgraded to a full roll bar for added security.
1975 was a great year to own a Scout. The suspension was beefed up for a stronger carrying capacity. This increased gross vehicle weight (GVW) by 20% to 6,200 lbs. Another great feature if you're going to use this Scout for heavy work is the original (numbers matching) optional 304 cubic-inch V8 motor. It is mated to a three-speed manual transmission, and there are front disc brakes for better stopping power. This Scout's four-wheel drive system is the more desirable and stouter two-speed transfer case that was optional over a push-button single-speed system. So while this might look like a great original vehicle for Sunday cruising, just know that it also has the right combo for true 4x4 toughness. In fact, Scouts hit that perfect sweet spot where they are not a common sight since so many were abused and not around in this condition, but also that plenty were produced so you don't have to worry about finding spare parts.
This Scout has a nice amount of original feel, right down to the included owner's manual. You've always admired that cool adaptability of this one being at home in a car show or overnight camping...and now is your chance to own it. Its gathering quite the crowd already in our showroom. Call today!
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