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"I can't pay on time, or buy clothes for my kids," she said earlier this week after taking part in a protest for higher pay. "I'm struggling to do that right now."
President Barack Obama and congressional Democrats support legislation that would raise the federal minimum to $10.10 in two years. After that wages would be indexed to inflation.
The Senate is expected to vote on the bill in the next few weeks. It's not expected to get far in the House of Representatives, however, because the Republican majority there opposes the wage hike. Still, Democrats see a minimum wage increase, which has strong public support in polls, as a key issue in their 2014 campaigns.
It's likely to play a role in the North Carolina Senate contest, where Democratic incumbent Kay Hagan will face one of several contenders seeking the Republican Party nomination. The first-term senator supports an increase; her potential GOP opponents do not.
Echevarria said she works about 25 hours a week, though she'd like to get more hours. She earns about $600 a month. She also receives a government assistance check, which varies with her earnings and recently was about $450, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, which she said don't cover her food bill through the end of the month.
Her children's father also works at McDonald's for slightly above the minimum wage. But the pay still doesn't stretch far enough, she said.
Obama raised the minimum for federal contractors to $10.10 per hour in February. He called on Congress to raise it for everyone else in his State of the Union speech this year and has done so several times since then.
Without a further increase, the minimum wage will lose 1.7 percent of its value due to inflation in 2014, or $250 for a full-time worker, according to a White House fact sheet released on Wednesday.
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office recently reported that an increase to $10.10 would lift 900,000 people above the poverty threshold. CBO estimated about employers would cut about 500,000 jobs nationwide.
A chief criticism of an increase has been that it doesn't help families. But federal data also show that teenagers aren't the majority of minimum wage earners. The CBO said that of the 5.5 million Americans who earn the minimum wage plus or minus 25 cents an hour, three-quarters are 20 or older and 40 percent worked full-time.
David Ribar, an economics professor at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, said one of the benefits of using the minimum wage as an anti-poverty program is that "there's no stigma."
"There are a lot of ways to fight poverty, but a lot of them involve government programs," he said. "But with the minimum wage, there's nothing to sign up for."
Small business owners have been divided over the economic effects of a minimum wage increase.
Harvey Schmitt, president and CEO of the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, said the business community generally sees an increase in the minimum wage as a "job killer."
"I think it's a conversation among certain progressives, but I don't believe it's got a wide base, certainly not that I've picked up in general," he said.
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Others argue there would be an economic benefit.
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John McNeill, Democratic Party chairman of Robeson County, one of the poorest in the state, said that when workers have more money to spend, it's good for the local economy. He also is a business owner, with two jewelry stores in the Lumberton area.
McNeill said he thinks the minimum wage will become a hot issue in the Senate race and help Hagan and other Democratic candidates.
"We're going to turn out a lot of additional votes," he said. "If Democrats could turn out, for instance, the 35 and younger as well as the unaffiliated voters over this issue, it could make the difference in the race."
Hagan, too, hopes the minimum wage debate will draw voters to her in a contest that could be pivotal to her party maintaining control of the Senate.
"The families I talk to are working more jobs and still falling behind," she said. "Raising the minimum wage would benefit over 1 million North Carolinians.
But state House Speaker Thom Tillis, one of several Republicans hoping to unseat the senator, has said that raising the minimum wage is a "dangerous idea." He recently told reporters that it "drives costs and it could harm jobs."
Asked if the minimum wage should be done away with, Tillis replied: "Yeah, I think you should consider anything that frees up the market to create more jobs, but the reality is you can't un-ring that bell, and you have to look at whether it creates destabilization in a market that's already destabilized."
His spokesman, Jordan Shaw, said Tillis wants the wage to stay at $7.25.
Another GOP Senate hopeful, Charlotte pastor Mark Harris, opposes an increase because it would raise the cost of employers, said his spokesman, Mike Rusher.
The Hill, a Washington newspaper, reported that Greg Brannon of Cary, a tea party contender for Hagan's seat, is also against the idea. His spokesman, Reilly O'Neal, did not return requests for comment.
The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council, an advocacy group outside Washington, opposes an increase in the minimum wage, arguing that it would force employers to cut jobs or, if they can't reduce the workforce, lose money.
Karen Kerrigan, the council's president and CEO, said a Senate vote would be purely election-year messaging, because there's no chance of the law passing Congress.
"While there is no good time to raise the minimum wage, it is particularly misguided at this point in time given the long struggles this economy has had in terms of poor job creation," said Raymond J. Keating, the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council's chief economist.
Carolyn Smith, North Carolina state director of Working America, a community affiliate of the AFL-CIO, said the union has called on its members to urge U.S. senators to vote for a higher minimum wage.
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When the Queen celebrates her Diamond Jubilee this weekend, there will be some honours taking place across the pond in one of her Commonwealth countries as well. Anglophiles across Canada will undoubtedly be raising some Pimm's to Her Majesty, and in Victoria, there will be an opportunity to see her in all her glory -- almost.
The Royal BC Museum's "Queen Elizabeth II by Cecil Beaton: A Diamond Jubilee Celebration" opened June 1, and runs until September 3, an opportunity to showcase both the gorgeous images and the space's heritage. The 60 portraits are on loan from the Victoria & Albert Museum, and required a representative from the institution to install them.
"There's clearly an audience in Victoria for anything to do with Her Majesty," Tim Willis, director of exhibitions, told The Huffington Post Canada with a laugh.
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"He charted the great moments in the Queen's life until his death [in 1980]," said Willis. "My favourite image in the entire exhibition, partly because it's so tender, and partly because of its context, is the image in 1942 of the Queen at the age of 15. She's wearing a uniform and the cap of the Grenadier Guards -- her father had just made her captain, and it was the first time a woman had been head of that."
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Event Details
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- Venue
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- Duration
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- Cost
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Sorry, bookings for this event are now closed.
It's Christmas time. It's been a long year. What we all need is multiple drinks and an excuse to let our hair down.
Econsultancy's Christmas parties are gaining a reputation in the global digital industry for being the place to see and be seen at Christmas.
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA -- I think I caught this company stealing from me without permission and in the least it is improper and possibly illegal. Tell what you think? On Sept. 22 I paid off my line of credit on a retail purchase. At this time I will not mention the retailer as they did not responsibility for this. However I will be sending them a copy of this text. The cool thing is I went to High School in 1979/80 with the Retail owners daughter and my girlfriend is a good friend of hers!
My account was set up with an auto payment that is taken from my personal checking account on the day the money is due. They calculate the amount of the payment based on 3.5% of the balance of a minimum of $10. So On Sept. 23rd I had a $Zero account balance. On October 13th they took out $10 automatic payment, so now they have my money and I do not. They did not have permission to take any payments beyond what I had a balance due them. So if I owed them $500 they would take out $17.50. If I owed $200 they would not take out $7, they would take out $10.
So when I was in grade school I learned my multiplication tables and I remember clear as day that 0 x any other number = 0, that is ZERO. So my understanding is that they should have taken out only $0. Not $10. Does anyone think I am wrong? So then I talk to 3 of their people and (maybe I will come back and give all of their employees' names and the extension numbers. but at this time I will give them till tomorrow to follow up on their promise to get me a higher ups person).
The first person told me she could not have the money reversed and put back on my account. I said that was not satisfactory that my time to deposit $10 is $100. So they should send me $110 if I have to go to my bank to put my money back in my account. She said she could not do either. She put me in touch with her supervisor. She said she could not do anything to satisfy me. I asked for her supervisor. He got on the phone, said he was this woman's supervisor and that he understood the situation and he could reverse the payment. I said thank you!
4-5 days later I got a check for $10 in the mail from them. I ripped up that check! I called them and went through this all again, and the first person said he could not help and she would put me in touch with his supervisor. I talked to this woman who said to me that the person who promised to make the reversal is not the second woman's supervisor but her equal. So they both lied to me and he lied to me 2 times.
I asked this woman if she thought that was appropriate and she said, no they do not want their customer supervisors to lie for any reason. She told me she could not help me but she would have her supervisor call and she gave me this woman's name. I never heard from her.
I called back and went through some of the same crap again, and asked for either the last woman I talked to or her supervisor and I was told that they would have the woman who was supposed to call me within 24 hours. Just like the day before. Today, no call, so I called them again and they told me more lies about being that other person's supervisor. I cannot believe the lies I have been told or the promises they have not fulfilled.
Tonight I talked to a woman who says she is equal to the woman who never called me 2x. She says there is no way for them to reverse the payment that all they can do is send me a check. She also put the blame on me that it is my fault that they took the money out. That it is up to me to stop the payments. I never arranged for the amount. All I arranged for was that they can have a payment each month if I owed them money! So without naming names and giving exact times... what do you think? Did they break the law? What would the FDIC think about this? What will the people who own the company I bought the Dryer from think?
Bottom line, in my mind they stole money from me. They lied to me and they have wasted well over 2.5 hours of my life on this stupid $10. I feel like a fool but it is the principle. I wonder if they are doing it to any other people and how much money they have made on the interest, let alone if they have paid back the people if they realized it or not? Tell me your opinion!
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA -- I keep seeing complaints from consumers about this credit card company. Now, I have had a card with this company for several years, and several people I know (family and friends) also have a card with this company. I have had ZERO problems with this company, and have heard no complaints from family and friends. I see complaints about payments being posted late: Mail your payment in early if you have this happen more than once. If the check has not cleared your bank in time, then call GE Capital Cons Cardco. My checks are usually clear within 7-10 days.
I see complaints about only being able to send checks, or a "once a year" phone payment: You, the consumer, chose to purchase an item with this company as the lender. They didn't initiate the transaction - you did. Even if we are in the "technological age", it is code-named the "expensive age". The company makes more money if they only accept payments via one method (McDonald's sells Coke products and not Pepsi products... Same type of issue - the company chooses what they have and do not have).
I see a complaint about a late fee... OK - If you read the terms of this card, and for promotional purchases, you see that the "Same as Cash" is with minimum monthly payments and if the balance is paid for before the allotted date. Remember, different wording means different terms. "No Interest and No Payments" is different from "Same as Cash" which is different from "Zero percent financing". Be sure to read the fine print.
I have nothing but praise for GE Capital Cons Cardco. They offer fantastic special financing offers, several times per year. To date, I have paid this company ZERO dollars in interest fees, and ZERO dollars in late fees. I may not be the ideal consumer for a financing company such as GE Capital Cons Cardco because they aren't making much money off of me, but they still offer these great deals. Thank you for reading - and I hope I help at least one person.
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA -- GE CAPITAL CONS CARDCO sold a false account with a balance of $3971.40 to Arrow Financial Services who has since given me 30 days to pay up or else. I could not get through the maze of menu and waiting at GE CAPITAL (800) number. I called Arrow Financial Services and told them that I purchased a ring at Whithall Jewelers 10/12/02. The purchase was financed through GE CAPITAL CONS CARDCO, was paid off, on time, in full 8/01/03.
GE CAPITAL CC sent me a statement and a letter verifying the payoff 8/01/03. I never purchased another thing through GE CAPITAL CONS CARDCO. They mistakenly sold my information and connected with a different account with a person who stopped paying on his/her account on or about 1//04. After speaking with 2 or three different agents at Arrow Financial Svcs., who were rude, accusative, and convinced that since my name was on the account I owed them the money, I finally got through to a reasonable person who told me to dispute their bill and to send the proof in the mail.
For some reason, they have not received my certified dispute letter with all the documents of proof on innocence. After speaking with some very rude and assertive collection agents at Arrow for a second time, I have decided to get a lawyer to help with the matter. GE CAPITAL CONS CC is a huge company and I feel they are abusing the federal laws and guidelines of fair trade. It is next to impossible to contact them. They are now selling off what they consider bad debt to collection agencies. They have no concern for innocent victims, giving any and all credit information to collection agencies.
I feel they are going to keep on this abusive business practice until someone stops them. I am going to ask the lawyer if I can open a class-action lawsuit against this financial monster who is running amuck. I am also going to call as many TV stations as possible to try to warn the public of this potential credit threat to honest, unsuspecting, paying consumers.
AUSTIN, TEXAS -- I purchased furniture from Bassett Furniture in Austin, Texas almost three years ago. GE Capital financed the $3700+ on a "same as cash" promotion. I made all 24 payments. Even though the minimum payment was around $60 monthly, I always sent in between $150 - $300 per month. I was never late on a payment (they said I was late once).
According to the agreement, no finance charges were to be charged and no interest either. When I paid off my account 30 days prior to the end of the promotion, my next statement reflected a balance due of $116.00 even though at the bottom of their statement they indicated that I had paid off the entire $3700 and that all finance and interest charges had been waived.
To make a long story short, they have refused to provide me with an explanation for these additional charges having nothing to do with the original agreement (in violation of the Fair Credit Billing Act), they are continuing to charge me monthly late fees and finance charges on late fees (also in violation of the Fair Credit Billing Act), and they are threatening to report me to a credit reporting agency (I have always maintained an "excellent" rating). I am so upset because after reading several articles on this subject, I realize that some of these institutions are making BILLIONS of dollars on bogus late fees and bogus interest rates.
The Fair Credit Billing Act is something that can protect customers from unfair billing procedures and bogus fees. Trouble is, most people will not take the time to respond IN WRITING to the agencies that can help them. Feel free to comment or to contact me. I would like permission from some others who have had adverse dealings with GE Credit to forward their story to me and along with mine. Maybe we can get someone's attention who might be able to help. **.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA -- I called a laser center for information about their service. I then scheduled an appointment for two weeks later to get more information. A week before the appointment I called to cancel the appointment. The following month I got a credit card bill from GE Capital for $1924.00. Since the date of service was the same date of my original phone call to the laser center, I called them to find out what's up. Ooops they made a mistake and should have never billed (Note: the service was never rendered AND I never applied for credit). I called GE and after a 43 minute wait, I explained the situation that the charges were fraudulent and this credit card was issued fraudulently.
"We'll send some papers for you to return"... then she hung up. I wrote them a letter of dispute. The following month I get a bill with an added late fee. I called the laser center.. "oh it must have fallen through the cracks, we'll take care of it today". I called GE Capital, after a 24 minute wait... I was told I never sent back their form and that I owed the charges (I never rec'd the form). When I explained I never authorize the charges, I was told there was nothing they could do... I would have to have the laser center remove the charges. REMEMBER, I've never been to the laser center, they never rendered any services and I NEVER applied for the credit card.
I called the laser center and they said they forgot!... But it would be taken care of... Well, the next month my statement from GE Capital shows a credit of $1874.00. But now I owe the difference of $50.95, late fees and interest!! I called GE, spoke to a supervisor named ** who said, "We don't care... that's your problem". When I tried to explain the entire card was fraudulent... I was told to have a good day and he hung up!. I called the laser center and was told it's a processing fee. PROCESSING FEE FOR WHAT!!!
I've written my third letter, filed a complaint with the BBB, completing a complaint form with State's Dept. of Consumer Affairs. I'm going in the morning to file a complaint with our local police dept against the laser center for fraud... What else can I do with GE Capital??? Any class action suits? It's all fraud... yet my responsibility to pay the bill and to clear up this mess. A nightmare...over one phone call!
11795, NEW YORK -- They have destroyed my good credit. I took out a GE card to buy an ATV, and I have had more problems with miscommunications with this company than any credit company I have ever dealt with. My credit was A-1 prior to taking out this card. I was instructed to make my payment according to the invoice. When the invoice came in I made the payment. I began to get late payments in the mail. I call customer service and talk with someone who should have been working on Burger King, not a bank.
We figured out that my payment was not due until after the 10th of every month. In good faith I paid the late fee, and still received letters for late payments. I have called this company every month and they say they have fixed the problem, but never do. I paid 300.00 to get on top of it again, and still got hit with a late payment. I call again and talked with a supervisor **, she hung up on me,,,,,, This is killing my credit and we have no one to call. I have a list of payments made each month for the past two years,,,,,,, Never missed a payment. what do we do. There is no way out of this. Please help if you can..


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There is a mosque 900 meters away from my house but I don't hear the adhan at all. I sometimes go there and they follow Imam AbuHanifa (ra) and they recite al-Fatihah too fast. Most of the time I am in the 4th or 5th verse of al-Fatiha and they go to rukoo'. So is it still obligatory for me to attend the prayer there since I don't hear the adhan and I can't finish reciting al-Fatiha, and the tranquility is also not there because of the quick recitation of the imam.
If the imam does not recite at a moderate pace in his prayer, and he recites al-Faatihah very quickly, and the person praying behind him is not able to recite it behind him, then it is not valid for him to pray behind him and the congregation has to look for another imam who will recite at a moderate pace in his prayer, or they should go to another mosque in which the people pray at a moderate pace, because reciting and moving at a moderate pace in prayer is one of its essential parts.
Ibn 'Uthaymeen (may Allah have mercy on him) said: If it is known that the imam does not recite at a moderate pace in his prayer, and that he does not stand long enough to allow the people praying behind him to complete al-Faatihah, then you should not pray with him at all, because it is not permissible to pray with him, as you are caught between two things: either you will follow him and miss out on the essential part of the prayer, or you will do the essential part of the prayer and miss out on following the imam. We warn these imams about such things. The scholars (may Allah have mercy on them) have stated that it is haraam for the imam to rush so much that it prevents the person praying behind him from doing what is obligatory, and reciting and moving at a moderate pace are obligatory. It is not acceptable for such imams to be imams of the Muslims, and they should be dismissed from the post of imam if they are employed as such. Those who are in charge of imams should go around the mosques and if they find anyone who is like this, and who is not doing what is required of an imam, they should dismiss him, because this is a bad custom.
I say: if it is the habit of this imam to recite so quickly that the person praying behind him cannot recite al-Faatihah, then the people of the mosque have to ask for him to be dismissed, and if it is known that a person is like that, he should not start to pray with him at all and he should go to another mosque. End quote.
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See also the answer to question no. 6551
It is obligatory for you to pray in congregation in the mosque so long as you are able to do so; try to find a different mosque. For more information on the evidence that it is obligatory to pray in congregation, please see the answer to question no. 40113
For more information on the distance between the mosque and one's home that makes it obligatory to pray in the mosque, please see the answer to question no. 36674.
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Sony's award-winning title "LittleBigPlanet" — a platform-and-puzzle game that allows users to create their own levels — is coming to the PlayStation Vita handheld console later this year.
First details about the game were revealed at last year's Electronic Entertainment Expo, but fans of the franchise are finally getting a close-up look during E3 this week.
Like its predecessors on PS3 and PSP, "LittleBigPlanet's" Vita version still features Burton-esque hero Sackboy in a variety of game worlds and mini-games, but places a stronger emphasis user-created content. Developers emphasized the game as a platform for creative gamers to make their own levels and share them online.
The Vita's touch-screen display allows creators to draw objects directly into their games; the touch-screen capabilities also allow for game functionality comparable to popular smartphone and tablet games.
Hero Complex got some hands-on time with the game at E3. Check it out in the video above.
[For the Record, 10:05 a.m. June 7: An earlier version of this post incorrectly included PlayStation 2 in a list of previous LittleBigPlanet releases.]
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Nintendo CEO: 'Meaningful surprise' is name of the game
E3: Miiverse and Nintendo's plan for keeping it clean
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DIY Farmer's Market Display Stand + Home Depot Giveaway
Like most city dwellers, I'm short on space so I like to make the most of vertical space I do have whenever possible. Nowhere is that more true than in the backyard!
When the weather turned warmer, I cooked up the idea to build a farmers market inspired garden stand to display plants, organize garden doodads and use for party displays. I'm so happy with how it turned out and am excited to share it with you.
I started off with some basic supplies:
1x3 lumber (for the tray frames and sign)
1x2 lumber (for the A frame)
Garden stakes (for the tray slats)
Wood screws
Wood Glue
Chalkboard paint
Miniwax® Stain in Classic Gray
6 Roofers Nails
1 piano hinge
ScotchBlue™ Painter's Tape for Delicate Surfaces with Edge-Lock™ Paint Line Protector 2080EL
The build was simple and can most easily be broken down into 3 parts: trays, frame and signage.
After making all of my cuts, I built 3 trays by screwing the tray frame together and then screwing in the slats at the bottom.
Once that was complete, I built an A frame to support the trays via rungs and scrap wood chucks along with a space at the top for a farmers market inspired sign.
After building each part separately I gave the entire piece a rough coat of the stain to instantly transform the very fresh wood into something with a bit more character.
Once that was dry, it was time to add a little charm and function with the chalkboard paint. Using the ScotchBlue™ Painter's Tape for Delicate Surfaces with Edge-Lock™ Paint Line Protector, I taped of a rectangular shape on both the front of the trays as well as the 3 planks I was using for my signage. To add a little more visual interest, I cut 4 circular shapes from the ScotchBlue™ Painter's Tape and placed them at the edges of the rectangle. I then gave each uncovered area a few light coats of the chalkboard paint and let dry for a few moments before removing the tape and allowing the paint to cure completely.
Finally I laid the trays in their designated spots on the frame and nailed the sign boards in at the top and voila, the build was complete. Not only does it work beautifully as a plant stand but it's great as a garden party bar stand. I think I'll be getting quite a lot of use out of this little project.
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Want more inspiration? Stop by to see some of the other blog hoppers projects including Domestically Speaking, 320 Sycamore, Dukes and Duchesses and of course Centsational Girl herself!
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My partner just moved in with me, and he and I adopted a puppy recently...so we need more storage!! :)ReplyDeleteReplies
I never really thought of that use but this would work really well for pet supplies! Good thinking.Delete
Love this idea. I really think the chalkboard paint was a brilliant idea and will allow you to constantly update this piece for years to come. Well done!ReplyDelete
Thanks Heidi. I rarely really make something from complete scratch so I'm really proud of this one. My favorite part is when people ask me where I got it and I tell them I made it! Funny how that sort of thing thrills me :)Delete
Count me in! We just got our Patio installed, ready to use this homedepot card to add some sweet touches.ReplyDelete
Send my hubby to HD with my wishlist.ReplyDelete
My boys' room needs new paint!ReplyDelete
Love this little stand. It would look so gorgeous with ferns as well against the black...great job!! I love DIY and making things from scratch, this past winter I made my own outdoor sectional and it was so satisfying to finish it and be able to show my friends I made it all by myself.....it's my de-stressor while my husband was deployed, I just love making new things. He comes home next weekend and I can't wait to show him the lounge and see what he says about it. I'd use the giftcard for some new paint.ReplyDelete
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Ooh, we are moving soon and I know I'll have 100 uses for this gift card!ReplyDelete
Wood, Wood, Wood and paint Oh yea and nuts and bolts and screws and bathroom fixtures.....Can I have more money please LOLReplyDelete
I just love reading your blog.. Your so creative, I am jealous of all your creative diversity. We've been building our own house for a couple of years now. Home Depot gift cards are always a big help.ReplyDelete
I would use it for some new gardening tools. The ones I have are okay but I really want some more high quality ones.ReplyDelete
Love this! I was wondering if you still used your herb garden that you made a few years ago? I've always planned to make one.ReplyDeleteReplies
No, I'm not using it anymore b/c it toppled over during Hurricane Sandy and some of the pots broke. It would be easy enough to make more (just drilling a hole to hang) but I figured it was a good opportunity to try something different this year.
I already have a new idea :)
I would put it towards a new saw. Thank You for the chance to win!ReplyDelete
I would buy a new sawReplyDelete
It looks so easy to build so I want to start it right now :) Look great and may be used for storage a lot of things.ReplyDelete
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Great giveaway! I would buy gardening supplies.ReplyDelete
It looks fantastic! I love how you will be able to change its use with all the chalkboards...I'm getting married in the countryside, I think this would look beautiful to display all the ceremony programs or favours for guests, I love it! So if I won, I might try to build one myself (oh Dear...that would be a first!)!ReplyDelete
i need some organizational materialsReplyDelete
looks goodReplyDelete
I would buy paint so I can repaint my dark bathroomReplyDelete
i would give this to my dadReplyDelete
Oh my goodness! This is so smart! I would use the card to make some more DIY headboards. Made a couple and want to make more!ReplyDelete
I would buy my dad a Father's Day gift!ReplyDelete
I would buy some paint for my livingroom!ReplyDelete
I would love to powerwash my deck!ReplyDelete
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I would use the $50 to buy some bark for a little section of our backyard that I want to put my kids slide on :) Thank you for the wonderful giveaway.ReplyDelete
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New cork flooring for my kids playroom!ReplyDelete
Paint gun to give new life to old furniture!ReplyDelete
I wish I twittered or is that tweeted?!! Anyway love visiting your blog. And HD, should have bought stock many many years ago!! :) Gardening is my downfall or my thing.ReplyDelete
2 years ago we moved to use, to fulfill our dream , my husband worked really hard for every penny and we finally bought our small business , we have saved enough money to build a house and would love to make a nice backyard where we all can hangout with kids , if i win this i would make a nice fire pit area for our friends and family to hang out it will be very awesome if i win saving every penny to make our dream home thanks for the chance :)ReplyDelete
I would buy some tools.ReplyDelete
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I would buy some supplies to do faux board and batten in my bathroom.ReplyDelete
This is awesome. I think this would be perfect for storage/plants on our deck.ReplyDelete
I have a pot garden too & this would really keep things organized in a stylish way. Only thing I would add would be some casters to the bottom for easy moving.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thats a great idea. If you make one of your own, I hope you'll drop me a photo. I'd love to see.Delete
Were can I get the cut sizes for this project. Want to make this for my wife. ThanksReplyDeleteReplies
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It happens here too
No one wants to believe that domestic violence happens in Nebraska, but it is happening in our communities every day. Staff and board members of Healing Hearts & Families joined Broken Bow Mayor R.C. McMeen Monday as he signed a proclamation declaring October Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the city. Healing Hearts & Families is working with national agencies to help promote awareness throughout this month. According to the Nebraska Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Coalition, recent statistics are staggering. In 2007, there were close to 9,000 victims of physical domestic violence in Nebraska. Nationally, it is estimated that one in four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime. Across the nation October has been designated as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Locally, the team of Healing Hearts & Families is also working hard to promote awareness and offer a support network for the victims of domestic violence. This local group is working closely with the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) on a number of projects throughout the month, both to raise awareness and to raise funds to help domestic violence victims. As one of those special projects, NNEDV is working with Verizon to urge the public to text HOPE to 41010 to make a one-time $10 donation to NNEDV. The plan is to split the proceeds with coalitions. HopeLine by Verizon will match donations up to $50,000. NNEDV has also worked with Dr. Phil to create a 30-second public service announcement urging people text HOPE to 41010. He created a very similar PSA that will air on his show. The HOPE PSA began to air on Verizon FiOS starting Oct. 1. They are also working to line up other cable companies and TV stations to air the PSA as well. Last Friday, President Obama issued a proclamation that reads: "In the 16 years since the passage of the Violence Against Women Act, we have broken the silence surrounding domestic violence to reach thousands of survivors, prevent countless incidences of abuse, and save untold numbers of lives. While these are critical achievements, domestic violence remains a devastating public health crisis when one in four women will be physically or sexually assaulted by a partner at some point in her lifetime. During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we recognize the tremendous progress made in reducing domestic violence, and we recommit to making everyone's home a safe place for them. "Domestic violence affects everyone, and everyone must be part of the solution. There are many ways for you to help. You can volunteer or donate items to a local domestic violence shelter or program. "Starting this month, we are urging everyone to take a stand against domestic violence, end the silence on domestic violence, and give hope to survivors and their children."


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Android vs. iOS Adoption Rates: Jelly Bean Finally Most Popular Version Of Google Mobile Operating System
The most recent version of the Android mobile operating system, known as Jelly Bean (version 4.1 and up) is now the most used version of Google's (NASDAQ:GOOG) platform. It has surpassed its predecessors Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0.3 – 4.0.4), and Gingerbread (2.3.3 - 2.3.7).
Google updated its Android Developer page Monday with the announcement. Such a metric is important to a developer creating an app for the Android OS – it shows which versions of the software are being used most popularly, and therefore, how much of their app needs to be compatible with older versions of software and less capable, lower-powered hardware.
According to the chart, 38.8 percent of Android users are still running a version of the OS older than Ice Cream Sandwich, which was released in October 2011. Developers creating increasingly complex apps that are taxing on the processor and hardware of an Android device must also consider older devices, which makes their job more difficult.
In contrast, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), as early as February 2013, had only 21 percent of users browsing the Web with an iOS device older than version 6.0, according to data collected by online advertising network Chitka. IBTimes' Dave Smith wrote last week that the adoption rate of Apple's latest, iOS 7, was even faster than earlier versions.
The greatest factor in Apple's success pushing new versions of its software to users lies in its control over developing both hardware and software. Historically, there has been only one iPhone released annually, with two different iPad models now being released. Conversely, there are several manufacturers developing Android devices in partnership with Google, each releasing smartphones in addition to tablets, and often layering on their own software on top of Android.
Google has taken steps to exercise greater control over manufacturing, having bought Motorola Mobility in 2012 to manufacture their own versions of smartphone and tablet hardware. The Mountain View, Calif.-based company has even compelled manufacturing partners to release versions of popular, high-end smartphones such as the Samsung Galaxy S4 and the HTC One without the operating system overlays developed (and preferred) by each manufacturer.
Apple, however, will likely release a lower-end phone in September (the iPhone 6), in addition to a new iPhone 5S model that will continue the company's tradition of premium, high-end devices.
The release of a lower-end device could make it more complicated for developers, who may now have to develop apps that run smoothly on two different sets of hardware. Android developers have created enough apps to make Android enticing as a low-cost option based on the sheer volume of devices that are sold, so perhaps it will not be a "death knell" for Apple after all.
Do you think the iPhone 6 will cause problems for iOS developers? Is Google's adoption rate for Android something to celebrate?


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Japanese custom bike builder Keinosuke 'Keino' Sasaki delivers a stunning XJR1300 based concept.
New York city based builder Keino's amazing interpretation of the Yamaha XJR1300 is born from the search for inspiration by Yamaha for future Sports Heritage Range motorcycles.
The one-off concept features amazing, old school craftsmanship. Keino designed and shaped the lower, slimmer fuel tank by hand, adding a unique filler cap. The stunning work continues with a handcrafted tailpiece, set off with a rear light taken from a classic British MG sports car.
There's no mistaking the builder of this bike as the XJR gets Keino's signature springer front-end suspension with matching rear shocks to balance.
Keino also adds custom brake mounts, a new headlight assembly and custom handlebars. There's also a Brembo brake upgrade, exposed air filters and a custom single seat sitting on a unique rear frame.
Rhapsody in Blue is finished off with a beautiful blue, vintage Yamaha inspired, paint job and gold wheels.
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Yard Built XV950 'Boltage' by Benders
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Peggy Helmerich Library will be closed Aug. 13 - Sep. 3 for library improvements
The South Broken Arrow Library is your center for lifelong learning! The library has a large collection of print materials in every genre and an expert staff available to assist you with book recommendations, research, homework, community information, digital materials, programming and much more. For the computer user, South Broken Arrow has 8 computers and 3 checkout laptops for in-library use. Wireless printing is available as well as a business center that offers faxing, scanning and color printing.
There is one meeting room which holds 75.
Ongoing Book Sale.
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Because of the quick growth of the city of Broken Arrow Library to the south, it became obvious that a second branch library was needed by the early 1990s.
After a great deal of exploring, a site at 3600 S. Chestnut was deemed an ideal location. Working with the City of Broken Arrow and the homeowners in the neighborhood, the Tulsa City-County Library successfully obtained the property in 1993. Bates/LZW, Architects, designed the 6,100 sq. ft. building and it opened in 1994. Theresa Fowler was appointed librarian.
The community immediately swarmed the building and it quickly became one of the busiest branches in the system. In 2002, eight years after continual use, small renovations were made to the restrooms. New carpeting and new floor tile was added and the furniture was reupholstered. In 2005, to further accommodate the growth of the area, the library enlarged its children's area, created a computer station for its computers and added additional space for media. With an increased focus on providing a personalized, customer-driven experience, the library made a few layout and equipment improvements again in 2016.
Theresa Fowler was South Broken Arrow Library's first branch manager. She held that position for nearly ten years and was succeeded by Christy Chilton, in 2003. Kim Johnson served as the branch manager from 2004 to 2010. Tracy Warren served as the branch manager from 2010 to 2012. Emily Tichenor served as the branch manager from 2012 to 2015. Kelli McDowell is the current branch manager.


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An Apple launch is quite something to behold. Think of the footage you've seen of young girls screaming at the Beatles in the 60s, then swap Paul McCartney for Apple and the girls for geeks. That is about the closest thing we can think of to describe scene.
The iPhone 4S has been the biggest product Apple has ever launched, managing more than 1 million pre-orders in a single 24 hours. That is an unimaginable amount of consumer demand for a device and proof yet again that Apple fans are devoted as ever. So devoted in fact that those who don't pre-order choose to queue, filling the area around Apple's Regent Street and Covent Garden store in a sort of ritualistic yearly pilgrimage. Some queue for as long as 10 days in order to make sure they are the first in the country to grab a new Apple device, others are there for the atmosphere, either way it is like Glastonbury for Apple fans.
Naturally Pocket-lint couldn't afford to miss out on all this excitement, let alone the opportunity to be amongst a flock of gadget lovers so large. So it was up early doors and down to central London to capture the action.
First up was Regent Street; we arrived at around 6am. A select few Apple devotees, around the first 20 in the queue, had been allowed to stay directly outside the store. The rest, of which there were already hundreds, had been lined up around the corner and all the way down into a small park just off Regent Street.
First in line were our old friends Craig Fox and Daniel James, the two jailbreakers who had cemented their place as number one in the queue last Friday. After nearly a week sat outside the store in Regent Street they weren't looking quite as fresh as when we last saw them. Still the excitement and atmosphere was definitely enough to wake anyone up.
Craig Fox and Daniel James - 1st in queue at Regent Street
"We have been here 160 hours". "I'll use it on the train and then straight to bed, I will play with it for like an hour.
"There have been some perks of being first in the queue: we got offered flights to Dubai".
Sitting closely behind was familiar face and usual Apple queuer Jewels Lewis, known for his iPad antics. Although not claiming the top spot this time, he was definitely in the market for some new Apple products, planning on picking up both an iPhone 4S and a new Nano.
Jewels Lewis - Regent Street
"I have more love for the iPad than the phone. When I found out this lot were number one, it's like a community, we have bonded now from the iPad 2.
"You have got to start from somewhere. It is the same group of us who are this dedicated to Apple products.
"I don't know if you would call us mad or Apple fanatics, even freaks, but we know what we are doing".
It was then onto Covent Garden, but not before a brief look at just how long the iPhone 4S queue tailed back around Regent Street. We would say there was upwards of a thousand people queueing and this was at around 6.30am. So many in fact that Apple had been forced to construct a small secondary base in a park behind its Regent Street store.
Covent Garden felt like a different kettle of fish altogether. It was far more manic, partly because by the time Pocket-lint got there it was approaching door opening time. Apple had managed to control the crowds, but the queue was going all the way around Covent Garden. Tickets were being handed out so that people couldn't go and pick up multiple handsets for friends. There was a two-phone limit which you would think would be enough, but believe us many people were looking to pick up ten or twenty, likely to immediately sell them on.
First in line at Covent Garden was Rob Shoesmith, who had been waiting outside the Apple store for a quite frankly unbelievable 10 days.
Rob Shoesmith - 1st in line at Covent Garden
"I've queued up for 10 nights so yes I want to get the iPhone now. I'm absolutely shattered.
"I wanted to see if I could live indirectly over Apple's huge media influence. It worked".
Behind Shoesmith was a sea of rampant Apple fans who were working themselves up into some sort of quasi-pagan frenzy as the 8am opening approached. We managed to grab a few other queuers before taking cover away from the shop doors.
Matthew Kelly and Craig Shafer - Covent Garden
Kelly: "I've got geriatric a 3G, so I'm excited about going to the iPhone 4S."
Shafer: "I have a crappy Samsung so I can't wait."
Kelly: "I want to get my phone and go to bed. I am hugely excited, I'm off to a job interview after."
Kelly: "I have queued for Harry Potter books like this before."
The Apple employees then began clapping maniacally to get the crowd worked up after what had been, for some, more than a 24-hour wait in the freezing London cold. A few slightly sleep-ridden eyes were immediately woken up the second those doors opened. In the fans went and out the exit they came, iPhone 4S in hand, grins on faces, safe in the knowledge that for a few seconds they were amongst the first to own a new Apple device.
Just like that the launch was over, and Apple then took to dealing with the reality of shifting an impossibly huge number of handsets in one single day. The Apple store workers were still clapping when we left, and we suspect will be for a good few hours to come.


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The leaks from Ducati keep coming in, and now we have our first photos of the Ducati 1199 Panigale R Superleggera and its tasty details. Stripped of its carbon fiber fairings, we can see where all those magnesium, titanium, and carbon pieces reside on the Superleggera's rolling chassis.
Asphalt & Rubber has gotten its hands on 16 detail photos of the new Ducati Superleggera, and they are waiting for you after the jump. Our apologies in advance for the insane watermarks, but some people just don't understand the internet. Other publications should feel free to use our photos, provided they cite their source and link back to Asphalt & Rubber — easy, right?