I heard that as an acronym for CNN the other day: CNN = Constant Negative News. How true! But it’s not just CNN, it’s the entire news media focusing on the gloom and doom of the economy. And why not? From their perspective, it sells news. And bad news [...]
Yes, even though this Thursday is Thanksgiving here in America, I still have a book giveaway from Bethany House! First, here’s the winner of last week’s book, Holly’s Heart.
The winner is:
Comment #3 — MJ
Congratulations, MJ!
Now, on to this week’s giveaway. Here’s how the giveaways work:
Every Thursday, I post about a new book that’s up for [...]
I am a mathematics lover. Now don’t go on the title and quit this page. You may have a maths phobia as I found such peoples very often. They’ll want to skip this page immediately as it talks about two words used mostly in mathematics. Keep your fear aside as this is not going to [...]
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This summer I made a choice to switch over Peyton’s site to a different format. I was concerned that the change of look and putting ads on it would alienate readers who’d been through each day of her treatment, perhaps they would feel I was selling out my daughter.
And there were definitely those who felt [...]
If the constant-current circuit is not included, the current to the laser diode would drop as the battery voltage falls and the laser diode would cease to operate if the current falls below a certain minimum.
All “Laser Pointers” have an inbuilt constant current circuit to maintain the operation of the laser.
The output current in the [...]
Sometimes I wish I had a minute to just sit and breathe. Just sit on the sofa and stare at the wall in front of me. Or play blocks with Finn. I hate playing with blocks.But after this,pick up from school, make snacks, talk to carpenter, drop of at violin, talk some more to carpenter, clean rabbit cage, play with rabbit, try to get rabbit back in cage, make some kind of eatable stuff to eat, say by
Are you suffering from constant headaches? Headaches are a common ailment, but research has uncovered treatments that may help your problem almost disappear. According to the National Headache Foundation (NHF) tension headaches affect nearly 78% of the adult population. 13% of the population suffers from migraines. Because the causes of migraines vary greatly, what relieves a migraine in one pers
This week, theChristian Fiction Blog Allianceis introducingA Constant Heart(Bethany House October 1, 2008)bySiri MitchellABOUT THE AUTHOR:Siri Mitchell graduated from the University of Washington with a business degree and worked in various levels of government. As a military spouse, she has lived all over the world, including in Paris and Tokyo. Siri enjoys observing and learning from different c
This week, theChristian Fiction Blog Allianceis introducingA Constant Heart(Bethany House October 1, 2008)bySiri MitchellABOUT THE AUTHOR:Siri Mitchell graduated from the University of Washington with a business degree and worked in various levels of government. As a military spouse, she has lived all over the world, including in Paris and Tokyo. Siri enjoys observing and learning from different c
This week, theChristian Fiction Blog Allianceis introducingA Constant Heart(Bethany House October 1, 2008)bySiri MitchellABOUT THE AUTHOR:Siri Mitchell graduated from the University of Washington with a business degree and worked in various levels of government. As a military spouse, she has lived all over the world, including in Paris and Tokyo. Siri enjoys observing and learning from different c
Feeling tired is a normal occurrence considering our busy and stressful life-styles. We all feel tired occasionally. Taking some time to rest, relax as well as a good night sleep should resolve the problem in most people and get them back on track with the every day activities.
However, for some, tiredness can be a more [...]
KSV has grown so fast in the past 3 years. I really have to thank my wonderful staff of videographers - my sister Cindy, cousin Lynn, Jimmy, Steve, Matt, and wonderful wife, Jeanie.Because we have grown and made so many couples happy with their wedding videos, the demand for our services has outgrown my ability to meet with every client. So because of this we will be making demos available online
From Germany to Australia and Brazil to Canada, the once-mighty greenback has been in a downward spiral for years.
Fortunately, there are still safe havens out there — countries where our currency and the host country’s currency move in lockstep.
In two cases, our dollars are the actual currency, so you don’t even have to visit an [...]
Author: Lauren B. WallaceAre you one of those people who feel hungry twenty four hours a day? Surprisingly there are many individuals out there who deal with hunger issues almost every day. Some people experience these cravings at certain hours of the day, while others undergo an all day battle. But no matter what your hunger pattern is, are there any possible solutions to this problem?Well, you m
"The only constant in this world is change". that is the only motto in my life. I know what it means but its hard for me sometimes to accept that fact. I have a best friend, we were together since i was 8 years old, we separated after graduating in high school. since then we didn't see each other again until 2006. We communicate through Friendster and through text and call. I found out that she's
I remember all I wanted was a Blackberry, Brook Brothers suit and a American Express credit card.Now it's a Blackberry Bold, a Brook Brothers suit and a AMEX Black card. LOLIt's hard to practice contentment[photo] bbmobile.com
Blogging has truly revolutionized the way one experiences the digital age. There is, it seems, no limit to what one can do with the help of blogs. Even the smallest aspect of your daily personal life like recording journal entries has been given an entirely new dimension.
Going on from there, there is a lot of [...]
Don’t know if you ever decided to bet with Betsson but their bet voiding has went in to extreme.
Every time when their odd on a bet is maybe 0.03 higher then what the average bookies offer, they decide to void such bet and send you a message on your mail that they voided bet due [...]
It is always good to know the mortgage rate predictions. Whether choosing for fixed rate options that are quite easy to follow the budget, or to go for floating interest rates, people often faced classic dilemma. It specially happens when they seek home loans. Hence, it is essential to take a look on the offered benefits as well as attached drawbacks of both fixed and floating rates of interest.
I have enjoyed my time off. We all need to take time to regroup and even recoup from the barrage of typically awful news we are bombarded with on a daily basis. Life goes on and we go along with time knowing that tomorrow is not promised any of us.
I was extremely upset [...]
Hewlett-Packard computers with AMD processors have a problem that occurs after installing Windows XP Service Pack 3. The power management driver it installs is only compatible with Intel processors. This causes the machine to boot up, crash, reboot itself after failure, crash again and so forth. This is called a constant reboot cycle.If you are experiencing this, here are the step-by-step instruct
Risk Management and Strong Two-Factor Authentication Secures Stroud & Swindon
Computer Weekly.com , June 19, 2008 - “Information security is part of life now for financial services organisations and you have to take it seriously. If the business is linked to any loss of sensitive data, it causes serious reputational damage and you can’t afford for that to happen, especial
What you do is swipe your RFID-enabled library card in front of the chair’s sensor, which then follows you (or your card) around the library so you always have somewhere to sit.
Cross posted from Wake up America
Not much time right now to write, but long story short, Obama once again changes his position about Iran.
For the whole story, read The Sun and Commentary Magazine.
As usual Obama was against it before he was for it, then against it again before being for it...etc....
Senator McCain, in his speech yesterday to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee,
Constant Garden es un sistema de sonido que tiene en cada tallo un altavoz incorporado y un LED… el diseñador de estos curiosos altavoces es Vitorio Benedetti.
Constant Garden es capaz de sincronizarse con el PC para recordarte citas y eventos, el resto del tiempo, emite una serie de sonidos de “jardín”, sinceramente prefiero tener [...]
I had to do grocery shopping this week and since our local Costco has the best prices on milk and a couple other items, I stopped there first before heading to my local grocery store. Although I tried to walk past the 'other' aisles with nary a glance, there is one end-cap that caught my attention and I couldn't help myself. I stared with sadness at the products I don't need right now... but
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When I was in college, my Dad printed off a sign that simply said “The future is now”. That simple sign, placed on the desk in my room, served as a constant reminder of why I was working so hard to get my degree. It kept me motivated, focused, and persevering [...]
Sunday morning I did my darndest to get up early and exercise. I got through half of my slim-in-6 workout before I noticed that I had to stop to get ready for church… Or I’d be late - AGAIN. We did good and made it during the first song and before the opening [...]
A near constant force within the Surfrider voice is Gordon LaBedz. He comments on nearly everything and always takes a strong stance. Sometimes we agree, sometimes we disagree. Gordon has a phrase that he seems to throw into most dialogs that always makes me pause. It makes me take a deep breath... and know that it's an appropriate reminder.That phrase is...Constant pressure,endlessly applied.If I can be so bold to co-opt his phrase and then define it... he means that without constant attention to detail, without constant vigilence... and without marrying that attitude with a mindset that isn't time-based or campaign-based... without those elements, working together... you're toast.You may not be toast yet and you may not feel the heat being turned up or your edges starting to burn... but
During the helicopter ride to the ship, Desmond’s consciousness begins jumping back and forth between present day 2004 and 1996. He is forced to find Daniel Faraday in 1996 in order to get answers and stop the jumps.
computerweekly.com
UK, April 14, 2008 -
Information security is part of life now for financial services organisations and you have to take it seriously. If the business is linked to any loss of sensitive data, it causes serious reputational damage and you can't afford for that to happen, especially in such a highly regulated industry," says Colin Campbell, IT services manager at
As a result the company, which employs about 430 staff, has both a security committee made up of senior management that develops strategy and takes responsibility for the issue, and a risk and compliance team that is independent of IT, but works alongside it in an advisory capacity.
Campbell's challenge is that Stroud & Swindon has to prove annually to the regulator, the Financial Service
Followed by a team of cameramen shooting scenes for The Hills, Lauren Conrad browsed the offerings at clothing store People’s Revolution on Melrose in Los Angeles on Tuesday (April 8). The 22-year-old Laguna Beach native is on a constant shopping quest, as she needs to keep up to date with the hottest trends in order to keep...
Magnified image of research samples with small holes covered by graphene. One can see light passing through them by the naked eye.
Graphene gazing gives glimpse of foundations of universe
Researchers at The University of Manchester have used graphene to measure an important and mysterious fundamental constant - and glimpse the foundations of the universe.
The researchers from The School of
Whoa. Just another day for a supermodel walking down the street to pick up her dry cleaning, I’m sure. I especially love the two guys in the background eye’ing her. They are probably thinking about invitng her to the big frat party tonight, they are just sure she will wanna go. I really don’t get [...]
I'm currently reading Eckhart Tolle's "A New Earth" and I have become more aware of my Ego. Yesterday I received a call from a recruiter asking if I was interested in a new job opportunity regarding...
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This is my first contest! Top commentator ever will have a constant link in the top bar of my blog. But also I'll make a review about his blog.How to become the top commentator: Simply comment my posts, you can post question, play jokes or tell about additional information.When the contest will end?In the end of the next month (30 April), I'll end the contest and give the top commentator this smal
Теорія Даніеля Фарадея про “божевілля”
Теорія Даніеля про “божевілля” дає нам приблизне уявлення, що могло статися із командою Руссо (нагадаю, що всі, окрім неї, стали божевільними). Можливо, Руссо вдалося уникнути «божевілля» завдяки вагітності, або ж Руссо знайшла свою константу – тобто дитину.
З промо відео 8 серії, стає зрозуміло, що шпигуном Бена на кораблі є [...]
П’ятий епізод четвертого сезону серіалу Загублені обертається навколо Дезмунда та пояснюється на основі складних подорожей в часі (convoluted time traveling), які Дезмунд пережив після вибуху станції “Swan” (див. карту) - тобто після того як він піддався великій дозі випромінювання.
Назва епізоду:
The Constant - константа, або стала у рівнянні. Саме на пошуки константи для Дезмунда і будуть [...]
Light an LED, Power a motor, this simple - ish circuit will accommodate all you constant current needs using NE555 chips! This is a great way to learn about electronics and although not as efficient as using a pre made buckpuck, this is more fun, cheaper and hopefully you’ll learn something too!
Constant Current Power Supply [...]
A Winter of Discontent
Over the past few weeks and months I’ve grown increasingly frustrated with my computer’s decreasing abilities to perform even the most simple tasks. I’ve tried scrubbing them out, I’ve tried soaking them out, but I still ended up with those pesky ring-around-the-can’t-do-anything-with-this-PC blues.
I had run countless diagnostics that told me my computer [...]
your Lover is Life,there is none other than this.so, transform your fearinto a butterfly,and let it fly freeout into the field of its Love.let your eyes reston the boundless beauty of this placeand let your lips only murmurits praise.then, open your handsand receiveall that your soulhas been dancing forthe only answerto escape from the lips of your Loveris Yesit has always been Yesyour Lover is Lifethere is none other than This.
Nail Biting is a habit where a person usually bites their fingernails or toenails. This maybe because a person is feeling bored, nervous, stressed or he/she maybe hungry. The reasons are varied. Excessive nail biting is a sign of mental or emotional disorder. This habit can be compulsive and a person maybe busy biting unconsciously [...]
Season 4 - Episode 5: "The Constant."Another Lost Monday is upon us. We have much to discuss; I'm jumping the shark this week!A bizarre and meandering episode begets a bizarre meandering review, so I apologize in advance for this week's Lost Monday not staying incredibly true to form. Also, I'm more than a little hung over. There's no such thing as poor professionalism when you're writing for free.I, my friends, had a wonderful weekend. Madison hit 45 degrees on Sunday, allowing a lot of snow to melt and make way for a fresh batch early this week. We're making minimally positive progress into Spring, but it's just enough to keep me from deep-throating a shotgun. I'll take it as a small victory. I also quite enjoy the obliterated back roads and nine-foot deep sinkholes that accompany them a
Spoilers observations and the like abound, you have been warned.I really enjoyed last night's episode of LOST. It was a Desmond, time traveling Brotha, episode. This one is one of my favorite episodes of the season. We do not learn about another Oceanic 6 member, which is good, gotta save something for later. But what we do learn about is a bit of how and why Desmond is able to time hop.Last season, Desmond would get these flashbacks that were so vivid and real. He would travel back in time and relive certain evens and attempt to prevent the outcome. He would protect Charlie over and over as Charlie was destined to die. What Desmond learned last season and what was confirmed again by Daniel Faraday is that you cannot change the future. I hope Sarah Connor realizes that and starts stockpili
If you are looking to break into freelancing a great way to start is by getting you name out there. One of the best ways to do this is to write for sites that market your work for you. One site that I really encourage people to check out is called Constant Content.
Constant Content
offers totally FREE sign-up. This is a 100% legitimate JOB where you are your own boss. You never have to buy
Sounds like a party, right? Fortunately my one and only barfarama was yesterday morning, the day I hit 12 weeks pregnant. The funny thing is that I felt totally fine and didn’t see it coming at all. I just got blasted by a really nasty smell (old diapers sitting in the garbage can - ugh!!) [...]
In my last post, "The Teaching of an Atheist," I discussed the idea that...
... Maybe, just maybe, there was no such thing as God.
And wow! What a response I received.
This morning alone, a dozen messages have popped into my Inbox -- expressing many mixed views.
Now, just to recap: if you read the post, you'll realize that my intention was to ask ourselves whether there could be real meaning
I have been immersed in my training at my new job and am absolutely enjoying it. However, maybe it's due to the weather, maybe it's all the knowledge I am feeding my brain at work, but for some odd reason, for the past three days, food has been a constant thought on my mind. We talked about food in class, and I'd get hungry. I started packing larger lunches too, which is not something I normally do. I'd get home and even though I had eaten lunch about five hours before, I was hungry. One of my supervisors joked, "maybe you are pregnant!" Not likely, considering all of my problems (as mentioned in the past).I would love to blame it on winter and feeling ready to hibernate, but I am not sure what is going on. Maybe a fluctuation in my body of some sort? Hormonal shift/change? I don't know bu
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Hi, right now I am off station and writing this post. Now coming to the topic, this is another great site which is an old one but maintaining its value. The difference between all the sites I told before related to writing articles and this site Constant Content, you can charge the value for your article. You can provide either full copy rights for high value or non exclusive rights so that many people can use that article. Generally people like to buy articles with full copy rights because they will pay that much for getting that unique article exclusively for their purpose. You can generally sell your articles with exclusive copy rights for around $10 to $15.So, let the author in you get a chance to earn money. Really this is working successfully for many people but some say that it takes much time for getting your article sold. Generally you need to write articles on topics which are of more demand. You can find them there. Also this site has another procedure. The article buyers g
Hi, right now I am off station and writing this post. Now coming to the topic, this is another great site which is an old one but maintaining its value. The difference between all the sites I told before related to writing articles and this site Constant Content, you can charge the value for your article. You can provide either full copy rights for high value or non exclusive rights so that many people can use that article. Generally people like to buy articles with full copy rights because they will pay that much for getting that unique article exclusively for their purpose. You can generally sell your articles with exclusive copy rights for around $10 to $15.So, let the author in you get a chance to earn money. Really this is working successfully for many people but some say that it takes much time for getting your article sold. Generally you need to write articles on topics which are of more demand. You can find them there. Also this site has another procedure. The article buyers g
thus, we’ve already talked about earmuffs making a comeback this winter, yet hats are gonna be the control of our review this time. And of course there’s a mind for that – since hats hold always been a fixed whenever it comes to winter season. thus while earmuffs approach and move hats were always here, and they’re here to stay. I can’t level enumerate how numerous different head-cover models are there, yet I don’t meditate I hold to since you probably already perceive it. The model I’m showing you is my private beloved. (Read the full post about ‘Constant - like the winter’…)
Selling your articles in Constant Content is another way for you to earn some extra money without having your own blog. It might be a bit difficult to become an author in Constant Content, as there are lots of rules that you need to follow. But then once you get used to it, it won’t be a problem at all. It’s a good thing for setting those rules because makes it easy for customers to go through it and find the articles they want. When you check out the site, you can find that there are several types of articles that you can purchase. Meaning that you can sell the articles with or without full rights. If you have nothing in your mind to write about, you can even check out the requested content section and respond to customers request. This is what I like about Constant Content. You can choose to sell your own work or sell your writing ability according to customers request. That means you can become a freelancer too at . Just like a freelancer, you have to specify the price for your
We are all aware that everything is going up these days and the need for alternative energy is readily apparent. No longer is it an age where we can simply cut cost by turning of some lights and sacrificing. It is apparent that we cannot sustain this kind of lifestyle at the rate that energy costs are rising.
“Our communities are failing, failing, without solving this energy issue,” he told a crowd of a few hundred at the Chena River Convention Center.
While alternative energy projects could help make those communities sustainable, the vision and political will to get the projects going just isn’t there, he said. “We ought to be teaching the world how to do this.”
Source: Communities struggle with energy costs
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This blog started out as a series of articles written for Helium. I discovered Helium by mistake and immediately discovered the joys of writing. After posting several personal finance articles to Helium and after starting my own blog I found associated content and Constant-content. The following is a summary of the comparison of these content publishing sites: Constant ContentConstant Content strategy simplified is selling quality articles for publishers for either usage, unique of full rights use.Constant Content has high quality standards and examines every article submitted. Authors name their price for either usage, unique or full rights use and get paid when publishers buy their articles. Prices for 500 word article vary for usage (7$-15$), unique (50$-70$) or full rights (70$-90$). Authors are paid 65% of the price. Constant Content is more suitable for competent established authors which have the ability to produce quality content.HeliumHelium’s strategy simplified is generati
Lance And Ashley Go Out For Date Number Two (ExpoSay)Hollywood has a new odd couple.Hingis says she's innocent after testing positive for cocaine at Wimbledon (AP)Martina Hingis said Thursday she has been accused of testing positive for cocaine at Wimbledon, and then announced her retirement from professional tennis.Coker, Bolden suspended (AP)Tennessee tailback LaMarcus Coker and defensive tackle Demonte Bolden will miss the game against Louisiana-Lafayette on Saturday because of a violation of team rules.Kitna regrets costume scrutiny (AP)Jon Kitna and his wife dressed up as a naked man and a fast-food drive-through attendant at a teammate's Halloween party, depicting an embarrassing moment for one of the team's assistant coaches.Tocchet's ban for role in illegal gambling ring extended (AP)Rick Tocchet's role in an illegal gambling ring will keep him out of the NHL until at least next February.China simulates terrorism attack ahead of Games (Reuters)Security services have carrie
Report: Teams get notice before drug testing of players (ESPN)Baseball teams regularly receive up to nearly two days' notice before drug testing of players. Officials of home teams are notified in advance to leave stadium and parking passes for the testers.Jags' Stroud faces suspension for violating NFL steroids policy (ESPN)Jaguars defensive tackle Marcus Stroud is facing a four-game suspension, which could start as early as this weekend, for a violation of the NFL steroids and related substances policy.Cameron suspended after drug test (AP)Mike Cameron, the Padres' Gold Glove center fielder, was suspended for the first 25 games of next season on Wednesday after testing positive a second time for a banned stimulant.Hawaii reserve RB kicked off team (AP)Hawaii reserve running back Mario Cox has been dismissed from the team. Coach June Jones would not say why the 5-foot-11, 250-pound sophomore was kicked off the team.Marketer files lawsuit against Bush (AP)A sports marketer has filed
103 hamburgers in 8 minutes (AP)Joey Chestnut surpassed the previous record of 97 Krystal burgers - 2 1/2 inches square - held by Japan's Takeru Kobayashi, set at last year's Krystal Square Off.Soccer Coach Suspended For "Mooning" Opposing Team (FOX)Deputies learned that the game had become heated and erupted into several arguments, after which the Petaluma team's coach walked to the center of the field and allegedly exposed his rear to the opposing team, according to the sheriff's office.The nanny and the coach's wife launch an attack (Oregonian)She leaned in, grabbed by my suit lapel, and lit into me with a string of expletives, asking me if I have children, and telling me, "This is going to come back on you tenfold."37 arrested at World Series celebrations (AP)After police told a large crowd to leave, several officers were struck by rocks and bottles. Sixteen cars in one area were vandalized.Ole Miss suspends SEC sacks leader Hardy indefinitely (AP)Mississippi coach Ed Orgeron
Today I wanted to write about a slightly lesser known company that I really enjoy working for called Constant-Content. I don’t submit a ton of stuff to them because I am so busy with all of my reviews and what not, but I really like is the actual legitimate freelance offers you can find there. They often have 50 – 100 or more people who are in desperate need of people to write articles for them
Davydenko says warning for not trying 'outrageous' (ESPN)Nikolay Davydenko, already at the center of a betting investigation, was fined $2,000 for lack of effort a loss at the St. Petersburg Open.2 Coaches Fight, Expelled From League (KPHO)A fight caught on surveillance tape between a pair of coaches in a youth football league heated up when it spilled from the field into a parking lot and one of the coaches' family members became involved.Three Spartans charged with robbery (AP)Starting linebacker SirDarean Adams, starting cornerback T.J. Williams and one other Michigan State football player have been charged with unarmed robbery stemming from an April incident in the parking lot of a store.Arkansas loses two track and field titles; sprinter Gay linked to probe (AP)Arkansas' renowned track and field program lost two national championships Thursday when the NCAA imposed stiff sanctions for violations involving sprint star Tyson Gay and a former assistant coach.Fighting Sioux name l
It seems that the constants behave strangely in Flex.
Here is why:
public const X:String = "X";
public const Y:int = 101;
public const NotSoConstant:XML = ...some random xml...
Now here comes the fun part:
var x:string = X;
x = "aaa";
trace(X + ":" + x); // X:aaa
var y:int = Y;
y = 10;
trace(Y +":" + y); //101:10
var constantOrNot:XML = NotSoConstant;
constantOrNot = ...another xml...
Now you would think that constantOrNot will be different from NotSoConstant? You would be wrong. It seems that in the cases of XML objects the initial setup of the constantOrNot is done by using a reference pointer. So if you modify the constantOrNot it will also modify the constant it was used to set it up.
Simpson, three others now face 12 charges in robbery case (AP)New charges of felony coercion were filed Wednesday against O.J. Simpson and three co-defendants in the alleged armed robbery of two sports memorabilia dealers.Doomed runner was six blocks from hospital (AP)The ambulance crew who picked up a dying runner during the Chicago Marathon apparently got lost on the way to a hospital, authorities said.Soccer mom charged in assault on coach (Newsday)An East Rockaway soccer mom angered over being dropped from the team e-mailing list for game-day directions was arrested after slamming a metal folding chair across the face of her daughter's coach.McLaren told to pay over $50 million to FIA (Reuters)McLaren will have to pay over $50 million to the International Automobile Federation (FIA), which will use the money to promote safer motorsport worldwide.Agassi hot over Target sandal sales (AP)Lawyers for retired tennis star Andre Agassi sought a preliminary injunction from a federal judge
Roush tells Edwards, Kenseth to settle matters off the track (ESPN)Carl Edwards got into a heated confrontation with teammate Matt Kenseth on camera while Kenseth was about to be interviewed on the Speed Channel near the Turn 4 tunnel following Sunday's race.Child support, bankruptcy trail former NBA player Caffey (Press Register)Four years and tens of millions of dollars after his NBA career ended, Mobile native Jason Caffey is in bankruptcy court seeking protection from creditors, who include seven women with whom he has had eight children.One of two men accused in Duquesne shooting pleads guilty (AP)One of two men accused of shooting at five Duquesne University basketball players after a school dance pleaded guilty to attempted homicide and other counts Tuesday.Another fine day for Wilfork (Globe)The league confirmed yesterday that it fined Vince Wilfork $5,000 for unnecessary roughness, stemming from a play during the second quarter of New England's 48-27 win over Dallas last Sun
Purdue dismisses Watt after DWI (AP)Purdue University announced that junior starting forward Gordon Watt has been dismissed from the men's basketball team. Watt was arrested on suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated.Big East commish says refs blew UConn return call (AP)Big East commissioner Mike Tranghese called Louisville athletic director Tom Jurich on Sunday, saying the referees erred during a disputed punt return for the touchdown by the Huskies early in the third quarter.Taco Bell's World Series bet: free tacos for all (Reuters)Many Americans will be wagering on this week's baseball World Series. For Taco Bell, the stakes are a free taco for everyone in the United States.Tomlinson among fire evacuees; Chargers cancel practice (AP)Reigning NFL MVP LaDainian Tomlinson was among several San Diego Chargers players, coaches and staff members who had to evacuate their homes as wildfires burned in San Diego County.North Carolina suspends 2 players for violating team rules
Lawyer: Coach wanted Imus suit dropped (AP)A lawyer who represented a Rutgers University women's basketball player complained to the school that her coach pressured the athlete to drop a lawsuit against Don Imus over the radio host's sexist and racist remarks about the team.Lopez suspended for violating team rules (AP)Brook Lopez, a 7-foot sophomore who was already academically ineligible for the start of Stanford's season, has been suspended indefinitely for a violation of team rules.Tolbert found not guilty of DUI (AP)Auburn guard Frank Tolbert was found not guilty on a drunk driving charge and convicted of driving on the wrong side of a road.Butterfield suspended after arrest (AP)Missouri senior forward Darryl Butterfield was suspended indefinitely by the team Thursday after being arrested for third-degree domestic assault.Former player Keon Clark arrested (AP)A former NBA player wanted on drug and weapons charges in Illinois was arrested Thursday when U.S. marshals stopped him a
Report: Mitchell gets documentation from Radomski about steroids clients (AP)Baseball investigator George Mitchell has received an extensive paper trail documenting performance-enhancing drugs sent to players by former New York Mets clubhouse attendant Kirk Radomski.Baylor considering disciplinary action against Baylor assistant (AP)Bartender Danny Severe said an employee witnessed Eric Schnupp urinating on the bar, and a manager told police officers who were there for an unrelated matter.UK receiver arrested on drug charges (AP)Kentucky wide receiver Anthony Stewart is facing charges of drug trafficking. Records at the Fayette County Detention Center show the 21-year-old was jailed Monday on charges of trafficking in marijuana and trafficking in a controlled substance.SEC fines Kentucky $50,000 (AP)The Southeastern Conference fined Kentucky $50,000 Monday for failing to prevent fans from rushing the field after the Wildcats' triple-overtime victory over top-ranked LSU.Oklahoma St.'s
Democratic official suggests shots for staffers visiting NASCAR venues (AP)It got the GOP's engines revving -- a Democratic official suggesting staffers get immunized for several diseases before heading south from Washington and into the Red State wilds of NASCAR country to conduct research at a pair of races.Three arrested at Ole Miss (AP)Three people were arrested Saturday after fans threw garbage on the field during Alabama's 27-24 win over Mississippi.At least 22 arrested after UK's win (AP)The number of arrests was comparable to those after the Louisville game, though the number of illegal trespassing charges were higher, said Jay Blanton, a university spokesman.Indiana will lose scholarship; coach will forego raise (AP)Telephone calls to basketball recruits have landed Indiana coach Kelvin Sampson in trouble again and will cost the team a scholarship and Sampson a scheduled $500,000 raise.Hargrove gets $300 fine, community service for guilty plea (AP)Bills defensive end Anthon
Today I am sorting through a bunch of my things - I haven’t had a weekend to myself in a looooong time, and decided that I was going to try and de-clutter my study.
I was sorting out some of the receipts and bits of paper that inevitably accumulate in my bags, and our littlest cat decided that I needed some supervision.
Unfortunately that supervision was to occur from inside the very bags I was in the process of organising!
Pets keep your blood pressure down, apparently!! LOL
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Stoudamire marijuana case settled (AP)Lawyers for NBA player Damon Stoudamire and Pima County have reached an agreement to resolve his long-standing marijuana possession case.Penn State's Scott charged with rape, sexual assault (AP)Suspended Penn State running back Austin Scott has been charged with raping a woman at his on-campus apartment after meeting her at a bar.No charges filed against Paterno (AP)An exchange of words with another motorist on a campus road was blown out of proportion by Internet-fueled rumors and media speculation, Penn State coach Joe Paterno said Thursday night.Georgia suspends 3 players (AP)Coach Dennis Felton said Thursday that guard Mike Mercer has been suspended for at least 15 games, forward Takais Brown has been suspended for at least nine and center Albert Jackson will have to miss six.Coach: Minnesota reneged on offer (AP)A former Oklahoma State assistant basketball coach plans to file a lawsuit against the University of Minnesota, claiming the school
Gipp's body exhumed for DNA testing (AP)The body of George Gipp, the Notre Dame football player who inspired the rallying cry "Win one for the Gipper," was exhumed recently for DNA testing in his Upper Peninsula hometown.A&M coach admonished for producing secretive newsletter (AP)Texas A&M officials said Thursday that coach Dennis Franchione will be admonished for a secretive for-pay newsletter sent to boosters and that the school will report possible violations related to the newsletter to the NCAA.Barnes lied to police about crash (AP)Jaguars offensive tackle Khalif Barnes gave police two versions of his recent one-car accident.Ramage guilty of impaired driving (AP)Former NHL player Rob Ramage was found guilty Wednesday of impaired driving causing death and four other charges in connection with a wreck that killed former Chicago Blackhawks star Keith Magnuson.Patterson, wife die in murder-suicide (AP)Former Louisiana Tech baseball coach Pat Patterson, who led the Bulldogs to
Fresno St. suspends DL Shirley again (AP)Fresno State defensive lineman Jason Shirley was suspended indefinitely Tuesday for an undisclosed violation of school policy.ATP to investigate Murray corruption claims (Reuters)The governing body of men's tennis (ATP) is to investigate British number one Andy Murray's claims that corruption is rife in tennis.Ex-Olympian Bedard on probation (AP)Former Olympic biathlon champion Myriam Bedard received two years' probation for violating a child custody order involving her daughter.49ers may buy theme park (AP)The San Francisco 49ers said Tuesday the team might be willing to buy the Great America theme park next to its proposed new stadium in Santa Clara to resolve a lingering parking dispute.NFL suspends Bengals' Joseph (AP)The NFL has suspended starting cornerback Johnathan Joseph for Sunday's game at Kansas City. He was suspended for violating the league's substance abuse policy.Barnett charged on two counts (AP)Green Bay Packers linebacke
For those of you who read me I thank you - and I have birthed a new blog where I will be doing all my musings and postings:Cleveland Real Estate News It is my Word Press Blog baby . No, it's not just about real estate, and no, it's not finished - tweaking will continue...probably forever! I will keep this blog up, but all new posting will occur on the new blog .Every time I move in real life (as opposed to virtual life lol) I say 'I'm never doing this again' I probably will move again in real life but I am thinking this new blog may be my new virtual home for decades. See you on line! Peace Out - 3C
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September 28th was one of the more difficult days of this last year; the day I had to return the Invasion Mobile. This was my house for a year, ever more than that, a home. For one year I lived out of this car. I hauled my duffel bag, camera bag, and laptop bag in and out of it daily. All driving time totaled this year and I spent 1/12 of this entire year sitting in the drivers seat of that 2007 Jeep Compass. Thats one minute for every 12 minutes of this entire year. A lot of time.
The Compass was truly the only constant of the trip. Every few days was a new home, a new state, a new environment. Between all those stops there was my time in the Jeep, the driving time became my time to decompress. It offered me my freedom. I could jump in and drive, and drive, and drive as far as I want or whatever route. It was my getaway. My retreat to sanity. Of all the things Ill miss from this trip, the freedom of the open road will be one of the biggest.
Incredible. I was
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Man uses demolition derby car to propose (AP)Kevin Weaver's engagement to Karen Slusser got off to a smashing start - he painted his proposal on a car and drove it in a demolition derby.NHL unfairly controls teams' Web sites: lawsuit (Reuters)The National Hockey League is violating antitrust laws by seeking to control the Web sites that promote its teams, Madison Square Garden, home of the New York Rangers, charged in a lawsuit filed on Friday.Former chess world champ Kasparov enters Russian presidential race (AP)The former world chess champion Garry Kasparov entered Russia's presidential race on Sunday, elected overwhelmingly as the candidate for the country's beleaguered opposition coalition.Marlins' Olivo will appeal five-game suspension after brawl with Mets (AP)Olivo was at the mound during a pitching change in the fifth inning Saturday and started jawing with the Mets' Jose Reyes, who was at third. Olivo charged across the diamond and threw a punch at Reyes, a friend of his
RECRUITING OSCAR (Post)People for the Ethical treatment of Animals v.p. Dan Mathews says he wants de la Hoya as one of the cross-dressing models in PETA's "Fur Is a Drag" fashion show in December to be hosted by Lady Bunny, founder of the Wigstock festival.Tennessee suspends forward Crews (AP)Tennessee forward Duke Crews, who started 18 games as a freshman last season, has been suspended indefinitely for violating team rules.Put Him in a Bodybag! Theismann Done at ESPN (The Big Lead)Honk if you saw this one coming - ESPN has sacked Joe Theismann.Texas Tech coach has tirades, too (AP)"It was pitiful, it was pitiful. It was flat-out pitiful," Leach said. "We're some vaunted offense so we're going to sit here with our arms folded. Oh well, we'll have three lackadaisical plays and then we'll punt and we'll make it the defense's problem."Beck in fair condition after shooting (AP)Corey Beck, a starting guard on Arkansas' national championship team, was listed in fair condition at a h
Ump in Bradley blowup suspended (AP)Umpire Mike Winters was suspended by Major League Baseball for the remainder of the regular season on Wednesday because of his confrontation with San Diego's Milton Bradley last weekend.Falcons fine Hall $100,000 (AP)In another distraction for the Atlanta Falcons, Pro Bowl cornerback DeAngelo Hall said Wednesday he's been fined $100,000 and may be suspended for at least a quarter of the next game for his meltdown last week against the Carolina Panthers.Raines fined for throwing helmet (AP)Tony Raines was fined $15,000 and docked 25 Busch Series points on Tuesday for throwing his helmet at Robby Gordon.Tulane Player Charged with Attempted Murder (KLFY)Ray Boudreaux faces five counts of attempted first degree murder in connection with a stabbing that injured five people on Bourbon Street, in New Orleans.Arrest warrant out for UM's Graham (AP)A judge issued an arrest warrant for Michigan defensive end Brandon Graham for skipping his trial on a disord
City repaid in Tiger Stadium case (AP)The Detroit Tigers reimbursed the city of Detroit $3,600 because seats, turnstiles and other items are missing from Tiger Stadium.OSU QB accused of soliciting hooker (AP)Ohio State's third-team quarterback and fourth-leading rusher, Antonio Henton, has been accused of soliciting a prostitute, authorities said Tuesday.Seattle files suit against SuperSonics (AP)Seattle officials filed a lawsuit Monday to keep the SuperSonics from leaving town, saying the team's profitability in much-maligned KeyArena "has less to do with KeyArena than perhaps the Sonics' ability to defend the high pick-and-roll."SEC says ex-NFL player wouldn't turn over records (Reuters)The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday accused former National Football League player Dwight Sean Jones of refusing to let the agency examine his investment advisory business records.Falcons' Hall faces possible suspension (AP)DeAngelo Hall faces "substantial discipline" that may i
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rawstory: US House votes to tighten Iran nuclear sanctions :: The US House of Representatives on Tuesday overwhelming passed legislation calling for Iran's Revolutionary Guard to be designated a terrorist organization and tightening sanctions on Tehran. The legislation passed by 397 votes to 16 Ahmadinejad launches broadside against US at United Nations :: In a wide-ranging speec
Most investors who are looking for the services of a financial advisor would expect a certain level of constant communication: Quarterly portfolio or market reviews, annual face to face meetings to update financial plans and the odd unscheduled phone call if market conditions warrant it.But there are some advisors out there who maybe call their clients too often and who are constantly suggesting changes to their clients' portfolios. If that is happening to you, you need to be looking out to see if your advisor may be "churning" your account.Churning is defined as the excessive trading in a client's account in order to increase the commissions generated to the advisor. Churning is mostly associated with stock-brokers who use a transactional fee model - which means they generate a commission when you buy OR sell a stock. Financial advisors who only use mutual funds (also known as Mutual Fund Sales Representatives) can also be guilty of churning if the
Bradley is thrown to ground by manager (AP)Padres outfielder Milton Bradley injured his right knee when manager Bud Black spun him to the ground in an attempt to keep him from going after first base ump Mike Winters.Melo gets 2-month doping ban (AP)Brazilian tennis player Marcelo Melo was banned for two months Monday for a doping violation. The doubles specialist tested positive for the stimulant isometheptene June 10 at the Wimbledon warmup tournament at Queen's Club.Offerman pleads not guilty to assault (AP)Former major league All-Star Jose Offerman pleaded not guilty Monday to charges that he attacked a pitcher and catcher with his bat during a minor league game in Bridgeport in August.Nutt suspends Hogs' RB after arrest (AP)Arkansas running back Michael Smith was arrested Sunday on suspicion of using a stolen credit card.Tyson pleads guilty to charges (AP)Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson pleaded guilty Monday to charges of drug possession and driving under the influence ste
Feds uncover steroid factory in N.J. (AP)Federal agents on Thursday seized more than 40,000 doses of illegal anabolic steroids from a central New Jersey home they said was being used as a factory.Orioles' Payton suspended 2 games (AP)Baltimore's Jay Payton was suspended two games by Major League Baseball on Thursday for throwing his bat and helmet after he was ejected for arguing with plate umpire Mike Reilly following a strikeout the previous night.Howe wins restraining order against local spies (AP)Gordie Howe has won a temporary restraining order barring a neighbor from conducting surveillance on the hockey legend's home.Braves pitcher Soriano gets four game ban (Reuters)Rafael Soriano of the Atlanta Braves has been banned for four games and fined an undisclosed amount for intentionally hitting Dan Uggla of the Florida Marlins with a pitch.MLS fines Nicol for criticizing officials (AP)The Major League Soccer Disciplinary Committee imposed the penalty for Nicol's comments after t
