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| computers are crazy |
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| 12:37am 23/02/2006 |
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I just plugged my headphones into my speakers for my computer. When I scroll in listboxes in a handful of my programs I get some scratchy feedback type sounds in my headphones. I wonder what causes that. My guess is something about with the monitor display, but really I have no idea. |
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| around and around |
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| 05:41pm 20/12/2005 |
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A year long dream nears it's end. What happened this year? My memories fade until I them with all other information in my mind. Was I ever on a train in Germany, smiling at girl as we both noticed that we were each eating the same candy? I don't know. |
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| 03:32pm 19/12/2005 |
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Man did anyone see the Ruiz fight.. look at the size of that Russian guy. He looks like a neananderthal. That's a little harsh though. The guy says everyone always boos him because he's so much bigger than his opponents. It must suck always being the bad guy. I still want to see him knocked down... Although if he were a good fighter it would probably be good for the dismal state of heavyweight boxing at the moment.
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| Nigerians gone wild... or not.. my skills aren't so great. still funny to do. |
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| 06:28pm 06/10/2005 |
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susanxxx: hi
mizouxxxx: hello
susanxxx: hey
susanxxx: how u doin?
mizouxxxx: Ok
mizouxxxx: yourself?
susanxxx: fine
susanxxx: My name is Susan,25
mizouxxxx: Where are you from?
susanxxx: i am originally from new york but presently working in a bank in Nigeria
mizouxxxx: Nigeria, that's in Africa right?
susanxxx: yes
susanxxx: ever been here?
mizouxxxx: I've never made it to Africa despite my extensive travels.
susanxxx: ok
mizouxxxx: What's going on Susan?
susanxxx: i got ur contact while searching for someone in RI i can trust with a proposal
mizouxxxx: Ok, give me one second. I'll be right back
susanxxx: OK
mizouxxxx: So what kind of proposal is this? I saw a movie called indecent proposal once. I don't care how much money you give me I won't let you sleep with my wife.
mizouxxxx: Perhaps you've seen the movie, if not it was a joke.
mizouxxxx: I'm interested in this proposal. Tell me more.
susanxxx: just like i said i work in bank here in nigeria
susanxxx: and there is the money($75,000) that has been floating in a fixed account in my bank without claim since 2003
susanxxx: are u listening?
mizouxxxx: yes
susanxxx: The money is floating because the owner of the account(MR BRIAN SMITH) originally from RI before he came to Nigeria to work as a contractor is dead and has no traceable beneficiary to claim the money
susanxxx: i need someone in RI i can trust to act as the beneficiary to claim the money b4 the account goes dormant
mizouxxxx: Wait, my uncle is Brian Smith and he was a contractor in Africa.
mizouxxxx: That's his money!
mizouxxxx: send it to me now!
mizouxxxx: do you need an account number or something. Why would you people think he's dead
mizouxxxx: After he came back he bought club cheater's and has been running that place for a year or two now.
mizouxxxx: What do I need to do to get this money?
susanxxx: do u think i am joking wit this?
susanxxx: I am sorry if i bothered u
susanxxx: never meant to
mizouxxxx: just sounded a little crazy, but I'm down for a deal.
mizouxxxx: What's your take?
susanxxx: how do u mean/
mizouxxxx: well you want me to help you with the money, How much would I get. how would this work.
susanxxx: U will get $15,000 for ur sincere and honest assistance to do this.
mizouxxxx: what would I need to do?
susanxxx: u will request to receive the BENEFICIARY VERIFICATION FORMS which I will help you arrange for and send to your address then you will fill with the vital information I give you and return back to the bank's address for verification and subsequent processing
mizouxxxx: ok
susanxxx: but i hope u are really in Rhode Island
susanxxx: thats important
mizouxxxx: sure I'm in Providence
susanxxx: ok
susanxxx: Whats the full name and address to send forms to?
susanxxx: are u there?
mizouxxxx: yes
susanxxx: I hope its an address in RI?
mizouxxxx: yes
mizouxxxx: Fred Savage
mizouxxxx: 311 Danielson Pike
Scituate, RI 02857-1907
susanxxx: ok
mizouxxxx: is that all?
susanxxx: will u prefer fedex or ups to bring package
susanxxx: ?
mizouxxxx: fedex
mizouxxxx: What should I do if someone asks me about this. I think my wife looked at the screen, I don't really trust her not to talk.
mizouxxxx: You know girls, when the get excited about something.
mizouxxxx: when they
mizouxxxx: When should I expect the package?
susanxxx: from when its mailed out
susanxxx: 2-3 days
mizouxxxx: Awesome. Nigeria is awesome. Now I can buy a new mustang...almost... 15k... where does the rest of the money go?
susanxxx: i may have to come to RI to get the other share
susanxxx: but thats if its ok with u
mizouxxxx: definitely
susanxxx: ok
mizouxxxx: Is there a number I can call to reach you if I don't get the package? I'm not online every single day.
susanxxx: u can send an email
mizouxxxx: to?
susanxxx: did u get that?
mizouxxxx: nope
mizouxxxx: are you single?
susanxxx: yes
susanxxx: its my id @ yahoo .com
mizouxxxx: oh ok
mizouxxxx: so maybe when you come visit you could come to bed with my wife and I?
susanxxx: wait
susanxxx: do u think this is a joke?
mizouxxxx: you're 25
mizouxxxx: single
mizouxxxx: and might need a place to stay. I don't see what's wrong with that. I was just asking. My wife and I are very adventurous. Please don't take offense.
mizouxxxx: So I take that as a no.
susanxxx: No i dont do such
mizouxxxx: oh... too bad.
mizouxxxx: Are you cute?
mizouxxxx: do you have a webcam?
mizouxxxx: ?
mizouxxxx: we could do things without my wife? Do you see my picture I'm quite attractive and fit?
susanxxx: wait
susanxxx: are u helping with this>?
mizouxxxx: of course
susanxxx: or just looking for something else
mizouxxxx: but you said you might have to come here
mizouxxxx: so why not have fun in the process.
susanxxx: I may not
susanxxx: I havent decided yet
susanxxx: so dont rush me
mizouxxxx: well if you have to come here to get the rest of the money. Ok sorry.
mizouxxxx: it's a lot of money. not enough to make me rich but enought to get a new car...
mizouxxxx: does this happen alot?
mizouxxxx: I'd be glad to help out all with this if it ever happens again too.
susanxxx has signed back in. (10/6/2005 6:04 PM)
mizouxxxx: did you get my messages?
susanxxx: it wil cost $300 to send the forms to u including cost of forms,stamp duty charges,handling charges and cost of transfer...
susanxxx: i dont need u to pay that
mizouxxxx: ok
susanxxx: I just need u to pay at least $100 just so i see u are really commited to this
mizouxxxx: $100 for 15,000 sounds like a good deal
susanxxx: thats not the point
mizouxxxx: I know
mizouxxxx: I'm just thinking out loud
susanxxx: The only reason u are paying that is so i know the person i am sending to
susanxxx: is mutually interested in this
mizouxxxx: Ok
mizouxxxx: I'm serious
susanxxx: what will $100 do in a deal of $75,000
mizouxxxx: I would I get you $100
susanxxx: ok i understand what u mean
mizouxxxx: oops
susanxxx: but i hope i am being fair enough in this
mizouxxxx: How would I get the $100 dollars to you?
susanxxx: we have an assistance in the US u will send to
susanxxx: She is in new york
susanxxx: u will send to her
susanxxx: ok??
mizouxxxx: ok
mizouxxxx: who do I make the money order out too...?
mizouxxxx: my wife is going to kill me.
susanxxx: u dont need to send a money order
mizouxxxx: what do I send?
susanxxx: do u know western union?
mizouxxxx: No
mizouxxxx: Is that a bank?
mizouxxxx: wait. I think I remember a tv commericial.. it's like a way to send money fast.
susanxxx: yes
susanxxx: its everywhere
mizouxxxx: ok
mizouxxxx: if she's in new york I can just drive there
mizouxxxx: I'm only 2 hours away
susanxxx: She has a husband and a family
susanxxx: u cant drive there
mizouxxxx: not single like you.. too bad
mizouxxxx: ok
mizouxxxx: how do I send western union
susanxxx: u just look for a location close to u and send to
susanxxx: NAME: DARLENE PIERCE
susanxxx: ADDRESS: 58 BOSS STREET,BOLIVAR,NEW YORK, 14715 USA
mizouxxxx: ok
mizouxxxx: when do you need me to send that?
susanxxx: when will u be able to?
mizouxxxx: tomorrow or monday
mizouxxxx: is that ok?
susanxxx: ok
mizouxxxx: great. I have to go get a colonic now but I'll be back online tomorrow and monday.Bye.. and think about my offer of when you visit ok?
susan babe: ok
susan babe: just send me an email to me when u send ok
susan babe: bye for now
mizouxxxx: ok
susan babe: my email addres is my id @yah oo.com
mizouxxxx: Right
susan babe: bye |
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| Eminent domain |
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| 04:15pm 05/10/2005 |
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"Following the decision, many of the plaintiffs expressed an intent to find other means by which they could continue contesting the seizure of their homes. However, the Supreme Court having disposed of the eminent domain issue, the only legal avenue left to Kelo and her fellow residents may be to contest the fairness of the amount that the city intends to pay for the land—the city has reportedly set aside $1.6 million to buy all 15 homes, and city officials believe that they will be in possession of the property within a few months.[2] Soon after the decision, city officials announced plans to charge the residents of the homes for back rent for the five years since condemnation procedures began. The city contends that the residents have been on city property for those five years and owe tens of thousands of dollars of rent."
So what is the fair market value of a house taken by eminent domain, after you try to fight for your ownership rights.....
$71,000
The math: Assuming all properties are about equal in value....
$107,000 to the home owner's. Not quite fair market value, but those are based on market values in 2000, not 2005, likely they would be much closer to 300k now. So citizens are screwed once.
On to back rent... well I found this quote:
"They have sent us eviction letters and have given us 90 days to vacate," homeowner Michael Cristofaro told WND. "As further insult to injury, they are requiring us to send them $600-a-month rent"
So I'll multiply that times 60(5 years of rent)=$36,000
So the grand total is $71,000. Good luck finding a double-wide for that amount. That's assuming there are no late fees... I'm sure they'll try to add those on, likely bringing the payout down to around 50k. I'd like to thank the wonderful supreme court for this. |
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| this is driving me nuts |
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| 10:59pm 13/07/2005 |
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I remember watching a TV show or movie where a couple draws a line down the middle of the house and each has to live on one side.. I think some one has a room on the second floor but doesn't have stairs.. I don't recall though.. this is driving me nuts.. any ideas anyone? |
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| roommate wanted maybe |
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| 03:25pm 12/07/2005 |
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There is a good chance I'll be needing a new roommate soon, say septemberish..... Sooo if anyone is in the market for a place to live inquire here. It's on the Cranston Providence line... |
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| sounds bogus.. but I'll repost here |
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| 02:35pm 28/06/2005 |
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Zombies rising from the dead sound like the stuff of horror films and nightmares - but it could soon be reality.
Scientists have discovered a way to bring dead dogs back to life.
Using a so-called suspended animation technique, they emptied the dead animals' veins of blood and filled them with ice-cold saline solution to preserve the tissues and organs.
The animals had no heartbeat or brain activity and were classed as being clinically dead.
The saline solution was then replaced with fresh blood and electric shocks were used to restart the heart. The dogs appeared unharmed by their suspension and had suffered no brain damage
Scientists at the Safar Centre in Pittsburgh hope to use the technique on humans within a year and are in talks with hospitals about trials on trauma patients.
They believe it could save the lives of people who have suffered massive blood loss, such as battlefield casualties or stabbings victims.
'The results are stunning. They have these dogs with complete cardiac standstill for three hours and they recover to normality,' said trauma surgeon Dr Howard Champion.
or even better check out the original article http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117,15739502-13762.html Check out the picture of the dog.... Pet Semetary |
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| 10:32am 22/06/2005 |
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"Kidnapping young girls has long been part of the marriage custom in Ethiopia. The United Nations estimates that more than 70 percent of marriages in Ethiopia are by abduction, practiced in rural areas where most of the country's 71 million people live." |
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| 09:35am 20/06/2005 |
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"New Hampshire, Connecticut and Rhode Island have the highest average overall debt in the nation. As of March, the average debt for people living in these states totaled $16,845, $15,314 and $14,643, respectively. Massachusetts, Maine and Delaware followed closely behind." |
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| 12:02pm 13/06/2005 |
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Investigator David Haywood said the shooting occurred after the teen was punished for being involved in a minor wreck, and the boy became enraged when his parents returned home eating Sno-Balls and there wasn't one for him. |
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| an update to the halloween shooting of 2003 |
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| 04:38pm 31/05/2005 |
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One-time hero in federal prison after shooting
Dara Veng, 23, is one of two men who received a Carnegie Hero medal for saving two brothers from a burning tenement in 2000.
01:00 AM EDT on Tuesday, May 31, 2005
PROVIDENCE -- A Mount Hope man once lauded as a hero for his role in saving two children whose house was ablaze has been sent to federal prison for five years after repeatedly shooting at his neighborhood police substation.
Dara Veng, 23, of 2 Queen St., pleaded guilty earlier this year to being a felon in possession of gun. In November 2003, a man fired about 22 slugs into the facade of the new police substation in Mount Hope -- reloading in the process -- then walked away. No one was injured.
The U.S. Attorney's Office said police seized from a hiding spot in a tire a loaded 9mm pistol from the basement of Veng's home several days after the shooting. An aluminum storm door in the basement had a number of bullet holes.
Ballistics tests showed the gun was the weapon used in the shooting, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.
In 2000, Veng was driving with a friend past a tenement on Hymer Street in the North End when they saw flames. They ran into a first-floor apartment and saved two brothers, then tried in vain to reach Deborah Griffin and her four children, ages 7, 8, 11 and 14, trapped in their third-floor apartment. The family died in the fire.
Veng and the friend, Jean Melo, received medals from the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission in 2002.
Veng, who has a felony record for drug trafficking, breaking and entering and possessing a stolen motor vehicle, was arrested a week after the substation shooting for driving with a suspended license. Police said they had been told that he was illegaly carrying a gun and searched his home after the arrest. |
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| 11:14am 26/05/2005 |
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I was eating coffeecakethis morningand somecrumbsfell into thekeyboard nowmy spacebar only works ifI pressit quite hard. AH fixed it....
now onwards I rarely do such things but since someone took the time to fill one out for me, I'll follow step 8.
01. Reply with your name and I will write something about you.
02. I will then tell what song/movie reminds me of you.
03. If I were to apply an o'clock to you, it would be...
04. I will try to name a single word that best describes you.
05. I'll tell you the most memorable moment I've had with you.
06. I will tell you what animal you remind me of.
07. I'll then tell you something that I've always wondered about you.
08. Put this in your journal. |
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