Tuesday, August 31, 2004
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Poetry Contest Scams
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Scammers have found a ready target in poetry writers who are eager to have their work published.
Although there are many sites involved in this scam, the opening move is the same for each. You'll receive an email inviting you to submit your poetry for free to their contest.
Soon after, you'll receive a second email praising your poem and letting you know that it's going to be published in a beautifully crafted anthology.
You can buy this anthology for 'only' $50 (or somewhere in that range).
But wait -- there's more! <g>
Maybe you'd like to have a short biography inserted with your poem -- that'll be $25. Or join the prestigious society of poets that has sponsored the competition -- only $125 a year.
Perhaps your poem is the best they've ever read and you're now in the running for 'Poet of the Year.' It's only $495 (plus travel expenses) to attend the gala event in Washington, DC where the lucky winner will be chosen.
Strangely enough, one of the best ways to pick out the scams from the legitimate contests is that the scams are usually free to enter.
Real poetry contests often have entry fees ranging from $15-$40 to cover the costs of judging, administration, and prizes.
Other things to investigate when evaluating an online poetry contest are:
- Who is the sponsoring organization?
Is the name of the publishing house, magazine or academic institution sponsoring the contest one that you can verify either through online or traditional resources (i.e. phone book) or is it a post office box with no physical address attached to it?
- Who were last year's winners?
If the contest is an annual one, ask for information about last year's winners. You should be able to look at winning entries from previous contests and perhaps even contact winners.
If the work is mediocre or information is not forthcoming, this can be a sign of a scam. Of course, this only works for recurring contests.
- Who are the judges?
Legitimate contests should be up front about who the judges are. Research the judges to find out if they have suitable credentials for judging, and be aware that scam sites may 'borrow' the names of judges.
Consider checking with a judge's publicity organization to verify that he/she is, in fact, a judge for a given contest.
- What are the contest rules?
Rules should be clear and concise with information about how to submit your poem, entry fees, deadlines, prizes, what your rights are, and how judging will occur.
Action: Don't let the excitement about having your poetry published or winning a bogus contest overrule your better judgment. Follow these guidelines to make sure you're entering a real contest.
posted by txpoollover, August 31, 2004 15:34 | link | comments
Sunday, August 29, 2004
Special Update: Ten Week Countdown Until the Elections!
As we come down to the wire on voter registration deadlines and begin plans for getting our supporters to the polls, we wanted to make sure you have the tools, information and contacts that you may need when you are encouraging folks to register to vote. We all agree that this will be the most important election of our lives.
"Save Our Democracy" Election Tips
Your state's registration requirements: Most states end voter registration at the beginning of October. As we get closer to these dates, we want to make sure that you have all of the information specific to your state's registration requirements. If you don't already have them, please review the specifics so that your hard work will pay off. You also can check on the laws for other states if you live near a state line or are registering friends and family far away.
Use the National Mail Voter Registration Form: While many of you have been using your state's official forms, we are encouraging everyone to use the universal National Mail Voter Registration Form. This mail-in voter registration form, which you can print and distribute, is especially helpful if you are registering voters from several states who come to one place to visit, work or shop. It is also easier for you to keep track of the new registrants in order to contact them later to remind them to vote.
Participate in NOW's RENEW project: Using the federal form will enable you to be a part of NOW's work with a large coalition of national groups who are registering progressive voters. We have promised to provide documentation of all the new and targeted voters we are registering, and we can do this only by using the universal National Mail Voter Registration form. Please contact Linda Berg, NOW's Political Director, for specifics about how to get involved with NOW's RENEW voter registration project. If you follow the procedure after you register 10 or more voters, we'll send you a free T-shirt of your choice from the NOW store.
Earn rewards from NOW for registering ten or more voters: When you register new voters, either on your own or as part of a community project, it is important to record their names, alerting them that you will stay in touch, remind them to vote, and alert them about community events or important election issues. When you record their names at 10forChange.org, you will earn gift certificates to the NOW store and a free NOW membership if yours has lapsed, so please make the extra effort to record and send NOW those names and contacts through 10forchange.org.
Watch and pass on a compelling six-minute video encouraging women to vote: You will be truly inspired to spend the weeks and months ahead finding, registering and motivating voters to make sure that women's voices and votes are heard at the polls. As we are reminded in the video, people died for women to get the vote, and if they don't use that right, they might as well hit the "mute" button. We cannot allow women's voices, needs and futures to be muted!
Work with young voters. A political pundit recently dismissed young voters, saying "they weren't worth the time." We know better. Work with campus activists to ensure that the youth vote is counted. The future of our democracy rests in the hands of the next generation and their voices must be heard. Use this guide for young and first-time voters and ensure that their issues are addressed.
Finally, we hope you will make your plans and chart your activities for the weeks and days leading up to the election on Nov. 2.
Continue your personal voter registration efforts until your state's deadline. <LINK TO PDF of SPECIFIC STATE> Encourage every voter to take a picture ID and a document with their name and voting address on it especially if they are new or just-moved voters.
Absentee ballots: Begin talking to voters about using the absentee ballot. Requirements vary by state, but you must encourage absentee voters to return their ballot in time to be counted before Election Day. Many states also offer in-person early voting at designated county election offices.
Combine your efforts with your local NOW chapter and other groups working on voter registration and mobilization. Here is a partial list of like-minded organizations; you should also find other women's rights, anti-violence, anti-poverty, civil rights, lesbian rights, peace and honest government groups to work with as well.
Consider spending time in a "hot spot" state where progressive voters can make a difference in the election results. Find out how to visit these crisis states visit these crisis states and work for your favorite candidate or party.
Work with your favorite feminist or progressive candidate. Even if you do not live in a crisis or target state, you should sign up with your favorite local or statewide feminist candidate. Learn about the candidates from your state and work with the ones who agree with you on all or most issues.
Community visibility: Conduct and/or attend an issues or candidates forum and promote feminist/progressive issues, working with NOW and local progressive feminist groups. Issue briefs are available at 10forChange.org and the web site of the National Council of Women's Organizations.
Take personal time off the last four days before the election. Drop literature, make phone calls and talk to voters, making sure they get to the polls to ensure a great progressive voter turnout.
Volunteer to be an election monitor on Election Day. If you can’t do the Election Day driving, phoning and get out the vote activities, consider being an election monitor. Particularly if you live in a crisis state, arm yourself with the voting law, a cell phone and your dedication to open, honest, democratic elections to ensure fair polling results.
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posted by txpoollover, August 29, 2004 13:31 | link | comments
Saturday, August 28, 2004
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It rained all day while we cleaned and acid washed a swimming pool, I just heard this sung by Guy Clark on Acoustic Crossroads on Dish Network sattelite.
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| Lyrics for: Fort Worth Blues |
| In Fort Worth all the neon's burnin' bright Pretty lights green and blue They'd shut down all the honky-tonks tonight And say a prayer or two if they only knew You always said the highway was your home But we both know that ain't true It's just the only place a man can go When he don't know where he's travellin' to And Colorado's always clean and healin' And Tennessee in spring is green and cool It never really was your kind of town But you went around with the Fort Worth Blues And somewhere up above the great divide Where the sky is wide and the clouds are few A man can see his way clear to the light Ah just hold on tight that's all you gotta do And they say Texas weather's always changin' One thing change'll bring is somethin' new And Houston really ain't that bad a town So you hung around with the Fort Worth Blues There's a full moon over Galway Bay tonight Silver light over green and blue And every place I travel through I find Some kinda sign that you've been through And Amsterdam's always good for grievin' And London never fails to leave me blue And Paris never was my kinda town So I walked around with the Fort Worth Blues |
posted by txpoollover, August 28, 2004 16:23 | link | comments
Thursday, August 26, 2004
Beat the clock
Setting goals and following through are the keys
The News-Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Ind.)
Time: It's something most people don't believe they have enough of.
But Dennis Hensley, who wrote How to Manage Your Time in 1989, disputes that theory.
"There are enough hours in the day to do whatever you want to do, but you've got to have discipline," he said.
He illustrates his point by breaking up a typical day into time segments. If you work eight hours, sleep eight hours and do whatever you want for six hours, you would still have two hours to work on a special goal or project, such as writing a book or fixing up an old car.
If you follow that plan for five days a week, four weeks a month, after one year you will have logged 480 hours -- a total of three work months -- toward your goal or project.
Hensley offers these tips on managing time wisely:
1. Set and prioritize goals regarding family, career and health. Each day, do at least one thing to get closer to your goal.
"Tasks are not goals," Hensley said. "Stay focused on goals, not busy work. Your goals are what will advance you in life, whereas your tasks are what will eat up your life."
2. Delegate minor activities to others so you can focus on your more important goals and responsibilities.
"Save your prime time for your prime tasks," he said. "Hire someone to mow your lawn, deliver your dry cleaning, wash your windows, tune your engine and anything else whenever possible."
3. Keep a journal of everything you do for two days to see what activities need to be eliminated. Some questions to ask: "How often do you get interrupted by people or cellphones? What jobs are you doing that really are not your responsibility? How are your top-priority goals taking a back seat to daily busy work? What bad habits do you have regarding eating, wasting time, daydreaming or visiting with other people? Once you see your problems, take positive steps to solve them."
4. Find out when your peak hours of productivity are and do your most important work then. Do you work best in the early morning, in the afternoon or late at night?
5.Have something to do while standing in line, driving to work or waiting to see the doctor or board a plane:
• Dictate speeches, letters or reports into a tape recorder on your way to work.
• Write down key words, tape them to the dashboard and brainstorm when you stop at traffic lights.
• Carry books or reports with you to read or review.
• Write business letters longhand.
6. Use your relaxation time wisely as well. Hensley says that there's nothing wrong with relaxation but that some activities, such as channel surfing or coffee breaks, just waste time. His suggestions:
• Read.
• Exercise.
• Spend time with friends or family.
• Take brief naps.
For those who think they can't be that focused, determined and organized or who make other excuses, Hensley says time management is a choice.
"You can always make productive use of your time if you choose to do so," he said.
posted by txpoollover, August 26, 2004 17:39 | link | comments
Wednesday, August 25, 2004
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posted by txpoollover, August 25, 2004 10:23 | link | comments
Tuesday, August 24, 2004
Comedian Probes Kerry on Military Service: 'Were you or were you not in Cambodia?'...
posted by txpoollover, August 24, 2004 17:44 | link | comments
Monday, August 23, 2004
I have just completed a remodel of a pool . Park Garden Apartments. The second place I lived at in 1994 to 1998.
What a nightmare! It is done now. I talked to my old friend Arlene tonight.Former manager of Park Garden . I am happy We connected after all these years .
She doesn't do internet. I will try to change that. Pictures later of the "new pool" at Askpoolboy.motime.com
posted by txpoollover, August 23, 2004 18:45 | link | comments
Sunday, August 22, 2004
The State of the George W. Bush Joke
By JASON ZENGERLE
The president has taught the humorless left to be funny again. Now comedians just have to decide if he's a genial dunce or a sinister genius.
posted by txpoollover, August 22, 2004 16:32 | link | comments
Saturday, August 21, 2004
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posted by txpoollover, August 21, 2004 07:01 | link | comments
Friday, August 20, 2004
Saving the Vote
By PAUL KRUGMAN
There are things we can do to reduce the substantial chance that the result of the
Vote by Mail
Online Absentee Ballots.
forms make it easy as 1, 2, 3!
www.justvote.org
posted by txpoollover, August 20, 2004 04:23 | link | comments
Thursday, August 19, 2004
I thought New Orleans or Savannah Ga.
(the first thing you say in Sav.is What'll ya
have ta drink?) and (to-go cups at all the bars)
should be high on the list of "drunkest" cities.
Fort Worth was 73rd San Fran 16th.
The Most Sloshed City in the U.S.
In theory, identifying a dangerously drunk city would require the MetLife blimp and a humongous Breathalyzer. In practice, it calls for a statistical sobriety checkpoint. How does your city rate?
posted by txpoollover, August 19, 2004 12:16 | link | comments
Tuesday, August 17, 2004
"We we're devastated!" The Florida town
was devastated. Devastate devastate , if you
own ocean front property in Florida, you
take a gamble, you live in the deva-state.
If you were wheel chair bound, and
working on the 113th floor of the World
Trade Center in New York, already
bombed once in 1993, you have taken a
gamble. In this hurricane Charley,
The amaizing thing is,only 19 people have
died. Now the
posted by txpoollover, August 17, 2004 03:32 | link | comments
Monday, August 16, 2004
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posted by txpoollover, August 16, 2004 04:39 | link | comments
Sunday, August 15, 2004
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posted by txpoollover, August 15, 2004 06:13 | link | comments
Saturday, August 14, 2004
Mo and Ro almost got scammed into going to a "free" seminar
on running a small business. Found out it is a sales pitch to enroll
people in a $650 class.
Here are some tips for consumer complaints:
9 Tips On How To Complain So You Get The Results You Want
As a consumer, there's bound to be a time when you feel that you received really bad customer service, or that you need to return something that isn't working, or you may even feel you've been scammed.
For each of these incidences, you may need to place a complaint -- and we want to help you make sure it's as effective as possible.
In fact, this article was inspired by the absolutely awful service and customer support we received from a company last week. It is truly amazing that this company is still in business!
So, here are 9 tips on how to complain to get results:
1. The most important thing is to put your complaint in writing -- making a phone call to the store or the agency won't have nearly as much impact as a letter will. (If you do end up on the phone, however, keep a log of who you spoke to and the date and time, as well as what each conversation was about.)
2. Be clear -- before you start writing -- exactly what the problem is and how you would like it to be resolved. This will help you organize your thoughts when you write them down.
3. Go right to the 'source' -- find out to whom you need to address the letter. The store manager is probably the first choice, but you might also send duplicates to the owner (or a head office) and any department heads that may be affected, for example.
4. Stick to the facts when you describe the problem. Exaggerating or getting angry won't help the situation -- and could harm it.
5. And speaking of facts, be sure to include all of them -- serial, model or brand name and number of any product in question. Also include the times, locations (if necessary), and the names of anyone who was involved.
6. Detail anything you've done to correct the situation yourself. For example, include calls you've made or other relevant people you've spoken to, repairs you've already done, etc.
7. Include copies of everything: receipts, warranties, repair invoices, and any other relevant documents. Keep the originals yourself until after the matter is fully resolved to your satisfaction.
8. Send your correspondence 'return receipt' so you'll know who signed for it, and when.
9. If you don't get a response within a reasonable period of time, or if the response is not to your satisfaction, and you want to pursue the complaint, you can contact:
- the state Attorney General's office, or
- the Dept. of Consumer Protection
And here's a bonus tip:
10. You can also let the company in question know that you're doing this (or send them copies of the letters). This may motivate them to work with you to resolve the complaint rather than involve the government.
We hope you rarely need this advice. But when you do have a problem, it's good to be prepared.
posted by txpoollover, August 14, 2004 14:41 | link | comments
Friday, August 13, 2004
Auto repairs, are very time consuming and
costly.I had stopped in and asked a auto
repair shop how much to replace my water
pump, They said leave your truck with us
and for $49.95 we will do a diagnostic.
I've been to that class, I graduated Phi
Betta Kappa from that school.
Well I found Magnum Mufflers on Hemphill,
They speak very broken English, but they can
fix a car, and fast and cheap. I brought them
the pump and a fan belt , They fixed it and
found I needed a thermostat too. In and out
in 1.5 hours total $85. I'll be back.
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posted by txpoollover, August 13, 2004 04:38 | link | comments
Thursday, August 12, 2004
I just had an old timey 8 oz. Coke.
I almost never drink it unless it's mixed with
Crown Royal. Well I had to rush rush
and no time to eat a bite. So I found one
inside an old convenience store, they
are selling Mexican Cokes (still in the bottle)
and also now sold are these little Cokes,
It sure did hit the spot. I remember as a kid ,
what a rare treat a soda pop was , we didn't
have it at hand always. The no-necked
monsters of today, drink it constantly,
that is why obesity is such a problem these
days in the U.S.
posted by txpoollover, August 12, 2004 15:14 | link | comments
Wednesday, August 11, 2004
HAPPY BIRTHDAY RO! 50 today ,
I love you ~ Mo
Listen to Acoustic Crossroads music channel on Dish satellite tv'
they could just as well call it Mo Kelloggs' music,
here is a tune I just heard by Ry Cooder
Ditty Wha Ditty
There's a great big mistery
And it sure is worrying me
It's a ditty wah ditty
Mister ditty wah ditty
I wished somebody would tell me what ditty wah ditty means
I went out and walked around
Somebody yelled, "Now who's in town ?"
Mister ditty wah ditty
Mister ditty wah ditty
I wished somebody would tell me what ditty wah ditty means
Some little girl 'bout four-feet-four
Said, "Come on, papa, and gimme some mo'"
Your ditty wah ditty
Your ditty wah ditty
I wished somebody would tell me what ditty wah ditty means
I went to church, put my hat on the seat
A lady sat on it and said, "Daddy you sho' is sweet"
Mister ditty wah ditty
Mister ditty wah ditty
I wished somebody would tell me what ditty wah ditty means
I said, "Sister, I'll soon be gone
Just give me that thing that you're sitting on"
My ditty wah ditty
Mister ditty wah ditty
I wished somebody would tell me what ditty wah ditty means
Then I got put outta the church
'Cause I talked about ditty wah ditty too much
Mister ditty wah ditty
Mister ditty wah ditty
I wished somebody would tell me what ditty wah ditty means
posted by txpoollover, August 11, 2004 17:57 | link | comments
Tuesday, August 10, 2004
ALERT
Be aware of new car-jacking scheme: You walk across the parking lot, unlock
your car and get inside. Then you lock all your doors, start the engine and
shift into REVERSE, and you look into the rearview mirror to back out of
your parking space and you notice a piece of paper stuck to the middle of
the rear window.
So, you shift into PARK, unlock your doors and jump out of your car to
remove that paper (or whatever it is) that is obstructing your view... When
you reach the back of your car, that is when the car-jackers appear out of
nowhere, jump into your car and take off !!
Your engine was running, (ladies would have their purse in the car) and
they
practically mow you down as they speed off in your car.
BE AWARE OF THIS NEW SCHEME THAT IS NOW BEING USED.
Just drive away and remove the paper that is stuck to your window later,
and
be thankful that you read this email. I hope you will forward this to
friends and family...especially to women! A purse contains all
identification, and you certainly do NOT want someone getting your home
address. They already HAVE your keys!
posted by txpoollover, August 10, 2004 17:21 | link | comments
Monday, August 09, 2004
I am ready to get away from the Texas heat,
How about a road trip?
Road Trip Rules
Whether you're heading cross-country or just across one state line, we've got strategies to make your trip much more pleasant -- and much safer. So load the kids/wife/girl you just met an hour ago into the car, buy some beef jerky and let's go.
posted by txpoollover, August 09, 2004 16:01 | link | comments
Sunday, August 08, 2004
This is the most important election of my life and yours too.
Get registered and vote this year. We can't let the supreme court decide in 2004
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posted by txpoollover, August 08, 2004 12:08 | link | comments
Saturday, August 07, 2004
Today is my 48th birthday. I got a card from
my Dad with this joke:
Two guys were in the woods, and a big grizzly
bear began to chase them. The first guy
stopped to put on his running shoes. The
second guy said , "you can't out run this bear"
The first guy said
" I don't have to out run the bear,
I just have to out run you."
posted by txpoollover, August 07, 2004 15:43 | link | comments (1)
Friday, August 06, 2004
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Avoiding Travel Scams -- Getting a Good Deal Without Getting Ripped Off
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Since we're in the travel season, it seemed like a good time to focus on avoiding travel scams.
If you've been working too hard, the thought of a free (or ultra-inexpensive) vacation might sound pretty appealing -- and scammers know that.
Travel scams are becoming much more common, and potential travelers need to become more wary.
Here are ten things you really need to know to avoid getting taken by travel scams:
1. If you are offered a travel deal by email, it's almost certainly a scam. Just about all bulk email travel deals (or free vacations) are scams.
If you are offered the travel deal by phone, be very skeptical. If you're unfamiliar with the company, get its name, address, and local telephone number. Check their track record if you can. (Unless you can find a legitimate local or regional office for the company, it's probably bogus.)
2. "If it sounds too good to be true..." Wouldn't we all love to believe that we just won an all-expense-paid trip to the Baha or a weekend at Disneyland?
Listen for the details -- or read the 'fine print.'
In many travel scams, your airfare may be free, but there could be a clause in the contract that says you must stay in particular accommodations -- which turn out to be outrageously expensive.
Another type of 'too good to be true' pitch is winning a contest or lottery. If the agent claims you've won a contest, get more details. Public contests and lotteries have rules and regulations -- and you normally have to 'enter' to win.
If you didn't enter, you didn't win anything. You'll just be asked to pay lots of fees. Don't -- it's a scam. If you've won a legitimate contest or lottery, it shouldn't cost you anything to get your winnings or prize.
For more on these lottery scams, click here.
3. Never give your credit card number over the phone unless you made the phone call and you know that you're dealing with a reputable company. And you should never have to disclose any other personal details, like your checking account or social security number.
4. If you think you are interested in the offer, always ask what's NOT included: 'service charges,' 'processing fees,' and taxes are typically added on after the fact -- and you'll be expected to pay for them.
Ask for specific details, too. Many travel scams are based on really vague information -- for example, they'll use phrases like 'major airline' without naming it.
5. Know that you can only dispute credit card charges within 60 days of acquiring them. So while it's a good idea to pay with your credit card (so that you can dispute the charge if it turns out you've been scammed), be wary of travel deals in which the 'availability' is more than 60 days away.
6. Never dial a 900 number to reach a travel agency or club. No legitimate company requires you to pay for a 900 call to phone their customer service desk.
Also, beware of calling numbers with 809, 758, or 664 area codes. Many phone numbers seem ordinary, but are actually like unregulated 900 numbers located in the Caribbean -- and you could be charged exorbitant per minute rates.
We've written about the '809 area code scam' extensively -- for more info, click here.
You can check out any area code here before you call it:
==> http://www.allareacodes.com
7. Make sure you get copies of everything -- for example, your receipts, your itinerary, and the company's cancellation and refund policies.
8. Don't give in to high pressure tactics that perpetrators of travel scams use to push you into making rash decisions. They may use lines like, "This offer expires at midnight" or "This is the last day that we'll be making this offer."
This doesn't give you time to check into the background of the company making the offer, and they know it.
If it's such a great deal, why should they pressure you to decide without checking it out?
9. Don't ever make a payment before you receive all the information -- or even worse, some travel scams require you to pay to get the information.
Legitimate travel businesses will make sure you have all the details before you have to pay for anything.
10. Ask for references -- and contact them. Then be wary of references who simply seem to be parroting everything the travel company has told you.
These tips should keep you from being taken by travel scams in the future. If you think you may have already been scammed in the past, your state Consumer Dept. or Attorney General may be able to help.
You can find links to your state Attorney General's office here:
==> http://www.findlaw.com/11stategov/indexag.html
We hope you have had -- or will have -- a great vacation this summer!
posted by txpoollover, August 06, 2004 17:19 | link | comments
Thursday, August 05, 2004
The AC was out at Watersprite HQ, 92 degrees
indoors! Called my AC man , needed a start
capaciter.While at the AC supply , I bought a
36 in. fan for my garage. while waiting for the
house to cool I got my cool tub running finally,
My hot tub is now a cool tub.
Beating the heat here in Old Cowtown, Texas ~ Adios MK
posted by txpoollover, August 05, 2004 17:14 | link | comments
Wednesday, August 04, 2004
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Try cool refreshing Fort Worth water , on a hot Texas day just leave it, in the sun in a clear container 2 or more hours, to remove the chlorine, then dive in a cool pool! Sweet on Overeating | |
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posted by txpoollover, August 04, 2004 15:42 | link | comments
Tuesday, August 03, 2004
Working late again, writing letters, accounts receivable, etc.
I have to hire a new secretary. My last secretary lived with her boyfriend for three years, married him, then two months later they are getting divorced. She is working another job full time, so she can pay bills on an apartment.
Probably the last wedding I will attend. Every wedding that I have attended ended in divorce shortly after the ceremony.
posted by txpoollover, August 03, 2004 19:32 | link | comments
Monday, August 02, 2004
Now we have road rage against the bicyclists!
read this article:
By ROBERT THARP / The Dallas Morning News
What started with yelling and hand gestures on a Sunday morning in May near
White Rock Lake was quickly punctuated by the sound of crunching metal as
car struck bicycle.
On Wednesday, a distinguished law professor was indicted, accused of using
her Volkswagen Passat as a deadly weapon in what police and cycling
advocates describe as an extreme case of road rage.
Jane Dolkart, 56, was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
If convicted, she faces two to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to
$10,000. Southern Methodist University officials said Ms. Dolkart remains
on the law school faculty while the case is under review, but she is not
teaching classes this summer.
According to police reports and court files, tensions escalated quickly as
cyclist Tommy Thomas and a friend were riding single-file on West Lawther
Drive south of Mockingbird Lane about 10 a.m. on May 2.
The two men told police that a motorist in a green Passat started following
them closely, honking the car's horn, yelling and gesturing "in an
unfriendly manner," according to police reports.
"I said, 'Wow, this is not right, this person has got some anger here,' "
said Paul Schoenberg, who was riding with Mr. Thomas. "Obviously she was in
a hurry ... she was right on us."
Moments later, a witness described hearing a scream, followed by the
vehicle accelerating and then the sound of "an awful crunching noise and
brakes screeching," according to court records.
His shoes still clipped to his bicycle pedals, Mr. Thomas was dragged under
the car. When the car stopped, Ms. Dolkart commented as Mr. Thomas called
911: "Oh please, I didn't even hit you. ... you were in the way," before
driving off and waiting at a nearby parking lot, court records say.
Mr. Thomas suffered pain in his left shoulder, elbow and leg and had a long
"road rash" his forearm.
When police arrived to investigate and found Ms. Dolkart in a parking lot
nearby, she reportedly described her actions as an attempt to let the
cyclists "know I was there," according to court documents.
Reached Wednesday afternoon, Ms. Dolkart said that her attorney had
instructed her not to comment about the indictment. In an earlier
interview, an attorney no longer retained by Ms. Dolkart described the
incident as an accident that happened when Ms. Dolkart tried to make a
U-turn and Mr. Thomas stopped suddenly in front of her.
In December, Ms. Dolkart struck two SMU second-year law students as they
crossed Hillcrest Avenue near the university campus. Ms Dolkart told police
that she had not seen the pedestrians because the sun was in her eyes. A
police report ruled that the sun would not have blocked her view of the
pedestrians and that she had failed to check the crosswalk.
Bicycling advocates praised the indictment Wednesday and described the
incident as an extreme example of what occurs daily for cyclists who share
the streets with vehicles.
Brian Hasenbauer, a former professional triathlete who frequently rides
around White Rock Lake, said he has survived being struck by vehicles on
three occasions, as well as numerous encounters with agitated and
aggressive drivers.
"Dallas is not very cycling-friendly," Mr. Hasenbauer said. "I definitely
feel it is something that should be prosecuted if it's done on purpose or
if it's an accident and it's done by negligence."
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