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2008-02-20T05:05:00.000-08:00

“Do not purchase Winehouse signed pictures”

Incarcerated Blake Fielder was overdosed on Heroin in the last week as was reported. He was found funding the drug habit by selling some pictures that were signed by his wife Amy Winehouse. It looks like that the other side of Amy Winehouse is back to habit.

Blake was found to be vomiting and crippling with pain the last week when he and his inmates took up some contaminated heroin. The reports claim that Blakey was found to be exchanging Amy signature for drugs on the fix at eBay. Blake has no qualms for cashing on the name of his wife. Some sources say that he would take orders from some other inmates and ask them to bring upon photographs that had Signature of Amy at the visits at Amy. Once, the inmate was back, Blake would swap them.

A source also has to say that they would also get some quid too at eBay. However, it is surprising that all these prison hard men have become big fans of Amy Winehouse. So, all you Amy fans do help her out. Do not purchase any of the Amy Winehouse autographed photos on eBay. Actually, you do not know which cause you are helping by doing this although.

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2007-09-25T03:25:00.000-07:00

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Haven't found that perfect knob ? | Knotted Crow Artists

2007-07-15T06:02:00.000-07:00

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2007-07-12T07:55:00.000-07:00

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2007-05-30T02:50:00.000-07:00

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Homeless Man

2007-03-31T02:06:00.001-07:00

Kirk was walking down the street when he was accosted by a particularly dirty and shabby-looking homeless man who asked him for a couple of dollars for dinner. Kirk took out his wallet, extracted ten dollars and asked, "If I give you this money, will you buy some beer with it instead?"
"No, I had to stop drinking years ago," the homeless man replied.
"Will you use it to gamble instead of buying food?" Kirk asked.
"No, I don't gamble," the homeless man said. "I need everything I can get just to stay alive."
"Will you spend this on greens fees at a golf course instead of food?" Kirk asked.
"Are you NUTS!" replied the homeless man. "I haven't played golf in 20 years!"
"Will you spend the money on a woman in the red light district instead of food?" Kirk asked.
"What disease would I get for ten lousy bucks?" exclaimed the homeless man.
"Well," said Kirk, "I'm not going to give you the money. Instead, I'm going to take you home for a terrific dinner cooked by my wife Kim."
The homeless man was astounded. "Won't your wife be furious with you for doing that? I know I'm dirty, and I probably smell pretty disgusting."
Kirk replied, "That's okay. I just want her to see what a man looks like who's given up beer, gambling, golf and sex."

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2007-03-22T12:45:00.000-07:00

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Fairfax County

2007-02-27T05:08:00.000-08:00

The four-bedroom brick Colonial was nice, but if her real estate agent hadn't accidentally locked the keys inside six years ago, Sarah Mayhew might have missed the property's extra selling point out back.

While the agent waited for the locksmith, Mayhew, an avid bird watcher, sat on the rear deck. A pair of red-shouldered hawks circled overhead, absorbed in a courtship ritual. Looking through the tree line, Mayhew had a view of Woodglen Lake, part of Fairfax County's water-quality management program.

Middleridge, surrounded by an undeveloped 54-acre park, is known for its tulip poplars, red maples, white oaks, dogwoods and holly trees. Some of the white oaks are as tall as 100 feet. (By Ann Cameron Siegal For The Washington Post)

The 13-acre pond, suitable for fishing and canoeing, is surrounded by an undeveloped 54-acre park shared with neighboring communities. Tulip poplars, red maples and white oaks, some 80 to 100 years old, tower over dogwoods and holly trees.

By the time the locksmith arrived, Mayhew, whose background is in environmental science, had called her husband. The deal was all but sealed.

Today, Mayhew heads Middleridge's Audubon at Home group, writes a monthly nature column for the community's newsletter, leads nature hikes and mentors Boy Scouts looking for environment-oriented projects.

Three years ago, when Don and Susan Wilkinson drove into Middleridge, their first thought was, "We don't care what the houses look like inside, this is a real neighborhood." Having a large yard was a priority for their growing family.

The Wilkinsons recently bought a house in Middleridge after renting there for a while. Their three young children enjoy outdoor space that backs to parkland.

Middleridge, which is between George Mason University and Burke Center, is built on one of the highest points in Fairfax County. There is easy access to Route 123, the Burke Centre and Fairfax County parkways and Braddock Road. "Everything we need, from preschool to elementary, to groceries, to entertainment, is within a mile or two," said Susan Wilkinson.

Middleridge's development began in 1970 and capped out in 1986 at 553 homes, in what resident Carolyn Vaughan described as a "quiet community with wide, winding streets and nice sedate houses." In fact, with a couple of exceptions, there are no straight streets in Middleridge. With all the twists, turns and cul-de-sacs, directing people to some houses is a challenge.

Weaving through Middleridge provides an opportunity for a history lesson, because each street name links to the past in Fairfax County or Virginia, and all are highlighted on the community's informative Web site.

For example, Broadwater Drive relates to Captain Charles Broadwater, who came to Virginia in 1715 and was one of the first five vestrymen elected to Truro Parish, a colonial parish of the Anglican Church that stretched from the mouth of the Occoquan to the Blue Ridge. His son, Charles, was the county sheriff in 1751.

Today, Middleridge offers not only area history but also volunteerism. Communication is enhanced by a network of section leaders and block captains -- what civic association president Al Obuchowski calls "the eyes and ears of the community." If there's a need or concern, neighbors are soon aware of it.

When Jim Tully wanted to send Christmas packages to soldiers in Iraq, neighbors supplied him with food, CDs, DVDs, books, magazines, hiking socks and 60 pounds of Christmas lights.

Paul Armstrong, a resident since 1972, recalled how a horse from a former nearby farm was straddled across a fallen tree, stuck and bellowing. Neighbors quickly arrived, saws in hand, to cut the tree out from under the animal.

For years, Middleridge residents donated money to two local fire stations. Then someone suggested that the firefighters would like to share a meal with residents. Thus began the "feed the firemen" program, designed to help both groups know each other better.

Catie Morales, who grew up in Middleridge and moved back after marrying, said: "The civic association doesn't have to drive issues." Obuchowski agreed. "It's usually neighbors picking up and doing things for other neighbors."

For instance, Boy Scouts painted street names and house numbers on curbs. Residents recently volunteered to research options for traffic-calming measures.

One of the most active groups in the community is the Women's Club, which will celebrate 30 years of continuous operation in March. Mary Krais, one of the original members, said the group played a key role in helping her get acclimated to the area after she moved from New Jersey in 1976.

While the club has changed some over the years -- meetings moved to evenings to accommodate those working outside the home -- its focus remains on networking, community service and lighthearted fun. Members, who range in age from the 20s to the 70s, help families in crisis, sponsor children for summer camps, and round up school supplies and other necessities for those in need.

Lori Bassford, who lends her expertise as a master gardener, was recently the recipient of a home-makeover demonstration at one of the club's frequent and popular "how-to" programs.

Middleridge and its adjoining subdivisions combine resources annually to award three scholarships, about $600 each, to area high school seniors, whether in public, private or home-school. Last year, Middleridge added a new scholarship program to honor a Middleridge student demonstrating exceptional community service.

Heather Jones, who led the community's Halloween parade activities from eighth grade until she graduated last June, was the first recipient. "It's nice to see young people taking on and running events," said Obuchowski.

Middleridge goes all out when it comes to holiday decorating. Residents say there's a delightful friendly competition among neighbors and cul-de-sacs. Prizes are given, and each year's winners become the judges for the following year.

Rattling off all the options Middleridge offers residents, Susan Wilkinson said her first impressions were right. "There's a real sense of neighborhood here."

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2007-02-26T22:36:00.000-08:00

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2007-02-20T02:29:00.001-08:00

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2007-02-20T02:29:00.000-08:00

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2007-02-07T01:48:00.000-08:00

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2007-01-22T12:45:00.000-08:00

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2007-01-21T13:53:00.000-08:00

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2007-01-16T03:17:00.000-08:00

Overzealous zookeeper Friedrich Riesfeldt (Paderborn, Germany) fed his constipated elephant Stefan 22 doses of animal laxative and more than a bushel of berries, figs and prunes before the plugged-up pachyderm finally let it fly, and suffocated the keeper under 200 pounds of poop! Investigators say ill-fated Friedrich, 46, was attempting to give the ailing elephant an olive oil enema when the relieved beast unloaded on him. "The sheer force of the elephant's unexpected defecation knocked Mr. Riesfeldt to the ground, where he struck his head on a rock and lay unconscious as the elephant continued to evacuate his bowels on top of him" said flabbergasted Paderborn police detective Erik Dern, "With no one there to help him, he lay under all that dung for at least an hour before a watchman came along, and during that time he suffocated.

2007-01-16T02:59:00.000-08:00

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PhotoFiltre is a complete image retouching program. It allows you to do simple or advanced adjustments to an image and apply a vast range of filters on it. It is simple and intuitive to use, and has an easy learning curve. The toolbar, giving you access to the standard filters with just a few clicks, gives it a robust look.

This is the perfect program when you just don't feel like loading Photoshop. I tried some of the options and it was very easy to use. The only glitch I got was with the "Rotate Free" control. For some reason the window that pops up with the angle selection wouldn't close after the rotation was done. Now it seems to be working properly. Even so I still give it a 5. I have to agree with Midiaa about PhotoFiltre and IrfanView being the perfect pair.

2007-01-16T02:56:00.000-08:00

Casinos and Gambling Sector Overview

Gambling companies are also pushing into new markets. As late as 1985 casinos were legal only in Nevada and Atlantic City, but today land-based, riverboat, and Native American reservation casinos operate in more than 30 states. Likewise, nearly 40 states now have lotteries. Pro-gaming advocates across the US, with financial support from the gambling industry, continue to push forward; they got casino, lottery, and greyhound racing initiatives on the 2000 election ballots in nearly a dozen states.
Leaders in Market Capitalization International Game Technology Inc [IGT]

$10.9 B

MGM Mirage Inc [MGG]

$7.2 B

Harrah's Entertainment Inc [HET]

$6.1 B

Caesars Entertainment Inc [CZR]

$5.2 B

Wynn Resorts LTD [WYNN]

$4.7 B

Mandalay Resort Group [MBG]

$4.6 B

Industry Statistics
3 mo Price Change: 8.2% 1 yr Price Change: 56.7% Market Capitalization: 59B Price / Earnings: 27.1 Price / Book: 4.1 YoY Qtrly Rev Growth: 4.9% YoY Qtrly EPS Growth: 38.8% Return on Equity: 14.6% Total Debt / Equity: 1.7 Dividend Yield: 1.7%
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MGM Mirage (MGG)- MGM Mirage is the world's #3 gaming company. The company's 11 properties include Las Vegas' MGM Grand, Bellagio, The Mirage, and New York-New York. MGM also owns casinos in Primm, Nevada; Detroit; and Biloxi, Mississippi. MGM has offered to acquire Mandalay for $4.8 billion.
Shuffle Master (SHFL)- Shuffle Master, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets technology-based products for the gaming industry. Shuffle Master has acquired or is developing other products to automatically gather data and to enable casinos to track table game players. It has also acquired and is re-engineering a multi-player video platform to deliver its branded table game content on the choice of either a live table or a multi-player video platform. In February 2004, the Company sold its remaining slot assets to International Game Technologies, substantially completing its disposition of its slot products.
International Game Technology (IGT)- engaged in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and sales of computerized gaming machines and systems products in all jurisdictions where gaming is legal. The Company operates in two lines of business, Product Sales and Proprietary Gaming. Revenues in this segment are generated from the sale of gaming machines, systems, parts, conversion kits, content fees, equipment and services.
Alliance Gaming Corp (AGI)- Alliance Gaming Corporation is a diversified, worldwide gaming company that designs, manufactures and distributes gaming machines and computerized monitoring systems for gaming machines. The Company conducts its gaming operations under the name Bally Gaming and Systems. Alliance Gaming also owns and operates a dockside casino in Vicksburg, Mississippi, and a locals casino in Sparks, Nevada, which, together, have approximately 23 table games and approximately 1,500 gaming devices.

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2007-01-16T02:29:00.000-08:00

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2007-01-16T02:09:00.000-08:00

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2007-01-09T00:55:00.000-08:00

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2007-01-03T05:27:00.000-08:00

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Lenox Lounge

2006-12-23T22:51:00.000-08:00

When you step into the revered Lenox Lounge, you're taking a step back in time. Famous for showcasing acts like Billie Holiday in its Zebra Room, and attracting regulars like Isaac Hayes, James Baldwin and Malcolm X, Lenox Lounge has survived both urban decay and urban renewal. Opened in 1939 and refurbished after a shaky period in the '80s, it has regained its Art Deco splendor, and continues to entertain an interesting mix of dressy locals -- who look cinematic in the loveseat-sized banquettes -- a smattering of tourists here for the music, and workaday regulars stopping by in the afternoon for their usual drinks and plate of porgy and grits. Its classic style has attracted a host of film shoots, including 'Dead Presidents,' 'White Lies,' and 'Bullet.' But what remains most impressive about this Harlem haunt is its incredible staying power.

Happy Ending

2006-12-23T22:49:00.000-08:00

Let's start with the Chinese-American colloquialism, "happy ending." Given that this place used to be a massage parlor, it should be known that many massage parlors end a session with just a handshake and a tip. Others, however, end it with something that, let's say, makes the customer substantially more happy -- until the city shuts them down, that is. One of the owners described the scene at the Happy Ending space upon moving in: blue La-Z-Boy recliners facing large windowed rooms with pull-up bars in them; Jacuzzis where the DJ booth is now; and an array of baby oil bottles, videotapes and piles of discarded women's shoes. Obviously the new owners have changed more than the recliners. Using the geometry and planar surfaces that have become popular in bar design these days, the two- floor space is bathed in an ambient glow by translucent wall and ceiling panels, creating a warmth that offsets the flatness of texture. High- backed banquettes scalloped into the wall upstairs also provide a bit of intimacy. The downstairs is decidedly more cubist and bright, and features a few semi-private tiled rooms (former steam rooms?), that add a little echo to the conversation. The novel drink menu gives a nod to the community with the Cantonese Mule -- made with Ketel One, ginger beer, Chambord and fresh lime juice. All of which should get your night off to a happy beginning.

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2006-12-17T13:06:00.000-08:00

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2006-12-02T22:47:00.000-08:00

First of all compare specimens with good reference images (encyclopedia or search for images on Google) and make sure you have bed bugs. It is a good idea to consult entomologist for evaluation or get the products such as Kleen Free that will help you to clean the room.