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00:00:00 05/27/12
Back to School: Home Alone-While the Parents are Away, the Pets Will Play…Petproofing Your Home
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Now that the summer is over, what’s a pet owner to do? Your dog loved the attention, the summer vacations, the kids being home. But now, things are changing. We’re on the go and your pet is stuck home alone.
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02:55:31 05/17/12
Hipsters Invade The NBA
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Welcome to RideThePine.com
I want to start the show off with a philosophical question, at what point do you become too much of a hipster? Like I appreciate the skinny jeans, goofy shirt, with big rimmed glasses look but, Russell Westbrook , don’t you think when you start looking like Steve Urkel you might be taking this hipster thing in the wrong direction .
You ready for things to get awkward?
Are you ready for things to get really awkward... [Deadspin - Charles Barkley Shake Weight]
I know that Washington Nationals young phenom Bryce Harper is still learning how to play in the big leagues but let me give you a tip. When you smash your bat against the wall and it comes back and cuts your eye so that you bleed everywhere , you should clean that up because its not cool to get your ass kicked by your own bat.
I did some quick calculations before I started the show. Do you know the greatest hockey player of all time, Wayne Gretzky, played for 21 professional seasons? Based on an 82 game schedule with half of those games being on the road, that is a total of 861 games away from his family. Do you know who benefited the most from that time away from his kids?
Us. [Paulina Gretzky - Bathing Suit]
And any guy with a cellphone camera. [Paulina Gretzky Instagram Las Vegas Party ]
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02:55:31 05/17/12
Hipsters Invade The NBA
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Welcome to RideThePine.com
I want to start the show off with a philosophical question, at what point do you become too much of a hipster? Like I appreciate the skinny jeans, goofy shirt, with big rimmed glasses look but, Russell Westbrook , don’t you think when you start looking like Steve Urkel you might be taking this hipster thing in the wrong direction .
You ready for things to get awkward?
Are you ready for things to get really awkward... [Deadspin - Charles Barkley Shake Weight]
I know that Washington Nationals young phenom Bryce Harper is still learning how to play in the big leagues but let me give you a tip. When you smash your bat against the wall and it comes back and cuts your eye so that you bleed everywhere , you should clean that up because its not cool to get your ass kicked by your own bat.
I did some quick calculations before I started the show. Do you know the greatest hockey player of all time, Wayne Gretzky, played for 21 professional seasons? Based on an 82 game schedule with half of those games being on the road, that is a total of 861 games away from his family. Do you know who benefited the most from that time away from his kids?
Us. [Paulina Gretzky - Bathing Suit]
And any guy with a cellphone camera. [Paulina Gretzky Instagram Las Vegas Party ]
This episode of Ride The Pine is brought to you by Footaction
Ride The Pine is proud to welcome Footaction as a brand new advertising affiliate. When you hear the name Footaction, you instantly think of the best place to go and purchase your sneakers.
Click here to get 10% off your order of $50 or more at Footaction
Click here to get 15% off your order of $75 or more at Footaction For more discounts, coupons and promo codes check out Ride The Pine Deals .
For more on Ride The Pine, check out these sites.
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01:23:29 04/26/12
Girl Falls 20 Feet Through Pavement
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Girl Falls 20 Feet Through Pavement
A surveillance camera shows an unsuspecting girl stepping and falling through the sidewalk. The girl was walking down a street in Xian in China's Shanxi Province when the sidewalk caved in under her feet as she stepped onto a section of the footpath. A passing taxi driver stopped immediately and climbed down the 20-foot deep pit%mdashgripping a cable under the sidewalk. [Wang Wei, Taxi Driver]: "I called out to her but she didn't respond. After I shook her a little, she came to." [Wang Wei, Taxi Driver]: "The dirt kept showering down on us and the kid couldn't stop crying." The ground inside the pit kept moving when the taxi driver and the girl were still in it%mdashmaking it impossible for them to climb out. Firefighters had to use a ladder to rescue them. [Wang Wei, Taxi Driver]: "The ladder kept moving about, it's a little flimsy and the girl kept screaming out of fear. So I told her to go first and I'll be right behind her. Finally we managed to get out." State-run media reported underground water had worn away the earth under the road%mdashmaking a hole under the pavement. From: NTDTV Views: 609 23 ratings Time: 01:26 More in News & Politics
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20:56:12 04/24/12
Minecraft Craftified - Episode 2
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Minecraft Craftified - Episode 2
www.youtube.com Click here to watch The Sims 3: Quest For Lady Ep.01 Friend ft. Touchyyyx (TS3 Gameplay/Commentary) Minecraft Craftified: Episode 2 (MC Gameplay/Commentary) Hey peeps this is episode one of my new Minecraft LP i know there are alot but i think this is a nice change of pace from regular old Minecraft, so hope you enjoy and remember to like and subscribe to both myself and MAchinima Realm because thats what cool kids do. DIRECTOR'S CHANNEL: www.youtube.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This Realm video will show you: How to play Mincraft How to no find a tree How to run away from scary shizz How to become a King Ding - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - FOR MORE MACHINIMA, GO TO: www.youtube.com FOR MORE GAMEPLAY, GO TO: www.youtube.com FOR MORE SPORTS GAMEPLAY, GO TO: www.youtube.com FOR MORE MMO & RPG GAMEPLAY, GO TO: www.youtube.com FOR MORE ANIMATIONS & SHORTS, GO TO: www.youtube.com FOR MORE TRAILERS, GO TO: www.youtube.com Tags: yt:quality=high Minecraft Alpha notch spider spiders skeleton skeletons zombie zombies lumber wood coal stone torch torches workbench crafting square pickaxe pick wood wooden stone shelter survival night machinima realm gamepaly commentary "how to" Craftified Buildcraft Equivalent Exchange Build Industrial IndustrialCraft Logistics pipes tubes CraftGuide Forestry Portal Rail railcraft redpower Wireless Redstone Teleport Pipes Mods Addons Lets ... From: MachinimaRealm Views: 10679 111 ratings Time: 19:13 More in Gaming
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00:36:38 04/10/12
New Releases For April 10, 2012 - Press Pause Daily
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This week, the new releases are all of the digital variety.
SHOW NOTES:
GAME 1: FEZ - XBLA
*A independent platformer developed by Phil Fish.
*Features 2D/3D perspective shifts in a manner similar to Super Paper Mario and Crush.
*Fez allows players to manipulate 2D platforming worlds in three dimensions.
*Find hidden items placed on the opposite side of solid walls or bring a platform from miles away to right underneath your feet with just a simple spin of the world.
*Won the "Excellence in Visual Art" award at the Independent Games Festival in 2008.
*One of games featured in the Indie Game: The Movie documentary.
This game has been on the radar for a few years, but you can now pick it up for a price of 800 Microsoft Points
GAME 2: The Pinball Arcade - PSN, PS Vita
*From the makers of Pinball Hall of Fame.
*Access to many of the all-time greatest tables from Williams, Bally, Stern Pinball, and Gottlieb.
*Players build their pinball collection by purchasing and downloading the tables they want to play, each powered by a realistic pinball simulation that re-creates pinball gameplay with accuracy and authenticity.
*There will be sharing between the PS3 and PS Vita versions. If you buy one version, you get the other version for free, and that includes DLC.
If you’ve been looking for an awesome pinball game, especially if you have a Vita, then why not grab this game. You can pick it up thru PSN for a price of $9.99
GAME 3: World Gone Sour - PSN, XBLA
*In the WTF category we have a game based on the Sour Patch Kids line of candy called World Gone Sour.
*Featuring the musical stylings of Method Man and cheeky narration of “The Office” star Creed Bratton, World Gone Sour will place you in the role of a mini-Sour Patch Kid in a stylized, human-sized world. You’ll need to put your skill and wits to the test to reach your final destination—the human stomach.
*World Gone Sour will also support couch co-op, Achievements, Trophies, and global leaderboards.
*The puzzle/platformer hits PSN for a price of $4.99 and to XBLA for 400 Microsoft Points.
GAME 4: Skullgirls - PSN, XBLA
*Lastly we have an animesque 2D fighting game developed by Reverge Labs.
*Skullgirls features the most frames of animation per character of any fighting game, hand-drawn at high resolution and enhanced by real-time lighting courtesy of a powerful 3D engine
*Classic six-button play gives characters a huge variety of attacks and special moves
With the Variable Tag Battle system, players can pit mismatched teams of one, two or three characters against one another
*Custom Assists let you outfit your team with a huge variety of attacks for nearly endless strategic possibilities
*A robust anti-infinite combo system keeps competitive play free of abusive tactics
*Robust tutorials and an AI designed to teach eases new players into the traditionally intimidating fighting game genre and helps you improve from there
*Official GGPO netcode ensures lag-free fighting online
*A stunning soundtrack by Castlevania: Symphony of the Night composer Michiru Yamane draws you into the game’s unique “Dark Deco” world
If the thought of cute anime-type girls kicking the crap outta each other sounds like a fun time, then you can grab this from PSN for a price of $14.99 and from XBLA for only 1200 Microsoft Points.
Be sure to catch past episodes of Press Pause. To do that, you just need to go to presspause.mevio.com , or our YouTube channel youtube.com/presspausemevio .
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16:30:21 04/07/12
Scott Walker Ramps Up the Extremism
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In advance of his upcoming recall election and possible legal trouble, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) has become even more extreme, ramping up the rhetoric and taking actions that are troubling, to say the least. Most importantly, he signed a repeal of the state's Equal Pay Enforcement Act : >
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, who is facing a recall election, quietly repealed a state law making it easier for pay discrimination victims to seek justice. Amanda Terkel reports in The Huffington Post that Walker signed into law a bill passed in party-line votes by Republicans in the state legislature that rolls back the 2009 Equal Pay Enforcement Act. The act had allowed workers to challenge pay discrimination in state rather than just federal courts.
The act was only one part of Walker's assault on women : >
Among them were four highly controversial measures focused on women's health care and sexual education:
A repeal of the state's Equal Pay law, which allowed victim's of wage discrimination to collect damages of between $50,000 and $300,000, and a repeal of the Healthy Youth Act, which had provided requirements to schools that comprehensive and scientifically accurate information about everything from abstinence to contraception be taught at an age-appropriate level.
Walker also signed into law a ban on abortion coverage through policies as part of a health insurance exchange to be created under the federal health care reform law starting in 2014 (the only exceptions would be in cases of rape, incest or medical necessity); and a bill requiring women seeking abortions to undergo a physical exam and consult with a doctor alone, away from her friends and family, in order to make sure she isn't "being pressured into the decision." Doctors who break the law could be charged with a felony.
As usual, working families were a target for Walker as well : >
I know that collective bargaining is not a right; it's an expensive entitlement. It's about time somebody stood up for the hardworking taxpayers of our state.
The problem is, of course, that collective bargaining is a right.
Walker has also been railing about how state workers can't be the "haves" while everyone else is a "have not." The state worker he used in an ad to that effect , it turns out is actually one of the have-nots, making only $25,227 a year, certainly not a massive salary by any standards.
In an interview with CBN, Walker made a series of more and more strange claims :
* "Any human being, if we're honest about it, you don't want to be hated by anybody, you want everybody to love you," he said. "But I was asked last December, somebody asked me, a supporter, asked me a very interesting question at dinner. He said, 'Did you ever stop and think that maybe if you hadn't gone so far, that you wouldn't be facing a recall?' I said, 'Yeah, sure, but if I hadn't taken the steps I took, we wouldn't have fixed things.' And I said, 'For my kids and their generation I don't want them to inherit a Wisconsin that is not at least as great if not greater than the one I inherited. And you don't get that by not fixing things.' "
* "And, to me, that's one of our problems. You can't be afraid to lose," Walker said. "You shouldn't plan on it, but you should make decisions that are ultimately about what's right and what's just and what's best - not just for yourself but for the next wave of young people who are going to inherit our states and our country and not be afraid to lose along the way."
* "Why?" he asked. "Because their guys are back to work, they're working again. Unlike my predecessor, who made it very difficult for people building infrastructure, building roads and bridges and rail and things of that nature, we put money back in that had been raided there."
* Walker told Brody that he had heard his opponents would spend $70 million to $80 million in the recall race.
Probably most frightening was a final quote: >
"We realize that all this is just a temporary thing and God's got a plan for us that, who knows where it might be, beyond just serving as governor of this state, but if we stay true to that, there's always comfort," he said. "And God's grace is always abundant no matter what you do."
Walker for president in 2016?
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21:35:16 03/31/12
Minecraft Craftified: Episode 1 (MC Gameplay/Commentary)
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Minecraft Craftified: Episode 1 (MC Gameplay/Commentary)
www.youtube.com Click here to watch The Sims 3: Quest For Lady Ep.01 Friend ft. Touchyyyx (TS3 Gameplay/Commentary) Minecraft Craftified: Episode 1 (MC Gameplay/Commentary) Hey peeps this is episode one of my new Minecraft LP i know there are alot but i think this is a nice change of pace from regular old Minecraft, so hope you enjoy and remember to like and subscribe to both myself and MAchinima Realm because thats what cool kids do. DIRECTOR'S CHANNEL: www.youtube.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ThisRealm video will show you: How to play Mincraft How to cry like a big girl How to run away from scary shizz How to become a King Ding - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Like Machinima Realm on Facebook! facebook.com Enlist in the Respawn Army! therespawnarmy.com FOR MORE MACHINIMA, GO TO www.youtube.com FOR MORE GAMEPLAY, GO TO: www.youtube.com FOR MORE SPORTS GAMEPLAY, GO TO: www.youtube.com FOR MORE MMO & RPG GAMEPLAY, GO TO: www.youtube.com FOR MORE TRAILERS, GO TO: www.youtube.com Tags: yt:quality=high Minecraft Alpha notch spider spiders skeleton skeletons zombie zombies lumber wood coal stone torch torches workbench crafting square pickaxe pick wood wooden stone shelter survival night machinima tutorial "how to" Craftified Buildcraft Equivalent Exchange Build Industrial IndustrialCraft Logistics pipes tubes CraftGuide Forestry Portal Rail railcraft redpower Wireless Redstone ... From: MachinimaRealm Views: 17040 290 ratings Time: 14:17 More in Gaming
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22:13:02 03/07/12
For the Foxes - The Revolution (Live)
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For the Foxes - The Revolution (Live)
Buy the EP on iTunes here: smarturl.it Buy the EP from Hopeless Records here: hopel.es More from For The Foxes: hopel.es More from Hopeless Records: hopel.es Lyrics: i'm the type of kid to push away girls like you who get too close to me this aint your front porch on division street where you crashed your car and then you blamed it on a sneeze well god bless you darling I mean it you're the type of girl who said she don't believe in god but you believed in me we never missed our opportunity here we just grew up until we found some room to breathe well god bless us darling we need it we need a revolution why else are we standing here yeah take off our gloves put down our guns til' everyone sings yeah we're the type of kids who burned the whole damn forest down we looked like criminals how we got out alive it's biblical and I felt something strange behind my knees well nothing exists til' you see it we can turn back now or we can burn a whole nother town everybody gets out it's just that night we don't talk about I'm sick of life decisions this cut dry life we live in if I did you wrong I'm sorry you're just just so god damn pretty we need a revolution why else are we standing here yeah take off our gloves look towards the sun til' everyone sings yeah if I sang you to sleep would you listen I'd tell you all the things that I've been missing when words flow like river bends I've burned too many cigarettes at home where did you go I hated you for leaving got sick of writing ... From: HopelessRecords Views: 89247 1426 ratings Time: 04:08 More in Music
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15:37:41 01/23/12
GET MONEY, TURN GAY - Songify The News
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GET MONEY, TURN GAY - Songify The News
As election season heats up, candidates and news pundits alike bring the core tenets of our democratic republic to the forefront with a driving beat and soaring melody. SONGIFY the free iPhone app -bit.ly or on Android: bit.ly shirts and stuff - www.thegregorybrothers.com Joseph Gordon-Levitt's channel, hitRECord: www.youtube.com Collaborate with him on his web site: www.hitrecord.org More Gregory Brothers www.youtube.com Facebook! www.facebook.com Twitter! www.twitter.com Webs! www.thegregorybrothers.com original videos Newt Gingrich on cash money : www.youtube.com Jim Stossel on voting : www.youtube.com Vermin Supreme on Various metaphysics:www.youtube.com More Vermin Supreme: www.verminsupreme.com Lyrics: My name is Vermin, Vermin Supreme And you can vote, you can vote for me. For president if you want And my name is Vermin, and uh, okay. Do you still stand by your pony pledge? Yes, I do, free ponies for all Turn all that pony poop to methane gas. One more thing, Jesus told me to make Randall Terry gay - He's turnin' gay, turnin' gay! Whooo Whoooo! Thank you, alright, okay. And all the un-gay is melting away! He's turnin' gay, turnin' gay! Whooo Whoooo! Not a single straight gene in his DNA 'Cause he's turnin' turnin' turnin' turnin' Turnin' gay! Our instinct says everybody should vote but some people are dumb - and they shouldn't vote! The kids are not paying attention - Yeah, on election day give 'em detention This endless cheerleading - Let's go to the rock ... From: schmoyoho Views: 2291236 29932 ratings Time: 02:51 More in News & Politics
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14:44:25 01/17/12
Squishy Circuits -- Sylvia's Mini Maker Show
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Squishy Circuits -- Sylvia's Mini Maker Show
More information: wp.me Are you curious about experimenting with electronics, but the fear of electric shock or soldering iron burns keep you away? Why not try, squishy circuits! With a special recipe of food-safe, kitchen made pliable dough developed at the University of St. Thomas, kids of all ages can easily use their hands to mold their very own simple circuits right before your eyes! Lets go! From: makemagazine Views: 87653 967 ratings Time: 07:03 More in Science & Technology
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07:41:54 12/28/11
On "If I were a poor Black kid"...
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[ VIDEO ] Joe Hicks discusses the controversy over Gene Marks' blog post at Forbes entitled " If I were a poor Black kid ". Basically he asks, "Why can't white people contribute to the national dialogue on race and racism?"
It does seem like a cop out to just tell someone that they have nothing to say because they're not a poor Black child so they can't relate in any way. I've had a white geography teacher in high school - GO FALCONS - who said that he could relate because he was poor. Of course the conclusion could be that he thinks all Blacks are poor, but that's only a thought and not necessarily based on reality.
All the same Marks bounces off of a recent speech by President Obama in Kansas where he discussed the gap between the rich and the poor:
> The President’s speech got me thinking. My kids are no smarter than similar kids their age from the inner city. My kids have it much easier than their counterparts from West Philadelphia . The world is not fair to those kids mainly because they had the misfortune of being born two miles away into a more difficult part of the world and with a skin color that makes realizing the opportunities that the President spoke about that much harder. This is a fact. In 2011.
I am not a poor black kid. I am a middle aged white guy who comes from a middle class white background. So life was easier for me. But that doesn’t mean that the prospects are impossible for those kids from the inner city. It doesn’t mean that there are no opportunities for them. Or that the 1% control the world and the rest of us have to fight over the scraps left behind. I don’t believe that. I believe that everyone in this country has a chance to succeed. Still. In 2011. Even a poor black kid in West Philadelphia.
It takes brains. It takes hard work. It takes a little luck. And a little help from others. It takes the ability and the know-how to use the resources that are available. Like technology. As a person who sells and has worked with technology all my life I also know this.
If I was a poor black kid I would first and most importantly work to make sure I got the best grades possible. I would make it my #1 priority to be able to read sufficiently. I wouldn’t care if I was a student at the worst public middle school in the worst inner city. Even the worst have their best. And the very best students, even at the worst schools, have more opportunities. Getting good grades is the key to having more options. With good grades you can choose different, better paths. If you do poorly in school, particularly in a lousy school, you’re severely limiting the limited opportunities you have.
And I would use the technology available to me as a student. I know a few school teachers and they tell me that many inner city parents usually have or can afford cheap computers and internet service nowadays. That because (and sadly) it’s oftentimes a necessary thing to keep their kids safe at home than on the streets. And libraries and schools have computers available too. Computers can be purchased cheaply at outlets like TigerDirect and Dell’s Outlet . Professional organizations like accountants and architects often offer used computers from their members, sometimes at no cost at all. You will see at the end of this posting links to several rebuts to Marks' comments. I will add my two cents just as Hicks and those other links have.
I didn't go to the very best schools in Chicago. I'd say my old elementary school was an average at best school and my old high school - when I attended - was one of the worst. My marks weren't that great in elementary school but for some reason my marks in high school were often in the honor roll range. With that in mind though I consider that a fluke today.
My time in high school wasn't a time to seek out options. I never thought of my grades as a ticket mainly because they were had too easy. It was never a challenge academically and who knows how that would've been weathered. The serious challenge was in college where I struggled to keep up.
If only I had the tools back then that the young people have today to help me study and understand the various subjects. I wouldn't just be ahead of my peers but it would be light years ahead of them. But when I was in public school most of those tools did not yet exist.
In spite of the nay sayers - and I will get to one in a moment - Marks isn't wrong. Make the best grades you can where you are take advantage of all the tools you can. Don't have a PC at home go somewhere to use one, especially the library. At that there are people at your school who if you establish a relationship with them will help you move forward.
This nay sayer, well is making more of this than he realizes:
> No believer in Bell Curv-ish nonsense about black intellectual inferiority, Marks makes clear that the children about whom he speaks are no less capable than his own kids. Of course, one wonders just how much of a compliment Marks really intends for this to be, given his strange habit of dissing his offspring, on more than one occasion, as rather unintelligent, unmotivated, promiscuous and even inclined to petty criminality. Not sure what kind of asshole says things like this about his children in print, but I suppose we can leave that discussion for another day.
No doubt Marks would say that he was simply encouraging poor African American kids to take personal responsibility for their success. He might even say that by acknowledging unfair and unjust structural inequity (and even, indirectly, white privilege), he was doing so in a politically ecumenical way. Certainly Marks would perceive his words and intentions as quite different from those of right-wingers whose hectoring of the poor so often involves blaming those at the bottom of the nation’s economic hierarchy for their station in life. To Marks, poor black kids are not to blame for the position in which they find themselves, but they nonetheless hold the keys to their own liberation, and if they would simply follow his sage counsel they could surely make it, like anyone else: even the cerebrally challenged and oversexed spawn who slumber each night just down the hall from he and his wife.
There is much one could say about Marks’s advice — rather typical bootstrapping fare about studying hard, coupled with a more modern emphasis on becoming a techie like him, and thereby, presumably, an irresistible college or job applicant — and most of it has been said already. Like, for instance, this piece , or this one , or this one , or maybe this one , all of which eloquently critique the privileged and naive mindset displayed by Marks, and explain how even when poor kids of color do everything right, the structures of society are too often set up to help them fail anyway.
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And it’s this last point that we might do well to explore further. Fact is, Gene Marks knows his readership at Forbes . He knows that it includes virtually none of the people to whom he is ostensibly offering advice, which means that he isn’t really giving them advice at all; rather, he is inviting his mostly white, mostly affluent audience to engage in a perverse moralistic voyeurism at the expense of impoverished African American youth, almost none of whom that readership will ever meet, and whom they will, in fact, go out of their way to avoid. He is offering a kind of secret white-male handshake to others in the club, assuring them that the problems of urban poverty are not theirs to fix, that they are off the hook as it were, and isn’t that a relief? That Marks may not be as vile in his desire to blame the poor for their status as some, hardly acquits him of the charge that by pandering to the biases of his readership, he has, with some 700-odd simple (and simplistic) words, managed to reinscribe all the worst of their prejudices, many of which one can see on grand display in the readers’ comments section of the original article. Make no mistake, Gene Marks’s column is contempt cloaked as compassion and bigotry dressed up as benevolence. And it can do nothing but contribute to the indifference and even antipathy towards the poor that those who rely on Forbes for insights already possess in ample supply. Starting with that last paragraph it's true, Forbes may not have a significant audience in poor inner city communities. Without having to purchase a subscription you can always go to a library to access past issues of magazines. Also with internet access you can access magazines as well and blog posts such as this one which surely don't require a subscription.
As for Mr. Tim Wise who wrote the above excerpts, how is he going to call that man out for what he refers to his kids. Yeah it may be wrong to say your kids are very bright, but somewhere out there some parent is doing it. I also recognize that Marks is merely a commentator who is definitely using his platform to say what he wants to say.
The main point surely Marks is making is that his children are not much different than poor inner city children. Just that they have different opportunities living in a different part of the Philadelphia area than the inner city children. Perhaps even different expectations from parents, perhaps different staff and different schools. He didn't write the "poor black kid" piece to denigrate his children.
I think what he wrote was real. It shouldn't be impeached merely for that reason. That alone is weak! Although to Mr. Wise's credit he is at least has some suggestions for Marks to put his money where his mouth is. Marks could always help get the information out aside from using his platform at Forbes.
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15:39:15 12/09/11
Christmas is over! - Outnumbered Christmas Special - BBC One
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Christmas is over! - Outnumbered Christmas Special - BBC One
www.bbc.co.uk The Brockmans plan to go away for Christmas, but the kids aren't very happy about it. From: BBC Views: 4686 104 ratings Time: 01:58 More in Comedy
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15:39:15 12/09/11
Christmas is over! - Outnumbered Christmas Special - BBC One
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Christmas is over! - Outnumbered Christmas Special - BBC One
www.bbc.co.uk The Brockmans plan to go away for Christmas, but the kids aren't very happy about it. From: BBC Views: 5234 112 ratings Time: 01:58 More in Comedy
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17:04:21 12/02/11
2012 Chevy Volt Review
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Daddy Clay reviews the 2012 Chevy Volt. Episode 831 is brought to you by BabyBjorn. Volt is unique among electric vehicles because you have two sources of energy. You have an electric source–a battery–that allows you to drive gas free. And there's also an onboard generator that produces electricity so you can go further, though you will need gas to power the generator. While more expensive than other electric vehicles, there are still government incentives as well as gas savings to consider when examining the Volt. Other cheaper electric vehicles will get you around town just the same, but the Volt can get you as far as 375 miles away from home with a full charge and a full tank of gas for the generator. Like the other electrics, an all electric gas-free range is only about 35 miles. With a comfortable interior and buckets seats for everyone, along with video game-like gauges and screens, the Volt is simply fun to drive. Acceleration is quick and without hesitation. However, regenerative braking has a much different and unresponsive feel compared to traditional disc or pad brake systems. This takes some getting used to. It's kid toting friendly as the 2 back seats are LATCH equipped, but it's not exactly a big family vehicle. Because of the placement of the large ion battery, the Volt is only a 4 seater. That heavy battery also gives the Volt a low center of gravity that prevents body roll through corners and really seems to hold the car to the road. If you have a green family of 4 (or fewer), you should definitely check out the 2012 Chevy Volt.
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How to Thrift Store Shop for clothing:
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FACT: Thrifting can be overwhelming:
> What store do I chose?
Once inside, where do I start?
When should I go?
Do I need cash?
Because those thoughts can flood your brain, its understandable why many of you just don’t do it all. BUT if you don’t do it all, then you are missing out on a really invigorating shopping experience.
I like to think of it as treasure hunting.
Every time I go to a thrift store I walk away with an amazing, unexpected find, at a remarkably bargain of a price. Best of all…it’s recycling!
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I started thrifting because I love fashion, but could never afford (without going into debt) to buy trendy and designer clothing. I learned from an old friend who was a fashion stylist and another friend who used to work at a thrift
store how to navigate them successfully.
Step#1:
Before you even go into a thrift store you need to establish why you are going. (At least if you are a newbie.) This will prevent the feeling of being overwhelmed and frustrated. The best way to do that is to list what you need.
If I don’t have something in particular that I am looking for, like a brown cardigan or sequins dress, then my strategy is to hit up certain things that I know that I will always need, like flowy work blouses.
> Here’s my personal l ist of things that I always check when shopping at a thrift store:
Leather
Sequins
Jewelry
Dresses
Blouses
But I do recommend that you skip out on buying lingerie, bathing suits…you know items that get really personal.
Step#2
Research thrift stores in your area. Each one offers something different. I categorize the in three ways: pure thrift, general thrift, and boutique thrift.
Pure Thrift: usually bigger, warehouse stores.
Sorted only by sections like women’s blouse and men’s blazers. And also sorted by colors. Some even just have big piles of clothes that you have to dig through. They are generally not sorted by brands or quality, so this is where you really can treasure hunt and really find “gold.” This type of thrift store is my preference. I find top brand names, clothing with tags on it, etc. Because they are minimally sorted, the prices are usually the cheapest. But you have to thoroughly check for quality, flaws, weird stains, etc.
In the Southeast, Value Village is the best example. Also, oodwill Warehouse’s (not to be confused with standard Goodwill Stores)
Other thrift stores are sorted a little more. I call these general thrift stores.
You are familiar with their names mostly because of the charity they serve.
These places have less selection and the prices can be about 100 percent higher
and are conting ent on the brand name. Meaning, a dress that cost $4 at Value
Village can cost anywhere between $5 and $10 depending on the brand name.
Examples of these thrift stores are Goodwill and the Salvation Army.
Next we have boutique thrift stores.
Usually, these places also offer consignment items. (*Stay tuned for post on how
to shop and sell at consignment stores.) Wanna know how the owners of these
stores stock their shelves? They basically shop Pure Thrift Stores (see above).
These stores don’t take donations unless they are top label brand names in mint
condition, and most of the time, if it’s in that’s the case, they will either
flat out buy it or co nsign it for you. So for all of their work, you can expect,
cha-ching, higher prices for second-hand clothing.
In your area, you can google “boutique or designer thrift store”. Consignment usually comes up next to the stores, but I just explained why above.
Step#3
Once you determine which store type (see Step#2), research the nuances about that store. Does it have sale days? Does it open early? Is there a day that they get fresh shipment and stock the shelves? Do they have dressing rooms? Doing these extra steps will help you save more money and have an efficient shopping trip.
More tips before you enter:
* If you can, go early. Some thrift stores open as early at 7:30 am.
* If possible, choose a sale day or a restocking day.
* Dress comfortable…so you can
easily try on clothes.
*Even if there are no dressing rooms, if you wear
comfortable clothes you can easily throw on items in the isle, run to the mirror
to see if works for you.
* E xpect to spend a couple of hours shopping, at
least. Prepare for that.
* Do you shop with friend?
*I personally do better alone. I need to concentrate. If with friend, make sure they know the time that it will take. Also, what’s their purpose: to help dig or be second
eye. Make sure you know because it’s not a typical shopping trip.
Now, you’re ready to go inside.
Step#4
Once inside:
1. Get cart if you can.
2. Pick a section…for newbies, I say look for just try two. For example, long skirts and blazers.
3. Then go through that section piece by piece. Touch them all! As you get better, you’ll go faster, and take on more sections. Remember you’re digging for treasures, and the best treasures are usually hidden. So dig, dig, dig!
4. Try on and make sure you like the looks you’ve selected. If you’re going vintage, are the sleeves from the ‘80’s? Do you like the look after all when it’s on your body? Is the number size that you know fits you too small after all? Is it ill-fitting? Can it be tailored?
Trying on clothes is essential, especially in a thrift store . Again, if you don’t like it when you get home, you know that you won’t wear it and it will just eventually be donated back.
Now, let me dispel a myth.
“It’s a thrift store, so I shouldn’t have high expectations on quality and condition.”
Absolutely not! Why would anyone ever want to put on trash? You don’t have to settle for that. I only buy things that are perfect for what I need at thrift stores. If it’s not, I put it back.
You don’t have to resolve for less than wonderful: bad stains, tears, smells, etc.
Now, if it is something you really love, like a great leather coat and you think that you can work with the imperfection, then buy it. You have to weigh the blemish to see if it is fixable, cleanable or mendable…or if it is something that you can live with. If it is something that you can fix, how easy is that challenge? Do you want to send it to a tailor? Well then how much will that cost you? Weigh the costs, if it’s not worth it, then leave it alone! Walk away. You won’t wear it and will end up donating it back.
> My example: I am pretty handy with sewing simple projects, but I happened upon a
sequins dress made in the ‘80’s. I almost passed on it, but a friend that was
with me said…”You better not.” Now that I think about it, I should’ve bought all
the sequins I saw that day…and there was a lot. I got the dress for $5. I spent
$50 to shorten the hem. It was worth it, because sequins is impossible for the
novice to work with, and I didn’t want to ruin the dress. The dress was my New
Years Eve dress and it was amazing!
With that… Thirft stores are great places you can take fashion risks , with minimal costs and potential loss. You can pull an inspiration outfit online or just happen upon something funky. Buy it and work with it at home. If it doesn’t work out…oh well…it only cost you a few bucks, right? Now it’s time to donate it back.
My thing is that I love to repurpose outfits. Many of my shopping trips have been just to pick up things to repurpose. I may like the texture (leather), or the pattern of a dress (but plan to turn it into a blouse), I may find a dress but it’s too long, so I’ll shorten the hem; the same with sleeves. *Stay tuned for upcoming posts and videos on how to repurpose things.
For families...
Probably the best secret is taking advantage of thrift stores. Little kids, especially babies, get very little wear out of their c lothing. So scour the thrift stores for everything from packaged onesies to baby formal wear. You can find designer jeans and many things with tags still on.
Now that you have your big bag of goods. Next…what to when you get home….
*Check my thrift store challenge video on my show Charlotte Today.










