May 7, 2008
Something has actually been passed and signed into law during this legislative year. I know it is hard to believe and you will be surprised to know it is a major law- one that will affect health care, poverty, and education…Yes, I am talking about the law just passed to ban retailers from selling “pot candy!” How advantageous this will be for our mighty State - horray! Congratulations to the Legislative Assembly for making Georgia a better place to live.
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May 6, 2008
Have you really ever read a full one of these poorly written emails about someone dying in a plane crash and leaving the bank with 10 million dollars? They are interesting scams that started years ago and are still going on. I thought I would post one I got today. Read when bored or looking for a giggle.
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With Due Respect,
I am the manager of bill and exchange at the foreign remittance department of african development bank (ADB). I crave your indulgence as i contact you in such a surprising manner. But I respectfully insist you read this letter carefully as I am optimistic it will open doors for unimaginable financial rewards for both of us.
In my department we discovered an abandoned sum of Ten Million,Five Hundred Thousand US dollars (US$10.5m) only , in an account that belongs to one of our foreign customer who died along with his entire family in a plan crash. Since we got information about his death, we have been expecting his next of kin to come over and claim his money because we cannot release it unless somebody applies for it as next of kin or relation to the deceased as indicated in our banking guidelines but unfortunately we learnt that all his supposed next of kin or relation died along with him at the plan crash leaving nobody behind to come for the claim.
It is therefore upon this discovery that I now decided to make this business proposal to you so that the money could be released to you as the next of kin for safety and subsequent disbursement since nobody is coming for it and i dont want this money to go into the bank treasury as unclaimed Bill.
The Banking law and guideline here stipulates that if such money remained unclaimed after five years, the money will be transferred into the Bank treasury as “unclaimed fund”. The request for a foreigner as next of kin in this business is occasioned by the fact that the customer was a foreigner and a Burkinabe cannot stand as next of kin to a foreigner. We agree that 30% of this money will be for you as a foreign partner, in respect to the provision of a foreign account , 10% will be set aside for expenses incurred during the business and 60% would be for me.
There after I will visit your country for disbursement according to the percentage indicated. Therefore to enable the immediate transfer of this fund to you as arranged, you must apply first to the bank as relation or next of kin of the deceased indicating your bank name,your bank account number, your private telephone and fax number for easy and effective communication and location wherein the money will be remitted. Upon receipt of your reply,I will send to you by fax or email the text of the application.I will not fail to bring to your notice that this transaction is hitch free and that you should not entertain any atom of fear as all required arrangements have been made for the transfer.
I need a capable and able person who will handle and manage this funds because it is not a small amount of project.
You should contact me immediately as soon as you receive this letter.
Trusting to hear from you immediately.
Yours faithfully,
Mr.Philip Themon,
Bill and exchange manager,
African Development bank ADB
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May 6, 2008
I’m sitting here listening to NPR this morning in my pajamas. There is a piece on recycling waste across the world and making bio-fuels. I am wondering why we can’t recycle dog poop. Does anyone know of a place who actually uses poop for anything? It is a thought. Maybe one day we could start cars with dog poop. Dog poop is everywhere - there is a lot of it and hey, why not use it.
I will be honest and tell you that I pick up all the dog poop in the back yard from Brutus and Little Girl and place in a large bucket (way in the back) and then bury it so I don’t waste so many plastic bags. On walks I use biodegradable doggy bags from Planet Dog. They are wonderful.
Anyway, enough of poop talk - but if you know of a place that uses dog pop, let me know. Little Girl would be happy to hear about it.
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April 14, 2008
I walked out of my house to take this picture. (We live close to a neighborhood church) and there was a massive funeral going on for someone. Anyway, I could not resist taking a picture. Please be sure to look at the picture carefully.
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April 7, 2008
Eric and Michelle discuss world peace as they sip on their cocktails.
Two other couples met Alison and me on Saturday night for an evening at Allegro. I had been searching on-line for something new to try and sent out Allegro’s link to our friends. Michelle said it looked “hot,” so we decided to follow her thoughts and try it out.
Located on Dutch Valley Road across from ONE Midtown Kitchen (which is hot hot hot,) the newest Italian in Midtown is spacious and warm. It is not necessarily a “sexy restaurant” but I don’t think it is supposed to be. You get more of a nice inviting feeling when you walk in. You are greeted by the good looking hosts/hostesses and can walk straight to the bar if you are waiting. We got a couple of martini’s - one a Cosmo and another a lemony one -and unfortunately both were a bit too tart, but alas, I managed to drink most of mine anyway. The manager, Steven, was extremely accommodating and sat us at a great corner round table (I do love round tables) in back room.
They have a really nice wine list and the menu is offers traditional (but not boring) pasta and risotto, fish, and meats. The only thing that bugged me about the menu is that you are very aware (because it is written all over the menu) that you will indeed pay extra -$4.00-for splitting a meal. Yet, with the pasta dishes, you may opt for a smaller portion for a lesser price and therefore you will not need to share your food with anyone… The wine list was great and not too expensive and the desserts were spot on. Alison and I had the chocolate mousse and it was delightful.
We enjoyed our evening there although our one vegetarian at the table was given the wrong risotto dish and ended up with a fork full of sausage and risotto in her mouth. Not so good. It was a mistake I know, but in vegetarian standards, a pretty serious one. Besides that, our waiter Rochell, was very good. He was too serious I thought, but lightened up by the end of the night!
All in all, Brutus gives it 3 paws up!
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April 7, 2008
We love Cantina La Casita in the East Atlanta Village We usually end up at the bar watching football on their really crappy HDTV - but who cares about that. What we go for is the good authentic Mexican food (from the cooks’ family recipes) and of course the Margaritas for Two. I don’t know what they are really called, but they are good. I’m pretty sure it involves Patron Tequila. Yum.
Anyway, we went the other night with Alley, and as we were walking out, I caught a picture of another individual enjoying La Casita. Man, was she having fun with her beans.
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April 2, 2008
This Doctor knows how to attract patients. I just can’t help but think it is a guy… I am not sure of many women who would put “PooDoc” on their license plate. But maybe I do not know what I am talking about. Regardless, my friend Matt took this the other day. He did not get the Doctor’s card.
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April 1, 2008
I just can’t help but love this sign. I have found it all over Atlanta. Need DNA testing? Here is your number to call…
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March 21, 2008
This home is in EAV, not Cabbagetown (photos taken by Dave Coustan, a resident.)
Why has the Atlanta media completely ignored East Atlanta Village? I know the damage is not as extensive as it was in Cabbagetown, but indeed quite a few homes were hit by massive trees, debris flew around, and people were left homeless. I have a friend who had to move out of his home for a while because of the damage. Old trees came down across Glenwood Avenue (certainly the media has heard of Glenwood Avenue) and power lines were thrown all across the Village itself.
Could it be that East Atlanta Village is ignored because it is on the other side of I-20? I certainly hope not. Regardless, the neighborhood needs help too - and lots of it. I do know Hands On Atlanta has moved in to help, and certainly our Atlanta Councilwoman, Natilyn Archibong, has asked for assistance. But, the media has never truly gotten involved with this area, therefore, the majority of individuals in the greater Atlanta area have no idea how hard hit East Atlanta was. Sad, sad, sad.
A huge tree across Glenwood Avenue.
Look, another home hit in East Atlanta Village.
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March 11, 2008
Signs leaning on a fence in South East Atlanta.
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