Simple lines, classic touches and electronic storage space in a vibrant Chili Pepper Red finish is what you get with the Splash of Color Entertainment Dresser. This Entertainment Dresser features eight storage drawers and a center door perfect for your DVD player and more. With plenty of storage space and an intelligent design, this entertainment dresser is perfect for any home. Features: -Lightly distressed Chili Pepper Red finish. -Constructed of Poplar hardwood solids and composition wood elements. -All eight drawers are constructed with dovetail joinery, mounted on wood - on - wood guides with drawer stops, and separated by dust panels. -All drawer interiors are white on all color variations (except black, which will have black interior drawers). -One center door features an interchangeable glass or flat panel insert and encloses one removable center shelf and one fixed bottom shelf. -Wiring access hole located in back panel behind door. -Tip restraining hardware included. -Fully assembled. -Overall Dimensions: 39.25″” H x 53.13″” W x 19″” D.

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Perfect for young children, the GenAmerica Merlot Twin Over Double Bunk Bed Bedroom Set is a great purchase for the family with siblings. The GenAmerica Merlot Twin Over Double Bunk Bed Bedroom Set is designed to be safe for your children and refined so that your children will not out grow your furniture. Additional pieces available from the GenAmerica Classic Cherry Collection. Features: -Dark merlot finish. -Finish is lightly distressed. -Crafted of warm cherry solids and veneers. -Brushed nickel hardware. -Anti - tipping kit to secure the backs of cases to the wall, deterring dangerous tipping. -Important Safety Notice: Due to new safety regulations, bunk beds may not include pictured finials. Finials will be replaced by “”top caps”" on the headboard and footboard on the top bunk. -Hi - Lo adjustable locking system allows the bed to work safely with or without a box spring. -Optional pieces include: heavy - duty metal guides slide smoothly, prevent warping, and offer patented automatic stops, preventing dangerous spills. -Optional pieces include: adjustable levelers included to insure balance in older homes where the floors may not be level. -Optional Captain’s Storage Unit includes four drawers, one adjustable shelf Note: Will not accommodate 267 Safety Rails. -Optional Dresser includes 7 drawers. -Optional Hutch includes one adjustable shelf, one stationary shelf, two cord holes, cork back panel, cord management opening. -Optional Drawer Chest includes six drawers, tip restraint kit. -Optional Gentleman’s Chest includes five drawers, one door, one adjustable shelf behind door, tip restraint kit, adjustable glides. -Optional Door Chest includes two doors, two drawers (bottom drawer has drop down front), tip restraint kit, adjustable glides. -Behind Door Chest doors are one removable clothing rod, two adjustable shelves, two cord holes. -Optional Armoire includes two doors, one drawer, tip restraint kit, adjustable glides. -Behind Armoire doors are cork on back

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There are butterflies in my stomach.
Part of me wants to get up and walk out of the door and forget this ever happened. But the other part of me wants to stick it out. Surely there’s no harm in it? People go on blind dates all the time. But I am not one of those people. Blind dates are for people who are so hopeless in matters of the heart, that are lost causes who need friends and families to intervene. I am not one those lost causes.
‘Get a grip, get a grip, get a grip!’, I muttered to myself as I cast a quick casual look at the door. It’s 4.37pm on a Saturday afternoon and here I am waiting at what must be world’s most greasiest, and most unhygienic café. Why would you willilingly arrange to meet a stranger here? Clearly my blind date needs to be introduced to finer eateries. That is if I stick around that long. The large wall mounted clock tells me that he is 15 minutes late. I think. It’s hard to see the numbers under all the grime and dust. Actually, I can’t see the second hand moving. I can feel the greasiness and the smell of eggs combined with stale smoke settling into my skin and seeping into my the dress I bought specifically for this now-show of a blind date. Something that says, ‘ I am highly successful and this is a pity date. And I’m also damn hot.’ So far the only eyes that have clocked my 20% off midnight blue dress are the ageing waitress with the yellow finger tips and the man in the denim overall. Who is looking at me. Again. Yet another reason why I need to get the hell out of this place.
It’s time for a plan, and seeing as plans are what I do best, I plan. I’ll wait five more minutes and if he doesn’t show then I am leaving. His loss. He doesn’t know what he’s missing. Actually, come to think of it, it might be my loss. He might be 6’2”, baby blues with a dazzling smile and dimples. Actually, make that 10mins.
My heart lurches again as the door swings open. I chose a table directly opposite the door at the other end of the room. If my date has a beer belly, excessive jewellery or leather pants then atleast I’ll have the 30 seconds or so it takes to walk from the door to my table to mentally prepare myself. I let out a breath that I didn’t even realise I was holding when the white haired man in a cardigan took up a stool at the counter. My relief was short-lived as a dark shadow cut off all remaining thoughts about the possibility of a granddad aged blind date. Surely my co-workers weren’t that cruel?
‘Hon, are you SURE I can’t get you anything? Maybe cheese on toast?’, asked the waitress whose name tag read Charlene.
I don’t deserve this.
“Oh, no, no, that’s ok. I’m just waiting for someone. He’ll be here soon though,” And just for extra measure I flashed her a smile that didn’t quiet reach my eyes.
‘Alrighty then’, said Charlene. ‘You let me know whenever your ready and Charlene’ll be here’, she said as she walked back near the counter to serve the white haired man with a look of pity in her eyes. Who could blame here? How many times did I see pretty girls restlessly checking their phones, glancing at every guy who set foot in place just in case. Just in case it was him. And it never was. It was time to leave. I can’t believe I fell for this ‘We-know-just-the-guy-for-your, he’s-perfect, and-we’re-so-concerned’ bullshit. I laid out a £5 note for the glass of water Charlene had bought me and my eyes began to blur. I’m successful, I have a good paying job, I’m not hideous, I have friends, family, all people who love me. Then why wasn’t that enough. I don’t need a man to feel validated, and I definitely don’t have to sit around to wait for some jumped up Joe Six-pack who still obviously has trouble telling time. As I get up, I lose balance on my too high heels and stumble backwards into the chair. Burning with humiliation and feeling all eyes on me, I head towards the door with as much grace as someone like me can manage. In case your wondering, it’s not a whole lot. It’s already dark outside and the cold winter air hits me with full force. I know that the frost that looks like silver glitter strewn across the ground will be a b*tch to drive in. Not 5 seconds outside and I can already feel the tips of my ears and nose tingling with the cold. Breathing out a warm sigh, I hitch my bag on my shoulder and begin to set off but don’t get too far. The moment my too high and way too inappropriate for this weather heel touches the ground I’m propelled forwards.
Face, I’d like you say hello to your new best friend - the kerb.
I’ve always found it funny that whenever disaster strikes, not matter how big or small, time slows down and thoughts speed up. Why is that just as that glass of red wine is hurtling towards the floor that your brain is working overtime and useless thoughts fill your head. ‘ Ohh that’s going to stain! Actually, I can catch it if I’m fast…Ah, too late now! I need to shave my legs tonight.’
As my face was hurtling towards the kerb for a holy re
Maddie - kerb/curb - i guess that a US/UK thing, right? haha, but seriously, all taken aboard! if i ever do need a reader i’ll send more your way!

The story is interesting, but while our narrator was waiting all that time with the monologue, it was disappointing that no one showed up. Rather anticlimactic. But maybe the rest of the story justifies this?

To become a great writer, you must take my criticism as well. There are a few spelling errors here or there such as:
willilingly -> willingly
kerb -> curb.
and any #’s in written work should be written (unless it’s a research report with data) in full form. Such as 5 minutes into "five minutes"

However, I enjoyed reading this - so if you edit your work, I’ll give it a twice over if you need a reader.

Perfect for young children, the GenAmerica Merlot Twin Bunk Bed Bedroom Set is a great purchase for the family with siblings. The GenAmerica Merlot Twin Bunk Bed Bedroom Set is designed to be safe for your children and refined so that your children will not out grow your furniture. Additional pieces available from the GenAmerica Merlot Collection. Features: -Dark merlot finish. -Finish is lightly distressed. -Crafted of warm cherry solids and veneers. -Brushed nickel hardware. -Anti - tipping kit to secure the backs of cases to the wall, deterring dangerous tipping. -Important Safety Notice: Due to new safety regulations, bunk beds may not include pictured finials. Finials will be replaced by “”top caps”" on the headboard and footboard on the top bunk. -Hi - Lo adjustable locking system allows the bed to work safely with or without a box spring. -Optional pieces include: heavy - duty metal guides slide smoothly, prevent warping, and offer patented automatic stops, preventing dangerous spills. -Optional pieces include: adjustable levelers included to insure balance in older homes where the floors may not be level. -Optional Captain’s Storage Unit includes four drawers, one adjustable shelf Note: Will not accommodate 267 Safety Rails. -Optional Dresser includes 7 drawers. -Optional Hutch includes one adjustable shelf, one stationary shelf, two cord holes, cork back panel, cord management opening. -Optional Drawer Chest includes six drawers, tip restraint kit. -Optional Gentleman’s Chest includes five drawers, one door, one adjustable shelf behind door, tip restraint kit, adjustable glides. -Optional Door Chest includes two doors, two drawers (bottom drawer has drop down front), tip restraint kit, adjustable glides. -Behind Door Chest doors are one removable clothing rod, two adjustable shelves, two cord holes. -Optional Armoire includes two doors, one drawer, tip restraint kit, adjustable glides. -Behind Armoire doors are cork on back of left door, mirror on back of

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Joe Garvey-Lilac Wine by Jeff Buckley @ the Hard Rock Cafe Paris

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A turkey baster can be used in home beer-brewing to measure hydrometer readings. Get a density hydrometer reading using a turkey baster with tips from a master brewer in this free video on beverage making.

Expert: John Brack
Contact: www.AustinHomebrew.com
Bio: John Brack has been brewing his own beer and wine for more than 15 years, and has been on-staff with Homebrew Supply for more than 11 years.
Filmmaker: MAKE | MEDIA

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The Friday Hip Hop Report - (June 26th 2009) Michael Jackson Dedication. The best weekly online hip hop show reporting all the developments from news and new releases to album sales and charts. Hosted by Valerie Lora, this weeks show features:

=== TOP STORIES===
-Former Rocafella/Def Jam artist TruLife turned himself in to face charges of 1st degree murder for a stabbing that left an 18 yr old man dead and another in critical condition.
-Chris brown took a plea deal in the rihanna assualt case, receiving 5 years supervised probation and 6 months community service.
-Perez Hilton is suing Black Eyed Peas’ manager for punching him in the face outside a Much Music after party in Toronto.
-and finally the GlobalGrind.com Story of the week is Shaq finding out that he had been traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers via Twitter, read the full story on globalgrind.com
http://globalgrind.com/content/771128/Shaq-Traded-to-Cavs-Finds-out-Via-Twitter/

=== ALBUMs & MIXTAPES ===
Here are this weeks new album & mixtape releases:

Ginuwine - A Man’s Thoughts
U-God - Dopium
Dead Prez & DJ Green Lantern - Pulse of The People
Soul Assassins - Intermission
Willy North Pole - Tha Connect
Fast Life Youngstaz - Jamboree
Grand Puba - Retro Active
Jedi Mind Tricks - Greatest Features
and the HEAR-IT-FIRST.net mixtape of the week is DJ Green Lantern & Don Cannon Present B.o.B. - B.o.B. Vs. Bobby Ray

get your first week sales predictions for either Ginuwine, U-God or Willy Northpole to us via twitter

“@jumpofftv i think Ginuwine or U-God or Willy Northpole will sell x”

remember if you guess the exact amount you win $100

RULES
1)You must submit your prediction no later that 12pm Noon on Sunday EST
2)If you submit more than 1 entry you will be disqualified
3)We will be taking the total figure including pre-sales.
4)You must predict the exact amount.
5)If two or more people win the money will be split
6)Money will be paid via PayPal

=== NEW MUSIC ===
This weeks AllHipHop.com song of the week is “Be Worried” by Nas & Swizz Beatz

The Dream - Hit It On The Road
Mya ft Bun B - Show Me Something
Brandy & Ne-Yo - Too Little Too Late
50 Cent - Respect It or Check It Ni***
Gucci Mane - Neva Had Shit
Slaughterhouse ft MOP - Woodstock Hood Hop
Raekwon ft Joell Ortiz & N.O.R.E - Beauty

=== NEW VIDEOS ===
Here are this weeks best new Music Videos:

Saigon - Change Gon Come
Ciara ft Missy Elliott - Work
50 Cent - I’ll Do Anything

=== BILLBOARD 200 ===
Here are last weeks top 10 album sales chart
courtesy of NEILSENs SOUND SCAN:

1. Black Eyed Peas - The E.N.D. 147,600 - (452,100)
2. Eminem - RELAPSE 72,500 - (1.1m)
3. Beyonce - I AM SASHA FIERCE 16,600 - (2.2m)
4. Mos Def - THE ECSTATIC 15,700 - (55,100)
5. Keri Hilson - IN A PERFECT WORLD 14,600 - (355,400)
6. Chrisette Michele - EPIPHANY 13,800 - (188,200)
7. Pleasure P - THE INTRODUCTION OF MARCUS COOPER 12,800 - (51,700)
8. Method Man & Redman - BLACKOUT2 7,700 - (110,000)
9. Jacka - TEAR GAS 5,800 - (NEW ENTRY)
10.Juicy J - HUSTLE TILL I DIE 5,600 - (NEW ENTRY)

And still at number 1 are the Black Eyed Peas - The Energy Never Dies selling 148 thousand units with total sales to date of 452,000.

===WTF MOMENT OF THE WEEK===
This weeks WTF moment is a double whammy, we couldnt decide between Asher Roths new G-Shock watch poster
or Coolio receiving a hand job in public from an Italian model at a fashion event????

=== BRAND WATCH ===
This week at the VineExpo trade show in Bordeaux, France Ludacris announced a joint venture with “Birkedal Hartmann Cognac” for a new brand of cognac. Targeting the urban consumer “Conjure” Cognac is expected to be instores around September.

Also this week Lil Jon’s “Little Jonathan Winery” wine won an award from The Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits group.

===OUTRO===
Thats the end of the Friday Hip Hop Report, for daily updates checkout jumpoff.tv. Hit us up with new stuff on tips@jumpoff.tv and follow us on twitter/jumpofftv. Im Valerie, and until next week we out!!!!

=== CREDITS ===
This weeks backing track was produced by The StackHolderz.
Check him out on http://WWW.PMPWORLDWIDE.COM/StackHolderz

Pmpworldwide.com is the #1 destination
for music producers, artists and A&R.

This weeks wardrobe was provided by http://www.K1x.com.

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Presented By: Valerie Lora
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Camera Op: Hector Gonzalez

Editor: Marqus AKC’Ent.
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Simple lines, classic touches and electronic storage space in a vibrant Classic Burgundy finish is what you get with the Splash of Color Entertainment Dresser. This Entertainment Dresser features eight storage drawers and a center door perfect for your DVD player and more. With plenty of storage space and an intelligent design, this entertainment dresser is perfect for any home. Features: -Lightly distressed Classic Burgundy finish. -Constructed of Poplar hardwood solids and composition wood elements. -All eight drawers are constructed with dovetail joinery, mounted on wood - on - wood guides with drawer stops, and separated by dust panels. -All drawer interiors are white on all color variations (except black, which will have black interior drawers). -One center door features an interchangeable glass or flat panel insert and encloses one removable center shelf and one fixed bottom shelf. -Wiring access hole located in back panel behind door. -Tip restraining hardware included. -Fully assembled. -Overall Dimensions: 39.25″” H x 53.13″” W x 19″” D.

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The Stonington 9-Drawer Chest is a classic addition to the country bedroom, proudly displaying heirloom-quality hard wood construction with solid Ash durability. The chest optimizes organization with six full-size topped with threee small storage drawers, while its wainscoted panels and clean lines bring classic charm and timeless appeal into your home. Features: -Handcrafted in Vermont from solid Northern White Ash and veneers -Solid hardwood drawer boxes, finger dovetailed front and back -European-style, hidden undermounted, 100 lb. rated, enameled steel drawer glides spring-loaded to be “”self-closing”" -Available in a variety of colors and finishes -Pairs perfectly with Stonington Square Mirror -Dimensions: 46” H x 60” W x 19” D -NOTE: Drawer pulls will be porcelain with white painted finish; wood with all other painted finishes; metal with stain finishes -Please call for information on custom color combinations!! About Vermont Tubbs: The history of Vermont Tubbs traces back to 1840, when William F. Tubbs began steam bending ash to produce a line of durable, handcrafted snowshoes and skis. In the years to follow, that emphasis shifted to individually bench-built furniture with the same commitment to quality and value. Proudly operating out of Brandon, Vermont, the Vermont Tubbs family has maintained the tradition of careful craftsmanship, enduring design, and superior service that trademark their beautiful, heirloom-quality furniture. The Vermont Tubbs Mission underlines their commitment to excellence: “”Vermont Tubbs is a home furnishings company where individuals enjoy working together as a team creating fine handcrafted products for the discriminating buyer.”"

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