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meteor shower
Aug. 12th, 2008 01:41 amAs chance would have it, Ann Arbor is cloudy.
The rest of you in my time zone (weather permitting), go out! Look north!
The rest of you in my time zone (weather permitting), go out! Look north!
Aug. 12th, 2008
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Aug. 12th, 2008 02:51 amBush to relax protected species rules: Plan takes scientists out of decision making on species status -- Faith-based extinction to rule. "We believe this species is going to die . . . ."
DNA test frees convicted Ohio child rapist: Robert McClendon spent nearly 18 years in prison for the crime -- "[The Columbus Dispatch]'s investigation also found flaws in the state's DNA testing system: Police and courts routinely discard evidence after trials, and prosecutors and judges often dismiss inmate applications for DNA testing without a stated reason."
Police: Tot starved for refusing to say 'amen'
DNA test frees convicted Ohio child rapist: Robert McClendon spent nearly 18 years in prison for the crime -- "[The Columbus Dispatch]'s investigation also found flaws in the state's DNA testing system: Police and courts routinely discard evidence after trials, and prosecutors and judges often dismiss inmate applications for DNA testing without a stated reason."
Police: Tot starved for refusing to say 'amen'
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ann_arbor_ypsi, I decided to go to Dawn Treader to see if I could sell some books. The majority fit their "wanted" criteria: modern, first-edition hardbacks, skewed toward academic titles. One, The Revolutionary Kant, is a trade paperback that normally sells for $60. All in all, I toted nine books up a hill and over six city blocks.
The guy at the counter said the store's usual buyer was upstairs, touring a new employee; he didn't know how long the person would be. He then offered to quote me a price, as he was a "backup buyer". I made the mistake of telling him that I was moving when he asked me if I wanted cash or store credit.
He looked at my books and offered me about a dollar each. I looked dubious. He split the pile into titles he particularly wanted and those he didn't; however, he didn't indicate a difference in price, so I assumed it would still be $1/ea. Another person had lined up behind me, so I felt rushed; I said, "Can I think about it?" I collected my books back into my bag.
The guy said I could try selling them at "a yard sale" (didn't mention eBay once). No thanks, dude.
ann_arbor_ypsi, I decided to go to Dawn Treader to see if I could sell some books. The majority fit their "wanted" criteria: modern, first-edition hardbacks, skewed toward academic titles. One, The Revolutionary Kant, is a trade paperback that normally sells for $60. All in all, I toted nine books up a hill and over six city blocks.The guy at the counter said the store's usual buyer was upstairs, touring a new employee; he didn't know how long the person would be. He then offered to quote me a price, as he was a "backup buyer". I made the mistake of telling him that I was moving when he asked me if I wanted cash or store credit.
He looked at my books and offered me about a dollar each. I looked dubious. He split the pile into titles he particularly wanted and those he didn't; however, he didn't indicate a difference in price, so I assumed it would still be $1/ea. Another person had lined up behind me, so I felt rushed; I said, "Can I think about it?" I collected my books back into my bag.
The guy said I could try selling them at "a yard sale" (didn't mention eBay once). No thanks, dude.