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Thursday, August 2, 2012
Community Magazine – Money gone with wind but returned to stunned grandfather
Grandfather who watched £1,000 cash blow away after he tripped outside bank stunned as kind strangers return almost every penny.
- Onlookers - mainly teenagers and young people - began grabbing the notes and managed to collect all but £20
- Grandfather says the kindness shows 'there is still some decency' in the world
A grandfather who fell outside a bank and saw his £1,000 in cash blow away in the wind was amazed when strangers returned almost every penny.
Barry Eastwood, 54, had left the Abbey Santander branch in Cheetham Hill, Manchester, after withdrawing the money for his car insurance.
But as he crossed the road, Mr Eastwood tripped and fell on his face, breaking his glasses.
The money was blown from his hand and Barry went back to his car with just £60 left.
His son Richard, 29, who had been waiting for him, jumped out to try and recover some of it.
But to their amazement, dozens of passers-by began grabbing the notes as fast as they could, and returning them.
The onlookers, all aged between about 12 and 25, managed to collect almost every note except one £20.
The grandfather of 13, said: 'The money went flying in the air. I saw all these young lads started grabbing the notes and I thought I’ve got no chance here.
'But they brought it all back back - I couldn’t believe it! They were jumping up and catching the notes - it’s a shame no one had a camera.
'There must have been about 20 lads - they were all young lads. I ended up with all the money back bar £20.'
Former labourer Mr Eastwood, of Salford, who has had to retire due to heart problems, was even handed back his passport and bank card which he had also dropped.
'It was absolutely brilliant. Especially in this day and age the way people are,' he said.
'I would like to say a big thanks to all the people that helped retrieve my money and for their kindness and genuine show of concern.
'I just felt this was a story to be shared. It has given me a sense that all is not lost and that there is still some decency in this deteriorating world.
'Thanks to everyone,' he said.
Community Magazine – How not to drive a Lamborghini
Watch someone oversteer a £150,000 Gallardo into trouble…
Well this looks rather embarrassing. Human buys vastly expensive Lamborghini Gallardo. Human tries to turn left. Human invents his very own, very silly game of traffic Tetris.
Nobody was injured in the accident, which happened in Chicago and landed online a few days ago... More...
Community Magazine – Quit Smoking This Minute With These Good Ideas!
Some believe that stopping smoking is as simple as trashing their tobacco products and using sheer willpower to beat back cravings. There are easier ways then brute force willpower alone. There are a variety of techniques and aids you can use to help you successfully quit smoking.
Create a special spot and set aside the funds you would have used to purchase cigarettes. After you reach a big goal, use the money to reward yourself. Smoking is expensive, so you might see that money you save by not doing it can buy you a short getaway!
Make a list and itemize all the methods you will use to make this lofty goal. Creating a personalized, quitting smoking list will help to increase the likelihood that you will be able to successfully quit.
There are typically many different ways for accomplishing any given goal, and the people vary in which of these ways will be most effective for them. Discovering what will work best for your particular circumstances is crucial. Create your own personalized plan for quitting.
If you are a good writer, create a song that outlines your goals for quitting smoking. Read it to yourself often, as a reminder of why you are quitting. It's a proven way to aid in the process to quit smoking.
Let family and friends know that you plan to quit smoking. They will push you to continue with your quitting journey. A support system can be tremendously valuable. Getting help from other people makes you more likely to succeed.
If you need some extra motivation to quit smoking, keep your family and anyone else that would be affected if you were to get sick because this habit in your mind. In America, about 20% of all deaths are from smoking-related illnesses. Do your best not to become a statistic.
Allow yourself three attempts at quitting. Try quitting cold turkey the first time around. Your chances of success are only five percent, but you might be that one in twenty. When you quit a second time, dial it down gradually. If that fails, pull out all the stops. Join a support group in person or online and discuss prescription options with your medical provider.
It takes commitment to get through the process of quitting, meaning you need to make the decision to do so. A lot of people aren't successful because they aren't in the correct mindset or they easily give up. Remember why you want to quit, and remind yourself often.
Those that are creative, expound the virtues of using a journal in theirquitting smoking journey. Many smokers smoke as a way to relax. If you keep a journal, you'll be able to see which situations stress out out, trigger your habit and lead to cravings. You'll also be able to write down your problems which will help you to work them out. A diary also has the added benefit of being free!
Cravings will hit you, even a few years after quitting. It is crucial that you don't indulge in even a single puff. Reaffirm the effort you went through to reach the point you are at now. Is it worth the risk and trouble again?
Develop a good understanding of where and when you smoke the most. When do you want to smoke the most? If you're prepared for tobacco cravings, you'll be prepared to deal with them and will be less likely to give in to temptation.
Try quitting with a friend. Finding someone who shares the same goals as you can increase your level of motivation. On top of creating a support system, the two of you can find alternative activities to replace your smoking habits together. In addition, you can share with each other the knowledge you've both learned so that you can both quit.
Taking away the reminders and triggers that make you want to smoke can also help you to stop smoking. Get rid of lighters and ashtrays. Clean your carpets, drapes and furniture as well as your linens, towels and clothing to remove the stench of smoke. Doing these things will make it less likely that you will be reminded about smoking and wind up with a cigarette craving.
If you feel your cravings are becoming too much, call a loved one for support. Whether it is a friend or a family member, reach out and share your feelings of temptation. Not only is talking a good way to distract yourself from your cravings, you'll also likely get the encouragement you need to recommit to quitting.
Schedule your time so that you frequent locations which prohibit smoking, especially when you first quit. For example, you might plan to spend the day at a local museum or discount cinema with friends. If you're taking your coffee break, avoid places where you used to smoke. If you will stay away from places that allow you to smoke, it can help you stave off cravings.
Use the Internet to find support. Participate in online support groups. There are many websites that are devoted to supporting those that are looking to quit smoking.
You may find it helpful to compare quitting techniques with others. Also, other quitters next to you can help you see everyone's struggles through this journey.
Hopefully, with the information in this article, you will be better informed of the steps you can take to quit smoking. If you've decided to quit, you have to expect that you'll experience some pangs and longings. However, you'll be able to resist these feelings more easily if you carefully follow the advice provided here.More...
Community Magazine – Meet the new BMW 3 Series Touring
The new BMW 3 Series Touring offers ten litres more boot space than the Mercedes-Benz C-Class estate. Ten litres!
It also beats the Audi A4 Avant's piffling rear deck by five litres. That's five whole litres of extra Things you can stack into the rear of the new Three! Seats down, you're presented with 1,500 litres of storage facility.
Just three months after the BMW 3-Seriessaloon went on sale, comes its more sensible and practical sibling; Watson to the saloon's Holmes, if you'll permit such a tenuous analogy. BMW tells us the new 3-Series Touring is 97mm longer overall, and 50mm longer in the wheelbase than its predecessor, which translates into 17mm extra knee room and 9mm more headroom in the back. That's good. Knees and heads are quite handy to have.
Gallery: the new BMW 3 Series Touring
The boot is also electrically powered - as standard - and the upper glass area is capable of opening on its own too. If you specify the ‘Comfort Access' option and wave a strategically placed foot under the rear bumper, the boot will magically spring open. Progress!
When it hits the UK, it'll be launched with just three engine options - with more to follow - including the 2.0-litre turbocharged diesel 320d, producing 184bhp and 280lb ft of torque while returning 61.4mpg, and the 2.0-litre TwinPower petrol engine in the 328i. That classic moniker in this new generation means 245bhp and a 0-62mph time of six seconds. Oh, and you get 41.5mpg too. More...
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