To save on mechanic costs, a DIY approach can help. And there are plenty of car repairs you can do yourself. For example, over at Imgur, user sxpnthr uploaded a guide on how he fixed a car dent with boiling water.P
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All you need is a teapot of boiling water, rubber gloves so you don’t burn yourself, and another pot of cold water. Pour the hot water on the dent, and while it’s warm, reach from the inside and pop it out. Then, while it’s in the original shape, pour cold water so it quickly cools down. Check out the full gallery below for step-by-step instructions with pictures.P
If you haven’t already figured it our from his music, Drake has a really big heart and we’re super happy to see him share it in this way.
Last night, 15-year-old Kennedy Brown got the surprise of her life when Drizzy showed up on her doorstep unexpectedly. According to ABC News, Kennedy, who’s currently in hospice, was diagnosed with brain cancer two years ago, but this weekend she made a special trip back to her high school, Carnegie Vanguard in Houston,TX, where her classmates threw her a surprise prom, crowned her prom queen, and even gave her an honorary diploma in a private graduation ceremony. Part of the goal of the events was to grant Kennedy’s wish of getting a special message or visit from her favorite rapper, which is why classmate Payton Campbell gave out these instructions:
“We would ask all of your viewers to #DrakeForKen so we can get him to come see her or send something for her because that would mean the world to her.”
Thankfully, Drake saw the social media campaign and paid Kennedy a personal visit yesterday that you can tell was likely the highlight of both of their lives. Posting photos on his Instagram page, Drake captioned the pic below with “She asked to touch the brows #accessgranted”
The Missouri Department of Corrections discovered, upon preparing to release a prisoner who had served a 13-year sentence in July 2013, that the prisoner had never been incarcerated and promptly sent him to prison.
In the intervening 13 years since his 1999 arrest, Cornealious ‘Mike’ Anderson III, 36, has transformed his life, becoming a master carpenter, starting his own business and marrying and having children.
In July last year, as he and his youngest daughter slept in the St Louis home he built for his family, a SWAT team outfitted in tactical gear and helmets swarmed the house, arresting the terrified father of four and delivering him to the Missouri Department of Corrections, where he’s been ever since.
13 years late: Mike Anderson is currently nine months into a 13-year prison sentence for a crime committed in 1999
Now, Anderson is fighting to be released from prison, where he’s nine months into the original 13-year sentence.
The Riverfront Times reports that it appears some kind of clerical error is responsible for Anderson’s predicament.
In 1999, Anderson and another man robbed a Burger King store manager of the day’s takings as he attempted to deposit the cash in a night-deposit box.
The pair used a BB gun and Anderson was arrested two months later after witnesses gave police his car license plate number.
Between 2000 and 2004, Anderson filed a series of appeals which were ultimately unsuccessful. At that point, his bail should have been revoked and he should have been taken into custody – but he never was.
Family man: Anderson with his wife LaQonna and their four children. In the years since his arrest he has built a business and a loving family life
As the weeks and months passed by, Anderson never attempted to hide: he registered a business, Anderson Construction and Investment, to his home address and married his wife, LaQonna Anderson. He coached his son’s football team and volunteered at his local church.
He even filed a post-conviction appeal that clearly stated ‘Movant is not presently incarcerated.’ His co-accused, Laron Harris, was convicted and sentenced to 10 years. In filings, Anderson’s address is clearly stated as Webster Groves, whereas the listing for Harris is the Missouri Department of Corrections.
No one commented on this discrepancy and Anderson remained free for seven years after his final appeal failed in 2005.
Tim Lohmar, the current prosecutor for St. Charles County, where the armed robbery occurred, is baffled at the error.
‘Somebody messed up. Somebody messed up big time,’ he told CBS News.
As to whether Anderson deserves to be free, he said, ‘The jury heard the evidence, the judge upheld the sentence,’ he says. ‘As unfair as it may seem to he and his family, he’s got 13 years he owes the state. I don’t think there’s much more to say than that.’
We should warn our readers that some of these pictures may upset them, while others may fill them with joy. But that’s precisely because these images reflect some of the best and worst parts of the human experience and world events. Our post of must-see photos from the past described our history while these photos, for the most part, describe our present – our suffering and our triumphs, our perseverance and our failures, our compassion and our hatred, our intelligence and our stupidity.
Some of these photographs may mean more to some of our readers than to others. But hopefully, they will remind us all that the world can always use a little bit more love, tolerance, compassion and understanding.
P.S: we always try our best to credit each and every photographer, but sometimes it’s impossible to track some of them. Please leave a comment if you know the missing authors.
5. Diego Frazão Torquato, 12 year old Brazilian playing the violin at his teacher’s funeral. The teacher had helped him escape poverty and violence through music
11. Indian homeless men wait to receive free food distributed outside a mosque ahead of Eid al-Fitr in New Delhi, India
Image credits: Tsering Topgyal / AP
12. Zanjeer the dog saved thousands of lives during Mumbai serial blasts in March 1993 by detecting more than 3,329 kgs of the explosive RDX, 600 detonators, 249 hand grenades and 6406 rounds of live ammunition. He was buried with full honors in 2000
17. Five-year-old gypsy boy on New Year’s Eve 2006 in the gypsy community of St. Jacques, Perpignan, Southern France. It is quite common in St. Jacques for little boys to smoke
18. Hhaing The Yu, 29, holds his face in his hand as rain falls on the decimated remains of his home near Myanmar’s capital of Yangon (Rangoon). In May 2008, cyclone Nargis struck southern Myanmar, leaving millions homeless and claiming more than 100,000 lives
21. An old WW2 Russian tank veteran finally found the old tank in which he passed through the entire war – standing in a small Russian town as a monument
Update: Our reader Leif-Erik pointed out that this photograph was actually created in 2006-2007 for a photo competition. It is based on archive photos from the war in Russia in 1941-1945.
28. During massive floods in Cuttack City, India, in 2011, a heroic villager saved numerous stray cats by carrying them with a basket balanced on his head
A private investigator hired by the family to aid in the search for missing doctor believes that the body found is Patrick.
Teleka Patrick
Abody discovered early Sunday morning by a man fishing in a lake in Indiana is believed to be the body of missing Kalamazoo doctor Teleka Patrick, MLive.comreports.
While police have yet to officially identify the body, Jim Carlin, a private investigator hired by the family to aid in the search for missing doctor believes that the body found is Patrick.
“That’s my position,” Carlin told the news site in relation to the identity of the body. “Obviously the family wants to have it confirmed with the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office.”
Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office issued a press release confirming that a body had been found in the lake that was searched as recently as April 1 without finding any clues. The release also stated that the identity of the body had not been confirmed at that the Kalamazoo County Sherriff’s Office would have no further comment at this time, MLive reports.
Police had searched Lake Charles in January almost a month after the doctor first went missing but the lake was frozen over and that search did not reveal anything related to Patrick’s case.
Around 7:10 a.m. Sunday, a man fishing in the lake called the police saying he saw something floating in the water at Lake Charles.
Patrick was last seen the evening of Dec. 5, 2013 in the parking lot of Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Her car was found later that night and The Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Department believes that she was headed to Chicago to visit a relative.
According to the Detroit Free Press, Patrick’s ex-husband believes she suffers from mental illness, most notably delusions and paranoia. In September, it was revealed that well-known gospel singer Marvin Sapp had filed a personal protection order against Patrick.
A statement on the Find Teleka Facebook page, updated by her family reads: “Our family was informed that a body was found that may be our daughter Teleka Patrick. We are waiting for official confirmation… and have no comment at this time.”
Chicago Urban Prep Academy has perfected their formula of achievement.
For the fifth consecutive year, the African-American male charter school is sending all of its 240 seniors to a four-year college or university.
“I got into Georgetown University which I will be attending in the fall,” student Derrick Little shared.
According to The Grio, the young men of the class of 2014 celebrated their stellar accomplishment during a traditional ceremony were they exchange their red uniform ties for a red-and-gold striped tie.
Graduating senior Dumar Harris told NBC Chicago, “The tie represents to me moving on from a boy to becoming a young man and actually doing something with my life,”
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel attended the ceremony Tuesday to give the students uplifting words and advice. NBA star Dwayne Wade also donated $10,000 through his foundation Wayne’s World.
School founder and CEO Tim King remarked on the accomplishments of his students, “Urban Prep is not for everyone, and those students may leave us but the fact that some students choose to leave us should not be used as a weapon against the students who have chosen to stay and have achieved this incredible accomplishment.”
Bloodshot eyes, discolored skin, and an increased risk of diseases await those who don’t get enough sleep, as this terrifying infographic from The Huffington Post illustrates.
It’s generally recommended that people sleep for seven to nine hours a night, but nearly 40% of Americans get less than that. And the effects of sleep loss can kick in after just one night.
Check out what can happen if you don’t sleep enough:
The kidneys are important body organs, they take care of the urination process in our bodies by filtering body waste. Despite being such an important component of our body many of us do not properly care for them and millions of people die each year from kidney disease. There are habits many of us have that can harm our kidneys. Here is a list of some habits to avoid for healthy kidneys:
1. Drinking inadequate water
Not drinking enough water is the biggest contributor to damage that our kidneys bear everyday. The main job of our kidneys is to drain metabolic waste from the body and regulate erythrocyte balances. When we do not stay properly hydrated, the renal blood flow decreases, ultimately resulting in accumulation of toxins in the blood.
2. Long-term full bladder
A habit many of us have is delaying the call of nature. When we leave the bladder full of urine for an extended time, different complications in urinary tract may arise: Hypertrophy of detrusor muscle is one example of such complications which may lead to formation of diverticula. Hydronephrosis (increase of urine pressure in kidneys) is another example which is caused by chronic back pressure on kidneys, ultimately resulting in renal impairment.
Urinary incontinence due to overflow is also another serious complication of long term urinary retention.
3.Consuming too much sodium
Metabolizing the sodium we consume is another job for our kidneys. The salt we eat is the prime source of sodium and the majority of our sodium intake needs to be excreted. When we eat excessive salt the kidneys keep busy excreting sodium, which may cause long term stress on our kidneys. 90% of Americans consume too much salt and here are some useful tips to manage your salt intake.
4. Consumption of too much caffeine When we feel thirsty we often choose beverages other than water like soft drinks and sodas. Many of these beverages contain caffeine. Caffeine can elevate blood pressure and high blood pressure puts strain on the kidneys which can damage them. According to Mayoclinic, most healthy adults, can consume about two to four cups of brewed coffee a day and stay away from harmful effects of caffeine.
5. Pain-killer abuse
Taking pain-killers for low-grade pain is a bad habit many people have. Most pain-killers have severe side effects and can damage different organs, such as kidneys. Research shows taking pain pills long term reduces blood flow and deteriorates kidney’s function.
6. Too much protein Over-consumption of red meat and other protein-rich foods can deteriorate damaged kidneys condition. A protein-rich diet is essentially healthy unless you suffer from kidney damage and your doctor recommends a protein-restricted diet. Too much protein increases the metabolic load on our kidneys.
7. Ignoring colds and flu Ignoring the common cold and flu is a habit that can cause kidney damage. Studies show people who have kidney disease also have a history of avoiding resting while sick. It is also observed that people with kidney disease are more sensitive to significant changes in weather.
8. Too much alcohol consumption
When we drink alcohol we often ignore the proper quantity suitable for good health. Too much alcoholic intake is a kidney-damaging habit. Alcohol contains toxins which put stress on our kidneys and can damage them.
EAST BOSTON (CBS) – A man who ignored a fire hydrant put Boston firefighters at risk Wednesday night. The man who parked his new BMW in front of a fire hydrant slowed the battle to save East Boston homes.
Firefighters were forced to smash the windows and thread the fire hose through the car.
The fire on Lexington Street grew to eight alarmsbefore crews were able to get control. No one was hurt, but nearly three dozen people have to find a new place to live.
The man had just bought the BMW and theregistration was just two days old. He also got a $100 fine.
“He was mad,” Rafael Henriquez said.
Henriquez is friends with the car’s owner. He watched as firefighters busted through the windows to hook their hose onto the hydrant.
“I wanted to cry for him,” Henriquez said. “Of course he brought that on himself.”
In fact, Boston firefighters say the only thing on their minds was getting water as quickly as possible to the burning homes which were at that point fully engulfed. Since it had gone to eight alarms, all the closer hydrants were taken. The one blocked by the BMW was a street away.
“You don’t want to lose the full force of the water you’re getting from the hydrant,” Steve MacDonald of Boston Fire said. “It’s important to be as straight as possible.”
Boston Firefighters ran a hose through this BMW that was parked in front of a hydrant on Lexington Street. (WBZ-TV)
The hose still had a kink even after they got it hooked up, so bystanders pitched in and helped firefighters lift and bounce the car away from the curb.
“You can move the car a short distance which is what they did to get the kink out,” MacDonald said. “Again this is all effort that should be concentrated on putting the fire out.”
Back at the scene, firefighters traced the source of the flames to the engine of a Toyota parked in an alley, spreading fire to three nearby buildings, leaving residents like Jaime Hernandez homeless.
“We’re trying to figure out where we’re going to stay and for now my friend offered me shelter at her house,” Hernandez said.
Residents say the owner of the BMW drove it away with two broken windows and a big dent on the side.
An encryption flaw called the Heartbleed bug is already being called one of the biggest security threats the Internet has ever seen. The bug has affected many popular websites and services — ones you might use every day, like Gmail and Facebook — and could have quietly exposed your sensitive account information (such as passwords and credit card numbers) over the past two years.But it hasn’t always been clear which sites have been affected. Mashable reached out to various companies included on a long list of websites that could potentially have the flaw.
Below, we’ve rounded up the responses from some of the most popular social, email, banking and commerce sites on the web.Some Internet companies that were vulnerable to the bug have already updated their servers with a security patch to fix the issue.
This means you’ll need to go in and change your passwords immediately for these sites. Even that is no guarantee that your information wasn’t already compromised, but there’s no indication that hackers knew about the exploit before this week.Although changing your password regularly is always good practice, if a site or service hasn’t yet patched the problem, your information will still be vulnerable.
We’ll keep updating the list as new information comes in.
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