tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35619498424432157492024-02-19T03:59:10.234-05:00Four Monkeys 4 MeHi, Im mama monkey. We have four monkey boys, three of whom have various special needs.
These are my ramblings.. :)4 Boys Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04804342880824313971noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561949842443215749.post-86302313634206421482012-04-05T13:50:00.002-04:002012-04-05T14:01:16.711-04:00Trying to take the SpotlightYesterday a wonderful resourceful site and facebook page were headlined in a prominent manner.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">(Full article can be found <a href="http://www.hlntv.com/video/2012/04/04/tech-apps-children-autism-spectrum" target="_blank">here</a>)</div><br />
Gary James and A4CWSN somehow think that by having the a4 page literally scrolled over, and shown for a grand total of about two seconds, that it's been featured or was in the spotlight as well.<br />
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Sorry James, you weren't featured, or in the spotlight. Though I know you seem to think otherwise.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The a4cwsn website will never, ever come close to being that of the website that was featured. There's a big difference between helping special needs families and taking their last ten dollars. I'm pretty sure most can figure out which is which. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">He couldn't just let this wonderful site and owner bask in their glory for actually being featured in this. Nope, he knows himself that he's in a sinking ship. Grasping at straws to say he was featured and in the spotlight of this article. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Technology in Education is an amazing, wonderful resource for parents, therapists, and well, everyone. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here's the link to their <a href="http://www.facebook.com/techinspecialed" target="_blank">facebook</a> page where the most amazing Appy Parties are hosted, and the link to their <a href="http://techinspecialed.com/appy/index.php" target="_blank">website</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Don't worry Mr James, I'm sure you'll make headlines, someday soon too. Though I doubt they'll be similar in nature to this wonderful site that was featured!</div>4 Boys Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04804342880824313971noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561949842443215749.post-72862841896090354072012-04-03T19:49:00.000-04:002012-04-03T19:49:18.343-04:00My Dreamy Repairman HeroSunday afternoon, I wanted to bake a cake. Some of you may know that I absolutely adore baking. For those of you who didn't, guess what?! I love to bake!<br />
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I mixed everything up, and it was all set to go. Then I ran out of time. We had to go pick up the two kids from the in laws.<br />
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So I covered it and stuck it in the fridge. When we finally got home, after ear piercing hours of being in the van together, finally the kids were in bed. I turned on the oven and waited for it to preheat. And then I waited some more... and some more.. and some more.<br />
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Shit. The oven was dead.<br />
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Tried the burners and they worked. Off I went to search on Dr Google.<br />
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With a process of elimination and my master google search skills, I figured that it was most likely the igniter that was dead.<br />
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Of course at some point before figuring out that it was most likely the igniter, I did curse and swear, mostly direct at my husband in frustration, begging him to freaking fix the damn thing. He asks do I really want him to do that? He's got a good point.<br />
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So I send off an email to the landlord, and get met with a reply that basically says, hahaha, you suck. Pay for it yourself.<br />
Back to google I go (where I live it's illegal for a landlord to try and pull this stunt) and I send off a great witty reply and he agrees to pay for the repair.<br />
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I found a repairman and set up the visit. Don't worry, they called the landlord and got his credit card number first!<br />
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So this afternoon, Steve, came over to fix the oven.<br />
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I have to say, I sincerely appreciate that Steve knows how to buy pants that fit, also that he wears a belt. I mean, it's a cute butt and all. Butt cracks just aren't that appealing to me though.<br />
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Dr Google treated me well. It was indeed the igniter. Thankfully, Steve brought one with him, and replaced it in what I can only assume is record time. I'm pretty sure between having all four kids home, crowding him out and watching him work his magic and the dog growling when he first knocked on the door enticed him to get the work done, and get the hell out of here.<br />
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Within no time at all. Voila. A repaired oven, and I can now bake my cake. Yum. (uh, yum to both Steve and the cake).<br />
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PS, Anyone have suggestions on how I can break it so I can have another visit from Steve?<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">PS, I know this blog post isn't exciting. Forgive me. I just really wanted to share the pictures I was able to score of this guy with the rest of you! (Don't hate, you know he's cute!)</span>4 Boys Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04804342880824313971noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561949842443215749.post-47226688778952223812012-04-02T23:40:00.000-04:002012-04-02T23:40:52.441-04:00The Adventures of moving a CouchPicture this..<br />
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You go with your husband and buy a new couch set. It's lovely.<br />
Kids haven't destroyed it (yet) and you'd love for it to stay that way for at least a week, two if you're freaking brilliant and the stars align just so, and your kids aren't out to get you for something. (Don't pretend you don't know what I'm talking about.)<br />
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^ Love Seat ^ Couch<br />
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You bring it home, and you make the big mistake of forgetting about the hell you went through to bring the first set in when you moved in.<br />
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You do in fact manage to get it inside the house. On the main floor. Where your kids go ape shit bat crazy and destroy things.<br />
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So, you plan your attack for a few days. Did I mention that you managed to convince your in laws to take two of the kids for the weekend?<br />
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Well, it's obvious the weekend is over. That set needs to get out of harms way before it's too late. The baby has already managed to pee on it. (Sigh).<br />
You need it to get into the den and pronto.<br />
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So, you attempt to move it through your upstairs livingroom, into the landing and down the stairs. Shit. The couch is too wide to fit through the damn door at the top of the stairs at the landing.<br />
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</tbody></table>Plan B comes into action. You remove the front door AND the side door. You bring the couch back through the livingroom, and forget how you brought it in through the front door to begin with. You stand and ponder for twenty minutes or so. (Really, you're already exhausted a need a break. You really aren't thinking anything but F&CK ME, is this over yet?!)<br />
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You finally manage to get it back outside the house, in one piece. (Insert round of applause here, please).<br />
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This is the point in the story where your husband tells you that it won't fit through the side yard door. You have to lift it over your head. (This is where the cursing your husband happens)<br />
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So, you get it over the fence, into the yard. You're now at the door leading inside to the landing with the door thats too small, and a tight corner leading downstairs.<br />
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Again, you try to regroup and plan an attack.<br />
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And fail. Miserably.<br />
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And that's when you realize you could have squeezed that couch through that doorway that was too small half an hour ago. You round the corner and end up back in your livingroom.<br />
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Where your new couch set is destined to be destroyed. Within the week.<br />
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True story.4 Boys Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04804342880824313971noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561949842443215749.post-75373827382504721772012-03-28T13:32:00.000-04:002012-03-28T13:32:31.483-04:00Let's talk about money.At the beginning of the year, a friend of mine created a PDF of all the a4cwsn status updates (minus the deleted ones of course) dating back to mid June.<br />
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I took four days and read the 900+ PDF and documented all tangible donations.<br />
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Here's pics (2 parts) of the PDF that was sent to the Attorney General- Consumer Protection Dept Investigator. Click on the pics to enlarge.<br />
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Keep in mind, recorded donations are those that are tangible. So, items not included would be:<br />
<ul><li>Paypal Donations</li>
<li>Cash donations/Cheque Donations</li>
<li>Percentage of sales from App Developers</li>
<li>Affiliate links</li>
<li>High value promo codes from Developers</li>
<li>iTunes widget (5% of all sales)</li>
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Oh but hey, A4CWSN says only 43K...<br />
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Obviously, these aren't all the financials. This is just a small glimpse of the financials that we put together.<br />
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I have to ask, why would it be so difficult for A4cwsn to diclose the paypal donations records? Or the iTunes widget information, or the percentage received from sales from developers. Why is this considered such classified information to him? Why does he boast about everything else, but he won't show the community what wonderful things they accomplished? Why not give developers due credit?<br />
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He has said all financial information is public, to look it up on giveforward.com, but we know that isn't the only source of donations.<br />
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There is so much money that has gone unaccounted for. That a4cwsn refuses to acknowledge. The biggest question is why?4 Boys Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04804342880824313971noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561949842443215749.post-7169902559550199462012-03-15T18:24:00.000-04:002012-03-15T18:24:47.506-04:00Yep, he went there, again.The other day on twitter got interesting again.<br />
A4CWSN decided to post more personal information. Albeit not all correct information, personal information that wasn't out there on the internet before, is now out there.<br />
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The following pictures are a series of tweets that A4CWSN sent out. I opened each tweet and you can see what he's replying too.<br />
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Now, I have no problem if someone wants to use someone's name online when it's readily available. Aside from one of these tweeters, their names are NOT public on twitter. Most likely for a reason. Probably a damn good reason. For him to then turn it around and blame it on the "hatters" for having to do that? To think that it's perfectly a-ok to post personal information, it just baffles my mind.<br />
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What shocks me is that his 'supporters' see absolutely nothing wrong with these actions, and neither does he. In fact he excuses the actions easily. He says we pushed him to sink to this level? No. Everyone has free will. What they personally decide to do is their own choice. No one is forcing him to do anything.<br />
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I also find it interesting that he's been thanking Twitter, Facebook, etc for their assistance but when he posted his 'proof' of information, he posted links for <a href="http://www.spokeo.com/blog/about/" target="_blank">Spokeo</a>. Which in my opinion, isn't the most reliable source for information. Hey, whatever floats your boat though!<br />
<i>(Hey, did you know you can opt out of Spokeo creating a profile for you? Click on their privacy link at the bottom of the page and follow their easy directions!)</i><br />
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If he does have a lawyer, don't you think they would be telling him to stop typing? To step away from the keyboard? To let the legal system deal with these issues?<br />
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Of course, this isn't the first time that he's posted personal information. I highly suspect it won't be the last. I am always surprised at the new levels of low that he'll sink to, I know I shouldn't be, but I am.<br />
All in the name of intimidation.4 Boys Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04804342880824313971noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561949842443215749.post-28131103685810047802012-03-13T21:53:00.000-04:002012-03-13T21:53:39.981-04:00I promise you...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiD0Ali5cnBArjuI7jd3m17CQhw3UOZZj0mZEvDUD5zqTs9v_7Ix8WkrXzufN2-I1xje5oGDYGP9gNacP75XIwMfHarBncqHLf-3UzXfQJ0JtXyOthVrxmCUMwlVpN_JGCTCh_PUOVj0Rd/s1600/android+reviews.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="96" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiD0Ali5cnBArjuI7jd3m17CQhw3UOZZj0mZEvDUD5zqTs9v_7Ix8WkrXzufN2-I1xje5oGDYGP9gNacP75XIwMfHarBncqHLf-3UzXfQJ0JtXyOthVrxmCUMwlVpN_JGCTCh_PUOVj0Rd/s320/android+reviews.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidWHuROcC853gGQqMjKkIMf_iHuVys_INo5H29_I_hUeO_pJi0nwwmfqijnt2nnDTKw0KLEJ3dKiFcwu3dVKykgypNJmOKXzWszK11XmEoJQKFV-dOlUzVjS4Mfk67nkJnQH-1uPmfzSm8/s1600/app+party+on+Buddy+Cruise.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="87" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidWHuROcC853gGQqMjKkIMf_iHuVys_INo5H29_I_hUeO_pJi0nwwmfqijnt2nnDTKw0KLEJ3dKiFcwu3dVKykgypNJmOKXzWszK11XmEoJQKFV-dOlUzVjS4Mfk67nkJnQH-1uPmfzSm8/s320/app+party+on+Buddy+Cruise.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2mt_XHOdfANrj9h24V8xWgpdV23eUKXNu_n4SqjSExTajad0D226sZ1LJ9t-9P2NT4_GirfCZqlG4zd7mtBtUHCR3CZ5F8TE1-Tww7_DeVTp1coIzuV5mSvbzcz2qwkXBhZadjZDRt2q1/s1600/buddy+cruise.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="80" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2mt_XHOdfANrj9h24V8xWgpdV23eUKXNu_n4SqjSExTajad0D226sZ1LJ9t-9P2NT4_GirfCZqlG4zd7mtBtUHCR3CZ5F8TE1-Tww7_DeVTp1coIzuV5mSvbzcz2qwkXBhZadjZDRt2q1/s320/buddy+cruise.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiD78tFuAf1cHDrua4k6UHaGa5Qt9ZGedwqstbgZTFS8m84v667xE5uVBcO4lzXqIuuyC3ji0IDboD-MiEnnGN6Mu0BJxnhPVLeOT7jOdD0i4i77xHZxZ6ORS5D1gI8NDdQIvzPQsyGAY8/s1600/free+app+a+day.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="71" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiD78tFuAf1cHDrua4k6UHaGa5Qt9ZGedwqstbgZTFS8m84v667xE5uVBcO4lzXqIuuyC3ji0IDboD-MiEnnGN6Mu0BJxnhPVLeOT7jOdD0i4i77xHZxZ6ORS5D1gI8NDdQIvzPQsyGAY8/s320/free+app+a+day.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZUvL8dr-jLAhldjM-nZVlXYsyJUvpGf5r5n29oFb35xHqhZcwz2Do4tgaMn25Z6yh4W8aB9jSoboV5uf1Rd7u1_isOH7nzpnKyaGkozl2un8Ap4w_En0mowlhPuA7XgjK_8-ThftJvDDJ/s1600/dinner2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="92" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZUvL8dr-jLAhldjM-nZVlXYsyJUvpGf5r5n29oFb35xHqhZcwz2Do4tgaMn25Z6yh4W8aB9jSoboV5uf1Rd7u1_isOH7nzpnKyaGkozl2un8Ap4w_En0mowlhPuA7XgjK_8-ThftJvDDJ/s320/dinner2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">I wasn't an a4cwsn 'follower' or 'supporter' during this time. However, I have gone back to the absolute very beginning of a4cwsn being on facebook, and read every single post a4cwsn ever made. Well, minus the deleted ones, of course! (Yep, it took a while to read, don't worry though my kids are well taken care of - yep, I have that post from the 50/50/50 room too!) This however did make for interesting reading.</div><div><br />
</div><div>I came across a lot of what can only be considered empty and broken promises that a4cwsn made. What's most surprising to me is that this was all just forgotten. This surprises me because I know these parents aren't stupid. These are smart folks we're talking about. </div><div><br />
</div><div>I know that most of the current supporters didn't see these happen (or for that matter, not happen), or many other "promises" made. </div><div><br />
</div><div>His biggest and loudest supporters are now gone. (We're the 'hatters'). At one time, when he'd ask for a show of who was on the page and reading, he would get well over 150 likes, closer to 200. </div><div><br />
</div><div>It always baffles me that he gets away with this. When I stop and think about it though, it makes sense. </div><div><br />
</div><div>It's a wash, rinse, repeat cycle. </div><div><br />
</div><div>He gains followers, he makes promises, then he breaks them, just doesn't follow through on them, or changes the rules completely for them. Followers leave, new ones replace them. </div><div><br />
</div><div>If someone dares asks where something is/or at, depending on his mood and how he reads it, you'll get one of two answers:</div><div><ol><li>I'm only one man and one computer.</li>
<li>How dare you question me!!</li>
</ol><div>There never really seems to be a straight answer though. </div></div><div><br />
</div><div>It's so frustrating to sit back and watch this happen from the outside now. </div><div>Knowing that parents will get their hopes up. Only for the realization to strike.. it was all a lie. </div><div><br />
</div><div>I was seriously considering posting links on this blog post to other pages where you can find love and support. Links to other avenues to get an iPad for your child. But, I'm not going to. Not because they aren't fantastic resources. I'm not going to post them because I don't want A4CWSN going to them and spewing crap. (It's been done before). </div><div><br />
</div><div>You know, it absolutely drives me nuts that he gets away with it too. I will be the first to raise my hand and take ownership for any and all actions I've done. Have I been in contact with developers? You're sure as shit I have been. Have I explained to them how to file a complaint? Damn straight I have! Have I read their emails and cried because of the harsh words he's spewed at them for no other reason than they didn't agree with him? Yep. Done that too. </div><div><br />
</div><div>So I'll end with this. </div><div>If you're looking for some wonderful communities to join, to get honest reviews (ya know, the type that are honest and sincere, even if they were paid for- this means the good, the bad and the ugly), please <a href="mailto:squirest@live.com" target="_blank">contact me</a>. At these pages you'll have a chance to win codes for your iPads, or just some resources to search and learn more about how to get an iPad. Contact me. I will point you in the right direction. No one begs for you to donate, everything is transparent and fair. None of this, let me pick the prettiest profile picture. No million hoops to jump through, no give me all your personal details, no post your story. No bullshit. Just honest, sincere people who want to help other special needs parents. That's it. That's all. </div><div><br />
</div>4 Boys Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04804342880824313971noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561949842443215749.post-75512290731066813532012-03-08T12:36:00.000-05:002012-03-08T12:36:03.037-05:00Strong Women in ActionToday is International Women's Day!<br />
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I am so very fortunate to know so many amazing and wonderful women and to have been able to intertwine myself into such an amazing network of supportive women.<br />
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Today, I want to focus on these amazing women.<br />
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This may sound very strange to some, but I am very grateful for having found the a4cwsn community.<br />
<i>(I know, some of you don't believe me at all about this, but it is what it is. I have always said that iPad or not, I am most grateful for the amazing friendships I gained and I still to this day stand behind that 100%. It was never just about an iPad, or just apps to me, and to many others.)</i><br />
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I was able to virtually meet some of the most inspirational women I've ever known in my life. Advocates in the true sense of the word. <br />
They don't just advocate for their own family either. They advocate for mine, yours, anyone who crosses their paths that may require it.<br />
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These are women of action. <br />
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When a4cwsn asked for something to happen, they made it happen. When the 50/50/50 fundraising began, a4cwsn had an idea to ask individual app developers to support the cause. It was asked that a4cwsn members go to their facebook pages and ask them to donate.<br />
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Many responded and happily donated to the cause.<br />
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</div>Obviously, these are just a few examples. This also isn't the only work that these women did. They also blogged, and another mom held a huge fundraiser at her daughters school. It was dubbed the iCheer For Special Needs Kids event.<br />
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The iCheer event raised 10k. <br />
Lois Annette Smith donated 3 iPads for the 50/50/50 campaign <i>(in total she donated $2,269.00, WOW!).</i> <br />
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These are nothing but a small example of the work that these women have done for a4cwsn. <br />
Not only did they help a4cwsn owner, Gary James, expand and grow the page. <br />
They helped members on the facebook page. Finding them apps that would work with their children, supporting each other during difficult and stressful times. Giving ideas, encouragement and sometimes just a virtual shoulder to cry on. Cheering and laughing with the good times. We became like a family.<br />
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These women should not be vilified. They should be applauded.<br />
They had friends, family, therapists join this mission, they had developers jump on board to support this cause. They made a4cwsn what it was <i>(and please, don't try to tell me it's the same or better now. You'll never know because you didn't have an opportunity to experience it! Its now just a shadow of what it once was.)</i><br />
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I am so proud and honoured to call these ladies my friends. They have not only endurance that Superman would be jealous of but they also have dignity and class. <i>(That's not to say they do not have the ability to curse like sailors when need be). </i>When they see something that does not make sense, they don't just sit back. They ask questions. They don't do something just because it's the popular or easy thing to do. They do not stand idly by and watch something bad happen while not saying a word. They speak out. Despite the attempts at intimidation and the threats.<br />
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I love you ladies. Thank you for taking the time to reach out to me when I and many others were new at a4cwsn. Thank you for being strong for myself and others during times when we could not. Thank you for finding the joy and happiness in life. Thank you for sharing and celebrating it not only with me but with all of those around you.4 Boys Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04804342880824313971noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561949842443215749.post-68860662803649706172012-03-06T14:39:00.002-05:002012-03-06T15:46:52.114-05:00Bells & WhistlesRecently, A4cwsn has been tweeting and posting on facebook information about a give away for a "loaded (used) iPad1".<br />
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Of course, my very smart friends took to twitter and responded with proper information that even though the iPad is "loaded" with apps,<br />
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<ol><li>If there were ever any issues with the iPad, one of the first steps Apple recommends is to SYNC the iPad with your computer and the attached iTunes account. </li>
<li>When apps become updated you need the account name and password to update the apps.</li>
<li>That yes, the iPad could come with the apps, but they would lose the apps if they wanted to sync their own iTunes accounts to the iPad. </li>
</ol><div>In order to retain <i>all</i> the apps that came preloaded on the iPad that a4cwsn is giving away, the new owner would need the login name and password to the a4cwsn's iTunes account to sync or update the apps and the iOS (if/when there is a new update) on the device.</div><div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Without being able to update the apps as the developers update them they basically become obsolete. There are sometimes glitches, making it so that you cannot access the app, there is updated information you won't have access to, etc. </div><div><br />
</div><div>Initially a4cwsn replied that of course, we're wrong. That you just simply need to use iCloud.</div><div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Which is all fine and dandy, but you still need login information to get into iCloud.</div><div><br />
</div><div>Since we took to twitter to discuss this, suddenly a4cwsn wants to offer up a "year of access" to his iTunes account. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXIgq0Aiy0D1J_NLfaJIjv79ONp4KPPWvEBf9j8mJ81dlXIhujnxlRWhbQ8aP2v0o8Erre-PmLnq0rcidP0Z5Wru9CQIcXhmONQUUSPbHsaS5e0mlygjtw6BUKPPFoPojzN-pd3rZc7hjd/s1600/a4iTunesacct.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="95" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXIgq0Aiy0D1J_NLfaJIjv79ONp4KPPWvEBf9j8mJ81dlXIhujnxlRWhbQ8aP2v0o8Erre-PmLnq0rcidP0Z5Wru9CQIcXhmONQUUSPbHsaS5e0mlygjtw6BUKPPFoPojzN-pd3rZc7hjd/s320/a4iTunesacct.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br />
</div><div>Which is great, don't get me wrong, but what happens when that year is done? Suddenly you're in the same spot you were, where you won't be able to update the apps, or if you have any issues with the iPad you would still need to sync it to your own account, losing all of those wonderful apps a4cwsn originally preloaded onto the iPad.</div><div>What about when developers stop making apps that are compatible with the iPad1? The iPad3 is rumoured to be releasing very, very soon.<br />
The apps started with the touch screen iPod. Some apps you cannot download onto older generation iPods. Some apps you cannot use to their full potential on an iPad1 because of the difference between an iPad1 and an iPad2.</div><div><br />
</div><div>Hey, while we're talking about long term promises, what happened to that a4 member that was supposed to get assistance from a4cwsn for a year? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwWGk2-GlEZvX6eOmIUBO9hSbZy4WOxlITI8E1sbnHZew2ResvbQ1Fcj_OZFlXRvSEUmFIwUht_6JgVInYqK5zt2DsqVz0ljg_yVWDoH0OsDGOxahdHXxezpdTG28MkDVUmHUERPTs3kQ4/s1600/help4ayear.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="105" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwWGk2-GlEZvX6eOmIUBO9hSbZy4WOxlITI8E1sbnHZew2ResvbQ1Fcj_OZFlXRvSEUmFIwUht_6JgVInYqK5zt2DsqVz0ljg_yVWDoH0OsDGOxahdHXxezpdTG28MkDVUmHUERPTs3kQ4/s320/help4ayear.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlOzORX0TL7O_niYTwcCQ1Oa-SPJFCMIExmOYMxfE2ztlskW0iXOseeS1IzoSf9RfoD2cU990BsucUJblFwWdRZYDIGfNwGi8jn9fnlXbK2dD0xGKo0-Elq1LrlJ-c4NGOhnU7-geb2IER/s1600/help4ayear2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="90" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlOzORX0TL7O_niYTwcCQ1Oa-SPJFCMIExmOYMxfE2ztlskW0iXOseeS1IzoSf9RfoD2cU990BsucUJblFwWdRZYDIGfNwGi8jn9fnlXbK2dD0xGKo0-Elq1LrlJ-c4NGOhnU7-geb2IER/s320/help4ayear2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT6wb7IOilVxes_v2GV5qJAbgx_uadzcuFEPPcBs4KoJm6FvqqrWjpRYPeLuVBJaiLN-V3XqFMQsFDJqphb6PSLeWUlfs29fklCzIT9eu_wLiCSbxCLcjw68MVh61C690PsnZEkI8qJw0T/s1600/help4ayear3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="102" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT6wb7IOilVxes_v2GV5qJAbgx_uadzcuFEPPcBs4KoJm6FvqqrWjpRYPeLuVBJaiLN-V3XqFMQsFDJqphb6PSLeWUlfs29fklCzIT9eu_wLiCSbxCLcjw68MVh61C690PsnZEkI8qJw0T/s320/help4ayear3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There were a few posts for about three weeks to followup, and nothing since. Not a word of an update. I bet most of the active followers on a4cwsn right now, don't even have a clue who the person who "won" is. Or even knew that it happened. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div>Or, how about those folks who were supposed to get apps for a year. Yes, a few got half of the year, but as far as I'm aware, there are still some who got nothing. </div><div><i>(I have screen shots of all the promised dates they would get the apps, but this post is already getting pic heavy, if you need to see them, though, let me know and I'll edit and post them!) </i></div><div><br />
</div><div>But hey, most of you weren't there to see all of that right, so it doesn't matter? It's all a lie too, right? </div>4 Boys Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04804342880824313971noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561949842443215749.post-42258291855629258322012-03-05T01:03:00.000-05:002012-03-05T01:03:33.714-05:00Shhh.. it's a secret!Shhh, don't tell anyone!<br />
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I'm in private groups! On facebook! And just about everyone else I know is too! OMGZ! OH NOZ!<br />
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Yes, there are several people who have come together in a "secret, private group" on facebook. (Actually, there are several groups! *gasp!*)<br />
We came together because we all saw what was happening. We were fortunate, I guess you could say, enough to see all the venom that had been spewed, and all the deleted posts.<br />
2+2 was adding up to 4.<br />
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We never formed any group until we had all been black listed and banned though, just for the record (And hey, a thanks for that, because I've been able to make some amazing friends thanks to this AND I found a love for blogging!!). All those months that he claimed there was a group trying to bring a4cwsn down? I have no clue about any of that. Neither does anyone I chat with.<br />
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Yep, we compared notes so to speak, and still do, actually.<br />
Really, though, the only way you know you've been lied to is to compare stories with someone who's talked to the same person about the same thing.<br />
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We will never stop trying to piece the puzzle together that is a4cwsn. <br />
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And yep, we have all spent countless hours on google after our kids have gone to bed, or are taking a nap.<br />
Heck, some of us have spent countless hours on the phone too!<br />
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Really though, when you're curious about something important, you research it.<br />
To us, it's important to highlight the half truths and misrepresentations that have taken place. As we've said, we don't want people to be scammed, or hurt. Of course, your opinion of this, is yours to make. It's your opinion. I'm also not going to sit here all day and try to convince you.<br />
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I will promise you however, I will search all that I can, and I will share it with the investigator, and I will share here on this blog.<br />
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And yep, that conversation Gary James posted on my blog this morning, absolutely did take place.<br />
The 50/50/50 tour ended at the end of November. We hadn't contacted any developers then.<br />
We also never told developers not to follow through on commitments made. <br />
We did not contact developers until long after he had posted (numerous times) that he had secured apps for the iPads.<br />
We haven't exactly been quiet about contacting developers though have we??<br />
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And really, how many developers does a4cwsn follow on twitter? Lots, right? They can easily see the storm that's been going on for months in their twitter feed.<br />
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I do have to say, that seeing a private conversation that took place on facebook posted on my blog is a little strange. It's kind of like going out for dinner with a group of friends, only to realize someone recorded your entire conversation and posted it all over the interwebz.<br />
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Do I really care? No. He's been using the same lines from that conversation for months to try and intimidate us all on twitter.<br />
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So yes. There are several secret, private groups on facebook. And yes, they're secret so that they are not searchable on facebook.<br />
So what?<br />
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I bet even a couple of you who are reading this blog, will go to some secret group somewhere and discuss this post. Oh Noz! How scandalous!4 Boys Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04804342880824313971noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561949842443215749.post-9066259222888497612012-03-04T00:15:00.002-05:002012-03-04T09:54:58.002-05:00Dear App Developers- An Update<div style="text-align: center;">First I'd like to take this opportunity to send a huge </div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><u>THANK YOU!!!!!!</u></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">To the Developers who took time to contact me. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><u><br />
</u></b></div><div style="text-align: left;">Secondly, to the update piece. I had a member of the 50/50/50 iPad group get in touch with me. She wishes to remain anon and I need to respect that. </div><div style="text-align: left;">She sent me screen shots of all the apps & app codes. Far too many for me to edit and include in one post. It would be overwhelmingly pic heavy. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">So, what I did was crop out the name of the apps, and put them all together in one picture. I will include several of the edited pics from the group with the codes as well just to back up what I'm saying is true. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.fourmonkeys4me.com/2012/03/dear-app-developers.html" target="_blank">Linky-do</a> for previous post. </div>4 Boys Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04804342880824313971noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561949842443215749.post-29368209436469389942012-03-02T20:19:00.004-05:002012-03-03T23:19:32.246-05:00Dear App DevelopersDear App Developers,<br />
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Recently a facebook page & website, A4CWSN, completed a 50/50/50 tour. 50 iPads, 50 children, 50 states. Well, this turned out to be 48 iPads, 48 children and 48 states (Utah & South Dakota do not have children who got iPads).<br />
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Before this tour started, you were approached. You were asked to donate to the cause. You were asked to donate money (and were urged to donate at least $100 if not more) and you were asked to donate codes for your apps so that these iPads could be "loaded" for these special children. Some of you went above and beyond and even donated iPad(s).<br />
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A4CWSN created a private group for the winners of these iPads, so that the codes could be given out. If codes were not used within the group, they were quickly given out on the main A4CWSN facebook page.<br />
Some people had children in hospital when codes were given out, and some just aren't online much. Some didn't check the group often enough.<br />
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The following photo, A4CWSN boasts about how awesome and amazing these iPads will be for our special children.<br />
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</div>The following series of photos are of shout outs with thank you's from A4CWSN for donating codes to the campaign.<br />
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Here's a list of apps that actually went out and the number of codes that were given.<br />
<i>(It should be known, I have had this list confirmed by members still in the group. There is also a previous blog post about these app codes- <a href="http://www.fourmonkeys4me.com/2012/02/what-happened-here.html" target="_blank">Linky-do</a>, she has since been removed from this group, because of the exchange that took place. I have listed the app, the # of codes and the value of the app if purchased, you will however find, that the value does not come close to what was promoted by A4CWSN)</i><br />
<ul><li>Smart Apps 4 Kids.com </li>
<ul><li>Look in my Eyes Steam Train 2 or Restaurant or House </li>
<ul><li>2.99/app</li>
</ul></ul><li>Ocean House Media</li>
<ul><li>The Berenstain Bears Play a Good Game </li>
<ul><li> 5 codes -- 3.99/app</li>
</ul><li>The Berenstain Bears Faithful Friends </li>
<ul><li> 5 codes -- 3.99/app</li>
</ul></ul><li>Just for You </li>
<ul><li> 10 codes -- .99c/app</li>
</ul><li>If I Ran the Zoo </li>
<ul><li> 9 codes -- 1.99/app</li>
</ul><li>When I Get Bigger </li>
<ul><li> 10 codes -- .99c/app</li>
</ul><li>The Foot Book </li>
<ul><li> 10 codes -- 1.99/app</li>
</ul><li>PictureBook </li>
<ul><li> 46 codes -- .99c/app</li>
</ul><li>ChoiceWorks </li>
<ul><li> 23 codes -- 14.99/app</li>
</ul><li>Puzzingo </li>
<ul><li> 10 codes -- 1.99/app</li>
</ul><li>ABC Shakedown Plus </li>
<ul><li> 4 codes -- Free</li>
</ul><li>ABC on the Go </li>
<ul><li> 4 codes -- 1.99/app</li>
</ul><li>Let's Bead Friends </li>
<ul><li> 4 codes-- .99/app</li>
</ul><li>Tap Times Table </li>
<ul><li> 8 codes -- 1.99/app</li>
</ul><li>Math Plus Minus </li>
<ul><li> 8 codes -- 1.99/app</li>
</ul><li>iLiveMath Farm Fresh </li>
<ul><li> 5 codes -- 4.99/app</li>
</ul><li>iLiveMath Animals of Asia </li>
<ul><li> 5 codes -- 4.99/app</li>
</ul><li>iLiveMath Botany </li>
<ul><li> 5 codes -- 4.99/app</li>
</ul><li>iLiveMath Winter </li>
<ul><li> 5 codes -- 4.99/app</li>
</ul><li>iLiveMath Animals of Africa </li>
<ul><li> 5 codes -- 4.99/app</li>
</ul><li>iLiveSpelling Mammal </li>
<ul><li> 5 codes -- 4.99/app</li>
</ul><li>iLive Math Ford Cars </li>
<ul><li> 5 codes -- 4.99/app</li>
</ul><li>My PlayHome </li>
<ul><li> 46 codes -- 2.99/app</li>
</ul><li>Mary's Little Lamb or Jack & Jill </li>
<ul><li> 23 codes of each -- 1.99/app</li>
</ul><li>PicPocket Books - Dinosaurs </li>
<ul><li> 15 codes-- .99/app</li>
</ul><li>Sonoflex </li>
<ul><li>3 codes -- Was gifted when on sale for .99c</li>
</ul><li>iBaby Button</li>
<ul><li> was made as a free app for one day</li>
</ul><li>Puzzingo </li>
<ul><li> was made as a free app for one day</li>
</ul></ul><div>Unfortunately, we have come to find out that all that has been promised has not happened. There is a long history of half truths and misrepresentation's that has taken place here. <br />
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Not every single person of this 50/50/50 group would have gotten each app, as you can see, there were limited numbers of each app code. Let's pretend for a minute that they did though. That would make a grand total of $82.76 in app value. Add in the cost of the 16gb iPad2 (no 3G) ($499 + tax = approx $528) and you have a grand total of $82.76 + $528 = $610.78. (The total would be different if Sonoflex hadn't been bought on sale, the total app value would be $181.77, and the total iPad value would be $709.77, which is still a significant difference from the value given and quoted & promoted by A4CWSN)<br />
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I recently spoke with Lois Annette Smith. She very graciously donated 3 iPads for this tour. This is what she had to say when we talked about the apps that were to go on the iPads.<br />
<blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>"I remember when I donated those iPads, feeling good that they were getting all those apps, because if a family cannot afford the iPad, there is a good chance that they cannot afford the apps. It really breaks my heart."</i></blockquote>I am urging you, the app developers, to make good on your word to those who missed out on being able to get these apps that were promised to these parents and children.</div><div>They are not greedy for seeking what was promised to them (as has been implied, and said by a4cwsn when people have asked about promised "prizes").<br />
Also, I hope you understand, that no one is faulting the developers here. You are a bystander caught in the crossfires unfortunately.<br />
You were told one thing, and sadly, something else altogether has taken place.<br />
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In future, it might be wise for developers, and organizers to create an email database and have developers contact winners directly with the codes for their wonderful apps, so that hopefully a situation like this can be avoided.<br />
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If you would like to right this wrong that has been done, please <a href="mailto:squirest@bell.net" target="_blank">contact me</a>, and I will put you in touch with those who did not get their promised apps. If you do contact me, please know that it will be done with 100% complete confidence. No one except you, myself and the iPad recipient will know.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><u>UPDATE:</u></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><u><br />
</u></b></div><div style="text-align: left;">Earlier today I was contacted by a member in the 50/50/50 iPad group. She sent me some really great screen shots. Too many for me to post. I have from those screen shots created one picture that lists all the apps that the 50/50/50 iPad recipients got. Of course, the fact remains that not everyone got every app. There were limited number of codes available and only a few of the apps were there enough for everyone to get the app. In this photo you will find the complete list.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div></div>4 Boys Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04804342880824313971noreply@blogger.com60tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561949842443215749.post-84435367150453899422012-03-01T21:33:00.001-05:002012-03-01T21:40:58.706-05:00Knowledge is Power!Charity fraud & scams happen on a daily basis. Here are some simple things to be mindful of before making a contribution or donation to any organization or charity.<br />
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The bottom line here is: <b><i>Ask questions. Lots of them. If an organization/charity refuses to answer them, I feel confident in saying with almost 100% certainty that it's a scam. </i></b><br />
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There are tons of organizations and charities that will willingly provide you with any and all information & documentation that you request.<br />
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Learn how to protect yourself & your hard earned money.<br />
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I'm going to post some links for Canadian side of things, and the American side of things.<br />
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I'm going to start with Canadian, because well, I'm Canadian, and quite frankly I think we rock, eh. (I do love my igloo.)<br />
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<u>Canadian Linky-dos:</u><br />
<i>How to protect yourself from charity scams & fraud & warning signs to watch out for. </i><br />
<ul><li><a href="http://www.charityvillage.com/cv/charityvillage/donfaq.html" target="_blank">Linky-do</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/chrts-gvng/lstngs/menu-eng.html" target="_blank">Linky-do</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/family/pgt/charbullet/bullet5.asp" target="_blank">Linky-do</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.phonebusters.com/english/recognizeit_charities.html" target="_blank">Linky-do</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.charityvillage.com/cv/archive/acov/acov11/acov1115.asp" target="_blank">Linky-do</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/chrts-gvng/dnrs/rcpts/dntn3-eng.html" target="_blank">Linky-do</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.unicef.ca/en/avoid-fraud-how-to-protect-yourself" target="_blank">Linky-do</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.canadiancharitylaw.ca/index.php/blog/comments/winnipeg_police_suggestions_protect_yourself_against_charity_frauds/" target="_blank">Linky-do</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.cbc.ca/news/story/2010/09/17/f-charities-tips-protect-yourself.html" target="_blank">Linky-do</a></li>
</ul><u style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">American Linky-dos:</u><br />
<i>How to protect yourself from charity scams & fraud & warning signs to watch out for. </i> <br />
<ul><li><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2005/01/charitychecklist.shtm" target="_blank">Linky-do</a> </span></li>
<li><a href="http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/charityfraud/" target="_blank">Linky-do</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.irs.gov/charities/article/0,,id=96136,00.html" target="_blank">Linky-do</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www2.guidestar.org/" target="_blank">Linky-do</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.ct.gov/ag/cwp/view.asp?A=2074&Q=294608" target="_blank">Linky-do</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.ct.gov/ag/cwp/view.asp?A=2074&Q=294610" target="_blank">Linky-do</a></li>
</ul><div>Of course there are tons of other links on the web with information.</div><div><br />
</div><div>Again, the bottom line: <b><i>Ask questions. Lots of them. If an organization/charity refuses to answer them, I feel confident in saying with almost 100% certainty that it's a scam. </i></b></div><div><br />
</div><div>We are fortunate to have information at the tips of our fingers these days. We can search for just about anything. Don't be afraid to use this tool to your advantage. Also don't be afraid to contact the organization/charity and ask them questions directly, or ask them to mail you information. </div><div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Don't be afraid to donate. Just be educated on where and how your money is being spent. </b></div>4 Boys Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04804342880824313971noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561949842443215749.post-16404122225155053532012-02-25T13:10:00.000-05:002012-02-25T13:10:13.547-05:00Help Save Bethesda CentreI'm going to step away from my regular soap box today, and blog about something that should touch all of my readers hearts (Yep, even the GJ supporters- well, probably not the personal side of things, but the overall gist, I think you might feel compelled to help, or at least I hope so anyway).<br />
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The Bethesda Centre is located in London, Ontario. It's a group home run by the Salvation Army, for young at risk teen moms (and moms to be). It doesn't just serve girls in the London area. In fact, while I was there, there were three girls from Windsor and one from Chatham.<br />
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Right now, they are in SERIOUS danger of being shut down. <br />
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They provide the girls with not only a safe place to live, but an education, health care (an OB comes to the centre to visit and see the girls), as well as a list a mile long of life skills that these girls need to learn.<br />
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Some of the skills that are taught include<br />
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<ul><li>Cooking & meal planning</li>
<li>Time management</li>
<li>How to care for their babe</li>
<ul><li>how to bathe</li>
<li>how to dress</li>
<li>how to feed</li>
<li>how to bond</li>
</ul><li>Responsibility</li>
<li>Respect (for themselves and others)</li>
</ul><div>Of course, this is just a short list. They also provide the girls with an entire host of real life experiences as well as an education. They have an onsite classroom, and an onsite child care facility so that the girls can continue attending school.</div><div><br />
</div><div>I was 18 when I found out I was pregnant. 6 months pregnant by the time I moved into Bethesda. You see, my son's biological father wanted nothing to do with us, and I had no where to go. I lived for a month in a homeless shelter before I moved into Bethesda. The program director, Cherilyn, was almost like a mother to me during this time. </div><div>Normally, their cut off age is 18, but under certain circumstances, they will take us older girls in as well. </div><div><br />
</div><div>Cherilyn was with me when I gave birth to my son. She held my hand, encouraged and supported me.</div><div><br />
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</div><div>Not just through my labour and delivery. During my pregnancy and in the months and now years to follow. </div><div>You see, I still visit Bethesda, I still talk with staff from Bethesda. I take my kids old clothes and gear, and donate it to them, so that they can pass them on to the new girls who live there. </div><div>The student who was there while I was there, actually acted as doula for the birth of my last son, Martyn. </div><div><br />
</div><div>Of the girls that lived at Bethesda at the same time as I myself, there are only 4 that I haven't stayed in touch with. </div><div>The others I talk with on a fairly regular basis. </div><div><br />
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</div><div>Bethesda wasn't just a program for me. It was home. For me and Matthew. </div><div><br />
</div><div>You see, Matthew has always had sensory issues. From the time he was born. He would scream and scream and scream. He hated the sound of the vacuum. Bethesda was given tickets to see Disney on Ice, ya, we didn't actually end up watching the show. I stood in the hall way with Matthew while he screamed because of the lights and noise. Of course, Cherilyn spelled me off a couple of times, so I could at least see part of the show. Or what about that time we went to the circus when he was just a few weeks old, he slept during the show, but he screamed for hours (and hours) that night when we got home. </div><div>They supported me through all of this. They taught me coping skills and techniques to deal with it. They showed us love and compassion. </div><div><br />
</div><div>I moved into Bethesda a scared and lost young woman. I moved out a capable young mother. I have no clue what I would have done without Bethesda. </div><div><br />
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</div><div>If Bethesda Centre closes, it will be a significantly huge loss to the community. There is no other place for these young at risk girls to go. </div><div><br />
</div><div>Please consider LIKING this facebook page (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Save-Bethesda/252651091480734" target="_blank">linky-do</a>), and signing this twitter petition (<a href="http://twitition.com/le83s" target="_blank">linky-do</a>) and showing your support. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">These young girls and their babies need us. They need this home. </div><div><br />
</div><div>Here are two other blog posts about this that I have come across so far. </div><div><a href="http://espyridion.blogspot.com/2012/02/help-save-bethesda.html?spref=fb" target="_blank">Linky-do</a>, and another from one of my best friends that I met at Bethesda (pictured above holding Matthew- sitting on a couch, and they're looking at each other), <a href="http://april-3littlepiggies.blogspot.com/2012/02/save-bethesda-because-it-is-awesome.html?spref=fb" target="_blank">Linky-do</a></div><div><br />
</div><div>Here is an article in the local paper with comments from citizen in the London Area</div><div><a href="http://www.lfpress.com/comment/2012/02/13/19372736.html#.T0hxAxjarws.facebook" target="_blank">Linky-do</a></div><div>(those Bethesda babysitters were amazing!)</div>4 Boys Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04804342880824313971noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561949842443215749.post-89118763537960563942012-02-21T01:32:00.002-05:002012-02-21T11:44:19.737-05:00Muffins and OrphanagesSo, I've seen comments left on the blog about how being a registered non stock corp and being a non profit are two different things.<br />
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Seeing as I don't live in the US, and that I don't have much (any) knowledge about how non profits are formed, I was in some pretty unknown territory.<br />
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I turned to google, without much in regards to results or clear answers.<br />
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Enter Jillsmo. (You know that speck on shit on a bigger pile of shit trying to figure out which piece of shit gave birth to her?)<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">She's pretty knowledgeable about the non profit sector. (As an aside, she has an amazing blog. She is also effing hilarious. <a href="http://yeahgoodtimes.com/" target="_blank">Linky-do</a> )</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Initially, I asked for her to explain to me the difference between a non stock and non profit like I was a 5 year old. </div><div style="text-align: left;">That kind of worked, but I was still lost on a couple of points, so I asked her to dumb it down a little more, and explain it to me as if I were a 2 year old. (This is NOT to say that I believe 2 year olds are stupid!!!)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">This was the conversation we had, copy and pasted from facebook chat. </div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><br />
<blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>MonkeyMama: I'm still confused. lol, maybe, explain it to a 2 yr old? lol I over estimated my abilities to understand lol</i></blockquote><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>Jillsmo: Okay. Mommy makes muffins and sells them in the neighborhood</i><i></i></blockquote><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>MonkeyMama: gotcha</i><i></i></blockquote><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>Jillsmo: all the money she makes goes into her pocket and she uses it to buy more toys for you. her company is privately owned, but then mommy's muffins got REALLY popular and she started making a TON of money so much money that Daddy, or even other people in the neighborhood, wanted a part of it</i><i></i></blockquote><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>MonkeyMama: okay</i><i></i></blockquote><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>Jillsmo: so they gave mommy some money to make her muffin business grow, in exchange for a percentage of the money she makes from selling muffins</i><i></i></blockquote><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>MonkeyMama: (also known as stocks, right?)</i><i></i></blockquote><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>Jillsmo: they work out a deal: I'll give you $XX.00, and you'll give me X% of your muffin sales. Yes! Stocks. exactly. If mommy keeps all her muffin money herself, she is a nonstock company. If she makes deals to sell parts of her profits to Daddy, or to her neighbors, she is a stock company</i><i></i></blockquote><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>MonkeyMama: okay, gotcha. But how does mommys muffin sales relate to a non profit?</i><i></i></blockquote><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>Jillsmo: okay! If mommy sells muffins for the sole purpose of making money, she is a for profit corporation, regardless of whether or not she does well at muffin sales</i><i></i></blockquote><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>MonkeyMama: right</i><i></i></blockquote><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>Jillsmo: However, if her purpose is to raise money for the kids in the orphanage, and she has no plans to keep the money for any other purpose, she could qualify as a nonprofit organization. So mommy goes to the IRS and says "I want to give money to orphans and I will do this by selling muffins" and they decide if that's cool (the irs, not the orphans. I'm sure the orphans would be cool with it)</i><i></i></blockquote><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>MonkeyMama: okay, so mommy doesn't want to keep her muffin sales, she wants to help the kiddies. So she has to register as a non stock (because she doesn't want to have shares with the neighbours because it's not to line peoples pockets with money). Then she goes the IRS and they like her muffin idea, and tell her she is a non profit</i><i></i></blockquote><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>Jillsmo: well, first the irs is going to ask "are you stock or nonstock?" if there is stock, meaning if she has promised her profits to anybody else, she will not get her nonprofit status</i><i></i></blockquote><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>MonkeyMama: So JUST because someone has a registered NON STOCK corp does not equal them to being a NON PROFIT/NOT FOR PROFIT, Correct?</i><i></i></blockquote><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>Jillsmo: all she has to prove to the IRS is that the ONLY reason she sells muffins is to give money to orphans</i><i></i></blockquote><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>MonkeyMama: right because it wouldn't be helping the kiddies. it would be helping the neighbours, if there were shares.</i><i></i></blockquote><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>Jillsmo: NO. Nonprofit is determined by the IRS. Nonstock is determined by the STATE</i><i></i></blockquote><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>MonkeyMama: Right, but it doesn't make them one and of the same.</i><i></i></blockquote><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>Jillsmo: RIGHT! Mommy needs to have a "Mission statement," which is "we want to give money to orphans, and we do this by selling muffins." as opposed to "we sell muffins and if we have any left over, orphans can have some, I guess"</i><i></i></blockquote><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>MonkeyMama: Okay, so what exactly does having a NON STOCK certificate from a STATE mean? just that it's a "business" that doesn't share it's profits?</i><i></i></blockquote><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>Jillsmo: it means only what the state says it means. it means that you don't share your profits with anybody except whoever owns the company</i><i></i></blockquote><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>MonkeyMama: right. Gotcha.</i><i></i></blockquote><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>Jillsmo: and now I want muffins</i><i></i></blockquote><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>MonkeyMama: okay, SO NOW i get it. lmfao. thank you for the muffin talk now i do too!</i><i></i></blockquote><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>Jillsmo: LOL!</i></blockquote><br />
So, there ya have it folks, for those of you who didn't understand the difference between a non stock corporation vs non profit.<br />
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Basically, registering a non stock corporation is only a step in the process of filing to become a non profit. Which is why the terms have somehow become interchangeable.<br />
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A4CWSN's sister "charity" (that really isn't a charity right now) is at step 3, as far as I can tell. (<a href="http://www.ct-clic.com/FAQ/faqView.asp?categoryID=17&faqID=219&fb_source=message" target="_blank">Linky-do</a> )<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Filing as a non stock corporation in the State of Connecticut gives him this pretty little certificate, which gives him the ability to file with the IRS. The IRS designates the non profit status. Really, it's just a certificate that makes him look more important than he actually is. A sycophant will think that's cool. It still doesn't make their donation tax deductible. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>The above certificate allows him to file with IRS. As far as I can tell ( I do have people in the know), filing with the IRS has not yet happened. However "it's in the works!" Again, just because it's in the works, doesn't make your donation tax deductible either!<br />
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So, that's what VSP is. A non stock corporation, in the state of Connecticut. It cannot give tax deductions on donations.<br />
It is at this point, <b style="font-style: italic;">not </b>a non profit.<br />
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Here's your sign.<br />
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<i><b>EDIT: To be clear, this doesn't have anything to do with what A4CWSN is. A4CWSN is nothing more than "a man and a computer" who is running an illegal charity through a facebook page. </b></i>4 Boys Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04804342880824313971noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561949842443215749.post-11825341684815433842012-02-19T15:19:00.002-05:002012-02-19T20:19:16.418-05:00Step by Step <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/FDmnvIjKh88" width="560"></iframe><br />
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For some reason while chatting with some other "hatters" today, this song popped into my head, and I cannot.stop.laughing.<br />
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We got "Step 1" already (<a href="http://www.fourmonkeys4me.com/2012/01/so-i-got-email-this-morning.html" target="_blank">Linky-do</a>), we're still waiting on "Step 2" Which was supposed to happen, well, awhile ago.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Of course then, he made the post about coming to Canada "soon". </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And last night, he made a tweet about how it's oh so cold in Canada!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I laughed.out.loud. It's actually been a very mild winter here, and we've only had snow a handful of times (at least where I am!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In fact, I'm pretty sure the weather here has been pretty similar to that of the weather over in Connecticut! #Intimidation FAIL! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">(Tweet edited at request of tweeter).</div>4 Boys Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04804342880824313971noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561949842443215749.post-82564252177398518252012-02-18T13:59:00.000-05:002012-02-18T13:59:07.968-05:00I'm so confused?!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Please, quick, someone, halp!!!! I can't make sense of this!!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I also have this copy and pasted status. At the time, no one grabbed a screen shot, and well, almost every single status update that A4CWSN posted on December 26th, 2011 has been deleted. (No joke, go look).</div><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>"A4CWSN </i><i>The sad part id I am struggling just like the rest of you, i can't make my mortgage, i can't keep up with my car payments, I'm in debt well past what my wife brings home, but you know that will take care of it's self because I am still going to help those who need it for as long as I can."</i></blockquote><span style="text-align: left;">If the above three statements are true, that A4CWSN's Gary James' family is struggling every month to pay their bills, then why is this taking place? Or better yet, </span><b style="font-style: italic; text-align: left;">how </b><span style="text-align: left;">is this taking place?</span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">How can he afford to travel to Canada, and then deliver iPads in the US? How can he afford to give a away a cruise, <i>paying for it out of his own pocket</i>?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Another question, if this family is struggling so much every month, why would he give away $30K in iPads, spend all that money to travel and deliver iPads, etc over the last year? He easily could have had the iPads shipped for free (except the used ones, but I know he didn't pay shipping on the used iPad that my family got from another family). He has claimed that his family cannot pay their mortgage or make their car payments (not that I believe this for a minute, but let's pretend).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If his followers and supporters really cared and supported him, then why is his family struggling so much? Why aren't they telling him to stop, and only to use the donations he's received? That greedy? So focused on getting an iPad at any means it doesn't matter?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For crying out the loud, that man says he can't afford his mortgage! He has *6* children to care for ! (Yes, I know only *4* actually live with him).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">But hey, why not give away a cruise and take a vacation to threaten woman in Canada. Sounds like a fantastic idea to me!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">(Ya, that last line? It's called sarcasm).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>4 Boys Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04804342880824313971noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561949842443215749.post-15028517923332680562012-02-15T18:13:00.002-05:002012-02-18T02:41:31.610-05:00"You hacked my online newspaper!"Seriously. This is what I'm being accused of.<br />
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Do you really think it's okay to accuse me of a FEDERAL OFFENSE?!<br />
Can you PLEASE!!!! SHOE ME PROOF!!!<br />
STOP DEFLAMING ME!!! OMG!!!!!<br />
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(Saw the opportunity, had to throw it in there...yes, these have been tweeted at myself and my "cronies/clan/group", and yes, I'm serious. With those spellings... moving on now..)<br />
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Apparently, an A4CWSN fan has been creating and sending an online newspaper with <a href="http://paper.li/">paper.li/</a>. I had no clue. Unlike some followers and supporters think, I really don't spend all my time following the going ons of this group. <br />
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I got a tweet yesterday morning,<br />
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Under her tweet, you can see my WTF are you talking about? Seriously. Had. no. clue.<br />
A couple of private messages later between myself and an un named source, and my email was quickly filling up with a paper generated by paper.li that this A4CWSN fan had generated and sent out to the mailing list.<br />
Multiple attempts and papers were sent out yesterday. <br />
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Here's where it gets funny...<br />
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<i><b>My blog</b></i> was the <i><b>feature</b></i> article in all of them! (Yes, I snorted).<br />
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I had nine emails forwarded to me with different variations of this newspaper. The tenth email was this.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Paper.li describes itself as a "content curation service". Basically you allow it access to your twitter/facebook account and it creates an online newspaper of the content you tell it too. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm going to go out on a limb an just guess that she allowed this paper access to her twitter stream, and suggested it looked for @ mentions of A4CWSN or use of the hashtag. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here are some handy linky-do's about this service. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><ul><li><a href="http://support.paper.li/entries/20526956-how-top-stories-and-mentions-are-chosen" target="_blank">How top stories and mentions are chosen</a></li>
<li><a href="http://sproutsocial.com/insights/2012/02/how-to-publish-paper-li/" target="_blank">How to become a twitter publisher with paper.li/</a></li>
</ul><div>Seriously. Get a grip on reality folks. No one hacked your twitter newspaper, quite frankly, I don't know a soul interested in your paper (not to be confused with that there are people who may be, I just don't know them- and frankly, not interested in knowing them either).</div><div><br />
</div><div>Our names are attached to the paper because paper.li picked up our streams. Most of us have pretty decent klout scores- which means we have a good audience and we influence people. We get a lot of retweets and shares on the information we put out there. (snark- sorry- this I had to throw in for a friend- really, just don't worry your pretty head about it).</div><div><br />
</div><div>She had the ability to edit the content of the paper (as you can clearly see she tried to do to no avail)</div><div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">We didn't hack your newspaper.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Mistakes happen. We all can't be perfect. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Sad, I know.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> End. Of. Story. </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Oh, by the way, I'll give you a free pass this time. Next time though, be prepared to shoe me the proof and have your lawyer ready. I'm going to sue you!!!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As an aside: please note that I did cut and paste the forwarded portion of the emails, to protect the identity of the person forwarding them to me. </div>4 Boys Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04804342880824313971noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561949842443215749.post-77608415298282504322012-02-14T17:47:00.003-05:002012-02-14T22:37:07.565-05:00Write my Name By InjiniYay! Another App review!<br />
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Those who know me, know my obsession with Project Injini Child Development and their apps. They have a reputation that is stellar, and they're known for high quality apps. <br />
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As soon as Injini started posting sneak peak photos on their facebook page wall, I knew I HAD to have this app. Heck, I even posted on their wall saying, I don't know what this is, but I want it! <br />
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Here's the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/ProjectInjini" target="_blank">Linky-Do</a> for their facebook page.<br />
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Yesterday evening, I had to go out to buy new glasses (another story, for another day!), and I was checking out facebook on my iPhone while I waited. My newsfeed was being spammed, finally! Injini's new app had been released and was hitting iTunes Stores! I was *frantic*. First, it wasn't yet available in Canada (yes, this gave me a panic attack. I wanted this app bad!!!), then I realized, I didn't have enough in my iTunes account to get it! AHHH! These heart stopping issues were soon put to rest. The app became available in Canada, and a friend gifted me the app!<br />
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Let's get down to business though, let's talk about the app, Write my Name, by Injini. <br />
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<b>Brilliant!</b> <br />
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Really? Did you expect anything less from them?! <br />
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It's a simple, fantastic app. <br />
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There are three different activities within the app, Write my Name;<br />
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<ul><li>Name Tags</li>
<li>Word Cards</li>
<li>The Alphabet Book</li>
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Within the Name tags setting you can customize 36 tags to any word or phrase you wish. Phrases or names that are common to your child(ren), change them according to seasonal holidays, anything. You can also add a photo and a voice recording.<br />
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Word Cards is just like it sounds. You can change between upper and lower case letters. Its has a selection of over 100 sight/dolch words, that kids can practice spelling and printing.<br />
Trace it the first time, the card comes to life with animation. Trace it a second time, and the child gets a star stamp in their word journal. (Who doesn't love getting a stamp for work well done?!)<br />
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The Alphabet Book with ABCs is also just as it sounds, it focuses on tracing the ABCs. Again having the ability to switch between upper and lower case letters.<br />
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In the Settings function, you can switch the app to have a "fingerpaint" mode. It will show a true reflection of what the child is writing. You can also reset the the Alphabet book, and Word Cards. You can also turn the music on or off.<br />
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Of course, you can expect a clean user interface, that is very user friendly (Again, did you really expect anything less?).<br />
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Here's a video of my 5 year old, Nathan using the app.<br />
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It's currently in the iTunes store for a low intro price of $1.99 ! Get it before the price goes up!<br />
<a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/write-my-name-by-injini/id500623496?mt=8" target="_blank">Linky-do</a><br />
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In a future update, I would love to see the ability to have different users within the app. We have four kids, and all of them will use this app. Tracking progress for each of them would be a wonderful option.<br />
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Bravo Project Injini Child Development!!! You've got what one can only expect to be another huge success of an app on your hands!4 Boys Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04804342880824313971noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561949842443215749.post-33416300974710907402012-02-13T23:36:00.002-05:002012-02-18T04:08:03.232-05:00Crossing linesThis, apparently, is a forte for A4CWSN.<br />
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Tonight, on twitter, for no apparent reason (well, other than he's a notorious --fill in the blank--your choice), A4WSN posted this picture<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">OMG! OH NOZ! HAPPY KIDS POSING FOR A SILLY PICTURE!!!! OMFG!!!! Oh yes. Please, someone call CPS !!!! Give me a friggin break. Its clear those boys are smiling, and this is a posed picture. Anne is a self admitted paparazzi mama, and you will never see her gone too far without her camera. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A4CWSN, would have gotten this picture off of Anne facebook page. Anyone who knows her, knows that it's pretty locked down. She did some serious pruning and blocking. All of A4CWSN's accounts are blocked. Which means- he can't ever search her, and find her from ANY of his accounts. (Yes, he has a few.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0iByFFI7JgbF3ty0HVnctpx0-xBd4ck-4G6C514KjJhzjnAwu5ji-Rtbmk_ZQpDFsM_T4usnjdr3h4bqWRAkWuD2I5yC2CTd6EjGsHyGa0HC970kdlqt66FKdvdJDSqTLum1axrPfyDPX/s1600/blocked+list.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0iByFFI7JgbF3ty0HVnctpx0-xBd4ck-4G6C514KjJhzjnAwu5ji-Rtbmk_ZQpDFsM_T4usnjdr3h4bqWRAkWuD2I5yC2CTd6EjGsHyGa0HC970kdlqt66FKdvdJDSqTLum1axrPfyDPX/s320/blocked+list.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So, for in order for him to have gotten this picture, he would have had have been using someone else's facebook that is somehow connected to her, or had one of his loyal supporter who is somehow connected to Anne, get this picture. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Regardless, even if she didn't have her account locked down, why are people creeping her page for pics of her kids? You have nothing better to do with your time than stalk us on the interwebz?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Also, just because it's a public picture, unless you were given her permission, it's not yours to share with the world. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And hey, why did she get this tweet from A4CWSN just the other night?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hrm.... makes one wonder right?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Noooowww... The a4cwsn twitter and facebook pages are *gasp* GONE! OMG!!!! OMG!!! THE WORLD IS GOING TO COME CRASHING DOWN ALL AROUND US!!!!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">PS, if you've had the a4cwsn twitter blocked, when he comes back in a day or so, you'll want to make sure you reblock him. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Also, Unlike other bloggers, I do have permission to use this photo :) - I did edit it to protect her children. </div>4 Boys Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04804342880824313971noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561949842443215749.post-30469305249315237532012-02-13T12:41:00.002-05:002012-02-13T12:48:32.672-05:00Just some random tweets that make me LOLA selection of random tweets that just make me giggle. Figured I'd share :)<br />
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</div>If you have any that you'd like to share... please feel free to upload into the comment section or send me an email (<a href="mailto:squirest@live.com" target="_blank">linky-do</a>).4 Boys Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04804342880824313971noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561949842443215749.post-66233628300145065212012-02-10T00:04:00.001-05:002012-02-10T00:30:26.942-05:00What happened here???<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">A4CWSN is infamous for promising the world, and delivering nothing. The 50/50/50 tour followed this cycle of deception. Each of the recipients were promised to receive an iPad "LOADED" with apps. This did not happen. After several recipients called foul, a private group was form to facilitate the codes being given out. The problem is, if ANY of the recipients asked questions about accountability, transparency or what they were promised, they were a)not allowed in the group b)banned from A4CWSN altogether or c)both. Therefore, a "prize" valued at $1,200 quickly became a $499 iPad, in the blink of an eye. Because they dared to ask a question.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The following conversation took place on twitter. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Read from the bottom of the pictures upwards to the top (and each post bottom to top). Pay close attention to the tweets between @a4cwsn and @WildeL8y</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here's a <a href="http://twitter.theinfo.org/166713485424721920#id166749276163162113" target="_blank">linky do</a> - if he deletes post though, I'm not sure they'll stay on this page- again, scroll to the bottom and read upwards. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">@WildeL8y was a 50/50/50 recipient. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">She is one of the lucky ones who actually had access to the 50/50/50 group, so that she could get the apps she was promised, well, kind of.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Some of the moms who decided to speak out against A4CWSN were not included in this group. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">He also in those tweets above, just threatened to remove her from that group, if she didn't stop asking her simple question. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">These iPads were supposed to be "loaded" with apps. Having a value at approximately $1200 when all was said and done. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Doesn't seem like that's the case though. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">These are some of the apps that were promised.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have heard through the rumour mill and have had confirmed by those close to some of these developers that Sosh expired. 50.freaking.codes.gone.done.no.one.got.them. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here's a list of some apps that were given (cannot confirm if any others were given), and some tweets to developers thanking them for donating to the 50/50/50 campaign.... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I see Ocean House Media....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><ul><li>I also know that only *3* AAC apps went out. THREE! And not only were they NOT given to the child who had the most need, but there was a game of favourites. </li>
<li>The iLive apps were 8 or 9 different codes for EACH of the 10 apps, so recipients had to pick ONE app of the list of 10. They did NOT get all 10 apps. </li>
<li>Codes were given on a first come, first served basis. Which implies that 50 codes of each app were not given. </li>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I've also heard that he referred to anyone who asked for these apps as "feeling entitled"... kinda funny considering he claims these developers are giving these apps to assist these children and giving them their voice. Kind of hard to do when a)you only give out *3* freaking AAC apps, and b) don't give out the apps promised to begin with!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I also know he had some of the app codes during the tour- so why he didn't give each person a list of codes with the delivery of their iPad, just boggles the mind. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Oh and hey, what ever happened to this press release for the developer who gave the most?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyRpMPiSgqB95uki_O7g0yJHtKBVeS-3ur5hQVW_uzCEu8HCpXREKYyhE0-b_FYFfbsEXuRZQCXJNXnYyq9NNxt17pMkj5qmysLdqQ8KhdqCPiHgCrjL8p1fYSJKBacvhUjZS1t2hRzsr9/s1600/devincentive.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="102" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyRpMPiSgqB95uki_O7g0yJHtKBVeS-3ur5hQVW_uzCEu8HCpXREKYyhE0-b_FYFfbsEXuRZQCXJNXnYyq9NNxt17pMkj5qmysLdqQ8KhdqCPiHgCrjL8p1fYSJKBacvhUjZS1t2hRzsr9/s320/devincentive.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">But hey, don't let me tell you things aren't on the up and up. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div>4 Boys Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04804342880824313971noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561949842443215749.post-18866676122531802062012-02-07T16:30:00.001-05:002012-02-07T18:04:28.914-05:00He said what?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div> I went to bed last night after the blog hit 20K page views (yay! Throwing confetti!). I woke up this AM to 18 PM's on facebook. All asking and saying pretty much the exact same thing. He didn't really just go there did he? He didn't threaten to interfere in someone's adoption??? I had no real idea because I hadn't yet seen the exchange that transpired on twitter from after I went to bed. I also had these screen shots forwarded to me. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I've gone back to twitter to try and sort through the conversation, these are a few other tweets I found... (reversed order so that you can kind of follow conversation... twitter has newest messages at the top)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">This is also not the first time he's gone for the throat in such a manner..</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">I am beyond appalled. No matter how you feel about A4CWSN's business dealings, and no matter what you think about the merit of the lawsuit threats flying around, threatening the welfare of innocent children--to RIP THEM AWAY FROM A LOVING FAMILY without the slightest bit of remorse because you don't like what they're saying about your iPad quasi-charity? Is completely morally reprehensible. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">I cannot for the life of me figure out what either adoption has anything to do with him, or why he would care. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">This blog post has been brought to you all by the man who claims to be doing everything he does for the children. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>4 Boys Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04804342880824313971noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561949842443215749.post-46112842202204153882012-02-06T15:33:00.001-05:002012-02-06T15:37:53.246-05:00Denial much?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A4CWSN says: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We've all seen these tweets or similar tweets. A4CWSN trying to tell everyone that the case doesn't exist. The following two pics should help clear that up, especially the second, who came directly from Mr Terence Zehnder- the gentleman leading the investigation. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>4 Boys Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04804342880824313971noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561949842443215749.post-14590678452172114302012-02-05T09:08:00.002-05:002012-02-05T09:16:00.508-05:00What part of STOP don't you understand?Jan 21st, A4CWSN made threats. Big threats. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">This wasn't the only threat. Veiled threats were made towards me as well.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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I'm sure you get the idea, these veiled threats aren't the first ones by a4cwsn.<br />
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The police were contacted. <br />
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On Jan 22, a nice police officer came to my house and took my statement. The police in CT were also contacted.<br />
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Anyways, I sent a two part tweet to A4cwsn to let him know not to contact me anymore.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Yet he continues. All of his tweets, I don't even bother reading. I tried asking nicely, adding a smile here and there to try and make things polite, but he persists. Since I sent the above tweet, i have been contacted I don't even know how many times, and I only ever reply with a variation of stop tweeting me. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The other night I got this tweet from A4cwsn, again trying to intimidate and bully me. The case file # he posted, is MY case file number to reference with the police. </div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-in-reply-to="165208081918197761"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilSS_tPazBSsGfW6ktHxsc_tqyosRQfVWGAF6PQkJyrdsulByRJ5rSZ1KjrykBHrPPus48qPRnMTPiZti_qsUq25tN7gZswFoSzI_TbzJt-07NfBLIzQAyTNH7anzwYvO-gmDccpnJ1X6S/s1600/case%23.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilSS_tPazBSsGfW6ktHxsc_tqyosRQfVWGAF6PQkJyrdsulByRJ5rSZ1KjrykBHrPPus48qPRnMTPiZti_qsUq25tN7gZswFoSzI_TbzJt-07NfBLIzQAyTNH7anzwYvO-gmDccpnJ1X6S/s320/case%23.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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I have asked him 51 times to date to stop (I just counted the tweets). So you tell me, who is harassing and bullying who? <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Following pictures are off of the ct.gov website which is linked at the top. I have not removed any part. I did exclude the last parts about applications etc. Not really relevant at this point. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Anyways, let's go over what this says and what this means..</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">"The Act defines a charitable organization as "any person who is or holds himself out to be established for any benevolent, educational, philanthropic, humane, scientific, patriotic, social welfare or advocacy, public health, environmental conservation, civic or eleemosynary purpose, or for the benefit of law enforcement officers, firefighters or other persons who protect the public safety.” </span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">A4CWSN= definitely meets those standards.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">"The Act defines “solicit” very broadly. In essence, it includes any request, however made, for any kind of support, financial or otherwise. This includes fund-raising by mail, telephone, in-person contact, posters, raffles and the sale of goods or services. For purposes of the Act, the extent of solicitation is largely irrelevant. Thus, an organization is covered even if it only solicits grants from corporations or foundations and does no "public" fund-raising. Anything received in response to a solicitation is a contribution. However, the statute specifically excludes from the definition of contribution "bona fide fees, dues or assessments paid by members, provided membership is not conferred solely as consideration for making a contribution in response to a solicitation."</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">A4CWSN= Why, again, yes. There was all sorts of fundraising going on!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Exhibit A:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Exhibit B:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">You get the idea, I'm sure? Now, where was I... oh yes..</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">"<b>Who Must Register? Who is Exempt? </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Any organization that solicits contributions for charitable purposes must register with the Department of Consumer Protection prior to the commencement of solicitation and must remain registered at all times during which it solicits funds in Connecticut, unless the organization meets one of the following criteria for exemption. Registrations expire after the last day of the fifth month following the end of the organization’s fiscal year. Organizations entitled to claim an exemption from registration are:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic;"></div><ol><li><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; display: inline !important;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Any duly organized religious corporation, religious institution or religious society;</span></div></i></li>
<li><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; display: inline !important;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Any parent-teacher association or educational institution, the curricula of which in whole or in part are registered or approved by any state or the United States either directly or by acceptance of accreditation by an accrediting body;</span></div></i></li>
<li><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; display: inline !important;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Any non-profit hospital licensed under the laws of Connecticut or another state;</span></div></i></li>
<li><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; display: inline !important;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Any governmental unit or instrumentality of any state or the United States;</span></div></i></li>
<li><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; display: inline !important;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Any person who solicits solely for the benefit of an organization described in (1) through (4) above; and</span></div></i></li>
<li><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; display: inline !important;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Any organization that normally receives less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) in contributions annually, provided such organization does not compensate any person primarily to conduct solicitations.</span></div></i></li>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The word “contribution” as used in item 6 of this list means any grant, promise or pledge of money, credit, property, financial assistance, or other thing of value received as a result of a fund-raising activity. It includes the gross amount received (before deducting expenses) in connection with a special fund-raising event. It does not include other kinds of revenue such as membership dues (see Part D) and fees received in exchange for providing a charitable service. "Normally" means for any two out of the last three consecutive years. If your organization has not been in existence that long, you may make a good faith estimate as to the amount of contributions that will be received each year. All amounts include world-wide contributions."</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1. Nope, A4CWSN doesn't fall under that.</span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;">2. Nope, still doesn't fall under that.</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">3. Again, nope. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">4. Nope.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">5. Nope.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">5. Maybe... let's dig a little deeper into this one..</span></div><div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyu1LItwmKWHXqTwCrdjwvBPQ8YnJg_i7RAMlwpbgxHrGKZ_-aI-8HRTiuXtR27oMEdZWXP0DvstmBwhhs26f_fN5GhBvqqin8kOu9eXiBo4R23cq7W2yMfK_V0Wapr1_2g0VrYdrh6TPz/s1600/50k+Apps.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="116" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyu1LItwmKWHXqTwCrdjwvBPQ8YnJg_i7RAMlwpbgxHrGKZ_-aI-8HRTiuXtR27oMEdZWXP0DvstmBwhhs26f_fN5GhBvqqin8kOu9eXiBo4R23cq7W2yMfK_V0Wapr1_2g0VrYdrh6TPz/s320/50k+Apps.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Seems he knew he'd be well over this 50k before this post, made in July... I mean, that's only the app codes a4cwsn had received to this point.</span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">In my opinion, a4cwsn most certainly had intentions of going over that 50k limit, just in iPads, back in September.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Do note, these do not include donated iPads, over 100+ iPad cases that have been donated to a4cwsn, nor all of the codes (remember, that 50k worth of codes was posted in July), this does not include the total from the 5% iTunes widget, percentage of sales from developers, donations received on giveforward, or through paypal, the iCheer event, etc.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Seems pretty clear to me, that he's well over that 50k/year limit, and that he would have had a general idea he'd be over that limit well before the end of the year. Let's for one moment give him the benefit of the doubt, that he didn't anticipate this when he began, he should have a) filed for exemption, b)as soon as it was realized, he should have been filling out papers and filing as soon as possible, right? </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Moving on though...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">"An organization falling within one of the classes described above is not automatically exempt. Exemption must be claimed by filing Form CPC-54, Claim of Exemption From Registration. There is no filing fee. Exemption need be claimed only once and does not have to be renewed, although the Department may from time to time require an organization to verify its continued eligibility for exemption. There is no annual financial reporting requirement. However, if the circumstances of the organization change so that the exemption no longer applies, it is the duty of the organization to register at that time."</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">If he did truly believe that he would not reach that 50k limit, why did he not then file for an exemption? It says right there, that there is no filing fee. It also clearly states that should the situation change, a4cwsn would need to register. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Not just another charity, but the one he created that has solicited over the 50k/year limit.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Certainly gives one food for though, no?</span></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you would like to file a complaint with the Attorney Generals Office of Connecticut, please follow this link to a previous blog post that gives step by step directions - <a href="http://www.fourmonkeys4me.com/2012/01/how-to-file-complaint-with-attorneys.html" target="_blank">Linky-do</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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