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PD Moderator	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2011 11:49:48 AM Ignore PD Report Abuse This story is just too awesome for me to pass up! The tie in? That this occurred because a reporter drove by this man- and goes to show that perhaps next time you drive by a homeless person asking for something, give it some thought. If you haven't heard, a reporter from the Columbus Dispatch in Columbus, Ohio, recently followed up on a homeless man standing near a highway offramp. That man held a sign asking for help and that he had a talent. I've written off such people before- but goes to show that some good still may come out of your willingness to help. 72 hours ago, Ted Williams was standing near the interstate in Columbus, Ohio, with a coat and a sign saying he had fallen on hard times. The reporter took a camera... Visit GasBuddy Blog for full article

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This story is just too awesome for me to pass up! The tie in? That this occurred because a reporter drove by this man- and goes to show that perhaps next time you drive by a homeless person asking for something, give it some thought.

If you haven't heard, a reporter from the Columbus Dispatch in Columbus, Ohio, recently followed up on a homeless man standing near a highway offramp. That man held a sign asking for help and that he had a talent. I've written off such people before- but goes to show that some good still may come out of your willingness to help.

72 hours ago, Ted Williams was standing near the interstate in Columbus, Ohio, with a coat and a sign saying he had fallen on hard times. The reporter took a camera...

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stacey22 Rookie Author Pittsburgh Posts:50 Points:312,910 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2011 7:36:05 AM Ignore stacey22 Report Abuse He has an awesome voice
POLELANE Champion Author Ohio Posts:7,148 Points:828,370 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Jan 11, 2011 10:35:50 PM Ignore POLELANE Report Abuse beary beary dood
Vette1967 Champion Author Albany Posts:5,952 Points:1,273,075 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Jan 7, 2011 7:46:51 PM Ignore Vette1967 Report Abuse This is a greatest story since Susan Boyle. I just can't get enough hearing about him. He is so genuine and can be such an inspiration for so many. I just hope he doesn't get trashed by the same media that brought him instant fame. I pray, this veteran, can survive this frenzy and make something of himself that we all can be proud of.
Pete12 Champion Author Albany Posts:4,864 Points:1,641,325 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2011 9:06:06 PM Ignore Pete12 Report Abuse That was a good story.
RegularGasUser All-Star Author Albany Posts:994 Points:799,200 Joined:Sep 2010	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2011 5:03:56 PM Ignore RegularGasUser Report Abuse Yeah, that was on th news too. Awesome story.
RobertSpratt Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:4,815 Points:1,042,515 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2011 4:38:56 PM Ignore RobertSpratt Report Abuse I think that story is awesome becasue he wants to work again. Good for him.
Mr.Dirt Champion Author Albany Posts:8,351 Points:2,508,625 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2011 4:14:40 PM Ignore Mr.Dirt Report Abuse good story
must87searcher Champion Author Maryland Posts:8,965 Points:1,776,735 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2011 3:20:08 PM Ignore must87searcher Report Abuse Providing a person who does not have utilities, like those who don't have employers, is a great idea. It would be a better idea to provide these needed things to a reliable resource which is into the business, like a food pantry. Giving a loner on the street food, may not really need food at all, but more for game. One thing that these homeless people don't have to worry about it the miserable climb in the price of oil/gas people with available money keep having to spend and spend!!!
DrLyon Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,635 Points:1,208,205 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2011 3:12:28 PM Ignore DrLyon Report Abuse Lighten up "milespergallon" Good story to remember as you DRIVE...
milespergallon Champion Author Illinois Posts:9,729 Points:1,905,335 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2011 3:09:37 PM Ignore milespergallon Report Abuse This has NOTHING, absolutely NOTHING to do with fuel or vehicles. This DOES NOT belong here!!!!!!
TJC47 Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:6,191 Points:1,140,660 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2011 3:06:25 PM Ignore TJC47 Report Abuse Some homeless persons may hold you up and hijack your vehicle.
30mpg80 Champion Author Lexington Posts:9,993 Points:1,484,930 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2011 3:06:15 PM Ignore 30mpg80 Report Abuse Good story, everyone deserves a second chance if they can quit drugs or drinking.
bobsalwaysmt Champion Author Long Island Posts:4,649 Points:265,265 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2011 3:02:58 PM Ignore bobsalwaysmt Report Abuse 2 points: The reporter who helped him did so for the furtherance his own job, How does this impact the price of fuel?
FlyNFool Champion Author South Carolina Posts:8,224 Points:1,681,950 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2011 3:01:25 PM Ignore FlyNFool Report Abuse Good for Ted.
BuckyTJones Champion Author Salt Lake City Posts:4,932 Points:967,950 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2011 3:01:17 PM Ignore BuckyTJones Report Abuse Just know this that Ted was messed up on drugs and that's the hard times he is talking about that had befallen him, He made some very bad choices and was paying the price. Now it seems that he is making another choice, a much better choice! I am all for helping those who are trying to better them selves! Please don't help support some others drug habits. Good call Freecain.
Texrider49 Champion Author New Haven Posts:1,357 Points:317,620 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2011 3:00:30 PM Ignore Texrider49 Report Abuse it's like the man in New York every day went to the off ramp and helled a signed stating will work for food well it turns out that that person makes about 1 million a year just for holding a sign. started doing it because he lost his job and no one would hire him. i am not about to do that, i will work for my money.
TopGunn Champion Author Baltimore Posts:9,166 Points:2,612,280 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2011 2:57:59 PM Ignore TopGunn Report Abuse My gasoline price is still the same.
eddyp94 Champion Author Ontario Posts:8,163 Points:1,660,835 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2011 2:57:49 PM Ignore eddyp94 Report Abuse wish him all the luck in the world...
ItisAJeepThing Champion Author Tucson Posts:19,730 Points:2,147,580 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2011 2:56:31 PM Ignore ItisAJeepThing Report Abuse Nice human interest story.
SUNOIL Champion Author Toledo Posts:5,225 Points:1,922,005 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2011 2:52:02 PM Ignore SUNOIL Report Abuse Great story make good of that second chance
honkerman Champion Author San Jose Posts:44,171 Points:2,393,095 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2011 2:47:46 PM Ignore honkerman Report Abuse maybe he can talk down and soothe OPEC!
AuburnTim Champion Author Indiana Posts:6,828 Points:1,559,190 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2011 2:47:33 PM Ignore AuburnTim Report Abuse Ok
rosieGA All-Star Author Atlanta Posts:500 Points:399,595 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2011 2:47:20 PM Ignore rosieGA Report Abuse Nice story, we all need to be kinder to others.
hibsaw Champion Author Mississippi Posts:8,022 Points:1,677,965 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2011 2:47:15 PM Ignore hibsaw Report Abuse Good story. We should all be a little more charitable.
freecain Rookie Author Boston Posts:76 Points:50,980 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2011 2:43:54 PM Ignore freecain Report Abuse yeah, still don't like road side beggars. Donate your money to homeless shelters and soup kitchens, it will go further. Good for Ted Williams though, I heard his voice the other day, and I hope he cleans up his act. It really is a one in a million voice.
MDTDriver Champion Author California Posts:9,709 Points:2,151,620 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2011 2:43:09 PM Ignore MDTDriver Report Abuse Good news, but gas still to HIGH.
afghaned Champion Author Hamilton Posts:11,798 Points:1,282,460 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2011 2:42:21 PM Ignore afghaned Report Abuse While everybody is somebody else's wierdo. This guy has proven that looks are not a great measure of a person!!!!
Galmar352 Champion Author San Antonio Posts:10,158 Points:1,882,625 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2011 2:41:12 PM Ignore Galmar352 Report Abuse NOT GAS PRICES!!! WONDERFULL, BUT.... NOT GAS PRICES!!!
TheDix Champion Author Ontario Posts:3,094 Points:600,210 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2011 2:39:36 PM Ignore TheDix Report Abuse Seen him on the news .All the best Ted.
speedys Champion Author Utah Posts:6,999 Points:2,555,900 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2011 2:37:47 PM Ignore speedys Report Abuse Good For Him.
woody12345 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:2,164 Points:511,710 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2011 2:34:51 PM Ignore woody12345 Report Abuse a little off-topic. Must be a slow newsday.
DarthDadJr Champion Author Virginia Posts:7,297 Points:1,518,045 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2011 2:31:46 PM Ignore DarthDadJr Report Abuse Not really an approperiate article for gasbuddy...but it is an amazing story anyways.
Cheepo Champion Author Tampa Posts:9,879 Points:3,125,955 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2011 2:29:39 PM Ignore Cheepo Report Abuse Great!!!
SUPERQUACK Champion Author Sacramento Posts:6,106 Points:1,907,830 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2011 2:29:36 PM Ignore SUPERQUACK Report Abuse WE HAVE HEARD THIS ALL OVER THE NEWS
NashGas Champion Author Nashville Posts:3,089 Points:662,330 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2011 2:28:15 PM Ignore NashGas Report Abuse Neat.
carlsonguitars Champion Author Portland Posts:4,872 Points:825,675 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2011 2:24:25 PM Ignore carlsonguitars Report Abuse Wow, it's a cool story, but yet we aren't hearing about the guy who set himself on fire and died in Tunisia because of their unemployment crisis, or what is currently happening in Iran, Sudan and North Korea (which could spark world war III).... It's a touching story (and I hope he gets/stays sober) - but I FREAKING HATE BEGGARS!!!!!!!!!!!! It goes much further when someone walks into my shop and asks for a side job to make ends meet, instead of PESTERING PEOPLE (can we say EYESORE and TRAFFIC DISRUPTION?!?) and begging for $$$ (which is used for drugs and booze 99.9% of the time)...
DeeLA Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:4,797 Points:1,361,330 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2011 2:22:58 PM Ignore DeeLA Report Abuse He has a great voice. They interviewed him on the radio this morning.
McMutt Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,131 Points:1,306,330 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2011 2:21:44 PM Ignore McMutt Report Abuse Nice story, and good luck to him!
rayk Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:2,106 Points:1,245,080 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2011 2:21:24 PM Ignore rayk Report Abuse 9999 out of 1000 times the opposite is true. I am not sure if everyone should stop 1000 times to find one.
Yonkers111 Champion Author Scranton Posts:8,326 Points:856,010 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2011 2:19:21 PM Ignore Yonkers111 Report Abuse He was responsible for his life when it was bad and now is responsible for when it has become good. With no help either way from the government.
idigau22 Champion Author Washington Posts:23,384 Points:3,197,985 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2011 2:18:25 PM Ignore idigau22 Report Abuse Nice success story. Lets hope he will stay off drugs. Sudden fame can also destroy you! Just look at the Hollywood crowd! Good Luck Ted!!!
ricebike Champion Author New Jersey Posts:10,015 Points:1,852,695 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2011 2:16:24 PM Ignore ricebike Report Abuse bills, it's a NEWS article, don't read it if you just want gas price postings
Frankb4U All-Star Author San Bernardino Posts:549 Points:119,130 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2011 2:08:32 PM Ignore Frankb4U Report Abuse I have to agree with LostToo. Hope it works for him
kkon Sophomore Author Toronto Posts:134 Points:128,790 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2011 2:07:21 PM Ignore kkon Report Abuse He got a new life!!!
bills55 Champion Author San Diego Posts:2,207 Points:514,480 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2011 2:05:34 PM Ignore bills55 Report Abuse And this relates to fuel pricing in what way?
AcuraTSX Champion Author Ohio Posts:5,478 Points:2,179,205 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2011 2:04:30 PM Ignore AcuraTSX Report Abuse Great story !!
CPGas1815 Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,027 Points:1,099,605 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2011 2:02:53 PM Ignore CPGas1815 Report Abuse Ted Williams has to be one of the most fortunate individuals in America. From streets of Columbus, Ohio he is now the toast of the town with job offers pouring in from the Cleveland Cavaliers to companies wanting to employ him.
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