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By Davinci S. Maru and Kevin A. Lagunda
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
MORE than 100 foreigners are monitored in Cebu for alleged sexual exploitation of young women, as the place continues to be one of the top sex tourist destinations in the country, a child protection advocate said.
"They come here for business and pleasure. It's like a one-stop shop," said lawyer Noemi Truya-Abarientos of Children's Legal Bureau.
Her statement came after a French national was arrested by police last Saturday inside a hotel on Archbishop Reyes Ave., Cebu City on suspicion that he sexually exploits young women.
This, as a 59-year-old Canadian national was arrested by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) 7 for allegedly paying a 15-year-old girl for sex.
A complaint was filed against Garry Dwayne Kevol for violating Republic Act 7610, or the Special Protection of Children against Child Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act, before the Cebu City Prosecutor's Office yesterday.
Supervising Agent Bernard dela Cruz, a lawyer, said they arrested Kevol outside a condominium complex in Barangay Apas, Cebu City last Friday afternoon.
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They also rescued Annette (real name withheld), who was with Kevol. A social worker was present during the operation.
"They met through her friends," said dela Cruz. "They just exchanged text messages."
Annette said she first met the suspect at a fast-food joint in Barangay Lahug. She later came along with Kevol to his condominium.
She said she was allegedly paid P1,500 by Kevol for sex.
Before the arrest, the NBI received a report that the suspect was also seen by suspected female minors.
Dela Cruz and fellow supervising agent Reynaldo Villordon conducted an investigation and got a copy of the condominium's security camera footage, which showed that Kevol with suspected minors last June 7.
A few days later, dela Cruz chanced upon four girls who disembarked from a Toyota Altis (YKW-723).
His team approached them and asked if they knew Kevol.
The girls said they knew him and the car they rode was driven by the foreigner.
Special Investigator Florante Gaoiran later informed dela Cruz he saw Kevol with Annette.
The team then planned a rescue operation. When they arrived in the condominium complex, they were prevented by the security personnel to go inside.
They later saw the live feed of the security camera, which showed Kevol with Annette going inside the elevator to the basement.
The agents flagged down Kevol's car at the parking area and the social worker asked for the age of the girl, who replied she is 15.
Kevol was arrested and was placed inside the NBI's detention cell.
Abarientos told Sun.Star Cebu the sight of foreigners escorted by young women is common in hotels and resorts and in public places such as malls.
"Garapalan na ba. We want to send a message that our girls here are not for sale," she said.
She said this happens in Metro Cebu, including Lapu-Lapu City.
Lawyer Joan Dymphna Saniel-Amit, executive director of CLB, said this poverty-related social issue could be traced to the deterioration of Filipino values and lack of parental guidance.
"Some are also fascinated with foreigners," she said.
To address this problem, Amit said the government could start by being strict in allowing foreigners to enter the country.
"Foreign nationals who are sex offenders or have criminal records must be monitored. We must have a list of them," she said.
Quoting a 2006 report of End Child Prostitution, Child Pornography and Trafficking of Children for Sexual Purposes (Ecpat), Amit said Cebu is highly affected by all forms of sexual exploitation of children.
The report said all taxi drivers surveyed in Cebu, a prime tourist destination in Philippines, responded that they have encountered foreign tourist accompanied by a minor.
The CLB and Anti-Cybercrime Group of Central Visayas will file today complaints of child abuse and qualified trafficking against 42-year-old John (not his real name).
Amit believed their case against John is strong and will prosper because of the testimonies of the two rescued girls and informants. They also recovered evidence inside the John's room.
Senior Insp. Michael Vertudazo, head of ACG 7, said the forensic examination of the gadgets recovered inside John's hotel room will take at least 45 days to complete.
Louis Thevenin of French Consulate visited John yesterday to check his condition and will reportedly provide legal assistance to him.
His name is withheld as provided under the confidentiality provision of Republic Act 9208 or the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003.
Vertudazo said John's arrest came after he was seen bringing young women in his room on several occasions.
John had been staying in the hotel for several days after he arrived last June 12. He also visited Cebu last Feb. but left last March.
Vertudazo said John reportedly worked as a consultant of a management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company based in Singapore.
Published in the Sun.Star Cebu newspaper on June 18, 2013.
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MASSENA - It will cost $7,000 to replace old brick and mortar at First United Methodist Church, Massena, and a Brick by Brick restoration fundraiser is now underway to raise the money.
Greg Mockry, a member of the churchs Finance Committee, said theyve held off as long as possible on repairing the brick and mortar, some of which dates back to the original construction of the church.
But now, Mr. Mockry said, they just cant wait any longer because not addressing the problem could lead to other issues.
The problem that has already been developing slowly is once you have holes in the mortar moisture gets in. Some bricks have actually started to lose their hold. Its just like loosening the dike. One little hole can get worse, he said.
Mr. Mockry said the oldest half of the church was constructed in 1869 and the newer half was built in 1914, and much of the existing brick and mortar is original.
They have done some actual brick replacement on parts of the church in the last 30 years. But theres a lot of the church that is still the original brick and original mortar. Mortar wasnt the quality back then as it is now. Its amazing how well its held up, he said.
Still, some bricks now have holes, and have reached the point where they need to be replaced, according to Mr. Mockry. Some are in bricks as high as 60 feet and as low as 2 feet, around the church.
They were discovered last year, but funding wasnt available to fix the problem. Now theyve reached the point where they need to be replaced, he said.
This year we couldnt put it off any more, Mr. Mockry said.
They received an estimate last year and that estimate has held for this year because church officials took out one part of the work that they could tackle themselves.
I think hes going to start the first week of May. Now our job is to raise $7,000, he said.
The Finance Committee has been working with Bruce Tusler, a church trustee, and the Rev. Heather Stierheim, pastor, to get the ball rolling.
The three of us kind of got it off the ground. Were going to do this, and we dont have the money available from the trustees. Its not there. Were going to do (the fundraiser) because we have to. If we fall $1,000 short, at least we raised $6,000, and well get $1,000 from the trustees, Mr. Mockry said.
Thats why they need to turn to church members. Mr. Mockrys wife has made up a poster to show their progress toward that goal. It has a picture of the church with brick stepping stones that are colored in as the money is raised.
He said they included a special Brick by Brick envelope in everybodys church bulletin on Sunday, and they made an announcement about the fundraising campaign in their latest newsletter.
It goes out to everybody thats a member of the church. They received that Tuesday. Hopefully well get some people to mail in a check. There are a lot of people that have gone to the church over the years. Maybe theyre not going now or maybe they stopped going to church, but have a lot of good memories. Maybe there are one or two who might want to help out, Mr. Mockry said.
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On May 9, as Montreal's professional hockey Canadiens saw its season end in a one-sided defeat to rivals from Ottawa, two resplendent, overlapping musical events also took place in town: the 18th Montreal Chamber Music Festival and the 2013 edition of the Montreal International Violin Competition.
Before a nearly full house in St. George's Anglican Church in downtown Montreal, the Chamber Music Festival kicked off its season with a concert that was as many layered as the music.
Making their first festival appearance, the Boston Chamber Music Society (BCMS) played Menotti's Suite for Two Cello and Piano, Shostakovich's Piano Quintet and Schubert's Quintet D. 956.
The concert reflected the close bond between musicians in Montreal and Boston, especially poignant after the recent Boston bombings, and the enduring friendship between BCMS artistic director and violist Marcus Thompson and the festival's founder and artistic director Denis Brott (they had been students together at Aspen 50 years ago).
Also, it was announced that the festival's three weeks of concerts will be broadcast to U.S. audiences through American Public Media by Boston's WGBH, and that the program will travel to Harvard University's Sanders Theatre for BCMS's season finale.
Menotti's engaging, 15-minute Suite, highlighted by a gorgeous "Arioso," was something special for Brott. It was written in 1973 for performance at the Spoleto Festival in Italy by Gregor Piatigorsky and his young Canadian student and assistant, Denis Brott.
On the music's 40th anniversary, Brott took over the first chair and was joined by BCMS cellist Ron Thomas and pianist Mihae Lee.
The Shostakovich was sensitively delineated by pianist Lee, while the strings led by Harumi Rhodes navigated the composer's alternately happy and depressed moods.
The Schubert Quintet, with Ida Levin taking over the first violin chair, was one of those deeply personal, incandescent readings that make hearts rejoice.
Meanwhile, five blocks away, at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts' Bourgie Hall, the Montreal International Music Competition's triennial violin trials (alternating with competitions for the voice and the piano) were concluding the quarter finals from which have emerged 12 remaining young hopefuls: four from the US and one each from Canada, France, Poland, South Korea, Taiwan, China, Belgium and Ukraine.
With a phalanx of international judges scoring their every move, the brilliant dozen will play music selected from the usual suspects (Bartok, Beethoven, Brahms et al), plus some not so usual suspects like Lekeu and Schnittke, plus a composition of the performer's choice written after 1970.
In a welcome, bold stroke, France's Fédor Roudine will play a work of his own, appropriately titled "Mephistoccata."
The six survivors who make it through to the finals May 14 and 15 will play one of the big romantic concertos with Maxim Vengerov conducting the Montreal Symphony Orchestra in their spectacular new Maison Symphonique de Montreal.
The gala concert on May 17 will feature the three prize-winners.
Meanwhile, back at St. George's Church, the chamber festival will be carrying on, including two concerts of chamber music by Saint-Saens, the Swingle Singers (celebrating their 50th anniversary) with an all-Bach program, a Tchaikovsky marathon, and, on May 30, the Emerson Quartet making their debut with new cellist Paul Watkins in a program of Haydn Op. 20, No. 3, Bartok No. 2 and Beethoven Op. 59 No. 1.
It's no wonder that May is National Chamber Music Month.
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How to stop the NSA & save American Liberty in 30 seconds a day.
NSA 'routinely' shares US intel with Israel – new Snowden leak (rt.com)
NOTE: This headline plays down the biggest part of this story, which should be frontpaged: The NSA has programs that collect data on US Supreme Court Justices and elected officials, and they secretly provide it to Israel regulated only by an honor system. Anyone who says this isn't news didn't read the article.
Thanks to Snowden, we now know the NSA:
- Had James Clapper lie under oath to us – on camera – to Congress to hide the domestic spying programs Occured in March, revealed in June.
- Warrantlessly accesses records of every phone call that routes through the US thousands of times a day JuneSeptember
- Steals your private data from every major web company (Facebook, Google, Apple, Microsoft, et al) via PRISMJune and pays them millions for it August
- Pays major US telecommunications providers (AT&T, Verizon, et al) between $278,000,000-$394,000,000 annually to provide secret access to all US fiber and cellular networks (in violation of the 4th amendment). August
- Intentionally weakened the encryption standards we rely on, put backdoors into critical software, and break the crypto on our private communications September
- NSA employees use these powers to spy on their US citizen lovers via LOVEINT, and only get caught if they self-confess. Though this is a felony, none were ever been charged with a crime. August
- Lied to us again just ten days ago, claiming they never perform economic espionage (whoops!) before a new leak revealed that they do all the time. September
- Made over fifteen thousand false certifications to the secret FISA court, leading a judge to rule they "frequently and systemically violated" court orders in a manner "directly contrary to the sworn attestations of several executive branch officials," that 90% of their searches were unlawful, and that they "repeatedly misled the court." September September
- Has programs that collect data on US Supreme Court Justices and elected officials, and they secretly provide it to Israel regulated only by an honor system. September
And they spend $75,000,000,000.00 of your tax money each year to do this to you. I'm not putting up with this any longer.
Congress just got back into session: call your Congressmen once a day until these programs end. I am, and they encourage it, because it gives them a platform to fight on. Find yours HERE, save it to your phone, and make it a 30 second call… just give your information and tell them they need to vote to end these programs immediately so they can report your opposition and the passion of your opposition (the daily call) in their metrics.
We just prevented a war in Syria by calling Congress: calling works. We can win again here. 6% of the US population reads the front page of Reddit, and 2014 is an election year. 30 seconds, once a day. Just call: you will end these policies.
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I said that inconvenient parking and higher-density zoning will change our small-town's unique character and questioned why such a monumental change is to be decided by a small commission and city council and not the voting citizens of Menlo Park whose lives will be affected.
Dissenting speakers after me appeared similarly ignored. Time limits seemed all that mattered to this commission that held this meeting as a matter of protocol. I regretted not mentioning to the commission their very obvious dismissal of dissenting opinions. Most of the speakers did not agree with the plan.
The Menlo Park Planning Commission and City Council will change our town forever unless we put the plan to a vote this November. I will do whatever I can to help make this matter a ballot referendum.
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A trusted teenage girl finds herself home alone on the weekend.
A hash tag message (#partyatjanedoes) goes out on Twitter to a few friends, and it's only a matter of time before there's pictures and posts on Facebook. Everybody is having a great time and they are tweeting their friends to come and join them.
Ottawa County Sheriff's Deputy Derek Gerencer said the girl's parents didn't believe their daughter would do such a thing until he showed them the Facebook pictures from the party at their home.
Gerencer is Grand Haven High School's resource officer, and social media is often his friend.
"For investigative purposes, it's awesome," he said. "Kids put way too much info on there," as he showed pictures of alcohol and drugs posted on Twitter.
Gerencer was part of a panel of four people who addressed social media issues during a workshop for parents at the Grand Haven Community Center on Monday evening. Also participating were Spring Lake High School's resource officer, Deputy Sara Fillman; Cindy Spielmaker of Ottawa County Circuit Court Treatment Services; and Leigh Moerdyke, program director of Pathways, MI.
Ten parents attended the eye-opening session that covered a variety of the programs being used by teens, how the conflicts online can affect a child's mental health and suggestions on what to do to keep ahead of the game.
Most commonly known social media uses are texting, Facebook and Twitter, Fillman said. But then there's also Snapchat, Google Voice, Cover Text, Armor Text and Tiger Text.
Fillman, who has five daughters at home, said she keeps up on things by having regular conversations with the girls and by randomly picking up their smartphones to see what they are using. Then she "Googles" information on the programs.
For instance, Snapchat is a program in which you take a picture, send it to a friend and it disappears after 10 seconds. Fillman said although many people use this to trade fun pictures of themselves, this program is also used for sexting, or sharing pornographic images.
"It's for sending things you don't want anybody to see," the deputy said.
What people don't realize is that you can still take a screen shot while it's on your phone. That screen shot can then be posted and shared by anyone, Fillman said.
Sharing is a big issue with social media, Spielmaker said. The psychologist said she's dealt with a lot of teens, primarily girls, who have shared information on a site called Tumblr. This site seems to be where everyone posts about "doom and gloom," she said.
The problem is, you talk about cutting yourself to three of your friends, and one of them shares that with five of her friends. It snowballs from there, and suddenly everyone at school knows you've been cutting yourself.
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The annual guided walking tour of Pawtuxet Village presented by the Wyman School PTA was held Saturday as more than 200 spectators took the tour featuring historic homes with students playing the roles of their former owners. They also talked about businesses of the time, including a tavern and the ceremonies surrounding burials in the village cemetery.
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The battery is the lifeblood of your mobile phone. The designers of mobile phones try hard to minimize and use more efficiently the power that the batteries use, which in turn gives longer service from smaller, lighter cell phone batteries.
There are four basic types of rechargeable battery used in mobile phones. Let us examine the advantages and disadvantages of each of them.
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Li-Poly are the newest and most advanced technology for cell phone batteries. Ultra-lightweight, they do not suffer from memory effect and will deliver up to 40% more battery capacity than a Nickel Metal Hybrid (NiMH) of the same size.
"Memory effect" happens when rechargeable batteries are not fully discharged between charge cycles; as a result the battery "remembers" the shortened cycle and is thus reduced in capacity.
Not needing a cell casing makes Lithium Polymer cell phone batteries thinner and lighter batteries. However, they are still quite rare.
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A Lithium Ion battery may be damaged by extensive overcharging (continuously on a cell phone charger for more than 24 hours).
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Nickel Cadmium cell phone batteries are old technology. This is the rechargeable battery that most people are familiar with. NiCd batteries suffer from memory effect, and they must be completely discharged before recharging or else damage can occur. The chemicals used in NiCd batteries are not environmentally friendly, and the disposal of cadmium-rich waste is an increasing problem.
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Car Rentals for Travel Purposes Aren't All That Tough to Get
If you want to travel out to any place in the world then the odds are you might need a rental car. This is particularly the case if you are flying to some place and you cannot just bring your normal car with you. It's also for when you might have to drive an extensive amount of space while traveling.
Car rentals can provide you with access to a variety of cars for your event needs. This is a great part of travel worth exploring but you will need to see how these car rentals can cost plenty of money.
That doesn't mean car rentals have to be really expensive. You can use several tips to cut down on the cost associated with renting a car.Read More
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What Should You Find In a Beach For Travel Purposes?
Are there any beaches that you might be interested in? There are many great spaces worth visiting these days and the odds are there's a beach that's out there with your name written all over it. That is, it's a place that might have all the things that you've dreamed about in such a site.
The variety of beaches that are out there these days is amazing but you cannot just go to any beach if you want to have some fun. You have to use several ideas in order to give yourself a better look at finding the beach that is right for your overall travel plans.Read More
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What Should You Get When Traveling To the Beach?
There are so many beaches all around the world that it can be extremely challenging to find a beach worth visiting. There are many fun things around a beach that can be enjoyed ranging from surfing to sunbathing to special events at different resorts and clubs among other things.
It's really amazing to see how a beach can come with so many things to do. It can be fun for anyone but it's better if you are prepared for it. That's why you need to plan ahead of time before you get to the beach.
There are a number of great things worth doing before traveling to a beach. These are all ideas that will give you the best possible experience as you head out for some sun.Read More
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More Hotels Are Showing Up On YouTube
YouTube is being used by a variety of businesses these days. They are posting videos to showcase all sorts of fine things that relate to all the stuff that they do. This is definitely appropriate for today's hotels.
Hotels can buy YouTube views from Qqtube or they can just post information on themselves on the site. Either way, YouTube is becoming a popular place for hotels these days. It's all about marketing such spots to make them more intriguing.
Hotels are going onto YouTube to post videos for a variety of reasons:
• They want to show people around. Videos can show people around the many rooms that these hotels have as well as their business meeting rooms, 24-hour business centers, fitness rooms, pools, breakfast areas and many other spots. They do this to entice people to take a look at some of the interesting features that these spots might have.
• They will highlight the many services that are available in some spots. They will show off things like the meals that are prepared at any restaurants or breakfast buffets that are located within where they are. If a hotel offers valet service, laundry services or a convenience store in the same site then videos may showcase all of these points.
• Details on the general location that such a hotel is based out of may also be posted as needed. People can go on YouTube to get information on how far a hotel is from different attractions or business spaces. This can be rather important for hotels that are either right near airports or in the downtown sections of certain cities.
• If there are special offers to be found in certain rooms or spaces in the hotel then these will be profiled too.
These are great video ideas for hotels to utilize. They will get their videos onto YouTube for a variety of important reasons:
• They want to find new ways to market themselves. It's free to post a video on YouTube so this will certainly be a good option to stick with.
• They want to give out more of an explanation on the many things that they have to offer. While it's true that many websites can help people learn about hotels, it is often better to get a virtual tour to get a much better idea of whatever is available in a certain spot.
• Some companies want to place more of an emphasis on how their spots are a little more unique than others. Posting videos relating to what they know is more unique may end up being a little easier for all to utilize since the information on such videos can be so vibrant and appealing.
YouTube videos about hotels can really give people ideas on just what is out there for their lodging needs. These are videos that will be rather convenient to all people who want to figure out just why certain hotels are so interesting and useful for all to take a look at while in town.Read More
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Where Can Men Wear Dress Shirts When Traveling?
The dress shirt has become a fashion staple for men over the years. This is a fine shirt that is properly buttoned and can come with a fine texture and color pattern. It may also be paired with a fine tie if necessary.
It is a fine fashion item but it is not always going to be suitable for some things that men get into while traveling. Any man who wants to pack some dress shirts into his luggage while heading out to any place in the world for travel should take a careful look at a few standards for when it will be fine for him to wear such a shirt.
They Work For Formal Events
If a man is to travel out to a formal event like a wedding or a funeral then he should pack a number of dress shirts. This is often due to the extremely professional and classy nature of such an event.
These shirts will have to be paired with sport coats or jackets. Therefore, it is often best to consider using secure packing materials while traveling and to keep one's luggage at one's side at all times in order to protect these dress shirts and jackets. These are fine products that cannot be mishandled at any times and should not bear with the same luggage handling standards that so many other pieces of luggage at an airport can go through. After all, there's always that risk of handled luggage being lost.
Fine Hotels Might Require Them
A good three or four-star hotel might require people to have dress shirts. Mens dress shirts have a refined look to them and as a result these fancy hotels will ask for mens dress shirts simply because they look so fine and fancy. They will fit in perfectly with any place one is trying to stay in.
They Are Appropriate In Many Urban Settings
Men who are going to spend large amounts of times in cities and the deepest urban areas of the world can particularly benefit from dress shirts. These shirts will allow any man to blend in and look normal. It's as though he will have that classic look to him that is symbolic of a man who is hard at work.
This is sensible because men who wear dress shirts often look like they are heading out to different professional events. A man who does this in an urban setting can easily blend in and will therefore keep himself from standing out far too much. This is important as all people are often safer when they are dressed up like others in a local space. After all, thieves and other criminals often target those who look significantly different from everyone else in a local area.
It's Great for Mild Weather
Finally, dress shirts are good for use during mild weather conditions when the temperatures can get to be in the fifties or sixties. These are times when the air is relatively cool but not extreme to the point where it might be all that hard to get heat going.
It is important for all to take a careful look at what the temperature will be like in a local area before getting out with a dress shirt. The weather must be checked based on how it will feel and if it is really humid in order to ensure that there will be no problems coming from trying to wear fine shirts in such a place.
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Only 10% of today's private-sector workers can count on retiring with defined benefit plans, which used to be standard. That means you have to take charge of your own money if you want to retire well.
Possibilities include a 401(k), if your employer offers one, or an Individual Retirement Account (IRA). IRAs are a great way to jumpstart retirement saving if your employer doesn't offer retirement benefits, or if you're self-employed. You can also use one along with your 401(k) to maximize your retirement savings. Almost anyone can open an IRA, and odds are, one is right for you.
How Do IRAs Work?
That depends on what type of IRA you have. IRAs are usually funded by individual contributions. You can open them at a bank or at most brokerages. Some brokerages offer IRAs without annual fees, and they're often exempt from minimum trading requirements. Beyond that, different types of IRAs have different tax features:
You could also open a SEP IRA, a Simple IRA or a Self-Directed IRA. These plans are usually run by someone other than the planholder, like an employer – they may be more popular among small businesses, since the administration costs are lower than with a 401(k) – or a custodian.
Who Can Have an IRA?
There are some limits on IRA eligibility. No one can contribute to a traditional IRA once they're 70½. And while there are no age limits for Roth IRAs, you can't contribute once you hit a certain income level. Married couples who file jointly can make only a reduced contribution if their modified AGI is more than $178,000 and less than $188,000. Above $188,000, they're completely ineligible. For singles, reductions begin at $112,000, and contributions are phased out at $127,000, as of 2013. But even if your income is too high, you might be able to use a backdoor Roth IRA.
What Are the Disadvantages of IRAs?
Though IRAs are a great way to begin your retirement savings, or supplement another strategy, they shouldn't be your only way of saving, because of their low annual contribution limit. In 2014, you'll be able to contribute up to $5,500 to a traditional or Roth IRA, with an additional $1,000 in catch-up contributions allowed if you're 50 or older. If you contribute the maximum each year for 40 years, you'll end up with a lot of money, but not enough to live the 20 or 30 years you can expect after retirement.
What Else Are IRAs Good For?
IRAs also provide a convenient way to consolidate old 401(k)s. If you're leaving a job with retirement benefits, rather than cashing out or leaving the money in an account you have little control over, simply roll over your 401(k) balance into an IRA. For no fee IRAs with great investments, consider TD Ameritrade, TradeKing, or E-trade. If you already have an account, just tell your broker you'd like to execute a rollover, and follow their instructions from there. Rolling over your 401(k)s can save you from monitoring a bunch of retirement accounts, cost you less in fees and give you a much wider selection of investments.
The Bottom Line
IRAs aren't the only tool you'll need to reach an independent retirement, but they complement a 401(k). They let you save even more, and they can save you on taxes after you retire. And like 401(k)s, IRAs are fairly low maintenance. Occasionally rebalancing your investment choices – many experts recommend quarterly or yearly – should be enough to keep you on track toward your financial goals.
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BOWLING GREEN, Ky BOWLING GREEN, Ky. -- Western Kentucky University Director of Athletics Todd Stewart announced Tuesday the elimination of men's tennis as a varsity intercollegiate sport at the school, effective in the upcoming 2014-15 academic year.
"This is certainly a disappointment," Stewart said. "Unfortunately, the cumulative effect of three consecutive years of cuts to the overall athletics budget forces us to make difficult decisions. We have actually increased both our ticket and sponsorship revenue in each of the last two years along with private donor support, but cuts to the athletics budget have lessened the impact of our growth. I would like to thank all of our current and former men's tennis coaches, student-athletes and their families for their service to our program, and I share their disappointment with this course of action.
"The elimination of sport programs has become a nationwide trend in recent years, and many schools are facing similar challenges. Our decision to eliminate men's tennis also enables us to avoid cuts to any other sport program. We will go into the 2014-15 year with 18 sponsored sports, which ties for the most in Conference USA. WKU Athletics has an overall 70 percent graduation rate, and nine of our sport programs have won a conference championship over the last two years. We also have an excellent opportunity to win the 2013-14 Vic Bubas Cup, given annually to the Sun Belt Conference's all-sports champion, for the first time since 2008. Our goals will not change, and we remain committed to making a national impact in the years ahead on the field of play and in the classroom."
Current WKU men's tennis student-athletes will be allowed to transfer to another institution to continue their playing careers without having to sit out of competition for a year, as is usual transfer protocol. Should they choose to remain a student at WKU they will have their scholarship honored at its current level through their senior year provided they remain in good academic standing.
WKU began playing tennis in 1936 and was coached by E.B. Stansbury in the late 1930s. Ted Hornback led the Hilltoppers to success in the Ohio Valley Conference in the 1950s and 1960s, but WKU has finished last or second-to-last in the Sun Belt Conference standings in 15-straight seasons. WKU has just one conference finish higher than fifth in 29 seasons since 1985, which was a fourth-place result in 1995.


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Situated waterside on the Bosphorus Straits – the frontier separating Europe and Asia – is the immaculately appointed Sumahan Hotel. The chic design hotel was converted from a mid-nineteenth century building that was originally a......read more »
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So it's come to this. Another Tuesday of pretty random selections; Snoop Dogg talking 'heart' (as in the kind Rudy Ruettiger had) with some NFL superstars, the beginning and end of New York City as we know it, and Dave Mordal shooting fruitcakes into the air. Tomorrow, randomness gives way for one of the (if not the) best show on TV to return. Your preview after the break.
Snoop compares the size and amount of heart with football playas 'Pac Man' Jones, Priest Holmes, and DeShaun Jackson, while also discussing the secrets of hip hop success with Soulja Boy.
Take a lesson on how New York City was formed…or watch it get totally destroyed by a comet!
Dave tries soapbox racing in L.A., shoots fruitcakes into the air in Colorado, and trains falcons to hunt small game.
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While Barack, AGAIN, takes over the TV waves to talk to Congress about stimulation, Animal Planet strikes gold with the premiere of Dark Days in Monkey City. Seriously, watch the preview–CGI and real monkeys starring in a fictional story with blood spraying everywhere and monkey rebellions against monkey empires. (!) Check out Stanky Snoop too, you know he's chayyyllllll. Your preview after the break. Seriously, I bet the NY Post is loving this line-up. Because they are racist jerks.
Jerry Springer style politics–probably not going to happen tonight (but still crossing our fingers!)
This is probably the best thing to come around in a long time-A blend of live action and CGI monkeys, apparently battling eachother in some post apocalyptic monkey-universe, all in graphic novel form. Bravo, Animal Planet. Bravo!
Gotta love Snoop.
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Friday 13th August 2010 to Friday 20th August 2010
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DESTINATION OUTBACK 2010 Itinerary
Day Zero: Friday 13th August
Here we go again on another great trip in to the outback with less distances, less cars, less auctions and more fun. You will have more time to catch up with old friends and make new ones. So this event is all about mateship. On this trip we travel to some new places such as the Painted Desert. The whole trip is full of historic places and natural beauty with the trip starting in White Cliffs in outback NSW. White Cliffs is known as Australia's first commercial opal field. We will stay at the White Cliffs Hotel Motel where we will also have our first dinner. White Cliffs is 645kms from
Day 1: Saturday 14th August
Today we travel to Milparinka where we have lunch at the sporting ground. Some might remember ( some may not) that we stayed there last DOB and had a great time. After lunch we then travel up the Silver City Hwy via Tibooburra and on to Cameron Corner. Take the opportunity to play golf over three states and enjoy some outback hospitality at the pub before a huge spit roast dinner under the stars.
Day 2: Sunday 15th August
Today we travel up the Strzelecki Track to Motecollina Bore for lunch. This is an oasis in the middle of nowhere. The bird life Is amazing. After lunch we travel further up the Strzelecki track then turn off towards the Flinders Rangers and Arkaroola. This is were the road gets a bit rough and you pass though a lot of creek beds. But as usual the scenery is beautiful as you come up to Arkaroola. This is our longest day at 420 kms but there is still plenty of time to pull up for a cuppa and take in the scenery.
Day 3: Monday 16th August
This is a lay day at Arkaroola. There is so much to see and do at Arkaroola, It contains some of Australia's most spectacular mountain views and offers numerous advanced ecotourism accredited guided tours. There are 4WD trips, astronomy tours, scenic flights and much more. We will have dinner in some beautiful settings. It will be the highlight of the trip.
Day 4: Tuesday 17th August
Today we travel to Marree for lunch. A little bit of bitumen until you get to Lyndhurst then all dirt to Marree. Marree is a true desert settlement receiving an average annual rainfall of only 155 mm. After lunch we head out to Lake Eyre. This is a very interesting place with or with out water in it. We then travel back to Muloorina Camp ground for a wilderness
retreat. Muloorina Camp Ground is part of Muloorina Station which is a 400,000 square hectare property. The owners run 10,000 sheep and 2,000 cattle on it. We will camp next to a wetland created by the constant flow of a bore sunk 543 metres into Australia's artesian basin. The water boils out at a temperature of 56 degrees celsius.
Day 5: Wednesday 18th August
Today we travel up the Oodnadatta Track parallel to the Ghan Railway. There is a lot of history along the way and this is the real outback. We will have lunch at Coward Springs, an oasis just off the edge of the road. Coward Springs is a restored and heritage-listed railway site, a place to relax and really get a sense of the outback and its history. We will have a BBQ lunch then head back up the Oodnadatta Track to William Creek. We will have dinner at the William Creek Hotel, a pub in the middle of nowhere. William Creek is the smallest town in outback South Australia with a population of just 16.
Day 6: Thursday 19th August
After breakfast we head up to Oodnadatta along the old Ghan Railway. Oodnadatta is famous for The Pink Road–House. The Pink Roadhouse (so-called because it is painted bright pink) is a focal point of the town, providing petrol, a general store, meals, post office facilities and canoe hire. Although they have canoes (also painted bright pink), it is not clear where to use them in the surrounding area unless the local waterholes are recently filled. We will have lunch at Oodnadatta and then head though the Painted Desert. This is nature at its best. There are some great lookouts on the way. We will have plenty of time to take it all in before we get to Arckarinka Homestead. The camp ground is next to the homestead. The facilities are very basic; it only has a million star rating!
Day 7: Friday 20th August
We leave Arckarinka Homestead and head to Coober Pedy. We will get to Coober Pedy at about lunch time. Coober Pedy has evolved into one of the most unique places in Australia and perhaps the world. It is a cosmopolitan town with a population of 3,500 and over 45 different nationalities. Coober Pedy is probably best known for its unique style of underground living. There is a range of underground accommodation (as well as above ground if you prefer). There are authentic underground homes to explore as well as underground museums, potteries, opal shops, an art gallery and, of
course, opal mines. After a big day exploring the town we will have our last dinner together. The dinner is going to be a gastronomic delight. This dinner will wrap up another great trip of fun and friendship and hopefully a few dollars for the Doctor. The next morning we will head home. Coober Pedy is 1697kms from Dubbo, an easy two day trip.
2010 Destination Outback Committee Contacts
Official Entry Forms and Brochure can be found at
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2008 Destination Outback Committee
Event Dir-Brett McCarthy T: 0418 843 839 E:
Route Dir-George Richmond T: 02 6885 5363 E:
Treasurer - Peter Debus T: 0429 825 922 E:
Secretary - Andrew Graham T: 0418 481 892 E:
Catering - Henry Jom T: 0409 815 998 E:
Social Director - Barry Hilderbrandt T: 02 6883 2936 E:
Auctions - Fred Griffiths T: 0407 459 639 E:
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Snail Mail: PO Box 2875, Dubbo NSW 2830
DESTINATION 2010 - Newsletter 3 July 17th
Destination Outback 2010
A Rotary Club of Dubbo South project July 17: Newsletter 3.
Have you missed any news?
Website: www.rotarydubbosouth.com.au
A month out from our trip we can reveal that our numbers will be smaller than last time, particularly. Indications are that we will have 35 vehicles and about 100 people which should be great and will fit in with our theme of 'mateship.' For those who went away with us in 2008 you will remember there were 50-plus vehicles and 150 people and this created some issues with food and the like. Event director Brett McCarthy and team reckon 2010 will be one of the best and will give everyone the opportunity to get to know everyone much better. One wag emailed that the smaller numbers will mean longer showers. That's got to be good.
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DESTINATION 2010 - Newsletter 2 June 8th
Destination Outback 2010
A Rotary Club of Dubbo South project.
June 8: Newsletter 2.
A MESSAGE FROM THE ROUTE DIRECTOR: Macca
G'Day everyone.
Well, not long to go until DOB 2010. With the closing date now passed us it is the time to make your intentions clear with a completed entry form and a cheque for $650.00 to secure your position. Not many positions are left and as stated in earlier correspondence we have reduced the number of vehicles we will be taking. This like all trips will be exciting and we will be taking you into country that Destination Outback has not seen before. Great pubs to visit, great camp fires to be had, great experiences and most of all great company along the way.
Look forward to seeing you all in White Cliffs.
MACCA'S SIDE KICK: George Richmond
(PS: if we get lost then Macca, George and Henry Jom are the ones to blame … keep that in mind)
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DESTINATION 2010 - Newsletter 1 May 4th
Destination Outback 2010
A Rotary Club of Dubbo South project.
May 4: Newsletter 1.
We thank those people who have submitted entry forms for our exciting trip in August, but we feel there are many others who have been thinking about coming along but haven't yet gone to the next step and downloaded an entry form and lodged a deposit. We would urge you to make haste and
post your entry and deposit cheque as soon as possible. For those who have entered with some details, we would like you to update details of your crew as soon as possible. That follow up information can be made via e-mail to event secretary Andrew Graham at amg@pea*****es.com. As
far as finances are concerned, event treasurer Peter Debus (firstname.lastname@example.com OR firstname.lastname@example.com). It is important that intending participants remember that our vehicle number limit this year is 40 – already we are half-way to that target. You will also notice on the entry form that we are offering a free event shirt, but we need your size asap.
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"Destination Outback 2008It came as no surprise that Destination Outback 2008 was again a success, a project headed by Brett McCarthy and an enthusiastic support team.This group tasted the event with a route survey, then it was all hands on deck to get the event up and running.This was event 10 in the Destination Outback 'series' and lived up to all expectations."
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2009 DO Reunion in Sydney
Hi Outbackers, The Sydney outbackers invite you attend a DO reunion, to relive DO2008 & get excited about the 2010 event. - starting in White Cliffs (NSW) thru Flinders Rangers & ending in Coober Pedy (SA). This also gives great opportunity to expand trip before/after to add on other side trips with family etc. We plan to meet at Dave Gazzoli's Bar(The Aurora Bar) in Sydney on Saturday 15th August 2009 at 7.00pm. Dave was on DO 2002 & 2004 & had the Claredon Hotel in Newcastle. There will be $50 a head cover charge for finger food & a DO donation. Pls email Dave at
or ph 9241 1911 (or myself) if you are coming, so we can organise the numbers for catering. Dave will need to know by a the week before. If you have a movie or slide show, please advise Dave or myself before hand so we can setup to show these on the large TVs. Directions : Cnr Phillip & Bent Sts SYDNEY. Follow the link for directions
Please follow up your DO colleagues as some of the emails on the list I have been given may no longer be working. PLEASE REMEMBER to bring your Chq book or Credit Card to make your deposit as I am informed there is 40 car limit (first in best dressed). Your feedback welcome. Regards Geoff Stewart
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Destination Outback makes it onto "YouTube"
"Yes, Destination Outback has hit the World Wide Web with much fan fair.
That is correct, this is a broadcast to the Nation and beyond!!! To save you the time by looking up
we have placed a link that will take you to the movie version of DO 2008 on You Tube. Or you can click on the "Web Links" link on the left hand side and then clck on "Movie and Photo Link" link. Flash "
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DO Recognised on McGrath Foundation Website
"G' Day Outbackers,
The Rotary Club of Dubbo South Destination Outback 2008 donation to Glenn McGrath has been included on the McGrath Foundation website for their fantastic contribution to the foundation.
Glenn McGrath also extended his praise towards the Destination Outback Trekkers who certainly knocked him for a "SIX" when we all called into his property "Woncobra Station" for lunch and we had the rear and privilaged opportunity to meet and talk with Glenn and his Family on day 1 before heading off to Hungerford for our overnight stop. This was written in an article in the Sun Herald (17-8-08) under the heading "Learning to live without Jane".
The article read:
"When I was on the property [after Jane's death], Rotary were holding a fund-raising rally from Brewarrina to Nyngan and they stopped off at the property for a barbecue lunch.
"It raised $17,000 for the foundation. It meant a lot."
You can find the McGrath Foundation Website link on the Official Destination Outback Website under "Web Links". You will also find a link to the Sun Herald Article "Learning to live without Jane"
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Destination Outback 2008 Itinerary
Friday 8th August - Saturday 16th August 2008
You asked for it! So we start in the outback visiting some of the most wonderful places, camping at unique locations, via picturesque tracks, enjoying memorable cuisine with lots of entertainment thrown in. So here it is: the "Best of the Best"! and all for the benefit of the underprivileged and less fortunate mainly from the rural and remote communities through which we will travel.
Its Friday the 8th day of the 8th month 2008, and we make our way to the historic town of Brewarrina, NSW to re-unite for another Destination Outback. Even before we depart, you will be taken back in time when the Culgoa Community Hall comes alive with talk of our past experiences and the expectations of the week that lies ahead.
To set the scene there is an old time hall, cricket pitch, 3 tennis courts under lights, a gymkhana ground, a disused race track and a well used bar, most of which have been recently renovated to coincide with the start of Destination Outback 2008. Scotty (Route Director)
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"Trekkers raise funds
Twenty years ago a couple of Dubbo rotarians took some mates on an adventure in the outback and instead of just a holiday, turned their epic trip into a fundraising drive for the community. Two decades on, Destination Outback-a Rotary Club of South Dubbo initiative- has raised over $1million for a number of charities and this year's adventure was no exception. The 155 intrepid explorers have returned from their 10 day expedition that covered about 2500km, and they raised almost 230 thousand dollars for a range of charities across Dubbo.
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Local Area Attractions
Crazy Mountain Museum
The Crazy Mountain Museum is the place to go to discover the rich history of the Big Timber area. It has permanent display of a one room schoolhouse, a Norwegian Stabbur and artifacts, and a model of Big Timber in 1907. Other Seasonal exhibits include Cremer Rodeo exhibit, sheep and wool, Pioneer Memorial Gallery, and the Crazy Mountains. The museum can be found at Exit 367 on Cemetery Road. It is open Memorial Day to Labor Day from 1:00 - 4:30p.m. Tuesdays - Sundays, no charge.
Yellowstone Fish Hatchery
The fish hatchery is a short stroll from down town Big Timber. A biologist is usually on hand to explain the life cycle of the Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout. The Fish can be seen at all stages, from fingerlings to mature breeding stock. Enjoy a tour of the facility and watch the larger trout in the outside pools. Children and adults alike will enjoy this Montana State Fish Hatchery.
Prairie Dog Town State Park
Located off I90 at exit 377, is a town inhabited by the notorious Prairie Dog. Loved and hated by westerners, these perky, burrowing creatures can be seen from spring to fall and on warm days in the winter. The town is easily accessible with informational signs and a picnic area. Get out, walk through the town and take pictures. Please watch for snakes and dont feed the residents.
The Yellowstone and the Boulder River
These are two of Montanas finest trout fishing rivers. Get away for a day of fishing on your own, or we will help you locate a guide.
Natural Bridge State Park
A 30 minute drive south of Big Timber brings you to Natural Bridge Falls. The paved paths start at the parking lot and meander along the Boulder River. There are several viewing points with signs telling about the area, falls and wildlife. In the spring there are actually three separate falls. Later in the year the river flows underground to reveal the limestone bedrock. Toilet facilities and picnic tables are available. A well maintained dirt trials leads to a scenic point directly across from the falls. For a day hike continue on the Green Mountain Trail. The terrain will change from grassland to heavy timber. Look for Limber pine, Lodge Pole Pine, Douglas Fir and wildflowers galore. Deer, bear, elk, and small animals may be seen along the way.
Halfmoon Park
North of town, follow Big Timber Creek into the Crazy Mountains. Halfmoon Park is equipped with vault toilets, picnic area, water and parking area for day hikes. Then fish, picnic, lay in the sun, splash in the crystal clear water or hike out of the county. Big Timber Falls (also known as Halfmoon Falls) is an easy 1/2 mile walk from the parking area. Blue Lake (good fishing) is 51/2 miles farther up the trail.
Crazy Mountains
There are several legends as to how they got their name. One of them is that a woman (some say Indian - some say white) went mad on the prairie, possibly due to the death of her family, and took refuge in the mountains. Indian beliefs require that crazy people to be left alone, and so she was.
Melville Church
This little church is located a country mile from the little town of Melville in Sweet Grass County. You will find one of the earliest churches in Montana. In 1885 a hard working self sufficient group of pioneers organized the first Lutheran Congregations in Montana. In November 1914, the little white church, complete with steeple and bell was dedicated. The church is located in the heart of sheep and cattle country where you can enjoy the peacefulness of the prairie with the magnificent Crazy Mountains towering in the background.