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§ 1904. Availability of criminal charge information in child custody proceedings.
(a) Establishment of criminal charge information system.--The Administrative Office shall establish and maintain an information system to enable a parent who is a party to a custody proceeding or order to have access to information about the criminal charges filed against the other parent to the custody proceeding or order. The criminal charge information that shall be available for access under this section is limited to the information requested by those parents involved in a custody proceeding or order and for which an application has been filed and verified for access as provided for in this section.
(b) Criminal charges enumerated.--The criminal charge information that shall be available on the information system shall be limited to the offenses listed in 23 Pa.C.S. § 5329(a) (relating to consideration of criminal conviction).
(c) Application for access to criminal charge information.--To obtain information about charges covered in 23 Pa.C.S. § 5329(a), a parent who has been awarded custody or partial custody or who is a party to a custody proceeding must file an application for access to the information with the office of the prothonotary in the county where the proceeding or order was filed.
(1) A person who knowingly gives false information with the intent to gain information provided for under this section commits an offense under 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904(a) (relating to unsworn falsification to authorities).
(2) The application must be filed with the prothonotary by one of the following methods:
(i) In person, at the office of the prothonotary, by the parent who is filing the application. The applicant must have a valid form of photoidentification available for the inspection of the prothonotary.
(ii) By mailing a notarized application using first class mail.
(iii) By including the application with the original complaint, initial response or any other pleading or motion filed with the prothonotary.
(3) The Administrative Office shall develop the application for access to the criminal charge information system. The following information shall be included in the application:
(i) Docket number of original court filing.
(ii) Date of filing.
(iii) Date of birth of all children involved in the custody proceeding or order.
(iv) A personal access code.
(v) A notice to the parent that additional information relating to criminal history record information is available, as provided for in 18 Pa.C.S. Ch. 91 (relating to criminal history record information).
(vi) A statement verifying that:
(A) the person who is filing for access to the criminal charge information system is the actual person listed on the application;
(B) to the best of the applicant's knowledge and belief, all the information included in the application is true and correct; and
(C) the applicant is a party to the custody proceeding or order that is listed on the application.
(vii) A warning as to the penalty under 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904.
(viii) Any additional information that it is determined to be necessary to expedite the verification of the application and to provide access to the system, as determined by the Administrative Office.
(4) Applications shall be made available through county prothonotaries.
(d) Verification of application.--The prothonotary shall verify and transmit the application to the Administrative Office within six business days.
(1) Verification consists of checking court records to determine whether there exists an active custody proceeding or valid custody order remaining in effect.
(2) The Administrative Office shall determine how the application is to be transmitted.
(e) Access.--
(1) Except as provided in this subsection, the charge information system shall be accessible by telephone during regular business hours to parents who have filed a verified application and have been entered into the system. Information relating to the regular business hours of the Administrative Office shall be included with the application.
(2) The Administrative Office may interrupt the system for necessary maintenance, the processing and updating of information and the removal of names upon the termination of a custody order.
(3) Personal access codes shall remain valid until the youngest child involved in the custody proceeding or order reaches the age of 18.
(f) Time for providing access.--The Administrative Office shall provide for access to the criminal charge information system for each qualified individual within one business day of its receipt of the application. Access to the criminal charge information system shall be provided by a telephone service which requires an established fee to be paid by the caller at a cost not to exceed 50¢ per minute.
(g) Funds generated.--Funds transmitted to the Administrative Office under sections 1725(c)(2) (relating to establishment of fees and charges) and 1725.1(a.1) (relating to costs) for the implementation of this section and telephone tolls collected under subsection (f) shall be utilized in the following order of priority:
(1) To annually operate the system under this section.
(2) To build a surplus fund of $50,000 to deal with emergencies and computer upgrading in the operation of the system under this section.
(3) To repay to the General Fund appropriations made to operate the system under this section.
(4) To the General Fund for use under section 2333(b) of the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929.
(h) Information available to parent.--
(1) After applying and qualifying to obtain the criminal charge information provided by the system, a parent may request information by telephone as to whether the other parent has been charged with any offense listed in 23 Pa.C.S. § 5329(a).
(2) The parent shall also be entitled to criminal history record information as provided for in 18 Pa.C.S. Ch. 91, and the parent shall be informed of the availability.
(3) Criminal charge information shall be retained on the system for the period of time as provided for the retention of criminal charges and records under 18 Pa.C.S. Ch. 91 and then only until the youngest child involved in the custody proceeding or order reaches 18 years of age. At no time shall information be retained on the system beyond what is permitted under 18 Pa.C.S. Ch. 91.
(i) Information available to counsel and the court.--Information available under this act shall be available to counsel for either parent and to judges who are presiding over custody proceedings involving either parent.
(j) Imposition of cost prohibited.--No cost shall be assessed for applying for or acquiring information under this section, except:
(1) The cost of telephone toll charges shall be assessed.
(2) Costs shall be assessed as provided for in 18 Pa.C.S. Ch. 91.
(k) Disclosure restricted.--The contents of all applications and the inquiries made by all parents shall be confidential and shall only be disclosed as authorized in this section.
(l) Definition.--As used in this section, the term "parent" means a party to a custody proceeding who has been granted custody, partial custody or visitation with a child or who is a party to a custody proceeding.
(Oct. 7, 1996, P.L.691, No.119, eff. 120 days; Nov. 23, 2010, P.L.1106, No.112, eff. 60 days)
2010 Amendment. Act 112 amended subsecs. (b), (c) and (h).
1996 Amendment. Act 119 added section 1904.
Cross References. Section 1904 is referred to in sections 1725, 1725.1 of this title; section 5330 of Title 23 (Domestic Relations).


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Carrie Underwood 'blows away' the 2014 iHeartRadio Country Festival audience
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Carrie Underwood gave an amazing performance at the iHeartRadio Country Festival in Austin, Texas. The country star sang some classics like "Jesus Take The Wheel" and "Before He Cheats," but closed out with the title track to her last album "Blown Away" - and she was "blown away" on stage as the wind whipped through her hair!
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Day seven of the JP Aloha Classic – presented by Nalu Kai – saw the excellent waves continue, but the light and gusty winds made for a tough day of competition for the AWT amateurs and masters.
The PWA fleet were released at 1pm with the forecast predicting better conditions for Thursday and Friday. Despite the light winds the amateurs put on an excellent display of sailing as they demonstrated pro-like wave selection and execution. Unfortunately the wind soon dropped at Ho'okipa meaning that the competition came to a premature end.
Earlier in the day we caught up the man who co-starred in the biggest windsurfing movie of 2010 – the Oxbow Waterman Experience – which was a follow up to 'The Windsurfing Movie'. He has also been dubbed the 'King of Style' due to his fluid, flowing style on the wave. Of course we are talking about none other than Levi Siver (Quatro / Goya Windsurfing / MFC).
PWA: How are you feeling after your victory in the single elimination?
LS: "Well, I couldn't imagine better conditions and more talent in one place. I was amazed at the moves everyone was doing. I came with a different state of mind and approach to competition this year. I had one goal in mind and that was to have fun and enjoy the windsurfing. I was able to just free my mind from the contest and have a blast."
PWA: You took a break from competition for a while; why was this and do you think the break helped you? What made you want to compete again?
LS: "I had to leave the tour I wasn't enjoying it anymore. When I lined up with Quatro and Goya they said they couldn't care less if I did the tour and they told me to go have fun and make movies I was in Heaven! I fell in love with windsurfing again because I didn't have that pressure. I felt a genuine support and my sailing started to shine again. I never cared for contest but I did them for sponsors in the past but now I do them on my own terms and with good support and that feels much better."
PWA: Which setup were you on in the single?
LS: "I was riding the Quatro thruster Pyramid and 5.0 Banzai."
PWA: Riders to watch out for in the double?
LS: "Ah man that's an impossible question because there's so many good guys and you never know who's gonna click in. I would like to have Brawzy and Musso kill it because that would make the ranking interesting and they are my good friends too. I just look forward to watching some more sick windsurfing!"
PWA: Thanks Levi and good luck in defending your title in the double elimination.
The forecast for tomorrow looks amazing – with many of the locals and sailors excited about the prospect of the conditions we should be greeted with – tomorrow sees a swell of 1.6m predicted with a 13 second period and a gradient wind of 14 knots, which should translate to 20+ knots on the water making for an epic day of sailing. The skippers' meeting for tomorrow has been called for 10am with the first possible start at 10:30am.
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A former University of Utah defensive lineman pleaded guilty Monday to abusing his wife in the presence of their child in a plea deal with prosecutors that may have spared the former football player years in state prison.
Koliniasi "Niasi" Leota, 24, will be sentenced next month in 3rd District Court for third-degree felony domestic violence in the presence of a child, a charge that carries a maximum sentence of five years in the Utah State Prison.
In exchange for the guilty plea, prosecutors dropped six other charges, including aggravated kidnapping and aggravated assault. If Leota was convicted of aggravated kidnapping, a first-degree felony, he could have faced up to life behind bars.
Prosecutors have alleged that Leota, who is 6-foot-4 and 278 pounds, punched his wife in the face on Feb. 17 at the couple's Salt Lake City apartment. The strike, authorities said, caused the woman to bleed.
Leota then attacked his wife again in the bathroom, according to charging documents, striking her head with a curling iron and a towel rod that he ripped from the wall and with which he attempted to stab her.
Prosecutors have alleged that Leota wrapped the curling iron around his wife's neck in an effort to strangle her. When that didn't work, they said, he tried to electrocute her by filling the bathtub with water and tossing in the curling iron.
During the assault, Leota's wife tried to flee the apartment, but he dragged her back inside, documents state. The couple's 2-year-old allegedly witnessed the attack.
Leota's wife eventually was able to escape and lock herself in a car when another person arrived at the home with the couple's two older children.
Leota was dismissed from the football team in February after charges were filed in 3rd District Court. He had played in 10 games for the Utes as a junior. firstname.lastname@example.com
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Each year we try to do something creative for Christmas. This year, we decided we'd all tell stories (yes, even Zoe). Mattias, who is eight, penned his own tale, called "The Reindeer Who Had Fear to Fly." He also illustrated it and read it for the camera. Thought I'd share the final product with all [Read More…]
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The philosophers have only interpreted the world, in various ways; the point is to complain about it.
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Morphic resonance
From Radio 4's very entertaining 'Museum of Curiosity', Morphic Resonance attempts to explain why people find it easier to do the Times Crossword the day after it's been published (without looking at the answers) or how Sheep have allegedly learned to get over cattle grids.
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Morphic resonance is presumably why hippies learned how to weave Yoghurt in Hebden Bridge and Totnes at precisely the same moment in time, and with no communication between these two fine boroughs. Spooky isn't it?
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A good friend of mine is getting married and I recently received the invitation to her shower. In the beginning, the wedding was supposed to be a small simple affair. Now, it seems the simplest thing about this wedding may be the bride's dress. The wedding guest list is more than they originally wanted and is costing $100 a plate. I didn't really think much of it because I realize that in order to keep everyone happy, small and simple just isn't possible sometimes.
Anyway, the shower invitation arrives and I can't believe my eyes when I see the registries.
They are registered at 2 places. The one store is known for it's prices and the other isn't even a store that you can go to … you have to order online. Since this couple owns their home and have lived there for about a few years, I assumed a fairly small registry from a place like Target or Bed, Bath & Beyond is what they were going to do considering, at this point, they should really have all that they need.
Some of the registered items are a $288 set of flatwear (not fine china), 2 dutch ovens priced at $230 and $330, a $105 cutting board and a $40 garlic press. These are just examples. Not all of the items are this pricey. Some items are fairly priced in the $20 range. I realize that there are things that people will always need for their home. I have been living on my own for years now and there are things that I would love to have but some of these things just seem a little ridiculous. Both the bride and groom come from average middle class families so it's not like they have grown up always having the best of everything.
Like I said, we are good friends so it's not like a $20 gift would be very appropriate. Chances are, I will also have to pay for a hotel room the night of the wedding. They also plan on having a baby ASAP after the wedding and, after seeing this list, I can only imagine what is going to be on that registry.
So, I'm curious … am I out of line for being kind of put off by this registry or even by thinking it's pretty ballsy to be asking for such pricey items? I mean, who honestly needs a $180 garbage can?!
ARA: Am I wrong to think a high-end bridal registry is absurd?
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When I got married, I had registries with several places. Not because I wanted everything on those registries, but to give my guests options and different prices, so they could decide for themselves what was reasonable.
You are definitely not out of line for thinking going only high-end on registries is ridiculous. Just as guests need to be considerate of the wedding couple, so does the couple and their families of the guests. As an extra note: according to proper etiquette, guests/loved ones can give wedding gifts to the couple up to their first wedding anniversary. So for those of you who are currently strapped for cash, you can save up for a nicer present for a year!
I don't understand your logic. Do you see shower gifts and wedding gifts as charitable donations? So if a bride and groom get married before they can afford their own home and home purchases, I should be generous with a gift. But if a bride and groom postponed their wedding (smart, in my opinion) until they were financially stable, I should buy a less expensive gift? Many financially stable couples are paying for their own weddings.
Reader-I consider myself a practical person, too. I was one of the few respondents who told Kristi to run from the $600 handbag and make an extra mortgage payment! But I have high end cookware, pricey wine glasses, and many other items that are likely to make an appearance on your friend's registry. Some of us invest more money into certain items. I'll disagree with the person who thinks you can get the same quality at JC Penney. JC Penney does not sell any cookware that compares to my All-Clad. Might look the same, but it is not the same.
I must admit that my Le Creuset is my pride and joy. :D
Why do you care what other people get them? As tacky as the idea of a registry is, it's what people (guests) want so they know what to get. It's our society. I usually just give cash or give a gift that is more personal, but if I do get something from the registry I want it to be something that will last them. Also when I give gifts, I give them because I want to and I want it to be something special for the couple. I don't spend out of my means, but it's also not about finding the cheapest model of something possible. The gift shouldn't be just for the sake of giving something, it should be because it really means something. That being said, you may think 2 dutch ovens is greedy… but maybe they really love to cook and plan on adding a second oven.. which many people have. Maybe they want two because they want to be able to invite all their friends over for dinner and be generous.
As for the cost of the hotel, I don't mean to sound cold, but are you really good friends with this person… or are you like the date of the grooms 3rd cousin once removed? I know weddings can be expensive, but you should be honored that they want you to be part of their special day. I am getting married this spring and it is so difficult to include everyone you want.. so when someone is on the list they should be touched… not complaining.
You also seem upset that it's not as simplistic as they had first planned. That's for you…The guests! So stop looking a gift horse in the mouth. As we plan our wedding the things that we have always dreamed of are things that will ensure that all of our guests have an amazing evening… to thank them for all they have been to us! We have a registry but could care less if we get any gifts as long as our friends and family come celebrate with us! And just so you know…$100/plate is hardly on the high end for wedding receptions these days.
No one is denying that it is expensive to be a guest at a wedding, but it doesn't even compare to the cost the couple/their parents incur to have you be there. If you are really "put off" by having to get a hotel room or some gifts that your friends said they would like, then why don't you save everyone some money and reply that you can't make the wedding. You'd be saving them $100 for your plate off the top… not to mention the favor you will receive. And double that if your invite was to you and a guest!
You're friend doesn't sound like someone who would be hurt by whatever gift you would give them… but they most likely will be hurt by your ignorance and judgment of them.
A friend of mine was part of a wedding where the bride turned into a Bridzella, so everyone got together and bought them the same toaster from Walmart.
Registries today have gotten way out of line as have weddings and showers. My daughter is getting married in August. She and her fiance are as poor as church mice. She will register for some items at Target and maybe Penneys and let friends know her color preferences. Her friends are throwing a dessert shower at church. The wedding is about $50 a plate.
I personally ignore registries and buy a signature gift. I like to give books to the couple; poetry, or something in their interests. Brides do NOT have to love or approve of each and every gift they get. It's about the marriage, not the wedding.
I agree with Reality Check! Well said.
Remember the "flower children" of the 60's who rejected the materialsm of their parents' generation? Well, these former hippies with their anti-material proteststions have raised children and have grandchildren who want $100 garbage cans. Things have come full circle, haven't they?
So help me, I want to line all these "gimme, gimme" types up and adminisiter some serious dope slaps. I have had friends who have been invited to weddings where the happy couple have been co-habiting for years, own their house, and their kids are in the wedding party. Give me a break. And I mean wedding productions that must cost tens of thousands at the least. I don't begrudge a little gift in those instances, I've given cash or gift cards but I am not contributing to some sort of fixed gift lottery where these people register at Tiffany's for crystal that they won't use, etc. My sister–first marriage, I'm not kidding, registered at jewelers, etc, for all kinds of useless stuff, like milk glass and such. She had my grandmother's good china. This was back in the day before a lot of the big box stores but she registered at a very pricey dept store and friends and relatives were stupid enough to buy her what she registered for and she went nuts. That marriage didn't last ten years. I don't know what she did with the stuff she got–hocked it, I suppose. I guess I'm cynical but in this day and age when people can barely make their mortgages, this seems a bit extreme. I have, when I know about a wedding with enough lead time, purchased very nice yarn and made a throw, or something similar. Nothing cheesy, but nice. (I'm something of an artist, or so I'm told) I also, for the showers leading up, give a practical gift but also make up a basket (and I have literally woven baskets) that can be used for rolls, breads, etc, fill it with linen napkins, knitted dishcloths, etc. People who know me are always anxious to see what I bring to these things. I've never had anyone not like these gifts. (I often hear about them from others who hear from the recipients) I try to put a lot of thoughts into the gifts I give. I like my "good" things but most of them, I've bought for myself and I wouldn't dream of asking anyone to buy me pricey items if I were getting married today. I got an attitude a couple of years ago from a cousin whose kid was getting married. She knew I was broke at the time and didn't expect much from me but she went on and on about people saying they were going to be coming and hoping they would not be stuck paying for dinners for people who didn't show up. She kept going on and on about the cost per plate–$70 and I got the distinct impression that she expected attendees to give gifts of at least that much. The happy couple did not register and I do know that they were hoping to get mostly cash gifts so they could put a down payment on a house. I don't have a problem with that, but sheesh, spare me the financial details.
I agree that a registry with exorbitant gifts is ridiculous. Like others said, it is in fact a wish list and you do not have to buy the bride (err I mean couple) the gift, but imo it makes one look greedy to ask for such pricey things.
We have a similar wedding to go to soon (not one of my friends btw), there is a $315 vegetable platter and other ridiculous things on the registry.
I would never have the nerve to ask for pricey stuff like that. Like someone else mentioned, showers seem silly when so many people shack up before marriage.
You're not wrong to think that they registered for crazy items, but you're wrong to let it mar your feelings about their wedding. Isn't it supposed to be a celebration, and aren't you supposed to be their friend? Here's an idea: if you think a $40 garlic press is insane, don't buy it!
And what's this with showers aren't for people who are "shacking up"? With people marrying later, would you really expect everyone to still live with their parents, or to pay two separate rents when they could split it? This couple bought a house — way to go! You made a sound investment in your future! Maybe they did so by having a ton of hand-me-downs, and they hope to make this house more their own as a couple with new things.
Don't get something you think is ridiculous, of course. I'm sure there is something on one of those lists which is in your price range and practical (hint: use a coupon!). They will appreciate the gesture I am sure. But don't let it mar your happiness for your friends.
Oh, and they will realize they asked for outrageous things when hardly anything is purchased off their registry. They'll get the calculation for the completion and have their own moment of shock.
OMG, did you ever think you would get this many comments?! Well, here is my 2 cents. I was mid – 30's when my husband and I got married. We lived together only 6 months before we married but we were both established on our own and brought two households together into one. We wanted a small wedding and ended up with like 90 guests and only 80 attending. We paid for everything ourselves, our choice. I had a shower, lunch at a nice place. We didn't register. My aunts asked my Mom what we needed and I had a few things I needed, an iron, blender, mixer; general stuff. If people asked my family, they told them stuff I wanted, no biggie. It was late summer and hot, we had the ceremony at our parish and an outdoor receiption at my families house outside. Tent, tables and chairs, linens, fresh flowers and dance floor all rented. We hired a DJ and had a Brooks like BBQ. It was great and we had fun and so did everyone else. We did not expect people to give us a gift to equal their "plate" and my one friend could barely afford the gas to get there and a card and I knew that. I invited him anyway and even told him to bring a guest! I just wanted my friends and family there, period.
My best friend got married about 5 years later and I had a daughter and was pregnant at the time. I was her matron of honor and she knew my husband and I could not afford much. She paid for my dress and my daughter's dress (she was a little flower girl). For her shower, I asked her what SHE wanted and she told me. Her mother and sister in law helped me pay for the shower and we all had a great time at the shower and the wedding. I was a stay at home Mom at the time and my husband did not make much money at the time. My best friend wanted me in the wedding and made it happen. I love her for that.
I don't know, at some point it seems that things do get out of control. Why are you getting married? Why do you want these people at your wedding? For my friend and me it was about who we wanted around us for our special day, not what we could get out of it.
In these hard economic times I can't believe that people would register for such expensive gifts. Let's face it, all of the reasonably priced gifts will be snapped up in a minute.
I have a $100 stainless steel garbage can in my kitchen. This is because my dogs continually got into our old plastic one. No matter what we did – put it under the sink cabinet, locked it in the bathroom, etc. – the dogs tipped it over, scattered the contents through the house, ate things, and had accidents as a result. Yes, I could have put the dogs in the kennel during the day, but I don't feel that that's fair if I could shell out some money and make it safe. A year later, it looks as good as new and hasn't budged! (But, I guess I didn't ask anyone else to buy it for me, either…)
My point is there are usually reasons that people ask for what they want.
#43″And do your scrambled eggs taste better in the $100 williams and sonoma frying pan then they would in a $20 frying pan? I doubt it.."
And in a lifetime of use, if you cook regularly, you will replace that $20 pan once every 4-5 years. You will never have to replace your all clad or le creuset, and if (god forbid) something ever happens to it, the manufacturer will replace it for free. In addition, you can pass your le creuset on to your grandchildren, as people in France have done for generations.
Or, you know, you could just buy a bunch of crappy pans and throw them out when they flake or warp. I mean, landfill space is limitless, right?
+1 to Kerosena #68
I have both Le Creuset and cheaper non stick pans I got at BJ's. The Le Creuset is five years old and just great. A kitchen workhorse. Those non stick pans I got from BJ's two years ago? I really should chuck them as the non stick coating is completely scratched up and I never use metal utensils on them but times are tight and I can't afford it. I will buy new ones when I can afford to get a really good $ set.
I agree…buy what you feel is appropriate. It is a gift, not a requirement. I understand that there are reasons for registering for certain things, but as someone who registered not so long ago and a chef to boot, people who normally cook a meal or two, max, each day do not need thousands of dollars in professional cookware. My all-clad set came in at $200, and all of the pieces together will last. I can manage without a $150 mini-butter warming/gravy pan. I am floored after looking at a registry for a friend recently. I have been told for years that she had no idea what she would register for when the time comes since she has been on her own for over 10 years. Not only is the registry full of higher-priced items that she already has (two sets of high-end measuring spoons plus two more sets of matching cups?), but things ranging from absurd to ask for (like a $200 clothing steamer), to absurd to expect (like pots and pans coming in at no less that $150 each). Combine that with 20 formal dinner settings which were also on the "I'll never need them" list, and gadgets that will never see the light of day, and there you have the reason why I rarely purchase off people's registries. I read somewhere a comment that a couple in an apartment registered for a several-hundred dollar outdoor grill…I just don't think that people registering understand that it is supposed to be things to get you started that are needed, not a wish-list of things you might like to have around for one use 20 years down the line.
What upsets me is this: the waste. It's not that people want nice things, but because registries force you in to buying them at hideous prices. If we added up all of the money wasted on wedding registries, no one would be hungry in Africa.
If everyone gave you the cash equivalent for your $100/placesetting casual dinnerware, or your $50 flatware, and your $500 pots, but you took that money to the outlet mall (like I bought my nice things) and you got the exact same quality stuff for a fraction of those prices, you could add a lot of money to your nest egg instead of breaking $50 dinnerplates and $20 glasses.
Two of my cousins are getting married this season. One registered for every single thing you could need for your home. I'm not sure what she's been eating on for the past 10 years. Another registered for $250 sheets and $40 pillow shams, when you could get exactly those linens at Homegood for $50. Her $120/placesetting dishes have a nearly exact twin at Kohls on clearance–she could get 12 settings for the price of one. There are few things on her registry I can feel good buying.
Registries turn perfectly smart people into shopping idiots. I worked for multimillionaires who shopped at TJ Maxx and Target and would never have dreamed of asking for $5,000 of white bed linens like my cousin–so her baby could later throw up on them.
Also, it's not like we just buy shower gifts. We're also expected to give cash at the wedding, a bachelotte gift/contribute to the party cost, travel, take time off work and show up at each of these occasions looking appropriate. This really adds up. And these days "and guest" is a rare thing on an invite. Why go? Frequently it's a family obligation.
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CAFOD (Caritas England and Wales) has called on the G20 leaders meeting in Cannes to reform the financial system. CAFOD says G20 leaders must ensure:
The G20 continues to prioritise development and pays greater attention to the development impact of its core agenda, particularly in relation to sovereign debt and monetary system, tackling commodity speculation and improving financial transparency and accountability of transnational corporations (TNCs);
The G20 redirects its development action plan to tackle the constraints thwarting the untapped potential of the majority of economic actors in developing countries – small businesses and farmers;
It supports progress on identifying and mobilizing sources of innovative financing so that sufficient funds can be made available by 2020 to meet the target agreed for climate action at the UN and global commitments to tackle poverty and achieve the millennium development goals.
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The contract foodservice giant received funding from the Job Development Investment Grant program to use toward the project. It is eligible to receive a grant equal to 55% of the state personal income withholding taxes derived from the creation of new jobs for each of the eight years in which company meets annual performance targets. If Compass Group USA meets those targets, it could get almost $2 million in benefits.
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After a four-month investigation by Metro Police, two people have been arrested in a "neighborhood assistance" scam that bilked at least 11 elderly victims out of tens of thousands of dollars.
The two arrested have been identified as 43-year-old Rick Shawn and 42-year-old Judy Stevens, both of Las Vegas, police said today. Authorities also are looking for additional victims.
Shawn was booked into the Clark County Detention Center on several warrants and faces numerous other charges including robbery, kidnapping, elderly exploitation and several counts of obtaining money under false pretenses.
Stevens was booked for two counts each of robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery and kidnapping, and one count of burglary.
Additionally, the charges are enhanced for those pertaining to victims over 60 years of age, police said.
The pair would gather information about each victim from neighbors and then pose as a friend of that person. Once Shawn and Stevens gained the confidence of the victims, they would convince them to give money to assist a neighbor in resolving some type of non-existent situation, such as a medical or vehicle emergency.
During their alleged crime spree, Shawn used at least 24 names, six dates of birth and seven Social Security numbers, for a total of 1,008 identities, police said.
Stevens used at least 10 names, three dates of birth and nine Social Security numbers for a total of 270 possible identities, police said.
Names used by Shawn include: Rick Peterson, Richard Peterson, Paul Steve, Paul M. Steve, Paul Miller Steve, Paul Miller, Steven Robert Shaw, Steven Paul Miller, Paul Stee Miller, Rich Michaels, John George, Michael Paul Ristick, Michel Ristic, Michael Ristic, Mike Ristic, Michel Risticn, Michael Risticn. M. Ristic, John Geogrge, Rick Michles, Shawn Ricks, Shawn M. Stevens and Mark Stevens.
Names used by Judy Stevens include Judy Steve, Judy L. Steve, Judy L. Stevens, Judy Shawn, Linda Stevens, Judy Miller, Judy Michaels, Judy Ristic and Judy Ristick.
Many of the victims were taken by the two to various financial institutions and casinos to obtain funds. They drove two different vehicles to take the victims around, including a white 2002 Chevrolet Suburban LT 1500, with a gray, leather interior bearing both Arizona license plates 379-ZYE and D230S3 or a white or pearl 1997 Cadillac Concourse Deville with a white interior, bearing both Arizona license plates 379-ZYE or ADX 3416.
Police said senior citizens often don't report this type of criminal activity out of embarrassment or fear of losing their independence, or even not realizing they have been victimized, police said. Metro Police said other individuals may have been victimized by these two suspects.
Police are asking anyone else who had contact with the man and woman to contact Metro's fraud detail at (702) 828-3285, or to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at (702) 385-5555.


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The regulator's move – which will hit Victorian consumers in their pockets – comes as the cost of electricity rises elsewhere in Australia and becomes a hotter political issue. Distribution costs typically account for 40 per cent of a bill.
NSW Premier Kristina Keneally last week attacked Treasurer Wayne Swan after he said underinvestment in energy infrastructure had led to "savage" electricity price increases in NSW. Her comments came after Prime Minister Julia Gillard earlier last week said significant investment was needed for energy security and to replace ageing infrastructure.
Investors' response on Friday to the regulatory decision was bearish, with SP AusNet shares closing down 3.6 per cent, DUET down 0.6 per cent and Spark Infrastructure flat.
This followed comments from the chief executive of Victorian electricity distributors CitiPower and Powercor Australia, Shane Breheny, that the outcome was disappointing. Both companies are 49 per cent owned by Spark Infrastructure.
It doesn't go far enough in recognising the interests of Victorian electricity customers," Mr Breheny said."The allocations provided in the final determination will limit our ability to replace ageing assets, modernise our networks and meet the challenges associated with integrating renewable energy sources," Mr Breheny said.
In an earlier draft decision, the regulator said Powercor's revenues for the regulatory period would be $2.28 billion. Powercor then asked for $2.88 billion, or 26 per cent, more. The outcome was revenues of $2.51 billion.
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Overall, the distributors sought permission to spend 70 per cent more on their infrastructure over the next five years than they spent between 2006 and 2010, but the regulator trimmed that to 45 per cent.
United Energy Distribution – 66 per cent owned by DUET – is considering an appeal questioning the validity of the regulator's approach.
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"Each of the five network businesses will be impacted differently by this 2000 page decision document - the industry will be working through the details of the decision and the reasonableness of the AER's approach for some time," Andrew Blyth, Chief Executive of trade body the Energy Networks Association said.
Deutsche Bank calculates that gross revenues at United Energy Distribution and SP AusNet's electricity distribution unit will increase 17 per cent over the five years to 2015.
Analyst John Hirjee said that would lead to a 5 per cent increase in SP AusNet's 2012 earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation to $880 million.
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That feeds through to increased earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization estimates for SP AusNet and DUET, John Hirjee, a Deutsche Bank analyst said.
After the regulatory ruling Deutsche will increase its full year 2012 EBITDA estimate for SP AusNet by 5 per cent to $880 million. "Inside the companies they would be quite satisfied with the outcome they've got," Commonwealth Bank analyst Paul Johnston said
As well as Victorian electricity distribution SP AusNet has two other businesses - Victorian electricity transmission and Victorian gas distribution. Its electricity distribution business - covered by this decision - contributed 35 per cent of its total revenue.
According to Deutsche's estimates, DUET Group's full year EBITDA for 2012 will increase by six per cent to $760 million. UED contributed some 28 per cent of DUET's proportionately consolidated earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization in the year ended June 30 2010.
Mr Hirjee declined to comment on the prospects for Spark Infrastructure earnings. Deutsche recently jointly underwrote an issue of securities by the fund. But analysts at Commonwealth Bank regard the regulatory outcome as positive for Spark as well as SP AusNet and DUET. Moody's Investors Service on Friday, ahead of the regulatory decision, revised Spark's outlook to stable from negative, after the completion of its $295 million capital raising.
Although the outcome is reckoned positive for all the three utilities, Commonwealth Bank analysts tip DUET as best placed.
"DUET remains our preferred regulated utility and we would expect the stock to respond favourably to the decision," Commonwealth Bank analysts said.
And despite some complaints, overall, the distributors are likely to be pleased with the outcome, which was significantly more weighed in their favour than the regulator's draft decision.
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Shania Twain has developed a second perfume, Shania Starlight, which is described as an evening fragrance that captures Twain's glamourous and sensuous side.
It's been long time that we haven't seen her in public, Shania Twain is now back on the spotlight with her new perfume. The singer has developed her second scent, it has been reported.
Dubbed, "Shania Starlight," the scent is developed by Coty and described as an evening fragrance that captures Shania's glamorous and sensuous side, while is said to contain notes of freesia and mandarin with touches of jasmine.
"Shania Starlight," according to the singer, is slated to hit the market September later this year.
Shania has had a daytime scent called "Shania by Stetson," meant to celebrate her "western chic" style. And aside from her perfume project, she is working on the material for her next album.


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- By Jennifer Iscol
- Published 05/25/2011
The May 4th event was led by a broad-based coalition, including nonprofit organizations, celiac disease centers and gluten-free food manufacturers. Jules Shepard, a gluten-free cookbook author and baker, and John Forberger, a gluten-free athlete and blogger, met through Twitter, came up with the idea for the event and created the website www.1in133.org.
Andrea Levario, Executive Director of the American Celiac Disease Alliance (ACDA), simultaneously crafted a successful political strategy in conjunction with ACDA President Beth Hillson, who is also food editor of Living Without magazine. ACDA has been a key proponent of gluten-free food labeling since 2003. I was the national liaison to the summit for the Celiac Disease Foundation, a founding member of ACDA. Here's part of our group, on the way to one of a dozen Congressional meetings on May 4th. From left: Susan Walters-Flood (NuWorld Amaranth), Andrea Levario (ACDA), Jeremy Reich, Beth Hillson (ACDA).
Members of Congress were very receptive. Representative Betty McCollum (D-MN) and Representative Nita Lowey (D-NY), are particularly committed to tracking FDA's progress and seeing this through. They both attended the evening reception at the Embassy Suites Washington D.C.
Just a few of the many others present that evening and supporting the event: Dr. Alessio Fasano of the University of Maryland Center for Celiac Research; the University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center; King Arthur Flour Company; Nu-World Amaranth; Glutino/Gluten-Free Pantry; Celiac Disease Foundation; Gluten Intolerance Group; National Foundation for Celiac Awareness; Lee Tobin of Whole Foods Gluten-Free Bakehouse;
Something that week also triggered a response by the FDA. Was it the Washington Post article critical of the FDA's delay, 10,000 letters to the FDA by members of the public, or perhaps the world's tallest gluten-free cake (11 ft. 2 in.!) at the evening reception? Mike Taylor, the FDA's deputy commissioner for foods, attended the reception and seemed impressed that the coalition is so broad-based and includes prominent members of the gluten-free food industry.
Pictured below at the reception, from the left: FDA Deputy Commissioner Mike Taylor, Living Without magazine editor Alicia Woodward, Representative Betty McCollum (D-MN), American Celiac Disease Alliance executive director Andrea Levario.
Deputy Commissioner Taylor told ABC news "I want people to understand that the FDA gets it. We're on this. We'll get this moving," He also spoke before the assembled crowd in the hotel lobby and promised to get the job done. He said the long-awaited safety assessment to determine a safe level for gluten in food would be out within a few weeks, open for a public comment period, and the final rule would follow.
Let's see, that was three weeks ago...FDA, we are watching and waiting.
So who is Monty? The Celiac Disease Foundation support group I lead in Northern California, North Bay Celiacs, had a new mascot for our fundraiser this May during Celiac Disease Awareness Month. He is pictured below with our fundraising director, Molly Dillon. O.K., we must admit that he is not really a gluten-sniffing dog, but he is helping keep an eye on the FDA for us. He supports the FDA's proposed rule of allowing food to be labeled gluten-free if it contains less than 20 parts per million of gluten.
We'll keep everyone posted on developments.
As always, Celiac.com welcomes your comments (see below).
Jennifer Iscol
Jennifer Iscol is president of the Celiac Community Foundation of Northern California (http://www.celiaccommunity.org), She has volunteered in this field since 2006, when her son was diagnosed with celiac disease and she founded North Bay Celiacs. She received the 2010 Champion of Celiac Awareness Award from the Celiac Disease Foundation. Jennifer holds an undergraduate Political Economy degree from U.C. Berkeley and a graduate degree in International Relations from Yale. She worked in foreign and defense policy at nonprofit organizations, in Congress and at the State Department, and then became a cartographer at the National Geographic Society. She now resides in Northern California and devotes her time to her family and celiac disease awareness.
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Great recap Jennifer! Thanks again so much for the part you played in our 1in133 event! It was great to have you there, and on the Hill for us on May 4 (and great to meet you!). There are links to many photographs on our site: 1in133.org and our flickr link found there.
You are right to stay on the FDA ... we all must. Our fight is not yet over!
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Thanks--I understand. I guess I have never been a very patient person--Lol!
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Finally made it past the 2000km mark and just finished my break-in service.
Driving out from the dealership was an interesting experience..... in a good way. The service advisor told me to take it easy for a bit as things need to circulate properly and with the 2000km service, the clearing of the computer also means the car switches off break-n mode and becomes more direct and linear in power production and settings.
I must admit I was skeptical but after running the car for about 10km I decided to be a bit more aggressive with the throttle. Yup, more responsive and definitely seemed to rev more freely. The other things I noticed were the gear changes, even on the same setting seemed a bit sharper and I could hear air being sucked into the engine and this is something I never heard before. Its been about 5 days and still haven't had a chance to give her a full run which I intend to do this weekend and will see how much of the difference I can feel on the open road.
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In his second "concert with commentary" of the season, Jeffrey Siegel delves into the aural delights of Claude Debussy, the renowned French composer whose dreamy, beautiful music evokes vivid and sensuous imagery. For more than four decades, this brilliant pianist has earned critical acclaim for enchanting countless fans with his immense talent, sparkling wit, and rich and insightful commentary on the great composers in the classical canon. Celebrate Debussy's 150th birthday with the colorful Fireworks, the tender Girl with the Flaxen Hair, the humorous Homage to Samuel Pickwick, and the "orgiastic" Isle of Joy.
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