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Is this new credit card for you?
Citigroup on Monday plans to launch a credit card that combines a trio of perks — no late fees, no penalty rate and a single interest rate for purchases, balance transfers and cash advances, Associated Press reports.
The revamped Simplicity card will be marketed to those who are juggling busy schedules and want a credit card with simple terms, AP writes.
But — and there are always buts when you talk about credit cards — there are a few reasons to think twice, AP reports.
For example, the card's 16.99 percent interest rate is higher than the average rate, AP writes.
The Simplicity card also doesn't offer any rewards, AP writes. And you may not qualify for the card because of the relatively high credit scores required.
What do you think of this idea? Will you apply or not? Why or why not?
Should other card issuers adopt the idea?
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July 25th, 2011
7:23 am
I'm too responsible with my credit cards and don't live far above my means. I don't think I'd qualify.
July 25th, 2011
7:25 am
No. Why? My cards are paid off and have lower interest rates with no annual fee.
July 25th, 2011
8:07 am
Not sure why you would want a card that offers no rewards. I'll take the airline miles and/or cash back every time. It's basically free money.
July 25th, 2011
8:21 am
Agree with Name and Road. If you manage your finances correctly, and pay off the CC balances each month, the interest rate could be 99.9% and it still won't affect you. The only "gimmick" one needs is sensible money management.
July 25th, 2011
8:32 am
"BUT" with all the credit card issued by the big banks have hundreds of
dirty tricks behind the "but" screen. If we question them for their
dirty rip offs when we open the bills, it will take sometimes two hours
to talk with a person, and the person may be talking with us from the
other side of the globe with a totally different accent. Then we get
upsetted and the problem will be further delayed.
Even if issued with zero interest, credit cards can be a big trap for
many consumers through buying unnecessary goods due to our habit of
attraction and impulsive buying nature. None of the banks are in
operation to help the public, but to make fat income through any trick
they can play and apply at the helpless consumers. Avoid credit cards
through any sacrifice possible.
July 25th, 2011
9:04 am
No thanks. No credit cards allowed here!!!
July 25th, 2011
9:17 am
"Avoid credit cards through any sacrifice possible."
Actually, using a credit card enables me to help other people less fortunate than myself.
I agree with your premise, if you carry a balance or pay any interest. Prior post reveal the secret, pay off your balance every month. I put everything on a Discover card, at year end I have cash reward.Then, I donate the bonus money to my favorite charity. Using the card allows me to do a good thing without any upfront cost to me.
July 25th, 2011
9:46 am
A card with no rewards makes no sense. My Costco AE pays rewards in two ways and we pay it off each month so there is no cost. Even if you do not pay it off, the rewards offset some of your interest cost.
July 25th, 2011
10:01 am
Credit card companies can go jump.
July 25th, 2011
10:05 am
Why bother with credit cards?
July 25th, 2011
10:10 am
Credit Cards stink! CitiGroup and Capital One
are the worst companies in America… It should
be against school policies to allow those thugs
on Campus… Cash or Debit cards only for us…
July 25th, 2011
10:43 am
No thanks. Like others here, I use a CC to manage my finances and because I don't like to carry a lot of cash – I pay it off at the end of the month, so the ineterest rate is meaningless. I would not use a card without a reward – I only use the one that puts a percentage into my son's college fund….free money. I have an extremely demanding career and home-life (like many folks here) and yet somehow manage to pay my bills on time every month….put a reminder in your Crackberry if you otherwise get too busy to remember to take care of your bills.
July 25th, 2011
3:06 pm
For thouse that claim they have no credit cards, how do you rent a car?
July 25th, 2011
9:20 pm
My credit card could have a 1000% interest rate, it wouldn't cost me a cent because I always, always pay my bill in full every month.
CCs are a wonderful convenience, but if you don't have the means and the will to stay current and you fall behind you can get into serious trouble.
July 26th, 2011
9:48 am
Mr. Hank: I do agree with you, but the majority of the card holders
don't have any self-control while buying goods. The vast majority of
them feel like using the credit card is like getting something free,
but when they get the bill, then only feel the pain. Even though we
all have more than enough clothings to wear, but when we see some sale
sign of some clothings, with the credit card handly, we will be buying
them. Credit card in our custody while in the mall is a big temptation
of life for many. How many can win that temptation?


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This was a fantastic soup! I used turkey kielbasa and it was not the least bit fatty. I also used kale from my winter garden. The leftovers tasted even better the next day. I will definitely make this again.
I used turkey kielbasa in this and did not find it greasy at all. It had wonderful flavor and has been great for lunches this week!
This was quite fatty, spicy, and heavy, an odd thing for a soup! If I were to make something like this again, I would leave out the sausage and the beans and just go with the tortellini and the kale with no more than half the hot pepper called for in the recipe.
This recipe was quick and very tasty. I used turkey kielbasa, which worked quite well.
I wasn't thrilled with this dish, but from the reviews I am starting to think I messed something up! It may have been the kale, I have never cooked with it before? Or the fennel? Let me know if you guys have ideas and I will try it again!
I found the soup to be a little greasy. If I were to make again, I'd brown the kielbasa by itself first, removing from pan and blotting off excess grease. I'd save a little fat to saute the onions, then add the kielbasa back to the pot with the cannellini and kale.
I enjoyed this soup. Be sure to let your kielbasa cook long enough. It should have nice color to it. I sustituted spinach for the kale. I will make it again.
I really enjoyed this soup. Make sure you buy nice tortellini - i.e. tender pasta texture, good filling. I bought mine at a local pasta shop. This made a great apres-ski dinner. I did everything except add the kale and cannelini beans before my guests arrived and then completed the recipe just before dinner. This is a definite keeper just as is.


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I'm starting to note my age. I remember the early Summer of 1993, when I was blessed to see Cats, my first Broadway Musical during a school trip to New York City. I remember recounting the story and playing the soundtrack to my Dad. He wasn't too impressed with Cats; he much preferred the classics of the 1950's and 1960's and the rock operas of the 60's and 70's to the Andrew Lloyd Weber and Boublil/Schonberg era of the 1980's.
"Just listen to it, Dad," I would say, and he would retort with, "Nah. I like my music."
Since my Dad has a Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Southern Mississippi, he knows "good and bad" music, or rather, should I say, can appreciate "fine music," though he may not care for said music. Growing up, I was exposed to all kinds of music from Willie Nelson to the Beatles to Bach to Stevie Wonder. My Dad once played a duet with Doc Severinsen when the famous Tonight Show musician was a guest artist at Southern Miss back in the late 1960's. He had seen John Fred and his Playboys perform their signature "Judy in Disguise with Glasses" at a Southern Miss Frat party.
The man was on a fast track to becoming a professional musician until a masterclass ( or a private lesson...I can't remember which ) with another Guest Artist whose name I cannot remember derailed his plans. Said "Artist" told my Dad he'd be a great educator, but would never be a performer. The next day, my Dad took Political Science as a minor. After graduating, he was the band director for Stringer High School in Stringer, Mississippi, for two years. Soon after that, he joined the Army, served in Germany, then chose not to re-enlist because he had decided to attend Ole Miss Law School.
Despite all of this, my Dad never lost his love for music. He often remarks how he always wanted "the Good Lord to make him a honky-tonk piano player, but He (God) made him a cook instead." My Dad's cooking adventures are a story for another time. Today's post concentrates on the music.
Back to the original story....
I was so excited at having discovered this new medium of music, I became engulfed with it. We went to see Les Miserables when it came to Mobile, Alabama; Phantom of the Opera in New Orleans, Sunset Boulevard and Disney's Beauty and the Beast in London, Starlight Express in Gulfport, Mississippi, and on and on and on...
I kept trying to get my Dad interested, and though he went to see Phantom, he was not overly impressed. He enjoyed the musical, but I could tell the magic just wasn't there for him.
We took a trip to New York together in the fall of 1999. Southern Miss was playing West Point, and the University had arranged a package deal for Alumni and Fans at a decent rate. Since I had no desire to attend the game, I went to see Rent during the day and got tickets for the two of us to see Miss Saigon that evening. I figured Dad would enjoy it, since it was military related and I would enjoy it, as I had memorized the soundtrack some months before.
Rent was like nothing I had seen before. It was trashy, loud, obnoxious and modern. I enjoyed the music but didn't really care for the subject matter. Plus, I have to admit with no disrespect to the late Jonathan Larsen, I was more of a fan of the original "La Boheme" story. While I left the theater entertained, I felt something was lacking, but I didn't know what exactly.
Dad was nearly too late to make Miss Saigon. The bus from West Point had been delayed and I literally stood outside with a cab waiting to take us to the theater. Dad jumped off the bus and directly into the cab, wearing Southern Miss garb and all. We made it to the will-call window with five minutes to spare.
Those next few hours were magical...not just because of the show, but because I would look over every so often and see how much my Dad was enjoying the musical. After it was over, he raved and raved about how much he had enjoyed it. He was quoting lines, he bought a shirt, he even bought gifts for friends that bore the Miss Saigon logo.
Many years later, I have now come to an understanding of just what that moment meant. It was more than me and my Dad enjoying a musical together. It was a recognition of common interest in not only music and much more of simply old meets new. That musical, for my Dad, hearkened back to a time when musicals were still grand and over-the-top....to a time before the rock opera....possibly even back to his time performing in the Southern Miss Wind Ensemble.
No one wants to feel their tastes and interests are obsolete. I can still remember when stores sold LP's, however, most people of this generation don't even know what an LP is, and they've never even owned a cassette player. I still have problems figuring out how to work my iPod, whereas kids ten, fifteen and twenty years younger than me are designing applications and programs for their iPhone.
I'm starting to understand a bit of why my Dad wasn't so impressed with my music. It didn't mean my music was of a lesser quality than his...no, not in the least. It was a silent mourning of years past, of the inevitable anti-hero named change; so necessary, yet so unsettling.
I know nothing of new Broadway. I've not seen a "new" show in over ten years. I've heard samples from Wicked and was not immediately drawn in to the music, though that doesn't mean I wouldn't enjoy the show if I saw it. I remember feeling defeated when Cats and Les Miserables closed on Broadway, yet somehow optimistic that Phantom is still running. I don't know pop stars and I'm not up to date on the latest bands, although I'm not completely in the dark.
I hold tight to these "things past" because I can relate to them. They are more than just musical numbers and shows...they're memories. Both good and bad, they represent my memories, and by keeping in touch with these things, I always remember where I came from and what made me who I am today.
One day, my daughter, will have her own music and will be the one saying, "Mom...it's good...just listen..."
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At the center of the Word of God, Old Testament and New Testament, there is a lamb. He is the sacrifice of Abel's offering. The substitute for Isaac, slain by Abraham on Mount Moriah. The lamb is the centerpiece of the Passover, sparing Israel's firstborn
from the death angel. It was a lamb that was killed on the day of atonement, its blood sprinkled by the priests on the mercy seat of the altar, and a lamb who received our punishment in Isaiah's Messianic prophecy. At the baptism of Christ, John the Baptist said, "Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world." And in John's vision of the New Jerusalem, the Lamb is on the throne.
Who could guess that beginning in Genesis, the Bible would progressively reveal the Lamb, the Lamb, the Lamb…until all creation would ring with the phrase "Worthy is the Lamb?"
What does the Lamb mean for us today? I'll tell you. The church that is dead and cold and lifeless is practicing the religion of Cain. They are worshipping God with a bouquet of flowers and fruit, but not by the blood of the Lamb of God. The shedding of blood is essential for the forgiveness of sins—and it is the Lamb's blood that atones for us. We don't like the sound of that…it seems messy and foreign and archaic. But there is no other way. "What can wash away my sin? Nothing but the blood of Jesus! What can make me whole again?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus!" When the church ceases to lift Him up, it ceases to have life. "Behold the Lamb of God, who
takes away the sins of the world."
…Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing.
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Ken Wootton Jamie Stauffer was fortunate to escape serious injury after a pile-up at the third round of the Australian Superbike Championship.
Bayliss retains lead in World Superbikes
Ducati rider Troy Bayliss had retained a healthy lead after the fifth round of the World Superbike Championship at Monza in Italy.
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Honda rider Glenn Allerton catapulted from fifth to the top of the championship table after winning both races at the Australian Superbike Championship in SA.
Stauffer wins Superbikes opener
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Stoner is ready to crown career
Mark Fogarty, Phillip Island Two-wheel tearaway on the verge of early retirement and also on the cusp of greatness.
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Robert Grant World Superbike champion Troy Bayliss has put a price tag of $A2.1 million on a proposed match race against world MotoGP titleholder Valentino Rossi.
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Robert Grant Troy Bayliss is poised to wrap up his third world Superbike championship at Vallelunga in Italy this weekend.
Bayliss crushes rivals at Brno
Robert Grant Australia's Troy Bayliss is set to quit world superbikes with a third world title after another commanding performance at the weekend.
Vermeulen keen to stay at Suzuki
Robert Grant Queenslander Chris Vermeulen is determined to remain in the elite MotoGP championship despite rumours of a shock return to world superbikes.
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Former seven-time world champion Valentino Rossi set a new lap record as he stormed to pole position for the Italian Grand Prix.
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Brighton and Hove is without doubt one of the top places to visit in the UK for a mini break. The range of things to do and see is endless and ideal for a winter trip. The beach isn't the only lure for this city so Brighton shouldn't be a winter-only destination, but you could still enjoy a winter walk along the seafront.
Stroll though the Laines, stop off for a real ale or mulled wine at one of the many cosy pubs, visit the farmers' markets for delicious culinary treats, take in the culture by exploring the art galleries or make a trip to the theatre for a play or some comedy. There are many options in this welcoming city, where you're bound to have a great time.
Of course, as well as the fun activities, you're going to want comfortable, high quality accommodation. Brighton, like any major tourist attraction, has a lot of hotels and some of them are certainly better than others. So before you book anywhere, it is worth doing some serious research and where better to start than Oriental Brighton.
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TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., (UPI) — The mother of a 12-pound, 3-ounce baby born in Michigan said the gargantuan infant was four-weeks premature when she was born via Caesarian section.
Crista Hebel, 26, of Traverse City, who gave birth Sunday to baby Ayara Hebel at Munson Medical Center, said she decided on a Caesarian section after learning of the child's unusual size, but she ended up going into labor before she could schedule a procedure close to her May 5 due date, the Traverse City Record-Eagle reported Wednesday.
Hebel said baby Ayara was doing "very well" Tuesday at the hospital's neonatal intensive care unit.
"Everyone in the NICU tells me it's very hard to remember she's a preemie because she's so large," she said.
Hebel said she previously gave birth to twin boys whose combined weight at birth was a pound less than their sister.
"This isn't because of any kind of medical condition," said proud father Bob Hebel, 38. "She's just a very large child. She's got the physical characteristics of her mother and she looks very Polynesian, like a princess. She's dark and she's plump and her knuckles are like dimples."


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Isaiah Williams scored 19 points on just eight field goal attempts and dished out five assists for the Bulldogs (8-13, 2-4 SoCon), who have now won two of their past three games. Substitute Raijon Kelly scored 18 points on 5-of-9 shooting.
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The Bulldogs took a 43-33 lead into the locker room at the half as they shot 63 percent from the floor in the opening frame, including a 5-of-7 showing from beyond the arc. The Spartans shot at a 46.4 percent clip in the period.
The Bulldogs held off the Spartans in the second half by sinking 54.2 percent from the floor, while limiting the opposition to 39.4 percent.
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So these photos are me right now, taken today.
I weigh 80kgs and I love every bit of my body! I'd be quite content to stay this way if fit and fat went together :p
I don't know what my goal weight is but I do know that my goal is to run and not stop until I want to, instead of have to because I absolutely LOVE running :)


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Malavita questions
Hey there,
Was planning to upgrade the Rome390s up to 390 Bosses (keen to get canting to help out the ol knees). But some recent posts have made me look at other options.
Burton Malavitas and of course Cartels get good write ups, and have canting (am I correct that Union still do not offer this?)
Firstly, Best to point out I would be looking at the Re:flex version as going on a non Burton 4 holer.
1.) So question is, I'm assuming the 4 holer plate comes with this version out of the box. Is it able to be used so you can use the holes in a heel to toe orientation, so that I can move the binding back or forward towards the heel or toe direction (as opposed to the stance width direction)?
Reason I ask is I have big feet and with my Romes maxed out in the heel cup, only way I can get boot centred on board is to have the holes oriented this way and not use the centre hole.
I guess it is possible, as it should just be a case of rotating the disc as per my current Rome disc, but being Burton and EST compatible, I just wanted to check, anyone tried them this way and works all good out of the box with the supplied discs?
2.) Reliability and robustness of the Malavitas? good? (Klinger mentioned about the heel hammock being a potential failure point in another post, anyone see any wear and tear on this part of the binding?)
3.) What's making this a tougher decision than it should be, is whats been mentioned in other posts about Cartels actually being softer than the Vita (some of these comments are over a year old), I do want a freestyle binding (like the 390), hate rigid freeride bindings, so do I trust what Burton says on their site?
Burton officially rating it a 6 in stiffness and stating it is softer than the Cartel (the Cartel being a 7). I would say the Vita should be the one for me. Anyone had experience on the actual 2014 models to verify is Burton correct or in reality is the Cartel a slightly softer binding? What matches up closest to the 390 in reality?
Looking for good response, but some room to move if you know what I mean.
thanks for any advise,
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Union does have canting on several models. Yes burton reflex bindings do come with 4 hole discs, there is a second set of discs that can be ordered if you need edge to edge alignment instead of nose tail. Reliability has bee good on the vita and cartel. The vita feel stiffer in the hb than the cartel, in practice it's probably not noticeable. They share the same baseplate iirc. Neither is overly stiff and probably on par with the 390.
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It makes it hard for me to order online, how do I get hold of the other base plates, ask them shop to send them also?
Sorry you may think its a retarded question. Just I am not in the U.S, its summer here and I need to buy online in the U.S for my Colorado trip in March, so need everything complete for when I arrive (I'm having it delivered to hotel), would hate to find a surprise in the box like the wrong discs, which is why I asked.
Union website sucks, I hate it how there is no useful info on the type of binding, so you have to go into them all, and even when you do, you still not get no idea of if the binding is even basically a freeride or freestyle type (reminds me of the Capita board website). Just a blurb of their own tech terms, which mean shit to me.
I just looked at the Forces and Contact because that's names I'd heard of and didn't see any mention of canting so gave up on them. If they can't advertise effectively on their own website how do they expect to peddle their shit?
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My wife has the 2012 version with them though, I didn't think you could buy just the footbeds. Can you get them from Rome?
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Overall stiffness of the binding is a function of the highback, straps and baseplate combined...having said that the malavita highbacks are stiffer than the current cartel highbacks.
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They get the genesis ladder straps and buckle.
They also get a new "flip out of the way" strap (so it's not sitting on the baseplate)
The ones I rode were a sick neon orange with tree camo on the back. High back Is the same I think.
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Another View -- Concord Religious Society of Friends: It is past time to beat our swords into ploughshares
Concord Friends Meeting (Quakers) has deep concerns about the direction our country is heading as our Reps. Charles Bass and Frank Guinta and Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Kelly Ayotte consider increasing taxes and decreasing government spending. The looming automatic budget cuts and tax increases will severely affect those who are struggling financially, particularly the working poor. Starting next month, they would owe more taxes and find many services being curtailed as automatic cuts downsize programs that help with housing, food, medicines, remedial education and more.
This would be mean and shortsighted, especially in light of the huge amount that will continue to go to funding preparations for and engagement in war. While the so-called fiscal cliff cutbacks would also affect future spending for weapons, the military budget is already bloated and was slated to grow even more.
Lawmakers who get major reelection funding from defense contractors insist we can't afford to cut their projects, but some of the spending is not even wanted by the military chiefs. For every 100 jobs created by Pentagon spending, the same investment would create 251 jobs in education, 169 jobs in health care, or 147 jobs in clean energy.
It is past time that we realize the folly of spending far more on weapons than do all potential foes combined. Military spending has doubled in the past 10 years. Thirty-seven cents of every dollar in taxes this year goes to fund current and past wars.
The�substantial military advantage the U.S. maintains in the world only seems to lead to American involvements that increase hatred, division and killing in places where we do not understand the full dynamics of the conflicts we are drawn into and where we often regret becoming involved at all. We believe that major cuts in spending on preparation for war would increase the chances of world peace and go far in resolving concerns over the level of the U.S. debt.
When all you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail. Having a huge military makes it much more tempting to use it to solve problems. We need to shrink our military and look for other options for solving world problems.
Quakers believe that war is not the answer, but when our society has not developed other ways to solve world problems, it looks like the answer. Yet we do have many other tools in our tool kit for solving problems. There are nonviolent means that lead to real solutions that benefit all. It is time now to truly beat our swords into plowshares and spears into pruning hooks and learn war no more.
This column represents the collective view of the Concord Friends Meeting (Quakers). It was approved by the members on Dec. 16 at the meeting house at 11 Oxbow Pond Road in Canterbury.
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A Missouri teachers' union said Friday that it will be challenging a new measure that restricts teachers' use of social networking sites and their contact with students, saying it violated their Constitutional rights. The measure is set to go into effect on Aug. 28.
The law was proposed after the Associated Press found that 87 Missouri teachers had lost their licenses from 2001 to 2005 because of sexual misconduct. Some of the conduct involved explicit online messages with their students.
"Under the law, school districts must establish policies by January that outline "appropriate use of electronic media such as text messaging and Internet sites for both instructional and personal purposes." Teachers are barred from having "exclusive access" online with current students or former students who are minors. That means communication through Facebook or other sites must be done in public."
"The law restricts non-work-related websites that allow communication between a teacher and a student that cannot be viewed by others, though the measure states it is not attempting to prohibit teachers from setting up non-work websites that comply with the restrictions…."
The teachers said the law will hurt their ability to keep in touch with students for classroom purposes, personal problem and emergencies. They also say it violated their free speech rights and could impede religious freedom as well – which is explained below.
"The group's lawsuit – a copy of which was provided to AP – asserts that the restrictions for non-work-related sites amounts to prior restraint and violate educators' free speech rights. It also says they could impede religious freedom and association rights by barring teachers from using non-work related websites and social networking sites that allow exclusive access with students."
"It "is so vague and overbroad that the plaintiffs cannot know with confidence what conduct is permitted and what is prohibited and thereby `chills' the exercise of first amendment rights of speech, association, religion, collective bargaining and other constitutional rights by school teachers," the lawsuit states."
It sounds like based on this last paragraph that a large part of their complaint is that the law is written broadly and vaguely. They seem worried that A. they won't know what is all covers and B. that it covers way too much, not just don't friend your students on Facebook.
(However, I don't believe that they won't be able to communicate with their students effectively if they are not on Facebook with them. It's called email or a phone. What do you guys think on that one?)
I have a little bit of new perspective on this since I just started teaching college students. The professors talked at the faculty retreat about to "friend" to not to "friend" your students. Most said they only "friend" after graduation and they were no longer students. They said it was a privilege the students earned by finishing school.
But these are people older than 18 presumably by the time they start college much less graduating. I don't think a fourth-grade teacher wants to friend a fourth-grader who has made it into fifth grade.
I am kind of thinking it would be OK for a school system to say do not "Friend" your students while they are minors and in our school system. (What if a kid moved away to another system but was still a minor? Hmm. That might be different.)
I am on Facebook now with favorite teachers from high school, and I love communicating with them but I am also an adult. I would love to friend Walsh's teacher from last year but I don't want to put her out and then I can't complain about my school if I am on with her. So I probably won't. But I may email her from time to time. She is a wonderful person.
So what do you all think? As a parent do you want teachers communicating with your kids on Facebook, Twitter, texting (I find that a little shifty), email directly to them, phone calls directly to them? At what grade do teachers stop communicating with the parents and go straight to the students?
As teachers, what would impede your ability to get your job done and communicate easily and effectively with your students? If this law stands in Missouri would you worry about it coming to Georgia?
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August 23rd, 2011
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Theresa, would it be a problem if your employer told you that you could not use facebook or twitter as part of your work?
August 23rd, 2011
6:48 am
Or if you lost your job based on your private facebook or twitter exchanges?
August 23rd, 2011
8:02 am
@catlady, while I do not possess first-hand knowledge of anyone losing their job at my company I do know for a fact that Facebook profiles have prevented some from being hired.
Facebook users need to know that their profiles are being viewed by potential, and perhaps current, employers.
August 23rd, 2011
8:10 am
We have been told this year to not text with students even if it is school related. This is mostly designed for our protection so that no innocent texts can't be taken as anything more nefarious and used against us. A few of the teachers are really annoyed by this because they would use text messages to respond to simple assignment questions.
I don't currently 'friend' any of my students (except my own son) until they graduate from high school. Part of that is I just don't want the responsibility of having to censor (or limit) my comments. I don't want to have to think about the possibility that they might take something I wrote the wrong way. Part of the limiting is that I don't want to mix my 40+ years-old college friends with my 13-16 years-old female students. Other teachers do 'friend' the students at our school and comment on or 'like' their statuses. We are a small enough school and a close enough community that I don't believe we would really have an issue but you really can never tell.
I do like the way Google Plus does 'circles' so that you limit comments automatically. I haven't switched over to G+ completely yet because most of my friends are still on FB.
@catlady – if the private fb or twitter exchanges are inappropriate for a teacher-student relationship then the teacher should lost his job. If they are just complaining or joking around, then no that shouldn't create a job loss.
@MJG – re: using LOL. A lot of the adults I know use LOL or ROFL as a short cut in emails and messages. The main difference I see in usage between adults and middle schoolers (besides sheer frequency of use) is the middle schoolers will actually say "LOL" in person instead of just laughing. :-)
August 23rd, 2011
8:12 am
I think the communication should be through the parents, not directly with the student. College age should be the exception since they are technically adults. But before college there is no need for a teacher to directly contact a student outside of school. I'm fine if teachers want to use Facebook or other networking sites for their own personal use, but not for school stuff. Save it for the classroom. I would not like it if a teacher contacted my child directly instead of contacting me.
August 23rd, 2011
8:22 am
The use of texts and social media is more prevalant in high school. I know that my daughter's tennis coach gave out her cell number and asked students to send texts. I didn't give it a second thought. My daugher had a very young chemistry teacher that had a facebook page specifically for his class. He would answer questions for all to see regarding assignments. She loved it! So did I since I couldn't help her in the least bit.
Perhaps the school systems can develop a social network for teachers and student to use for communication. It's 2011 and technology is a huge part of our world that's not going anywhere. The small percentage of educators that misuse technology can be dealt with, but it shouldn't affect the majority of well-intentioned teachers.
August 23rd, 2011
8:32 am
I think I'd prefer the communications to come directly to me from my son's teacher. I use Facebook, but I purposely keep my work colleagues out of it. My Facebook page is my personal info only. I'm friends only with my family and my friends from school. I don't want my boss on there, it's personal stuff. If a teacher really feels they can't effectively communicate with their students without the use of social media, then they've got bigger issues. This kind of networking has only been around for a few years, so what did they do before?
August 23rd, 2011
8:40 am
You people and your dang social media sites. Let's keep garbage like this OUT of the classroom.
Regarding the teachers who think this will hamper their abilities to communicate with their students during emergencies, I have a suggestion. You know what a telephone is? You should – you have it glued to your ear everywhere EXCEPT in the classroom. If you need to communicate with a student, pick it up and use it. It worked great for my teachers 30 years ago.
August 23rd, 2011
8:42 am
…you may THINK you are "I'm friends only with my family and my friends from school. I don't want my boss on there", but you do not know with whom your "friends and family" are "friends" with, and THEY may inadvertently, or intentionally, post stuff about you or from you that could be seen by your boss or co-workers…just something to think about…
August 23rd, 2011
8:43 am
…it does not matter how many filters or "safe" things you put on your page, you never know how safe or secure anyone else's site may be or is…
August 23rd, 2011
8:57 am
Is this law prohibiting contacting students via email or phone? If not, I don't see the point of trying to regulate social network use. Setting up a public group where students can ask questions seems preferable to teachers having private email exchanges with students. This sounds like a bunch of folks who don't really understand these various tools setting nonsensical rules dictating the technology used rather than setting behavior guidelines.
August 23rd, 2011
9:17 am
I am not a huge Facebook user but I do have an account. As most here know, I am techno challenged. Today's topic I am NOT well versed in.
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I recently read an article on transitioning your first child to college. The mom mentioned speaking with other parents who had already done so and appreciated the fact that they could** pay it forward** with their tips and ideas for those who have not crossed that milestone yet. It reminded me of those of us here, who try to pay it forward. I am thankful for those who are willing to pay it forward to me and give me ideas to think about. I am sure I will learn some things today too. Have a great day everyone!
August 23rd, 2011
9:39 am
No Facebook, and I refuse to do anything called a "tweet". If you are "following" me, I want to be able to see you, or at least have physical signs that you are there, so I can evade capture if necessary ;)
I would only do social media of any kind, if I could make money using it. So far, that ain't happening in my universe, so ya'll have fun.
August 23rd, 2011
9:52 am
Shaggy, you're already on social media — this blog! Welcome to Web 2.0, my friend. ;-)
August 23rd, 2011
9:54 am
Students frequently do not use their email, or use their phone for calls, for that matter. If I am a teacher that needs to get a message out to multiple students, I'd much rather send a blast text message, a FaceBook posting, or a blog posting than call all of my students. It's a far more efficient use of my time, and creates a record of what was said.
More importantly, when I taught, I had students that were both in my classroom and in my mentoring group at church. This law would have prohibited me from communicating freely with those students for religious purposes. I think it is overreaching, probably unconstitutional, and unneeded. If the communications are inappropriate, there are existing laws to cover them. If they're not, why censor them?
@TWG – As to your question regarding when teachers shift from communicating with parents first to communicating with students first, I've found that by high school, if not middle school, the teachers communicate with students first and only contact parents if student communication doesn't solve the issue.
August 23rd, 2011
9:55 am
Also, if the student and their parents are following FaceBook's rules, no students under age 13 will have a FB account.
August 23rd, 2011
9:55 am
Teachers unions who say they "need" social media outlets to "communicate" with their students are full of it. No one is saying that they can't use social media in their personal life, so no one is abridging their rights. What they ARE saying is "don't be stupid and put yourself in a position where you can't publicly defend your actions". There is NOTHING that a teacher of minors needs to be able to "communicate" to a student that requires social media. In an atmosphere that is so fraught with litigation that a teacher often makes sure that a door stays open during a conference with a student, why on earth would a teacher put themselves in a position that is so prone to misunderstandings and litigation?
Teachers can establish "professional" business pages if they want to on FB, so in one sense, it's possible. But I'm not sure I'd risk it. Collges have "Blackboard", and many schools have private email accounts that students can use.
There is a line of professionalism that is being crossed, here — teachers are not "friends", they are TEACHERS. My daughter, now in college, enjoys having several of her high school teachers as FB friends, keeping up with their lives and being treated as a young adult by them. But it's no longer a teacher/student relationship.
August 23rd, 2011
10:08 am
What could be so important that a teacher needs to get in touch with a student outside of school ASAP? I went to high school in the early 2000s and we got by just fine by hearing everything we needed to hear from our teachers in class. Teachers and Students alike should want to keep their work life (school life) and home life separate. I'm sure glad that my teachers weren't on facebook to see me and my idiot friends' pictures and inappropriate status updates. I'm friends with some of my high school teachers now that I'm out of college and it's fun! I'm CERTAIN they are not friends with any of their current students judging from some of the stuff they post.
August 23rd, 2011
10:21 am
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August 23rd, 2011
10:21 am
"teachers are not "friends", they are TEACHERS."
AMEN. And parents are not "friends" either. The rule in my house is..adults and kids are not "friends" on facebook, period. My kids are too young to have a fb account but I have no children on mine. Not my 16 yr old neice or my 17 yr old nephew. My 24 yr old nephew is my friend and it drives me nuts. My children will not be my "friend" once they are old enough for an account. Why, because I might say something totally appropriate for adults to see (ie..
'I need a drink.. my kids are driving me crazy") that I would not like for my kids to see.
Having said that, I do think that we need to be careful about passing "laws" about this because it can infringe on a person's rights. But, lets use common sense. Why would a teacher want to "friend" a kid on fb? If they want to set up an additional account so it can be strictly for interacting about things pertaining to class, I think it's great. Otherwise e-mail your students and their parents.
August 23rd, 2011
10:23 am
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August 23rd, 2011
10:33 am
Yes, I realize my Facebook friends could re-post stuff that could get back to my boss, but that's also why I don't post anything that is not appropriate. I don't understand people who post these crazy politically ruled rants that make them look like they are insane, or people who post pics of themselves out partying too hard. I have friends who are my under-aged nephew and cousins, and my own son, so all my posts are family friendly and family oriented. I can't imaging anyone out there re-posting pics of me and my son eating an icecream at Disney World! But when teachers go out and start "friending" their students, then posting stuff like pics of themselves drunk at a bar, or rants about how much they hate their jobs or whatever, I could see that raising some eyebrows.
August 23rd, 2011
10:36 am
I think it only illustrates yet again that people well recognize how anti-social so-called social networking is. Facebook, twitter, and texting suck. It's like anti-communication.
August 23rd, 2011
10:41 am
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August 23rd, 2011
10:45 am
I have to admit, I was impressed with my son's management of his FB page throughout college. It was always interesting to see places he had been, etc., but anyone reading his FB page would probably have died of boredom — because he was VERY adroit at untagging pictures as soon as he got them! He'd get notices on his phone and look to see what was posted, and all the riotous fun pictures were immediately untagged. I asked him if I was blocked from a lot of his content on FB, or if it was really that noncommittal, and he laughed — he's over over 21, he certainly could block me if he wanted to, but he said he didn't bother, there wasn't much on there he had to be embarrassed about. He's looking at law school and DC internships in the next few years — he didn't want anything on the FB page that might be taken the wrong way.
August 23rd, 2011
10:46 am
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August 23rd, 2011
10:49 am
I can see the benefit of having students able to communicate with their teacher through social media like facebook. That is what they use every day, however I think teachers should not be allowed to use a personal page to friend their students. Teachers are people and should be free to have a personal facebook page, and if they go out for drinks with friends, and take pictures, they should not be at risk of losing their jobs (but that's discussion for another blog). I think if the teacher has a public page like "Ms. Robinson's 5th grade English" and her students can be friends with that page (her personal account should not). the teacher can then communicate with all the students, if students are having a hard time with an assignment, they can post questions to that page, and the teacher can see maybe where more time the next day could be spent on elaborating on the things that students are having a hard time with. Many colleges are offering online classes, and if students actually want to graduate from college in 4 years, you almost have to take those online classes, and this would just help them prepare for such classes.
August 23rd, 2011
11:00 am
@B, I agree with you 100%. That is the way I see Facebook being used. Not necessarily as a means to friend someone on a personal page. If a teacher has a facebook page for their class, I just don't see the problem. @Warrior Mom is correct. High schoolers rarely use email anymore, nor do they use their phone for talking. They text, use twitter, skype, oovoo, and facebook.
August 23rd, 2011
11:20 am
Maybe email isn't the preferred method of communication, but most of them (teens) have smart phones these days and email comes directly to them wherever they are. They don't have to "check" their email, they get a notification and just look at their phone.
But seriously, what kind of emergency warrants a teacher to have 24 hr access to a student? Talk in class!
August 23rd, 2011
11:21 am
Facebook was ruined after it started letting those not in college into the mix. When I was in highschool, facebook wasn't an option unless you were invited by a college student. I hate facebook now with people creeping all over other peoples' business, it has gone from social networking to social stalking in private. That being said, facebook users have to face reality and use a bit of caution when communicating with others, those who don't probably deserve to lose their jobs. I feel sorry for teachers though, with all the stay at home moms creeping all over their pages, looking for reasons why said teacher shouldn't teach their kid and an increasing amount of young teachers get caught in the crosshairs because *gasp* they go and have fun with their friends in public places, perhaps partaking in a beverage which they are old enough to drink. Other nerfarious activities should be and have been justly punished, just need to use a little common sense.
Just have the school set up a website for their students like facebook but with all school related activities, that way you have the functionality of facebook and an easier way to monitor teacher-student reactions. Once that is established you could perhaps ban teacher-student interaction on facebook. You can't just eliminate an option b/c of potential evil doing w/o offering a viable alternative. Facebook has a lot of tools that teachers can use, like creating groups to communicate project ideas while apart, etc etc.
August 23rd, 2011
11:23 am
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August 23rd, 2011
11:23 am
I know, but Theresa doesn't require me to "tweet", and I "friend" only in person…my Web 3.0 :0)
August 23rd, 2011
11:27 am
How about no Facebook and no Twitter at all. That would simplify things, wouldn't it?
August 23rd, 2011
11:29 am
Anyone who does not see the potentail for abuse is simply missing the reason for the law. This is simply to deter inappropriate communication between a student and a teacher. Peoples behavior changes online. They become more comfortable because of a false feeling of protection because of the lack of contact. No one is talking or looking directly at you. Children post things they would never publically say. This makes it even easier if not encourages a relationship that should not exist between a teacher and student. If you are a male teacher communicating with a teen female student after hours on facebook you have no business being in this line of work.
August 23rd, 2011
11:33 am
With journalism they want us to be on social media promoting our coverage and looking for news. The Washington Post (I believe) sent out a memo requiring all staffers to be on FAcebook. The old timers weren't interested but they are saying they need it to do their jobs effectively.
School is different thought than regular jobs because for the most part you're dealing with minors — unless if teaching college-level.
On the email system set up for the college, it automatically CCs the message you send to the student to yourself — I guess just to have back up of any conversation. So that is interesting.
August 23rd, 2011
11:36 am
I really don't understand the "need" for a teacher to be in contact with a student other than in school. I never had outside contact with my teachers. If there was something to be said or done homework related, she/he would tell the class in school or hand out in flyers in class. This goes for high school & college. So what are the teachers doing in class? Are the kids in class at all? We're not talking about virtual school are we? What is so important that it can't wait the next day or over the weekend to be told? If the teacher is doing their job right..not a darn thing.
August 23rd, 2011
11:48 am
Beware teachers stay away from facebook or any other outside commmunication. it could cost you your job and respect even if you have no evil intentions.
August 23rd, 2011
12:02 pm
When I was in school, middle school, high school whatever…I had no reason to have my teacher's home phone number. Anything I needed to discuss with my teacher would be during school hours. Why do students need to reach their teachers after school hours?
August 23rd, 2011
12:18 pm
What the heck did people do before Facebook, before the internet period?? :roll: Geez, its called a phone or even email…or maybe a face to face personal conversation.
August 23rd, 2011
12:19 pm
@homeschooler – the nice thing about being friends with your own children is you can see who they are friends with and monitor what is on their wall without having to log in as them. If you use the 'hide all' or 'hide post' button it really limits the negative impact younger FB users have on your news feed. I homeschool also and my kids are well aware they drive me crazy sometimes. (They will occasionally suggest that my husband and I need a night out away from them.) So, that type of post wouldn't even cause them to blink an eye. :-)
As far as when communication goes to the student instead of the parent, I would say late middle school/high school. I tend to give my students a single heads up email if I have a fairly minor issue and I also communicate with them directly if it involves problems they are having with the subject. I copy the parents in when I feel that they are really slacking off or that the parents don't seem to be aware of the issue.
Our school has a website with pages for every class. Each class has web-mail, assignment dropboxes and the option of discussion groups for class use. There is even the option for instant text messaging from the site of any updates. This takes the place of having to use text messaging or personal email accounts to communicate with the students or parents.
August 23rd, 2011
12:19 pm
If you're a teacher, why do you want to open the Pandora's box that is Facebook with students? One little post that a kid finds inappropriate and your job is toast! Why not use Google+ and keep a circle of students -so that you can ensure that you're only allowing appropriate communication with them.
I think email and phone are enough -not to mention, Cobb teachers have classroom blogs that allow students to communicate about assignments and remind themselves about what lessons and assignments they have going on.
August 23rd, 2011
12:20 pm
I used to teach, and there is NO WAY I would be on Facebook with any student or parent! I think the school system is entirely correct in banning its usage between teachers and students. Once the student graduates and is over 18, then it should be fine, but before that -no! If you as a teacher, student or parent cannot contact one another or keep up with class events without Facebook and Twitter, then something is terribly wrong.
And currently I work for a huge bank, and we're not allowed access to Facebook, Twitter OR any non-company email sites from our work computers! Somehow we're all still living and communicating.
August 23rd, 2011
12:20 pm
DB and others: some of you seem blissfully unaware that teachers have been fired (even in GA) for their private Facebook accounts of their plans, vacations, etc, even when privacy settings have been inacted. Free private speech ain't so free, if you are a teacher, in some places.
August 23rd, 2011
12:27 pm
I think teachers should be able to use facebook just like any other human being. But have interaction with a minor that is under their direct care is a conflict of interest. Where do we draw the line? If a male teacher is friends with his students, is he easily suspected of improper activites? For that matter, female teachers have increasingly been accused of improper behavior with their students. Any reasonable teacher would not have their students as friends. They are begging for a bad situation.
August 23rd, 2011
12:28 pm
Catlady, I generally support what you are saying. The teachers have every right to a normal life outside of their work environment.


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