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Once again, eight months on from Spain's last general strike, protesters have taken to the streets of the country to rage against the government's austerity policies and the role played by banks in the financial crisis that has seen tens of thousands of people evicted from their homes.
Following the death of 53-year-old Amaia Egaña who jumped to her death from a balcony allegedly after bailiffs arrived to repossess her home in the Basque town of Barakaldo, there has been much soul searching within Mariano Rajoy's government about the plight of the country's homeless. There have been an estimated 400,000 repossessions since the property crisis came to a head in 2008 and yet ironically approximately one million vacant properties lie abandoned across the country with little hope in the current climate of finding buyers.
Despite Mariano Rajoy's knee-jerk proposal of a two year moratorium for the most vulnerable families facing eviction, and a pending cross party agreement on the issue, many of those who have lost their homes are taking matters into their own hands. Desperation has seen scores of the dispossessed either illegally re-entering buildings from which they've been ousted or living in vacant properties that more often than not lack water and electricity supplies.
Here in the Baleares, with a nod to Spain's central government, banks have signed up to a charter agreeing to no more repossessions unless in extreme circumstances. So far so good but what will happen about all those unpaid mortgages? Can the government realistically magic them away over time or will the debt hang like the Ancient Mariner's albatross around the necks of the disaffected for evermore?
The nightmare for the majority of unemployed Spanish homeowners unable to meet mortgage payments is that their homes have been greatly devalued during the recent property slump. Despite that, they are personally liable for the full amount of their mortgages and if they can't pay, are faced with heavy penalties, interest charges and court fees. Filing for bankruptcy isn't an option either because in Spain mortgage debt isn't included in the process.
It seems that Mariano Rajoy's reprieve for those on the brink of homelessness couldn't have come a moment too soon. With any luck at least some beleaguered Spanish families will still be able to keep the homes fires burning.
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With Jan WPI at 6.6%, a 25bps repo cut looks likely
After the poor industry and GDP data, the wholesale price inflation data comes as a pleasant surprise with headline inflation at an unexpected 6.6%and this is when theres no base effect either. And manufactured non-food products inflation (RBIs proxy for core inflation) has come down to 4.1%, almost bang on RBIs stated comfort zone for this. The sharp slowing in the IIPit contracted 0.6% in December, and April-December growth was just 0.7%, or less than a fifth that in the same period last yearmakes it unlikely FY13 GDP will rise much beyond the 5% projected by the CSO in its advance estimates. And with GDP slowing, inflation has come off to under 7%, from around the 7.5% levels towards the end of FY12 and the average monthly 10% levels in FY11. Given the fragility of the current account deficit (CAD)and RBI Governors statement that Q3 CAD would be worse than the Q2s 5.4% of GDPit seems unlikely that RBI would want to stimulate consumption too much either. Any worsening of the CAD, in turn, will put further pressure on inflationaround 60% of the WPI basket comprises tradeables and will, therefore, see greater inflation if the rupee depreciates further.
At the end of the day, however, the ball remains in the governments court. High food inflation, especially of cereals like wheat and rice, is outside the purview of monetary policy, while the government has a lot more levers at its command. After contracting 1.7% in the April-January period in FY12, wheat prices rose 14.5% in the same period in FY13with this happening when the Food Corporation of India has wheat coming out of its ears, it is not clear why the government has not dumped wheat stocks in the market. Interestingly, and this should provide some comfort to the government, despite the hike in diesel pricesand the promise of doing this every monththe overall fuel index slowed from 9.4% in December to 7.1% in January, thanks to inflation coming down in other fuels like naphtha and aviation turbine fuel that are sold at free-market prices. For April-January FY13, the fuel index rose 10.1% as compared to 13.9% in the same period in FY12. While a repo cut will undoubtedly stimulate consumption, its role in stimulating investment is less certain since most projects that have stalledthe value of stalled projects is up around

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Chael Sonnen fails random drug test, won't face Vitor Belfort at UFC 175
As if the whole drama surrounding UFC 175 couldn't get anymore absurd, Chael Sonnen has failed his random drug test and is now off the July 5 card, as first reported by ESPN.
According to the report, Sonnen was randomly tested by the Nevada State Athletic Commission following the UFC 175 On Sale press conference last month. Results from test showed the presence of two illegal substances: Anastrozole and clomiphene.
This comes just weeks after Sonnen's original opponent, Wanderlei Silva, was pulled from the card after the Brazilian refused to take a random drug test by the NSAC.
Vitor Belfort is facing his own drug-testing drama as well after he revealed he too failed a random drug test last February. He is currently scheduled to appear at a NSAC licensing hearing on June 17.
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Common solidified his immortality in 1994 when he made one
of Hip Hop's most enduring and defining songs in "I Used To Love H.E.R." The
metaphoric love song didn't satisfy Lonnie Lynn to rest on his
laurels; it served as the springboard to launch the career of one of Hip Hop's
most talented and accomplished artists. After 2002's experimental and
polarizing LP Electric Circus many had wondered if Common
has lost more than just the sense in his moniker. Com answered
all questions in 2005 when he hit the studio with newly minted superstar Kanye
West to craft his best album since his seminal Resurrection.
Naturally, Finding Forever picks up where Be left off.
Once again 'Ye is producing the bulk of the album, with Dilla,
will.i.am and Devo Springsteen chipping in. Mr.
West makes his presence felt from the jump with "Start The Show"
as Common talks a gang of shit. He quickly switches it up as
he usually does and goes into man of the people mode for, you guessed it, "The People."
The song is an easy winner minus his inane claim that Kanye is
new Primo. The real DJ Premier does come
though as well, and it is for "The Game," easily the illest song on the album. Primo
lends some of the finer cuts of his career over Kanye's dead
spot-on impression of him. And yeah, Common rips it too. Com
keeps the edge on when Kanye joins him on the mic for their
nice little hometown tribute "Southside." Initially my least favorite song on the album,
the will.i.am-featured-and-produced "I Want You" is
now one of my favorites. The vibe of it is just great and will's
return of the boom bap at the end of the track is enough to get a thumbs up
from me.
As he likes to do, Common gets his three-person-story on on
the dope Lily Allen-featured "Drivin' Me Wild." The moral of
the stories is something a lot of fools need to hear these days. He is just as
impressive talking race on the smoothed out "Black Maybe," backed by some great,
understated production from Kanye. Keeping on the mellower tip
of the latter half of the album, "So Far To Go" featuring D'angelo
is a prototypical Dilla joint that has Com
writing to the ladies. Definitely dope for what it is - unfortunately it is
basically just recycled from Dilla's The Shining from
last summer. Women stay on Common's mind on "Break My Heart,"
which is kinda corny and is really only saved by Kanye's
sampling on the hook.
If it wasn't for "The Game," "Misunderstood" would be the album's gem. Devo
Springsteen steals some of Kanye's shine as he crafts
a nice dark beat around an incredible Nina Simone vocal from "Don't Let Me Be
Misunderstood." Common is in storytelling mode
once again, and once again does it like few else can. The title track closes
the album out and sonically it does an excellent job of tying the first and
second parts of the album together.
Finding Forever is in some ways a follow up to Be, but in
some ways it's also what Be should have been. In hindsight especially,
Be lacked a real edge in the latter half of the album and drifted into
boredom. Finding Forever doesn't suffer from that affliction, and the
slower joints are among the best of the LP. Some folks will complain that at 11
songs and an intro the album is too short but I'm with it - fuck 20 songs and 4
skits. After drifting into a territory that no one seemed to welcome with Electric
Circus, Kanye has helped bring Com full
circle. Album number seven puts Common's catalogue on a level
that few can fuck with. If forever is immortality in this game, Common
has found it.


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File) CHINA OUT, Associated Press
NEW YORK — The disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 has exposed wide gaps in how the world's airlines — and their regulators — operate. But experts warn this isn't likely to be one of those defining moments that lead to fundamental changes.
For financial and technological reasons, and because of issues tied to national sovereignty, the status quo is expected to prevail in the way passports are checked, aircraft are tracked at sea and searches are coordinated.
In an age of constant connectedness, it's almost inconceivable to lose a 209-foot-long airplane for more than a week, or be in the dark about what happened onboard around the time it went missing.
The reality is that large portions of the globe don't have radar coverage. Over oceans, pilots fill in those gaps by radioing air traffic controllers at routine intervals with position updates. And while planes record sounds in the cockpit as well as speed, altitude, fuel flow and the positions of flaps, that information isn't shared with anyone on the ground. Crash investigators only get access to the data on the recorders after combing through the wreckage.
Numerous experts have said it is time to update tracking abilities and use satellite links to provide real-time feeds on the operation of planes and conversations within the cockpit.
However, transmitting data by satellite from all 80,000 daily flights worldwide wouldn't be cheap.
Airlines made an average of $4.13 in profits per passenger last year and $2.05 in 2012, according to International Air Transport Association, the industry's trade group. Any additional costs would eat into those slim profit margins. Some experts say planes don't crash frequently enough — let alone disappear — to justify the cost.
If such information were to be streamed live, there would be major concerns about privacy says Robert Clifford, a personal injury lawyer in Chicago who has been involved in several aviation lawsuits.
"Once it's broadcast, the data from a plane would essentially be considered public access material — something that aircraft manufacturers, pilot unions, operators and even accident investigators don't want," Clifford says.
There's also a question of who would receive and control that data. There are concerns that an airline, plane maker or government worried about its reputation could meddle with the information.
"You can't assume that there would not be strong economic interests to tamper with information," says James E. Hall, former chairman of the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board.
A compromise solution is to create deployable black boxes — data recorders similar to the voice and data recorders currently in planes. During a catastrophic event, they would break away from the tail, have their own homing devices and ideally be found quickly. But given the confusion over the Malaysia Airlines jet's flight path, it's unclear if these boxes could help.
Then there's the search: The Malaysian government has been widely criticized for how long the search has taken and for its release of contradictory information.
So why aren't American investigators, who have a long history of dealing with plane crashes, taking charge? NTSB investigators and experts from Boeing are on the scene providing technical assistance. So are U.S. military ships and planes. But politics and customs dictate that everybody takes a back seat to the local government.
The practice dates back to a December 1944 convention on international civil aviation in Chicago. Many of today's rules of the sky were formed at that meeting, including one that puts the country where a crash occurs in charge of the search and investigation. If the airplane is registered in another country — which isn't the case here — that government is entitled to appoint observers to be present at the inquiry.
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Ravenswood Season 1 Finale Recap — "My Haunted Heart"
Tonight's winter finale of Ravenswood featured death, doppelgangers, and a Haleb reunion! Hanna finally learned the truth about Miranda's death. Luke and Olivia discovered the identity of their father's killer. And Raymond Collins finally came clean about his role in The Curse. What else went down in Season 1, Episode 10 ("My Haunted Heart")? Read on to find out!
Caleb Spills the Beans
There was a lot of emotional pay off in this episode, but perhaps none as eagerly anticipated as the Haleb reunion. Last time we saw the star-crossed lovers together was on Pretty Little Liars, when Caleb implied he was seeing Miranda, then drove away from Rosewood to keep his girl safe from The Curse. How's that working out for you, dude?
In the winter finale, Hanna took matters into her own hands, visiting Ravenswood to give Miranda a strong talking to — and she wasn't taking, "You just missed her"s as an excuse. Eventually, Caleb has to fess up: "Hanna, Miranda's dead." Also: I talk to her ghost and her ghost talks back, OK? Hanna is decidedly not OK with this. She freaks out, then flees Caleb's funeral home abode for some air. Totally justified.
At the local coffee shop, Hanna runs into one of the many Ravenswood friends she managed to make in the PLL Halloween special: Mrs. Grunwald. Their encounter is kind of awesome. Hanna thanks Mrs. G. for pulling her bestie (aka Alison) from the ground, and Mrs. G. convinces Hanna to open her mind to the seemingly impossible: "The veil is thinner here. You've experienced that yourself." Yeah, Hanna! Remember how freaked out you were in the Halloween special? That's basically this show times infinity.
Hanna Makes Friends
Hanna finds a sulking Caleb at the park. You can tell she's had a lot of experience with people she thinks are dead being not totally dead because she has already processed her feelings and is ready to chat about what Caleb has told her (which, compared to the whole truth, is actually very little).
Hanna tells Caleb that she is both extremely saddened that Miranda died and is seriously freaked out that Caleb almost died, too. Cue Haleb hug. All is right with the world... Until one of Hanna's other Halloween ep friends makes an appearance: Max, the red-coated ghost girl. Hanna was sketched out by the pint-sized spirit when she visited Ravenswood before, but we know all about Max' homicidal tendencies from watching Ravenswood. (Full confession: she's the scariest ghost on this show. Also, our favorite.) While Caleb is on the phone, Max leads Hanna away. Caleb manages to snatch his girlfriend back from the ghost girl, but is frightened by the entire encounter. He doesn't want Hanna to be ghost-murdered. Sigh. Dating in Ravenswood is hard.
Back at the Collins Funeral Home, Hanna talks aloud to Miranda. She expresses sadness over the teenager's death, and even sheds a tear or two for the girl she met just once. Unbeknownst to Hanna, Miranda is actually listening in. Even though Hanna can't hear her, Miranda tells her that Caleb loves Hanna, and that he stayed to keep a promise for her. OK, this scene actually had us tearing up a bit. Well done, show.
Olivia and Luke Solve Their Father's Murder
Speaking of tearing up, were you expected to be emotion-punched in the gut with the reveal of who killed Mayor Matheson?! Because we certainly were not. While Caleb is busy not telling Hanna most of the truth about Ravenswood, Luke and Olivia decide to return to the scene of their father's death — his office — in hopes that Remy's newest ghost friend will show them what happened to their father. Remy joins.
Remy's ghost friend helpfully replays Mayor Matheson's murder for Remy, Luke, and Olivia to see. Which means Luke and Olivia have to look on in horror as Dillon — aka Olivia's boyfriend and virginity-taker — waltzes into the office and stabs their father to death. The murder seems to be part of his alliance with Team Ghost. For some reason, Dillon thinks that by killing Mayor Matheson he will save himself from The Curse. As the Siblings Matheson cling, sobbing, to one another, Remy observes. She notices that Dillon left his bloody fingerprint on a book still on the shelf. They should be able to use that to prove that Dillon was responsible for the murder.
In the aftermath of the big reveal, Remy goes home to give her dad the scoop. Unfortunately, Dillon is waiting for her there. He knocks her out, then drags her limp body away. If we were Team Ghost, we'd go after Remy, too. She's totally the most competent.
Team Ghost Sends Mixed Messages
In an effort to find Remy, Caleb confronts Raymond Collins about his apparent role in Mayor Matheson's death. Uncle Ray swears he had nothing to do with it — he didn't even know Dillon was responsible. According to Uncle Ray, the Collins family does nothing to carry out The Curse, but simply keeps the souls of the victims safe until the contract is completed. When Collinses like his sister (and Miranda's mother) tried to defy The Curse, they were killed. Even so, Uncle Ray tried to get Miranda out of town by feigning indifference towards his niece when really what he wanted was to give her a great, big hug (our words, not his). This makes us (and Miranda) happy. We knew Uncle Ray wasn't evil!
Dillon lures Caleb, Miranda, Luke, and Olivia to the Old Chapel, using a photo sent from Remy's phone. Once the gang is all there, Reverend Abadon — aka the pastor who oversaw the signing of The Pact — begins to bring Miranda back from the dead, which sends some seriously mixed messages. Do you want Miranda dead or not, ghosts?
Before Abadon can complete the spell, however, Uncle Ray stops him. It turns out that Abadon was bringing Miranda back from the dead so that he could kill The Five together. Tricksy. Uncle Ray manages to divert Abadon's plan by smashing one of his jars o' hair and unleashing another ghost to roam around Ravenswood: the Original Caleb. Gasp!
The Five live to fight another day (well, sans Miranda — for now), but Dillon is not so lucky. Freaked out by Abadon's theatrics, he makes for the woods, which seems like a flawed plan. Max convinces Dillon that he can trust her. Psych! She leads him to a set of train tracks upon which he is promptly hit by an oncoming train. Someone in Team Ghost's management should give this girl more power. So far, she seems to be the only spirit who gets anything done in this town.
Hanna Drives Away
Hanna somehow manages to miss all of the chapel excitement, but we forgive her. As Caleb says goodbye, he asks Hanna if she believes him. For her, at least for now, it doesn't seem to matter. "I know what the smart thing would be, but I don't think the smart thing would make me as happy as you do," she tells him. Aww. (And, we agree.) The two kiss, and Hanna drives away as Caleb tries not to cry man-tears. These two do entirely too much driving away from one another.
Of course, Miranda catches this entire goodbye scene, which is kind of creepy, but we let it slide because she totally has this tragic unrequited love thing going on. She is both in love with Caleb and a Haleb shipper. You can understand how this is problematic and confusing for her.
Lucky for her, Caleb is no longer the only Caleb-faced person in town. While Miranda is sulking on an apparently ancient park bench, Original Caleb (circa 1918) strides towards her, imagining that she is his Original Miranda (also, circa 1918). Miranda does not dispel him of this misconception, but rather revels in the fact that a Caleb-faced person can touch her and is looking at her like he loves her. We think this might make us sad, too? Unfortunately, we'll have to wait until Season 2 to find out what everyone else thinks of Caleb's doppelganger — and if Miranda's doppelganger isn't far behind...
Memorable Quotes
"That was eight kinds of awkward." — Luke, on Hanna's asking where Miranda is
"She really loves him. You can tell by looking." — Remy is totally a Haleb shipper
"Caleb, show her to me and I'll believe you." — Hanna doesn't believe in ghosts
"Who could I sue in this town for making my boyfriend crazy as a bag of cats?" — Hanna
"What you have with Caleb. That's worth more than one afternoon, isn't it?" — Mrs. G. plays matchmaker
"Come back to the house. I know your last experience was...challenging. But it's different in the daylight." — Mrs. G. invites Hanna over
"So, have you met any famous dead people yet?" — Hanna talking aloud to Miranda's ghost
"I'll protect him. Until he can come back to you. I promise. I know all about promises. Caleb taught me." — Miranda promises Hanna
"[I was] keeping Hanna from walking away with Max, the moppet from hell. In broad daylight." — Caleb, on his days activities
"I don't want the police to find Dillon. I want to find him, and I want to kill him." — Olivia, on her preferred breakup method
"Some things you text. Some things you tell." — Remy, being witty
"Whoever questions this gets the same answer: death." — Uncle Ray, being dramatic
"You have no idea what that was like — the last living connection to my sister — and I slammed the door in her face. And then she was gone." — Uncle Ray misses Miranda
"Luke, don't break his jaw until he tells us where Remy is." — Caleb reigns Luke in
"Death for you, Miranda, it may not be permanent." — Abadon
"I like you, Dillon. You bought me ice cream." — Max
"Keep that in a safe place. Don't lose it." — Hanna, upon kissing Caleb
What did you think of the Ravenswood winter finale? Let us know in the comments below!


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ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. -- Law enforcement officials say they are now offering a $35,000 reward for information in the disappearance of Erica Parsons.
The annoucement was made at a news conference Thursday afternoon.
Erica has been missing since November 2011, but her family didn't report her missing until six months ago.
Last summer, investigators searched Erica's adoptive parents', Sandy and Casey Parsons, home for 12 hours. According to a warrant, they found red stains on a pair of pants and drywall. They also searched a storage building that belongs to Sandy at his father's home in China Grove. A warrant said investigators found teeth, a hammer, video tape, pieces of a vacuum cleaner and school records.
At the end of December, Sheriff Kevin Auten told WBTV cadaver dogs indicated a possible presence of human remains on property owned by Sandy Parsons' father.


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Museums in San Diego, Riverside and San Bernardino counties
Looking for a winter day activity? Our region has dozens of museums within an easy drive, and many of them are free of charge or a nominal fee.
San Diego County
Agua Hedionda Lagoon Discovery Center - This nature center offers educational exhibits on local species, plants and wildlife in the lagoon reserve; now showing, an exhibit on the local native Luiseno Indian peoples; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays; 1580 Cannon Road, Carlsbad; free; (760) 804-1969 or aguahedionda.org .
Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum - More than 50 acres displaying early California life and equipment, including a farmhouse, barns, engines, tractors and trucks; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily; 2040 N. Santa Fe Ave., Vista; $3 adults; $2 children and seniors; (760) 941-1791 or agsem.com .
Barona Cultural Center & Museum - Dedicated to preserving the history, artifacts and language of the Kumeyaay/Diegueno people, and the Barona Band of Mission Indians in particular; noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays; 1095 Barona Road, Lakeside; free; (619) 443-7003, Ext. 2.
Birch Aquarium at Scripps - An educational outreach program of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography since 1903, this cliffside aquarium features more than 60 examples of Pacific marine life habitats, a sea life nursery, tide pools, coral displays, educational programs, sharks, live feeding displays and traveling exhibits; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla; $11, general; $9, seniors; $8, college students with ID; $7.50, children 3 to 17 and UC San Diego students with ID; free, 2 and under; (858) 534-3474.
California Center for the Arts, Escondido, Museum - Four exhibits are now on display through June 21: "20th Century Photography: Selections From the Wachovia Securities Art Collection," "Divi/nation: Work by Debby & Larry Kline," "Between: Work by Nina Waisman" and "Reel Mothers: Film Video Art and the Maternal"; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays; 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $5, adults; $4, seniors and active military; $3, students with ID; children under 12 are free; (760) 839-4120.
California Surf Museum - "The Surfer Shapers" and "Tom Keck: Exposed" are now on exhibit; also on display, surfboards, movie posters, record albums, vintage beachwear, photos and profiles on significant surfing personalities; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily; 312 Pier View Way, Oceanside; free; (760) 721-6876.
Carlsbad Historical Society Museum - Interpretive historical displays, artifacts and self-guided tours; private tours with tea by reservation only; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; Magee Park, 258 Beech St., Carlsbad; free; (760) 434-9189.
Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park - A 27-acre former working ranch/vacation retreat of actor Leo Carrillo (Pancho in "The Cisco Kid"); guided tours of its 11 historical structures available at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturdays and noon and 2 p.m. Sundays; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays; 6200 Flying LC Lane, Carlsbad; free; (760) 476-1042 or carrillo-ranch.org .
Coronado Museum of Art and History - Highlights the history of Coronado island; now on display, an exhibit on Coronado resident (and "Wizard of Oz" author) L. Frank Baum; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; 1100 orange Ave., Coronado; $4, adults 19-64; $3, active military and seniors; $2, youth 10-18; free, children 9 and under; (619) 435-7242.
Encinitas Historical Society - City's original 1883 schoolhouse, the oldest building in Encinitas, houses exhibits, pictorial displays and archives telling of the city's past and its people and events; noon to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; corner of F and Fourth streets, Encinitas; free; (760) 942-9066.


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It was dog-eat-dog at my local supermarket on Saturday. I hadn't even been able to park at the bigger supermarket down the road – after two laps of both the street-level and underground parking had yielded nothing more than a significant jump in my blood pressure, I'd given up trying and returned to the local shop, hoping I might at least be able to grab enough ingredients to cobble together the children's packed lunches.
But I was out of luck. The place was a scrum. Shelves were being restocked almost as fast as people piled up their trollies but, even then, I came away with significant gaps in my shopping.
The point of all this is to say that Dubai's filled up again. A lot. From the amount of traffic on the roads to the speed at which new schools are being built – not to mention the scarcity of Petits Filous in the supermarket – it's clear there's been a massive influx of new expats since the summer.
And, if you keep your ear to the ground in the coffee shops, on the beaches and at the community swimming pools, you realise how alien Dubai must seem to those who've just arrived expecting a sunnier version of the Cotswolds; you hear what the newcomers are worrying about. So, a few tongue-in-cheek replies to the burning newbie questions:
Do I have to get a live-in maid? – No. Even if you don't fancy spending your weekend mopping expansive acres of marble, everything from cleaning to washing, ironing and baby-sitting can be outsourced without you having to have live-in help.
Do I need a four-wheel-drive (4WD)? – Not unless you're planning to drive out in the desert (even then, many people keep a separate 4WD for this purpose). But, once you've sat at a traffic light in your hired sedan car and seen that your head's at the same height as a Nissan Patrol's bumper, it's possible you'll change your mind. Especially when you've seen how people drive.
Is the traffic always this bad? – No. It's often worse. Case in point: Jumeirah Beach Residences on a weekend night.
Why do people flash me when I'm driving at the speed limit in the over-taking lane? – Because almost all speed cameras are set 20kph above the published speed limit.
Can I get a part-time job? – Serious part-time jobs that pay pro-rata are rarer than a lion in a Landcruiser – that is, you do see them from time to time, but you'll have to really look.
Will I put on the famous 'Dubai stone'? – Most people do. But you can always buck the trend. Stay away from the brunches – which leads me on to…
Will I be a social pariah if I never "do brunch"? – That depends entirely who your friends are.
Annabel Kantaria is a journalist who's lived in the UAE long enough to call it home. She'd quite like to ride a camel to work, has never stayed at the Burj Al Arab and gained then lost her Dubai stone. Follow her on Twitter: @BellaKay; and on Instagram: dubaipix


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Recap | Final Stats | Notes | Photo Gallery
Basketball Travelers Classic
Washington 99, Pepperdine 91
Sunday, Nov. 12, 2006
Bank of America Arena/Seattle, Wash.
WASHINGTON COACH Lorenzo Romar
General Comments:
"We started off strong and then got a little relaxed offensively and let our guard down. We tried some experimental passes and we didn't finish some plays. They hung in there and they didn't go away. They just didn't quit, give them a lot of credit. It would be very interesting to follow that team both this year and the years to come because they are a good team. I thought we were prepared and I thought that we did a pretty good job defending them for a long stretch, but what they do is make you play the full 40 minutes. As you saw as the game went on they began to get more and more open looks.
"I am also proud of our guys. We made some mistakes and we don't understand yet how they played into the game, but those are things that will come and those are things that we will learn. Our guys did a lot of good things tonight.
"John Brockman was out on the perimeter tonight for 20 plus minutes and he did a pretty good job with a double-double. Quincy (Pondexter) did a nice job out there and everybody keeps asking what Spencer (Hawes) can do. Once you see Spencer out there, he can pass and it may be the best thing that he does. He had seven assists tonight and he did a real nice job. Overall I don't like the way we finished but I think that we are going to get better.
On playing so many freshmen:
"I don't think that we have done that since my first year here when we had four freshmen. We have been watching these guys practice real hard, so we wanted to get them out there."
On when Spencer Hawes join the starting lineup:
"I think that when you watch him play it is kind of hard to keep him on the bench."
General Comments:
"They are very talented, and they are young and they are very experienced. And we are young and inexperienced. It's just one of those things you know, we started slow, we kind of put ourselves in a little bit of trouble right there. At least the one thing I am proud of is that we just didn't quit. Lorenzo (Romar) does a great job with those guys and they are just killers on the boards. We just have to learn how to take care of the ball better too. We turned it over 20 some odd times and our goal for this game was 16."
On Troubles in the Halfcout:
"It's just a whole new style to try and teach them. It just makes it so tough because we are so far behind, being a rookie coach, and a rookie style, and rookie system for them. We are just so far behind. I told the guys if they can just believe and keep working hard, little by little we are getting better and better."
On Washington's Style of Play:
"Well they just have so much speed, and not only do they have speed, but are very athletic with their speed and they shoot the ball well and they rebound the heck out of it."
On Jon Brockman:
"He weighs more than two of our guys together. And they're just tough. I don't know what to make of them. They know what it takes and that is important."
On the Potential of UW freshmen Spencer Hawes and Quincy Pondexter:
"There is no limit. I'm from Fresno, so I know what Pondexter looks like. I've seen him enough, and I think he is going to be in the NBA one day also. He's got a lot of talent."


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I had a question about some Sugar Snap Peas I planted in March and at first they were doing quite well up until about a week ago. I have planted them in a container and I have not yet put fertilizer in yet but I do water them daily and they do get full sunlight. It's my first time growing these and any advice would really help me. I would really like to save them if possible. It did rain quite a lot last night and I forgot to take them off our patio to put them closer to our screen door so I'm thinking all that water last night could have greatly affected them?
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I think sugar snap peas like partial sun. Mine are on day 39 and they only get morning and late afternoon sun. They are growing like crazy! I have also fertilized them twice now (every two weeks).
Thank you so much IndianaGal ! I will definitely will start giving them some partial sunlight and get some fertilizer for them. I've been meaning to go pick some up but that will definitely be on my to do list tomorrow. Do you have any recommendations for any organic fertilizer? I heard that Dr. Earth is pretty good?
My suggestion is to cut back on the water. Growing in a container requires more water then in the ground but every day is too much. Might I suggest twice a week. Some vegetables, e.g. tomatoes and carrots, really dislike extra water once they set fruit and I cut it off completely unless the there is 7+ days of no rain. Not sure about sugar snap peas.
Also, if you have to container garden, some of the big box retailers are starting to get self watering plants at a really low price. Might be worth checking out before your next planting.
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I used Miracle Grow on round 1 and fish emulsion on round 2. I would not consider Miracle Grow organic but the fish emulsion was. I don't know the brand name, a some of it from a friend of mine.
Good luck with snap peas. I hope they get happy!
Thanks for your advice Cherokee_Motely ! I will most definitely cut back on all the watering that I've been doing. I have seen some of those self watering containers and I think that would be a great help to me since I'm not too sure about how much water some of the vegetables I'm growing exactly need. Let's hope I can save them before it's too late lol crosses fingers.
Hi IndianaGal I just picked up some of that fish and seaweed organic emulsion today so I hope it will help out the snap peas and I'll be able to get them to recover otherwise I might have to start all over. Really hoping that's not the case but thanks for all the great advice.
Gardening is a life long learning process, realize that not everything is going to work out 100% and life will be less stressful. One of my biggest mistake early on was not keeping a journal. I still don't do a good job but Folia helps.
Yes indeed Cherokee Motley I think we are very lucky that we are not counting on these gardens to feed our family but I would in time like not to have to stop by the grocery store to pick up any vegetables at all. Food prices unfortunately are only going to get higher along with gas. I'm definitely going to try and keep an updated journal on my garden so I can gain more knowledge about growing all sorts of plants, vegetables and flowers. I hope your Garden is doing well ! and thanks for all the helpful info about the Snap Peas. They are already looking better smiles.
I'm glad they are doing better!
Thanks for your info IndianaGal hugs I couldn't find the fish emulsion you were speaking about but I did find Jobe's Organic Vegetable and Tomato Fertilizer. So I used that a couple of days ago plus I've takin the snow peas out out the direct full sunlight they were getting everyday and I put them in a nice shady area. They have improved since and they are starting to get greener by the day ! smiles.
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Big Brother 13′s Jeff Schroeder Caught Making Anti-Gay Comments: CBS Responds
July 14, 2011 12:00 AM by Kristin Watson
Big Brother 13′s Jeff Schroeder probably should have remembered the live feed catches everything. Schroeder's anti-gay remarks about beloved Harry Potter character Albus Dumbledore were caught for all to see and now CBS has released a statement for damage control. Read on to find out the details…
Big Brother 13′s Jeff Schroeder and Kalia Booker got into a heated debate about Harry Potter character Albus Dumbledore's sexuality, but they forgot one thing – the live feed was catching it all.
Jeff Schroeder's not-so flattering comments about Dumbledore being gay prompted Kalia to speak her own mind.
Here's what happened. When Kalia Booker informed Jeff Schroeder that Dumbledore was gay (even though the books don't say it) and JK Rowlings said she always pictured him as such, Jeff went nuts.
"The character was written to be gay," Kalia explained to Jeff. To which Jeff responded, "He's in a school with little kids? You can't make that guy gay."
Here's where the real debating began. "Why? Can't gay men work with little kids?" Kalia asked, prompting Jeff to argue, "It isn't right to have it in a little kids' book and have the headmaster locked away in this magical land, be gay. That isn't the right kind of writing to do. Listen, you know what I'm talking about and don't make it seem like you're doing the right thing by saying it's not. You are going to let your kids read a story book where little kids go to fantasy camp without their parents and the guy is … gay?"
Kalia debated, "Just because he is gay, doesn't mean there is a thing wrong with him." Before we get into what CBS had to say, you have to see the live feed for yourself.
The rant caught on the live feed prompted CBS to issue their own statement: "Big Brother is a reality show about watching a group of people who have no privacy 24/7 — and seeing every moment of their lives. At times, the Houseguests make comments, reveal prejudices and other beliefs that we do not condone. Any views or opinions expressed in personal commentary by a Houseguest appearing on BIG BROTHER, either on any live feed from the House or the broadcast, are those of the individual(s) speaking and do not represent the views or opinions of CBS or the producers of the program."
Way to perform damage control CBS. Did you catch Jeff Schroeder's anti-gay remarks on the live feed? Tell us your thoughts.
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23 Responses to "Big Brother 13′s Jeff Schroeder Caught Making Anti-Gay Comments: CBS Responds"
craitg Says:
July 14th, 2011 at 7:45 am
Please STFU so what faggot , faggot, faggot oohhh get over it now guess i,m going to die because I don't beleive wehat you do lol
Big Brother Fan Says:
July 14th, 2011 at 9:02 am
Good for Jeff! I agree with him 100 percent.
mike Says:
July 14th, 2011 at 11:10 am
The CBS response is totally disingenuous. When he was in the house during season 11 he engaged in similar homophobic rants and used profanity laced anti-gay insults against other players on a regular basis. CBS even aired some of the arguments where he used homophobic language, but they cut his homophobic remarks out of the footage to make him look like a hero. Bottom line is Jeff is an ignorant bigot, but CBS likes him so they've been covering for him. And they will continue to cover for him.
Karen Downen Says:
July 14th, 2011 at 11:56 am
Jeff has a right to his beliefs. We all have to answer for what we say and do; but, too, we have a right to say and do what we believe. That is why living in America is so wonderful. CBS handled this just right.
Traci Says:
July 14th, 2011 at 2:31 pm
I think Kalia was just trying to play to the camera's and be politically correct Jeff was just keeping it real and I didnt see him say anything bad about gay people This is just another case of the news trying to make a big deal out of something so small and to take this all out of context
kathy Says:
July 14th, 2011 at 3:56 pm
I am a person who accepts gay as a way of life and Jeff was not bashing gays he just said it wasn;t apropriate for something little kids read and watch, my grandson is 6 and has watched Harry Potter since he was 3. He would not understand gay and it is not something little kids need to undrestand till they are older! So get over it already, get a life people complain about things that matter!
Candice Sweet Says:
July 14th, 2011 at 8:32 pm
What a CREEP!
My ex thinks the same way, she thinks we are all dammed to hell and all gay men are child molesters!
He really needs a reality check!
Teresa H. Says:
July 14th, 2011 at 10:37 pm
No problem what he said…He spoke the truth in my mind. Hooray for Jeff.
Randall Says:
July 14th, 2011 at 10:43 pm
Will never watch the show again. Jeff's comments should not be tolerated. He needs to come out of the closet in my opinion. He is hiding who he really is. Making comments like that sounds like all these closeted Senators that rule against anything gay-friendly to hide their own sexuality. If he had said black people should not teach which children it would not be tolerated!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Crystal Says:
July 15th, 2011 at 8:34 am
Jeff should remember that gay and pedophile are not synonymous. It doesn't rub off you idiot. I like Jeff a lot less now.
Jason Says:
July 15th, 2011 at 2:05 pm
I'm not sure which is more ridiculous, what the idiot on the show said or some of the bigot comments on this post. Really people what year are we in 1900? It is 2011 and I believe people should understand by now that your sexual orientation (especially one of a fictional character, I mean cmon now) should not make you less than or unqualified for anything. I don't care if it was his opinion because it is wrong and as a gay person I find it very insulting. For the sake of gays everywhere and this country I hope this show's rating plummet.
Jan Says:
July 16th, 2011 at 5:15 pm
Thank you, Jeff, for speaking your mind and the truth. I do not tolerate all of your vocabulary but what you said was perfect. God tells us that Homosexuality is a sin and those engaging in such will not enter the Kingdom of Heaven. I am proud of Jeff for saying what he did. I do not approve of any of the Harry Potter stuff and would not ever allow my children to read any of it or watch any of it. That is another thing God tell us is a sin . . . witchcraft. Also a sin is sex outside marriage. One sin is not worse than the other. Doesn't anyone read the Bible anymore??? It doesn't matter what year we're in, it's wrong in any year to disobey God's Commandments.
Lori Says:
July 16th, 2011 at 6:29 pm
Get over it and move on! Everyone has said something that someone else doesn't agree with and it doesn't make them a bad person!!
what Says:
July 17th, 2011 at 12:42 pm
@Jason: The fact that it's 2011 doesn't make it an excuse. By your logic in 2111 pedophilia would be more than welcome.
Dina Says:
July 17th, 2011 at 3:45 pm
I love Jeff and I am with him. The f'cking word police are out and about. I don't want a flamboyantly gay queer teaching my child. Go Jeff I hope you win the whole kit and kaboodle…..
Mickey Says:
July 17th, 2011 at 3:45 pm
I agree with Jeff!
Cindy Says:
July 21st, 2011 at 10:55 am
Did all you Jeff fans know that he has a D.U.I. (Dupage County, IL)? Check it out! A real "hero", right?
Troy Says:
July 25th, 2011 at 4:37 pm
For the person that brought up his DUI, I myself know several people, co-workers and friends that have made that same mistake. Horrible that it occurred, but I still consider them to be good people. You must live in a small sheltered world if you're writing off every person that has made a mistake.
Hildegard Says:
July 25th, 2011 at 5:45 pm
Jeff is just ignorant on this subject. He doesn't get that gay does not mean pedophile. Noone is talking about flamboyantly gay anyway. Someone needs to provide basic information not inflamed by Christian fanatics.
Lisa Says:
July 28th, 2011 at 8:20 am
Jeff is a closeted flammer-some day he will commit suicide because he can't deal with the fact he is gay. Stop hiding behind god and the bible just because u are religious you dont get to change what the book says to what you want it to say. it reads how it reads and says what it says – by the way isn't there something in there about NOT judging others? There are probably more straight pedophiles than gay! STOP the hatin jeff you closeted HOMO! VOTE HIM OFF VOTE HIM OFF
Toria Says:
August 5th, 2011 at 10:59 am
I have nothing against gays at all. But we are all entitled to our own opinions. I don't have to agree with Jeff. Which I do not agree with him. Seems Jeff is being judged because he had a DUI. That is none of my business or yours.
I was taught God loves all his children. Those that turn gays away from churches are sinning and they are ignorant. My brother's church does not allow gays. That is just so wrong. This is 2011..There are opinions and then there is judging.Leave the judging to God.
bridgette Says:
August 10th, 2011 at 7:25 pm
i think that jeff is a total gay man who can't come out of the closet, i mean look at him he falls for the biggest airhead ever. and those personal attacks on ppl, only show his manlyness or lack there of,and jordan wow her mom must really b proud "not" i now have more respect for brendon and rachel than those two ppl, and those who agree with jeff only let us know that you are butt holes as well, stupids you all aren't god….
Christine McDow Says:
August 11th, 2011 at 5:26 am
Why is it that every time a close minded straight man bashes a gay man or the homosexual life style in general, people say that straight man is really gay but refuses to admit it. Those people are as close minded as the straight man himself.


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I'm going to look at a Miyata road bike from 80 or 81 that cost 200.00 new. any guess where this fits in the heirarchy?
Based on the price, I'm guessing it is a 1981 model 110-SP which cost $198.00. This model was 2nd from the bottom of the lightweight line.
ok cool, so steel rims and stem shifters?
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Thanks for the info. my personal rule in purchasing old bikes is no steel wheels, so I might be in business. I'll let you know how it goes. thanks again
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as soon as i put it in drive it stalls . unless the idle is real high.why is it doing that.its got the 170
all the symptoms you describe are the result of worn out points.. I had a '65 Rambler that did the same thing.. great smooth idle, but stalled when put in drive... when I checked the dwell was out about 20* even tho they were gapped correctly..
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Niko understands that the three criminals who had chased them cooperate together and there is somebody behind it all.
Watch the second part of the story about the man that all he wanted is money and what he would do for it.
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Spaghetti-Style Rice Recipe
I keep the ingredients for this quick and easy casserole on hand so I can put it together at a moment's notice. It tastes like lasagna gut with rice instead of noodles.—Robin King, Klamath Falls, Oregon
- 1 pound ground beef, cooked and drained
- 1 jar (15-1/2 ounces) garden-style spaghetti sauce
- 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup uncooked instant rice
- 1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
- 1. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Transfer to a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 15 minutes; stir. Bake 10 minutes longer or until rice is tender. Yield: 4 servings.
Nutritional Facts
1 serving (1 each) equals 508 calories, 26 g fat (13 g saturated fat), 98 mg cholesterol, 821 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 35 g protein.
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Army Reserve & Animal Care Specialist QuestionsKnapp32316 Jan 5, 2012 5:22 PM
I am only fifteen, but I have been contemplating the Army for a few years now. Both my father and cousin served in the Army, as well as my grandfather in the Marines. I would love to serve my country, but I'm more interested in the Reserve for my family's sake and my own.
Today, two soliders came to my highschool and talked to us about the Army, obviously. Of course, we ran out of time and they left before I could figure out and ask some questions. I've looked throughout the goarmy.com site at the careers and oppertunities the Army offers.
So, to get the most out of this forum, I'd like to give some information on my plans, then ask my questions so members can fully understand what I'm asking.
About Me:
To start off, I love animals, and always have. I knew I would want to work with them even from a young age. When I first became interested in the Army, it was when an Animal Care Specialist helped rescue a camel calf out of a well, on a show I was watching. I never knew animal related opportunities existed in the Army and I immediately began my research. I looked at Active Duty, Reserve, the ROTC, and even the Military Academy. I am interested in being an Animal Care Specialist in the Army Reserve while I continue my education on becoming a vet.
I'm aware that when in the Reserve, you can be 'activated' into active duty when needed, but I was wondering if Animal Care Specialists in the Reserve are needed alot and sent into active duty frequently? As of now, I don't really want Active Duty, especially when the choice is out of my control.
If accepted into the ROTC, can I still be an Animal Care Specialist, even though it's officer training but says it's not an officer job? And, even if after I finish my education I become an Army Reserve vet?
If not accepted into the ROTC, can the Reserve still help pay for college?
What is the mandatory service time for an Animal Care Specialist in the Reserve?
Is the HSPS Scholarship only for Active Duty, or is it available in the Reserves?
If in the Reserve, will they send you to active duty even if you are currently in college, interrupting education? Depending on your answer, would it depend if the Army is or is not paying for your current education?
As of now, I think that is all the questions that concern me.
Any answers would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you for your time.


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Council approves $6.50/month fee for citywide composting service
Falling debris from building closes downtown Calgary street
Braid: Fildebrandt ouster puts Wildrose leader to the test
Fildebrandt quiet on accepting conditions to return to Wildrose as divisions roil party
This giant replica straight out of Jurassic Park will be travelling from Drumheller to Manitoba
Malware attack cripples University of Calgary systems
Experts warn against rushing assisted dying bill through Parliament
Chief Justice says dealing with diversity most challenging issue facing the world
Dementia hotline expanded to handle growing demand in Alberta
Caustic ash keeps about 2,000 people from going home to Fort McMurray on schedule
Murder suspect Travis Vader denied bail on new charges, breaches
'The facts matter': Finance Minister Bill Morneau defends need for string of deficits
One brother's statement part of the other's appeal of verdict in Ryan Lane slaying trial
'I think I killed him': Text messages, DNA link defendants to Strasser-Hird slaying, court hears
Three of the men charged with killing Calgarian Lukas Strasser-Hird had his blood on their clothes, an expert testified Monday.
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Sundre RCMP investigating man's sudden deathRCMP in the small town of Sundre are investigating the sudden death of a man in his 20s. Sundre RCMP were called to a home on 2nd Street S.
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Edmonton Arena Corp. and city sue Rogers Place architects for $4.7 millionThe Edmonton Arena Corp. and the City of Edmonton have filed a $4.7-million lawsuit against the architects who designed Rogers Place. A statement of claim filed earlier this month on behalf of ...
Brazilian's outraged as photos and videos of teen's gang rape shared on TwitterPolice said Friday that they have identified and are searching for four of the more than 30 men suspected of gang raping a 16-year-old girl
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Two homes explode in Fort McMurray, camp lodge destroyed and others threatened as wildfire growsPremier Rachel Notley confirmed Tuesday morning that a camp facility north of Fort McMurray has been destroyed, and said two explosions within city limits damaged 10 houses on Monday night.
Charges stayed against defendant in violent sexual assault, abductionCharges have been stayed against a suspect in connection with a violent sex attack on a city woman last fall, but police continue to search for two others suspects.
Man remembers trying to save his dying friend after day of drinkingThe last thing Ken Fowler remembers about an afternoon of drinking on Sunday was trying to revive his friend, whose lifeless body lay on the walkway outside their Forest Heights rooming house.
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Statue of golden eagle worth $6 million stolen during violent B.C. robberyDelta Police are investigating the theft Sunday of a solid gold, diamond-encrusted statue of an eagle that served as the inspiration for an international treasure-hunt fundraiser for breast cancer research.
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Consider if your company would be a good cultural fit for your friend—but don't stop there.
"Always look at the culture of the team your friend would be joining,"
Rosendahl says. "Then, look at the leadership style and work ethic of
both the prospective employee and that of the leader of that department
or team. Is there a potential match or conflict?"
Ask yourself if this friend would get along with your colleagues.
"Co-workers are often the glue that makes employees come back to work,
and even look forward to it," Philippe adds. "If the friend is not
hard-working, compassionate, responsible, and honest, he or she can
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Celebrity Transformation
Vanessa Paradis Chops Off Her Hair Amid Rumors of Ex Johnny Depp's Engagement (PHOTOS)
Rumors are flying that Johnny Depp and his girlfriend Amber Heard are engaged. And now Johnny's ex of 14 years Vanessa Paradis cuts off all of her hair? We're intrigued.
Whether Vanessa's new super short hair has anything to, ahem, 'do, with the news of Johnny's relationship status, we do not know. However, we do know that the pixie hairdo is quite the change for Vanessa, who used to rock long dirty blond waves.
The French singer/actress was spotted out and about with her hairstylist John Nollet in Los Angeles, California on January 15, sporting her short and curly look after having lunch at Aroma Cafe. She even managed to flip the bird to the paparazzi on her way out. Hey, it goes with her edgy new style.
What do you think of Vanessa's short haircut? Are you over the Hollywood hair chop trend or are you into it? Sound off!


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I'm obsessed with hanging chairs and desperately want one for our apartment. I'm not sure where it would go, but I keep thinking about it. In the meantime these are some I would take, or happily sit in.
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Attorney General Eric Holder said today he would join President Barack Obama in taking a pay cut this year if Justice Department employees are forced to take furlough days as a result of the sequestration.
During an appearance this morning on the Tom Joyner Morning Show, Holder said he was still working to avoid furloughing any department employees. He said previously that he does not plan to make a decision until later in the month.
Should it come to pass, the Department of Justice said the attorney general would take a pay cut equivalent to the maximum amount any Justice Department employee would have to take as a result of the sequestration, which is up to 14 days this fiscal year.
As a Cabinet secretary, Holder makes $199,700 per year, meaning if he took 14 furlough days he would then return $10,750 to the Department of Treasury.
Secretary of State John Kerry and Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel also said they would return the same percentage of their salaries.
This has been a busy day for Holder who met with European Commission Vice President Viviane Reding this afternoon in Washington and will speak at the 15th Annual National Action Network Convention tonight in New York.
Holder's speech, which take place on the 45th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s death, will deliver remarks on the department's work to improve and reform the criminal justice system and protect young people from gun violence.


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Associate Vice President of Development - Administrator III
CSU East Bay in California
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Associate Vice President of Development - Administrator III
CSU East Bay
Job ID: 4156
Location: Cal State East Bay
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
About CSU East Bay
California State University East Bay's beautiful main campus is located in the Hayward hills with panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay shoreline. Situated above the city of Hayward, the campus offers an ideal setting for teaching and learning and yet easy access to the many cities along the bay. The University has a satellite campus in Concord, a professional development center in Oakland and a significant presence online. Founded in 1957, California State University, East Bay is one of 23 universities of the California State University system (CSU). The University is undergoing an exciting transformation and with an enrollment over 13,800 students, California State University East Bay is recognized as a regionally engaged and globally oriented university with a strong commitment to academic innovation, student success, engaged and service learning, diversity, and sustainability.
About the Position
Reporting to the Vice President for University Advancement, the Associate Vice President (AVP) will design and lead the University Development function including Major Gifts, Planned Gifts, Corporation and Foundation Relations and Donor Relations.
The AVP will collaborate with the Vice President on the vision, direction, strategy and implementation of all fundraising activities and the achievement of major fundraising campaign goals. The AVP will ensure that development functions are operating optimally; in this capacity, the AVP will recruit, manage and mentor the team of fundraisers to identify, cultivate and solicit individual major gift donors and corporate and foundation donors for campaign gifts in support of university priorities. Through collaboration with other Advancement personnel, the AVP will produce high quality campaign communication and marketing strategies and materials as well as ensure that the Development function is complying with all University, state and federal rules, regulations and laws specifically pertaining to accurate recording, timely reporting and stewardship of gifts.
The successful candidate should have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, master's degree preferred; a minimum of ten years progressive experience in fundraising. Supervision or management experience is preferred. The candidate should have knowledge and experience in major campaign and individual gift solicitation including managing a fundraising staff and volunteers within the context of a capital campaign of $50 million or greater, CFRE accreditation is desirable, a proven track record in raising and managing major gifts; corporate and foundation gifts, planned and deferred gifts. The candidate must demonstrate successful experience working with boards and foundations comprising prominent individuals and the ability to work closely with faculty and senior level administrators in the achievement of University fundraising goals. Superior written and verbal communication skills are crucial including ability in public speaking and presentations to large and small groups. Demonstrated organizational skills, strong analytical and reporting skills with a personal ethic of accountability and ability to communicate effectively with a diverse student, staff, faculty and campus community is imperative; ability to persuade and motivate others, enlist respect and attention of the University leadership and influence volunteers and the ability to provide strong, innovative leadership in developing and implementing programs is essential. Detailed information and how to apply is available at http://www.csueastbay.edu/jobs.
Review of applications will begin on July 1, 2014. This is a position in the California State University Management Personnel Plan (MPP). Appointments to MPP are at-will and serve at the pleasure of the President. Salary within the MPP is commensurate with experience; however, the anticipated hiring salary range for this position is $125,000.00 - $140,000.00.
How To Apply
In addition to the standard CSUEB application, please submit a letter of application, resume, and a list of references that have been in a position to evaluate your professional work. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Conditions of Employment
This is a designated and sensitive position, subject to the University fingerprinting process, University Conflict of Interest process and the University on-line Sexual Harassment training as conditions of employment.
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When you aim your boat down the coldest, wildest river around, you can't expect to come out clean every time. That's why it makes sense to add the Bomber Gear Hydrobomb Dry Pant to your winter or cold-river get-up. You know you're going to swim sometime, and this reinforced waterproof pant keeps the water out when you're forced to pull out and wrestle the wince-inducing water without your boat.
- BombTech four-ply outer shell fabric provides tough waterproof protection while remaining breathable so you don't get soggy from sweat
- Nylon inner tunnel feels smooth on your skin so you don't get chafed while you run a twisting creek or river
- Oxford nylon on the seat and knees provides enhanced durability where you rub on the inside of your boat
- Bomblock fused seams ensure no water gets inside during many years of running rivers
- Vault Water Lock uses 2mm J-Mesh Sticky neoprene in the waist band to fit your body size, and it works with Bomber Gear dry tops and spray skirts (sold separately)
- Ankles feature 2mm neoprene and latex gaskets to lock out water without chafing your legs during long river trips
- 3M glass piping makes you visible during inclement weather and rescue scenarios
- Loose fit enables full range of motion for class V-VI paddling
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Well I bought these dry pants about a month and half ago, used them less than 8 times. After My first day out the stitching on the double knee's on both legs came out just from walking to the put in... Needless to say I was very unimpressed. But seeing as how it was the peak of the paddle season I kept my head up and paddled on. By the 5th time wearing them I noticed the ankle gaskets were separating from the pants. The glue doesn't seem to be very good. Over all you get what you pay for in the paddle world. I would say that if you are a beginner then these will set you strait for one, maybe 2 seasons of light use. I personally would not recommend these to anyone and will be returning mine for something constructed properly. Bomber Gears higher end products are well put together and I would happily try those products out, but not this one again.


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Netflix chief content officer Ted Sarandos has recently riled the industry with talk of day-and-date releasing films on the streaming service and accusations that theater owners will "kill movies" if they continue to resist multi-platform distribution.
Yesterday, Ted Sarandos backtracked saying that he wasn't calling for day and date on Netflix, but was just "calling to move all the windows up to get closer to what the consumer wants."
Whatever it is that he is calling for, it's clear that day-and-date continues to be a hot-button issue for the industry.
Of course, we know what the consumer wants: to have as many options as possible and to see movies when and where they want to as soon as they become available. But does that make financial sense for distributors and theater owners?
John Fithian, president/CEO of the National Association of Theater Owners told Deadline that, in fact, Netflix was imperiling the future of movies. But where do independent distributors fit into the equation? Surely, they want their films to be seen by the greatest number of people, but they need to make sure that revenue is generated.
We asked independent film distributors for their response to Sarandos' keynote and his suggestion that theater owners are killing film by quashing day-and-date releases on Netflix and their thoughts on the future of movie theaters and how we watch movies. Below are their unedited responses:
Mark Urman, Paladin:
God save us from keynote addresses. Full of absolutes that become obsolete before you know it. Nothing and no one can kill the movies, certainly not the theater owners, many of whom have already adapted quite successfully to the changing tides. True, the large commercial chains have yet to, and treat digital like it's the Antichrist, but they have their reasons.
Ultimately, the audience decides what it wants to see -- when, where, and how. Theaters must cater to audiences, as do digital distributors. For that matter, filmmakers must as well. So, it's all up to them, or should I say us?
So much change, so much confusion, but a few good movies are all we need to make things right. And, does it really matter how people see them as long as revenue is generated?
Sorry, but I have no BIG IDEA; just a lot of small ones, every day, most of them about movies and how to get them out into the world.
Emily Russo, Zeitgeist Films:
That's not a surprising perspective to have from Ted. From my point of view, if that's his position then Netflix will also have to change their model for how they acquire product and in general be a more reliable partner.
Because the theatrical model, for all its risks, is still where we generate potentially, the greatest rewards for our titles. Lots of sea changes going in in our industry, we're also trying to figure out the next 25 years (to follow the 25 we've successfully navigated).
Dylan Marchetti, Variance:
I understand why Mr. Sarandos wants every film to be on Netflix day and date. I want every (good) film to be a Variance release. But he knows that any resistance here isn't to day-and-date releasing, it's to "day-and-date and also free for Netflix subscribers." Windows are important, and they are a science, and Sarandos knows that too… if they weren't, we'd see House of Cards running on NBC at the same time it showed up on Netflix. After all, everyone with a TV gets NBC, so aren't access to all those eyeballs what's best for the show? Not necessarily -- because this isn't checkers, it's chess.
But since gauntlets are being thrown down, how about this one: If Netflix is serious about day and date movies on their platform, why don't they do what they did with television and put their money where their mouths are, go for original content?
If I were them, I'd give a million or so dollars to fifteen of the most exciting filmmakers out there (Manohla Dargis smartly suggested something similar to this last year). No strings attached and no interference...make your dream project and it'll debut on Netflix, with an appropriate marketing push.
Give it to new school folks like Terence Nance, Eliza Hittman, Mike Ott, Ava DuVernay, Panos Cosmatos, Alex Ross Perry, Dee Rees. Give it to old pros like Lynn Ramsay, Sayles, Araki, Anders, Jarmusch, Linklater. And don't forget foreign filmmakers like Sono, Lanthimos, To, Breillat, Cristian Mungiu… it's a global culture now, subtitles aren't scary. Don't get me started on the possibilities for docs.
Right there, for less than the price of half a season of House of Cards, they'll have instantly developed the most interesting slate a distributor could hope for, and the films are theirs to do with as they please. That's something I could do a roadshow or traveling festival with, going out the same day it was on Netflix (or even after), and people would show up for it in droves. It'd bring more film fans to Netflix, and would provide proof to the bigger distributors as to whether or not the Netflix-centric model works.
Speaking for Variance, I'm open to any model that is beneficial to filmmakers -- both in terms of visibility and finance-- and there's certainly a model (for the right film) where Netflix at the same time as theaters is a workable, positive thing... but there's going to have to be some creativity in the design of it. When I talk to musicians about how putting everything on Spotify has worked out for them, almost without exception most of them are not happy campers... so I can see why people are leery about the "all the movies you can eat for $9" model. It's up to Netflix to prove that it's viable.
Richard Lorber, Kino Lorber, Inc.:
(Ted Sarandos) certainly has earned the authority to make credible comments that may shake up our industry...but it's a distortion to apply his comments across the entire exhibition spectrum...those of us in the so called "specialty" film world live in a largely different universe than the studios ...our relationship with exhibition venues and theater owners is more collaborative, even collegial, and occasionally, happily, mutually opportunistic...for the most part "our" theater owners are a different breed than the studios' guys and have a very different set of gauntlets--no less challenging but maybe not as polarizing...as a board member of a leading non profit theater, i see the changes from a certain kind of exhibitor's perspective too...there's no doubt that it's not a pretty picture for exhibitors in my realm.
But we are encouraged by many
creative initiatives and strategies that the small, smart and nimble art house
guerrillas are pursuing, beyond lazy boy seats and a bar. Whether you see day
and date as half empty or half full -- as cannibalization or cross-promotion -- It's
going to take a lot more than protectionism against ancillary overlap to keep
folks going to the movies. I'm rooting for our team, with distributors and
exhibitors on the same side, to keep our mission alive--our company's tagline
is "experience cinema."