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Teachers' 403(b) Plans See Big Changes
These programs are becoming more like corporate 401(k) plans as school districts respond to revised rules
For years, teachers in Albany, Ga., invested in tax-advantaged savings programs known as 403(b)s just as many educators elsewhere do: Instead of getting a menu of stock funds or other investment choices from their employer, like those offered in corporate 401(k) plans, the teachers listened to pitches from insurance agents pushing their various companies' programs.
Now, the district, Dougherty County School System, has done something that counts as revolutionary in this corner of the investing world: Over resistance from many commission-paid agents, administrators have created a single district 403(b) that is similar to a 401(k).
In 2010, they used competitive bidding to select an exclusive provider, a unit of American International Group Inc. AIG -0.55 % Then, advisory firm Invest-N-U put together a menu of low-cost stock and bond funds, along with a retirement-income annuity.
"What we had was a multitude of vendors, maybe 13, and everyone was coming in saying, 'Mine is the best,' " says Robert Lloyd, the district's executive director of finance and operations. "My concern is to give our staff the best possible tools" to maximize retirement income, and narrowing investment options and cutting out agents was deemed the way to go, he says.
The move puts Dougherty County in the vanguard of what consultants say is a massive wave of change for 403(b)s.
Stirring the Pot
When 403(b) plans were introduced in the 1950s, federal law restricted participants to insurance products. Congress later authorized mutual funds, but annuities remained popular because insurance agents make sales calls at schools much more frequently than mutual-fund providers, a 2009 Government Accountability Office report found. Annuities typically include minimum-income guarantees or other downside protections, plus a death benefit. While these features are valued by many teachers, they make the products pricier than low-cost mutual funds and reduce upside potential.
Most districts, meanwhile, have taken a hands-off approach; in essence, the 403(b)s in many places are akin to individual retirement accounts.
Much of the current change is being driven by Internal Revenue Service rules that began taking effect in 2009 and that give plan sponsors administrative and compliance responsibilities for employees' 403(b) investments.
Change also is coming as growing numbers of teachers face cuts to their traditional pensions, giving them more incentive to sock away money in 403(b)s, consultants and school officials say.
With pension cutbacks, 403(b) plans are becoming a greater part of assets necessary to fund retirement and thus "need to be far more robust than, 'Let's have a bunch of insurance agents show up in the cafeteria' " to sell annuity contracts after school, says Kent Novell, principal at consulting firm Retirement Research Inc.
Some three million elementary- and secondary-school employees across the U.S. had about $109 billion in 403(b)s as of 2010, according to estimates from consulting firms. The 403(b) category also includes some nonprofit, governmental and religious organizations, as well as colleges, though many of these other employers already are running their plans like 401(k)s, consultants say.
Low-cost insurer and fund firm TIAA-CREF, which has long dominated the higher-education sector, sought to stir the pot of change in elementary and secondary schools with a report in late 2010 that concluded an educator in a 403(b) that screens providers to hold down fees can potentially accumulate tens of thousands of dollars more in retirement wealth over a career than a colleague in a plan that doesn't screen and has high fees.
Insurance agents noted that TIAA-CREF has a vested interest in the matter: It would like to expand in the K-12 market.
To which Bruce Corcoran, a TIAA-CREF executive, responds: "TIAA-CREF's interest in increasing access to lower-cost retirement-plan options is well-aligned with teachers and can help provide them with thousands and thousands of dollars of additional retirement savings."
Agents Push Back
With thousands of school districts across the U.S. taking different approaches, it remains far from certain what kind of 403(b) will evolve as the standard, consultants say.
An average school district now has five to 10 providers seeking the business of its employees, down from 40 before the IRS rules took effect, according to Boston-based consulting firm Cerulli Associates.
Some of that reduction has taken place as districts band together and use their combined buying power to get lower prices in request-for-proposal processes that shrink the number of providers eligible to offer products to educators. In Michigan, for example, more than 200 districts formed a consortium that operates with a half-dozen "core" providers, each with its own menu of investment options.
Some statewide 403(b)s also are similarly stressing low costs, including one being set up in North Carolina.
But change isn't always easy. Dougherty County's conversion effort dragged out over three years, Mr. Lloyd says. Agents sent letters criticizing the concept to teachers and school-board members, and one agency hired a lawyer who questioned the process on multiple grounds, prompting the district to retrace some steps, according to Mr. Lloyd and public documents.
"You've got teachers trying to retire with a reasonable standard of living, and people, probably making a lot more money than they are, trying to push them into inferior products" to earn high commissions, Mr. Lloyd says.
Ken Love, an agent in Georgia for Life Insurance Co. of the Southwest, defends his role, saying "participation will drop without representatives educating employees on the need and importance of a 403(b) plan. Our mission is educating the educators on 403(b)s."
In some states, longstanding laws are holding up change. In May, a senior official with the Los Angeles Unified School District asked California's insurance commissioner to support revision of a law that essentially allows "any willing provider" to sell 403(b) investments there, according to The Wall Street Journal's review of the official's letter. The letter said that the plan's oversight committee wanted to reduce the list of 27 vendors to "a more manageable number," but that insurers had warned litigation "would likely ensue."
A spokesman for the commissioner says the matter is among issues under consideration for the 2012 legislative calendar.
To be sure, not all school officials are in favor of limiting choice, saying teachers like the financial advice that commissions make possible. Some support an effort under way by the American Society for Pension Professionals and Actuaries and the National Education Association, among others, to create a model disclosure form to allow apples-to-apples comparisons of products' costs and benefits.
In some cases, teachers say the changes are raising their costs instead of lowering them because the firms their districts hired to oversee the 403(b)s charge fees.
"I'm a big advocate of low fees, and the new regulations have caused an extra layer of fees," says Richard Nichols, a high-school teacher in suburban Chicago. But he says he understands the need for strengthened monitoring of 403(b)s because "I do not think a lot of the other teachers search out the low-cost providers."
Ms. Scism is a news editor for The Wall Street Journal in New York. She can be reached at email@example.com.


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Senate rejects expanded gun background checks
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has rejected a bipartisan effort to expand federal background checks to more firearms buyers in a crucial showdown over gun control.
Wednesday's vote was a jarring blow to the drive to curb firearms sparked by December's massacre of children and staff at an elementary school in Newtown, Conn. President Barack Obama made broadened background checks the centerpiece of his gun control proposals.
The roll call was also a victory for the National Rifle Association, which opposed the plan as an ineffective infringement on gun rights.
The proposal would have required background checks for all transactions at gun shows and online. Currently they must occur for sales handled by licensed gun dealers.
The system is designed to keep criminals and people with mental problems from getting guns.
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Sailboat race supports autism programming
PALMYRA TWP. - Colorful sails billowed on Lake Wallenpaupack on Sunday as crews attempted to capture the wind.
Meanwhile, on shore, snacking on a slice of pizza at a picnic table, Douglas Duguay, 15, awaited the sailors' return for the awards dinner party.
His parents, Patti and Doug Duguay, helped organize the 15th annual Sail and Ale Charity Sailboat Race, which will benefit Northeast Regional Autism Center.
"Every year, the Rotary Club of Scranton and the Paupack Sailing Club partner up to have a race on Labor Day weekend," Mrs. Duguay said, adding that this year's beneficiary is dear to her because Douglas is autistic.
"My son gets all of his services from the Friendship House," she said of the charity.
State funding for autism programming has been cut recently, so events like Sunday's race will help support summer programming next year, she said.
"Funding is few and far between," she said. "We want our kids to have a good summer. ... They rely on those structures and those everyday routines."
Boats launched from the Ironwood Point Recreation Area, where Doris and Tom Macdonough have been directors for 26 years, the same age as their son Matthew Macdonough, who took part in Sunday's race.
"This is his first year racing," Mrs. Macdonough said. "(My kids) always crewed with other sailboats."
Racers navigated around orange buoys across a section of Lake Wallenpaupack for several hours Sunday afternoon. Participants needed to work with the wind to traverse the course, but the fastest time alone didn't claim victory.
Boats of different sizes could reach different maximum speeds, so handicaps were awarded to some racers.
"There's a lot of technique, a lot of skill and a lot of timing," Tom Macdonough said. "Some of it's luck, too."
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Houston is the largest city in Texas and fourth largest city in the United States with a population of 2.3 million people. The Houston metropolitan consists of nearly six million people, making it the sixth largest in nation.
Houston's humid subtropical climate is rather brutal if you're not used to the humidity. The average yearly temperature is around seventy degrees, but the humidity increases the heat index.
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Weight Watchers Core Banana Bread
Satisfy your craving for baked goods while on the Weight Watchers Core plan.
A weight loss surgery patient prepares a variation of this Weight Watchers Core banana bread recipe. This recipe uses oatmeal, which is a great source of fiber.
Banana Bread
2 cup oats
1 and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 eggs
1 cup skim milk
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 ripe bananas, mashed
1/4 cup splenda
Mash bananas in a plate with splenda. Mix dry ingredients and then wet. Spray 8x8 dish with pam and pour in mixture. Bake at 350 for 40-50 minutes.Flag this Video
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well would like to have more like this but diffrent flavors
I like it. Of course, it's not as good as the full fat and real sugar recipe. But, it is a great substitute for that bread/cake craving when you are being careful of what you eat. It's a healthy alternative.
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I baked in a muffin tin. I made 10 and baked about 25 minutes. I also added chips. It's good!
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Global Issues | Water and Sanitation
Sustainable access to clean water and proper sanitation are critical for the wellbeing of everyone. The United Nations has declared water and sanitation access an essential human right, necessary for the full enjoyment of all other human rights.1 Water and sanitation are also key elements for disease prevention. According to the World Health Organization, a significant amount of disease, including many of the 1.8 million deaths caused by diarrheal diseases each year, could be prevented through improved access to safe water supply, adequate sanitation facilities, and improved hygiene practices. 2
Currently, 1.1 billion3 people in developing countries lack adequate access to clean water. This means that their water source is too far away, is polluted, or does not provide a sufficient amount of water to meet people's daily needs. 4 Even in regions that are considered water-rich, lack of basic infrastructure can present water access challenges.5 Communities may lack the resources necessary for transporting clean, useable water to communities or for protecting water sources from contamination. Without reliable access to water, people have little choice but to consume unsafe water, often resulting in waterborne diseases, such as viral hepatitis , typhoid , cholera , and dysentery .6
Although health concerns are a direct result of not having access to clean water, there can be social consequences as well. In many regions of the world, women and girls are responsible for fetching and carrying water from distant sources. Often, this task consumes a large part of the day, preventing many girls from being able to attend school. For these reasons, improved water sources , such as piped household water connections, public standpipes , protected wells or springs, and rainwater collection systems, can have a crucial impact on a community's health and wellbeing.
Improving access to basic sanitation is another key to improving community health and preventing waterborne illness. Basic sanitation is the lowest-cost technology for ensuring the safe disposal of human waste and providing a clean and healthful living environment.7 Access to basic sanitation also includes having safety and privacy in the use of these services.7 Improved sanitation facilities include latrines, septic tanks, and public sewer systems. It is estimated that 42% of the world's population, 2.6 billion people, do not have access to basic sanitation.
Where there is no access to basic sanitation, people must dispose of human waste in places like rivers and streams, or they must dispose of it in the open. Open defecation, a daily practice for over 1 billion people worldwide,9 poses an especially significant threat to human health by increasing people's exposure to disease-causing germs, or pathogens .
In developed countries like the United States, clean water and basic sanitation services are available to the vast majority of people through public water supply and sewage systems.10 However, water supply and infrastructure challenges are a growing concern for the United States, as many states with high per capita water usage also have growing populations.11 Based on water usage statistics and anticipated population growth, 36 states anticipate water shortages in the near future.12 For this reason, the Environmental Protection Agency is working to promote water conservation measures, such as the use of water-saving plumbing fixtures, efficient irrigation, and limiting water consumption during everyday tasks like showering and washing dishes.13
High per capita water usage by a growing U.S. population can also have an impact on water quality. In many older cities, waste water is directed to combined sewer systems , which collect rainwater runoff, domestic sewage, and industrial wastewater in the same pipe.14 When there is more wastewater than the system can handle, untreated sewage-including human waste-can overflow directly into rivers and streams, posing threats to human health, aquatic life, and the safe use of waterways for activities like fishing and swimming.
In the developing world, governments and international organizations are focused on the Millennium Development Goals' target of halving the proportion of the world's population without sustainable access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation.15 Over the past two decade, 1.6 billion people have gained access to improved water sources , but coverage remains low in several regions of the world, including the Pacific Islands and Sub-Saharan Africa.15 There is also a gap between urban and rural areas, with about 94% of urban areas having access to clean drinking water, compared to 76% of rural areas.15 This gap is even larger when it comes to sanitation. In developing regions, 68% of urban areas have access to an improved sanitation facility , compared with only 40% of rural areas.15 This discrepancy is especially large in Southern Asia, the Pacific Islands, and Sub-Saharan Africa15
Government agencies and international development organizations are working with countries to address these issues. The United States remains one of the largest donors to water and sanitation activities in the developing world, accounting for 10 percent of all official assistance to international water and sanitation projects.16
Peace Corps Volunteers who work in the field of water and sanitation engage in projects like tapping springs, constructing wells, and building latrines. They may also improve potable water storage facilities and work with community members to improve public awareness of water, sanitation, health, and environmental issues.17 Peace Corps Volunteers are also trained in the field of health, working to educate communities about healthful practices related to water and sanitation, and providing health education workshops alongside community leaders.
Basic sanitation : The lowest-cost technology for the safe disposal of human waste and a clean and healthful living environment
Combined sewer systems: Underground systems of pipes that collect rainwater runoff, domestic sewage,
and industrial wastewater.
Cholera: A disease caused by waterborne bacteria that affects the lower intestine and causes severe vomiting and diarrhea
Dysentery: A digestive disorder caused by bacteria, viruses, protozoa, or parasites resulting in intestinal inflammation, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea
Diarrheal disease: Any gastrointestinal illness that causes diarrhea; can lead to dehydration and an impaired immune system
Improved sanitation facility : Technologies such as toilets, latrines, septic tanks, and sewer systems that safely dispose of human waste
Improved water source : Technologies such as piped household water connections and protected wells and springs that prevent water from contaminants
Infrastructure: Basic facilities and services needed for a society or community to function
Pathogens: Disease-causing organisms
Potable: Drinkable
Standpipe : A pipe fitted with a tap or pump to safely deliver water from a storage or underground source
Typhoid: An infectious disease caused by Salmonella bacteria ingested from food or water; leads to fever, intestinal irritation, and red spots on the skin
Viral hepatitis : A liver infection caused by ingesting food or water contaminated with a virus
Waterborne diseases : Infections transmitted through ingestion of contaminated water
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2. World Health Organization (WHO)
3. World Health Organization (WHO)
4. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
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6. Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC)
7. World Health Organization (WHO)
8. World Health Organization (WHO)
9. World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF
10. U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
11. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
12. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
13. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
14. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
15. United Nations Millennium Development Goals
16. U.S. Department of State
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Today, we officially launched in Japan and held our first-ever Box World Tour in Tokyo. I was thrilled to be there in person, and it was truly impressive to see our new K.K. Box Japan team welcome nearly 500 attendees -- customers, partners and IT leaders -- for a full day of great presentations and discussion around cloud. There's a lot of excitement here, and IT leaders in Japan have clearly made cloud a top priority. You could feel that interest from the buzz in the room.
Building on that buzz, the highlight of the day was a traditional sake barrel breaking, complete with Box masu (square wooden sake cups) to celebrate the new office.
The day started fast when Aaron Levie walked onstage to "The Final Countdown," and proceeded to share the Box vision for collaboration, cloud platforms and business transformation. Managing Director Katsunori Furuichi followed him to officially launch Box Japan and introduce our localized product, new customers and the Tokyo team to the audience. He also shared his ambitious personal goals. First, he sees Box Japan driving a wave of tech innovation that will rejuvenate Japanese business productivity. Second, he aims to drive a change cloud perceptions in Japan. Today was a great way to kickstart that goal.
Keeping tradition with our other Box World Tour stops, we invited great guest speakers to the stage. First, Professor Kusunoki, professor of International Business Strategy at Hitotsubashi University shared his thoughts on innovation, strategy and importance of storytelling. Next, we heard from Box customers DeNA and JGC. DeNA explained their use of Box for secure file sharing and mobile collaboration, and the benefits they're getting by integrating apps across their IT environment. JGC showed how more than a thousand project collaborators worldwide share information more effectively and securely, using Box on multiple devices to complete projects more efficiently.
Partners got in on the action, too. After the sessions, 12 companies, including Salesforce.com, Jive, MobileIron, Splunk, Ping Identity, CTC/Itochu, Macnica, and MKI, hosted customers in our partner pavilion. During the event, Konica Minolta, NTT Communications and Cybozu officially launched their platform integrations, which make it easier for Japanese customers to manage documents, improve customer service and embed our rich document preview services into business applications.
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Index of Memorial Resolutions and Biographical Sketches
Professor David P. Bloch died October 23, 1986. For 25 years, David was a productive and revered member of the University community. He excelled both in research and in teaching, which included courses in freshman biology, developmental cell biology, and the biology of cancer.
David was born in Chicago on February 10, 1926, and grew up there. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force in World War II, then completed an undergraduate degree in chemistry at Northwestern in 1948, and a PhD in botany and biochemistry at the University of Wisconsin in 1952. That year he also married Jacqueline deGoumois. They had three children, Peter, Deirdre, and Elizabeth.
David's most enduring and endearing characteristic was the boundlessand infectiousenthusiasm he displayed toward his scientific as well as his social projects. That enthusiasm remained until the end of his life, and was an inspiration to his friends and colleagues. Reflecting this sentiment, an admiring colleague, Harold Kasinsky, wrote this about David's inimitable "style" and his impact on others:
"Both his colleagues and students enjoyed Professor Blochs wide ranging ideas and his enthusiasm for science. He encouraged open mindedness in both his freshman classes in cell and molecular biology and graduate course on molecular evolution, where he was a particularly effective teacher. He founded and directed a non-profit Center for the Study of Molecular Evolution to promote further research in this area. For his research activities he was honored with a Guggenheim Fellowship and a Career Development Award from the U.S. Public Health Service."
[Taken from pp. 1095-1097 of Comparative Spermatology, 20 Years After, B. Baccetti, editor, Raven Press, New York, 1991.]
In his obituary honoring Professor Bloch, Dr. Kasinsky went on to point out that David actively expressed his concern for environmental issues at the local and state levels in Texas by serving on a task force that looked into the feasibility of recycling solid wastes in Austin, and by chairing a committee of the Environmental Quality Board that evaluated the master plan for the city.
David's contributions to his field were noted as significant from very early on in his career. As a postdoctoral fellow at Columbia University, he began cytochemical studies which contributed to an understanding of the role of DNA and histones in spermiogenesis and early development. With Goodman, he modified the Feulgen procedure using trichloroacetic acid rather than hydrochloric acid to hydrolyze DNA. By following Fuelgen staining for DNA he could restain the same cell type with alkaline fast green for histones using the technique developed by Alfert and Geschwind in 1953.
David moved to UCLA in 1955, where he developed sperm basic protein staining techniques using picric acid-eosin Y and picric acid-bromphenol blue. In these methods, picric acid hydrolyzes DNA but retains protamines. This allows the visualization of these small basic proteins in tissues, which is not possible in the alkaline fast green method where they are removed either by hydrochloric acid or trichloracetic acid. With Hew, he applied these methods to spermiogenesis in the land snail Helix aspersa and was able to show a shift from somatic histones to a stable protamine in the spermatid to protamine in the mature sperm. He followed this up with cytochemical studies on sperm basic proteins in the squid Loligo opalescens with its protamine, the mussel Mytilus edulis with its intermediate sperm proteins, the frog Rana pipiens with its somatic-like sperm histones, and the grasshopper Chortophaga viridifasciata with its stable protamine. In the first three animals he was also successful in purifying the sperm basic proteins and performing amino acid analyses that showed the validity of his staining methodology. In 1961 Professor Bloch moved from UCLA to the botany department of The University of Texas at Austin, where he remained until he died of cancer in 1986.
David Blochs research interest ranged widely over many aspects of nucleic acid and histone metabolism in normal and tumor cells. He was especially interested in the flow cytometric analysis of chromatin, and he set up a computerized flow systems facility in Austin, modifying his earlier eosin Y staining for histones to fluorescent measurement by this method. In the latter part of his career, from 1983 until his death, Professor Bloch and his colleagues discovered sequence homologies between transfer RNA and the larger ribosomal RNAs. He convincingly argued that these homologies could reflect a common origin that may be traceable to archaic RNA molecules existing more than 3.5 billion years ago, when RNA self-catalysis was more important than it is now. These findings were published in Biosystems and in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, USA, in 1985. A commentary written by the eminent Roger Lewin in Science (Vol. 229, p. 1254) highlighted the significance of this work. David's research on the origins of RNA was also included in a British Broadcasting Corporation science documentary entitled "Origins."
Clearly, Professor David Bloch made a very positive impact at The University of Texas as a researcher, as a teacher, and as a concerned citizen of the Austin community. He is dearly missed by his colleagues, family, and friends.
Larry R. Faulkner, President
The University of Texas at Austin
John R. Durbin, Secretary
The General Faculty
This memorial resolution was prepared by a special committee consisting of Professors Stanley Roux, Irwin Spear, and Hugh Forrest.
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Friday, Oct. 30, 2009
There is a funny gag in the Neil Simon spoof "Murder by Death" in which Elsa Lanchester's character is introduced trundling an ancient woman in a wheelchair. We are meant to infer that the coddled dowager is a genteel Englishwoman of some means and that Lanchester is her caretaker-for-hire, only to discover that it's the other way around: The fragile lady being pushed in the chair is Lanchester's devoted nurse.
The scene springs to mind during Sebastin Silva's winning new film, "The Maid," which finds the matriarch of a bourgeois Chilean household happily doing the dishes for her live-in servant and is later called upon to come to her rescue when the maid passes out while serving breakfast to her employers.
It should be said upfront that "The Maid" is neither a comedy in the conventional sense nor are we witnessing a simple case of role reversal. The relationship between Raquel, the maid, and the family she caters to six days a week is far more nuanced.
Dour, frumpish, beset by migraines, Raquel (Catalina Saavedra, giving a bravely alienating performance) has been in the employ of Mundo (Alejandro Goic) and his nurturing wife, Pilar (a warmly sympathetic Claudia Celedn), for more than 20 years. It is long enough for Raquel to have developed a familial intimacy with the couple and their four kids, whom she has essentially raised. The bond has grown strong enough, moreover, that Pilar and Mundo are able to rationalize away her chronic mopiness and professional lapses.Those transgressions begin to escalate in the weeks after Raquel's 41st birthday, when, after the family fetes her with cake and presents, Pilar announces she is hiring a second hand to help her overburdened maid. The arrival of an eager-beaver teenager from Peru amplifies Raquel's awareness of her advancing years and tilts the balance of the rapport she has forged with the kids, particularly the eldest boy, Lucas, and his teenage sister, Camilla.
"The Maid" underscores the shifting interplay of roles in South American countries where volatile economies are triggering a blurring of class lines. The film also reflects a more subtle appreciation of its protagonists than is usually found in telenovelas, which often reinforce the dirty-joke notion of the maid as a homewrecker temptress steeped in domestic intrigue.
The only entanglements Raquel works up with the menfolk are a conspiratorial concealment of Mundo's golfing excursions and a crush she harbors for Lucas. Lucas and Camilla's coming-of-age sadly points up the static nature of Raquel's emotional maturity. Foisted into the workplace while still a teenager, she's still something of an adolescent herself, clinging to her Winnie-the-Pooh pajamas, undermining Pilar's successive second maids and harassing Camilla in the fight to maintain her unofficial ranking as Pilar and Mundo's surrogate other daughter.
"The Maid's" discomfortingly funny first half flirts with the unease of a Claude Chabrol suspense film, as Raquel resorts to mortifying stratagems to wipe out the competition. Both the film and its sullen protagonist effect a change in tone with the late incursion of new maid Lucy, a bespectacled, bighearted gal who offers Raquel something no one else had the courage to impose: unqualified friendship and an equal place at the table. As played by the captivating Mariana Loyola, Lucy is a life force, cut from similar cloth as the perky schoolteacher of Mike Leigh's "Happy-Go-Lucky": unsinkable, unswervable and more than a little irreverent.
The screenplay (which the director co-wrote with ex-boyfriend Pedro Peirano) weaves in character details with artful sparingness, furtively dropping in essential bits of information and daring to leave a few question marks dangling. A deserved prizewinner at Sundance, Saavedra seems to age 25 years and then drop 35 in the space of an hour and a half. Her Raquel gives us pause to contemplate how any of us would fare if a camera caught us at our lowest, running out of gas and stopping at nothing to defend our little corner of the planet.
Stuart is a freelance reviewer.
Unrated. At Landmark's E Street Cinema. Contains sexual content, nudity and language. In Spanish with English subtitles. 94 minutes.


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contracting mildly 1cm dilated 70% effaced what can i do to get things going?
ive been having contractions now for days it got me to 1cm dilated and 70% effaced but things arent moving along my contractions arent strong but they are happening all the time from 5 to 10 min how can i intensify my contractions?
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i am 2 cm dilated and 50% effaced and i read that a birthing ball or exercise ball can help efface you an help dilate you faster then walkin so i went and bought one hope it works i walked for 2 hours up n down a parkin garage and stairs but no change so i hope this worksposted 05/15/2011 by blueeyes0527
If you are in early labor, walking definitely helps!!! You can try the other things like sex, but I doubt you feel up to that LOL and you are 70% effaced (and thats what sex is supposed to do is get you effaced). Nipple stimulation is supposed to increase the release of oxytocin, which can put you into labor, but look it up first, you shouldn't do it too much or it will be like being on pitocin (mad made version of oxytocin to progress labor by docs) and make your contractions way more intense and progress really fast and not be quite as good for you. There are articles that recommend ways to do this w/o doing that. They say spicy foods can stimulate your intestines which can stimulate your uterus to contract, but Im not sure how good that one is! None of this has worked for me though being 3 cm and 80% effaced so poo on it, but it can work for you though, you never know until you try.posted 05/28/2010 by a BabyCenter Member
walking helped for me when I was in labor with my daughter.posted 05/28/2010 by blbarton1
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Lane past Lower Trevivian This lane, gently curving between banks topped with trees, and then abruptly turning sharp corners as it circumnavigates the buildings, contributes to the feeling that Treviv…
Trees at Trevivian The lines of trees are around two sides of an enclosure to the northeast of Trevivian. Footpath 509/18/1 passes the line on the right as it heads towards Treglasta Bridge, but there…
Tredwen Barton The farm seen from Trevivian, from the same spot where 731246 was taken looking further to the left.
Higher Trevivian The high-banked lane seen in 731218 reaches Trevivian at a T-junction by this house.
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Mission Statement: The mission of Park University, an entrepreneurial institution of learning, is to provide access to academic excellence, which will prepare learners to think critically, communicate effectively and engage in lifelong learning while serving a global community.Vision Statement: Park University will be a renowned international leader in providing innovative educational opportunities for learners within the global society.CourseMG 375 Production & Operations MgmtSemesterS2J 2010 DNFacultyParmenter, David V.TitleSenior Adjunct InstructorDegrees/CertificatesBachelor of Arts Business - concentration International ManagementMaster of Science - ManagementMaster of Arts - EducationOffice LocationTo be arrangedOffice HoursTo be arrangedDaytime Phone913 220 email@example.com email@example.com DatesMarch 15, 2010 thru May 9, 2010Class Days----W--Class Time5:30 - 9:50 PMCredit Hours3Textbook:
Schroeder, R.(2008). Operations Management Contemporary Concepts and Cases, 4th 08. New York: Irwin McGraw-Hill Co.
MG 375 Production & Operations Mgmt
Parmenter, David V.
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Bachelor of Arts Business - concentration International ManagementMaster of Science - ManagementMaster of Arts - Education
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Schroeder, R.(2008). Operations Management Contemporary Concepts and Cases, 4th 08. New York: Irwin McGraw-Hill Co.
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This core assessment is a CLOSED BOOK, CLOSED NOTES comprehensive examination that must be administered and proctored in the classroom and may not be given as a take-home examination. Students should not have access to the exam or its questions before it is administered. The duration of the exam can be no longer than two hours.
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3. A written report will be due on the last class meeting. Standard MLA research paper format is expected. In addition, a minimum of foue sources are required for the report.The written report should profile an organization's production or operational activities. In the profile, the report will analyze and justify how the organiztion improves cost, performance, and/or value through its processes. In other words an expalanation of how the organization's processes are making the product/service better, cheaper, and/or faster which is consequently creating the value to the customer. The written report is worth 125 points or 12.5 % of the total grade
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4. "You Teach The Class Project" Each student will select a chapter sub-topic, listed in the table of contents. The student will preapre and lead a class discussion on the topic. The student will prepare a study guide for the sub-topic. The student will instruct the class on the sub-topic utilizing some form of a visual aid. Four outside sources are required to enhance the class understanding of the sub-topic. The student will submit the study guide and a work cited page. This project is worth 200 points or 20% of the total grade
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A breakdown of the attendance is as follows:
(-) 15 points = first absence
(-) 35 points = second absence
Three absences is an academic withdrawal
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GRADING PLAN: Final grades are computed as a percentage of the total 1000 points, which is the total number of points possible. The individual point values per assignments are listed in graded assignments.
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The course grade for students will be based on the overall average of homework and tests taken during the course in accordance with the weighting of the various requirements as stated in the syllabus.
All final exams in all School of Business courses will be comprehensive and will be closed book and closed notes. They will constitute 30% of the total course grade and will not be a take-home exam. They will be completed during the test week in the period designated by the registrar or by the Proctor in the case online courses. If calculators are allowed, they will not be multifunctional electronic devices that include features such as: phones, cameras, instant messaging, pagers, and so forth. Electronic Computers will not be allowed on final exams unless an exception is made by the Dean of the School of Business.
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Orientation to Class
New Material: Chapter 1 and Notes
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Quiz: Chapter 1 and Notes
New Material:Chapters 2, 3, and Notes
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Out of Class Project/Quiz
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Quiz: Chapters 2,3,and Notes
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Quiz: Chapters 4, 5, and Notes
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Quiz: Chapters 6 and Notes
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Academic Honesty:Academic integrity is the foundation of the academic community. Because each student has the primary responsibility for being academically honest, students are advised to read and understand all sections of this policy relating to standards of conduct and academic life. Park University 2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog Page 92
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Park University 2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog Page 95The text, instructor, and outside materials are all resources used for this course. In addition each student with their personal experiences, knowledge, and skills are viewed as class resources. Consequently attendance and punctuality are extremely important. Attendance and punctuality will be monitored. This component of the grade is worth 50 points or 5% of the total grade
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County-owned land did not hold a single park when Carl M. Baber Jr. became the director of parks and recreation. By the end of his 26-year career, 17 parks existed in Gaston outside cities, towns and Crowders Mountain.
County commissioners honored Gaston�s first recreation director this season, naming the lake at George Poston Park for Baber.
Baber said the gesture was more than flattering.
�Poston Park is Gaston County�s premier park and for them to name the newest addition to it after me is a great honor,� said Baber.
Crews completed the 11-acre pond in August 2011. It made fishing one of the main attractions at Poston.
�Not many parks have lakes that you can fish at. The county does a good job of keeping it stocked with a lot of fish. It�s a quiet spot that you can just relax and enjoy yourself,� Baber said.
George Poston Park originally opened in 2001 with baseball, softball and soccer fields, as well as concession booths and a playground. Since then it has added more than 12 miles of biking and hiking trails, volleyball courts and the Carl Baber Jr. Lake.
Gaston County Parks and Recreation Director Cathy Hart believes Poston Park can attract people from outside the county due to its size and varied activities.
�Because of its new additions, Poston Park is now a place people can go and spend a whole day. Even people outside of the county can plan trips to Poston and make a day out of it,� Hart said.
She believes the lake and trails attract a whole new crowd.
�People will travel for activities like fishing and mountain biking. Not every park offers those things,� Hart said.
Baber believes that the future is bright for Gaston County Parks, especially Poston.
�I think our parks will continue to grow. As for Poston there is still unused land that I believe will be being used in the future for things such as tennis courts and more trails,� Baber said.
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I've been wanting to link up for What I Ate Wednesday for weeks. WIAW is the brain child of Jen who is an RD To Be and blogs at Peas & Crayons. Lots of food going on over there, Jen's artistic take on things makes it all look fantastic. WIAW is a way to share food ideas and an appreciation for good food.
The theme of WIAW for February was to share your love of veggies. The March theme took it a step further and is about sharing Green Veggies. Fun.
Here goes some green!
Awesome Veggie Dish #1 (above) : roasting asparagus from dinner last night
Above: Awesome veggie dish number 2: Lunch from the other day: quinoa, fresh corn, red bell pepper, tossed with a tsp of olive oil and salsa. Yum!
Awesome veggie dish #3: My salad from Souplantation the other night. This is one of our favorite restaurants and I make my salad almost exactly the same every time. All the green is rather covered up, but I start with spinach and mixed field greens and then top it off with all kinds of veggies, some garbanzo beans, kidney beans and some sunflower seeds.
In other news (there's green food in this one too – so maybe it's not veggies): there's a fun virtual race coming up next month. Go check it out. The Jelly Bean Virtual Race, hosted by Jess at Run With Jess.
Welcome to new WIAW blog hoppers. If you're interested in some new food finds, go check out the hop – here.
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i saw the asparagus photo as a thumbnail on the wiaw page and clicked right away! aren't you so glad that asparagus is coming back in season? i have a bunch in my fridge now for cooking. and roasting is my preferred method for sure.
Yes! I saw it at the store and was so happy! I've seen a lot of asparagus in WIAW posts. Yum! I may have to get more really soon. Thanks for visiting.
Yay! I'm glad you joined the wiaw party… lovely, healthy eating day!
Well, it wasn't all the same day, but I am good at the veggies.
The asparagus was a popular veggie today. Thanks for visiting.
Roasted asparagus is one of my favorites. A little olive oil and salt and I'm happy. Thanks for visiting.


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Earlier this week, Jimmy was spending some time with his girlfriends little sister over at her place. She needed some help getting her computer running and called him for help. As he was looking around trying to fix it, he spotted a dvd of porn. She instantly started blushing and got really embarrassed. She started explaining that she was a virgin and was very curios to explore more. Jimmy of course offered to let her practice on him. She was very eager to start sucking cock and got right to it. She then started moaning and loving every moment that cock was finally going in her. Dont miss out on this one, its a hot one!!
Site: We Live Together
Date: Thursday, April 18, 2013
Averi invited Sarah over to her parents house. Averis parents were out of of town and the girls had the house all to themselves. It was a hot day and they were drinking water outside. Sarah poured her water over Averis sexy body and clothes. Averi was wet so she had to take her clothes off while Sarah helped her. Sarah undressed and revealed her luscious body. Averi helped Sarah get undressed and display those big beautiful tits and big juicy ass. Sarah noticed a skateboard leaning on a tree and asked Averi if a man had been there. Averi said no and calmed her down by kissing her. They went inside and licked each others pussies. It was a great day.
Site: We Live Together
Date: Thursday, February 28, 2013
Lily, Alexis and Averi, three sexy and fit hotties, come back from a day of shopping. Lily shows off her new shoes for the other girls. Averi is helping Lily take off the shoes and as she does so ends up staring at the outline of Lilys pussy through her underwear. This gets Averi horny. She lets Lily know as she reaches up Lilys leg and rubs her pussy. Lilys more than happy to partake in some friendly fondling. First they take turns checking out each others asses and pussies. All three have round, juicy asses, and little, lip-smacking pussies. Next they help undress each other. Finally they get down to business and Alexis starts eating Averis pussy. Lily gets the attention next as both girls eat her simultaneously. Last, but not least, its Alexis turn. Lily dives in and eats Alexis ass while Averi eats her pussy. After all three girls have cum and are content they lie down in the bed as they intertwine their bodies.


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NCAA Basketball Betting – Notre Dame Fighting Irish to Stick Dagger in West Virginia Mountaineers
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NCAA Basketball betting continues once again for basketball fans on Wednesday night, and Bookmaker Sportsbook brings you our picks for this clash in the Big East between the West Virginia Mountaineers and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
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Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center in South Bend, IN will be the site of Wednesday, February 22nd's NCAA basketball betting showdown between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (19-8, 10-9-2 ATS) and the West Virginia Mountaineers (17-10, 13-11 ATS). This 7:00 ET tipoff will be televised nationally on ESPN2 and ESPN3.com.
The Mountaineers might have saved their season over the weekend when they went on the road and beat the Pitt Panthers to stop their 1-5 SU and 1-5 ATS skid. That being said, U-Pitt isn't exactly the cream of the crop, and there are at least three more wins that probably have to be had to make sure that WVU is going to end up dancing. There is only one game in which it is certainly going to be a decided favorite, a home game against the DePaul Blue Demons, and finishing just 8-10 in conference play won't look nearly as good as 9-9 would with an upset on the NCAA basketball betting spreads in South Bend.
Head Coach Bob Huggins is doing everything that he can to win games, and that even means basically never taking his starters off of the court. Kevin Jones, one of the top statistical players in the nation averaging over 20 points and 10 boards per game, played all 40 minutes in Saturday's win over the Panthers. Three of the other four starters played at least 36 minutes.
Meanwhile, the Irish are just rolling right now. They've rattled off eight straight wins and check in 7-1 ATS on the NCAA basketball betting lines throughout that stretch. They went from a team that had no business even being considered for the NCAA Tournament to one that is probably going to have nothing to sweat come Selection Sunday as long as they don't fall apart down the stretch.
The defense has been quite strong for Notre Dame ever since beating the Syracuse Orange. This is a unit that is allowing just 57.1 points per game on this winning streak, and that includes keeping Syracuse, Seton Hall, UConn, Marquette, and this WVU team all in the 40s and 50s. If that happens again on Wednesday, Notre Dame will surely beat the NCAA basketball betting odds in South Bend.
NCAA Basketball Betting Prediction – This just isn't a pretty scene for West Virginia. Save for Jones, there really isn't a lot here for it. The 'Neers scored just 16 points at home in the first half in the first go around, and there is no reason to think that the Irish, who only got seven points from their leading scorer, Eric Atkins in the upset in Morgantown, can't easily dismiss the Mountaineers once again.
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East London Advertiser:
Robin de Peyer Monday, January 28, 2013
A man who was subjected to homophobic abuse by a self-styled "Muslim patrol" in Whitechapel has come forward to police.
The man is now being questioned after police submitted an appeal for him to make himself known to them last week.
It is part of an ongoing investigation into a series of incidents on the weekend of January 12 and 13.
Several videos of vigilantes patrolling the streets of Whitechapel were uploaded to YouTube. In one, shot in Commercial Street, a man is told to: "get out of here you fag… don't stay around here any more".
Other videos show passers-by being harassed and told to pour away their alcoholic drinks as the vigilantes tell them to leave the area surrounding the East London Mosque.
A spokesperson said: "The Metropolitan Police Service takes these incidents very seriously and is pursuing various lines of enquiry with a view to identifying and prosecuting the individuals concerned."


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When it comes to giving fashion advice a mother wouldn't traditionally count on their son for style tips.
However according to new research mums are now turning to their sons for honest fashion advice rather than their daughters, or even their friends.
That's because 78 per cent of mums felt they were more likely to get an honest opinion from a style conscious son.
[Related: Five steps to dressing with confidence this festive season]
And when it comes to fashion faux pas, half of the sons surveyed ranked seeing their mums wearing a pair of fishnet tights as their biggest fear.
In terms of celebrity style inspiration the research revealed that sons would most like to see their mums emulate the style of actress Dame Helen Mirren or Loose Women presenter Carol Vorderman.
The celeb look least favoured by the boys was Nancy Dell'Olio's, who came at bottom of the list of stars they'd like their mums to emulate, according to Isme.com.
[Related: Top 10 best dressed celebrities this week]
Half of sons say they would express an opinion if they felt their mum was wearing something inappropriate. This list of offenders also includes low-cut tops, leather trousers and shell suits.
Julie Donnelly, head of womenswear buying at isme.com said: "The idea of a woman turning to her son for fashion advice may seem to some a little unorthodox. However, many younger British men are now more relaxed talking about fashion and style.
"Mums value an honest and informed opinion on size, shape and what look to go for, whilst also getting a confidence boost, before leaving the front door."
Top 10 fashion faux pas made by mums, according to sons
1. Fishnet tights
2. Low cut tops
3. Leather skirts / trousers
4. Thigh high boots
5. Skinny Jeans
6. Track suits
7. Double denim
8. Floral Sunday School dress
9. Leggings
10. Running shoes / trainers
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Getting to be that time of year...
With the approach of autumn, warmwater fisheries should really be picking up in the northern states. Cooling water and the instinct to feed before the lean times of winter can make for some great fishing.
Remember, it's the water temperature that counts, not the air temperature. :wink:
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I just installed Uplay after getting AC3 with my Video card.
After installing Uplay, and double clicking the icon, it won't start. Looking at my processes, it shows Uplay load up for about 3 seconds, then unload.
Is there a fix for this? Is there an older version of Uplay that may not have this problem?
Edit: I modified the setitngs in Windows Error reporting so that I can see what's happening. This is the error that is shows.
Uplay Launcher has stopped working
Error details:
Problem signature:
Problem Event Name: BEX
Application Name: Uplay.exe
Application Version: 18.104.22.1680
Application Timestamp: 51aef965
Fault Module Name: Uplay.exe
Fault Module Version: 220.127.116.110
Fault Module Timestamp: 51aef965
Exception Offset: 009e7fe0
Exception Code: c0000417
Exception Data: 00000000
OS Version: 6.1.7601.2.1.0.256.1
Locale ID: 1033
Additional Information 1: 7d23
Additional Information 2: 7d2360844428f86efa9913d3347fbf0f
Additional Information 3: 406e
Additional Information 4: 406e28ff7a646c20171a40c6264aa81f


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True Refrigeration GDM-72FC-LD WHT Description
True floral merchandisers are manufactured to stay looking presentable no matter the age due to a non-peel or chip exterior. Your flowers will be pleasantly illuminated by the True floral merchandiser's fluorescent bulbs, making them easier for the customer to see. Keeping your flowers fresh is easy when you use a True floral merchandiser. True floral merchandisers consistently hold at temperatures of 35 F to keep your flowers preserved. Because True floral merchandisers feature baffled airflow for better blossom conditions and accurate humidity you can bet your flowers will have an even longer shelf life.
The doors on this model are self closing to save on energy. The addition of double pane "Low E" thermal glass and high density insulation helps to conserve even more energy! These True floral merchandisers feature four shelves and two sections with a large capacity of 61 cubic feet! The True GDM72FC floral case is designed from high-quality materials by the worlds #1 manufacturer of glass door merchandisers. The interior agro lighting combined with the baffled airflow design creates the perfect environment for prolonged fresh flower shelf life. The brilliant black exterior and interior with product accentuating black shelves make beautiful flower arrangements more visible, which increases the sales due to visual appeal.
The oversized, factory balanced refrigeration system is designed to accommodate a broad range of floral temperature settings, around 35 degrees Fahrenheit. This environmentally friendly system uses CFC free refrigerant to maintain cool temperatures. A baffled airflow system creates even air distribution, which extends the shelf life of your flowers by preventing premature discoloration. This bottom mounted floral case allows for no-stoop storage, as well as additional storage on top of the merchandiser.
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Admission to both Change U 1.0 and Change U 2.0 is done through an application process. Space is limited.
Change U 1.0 is open to GVSU students, GVSU faculty, GVSU staff and community members who apply online and are accepted.
Change U 2.0 is open to those who complete Change U 1.0 or, in certain circumstances, to those who have significant social justice experience and training.


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Posted by hankwilliamsjr
The kid turns 23 in January, have you really given up on him offensively? Ozzie Smith entered the majors at 23 and never hit more than 258 until he was 30 years old. During that stretch his career average was around 236. Iggy has plenty of time to develop a bat and my guess is you're right we may need his defense at some point this season.


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xXGhostQueen13Xx's blog
somehow i keep breaking my internet, this time its the whole motherboard tht needs to be replaced! ugh stupid internet :P
So I've said my favorite band (Escape The Fate) now whats yours? (if its PR then put your second) :)
Im back again. Sorry I havent been on much latley ive strayed from my original grounds of the amazing PR and found my new favorite band Escape The Fate. Though PR is still in my top 5 they are no longer my favorite but im back to my ground roots again and am listening to them once again!
wow i havnt been on much cuz i havnt had my computer wich really sucked but at least i finally got it fixed! anyway! is there any1 eles here who listens to the band BOYSLIKEGIRLS cuz i really like them i just started listening to them so if you like them or know them commet your fav song by them as of now my fav song is love drunk. OKAY now on to the whole title thingy so i have sooo much...
yeah basicly what the title is but im excited for tomarrow my class is goin to see 'a christmas carol' and me and my bf will finally have some time to talk durring school without getting in trouble my mom still doesnt know about me and him being together well acually she might know... he had said 'i
yesterday my friend alex asked me out so im acually pretty happy hes my first bf so just a random really short update =) love and peace MMW
i have to write notes on eight diffrent countrys in one night for a grade wat teacher takes a grade on notes??? im doin mine on flash cards so does any1 have any good note takeing tips? it would really help. also im takeing 2 random polls today so awnswre trufully! who do u like better Andy Sixx or Jacoby Shaddix? what is ur style? love and peace MMW
well yesterday i went to the greek fest yesterday with my friend faith (spazkitten check out her page) it was long and i was exausted after cuz ppl where chasein me around trying to get me to dance on stage (it didnt work xDDD)it was fun and any1 in the corpus christi area i reccomend attending its all weekand at the church of the good sheapord downtown love and peace MMW
yesterday (oct. 25) was my birthday sry i couldnt post i was soo busy yesterday idk i just thought i'd share that! =) Love and Peace MMW
i just got the new album and im sooo happy! x) luv the music my fav song from it is no matter what but i also luv burn, kick in the teeth, the enemy, and of course all the live songs!!! i luv it comment ur fav song on the new album! Love and Peace MMW


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May 26, 2016
Michigan State women's basketball coach Suzy Merchant has received a verbal commitment from 6-foot Lexi Gussert from Crystal Falls Forest Park High School. Gussert averaged 32 points and 11 rebounds as a junior last season and is a candidate for Miss Basketball during her senior year coming up. Gussert will sign in November along with Joliet, Illinois wing player Jasmine Lumpkin. Gussert was the class D Michigan high school player of the year this last season.
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Last spring I picked up a Bianchi Stelvio off craigslist and quickly serviced it and made it into ridable condition. This year I have been putting close to 200 miles a week on it and I am seeing the signs that things are going to soon go down hill. Top that off with yesterday I was cleaning and inspecting only to find that many of the parts are wearing fast.
Crank Ofmega 52/42: Shark toothed chain rings, slight bend in large ring, significant wear to the chainrings such as tiny chunks missing
Bottom Bracket: Bad condition, ring side already had to be tightened and how it was able to back out as that was the tightening side I don't know, it is also noticably grinding slightly
Freewheel: Suprisingly decent, some shark teeth but its only minimal
RD & FD : Campagnolo triomphe and surprisingly they are fine just need cleaning and lubing
DT shifters: Fine
Wheels : Mavic E2 with ofmega hubs- The rims are fine I can true them but the hubs are shot.
Question is how should I upgrade
Option 1) Replace each piece as it goes bad and hope that years down the line they are still available
Option 2) Cold set the frame to 130mm in back and find a 10 speed group and wheels allowing plenty of options in the years to come
Or is it even worth upgrading? I love the way it rides but my experience is very limited on road bike other than occasional short jaunts on my friends aluminum bikes. Sheldon Brown's site had an article from bicycling magazine in the 80's which described the bike as an entry level racer. It has Columbus tubing but I wonder if might need to be looking for a better steel frame not knowing how this one stacks up against the nicer steel frames out there.


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Season 6, Episode 22 | May 15th, 2005
Unbeknownst to Lois, the boys enter her in the Mrs. Tri-County Pageant as a joke. When they overhear the other contestants remarking that Lois doesn't have a chance of winning, they plot to help their mother take the crown. Meanwhile, Malcolm is blackmailed into delivering love notes to a contestant for Herkabe, and Reese discovers that, according to the Mrs. Tri-County Pageant manual's scientific formula, he is beautiful.


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Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Real Housewives' Joanna Krupa Hit with Lawsuit for Unpaid Rent
If you're not a big fan of paying rent, fear not. It appears that even the most glammed-out Real Housewives stars feel you.
Real Housewives of Miami's Joanna Krupa and husband Romain Zago have been hit with a lawsuit for not paying the rent on their waterfront mansion, according to Gossip Extra.
Joanna and Romain were reportedly a month late on their $15,000 rent for the $4 million pad, so landlord Tara Reality LLC filed a lawsuit against them on July 30. Ouch.
Apparently, the lawsuit did the trick, as the rent check was in the mail days later.
"The matter was resolved quickly," says Tara Realty attorney Craig Shapiro. Somehow, we have a feeling that the couple will remember to pay their rent from now on.
Joanna and Romain got hitched on June 13, and their wedding is a key storyline in Season 3 of the show, which premiered this week.
Paying the rent isn't the only drama Joanna and Romain have been dealing with lately. Co-star Adriana De Moura — who has feuded with Joanna for quite some time — recently slammed their wedding, saying that it was over-the-top and wasn't very heartfelt. Those are fightin' words!
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Sino-India ties witnessed a positive momentum in 2012, the year that also saw the once-in-a-decade leadership change in China's ruling CPC, with the two Asian giants reaching a "common understanding" on the progress made in the 15 rounds of their border talks so far.
The "common understanding" was reached during parleys between National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon and China's State Councillor Dai Bingguo here in early December.
It is to be approved by the leadership of both countries and it relates to the talks between the two sides on the framework for a boundary settlement, which is the key to final phase of the boundary demarcation.
Both Menon and Dai are designated Special Representatives for the boundary talks. They held an informal round of discussions on December 3 and 4 on the bilateral relations ahead of the transfer of power in China.
So far, the two countries have held 15 rounds of talks to resolve the dispute.
Also, China, for the first time in 10 years, will have a new Special Representative for the boundary talks and India-China bilateral engagement in 2013, as Dai, China's point man for India, is set to retire along with President Hu Jintao and Premier Wen Jiabao, who provided a positive momentum for bilateral ties during their decade-long stint in power.
The "common understanding" on the progress made on the border talks, which is yet to be revealed, is expected to provide a degree of clarity for the new Chinese Special Representative to be named after March.
Framework for the settlement is the second stage of the negotiation process agreed by the two countries. It is aimed at working out a framework for boundary settlement.
The first stage of working guiding principles resulted in agreement in 2005, which had set out political parameters and guiding principles for boundary settlement.
Once the framework is in place, the two countries would set out for a "fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable" boundary settlement.
While the boundary settlement process is still far away, the two sides put emphasis on keeping the border peaceful and deepening the relations without letting the issue to hamper positive momentum in the ties.
India asserts that the border dispute covers about 4000 km, while China claims it is confined to about 2000 km to the area of Arunachal Pradesh, which it refers to as
Southern Tibet.
With the current year drawing to a close, a number of high-level visits are expected to take


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Afghan senate chairman confirms threatening messages
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|19 May 2012
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May 19, 2012
The chairman of Afghanistan's Senate, Fazal Hadi Muslimyar, has confirmed that senators received threats regarding a strategic agreement with United States.
But Muslimyar told RFE/RL on May 19 that the threats would "not affect the approval or disapproval of the document."
A number of parliament members have recently said they have received messages on their mobile phones saying they would be "targeted" if they approved the strategic partnership agreement.
They said the messages had been sent by the previously unknown "Mullah Dadullah Front."
Mullah Dadullah was a senior Taliban commander who has killed in a U.S.-led attack in 2007.
The strategic partnership agreement signed by the Afghan and U.S. presidents earlier this month covers relations between the two countries when NATO forces pull out in 2014.
Link to original story on RFE/RL website