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If you watched last night's premiere of HBO's "The Newsroom," then perhaps you're waking up this morning with the sound of Aaron Sorkin's didactic dialogue still ringing, all rat-a-tat-tat, in your ears.
Critics, including The Post's Hank Stuever, warned us that this much anticipated, inside-the-control-room portrait of a cable news show was a slog through a swamp of self-righteous speeches about the state of journalism and liberals vs. conservatives. And yet we watched anyway, because we missed "West Wing" walk-and-talks and thought Sorkin's work on "The Social Network" was pretty close to screenwriting genius, the kind that made us yearn for a day when we can actually look someone in the eye, Andrew Garfield-style, and warn them to "lawyer up."
"The Newsroom," at least in this blogger's (wait, I have a blog?!?) humble opinion, lacked that kind of dramatic tension and sharpness. But it has made at least one delightful contribution to pop culture, in the form of a Twitter account devoted to Sam Waterston's "Newsroom" character, frequently soused network president Charlie Skinner. Twitter handle: @iamdrunksam.
On Sunday night, Patton Oswalt threw down the gauntlet by tweeting: "If the drunk Sam Waterson character on THE NEWSROOM doesn't have a Twitter account by midnight, we've failed as a nation."
That, in turn prompted, this response from @iamdrunksam:
Crisis averted RT @pattonoswalt If drunk Sam Waterson character on THE NEWSROOM doesnt have an account by midnight, we've failed as a nation— Charlie Skinner (@iamdrunksam) June 25, 2012
So contrary to what Jeff Daniels's Will McAvoy said in last night's episode, America actually remains a great nation.
A handful of tipsy tweets have since followed, including some back-and-forth between @iamdrunksam and the inevitable @drunkwillmcavoy.
My favorite so far is the below New York Jets reference, a nod to the show's 2010 setting that allows it to tackle no-longer-current events like the BP oil spill. (By the way, based on the show, that whole thing was at least partially Jesse Eisenberg's fault — you recognized his voice, didn't you?)
SPOILER: next show, Will is going to make a snarky comment on how thankful he is the Jets didn't draft Tim Tebow. Joke's on him. #hindsight— Charlie Skinner (@iamdrunksam) June 25, 2012
So who is the person behind this Twitter feed? Well, as Will McAvoy would undoubtedly tell you, people who write on the Internet don't care about things like "facts" or "accuracy" or "being offended when their boss calls them Punjab." (Geez, poor Dev Patel.)
Therefore, I don't care who is doing this. All I know is that this is the most compelling thing to come out of Sorkin's "Newsroom," and that this feed alone may make me more inclined to continue watching the show than anything that actually happened on the show.
(Thanks to the always brilliant April Peveteaux, @atothepg, for the tip.)


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Wildomar Planning Commissioner Miguel Casillas is resigning from the post because he is moving out of the city.
His last meeting as one of the commission's five members is scheduled Nov. 4, City Clerk Debbie Lee said.
Casillas, an Elsinore High School graduate, was nominated as one of the fledgling city's first five commissioners by Councilwoman Marsha Swanson. He was appointed in September 2008 when the commission was formed.
After Casillas leaves, the commission vacancy will be posted for 30 days during which the city will accept applications for the post, Lee said.
Swanson will review the applications and recommend a candidate to the City Council, the clerk said.

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Motorcycle Questions? Ask a Mechanic.
I have every thing except a headlight dimer relay, theres suppose to be two am I right?
I think that the wire with the grey flexible fitting might be for one of the head lights, I get a reading with the multi reader as soon as the key is turned on. When i go to start the bike the relay clicks away fast, and the speedo gages go blank for a second or two. I have 12.96 volts in the batery befor i tun the key on, turn the key it goes down to 11.0, then i try to start it and the relay clicks away and it goes down to 7-6 volts .
But even when i use a jump start pack and the battery stays above 10 volts when i try to start it still does the same thing.
You can check the connection at the starter motor to make sure the cable is tight,but I don't think that will be the case.You are going to have to remove the starter to see if it will spin out of the engine,if it does spin out of the engine then you have a problem with the starter clutch system.The starter clutch components are inside the engine and will require disassembly to repair.Let me know. Mike
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text: On Tue, Aug 28, 2001 at 02:25:42PM -0400, Chris Wagner wrote: > The WS FTP thingy you're refering to is for going through > proxies. Some folks just don't know the difference between > firewalls and proxies. :) To do this just set up port Indeed. That's partially because in WS_FTP/CuteFTP etc., the proxy options are in the config section called "Firewall." > forwarding on the firewall. Use ipchains or something and > only allow ftp connections from your known boxes to pass > through. Allow nothing from the jungle side. You should then > be able to transparently connect to the outside world. You only need "portforwarding" on the firewall if you want to have an FTP server on the inside of the firewall and you're doing IP masquerading/NAT or something. Also, the above config would only allow passive FTP. I don't know what "Mandrake SNF" is, but if you can install a 2.4 kernel on it, you could use iptables instead of ipchains. This means you can use the stateful inspection features to allow active and passive FTP through the firewall. The other option is to install an ftp proxy (no, not Squid) on the firewall. Two examples of ftp proxies are the one from the SuSE proxy suite (which, last time I looked consisted only of the ftp proxy) and ftp-gw from the TIS firewall toolkit. Btw, I've just checked and there is a package in testing called ftp-proxy (maybe in stable too?) which contains the SuSE proxy suite ftp proxy. It should be available for Mandrake too, or just compile it from source. If people are using WS_FTP to ftp through the firewall, there may well be a proxy installed already. Have a look in the "Firewall" config of WS_FTP to see what they have there. To use the above mentioned ftp proxies from the command line ftp clients, use "firstname.lastname@example.com" as the "username" and then the password of the real FTP server for the password: $ ftp firewall.example.com 220 firewall FTP proxy ready Name: email@example.com 331- Gatewaying to ftp.debian.org. 331 Guest login ok, send your complete e-mail address as password. Password: blah 230 Guest login ok, access restrictions apply. Remote system type is UNIX. Using binary mode to transfer files. ftp> or something like that :) > At 12:58 PM 8/28/01 +0000, Martin WHEELER wrote: > >Given a small local network, with nodes using a variety of > >OSes (Winx; SuSE; Debian), and a firewall using Mandrake SNF, > >how does one FTP thro' the firewall (safely) from one of the > >Debian (kernel 2.2.19) nodes? > > > >Or is this a complete no-no? > > > >Apparently the Win version of WS FTP has some sort of > >arrangement to allow this -- I can't seem to find any > >documentation to allow it under Debian 2.2r3+testing. -- Michael Wood <firstname.lastname@example.com>


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A productivity app for developers called "Taco" just finished a successful round of funding on Kickstarter and it looks like it will be available in September. First, let's look at why the creator of Ruby on Rails, David Heinemeier Hansson likes it:
Nice kickstarter for a unified todolist that brings content together from Basecamp, Github, Google, and others: http://t.co/To88EwsXh6— DHH (@dhh) June 19, 2013
DHH is a creator of Basecamp, so he certainly has a reason to like it. Taco aggregates Basecamp todos, GitHub Issues, Google Tasks, Trello tasks, Asana tasks, Zendesk tickets, and any RSS-friendly services.


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flit(redirected from flitter)
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moonlight flit
A hasty nighttime departure, typically done to avoid paying money that one owes. Primarily heard in UK. I can't afford the rent this month, so we need to make a moonlight flit!
flit about
to move about quickly; to dart about. A large number of hummingbirds were flitting about. Butterflies and moths flitted about among the trees and flowers.
See also: flit
flit from person to person
Fig. to move quickly from person to person or thing to thing. (See also flit from something to something else.) Tom flitted quickly from person to person, handing out snacks and beverages. The singer flitted from table to table, working the crowd for tips.
flit from (something to something else)
1. Lit. [for an insect] to fly quickly from one thing to another. The butterfly flitted from flower to flower.
2. Fig. [for someone] to go quickly from task to task, spending little time on each one. The housekeeper only flits from room to room without ever getting anything completely clean.
See also: flit
do a moonlight flit(British informal)
to leave somewhere secretly at night, usually to avoid paying money that you owe We could always do a moonlight flit - that way we wouldn't have to explain about the money.


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KAVALA, Greece (Kyodo) Journeyman striker Kenji Fukuda marked his comeback from injury by scoring the winner in Ionikos' 1-0 victory away to Kavala in the Greek second division on Sunday.
Making his return after damaging ligaments in his left knee against PAS Giannina in October, substitute Fukuda snatched the points for the visitors when he swept home a left-wing cross for his fourth goal of the season in second-half injury time.
"I want to repay the team by continuing to score goals," said the 31-year-old Fukuda, who joined Ionikos last August after playing in the Spanish second tier with Castellon, Numancia and most recently Las Palmas.


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Gun shaped fanny packs
Im inquiring about regular holster shaped fanny packs. I posted this on our website as well, but figured itd be good to ask here too. I like the idea of Illinois concealed carry (obviously) I like open carry better,....dont think the states gonna jump right on militia being able to open carry though. So, is it even legal to have a holster shat qualifies as a fanny pack? if so, do you have any pics or insights?
So? :confused:
Are you asking if a fanny pack could be used for a holster? Or are you asking if a fanny pack could be made to look like a holster, thus negating the fact it was a fanny pack and telling you exactly what it is?? :confused:
Confused here, because neither option sounds like a good one to me.
Lol, sorry about the confusion. I want to carry my weapon, in a state allowed fanny pack, I guess I maybe havent yet done enough homework on the issue, but thats why Im asking the question. A holster doesnt qualify as a fanny pack correct? it shows portions of the weapon, which would classify as open carry( I assume), which I can not do. I dislike the look of a "fanny pack" and dont think I should have to hide it anyway, can I have basically what would be a holster with a cover in Illinois?
Are you talking about a flap holster like a civil war holster? If you are then .. NO.. that will not qualify as a concealed weapon as a holster even flapped is still a holster and not concealed even if the weapon is concealed in the holster.
hmmm. I guess what Im talking about could be similar to a "civil war" holster but more modern in appearance. So, I assume it (the pack) cant bear any resemblance to the shape of a weapon, whatsoever. Im not sure I like that. Im going to have to research and find the exact wording in the law about it. Thanks for your response.
I have absolutely experience with the product, so don't take this as an endorsement:
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More homework is a great idea, doing it wrong may end your ability to own firearms. I'm not qualified to give legal advice. I don't know if it is how you are phrasing your questions but I'm not understanding what you are asking if it is legal to carry in a fanny pack then do so, if you want a fanny pack that looks like a holster, they make them....I think they call them holsters:rolleyes:
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far as i know carrying a handgun in illinoise will get you arrested concealed or not. no open or conceal carry there.
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In the middle of God's will
where you find yourself when
the mind has lost its map and
your memory has come down to
hunger: let your hand drift
into the colorless stream; let
your heart cease trying to make
a neat room of the minute; let
nothing but a single fly enter
that room, his impatient wings
grow still and grow stiller; let
him cease altogether—Nothing
enters this room now that is not
your life. Nothing defines it. You
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So close, so tanned and yet so far.
As the fashion aliens, advertorialists and the Blair Waldforians stopped everything they were doing in Toronto this week, even going so far as rescheduling their grandmothers' doctor's appointments — all in the name of World MasterCard Fashion Week — one classic yet orange septuagenarian was spotted scurrying by in relative blissful ignorance.
George Hamilton, a man for all decades. George Hamilton, the last of the old-academy playboys. He was on his way, presumably, into or out of work, since the Casanova is, after all, enjoying a stint at the Royal Alexandra Theatre, across from the WMFW tent in Toronto's David Pecaut Square.
Yes, the star of La Cage aux Folles only grazed the outside of the fuss on King Street, so he didn't, alas, catch the likes of Irina Lazareanu walking Monday's Pink Tartan show or get to go mano-to-socialite with such likely front-rowers as Suzanne Rogers and Sylvia Mantella. Missed opportunity, no?
Hamilton, however, has been taking the occasional opportunity to give good Old Hollywood while in town. During a St. Clair Street meet with pro film buff Richard Crouse, held for the latter's regular radio show on CFRB, Hamilton talked up yesteryear, like that time he did a movie with not one but two delicious divas, Jeanne Moreau and Brigitte Bardot. The on-set business of chemistry being what it is, Hamilton muttered, "Bardot was only good for three takes, and Jeanne Moreau was only good after 15, so you didn't know when to be good!"
Veering toward the subject of his mother, who was what they used to call a "great beauty," Hamilton talked about her own unrealized dreams of stardom — one of the reasons for his own foray into film. His mama, by the way, dated everyone from Clark Gable to Ronald Reagan. (And now you know!) Asked about the pressures of a city-to-city tour like that of Cage aux Folles — which has been going and going for a year now, and wraps finally in Toronto — the elder stud quipped, "I didn't think I'd live this long."
Che Bella! Fashion world darling Margherita Missoni is on her way to Toronto! She's scheduled to make a public appearance at Holt's Nov. 8, followed by a smaller dinner afterwards. All of it is in support of a shared charitable partnership with the retailer to support Orphan Aid Africa.
It's been a while since the impossible-to-not-like Missoni was in town — not since 2004, when she came with the whole family to Toronto's Fashion Week, at which point her clan brand, Missioni, celebrated its 50th anniversary by putting on a retrospective. She was just a kid then, and kinda shy, if I recall from my exchange with her.
Since then, however, her presence on the international style stage has only grown, as has her confidence and she is now, more often than not, looked on as nothing short of a torch-bearer for the company founded in 1953 by her grandparents, Rosita and Ottavio Missoni. Did you know they met in London during the 1948 Olympic Games, where Ottavio was an athlete on the Italian national team? They started the stripes-friendly company as a small workshop in the basement of their house and then got their big break a few years later when Diana Vreeland, the then all-powerful editor of Vogue, discovered them. History: the rest.


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The woman who died in a Kentford house fire last Friday has been named as 50-year-old Anne Guinle.
As reported, more than 55 firefighters from two counties battled for more than six hours to put out the fire, which started in her one-storey home in Gazeley Road at about 9am on Friday.
Mrs Guinle's body was found by fire cews, while a man aged in his 60s was rescued from the building and treated for smoke inhalation at West Suffolk Hospital, Bury St Edmunds. He was later released.
An inquest into her death will open and adjourn at 2pm today. A full inquest will be held at a later date.
Investigations into the cause of her death are continuing, but police said there were not treating it as suspicious at this time.


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The Dinner was really tasty. I Had the risotto with seafood and my husband had the pork. The flavors and portions were awesome. Both dishes were gluten free. We went back for breakfast and it was not as good.
Very few GF options but my Lobster omelet was packed full of seafood! Staff was very kind and knowledgeable.
Waitress was knowledgable and went to check with kitchen about a specific item. We'd go back for breakfast again.
Do have some gluten free items labeled on the menu. Staff very unknowledgeable . I eat gluten free so I was ok but, I would not bring my son with Celiac here. I do not like to be negative but I know the risk of cross contamination here is very high
No gluten free menu. was ok.
Just okay for breakfast. I don't know that I would really trust them again. I had a ham and cheese omelet with no toast. Pretty expensive for just an omelet....
Great food and service. Seating upstairs was divine. Many gluten free options. Delicious food, nice ambience. Don't believe the negative reviews posted.
very good restaurant for higher end dinner - menu is clearly marked with gf items - I had the stuffed pork chops (huge portion but lots of fat to cut off) and my hubby had the crispy duck... he near about licked the plate clean... very friendly service
Giving it 4 stars because the salad portions are too small for $13-$14 salads, but they are delicious. I had the chicken curry salad and my husband had the shrimp salad (only 4 shrimp). Went back for breakfast and it was really good!! Had a ham omelet with caramelized onions and cheddar cheese...finally got some great gluten free breakfast potatoes too!
was told there is no gf menu....
Food was amazing. Almost everything for dinner can be glutton free. Desert amazing. Staff was wonderful.
Not celiac friendly or even friendly at all! We asked if there was a gluten free menu and the waiter said some of the omelets without toast. charged extra to have potatoes " no sustitutions"! I got extra hollandaise and it cost more than a drink. overall I would avoid this place unless you like french rudeness and gluten heaven. my wife's "omelet" was a crepe style eggs with bacon and cheese under it flavorless. The water was good.
Breakfast review: they do NOT have gf breakfast menu. Asked to substitute potatoes for toast and they charged me full price for the added potatoes. There is not much gf on the breakfast menu. Waiter was rude about the whole thing. Would not recommend this place for breakfast for gf.
Amazing food full of buttery goodness. We had the Tuna Nicoise, a seafood salad and roasted chicken breast. Absolutely delicious and all GF. Their GF options are clearly marked on the menu. Addendum: had dinner for a second night here. Stuffed pork chop and escargot are fantastic! My strip steak was a bit overlooked and fatty (I like it RARE) but the sauce and salad that it came with as well as the pommes frites were great. I highly recommend this one for dinner!
Many menu items are gluten free and these are clearly labeled on the menu. I had a salmon special which was the best I have ever had. The waitress was quite knowledgeable about allergen issues and the setting was lovely. I highly recommend!
Almost entire menu is gluten free. The stuffed porkchops are amazing.
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I'm very sorry to hear of the situation. From your description it sounds very much like you have developed a degree of Depression and my recommendation would be that you get an assessment quickly so that you can be treated properly. You can obtain an assessment from either a Clinical Psychologist or a Psychiatrist and if Depression is confirmed then you should commence treatment ASAP.
The main treatment approaches for Depression are anti-depressant medication, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or a combination of the two. I can recommend this excellent website here as a starting point for learning more about the treatment of Depression.The recommended sequence of treatments to try is:
1) Self-help using a CBT based program
2) CBT with a therapist
3) CBT & an antidepressant medication (usually a Selective Serotonin Re UptakeInhibitor)
You can confirm that this is the correct order or treatments to try by checking these treatment recommendations here.
CBT is a psychotherapeutic approach that aims to solve problems concerning dysfunctional emotions, behaviors and cognitions through a goal-oriented, systematic procedure. Treatment is technique driven, brief, direct and time-limited (normally 10-12 sessions). CBT is used in individual therapy as well as group settings, and the techniques are often adapted for self-help applications. I would strongly encourage you to consider CBT as I would expect you get great benefit from this approach.
Start by working through this excellent CBT based self-help program here. It should take several weeks to complete, is completely free and will teach you everything you need to know about Depression and what you can do about it. Alternatively, you could take a look at a book which will teach you some introductory techniques for dealing with Depression at home. I can recommend a well known manual titled Mind Over Mood and another book titled The Cognitive Behavioral Workbook forDepression; A Step by Step Program as good places to start. You can find themboth here.
If you find you aren't making the kind of progress you would like using a self-help approach I would then recommend you consult with a CBT trained therapist. CBT is usually offered by Clinical Psychologists (although not exclusively) and you could start trying to locate a Psychologist in your area by contacting a national organization such as The Hellenic Psychological Society http://www.iupsys.net/index.php/iupsysresources/159-greece-articles/3961-greece-hellenic-psychological-society . Alternatively, if you have had previous contact with a Family Therapist the may be able to assist you with locating a CBT trained therapist. Also, take a look at an article published by the APA here. It's an interview with a senior Psychologist and covers some of the things you should consider when you looking for a Psychologist.
If after consulting with a CBT therapist you are still having trouble with Depressionthen you should consult with a Psychiatrist about commencing an anti-depressantmedication.
I hope this has been of some help. Please let me know if you have further questions or would like me to clarify any part of my answer.


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Net Neutrality rules shouldn't impact T-Mobile's Music Freedom offer
It wasn't long ago that the FCC finally announced what American consumers nationwide wanted to hear: Internet was being re-classified and net neutrality is coming in. At least, that's the plan. Once classed as a utility under Title II, internet – both mobile and fixed line – will be open and competitive and big corporations won't be able to pay ISPs a premium … [read full article]


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For Troops in Afghanistan, Sequester Seems Far Away
CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan — While Washington braces for across-the-board spending cuts to kick in, it's business as usual for troops serving in Afghanistan — and in Helmand province, the politics of sequestration seem remote.
Here in southwestern Afghanistan, the big task is "surge recovery," military-speak for the steady withdrawal of forces. Helmand province, Afghanistan's opium-growing heartland, was once the focal point of an intense counterinsurgency campaign: At the height of the war in late 2011, more than 21,000 Marines were operating here.
Today, only 7,000 Marines have boots on the ground in Helmand. Since last March, the Marines have closed a total of about 145 bases, from small combat outposts to airfields. Some have been handed over to Afghan forces, and others simply been bulldozed to the ground…


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By Rob Peterson
This particular mailbag isn't about the players in the Top 10 or the Outside Looking In, though. It's about the players who may not be getting the recognition for their outstanding play because they play for less-than-outstanding teams. Guys like Danny Granger, Kevin Durant and Caron Butler.
I've had a running e-mail exchange with a gentleman named Lee whose head explodes every time I mention that a player can't be an MVP candidate if his team is below .500. Here's an excerpt from an e-mail he sent me after I mentioned Granger's been playing great ball, but isn't an MVP candidate because the Pacers are way below .500.
"Ask yourself who is more valuable: a great player on a team full of winners, or a great player on a team full of losers? The former player's team might have the better record, but his team would have won a lot of games even if he didn't play; whereas the latter player, as the only good player on his team, might be the only reason his team won more than one game in 10. So why shouldn't the great player on a bad team get some consideration? He carries his entire team, whereas a great player on a great team shoulders a lot less work."
The answer to the question as posed is obvious to me: a great player on a team full of winners. That's the object of the game: winning. If you're the best player on one of the better teams, you will be considered an MVP candidate. As we've noted many times, the last 20 MVPs either have played for the best team in the league, or the best in their conference or division.
Still, that does not take away from the season Granger's having for the Pacers. With 25.5 points per game, Granger is fifth in the NBA scoring. He's followed by Sacramento's Kevin Martin (24.1 per game) and the Thunder's Kevin Durant (23.9), both of whom play for teams under .500. Are Martin and Durant MVP candidates? Hardly. Durant told The Oklahoman that he won't even consider himself an All-Star.
"No, I don't think so," Durant said. "Because one of the requirements is that the team's got to win. That's a big part of being an All-Star, leading your team to victories. Hopefully, before I'm done in this league I can be one of those, but right now I'm just trying to help this team turn it around and get better."
So as great as these individuals are playing, it's up to them to help make their teams better and it's up to the respective front offices to get complementary players to build around their budding superstars. The NBA has a lot of outstanding players, but very few most valuable player candidates.


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Things finally went according to plan for the UNM women's basketball team Tuesday night.
The Lobos pounded the ball inside at will in the second half and steadily pulled away for a 76-62 road victory over Air Force at Clune Arena.
Khadijah Shumpert collected 13 of her 19 points after halftime to help UNM (10-18, 5-12 Mountain West) snap a three-game losing streak. The Lobos went in planning to force the action inside and did, outscoring the Falcons 52-26 in the paint.
New Mexico also dominated the glass, out-rebounding Air Force 41-22.
"I'm happy for our players," Lobo coach Yvonne Sanchez said in a postgame phone interview. "They needed a win and they deserved this one. We knew the key was to go to work inside, and that's how we won the game. The kids were very determined."
Antiesha Brown had a strong outing with 17 points, three assists and four steals for UNM, but it was Shumpert and the front line that did most of the damage. Deeva Vaughn finished with 12 points and six rebounds, and Alexa Chavez chipped in eight points and seven boards off the bench.
The Falcons (1-26, 0-17) lost their 21st straight game but gave a spirited effort on Senior Night. Jimi Blagowski scored 20 points and Missy Byrd added 14 to keep Air Force competitive most of the way.
"Give Air Force credit," Sanchez said. "They have a lot of injuries but they came to play. They weren't about to give us this win."
Air Force made just one 3-pointer but cashed in five three-point plays Tuesday. Sarah Fotsch's three-point play tied the score at 18 with 8:28 left before intermission. UNM led 32-28 at halftime.
Lindsey Lewis' layup pulled AFA to within 32-30 early in the second half, but that's when the Lobos took control.
Shumpert scored seven points and Vaughn added six during a 28-11 surge that expanded the visitors' lead to 60-41. All but two of New Mexico's points during that span came in the paint or from the foul line.
Air Force made a final run, trimming the deficit to 67-58 with 3:40 left. But Bryce Owens sparked a 7-0 run that put it away for UNM. Owens had seven points, seven assists and just one turnover for the Lobos.


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Kartik A. Thakkar (PMP,ITIL,CSSGB,SAP-SD Certified) :
Mr. Kartik is Manager-Global Application Management. He has managed various SAP & Non-SAP projects with team of around 50-60 people. He has done 5 life cycle SAP implementation, 2 Upgrade projects, 1 Developmental Project for SAP and 3 International Support Projects.
He has also worked as a Proposal Manager managing the Pre-Sales team and being a SPOC for all Global Projects in India
He has also worked in cross module applications of SAP-BW for SOP Documentation project for monitoring team.
He has eight years of prior rich functional experience in trans-national organizations.His key area in functional role covered Channel Management,Direct Sales,Institutional Sales,Service and Spare Parts Management.
He has his publications in various International journals and is regular invited author for PMI Mumbai and Pune Chapter magazine.
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Wolfgang Puck Cafe's Easter Eggs
A signature dish served at the Wolfgang Puck Caf.
6 Hard boiled Eggs (or 18 quail eggs)
4 oz Cold Smoked Salmon
2 oz cream cheese
1 tsp minced chives
Salt and pepper to taste
Small package "micro" green or baby spring mix lettuce
1. To boil eggs, place in pot and cover with cold water and 1 tbsp salt. Bring to a hard boil for 1 minute and turn off heat. Let stand for 12 minutes, then drain and submerge into ice water to cool. (If using quail eggs, drain and chill after 6 minutes.)
2. Carefully peel eggs and cut in half lengthwise. Remove yolk. Set aside the hollowed egg white.
3. Place salmon, egg yolk, and cream cheese in a food processor and puree until smooth and creamy. Fold in chives and add salt and pepper as desired.
4. Spoon or pipe salmon cream into eggs. Garnish each egg with a pinch of "micro" greens or petite lettuces.
5. Serve at once or store in fridge and use with in 24 hours.


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FDA authorizes use of diagnostic test to detect Ebola
Aug 6 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday said a diagnostic test developed by the Department of Defense to detect Ebola has been authorized for use in helping to contain the world's worst outbreak of the deadly virus.
The DoD EZ1 Real-time RT-PCR Assay, an in vitro diagnostic that has not yet been approved, was authorized for use in laboratories designated by the Department of Defense to help respond to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in West Africa, the FDA said.
It is intended for use by U.S. Defense personnel with signs and symptoms of Ebola or who are at risk for exposure to the virus, or who may have been exposed to it, the agency said. It may also be used to test aid workers and responders as needed.
More than 900 people have died in an ongoing Ebola outbreak in West Africa. The outbreak of the hemorrhagic fever has overwhelmed rudimentary healthcare systems and prompted the deployment of troops to quarantine the worst-hit areas in the remote border region of Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone.
The FDA can issue an "emergency use authorization" for an unapproved medical product or the unapproved use of an approved medical product during emergencies when there are no adequate, approved and available alternatives.
The agency may invoke the authorization in emergency situations or to prepare for an emergency situation.


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Archive for October, 2008
Ok, PFA, it is time for me to make a small confession… last night I committed a deadly sin. But it wasn't my fault… seriously!
See what had happened was… I was in the kitchen preparing one of my famous 5 minute meals when the DH recommended that we have something a little bit more delectable for dinner. Now any other time, I may have taken offense to his insinuation that my was cooking delectable. But this time we were in agreement… I also did not feel like eating Sloppy Joes again for the 3rd night in a row.
We hadn't been to the Olive Garden in awhile. And they recently opened a new location within 3 miles of our house. So we decided to go to this new location and this is how we wound up at the Olive Garden. By the way, this was also the beginning my descent into ravenous, sinful and gluttonous ways.
I was not planning to go there and act as if my stomach had no bottom. But it is hard not to. They have endless everything… endless salad, endless pasta, endless breadsticks (I absolutely love Olive Garden breadsticks!) … and no matter how much I wanted to put an end to the endlessness, I just couldn't… and it seemed as if the food just keep rolling in and we keep wolfing it down. Yes, horrible, I know.
Then for the past few months, I have wanted to try the Olive Garden's stuffed mushrooms. A friend of mine marveled about it so often that I just had to try. And after tasting them, now I see what her excitement was all about. Mushrooms stuffed with three chesses, clams and breadcrumbs makes for an excellent combination. It was delicious.
But that was only the appetizer… so on to the main dish and deeper into my gluttonous journey. Seafood Portofino…linguine in a butter wine sauce topped scallops, mussels, shrimp… and more mushrooms. Semplicemente Magnifico! Need I say more?
And the descent did not stop there… what better way to top off a sinful meal than with dessert? In my case… this meant a slice of white chocolate raspberry cheesecake. Oh man… that cheesecake was the ultimate sin. For a brief moment, I tried to rationalize it by reminding myself that there was a swirl of raspberries mixed up in all of that white chocolate and cheesecake. But there ain't no rationalizing sin… that cheesecake was just bad… so, so bad and yet so good. ~~Sigh!
When we finally left… my belly was full and my pants were bursting at the seam, literally. That is plain awful, I know. But what can I say other than … It's Olive Garden… home of the best Italian food on this side of the Atlantic.
There it is… my confession… my deadly sin. If you want to get in on the sinful action too… a look at these Olive Garden deals:
– Get discounted Olive Garden Gift Cards and coupons on eBay
– Call Darden Restaurants Gift Card Services 800-248-493 (pick option 1) to get a 5% or 10% on Olive Garden gift cards valued at $500 or more
– Check the ad circular of your local newspaper, occasionally an olive Garden coupon pops up there
– Redeem 1400 or 3450 MyPoints or 1500 Bonus One points to get a Darden Restaurant gift card, which is accepted at all Olive Garden locations
Well, for one… the Martha Stewart Everyday collection
The collection includes charming Martha-esque accessories for the bedroom and bathroom, plus other accents for the home. They've even got a Martha Stewart Everyday nonstick stir-fry pan for only $21.99. And apparently, the customers like it. It was rated 4.5 out of 5 stars. This pan will get me one step closer to becoming a Martha's cooking school graduate.
For two… K-Mart pioneered the blue light special
Who didn't love a blue light special? A surprise sale on pots and pans or whatever else the manager fancied. But you wanna know the odd thing… although I have heard a lot about these blue light specials, I have never actually seen one.
Back in the day, my aunts, Joyce and Sandra, were known as the K-Mart sisters. They went to K-Mart everyday, and occasionally two or three times a day. They probably caught every blue light special at their favorite K-Mart store. And it was easy to tell when they had gotten lucky. They would return bearing gifts for all. T-shirts, silverware, towels, bed sheets… you name it, they had it. And they would boast for days about the how much they saved.
K-Mart has long since done away with the blue light specials, but my aunts, the K-Mart sisters still love them just the same. Actually, when Aunt Joyce retired, she took a part time job at her favorite store. She's worked there for a couple of years now and she enjoys it. She likes the staff. She likes the customers. And of course, she loves the employee discount.
For three… K-Mart have jobs, and lots of them!
When I last looked, they were advertising almost 500 vacancies. K-Mart offers a variety of employment opportunities ranging from entry level to professional. And because K-Mart has thousands of stores and distribution centers across the United States, great K-Mart job opportunities are likely near you.
On the West Coast – a Recruiter opportunity in Sacramento – Recruiters are responsible for hiring new employees, conducting new employee orientations, and various other human resource functions. The average pay for employment recruiters in this area ranges from $46-$62,000 a year.
In the South – a Loss Prevention Manager opportunity in Miami – Loss Prevention Managers are responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures that will safeguard a company's assets. The average pay for Loss Prevention Managers in this area ranges from $59-$79,000 a year.
In the Midwest – Assistant Store Manager opportunities in Tulsa – Assistant Store Managers help the Manger with the daily operation of the store. They are usually the first line of management contact for employees and customers. The average pay for Assistant Retail Store Managers in this area ranges from $29-$40,000 a year.
On the East Coast – a Pharmacist opportunity in Niagara Falls – Pharmacists are responsible for running the pharmacy, deciphering doctors scribblings and dispensing medication. The average pay for pharmacists in this area ranges from $92-$114,000 a year.
Search for more K-Mart job opportunities here.
Plus, K-Mart offers its employees many benefits, such as medical and dental insurance, disability benefits, stock options, employer matching 401K and paid time off. Oh, and did I mention the employee discount?
If you are looking for a great career opportunity, be sure to consider K-Mart.
It seems like only yesterday that I embarked on the journey of home ownership. The beginning of the journey was both exciting and nerve wrecking. At the time I did not know much about the ins and outs of buying a home… I just signed where I was told to sign and was handed the keys.
However, my experience has taught me that there is much more too it than that. Within six months of buying my home, I found myself in a legal melee with the inspector and previous owner.
Granted I purchased the house "as is" but the owners were obligated to complete a disclosure which detailed all material issues involving the home. As I soon found out… they we not as truthful in their disclosure as they should have been. They failed to mention the shifting foundation.
But even though they did not mention it… my inspector should have caught it, right? Well, he pointed out some of the signs… like cracks on the exterior and doors that did not quite fit… but he attributed these things to another smaller problem and told me not to worry about it.
Taking the disclosure at face value and trusting the inspector's opinion, I purchased the home. It was only a few months after living in the home did I realize that I had been duped. I sought legal advice and then fight began…
Since I have gone through this negative experience, I now have an idea of some of the legal questions I should consider when buying my next home:
1 – Disclosures
The seller is required to disclose certain facts about the home to potential buyers. Those certain facts may vary from state to state… but generally, any issues that may have significant financial impact the buyers should be disclosed… such as crumbling foundations or water leaks.
These types of problems may affect whether a buyer purchases the home. For this reason, many sellers are not as forthcoming in the disclosures as they could be. But disclosures do not always contain negative information. For example, the seller should also disclosure that the air conditioning unit or hot water heater was recently replaced. Just keep in mind, sellers are more apt to include the positives and leave out the negatives.
Have a licensed inspector inspect the property. And considering my experience… you may want to have two or three inspectors check out the property. It may costs a bit more, but in the long run… it is worth it.
2 – Zoning issues
Make sure you know all of the zones that affect your new home. Is it in a flood zone… earthquake zone? What is the building zone… can you add on a room and put up a fence without getting in trouble? Is it near a commercial zone? When I was looking for a home, I saw a really nice house. However, I noticed that the back yard was adjacent to a vacant lot. I asked the realtor what was on the other side of the fence. She told me that it was the area that was going to be the parking lot for a restaurant. I am not sure about you, but I am not interested in living that close to a commercial area. Just as easy as they could build a restaurant, they could have built a nightclub or any other noisy business that fell within the confines of that zone… right in my backyard!
3 – Title issues
If you are financing the home, most banks will require a title search. But whether it is required or not… you should always have a title search done. This will reveal everyone who has a claim to the property… banks, other individuals, governments… If the person was involved in a civil suit, a lien can be placed on the property. If the owner fails to pay property taxes, the local government may impose a tax lien… the lien is on the property, and can be passed down to a new owner. If a person fails to pay federal taxes, a lien can be placed on the property. Again, if the property is sold, the lien can be passed down to the new owner. Therefore, it is important to do a title search and make sure that the current owner settles any claims on the property before you sign on the dotted line.
The 2008 Monopoly game is back at McDonalds! The game began in stores on October 7th. To win, all you have to do is collect game stamps. The stamps will reveal that you have either won an instant prize (like a small fry or Big Mac) or the name of a location on the Monopoly game board (like St. James Place or the Reading Railroad). There are also guaranteed bonus stamps which offer discounts or mini shopping sprees at Foot Locker. But… if you collect the right combination of stamps (Boardwalk and Park Place), you will win the grand Kahuna of the prizes… ONE MILLION DOLLARS!
Winning a large sum of money (such as a million dollars in a Monopoly game) is a one in a million chance. (One in a million… get it? Sometimes I just crack my self up. ~~ Alright maybe I am no comedian, but I thought it was funny.) Anyway on occasion, it has been known to happen. Someone's got to win the grand prize, right?
Sigh! This is me exhaling as I fantasize about all the things I could do with a million dollars. I have always wanted to vacation in Morocco and take cooking lessons in France. A million dollars would sure help me live out those dreams. If only I were so lucky as to been given a million dollars.
But the weird thing about winning it big… apparently it is not all that its cracked up to be. I've heard stories about folks who won grandiose gifts, but are now destitute. But how could that be?
Well it is simple. We all know what money is… but we all don't know what to do with it. Take this analogy for example… I know what an airplane looks like and what it is used for. I have even been a passenger in one a time or two. But just because I've flown in a plane… does not mean I know how to fly a plane.
Same principle applies with money. We all know how to spend it. But there is a lot more to money than spending it. Winning a truckload of money can be useless, even harmful… unless you know what to do with it.
So what would I do if I won a million dollars? Well fat chance that'll ever happen because I am not the gambling type and I rarely play these sweeps-type games. But just in case… if by some miracle a million dollars showed up at my front door… I figure I ought to have a plan. I don't have all the details hatched out just yet. But I sure know two things that I would not do.
1 – I would not quit my day job.
Although rolling off my tongue, a million sounds like a lot… in actuality, it is not much at all. And plus, once Uncle Sam gets his take, I'd be fortunate to be left with $400,000. But don't get me wring, I am not complaining. I'd still be very grateful… it is $400,000 more than I had yesterday.
2 – I would not tell my family or friends.
Bad as it may sound… sorry, nope, ain't doing it. I think discussing your personal financial situation with others leads to problems. It can lead to envy and jealousy. And it can lead to abuse… not physical abuse, but more psychological and financial abuse. Every Tom, Dick and Harry will likely come with their sob story and ask for a hand out. Now granted, you hadn't seen Tom, Dick or Harry since kindergarten, but now they are the now your best friends. When you have money, it is hard to know who to trust.
I am not saying that you should not be charitable, but do keep in mind that you are not a charity. And you can't save the world. If you bailed everybody out of their financial woes, you yourself will soon be in financial woe of your own.
When my parents bought their first home in 1954 they paid $8,000 for it. Today, you can't even buy a new car for $8,000, and you certainly can't buy a new SUV for $8,000.
Or, maybe you can!
With gas prices headed toward $5 a gallon and a barrel of oil up three and a half dollars in a single day (again!) as I write this, many people have discovered that they cannot unload their formerly beloved Sport Utility Vehicles at any price. Vehicles that once cost over 30K new off the lot now have trade-in values of pennies on the dollar. If you've already tried to trade down to something more fuel efficient, and you still owe on your auto loan on the SUV, you know what I'm talking about.
It's depressing.
Not to worry. A nice SUV is good for lots of other things besides driving. You just have to use your imagination and go with the flow. Get your bike down from the garage rafters, buy a public transit pass, and consider the following ideas for that beautiful gas hog:
1) Use it for a vacation home. Around here, a cabin on the lake rents for upwards of $600 a week. That's a mere fraction of even the highest SUV payment. Park your baby somewhere beautiful, plug in one of those mini-fridges, and watch the sunset for a truly creative and economic stay-cation. When your week at the lake is up, rent your SUV out to friends and family members and use the income to pay off that loan and get the hybrid your budget craves.
2) Put your mother-in-law in it. Building codes often prohibit separate mother-in-law quarters on your residential property, but you can park your SUV anywhere you want in your own yard. Get one of those prefab, concrete porch stoops, push it up to the hatch back door, plant some flowers, and presto! Instant mother-in-law apartment!
3) Turn it into performance art. Apply for a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. Fill your SUV with foam peanuts and set fire to it in front of Ford Motor Company in Detroit while pretty girls dressed in Japanese "Hello Kitty" outfits dance around it and roast marshmallows. Use the NEA grant money to pay off the loan, and film the performance with your mini-cam to put up on www.YouTube.com for passive income. Retire early, drive a Tesla.
4) Give it away at the office Secret Santa exchange this December. This only works if you don't actually commute to work in it. If your coworkers are on to you, you might have to make your spouse do it.
5) Drive it to New Orleans, donate it as temporary housing. Take the tax write off for a charitable contribution, and if your loan company comes after you, call the local papers and make sure it looks like they don't care about hurricane victims, at all, not even a little bit.
These are just a few, simple ideas to get you started. I'm sure that with a little effort you can think up lots more. Probably readers of this blog have some they will post for you free of charge. Make a game of it. Get your friends to help you brainstorm other creative ways to use their SUVs too.
When you get to 100 creative ways to use your SUV, write and publish these ideas as a book: 100 Ways to Use Your Useless SUV. In fact, if you go to www.lifetips.com and join as an author, they will publish your book for you (as long as it is 100 tips on, you know, anything) and sell it in bookstores and at Amazon and cut you $2 per copy sold, which really isn't that bad for something your friends actually did most of the work on. Keep all the money for yourself.
Retire early. Drive a Tesla.
The website for the Oklahoma Tax Commission http://www.oktax.state.ok.us/ has everything you need to file your state taxes if you live in Oklahoma, including online income tax filing, 2007 downloadable state income tax forms, state sales tax information, proposed tax rules for 2008, information for tax preparers and professional, and new business and development workshops.
The Oklahoma Tax Commission website also lists employment opportunities and job postings, including current openings for seasonal tax workers. You can check the status of your state refund if you are expecting one with an easy-to-use feature that will tell you if yours has been mailed or when to expect it by direct deposit.
Oklahoma's Quick Tax online filing system also allows small businesses to file and pay a variety of business taxes online, including sales tax, withholding tax, non-resident withholding tax, use tax for vendors, use tax for consumers, waste tire taxes, mixed beverage taxes, and quarterly estimated state taxes for self-employed persons.
Hot link to various tax assistance sites are also available at the site. Some of the links posted are for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE), Assistance for Military Personnel and their Families, and a downloadable list of Oklahoma tax assistance sites by city.
Also posted at the Oklahoma Tax Commission website are the 2008 Oklahoma Tax Commission Withholding Tables for individuals and businesses. This document includes plenty of useful information such as how to compute your 2008 withholding, and how to set up payroll withholding for single or married persons for weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, monthly, and annual payroll.
Withholding of state tax in Oklahoma is required for any but the following: services paid for an employee in connection to farm activities when the amount paid is less than $900 per month; domestic services in a private home, local college, club, or local chapter of a fraternity or sorority; service not in the course of an employer's trade or business performed in any calendar quarter by an employee unless the cash remuneration paid for such services is over $200; services performed in the state by a person who is not a "resident individual" and whose income in a quarter is not more than $300; and services performed by a duly ordained, commissioned, or licensed minister of a church in the exercise of his ministry or by a member of a religious order in the exercise of duties required by that order.
Everyone else who works for money in the state of Oklahoma is required to have taxes withheld from his or her paychecks. Monthly figures on the collection and disbursement of Oklahoma sales taxes by month to various cities throughout the state are also posted at the tax commission website. A new business registration packet is available for download at the site and includes: business registration workshop information, bond information, registration forms, tax information, and information and instructions on how to apply for a federal employer tax identification number.
Government home loans can be a good way to get into a house if you have limited resources that make conventional financing difficult. The US government assists new home buyers in a variety of ways under a variety of conditions, and while the paperwork and red tape can be more copious than what comes with conventional financing, (which is already a lot of paperwork) you can find some very good deals if you have the patience and the inclination.
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) maintains a webpage that contains a wealth of information on how to purchase a low-cost home with government assistance. The HUD website http://www.hud.gov/buying/ explains in detail what is involved in obtaining an FHA or VA mortgage and which properties might qualify, as well as information on federal mortgage lenders Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and various rural housing loan programs,
Free calculators and articles are available at the site to help you determine how much house you can afford and what kinds of loans would be best suited to your needs. Advice on how to find a lender and how to recognize predatory lending practices are included. Information on understanding your rights as a home buyer is highlighted; including sections on Fair Housing, Real Estate Settlement Procedures, borrower's rights, and federal rules and regulations and regulations that apply to lenders.
You can also search home buying programs in your specific state at the HUD site at http://www.hud.gov/buying/localbuying.cfm and also browse fixer-upper properties and HUD repossession properties at http://www.hud.gov/homes/homesforsale.cfm.
Another good online resource for government home loans is http://www.govloans.gov/govloans_en.portal. There you can research options for government backed loans for buying and rehabilitating inner city property, properties in depressed rural areas, mobile home and manufactured homes, homes in disaster relief areas, and lots of home improvement loans backed by federal assistance programs.
Special government-backed housing loans are available for low income Americans, American Indians, and veterans, as well as survivors of natural disasters.
If you are handy at do-it-yourself projects or rehab, you can purchase a property repossessed by the US government inexpensively and then borrow money through the US government to fix it up. The only requirement in most cases is that you live in the property yourself and complete the repairs within a given timeframe.
Another resource for finding federal money to help with the purchase of a home is http://www.fedmoney.org/, a site that also provides links to information on other kinds of federal grant and loan programs.
In addition to federal money, many local communities provide low cost loans to low-income persons who are willing to move into rehabbed properties in blighted neighborhoods and live in them as their primary residence. If you live in an apartment or in public housing, these programs can be great for getting you into your first house, and they have the welcome (and intended) side effect of bringing damaged neighborhoods back to life.
Often the community feeling in these rehabbed areas is very strong and friendly, and the homes are far superior to what you might find through a conventional source because they are required to be brought up to code when they are rehabbed for resale. It can be almost like getting a brand new house for next to nothing, the catch being that then you have to live in that neighborhood.
To purchase a locally rehabbed home, contact a licensed realtor to determine if you qualify. Usually maximum income limits apply, meaning that if you already have plenty of money, you probably won't qualify, but if you don't have plenty of money and are having difficulties finding a way to buy a home, this can be a golden opportunity,
Forget about grades. Forget about fitting in. One of the biggest challenges to attaining a higher education is financing your degree. There are a number of options to consider, including a Citibank student loan.
What is a Citibank Student Loan
Citibank student loans are federally guaranteed loans financed through the bank with which many of us are familiar. The subsidiary of Citibank that manages these loans is called the "Student Loan Corporation." You can find out more about the program at: https://studentloan.citibank.com/s/slcsite/.
Why Consider a Citibank Student Loan
There are many advantages of borrowing for college through a large financial institution like Citibank. First of all, it is unlikely that you will have any problems with your financing institution going bankrupt or being forced to sell your loan to another vendor.
Second, you are able to take advantage of many of the services that Citibank can offer, such as its tremendously useful and accessible website.
Finally, and perhaps most important, while the term "Citibank student loan" generally refers to the loans the Citibank makes on behalf of the federal government, be aware that Citibank, the institution, offers CitiAssist loans for those who need funding beyond what's available from the federal government.
Getting Started
Where's a good place to start? The Frequently Asked Questions page on the site offers many insights into the Citibank student loan process. At the site, you'll learn the answers to questions such as:
- Who is eligible for financial aid? The FAQs clarify that, among other things, US Citizens (or eligible noncitizens) with High School diplomas or GEDs are eligible. In addition, for certain loans, you will need to be enrolled at least half time at an eligible institution of higher learning.
- What is the FAFSA form? This is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form. Unfortunately, this doesn't mean that you fill out the form and you'll get free student aid. This is simply the form that you fill out to identify your financial need and eligibility for various programs.
- When should you start applying for financial aid? The answer, in general, is as soon as possible, but no later than the December before you decide to enroll.
Through the Citibank student loan site, you can also learn about special offers from Citibank for your school. Just click on the special offers link and type in the name of your school – who knows what you'll find!
In addition to the Frequently Asked Questions, you'll find a range of resources at the site for planning for college – many of which go beyond the simple question of financing. Some of the topics explored include:
- What colleges look for: For example, did you know that a wide mix of activities is almost as or sometimes more important than academic performance?
- Choosing a school: Have you considered retention and graduation rates of the schools you're considering? They'll tell you a great deal about how much students enjoy their experience.
- Taking standardized tests: Not all schools require the same tests. Learn the questions to ask through this site.
If you're ready to make an investment in yourself by attaining a post high school degree, look at some of the ways a Citibank student loan might be able to help you.
The first thing to understand about cheap payday loans is that rarely, in the long run, are they truly "cheap." However, if you're having some cash flow problems and are in need of some funds quickly before your paycheck comes, they can certainly be an option to consider.
The reason why cheap payday loans wind up costing more than you might think is because of the interest rates lenders charge for the convenience of allowing you access to the funds you expect to get through your check early. In essence, they are taking a small risk that you might not get your check.
How do Cheap Payday Loans Work?
When first working with a payday loan provider, you will find that while they will probably need some key pieces of information before they agree to make the loan. Specifically, they'll ask for paystubs from your employer and my even need to do a credit check depending on the terms of the loan.
Once they agree to make you a loan, you will generally have to agree to have your paycheck direct deposited to the lenders' account. That way they can be guaranteed that they will receive at least their principal back, and will also collect any fees associated with the loan.
What are the Interest Rates?
As mentioned earlier, cheap payday loans are actually one of the most expensive sources of money out there. Rates and fees will be determined by two principle factors, specifically:
- How much you're borrowing
- How long you keep it for
If, for example, you borrow a relatively small amount (say $250) for seven days, you will probably pay anywhere from 20 to 45% rate (calculated yearly) on those funds. At the end of the seven days, that $250 could cost you $350!
If you borrow a higher amount for longer (say $1,500 for 31 days) the interest rate can be as high as 500% (calculated yearly)! Your $1,500 could quickly become over $2,500 or more!
Sources of Cheap Payday Loans
Despite the high interest rates, you may find yourself in a situation where a cheap payday loan in the only option — perhaps you have an unexpected medical expense or unexpectedly high utility bill. If you are going to look in to these types of loans, here are some sources to consider:
- First, before looking to the many vendors offering payday loans, consider whether you can approach your employer for an advance on your paycheck. Many employers have policies for just these types of situations and are more than willing to help out their loyal workers – at much lower rates than other lenders!
- A second option might be to contact the bank where you have your personal checking and/or savings account. Many financial institutions offer short term loans to their customers at far more reasonable rates than you might find with payday advance companies.
- Third, consider looking at your existing sources of credit. While cash advances from your credit cards will carry high interest rates, they will almost always be less expensive in the long run.
- Finally, if you are going to pursue a cheap payday loan, shop around for good interest rates. Some of the vendors to consider include:
In general, if you can find a rate of 20% or less with no other unfavorable conditions, it's likely to be the best you'll be able to get.
As you're considering cheap payday loans to deal with unexpected expenses bear in mind that these should be short-term solutions. If you find yourself turning to payday advance services again and again, it's probably time to take a more comprehensive look at your financial situation.
Bank of America offers a variety of standard mortgage products and a few creative options too, as well as a heavily advertised teaser mortgage called "No Fee Mortgage Plus", which is said to come with no application fee, no closing fee, no private mortgage insurance, and a close-on-time guarantee: http://www.bankofamerica.com/loansandhomes/index.cfm?template=lc_mortgage
The BOA Mortgage website offers lots of calculators and interactive tools, as well as a smiling brunette Bank of America lady wearing red lipstick and dressed in a dark blue suit. Her streaming video image keeps popping up unexpectedly to wink at you or attempt to explain something you didn't really care about, or otherwise annoy and distract you from whatever information you are seeking, and then not-so-gently guide you into providing information about yourself, or, better yet, into applying for a mortgage. Easy preapproval! Quick! Now! Really!
You can talk to a Bank of America Mortgage specialist online or by email or by phone, at any time during your visit, the sooner the better. Seriously, they really, really want to talk to you. What they don't appear to want to do is disclose a whole lot of nitty-gritty information over the internet, no matter how badly you'd like to look at it without a BOA salesperson peering over your shoulder. If you are the kind of person who is annoyed by that approach, Bank of America Mortgage might not be the mortgage company for you.
That word of warning aside, Bank of America Mortgage does offer a decent, standard line of home mortgage products, refinancing options, and home equity loans and lines of credit. Fixed rate mortgages are available for terms of 15, 30 or 40 years. ARMs are offered with low initial fixed rate periods of 1, 3, 5, 7, or ten years, followed by adjustable rates for the rest of the mortgage term.
A 10/20 interest-only mortgage is offered that resets to a 20 year fixed rate after an initial ten year interest-only period. Another interest-only option gives the buyer five years of paying only interest at the beginning of the mortgage, followed by a 25 year ARM.
If you are curious about the No Fee Mortgage Plus that comes with no application fee and no closing fee, it is worth poking around the site a bit to get more detailed information. On the Frequently Asked Questions page, we learn that third party fees (as separate from an application fee and a closing fee) are "…fees charged for services rendered by parties other than the borrower or the lender. Such fees may include appraisal, credit report, title and flood certifications."
In other words, even without an application and/or a closing fee, plenty of fees are still left that must be and will be charged at closing on any and every mortgage. Not all borrowers realize this, and Bank of America Mortgage does not make a big deal out of making sure visitors to the website understand it either.
As to guaranteed on-time closing, that depends on what exactly you mean by "on time." Again, the FAQs page informs us that "…the 60-day estimate is calculated to cover tasks you need to do, tasks we need to do, and tasks that third parties need to do. Examples of the latter include property valuation and title search. During times of high application volume, such as when rates are low, these tasks can take more time."
Those rascally third parties! …Always making it hard on consumers and the nice people at Bank of America.
Despite all these complaints and irritations, it's worth remembering that Bank of America Mortgage is big, really, really big, so big that Bank of America was recently able to swallow battered, ailing giant Countrywide Home Loans whole without so much as a burp in BOA profits. BOA will be there tomorrow and the day after that, and the day after that too. Sometimes that can be a good thing.
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Animal Crossing: New Leaf is a life simulation video game made by Nintendo for the Nintendo 3DS game console. It was released on November 8, 2012 in Japan, on June 19, 2013 in North America, and on June 14, 2013 in Europe. It is the latest game in the Animal Crossing series. It was first shown at E3 2010.
Like other Animal Crossing games, in Animal Crossing: New Leaf, the player lives in a village where everyone is an animal. The player can interact with villagers by talking and interacting with them. Instead of a house, the player starts the game living in a tent. As the game goes on, the player will be able to change and add new things to it. The player is also able to swim in the ocean that surrounds the village. Also new to this game is that you can become mayor of your town. Becoming mayor allows you to change your town more than in past games.
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- ↑ Sarkar, Samit (2012-08-29). "'Animal Crossing: Jump Out' coming to Japan November 8th". The Verge. https://www.theverge.com/gaming/2012/8/29/3276585/animal-crossing-jump-out-release-date-japan. Retrieved 2013-05-12.
- ↑ "한국닌텐도 홈페이지" (in Korean). Nintendo Korea. 2013-01-10. http://www.nintendo.co.kr/PR/press_list.php?cPage1=1&cPage2=1&idx=69&press_div=P. Retrieved 2013-05-12.
- ↑ Fletcher, JC. "Animal Crossing: New Leaf coming June 9". Joystiq. http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/14/animal-crossing-new-leaf-coming-june-9/. Retrieved 2013-02-14.
- ↑ Justin. "Animal Crossing: New Leaf releases on June 9th in North America, June 14th in Europe". AC 3DS Blog. http://acnewleaf.com/2013/02/14/animal-crossing-new-leaf-releases-on-june-9th-in-north-america/.
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The morning of June 9th, I and about 500 NYC elementary school students gathered at the Apollo theater to dance, gawk at rap music icons, and…learn about healthy eating. Hip Hop HEALS (Healthy Eating and Living in Schools) is a program that seeks to teach young people the rules for healthy living, ways to prevent heart disease and strokes, and curb the incidences of childhood obesity.
The showcase featured rap stars Doug E. Fresh, Kool Moe Dee, Artie Green, Chuck D (via video), Grandmaster Caz, Easy A.D., DJ Webstar and New York State first lady Michelle Paterson, among a number of student performers.
"You're giving energy and you're getting it back," said Doug E. Fresh. "We wanna use hip hop as a positive tool to influence and enlighten."
To the beats of Snoop Dogg, for instance, students were encouraged
If it's deep fried and greasy
Drop it like it's hot, drop it like it's hot, drop it like it's hot
If it's high in calories
Drop it like it's hot, drop it like it's hot, drop it like it's hot
If it's rotting out your teeth
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"We believe it's the music and cartoons that really are the heart and soul of the program," said Stroke Diaries author and Harlem Hospital's "Hip Hop Doc" Olajide Williams, MD.
Dr. Williams is the founder and director of the Hip Hop Public Education Center, which has also partnered with the National Stroke Association to develop the Hip Hop Stroke program. In a video, Williams says, "When I first saw the program that they had developed, I was very excited, I thought, 'This has terrific potential.' There was only one thing missing: in the program they had developed, there was no hip hop."
So the Hip Hop Doc teamed up with Doug E. Fresh to produce a series of cartoons to further the mission. Each video features a rap song. Stroke Ain't No Joke, Keep Your Brain Healthy, and Watch Your Calories are the three produced thus far.
"This is some ground breaking stuff," says Doug E. Fresh, in the Center's video mission statement. "This is not normal. The doctor talking in the middle of the record. You got kids interacting. You got cats rhyming on there, and the music and the beats are straight up hip hop joints."
"It's not normal," Dr. Williams says with a laugh, "but it's powerful."
Editor's note: I met Doug E. Fresh!
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An interesting news article from the Cayman News Service (CNS) detailing how Cayman Enterprise City (CEC) are looking to expand their Client base to Latin America. http://cnsbusiness.com/content/cec-looks-latin-america.
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East Carolina University will visit Gainesville, Fla. in September 2015 for a matchup with the Florida Gators, the school announced Thursday.
The game, scheduled for Sept. 12, will be ECU's second trip to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The Pirates last played Florida in 1983.
"I'm sure many of our fans will remember the last time we played in The Swamp," ECU Director of Athletics Jeff Compher said in a statement. "While it's a great opportunity to compete in that environment against a program with the tradition Florida has, I'm confident Coach (Ruffin) McNeill will have the Pirates ready to play."
ECU's 2015 non-conference schedule includes road games at Florida ant BYU and a home game against Virginia Tech.
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Handsome Coffee Roasters is the whimsical and artful brainchild of one of the most respected coffee professionals in the world. Led by Michael Phillips (the only American to ever win the World Barista Championship), the goal of Handsome Coffee was to create coffee's metaphorical "chocolate factory," by launching a flagship coffee bar out of an old warehouse in Los Angeles' downtown Arts District. The flagship bar will also house the brand's roastery partitioned behind glass walls, creating a show piece out of their craft and allowing customers a glimpse into the entire operation. The unique space was designed by architect Kari Richardson of Venice, and features a warm, modern interior designed by WoodSmithe of Los Angeles.
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