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OFA off to resounding start as corporate front group, possibly complete failure.
Just short of two weeks ago, Organizing for America announced that it would translate its massive grassroots campaign network into a national powerhouse with designs on getting the President's agenda enacted through peer pressure and the sheer will of bored old people with unlimited phone service, funded by twenty- and ten-dollar donations scraped from the pocketbooks of citizens intent on bringing about change toward a better, more khaki world, all under the confident and competent direction of the people who made Obama's second term possible, armed with servers full of demographic information.
And then, Organizing for America had its first meeting of the minds and everything immediately went to sh*t.
In its first days, Organizing for Action has closely affiliated itself with insider liberal organizations funded by mega-donors like George Soros and corporations such as Lockheed Martin, Citi and Duke Energy.
And it has quietly sought support from the same rich donors who backed Obama's campaigns, asking for help from Democratic donors and bundlers in town for the Inauguration at a closed-door corporate-sponsored confab that featured Bill Clinton as the keynote speaker.
In fact, invitations for the Saturday meeting at the Newseum where Organizing for Action was unveiled for the liberal big-money set came from Obama's National Finance Committee (one member of which gave a transferable ticket to POLITICO), as well as the Presidential Inaugural Committee, the Center for American Progress and Media Matters.
Yeah, you read that right. Citibank. But that's not even the extent of corporate involvement. The event was sponsored by the Road Ahead commission, which features a list of corporate members that reads like an Occupy Wall Street target handbook, from AT&T to Microsoft to Hilton to Wal-Mart. And in case you thought they were just casual observers invited so that they could see what havoc was going to be wreaked on their iron grip on government by grassroots anti-corporatists by a furious and inflamed public, OFA leadership assured them that "there would be a place for everyone."
Guess it's good they went with that super-secret 501(c)(4) structure option.
Thankfully, OFA may never get to that point. Despite a lot of fanfare about their AWESOME AND INCREDIBLE POWER, the first task on OFA's agenda – pushing legislators to support comprehensive gun control – seems to have been about as successful as their commitment to antagonize America's preening corporate overlords.
President Barack Obama's campaign operation appeared to be getting off to a shakey start Friday, sending out an ill-timed email calling on millions of supporters to flood the Capitol Hill switchboard with calls supporting gun control…
But the Obama email, penned by Former Obama campaign manager and National Chairman for OFA Jim Messina, didn't seem to be having much of an effect Friday afternoon. Five Democratic and Republican offices contacted by Buzzfeed from Illinois, Kentucky, California, Oklahoma and Tennessee reported either normal or below normal call traffic during Friday afternoon, and no perceptible increase in calls about gun control.
One of the offices indicated it was unclear if it received any calls on the issue at all during the day Friday.
First off, isn't the first rule of direct email that you don't send it on Friday when no one cares and everyone is probably drunk? And also, why would you target Democrats in Illinois? That's like committing to help Jim Messina look more like the police sketch of a man trying to lure children into his Geo Tracker. You can do it, but the goal has already been reached. And surpassed. Some technological geniuses these guys are turning out to be.
Of course, the other problem is that people who care about elections don't always care about the crap that goes on after the elections because they just assume they have one job to do and you idiots are supposed to take care of the rest. They have other things to attend to. Like pulling out each others weaves over city housing vouchers.
It is comforting to know that the most powerful election tool in history seems to have hit a brick wall with low-information voters. There might just be hope for the GOP, then.


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Chand Raat the night before eid is about to come. Chand Raat celebrated by Muslims around the world in every countries like USA, UK, Germany, France Italy, Saudi Arab, Doha, Qatar, Dubai and Specially in Pakistan and india by according to their culture and Islamic traditions.
Chand Raat in Pakistan and India Celebrated in great styles. After 29 or 30 days of FASTING people in this region start celebrating when Government announce offical Eid ul Fitr in Country. All of sudden after this announcement market becomes busy street. Every one buy new dresses and shoes for very next day eid ul fitr
This Chand raat is more important in women as compare to men because Women buy Bangles, churriyan, and mehndi for this event. Almost every girls puts mehndi on his hand with different styles. New dishes were cooked to celebrate new month of Shawal in islamic calender and to say good bye Ramadan in good manner.
In this beautiful event of chand Raaat many muslims forget to pray ALLAH for giving beautiful month of Ramadan in his or her Life. So we should thanks ALLAH as well so take your time to thanks ALLAH almighty for your busy schedule that makes chand raat celebration event more special.

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Current Role: A Broadway debut as Rosie, the sweet and outgoing Dynamo who joins her gal pals in belting "Dancing Queen" and other ABBA hits in Mamma Mia!
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PISCATAWAY, N.J. (December 3, 2013) – The Rutgers women's basketball team in back in action at Davidson on Wednesday night at 7 p.m.
• Wednesday's game with Davidson tips off at 7 p.m. WRSU, the Rutgers student station at 88.7 FM will be in North Carolina to provide all the action with Dave Servedio and Chris Morales on the call. Additionally, live video will be available at DavidsonWildcats.com.
• Rutgers enters Wednesday's game at 5-2 overall after splitting a pair of games at the Barclays Women's Basketball Invitational over the Thanksgiving weekend. RU kept it close against No. 15/17 LSU, falling 69-65, and rebounded with a 61-52 victory over Texas Tech.
• Sophomore forward Kahleah Copper was named to the American Athletic Conference Honor Roll and the Barclays Women's Basketball Invitational All-Tournament Team for her performance last week. Copper averaged 15.0 points and 8.5 rebounds in RU's 1-1 week.
• Copper leads the Scarlet Knights and is fourth in the American Athletic Conference in scoring at 16.9 points per game. She is also fifth in the league in rebounding at 7.0 boards per game.
• Freshman guard Tyler Scaife is coming off her second career start on Saturday vs. Texas Tech in which she netted a career-high 18 points.
Davidson will meet the Scarlet Knights sporting a 3-5 overall mark. The Wildcats are coming off a 78-74 win over Gardner-Webb that snapped a five-game losing streak.
Four players notched double digits in the Gardner-Webb win for the Wildcats, including senior guard Laura Murray, who led the team with 20 points, Junior forward Hannah Early and sophomore forward Dakota Dukes each notched double-doubles in the win while junior guard Lillian McGabe added in 16 points . The team notched a season-high 53 rebounds and 19 assists on 25 field goals.
Murray leads the way on the stat sheet with 18.6 points per game. Dukes meanwhile, is nearly averaging a double-double per matchup with 8.4 boards and 12.1 points per game. Additionally, Early is pouring in 15.9 points per contest.
The squad is averaging 16.63 turnovers per game this season, giving the ball away at least 20 times in just three of eight games. RU has forced all seven of its opponents this season into at least 20 turnovers.
Head coach Michele Savage is in her fourth season at the helm of the program, guiding the Wildcats to 20-win seasons in each of the last two years.
The 2012-13 Southern Conference Tournament runners-up were selected to finish third in the league this season behind second-place selection Samford and defending champion Chattanooga. Chattanooga edged the Wildcats, 64-63, in the conference final last season.
Rutgers leads the all-time series 1-0. The first meeting between the teams resulted in a 55-49 victory for RU last season at the RAC on Nov. 25, 2012.
Last season, the Scarlet Knights overcame a 15-point first half deficit to take the win. Betnijah Laney led the team with 15 points in the match-up, while Syessence Davis led the team with eight assists.
The Rutgers women's basketball team overcame a 15-point first half deficit to walk away with a 55-49 victory over Davidson on Nov. 25 at the RAC.
Leading 5-4 in the early moments of the game, the Scarlet Knights fell behind by nine as Davidson went on a 10-2 run thanks to their precision from behind the arc. The Wildcats' Dakota Dukes gave Davidson a 15-point, 27-12 edge with 4:41 in the opening stanza and from there Rutgers would gradually chip away at the Wildcat lead.
Oliver got the Scarlet Knights to a single digit deficit on free throws in the closing seconds of the half as Rutgers trailed 29-20 at the break. Rutgers was limited to just five field goals and shot only 17 percent (5-of-29) from the field.
The second half had RU roaring back shooting 50 percent from the floor and outscoring the Wildcats, 35-20. The Scarlet Knights sank six of their opening seven shots of the half, including Laney draining two of her 15 points with 16:40 on the clock to give RU its first lead since the opening moments of the game.
Senior Chelsey Lee powered her way inside to give Rutgers a 33-31 lead with 15:30 left and from there the lead changed hands five times on the next five possessions.
Davidson went back up six as Laura Murray connected one of her six three-pointers for the game and leading scorer Sophia Aleksandravicius got inside for a 41-47 Wildcat lead with eight minutes left.
Wheeler helped to shift momentum back to the Scarlet Knights. After hitting a three, Wheeler came up with a steal to feed Syessence Davis for a fast break bucket and a 48-47 lead with three minutes to go.
Davidson's Aleksandravicius responded with a basket at the other end, but it would be the final points the Wildcats would score.
Oliver gave Rutgers the lead for good as she powered her way past three Wildcat defenders en-route to the basket and was followed by another key Wheeler steal leading to a wide open lay-up.
Oliver finished out the game's final 46 seconds making 3-of-4 free throws. She finished shooting 9-of-10 from the charity stripe.
Davidson's Murray led all scorers with 24 points and shot 6-of-10 from three-point range. Aleksandravicius added in 12 points in the loss.
RU shot 9-of-12 from the free throw line to shoot 75 percent against Texas Tech on Saturday night. The mark tied the Scarlet Knights' best percentage from the charity stripe this season and made it the third time RU has eclipsed 70 percent from the line.
After shooting a season-low 58 percent in the loss at UMass on Nov. 20, Rutgers has shot at least 74 percent from the charity stripe in the last three games.
The Scarlet Knights were without the services of junior forward Betnijah Laney for games with UMass and Howard, due to a sprained ankle.
Laney returned to the court this past weekend for the Barclays Women's Basketball Invitational, where she averaged 8.5 points and 6.5 rebounds.
In her first game back, she netted 11 points and went 6-of-7 from the free throw line along with seven rebounds in RU's loss to No. 15/17 LSU. Laney followed with six points and six boards in the win over Texas Tech.
Rutgers has had three or more Scarlet Knights reach double figures in five of the first seven games of the 2013-14 season.
Thus far, sophomore forward Kahleah Copper has reached double figures in each of the seven games played to date. Copper is the first Scarlet Knights since Epiphanny Prince in the 2006-07 season to start the year off with five straight double figure performances. Prince kicked off the 2006-07 national championship game season running away with 11 straight double figure contests.
Other notable scoring performances from Saturday's game with Texas Tech at the Barclays Center include a career-high 18 points by freshman guard Tyler Scaife and junior guard Syessence Davis tying her career-high with 11 points. Davis also had 11 points in RU's season opening win over Princeton on Nov. 10.
Since suffering a concussion at Northeastern on Nov. 13 and returning to the court at UMass on Nov. 20, sophomore center Rachel Hollivay has averaging 5.25 blocks per game. She currently leads the American Athletic Conference in the category.
Against Howard, Hollivay swatted away nine Bison shots, the most since Kia Vaughn captured nine blocks against St. John's back on Feb. 28, 2009.
The Scarlet Knights forced Texas Tech in 21 turnovers on Saturday, RU's seventh-straight opponent that has suffered at least 20 miscues. It is RU's longest such streak in the last 10 seasons.
Additionally, after the Scarlet Knights racked up 29 turnovers in Friday's loss to No. 15/17 LSU, RU responded with only 11 turnovers, a season-low, the next day against Texas Tech.
Syessence Davis has been generous with the ball through the first seven games of the 2013-14 campaign, averaging 4.1 assists per game. The Neptune, N.J. has handed out five or more assists in four of RU's seven games to date and ranks eighth in the American in the category
On Thursday, Dec. 12 when the Scarlet Knights host Wagner, it will be dollar dog night at the concession stand. Fans are limited to five hot dogs per transaction. Fans can also buy a $5.00
Follow Rutgers women's basketball on Facebook (www.facebook.com/RutgersWBB), Twitter (www.twitter.com/RutgersWBB) and Instagram (www.instagram.com/RutgersWBB) for all of the latest news and updates. Fans also receive timely information, including special offers and giveaways throughout the year on both social media outlets along with www.ScarletKnights.com.


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Janet Jackson Lifts Her Voice to Help Kids in West and Central Africa Janet Jackson, GRAMMY® Award-winning and Oscar® nominated artist, entertainer and actor is lending her talent and powerful voice to support UNICEF in providing humanitarian assistance in the Sahel region of West and Central Africa, where 1.4 million children are at risk of severe malnutrition, a potentially deadly condition if left untreated.
UNICEF's response in the area focuses on providing immediate support to the most vulnerable children, including life-saving therapeutic food, basic health services, and clean water to help safeguard against infectious diseases and diarrhea. Last year, 800,000 children's lives were saved from severe malnutrition in the Sahel. It was the largest intervention of its kind in the history of the region, which encompasses the countries of Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Cameroon, The Gambia, Nigeria and Senegal.
Globally, under-nutrition contributes to more than a third of deaths among children under the age of five. The physical and cognitive damage caused by not receiving enough of the right type of nutrients, especially in the first two years of life, is permanent. Lifelong physical and mental effects can include stunting, blindness, weakened immune systems, mental retardation, and other disabilities. While the damage cannot be treated, it can be prevented by providing expectant mothers, newborns and very young children with nutrients such as proteins, fat, and vitamins; and minerals such as vitamin A, iron, and zinc.
For more information: http://www.unicef.org/
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: 30 January 2013
Morukirion Karunon, from the nomadic Turkana tribe, returns to her hut with her three children, in the temporary settlement of Nakalala in Turkana Province of Kenya. A UNICEF-supported satellite clinic in the settlement provides critical health services, including vaccinations and maternal care.
Turkana Province was among those worst affected by the 2011 drought in the Horn of Africa.
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After famine, malnourishment persists
Although famine conditions have officially ended in Somalia, UNICEF and partners are reaching thousands and thousands of acutely malnourished children.
Read more: http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/somalia_66367.html
VIDEO REPORT: Nigeria's silent crisis
UNICEF correspondent Karen Allen reports on the devastating impact of drought, malnutrition and disease in Nigeria.
Read more: http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/nigeria_65630.html
Somali children play in a child-friendly space in the Kobe refugee camp in the Dollo Ado area of Ethiopia's Somali Region. The UNICEF-supported space is run by the international NGO Save the Children US. Some 27,000 Somali refugees currently shelter in the camp.
In June 2012 in Ethiopia, refugees from conflict and drought in Somalia continue to arrive at camps in the south-eastern Dollo Ado area of Somali Region. While Ethiopians also continue to suffer the effects of the worst drought to hit the Horn of Africa in 60 years – which hit hardest in July and August, 2011 – Somalia remains the worst affected. By early July of this year, the number of Somali refugees in the five major camps and a transit centre settlement in Dollo Ado had grown to 160,000; more than two thirds are children; one quarter are under five years of age. Child mortality and malnutrition rates have improved significantly in the camps since the height of the crisis, but are expected to worsen due to decreased crop and livestock production: the result of below-average rains from February through May. UNICEF has joined with the Ethiopian Administration for Refugees and Returnee Affairs (ARRA) and the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) – as well as with other UN, NGO and community partners – to help provide essential services in the areas of health, nutrition, education, water and sanitation and child protection. This includes support for feeding programmes, immunizations, safe water and hygiene practices, early childhood development, school supplies, family tracing, and support for unaccompanied children.
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VIDEO REPORT: In Somalia, fuel-efficient stoves prevent sexual violence and generate income for vulnerable families
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VIDEO REPORT: A year after famine ravaged parts of the Horn of Africa, women and children who were displaced by the devastating drought share their stories.
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One year ago, on 20 July 2011, the United Nations declared famine in two regions of southern Somalia, the flashpoint in a humanitarian crisis gripping the Horn of Africa. After an outpouring of international support, the famine ended in February 2012, and countless lives across the region were saved. But 8 million people in Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya remain in need of humanitarian assistance, and UNICEF's relief efforts must continue.
Learn more: http://uni.cf/OtoHPw
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: 17 July 2012
A child is weighed in a UNICEF-supported feeding centre in N'Djamena, Chad.
Beset by chronic stunting, endemic poverty and illiteracy, as well as inadequate social services, Chadian children are among the world's most vulnerable. In Chad, one of eight Sahelian countries currently affected by a food crisis, some 127,300 under-five children may die of nutrition-related illnesses. A renewed global commitment to child survival entails reaching those most at risk.
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A woman chops wood to sell for food on a hillside already affected by soil erosion, in the village of Chipumi, Malawi. The area is suffering from growing deforestation as people chop down trees for fuel and to make room for agriculture. Because of droughts and flooding, many Malawians were unable to buy seeds to grow their own food crops.
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I have a project on the Sizzix Blog today!
You can see all the how tos on the Sizzix Blog for this project using two new Thinlits sets (Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 5PK – Card, Clipboard, Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 4PK – Trick or Treat).
I have a project on the Sizzix Blog today!
You can see all the how tos on the Sizzix Blog for this project using two new Thinlits sets (Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 5PK – Card, Clipboard, Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 4PK – Trick or Treat).
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Having some Inky Antics fun today!
Head on over to the Inky Antics Blog to see more details of my project using the oh so fun 1331K Tom & 10918MC Gobbles Turkey Clear Set.
Stamps: Inky Antics (1331K Tom, 10918MC Gobbles Turkey Clear Set )
Papers: Discountcardstock.com (PopTones Tangy Orange, Neenah Solar White)
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Ink: Clearsnap
Flower Soft: Autumn Mix, Flower Soft Glue
Ribbon: Really Reasonable Ribbon
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It's time for another Impression Obsession Challenge!
This week's challenge is "Happy Fall Y'all!"
Come and play with us!
To enter the challenge go to the Impression Obsession blog (all the details are there!). A random challenge card will be selected to showcase on the IO blog AND you can to enter to win a $25 gift certificate to IO just by playing!
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Categories > Celebrities > My Chemical Romance > The broken, the beaten, the damned.
The broken, the beaten, the damned.6 Reviews
Painfully short. Fucking depressing so far. I would suggest you read it, even if you didnt audition. There are no MCR members, its just inspired by there music. This is just the introductory chapte...
The crow was picking wickedly at a flattened rabbit, who had the fortune of meeting a car. The coolness of the metal bench beneath her ran goosebumps up and down her pale thighs. The crow was greedy - or more likely, desperate.
As were most, nowadays.
Raven contemplated about the people who were surrounding her. Right about now, a slow, sickly moving car would be picking up a hopeless wanderer, trying to spread a taste of love into the desolate world.
Spreading love, by spreading her legs.
Working, and lurking on the forgotten streets, ending her day with nothing but her and her dope. The stale hope penetrating through the air; sickening, and unwelcome.
The boy in her class today, who their teacher had wrongly accused of being an insolent teenager. Did the teacher know the truth? That his two gay uncles - whom he had walked to Washington from Mexico with - had just been deported?
What about her own, morbid self.
Did her teacher even stop to realize that things were more than they seemed? That her students existence held more than fifth period english class? No. In fact, the thought had most likely never crossed her simple, one-track mind.
Her teacher simply had no idea.
No idea, that the night before was only another number in a long, growing list of failed suicide attempts. Of lonely nights, and empty days. The raw, tender, and bloody skin under her coating of bracelets knew the truth. They knew the pain. They cared. So did the razor - that wicked, clean razor. They knew. They cared. They helped.
She was the worlds pain.
She was the loneliness festering into the burrows of your twisted soul.
She was the forgotten.
The broken.
The beaten.
The damned.
She was the greedy crow, silently picking at others pain - others loss - in exchange for a break of her own suffocating misery.
OKAY. I know that was short, it's just an introduction to Raven.


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Arcade Fire doesn't want us to forget they've got a new album headed our way later this month. The band took to their Facebook page on Tuesday to promote their fourth studio album, Reflektor , by unveiling a trailer for their single "Afterlife" and posting lyrics to some of the new tracks.
The two-minute teaser clip features a snippet of a distorted version of "Afterlife," along with footage of a celebration in Haiti, which is where the band recorded Reflektor . The group further previewed the release by posting the lyrics to four of the new cuts: "We Exist," "Here Comes the Night Time," "Normal Person," and "Afterlife," all of which were performed during the group's NBC special following their recent performance on Saturday Night Live .
You can expect to get your hands on Reflektor starting October 29, although it's available for pre-order now via Arcade Fire's official website . The band will celebrate the release with a number of live performances, including two shows in Brooklyn on October 18 and 19, an appearance on Comedy Central's The Colbert Report on October 21, a performance at Neil Young 's Bridge School Benefit Concert on October 26 and a concert for the social media-driven concert series The Music Experiment 2.0 on the day Reflektor is released.
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The longtime president of the Greenwich Public Schools Honor Choir, Nadine Longmuir, has been named the Greenwich Arts Advocate of the Year.
Longmuir, who's held the post for the last several years and is active with the Central Middle School PTA, member was named as the Greenwich Arts Advocate of the Year. Longmuir has been a strong supporter and active president of the District-Wide Honor Choir.
The award was presented by the Connecticut Arts Administrators' Association at their annual Advocacy Luncheon on Nov. 15 at The Riverview Bistro in Stratford. Honorees from other Connecticut school districts were also acknowledged.
Each year one active member of the Greenwich arts community is named for this honor. Past honorees include: Michelle Turk, Kira Seabolt, Julie Faryniarz, Debbie Finkelstein and Genny Krob.


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Which Major Domestic Telecom Should Investors Prefer?
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After the latest round of earnings releases, it's important to assess the performance of industry leaders. In a sector such as telecommunications, which is dominated by two major players, investors have quarterly reports to digest that show two companies moving in two different directions.
On the day of their respective earnings announcements, Verizon (NYSE: VZ) rallied while AT&T (NYSE: T) declined sharply. Investors of either company, or those individuals considering the nation's biggest telecom stocks, would be wise to consider the underlying reasons.
A tale of two telecoms
Verizon's report contained a basket of positive notes. First, the company's first-quarter consolidated earnings per share rose 15% year over year.
In particular, the success of Verizon's Wireless segment continues to impress the market and is the major contributing factor behind the stock's 32% rally over the 52 weeks ended April 23. First-quarter results from the company's bread-and-butter segment kept the trend going. Verizon realized 8% year-over-year increases in both service revenues and retail service revenues, and achieved record operating and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) margins.
AT&T, meanwhile, fell more than 5% on the day of its own quarterly report. Despite seemingly solid results, the stock dropped hard anyway. AT&T posted 12% higher diluted earnings per share year over year, and nearly $4 billion in free cash flow.
What lies beneath
At first glance, investors might view the two stocks as equals. After all, they're each large-caps, with market values each in excess of $140 billion. In addition, they offer identical business models and similar dividend growth over the past several years.
However, if you dig deeper into their perspective reports, you can see where the divergences. AT&T's operating and EBITDA wireless margins are several percentage points lower than Verizon's. In addition, Verizon grew sales during the quarter while AT&T did not. Verizon posted 4% growth in consolidated revenue, versus AT&T's 1.5% consolidated revenue decline during the quarter.
AT&T has a revenue problem
Going back further, we can see that the trend of Verizon outperforming AT&T on operating revenue growth is not contained to just one quarter. Verizon's fiscal 2012 results showed revenue growth of 4.5% versus AT&T's flat revenue year over year.
What's more, the fiscal 2012 revenue results for each company are indicative of their longer-term trajectories. Since 2008, Verizon has posted compound annual revenue growth of 4.5%. Meanwhile, AT&T has grown its revenues by less than one percent compounded annually over the same period.
The stark differences in sales that each company is experiencing likely stems from the respective performance of each company's wireless segments. AT&T posted a net increase in total wireless subscribers of 291,000 in the first quarter, which sounds impressive, until you consider that tablet devices reflect 365,000 additions during the quarter. Therefore, it appears the number of phone customers is actually down.
Verizon, on the other hand, dialed up 677,000 retail wireless net additions during the first three months of the year.
A clear choice
Income investors might be tempted by AT&T's higher dividend yield, which stands at nearly 5% after the stock's poor price performance post-earnings. However, Verizon's lower dividend yield, approximately 4%, is a result of the company's soaring stock price and not because of lower dividend growth.
AT&T has increased its dividend for 29 years in a row, but the company will have a tough time raising its dividend to a satisfactory degree going forward if it doesn't get revenue back on track. On the other hand, Verizon is providing investors solid revenue growth that should propel both capital gains and dividend increases in the future. Because of Verizon's vast revenue outperformance, investors should prefer Verizon.
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When I was working for a large corporation many years ago, an inter-office email invited me to a Bring Your Own Beer Party every Friday. One day a co-worker decided to email the office inviting them all to an alternative prayer meeting. She was told to cease and desist.
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Now is the time to teach your children to speak out in grace and truth! The exciting news is that, armed with the truths of God's Word and the communication skills to articulate them, we can make a difference! The more practice your child has, the more comfortable and confident he will be in sharing the Good News and speaking up for Biblical truths. The world is a much more complicated place than when we were kids. If there was ever a time in history where communication skills are of the utmost importance, that time is now!
"Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man." -Colossians 4:6
"So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it." -Isaiah 55:11
Just how difficult will it be for our Christian, conservative homeschool graduates as they go out into the politically correct world? There will be challenges certainly, but by taking active steps now, we can prepare our children to meet those challenges in a way that will honor God and impact our world for Him.
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Are Your Breasts Dense? What's Your Number?
Do you know whether or not your breasts are dense? Most women do not. It is important for all women to know their breast density because it impacts your breast cancer risk, as well as how well mammograms can detect breast cancer. The only way to know your breast density is by the results of your mammogram. Ask your radiologist or your doctor.
What's in the Number
Doctors use The American College of Radiology's Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) scoring method using a 1-4 rating system. This classification system allows radiologists to measure and describe breast density
- BI-RADS 1 : less than 25% Dense Breast Tissue
- BI-RADS 2II - 26-50% Dense Breast Tissue
- BI-RADS 3 – 51- 75% Dense Breast Tissue
- BI-RADS 4 - More than 75% Dense Breast Tissue
BIRADS Density 3 and 4 is found in women with dense breasts
BIRADS Density 1 and 2 is what women who do not have dense breasts.
At the GW Breast Center, radiologists who interpret your mammograms are dedicated to breast imaging and will let you know your breast density along with the results of your mammogram. Although several states in the nation now require women be told their breast density (including Virginia), currently Maryland and DC do not. At GW, we are committed to letting every women know her breast density because it impacts her risk of breast cancer.
What is breast density? And how does it impact my risk for cancer?
Breast Density is a measure of the amount of breast tissue a woman has. The more tissue, the greater the density and the higher the risk of breast cancer. However, in women with dense breast tissue, mammograms are not as effective in detecting the cancer. This is because both breast tissue and breast cancer will appear white on a mammogram and the lack of contrast makes identification of the cancer more difficult.
Digital mammography is the standard to detect early curable breast cancer. Mammography is effective and is probably the most important reason that smaller more curable breast cancers are being detected and that the death rate from breast cancer is decreasing. However, the ability of mammography to detect breast cancer in women with dense breast tissue is limited.
The issue of breast density is important. Nearly half of all women in the United States have dense breast tissue. Women with dense breasts are at a 4-6 times higher risk of developing breast cancer than women who do not.
Although breast density is loosely associated with age, with nearly three-fourths of women in their 30s having dense breast tissue, more than a quarter of women in their 70s also have dense breast tissue. Regardless of your age, you may have dense breast tissue.
Below is an example of a mammogram from a woman with dense breast tissue and a large breast cancer. The dense tissue appears white, just as the tumor does, causing the breast tissue to mask the cancer. This is why more than one third of breast cancers are missed by mammography in women with dense breasts.
By comparison, below is an example of a breast cancer in a woman with non- dense breast tissue. The white tumor (circle) in the right breast is easily visible against the dark gray and black non-dense tissue.
Dense Breasts and Other Breast Cancer Risk Factors
Breast cancer is one of the most frequently diagnosed cancers among women. The majority of women diagnosed with breast cancer have no known family history or other risk factors. Only 5-10% of breast cancers are due to a genetic cause. That's why screening for breast cancer is so important. The most significant risk factors for breast cancer includes being female and age However, increased breast density is a strong independent risk factor for developing breast cancer. The reason it is so important for women to be aware of their breast density is that there are other approaches, in addition to mammography, which can help detect breast cancers which would not be seen with mammography alone such as Automated Breast Ultrasound (ABUS), Breast Specific Gamma Imaging (BSGI) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
Automated Breast Ultrasound System (ABUS)
Automated Breast Ultrasound (ABUS) is a new approach to finding up to 30% more cancers in women who have dense breast tissue, even if that is their only additional risk factor. ABUS is used to answer the need of detecting additional cancer in women where mammography alone may be insufficient due to their greater breast density. It uses ultrasound, which is the same technology used to image the fetus in pregnant women, but in a different way. There is no ionizing radiation and ABUS is a quick, painless and effective way to image dense breasts.
With 3D ultrasound volume and U-Systems software, radiologists can look through hundreds of breast tissue image "slices", looking at layers of dense tissue to find breast cancers which may have been missed on a mammogram. This is different than routine ultrasound of the breasts since the images from ABUS allows you to see in projections that routine ultrasound cannot which results in detecting more breast cancers and less false negatives, that is findings due to images which are not cancer.
A complete ABUS exam takes about 15 minutes. Positioned comfortably on the exam table, most patients report the ABUS procedure to be painless; however, some women with very sensitive breast tissue have complained about minor discomfort during the scanning process.
Before starting the exam, the ABUS operator attaches a sheer membrane to the ultrasound scanner. A layer of lotion is then applied to the breast, which ensures good contact between the ultrasound transducer and the skin. To guarantee the best image quality, the sheer stabilizing membrane of the somo•v ABUS is positioned on the breast during scanning, which gently flattens the breast tissue against the body and prevents breast movement.
The operator initiates the scanning process. A 10-second preview scan automatically determines the patient's unique breast tissue signature so the ideal ultrasound imaging parameters can be set by the software. Then, the actual image scan begins and lasts about 60 seconds. The technologist follows the display monitor in real-time to ensure proper breast coverage and tissue contact during the scan. Typically, three scans are performed on each breast for a complete scan of the breast volume.
The 3D ultrasound images are then sent to the somo•VIEWer workstation for physician's review, either immediately following the exam or at a later point in the patient's care. There the specialized, expert radiologist interprets the ABUS scan along with the women's mammogram and clinical history. All together, the result is a more accurate way of detecting breast cancer in women with dense breasts. Even women with prior cancer, breast surgery or implants benefit from the additional information ABUS offers.
Dilon Gamma Camera (BSGI)
The Dilon Gamma Camera is designed to perform Breast-Specific Gamma Imaging/Molecular Breast Imaging (BSGI/MBI), which provides a high-resolution metabolic approach to imaging the breast: that is, BSGI looks at the breast tissue from the perspective of how it functions, and not just how it looks, as mammography and ultrasound do. A BSGI/MBI exam can indentify early breast cancer—as small as 1 mm, especially in difficult-to-diagnose patients. Used in addition to mammography, BSGI allows the physician to see the breast more clearly and may find cancers which would otherwise not be seen as well as may distinguish between benign and malignant tissue.
In comparison to existing gamma camera technology, the Dilon 6800 is able to detect smaller cancers and those in portions of the breast not well imaged with the currently available technology.
Interested in how a BSGI/MBI exam works?
Prior to a BSGI/MBI exam, patients are injected in the arm with a small amount of radiotracer agent that is absorbed by all the cells in the body. Cancerous cells in the breast absorb a greater amount of the tracing agent than normal, healthy cells; therefore, cancerous cells will, in general, appear as "dark spots" on the BSGI image.
A special camera is then used to identify whether there is evidence of an abnormal area. In this test, the tissue in the breast is evaluated in a physiologic approach (the way the tissue functions) compared to the anatomic approach of mammography and ultrasound (the way the tissue looks). The GW Breast Center has the Dilon 6800, a unique high-resolution nuclear medicine camera, which can be used to detect the earliest breast cancers. This may be most advantageous in women with dense breast or in whom physical examination or mammography is difficult to interpret, such as women who have previously had breast surgery or in women who are at very high risk of breast cancer, such as women with a personal history of breast cancer or those who have multiple members of their family with breast cancer. Furthermore, BSGI detects an additional area of cancer in 10% of women with a newly diagnosed breast cancer. So if you have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer, BSGI can be very helpful to identify any additional areas of cancer that mammography and ultrasound cannot detect.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
An MRI measures the electromagnetic signals that your body emits by using magnet and radio waves. Signals are then converted into exact images of the body to detect abnormalities including cancer. MRI is used as a problem-solving tool to evaluate either a lump in the breast or something found on a mammogram. MRI is also the optimal imaging technique for evaluating breast implants. The decision to use MRI should be made jointly by you, your physician and the radiologist.
The GW Breast Center has advanced, comfortable MRI technology, including the new Sentinelle Breast MRI table which is designed for the comfort as well as to get the latest, highest resolution images.
MRI requires an injection of contrast in the arm to allow us to see how the breast is functioning. There is no radioactivity involved in MRI imaging. However, not everyone can have an MRI. Women who have some implantable devices, like pacemakers, cannot have MRI. Also, women with kidney problems or who are obese may not be able to get MRI examinations. For those women, BSGI can be performed.
The GW Breast Center is the only facility in the Mid Atlantic Area with Breast Specific Gamma Imaging and Automatic Whole Breast Ultrasound, demonstrating our commitment to offering women the advanced technology to personalize breast screening and imaging to the individual women's breast density and specific needs.
The GW Breast Center offers a patient-focused environment. Radiologists on the medical staff at the GW Breast Center teach other radiologists throughout the Washington area as well as in the US and throughout the world how to image and interpret breast imaging studies to achieve the optimal outcome.
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In an age of bigger-was-better, AMC's Ambassador line helped keep the company competitive in the "space" race
Sleek and stylish, the redesigned American Motors Ambassador had everything going for it when it first appeared in 1965. As the company's flagship fashion statement, the car seemed -- on paper at least -- to be the equal of its Big Three competition.
The Ambassador also represented a fundamental shift in corporate ideology. The Kenosha, Wis.-based automaker would shift its focus away
The cost of competing with General Motors, Ford and Chrysler had always been difficult for the company. A mid-'50s merger between Nash Motors and Hudson Motors to form American Motors Corporation (AMC) helped a bit, but still left the newly combined venture in a distant fourth place. Lacking sufficient sales volume and the resulting financial muscle meant that the retooling and development costs necessary to create new products was always a profit-zapping proposition. Product change was not only an expensive gamble, but getting it wrong was the sure-fire way to financial disaster.
Back in those days, the top-of-the-line Nash (later Rambler) Ambassador was a prime example of right-car-wrong-decade timing. In the early 1950s, the car's soap dish shape and pioneering unit-body construction ran counter to the flashier but overwrought excesses built by the Big Three. Even after hiring famed Italian stylist Battista Pininfarina to help reshape the sheetmetal, the Ambassador could not shake its bloated look and stodgy character.
Following the Hudson merger, the Ambassador brand finally began showing signs of life, eventually sprouting a modest set of tailfins and generating decent sales results as it helped AMC stay in the black.
By the early 1960s, AMC was focused on building three specific vehicle lines: the compact Rambler American; mid-size Rambler Classic; and full-size Rambler Ambassador. The thrifty American maintained its connection with a small but determined group of car buyers that prized
Under the leadership of company president Roy Abernathy and chief stylist Dick Teague, AMC began charting a very different course, with the Ambassador leading the way. The all-new 1965 model had grown four inches in overall length while maintaining an understated appearance (advertising of the day referred to the Ambassador line as the "sensible spectaculars"). Although the base Ambassador 880 or better equipped 990 could be ordered with a 232 cubic-inch inline six-cylinder powerplant, many versions featured a 327 cubic-inch V8 that delivered up to 270 horsepower. The 990 was available as a two-door hardtop and convertible that were as attractive as anything built by its Detroit-based competitors. And with a list price of around $3,000, few could quibble about the cost of ownership.
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This is a good recipe, but needed some work to give it some taste. BROWN THE TURKEY before hand, it makes for a better texture. I seasoned the turkey with garlic powder (the more the merrier), oregano, parsley, and the kitchen sink. Also, I sauted a tbs of miced garlic and 1/2 of onion before browning the turkey. I used 5-cheese marinara from the store to save time. Finally, since Asiago is yummy, but pricey I used Kraft Italian cheese and it worked just fine.
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I only had chicken breast so I baked the chicken and cut it into bite-size pieces before assembling the casserole. I had some home-made marinara sauce but not enough so I added a cup of store-bought. Needed some salt at the end. I also put a little milk in the sauce b/c I thought it would be too dry without it. Made it nice and creamy. Very good, quick recipe. Family favorite.
Laurie18 Posted: 01/17/10
I have made this at least a half dozen times now and it never disappoints. Very easy and very good. I serve with a side salad and garlic bread. I never have any leftovers.
JahJones Posted: 02/20/10
This dish is a favorite in our house, as is the Basic Marinara sauce. We make the Marinara on a weekend and freeze the leftovers to use over the next month or two. I used hot Italian turkey sausage instead of ground turkey and browned it before baking. I also added chopped red bell pepper when browning the sausage. Have made for company a few times and gotten great reviews - overall delicious!
snoopka Posted: 03/24/09
I usually have everything on hand for this one. If I need to make something quick, this one is always a winner. Served with garlic bread and a salad.
BoCoMama Posted: 04/24/09
Really tasty! My changes: I used Italian turkey sausage instead of ground turkey (browned and drained); added a little dried basil and oregano; used an Italian cheese blend that I had on hand in place of the mozzarella and asiago; omitted Tabasco (didn't have any); and used store-bought marinara. I think the added flavor of the sausage really made a difference.
bafinaire Posted: 01/22/10
Solid recipe, needs more sauce then asked for as slightly dry as is. Will make again.
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We have been making this since it came out in the magazine and the family loves it. I use jar marinara and add a little more cheese to it--maybe 2 oz. Goes great with a salad or some sauteed zucchini & yellow squash.
mamita Posted: 10/25/10
I've made this twice now and it's ok-not fabulous. The first time I followed recipe exactly and made the marinara from scratch. The sauce came out very runny so the dish was kind of lacking and very small-should have doubled unless making for just 2 people. I also was kind of freaked out by not browning the turkey first which totally ruined it for me. The second time I made the dish I browned the turkey first and used a jar marinara. It was better. I like the flavor and was very easy to prepare. I used ground Italian turkey and added spinach and fresh basil.Good recipe not awesome though.
MatthewsMama Posted: 06/08/10
I love this recipe! It is in our regular rotation of dinners, and I use it often when we have company. It's very kid-friendly, and easy to sneak in some pureed veggies if you wish. I use jarred marinara and leave out the tabasco sauce. I also substitute whole wheat rotini for the ziti. I love the fact that the turkey doesn't have to be cooked first. I've had numerous people ask for this recipe!
JimMarltonNJ Posted: 04/17/11
Easy, VERY TASTY, Excellent
Elaniah Posted: 09/06/11
I made the basic marinara to go with it (with a few modifications) and it turned out wonderfully. However, I have a thing with throwing raw meats into most casseroles so I browned the ground turkey with a little olive oil and pepper before adding it into the dish. Otherwise, fabulous. Makes a great dish to make and snack on throughout the week when making lunch is too much of a hassle.
TheAspiringChef Posted: 10/22/12
Super simple recipe. I used cavatappi instead of ziti to make things more interesting. Also used spicy italian sausage (browned before adding to the mixture) instead of ground turkey for more flavor. Sprinkled some parmesan on my serving before eating too which gave it a nice little salty bite.
carolfitz Posted: 01/23/13
We use this kind of CL recipe for portion control . . . otherwise we go crazy with the cheeses. Super-simple and easy to make changes that don't pop up the calories. Added some past-their-prime mushrooms, a handful of chopped parsley & used turkey Italian sausage, otherwise followed directions. Served with salad and CL's Italian-style escarole. Very good.
stellacorona Posted: 09/14/13
I'm giving this five stars because I THOUGHT this was the best baked ziti i've ever tasted.... mine or a restaurant's !!! i'm not a fan of the ricotta in most. used 1 cup of mozz in the pasta mix and my own marinara, along with 3 ozs asiago and a handful of parmesan. didn't add meat. was short on time so just warmed in micro and threw some more mozz on top. yes, i went over the cheese limit, but i will make this the same next time! don't skip the asiago. did 4-5 shakes of hot sauce and it just added something..... used barilla mini penne.
Kfoster325 Posted: 03/23/14
My husband and I loved this! So easy and delicious! Plus, we love the smaller size (8x8 pan) for just two people. Just enough for dinner tonight and lunch leftovers. This is such a lower calorie option than any traditional baked ziti recipe with ground beef, sausage, ricotta, etc...and we thought it tasted WAY better! We also like the flexibility of being able to make with any jar sauce that you have on hand OR your own, homemade sauce.
sdonahue Posted: 10/02/13
I always double the recipe and either do a 9x13 for a big group or two 8x8 and freeze/give away one. I use pork italian sausage (browned first) and add chopped red bell pepper and frozen spinach (1 pepper & 1 package spinach when doubling) If you put it all together a day or two early, let it sit in the fridge and then bake right before serving it is really awesome!


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Quiet Walk - June 30
June 30
2 Chronicles 35
The Passover, unobserved for years, is reinstated.
Abraham Lincoln once said, "A man's about as happy as he makes up his mind to be." That may be an oversimplification; yet it states a basic truth: Often we must consciously decide what we want to become. Those who grow spiritually are those who have made a conscious decision to pursue spiritual things. Josiah, one of the great kings of Judah, is a strong reformer who tries to lead the nation in righteousness. In 2 Chronicles 34:31, we read: "The king . . . made a covenant before the Lord, to follow the Lord, and to keep His commandments and His testimonies and His statutes with all his heart and all his soul." Have you ever made the decision to follow the Lord with your whole heart?
As He is a God both of power and compassion, we offer Him our praise:
Stand up and bless the Lord your God
Forever and ever!
Blessed be Your glorious name,
Which is exalted above all blessing and praise!
You alone are the Lord;
You have made heaven,
The heaven of heavens, with all their host,
The earth and everything on it, . ..
The host of heaven worships You.
(Nehemiah 9:5-6)
Pray this confession to the Lord as you seek to keep your life free from sin:
The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears,
And delivers them out of all their troubles.
The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart,
And saves such as have a contrite spirit.
(Psalm 34:17-18)
As you confess any sins that the Holy Spirit brings to your mind, pray this affirmation to the Lord:
God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us (Romans 5:8).
As you make your requests known to the Lord, pray for:
-- A stronger desire to be like Christ
-- The ministry of our nation's churches
-- Whatever else is on your heart
Finally, offer this closing prayer:
To Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen (Ephesians 3:20-21).
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- Publisher: Eidos Interactive
- Release Date: Nov 14, 2006
- Also On: PC, PlayStation 2, Xbox 360
- Summary: Bionicle Heroes brings to life the most powerful and exciting LEGO characters ever seen in one game, in an action-packed world of adventure and discovery. Take control of a young hero as he steps out of the real world and into the strange and dangerous universe of Bionicle. Only by mastering the powers and special abilities of the greatest Bionicle heroes will he be able to overcome the many challenges ahead. [Eidos Interactive]… Expand
- Developer: Amaze Entertainment
- Genre(s): First-Person Shooters
- # of players: 1-4
- Cheats: On GameFAQs
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Score distribution:
Positive: 4 out of 11
Mixed: 6 out of 11
Negative: 1 out of 11
This is a satisfying shooter experience that fans of the genre shouldn't ignore.
Although it lacks online play, Bionicle Heroes is a surprisingly adept and enjoyable first-person shooter.
Overall, accessible and straightforward and worth checking out if you're a fan of either the genre or source material.
From gameplay to graphics to sound, there's a lot to enjoy with Bionicle Heroes - just don't expect to be blown away. If you're a fan of action games or giant robots, this game is sure to keep you satisfied.
Excellent for younger gamers, Bionicle Heroes is a well-designed and enjoyable shooter, although more experienced players might consider it lacking in challenges.
Even the target audience has games in the same genre that are more well defined. While these may entertain, after one or two levels you realize that there is nothing new coming.
Score distribution:
Positive: 2 out of 7
Mixed: 1 out of 7
Negative: 4 out of 7
KelliK.Dec 8, 2006This is even better than Metroid Prime Hunters! But no wifi is bad thing.
ChristinaS.Nov 23, 2006I just thought I would mention that this is a first person shooter not a third like it says above. Also I am enjoying this one more than metroid hunters. Not very challenging but always something going on.… Expand
HarryF.Apr 4, 2008Yep I gotta give this one something before 6 and after4 (sorry Lego). The DS version of this game is not as good as the PC version.The PC version is more interactive. When I played the DS version and compared it to the PC version I was quite surprised. You don't really do anything on the DS.… Collapse
UltimateLuigiAug 28, 2007This not so much a game that you can actually play, but a game that lacks any remote idea of challenge. Sorry Lego.
JameyS.Nov 20, 2006Yes, a big fat goose egg for this one. As an angered parent, I am simply appalled by thought process that went behind this game's creation. Lego BIonicle is a property for kids 7-13 years old. That is the age range stated on the box when you buy the Bionicle toys. Why the game developers chose to make a Teen-rated game based on this property is an EPIC blunder and one that will surely squash any potential that this title could have. When are you bottom-feeder game developers going to learn to understand your audience? Probably not before your doors will be shut.… Expand
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In an interview with Russell Simmons for "Global Grind," Morgan, 42, explains that "the reason I am successful is because I am so unfiltered. And sometimes as a result I say really stupid s---."
During his act, Morgan joked that he would "pull out a knife and stab his son to death" if his son announced he was gay -- a joke that the "30 Rock" star says he seriously regrets making.
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Nicki Minaj Thanks President Obama for Understanding Sarcasm of Her Romney Rap
Jaws dropped when Nicki Minaj seemingly stumped for Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney in a newly released record last week. "I'm a Republican voting for Mitt Romney/You lazy bitches is f***ing up the economy," she rapped in her verse on Lil Wayne's latest mixtape, Dedication 4.
But despite her shocking Romney shout-out, President Barack Obama doesn't seem concerned about what decision the hip-hop empress will make come November.
"I'm not sure that's actually what happened," Obama told Orlando radio station Power 953 when asked if he'd heard that Minaj might swing right in the election. "I think she had a song on there, a little rap that said that, but she likes to play different characters. So I don't know what's going on there."
Now Minaj is praising the Commander in Chief for his insight into her eccentric lyricism.
"Ha! Thank you for understanding my creative humor & sarcasm Mr. President, the smart ones always do... *sends love & support*" Minaj tweeted.
And the singer-rapper celebrated more than just Obama's savvy. "Awesome!" she wrote. "Now I can tell my grandchildren that the 1st black President of the United States took the time to address a Nicki Minaj question."
"Thanks haters!" she continued. "Lmaoooooooooooooooooooooooo. #BarbzWinAgain ahahhahaahhahahahahhahahahhahahahahhahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Even before Minaj clarified her politically charged lyric, fellow rapper Talib Kweli weighed in, saying he didn't think Minaj would choose the Romney-Ryan ticket.
"I doubt Nicki seriously supports Romney," he wrote on Twitter. "Her lyrics ain't political. She just wants y'all to talk about her & she winning cuz it's working!"
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Categories > Celebrities > My Chemical Romance > You CAN keep my brother; And I WILL fuck your friends.
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The way his hands touched mine.
The way he smiled.
The way he giggled.
The way his skin was so soft.
The way he wrapped his arms around me.
The way I loved him.
Gerard was on my mind from the moment I woke up that morning. I couldnt help it. I even tried banging my head on the table where I was sitting drinking my coffee and eating my toast.
I think Im falling for him.
I grabbed my bag and headed out of the front door, shouting goodbye to Frank who was laid out on the sofa playing video games. It was his day off today.
Me and him both had jobs, even though we were only 15. We worked at a little cafe on the corner of our street, where we would collect dirty cups and plates for a bit of money.
I skipped down the street, but soon stopped when I saw our neighbor Fredrick Parker, staring at me out of the window. Nosey Parker more like. He was always wanting to know other peoples business. I waved at him, smiling sarcastically.
I was in such a good mood.
I got into the cafe and dumped my belongings in the back room.
I saw my boss standing by the side of the counter, wearing a black suit.
"Hey Mr Jones," I smiled pleasantly "your looking smart today, expecting a special customer are we?" I asked.
"No actually. Im going to my great aunties funeral in a few hours, and I had to drop in here to make sure work was going smoothly." He replied.
Shit. I had really put my foot in it this time.
"Oh Im so sorry.." I paused "are you alright?"
"Yes, thankyou for asking Sarah." he said, looking down at his feet. "well, I had better get going, wouldnt want to be late."
I smiled and waved at him as he exited through the door.
All day I couldnt concentrate.
I dropped and smashed 4 mugs, and a plate and dropped about a thousand knives, forks and spoons on the floor.
"What is with you today?" Sandy, the girl I worked with on thursdays, sighed, looking concerned.
"Oh nothing, nothing" I said, nearly dropping yet another piece of cutlery.
"I think you should take the rest of the day off. Your not yourself." she added.
"No really. Im okay." I grinned, as a naughty image of Gerard popped into my head.
"I insist you go home. Go!" She said, pointing her index finger at the door.
I went into the back room where I had left my belongings, and collected my bag and jacket. Then I took off my apron, and hung it on a peg on my way out of the room.
"Bye then.." I smiled at sandy. A little girl sat in one of the booths shouted "bye miss cake server lady" making my laugh as I left the building.
I felt the need to sing and dance around the street, but being in New Jersey, I thought it would be best if I passed on that one.
So, instead, I hummed the tune of a song I had heard Frank singing earlier on. It was a sweet tune, giving me the urge to dance again. I span around on the spot, swinging my bag high, and getting hit in the face with it as it flew back down.
I put my key into the lock of our door, turned it quickly, and fell into the house.
It was silent.
Frankie must have gone round to the guys' flat or something, Hhe will have left a note, I thought.
I got the fright of my life when I entered the living room, still humming the same tune, to find Gerard sat on the sofa reading a comic book, and sipping coffee from one of our white mugs.
I jumped and gasped.
"Fuck you, you scared the living dalylights out of me!" I sighed.
"Oh, sorry." Gerard smiled. "Frank and the guys have gone to some music store, I said I didnt want to go. Im happy with a cup of coffee" He held his mug of coffee in the air "and a comic or two" he waved the comic book that he was reading in the air.
"Sit." he gestured towards the seat next to him.
I placed my self down on the sofa, grinning, trying to think of something to say, which was not a load of shit.
"You.. Ermm.. How... Well.. " I gave up. What was the use? I just spoke shit when I was talking to him.
"Why are you back so early?" Gerard asked.
"I was sent home. 'Not myself' apparently," I laughed.
He smiled, "coffee?"


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Clipped Text Warning - with NO text?!?
My frontpage layout is constantly showing the "Clipped Text Warning" – although I have removed ALL text. How can I get rid of this error?
History: I initially had tried to design the cover text with the Blurb software, but either couldn't place the text where I wanted, or I received the above overflow error (could have been caused by the Font I was using – Stencil Bash), so finally I removed all text (so I believe – there is no text visable either) and created a PNG-file of the cover photo and title text, hence I don't need to insert any text via the Blurb software…
I suspect you're getting the Clipped Text Warning because of invisible spaces. Try hitting "Control" + "A" (for select all). Then hit delete. If that doesn't work, go to the end of your last line in the box and hit the backspace key until it won't go any more.
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Hi, Rich
I've tried all of that – and more = there really doesn't seem to be anything in the text box
Solved – just don't ask how (one thing I did: switched to different template).
I could not figure out the clipped text warning for the life of me until I read this— could you put this as a suggestion in the popup? Something like, "you've exceeded your text…or you have a bunch of spaces you need to delete… "
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