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One day after a well-praised performance in a debate with President Barack Obama, Republican nominee Mitt Romney disavowed as "completely wrong" his contention that the 47 percent of Americans who receive federal benefits are overly dependent on government:
From the Associated Press:
The original remarks, secretly recorded during a fundraiser in May and posted online in September by the magazine Mother Jones, sparked intense criticism of Romney and provided fodder to those who portray him as an out-of-touch millionaire oblivious to the lives of average Americans. The remarks became a staple of Obama campaign criticism.
Initially, Romney defended his view, telling reporters at a news conference shortly after the video was posted that his remarks were "not elegantly stated" and that they were spoken "off the cuff." He didn't disavow them, however, and later adopted as a response when the remarks were raised that his campaign supports "the 100 percent in America."
In an interview Thursday night with Fox News, Romney was asked what he would have said had the "47 percent" comments come up during his debate in Denver on Wednesday night with President Barack Obama.
"Well, clearly in a campaign, with hundreds if not thousands of speeches and question-and-answer sessions, now and then you're going to say something that doesn't come out right," Romney said. "In this case, I said something that's just completely wrong."
He added: "And I absolutely believe, however, that my life has shown that I care about 100 percent and that's been demonstrated throughout my life. And this whole campaign is about the 100 percent."
Under the assumption that anything uttered by either presidential candidate at this stage is premeditated, and given Romney's empahsis on bipartisanship during the debate, you have to assume this is a concerted effort to move the Republican candidate back to the center for the final 30 days of the campaign.
Asked for his reaction to Romney's walk-back, U.S. Rep. Phil Gingrey, R-Marietta, offered Soledad O'Brien a sports metaphor. From Politico.com:
"The Republican, the conservative candidate in the primary is always gonna lean right and come back to the center for the general," the Georgia Republican said on CNN's "Starting Point." "The opposite for the Democrat, that's all you're seeing here. It's very typical."…
"When the coach gives that pep talk, it'll be maybe a little different what he says to the running back than what he says to the lineman, but they're all on the same team, you have to pull everyone together," he said. "And that's all Mitt Romney is doing."
Wednesday's debate has caused Peggy Noonan of the Wall Street Journal to revise her assessment of September's "incompetent" Mitt Romney:
America got its first, sustained look at the good and competent Mr. Romney. And it really was a first. He wasted his convention but showed up for his debate, and an estimated 58 million people were watching. Many of them were taking his measure for the first time. What did they see? He was confident, gracious, in command of the facts. He looked like a president, acted like one. He was easily the incumbent's equal and maybe more than that, so he became for the first time a real alternative to the incumbent, a living one, not just a name on a ballot.
On Thursday, Attorney General Sam Olens held a conference call with reporters to explain the instructions he gave this week to State School Superintendent John Barge, on the need for local school systems to stay out of the charter school campaign.
My AJC colleague Wayne Washington has the details here.
Opposition to the proposed constitutional amendment, which will be on the Nov. 6 ballot, may be strongest in rural Georgia, where cuts to education have had a larger impact.
Olens declared that taxpayer money may not be used to campaign against – or for – the amendment. One example immediately pointed out by charter school proponents was a letter that Sharon Sewell, mayor of Bremen, sent to city residents.
Bremen has its own city school system with 6,000 students. From Sewell's letter:
This amendment has nothing to do with charter schools as I have thought them to be. Local boards of education along with the communities in which they serve can already authorize charter schools.
This amendment offers the opportunity for the state to bypass locally elected boards to create a state commission that that strips local voters, parents and local officials of any authority, placing it instead in the hands of state politicians. It also diverts our tax money from funding our local public schools to for-profit state charter school management companies who may be more concerned about shareholder profits than student performance.
….As my friends, I want to say to you that I am horrified by the greed for power that is being demonstrated in our state and federal governments. We have got to stand up, stand together, be informed and seek the truth. Sadly, truth is hard to find. The trunk of this nation is being attacked by parasites wanting to thrive at the expense of the roots holding the health of the American tree. We still have the chance to make a choice to make a change. If not us, then who? If not now, then when? If not America, then what?
May God have mercy on us, grant us grace and inspire us to stand and not blink. I am deeply grateful for you and I love living here with you.
Sewell said this morning, in a telephone interview, that she regularly sends messages to residents via their water bills, and said that no extra public expense was involved.
"Every month, I write to our people about something that's on my mind. My people simply need to know what they're voting for or against," she said. "I think that an informed populace is very important.
"The frightening part of this is that the people who created this charter school amendment would just soon everybody not know. That is the most frightening part of all," the mayor said.
- By Jim Galloway, Political Insider
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October 5th, 2012
1:11 pm
Romney is apologizing for all of you 47% people who were screaming foul. Take the apology for the love of God.
However, I will say for those of you take want to kick and scream because someone like Romney wants to put you on a path to do better for yourself instead of depending upon the government for everything. Think about this if those of us that get up and go to work everyday decide we aren't working any more then how are you going to get your percious government benefits then?
My final point for all of you touting about unemployment now being at 7.8% take a real at labor statistic numbers and you will see that they are counting PART TIME and SEASONAL jobs in the new numbers. Also it's back to the number it was when he took office so you're proud that the took it from F- with is policies back to F. Please, another note the unemployment figure also doesn't count the number of people who had stop looking for work.
This nothing more than CHICAGO style politics at it's finest.
October 5th, 2012
1:11 pm
Where's JamSandwich? The troll must be taking a dump.
October 5th, 2012
1:13 pm
Let's put things in perspective. After watching the debate whick candidate would you want staring down a nuclear threat?
October 5th, 2012
1:18 pm
Looks like another pi$$ing in the wind contest today.
Mit is a lair.
Mit is out for himself and the put your Money off shore club.
Mit will toss the Middle Class under the bus.
Mit will Kill jobs.
Mit will probably if given a chance start WWIII. (It will be the sons and Daughters of the 47% that will have to fight. (His bean counters will devise ways to cheat the solders. (cheap equipment made in china.).
The list goes on.
Given Wednesday he put on a good show with only Jim and Big bird controlling him.
I don't think I would want him out in the world with world LEADERS .
God Bless America. God Bless President Barrack Obama.
Vote often.
Re-elect President Obama.
October 5th, 2012
1:21 pm
Strongly disagree with some of what you said. Whey are we still in difficult times with the economy? In in large part business is to unsure about the future. In what way? They are unsure about taxes, the effect of obamacare and the huge debt of this country.
What needs to happen as relates to the debt is to balance the budget, not through higher taxes but by cutting the size and scoop of the federal government, That would help give confidence to the leaders of business and industry,
October 5th, 2012
1:21 pm
So Kris you want Obama to have the flexibility to give Russia control over our defenses? People need to think beyond the Move On talking points.
October 5th, 2012
1:23 pm
Just label him a racist liberal bed wetters. That usually works for you doesn't it? Opps, I guess not. People have caught onto that lately.
October 5th, 2012
1:24 pm
Anyone who supports and thinks Obama is a good president is a real idiot.
Romney/Ryan in 2012!!
October 5th, 2012
1:28 pm
Every time Romney opens his mouth I feel the need to take a shower and scrub away the slime he's spit out
October 5th, 2012
1:29 pm
And every time Obama opens his mouth his nose gets a bigger for the lies he spits out.
Romney/Ryan in 2012!!
October 5th, 2012
1:32 pm
Obama is definitely a weak pathetic leader and the whole world knows it. Bring back strenght and pride to the America that so many fought and died for.
October 5th, 2012
1:46 pm
@Retired Soldier. The two wars were unfunded by Bush and kept out of the budget; it was classified as "emergency spending measures". Even the Bush administration told the American people in 2002 that the Iraqi war would pay for itself. Just look it up because the information is there.
October 5th, 2012
1:54 pm
where did my comment go?
October 5th, 2012
1:55 pm
retired doesn't like to talk about the real causes of debt and deficit.
He is under the misguided belief that all things military are Constitutional, whether they were started by a lie or not.
Some people do not comprehend that 'common defense' includes defense from liars in the White House who believe profiting from military adventures is more important than preventing American casualties.
October 5th, 2012
1:57 pm
I am PROUD to have a leader in the White House who does not believe it is appropriate to use the American military to settle a family dispute.
October 5th, 2012
1:58 pm
So it's ok for the Obama to tell a private company to break the law and not give out layoff notices? It's ok for him to go around and say he is not going to tax the middle class only to enact the largest take increase on the middle class in the form of obamacare.
@Tony- Guess what Bush is in office any more, but Obama is. At least under Bush there was a budget, Under Obama they haven't had a budget. Under Obama he's given a blank check to Wall Street in the form of QE3 and under Obama he has done nothing but add to the defict that he promised to cut.
I need for all of you who think Obama is the greatest thing since sliced bread to wake up and see the man for the fraud that he is.
October 5th, 2012
1:58 pm
I'll shorten it…
Kris- your comments are lame and unsubstantiated.
Barack is not a world leader and never will be respected on the world stage. Sure, some countries will kiss his butt, but only to siphon away more of our money.
I would love to know your reasoning for Mit killing jobs… and please don't reference an MSNBC article or plagiarize someone else's work in doing so
October 5th, 2012
2:05 pm
The only country I can think of in your description is Israel, but they are just mad they can't siphon off more of our money.
October 5th, 2012
2:05 pm
One of the 47% – Congratulations. You must be proud of not being able to take care of yourself.
Instead of voting for the party that will continue the handouts, try voting for an actual business leader. His policies will create wealth for the nation (and you!) and hopefully soon you can have your pride back.
October 5th, 2012
2:07 pm
I suppose you are correct. I forgot that everyone else who gets our money doesn't even have to ask.
October 5th, 2012
2:07 pm
As a long term small business owner, I don't see any 'business leader' attempting to unseat the President.
Just an exposed poser living a life built off his daddy.
October 5th, 2012
2:09 pm
You might want to read up on exactly which nations still receive any US direct aid and how much.
The answer might make your posts less ill informed.
October 5th, 2012
2:13 pm
The debt is the debt, I agree Bush didn't pay for the wars and other things too. That why he had a deficit every year he was in office. The same is true with Obama, even more so. I don't understand why ya'll think the way Obama is "paying" for the war is any different.
You don't have a clue about me. I think the defense dept can have significant reductions without hurting our military. I also favor immediate withdrawal from Afghanistan. How about you?
Finally I fuly understnd what causes debt, spending more than you take in. Wish Obama could figure that out.
October 5th, 2012
2:14 pm
I just posted this comparison between Romney's and Obama's visions as leaders on Jay Bookman's blog. I would like to repost it here for readers to consider:
". . . In my perception, Obama has an elevated vision for our nation, and for the world which is rare. He had a "down" night when he debated Romney. However, we must all recall when he was defending Obamacare in a room full of Republican legislatiors who were essentially against Obamacare. He won that particular "debate" which was about 20 to 1 – the 1 being Obama, and the 20 being the Republican legislators. How quickly the public forgets Obama's innate skills of thinking on his feet, when he is well prepared.
However, even if Obama turns out not to be the excellent debater that Romney is, Obama's vision remains exceptional, in my opinion – and his vision is exceptional not only in comparison with Romney's, but in comparison with the vision of most leaders. One needs to have a keen sense of history, as well as one's place within history's unfolding as did MLK, Washington and Lincoln – which includes awareness of Providence's hand in the unfolding of history, using humans to that end – to have the kind of vision that they had, and that Obama has. That quality, and that vision, are rare."
October 5th, 2012
2:17 pm
October 5th, 2012
1:07 pm
You liberals are happy with 7.8% unemployment wow!!!
October 5th, 2012
1:24 pm
Anyone who supports and thinks Obama is a good president is a real idiot.
Romney/Ryan in 2012!!
YOU CONS are unhappy about the 7.8%,,,CONS thought it would be WORSE.
Anyone who supports and thinks Romney will be a good president is WEARING
TO TIGHT religious underwear.
October 5th, 2012
2:19 pm
Nice fluffy words, but what is Obama's vision?
October 5th, 2012
2:20 pm
I know you disagree but history and Keynesian economic theory back me up.
If the national debt as you claim is the issue. then simply balancing the budget is not enough. You must have a budget surplus and then USE that surplus to pay down the debt.
But as we saw in either '36 or '37, Roosevelt, under tremendous pressure to cut spending, did so. What was the result? A sputtering economic recovery tanked and we went right back into recession.
And businesses are slow to add to their payrolls for many more reasons than the ones you mentioned. China dialing back its economy, the continued dire economic situation in Europe, high energy prices, instability in the middle east (in particular the Iran/Israel situation). In many cases, companies have learned to make do with permanent or semi-permanent reductions in their payrolls. They may be producing less or the same as 5 years ago, but they are significantly more profitable. And in those cases, we could swear in Jesus Christ next January and those same companies would not add to their payrolls.
October 5th, 2012
2:27 pm
Who said Keynesian theory works? It doesn't. If it did why is the economy slowing now?
I agree there are more reasons why business is on the sidelines, but they are sitting on alot of cash. Bottomline they have to feel it is the riight time to grow and expand. Right now, they don't.
Want to know how to jump start our economy faster and farther? Adopt the Fair Tax.
October 5th, 2012
2:28 pm
@A whisper in Medvedev's ear
October 5th, 2012
1:32 pm
Obama is definitely a weak pathetic leader and the whole world knows it. Bring back strenght and pride to the America that so many fought and died for.
Anyone who thinks Romney is better than Obama…..is just whistling Dixie
and waving the Rebel flag.
October 5th, 2012
2:29 pm
I wish we had left Afghanistan as soon as shrub let bin-laden escape (in 2005).
Yes, we do spend more than we take in. If we returned to the 1999 tax levels and took in closer to what was necessary, the whole problem would be smaller, if not gone entirely.
I think the President understands this, but the House freshboys seem intent on pretending doing nothing is a better idea.
October 5th, 2012
2:32 pm
Of course Keynesian Economics Works.
We only find that out every time we stray into some 'latest craze' nonsense like laffers 'supply side'.
Will you people ever learn?
October 5th, 2012
2:34 pm
Well, at least Mittens wasn't pretending to be something that he wasn't to the voters. He was just lying to his rich buddy donors to get their money. Corporate types, consultants do that all the time. They give you an earnest sales pitch, with "conviction". Then they make the sale, take your money and then 'harvest' the profits.
Or maybe he was telling the truth to his 'owner'-donor friends and lying to the voters?
Here's what Newt said last January. He called Newt a liar.
"Well, you seem shocked by it! This is a man whose staff created the PAC, his millionaire friends fund the PAC, he pretends he has nothing to do with the PAC – it's baloney. He's not telling the American people the truth…"
"I just think he ought to be honest with the American people and try to win as the real Mitt Romney, not try to invent a poll-driven, consultant-guided version that goes around with talking points, and I think he ought to be candid. I don't think he's being candid and that will be a major issue."
And Newt's a supporter!
October 5th, 2012
2:36 pm
@Ugly 7.8% Really??? You have been brainwashed!!
@Mary You must be from another planet!!
October 5th, 2012
2:37 pm
Rmoney reminds me of the promiscuous sociopath who tells each and every potential girlfriend/boyfriend what he/she wants to hear. With enthusiasm and bright, gleaming eyes! Affirming and reaffirming just exactly the right words for any given moment. Never mind what he/she said to anyone else the day, week, or month before. He/she really means what he/she is saying right at this moment — can't you tell?
Sadly, this works on so many people who hear what they want to hear, and believe what they want to believe. ("Fact checkers be darned!") He/she MUST love me, because he/she is telling me exactly what I want to hear! I've wanted to hear these things for so long, and now I'm hearing them! At last, my love has come along! Yay!
Smart people know that words, especially ever-changing words that are not supported by facts, history, or previous patterns of behavior, mean nothing. How has Mr. Rmoney lived his life? How has he made his money? How many American companies did he dismantle with a minimum of effort and a maximum of profit? How much money of his is stashed overseas, and how hard has he fought to protect that very private information? How many 180-degree flip flops have been documented so far?
It's hard to know whom to trust, but DANG. Only a chump or a glutton for humiliation would trust this one. Just sayin'.
October 5th, 2012
2:40 pm
Obama had four years to pull out of Afghanistan, he chose not to. 99 tax levels are a drop in the bucket towrds balancing the budget. It will take massive reductions in the size and scope of the federal government. Eliminating numerous departments. I like what Romney said in the debate, if it is not worth borrowing miney from China, it needs to go.
I agree, the republicans in the House are very much part of the problem. They just agreefd to the Speaker/Reid deal to extend cureent spending levels plus 6/10ths of one per cent increase (that means 1.3 trillion in more debt plus 14.2 billion more). The only GA republican congressman that voted against it was Gingrey. Good for him.
October 5th, 2012
2:42 pm
Are the Clintons good politicans?
October 5th, 2012
2:51 pm
Can't wait for your response, have work to do, but the Clinton's have offshore bank accounts too. Are you critical of them?
October 5th, 2012
3:25 pm
"Some people do not comprehend that 'common defense' includes defense from liars in the White House"
If that were the case, your hero wouldn't be propping his feet up in the Oval Office . . .
"The only country I can think of in your description is Israel, but they are just mad they can't siphon off more of our money."
Are you pro-muslim brotherhood, pro-Palestinian or Pro-Iranian?
"As a long term small business owner, I don't see any 'business leader' attempting to unseat the President."
We have only your word that you are a small business owner, and frankly, that isn't a whole lot.
"You might want to read up on exactly which nations still receive any US direct aid and how much."
You MIGHT want to take your own advice . . .
October 5th, 2012
3:26 pm
Retired Soldier
Romney said in the debate, if it is not worth borrowing miney from China, it needs to go.
Please tell me how you can believe any thing this guy say about China? after all the jobs he has sent overseas including China.
Compare GOP record on Veterans to this Administraton, or how the GOP voted against Veterans jobs bill last month, Do you people read or research?
October 5th, 2012
3:31 pm
I too would favor the idea of not spending what had to be borrowed from China. And, since that accounts for only 8% of our borrowing, it could be done easily by spending only enough on our defense as to achieve parity with the country spending the next most on its defense. In fact, in doing that there would be enough left over to not have to trouble Big Bird, and give a free college education to every American who wanted one. And, since that No. 2 country is China, one might say that we're borrowing from China so that we can spend six times more on defense than China feels the need to do so. And, Mr. Romney advocates spending even more — or at least he did yesterday.
October 5th, 2012
3:40 pm
Ugly – Obama can't even look Romney in the eye when debating and is obviously overpowered easily. He has proved time after time to be weak and spineless and totally ineffective. Remember the whisper in Medvedev's ear??? You want that for a leader??? Really??? Then you obviously care nothing for this country and are only concerned with gay rights and other liberal talking points.
October 5th, 2012
3:42 pm
When are you people (a term I picked up on Bookman's blog) going to hold the sitting President to his promises (can you say, "flip-flop?")
(1) Jobs: The first thing I think about when I wake up in the morning and the last think I think about when I go to bed each night.
(2) We have a laser-like focus on jobs.
(3) When Obama took office, unemployment was at 7.8%
(4) Bush adding $4 trillion to the national debt was "irresponsible" and "unpatriotic."
(5) I will cut the deficit in half by the end of my first term.
(6) Promised his housing program would prevent 7-9 million families from foreclosure.
(7) Ppromised health reform would save American families $2500 per year.
(8) As President, I will work to solve this energy crisis once and for all.
(9) Claimed that his energy policies would create 5 million jobs.
(10) Repeatedly promised to restore America's standing in the world.
(11) Promised to challenge China on the devaluation of their currency.
(12) And, who can forget the "shovel-ready" jobs?
(11) The attacks on the Libyan embassy was caused by "that" movie.
October 5th, 2012
3:43 pm
Only in Righwingnutistan can the GOP view falling unemployment as a bad thing. Of course, I expected nothing less from these nutjobs, who hopped on the crazy train as soon as Obama was elected. All this time, they've been hanging the 8% unemployment rate around Obama's neck, but the minute it drops below that, they put on their tin foil hats. What's really funny is the fact that some of this nuttery is coming from the former CEO of GE, who was notorious for cooking his own books.
This is just as bad as them blaming Obama for rising gas prices, but not giving him credit when the prices fall, and still not knowing that the POTUS has no control over gas prices in the first place.
October 5th, 2012
3:44 pm
Also, I guess you O apologists give him a pass on the race-baiting, class warfare video from 2007? And, before I forget:
(12) Reverund Wright is my friend and confidant…just before he distanced himself from the man.
October 5th, 2012
3:47 pm
"Borrowing from China" is a term used to mean borrowing. Period. It does not matter if we are borrowing from China, Japan, Brazil, etc. or printing money out of thin air.
We are borrowing 40 cents of every dollar we are spending.
We are borrowing money from other countries to give foreign aid to other countries.
We are borrowing money from China to give foreign aid to China.
We are borrowing money from Brazil to give foreign aid to Pakistan.
We're spending money defending the Middle East because we are too stupid to use our own oil.
We are the laughing stock of the world.
October 5th, 2012
3:51 pm
I'm voting for Obama partially because he's black. Romney Gave it to him though in the debate..he all but walked off the stage with his wife and Michelle Obama that night. This country has had it's run, all superpowers eventually crumble..America is no different. OBAMA!!!!
October 5th, 2012
3:53 pm
DownInAlbany, can you name one president who has ever kept every single one of his campaign promises? Oh yea, I forgot: Obama is the first president in history to do that. How could I be so stupid?
I noticed someone brought up voter fraud. Isn't it funny how the GOP claims that voter fraud is so rampant, yet they are the ones who are getting in trouble for fraud regarding voter registration?
October 5th, 2012
3:53 pm
Mary Elizabeth: It's not a debate when you start the meeting off by saying, "…the election was …months ago…we won…".
How quickly the public forgets Obama's innate skills of thinking on his feet, when he is well prepared
Exactly how much preparation does it take to defend your own policies?
October 5th, 2012
3:56 pm
Well said Linda.
October 5th, 2012
3:58 pm
You are correct, we learned the lessons of voter registration from the democrats.


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3 'smart money' dividend stocks
These income plays sit squarely in the sights of Buffett and others.
By Charles Sizemore
With the 10-year Treasury yield hitting new multiyear highs and all dividend-focused stocks taking a beating as a result, income investors can be forgiven for feeling a little uneasy at the moment. It's unsettling to buy a REIT, MLPs or dividend stocks in the hopes of enjoying a nice 4% to 5% yield, only to lose two or three times that much thanks to price declines.
During times of turbulence, it can be helpful to take a peek over the shoulder of a successful investor or two that you respect to see how they're reacting. You shouldn't mindlessly ape what they are doing, of course, but following their trading moves can give you a sense of perspective.
With that in mind, let's take a look at three investment gurus to see what dividend-focused investments they are buying or holding heavily.
Wells Fargo
No guru list is complete without a mention of the Sage of Omaha, so I'll start with Warren Buffett.
I wrote a short piece on InvestorPlace last week outlining some of Berkshire Hathaway's (BRK.B) recent purchases, though most of the comments centered around non-dividend-paying companies such as Dish Network (DISH).
Interestingly, none of Buffett's major new additions are "dividend-focused," per se. Suncor Energy (SU), one of his larger new holdings, pays a modest 2.3%.
Perhaps his most promising dividend payer is his old standby, Wells Fargo (WFC). Buffett has owned Wells Fargo for years, and it is currently the largest single holding in his portfolio. He has been adding to the position throughout 2013, and he snapped up nearly 5 million shares last quarter.
Wells Fargo might seem an odd choice as a "dividend stock," given that the company yields only 2.8%. Like most banks, Wells Fargo slashed its dividend during the crisis to conserve capital. Yet since 2011, Wells Fargo has been aggressively raising its dividend, from 5 cents per quarter in February of that year to 30 cents per quarter today. The dividend is now nearly back to pre-crisis levels.
We can't expect the dividend to rise by a factor of six again over the next two years; those sorts of jumps only happen when you take those first steps out of crisis. But I do expect the bank to deliver better-than-average dividend growth for the next several years.
Mack-Cali Realty
Next on the list is one of my favorite value managers, David Dreman. If you're not familiar with Dreman, you should be. He wrote the book on contrarian investing, and I mean that literally. His "Contrarian Investment Strategies" is a classic any serious investor should have in their library. He's also a regular contributor to Forbes.
So, what has Dreman been buying?
One position that caught my eye is Mack-Cali Realty (CLI), a real estate investment trust specializing in office and light industrial properties.
REITs have gotten pounded in the recent "taper" turbulence, and Mack-Cali is no exception. In the past three months, the stock has lost a quarter of its value. But as the consummate contrarian, Dreman appears to view the selloff as an opportunity.
In looking at Dreman's portfolio (gurufocus.com), it is clear that he does not take large, overweighted positions, and his overall investment in Mack-Cali is fairly modest. Still, it is telling that he is buying REITs at all given the recent volatility in their share prices.
At current prices, Mack-Cali yields a juicy 5.8%. Though disturbingly, the dividend was recently cut by a third. I like David Dreman, and recommend you read his books, but as a general rule, I don't like to buy REITs with falling dividends. In fact, I like to see a long track record of growing dividends. I would gladly take a Realty Income (O) or a National Retail Properties (NNN) over Mack-Cali.
Realty Income
Speaking of Realty Income, I noticed that my favorite REIT recently popped up in the portfolio of quantitative hedge fund legend Jim Simons, CEO of Renaissance Technologies.
Renaissance Technologies' returns over the years have been mind-blowing. If fact, if I hadn't already been familiar with Simons, I would have assumed his returns were bogus because they seem too good to be true. Simons' Medallion fund became the stuff of legend by generating annual returns in excess of 35% since 1988 … and that was after the fund's hefty fees were taken out.
Renaissance Technologies added shares of Realty Income in the second quarter. Given Renaissance's fast-moving trading style, it's possible that they already liquidated the position. Still, other gurus have been snapping up shares as well, including Ray Dalio and Steven Cohen (gurufocus.com).
Because of Realty Income's position as a "bond substitute," its share price has been hit particularly hard among REITs. The same is true for its peers in the conservative triple-net retail sector. But at current prices, Realty Income yields 5.4% And I should emphasize that this is one of the most consistent dividend payers (and serial raisers) you can find on any stock exchange in the world. This is a REIT that skated through the 2008 meltdown with nary a scratch.
I suspect that were I to write this article next quarter, I might find quite a few new smart-money gurus among its owners.
Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA, is the editor of the Sizemore Investment Letter and the chief investment officer of investments firm Sizemore Capital Management. As of this writing, Sizemore Capital was long O and NNN. Click here to learn about his top 5 global investing trends and get your copy of "The Top 5 Million Dollar Trends of 2013."
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It's not always about Yield...
Good stocks/companies can pay back in many ways...
Stability, recovery, appreciation and yield.
If Suncor pays 2.3% but appreciates 18.7%; That's a 21% gain..
Same might be said about Wells F. paying 2.8% add gain of 8% = 10.8%
As opposed to a high flying REIT or LP paying 9.2% but loses value of 2.1%...Net of 7.1%
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Adam and Ryan are two gaming geeks living together in a rundown apartment in Illinois. The show follows the crazy events that occur in their daily lives while gaming and doing other nerdy activities. We start the first episode with introducing Adam and Ryan during a trip to the movies. There is a can of B'froni that keeps mysteriously popping up after several attempts to rid it from the apartment. In future episodes we will follow Adam and Ryan on a road trip from hell and on a visit to the renaissance fair. Throughout the series Adam and Ryan will meet new friends and eccentric characters will be added to the series.
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- 1 pound(s) hamburger
- 1 package(s) taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup(s) water
- 1 bag(s) tortilla chips
- Toppings
- 4 cup(s) cheese combination of monterrey jack, cheddar, mozzarella & colby best
- 1 can(s) 4 oz. green chiles diced
- 1 can(s) black olives sliced
- 1 - 2 whole(s) tomatoes diced
- 1/4 cup(s) onions diced
- jalapenos to taste (optional) sliced
- Garnish
- 1/2 cup(s) guacamole
- 1/2 cup(s) sour cream
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brown hamburger, drain, and add taco seasoning and water. Simmer and stir until water is well incorporated. Layer half of the corn chips in a 9 x 13 pan and bake for ten minutes to make chips crispy. Remove from oven and add a layer of hamburger mixture, cheese, and other topping ingredients as desired. Cover with the remaining chips and bake 6 minutes, until cheese begins to melt. Remove from oven and top with remaining toppings. Bake an additional 8 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Garnish hot nachos with a dollop of guacamole and sour cream and serve immediately.
- Nachos can be made in microwave but the chips will not be as crispy.
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The college football coach life expectancy has declined over the past several decades, with the assumption to win right away has become more and more apparent throughout many growing programs.
One of the more appealing elements of the college football offseason (and sometimes regular season), the coaching carousel and has been in full effect from the firing of Joe Paterno to the hiring of Urban Meyer at Ohio State.
But this list is after one thing: Which coach will be the first to get fired? Here is my list of 10 coaches on the hot seat, along with some guys that are getting a little too warm.
1. Frank Spaziani, Boston College (20-19 record with school)
Chestnut Hill was buzzing after BC coach Frank Spaziani won five games in a row to end the 2010 season, while voicing his opinion that his team wanted the ACC title the following year.
With an offensive unit that was disgustingly stagnant last season and a defense that will once again have to carry the load, anything less than a bowl bid will send Spaziani looking for a new job.
2. Mike Riley, Oregon State (72-63)
Oregon State had won 36 games from 2007-10, so extending coach Mike Riley's contract to keep him in Corvallis through the 2019 season seemed like the perfect option at the time.
However, in the two years since, the Beavers have gone 8-16, featuring more blowout losses than the four past seasons combined.
It's not looking good for Riley, who will field a team that I projected to finish 1-11 this fall. If that's the case, he'll be packing his bags mid-way through the season.
3. John L. Smith, Arkansas (0-0)
It may be his first season, but Smith's chances to remain as he Arkansas head coach following the 2012-13 season are very slim.
Before Bobby Petrino was fired, expectations were extremely high in Fayetteville. The Razorbacks have one of the most talented offenses in the nation behind quarterback Tyler Wilson and running back Knile Davis.
If Arkansas doesn't live up to its SEC championship (and national title) potential, Smith's reign at the helm could be brief.
4. Derek Dooley, Tennessee (11-14)
Maybe branching out to Louisiana Tech wasn't such a great idea after all.
Dooley has not performed in Knoxville following the exit of current USC coach Lane Kiffin. The expectations in Rocky Top have always been and always will be to compete for an SEC title, and it doesn't look like the Volunteers will be doing that any time soon.
Although he does have one of the better NFL quarterback prospects, an outstanding receiver corps and a solid
5. Tommy Tuberville, Texas Tech (13-12)
Tuberville came from a successful career at Auburn to replace a coach that won 84 games in 10 years at Texas Tech (Mike Leach), so it's safe to say expectations were high coming in.
His underwhelming 13 wins in two season as a member of a somewhat depleted Big 12 conference are alarming, considering it still had one of the better passing games in the nation. The Red Raiders need to finish with at least seven wins and a bowl win to help keep their coach's job.
6. Jeff Tedford, California (79-48)
Sure, his overall record probably isn't worth firing over. But California has been playing footsy with mediocrity for the last several seasons, compiling a 20-18 record since 2009.
Without some sort of revival within the Golden Bears' football program this year, their first season in the renovated Memorial Stadium could be Jeff Tedford's last. He needs a marquee win (Ohio State, USC, Stanford, Oregon) and a good outing in the postseason.
7. Rick Stockstill, Middle Tennessee State (35-40)
After a stunning 10-3 record in 2009 that featured a solid bowl victory over Southern Miss, the Blue Raiders took a 180 turn for the worst. Over the last two seasons, they have gone 8-17, including a 2-10 (1-7 Sun Belt) record in 2011.
Rick Stockstill did a good job making a name for Middle Tennessee, but it may be time to get rid of him before he drives it right back into the ground. MTSU isn't expected to do much this fall, so we could see a coaching change by November.
8. Kevin Wilson, Indiana (1-11)
How does Kevin Wilson keep his job in Bloomington this year? Easy. Win more than one game.
Okay, maybe that's not as easy as it sounds with the Indiana football program. Expectations aren't exactly through the roof with this one, however, the Hoosiers do want to improve and they do want to open the door to a postseason berth sometime in the near future.
Wilson has some interesting players to work with and he will need to continue building on them to make something out of nothing.
9. Randy Edsall, Maryland (2-10)
Winning two games isn't exactly what Maryland athletic director Kevin Anderson had in mind when he hired Randy Edsall from Connecticut, but then again, there wasn't much to work with on the roster.
The Terps are a proud football program that are in need of a spark to help lift it to the next level, which would be winning ACC championships.
If Edsall did it with a subpar Big East school, he can do it with Maryland. He just needs a few years to install his type of players and keep his quarterbacks healthy.
Grobe was at the top of his career when he led Wake Forest to 28 wins from 2006-08, including an Orange Bowl appearance. But the Demon Deacons have backslid since, going 14-23 over the last three seasons.
Wake hasn't won a postseason game since 2007. In order for Grobe to keep his contract (that runs through 2016), he'll need to beat a top ACC team and win a bowl game.
Coaches that are getting warm: Mack Brown (Texas), David Cutcliffe (Duke), Joker Phillips (Kentucky), Bobby Hauck (UNLV), Paul Pasqualoni (Connecticut), Todd Berry (LA-Monroe), Rob Akey (Idaho), Dan Enos (Central Michigan), Rich Ellerson (Army), Skip Holtz (USF).


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Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
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Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. provides local and long-haul trucking services. It offers logistics services, including ground and air expedited transportation, supply chain consulting, transportation management, truckload brokerage, container delivery and warehousing and consumer household moving services. It also offers door-to-door international freight services. Old Dominion Freight Line was founded by Earl E. Congdon and Lillian Congdon in 1934 and is headquartered in Thomasville, NC.


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Welcome to Colonial National Historical Park. Colonial is a series of historic adventures ranging from early 17th century colonization, to American Revolutionary War battles, to Civil War earthworks, to a quite, relaxing drive along the scenic Colonial Parkway and of course the excitement of archeological discoveries. At Colonial there is something for every family member's sense of adventure. We are pleased that you have decided to share some of your vacation time with us.
We recommend you plan at least two hours at each of the sites of Jamestown and Yorktown. Friendly volunteers at the information desks can help orient you to our sites. Stroll through visitor centers and museums. Visit the museum gift shops. View short introductory films. Then, follow a park ranger or guide on a tour of the historic areas and learn why Colonial National Historical Park is considered the beginning and end of English Colonial America. For younger visitors there are Junior Ranger Programs. Several hands on programs are also available during the summer season. To learn more about these programs visit our Things to Do web page.
As Cape Henry Memorial has no Visitor Center or services, less time is required there.
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Importance of Student Credit Cards
Would it not be a nice thing if we could let the young students do their bit of financial planning, thereby injecting responsibility in them. A student credit card actually does the very same thing. It helps a student get into the habit of structured spending, and more importantly get into the habit of building up credit scores which will help them once they dive into the real world of expenses and investments.
Why use a student credit card?
Typically speaking, a student credit card is not very different from a normal credit card. The students get educational items like books in the form of reward points as well as get discounts on purchase of educational items. Though not every card company gives these offers, but a majority of them do. There are some cards which offer a longer grace period to students so that they may clear off their debts easily.
Major benefits of the card
The main benefit that one would get from a student credit card is that right from the young age, the importance of timely bill payments is being taught to the young students. They understand the implications of not doing things on time which is sure to help them in the longer run.
In addition, a student credit card can help them when they need more materials for their class or need to have their school laptop repaired. Most merchants around the world accept credit cards as a method of payment so it is not farfetched to believe that vendors that provide student goods and services would be willing to accept it as a form of payment. Your young student can get the things they need when they need them and handle the finances at a later date. In addition, the credit card processing fees are going to be manageable for them.
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North Pointers - Which Maps Were They From?
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Talk about missing a hell of a party. As of August 27, nearly 8,000 Corvettes had registered for the huge gathering at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, KY.
For this week's Corvette question, we'd like to know what's the fastest you've been caught doing in your car?
It appears that Corvettes at Carlisle just keeps getting better.
If you've ever read anything I've written about these kinds of Corvette custom jobs, then you pretty much know where this piece is going.
The National Corvette Museum is putting the final touches on the $17-million Motorsports Park, which is scheduled to hold its grand opening on August 28.


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Canada Camp Opens, 2 Players Added.
Team Canada's orientation camp opens today in Calgary. There are two players, who will attend but will not be able to partake in on-ice activities so 2 new players have been issued late invites.
Another Flyers Trade Coming?
I have been hearing a rumor floating around that has the Flyers sending Jan Hlavac, a first round pick, and a later pick to Boston for Bill Guerin. Has anyone else heard about this?
Yashin deal nears completion
According to reports out of the TSN newsroom, the deal that could see Yashin sign the richest deal in NHL history could be done very soon.
Perhaps the most important acquisition made by Ken Holland has flown largely under the radar. The popular slogan "Goaltending wins championships" (at least until the Wings got a goaltender, at which point it changed to "A good farm system wins championships") has been largely supported in the past, with such big names as Roy, Belfour, Broduer, and Vernon capturing Stanley Cups, and two of the last five and three of the past eight (not entirely sure on that figure) Conn Smythe winners being goaltenders.
Will Cechmanek Fluke???
I need to put an end to a highly debated topic on this site, whether or not Roman Cechmanek (goalie for Philadelphia Flyers) is a fluke.
Team USA…just hopeful thinking?
With the Olympics approaching faster then most of us realize it is hard to fatham how good, or bad, that the united states hockey team will really be.
Savard seems to be interested in another oldy
Latest rumor in Montreal is about right winger Pat Verbeek. The veteran nhl player has scored 515 goals and has a total of 1043 points in 1360 games.
Controversy Plagues Russians
Russia hockey has recently named Vyacheslav Fetisov to head up it's Olympic Team amidst growing controversy involving players, coaches and politicians.
Forsberg Skating Again
Peter Forsberg has resumed skating again for the first time since May 10th when he had surgery to remove his spleen. At home in Sweden, the superstar center has been having on ice workouts for the past week and expects to be ready for his NHL teamates to join him in Europe.
Gilmour set to become a Leaf!!
The Toronto Star and TSN's web site are reporting that there have been talks to bring Doug Gilmour to Toronto. Both are reporting that the deal could be done in the next two weeks. Gilmour said Thursday morning that the two sides have talked and that it would be a great fit for both the Leafs and him.
Numminen to be Coyotes new captain
Teppo Numminen will be the new captain of the Phoenix Coyotes. The appointment will be announced September 11. when the training camp opens.
Puck Sight (Aug.29)
Another round of quick notes for everybody to chew on and digest. Some interesting stats I noticed when looking at last season, as well as a few contract battles going on.
Team Report
I am very excited about the up and coming 2001-2002 season! There are still a few minor moves that need to be made but other than that the Panthers look competitive this year. I am going to look at all the spots on this rostor and share my line predictions and how I think the players will do.
Peca signs 20 million dollar contract
Michael Peca has signed a contract with the New York Islanders worth 20 million over five years. The signing will be anounced in a afternoon news confrence in New York. The signing extends Peca two years past unrestricted free agency. Restricted free agent Alexi Yashin is the only player left the Islanders have to sign after aquiring both players in the offseason.
Puck Sight (Aug.28)
"Puck Sight" is going to be the title for an ongoing series of articles I write to reflect my opinions on stories, and non-stories, around the sport we love. Signings, trades, predictions and rumours will be touched on but so will off ice stories as well. Mostly, it's an attempt to bring to light smaller, but noteworthy stories and to generate some discussion amongst HTR readers.
Bob Errey returning to the NHL?
Bob Errey, who will turn 37 on September 21, has decided to come out of retirment and give the game one more try.
Dunham Set to be Starter
Nashville Predators goalie, Mike Dunham, is having a pretty good week. Just a couple of days after signing a brand new contract with his NHL team, his country has named him to its' Olympic squad as well. Being the first goalie inked to the 2002 team should make Dunham the leading candidate to be the starter in Salt Lake City.
37 Players at USA Camp
The Americans are holding their orientation camp in Colorado Springs September 4-7. Today, USA Hockey has publicly released their list of 37 invitees. There will be 5 goaltenders, 9 forwards and 9 defencemen competing for the remaining openings on the roster. Previously, 10 forwards and four d-men were guaranteed jerseys leaving just 3 openings in each position available.
Team Sweden Taking Shape
Sweden has named 13 of its 23 players who will suit up for the Olympics in February 2002. In March they announced the first ten players, and those ten were joined today by three more. As the team starts to take shape, a serious contender is beginnning to emerge.


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Week 8: Recap
Steve Chua spoke on worship and a place called Naioth. This refers to 1 Samuel 19, where Saul goes to find David and instead becomes filled with the Spirit and starts prophesying. This was definitely something new that I hadn't heard about, and I was quite intrigued to learn that Naioth means God's dwelling place (or something like that).
Michelle Choi's Birthday! Wow, almost forgot about that, but the gajok managed to round up a few of the children to surprise her, and we had a white mountain birthday cake :)
Valentine's Day Shopping began in the morning, and I hit up four stores to complete the to-do list. First off, Starmarket for steak, then CVS for body wash… (ok that was just for me, haha), Olympia Flowers for a half dozen of roses, and then Chipotle for lunch :P
So, for Valentine's Day, Steph & I began with a steak dinner. I was a bit hesitant since I never cooked steak before, but my mom said it was easy… and I just seasoned two fat pieces of steak and then let it cook for like 20 minutes. I'm surprised it turned out well! But, there's still room for improvement… I think I cooked it well-done, which is a bit too much for me, since I'm more of a medium guy, but I was more afraid I was going to undercook it, haha. With the sauce leftover, I added red onions & mushrooms, and then cooked some veggies as well for a well-balanced dinner :)
Next, we had plans to go to Northeastern (first time visiting!) to see Dave & Rich open for Tim Be Told! Most of the 90 boys went to the concert to support as well as Justin, Esther, Young Park, Ryan, Young Hahm, and Jin. Dave & Rich definitely blew out the other openers :P and I was quite surprised that Dave did a shout out for Steph and me… oh boy. And then, they sang hunters & cougars! They had such good stage presence, although they made it a bit awkward for the two people they asked up, one of which was Dave's cousin! Then, Tim Be Told came up to play, and they were amazing :) Though, I was a bit bummed to hear that half the band quit… I'm so surprised that they've been able to continue and find new members, and I can't wait for the new album!
The Leadership Exchange was a meeting where we gathered various leadership groups on campus, including Shaw, to mingle and to listen to a speaker, Michael Durkin, CEO of United Way of the Merrimack Valley. It was great that most people were able to come, and the Heights Room was packed! I think there was probably about 200 people, and the food was good too :) especially since it was free. Personally, I didn't meet many new people even though I saw with other leadership groups… because Justin Feng was from ELP and I think Arthur was from Freshman Academy… and another girl was from Shaw and ALA. Win for me :)
KRUP Auction was very hilarious, although when I arrived, Justin and my service was already sold to Dan Kim… He wants good guitar lessons :) I was hoping to win something this year, and I had a couple serious bets going, but for some reason, someone else always seemed to win out. So, at the end, I didn't get to buy anything :(
Thea Bowman Reception was amazing for the free food! That, and I went with the guys from Gate 404 and Young Jae. We just kept eating… and that was probably the most exciting thing about it :P The actual reception took so long because they called people up too slowly, but Don & Andrew made it amusing by switching names… haha.
Ended the night with Applebees with the Gajok! We had quite the scare since Rachel didn't have her phone, so we couldn't contact her. We kept waiting for her since she had told us she was definitely coming and we even confirmed when she left her place through friends… but she was not at the bus stop! Eventually, we left without her, and to our surprise, Rachel was waiting at the Reservoir bus stop… phew :P She told us her story/thought process, and basically she thought there was another stop after main gate, but once she arrived at Cleveland Circle, she unsuccessfully tried asking people for a phone… yet that probably wouldn't have worked either since she didn't know any our of numbers! Gosh… at least half-priced apps were delicious, and we were able to finish it all, especially with dessert!
Lunch with Dr. Bob was so great, as we hadn't really talked for a couple months! I really enjoyed our conversation, and I hope the next time we meet up won't be so long in between…
I skipped Feminisms discussion for BC IDOL preparation, and while we couldn't sound check individually, it was good to know how the guitar would be mic'd. Neither Liz nor I could eat dinner, so we just spent most of our time just waiting around with Ryan & Shinyoung until BC IDOL started. We were up 4th, and while I didn't feel too nervous before the performance, I think that all changed when I realized we were going up on stage! I was so glad the song went without hitch, so at least, we couldn't regret how we did :) Then, we headed into the audience to see everyone else perform, and I cannot believe how talented people are! The acts were amazing, and there were even children from St. Columbkille performing - CRAZY GOOD :) Finally, at the end of the competition, we were waiting for the results, and when I heard who placed in 3rd and 2nd, I was a bit bummed because I hoped we were gonna place… but, it was quite stunning when it was announced that Liz Peter had won first place! I was a bit confused, especially when I walked on stage, but what a great feeling to be able to help a friend win! :) And, even cooler, she won a check for $350! And she is now the BC IDOL, yay! What an unforgettable night… I loved it! Especially with all the support from our friends :)
The ROFL Winter Retreat began with just youth from Connecticut and Boston, as NY people were in traffic and still on their way. I was taken aback at how amazing the flyers, booklets, and schedule were done because they definitely surpassed my expectations! The NY people didn't make it until the message was over, but it was a fun night just getting to know the California team, which included Pr. James Wang along with his wife, his brother John, and two other co-workers, Brian & Grace. I mainly worked on audio and visual stuff, which was a bit new for me, but I liked the experience :P
What a tiring but fun day… the messages were great, the small group time was meaningful, and the small group competitions were awesome! While we didn't get to really interact with either the Connecticut or NY people, it was a good time to strengthen the leadership within our youth group. But, at the same time, we realized that we had to be more missional, and we saw that being more welcoming to our brothers and sisters in Christ from other states would be good practice :D
Church was packed! Usually, service is full with the adults and kids, but with an additional 50-60 youth, there were lots of people standing! And, it was great to see the place filled because hopefully, this will happen soon with our youth :) Haha, I'm praying for it! Anyways, leading worship after/during the retreat for Sunday was really rewarding because I didn't feel like I had to "switch" mindsets. I mean that usually I spent Saturdays at BC, so to wake up the next morning for church and all takes some time to adjust, but being at a retreat, it wasn't needed and it just felt easier to pour out my heart during worship. After service, I decided that it would be prime time to show the other churches the circle hug :D And, while they felt awkward in the beginning, I think they liked it :P
Lunch time was fun, as there were little kids running around everywhere! Even the youth from the other churches were playing with them, haha. But, then we had to leave early, as my dad had to prepare a lobster lunch for the California team. I rested a bit, and then for dinner, we went out for Minado! Despite a long wait, it was worth it, and although I missed KRUP training, I'm glad I got to talk with the California team since I didn't really have time during the retreat to do so. Wow, what a great weekend, although I'm definitely more tired than usual, haha.
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i did not sleep too well the night before… but when 630 came around, i was up! i took a long shower, and got myself psyched up for the day. actually, it was more like reflection and rehearsing answers to interview questions. when i got out of the shower, my breakfast came! except, it was weird because i had to accept it with just a towel since i had JUST come out of the shower… good thing it was a guy? uh. i had bacon, eggs, & potatoes with apple juice :) totally hit the spot. and despite feeling a cough coming on and lots of congestion, i felt like i could make it through the day. i got ready by 7:30, so i relaxed, looked over a couple more questions, and listened to brooke fraser to calm the nerves. i LOVE her new album! i've had to have played "Who Are We Fooling?" at least 50 times this past week… it's so chillingly beautiful. but i think it's about breaking up… doh. anyways, i posted the song recently, so i would definitely take a listen if you haven't already… and buy her ALBUM! =)
i left the hotel at 8 and had plenty of time to spare when i arrived at the upenn dental school. i think in the meeting room, there was in total 14 interviewees including myself, and as always, the beginning was intimidating because everyone's in suits (well the guys are… i'm not sure if suits are correct for girls… but the equivalent.) and i guess i have the habit of "sizing" people up. you know, to make myself feel more confident. a lot of people were from california and florida. two of notre dame… and one girl from northeastern! so, definitely an interesting mix. we went through introductions and info sessions in the morning, and one point made by the director admissions really struck me: "we care about people, not statistics." i feel like that's hard for upenn to say when their fact sheets show high mean gpas/dat scores, etc… but after looking over their information and talking with the students, i really believed it. and, it really resonated with me, because i'm hoping that i will continue to develop as a person in dental school!
we then took a tour around upenn, and the facilities were nice for the most part… the lecture rooms don't have windows though… strange. and finally, it was time for my interviews! my first one was at 11, and this was with the assistant dean of admissions. it felt intimidating at first, but she was really nice, and i felt like i could just open up. i talked a lot about kairos, and developing as a person, and at the end of our short conversation, i felt that i had an opportunity to share parts of myself that weren't on the application :) as soon as i got out of that interview, i was met with another faculty member, and we went to her office for the second interview! i kinda went over the same things because she had specific questions, but since it was more like an interview, i made sure to highlight examples that would answer the questions… and not just bs or something :P like, she wanted to know about my best and worst experience at bc, and i said kairos was my best experience, while the worst experience had to be the drinking culture because there doesn't seem to be a compelling alternative. and, i also shared about my core group of friends in shaw, and how that's allowed me to branch out and meet new people, especially people who i hope to stay friends after graduation :) and i think we ended with sharing about an example of feeling overwhelmed, so i told her about junior year and balancing everything, like physics, school work, studying, extracurriculars, relationships, church, sleep, etc. and i was able to maintain this by destressing through like guitar, journaling, and having conversations with people. so again, i felt very happy at the end of the interviews because i could share my story! =)
after the interviews, i really unwound…. we had lunch with a couple students, who were very helpful in describing the ups and downs of upenn, and i'm really impressed about how one guy came to upenn knowing that he wanted to be the best clinician possible. i think that's my goal too… i'm pretty sure research isn't for me. and he's a family guy, and i think that's something i resonate with too! after that, i took a self-guided tour of upenn, and the campus is BEAUTIFUL. i'd still say BC is more beautiful, but it's under construction… :/ anyways, it's a different kind of beauty because it's so interesting how insulated it feels while being situated in the middle of a bustling city! that was pretty cool. and for the longest time, i thought this row of buildings belonged to a museum, but i figured out that they were housing! craaaaazy.
seriously though, that does NOT look like housing… but another view of it actually reminds me of the new stokes hall that's being built at BC… hmm.
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haha maybe not.. i duno. after the tour, i went to go visit the bookstore, and it's HUGE. i guess because it's sponsored by barnes & noble, but it basically was a B&N store… with two floors and i was overwhelmed by everything they sold! bc bookstore could not compare. but, i realized that it was just as expensive :P so i just bought some thank you cards that i would use later, a card for my gajok daughter, rachel's birthday, and a gift for my sister because i found some cool pencils! i didn't want to buy a tshirt or something that said upenn… because what if i don't get in? that'd be gg… haha.
anyways, being done with visiting upenn, i met up with nick & stella, and we hung out at their place, playing halo reach :P then we headed to koreana, and it had some amazing korean food! i couldn't believe it: kalbi for $9! i think hmart costs $15… and it was pretty good :) that, and they paid for my dinner :D so i was very grateful. and full afterward, even though we ate a very early dinner at 4. the reason was because i had to catch the train back to the airport at 5… so they accommodated my schedule. we said our goodbyes as i took the bus to the train station, and i made it there a couple minutes late for the train at 5, but thankfully, i could catch the one at 5:30 and still make it an hour early before my plane left at 7:15.
checking in and security was very quick, and there was like no line for security compared to the ones in logan! i waited at the terminal, and did some homework/reviewing. knocked out on the plane even though i planned on doing work :P after arriving at boston, i got on the silver line bus, went to south station, took it to park street, then took the B line to the star market at babcock… just to buy a birthday cake for rachel! i hope you realize that my gajok family is going to be the best ever!! anyways, i knew that the T would take forever getting back to campus, and i was already running late for a group meeting at 10… so i took a cab, and i was just $15 to get back to BC, including tip. i managed to get to BC around 10:30, changed/unpacked, and got ready to meet people at lower. thankfully, the project was mostly done, and i could just edit the rest later… so i headed off for rachel's birthday. we met up at upper, and i'm so impressed that our entire family made it! it was kind of a fail at the beginning because we actually went into her room BEFORE 12… some freshmen were too antsy. haha. but, we sang happy birthday to her, justin oh used a lighter as a candle (so ghetto!), and then justin also caked her… haha. i guess since she's now a ksa fresh rep, he gets to do that… that and he's the grandpa of all gajoks. fine fine, i guess i must respect my elders :P oh the only bummer was that we never got to eat the cake! rachel is wayyyyy too popular, and there were so many of her friends there once we said happy birthday, so we just left and let her share the cake with her friends… bummer :/
a good night though, as the rest of us headed back down to lower. and now it's time to study… i'm glad i did put some time into this exam already… but i hope i don't stay up too late! i am also glad that i'm writing this entry now so i won't leave it for the last minute and sleep even later! i think i'm gonna have to study more tomorrow and skip my 12pm class just to be safe. whew, i didn't think i'd be THIS busy as soon as i got onto campus… but what an exciting day!


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I have a MASS LOAD of DI's from last month, and a decent amount from this month.
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This dressing is a very aromatic side dish. It is great for the holidays either stuffed in a turkey or served on the side. —Peggy Fleming
8 Servings
Prep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min.
3/4 cup sliced green onions
3/4 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup golden raisins
3 tablespoons
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 cup bulgur
1/2 cup quick-cooking barley
4 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon dried savory
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Zionism polarizing the Jewish People
Gap among Jews widens on question of Zionism
By Yakov M. Rabkin
A profound division has developed between Zionist advocates of Israel and Jews, secular and religious, who reject or question Zionism and actions taken by the state of Israel.
Public debate about Israel's place in Jewish continuity has become open and candid.
Many Jews try to come to terms with the contradictions between the Judaism they profess to adhere to and the Zionist ideology that has taken hold of them. This coincides with serious concerns expressed across Israel's political and religious spectrum about the future of Israel.
Quite a few Jews now publicly ask whether the chronically besieged ethnic nation-state in the Middle East is "good for the Jews." Many continue to be concerned that militant Zionism destroys Jewish moral values and endangers Jews in Israel and elsewhere. This debate has entered pop culture as well: The recent film Munich by Steven Spielberg sharply focuses on the moral cost of Israel's chronic reliance on force.
The Israel lobby in the United States, aligned with the nationalist right in Israel, viciously attacked the Jewish director and his film even before it was released. It also lashed out at several books published over the past few years - Prophets Outcast, Wrestling With Zion, The Question of Zion, The Myths of Zionism - all authored by Jews who are concerned about the same essential conflict between Zionism and Jewish values.
A few weeks ago, the Israel lobby (through its constituent American Jewish Committee) issued a report alleging that Jews who criticize Israel endanger its "right to exist" and foment anti-Semitism. This provoked a number of prominent Jews in Britain, Canada and the United States to speak out, moving candid debate about Israel into mainstream, even conservative, publications. In January, the eminently pro-establishment Economist published a survey of "the state of the Jews" and an editorial that called on rank-and-file Diaspora Jews to move away from the "my country, right or wrong" attitude adopted by many Jewish organizations.
Making a stand for Jewish emancipation from the state of Israel and its policies has bridged some old divides and created new ones. Thus, an ultra-Orthodox critic of Israel, usually antagonistic to Reform Judaism, commended a Reform rabbi for saying that "when Israel's Jewish supporters abroad don't speak out against disastrous policies that neither guarantee safety for her citizens nor produce the right climate in which to try and reach a just peace with the Palestinians ... they are betraying millennial Jewish values and acting against Israel's own long-term interests."
Their relationship with the state of Israel and with Zionism has polarized the Jews. The axis along which this polarization has taken shape does not correspond to any of the habitual divisions: Ashkenazi/Sephardic, observant/nonobservant, Orthodox/non-Orthodox.
In each of these categories are Jews for whom national pride, even arrogance (chutzpah), is a positive value, and who give their enthusiastic support to the state that incarnates what they identify as a life force, a triumph of the will and a guarantee of Jewish survival.
But each of these categories also includes Jews who believe that the very idea of a Jewish state, and the human and moral price that it demands, undermines all that Judaism teaches, particularly the core values of humility, compassion and kindness. They, along with Israel's staunchest supporters, point up the paradox that has seen Israel, often presented as an ultimate haven, become one of the most precarious places for Jews. Israeli media report unprecedented levels of concern not only for the future of the state but also for the physical survival of its inhabitants. Some attempt to redefine "Israel's national purpose" as a means to revitalize Israel's largely demoralized society.
Divisions about Israel and Zionism are so acute that they may split Jews as irremediably as did the advent of Christianity two millennia ago. Christianity, which embodies a Greek reading of the Torah, eventually broke away from Judaism. Like Christianity, Zionism, reflecting a nationalist, romantic reading of the Torah and Jewish history, has come to fascinate many Jews.
It remains to be seen whether the fracture between those who hold fast to Jewish moral tradition and the converts to Jewish nationalism may one day be mended. However fateful for Jews and Judaism, this fracture may not necessarily affect Israel, which nowadays counts many more evangelical Christians than Jews among its unconditional supporters.
Yakov M. Rabkin, author of "A Threat From Within: A Century of Jewish Opposition to Zionism," is professor of history and associate of the Centre for International Studies at the University of Montreal. His e-mail is email@example.com.
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The more prominent the debate about
zionism becomes among Jews the less traction the vicious lie about anti-semitism will enjoy when employed against those who criticize israel.
This is welcome news.
Let's pray for more of the same.
The prospect of being labeled anti-semitic is a major obstacle in the struggle to stand up against zionism.
This goes a long way to defuse the lie.
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Seguing from 911 to Zionist Domination?
Q, I concur. Wanted to mention what a nice wedge 9/11 is for me for prompt more people to begin questioning the offical Holocaust story.
I find it easy to segue from a 911 discussion to the former by pointing out that everything I learned about Adolf etc. was from the TV. Even if people are a little taken aback, they all know that the same applies to them.
I then like to throw in the fact that the Holocaust is the only event in history that it's ILLEGAL to debate (12 European nations). A quick mention of our new anti-semitism czar in the state department and a paraphrase of Admiral Moorer and you've given folks a canine hold on the biggest bone out there.
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I dont think the accusation of antisemitism is the problem...let it wash over you if used against you.
The problem is the incessant power of their media....it is used to silence and distarct anyone who approaches the subject. It would have no effect if people had free access to media.
Even Muslim websites in the UK 'fear' Jewish power and censored me. I suspect they had to do it, so that they could not be accused of being 'antisimetic' by the LOUD and PERVASIVE Jew Media. It is easy for them to defame, slander and smear their enemies.
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Some of the most vocal critics of Zionism have tended to be Palestinians and other Arabs, many of whom view Israel as unrightfully occupying what they view as the Arab land of Palestine.Such critics generally opposed Israel's creation in 1948, and continue to criticize the Zionist movement which underlies it. These critics view the changes in demographic balance which accompanied the creation of Israel, including the displacement of some 700,000 Arab refugees,the accompanying violence, as negative but inevitable consequences of Zionism and the concept of a Jewish State. Critics of Zionism, such as Joseph Massad of Columbia University have asserted that Zionism is a form of racism,both in its support of Israel as a Jewish State, and in its continuing policies such as the Law of Return.
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The Abiquiu Workshops has partnered with the Abiquiu Inn to create a new Lecture Series. The programs will be held in the Galleria Arriba located upstairs at the Abiquiu Inn. The purpose of the program is to provide a setting for an exchange of creative ideas and knowledge as well as fascination and entertainment. The lectures will be held every first Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM beginning June 7th and ending October 4th, 2012.
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- Rep. George Miller, the top Democrat on the House Education and Workforce Committee and a longtime confidant of House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi, announced Monday that he will not seek re-election in 2014 after four decades in Congress.
Miller, the dean of California's congressional delegation, has been a leading Democratic party voice on education, labor and health care policy. He played a prominent role in developing President Barack Obama's signature health care overhaul, defended environmental regulations and fought against efforts to open up environmentally sensitive land to oil drilling and helped guide House Democrats on issues such as education funding and college affordability.
"I look forward to one last year in Congress fighting the good fight and then working in new venues on the issues that have inspired me," Miller said.
Miller, 68, was first elected in 1974 to his reliably Democratic San Francisco Bay area district and he has been a longtime adviser to Pelosi, serving on her leadership team while she was House speaker.
President Barack Obama praised Miller as someone who spent his entire career fighting for the middle class, calling him an "indispensable partner" in passing Obama's health care law.
"Because of his tireless efforts, our air and water are cleaner, our workers' rights are better protected, more young people can afford to go to college, and more working families can make ends meet," Obama said in a statement.
Pelosi said that Miller's "patriotism, wisdom and guidance have been especially valued, and he has been a close friend since my first days in the House."
The congressman's Capitol Hill home helped inspire Amazon's political comedy "Alpha House," a television series starring John Goodman about the lives of four U.S. senators who share a D.C. home while not in their home states.
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House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, who served with Miller on the education panel, said no one would confuse them "for ideological soul mates," but said together they "got things done on behalf of the American people thanks in no small part to his dedication and willingness to work for the greater good."
Miller is the fourth House Democrat to announce retirement plans in recent weeks, joining Reps. Jim Matheson of Utah, Mike McIntyre of North Carolina and Carolyn McCarthy of New York.
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