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American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
- n. A toy consisting of a flattened spool wound with string that is spun down from and reeled up to the hand by motions of the wrist.
- n. Informal One that undergoes frequent abrupt shifts or reversals, as of opinion or emotion; a vacillator.
- n. Slang A stupid or objectionable person.
- v. Informal To undergo frequent abrupt shifts or reversals, as of opinion or emotion; vacillate.
- n. A toy consisting of a spheroidal or cylindrical spindle having a circular groove in which string is wound; it is used by holding the string in the fingers and reeling the spindle up and down by movements of the wrist.
- n. finance A volatile market that moves up and down.
- n. informal Someone who vacillates.
- n. informal A foolish, annoying or incompetent person.
- v. intransitive To vacillate; to move up and down.
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- n. a toy consisting of a spool that is reeled up and down on a string by motions of the hand
- Originally a trademark. (American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition)
"When asked why officials would not give Alden another chance, Gelder said the state wanted to avoid what he termed "yo-yo" facilities: "They do a really good job when they know someone is coming to look, but yet we have problems as soon as the spotlight is turned off."
"First, they make you feel like a loser, and then something even worse happens to so-called yo-yo dieters."
"But this leads to a behavioral cycle in which your system "doesn't work" or you can't get back into a healthy mind-set—some people call it yo-yo dieting."
"I could continue this yo-yo description of euroland affairs were it not that I will run out of good news to juxtapose against the bad."
The Wall Street Journal: Euroland Should Prepare for More Ups and Downs in Its Yo-Yo Economy
"Kim Bensen, a lifetime yo-yo dieter who lost more than 200 pounds, currently leads motivational weight loss meetings at Calvary Church in Trumbull at 6:30, Wednesday nights."
The Huffington Post: Kim Bensen: Samantha: One Woman's Weight Loss Journey
"A crew from the Townhall.com conservative news site gave passersby the choice of a T-shirt, a yo-yo or lip balm."
The Washington Post: CPAC gets underway on wave of 2010 midterm momentum
"We pass the shoe market, where hundreds of shoes hang from the ceilings on strings; the purse market, hanging by purse strings; the music mart, where the rich interdental consonants of Arabic songs consume the air; the basket bazaar; a merchant unfurling a yo-yo."
The Huffington Post: Richard Bangs: Why Would Anyone Bomb Jemaa El F'na Square in Marrakesh?
"When the final bell rang to end classes, my heart felt like a yo-yo."
"The market's "somewhat rudderless, yo-yo like behavior" shows a lack of definite direction as earnings season starts, said Lawrence Creatura , portfolio manager at Federated Investors."
The Wall Street Journal: Earnings Help DJIA Turn a Bad Day Good
"While tics and habits are related on a neurological level, it's simplistic to suggest that we can establish complex and difficult habits, like a rigorous, long-range diet and exercise routine, as easily as we master, say, the yo-yo."
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RPI has yo-yoed. In 2008 it rose steadily, hitting 5 percent in September before falling back to 0.9 percent by the end of the year.' (Private Eye #1229, p.6) Feb 4, 2009
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Andy Murray upset Novak Djokovic to win the 2012 U.S. Open on Monday night. It is the first grand slam tournament win of Murray's career and comes on the heels of his gold medal in the Olympics.
The No. 3 Murray started out strong, taking the first set on a 12-10 tiebreaker and the second set 7-5, but his first grand slam win wasn't going to be easy. Djokovic responded by taking the next two sets in fairly dominating fashion, 6-2 and 6-3.
But Murray found the strength to take the final set 6-2 for perhaps the biggest win of his career.
Djokovic had the advantage in several stats, including aces, winners, net points and break points, but Murray had nine fewer errors in the match, which lasted almost five hours.
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I was drawn to the book being reviewed today, Rounding Third for 3 reasons: 1.) I'm a huge baseball fan. 2.) I'm pretty familiar with author Walter G. Meyer who is a fairly famous native of Western, PA (a suburb of Pittsburgh to be exact) in fiction circles and 3.) He's a Penn State alum.
Meyer lives in Southern California but he didn't always. His familial roots are near mine, we both attended "that school" (though he graduated from there and me from somewhere else) and, I dare say, we're close in age. I've read some of his archived articles and such over the past several years and he pops up and comments from time to time on articles on sites that I frequent. He's no stranger. I feel like I know him at least a little bit. I hadn't read any of his books though so I wanted to rectify that.
Rounding Third is a book about first love. It's set in high school between teen boys. It's really not just a book for teens though. It's a great story, period, that has received high marks and high praise from many adult reviewers.
Disclaimer: Be advised, there's an intense abuse story line present in the book. Actually, it's the crux of the story. This is not, in my humble opinion, for the under 13 set but it's certainly recommended reading for those in high school and most certainly for young gay males and those that care about them.


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Thank you, Tom,it's fun to read you. Haven't played Eufloria in ages, neither on my virtual Windows (I'm a Mac guy) nor on iPad 2, since I've dived deeply into the game of Go and am now offering Go workshop at the local school, but if I find time I might be interested in fumbling a bit with your iOS levels.Greetings from Germany,another Tom
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We launched our family estate wines in the great state of Texas last week with Randy and I on a whirlwind tour. Three cities – Austin, Dallas and Houston – on a quick five day swing through a hot, steamy state!
The humidity was as high as the warm welcome we received from everyone on our tour beginning with Austin's native son Scott Roberts and proprietor of the 'world renowned' Salt Lick BBQ Restaurant.
Created in 1969 by his parents with BBQ recipes from his father's side of the family that date back to the Civil War era, the Salt Lick is an institution. It's not unusual to find their parking lot jammed with cars and buses – and on weekends, rumor has it that they average service to 3,000 people. It must be true, since there's a sign in the restaurant that asks you only to dine for an hour and a half in fairness to the rest of the crowd!
Our newest Wine Ambassador is Dr. (retired) Aaron Combs – a brilliant orthopedic surgeon who has a passion for Texas, mountain biking, skiing and wine – a perfect combination! Aaron is uncle to our good friend Cari Guittard – part of the San Francisco chocolate dynasty and native of Dallas; this business is about relationships, isn't it?
Aaron has opened doors for us in Colorado and Joe will be headed out to his ranch to participate in the Crested Butte Land Trust Wine and Food Festival at the end of July. Just a little caveat – Joe will have to hone his mountain biking skills – there's a challenge on the table and a bit of hard riding to be done. We'll send the family's best.
Perhaps most endearing of all at the Salt Lick – as well as other restaurants in Texas – is the local custom of bringing in your own stocked cooler. People were throwing cold ones from table to table and oh, how I wish they had a license to sell – our Zinfandel was a great match to their barbecue!
Our introduction to the Bev Co International distributor was an elegant lunch at Fleming's Steakhouse in downtown Austin. Operating Partner Darryl Wittle pulled out the stops with his hospitality and food pairings – we were able to meet many of the local restaurant owners, managers and wine buyers at this event and certainly appreciated the efforts of Bev Co's Lynda Barnes and Fleming's waiter, Fabian.
Onward to Dallas with Bev Co's Jimmy Contreas introducing us to his accounts and to the Dallas market – and if you've never been to the Ritz Carlton, it's worth a tour just to note the interiors.
We landed in Houston for the final day – and stayed at the Hotel ZaZa. How do I get their lobby chair in my carry-on to Lodi?
Our thanks to Wine Club Members Dr. Luke and Julia Burke for their never ending support of our winery. Luke and Julia hosted a private wine tasting reception in the home of Dr. Mark and Mary D'Andrea. Our heartfelt thanks for connecting us with their friends and new Wine Club Members.
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"This year just happens to be our road year," Kjellsen pointed out. "Next year, we'll have more home."
Kjellsen tried to look at the bright side of things from his team's youth to the flurry of games in a short span.
"It's new, but that's what high school sports is," Kjellsen said of his young roster. "Next year, we'll have a bunch back."
Kjellsen also saw a major benefit to the way the schedule is set up this season.
"You can practice all you want, but you really find out where you're at when you play some games," he said.
He pointed out that Groton will have three games under its belt when it faces its first Northeast Conference foe Redfield-Doland.
"We play Redfield basically in a week," Kjellsen said. "It's our fourth game and it's their first. I think it's to our advantage. We have three games to find things that work."
Also new for Kjellsen this season will be his assistant coach, who happens to be his son, Gabe.
"I don't know if it's any different than having an assistant that's not your son," Kjellsen said. "He knows the system and he knows the game."
Kjellsen expects his son to learn a few things in his first coaching stint.
"Any young coach, you find out that you're not the miracle worker," Kjellsen said. "You do the best with what you've got."
Time will tell if the younger Kjellsen will take on the intense demeanor of his father on the sidelines.
"I think he's probably a lot calmer than I am," Kjellsen said.
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Different road to state
The elimination of region gymnastics meets for Class A will force a Warner gymnast to use a different route to qualify for the state meet.
Junior Erin Punt is the lone member of the Warner gymnastics team, which is coached by her mother Denise Punt. In the past, Erin has used the region meet to qualify for state. This season, individual gymnasts in Class A can qualify by finishing in the top 50 percent at the team competition on the first day of the state meet on Feb. 15 at Rapid City. Erin does not have a complete team.
Erin will attempt to qualify for the state meet by posting automatic qualifying marks at three meets during the season. The all-around qualifying mark is 31.0 and Erin received a total of 32.50 at the first meet, so her chances look good.
Sports writer Deb Smith
On Dec. 27 in a boys' basketball doubleheader at the Aberdeen Civic Arena, Sisseton will play Elk-Point Jefferson at 6 p.m. and Aberdeen Roncalli will play St. Thomas More. The next night at 6 p.m. at the Roncalli gym, the Cavaliers will play Elk Point-Jefferson.
Several Aberdeen gymnasts are currently injured, but have elected to help the team by serving as managers in the meantime. Ashley Dean, Chasity Zomers, Natalie Barclay and Cortlyn Rystrom are trying to return to competition.
The Aberdeen Central wrestling team will host an Eastern South Dakota Conference dual with Huron at the Aberdeen Civic Arena at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 2.
Tom Prendergast of Sisseton recently retired from his 62-year coaching career. He is 87.
Former Britton-Hecla standout and Dakota State senior running back John Niesen recently was named to the first team of the Capital One academic All-America college division football team.
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I'd be interested in the comments of anyone who has experience growing any (or all!) of the various Boursault roses in warm (limited winter-chill) climates. Do they grow well, flower well (and so on)?
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I had never heard of Boursault roses so I looked them up. They appear to be chinas so I don't think they would need any winter chill to grow and bloom. Most chinas are in fact cold sensitive and will die in cold zone winters. If this information is incorrect, as it well could be since, like I said, I wasn't familiar with them, I hope someone more knowledgable will correct me. |
Well, they're supposed to combine R. pendulina and R. chinensis -- so they could very well need some winter chill. I gather that they grow 12-ft. canes, and bloom on old wood. Jeri |
Yes--that's the great question: Which parent do they take after, and in which characteristics? Such roses as 'Mme. de Sancy de Parabere', 'Amadis', 'Calypso', and so on, have a lot to offer and certainly have had their admirers early as well as late (Vigneron and Geschwind made late contributions to the class which however was most active three-quarters of a century before: 1800-1830; "Parabere," while dated to 1874, was actually a foundling which one horticultural society member at the time thought he remembered as seeing 40 years previously); and many a time I've been tempted to try them here in coastal Southern California. But it might be best to know beforehand whether I'm entering "lost cause" territory . . . It's interesting to note with the Boursaults that, for different varieties, sometimes the Pendulina was known to be the pod parent, and sometimes the Chinensis. |
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I have Blush Boursault which came as a band from Vintage. It is completely thornless and wonderful with nice tall canes shooting up past 6 feet and being about 4 foot wide. Lovely lovely sprays of small light pink flowers but no scent that I can tell. It blooms around March but never later in summer or at any other time. It has had flowers every year that I have had it. Vintage says it will give autumn colored leaves ( but not in my climate). It has been disease free. It will fountain out if you don't tie it to something. Truly a trouble free rose if ever there was one. |
Thanks! --Just the sort of info I was looking for. Time to give the Boursaults a try in my garden! |
Brent, you better come back and tell us how they did!! Jeri |
Will do, Jeri! I was pondering the Boursault hybridization. It seems as if it was always a "China proper" which was used as the Chinensis parent--probably 'Parsons' Pink' and 'Slater's Crimson' or the like. I wonder what a cross of Pendulina with a Tea would yield... Best Wishes, --BCD |
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Hello everyone I hope that you are having a great winter. I love this time of year. But I love it better when it is OVER and Spring is in bloom. I am getting ready for Spring already. I love to plan what plants I will plant this year and what fruits and vegetables that I will grow in my garden. I love organic fresh home grown foods.
This week I decided to make my baby Tristan a new smaller portable crochet blanket. I made him a wonderful blanket when I was pregnant with him, (Tristan loves it) But it is a large crib sized blanket and it is too large for him to drag around. Tristan is starting to roll places and he is already doing the beginning motions of crawling, and he wants to take his crochet crib blanket with him everywhere. He gets tangled in the blanket often when he is playing on the floor. Tristan is the type of child that loves textures and he loves the feel of string, ribbon and yarns. So I decided to crochet him a smaller portable blanket that he could crawl around with and not get tied up in. Because Tristan loves the feel of strings so much I have added on lots of tassels for him to grab. He loves to just twirl the strings in his fingers. If you have a child that loves strings also, I would suggest adding a bunch of tassels to a small blanket for them.


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Welcome to the Goldwing Club of Australia
Why 'The Goldwing Club of Australia'?
Well, we are in Australia, (but we don't mind if you want to join from overseas!), we ride Goldwings and we enjoy our rides!
What is 'The Goldwing Club of Australia'?
The Goldwing Club of Australia is fully Incorporated in Australia and dedicated to the Goldwing/Valkyrie range of motorcycle. It doesn't matter if you have a GL1000 (the collectors item!), GL1100 (too many around to be a collectors item), GL1200, (about to become a collectors item), GL1500 (maybe one day a collectors item), or GL1800 (Only the yellow orange ones will become collectors items!), we welcome your membership.
We are only a small group, after all Australia is a large country with very few Goldwings, (about 100 new Wings are sold each year in Aus). We don't do day rides, our members prefer to meet a few times a year at Caravan Parks around Victoria, NSW and sometimes South Australia... Often the ride to the park is enough, after all it could be up to 1000kms each way! We are very informal, an occasional Show & Shine in a country town and perhaps a leisurely ride around the area we are staying. We do enjoy the social side of life, we can talk Wings for hours! If you're not sure about us then come along to a rally and meet us. If you enjoy our company then think about joining, (a sort of Try Before You Buy).
The formal reasons for joining are below but personally I joined because we enjoyed riding and socialising with the group, often not actually on group rides. We don't do formal show and shine or even dress alike but we do have FUN!
Now the formal bit....
Some of our current benefits of membership are:
Australia Wide Membership.
Club Magazine or Bulletin.
Club Logo-Badge-Patch-Decals-Clothing
Club Region Gatherings encouraged throughout the year.
Annual General Meeting (AGM) Easter Rally.
Club Meetings held mostly over long weekends using Caravan Parks in various locations.
Other rally's during the year.
Want to know more about us? Check out our site using the navigation menu on the left and enjoy the ride!


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26/10/2010 - Tokyo, Japan
Towards the Improvement of the Green Car Environment : Latest Policy Developments and Possibility for Cooperation between EU and Japan ()
Dates: Tuesday, 26 October 2010, 14:00 ŌĆō 16:15
Venue: EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation (13-3 Ichiban-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
Organised by: EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation
On Tuesday, 26 October 2010, the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation organised a seminar on ŌĆ£Towards the Improvement of the Green Car Environment : Latest Policy Developments and Possibility for Cooperation between EU and Japan" with interventions by:
- Mr. Philippe Jean, Head of the Automotive Unit, Directorate-General for Enterprise and Industry, European Commission.
- Mr. Shigeaki Tanaka, Director, Automotive Division, Manufacturing Industries Bureau, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).
- Mr. Anthony Millington, Director General, Tokyo Office, European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA).
- Mr. Yoshihiro Yano, Director General, International Department, Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association Inc. (JAMA).
Both the EU and Japan are implementing various actions at a legislative and financial level (in April 2010, the EU issued its ŌĆ£Clean and Efficient VehiclesŌĆØ strategy in the EU and Japan its ŌĆ£Next Generation Auto StrategyŌĆØ) to favour the development of green vehicles through R&D (to improve in particular battery), the development of infrastructure, of the regulatory framework, of standards (international cooperation), and through financial incentives to reduce their selling price. The debate underlined the existing and potential cooperation between the EU and Japan, particularly in the area of harmonisation and international standards (World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP29)), and in various organisations such as the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). Such a cooperation will contribute to the wider use of next-generation/green vehicles in the global market. At the industrial level, European and Japanese automakers are already expanding their network of corporate alliances for the development and manufacture of eco-friendly vehicles (tie-ups between Suzuki and Volkswagen; Mitsubishi and PSA Peugeot-Citro├½n; Nissan and Daimler). In the coming months, the EU-Japan Business Round Table will discuss recommendations to Public Authorities in this field.
This seminar was attended by more than 80 people from the business sector, Industrial Federations, EU Member States Embassies, Japanese Government and Public Organisations. The discussion gave the opportunity to the audience to ask questions on two main topics: (1) the plans of the Japanese government for tax exemptions after the current ones lapse in March 2012 and (2) the ability of Japan to impose globally its standards in the green car sector.
Mr. Philippe Jean presented the EU ŌĆ£Clean and Energy Efficient VehiclesŌĆØ strategy (April 2010) for the development of green vehicles. A set of measures are being adopted: regulatory framework (eco-innovation, reduction of noise emissions, etc.); actions performed to support research and innovation in green technologies and financial incentives. A European Sectoral Council on Jobs and Skills will be created in 2011 and a mid-term review of the CO2 emissions legislation is planned. The EU is willing to promote all types of fuel efficient vehicles (conventional engines and new generation vehicles). Complementary and incentive measures are also taken at Member State level (e.g. fiscal incentives). The CARS 21 (Competitive Automotive Regulatory System for the 21st century) process has just been re-launched. It aims to make recommendations for the short-, medium-, and long-term public policy and regulatory framework of the European automotive industry. This framework enhances global competitiveness and employment, while sustaining further progress in safety and environmental performance at an affordable price for the consumer.
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Mr. Shigeaki Tanaka indicated that automobile sales in Japan have recovered in 2010 compared to last yearŌĆÖs situation, mainly thanks to eco-car subsidies, temporary tax reductions/exemptions. In order to maintain and strengthen the environmental responsiveness and competitiveness of industry, efforts are now being made to enhance the performance and decrease the cost of batteries at the development stage, and to improve the environment for the use of Electric Vehicles (EV) and Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles (PHV) (develop charging infrastructure, promote international standardisation, etc.). In fiscal year 2010, the government has budgeted 13.7 billion Yen subsidies to promote the introduction of clean energy vehicles. The ŌĆ£Next generation Auto Strategy 2010ŌĆØ, issued in April 2010 by METI, is based on 6 strategies to develop vehicles of the future: (1) An overall strategy to make Japan the base for the development and production of next generation vehicles; (2) a battery strategy; (3) a resources strategy; (4) a strategy for the improvement of infrastructure; (5) systems strategy; (6) an international standardisation strategy (CHAdeMO Protocol). Additionally, the promotion of EV and PHV is done at local level to create an initial demand (experience driving, rental car business, etc.).
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Hey everyone, so I really need some advice. I've been trying to find a solution that will work but I can't seem to come up with anything. I am really considering moving to Austria at the end of May but I'm currently in university here (and have those student loans to pay 6 months after I decide to stop taking classes) and I have no job set up in Austria, no knowledge of german and I won't be done with my bachelors in may either. So my plan was to pretty much drop out after this semester, buy a one-way ticket there, move in with my boyfriend who lives there now and apply for a residency once I'm there..(we haven't decided if we're going to get married as soon as i get there or not). Obviously it would probably be easier for me to obtain residency (therefore allowing me to have free access to the labor market without an additional work permit), if we were to get married but we don't want to rush anything. We just want to live together first but that's hard to do if i don't have a job and only a short or long stay visa (3-6 months). I'm not sure where to go from here. Also, I was told that if I am unable to start paying my loans back after 6 months that there would be a warrant for my arrest upon arrival in the U.S. and that I might not even be able to get back into the U.S. until my federal student loans were paid. It's just all very confusing. I just want to move to Austria, get a residency, find a job and with that money pay my student loans while abroad. Does anyone have any info or advice on this? I'm beginning to lose hope and I don't see how I can ever have a normal NOT long-distance relationship with my boyfriend. Also I'm 21 in case that's of any importance.1
OK, this is not what you want to hear, but this is a really unrealistic plan. How are you going to get residency? Having emigrated to two different countries, I know that immigrations view of a relationship is pretty narrow, generally you need to show you have been living together for a least a year. I have no idea what Austria's rule on this is. Then you cant speak the language, how are you going to get by? What skills do you have to compete with all those trilingual locals? Dropping out of college does not look so flash on a CV.Speaking of which, if you have any hopes of living outside the US, a college degree is a very handy quailification to have. Education is a privilege that should not be thrown away.
Finish your degree, its the smart thing to do. If he is the "one" then he will wait.
Why don't you try to enroll into a college/university in Austria? There must be programs in English and you could get a student visa for the length of your studies. You might even be able to do some part time work while studying there, depending on the visa.4
Also I'm 21 in case that's of any importance.
That's important because your youth is causing you to inject drama into the situation. Neither of you will die from loneliness or frustration if you spend a year or 2 apart. (How do you think U.S. military families cope with deployments?) While you finish your degree, enroll in some German language classes. Start researching marriage. If boyfriend is balking at the idea, ask him if it really turns him on to have a live-in girlfriend who's helpless, broke, and utterly dependent on him. (If he says "Ja!" that is REALLY bad news.) Ask him to demonstrate how he's going to support both of you AND help you pay back those loans. If you think this sounds unromantic, trust me: worrying and arguing constantly about money kills love, sex, and everything else that is good about relationships.
I know theres like no thought put into this "plan" at all..but at the same time this is my idea: say I do decide to finish my degree..im majoring in sociology...how the hell am i going to get a job in the sociology field in Austria when I don't even speak the language. In both scenarios (me finishing my degree and moving there and me not finishing it and still moving there) I end up with a crappy job at a bar or hostel or something where they might need people who speak english. Also, I took a german course last semester.....i've since realized that learning new languages is definitely not my forte. I am absolutely terrible at it. Learned hardly anything and now Im at the point where i have so many credits that taking any course not specifically related to my major is going to cost me out of pocket and I just don't feel that it's worth the money.6
I feel for you. It's so hard to be away from someone you care for, especially if you don't know if it's going to work, and the first 6 months/year of a relationship are really fraught with getting to know and trust one another.From what I read of your situation, I echo the others on this board:
- You should really just finish off your degree. Just get it done, asap. It's just a piece of paper at the end of the day .
- You can defer your loans for a year at a time. It's easy. Don't let them go into default. Then there's no need freak out about getting arrested/the other scare tactics these loan agencies use.
- Studying abroad in Austria is one possibility. Do it independently rather than through your university's study abroad programs. You'll save lots of $.
- Unless you have a European/EC passport, it may be difficult for you to get residency when not in school.
- You may want to consider working as an au pair - you're a good age, the right nationality, and your BF may help you find a nice family. That way you're not living with him too early on in the relationship. Also, your German will improve with immersion.
- Studied abroad in France while in university on my own, which got me a student visa (no work permit) and immersion-level French, for a very low investment.
- In a 10-year relationship with a guy I met 'on the road'. A relationship that was originally going to be 3 weeks (we met in Korea, a place we were both itching to leave), but really hit it off, so decided to stay to see if we'd work out.
- Married 2 years after we met, but lived in different countries for 1.5 years afterwards, working on our own projects
- Have spent on average 3-4 months of every year apart while we (usually I) travel/live somewhere related to my work
- I'm American, he's English, there are cultural differences big and small, but a common language at least
- Currently considering going for an advanced degree after finding my Bachelor's legally gets me only limited/uninteresting work in certain countries.
- We'll be moving to the UK for potential advanced degrees - and a British passport for me - next year. This will take 3 years of residency.
- Student loans are a perennial chip on the shoulder, but my BFA (painting - mostly useless! but sometimes useful, like with my current job) has at least ensured I can get a legal job wherever I live.
As a "half-Austrian" (studied and lived there for the last 6 years) my advice would be:Either finish your degree in America or do a semester abroad at the University in Austria. But keep in mind that what is called a Bachelor in Austria is more like your Master in America as our programs are very specialized (e.g. if you study a Bachelor in Psychology, you will ONLY have classes regarding psychological topics). Also, even in Vienna which has the biggest University in the country, you will find 90% of the classes in German. Almost everyone will speak English, but the classes will be held in German.
If I were in your situation, I'd finish my degree and take German classes to have at least a basic knowledge. German is - unfortunately - not an easy language to learn, so better start as soon as possible. Then, after you are finished, you could come over and maybe even do a Master (as there are some programs in English, depending on the field) as that would qualify you much better. Europe only recently adopted the Bachelor/Master system, so a Bachelor is sometimes not as valued as a Master's degree.
Also, there would be some student jobs for English speakers (e.g. babysitting, lots of families want to have their children educated in English and are therefore looking for native speakers; also, lots of hotels are looking for clerks with good English skills). But to have a "real" job that pays better, you would have to have good knowledge of German.
To which city would you move? Cost of living is also mostly pretty high in the bigger cities. On the countryside it's cheaper, but fewer to no jobs...
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How do you say politely, you're out of your mind and need to take a look at reality, not a pie in the sky wishful dream. I don't know what else to call it.There is a difference between what you want and what you can have. There is also a difference between a long term plan and a short term plan that pretty much guarantees a long term loss. First, it is not likely you can stay in Austria unless you can get a student visa. Second, any meaningless low paid job you might eventually find there will not pay enough to live on and pay your student loans. I believe you already posted on the W. Europe branch but failed to provide the background you have here. My suggestion to you there was you might want work as a non-German speaker, as a cleaning lady.
OK, you have a boyfriend and want to be with him. Everyone can understand that. But what you need to understand is that there is no sensible, practical way to do that right now given your circumstances. So as much as you don't want to hear it, you need to be told. Finish your education, then decide what to do from there.
how the hell am i going to get a job in the sociology field in Austria
The same way as in the U.S. In other words, it's highly unlikely you would get a job in that field...anywhere.In both scenarios (me finishing my degree and moving there and me not finishing it and still moving there) I end up with a crappy job at a bar or hostel or something where they might need people who speak english.
The economy is bad in both countries. But here in the U.S., your chances are much better for getting that crappy job. Look for crappy jobs near a fracking location and your wages will be higher. (Of course, that has to be balanced against a shortage of housing near fracking locations.)Also, I took a german course last semester.....i've since realized that learning new languages is definitely not my forte. I am absolutely terrible at it.
Then you would be even more helpless and dependent than I thought. You don't seem to be wholeheartedly committed to hopping the pond. If you were, you'd do everything you could to learn German. Even if it meant giving up weekend relaxation for working through language CDs from the public library. When you HAVE to learn something, you can. Try an alternate tack. Tell boyfriend to get off his rear end and start looking for jobs and/or educational programs in the U.S. A relationship in which you do all the sacrificing is one that's fundamentally out of balance.
@nrclibin Yeah i'm pretty much just getting a degree so i can say "i have a degree" i wasn't planning on working in sociology here in the U.S. or anywhere really...but I guess it would look better on paper, however useless the degree might be. and as i said, i took a semester of german at my university...it was basically useless..i'm not scared of sacrificing my "weekend relaxation" since I don't really have any of that anyway b.c.I usually work on weekends, but giving up my weekends, regardless of what i normally do during that time, to study german, seems almost pointless b.c. I had a really hard time learning it like a month ago...and that was with the help of an actual professor and not some rosetta stone cd.I also told my boyfriend to move here but that scenario poses the same problems as the one I would be in if I moved there. He never went to college and just finished 6 months in the army. He has no real work experience and limited english..the only job i could see him getting here is one at burgerking and he wants to be able to help me pay for stuff and that won't be possible if he's flipping burgers somewhere. At least if I go over there I might be able to get a slightly better job since i've had about 6 years of work experience so far...the only problem is the language barrier for me..but after maybe a year or two there i might have better knowledge of the language and can therefore get a better job.
The housing situation would not be that big of an issue since his parents own an apartment building and would even be willing to get us our own apartment (at least until we can afford it on our own). The problem is me finding a decent job and living there legally. I will be done with my degree in may 2014 (if i decide to finish it) but i just dont know if its worth it to even finish it or not since it will be kind of useless here and in austria. I am wholeheartedly committed to jumping the pond for the relationship.i just went for a month, absolutely loved it and almost didnt catch my flight back..but i had classes to attend. He will be coming here in april and staying until im done with the semester and then we were planning on flying back together so i could spend the summer there.....my idea was to spend the summer there and at the end of august decide if i wanted to stay or not ( i was planning on applying for a residency at the consulate within the next month so that could all be arranged before i even got there).
The other idea I came up with was to spend the summer there and then have him fly back with me at the end of august and stay with me until february 2014. that way we could see what its like to really live with eachother..he would fly back in february to look for work while i stayed in NY and finished my last semester.At the end of that semester, in May, I would move there for good, with my degree and everything and by that time we will have been together 2 years and would get married so i could change my status and all that
@travelinstyle i appreciate your feedback but i didn't post on the w.europe thread and i know this is a pie in the sky wishful dream but so much of my life has been the complete opposite of that and it hasnt always worked out for me..maybe a pie in the sky wishful thinking type of mentality doesn't have to turn out so bad? College isnt necessarily for everyone and after 20 years of being in school im just sick of it all..seeing what the education system has turned into...its a joke and seems like a scam to take all our money...its not like sociology its a thriving or respected field or anything...along with like 50 other fields that schools offers courses in. Only fields that dont have bleak job outlooks are bio/chem/engineering..and i didnt exactly get an A in chem during highschool. why not save myself another 3 semesters of tuition and work at some crappy cafe rather than spend another 15 grand on 3 semesters and still end up with a crappy cafe job?
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Todd Snyder's Japan Instagram Diary
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The GQ Eye: GQ on Style
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MOVIES Looper costume designer Sharen Davis reveals the inspiration behind the film's retro looks. (Clothes on Film via Valet.) STORES Banana Republic set to launch a third Mad Men collection. (WWD) SPORTS LeBron James... read more
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It's Game Day in Charlotte. President Obama and VP Biden will take the stage tonight (along with Senator John Kerry—remember that guy?) to sound the Democratic National Convention's final note and kick off the... read more
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At the Democratic convention in Charlotte, the faces use up many more colors in the Crayola Crayon box, the food options are tastier if no less deep fried, and the famous people are slightly... read more
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The balloons have fallen and we have an official Republican nominee, which means it's off to Charlotte for next week's Democratic show—and, we hope, an equal measure of craziness. Here are Mark Peterson's best... read more
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Can you feel the excitement building? From flag-pops to Ryan masks, here are the top shots from Mark Peterson's romp through Day Four, Instragramming for @GQPolitics. See the slideshow after the jump.... read more
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This tour was originally called Its The Economy Stupid and intended to be about the credit crunch before taking its new form.
Mark Thomas: It's The Stupid Economy |
The labyrinthine intricacies of hedge funds, quantitative easing and sub-prime mortgage markets can comedy come from the incomprehensible financial machinations that got the world in such a mess? Maybe well never know because somewhere between inception and execution, Mark Thomas seems to have had a chance of heart about his new show. Since MPs, not bankers, have become public enemy number one, this now inaccurately named tour is more about politics than economics. And Thomas takes a suitably democratic approach to the material, with his big idea being to draw up a manifesto, based on policies suggested by audiences around the country, then do his best to enact them. Hes even got think tanks set up to test the viability of some of the more intricate ideas. The suggestions, as you might expect, range from the sublime to the ridiculous: from ensuring the 1967 Abortion Act applies to Northern Ireland to disguising panthers as foxes to terrify the aristocracy. Thomas has fun with the silly ones, but nudges the audience towards voting for those with a serious agenda. Nonetheless, the people of Leicester tonight insisted that the policy people who sell homeopathic medicines should only ever be treated with homeopathy on the NHS is the one that should be adopted. This is clearly a show that will morph as the tour goes on, with Thomas planning all manner of direct action en route. At this show, he urged his audience to join him the next day in a demo outside the local HM Revenue & Customs office calling for an invasion of the Jersey tax haven, followed by a mass descent on MP Keith Vazs constituency surgery to demand a go on his lavish, taxpayer-funded silk cushions. The bulk of the show discusses the best such suggestions from tonight and earlier in the tour, mixed with a few from Thomass personal manifesto, such as ditching the National Anthem and enforcing a maximum wage, with allows him to perform some more polished set pieces, more substantial than simply tagging a gag onto the end of a serious point. Mind you, for all the world-changing political posturing, the one thing that winds Thomas up the most is visiting Ikea on a Sunday afternoon, in a rather conventional, if furiously animated, stand-up rant. See, its not all edgy stuff Unlike Thomass previous shows tackling the likes of the arms trade or Coca-Colas corporate practices, there is no one defining villain here, which does mean theres not a strong narrative drive. Its more of a scattergun approach to much that he sees wrong with Britain and the world, so hes not short of causes. Some aims are clearly more practical and achievable than others, but theres a lot of activity here which everyone is urged to follow and participate in via Thomass lively website. Yes, this is a comedy show with homework. But if anyone can recruit followers to the cause, its him. Campaigning often sounds worthy and po-faced, riven with internectine rifts between ideological factions, but Thomas makes campaigning sound playful. Changing the world becomes a game, so we start to cheer every one of his smart-arse victory against the State as we would cheer a football team. He got his DNA records erased? Starts suing the police for an unlawful stop-and-search? Launches legal action against the on-his-way-out Commons Speaker over the expenses scandal? 3-0 to the good guys. The fragmented nature of the show, plus the fact it uses so many often baffling audience suggestions, does mean that the quality of the comedy is inconsistent, but Thomass passion and good humour as he squares up to The Man means that his call to arms is as entertaining as it is well-intentioned. If the revolution is going to start anywhere, here seems as likely a place as any. |
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HOUSTON, March 2, 1999
Compaq Computer Corporation today announced the availability of ProLiant 1850R, ProLiant 1600 and ProSignia 720 servers preloaded with Linux through Compaq's channel partners. Earlier this year Compaq announced a similar Linux-ready capability with the AlphaServer 800 and AlphaServer DS20 systems.
Further adding to its portfolio of Linux offerings, Compaq also announced the availability of Linux-enabled models of the AlphaPowered Compaq Professional Workstation XP1000, the world's fastest workstation.
Today, Linus Torvalds received an AlphaServer DS20 from Compaq, which he will use as his development platform for Linux.
Compaq further boosted the unmatched performance of its AlphaServer 800, AlphaServer DS20 and Professional Workstation XP1000 systems running Linux by introducing the Compaq Portable Math Library (CPML) for Linux on the Alpha platform. A beta version of CPML will be available free on March 15, 1999 at the following URL: http:www.unix.digital.com/linux/cpml.htm.
Compaq has performed hardware validation and certification for Linux on select Alpha and ProLiant server platforms and will provide customers with Linux-ready systems including the option of preloaded Linux from Compaq's channel partners. Additionally, Compaq Services and Red Hat have agreed to collaborate on services for their mutual customers.
To further ease the deployment and installation of Linux on its platforms, Compaq will announce new Linux-focused ActiveAnswers solutions in 2Q99. Compaq ActiveAnswers provides online tools and technical information to plan, deploy and operate business solutions. These solutions will enable Compaq channel partners and customers to access the latest recommended configurations and installation methodologies for Linux on Compaq platforms. For more information on Compaq ActiveAnswers, visit our Web site at http://www.compaq.com/activeanswers.
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Reader Question: It Feels Like I'm Just Throwing Money Away, So Why Should I Keep Investing?
By Jeremy Vohwinkle with 17 Comments
Occasionally I receive questions from readers who contact me, and I do my best to answer everything that comes my way. One question that has come up more frequently in the past few months has to do with saving for retirement and the major losses we've seen in the stock market.
One of the main concerns has been with the fact that it seems like everything you put into your retirement account is being lost in a matter of months. Obviously, this doesn't make you feel good about your decision to save and invest, but is it really that bad?
A reader asked:
Hi, Jeremy. I'm 31 and for the past year or so every time I get my statement in the mail I'm losing everything I put in. Last quarter I put around $1,500 into my 401k plan, but the statement showed a loss of -$1,613. I actually lost more than I put into my account. I know I should be saving for retirement, but I could put this money in the bank and at least come out even. It just makes no sense to keep investing right now. Am I wrong?
I'm sure many of you can relate to this story. The past year and a half have been difficult to say the least. This is especially true for those who are still relatively new to investing. If you're just starting out and see that everything you're putting in is vanishing a few months later, it's easy to feel it's not worth doing and you're just throwing money away.
Don't Think of it Like a Bank Account
The biggest problem many people have is they get their quarterly investment statements and think of them in terms of a bank account. Obviously, if you deposited $2,000 in your savings account at the bank only to get your statement a month later and see a lower balance, you'd be pretty upset. That's because money in the bank is just money. You didn't buy any assets with that money, and it is just a place to safely put your cash for a later date.
An investment account isn't the same. You have to remember that you're actually exchanging your money in return for another asset. In most cases, this means buying shares of a mutual or index fund. The important thing to remind yourself is that if you bought 100 shares of XYZ investment, you still have 100 shares regardless of what your statement says it is currently worth. You have actually purchased something, and in the future you may see the value of your asset change.
Even though your statement shows a loss on paper, think about it in terms of actually owning assets. You still hold shares of your investments, and nobody took those away from you. They have just been temporarily devalued by the market.
You Haven't Lost Anything Until You Sell
You've probably heard this before, but it's true. The losses are only paper losses until you sell. Going back to what was discussed above, you actually own shares of an underlying asset. The value will change on a daily basis, but once you sell, you no longer own that asset. That's when your losses are realized. Once you no longer own something, you can't benefit from any future appreciation. Of course, you can invest the proceeds in something else, but any loss you had on paper for that particular investment is locked in stone once you sell.
Try to resist the urge to see the gain/loss column on your statement as an actual gain or loss. I know, it's hard to do. When you're talking about thousands of dollars being "lost" in a short amount of time, thinking about it in terms of a paper loss provides little solace. Think back a few years ago when your gain/loss column was showing gains instead of losses. You were happy, right? Looking back, it's clear that you didn't really gain anything unless you sold back when prices were high and locked in a profit. The same thing holds true now.
You Want to be Investing Now
When you go grocery shopping, do you try to find things on sale? When you're looking to buy a new car, do you try to get the best deal possible? Of course you do. We're always looking for ways to find the best value. So, why does it feel so different when it comes to investing? If you can buy the same stocks today for 50% less than a little over a year ago, why wouldn't you?
Of course, it's all relative. Stocks are "on sale" right now, but compared to what? Some experts say stocks are just falling back to where they should be valued while others say many stocks are truly cheaper than they should be. In the end it doesn't matter. The fact is that most stocks are cheaper now than they were a year ago. Were you buying in 2006 and 2007? As long as returns were positive, you probably didn't think twice about investing even if you were buying at historically high points. So, now that stocks have come down dramatically, why would it be a good idea not to buy? Remember, you make money by buying low and selling high, not the other way around.
There's obviously no crystal ball, and we have no idea what's going to happen. Stocks may continue to fall for some time. It could take a few years to begin to see recovery. Or for all we know, there could be a 10% rally next week. Since nobody knows what's going to happen and when, the best thing you can do is keep up with your plan and be glad that you're picking up some shares at a lower price than you were buying a year ago.
Don't Forget About Tax Benefits
The argument to divert money into the bank as opposed to a retirement account may make sense on the surface. If you're putting your money into a safe cash account, you can't lose anything. But you are in fact losing some important tax benefits. If you're investing in a pre-tax retirement account like a 401(k) or a traditional IRA, you're giving up an immediate tax break on those dollars. If you're investing through a Roth IRA, you're giving up tax-free withdrawals on those funds and any gains in the future. And in either situation, you're giving up tax-deferred growth. The effects of deferring taxes can have a significant impact on the size of your nest egg 20 years from now, so giving that up for the sake of safety granted by a savings account can be shortsighted.
Keep Your Goals in Mind
Above all, consider your situation and your goals for your investments. If you're like the reader and have 30 years until you're looking to begin using the money, be thankful that you have that kind of time left and thankful that the market has presented a buying opportunity. If you are in a situation where your investments are going to be needed relatively soon, for retirement or otherwise, you'll have a different set of goals. If that's the case, make sure you're investing in a way that's appropriate for your situation.
The big thing to remember is that there's no right or wrong answer. Your tolerance for risk and objectives for your money will be different than the next guy. Even so, make sure you're armed with information before making a decision. Remember, your investment statements are not like bank statements. You're actually buying assets, and you haven't lost anything until you sell. And if you're investing for the long-term, the money you invest today will pay off a few decades from now.
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Different Types Of Smart Phone Plans
If you like to buy new smart phones as soon as an upgraded device becomes available on the market, it may be difficult for you to stay with one carrier. From the iPhone to the Blackberry, different kinds of smart phones are manufactured for consumers with varying needs. As such, you may want to research various mobile phone contracts and packages so that you are able to find a plan that fits your life. If you send a lot of text messages or like to surf the web on your smart phone, you might want to purchase a phone plan that has unlimited usage capabilities. For one flat fee, you can use virtually as much data as you want to without fear of accumulating a high bill.
On the other hand, some consumers use their smart phones sparingly. If you only use your smart phone to make emergency phone calls it might be best to purchase a pay as you go plan. These types of plans require no long term contract, and you will still be able to trade in your smart phone whenever you want to. If you visit Phones4u you will be able to shop for a new smart phone and locate the plan that is right for you.
If you are currently locked into a contract you can always pay the cancellation fee and go with a different carrier. Although it may be difficult for you to shell out the cash, know that you will save more money over time if you go with a more suitable plan. In short, it is a good idea to select a cell phone carrier that offers various contract terms and payment plans. Often, these are the companies that carry the newest smart phones, accessories and high tech peripherals. Find a cool new smart phone and find a plan that fits into your life.


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Outdoor Play Equipment - Review Lifespan Online
Lifespan Online
Contact: 1300 351 420
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User Reviews – see how Kidspot parents share their recommendations.No, I would not recommend this business to a friend.
I bought sandpit with canopy for my family daycare, the picture looks appealing and strong enough but in reality I receive a very thin and light timber that won't last long . If you are looking for a thick n durable sandpit you have to see the product first then decide whether you are happy with that. This is my experience to purchase online and also cost me shipment cost to return the product which unfortunately I still have to try it and just claim if any damage later.
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