January 4, 2009
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Knows the walls of her apt. Bldg r thin when she can hear her neighbor urinating. Did I mention he does not wash his hands? GROSS!
January 3, 2009
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V.CNN BREAKING Israeli ground troops have begun moving into Gaza, according to Israel Defense Forces.
January 2, 2009
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PICK-UP LINE #59: “Hey, Baby, take a walk on the wild side.”
January 2, 2009
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Daily Mobile Quiz
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December 31, 2008
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MENTAL TOUGHNESS SECRET #1: The world-class operates from objective reality.
December 31, 2008
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MENTAL TOUGHNESS SECRET #1: The world-class operates from objective reality.
December 31, 2008
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MENTAL TOUGHNESS SECRET #1: The world-class operates from objective reality.
December 31, 2008
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MENTAL TOUGHNESS SECRET #1: The world-class operates from objective reality.
December 31, 2008
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“The fiery trials through which we pass will light us down in honor or dishonor to the latest generation.”
— Abraham Lincoln
December 25, 2008
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Minneapolis and Seattle are the USA’s most literate cities, according to an annual study examining the “culture and resources for reading”.
December 25, 2008
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PICK-UP LINE #58: “Wow! Are you really as beautiful as you seem or is it that you just remind me of myself?”
December 25, 2008
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PICK-UP LINE #58: “Wow! Are you really as beautiful as you seem or is it that you just remind me of myself?”
December 25, 2008
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V.GOSSIP Rapper EVE will guest star in an upcoming episode of U.S. crime drama NUMB3RS.
December 25, 2008
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V.AJ FACT Two-thirds of the world’s executions occur in China, according to US government statistics.(AandE)
December 24, 2008
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Wondering: Do you make New Year’s resolutions? If so, what is yours?
December 23, 2008
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What did Jesus mean when he said, I am the way, the truth and the life…
December 23, 2008
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PICK-UP LINE #57: “If a raindrop fell every time I thought of you, Noah would need to build another ark!”
December 22, 2008
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10 Things To Look Forward To In ’09 (http://ping.fm/13Iow)
December 22, 2008
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Why do we sing ‘Joy to the world, the Lord iscome,’ rather than ‘Joy to the world, the Lord has come’?” http://ping.fm/j0tw2
December 22, 2008
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V.USATDY More than 330,000 people have applied for top jobs in the Obama administration.(UT)
December 22, 2008
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Have you entered the “Become Famous” Twitter contest yet? (http://ping.fm/1Jx3z)
December 22, 2008
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Twitter Tip #387: use “@ replies” & “D messages” just like u would “Reply 2 All” in email. No wants to read a gang of “me too” messages.
December 22, 2008
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“Go as far as you can see; when you get there, you’ll be able to see farther.”
— J.P. Morgan, industrialist
December 21, 2008
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V.BDAYS Talk show host Phil Donahue is 73. Actress Jane Fonda is 71. Actor Samuel L. Jackson is 60. Actor Kiefer Sutherland is 42. (AP)
December 21, 2008
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FORTUNE COOKIE: “A penny saved is a really slow start.”
December 21, 2008
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PICK-UP LINE#54: “Is there a rainbow in here? Because you’re the treasure I’ve been searching for.”
December 21, 2008
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The 12 Energy Drinks of Christmas (http://ping.fm/fpngY)
December 21, 2008
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Last-Minute Holiday Gifts That Don’t Seem Desperate (http://ping.fm/SyeXj)
December 21, 2008
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Underage Boys Know More About Dating Than Grown Men (http://ping.fm/RXM5g)
December 20, 2008
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Twitter Contest (http://ping.fm/1Jx3z)
December 20, 2008
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PICK-UP LINE #53: I may not be Fred Flintstone, but I bet I can make your bed rock.”
December 20, 2008
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Here’s why it’s ok to write “Xmas” instead of “Christmas” (http://ping.fm/JJ4sK)
December 19, 2008
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V.CNN BREAKING Medical examiner: Caylee Anthony’s remains identified
December 19, 2008
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PICK-UP LINE #52: “I’m not actually this tall. I’m sitting on my wallet.”
December 19, 2008
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V.BDAYS December 19: Model Tyson Beckford is 38. Actress Alyssa Milano is 36. Actor Jake Gyllenhaal (“Brokeback Mountain,” “October Sky”) is 28.
December 19, 2008
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“Optimism is essential to achievement and it is also the foundation of courage and true progress.”
December 19, 2008
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“Don’t take anything personally because by taking things personally you set yourself up to suffer for nothing.”
December 18, 2008
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praying, “Dear God, thank you that you love and accept me as I am … please help me to do the same”.
December 18, 2008
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The copier’s been down all morning & instead of calling support, the secretary’s on a pers call chatting about her dog’s bowel movements!
December 18, 2008
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PICK-UP LINE #51: “Lower your standards a little. I did…”
December 18, 2008
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Irish actress CELINE CAWLEY has been found murdered following a robbery at her home. She was 46.
December 17, 2008
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reading, “Seven Signs You May Be Dating A Sex Maniac”: http://ping.fm/rRGto
December 17, 2008
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reading, “10 Ways To Make Fast Money To Buy Gifts: http://ping.fm/nWQZY
December 17, 2008
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PICK-UP LINE #51: “Something tells me you’re sweet. Can I have a sample?”
December 16, 2008
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watching her office-mate eat, what smells like, an onion salad. YUK!
December 16, 2008
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Twitter has made Dell $1 million in revenue – http://ping.fm/tFDRo
December 16, 2008
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What Would You Do If You Had A Penis For A Day?
December 16, 2008
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Would You Rather Give Up Sex Or The Internet?
December 16, 2008
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5 workouts u can do in 15 minutes- yoga, walking, jumping rope, etc: realsimple.com/15minuteworkouts
December 16, 2008
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10 trends with staying power: realsimple.com/trendstokeep
December 16, 2008
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48 solutions to sleep problems: real simple.com/sleepwell
December 16, 2008
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10 guilt-free ways to say no: realsimple.com/sayno
December 16, 2008
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10 guilt-free ways to say no: realsimple.com/sayno
December 16, 2008
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V.BDAYS December 16: Singer Michael McCary of Boyz II Men is 37. Actress Anna Popplewell (“The Chronicles of Narnia” films) is 20.
December 16, 2008
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How to Get a Good Seat on an Airplane – http://ping.fm/TcgK4
December 16, 2008
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Best Web sites 2 save 4 your child’s college education: savingforcollege.com & meritaid.com
December 16, 2008
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PICK-UP LINE #50: “I’ve been noticing you not noticing me.”
December 16, 2008
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Here’s the best Web calculator for getting rid of credit card debt: http://cardtrack.com
December 16, 2008
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Spray-On Condom One Of The Year’s Best Ideas, Says New York Times Magazine http://ping.fm/DNJW1
December 16, 2008
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The Art of Now: Six Steps to Living in the Moment http://ping.fm/a9iw9
December 16, 2008
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V.AJ FACT Almost nine out of every ten prison inmates are adult males according to the FBI.(AandE)
December 16, 2008
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What’s the difference between self-esteem & self-respect? http://ping.fm/FW9TR
December 16, 2008
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Last Minute Christmas Gifts for Dating Couples (http://ping.fm/kcuMx)
December 15, 2008
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V.BDAYS Actor-comedian Tim Conway is 75. Actor Don Johnson is 59. Actor Stuart Townsend (“Queen of the Damned”) is 36. Actor Adam Brody is 29.
December 15, 2008
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PICK-UP LINE #49: “Kissing is the language of love… so how about a conversation?”
December 15, 2008
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wants 2 know which Holiday movie is best for you.
December 14, 2008
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PICK-UP LINE #48: “Did you know that the scientific term for a woman like you is ‘beautimus maximus?'”
December 13, 2008
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V.GOSSIP Reality TV star JEFF LEWIS has refuted claims he was abusive towards UGLY BETTY actress ASHLEY JENSEN at her Los Angeles home.
December 13, 2008
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USATDY Federal authorities have charged a Wall Street veteran with running a Ponzi scheme that prosecutors allege lost a staggering $50 billion.
December 13, 2008
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Two Suspects Indicted in East Texas Dragging Death (http://adjix.com/837j)
December 13, 2008
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looking at The Polish Addict http://ping.fm/JQGDN
December 13, 2008
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Cute reusable shopping bags, with or without Obama’s cute face: http://ad.vu/hmw
December 12, 2008
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Why do women stay with men who cheat?
December 12, 2008
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Last 31 Days Of 2008: Get A Bra Fitting: http://ping.fm/MMDDS
December 12, 2008
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10 Albums From 2008 You Might Have Missed: http://ping.fm/am72j
December 12, 2008
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10 Albums From 2008 You Might Have Missed: http://ping.fm/am72j
December 12, 2008
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BDAYS Dec. 12: Singer-percussionist Sheila E. is 51. Guitarist Eric Schenkman of Spin Doctors is 45. Bassist Nicholas Dimichino of Nine Days=41
December 12, 2008
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PICK-UP LINE # 47: “I’m a stud muffin baby, why don’t you take a bite?”
December 12, 2008
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Malia and Sasha Obama’s Photo Diary: http://ping.fm/LzBCv
December 12, 2008
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Is glad the ones I love are no longer employed by the Big 3 & immune 2 pending changes in Washington.
December 11, 2008
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V.GOSSIP HANNAH MONTANA star MILEY CYRUS is now legal to drive – if she’s accompanied by a licensed driver over the age of 25.
December 11, 2008
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Question: I’m thinking of getting a remote car starter. Any recommendations on dealers/installers?
December 11, 2008
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Social Networks and 40-Something Women: http://ping.fm/8LsEy
December 11, 2008
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Subway must be affect by the economy too. According 2 the sandwich maker, u r only allowed 6 of each veggie on a foot long. 6 olives? Geesh!
December 11, 2008
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Today in 1946: The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is established.(byTHC)
December 11, 2008
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Question: Have u ever taken a job u didn’t want but needed out of desperation?
December 11, 2008
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PICK-UP LINE #46 “Are you an interior decorator? When you walked into the room it suddenly became beautiful.”
December 11, 2008
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V.USATDY President Bush intervened in one of Africa’s worst crises Tuesday, calling on Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe to step down from power
December 11, 2008
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V.AJ FACT Domestic violence is the number one cause of emergency room visits by women, according to a US Govt. study on domestic violence.(AandE)
December 10, 2008
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V.USATDY This winter, 38.6 million Americans will use online coupons, up 22% from the same period last year, says Simmons Market Research Bureau.
December 10, 2008
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V.USATDY This winter, 38.6 million Americans will use online coupons, up 22% from the same period last year, says Simmons Market Research Bureau.
December 10, 2008
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“The most hopelessly stupid man is he who is not aware that he is wise. Except for the guy who seriously expects to win the lottery.”
December 10, 2008
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V.USATDY Three-fourths of resale stores said they had higher sales in September and October, compared with the same period last year.
December 10, 2008
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V.AJ FACT Households living in rented property had more than twice the rate of motor vehicle theft than those in owned property.(AandE)
December 9, 2008
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Why Men Love Strippers: http://ping.fm/qvQ1m
December 9, 2008
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25 Things A Man Should Never Say To A Woman: http://ping.fm/2LCgc
December 9, 2008
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25 Things A Man Should Never Say To A Woman: http://ping.fm/2LCgc
December 9, 2008
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Is Oprah’s Weight Struggle The Secret To Her Success? http://ping.fm/H4d38
December 9, 2008
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How to Suppress the Gag Reflex: http://ping.fm/aZ55C
December 9, 2008
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Silly Pick-up line: “Excuse me I lost my teddy bear. Will you sleep with me tonight?”
December 9, 2008
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V.AJ FACT As a cost-cutting measure, the state of Virginia only serves prison inmates two meals a day on weekends and holidays.(AandE)
December 9, 2008
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V.USATDY A record 7.3 million people were working part time in November although they wanted to work full time, up 62% from a year ago.(UT)
December 8, 2008
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LMAO at this pick-up line: “I may not be Fred Flintstone, but I bet I can make your bed rock.”
December 8, 2008
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V.BDAYS December 8: Guitarist Marty Friedman (Megadeth) is 46. Actress Teri Hatcher is 44.
December 8, 2008
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V.HIST 1987: President Reagan & Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev sign the first treaty to reduce the nuclear arsenals of the two superpowers.
December 8, 2008
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V.HIST ENT 1963: Frank Sinatra Jr. is kidnapped in Lake Tahoe, Nevada on this day.(byTHC)
December 7, 2008
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my new upstairs neighbor is a 70lb dog w/ the noisiest owner. The dog never stops tromping thru the apt & barking & the owner plays country music
December 7, 2008
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PICKMEUP LINE: “Is there a rainbow in here? Because you’re the treasure I’ve been searching for.”
December 7, 2008
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AMERICA FERRERA is stepping in to help HILLARY CLINTON clear millions of dollars of debt she accumulated during her failed presidential campaign
December 7, 2008
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SPK’NTXT ‘You can’t tell anyone about this hot stock tip,’ said Boesky. ‘Don’t worry, :-X (my lips are sealed),’ replied Smith sarcastically.
December 6, 2008
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Bought & applied Loreal nail polish last night & it’s chipping already. Guess I’ve been spoiled by OPI.
December 6, 2008
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V.GOSSIP Bettie Page, the 1950s pinup known for her saucy come-hither looks, was hospitalized in intensive care after suffering a heart attack
December 6, 2008
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V.PICKMEUP “Baby, you’re the next contestant in the game of love.”
December 5, 2008
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HIST ENT Today in 1952: ‘The Abbott and Costello Show’ begins a 52-episode, syndicated run on TV.(byTHC)
December 5, 2008
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V.PICKMEUP “If a raindrop fell every time I thought of you, Noah would need to build another ark!” (byPBO)
December 4, 2008
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V.PICK-UP LINE: “You know, I’m actually a fertility god in some underdeveloped nations.” (byPBO)
December 4, 2008
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It takes the courage & strength of a warrior 2 ask 4 help…if you’re in an emotional crisis call 800-273-TALK. Press 1 for veterans
December 3, 2008
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WSJ.com Mobile Reader user cynthia.barnes@vzw.blackberry.net wanted you to see this:”Birds of a Feather Twitter Together”A guide to the social-networking service Twitter that explains how to use it, the lingo, privacy options and problems that it has.Mossberg/The Mossberg SolutionReading this on your Blackberry? Try the WSJ.com Mobile Reader now by clicking http://ping.fm/5Oh8w
December 2, 2008
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2morrow’s lunch: wild salmon w/ an orange bourbon marinade; seasoned sugar snap peas, cauliflower & baby carrots
December 2, 2008
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Tonight’s dinner: white turkey w/sliced yellow carrots, white navy beans, & chopped spinach in a garlic herb sauce.
December 2, 2008
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just returned from another great Toastmasters meeting.
December 2, 2008
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reading “How to Look Good Naked” – http://ping.fm/aVTIC
December 2, 2008
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Should Barack Obama’s inauguration be scaled back in deference to the nation’s poor economy?
December 1, 2008
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V.USATDY Battered by record foreclosures and falling tax revenue, cities are laying off workers, raising fees and closing libraries.
December 1, 2008
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The Dow closes down about 680 points, as manufacturing hits a 26-year low and the U.S. is declared to be in a recession.
November 30, 2008
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is wondering why Facebook Scrabble is down during peak times. GRRRRRR
November 30, 2008
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My horoscope: You’re more determined than ever to develop yourself through travel, exploration, philosophy, or higher.
November 30, 2008
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V.PICKMEUP I think you’re the light at the end of my tunnel. (byPBO)
November 30, 2008
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V.BDAYS TV personality and producer Dick Clark is 79. Director Ridley Scott is 71. Singer-actor Mandy Patinkin is 56. Actor Ben Stiller is 43.
November 30, 2008
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just dropped off some o.j. to a sick friend and is finally home and ready for bed.
November 29, 2008
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says says, “Teach your friends how to Google”: http://ping.fm/bxH5l
November 29, 2008
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Made a safe return to Indiana.
November 29, 2008
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GOSSIP The actor portraying Notorious B.I.G. in an upcoming film flew into a rage when the hip-hop star’s former wife was banned from his trailer
November 28, 2008
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USATDY: The U.S. Mint today is unveiling designs of a new $1 coin that will circulating in January as part of a new Native American coin program.
November 28, 2008
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V.BDAYS November 28: Singer Dawn Robinson (En Vogue, Lucy Pearl) is 40. Musician apl.de.ap of Black Eyed Peas is 34. Rapper Chamillionaire is 29.
November 28, 2008
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Ridiculous pick-up line: “I would buy you a drink but I’d be jealous of the glass.”
November 28, 2008
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The FBI states that of the 1,846,351 arrests for drug violations in 2005, 81.7% (1,508,469) were for possession of a controlled substance.
November 27, 2008
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V.AJ FACT Most teenagers who are raped or sexually assaulted are victimized by someone they know according to a U.S. govt. study.(AandE)
November 27, 2008
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V.AJ FACT Most teenagers who are raped or sexually assaulted are victimized by someone they know according to a U.S. govt. study.(AandE)
November 27, 2008
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V.GOSSIP Talk show host Carson Daly and his girlfriend Siri Pinter are expecting a child, the first for both.(AP)
November 27, 2008
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Another bad pick-up line: “Should I break it to your friend that she’s going home alone?”
November 26, 2008
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The Best Sites for Black Friday Sales: http://ping.fm/tYl5d
November 26, 2008
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just returned from Bible study and is ready for sleep.
November 26, 2008
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CNN Breaking news – At least 26 people have been killed in several ongoing, coordinated attacks in Mumbai, according to police in India.
November 26, 2008
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Black-Belt Shopping Strategies: http://ping.fm/fJNBf
November 26, 2008
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I’m earning good revenue from Chitika – you can check them out here: http://ping.fm/8GUxR
November 26, 2008
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Today silly pick-up line: The last time I saw you, I was dreaming.
November 26, 2008
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V.USATDY Low-income people who live in old or flimsy housing are becoming prime targets for cities and groups intent on slashing energy use.
November 26, 2008
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“Investment decisions or personal decisions don’t wait for the picture to be clarified.” — Andrew Grove, executive
November 26, 2008
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How to Get Rid of Overdraft Fees, Once and for All: http://ping.fm/aSB4e
November 26, 2008
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V.GOSSIP Actor LEONARDO DiCAPRIO has vowed to boycott the paparazzi, dubbing them “disrespectful and dangerous”.(WENN)
November 26, 2008
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V.AJ FACT 3 in 10 college women reported being injured emotionally from being stalked according to the National Center of Victims of Crime.
November 25, 2008
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Enter Kaboodle’s $25,000 Wish-a-Day Holiday Giveaway. http://ping.fm/oLDgu
November 25, 2008
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V.SPK’NTXT GMTA (Great Minds Think Alike) but feeble minds stink alike. (byPBO)
November 25, 2008
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V.AJ FACT In 1994, men were victims of about 160,000 violent crimes by an intimate partner.(AandE)
November 25, 2008
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Rapper MC Breed dies at friend’s home at age 37. http://ping.fm/5oSsB
November 25, 2008
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Get Free Books and Free Starbucks Gift Cards Just For Providing Honest Reviews of Newly Released Books! http://ping.fm/8xYz6
November 25, 2008
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Despite buying a new car battery on 11/18, I’ve needed three (count ’em 3) jump starts. What’s up with that?
November 24, 2008
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Is eagerly anticipating 2morrow’s predicted snowfall.
November 24, 2008
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BDAYS November 24: Actor Colin Hanks (“Roswell”) is 31. Actress Katherine Heigl (“Grey’s Anatomy,” “Roswell”) is 30.
November 24, 2008
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“Never hesitate to ask a lesser person. Their muddled responses are always good for a cheap laugh.”
November 24, 2008
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Silly pick-up line: “Excuse me, I’m a little short on cash, would you mind if we shared a cab home together?”
November 23, 2008
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is catching up on episodes of ER.
November 23, 2008
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SPK’NTXT Always remember it is better to give than to receive. Besides, you don’t have to write THNQ (Thank-You) notes. (byPBO)
November 23, 2008
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Finally got the car started. Now I have to drive for at least an hour. Good thing gas is not $4/gallon.
November 23, 2008
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Today’s corny pick-up line, “I wish you were my homework, so I could do you on the table.” (byPBO)
November 23, 2008
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got all cleaned up & smelling good for church only to have the car not start. *&^%$
November 23, 2008
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is uploading Christmas songs to her iPod.
November 23, 2008
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:V.GOSSIP Actor Jason Chambers has been arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of rape and narcotics possession.(WENN)
November 22, 2008
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wants to play just one more round of Facebook Scrabble.
November 22, 2008
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is reading, “Relieve Some Stress With Cubicle Freakout” – http://ping.fm/Slxug
Relieve Some Stress With Cubicle Freakout November 22, 2008
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We all know the cubicle rat race can generate a lot of stress. Sometimes you just want to pick something up and throw it. Now there is totally non-destructive and fun way to relieve some of that cubicle stress and it is called Cubicle Freakout.
NYC cabbie returns 31 diamond rings forgotten by passenger who left 30-cent tip – USATODAY.com November 22, 2008
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NYC cabbie returns 31 diamond rings forgotten by passenger who left 30-cent tip – USATODAY.com
November 22, 2008
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just posted, “How to Carpool Without a Hitch”. http://ping.fm/lzHnZ
How to Carpool November 22, 2008
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Carpooling makes sense – after all, it saves money, fuel, and the environment, but figuring out a sensible arrangement isn't always easy. Sometimes it ends up being more trouble than it's worth!
Another book in the library November 22, 2008
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I’m reading, Weight Watchers Start Living, Start Losing: Inspirational Stories That Will Motivate You Now
November 22, 2008
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is learning how to save $ on cleaning supplies – http://ping.fm/qB9t7
November 22, 2008
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finished dinner, played a few games of Facebook Scrabble and is getting ready to vacuum & do laundry.
November 22, 2008
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is cleaning up the 600 contacts in her Outlook.
November 22, 2008
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is enjoying her first attempt at Spanish Rice Paella. YUM!
November 22, 2008
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Says, “2 months before Obama’s historic inauguration, Washington-area hotels r posting no-vacancy signs, airfares 2 the city are sky-high.”
November 22, 2008
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– V.SPK’NTXT ‘I’m HOHIL’ (Head Over Heels In Love) John exclaimed, gingerly picking himself up from the ground.
November 22, 2008
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Tribute to Obama: http://ping.fm/N94ke
November 22, 2008
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V.USATDY The number of soldiers seeking help for substance abuse has climbed 25% in the past five years.(UT)
November 22, 2008
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V.GOSSIP American tennis star-turned-TV personality CAROLE CALDWELL GRAEBNER has died at the age of 65.(WENN)
November 22, 2008
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Bad pick up line: “I didn’t know that angels could fly so low!” (byPBO)
November 22, 2008
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V.BDAYS November 22: Actor Stephen Geoffreys is 44. Actress Scarlett Johansson (“Lost in Translation,” “Ghost World”) is 24.
November 21, 2008
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He who lives with hope dies happy. Surprised, but happy.
November 21, 2008
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V.BDAYS November 21: Singer Bjork is 43. Singer Chauncey Hannibal of BLACKstreet is 40. Bassist Alex James of Blur is 40.
November 21, 2008
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V.SPK’NTXT ‘I’m a sanitation engineer,’ Joe said proudly. ‘IOW (In Other Words),’ Sam explained, ‘he’s a plumber.’ (byPBO)
November 21, 2008
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Obama Marriage Body Language: One Aspect We Should All Emulate http://ping.fm/9OaEH
November 21, 2008
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“Each success only buys an admission ticket to a more difficult problem.”
— Henry Kissinger, secretary of state
November 21, 2008
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Gmail now includes a whole slew of picture emoticons that make it much easier to say what you want visually, with flair. http://ping.fm/S4dP4
November 21, 2008
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“Yes We Can: Voices of a Grassroots Movement” is is now on sale. http://ping.fm/fpRBg
November 21, 2008
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is listening to Beyonce’s “I am…Sasha Fierce” for the first time, cleaning litter boxes, and getting ready for work.
November 20, 2008
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ready for bed and it’s only 8:41pm.
November 20, 2008
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November 20, 2008
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November 20, 2008
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just discovered the game, Brick Breaker, on her Blackberry. Can you say, “Addictive”?
November 20, 2008
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This day in history 1947: The future Queen Elizabeth II marries Philip Mountbatten, Duke of Edinburgh, on this day.(byTHC)
November 20, 2008
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V.USATDY Consumer prices plunged by the most in more than 60 years in October, the Labor Department said Wednesday.(UT)
How to Save Money by Shopping Once a Month November 20, 2008
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How to Save Money by Shopping Once a Month
from wikiHow – The How to Manual That You Can Edit
How often do you go to the supermarket? Could you get by with making only one trip per month? What if it saved you money? When people shop more often, they buy more stuff. Supermarkets and grocery stores know this, and that’s why they often bury the most common items in the back of the store – so you have to walk through the aisles to get there, and the probability of an impulse purchase goes up![1] Besides making a list and sticking to it, another way to limit your spending is to minimize the amount of time you actually spend in the store. Why make four or more trips per month when you can make just one? That’s right–go grocery shopping 12 times a year. It takes time. It also takes organization. Here’s how to pull it off.
Steps
- Make a list of the things you need, which you should update continually.
- Start saving your receipts. Ideally, you should have all of your shopping receipts from a typical month. Go through them all and highlight the essentials (the stuff you ended up using/eating). Skip over impulse items (you know what they are, like the four cartons of cookies and cream ice cream that was on sale and that you know are incongruent with your dreams of having six-pack abs).
- Plan your meals. Imagine that your home is a restaurant – what is on your menu? You could go all out and plan every meal on a calender (like once-a-month cookers do) but even just thinking of some “master recipes” that can be adapted to several different dishes will help. Take a large amount of cheap, normally tough meat, for example, and put it in a slow cooker until it’s tender, then shred it and use it in hot sandwiches, enchiladas, etc.[2]
- Accumulate coupons and ads for the things you use and the stores you frequent. During the days before your monthly shopping trip, match sales and discounts to the items on your list.
- Divide and conquer. One person tackles the perimeter of the stores (meat, produce, dairy, and baked goods) while someone else scours the center (processed food, household goods, baking supplies). Each monthly shopping trip takes longer than a weekly shopping trip, so a division of labor will make for a smoother shopping trip (with fewer frazzled nerves).
- Hit multiple stores. Different stores have different strengths. If you shop every week, it may not make sense to drive all over town to save a few pennies. By shopping just once a month, however, travel costs are diminished.
- When you bring the food home, prioritize. Certain produce (grapes, bananas) need to be consumed earlier in the month. Other foods (milk, bread) may need to be frozen.
- If you’re concerned about not having a supply of fresh fruits or vegetables, consider growing your own or perusing the local farmers’ market for good deals. Or, you can focus on eating fresh fruits and vegetables in the beginning of the month, then eat canned or frozen fruits and veggies towards the end of the month.
- For milk, you have several options.
- drink fresh milk for the first half of the month
- freeze milk to drink in the second half of the month
- powdered milk
- ultra-pasteurized milk (long shelf life)
- OR if you like Soy Milk, it lasts for a couple of months!
- Evaluate and adapt. When you start off, there will be a little trial and error. There will be some trips to the store to get something you forgot. Just don’t let those “emergency trips” become a habit. Make sure that you only come home with the item you needed, and nothing else. Then add that item to your monthly shopping list.
Video
Tips
- You can start by cutting your trips to twice a month (with a supplemental weekly run for milk and eggs). On the other hand, some people take this concept to the extreme – they go shopping only once a year![3]
- You might find that shopping once a month ‘forces’ you to use up all of your food that you can. You know what it’s like to buy a bunch of broccoli thinking you are going to eat it but when you go shopping in another 4 days you just buy something else and cover it up.
- This can be paired with once-a-month cooking for maximum efficiency and savings.
- You will need adequate storage space for all of your groceries. If you are shopping for a family of 4 or more, or if you live in a small apartment, you probably won’t have enough food storage space. You could utilize a spare closet or a guest bedroom if you have one. Or don’t forget about the space underneath kitchen cabinets, or odd drawers and shelves around your living space. Cans and jars can be stored quite safely all over the apartment or house. Just don’t forget where you put them!
- If you are serious about once a month shopping, then a large freezer would be a good investment. Energy star chest freezers have large capacities and low running costs.[4]
- If you are lucky enough to have a greengrocer, small alternative grocer, or grocery co-op nearby, you may be able to shop there without having to contend with many of the “impulse items” or the stress of larger supermarkets. (They’re often much like just the perimeter of larger stores, without the junky innards.)
- If you live near a drive through dairy you can have fresh milk as needed without going into a store.
Warnings
- Leave younger children with a babysitter. You can save time and money by leaving younger children at home instead of letting them distract you from the task at hand. Older children, however, can actually help.
Related wikiHows
- How to Do Once a Month Cooking
- How to Resist a Sales Pitch
- How to Save Money at a Farmers’ Market
- How to Reduce Expenses
- How to Have a Successful Day of Shopping
- How to Be a “Locovore”
- How to Get Started in the Slow Food Movement
Sources and Citations
- GetRichSlowly.org – Save more by shopping less. Original source of content, shared with permission.
- America’s Cheapest Family Gets You Right on the Money. By Steve Economides, Annette Economides. ISBN 0307339459. Source of many of the ideas in this article.
- ↑ http://www.sixwise.com/newsletters/05/11/09/how-not-to-get-ripped-off-at-the-grocery-store.htm
- ↑ http://www.fractured.net/article/beginners-guide-to-once-a-month-cooking.html
- ↑ http://www.christianitytoday.com/mp/2006/summer/7.44.html
- ↑ http://www.thefrugalzone.com/money-saving-tips/
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$750-$1000 job application shop or $50 referral fee November 20, 2008
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We have unique shops that are available in the NY, NJ, DE, PA areas. If you live outside of this are, you are receiving this email because you may know someone who fits the requirement and is in the area; Successful, quality referrals will get you the $50 referral fee. Please read this entire email before replying. We will not reply to general inquiries, or to individuals who do not follow the process laid out below. These shops are not posted on our job board.
These are job applicant shops. If you are chosen, you will be applying for a
job at 5 different companies. You will first apply online. You will then call
the location 48 hours afterwards to follow up. If you are referred to a
recruiter, then we will want you to do that via phone. If you are called in for
an interview, we will want you to do that. If you are not called in for an
interview, perfect. You are done.
If you are not qualified, but know someone who is, please have them follow this
process as well. If they successfully complete the shop, then we will provide
you with the $50 referral fee.
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Minimum payment of $750; Maximum payment of $1000 (in person interview)
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Position A: Fund Administration, Associate 1
Specific responsibilities include:
• Preparation of quarterly and annual financial work paper packages
• Preparation of quarterly and annual financial statement drafts
• Preparation and input of general journal entries and cash disbursements
• Maintenance of general ledger, including preparation and update of system
• generated financial statements and other reports
• Accounts payable processing
• Preparation of various client related correspondence
• Special client projects
Qualifications
Candidates must have
an accounting degree. Candidates should have strong
computer skills, particularly MS Office products, especially MS Excel.
Position B: Fund Administration, Associate 2
• Supervising lower level staff accountants and managing staff workflow
• Preparation and input of general journal entries and cash disbursements
• Maintenance of general ledger, including preparation and update of system
generated financial
• statements and other reports
• Review and/or preparation of quarterly and annual financial workpaper packages
• Preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements drafts
• Preparation of annual tax work paper packages
• Preparation of various client related correspondence
• Special client projects
Qualifications
Candidates must have an accounting degree and 2 to 6 years of previous
accounting experience. Candidates should have strong computer skills,
particularly MS Office products, especially MS Excel
Position C: Fund Administration Manager, Senior Associate
Assist in the management of client relationships with both client personnel and
fund investors
Supervision of PFA staff accountants and management of staff workflow
Review quarterly and annual financial workpaper packages
Preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements and footnotes
Review and/or preparation of annual tax workpaper packages
Coordination of annual audit and tax return preparation with Big 4 accounting
firms
Preparat
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Special client projects
Assist PFA accounting managers to ensure compliance with investment fund
agreements and other legal documents
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An accounting degree and at least 5 years of accounting experience, including 2
to 3 years of supervisory and financial reporting experience is required.
Specific experience in the private equity industry is a plus, but not required.
Strong computer skills are required, especially Microsoft Office, particularly
MS Excel.
Position D: Fund Administrator Director, AVP
Requirements:
Equivalent to a BS degree in Accounting, Business, or related field. Nine or
more years of experience in mutual fund accounting, auditing, fund
administration, or related business activity. Ability to develop business
relationships, both within and outside of the organization. Strong problem
resolution and analytical skill. Computer proficient.
Thank you!
November 20, 2008
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making Christmas Eve plans 2 bake cookies using Grandmother’s recipes, decorate the tree and drink gross amounts of egg nog.
November 20, 2008
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My horoscope 4 2day: Beware of demanding more than you deserve. Everyone is being forced to cope with reduced circumstances. Good advice 4 every1
November 20, 2008
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“The one word that makes a good manager – decisiveness.”
— Lee Iacocca, Auto Executive
November 20, 2008
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V.USATDY The Pentagon spent about $600 million on more than 1,200 Iraq reconstruction contracts that were eventually canceled.
November 20, 2008
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V.USATDY The rise in foreclosures continued to drive down the median price of homes across the country in the third quarter.(UT)
November 19, 2008
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SCRABBLE for Facebook is back up & running. YIPEE!
November 19, 2008
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SCRABBLE for Facebook is down. NNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
November 19, 2008
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They’rrrrrrre Baaaaaaaaaack! Those nasty messages from OZMAIL ceased for about 6 hours then returned with a flourish. UGH!
November 19, 2008
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CNN Breaking news – At the final bell, the Dow drops below 8,000 for the first time since 2003 amid worries over the auto industry’s future.
November 19, 2008
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LaurieSC is a genius! She recommended I txt ‘stop’ to 4884 in an attempt 2 stop those annoying OZMAIL messages. Haven’t rec’d one for 2 hrs.
November 19, 2008
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November 19, 2008
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anyone ever taken courses via Christiancourses.com?
November 19, 2008
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is frustrated with her job, but grateful to have one nonetheless.
November 19, 2008
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Lust Overrides Common Sense January 31, 2007
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You’ve probably seen Dateline NBC’s, To Catch a Predator series. If not, you are missing out on 60 minutes stupidity, disgust, and humor. In addition to being complete scum, these Internet perverts are idiots. The show has been on for over a year now and its format has remained the same. In fact, the pedofiles now inform their peers whenever one of them learns of NBC’s next location. Even armed with this info, the men continue to prowl for underage kids and end up on the show.
Tonight’s episode was especially creepy. A man who appeared on a previous episode, was arrested, and is now awaiting trial, showed up again! Did he learn nothing from being arrested? This is proof that pedofiles are not only gross, but they are stupid too.
What’s 50% of $120.00? January 29, 2007
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While shopping yesterday, I witnessed a mother telling her pre-teen (~11 years old) son to ask the sales associate for an item’s sale price. Here’s what blows my mind: Mom’s coat was located on a rack with a big sign announcing “50% off ALL red-lined items”. Even though the coat’s tag had a big red line through the original $120.00, Mom sent the son to obtain the sale price.
- Shouldn’t Mom have been able to calculate the sale price herself?
- The majority of 5th graders know how to count by tens and how to divide into halves.
- Finally, the sales associate ought to be slapped for using a calculator.
A calculator costs what? January 19, 2007
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Come to find out, physics requires a graphing calculator. I recently bought the $10 Texas Instruments and it has all the features a girl needs (or so I thought). Imagine the sticker shock when I began comparing prices for the Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Graphing Calculator
This calculator is quite impressive. It comes with a USB cable to download OS updates, an I/O Unit-to-Unit Cable if I want to receive/send items to another TI-84 user, and a 216-page guidebook (fancy talk for instruction manual). It is so sophisticated (confusing) that there are books (TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator for Dummies
What was I thinking? January 15, 2007
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Classes began on 1/8/07 and I already feel as if I’m behind. I figured taking 11 hours (part time) was managable while working full time, yet now I am having second thoughts. My classes are Monday thru Thursday evenings until 8:30 pm, after which I am exhausted and practically fall into bed. I am hoping that my fatigue is because the schedule is new and not because of over-extending myself. Did I mention my new plan to get into shape? Of course, this means working out at least 45 minutes daily, either before work or after class. As if this were not enough, I tutor 10 hours a week . Where, oh where will I make the time?
Kids need analog watches! January 11, 2007
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Here’s what I know: Today’s youngsters have access to a mountain of technology. While this access offers a ton of convenience, it can also makes us lazy. I see fast food workers who cannot count change unless it is on the cash register’s screen. While advancements make our lives easier, they should not be used to make us lazy.
Today, one of my 5th grade students raised his hand and asked me the time. I turned to look at the room’s wall clock, figuring it was broken. Why else would he ask? Come to find out, he forgot his digital watch at home and could not tell time. While it is great for kids to have watches, parents need to make sure they’re analog (the ones with hands). They can buy digital ones after they become proficient at telling time.
Education isn’t nearly as expensive as ignorance. January 7, 2007
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When did textbooks become so freakin’ expensive? It’s been about three years since my last class, yet I cannot remember those books costing more than my favorite Manolo Blahnik Shoes
Here goes nothing! July 21, 2006
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I’ve always believed in the power of keeping a journal and have attempted to do so for years. Each try results in a partially full book with sporatic entries spanned over a couple of years. It is only because I want to make writing a daily committment that I am trying the “Doogie Howser” version. We’ll see how it goes.
What the Fuss?! 