Wednesday, September 5, 2012

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The Note's Must-Reads for Wednesday, September 05, 2012

The Note's Must-Reads are a round-up of today's political headlines and stories from ABC News and the top U.S. newspapers. Posted Monday through Friday right here at www.abcnews.com

Compiled by ABC News' Jayce Henderson, Amanda VanAllen and Carrie Halperin

DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION ABC News" Russell Goldman: " Dems Lampoon Romney and Defend Obama on First Night of Convention" Democrats defended President Obama as a man who is "betting on the American worker" and lampooned Mitt Romney as someone "who is betting on a Bermuda shell corporation" on the opening night of their presidential convention tonight.

They defended Obama as a president who saved the country from a Depression and ridiculed Romney as someone "whose money needs a passport." LINK

ABC News' Amy Bingham: " Top Democrats to Skip Party's Convention's" Democrats descend on Charlotte, N.C., this week to light a fire under President Obama's re-election campaign, a few of the biggest names in the party will not be there.While party honchos like former Presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter are set to take the stage, other Democratic heros such as Al Gore and Hillary Clinton are staying far from Charlotte. And with hotly contested House and Senate races peppered across the map, many Democratic members of Congress have swapped convention parties for campaign events. LINK

USA Today's Aamer Madhani " In effort to woo veterans, every detail matters" Mike Breen, a retired Army campaign officer, offered some simple but critical advice Tuesday to Democrats looking to court the veteran vote: Make sure you're calling them by the right name. "This is probably the most important slide in the presentation," said Breen, vice president of Democratic-aligned Truman National Security Project. LINK

The New York Daily News' Kristen A. Lee: " Petition pushes for Betty White to introduce President Barack Obama at the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C." Some Democrats want Betty White to make their day. In the wake of actor Clint Eastwood's bizarre chat with an empty chair to introduce Gov. Mitt Romney's convention speech, there is a push for the iconic comedienne to appear before President Obama. LINK

The Washington Times' Stephen Dinan: " Abortion issue sets tone ? for attracting women at DNC" Inside the convention hall Tuesday, Democrats affirmed themselves as the pro-choice party, delivering the most detailed discussion of contraceptives and reproductive health in major-party political history and adopting a platform that defends abortion, including taxpayer funding for the procedure. But outside the hall, a small group of pro-life Democrats pleaded for the party to soften that stance, arguing that it will doom the party to minority status in the House. LINK

Bloomberg's Lisa Lerer and Margaret Talev: " Democratic Keynoter Castro Seeks To Boost Latino Support" Julian Castro, the mayor of San Antonio, Texas, said Barack Obama deserves Latino support because the president took action to "lift the shadow of deportation" from a generation of young immigrants "called dreamers." "Ours is a nation like no other, a place where great journeys can be made in a single generation," Castro, the first Latino to give a keynote convention address, said yesterday before Democratic delegates at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina. "No matter who you are or where you come from, the path is always forward." LINK

MICHELLE OBAMA The Los Angeles Times' Paul West: " Michelle Obama opens convention with personal pitch" Michelle Obama made the case Tuesday for her husband's reelection by contending that he was the same person who voters embraced four years ago - and by implicitly skewering his November opponent. The first lady's enthusiastically received remarks were designed to reintroduce her husband, in intimate terms, and to counter diminished enthusiasm for his reelection among members of his 2008 coalition. LINK The Hills' Amie Parnes: " President is 'kindred spirit' says first lady Michelle Obama" First lady Michelle Obama depicted the president as her "kindred spirit" in a prime-time address Tuesday that made the political case her husband is also a kindred spirit for all Americans. Headlining the opening day of the Democratic National Convention, the first lady - with her high approval ratings - sought to highlight her husband's populist pitch, emphasizing his middle-class roots in an effort to lure women and minorities to his side. LINK

The Boston Globe's Julie Pace " Michelle Obama delivers message of devotion, trust" The first lady told the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday in an address intended to reassure voters that her husband share their values - hard work, perseverance and optimism - while also drawing a contrast between him and Mitt Romney. LINK

The New York Times' Jim Rutenberg: " Michelle Obama Tops Opening Night for Democrats" Democrats opened their convention here on Tuesday night with a parade of officials telling voters that Mitt Romney does not get it and with a rousing speech from Michelle Obama making the case that President Obama does. Mr. Obama's roster of Democratic promoters spent the first hours detailing a political indictment of Mr. Romney, blistering him as being out of touch with the middle class and intent on taking the country back to the policies that caused the economy's problems. LINK

The Washington Post's Karen Tumulty: " First Lady Michelle Obama lauds husband's values, vision" First lady Michelle Obama declared Tuesday that her husband's record in office has proved his values, his vision and his courage, as the Democrats opened their convention here with a wide-ranging appeal to the diverse constituencies and interests they must bring out in force to reelect the president.The first night of the convention featured the strong presence of - and a heavy appeal to - women, Latinos and young people. Speakers evoked their shared values and issued a warning that Republican nominee Mitt Romney would take the country backward. LINK

Politico's Jennifer Epstein: " Michelle Obama DNC speech: Obama's life makes him understand" First lady Michelle Obama set out to do for Democrats Tuesday exactly what Republicans wanted Ann Romney to do: humanize her husband, making him more appealing and accessible to voters whose connection has wavered. Without ever directly attacking, Obama built an attack on Romney that called on simple details - rusted cars, student loans, a grandmother passed over for a promotion - that drew an implicit contrast with the privileged upbringing of the Republican nominee that Ann Romney could only gloss over last week in Tampa. LINK

ABC NEWS VIDEO "Julian Castro DNC Speech: 'It Starts With Education'" LINK "DNC 2012 Day 1 Best Moments: Michelle Obama, Julian Castro" LINK

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Tuesday, September 4, 2012

8 Yummy Vegetarian Grilling Recipes | Care2 Healthy Living

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Summer and grilling go together like peanut butter and jelly. But so often, the menu seems to be focused on hamburgers and hot dogs. Why limit ourselves? There are so many other amazing options out there. If you?re looking for something to spice up your next BBQ, check out these tasty recipes that both vegetarians and omnivores will love.

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Grilled Eggplant Stacks with Tomato, Feta, & Basil

These grilled stacks are a wonderful marriage of flavors ? the nutty richness of the eggplant, the juicy sweetness of the tomato, the light, fresh zing of the basil and the saltiness of the feta cheese. If you don?t have a grill, you could also make them by roasting in the oven. Try to find the sweetest tomatoes you can!

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Miners lift FTSE 100 on hopes of China stimulus

LONDON (Reuters) - Miners led Britain's top share index higher early on Monday, after weak Chinese data raised the prospect that the world's biggest consumer of raw materials could do more to support faltering growth in its economy.

By 0754 GMT, the FTSE 100 was up 32.73 points, or 0.6 percent, at 5,744.21, having shed 2.6 percent over the previous eight trading days, although volumes are expected to remain low with the U.S. stock market closed for the Labor Day holiday.

Miners were the biggest gainers on Monday, having underperformed over the last five days, falling 4.1 percent compared with a 1.1 percent decline on the broader FTSE 100.

The main catalyst was expectations that China would soon act after its vast manufacturing sector was badly hit by slowing new orders, two complementary surveys showed.

"Some form of stimulus is likely, whether it is purely monetary or whether they will have to think of fiscal stimulus is an open question, because if the economy is slowing at the pace it appears to be then it has to be all hands to the pump," Peter Dixon, economist at Commerzbank, said.

Miners' second-quarter earnings fell on average by 44 percent due to the decline in demand from China.

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The prospect for further stimulus to boost waning global growth is critical for markets.

Following Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke's speech on Friday, where he left the door open for more monetary easing, attention is now on the European Central Bank meeting this week with expectations that president, Mario Draghi, will unveil some form of stimulus plan.

"As ever markets are probably expecting too much from President Draghi and his colleagues; the retreat in risk assets in recent days has begun to recognise the potential for disappointment," Ian Williams, equity strategist at Peel Hunt, said.

He said the challenge for Draghi will be to provide more details of the new framework for bond purchases without pre-judging subsequent political and legal developments.

In a note, Societe Generale said it expected new clues, but with final details only after a German Constitutional Court ruling on September 12 that may affect the ECB's bond-buying plans, although a rate cut may come this week.

Among the main fallers on the FSTE were technology firms Arm Holdings and CSR down 2.2 and 1.4 percent respectively after Deutsche Bank cut both firms to "sell", mainly on valuation grounds.

(Editing by Erica Billingham)

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You better shop around. For a mortgage.

So many potential home buyers don't compare prices for their mortgage, and it's a huge mistake.

By Trent Hamm,?Guest blogger / September 2, 2012

This Aug. 21 file photo shows an exterior view of house with a pending home sale sign in Palo Alto, Calif. According to Hamm, comparison shopping for a mortgage is something that few people think to do, even though it can yield significant savings.

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I shop around for everything from cars to soap. Why wouldn?t I shop around for my mortgage?

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The Simple Dollar is a blog for those of us who need both cents and sense: people fighting debt and bad spending habits while building a financially secure future and still affording a latte or two. Our busy lives are crazy enough without having to compare five hundred mutual funds ? we just want simple ways to manage our finances and save a little money.

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It seems like such a common-sense thing. Different banks offer different rates on their mortgages. They also have different amounts on their closing costs. Finding the best deal among many offers makes a lot of sense.

So often, though, when I talk to readers who have recently gone through the home-buying process, the single most common mistake I hear about is that they didn?t shop around for a mortgage. They looked at some rate advertisements, applied for one of them, and ran with it.

That?s a mistake. Shopping around for a better mortgage deal will usually save you significant money.

At what point in the process do you shop around? I suggest shopping around before you even begin seriously looking at homes. This way, you can be pre-approved before you move forward. You?ll also obtain a good faith estimate of the costs associated with each loan.

Should you apply for every loan under the sun? There?s no reason to do so.

Start off by doing your homework before you apply. Know exactly what type of loan you?re looking for before you ever go near a bank. I would strongly urge you to avoid adjustable rate loans, as they often tend to adjust at an inconvenient moment in your financial life. Stick with a thirty year fixed loan unless you?re sure what you?re doing (or, even better, a 15 year fixed).

You?ll also want to filter the banks you apply to. You may prefer to go with a local credit union or a local bank because of the convenience of the service, or you may be fine with simply basing everything purely on the advertised rates (using a service like Lending Tree).

This might be a good time to check your credit report. The federal government makes this process pretty easy. Just make sure that your credit report has nothing on it that?s incorrect and damaging to your credit, as lending institutions will examine your credit report to determine the interest rates they?ll give you. Although most lenders use a similar model, some lenders are more forgiving of questionable credit than others.

In my own experience, tapping your social network can do wonders in situations like this. You can often find pointers to responsive lenders, as well as lenders to avoid.

It?s important to note that rate isn?t always the ultimate answer when it comes to which lender to use (although it?s a pretty big factor). Lending institutions with poor customer service reputations should be avoided. For example, my own home lender routinely failed to make correct payments out of my escrow, causing me to be late on property taxes and homeowners insurance. After that, I had to call both the lender and the institutions multiple times each time a payment was due. It was a significant hassle that would have made another lender more preferable.

Shop around for your mortgage, just like you?d shop around for a car or a DVD player. Your checking account will thank you.

This post is part of a yearlong series called ?365 Ways to Live Cheap (Revisited),? in which I?m revisiting the entries from my book ?365 Ways to Live Cheap,? which is available at Amazon and at bookstores everywhere.

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Saturday, September 1, 2012

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Athletic Complex Labour Day Weekend Update

A reminder to all users that the Athletic Complex and University Stadium will be closed on Monday September 3rd for Labour Day.? The Athletic Complex will also be hosting first year orientation week activities from Sunday September 2nd - September 8th.? The weekend Schedule for the Athletic Complex will be as follows:

Saturday September 1st & Sunday September 2nd: 11:00am - 5:00pm

Monday September 3rd: CLOSED for Labour Day

Tuesday September 4th - Thursday September 6th: 7:00am - 10:00pm

Friday September 7th: 7:00am - 8:00pm

Saturday September 8th & Sunday September 9th: 11:00am - 5:00pm

Our Fall 2012 hours commence on Monday September 10th.? Please visit www.laurierathletics.com for information and updates.

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