Immersion is the best way to learn, but obviously not always feasible. The next best thing is to bring the language to you: watch French language films and TV with the subtitles in french on. This can't replace practicing speaking with others and any course work, but it helps and can be a lot of fun. The key to…

I have that dress and it is super gorgeous, but that's not me.

Politic-ing aside, I'm practically a blubbering fan girl because I have a Tracy Reese dress that is very similar. I can now claim to be as classy as Michelle!

Rereading the original article, the kids appear to not just be protesting the price hike. They are upset because they are receiving lower quality food in smaller amounts for a higher price. They are paying more for less of a lower quality product. I think it's perfectly fair for them to express their displeasure. And…

That is exactly why they need to continue "whining". Crappy, unhealthy school cafeteria food is national issue that kids deal with all the time. If they want a change towards better food, they need to make a stink about it. Silently sitting rarely accomplishes anything.

From what I read last night, while the USADA has filed to have Armstrong's wins stripped, they do not have the actual authority to do so. That lies with the International Cycling Union, and they support Armstrong.