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February 26, 2008
Undocumented Emoticons in Gmail Chat
In the screenshot above, you can see a diabolic creature (}:-)), a crab (V.v.V), a wince(>.<), a broken heart (</3), a kiss (:-x) and a mustache (:{).
These emoticons only work in the new version of Gmail and can be disabled in the chat section from the settings (note the cool permalink).
Meanwhile, the Japanese Gmail started to support emojis, pictograms popularized by i-mode mobile phones. "These images can be used as placeholders or icons to identify a link or other elements in your page. There are emoji of common use such as airplane or a train and there are some that may indicate emotions, sun, moon phases and more," explains The Wireless FAQ.
251 comments:
Sinographs of Kanji (Chinese character) originally evolved from graphics thousands years ago, and had become abstraction of graphics to represent objects and actions etc.ReplyDelete
Now Japanese go back to the root, and use graphics again, in the ego system of computing devices like mobile and web.
Anyway, we are going to have to learn another fashionable language as it is going popular. What a fun.
you forgot the piggy!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 26, 2008 at 7:09 PM
Do you have any information from your Google contacts if they still have a team working on the Google Talk Desktop Client? Are they ever going to update the client? Should I consider moving to Yahoo messenger again?
Apparently, the answer to your question is yes and we'll see a completely new version. I don't when it will be launched, though.
- AnonymousFebruary 28, 2008 at 11:39 AM
Here's an article that lists the various new emoticons.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 29, 2008 at 3:26 PM
@matt: SHHHHHHH!ReplyDelete
and the monkey :(|)ReplyDelete
You for got the rock out sign too, \m/ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 8, 2008 at 8:35 AM
The monkey and the rock out sign don't work.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 8, 2008 at 11:12 AM
You also forgot the BELL!!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 9, 2008 at 5:09 PM
Everything but the bell works.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 10, 2008 at 10:58 AM
All of the ones said work:ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 17, 2008 at 4:56 PM
if the monkey doenst work 4 u, the | in between () is shift \ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 27, 2008 at 10:47 AM
every body 4 got this one::-oReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 27, 2008 at 10:48 AM
- AnonymousJuly 11, 2008 at 5:09 PM
:-o is on the listReplyDelete
there is also this 1 V.v.VReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 17, 2008 at 10:59 AM
there is also a kissie face :-* or :-xReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 9, 2008 at 11:32 AM
is there just a cow not a cowbell a cow?ReplyDelete
ya i want a cow cows rule woo!!!!!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 17, 2008 at 5:39 PM
you can also do :* which makes the kiss 2ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 1, 2008 at 2:48 PM
yeah a cow would be cool!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 16, 2008 at 1:17 PM
Does anyone know how to make a duck?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 24, 2008 at 12:04 PM
I don't know how to make a duck - but i wold love to. i love ducks! i also agree with the cow. they should definitely do more animals.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 24, 2008 at 3:58 PM
you can kinda make a cow if you go to the normal, boring smileys, and do the one that makeas a pig. It sort of looks like a cow. :(:)ReplyDelete
you forgot the monkey :(|)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 26, 2008 at 9:52 AM
how about :P and :D ??ReplyDelete
WHAT ABOUT THE RADIO THING A MAGIN?ReplyDelete
radio is /m\ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 1, 2008 at 9:40 PM
I think there should be more emoticonsReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 1, 2008 at 10:25 PM
same w/ the one above!!^ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 7, 2008 at 7:59 PM
the radio is:\m/ReplyDelete
the monkey is so cool! its: :(|)
- AnonymousNovember 11, 2008 at 7:47 PM
There's a piece of poo, but I don't know how to make it.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 14, 2008 at 4:38 PM
I WANNA COW!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 15, 2008 at 3:24 PM
You forgot the radioReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 15, 2008 at 10:03 PM
I WANNA COW, DUCK, AN GECKO!!!!!! lolReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 16, 2008 at 5:50 PM
hey found a robot!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 16, 2008 at 5:51 PM
i think there should be a frog and a cow and a i wanna know how to make a pice of poo.ReplyDelete
there IS a poo! i'm trying to find it! someone just sent it to me!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 19, 2008 at 9:42 PM
i think there should be more animals and othersReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 28, 2008 at 6:39 AM
robot [:|]ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 1, 2008 at 3:20 PM
OMG THIS ROX~~~ReplyDelete
the robot is freakin awesomeReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 5, 2008 at 8:59 AM
dude, you all are incredible.ReplyDelete
reading your comments and using your
emoticons just made my day :)
- AnonymousDecember 6, 2008 at 12:45 PM
cool.... i can make the devil!!!! it really works:ReplyDelete
}:) it looks awesome
- AnonymousDecember 8, 2008 at 3:12 PM
these r so cool!!ReplyDelete
how do u make the one where one is hugging the other one??
- AnonymousDecember 11, 2008 at 3:14 PM
I love all these new ones. you should do the >.<ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 13, 2008 at 4:01 PM
I am trying to do that stupid poop too!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 13, 2008 at 8:11 PM
WHERE IS THE HUGGING ONE!!!!ReplyDelete
kerby <(**<)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 28, 2008 at 9:02 PM
you forgot the BBC!!! *<====8*ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 29, 2008 at 7:35 AM
plllzzzz people! find more!!! u spelled kirby wrong.... it's KIRBY!!! hehe sorryReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 2, 2009 at 1:15 PM
how do u do the 1 where 2 ppls r hugging each other?!?!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 10, 2009 at 11:48 AM
u 4got the }:-)ReplyDelete
i dont know how to make poop.... i mean it is so weird but so awesome....ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 13, 2009 at 6:21 PM
U can't make the poop or the huggy 1's cuz those r just for uh... um... ur emails? ya that's it.... like i really want the sparkles.....ReplyDelete
o ya and don't 4get the broken heartReplyDelete
ok thats weird it knows my nameReplyDelete
i absolutely loveeeeeeeeeee the robot!!ReplyDelete
where is the poop??
- AnonymousJanuary 17, 2009 at 4:28 AM
GMAIL EMOTICONS ARE CUTE AND I LOVE THEM........ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 24, 2009 at 8:37 AM
half of these dont workReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 24, 2009 at 8:38 AM
is there a cow?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 25, 2009 at 8:28 AM
How do you do the sparkles? or the poop?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 29, 2009 at 2:18 PM
UGH like i said b4, u can't make the poop!!!!! bcuz it is just sumthing u can use in mssgReplyDelete
i love all these! the robots awesome!ReplyDelete
I think the poop should be available for chat!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 4, 2009 at 4:25 PM
heres a robot! [:|]ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 5, 2009 at 7:23 AM
I also would like the poop chatReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 7, 2009 at 8:00 PM
You do the poop, ~@~ which is the squigly line, the at symbol, and then the squigly line again. AWESOME!!!!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 16, 2009 at 9:54 AM
COWWWW!!! I WANNA COW! :P \O.o/ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 16, 2009 at 9:55 AM
makes an evil dude.
POOOOOOP ~@~ AND U FORGOT THE KISSY ONE!!!!! KISSY ONE= :*ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 19, 2009 at 3:59 PM
Hey Everyone Forgot about the (devil)= }:)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 19, 2009 at 6:17 PM
HERES A SPANISH MAN :{ yup its kewlReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 19, 2009 at 6:18 PM
hey wanna know how to make a stick figure? its like this O->-< yup and glasses are like this \-O-O-/ReplyDelete
how do u do the angle???????ReplyDelete
and what about the hugging one?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 26, 2009 at 1:14 AM
here is my poopReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 28, 2009 at 2:27 PM
POOP: ~@~ there now use it!!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 1, 2009 at 5:19 PM
this isnt exactly emoticons butReplyDelete
*text* will make the text inside starts bold
_text_ will make text in italics
try it =)
[:|] in the 4th style makes a hippo
in all the others its a robot
thank you for the poop...my frined has wanted that one 4 a while
- AnonymousMarch 3, 2009 at 2:23 PM
:) = normal smile :{ = mushtache guy ;)= wink :-o = clueless guy :( = sad face :-/ = clueless guy B-)= sunglass smile :'( = crying :P = toungue :D = big smile :-x = kiss x-( = evil guy :-| = clueless guy }:-)= evil guy :(:) = pig :(|)= monkey V . v . V = crab \m/= rock or music <3= heart +/'\ = bell crab = V.v.V moustache man :{ POO ~@~ \m/ is rock onReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 3, 2009 at 7:58 PM
hey ya dudes forgot homer!!! im like insulted. homer~ (_8^(|)ReplyDelete
ummmmmmmmm i want to know how 2 do alll of em!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 5, 2009 at 5:45 PM
Hey, does anyone have more Google chat emoticons? Please write it here if you do! Thank you! :)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 5, 2009 at 5:50 PM
I know a lot of emoticons! If you really want to know more, please tell me!ReplyDelete
What about poop guy, forget not poop ~@~ReplyDelete
I NEED MORE EMOTICONS PLZ SOMEONEReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 7, 2009 at 10:39 PM
Wow ppl I found another one:ReplyDelete
it's a bell see:
+/'\ like that
woah guys! What about mr. robot here? :[|]ReplyDelete
wait i did that wrong. [:|]ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 14, 2009 at 10:31 AM
guys i knew poop b4 all u pplReplyDelete
~@~ any1 know snowman
- AnonymousMarch 16, 2009 at 8:28 PM
Poop : ~@~ReplyDelete
is there a butterfly??
- AnonymousMarch 17, 2009 at 3:41 PM
ther is a butter fly just not a gmail animated thingyReplyDelete
}{ ---seeeeeee?
- AnonymousMarch 21, 2009 at 6:04 PM
omg! i love emoticons!!!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 22, 2009 at 12:38 AM
Actually no I think from what ones are on the email list are the same for chat... I think the google people are having a blast driving us nuts trying to figure out the code combo's -_-'ReplyDelete
Here are all the ones that work for gmail chat that have been found so far that are not mentioned in the list they give you in the chat box
Poo: ~@~
Robot: [:|]
Crab: V.v.V
Broken Heart: < / 3
Pig: :(:)
Monkey: :(|)
Cow Bell: +/'\
Radio or Rock out: \m/
Mustache Man: :{
Evil: }:) or }:-)
Smiley with heart eyes: either :* or :x
I have even heard of some people knowing the key codes for the cell phone and the microphone... my therory is that all the emoticons on gmail email can be used in chat ... now all we have to do is figure all of them out -_-" :(
- AnonymousMarch 22, 2009 at 12:55 PM
Poop is this!ReplyDelete
simple as that
- AnonymousMarch 26, 2009 at 8:54 AM
FREAKING AWESOMEReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 6, 2009 at 12:49 PM
How do you make the car?????ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 9, 2009 at 10:34 AM
~@~ is the poopReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 10, 2009 at 9:17 AM
I want the huggy people !!!!!!!!!!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 10, 2009 at 9:18 AM
in the boxy smileys you can make a cool dudeReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 11, 2009 at 9:52 AM
you forgot somemore like :(:) the pie the :(|) the monkey ~@~ the poopReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 11, 2009 at 2:59 PM
u all keep saying the same thing over and over!!!! get a life!!!ReplyDelete
OK this is awkward...................... why do you keep saying poop? I mean don't you think you would be getting tired of it right now?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 20, 2009 at 6:51 AM
V.v.V = cravReplyDelete
and the robot [:|]ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 30, 2009 at 2:15 PM
the bursting wine glass.... how?!?!?!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 2, 2009 at 7:50 PM
Can you use the new emojis in chat?????ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 3, 2009 at 8:06 PM
wow u all r awkward ... who cares about poop i hhavta ipck it up outside after my dog..andmy cat..and my hamster AGH@!!!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 6, 2009 at 3:54 PM
i found the cow i just forget wat it was,, its cute though!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 10, 2009 at 2:42 PM
PLEEZ SEND AS MANY EMOTICONS AS POSSIBLE TO THIS WEBSITE I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 12, 2009 at 5:26 PM
how do you do the pie?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 19, 2009 at 4:05 PM
how do u make a creasent moon?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 20, 2009 at 2:34 PM
people. please get a life.ReplyDelete
Google emoticons are a simple way to show your emoticons to other people.ReplyDelete
i really love emoticons,its so funny and interesting.
- AnonymousMay 23, 2009 at 8:48 AM
V.v.V:(|):(:)[:|]~@~\m/+/'\}:) :{ :*ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 23, 2009 at 5:30 PM
u guys should get a life well... i know emticons r kool but i wouldnt spend the whole day lookin for 1!!!!!!!!!!!!ReplyDelete
_(||)(##) my cell foneReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 29, 2009 at 8:45 PM
Says the person who read through all of these to write a comment.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 31, 2009 at 12:23 PM
it's a bee hive not pooReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 10, 2009 at 11:46 PM
~@~ is poop. how do u do the hugging people and the umbrella????ReplyDelete
Ugh!! This is soo difficult! I cant find any new ones! Everyone keeps saying the same ones over and over again!!!ReplyDelete
I really wanna know:
the snowman
crab (which is not V.v.V, cuz thats a lobster)
coffee,martini & lemonade
and more!
- AnonymousJune 21, 2009 at 5:38 PM
i think that there should be a thing i on that tells you everything all the ones out there!!!! like how was i gonna figure out how to make all this stuff!!!!!!ReplyDelete
Okay guys. On another blog, we think that the hugging ones aren't out yet, but they are making them because everyone loves them. There's someone who says that there's a cow, but they forgot how to do it. Let's focus on that. K?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 24, 2009 at 5:47 PM
There's also the rock out guy: \m/_(>.<)_\m/ReplyDelete
I'm sad the emo guy doesn't work: (//_-)
- AnonymousJuly 1, 2009 at 12:08 PM
the cow is :(:)ReplyDelete
poois like this:ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 5, 2009 at 2:07 PM
does this look like a cherry to any1? <8ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 14, 2009 at 11:23 AM
why isn't there an angel face!? I know all of these..but where the hell is the angel face???ReplyDelete
i am unable to do voice chat , how i can give ring to ?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 28, 2009 at 12:39 PM
ROBOT [:|]ReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 10, 2009 at 1:37 PM
the kiss is also :*ReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 11, 2009 at 6:35 PM
You forgot the >.< and *bold*, _italics_, and the -crossed out-ReplyDelete
cool and the monkey :(:) no wait thats a pig!!!!!ReplyDelete
- Sgt. PepperAugust 24, 2009 at 7:17 AM
there is a squinting guy: >.<ReplyDelete
(or it could be constipation *jkjk*)
"Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength." Deuteronomy 6:15
- AnonymousAugust 25, 2009 at 1:51 PM
- AnonymousOctober 4, 2009 at 5:39 PM
wtf if u all say tht these pple r wasting their lives then u r 2 cuz ur on this but plz JUST FREAKIN STOP REPEATING THIS PLZ! also [][][] is gold bars!The cow is (***-_-***) with paratheses and the Snowman is OO..OO also the angel iz OoO<>OoOReplyDelete
Seriously, GET A LIFE!!! its a poop NOT A BEEHIVE!!! ~@~ bcuz i love poop. jus nt tha reel kind. gawd, just find tha freakin cow and angel and snowman and martini and etc. etc. etc. ....ReplyDelete
- GeorgiaOctober 9, 2009 at 7:41 AM
srry 2 all u bee luvrs out ther, but i agree with "Me"ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 10, 2009 at 10:22 AM
You can do a robot!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 15, 2009 at 2:28 PM
Wow, I found a smiley face!ReplyDelete
Dude, are there any more?
- AnonymousOctober 15, 2009 at 5:53 PM
none of those worked on my account? why noT?????? :(ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 17, 2009 at 1:31 PM
cheasous crised you guyes get a life you say the same things the poop is what is the cow just cool down sit back in you chair and do nothing but think for a minute some people are lying face it the angel is ooo<>ooo yeah right no it is not i tryed it before get a grip go out side climb a tree walk to the park dont just sit next to the computer come on you will one day use glasses so thik just to see a capital letter if you carry onReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 18, 2009 at 6:59 AM
you all are uselessReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 19, 2009 at 9:13 AM
The angel does not work...ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 22, 2009 at 4:41 PM
The snowman is UnicodeReplyDelete
i think it goes something like 2603 or then 9731 not sure. Sorry i REALLY wish i could help all of you out...
- AnonymousNovember 1, 2009 at 7:01 PM
- AnonymousNovember 25, 2009 at 3:51 PM
cat/dog/fish *&^%*)(*^^^%%&*()))ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 1, 2009 at 2:33 PM
- AnonymousDecember 12, 2009 at 10:06 PM
Can everyone stop posting ones that are actually just lies. Some people are actually interested in these. And if youre not, and you think everyone is just wasting their time, why are you on here, readin the comments, and posting your own ones anyway? Seriously, its just pathetic of you.ReplyDelete
MORE EMOTICONS *!!!* You can make a word bold, italica, or crossed out by doing thisReplyDelete
Well ANONYMOUS it's called socializing. And what ppl r actually "Interested" in these????????? And if we ARE wasting our time why are YOU on here? I think YOU are the one who is PAthetic. :P SO THERE. ~@~ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 21, 2009 at 2:28 PM
look, you guys. :)ReplyDelete
V.v.V is a lobster. did u know that on one of the styles the robot is a blue dude?? it's very cool. :)
:{ _-_ (that's not real)
I must say, it's rather intriguing to observe such conversational behaviour in terms of increasing hostility, redundance, irritability, and verbal monotony.ReplyDelete
Please, continue.
- AnonymousDecember 23, 2009 at 5:48 AM
U also 4got rock out man \m/>.<\m/! (u must do it in the YELLOW smiley box thing)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 26, 2009 at 12:12 PM
Honestly, I do agree with anonymous. People do believe in this stuff, and I do too! I spent so much useless times trying to make snowmans and angels that were posted here. People, can you please stop it? And I don't care if you object with this. That's your fault.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 26, 2009 at 6:20 PM
the snowman doesn't work....ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 30, 2009 at 9:18 PM
Okay, I just want to say that NONE of you guys have lives. I know you are probably going to say I don't have one since I am on here too. But I was actually interested in finding emotes untill I read some of these comments. Most of these emotes don't even work.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 7, 2010 at 8:41 AM
T^T is tearful eyesReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 8, 2010 at 5:34 PM
the poop/bee hive is ~@~. its really easy.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 10, 2010 at 5:05 PM
tearful eyes is a dud :(ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 15, 2010 at 7:15 PM
i know how to do the dung (poop) its ~@~ . and the brocken heart is </3.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 15, 2010 at 7:22 PM
ok so this is all of the secret faces i no: the pig :(:) the monkeyReplyDelete
:(|) the robot [:|] the mustash man :{ the dung (poop) ~@~ the cowbell +/'\ the music box \m/ the smoochy face :* the crab V.v.V the devil }:) the broken heart .< and thats it
- AnonymousJanuary 18, 2010 at 10:01 AM
NONE OF THESE WORK! CAN U GUYS SHUT UP PLEASE! I AM TRYING TO DO A PROJECT FOR SCHOOL ON EMOTICONS AND IT IS VERY DIFFICULT WHEN EVERYTHING I FIND IS A LIE. U ALL R LOZERS? WHY DO YOU SPEND UR TIME DOING THIS? I BET YOU THAT SOME OF YOU OUT THERE ON THIS SITE READING THIS ARE ADULTS! GET A LIFE! GO DO SOMETHING REAL FOR ONCE! INSTEAD OF SITTING ON YOUR BUTT! I LIVE IN PARIS, FRANCE AND I HAVE TO ADMIT I DON'T GET OUT TO MUCH, I GO OUT LIKE 2 TIMES A WEEK BUT I HAVE SCHOOL ALSO TO DEAL WITH AND HOMEWORK, SO MY EXCUSE MAKES SINCE. YOU ALLLLL NEED LIFES. AND THAT IS THAT.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 18, 2010 at 4:16 PM
You're right 3/4 of these don't workReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 18, 2010 at 7:34 PM
her are all of them possibleReplyDelete
All have been tested out on my gmail account
>.< :(:) :(|) :-x ~@~ </3 \m/ }:) :{ +/'\ [:|] V.v.V
Try this for a Pussy Cat :3ReplyDelete
Yeah the cat does'nt work for me! Not everything works!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 1, 2010 at 2:19 PM
What's the meanning of a pink "envelope" in the bottom row in g-mail emoticons menu:ReplyDelete
i.e. radio, bell, pink "envelope" , fork and knife
- AnonymousFebruary 9, 2010 at 7:21 PM
Hey everyone!ReplyDelete
These are so awesome but look at my awesome bunny!!!!!!!
Sorry its all messed up on this site but..its not an animation on gmail its just so awesome!
- AnonymousFebruary 13, 2010 at 1:49 PM
i think that the person saying all of these dont work DOESNT HAVE A GMAIL!!!ReplyDelete
[:|]= robot
~@~ = poop
:{= mustache person
yea im to lazy to say the rest
V.V=pack man
\m/=Rock out
</3=Broken heart
- AnonymousFebruary 15, 2010 at 4:39 PM
look dudes:2nd style of emoji gives u:ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 17, 2010 at 9:30 AM
how do u do the musical noteReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 23, 2010 at 9:52 PM
the music note you have to hold alt, and press 2 six times ♫ReplyDelete
there is :{ for mustacheReplyDelete
anyone know the upside downy face?ReplyDelete
anyone know upside down face?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 5, 2010 at 9:37 PM
what about the wincing guy? it works! >.<ReplyDelete
and the devil }:-) i do not know how 2 do it..........................!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 26, 2010 at 10:23 AM
- AnonymousMarch 30, 2010 at 8:39 AM
:(|) monkeyReplyDelete
<(") penguin
<3 heart
</3 broken heart
- AnonymousMarch 30, 2010 at 2:20 PM
See this is for a horse :ReplyDelete
Wow do you do the munch face?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 16, 2010 at 3:39 PM
I Want a DUCK. DO you people understand??? I know nothing. I fail on computers, Pleeeezzzz give me a DUCK!!!!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 17, 2010 at 11:59 AM
a lot of this stuff doesnt even work and there is no cow on gmailReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 22, 2010 at 6:32 PM
This page is so old...ReplyDelete
But gmail just released the car= O-O:
It may not come to all of the acounts for a little while. They are also working on making the emoticans in buzz work.
~@~ :{ :(|) :(:) :* }:-) :) :( \m/ >.< here are someReplyDelete
skateboarder dude: o-/-<|:ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 4, 2010 at 6:34 AM
Cow 3:oReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 5, 2010 at 5:34 PM
this should clearly be a guy with a mustache wearing a sombreroReplyDelete
but its not :(
- AnonymousMay 9, 2010 at 5:40 AM
some are....ReplyDelete
~@~ poop
:(:) pig or sometimes it is a clam
[:|] robot
:{ mustache guy
}:) devil
V.v.V crab
it's not poop. it's a bee hiveReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 23, 2010 at 1:26 PM
I keep just reading the same ones over and over again... I understand that some people want to let the fact that they know them be known, but do you have to do it 30 times?? Anyways, some of these were very helpful, mostly towards the beginning, but some of them were not helpful in the least. Please don't post ones that simply look like them, but don't animate. Thanks for all of the functional ones!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 25, 2010 at 5:46 PM
I like how you guys are blaming the ones who repeat stuff for not having a life. Those people will be the ones with enough of a life that the don't immediately read every single comment. However, I must agree that some people do not realize: the point of this is gmail emoticons. Not simply stuff that looks like it, actual animated ones in gmail. The following DO NOT work:ReplyDelete
stick figure (or skateboard stick figure)
gold bars
homer simpson
claim of a different poop (*)~
BBC (I don't even get that attempt)
Have a nice day!


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Where: Brooks Chapel United Methodist, 110 Brooks Chapel Court, Polkville
What: Bible study "The Epistle of James"
When: 6:30 – 8 p.m. Thursday evenings
Where: Carolina Gardens Apartments, Kings Mountain
Information: Antwone Denise Camp at 704-869-3343
What: Afterschool tutoring and youth programs, sponsored by Second Baptist, True Word of God Outreach Ministries, Zoar Baptist and Pleasant Ridge Baptist
Where: Second Baptist Church, N. Lafayette Street, Shelby
Information: 704-487-1655 or 704-487-7227
What: Country ham breakfast buffet
When: 7 - 11 a.m. April 13
Where: Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, Warlick Road, Casar
Details: Adults $6, children ages 6-12 $4, children under six eat for free; all you can eat; carry out available; proceeds go toward fire insurance for the church
Menu: Scrambled eggs, country ham, bacon, sausage, livermush, pancakes, gravy, grits, biscuits, coffee, orange juice, fruit bar and snack bar
Information: Doris Hamby at 704-538-3995
What: Yard sale and car wash
When: 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. April 13
Where: Church of the Exceptional, 2843 U.S. Hwy. 221-A, Henrietta
Information: 828-657-5077
What: Car show
When: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. April 13
Where: Bethlehem Baptist Church, 1017 Bethlehem Rd., Kings Mountain
Details: Sponsored by the youth and men on missions; entry fee is $15; all makes and models of cars and trucks welcome; top 40 trophies given, one best in show, one Pastor's Choice; all proceeds go to the youth mission trip
Information: Wayne at 704-739-7487
What: Hot dog sale and singing benefit
When: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. hot dog sale; 7 p.m. singing, April 13
Where: Crossroads Baptist Church, Fallston
Details: Proceeds benefit Mrs. Evelyn Maxine Young Ferrell, who is in need of a double lung transplant
Information/directions: 704-538-9309 or 828-358-6274
What: Annual fish fry
When: 4 - 8 p.m. April 13
Where: Bethlehem United Methodist Church, 6753 Hwy. 182, Cherryville
Details: Fundraiser for building fund; donations accepted; fish served with all the trimmings
What: Poor man's supper
When: 5 - 7 p.m. April 13
Where: Lily Memorial Baptist Church, 406 Whitener St., Shelby
Details: Includes pintos, slaw, potato salad, onions, cornbread, dessert, and drink; donations of $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under; all to-go plates $5
What: Community chicken pie supper
When: 6 - 8 p.m. April 18
Where: Rehobeth United Methodist Church, 2036 Rehobeth Church Road
Details: Menu includes chicken pie, green beans, slaw, cranberry sauce, candied yams, pickles, rolls, desserts, tea and coffee; dine in or carry out; $8 for adults; children under 5 eat free
What: Pleasant Hill Baptist Yard Sale
When: 7 a.m.-noon April 20
Where: 826 S. Post Road, Shelby, at Shelby Pools
What: Yard sale, car wash and bake sale
When: April 20
Where: Carolina Praise and Worship Center, 201 N. Main St., Grover
Details: 7 a.m. yard sale; 10 a.m. hot dog, burger and baked goods sale; all day car wash
Information: 704-937-7541
What: Church wide yard sale and softball tournament
When: 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. April 20
Where: Sandy Plains Baptist Church, Shelby
Details: Concessions available for breakfast, lunch, and snacks; proceeds benefit the youth and children's summer camps; call the church to register a softball team
Information/to register: 704-434-6552
What: Spaghetti lunch
When: Noon April 21
Where: St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 2622 New Prospect Church Road, Shelby
Details: Spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, bread, homemade dessert and drink; donations only
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What: The A.R. Douglas Scholarship Fund Program
When: 3 p.m. April 28
Where: Hopewell Baptist Church, Shelby
Details: Held in memory of the late Ada R. Douglas, who worked with the youth for 22 years, the program raises money to provide scholarships for graduating seniors, who are active members of Hopewell Baptist Church and meet the criteria; speaker is the Rev. Les Howard, pastor of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church of Waco
Information: Gloria McCluney, 980-295-7050
What: Seventh Annual Car, Motorcycle and Tractor Show "Show & Shine for Jesus"
When: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. April 27
Where: Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 397 Mount Pleasant Church Rd., Forest City
Details: Motorcycle fun run morning of the show; corn hole tournament; C & T Martial Arts Academy demonstration; all proceeds support free rides for Annual Ole' Time Fair; $15 registration for all vehicles, $20 with meal; all makes and models welcome; awards given; vendors call for info; judging at 1 p.m. and registration ends at noon; hamburgers, hotdogs and fries for lunch
Information: Wayne Smith at 828-429-9897 or Butch Abramczyk at 828-289-6448
What: Car, truck and motorcycle show
When: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. May 11 (rain date May 18)
Where: Long Branch Road Baptist Church, Forest City
Details: Secure your entry for $20; trophies awarded for Best Ford, Best Chevy, Best Mopar, Best Truck, Best Import, Best Motorcycle, Most Unique, Pastor's Choice and Top Twenty; to enter/register a car, contact Michael Brown at 828-429-0609 or Laurie Crowe at 828-429-4479; proceeds support the fellowship building fund
What: 7th Annual Stoney Jackson Mission Golf Tournament
When: 8 a.m. opening, 9 a.m. shotgun start May 11
Where: Kings Mountain Country Club
Details: Proceeds benefit New Life Family Worship Center's in-church and outreach ministries both at home and abroad; entry fee is $200 per team and includes green fee, cart fee, and lunch served after golf; sign up early; mulligans available for $5 each; awards and door prizes; hole sponsors available for groups or businesses at $100 each; make checks payable to New Life Family Worship Center, c/o Stoney Jackson, 509 Katherine Ave., Kings Mountain, N.C., 28086
Information: 704-739-5020 or 704-472-3329 or 704-739-5871
What: Youth department's annual revival
When: 7 p.m. April 12
Where: Community Baptist Church, Lawndale
Speaker: The Rev. Doran Johnson, pastor of Friendly Hill Baptist Church of Lake Wylie, S.C.
Information: 704-538-9904
What: Homecoming
When: 10 a.m. April 14
Where: Pathway Baptist Church, 3100 Parkdale Circle, Kings Mountain
Details: Morning worship service, 10 a.m.; special music, 11 a.m.; speaker is the Rev. Larry Bruton; dinner following; celebrating 35 years
Information: 704-739-3728 or 704-974-0772
What: Spring revival
When: 7 p.m. April 14, 21, 28
Where: Oak Grove UMC, 418 Oak Grove-Clover Hill Church Rd., Lawndale
Details: Special singing each night; guest speakers are: April 14, the Rev. Mike Harrill, April 21, the Rev. Jamie Bridges, April 28, the Rev. David Hiatt
Information: 704-538-8358
What: Spring revival
When: 7 p.m. April 15-16
Where: Roberts Tabernacle Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, 414 E. Marion St., Shelby
Speaker: Bishop Thomas Thompson Jr. of Victory Temple Worship Center in Hickory
What: Spring revival
When: 7 nightly; 11 a.m. Sunday; April 15-21
Where: Pleasant View Community Church, 129 Michael Drive, Forest City
Speaker: Jerry McClain
Information: 828-248-2270
What: Three night youth revival
When: 7 p.m. April 17-19
Where: Friendship Chapel Baptist Church, Shelby
Details: Different speakers nightly; April 17, Elder Tyrone Allen of Pentecostal Church in Shelby; April 18, Minister Johnny Davis of Bethlehem Temple in Grover; April 19, Minister Marvin Leary of Jesus Is Love in Gastonia
Information: Nataja Boykins at 704-756-5953
What: Revival
When: 11 a.m. and 6 p.m April 21; 7 p.m. April 22-24
Where: Long Branch Road Baptist Church, Forest City
Guest Speaker: The Rev. Michael Sepaugh
What: Sunday worship service and prayer meeting
When: 9:45 a.m. Sundays and 6 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: High Shoals United Methodist Church, 114 Lincoln St., High Shoals
Details: Coffee and fellowship before worship; pork butt sale coming soon
What: "Soles4Souls" shoe drive
When: 4 – 6 p.m. Thursdays through April 18
Where: Ross Grove Baptist Church, 1225 Fallston Road, Shelby
Details: Donate your shoes by dropping them off at the church
Information: 704-477-3728
What: Radio program
When: 8:30-9 a.m. every Sunday morning
Details: WOHS 1390 AM with The Rev. J.D. Ponder
What: Divine service
When: 6:15 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Mount Zion Lutheran Mission, 232 S. Lafayette St., Shelby
What: Prayer time for anyone in need
Where: Hudson Memorial Baptist Church, 762 Warlick Road, Lawndale
When: 7-9 p.m. Mondays
Information: 704-538-9200
What: Senior Day
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., third Saturday of each month (Feb. 16)
Where: Brooks Chapel United Methodist, 110 Brooks Chapel Court, Polkville
Information: 704-538-9506
What: Sunday school enrichment and worship celebration
When: 11:30 a.m. and noon every Sunday
Where: New Jerusalem Rebirth and Restoration Ministry, 300 E. Ross Grove Road, Shelby
What: Coffee break and group discussion
When: Noon-1 p.m., every other Tuesday
Where: Journey With God Ministries, 226 Lee St., Shelby
Information: Apostle Warren E. Boatwright, 704-482-3492
What: Intercessor prayer and Bible study with Evangelist Linda Hardin
When: Noon every Wednesday
Where: St. Matthews Church
What: Bible explosion
When: 7 p.m. every Wednesday
Where: New Jerusalem Rebirth and Restoration Ministry, 300 E. Ross Grove Road, Shelby
What: Free ministerial licensing and ordination program
When: 7-10 p.m. every Friday
Where: Harvest School of the Bible, 106 Payne Road, Kings Mountain
Details: Affiliated with Light of Christ Ministry
Information: 704-730-8003
What: Computer class
When: 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays
Where: Christ Temple Church, 341 Hudson St., Shelby
Details: $60 per month
Information: Elder Mark McDowell, 828-205-573
What: Free English as a Second Language Classes – All levels – beginner, intermediate and advanced classes
When: Mondays, 6:30 to 8:15 p.m.
Where: First Baptist Church of Shelby, Ladies' Parlor
Who: Anyone who wants to learn or improve English, non-English speakers are welcomed; certified teachers
Cost: Instruction free; optional books available for purchase
Contact: 704- 487-6094
Internet: www.fbcshelby.org
Que: Libre clases de Inglés como Segundo Idioma – todos los niveles: principiante, intermedio y avanzado clases
Cuando: Las clases son cada Lunes por la noche de 6:30 a 8:15 p.m.
Donde: Primera Iglesia Bautista (First Baptist Church) de Shelby
Lugar: En el salon de Damas
Quien puede atender: Cualquier persona que quiere mejorar su ingles o quiere aprender Espanol. Inglés oradores son Bienvenidos; Maestras Certificadas.
Costo: Instruccion es gratis; La compra del material es opcional y estaran disponibles.
Para mayor informacion llamar a: 704- 487-6094
Internet: www.fbcshelby.org
What: Three 16 Band in concert
When: 7 p.m. April 12
Where: First Baptist Church, 120 Lafayette St., Shelby
Details: Benefit concert for Relay for Life; free admission; Washington Street entrance at the gym
What: JC & Company praise and worship concert
When: 11 a.m. April 14
Where: Rehobeth United Methodist Church, 2036 Rehobeth Church Road, Shelby
Details: Reservations not required; free concert
Information: 704-434-2321, church office
What: North Carolina/South Carolina Singing Convention
When: 2 p.m. April 14
Where: Long Branch First Baptist Church, Grover
Details: Groups from both North and South Carolina will attend; everyone invited
What: The Chuck Wagon Gang in concert
When: 3 p.m. April 14
Where: Casar United Methodist Church, behind the Casar Post Office
Details: Love offering will be taken for the singers
Information: 704-538-0247
What: Third Sunday night gospel singing
When: April 21
Where: Friendly Chapel Baptist Church, 2 1/2 miles east of Fallston, on Sugar Hill Rd.
Details: Special singers are Rodney Powell from Valdese and the Blood Bought Trio
What: Choir concert featuring "Victorious"
When: 7 p.m. April 27
Where: Elizabeth Baptist Church Family Life Center
Details: Presented by the Spring Valley Baptist Church choir of Columbia, S.C.; "Victorious" is a modern worship presentation of the Easter theme in music and videos depicting the events around Jesus' death and resurrection; concert is free of charge
Information: 704-482-6339
What: Higher Ground singing
When: 6 p.m. May 14
Where: Mulls Memorial Baptist Church
What: Special services
When: 10:55 a.m. and 6 p.m. April 14; 7 p.m. April 15
Where: Race Path Baptist Church, Ellenboro
Details: Bill Cox of Concoxions Ministries will preach Sunday morning and present "Art to Heart" special effects chalk drawing on Sunday evening; Monday night, praise band from Central UMC in Shelby presents "Celebrating God's Holiness"
What: Spring memorial service
When: 2 p.m. April 14
Where: Central United Methodist Church, 200 E. Marion St., Shelby
Details: Patients that have died Sept. 1, 2012, through Feb. 28, 2013, will be remembered; family members will receive a special invitation
What: Building fund program
When: 3 p.m. April 14
Where: Friendship Chapel Baptist Church, Shelby
Details: Guests are Bishop John Brintley, speaker and pastor of Bethlehem Temple, and congregation
Information: Nataja Boykins at 704-756-5953
What: Pastor's appreciation servicesa for the Rev. Sylvia Y. Perry
When: 4 p.m. April 14
Where: Bynum Chapel AME Zion Church, 213 N. Cansler St., Kings Mountain
Details: Guests are Bishop Perry Huitt and congregation of Jesus Is Love Holiness Church in Stanley; music by the Shady Grove Baptist Mass Choir of Kings Mountain
What: Men's Conference 2013 "The Spirit is Willing But the Flesh is Weak"
When: April 19-20
Where: New Life Milk & Honey International Ministries, 2636 S. Lafayette St., Shelby
Details: Friday events, 6 p.m. lecture, 7 p.m. intercessory prayer, 7:30 p.m. evening worship service; Saturday events, 8 a.m. breakfast, 9 a.m. seminar, 4:30 p.m. intercessory prayer, 5 p.m. evening worship service; Saturday topics include marriage, men's health, entrepreneurship, finance, local government and communities
Speakers: Friday keynote speaker, Pastor Michael Bailey of Hedges & Highways Deliverance Ministries in Virginia Beach; Saturday keynote speaker, Overseer Amos Dunn of Gateway Cathedral of Praise in Temple Hills, Md.; seminar speakers include Pastor Larry Stancil of Zebulon, Michael Morings of Charlotte and Bishop Tracy Martin of Spindale
Information: church office 704-484-9673 or email firstname.lastname@example.com
What: Seventh Annual Blessing of the Bikes
When: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. April 20 (rain date April 27)
Where: Lincolnton Church of God, 1435 Riverview Rd., Lincolnton
Details: Hosted by Driven By Grace Biker Ministry; free admission and lunch; live band, vendors and more; all bikers and riders welcome
What: MMBC Eighth Annual Liturgical Dance Celebration
When: 5 p.m. April 20
Where: Macedonia Baptist Church of Waco, 235 A.W. Black St.
Details: Featuring groups from North and South Carolina
Information: 704-435-8842
What: "Celebrating Seniors" senior adult rally
When: 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. May 4 (registration, 8:45 a.m.)
Where: Poplar Springs Baptist Church, 1106 Poplar Springs Church Road, Shelby
Details: Lunch served; call the Greater Cleveland County Baptist Association office to sign up; no charge; featuring speakers, a magic show, a visiting clown, music, door prizes and chalk talk
Information: 704-482-3472
What: Fashion show
When: 3 p.m. May 18
Where: Hopewell Baptist Church
Details: A senior missionary event
What: Women's Gathering 2013
When: 7 p.m. April 19 and 4 p.m. April 20
Where: Canaan Baptist Church, 300 E. Ross Grove Road, Shelby
Details: Presented by New Jerusalem Rebirth and Restoration Ministries Inc., women of excellence ministry; theme is "Pour on the Salt and Turn on the Light"; speakers include co-pastor Lydia Terrill, Prophetess Karen Tate, and Minister Billie Davis
Information: Minister Billie Davis at 713-337-8234
What: "Super-Natural Woman" Ladies Luncheon
When: Noon – 2 p.m. April 20
Where: Via Venesia Mediterranean Grill, 306 East Dixon Blvd., Shelby
Details: Deadline to register is April 15; cost is $15 per person and includes buffet lunch, drinks, dessert, and teaching materials; sponsored by In Christ Ministries Inc.; special music by Gary and Anita Morton, Greg Klouda (violin), and Jana Camp
Speaker: Joanne Midyette (former children's minister of NewLifeChurch, Shelby)
Information/to register: 1-800-699-2140 or http://bertandjo.com/id23.html
What: Annual Ladies Night Out
When: 6 p.m. April 22
Where: Double Springs Baptist Church, 1130 Double Springs Ch. Rd., off Washburn Switch Rd.
Details: Featuring Bertie the Bag Lady (Renea Henderson), humorist and dramatist; evening begins with dinner; deadline for purchasing $10 tickets is April 19; call the church office for tickets at 704-434-2258; leave message if there is no answer
What: 2013 Women's Conference "Light for Your Journey"
When: 11 a.m. April 27 and 3 p.m. April 28
Where: Salvation Gospel for Souls, Mission for Jesus Christ, 310 Lineberger St., Shelby
Details: Reception to follow at 505 Blanton St.; speakers include Pastor Lucinda Gregory of Beulahland Baptist Church, Evangelist Angela Mauney of Shaddai Faith Ministries, Shelby, Evangelist Michelle Miller of Tryon, Elder Maxine Degree of Shelby, Evangelist Lisa Dawkins of Shelby, Simone Jennings of Salvation Gospel for Souls Mission for Jesus Christ, and Juanita Dewberry of Limestone Missionary Baptist Church
Information: 704-473-5450 or 864-425-7161

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4 centre cut salmon fillets (about 6 oz/175 g each)
For the glaze:
1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
Pinch finely ground white or black pepper
Remove and discard skin from salmon; cut into 1-1/2-inch (4 cm) cubes to make 24 pieces. In small glass bowl, mix together melted butter, maple syrup and soy sauce. Beginning and ending with lemon wedge, thread salmon loosely onto 4 metal skewers. Place on greased grill over medium heat; brush with marinade. Close lid and grill, turning twice, until fish flakes easily when tested, about 10 minutes.
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I work as an intern for a youth program in a public library. Most of my time is spent planning or implementing programs or leading book clubs, but every once in a while I encounter a parent with questions about books or technology issues for his or her teen.
A few weeks ago I had such an encounter with a parent: she approached my desk and asked me if the library had any kind of surveillance software installed in the teen computer lab. I explained that all of the library computers have an internet filter, but I don't personally monitor what the teens are doing on the internet. I will only intervene if the youth is watching something that is actually illegal for them to watch, for example, pornography. The parent then asked if I knew of any email surveillance software she could install on her home computer to better monitor what her child was doing online.
I was immediately struck with an ethical quandary. On the one hand, as a public librarian I shouldn't judge the information a person wants and should therefore help the parent do an online search for email surveillance software. On the other hand, as a youth librarian I should advocate for young people's privacy rights and should, instead, encourage the parent to talk to her teenager about responsibility and expectations and tell her about the programs we offer in internet safety for young people. This patron's question had me face-to-face with two opposing concerns: one of the patron's, who should have access to whatever information she needs, and one of her child's, who probably doesn't want her email read. Frankly, neither of these options felt particularly good.
While there are places to look for guidance for the "right answer," none of them seemed to address this particular question. ALA's Library Bill of Rights clearly states that "Libraries should provide materials and information presenting all points of view on current and historical issues" which leads me to believe I should just give the woman some search strategies and move on. The Bill of Rights goes on to state, though, that "Libraries should cooperate with all persons and groups concerned with resisting abridgment of free expression and free access to ideas." In this case, the absent young person would be the one whose free access to ideas is in jeopardy. To further complicate matters, young people are not necessarily protected from censorship, particularly when it comes from a parent. What are we to do when advocacy conflicts with service?
My information science program does not specifically offer any information ethics courses. There are a few courses in children's librarianship but since I haven't taken them yet, I don't know if they address privacy/censorship/ethical concerns. There are a handful of courses that likely do address some issues of privacy and ethics, but they aren't geared towards a particular branch of librarianship and they aren't required. I know that my school isn't the only one without these courses. Shouldn't LIS education be talking about this sort of thing? Is it just too complicated, too case-by-case to offer a general course? Other than the ALA's guidelines and whatever policies are in place at your particular information center, what else can LIS education offer us in terms of developing some intuition about how to tackle these sorts of interactions? To start with, programs should require a course in ethics that investigate privacy for young people, distribution of information, and conflicting needs. It would also enhance reference courses to discuss situations where advocacy and service are at odds.
What are the guidelines other information professionals follow? Do archivists, information architects, or programmers faced with the same kinds of ethical concerns? What do you think I should have done in this situation?
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It's hard to believe that just a few decades ago, touchscreen technology could only be found in science fiction books and film. These days, it's almost unfathomable how we once got through our daily tasks without a trusty tablet or smartphone nearby, but it doesn't stop there. Touchscreens really are everywhere. Homes, cars, restaurants, stores, planes, wherever—they fill our lives in spaces public and private.
It took generations and several major technological advancements for touchscreens to achieve this kind of presence. Although the underlying technology behind touchscreens can be traced back to the 1940s, there's plenty of evidence that suggests touchscreens weren't feasible until at least 1965. Popular science fiction television shows like Star Trek didn't even refer to the technology until Star Trek: The Next Generation debuted in 1987, almost two decades after touchscreen technology was even deemed possible. But their inclusion in the series paralleled the advancements in the technology world, and by the late 1980s, touchscreens finally appeared to be realistic enough that consumers could actually employ the technology into their own homes.
This article is the first of a three-part series on touchscreen technology's journey to fact from fiction. The first three decades of touch are important to reflect upon in order to really appreciate the multitouch technology we're so used to having today. Today, we'll look at when these technologies first arose and who introduced them, plus we'll discuss several other pioneers who played a big role in advancing touch. Future entries in this series will study how the changes in touch displays led to essential devices for our lives today and where the technology might take us in the future. But first, let's put finger to screen and travel to the 1960s.
1960s: The first touchscreen
Historians generally consider the first finger-driven touchscreen to have been invented by E.A. Johnson in 1965 at the Royal Radar Establishment in Malvern, United Kingdom. Johnson originally described his work in an article entitled "Touch display—a novel input/output device for computers" published in Electronics Letters. The piece featured a diagram describing a type of touchscreen mechanism that many smartphones use today—what we now know as capacitive touch. Two years later, Johnson further expounded on the technology with photographs and diagrams in "Touch Displays: A Programmed Man-Machine Interface," published in Ergonomics in 1967.
A capacitive touchscreen panel uses an insulator, like glass, that is coated with a transparent conductor such as indium tin oxide (ITO). The "conductive" part is usually a human finger, which makes for a fine electrical conductor. Johnson's initial technology could only process one touch at a time, and what we'd describe today as "multitouch" was still somewhat a ways away. The invention was also binary in its interpretation of touch—the interface registered contact or it didn't register contact. Pressure sensitivity would arrive much later.
Even without the extra features, the early touch interface idea had some takers. Johnson's discovery was eventually adopted by air traffic controllers in the UK and remained in use until the late 1990s.
1970s: Resistive touchscreens are invented
Although capacitive touchscreens were designed first, they were eclipsed in the early years of touch by resistive touchscreens. American inventor Dr. G. Samuel Hurst developed resistive touchscreens almost accidentally. The Berea College Magazine for alumni described it like this:
To study atomic physics the research team used an overworked Van de Graff accelerator that was only available at night. Tedious analyses slowed their research. Sam thought of a way to solve that problem. He, Parks, and Thurman Stewart, another doctoral student, used electrically conductive paper to read a pair of x- and y- coordinates. That idea led to the first touch screen for a computer. With this prototype, his students could compute in a few hours what otherwise had taken days to accomplish.
Hurst and the research team had been working at the University of Kentucky. The university tried to file a patent on his behalf to protect this accidental invention from duplication, but its scientific origins made it seem like it wasn't that applicable outside the laboratory.
Hurst, however, had other ideas. "I thought it might be useful for other things," he said in the article. In 1970, after he returned to work at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Hurst began an after-hours experiment. In his basement, Hurst and nine friends from various other areas of expertise set out to refine what had been accidentally invented. The group called its fledgling venture "Elographics," and the team discovered that a touchscreen on a computer monitor made for an excellent method of interaction. All the screen needed was a conductive cover sheet to make contact with the sheet that contained the X- and Y-axis. Pressure on the cover sheet allowed voltage to flow between the X wires and the Y wires, which could be measured to indicate coordinates. This discovery helped found what we today refer to as resistive touch technology (because it responds purely to pressure rather than electrical conductivity, working with both a stylus and a finger).
As a class of technology, resistive touchscreens tend to be very affordable to produce. Most devices and machines using this touch technology can be found in restaurants, factories, and hospitals because they are durable enough for these environments. Smartphone manufacturers have also used resistive touchscreens in the past, though their presence in the mobile space today tends to be confined to lower-end phones.
Elographics didn't confine itself just to resistive touch, though. The group eventually patented the first curved glass touch interface. The patent was titled "electrical sensor of plane coordinates" and it provided details on "an inexpensive electrical sensor of plane coordinates" that employed "juxtaposed sheets of conducting material having electrical equipotential lines." After this invention, Elographics was sold to "good folks in California" and became EloTouch Systems.
By 1971, a number of different touch-capable machines had been introduced, though none were pressure sensitive. One of the most widely used touch-capable devices at the time was the University of Illinois's PLATO IV terminal—one of the first generalized computer assisted instruction systems. The PLATO IV eschewed capacitive or resistive touch in favor of an infrared system (we'll explain shortly). PLATO IV was the first touchscreen computer to be used in a classroom that allowed students to touch the screen to answer questions.


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Our objective with the Shell Rimula Wall of Fame is to highlight the contribution that road transport, as an industry, has made to the economic well being of Australia through the development of our wealth producing industries and the ingenuity of our trucking pioneers. It is our aim, through inducting pioneers to our Shell Rimula Wall of Fame, to show that road transport is much more than just the blokes who drive the trucks. While they certainly deserve every pat they get on the back there are many others in the industry who need to be recognised also.
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Investors took advantage of a growing economy and favorable market conditions to add almost a trillion dollars to retirement accounts in the first quarter.
The Investment Company Institute reports in its quarterly roundup that total U.S. retirement assets were $20.8 trillion as of March 31, up 4.6% from $19.9 trillion on Dec. 31. Retirement savings accounted for 36% of all household financial assets in the United States.
Assets in individual retirement accounts totaled $5.7 trillion, an increase of 5.1% from year-end 2012. Defined contribution plan assets rose 5.7% to $5.4 trillion.
Government pension plans—including federal, state and local government plans—held $5.2 trillion in assets as of the end of March, a 5.3% increase from the end of the fourth quarter of 2012. Private-sector defined benefit (DB) plans held $2.7 trillion in assets at the end of the first quarter, and annuity reserves outside of retirement accounts accounted for another $1.9 trillion.
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NAPOLEON, Ohio — Autumn is a glorious time for wine lovers, especially those who like to travel and taste.
The weather is crisp, the year's harvest is over, the grapes are happily fermenting, and the vintage from a year ago is waiting at delightful vineyards and tasting rooms around wine country.
Ohio's newest wine trail is no exception.
A recent three-day excursion along the V.I.N.O. (Vintners in Northwest Ohio) Trail led me to many interesting and picturesque wineries, some of them on tiny back roads among vast fields of corn, others in the heart of small towns.
Along the way, I found cozy little wine nooks no bigger than a trailer (a couple actually were trailers) and large, elaborate tasting rooms with fireplaces, huge patios and seating for dozens of guests.
All were friendly, and, most important, they all had wine — and more.
My first stop was Majestic Oak Winery near Grand Rapids, where visitors can stroll around the vineyards to the massive, 200-year-old oak that gives the winery its name.
The winery recently opened Neon Groundhog Brewery on the same site, so visitors can order a wine flight or a beer flight. Eclectic drinkers might want to sample both.
Majestic Oak is not alone. Many other wineries along the trail also offer craft brews, so beer drinkers will feel at home.
And, because wineries are often family-friendly places, they usually are stocked with soft drinks or cider for non-imbibers and the younger set. Food, too, is usually available, from tapas and cheese plates to, at a few locations, full meals.
In the town of Napoleon, I found two interesting wineries just a block or so from the historic Henry County Courthouse.
The Lumberyard Winery & Supply, opened this year, is in what was once, yes, indeed, the showroom for a lumberyard, now repurposed as a cute tasting room. The markers used for taking tasting notes are traditional carpenter's pencils stamped with the winery's name. They make a great souvenir, although a bottle of wine is a better one.
A short walk up the street is Flat Rock Winery and Meadery, in a traditional pub setting in an old downtown building. Flat Rock is another location that also makes its own beer, so there's a wide variety of tasting possibilities.
Driving through the countryside near the town of Bryan, I found Stoney Ridge Winery, the first of the region's wineries when it opened 15 years ago.
"People didn't know what to think about all this back then," said owner Pam Ledyard, motioning around her comfortable tasting room.
Since then, Ledyard has provided advice to several of the other wineries that have opened nearby.
"We all help each other out," she said.
Ledyard has steadily expanded her vineyards, which now cover 13 scenic acres, and she produces an array of estate wines made with grapes grown on-site. An expansion of the tasting room, set next to a pretty pond, is also underway.
Much smaller, but no less friendly, is the Corks Winery. As she poured a tasting flight, owner Amy Gorsuch joked that a failed child-care business on the site — and five kids of their own — turned her and her husband into wine drinkers, and eventually into wine-makers. Look for the colorful old farm truck out front near the town of Fayette.
I found one of my favorite outdoor seating areas at Leisure Time Winery, in the countryside near Napoleon. The winery's expansive patios and gazebo seemed like a tiny slice of paradise on a beautiful fall day. Yet-to-be-harvested cornstalks rustled enchantingly just steps from my table.
Several of the region's wineries offer entertainment, especially on weekends. At Knotty Vines Winery near Wauseon, an oldies band called Sugar Frog was outstanding in the field. Really.
The talented musicians played in front of a backdrop of vines as the setting sun began to turn the sky a merlot-like shade, and I enjoyed a glass of a pleasant, dry red and a cheese plate.
One of the special delights of visiting small wineries is meeting the owners.
At Knotty Vines, Julie Nofzinger talked me through a tasting before her husband, Steve Nofzinger, showed me around. We discussed Ohio-hardy grapes and the challenges of making wine out on the flat, wide-open land that was once part of the Great Black Swamp.
I suspect that those who make the trip to the V.I.N.O. Trail will be happy that so many wine-makers have proved themselves up to that challenge.
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— The region that once held the Great Black Swamp is now home of the most-productive agricultural land in the Buckeye State. Wine lovers, take note: Some of that agriculture includes grapes. More than a dozen wineries can be found in the northwestern corner of the state, many of them members of the V.I.N.O. (Vintners in Northwest Ohio) Trail, a part of the larger Lake Erie Shores & Islands Wine Trail.
— For more information — including wine-trail and winery listings, locations, maps, hours, offerings, phone numbers and websites — call the Ohio Wine Producers Association at 1-800-227-6972 or visit ohiowines.org; or visit the Ohio Grape Industries Committee site at findohiowines.com.
Small wineries have varying hours that sometimes change, especially as winter approaches, so always call ahead or check the website before visiting.


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One Way Lawmakers Are Trying To Prevent Government IT Disasters
HealthCare.gov's infamous failure to launch has inspired some fresh legislation that aims to organize and streamline the currently scattered — and expensive — approach to multimillion-dollar technology projects built by the government and its contractors.
Specifically, the measure, which is co-sponsored by Reps Anna Eshoo, D-Calif., and Gerry Connolly, D-Va., calls for the creation a U.S. Digital Government Office, charged with reviewing and guiding major IT projects of all federal agencies. It also makes permanent the role of U.S. Chief Technology Officer, a position that has only existed in recent years under the Obama administration.
HealthCare.gov's disastrous debut brought to light long-festering issues with how the government handles technology projects — contracting processes favor entrenched vendors who don't deliver efficiently or effectively, tech talent that's available inside government is lacking and there are hundreds of agencies running in several directions on services that duplicate efforts and resources.
"In the 21st century, effective governance is inextricably linked with how well government leverages technology to serve its citizens," Connolly said in a statement. "The bottom line is that large-scale federal IT program failures continue to waste taxpayers' dollars, while jeopardizing our nation's ability to carry out fundamental constitutional responsibilities, from conducting a census to securing our borders."
In Britain, a string of costly tech project failures led to the creation of the cabinet level position of "Executive Director of Digital," currently held by Mike Bracken, who we talked with last fall.
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"One of the issues that you have here, and other countries have, is the absence of a delivery capacity — the absence of being able to put your hand on teams of highly skilled, multidisciplinary technical and digital and policy people and deploy them at points of real urgency," says Bracken, of America's current government tech-deployment system. The Eshoo-Connolly bill calls for putting that team at the heart of government, with the new digital office out of the White House. Bracken calls this draft bill "a great start" in solving the delivery problem.
A few notable provisions in the bill:
- The Digital Government Office would have authority over all agencies' large IT projects. (Currently these are run by the individual agencies and not overseen by a tech-savvy office that knows what it's doing/buying.)
- It gives the Chief Technology Officer the power to hire people outside of the standard government pay schedule, allowing government agencies to pay people at salaries competitive to jobs in the tech private sector.
- The bill also seeks to increase competition for contracting work, which is currently a field made up of the same handful of players who tend to get expensive and often unsuccessful results. Currently, agencies have to go through a rigorous process to buy the work/start contracts for technology projects that cost more than $150,000. Projects smaller than that are comparatively simple to hire for and more agile companies bid for those. So the bill increases "small acquisition thresholds" from $150,000 to $500,000 — making it easier for government to buy small technology projects.
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Clay Johnson, a critic of existing government technology procurement processes, says he's excited.
"Having procurement reform happening means creating more opportunities, improving the way government can deliver services, and for thousands of small businesses, unlocking the largest customer in the world," Johnson wrote in a blog post.
Connolly says the bill pairs well with the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act, known as FITARA, which passed in the House but stalled in the Senate. Connolly is a co-sponsor of FITARA, with his Republican colleague and sparring-partner, Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif. FITARA would give more authority to the chief tech officers within agencies, among other things.
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Everyone has a "bad night" once in a while. Dogs barking, the wind howling, or overeating may make it hard to sleep. It is estimated that 35% of adults have occasional sleep problems, which can have many causes.
The medical term for trouble falling asleep or staying asleep is insomnia. Insomnia can include:
But insomnia usually is not a problem unless it makes you feel tired during the day. If you are less sleepy at night or wake up early but still feel rested and alert, there usually is little need to worry. Fortunately, home treatment measures successfully relieve occasional insomnia.
Occasional insomnia may be caused by noise, extreme temperatures, jet lag, changes in your sleep environment, or a change in your sleep pattern, such as shift work. Insomnia may also be caused by temporary or situational life stresses, such as a traumatic event or an impending deadline. Your insomnia is likely to disappear when the cause of your sleep problem goes away.
Sleep apnea is one of several sleep disorders. Sleep apnea refers to repeated episodes of not breathing during sleep for at least 10 seconds (apneic episodes). It usually is caused by a blockage in the nose, mouth, or throat (upper airways). When airflow through the nose and mouth is blocked, breathing may stop for 10 seconds or longer. People who have sleep apnea usually snore loudly and are very tired during the day. It can affect children and adults.
Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that has distinct symptoms, including:
Parasomnias are undesirable physical activities that occur during sleep involving skeletal muscle activity, nervous system changes, or both. Night terrors and sleepwalking are two types of parasomnias. Sleep can be hard for people who experience parasomnias. While "asleep," a person with parasomnia may walk, scream, rearrange furniture, eat odd foods, or pick up a weapon.
Parasomnia can cause odd, distressing, and sometimes dangerous nighttime activities. These disorders have medically explainable causes and usually are treatable.
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a condition that produces an intense feeling of discomfort, aching, or twitching deep inside the legs. Jerking movements may affect the toes, ankles, knees, and hips. Moving the legs or walking around usually relieves the discomfort for a short time.
The exact cause of restless legs syndrome is not known. The symptoms of restless legs syndrome most often occur while a person is asleep or is trying to fall asleep. The twitching or jerking leg movements may wake the person up, causing insomnia, unrestful sleep, and daytime sleepiness.
When a sleep problem or lack of time keeps you from getting a good night's sleep, excessive daytime sleepiness may occur. While almost everyone experiences daytime sleepiness from time to time, it can have serious consequences such as motor vehicle accidents, poor work or school performance, and work-related accidents.
Sleep problems may be a symptom of a medical or mental health problem. It is important to consider whether a medical or mental health problem is causing you to sleep poorly. Treating a long-term sleep problem without looking for the cause may hide the real reason for your poor sleep.
Check your symptoms to decide if and when you should see a doctor.
Health Tools help you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your health.
Many things can affect how your body responds to a symptom and what kind of care you may need. These include:
You have answered all the questions. Based on your answers, you may be able to take care of this problem at home.
Many prescription and non-prescription medicines can cause sleep problems. A few examples are:
Symptoms of sleep apnea may include:
There are many things you can do at home for sleep problems. For example:
Many illnesses can cause sleep problems. A few examples are:
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Based on your answers, you may need care right away. The problem is likely to get worse without medical care.
How much sleep a person needs varies from person to person. The number of hours you sleep is not as important as how you feel when you wake up. If you do not feel refreshed, you probably need more sleep.
Feeling tired during the daytime is another sign you are not getting enough sleep. Talk to a doctor if you are sleepy during the day and it gets in the way of the normal things you do. It's especially important that you do not drive or use machinery while you are drowsy.
The average total nightly sleep time is 7½ to 8 hours. Healthy adults can require anywhere from 4 to 10 hours of sleep. Many times, simple home treatment can help you get the sleep you need.
If your sleep problem does not require a visit to your doctor, establish a routine to promote good sleep habits:
When you can't get to sleep, try the following:
Avoid activities that might keep you from a good night's sleep:
Try a non-prescription medicine, such as Nytol or Sleep-Eze. Use non-prescription medicines wisely since they can cause daytime confusion, memory loss, and dizziness. Continued use of sleeping pills may actually increase your sleeplessness (rebound insomnia). If you take any prescription medicines, talk with your doctor before trying any non-prescription sleep medicines.
Melatonin is a popular herbal remedy for sleep problems. Experts disagree about its usefulness for sleep problems. Before using any treatment, it is important to consider the risks and benefits of the treatment. For more information, see the topic Melatonin.
If you have several nights of trouble sleeping, review all of your prescription and non-prescription medicines with your doctor or pharmacist to determine whether the medicines you take could be the cause of your sleep problem.
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Be sure to talk to your doctor if your sleep problems get worse, you feel very tired, or have a hard time functioning during the day. Also, let your doctor know if your symptoms become more severe or happen more often.
Many sleep problems can be prevented. Avoid activities that might keep you from a good night's sleep.
You may be able to prevent sleep problems caused by jet lag by staying hydrated with water and avoiding caffeine, such as coffee.
Children also need plenty of sleep to grow and develop. It's important to help your child and yourself to sleep well with a good bedtime routine.
To prepare for your appointment, see the topic Making the Most of Your Appointment.
You can help your doctor diagnose and treat your condition by being prepared to answer the following questions:
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DETROIT — Nothing is stopping them — not even the Triple Crown winner at the plate with the bases loaded. Armed and accelerating, the San Francisco Giants became the first team to throw consecutive World Series shutouts in nearly a half-century, blanking Miguel Cabrera and the Detroit Tigers 2-0 on a chilly Saturday night for a commanding 3-0 lead. No team has ever blown such a huge margin in the World Series. And with the way Ryan Vogelsong, Tim Lincecum and the Giants are pitching, it seemed unlikely the Tigers would even score a run, yet alone win a game. Gregor Blanco hit an RBI triple and trotted home on Brandon Crawford's single in the second inning, and that was ample for the Giants. Timely hits, combined with another dominant effort on the mound and sharp defense put them close to their second title in three years. After playing a nearly perfect Game 3, the Giants will turn to Mr. Perfect Game himself — ace Matt Cain — to try for a sweep Sunday against Max Scherzer. At this rate, it appeared only a bailout by the San Francisco staff could help the Motor City. Nothing seems to be stopping the Giants — not a switch to an AL park, not cold weather, not playing in front of a crowd ready to rock. Vogelsong, a career journeyman whose path to the World Series took a detour to Japan, improved to 3-0 with a 1.09 ERA in four starts this postseason. He induced two early double plays, then faced his stiffest test in the fifth. The bases were loaded with one out when Vogelsong fanned rookie Quintin Berry. That brought up Cabrera, honored on the field before the game with an actual blue-and-gold crown for his Triple Crown accomplishments. With the fans chanting "M-V-P!" and likely sensing the whole Series was riding on this at-bat, Vogelsong seemed completely calm while chewing gum. He won the matchup, too, getting an easy popup that prompted Cabrera to slam his bat to the ground and elicited cheers in the San Francisco dugout. Lincecum took over with two outs in the sixth, and the two-time reliever looked as if he had been coming out of the bullpen his whole life and shut down the Tigers. Closer Sergio Romo finished off the combined five-hitter with his second save of the Series. Blanco punctuated the ninth inning with his latest fancy grab, a sprinting catch into foul territory in left field. And when fan favorite Prince Fielder struck out in the eighth, some boos bounced around Comerica Park. Big hitters with teeny numbers, Cabrera and Fielder are a combined 3 for 19 against the Giants. The fearsome Tigers have totaled a mere three runs and 15 hits while hitting .165 in three games, and were shut out twice in a row for the first time since April 2008. With their second straight 2-0 victory, the Giants won their franchise-record sixth straight postseason game. Combined with Madison Bumgarner's effort in Game 2, San Francisco threw the first consecutive shutouts in the Series since Baltimore in 1966, when Jim Palmer, Wally Bunker and Dave McNally did the trick against the Dodgers. For the Tigers, it was the sixth straight Series loss dating to 2006 against St. Louis. They got a fine effort from pitcher Anibal Sanchez this time, but it wasn't enough against these Giants. It was 47 degrees at gametime, a drop of 17 from Thursday night at AT&T Park, and the Tigers clearly knew this was their chance to pull back into the Series. Soon enough, Game 3 took on a familiar look. During the Giants' early two-run burst, Detroit's body language said all you needed to know about this Series. At one point in-between pitches, Cabrera put his hands on his hips at third base, shortstop Jhonny Peralta scuffed the dirt, second baseman Omar Infante turned his back to the infield, Fielder stared down at first. A losing posture, plain and simple. The Comerica crowd, so pumped earlier in the postseason, quickly fell silent. Desperate to cheer for anything, the fans hollered for a long, albeit routine, flyout by Delmon Young. Then again, this was all new for the Tigers and their fans. They never trailed in the AL championship series sweep of the Yankees, but have never led against the Giants. Detroit grounded into the most double plays in the majors this year, and Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford's two slick turns added to the Tigers' total. Both DPs came with two on and one out, by Fielder in the first and the speedy rookie Berry in the third. Berry put both hands on his batting helmet as he zoomed well past the base, running out his frustration. Working on 12 days' rest, Sanchez may have been the latest Detroit player to be caught in the Rust Belt, at least in the second inning. That's when he constantly overthrew his fastball and did not resemble the pitcher who had made two sharp starts this postseason. The San Francisco hitters also were amply familiar with Sanchez. This was the fourth time he had matched up with Vogelsong in the last two years — Sanchez twice won duels, then lost a slugfest. Hunter Pence, who scored one run and drove in the other during a 2-0 win in Game 2, drew a four-pitch walk to begin the second. It was a telling sign — Sanchez had not walked a right-handed batter since August. Pence stole second, took third on a wild pitch and, with the Tigers' infield playing in, trotted home when Blanco tripled off the wall in right. Crawford looped an RBI single with two outs for a 2-0 lead, and Rick Porcello began warming up in the Detroit bullpen. NOTES: Cabrera has safely reached base in all 23 postseason games in his career. … A few fans outside the ballpark climbed part of the way up the exterior gate to catch a glimpse of the action from left field before a stadium attendant inside told them to get down.
WORLD SERIES GAME 3: Giants take commanding 3-0 series lead on Tigers
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