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I was sent an old high school picture by a friend, which by itself was horrifying. But what really struck me was the text underneath. We were asked back then a few simple questions to describe ourselves and what we saw in our futures. I admit I had a good chuckle at what I wrote (I won't go into it here), and my friend made me promise he could hold it over my head for a while (I agreed). I was definitely experiencing some growing pains and needed some real direction.
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Question: We are a XXX organization for XXX and have more than 100 components (we call them chapters) in cities across the country. They are all 501c6 organizations with their own articles, bylaws and D&O insurance. Question of the day: do they also need liability insurance? Most of the larger components have had it; however, the rates tripled this year so they are asking if it is a requirement. Recommendations?
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I came across Ashima Goyal-Siraj's piece in Volunteer weekly, The "Oh! by the way" trap. It's in response to an article by Thomas McKee on the same subject, and one that I—and just about any volunteer—can relate to.
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Jul 11
Most can agree that we receive way too many emails in the course of a day. What's more maddening, besides the increasing amount of spam (that's another post), is the constant barrage of emails from a single source, i.e., the vendor that sends daily updates on products and services, or the e-letter that comes in 2-3 times a day with the "latest news."
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Two chapters I met recently are struggling. In both cases, the leaderships have kept their collective eyes and heads down over the past couple of years, muscling through the program year while the world around them changed.
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Here's a quick shout out to two of our association clients, Maryland Chapter of Public Relations Society of America and Maryland Recycling Network, both of whom just held their annual conferences. And what a success both had!
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It's a given that today's members have the ability to go "guerrilla" – thanks in part to social technologies – to make significant contributions in unconventional ways. And we in associations can react one of two ways: channel our inner Jane Goodall or act like poachers. Lindy Dreyer and I called on our best Jane "impersonations" to encourage association pros in our #MMCCon session to think of guerrilla volunteers as extensions of our communities. Use this handout to chart your own path for "going guerrilla".
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It's a given that today's members have the ability to go "guerrilla" – thanks in part to social technologies – to make significant contributions in unconventional ways. And we in associations can react one of two ways: channel our inner Jane Goodall or act like poachers. Lindy Dreyer and I called on our best Jane "impersonations" to encourage association pros in our #MMCCon session to think of guerrilla volunteers as extensions of our communities.
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For anyone who's earned their APR or successfully won a Silver Anvil, Best in Maryland or any PR award, you know that research at the front end and evaluation at the end are "do not skip" steps. Of course following metrics and be aware of research throughout any PR campaign or project is also critical.
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I love Peggy's post from the other day - Volunteers Give ... and keep on giving. There's no question that volunteers are an important part to any organization, whatever its purpose. And as I work with association volunteers on a daily basis, I see firsthand the dedication and time each pours into his/her volunteerism; a dedication that is not always an easy task.
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We're only in Round 11 but already this match against Torino is a must-win for Napoli. After their 1-0 midweek loss to Atalanta, the partenopei are six points out of first, and they can't count on Juventus slipping. All Napoli can do is fight their own battles and pray that somewhere, somehow, Juve lose points.
Winning the war would be easier if Edinson Cavani were healthy. The striker pulled out of training last weekend and has missed the last two matches -- and his absence is clearly felt. For all the praise heaped on both Goran Pandev and Lorenzo Insigne recently, neither can make up for the loss of the Uruguayan. Insigne is too young and, as seen against Chievo Verona, both too trigger-happy and too reluctant to pass the ball. Pandev, despite talk of his "revitalization" in Naples, has netted just twice and has often been wasteful in front of goal. If Cavani sits out, the pressure will be on Marek Hamsik to deliver rather than these two.
Torino are sitting safely in 13th, which is certainly good enough for a freshly promoted side...but "safe" truly is the word to describe this season's granata. Alongside Palermo, they lead the league in draws, with five from ten matches. They're also rather shy about goal-scoring: remove their 5-1 hammering of Atalanta and Torino have scored just six goals in their other nine matches -- that's equal with Pescara, who don't even have the money to buy a goal in Italy.
But Torino do well enough on defense, conceding just nine thus far, on par with Inter Milan. They've let in four of those since Angelo Ogbonna's been injured, so if he manages to pass a fitness test before the match, his return would be a big boost for the visitors. If not, expect to see Guillermo Rodríguez continue to fill in at center back. He'll see plenty of action, as it's almost certain this will play out like the Chievo match, with Napoli constantly on the attack and Torino soaking up the pressure.
Napoli Injuries and Suspensions
Edinson Cavani (in doubt)
Torino Injuries and Suspensions
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Match Date/Time: Sunday, October 4 at 3 p.m. local, 9 a.m. ET
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The hood of an automobile that served as a canvas for several of the artists at the 1985 Association of American Editorial Cartoonists convention in Orlando, Florida.
Participating cartoonists included Jeff MacNelly ("Diesel Easel"), Kate Salley Palmer ('Possum Roadkill), Mike Jenkins (Batman Logo), Dave Granlund ("I'd Walk a Mile..."), and Draper Hill ("Forget, Hell")
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South Carolina Political Collections, 2007
Editorial cartoons grace the pages of most American daily newspapers and are widely popular with readers. Often providing biting commentary, they comment on issues ranging from local to international matters. These cartoons hold great value in illustrating key issues or events in our history and are among our most popular holdings.
SCPC holds the collections of two fine editorial artists, Walt Lardner and Kate Salley Palmer. Artists often give original cartoons to the subjects of their drawings and many of our other collections contain cartoons lampooning the collections creator.
Sadly, as the newspaper business struggles to retain its readership, some are giving up their staff cartoonist, using instead a syndicated cartoonist whose work may be excellent, but will not address local issues as a local artist can. According to the Association of American Editorial Cartoonists, between 1985 and 2005, the number of editorial cartoonists employed by American daily newspapers was halved.
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This book represents the proceedings of the FAO international technical conference dedicated to Agricultural Biotechnologies in Developing Countries (ABDC-10) that took place in Guadalajara, Mexico on 1-4 March 2010. A major objective of the conference was to take stock of the application of biotechnologies across the different food and agricultural sectors in developing countries, in order to learn from the past and to identify options for the future to face the challenges of food insecurity, climate change and natural resource degradation.
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Glossary of Biotechnology for Food and Agriculture
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Bioenergy and the potential contribution of agricultural biotechnologies in developing countries
The October 2010 issue of the scientific journal Biomass and Bioenergy contains this article by J. Ruane, A. Sonnino and A. Agostini, which is an abbreviated and updated version of the background document prepared for an e-mail conference hosted by the FAO Biotechnology Forum on the same subject.
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BUILDING BIOSAFETY CAPACITIESFAO'S experience and outlook
This study is the result of the in-depth review of FAO's capacity building activities in biosafety. It provides a general presentation of FAO's conceptual framework on biosafety – the FAO Biosecurity framework – and illustrates the portfolio of past and current biosafety projects at national, regional and global level, together with their structure, components and financing modality. This publication is expected not only to contribute to planning FAO future activities in this area, but also to provide strategic inputs to the formulation of shared biosafety capacity building strategies at the global level.
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This chapter provides an overview of the techniques, current status and issues involved in using marker-assisted selection (MAS) for genetic improvement in developing countries. Molecular marker maps, the necessary framework for any MAS programme, have been constructed for the majority of agriculturally important species, although the density of the maps varies considerably among species. Despite the considerable resources that have been invested in this field and despite the enormous potential it still represents, with few exceptions, MAS has not yet delivered its expected benefits in commercial breeding programmes for crops, livestock, forest trees or farmed fish in the developed world.
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Socio-economic impacts of non-transgenic biotechnologies in developing countries
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The role of agricultural biotechnologies for production of bioenergy in developing countries
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Jesus: A Memory Who Abides
"While Jonas watched, the people began one by one to untie the ribbons on the packages, to unwrap the bright papers, open the boxes and reveal toys and clothing and books. There were cries of delight. They hugged one another.
The small child went and sat on the lap of the old woman, and she rocked him and rubbed her cheek against his" (The Giver, Lois Lowrey, 123).
"The great majority of people will go on observing forms that cannot be explained; they will keep Christmas Day with Christmas gifts and Christmas benedictions; they will continue to do it; and some day suddenly wake up and discover why" ( G.K. Chesterton in Generally Speaking, via Quaerere Deum via gkchestertonquote).
"there is a way of being together that is not Christian communion. And what is the clearest indication of this? That it does not liberate us, that there is no liberation; that is, it is not Communion and Liberation. Fr. Giussani told us that this happens due to a lack of memory, due to a lack of existential depth in the awareness of belonging. [...] When St. Paul says, 'Yet I live, no longer I, but Christ lives in me,' he defines exactly the content of the new self-awareness. Without this new awareness, there is no Christian communion, because we are not letting into our life the gaze that made us become part of this communion." (Living is The Memory of Me, 54).
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The Colts are coming off a record-tying ninth consecutive postseason berth in 2010, but it was awfully taxing on a team that had made it look effortless for so many years. Indianapolis scratched and clawed its way to another division title despite leading the league with 17 players on I.R., and missing many other starters for significant time. That TE Dallas Clark and MLB Gary Brackett — just to name a few — are healthy again is cause for optimism. But it has been an offseason full of change and uncertainty, particularly with the league's only four-time MVP, QB Peyton Manning.
Several months after the stunning first-round playoff exit courtesy of the Jets, Manning underwent neck surgery for the second straight offseason, this time to repair a bulging disc. It was unclear as of this writing when Manning, who recently signed a five-year, $90 million extension making him a Colt for life, could begin practicing. The Colts lured veteran QB Kerry Collins out of retirement in the event Manning isn't ready to start the season.
GM Chris Polian called the shots for the first time on Draft Day, selecting a pair of linemen to help reinforce a leaky O-line. Polian also parted ways with several of the team's longest-tenured coaches and front-office staff, including offensive guru Tom Moore.
With a healthy Manning, the Colts are still very formidable, fully capable of becoming the first club ever to play in a Super Bowl on its home field, Lucas Oil Stadium, next February. But following an unsettling offseason, and with Manning's historic durability potentially being compromised, the Colts' road to title contention could have more roadblocks than usual.
Peyton Manning and the offense are most comfortable when the opposing defense is on its heels, which is often the case against the Colts' frequent use of the no-huddle offense. With the three-wide, two-TE personnel package used most frequently, Manning wants to spread it out and let it fly. The offense is at its best, however, when it at least can present the threat of a running game. Coordinator Clyde Christensen gives Manning as much freedom at the line of scrimmage as any QB in the league.
Quarterbacks: It was a trying 2010 season for the future first-ballot Hall of Famer Peyton Manning. With many of his favorite weapons on the shelf, the Colts leaned on Manning at a record-setting pace. He completed 450-of-679 passes — the completion mark was an NFL record; the attempts were the second-most in a season ever — for a career-high 4,700 yards. But there were times when he tried to do too much. Manning had arguably the worst three-game slump of his career between Weeks 11 and 13, when he tossed 11 interceptions, including two pick-sixes. Manning's 17 INTs were his highest total since '02. At the age of 35, he still possesses a strong arm and impeccable accuracy. Further, his intelligence, preparation and durability are the stuff of legend. However, the uncertainty surrounding the health of his surgically repaired neck, putting his Week One status — and, in turn, his 208 consecutive regular-season starts streak in jeopardy — is undoubtedly the biggest story line in the NFL landscape entering the season. Kerry Collins, who was drafted by vice chairman Bill Polian and the Panthers in 1995, fits the bill of a dependable veteran starter if Manning's neck injury lingers into the season. Collins has lost some zip on his fastball, and can be a statue in the pocket, but he is a smart, heady veteran who should be able to pick up the Colts' complex playbook quickly. Curtis Painter, who has looked great in practice but has not performed well in game action, and Dan Orlovsky are battling for the No. 3 job.
Running backs: The ground game was punchless most of last season, but that is hardly news. Indy has finished in the bottom four overall in rushing each of the past three seasons. Joseph Addai, a patient, shifty runner with good burst, was poised for a strong season before a neck injury in Week Six cost him eight games. Addai's value is his versatility: He is one of the better blocking and receiving backs in the league. Scouts say backup Donald Brown, who has not met expectations his first two seasons, is a quick, instinctive runner with above-average power for his stature. But he spends too much time dancing behind the line and needs to work on blitz pickup. The Colts got good value in fourth-round bruiser Delone Carter. His downhill running style will come in handy in short-yardage situations, where the Colts have struggled.
Receivers: When healthy, the Colts possess a deep, extremely talented receiving corps. Reggie Wayne, who hauled in a career-high 111 catches for 1,355 yards and six TDs last season, leads the NFL in receptions and receiving yards since 2004. Wayne isn't the deep threat he once was, but he's an excellent route runner who possesses tremendous hands and run-after-the-catch ability. Another monster season could be in the offing as Wayne enters a contract year. Pierre Garcon drives his coaches crazy with his inconsistency and mental lapses, but he came on late last season and possesses game-changing speed and great physicality. Imagine if Austin Collie stayed healthy last season. The lethal slot receiver led the team in TDs (eight), and caught 58 passes for 649 yards in only nine games before two scary concussions ended his season. Collie has not shown any lasting effects from the concussions, but he has been limited by a knee injury this offseason. The offense wasn't the same without Collie and TE Dallas Clark. Former first-rounder Anthony Gonzalez, a fast, precise route runner, has appeared in only three games total the past two seasons because of injuries. Blair White, who has drawn comparisons to Collie for his sure hands and toughness, was a big surprise as an undrafted free agent, catching five TD passes. The always-dangerous Clark is back after a wrist injury cut his '10 season short. He's blazingly fast, has a knack for finding the endzone and can be used as an H-back, split out wide or as a traditional tight end. Clark is rare in that he forces the opponent's hand on personnel packages. Backup Jacob Tamme is a flexible, big-play player in his own right who caught everything in sight last season and became Manning's security blanket after Clark went down. Brody Eldridge is more of a traditional blocking tight end, but he has surprisingly soft hands.
Offensive linemen: GM Chris Polian addressed his team's biggest weakness, spending a first-rounder on OLT Anthony Castonzo and moving up four spots in Round Two to grab OG-OT Ben Ijalana. Both players are extremely intelligent, versatile and durable. Castonzo, who flashes a mean streak, likely will be the starting left tackle in Week One. The athletic Ijalana, a left tackle in college, could begin his career at guard. ORT Ryan Diem's play fell off considerably last season, with false starts and breakdowns in pass protection occurring far too often. He has been getting looks at right guard, where he has been slow to adjust. C Jeff Saturday and Peyton Manning have started 170 games together — the most by a QB-center combination since the NFL-AFL merger. Saturday, 34, is entering the twilight of his career, but his sound technique and knowledge of the system continue to serve him well. Joe Reitz, a converted tackle, appeared to be the front-runner to start the season at left guard as of this writing. Jeff Linkenbach, who possesses great size and length, could begin the season as the starter at right tackle. OG Jacques McClendon, who is battling Reitz for a starting job, is an imposing physical presence who made a minimal impact as a rookie. OGs Kyle DeVan and Mike Pollak, both of whom saw time on the interior last season, also are in the mix at the guard spots. Overall, the position battles along the O-line — with the exception of Saturday and Castonzo — were very fluid as of presstime.
Speed and gap integrity are two key components in the Colts' Tampa-2 scheme. The "D" will allow yards — its main function is to keep plays in front of defenders and stiffen in the red zone. Coordinator Larry Coyer scaled back the blitzing because of injuries and instead relied on perennial Pro Bowl DEs Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis to do what they do best: wreak havoc and disrupt offenses' timing and rhythm.
Defensive linemen: DEs Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis, two of the more prolific pass rushers in the game, continued their reign of terror on opposing QBs last season, combining for 21 sacks and six forced fumbles. Both players possess freakish speed, leverage and lightning-quick first steps. Freeney's devastating spin move has become his trademark. Meanwhile, Mathis relies more on sheer speed to disrupt plays in the backfield. Both players have terrific motors; Mathis is a better run defender. Three-technique DT Fili Moala made major strides in his second season. A fast, athletic penetrator, Moala has a ton of upside, but he needs to become more of a finisher. NT Antonio Johnson dealt with a knee injury early but was a major reason why the run defense held three of the league's best rushing teams at bay in the final month. Johnson's size and hand strength allow him to occupy blockers and free up plays for 'backers, as well as disrupt plays on his own. The Colts uncharacteristically tapped into the free-agent market, adding a trio of former first-rounders — DT Tommie Harris and DEs Jamaal Anderson and Tyler Brayton. Harris, who was as dominant a three-technique as there was in the league between 2005-07 with the Bears, fits the Colts' scheme perfectly. He relies on his athleticism and strength to get upfield. If Harris' oft-injured knees cooperate, his low-risk acquisition could turn into a home-run signing. Anderson, a major disappointment in Atlanta, could bolster the run defense on the interior, as well as provide depth on the edges if he improves. Rookie three-technique Drake Nevis is a prototypical Colts one-gap lineman. He is undersized but explosive and plays with great intensity. Jerry Hughes is a fast and energetic edge rusher, but he made virtually no impact in his rookie season. The club hopes he will develop behind Mathis and Freeney. DT Eric Foster can play inside and outside. DT Ricardo Mathews will see more chances.
Linebackers: Injuries to MLB Gary Brackett and WLB Clint Session, who departed in free agency, along with the inconsistency of SLB Philip Wheeler opened the door for rookies Pat Angerer and Kavell Conner to enter the lineup a year ago. Brackett, the quarterback of the defense, is an integral part of the scheme. He plays fast and instinctively, with great coverage skills up and down the field. Angerer, a member of the PFW All-Rookie team, is considered the heir apparent to Brackett, though he replaced Wheeler as the starting "Sam" linebacker the second half of last season. The undersized Angerer showed outstanding aggressiveness and versatility in finishing second on the team in tackles (75) and first in special-teams tackles (15). Conner, an active, high-motor 'backer who has good instincts and understanding of proper angles, will battle with veteran free-agent addition Ernie Sims to replace Session on the weak side. Like with most of the LB corps, Sims makes up for his lack of size with his speed and quickness. He is a big hitter who fits the Colts' scheme like a glove. Nate Triplett provides depth and help on special teams.
Defensive backs: Now the official starter alongside ultraconsistent FS Antoine Bethea, SS Melvin Bullitt doesn't provide the physical presence that former Colt Bob Sanders once did, but he is fast, instinctive and his toughness and work ethic are second to none. Bethea, the only Colts defensive back to start 16 games last season, is a difference maker in the secondary. An excellent athlete with good range and even better football IQ, Bethea plays the deep zone extremely well and can come up and support the run. Following the release of veteran LCB Kelvin Hayden, several candidates will vie to start across from RCB Jerraud Powers, whose arrow is pointing up despite missing the final four games with a broken forearm. Undersized but sound in his technique, Powers added a run-stuffing dimension to his impressive read-and-react skills, and was the team's best corner at the time of his injury. CBs Justin Tryon, Jacob Lacey, Kevin Thomas and rookie Chris Rucker will all be in the mix to replace Hayden. Tryon did yeoman's work after being acquired in a trade shortly before the season began, starting six games, but team insiders say he is best suited for the nickel-back role. Lacey battled injuries and inconsistency last season after a breakout rookie campaign in 2009. Thomas, the club's '10 third-round pick, blew out his knee in minicamp as a rookie but is a big, physical cornerback whom the Colts are high on. The athletic Rucker has intriguing upside, but his lack of discipline is a concern. Safeties Al Afalava and Joe Lefeged are depth players who will be counted on for special teams.
The coverage and return teams left a lot to be desired last season, but PK Adam Vinatieri was terrific. Coming off a season-ending knee injury in 2009, Vinatieri converted 26-of-28 FG attempts. P Pat McAfee, who also handles kickoff duties, finished in the top 10 in touchbacks but was middle of the road in most punting categories. Justin Tryon and Blair White flashed in the return game last season.
The Colts still have the firepower that has made them an annual Super Bowl contender, but their window could be starting to close. Peyton Manning wants to play five more years, but it is fair to wonder if we are starting to see chinks in his once seemingly indestructible armor. WR Reggie Wayne and DE Robert Mathis are both entering contract years, and it wouldn't be shocking to see one or both of them playing their final season with the club. For the Colts to make a run this season, first and foremost, Manning must be healthy. But the offensive line and run defense also must rise to the occasion and help lessen Manning's load and preserve his few remaining years.
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I was watching NFL Total Access last night and as I watched Andrew Siciliano transition to a Jets story I saw that stupid little smirk come across his face and just it just made me think about how badly not only every other employee at NFL Network and ESPN treat the Jets but how our own beat writer Cimini seems to be the love child of a special night between Brady and Belichick. However when Dukes was brought into the conversation and asked about the Jets, Jamie Dukes showed respect to Rex and the team and I really enjoyed listening to his take on the draft, our defense, and Rex as a coach. I was surprised really so I took to twitter and let him know. Just thought I'd share.


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We first introduced you to Jessica Ekstrom last year when we went along to distribute her "Headbands of Hope" to young girls receiving cancer treatments at the N.C. Children's Hospital. Ekstrom just recently expanded her nonprofit.
Ekstrom is known to have a smile and a sense of humor that brings a ray of sunshine to any room, even ones filled with kids and their families dealing with some pretty tough medical situations.
That's just why she wanted to make sure she wasn't leaving anyone out.
"I didn't want to have to pass by any room and even though hair loss might be more traumatic for a girl it's still something that the boys are going through," she says.
The 22-year-old founder of Headbands of Hope says hair loss can be tough for anyone, girls or boys, but that you don't need hair to be who you are. Ekstrom believes it's what's on the inside that really counts.
"It's a symbol of strength and it's a symbol of unity among all the kids that are battling cancer," she says.
Ekstrom has expanded her nonprofit and started "Headwear of Hope," meant to provide young boys receiving cancer treatments with hats and headwear.
Ekstrom says there's a very specific mission with Headbands of Hope and her new nonprofit, Headwear of Hope.
"When you look in the mirror and it's something that boosts your spirits, that's the mission of what we do."
If you want to get involved in either program, Ekstrom is always accepting donations. You can check out both Headbands of Hope and Headwear of Hope by clicking the links.
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At WWDC 2012, Apple unveiled the next generation of iOS, its mobile operating system. iOS 6 sports more than 200 new features and upgrades ? including the new Apple Maps, deep Facebook integration and improvements to Siri.
Make room, Apple, Google and Amazon. One more major Internet player now has an app store.
Twitter is giving users the bird. A cute, little, upwardly mobile bird.
A scam Pokemon game reached No. 2 on Apple's App Store charts this week before it was pulled -- a debacle that calls into question both Apple's approval process and Nintendo's "no apps for us" stance.
Apple released Mountain Lion to developers last week, a new operating system that will make your desktop computer work more like your phone than ever before.
App appeal is obvious. The barrier to entry? So low!
To adapt to the new era of gaming, Atari is returning to its roots.
Gadget fans may be focused on the CES trade show this week, but there's something else notable going on today: It's the iPhone's fifth birthday.
CNN's John King talks to Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak about the future of Apple post-Steve Jobs.
In an effort to streamline and simplify the maturity ratings of software in mobile app stores, CTIA, the international wireless industry association, yesterday proposed a ratings system that store owners could voluntarily adopt.
Two weeks ago, Google published its much-anticipated Gmail app in the Apple app store.
A bug in Apple's mobile operating system allows hackers to take control of iPhone and iPad apps, using them to steal people's photos, contacts and even send text messages without the device's user knowing about it, according to a notable computer security researcher.
The musician Bjork is releasing the first ever app-album. It's called "Biophilia," and it goes on sale in the Apple App Store on Tuesday.
The maker of a mobile game highlighting the uglier side of electronics production has seen the game banned from Apple's App Store just hours after its release.
Amazon is sidestepping Apple's strict new in-app purchasing rules for the App Store with three simple words: to the cloud.
It's a testament to your brand name and image when a plurality of consumers are willing to buy your product without even trying it... or even seeing it with their own eyes.
We all knew that once Apple starting enforcing new rules for in-app purchases, it would change how media companies do business on the iPhone and iPad.
Nearly one month after Apple's strict new App Store rules kicked in, Amazon and other publishers have finally rolled over.
Update: Google has already released an update to the Google+ app. For those that are having problems, check the App Store and download the latest version.
Apple has been dealt a blow in its "App Store" trademark case, with a federal judge denying its request for an injunction to stop Amazon from using the term.
Big changes are coming to Apple's App Store on Thursday -- and they could mean big trouble for e-book sellers like Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
The latest version of Apple's widely-used Final Cut Pro high-end video-editing software may not be ready for its closeup.
Israel on Thursday applauded Apple's decision to remove an application called the "The 3rd Intifada" from its popular App Store for iPads and iPhones.
The computer giant Apple Inc. agreed Wednesday to remove an application called the "The 3rd Intifada" from its popular App Store for iPads and iPhones.
The Israeli government is asking Apple Inc. to remove a mobile application called "The Third Intifada" from its popular App Store.
Apple and Amazon are barreling toward a showdown -- and neither side wants to talk about it.
Android's explosive growth over the past three years has been a double-edged sword for its apps. On the plus side, there are more of them than ever. On the negative side, there are more of them than ever.
Apple's iPad 2 was launched in London with great fanfare. Nina Dos Santos reports.
The giants of the tech world have worked themselves into a tizzy over the term "app store."
Amazon just revealed its own specially curated version of the Android Marketplace, but has chosen to label it the "Appstore."
The Kyoto gamemaker is gearing up to launch Nintendo 3DS, a portable game machine with a glasses-free 3-D display, in the United States on March 27.
Google's Android Market experienced its first real security lapse on Wednesday as more than a dozen apps were were found to be lined with malicious code that could be used to steal user information and more.
Apple bet big on the App Store -- and 350,000 apps later, competitors are struggling to catch up. Now, there's Google's Android Market, BlackBerry's App World, HP's Palm App Catalog, and Microsoft's Apps Marketplace.
Apple this week announced a plan to levy a 30 percent fee on publishers who charge subscriptions through its App Store on the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. The fee applies to newspapers, magazines and digital books (not to mention music and videos).
Media companies are making big bets on tablet-friendly newspapers and magazines -- even as they bleed cash chasing a still-tiny audience.
Apple is tightening its App Store policies on e-books -- a move that has the stalled the release of Sony's e-reader app and threatens trouble ahead for Amazon's popular Kindle app.
Apple has responded to the furor over its supposed App Store policy changes that many believe could affect the popular Kindle, Nook, and Sony Reader apps.
Apple's countdown to 10 billion downloads in its App Store hit its long-awaited milestone this weekend.
With the launch of an App Store for the Mac last week, Apple has proved that its all-in-one digital marketplace model -- so successful for the iPhone, iPod and iPad -- can flourish on old-fashioned laptop and desktop computers as well.
The Mac App Store has launched, freshly stocked with over 1,000 OS X applications. The store comes as part of an OS X update, version 10.6.6, and is a standalone application rather than being yet another add-on to the already creaking and bloated iTunes.
Skype released a new version of the telephony application for iPhone, which adds video-chat features that go beyond what Apple offers.
'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a computer mouse. 'Cause y'all are checking your work e-mail on your BlackBerrys under the dining room table.
Google this week unveiled its Chrome Web Store, which aims to do for the Web what Apple's App Store did for mobile devices: It provides a place to explore and "install" Web-based applications.
Lose your iPhone? There's been an app for that since June, but now it's free for owners of newer Apple gadgets.
Skyfire launched its app that plays Flash video on the iPhone one day early, but it didn't expect to pull the app off Apple's App Store so soon.
Along with wireless networks and geeky tech specs, the apps available for a smartphone have become a major product differentiator. That's why news that Google's Android platform hit 100,000 apps on Monday sent such waves through the tech world, with dozens of blogs weighing in.
Can lightning strike twice for Apple in its quest for world software domination? Using the same system it pioneered on the iPhone, Apple is trying to bring its software-distribution system to users of its Mac OS.
Apple this week presented its plan for the Mac App Store, a new way for Mac users to find and download applications.
Electronic Arts said Wednesday that it will acquire Chillingo, the company that publishes the ultra-popular smartphone game Angry Birds.
If it can't be done on an Apple product, there's no longer officially an app for that.
Apple is loosening its grip on its app development for its mobile devices, announcing Thursday that it will drop restrictions on what programming tools developers can use to create iOS apps.
We'll soon have downloaded more apps than songs from iTunes, according to app developer Asymco.
If you've picked up Apple's iPhone 4, you're probably aware of the new features that can benefit gamers on the go: a higher-resolution display, an integrated gyroscope to complement the accelerometer (for six-axis motion control), longer battery life and faster Wi-Fi.
Apple's just opened up a new section of the App Store. Called "Try Before You Buy," it lets users test drive a limited selection of apps before purchasing them.
A well-known hacker on Sunday posted the first "jailbreak" for the iPhone 4.
iPhone owners can now legally jailbreak their phones. CNN.com's John Sutter explains jailbreaking and the recent changes.
To help answer some questions about this week's Copyright Office announcement regarding the legality of so-called cell phone jailbreaking, or the modification of the software that comes with iPhones and other handsets that is designed not to be changed, we've compiled the following list of Frequently Asked Questions:
CNN's Errol Barnett has an exclusive look at the new CNN iPhone application for users outside of the U.S.
IPhone users can now legally hack their phones to download applications that aren't in Apple's App Store.
In the wake of Thursday's iPhone 4 launch frenzy lies as trail of unloved, no-longer-needed iPhones cast off by owners trading up for the shiny new model.
Most Fortune 500 CEOs are about as accessible as Kim Jong Il, but Apple CEO Steve Jobs has been breaking the mold. He's sent terse e-mail replies to more than a dozen customer inquiries -- and one journalist -- in the past few months.
Did Google just turn the tables on Apple?
Yesterday, Tweetie 2 for iPhone disappeared from the App Store. Its replacement, simply titled Twitter, is now available.
Apple unveiled details of its next-generation iPhone operating system Thursday in a press event at the company's headquarters here.
Games are big on the iPhone -- the majority of apps on the App Store are games, and games are regularly among the top-selling paid and free apps.
Sling Media on Monday launched a new version of its SlingPlayer Mobile app for iPhone and iPod touch.
If recent gadget history is a guide, consumers considering Apple's new iPad won't focus so much on the product specs -- the big screen, fast processor, long battery life and the like.
Google's end run around Apple's App Store is complete: Google Voice is ready as a Web application.
Apple said on Tuesday that it has agreed to buy Quattro Wireless, a mobile advertising and publishing company.
Apple announced Tuesday that its App Store has surpassed 3 billion downloads from iPhone and iPod touch users.
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ALBANY, GA (WALB) – A fiery crash near Tifton killed a Tennessee teenager and badly injured another.
Their Nissan Maxima that slammed into a tree and burst into flames Wednesday. 17-year old Justin Householder of Knoxville, a passenger in the car, was killed.
The driver, 17-year-old Adam Wise also of Knoxville, was critically injured and airlifted to South Georgia Medical Center then transferred to Shands Medical Center in Gainesville where he is in critical condition.
Troopers say the teens were traveling on I-75 but got off onto Adcock Road near the Tift/Cook County line.
Just before 5:00pm, their car ran off the road, overturned, slammed into a tree and burst into flames.
Troopers don't know why the teens got off the Interstate and onto Adcock Road. Both were wearing their seat belts.
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Late Summer Mozzarella Peperonata Salad
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Serves 4
3 mixed bell peppers red, yellow, orange or purple
1 hot chili diced fine (heat to your liking)
½ diced red onion
1 tsp chopped garlic
½ cup cherry tomatoes cut in ½
3 T olive oil
1 T red wine vinegar
sea salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp chopped oregano or marjoram
Roast the peppers over a hot flame until charred. Place in a sealed container for 10 minutes. This should allow the skin to separate from the meat of the pepper. Peel the peppers and remove the seeds. Rinse under water briefly if needed. Cut peppers in 1' x 1/8' strips. In a skillet over medium heat warm oil. Add onion and lightly season with salt and pepper, cook 5 minutes. Add garlic then chili and peppers. Cook until soft. Add the tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes to soften. Season with herb, salt and pepper. Set aside to cool.
8 oz mozzarella sliced
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Divide mozzarella onto 4 plates or arrange on a platter. Sprinkle with sea salt. Spoon the room temperature peperonata over the top. Drizzle with olive oil. Garnish with fresh oregano or marjoram. Serve and Enjoy!!!!!
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Harford County Sheriff's deputies and Maryland State Police report:
Derick Lamichael Adams, 33, of the 300 block of Stevens Circle, was arrested on a bench warrant Thursday in a case he was charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol per se.
Kenneth Carelle Gunthrop Sr., 31, of the first block of Post Road, was charged Thursday with theft less than $100 and marijuana possession.
Diana Alicia Hicks, 37, who has a post office box in Aberdeen, was charged Friday with second-degree assault.
Lauren Kelli Marie Smith, 21, of the 4900 block of Villapoint Drive, was charged Friday with first-degree assault, second-degree assault and disorderly conduct.
Raymond Maurice O'Neill, 31, of the 700 block of Old Philadelphia Road, was charged Saturday with marijuana possession, two counts of possession of a drug other than marijuana and two counts of possession with intent to distribute.
Jessica Lynn Parks, 24, whose mailing address is in the 1500 block of North Stepney Road, was charged Sunday with second-degree assault.
Michelle Lee Dodson, 42, of the 600 block of Shirley Drive, was arrested on a bench warrant Saturday in a case she was charged with theft less than $1,000.
Robert Allen Vincenti, 52, of the first block of West Aztec Street, was arrested on a bench warrant Monday in a case he was charged with telephone misuse through repeated calls.
Frank Earl Jackson III, 48, of the 600 block of North Stepney Road, was arrested on a bench warrant Monday in a case he was charged with trespassing and theft less than $100.
Andre Curtis Louis Houston, 20, of the 300 block of Center Deen, was arrested on a bench warrant Friday in a case he was charged with driving without required license and authorization, failure to return and remain at the scene of an accident involving damage, failure to furnish license and identification at an accident, failure to exhibit license to police and failure to report accident damage to police.
A bottle of alcohol was stolen from the P & G Mini Mart Saturday in the 1500 block of Old Philadelphia Road.
Aberdeen police report:
Alizah S. England, 20, of the 1500 block of Harford Square in Edgewood, was arrested Nov. 13 on a warrant in a case in which she was charged with second-degree assault and malicious destruction of property.
James Emory Chapman, 28, of the 100 block of Hawkins Drive, was charged Nov. 14 with two counts of second-degree burglary, two counts of fourth-degree burglary, one count of theft in a fourth-degree burglary, and two counts of malicious destruction of property valued over $500.
Tony Patrick Mayse, 43, of the 600 block of Tradewinds Court in Edgewood, was charged Nov. 10 with driving on a revoked license.
Devin Lavon Robertson, 23, of the first block of Thurmont Court in Nottingham, Baltimore County, was charged Friday with marijuana possession.
Elon M. James, 27, of the first block of Braxton Lane in Burlington, N.J., was charged Thursday with unlawful taking of a motor vehicle and unauthorized removal of property.
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It took eight days to set up and just 10 minutes to topple.Click the video player to watch a new world dominoes record. A team from Germany painstakingly lined up around 275,000 dominoes. Some of them didn't fall, but enough of them did to break the world record for dominoes falling in a spiral.The entire clip lasts more than 10 minutes.
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Wanderful interactive storybooks, like the original Living Books, were designed with input from teachers to best address the learning styles of young and emerging readers. In addition to teachers, speech-language therapists and pathologists are finding these interactive storybooks to be valuable tools for addressing speech and language therapy goals and to help expand a child's communication skills.
Teachers: Share your story with us:
If you have an anecdote or story about using any of the Wanderful Apps with students/clients that you would like to share with others, please send it to us. We promise to contact you to approve the final form of any story we would post to the Wanderful website. Send your story to: firstname.lastname@example.com with "case study" in the subject line. We look forward to hearing from you. Click here to read a case study sent to us by Speech-Language Pathologist Holly Rosensweig.
We've also worked with educators to develop Classroom Activities guides to bring the Wanderful interactive storybooks to life for your students. Each guide is filled with activities aligned with the new US Common Core State Standards to help teachers integrate these products into the curriculum. The Classroom Activities guide, available for most Wanderful interactive storybooks, includes multiple lessons tied to that story with printable support materials and an annotated bibliography of great children's books. This guide is part of each App's Premium upgrade.
Each Wanderful App includes a FREE Classroom Activities Overview, the purpose of which is to combine theory with practice, concept with technique, broad stroke with fine detail, inspiration with nitty gritty tricks. Our goal is to link the exciting technology of these interactive storybooks running on tablets, mobile phones, and computers with the reality of classrooms full of children and paper and books and bells. While technology will never replace the gifts of a committed teacher or the magic of traditional books, we hope the technology exemplified by the Wanderful interactive story books and the activities and resources provided in the Classroom Activities guide will support and enhance the learning materials and instructional units you provide for your students.
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Originally introduced in 1992 by Broderbund Software, Living Books were the industry's first highly interactive animated storybooks embraced by educators, praised by parents and cherished by children. Years ahead of their time, the multi-language Living Books won numerous awards and were cited for their ground-breaking technology in keynote addresses by senior executives of both Apple and Microsoft. Twenty years later, Wanderful has assembled key members of the original Living Books team to re-invent the wildly popular interactive storybooks for today's digital devices.
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- Publisher: THQ
- Release Date: May 25, 2010
- Also On: iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 3
- Summary: UFC Undisputed 2010 is the only mixed martial arts (MMA) videogame this year that delivers the action, intensity and prestige of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Players navigate a roster of more than 100 prolific UFC fighters, each fully rendered to convey a photorealistic appearance. Prominent UFC personalities, including commentators Joe Rogan and Mike Goldberg, veteran voice of the Octagon Bruce Buffer, the Octagon Girls, referees, trainers and more, return to showcase an authentic and memorable UFC videogame experience. Enhanced combat offers players a new Sway System with full upper body and head movement that allows for the dodging of attacks. On the ground, a new Posture System enables players to deliver stronger, fight-ending strikes from every position. In addition, players manage Octagon control with new strikes, submissions, transitions and cage positions, as well as experience added realism with the introduction of Southpaw stance. Players also enjoy customizable freedom with created fighters by combining moves from numerous MMA disciplines, including new moves taken from Sambo, Karate and Greco-Roman Wrestling, to become true mixed martial artists. [THQ]… Expand
- Developer: Yuke's
- Genre(s): Wrestling
- Cheats: On GameFAQs
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Score distribution:
Positive: 65 out of 70
Mixed: 5 out of 70
Negative: 0 out of 70
This is easily one of the finest sport recreations we've seen, as it nails the experience. The online fight camps and Create-a-Fighter modes will keep you busy well through the next several pay-per-view events, and the presentation is second-to-none.
UFC Undisputed 2010 is an astounding fighting game, with an extremely deep gameplay experience, many play modes and, most importantly, many gameplay changes. The only downside could be a higher difficulty level, so confront it only if you're willing to spend some hours to master all the controls and the fighters' moves.
UFC 2010 Undisputed is a much better game than the previous one. The combat system is deeper and more complete, and the sway system is a nice addition as the possibility to change submission on the way and the more physical interaction with the cage. Even the career mode has more variety than before. If you love MMA, this is your game.
Busting semi-famous faces has never been so much fun. Essential viewing for fight fans. [Aug 2010, p.86]
Undeniably the finest UFC experience on any console to date. Graphical glitches aside, UFC 2010 captures the brutality and epic nature of the sport like nothing else, providing the perfect game to display its deep and satisfying fighting system.
As far as the gameplay is concerned, this may be one of the deepest fighting games I've ever played.
Score distribution:
Positive: 9 out of 17
Mixed: 3 out of 17
Negative: 5 out of 17
Feb 26, 2011This game improves on ufc 2009 to create a great MMA game. And this is easily the most satisfying mma game ever created. If you are a fan of devastating Ko's and brutal submissions do not thinks twice to pick this game up.… Expand
Feb 26, 2011This game is simply awesome!!!The great new submission system, takedown system and clinch system are only a few of the great things that make up this trerrific game. Combine that with a less clunky career mode and you've got a game that no mma fan should miss.… Expand
Dec 5, 2010I really enjoyed this game. It does have a big learning curve but once you get over that, the game becomes really fun. The ground game is very enjoyable once you get the hang of it. However the clinch system could use some improvements. The career mode is repetitive and not too enjoyable and the online is so laggy it becomes unplayable. The game really shines once you sit down with a friend and play against each other and it is the most fun I've had playing a fighting game.… Expand
Aug 30, 2010The ai is so hard to sub and online really does suck, it has been down for 4 days of server down crap and this is not the first time it happens a lot!
Sep 9, 2010This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hello,
I have around 10 y experience on online gaming and I tell you a true.
UFC is one of stupidest games I ever played. Its bad designed, has poor game play and totally sux. Looks Japanese did it.
I've started one week ago and I prefer to wait for MMA EA . They at least know how to do a good game like FN4 - there you need to have a game plan and execute it + skill to knock down your opponent.
Here its just stupid : rotate right stick and press 3 buttons for ugly designed strikes. Seems they never seen and they have no idea about how fighers are moving. They looks like retarded chickens, shots are scrippted. Submissions - even dont deserve to talk about it :) Career mode is just retarded. You have to fight again Soszynski for ex. with stats 30 . Gl&Hf. Also sparing - lol - slam and hit. Wow that's interesting. Camps : good idea. damn bad designed ( spend 13 minutes to find that what i was looking for. you even cant sort it by skills or what )
Matches are boring, comentary is ugly ( must to turn off ) every time you here same show and over and over the same. Game is funny for first 3 hours. Till you recognize that you do all time same things. Seems that who loves it must be too stupid or too unskilled to play FN4 or other games. Coz controls here are just totally random. rotate rotate rotate LB RS rotate lol. Good controls and believe me it damn soooo boring.
So dont even bother to buy it and waste your time. I m selling my copy for Xbox points with good exchange rate.
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Oct 22, 2010The lack of a deep and enjoyable career mode and terrible online mode ruin how great the other aspects of this game really are. The graphics and addition of moves and fighters from the 2009 version of Undisputed were great additions, but the ground game is still very rough, making it incredibly tough to pull off submissions and hoping you drain your opponents stamina to get anything done is not a great mechanism.… Expand
Oct 25, 2010Awkward, repetitive, boring. KOs too often, career is tedium, online is total crap. MMA is out now so avoid the UFC. If someone say's UFC 2010 over MMA... they're just all about UFC and probably don't know who these great fighters in MMA are. In fact... they most likely thought UFC = MMA and didnt understand the UFC is simply a piece of this fantastic sport. HOpefully UFC will makea better product next time out, but they'll only need to if MMA does well. Other than that... we'll get a lifetime of this crap.… Expand
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Former Simpsonville police officer George Ralph Bobo was arrested by agents from the State Law Enforcement Division on Tuesday.
Bobo, 53, who is known to most people by his middle name, was charged with obstructing justice and misconduct in office.
According to arrest warrants released by SLED, sometime between March 27, 2000, and Jan. 17, 2012, Bobo discarded or disposed of potential physical evidence collected during an ongoing homicide investigation.
During a news conference Tuesday, 13th Circuit Solicitor Walt Wilkins said the warrants are in reference to an investigation into the Sept. 22, 1984, death of 20-year-old Cassandra Johnson, which is unsolved.
Johnson's mother, Robbie Davis, said she felt betrayed by Bobo, that he even knew her daughter because they went to high school together. She said Bobo promised the family that he would do everything he could to bring them closure.
Wilkins said it is now likely the case will never be able to move forward.
"Now, we have a piece of material evidence that we no longer have that we can no longer test," Wilkins said. "And it ultimately taints a significant part of the case. Therefore, making it very difficult to pursue a potential suspect in this case."
Bobo is well-known to the media in the Greenville area. He served as the public information officer at the Simpsonville Police Department for several years before resigning.
According to Detective Ben Ford, spokesman for the Mauldin Police Department, Bobo served as a patrol officer at the department after leaving Simpsonville. Ford said Bobo abruptly resigned from that position the first week in February.
Bobo's lawyer Jim Bannister said his client asserts his innocence.
"He is and has been a good investigator for each of the different law enforcement agencies that's he's worked with," Bannister said.
Bobo was released from the Greenville County Detention Center on $60,000 bond.
If convicted, Bobo faces up to 10 years in prison on each charge.
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Kentucky state police are looking for the person who shot and killed a horse in Henderson County.
Troopers say it happened in the 2100 block of Elm street in Zion.
A neighbor, Ralph Dunn, tells us that the owner found the horse shot dead near his home. He tells us the horse had "three gunshots to his side. Clean through."
The neighbor also says he and his son heard 3 gun shots Wednesday night.
He says they didn't think much of it until the gruesome discovery early Thursday evening.
Dunn says just after 5 P.M. he came upon the horse's owner at the top of a gravel road. "We were just working on the 4-wheeler and just came up on it. It's pretty horrific."
Kentucky state police have begun an investigation.
The killing of a horse is a misdemeanor in Kentucky, punishable by up to 12 months in jail and a $250 fine.
If you have any information in this case you're asked to call Kentucky State Police.
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ABC's morning show expanding online
NEW YORK (AP) - NBC's "Today" show gradually expanded from two hours to four. Now competitor "Good Morning America" is stretching- if only online.
ABC said Thursday it will launch a 15-minute "GMA Live" program online that will "bring everyone backstage" right after the television show ends at 9 a.m. ET. Josh Elliott, Lara Spencer, Sam Champion and Amy Robach will be the hosts, talking about the day's hot topics in a more conversational manner.
The show will stream on the "Good Morning America" and ABC News websites.
The morning show has been riding high in recent months, having wrested the ratings lead from its longtime competitor at NBC.
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Funding warning to protesting University of Sussex
6:00pm Tuesday 19th February 2013 in News By Tim Ridgway
Students have been warned that if they continue to protest cash will be taken from their union, teaching and research budgets.
University of Sussex vice-chancellor Michael Farthing made his feelings clear about the activists, who have been occupying the Falmer campus' Bramber building for nine days, in an open letter to staff.
The students responded by calling it a "pathetic attempt to impede their right to protest".
A spokesman said: "They are trying to show themselves in a good light by allowing us to occupy the space while, at the same time, threatening us to get out or else."
The students are occupying the top floor conference centre in protest against the privatisation of campus catering and facility management jobs.
They say that university bosses have not consulted them or workers on the plans, which will affect 235 jobs.
In the letter, Mr Farthing said the protest had distressed staff who worked in the building.
He said: "In relation to the costs incurred, aside from the Students' Union, the only other place where loss of revenue can be replaced would be from our teaching and research funds, which are the only other main sources of revenue for the university."
Stop spread
He added that he was working with senior staff to stop the occupation spreading to other buildings on campus – a plan he said had been discussed by students.
A spokesman for the students responded by saying that no such plans had been discussed and Mr Farthing's comments were "nothing more than a petty attempt to cause division".
The protest has received widespread support from around the world since it began on February 7.
On Thursday (February 14) Caroline Lucas, comedian Mark Steel and writer Will Self visited the occupation to offer words of support.
Film director Ken Loach is the latest famous face to send a message of support.
Mr Farthing added that those who work in the conference centre continue to be denied access to their place of work.
But, when asked last night whether they would use legal powers to evict the students, the university refused to say.
A spokeswoman added: "We are keeping the situation under review."
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7:00pm Tue 19 Feb 13
risingphoenix says...
So there is the lesson for the next generation...do what we say or suffer the consequences if you wish to point out what is going wrong!
9:08pm Tue 19 Feb 13
RK_Brighton says...
What better incentive is he giving to more students to join in to protest against his insane threats and dodgy running of the university.
He is being unreasonable and showing poor control.
2:17am Wed 20 Feb 13
leobrighton says...
8:09am Wed 20 Feb 13
Maxwell's Ghost says...
I haven't heard you threaten to remove students from courses, no you just carry on taking the fees no matter how the kids who pay your salary and pension behave.
And you wonder why the general population have lost faith in higher education.
9:07am Wed 20 Feb 13
Drivel says...
Is this then an occupation or an invitation?
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Many many things. I learned this year that free time will be a luxury from now on. ECE 480 taught me that for the most part, but just that fall semester in general taught it to me as well. I worked harder than I ever have in school that semester. I was proud with the result, but I learned the hard lesson that sometimes sacrifices have to be made in order to achieve some things. In my case, I had to sacrifice going to the BCM a lot. I feel like I missed out on a lot of stuff as a result.
I also learned that sometimes you *are* just a number. UA Housing taught me that lesson quite well over the years, but never harder than the last time. Having them say one thing, then say and do another, without any good reason for doing it, cost Ricky and I the apartment that we held dear.
Which brings me to the next thing...stability is a precious commodity. If you have any in your life, you're better off than most. 1122 Productions lost its headquarters and its nucleus. Ricky will be living at the BCM next year, while for the first time since my freshman year, I will not have a roommate at all. But at the same time I realize that while we lost the apartment that gave the company its name, we haven't lost the true backbone behind the company. Which, of course, is us...for true friendships last longer than mere stone and plaster can possibly hope to. (New 1122 motto: "It's not the apartment...it's the attitude.")
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For instance, you have to be a grown-up now. I've also learned, just in the past few days, that being a graduate is another one of those definite signs that I'm now a full-fledged grown-up. And while I feel in some ways that I'm not really going into the "real world" yet, another part of me feels as if I've been there for a while now. And I'm getting a big dose of it as I type this...I'm paying bills for the first time ever.
And what of what I've learned over these entire four years? In my freshman year, I compiled a list of college "tips" that I've been looking at. I had to laugh out loud at some of them because they were antiquated ($1500 for a Pentium-120 back then...my, how the times have a-changed), but most of them still ring true. "Keep your checkbook balanced." (I still need to remember that one.) One of the tips actually talked about me starting my own web page "soon". Now I really feel old... But they don't talk about a lot of things that I've learned since then, such as:
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Special Olympics is full of fierce competitors and Allison Leehaug is perhaps among the most fierce.
The 2010 Lincolnway Special Recreation Association Athlete of the Year will represent team Illinois in the upcoming USA games. Her confidence not only helps Allison stand out, it also inspires her teammates.
Ask Leehaug how many Special Olympics gold medals hang in her room, and you get a quick answer.
"98 to be exact," she says. "It will be 99."
The 25-year-old is hoping 99 will come at the USA Games in June. Talented in basketball, bowling, and softball, Allison prefers to take things to higher levels.
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Allison won her first Special Olympics gold at age 8 -- the first time she stepped on the field.
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"She has always been very independent and competitive, but in the past five years, she has really shown a lot of confidence in herself," Pareti says of Leehaug. "I think that's do to Special Olympics."
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"My family has been pushing me to do it for so long. You know what, I go all the way anytime any day. Anyone want to go after me, than i say bring it!"
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