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Learn what it takes to make it as an artist and win real world prizes in the process in this industry simulation game for iPhone and iPad.
August 12, 2014, Sacramento, CA – Today, music fans everywhere can step into the shoes of their favorite artist and get an inside look at what it really takes to make it as a professional performer. TourStar, conceptualized by entertainment executive Brandon Pankey of Music Players Group and brought to life with the help of Eddie Meehan of GroundCtrl, is the first iOS sim game of its kind to bring tour life and the perks and challenges that come with it to the mobile screen.
Like any new artist just starting out, first-time players of TourStar are faced with a number of decisions like; What should their look be? Should they sign with a label or stay independent? Should they go on tour right away or record an album? Who should they trust for advice?; and much more.
As the game progresses players learn that just like in real life, every decision they make has an impact on their career in some way.
As players make their way through levels of the game, touring the country, recording albums and building their in-game fame, they become eligible to win real world prize packages including concert tickets and VIP meet-and-greets with their favorite artists!
"TourStar is life in the music industry," states Brandon Pankey. "The game is a fun way to peek into the life of a performer as they try to make it to superstardom. And the fact that gamers get to actually win real prizes like tickets and passes to their favorite artists' shows is pretty cool too."
Additional Features of TourStar include:
- Design a personalized 3D avatar to match players' music style and fashion preferences.
- Virtually tour the country, gaining experience and building a fanbase.
- Record albums and release them to boost fame.
- Improve musicianship with mini-games that keep players' instruments in tune and shows in high-gear.
- Build a virtual band, and get advice from managers, agents and record labels.
TourStar is available now for free on the iTunes App Store. Connect with TourStar on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for updates on prize packages, gaming advice, news, and more.
About TourStar:
Conceptualized by entertainment executive Brandon Pankey of Music Players Group and brought to life with the help of Eddie Meehan of GroundCtrl, a Sacramento, California-based artist engagement company and AtomicChimp, a leading mobile development shop in Redmond, Wash. Additional music for the game was produced by Roc Nation producer Jahlil Beats and Dilemma. For more information, visit www.tourstarapp.com.
Last week, Amazon announced brand new additions to its popular cloud computing and storage branch, Amazon Web Services, expanding Amazon into mobile analytics, app data synchronization, and user security. Their existing services are used by thousands of developers to store information or perform calculations to help make their apps run faster. Amazon's global infrastructure and pay-as-you-go pricing have made them a popular choice, though Google has been trying to give them a run for their money.
These new services will be accessible through a SDK that will work across iOS and Android OS, so developers don't have to reinvent solutions every time they move to a new platform. The services will also be pay-as-you-go, with no up-front investment, and the pricing is fairly cheap, consistent with their existing price structure. In a preview webinar before the launch, Amazon was happy to point out that they had frequently lowered their prices, though some analysts say this was in response to pressure from the wider market.
Amazon Cognito is a completely new service that helps developers cope with user identity and data synchronization in a variety of ways. First, it allows app users to securely sign into existing Facebook, Google+, and Amazon accounts as a way to establish an app account, potentially cutting out some uses of the Facebook SDK. Furthermore, these sign-ins are encrypted by Amazon and provide an extra layer of security for users. Second, it gives each user a unique ID, so their account syncs across devices and operating systems. This could potentially save developers a lot of time; with Amazon Cognito, they don't have to write their own structure for cross-platform synchronization.
Finally, each user is assigned a unique and random ID. For most, this will correspond to their Facebook, Google+, or Amazon account, but for those users that prefer not to link their app account to a social media account; this unique ID will serve as an account, meaning they can use the app as normal and set their own preferences. If at a later point that user wants to set up an account, the user will experience no hiccups, but a smooth transition, with their preferences intact. This is an excellent, pre-built solution for the large number of users who do not want to share social information with apps – or who do not have a social media profile.
Amazon Mobile Analytics will provide many of the same analytics that other existing SDKs do. Amazon Web Services also emphasized the ease of use of the SDK; they claim that with one line of code, the developer can track active users, sticky factor, daily sessions, and various revenue tracking. With a few more lines, developers can track custom events personalized to the app. Amazon Web Services say their analytics can scale to billions of events per day from millions of users, without any back-end work for the developer.
However, with heavyweights like Flurry and Google Mobile Analytics leading the slew of analytics available to developers, the jury is still out on whether the benefits of Amazon Mobile Analytics outweigh the (admittedly small) costs. It is interesting to see Amazon premier this service around the same time as Apple rolls out new, more in-depth mobile analytics in iTunes Connect 3. One important differentiator may be that the data gathered by Amazon Mobile Analytics belongs to the developer who uses it, not to Amazon, meaning it will never be shared, aggregated, or reused.
Amazon SNS Mobile Push is an existing service that has will be getting new features. Developers will be able to send push notifications to their users in a timely manner, with expiry dates if desired, and the whole service will run much faster and will be easier to use. Amazon's service specifically works with a wide number of push notification systems (Apple APNS, Google GCM, Baidu CP, and Amazon ADM), and the messages will be sent across the world with no problems because of Amazon's global storage. Amazon did premier support for Baidu Cloud Push, Microsoft Push Notification Service, and Windows Push Notification Service in June, but it's still noteworthy today, especially in tangent with the new user identity software from Amazon Cognito. There are a wide number of SDKs already available to developers to help segment users and manage contacts accordingly, including Appboy, which sees 30 percent click- through in their app's newsfeed.
More information about the release is available from Amazon here.
Sara Kewin is an account manager at Appency who is waiting for the day when Amazon's web services have server centers on the moon and Mars.
There's no denying how much we love apps, but we especially love apps for kids that are not only fun, but also educational. Apps claim to make learning fun, develop important skills, and give kids a head start on learning, but are they actually helpful to your child's learning? In short — yes! A recent study commissioned by developer Motion Math suggests that significant learning can occur with the right apps. They can improve test scores as well as change a child's attitude toward a subject. According to researcher Dr. Kate Highfield, quality apps can enhance learning incredibly, specifically when dealing with practicing specific skills or encouraging the child to create their own ideas and communicate in new ways. Quality apps can be like digital blank piece of paper, leaving room for the child to make or do anything with them. When used correctly and in combination with traditional mediums like books, apps do have a place in your little ones growth and development and are much more than a simple distraction device. Check out a few quality apps we love listed below.
1. Fun with Colors
Recommended for kids 2 to 5
$2.99, no in-app purchases
We love the adorable animations and interactions this app offers to its young users. It's refreshing to see a new approach to experiencing the world of colors. What truly makes this app special is it's teaching through storytelling that's easy to follow. This app encourages creativity by allowing the user to create their own images, and this is what makes it such a quality app. Rather than limiting what a child can do on the app, it gives them the freedom to create their very own masterpieces. Download the app for iPhone and iPad here, or for Android here.
2. Freefall Spelling
Recommended for kids 4 and up
$1.99, no in-app purchases
We enjoy the many different options the user can choose from when practicing their spelling, and it's definitely encouraging to see that Freefall Spelling won a Parents' Choice Award. What makes this app amazing is the option to enter your child's own spelling list from school. We love when our little ones stay motivated, so what better way than by the apps use of the reward system. For spelling a correct word, a fish is rewarded for their virtual tank. Download the app for iPhone and iPad here.
3. Marble Math Junior
Recommended for kids 6 to 8
$2.99, no in-app purchases
We applaud this app for challenging its little users to solve math problems and recognize numbers in a fun way! Their little hands will be able to guide their marble through fun mazes that will make learning enjoyable. Being based on the Common Core Curriculum makes this app worth checking out. Marble Math Junior has been widely recognized, winning the 2013 Parents' Choice Award and Common Sense Media 2013 ON for Learning Award. Download the app for iPhone and iPad here.
4. BrainPOP Jr. Movie of the Week
Recommended for kids 6 to 8
Free, no in-app purchases
We love that this great app gives kids lots to think about —some of its video content may be challenging, but it's definitely interesting and explained in a manner your youngsters will understand. They'll learn something new each week with a different animated video. You can even test what they've seen though related quizzes and educational activities. The gentle, humorous, and relatable characters serve as guides through each topic, empowering your child to form their own ideas. Plus, the app has no in-app purchases, which protects your own wallet while your kids use the app. Download the app for iPhone and iPad here, or for Android here.
5. Britannica Kids: U.S. Presidents
Recommended for kids 6 and up
$1.99, no in-app purchases
We appreciate how this app makes it easy for kids to learn about America's history, with concise information and fun facts provided for each president. It makes learning about each president much more interesting and entertaining. It truly brings the Oval Office into your living room and makes it enjoyable for not just your child, but also the whole family to learn something new about their favorite president, or quiz each other. Download the app for iPhone and iPad here.
Jessica Egan is a music, social media, and Disneyland enthusiast who currently attends UC Davis and looks forward to a career in either public relations and marketing.
Apple has been boasting of its app-friendly ecosystem for years, starting with its tagline, "There's an app for that." Apple users are offered a wide variety of high-quality apps from a single store. But the process for developers has always been rocky in one way or another, and recently a large, ugly rock has reared its head.
TechCrunch wrote a very in-depth article at the beginning of June detailing who has been rejected from the App Store and why. Some of the problems seem to have first been reported in the iPhone Dev SDK forums, but of course the problem is that some of Apple's app reviewers are human – some are strict and adhere to the rules, while others are more lax. The system is often easy to criticize for its appearance of favoritism: While one indie developer on the iPhone Dev SDK forum said their app was rejected for having rewards for sharing on social networks, they rightly pointed out that King.com's Candy Crush Saga gets away with the same thing.
There are two inherent problems at the center of this controversy: incentivized social sharing and incentivized video advertisements.
Incentivized social sharing
The problem:Apple claims that per section 3.10 of the App Store Review Guidelines, apps may not require their users to share content on social networks, though that's a very specific application of a very non-specific rule. The problem Apple sees is that consumers are being annoyed by bad social media messages pestering them to download or use an app on an Apple product, and that reflects poorly on Apple, even though they did not develop the app.
The solution: Instead of outright banning incentivized social sharing, one of the oldest tricks in the book for engagement and word-of-mouth marketing, Apple should instead institute quality standards and write them out in their Review Guidelines for everyone to see. Developers will be able to see what is expected of them, and consumers will have a benchmark and a place to file complaints against offending apps. In the meantime, developers need to tighten their social media practices. Crying that "Candy Crush does it" will only land on deaf ears; be better than Candy Crush.
Incentivized video advertisements
The problem: Apps are monetizing by offering their users a video to watch in exchange for some in-app incentive. The developer is then paid by whoever wanted the video to be seen – usually, another app. This is a problem for Apple in multiple ways. First, and most obviously, they are cutting in to Apple's profits; Apple has its own ad network (iAd), and while they tolerate other ad networks, it's no secret that they would like to keep all that profit in house. Second, video ads face the same problem that incentivized social sharing faces: They irritate the customer. They are loud, startling, and often bog down an internet connection.
The solution: If Apple wants to do something about this, then they needs to put specific language in the Review Guidelines stating explicitly what they want. If they don't want video ads, they need to say so. If they don't mind video ads but rather have issues with how the ads are incentivized in the app, they need to write that out. More realistically, if Apple doesn't do anything, developers will have to figure out new, creative solutions to either skirt the issue of video ads, or come up with a better form of advertising altogether.
The bigger picture
Apple benefits from having some amazing apps in its ecosystem, built by great developers and organized by intelligent, caring community managers. They have every right to control their ecosystem as they like, since it is their company and their creation. But that doesn't make every decision right.
In an "Mobile Mavens" response article on Pocket Gamer, Charles Chapman, the director and owner of First Touch Games wrote that it's reasonable for Apple to change its regulations: "[Apple] creates a very nice (walled) garden for us all to plan in, and if it wants to change rules of entry then it is entitled to do so. There are plenty of other gardens for us to play in if we don't like it." But are there other gardens?
Sure, Apple's hardware is (arguably) rivaled by other companies' products, but it is unfair to compare the app ecosystem to any other. Since they control the hardware, there are standardized screen sizes and device responses. Consumers spend more on iOS apps than they do on Google Play, both on initial app prices and on in-app purchases (see Distimo's report from May 2013). Sure there are more consumers with Android devices, and even more apps being downloaded from Google Play than the iTunes App Store, but the iTunes App Store still generates vastly more revenue than Google Play. To compare the two stores isn't just to compare apples and oranges (pun intended), but to compare Hot Dog on a Stick to a lemonade stand.
Since so much of Apple's user experience is in the hands of apps developed by third parties, the company has a right to be skittish. But instead of lashing out at random and expecting the industry to jump at shadows, Apple needs to put actual rules in place, make them public, and allow for debate. Otherwise developers might one day decide that other platforms are more attractive – and Apple will be the only ones who lose.
This post was originally published on TUAW as a guest blog post on June 4, 2014.
The WWDC keynote can be a stressful time for app developers. You never know quite what is going to be presented when that famous "one more thing" is revealed. Whether it's a whole new programming language to learn, or Apple suddenly takes the key selling feature of your number one app and makes those features part of the native operating system, the surprises aren't always welcome for developers. While consumers were dazzled by some of the fun new features their Apple products would be giving them this fall, app developers listened anxiously yesterday to learn what features of the new iOS 8 might help or hinder their product marketing efforts.
1. Videos in the app store
They say a picture is worth a thousand words… which makes a video worth a thousand pictures. App developers will now be allowed a short video to be added in the first position of your app store screenshots, which will take up the full screen when played. Android has had this feature for a while, and Google has claimed that it is one of the most important aspects of getting your app downloaded once a user is on your app store page. It is unclear yet what restrictions are being put on the videos – Apple has a long history of regulating what can and cannot be in the app screenshots, though the enforcement of those rules is sometimes spotty. For example, we do not know if the video must only be screen capture of the app in use, or if developers will be allowed to make more trailer-like videos. It is important to note that the ideal orientation of these videos is portrait to fit an upright iPhone screen, not landscape like most videos for YouTube and other channels.
2. App Bundles
For developers that have an extensive portfolio of apps, the ability to sell multiple apps together at one (presumably discounted) price is a huge advantage when trying to grab valuable screen real estate on a user's iOS device. Travel app companies could sell sets of guides for multiple cities in the same area, while gaming companies could easily bundle in sequels with their original counterparts. It will be interesting to see how free apps play into the bundle scheme – a developer could make it so that if you wanted to get their two premium apps at a bundle price, you had to also download one of their free apps as well.
3. Widgets
Widgets are micro features of an app that can be integrated into the notification center of your iOS device. The example given on stage was eBay, showing off a widget that would allow the user to change their bid on an auction without ever having to open the actual eBay app. It will be interesting to see what other micro-features can be added into this notification section, and app marketers should seriously consider how widgets can help provide solutions to the problem of user engagement. With one more way to talk to your user, your app is more likely to have engaged users, which is more important than ever with the ever growing options available in the app store.
4. Extensibility
Extensibility is the ability for apps to more fully integrate with the deeper iOS operating system, allowing app functions to be made available while in other applications. Through this, photo apps like Instagram could provide their filters in the native photo app, or a translation app could show you a German language web page in English on Safari. While not obviously a marketing tool – the savvy app marketer knows that expanding your apps features into more areas in the phone will create more reliance on your app by the user. More reliance generally means more usage, which can lead to additional ad revenue, social sharing, in app purchases for additional features, or simply consumer goodwill which can translate into that hard to control "word of mouth" that we all desire for our apps.
Aaron Watkins is the President and Founder of Appency, the world leading app marketing agency dedicated to helping app developers and brands succeed in the mobile app economy. Appency, which launched in 2009, has helped hundreds of app developers achieve success in the app store and have had clients in the top 10 of nearly every app store category.
The web series, eBook, audiobook, and television documentary adds an interactive 3D graphic novel app to their fact-based virtual reality project.
Cologne, Germany – Bastei Entertainment is proud to unveil the The Butterfly Attack, an interactive graphic novel app available today for iOS and Android users. Created by award-winning British novelist and screenplay writer M. Sean Coleman, The Butterfly Attack graphic novel app is just one component of the Netwars Project, a cross-platform, fact-based, multimedia experience that uses fictional characters to explore the very real threat of digital warfare in today's technologically driven society.
The Butterfly Attack graphic novel app is the first in a three part series of apps that coincide with a web series, television documentary, and a collection of eBook and audiobooks that make up the Netwars Project. Each part of the project is standalone while still complimentary to the larger story of Netwars.
In The Butterfly Attack, Coleman mergestrue facts with actual events to create a captivating and visually stunning fictional story about a team of hackers hired to conduct a mock cyberwar exercise that goes terribly wrong. Parallax technology enables the reader to become part of the story, with interactive motion sensors, 3D animations, video, and gaming elements fully integrated into the app.
"When I started out with this idea, I struggled with how to bring the amazing stories, threats and dangers posed by malicious hackers to the screen," said Coleman. "The graphic novel format fell perfectly between the written and the visual, allowing me to tell a story that could incorporate technical information with interactive clues, and enable the audience to go deep inside the minds and machines of the main characters."
The Butterfly Attack was originally created in English, and will be published simultaneously in German, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese.
Additional features of The Butterfly Attack graphic novel app include:
- Unique animations and sound effects
- Intuitive controls
- Revolutionary 3D parallax technology with motion sensors for unlocking hidden artifacts
Episode One of The Butterfly Attack is available now for $2.99 on the iTunes App Store, Google Play Store, Amazon App Store, and Samsung App Marketplace. Episodes Two and Three of The Butterfly Attack are scheduled to be released later this summer.
For more information on The Butterfly Attack, the Netwars web series, television documentary, and selection of eBook and audiobooks, visit www.netwars-project.com, like Netwars on Facebook, and follow @NetwarsProject on Twitter.
About Bastei Entertainment
Founded in 1953 and based in Cologne, Bastei Lübbe is one of Germany's leading trade publishers. Home of bestselling authors David Baldacci, Dan Brown, Jeff Kinney, Ken Follett, Lesley Pearse and many more, it publishes more than 700 titles a year.
In June 2010, Bastei Lübbe started its own digital department: Bastei Entertainment, with the aim of encouraging new innovative product development and the creation of a global digital entertainment experience which covers everything from eBooks and audiobooks to apps and digitally enhanced products. With an in-house development team, unique multimedia content is continuously created with recent examples including multiple-language Vatican thriller, Apocalypsis which has been downloaded as an app more than 1,000,000 times in China alone. http://www.luebbe.de/
Bastei Entertainment brings Laura's Journey to the Stars to iOS and Android.
Cologne, Germany, May 6, 2014 – Bastei Entertainment brings a new story from Klaus Baumgart's bestselling "Laura's Star" picture book series to the mobile market with the interactive children's storybook app, Laura's Journey to the Stars, now available for iOS and Android devices.
Recommended for children age's two to five, Laura's Journey to the Stars tells the story of Laura and her little brother Tommy as they blast off into a world of imagination in search of a star! This sweet story of love and friendships is brought to life with easy-to-follow narration (available in English, Mandarin and German), interactive animations, fun sound effects, and casual mini games including 'Match the Sock' and 'Whack an Alien.'
With over 7.5 million books in the "Laura's Star" series sold worldwide, Laura's Journey to the Stars is the fourth book in the "Laura's Star" series to enter the app market.
"We developed the idea for the Laura's Journey to the Stars app in collaboration with the author and illustrator Klaus Baumgart," says Sabrina Glodde, project manager for Bastei Entertainment. "We realized if we wanted the story to reach a larger audience, we needed to use all media channels to do so. The development team was inspired by movies, television and games. And of course, by watching their own children play with apps and seeing what features they enjoyed most."
Features of Laura's Journey to the Stars includes:
Laura's Journey to the Stars is available now for $2.99 in the iTunes App Store, Google Play Store, Samsung App Market, and Amazon Appstore.
For additional information on Laura's Journey to the Stars, including the press kit and screen shots visit:https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7l8ruq1xbei158u/ZD32VTYdFj.
About Bastei Entertainment:
Founded in 1953 and based in Cologne, Bastei Lübbe is one of Germany's leading trade publishers. Home of bestselling authors David Baldacci, Dan Brown, Jeff Kinney, Ken Follett, Lesley Pearse and many more; it publishes more than 700 titles a year. In June 2010, Bastei Lübbe started its own digital department: Bastei Entertainment with the aim of encouraging new innovative product development and the creation of a global digital entertainment experience which covers everything from eBooks to apps and digitally enhanced products. With an in-house development team, unique multimedia content is continuously created with recent examples including Cotton FBI, which reinvents the hugely popular Jerry Cotton novels, first published in 1954, with over one billion copies sold in Germany alone. http://www.luebbe.de/
Mobile startup Kamino reinvents the walking tour with user-generated hikes in cities around the world.
New York City, NY, May 5, 2014 — Don't just live in your city — explore it! The iOS mobile startup Kamino is redefining how to become an urban explorer in a battle to be named the best startup at TechCrunch Disrupt NY 2014. Developed by co-founders Louis P. Huynh and Roger Obando, Kamino has been recognized across the globe for inspiring locals and tourists to get out of their cars and embark on urban adventures on foot.
Kamino, recently named "Best of Show" at the 2014 Macworld/iWorld conference in San Francisco, makes it easy for users to enjoy an authentic city experience by simply following (or creating) a walkable playlist, or "urban hike". Each hike features recommendations from travel experts, user-generated content from other Kamino users, photos, and an easy-to-follow GPS enabled map, for an inside look at the special places that make a city unique. Kamino is heavily integrated with social media as well, and in their latest update, provides users with the functionality to connect to the Kamino community via email or Facebook.
"Exhibiting at TechCrunch Disrupt and participating in Startup Alley has been a Kamino goal since day one," says Louis P. Huynh, Kamino Co-Founder and President. "Seeing that goal met is a huge milestone for our team and we are excited for the opportunity to share Kamino's mission with Disrupt attendees."
Features of Kamino include:
Kamino is available now for free on the iTunes App Store. For more information visit http://www.GoKamino.com, meet the co-founders in the Startup Alley, and join them on Facebook and Twitter at @KaminoLabs.
Kamino Labs, a travel and urban exploration planning company, was developed to change the way people interact with cities through the use of mobile technology. Established by an eclectic group of travel enthusiasts with an unyielding passion for exploring and discovering cites, the company is founded on the belief of experiencing cities in an authentic way. With the launch of their first mobile application, Kamino reinvents the walking tour as the ultimate social discovery engine for urban explorers. For more information about Kamino Labs please visit http://www.GoKamino.com, or join them on Facebook and Twitter at @KaminoLabs.
TechCrunch Disrupt NY 2014 is TechCrunch's fifth annual conference in New York City. The format combines top thought-leader discussions with new product and company launches. Morning executive discussions debate technology-driven disruptions in many industries, while the afternoons are reserved for the Startup Battlefield, where some 30 new companies will launch for the first time onstage, selected to present from numerous applications received from around the world. The winning company will receive a $50,000 grand prize and the Disrupt Cup at the conclusion of the conference. The conference is May 5-7, 2014 at the Manhattan Center, 311 West 34th Street (at 8th Ave.) Manhattan.
New discovery app for urban exploration earns top award at Macworld/iWorld.
San Diego, CA, April 2, 2014 – On Friday, March 28, 2014, Macworld, the world's foremost Mac authority, named urban discovery app Kamino a recipient of the 2014 Best of Show award during the Macworld/iWorld Conference and Expo in San Francisco. The annual Best of Show presentation honors products that have pushed the boundaries of innovation, quality, and overall creativity.
"Our Best of Show Awards recognize the top new Mac and iOS products at Macworld/iWorld," said Roman Loyola, senior editor, Macworld, and manager of the awards. "Of the hundreds of products on display at the show, the Macworld editors were impressed with Kamino because it helps shed new light on the ideal locations of a new city. Its urban hikes make sure that people get the full flavor of a town, whether you're a tourist or a long-time resident."
Editors considered hundreds of products before narrowing the field down to the 11 winners that were presented at this year's Macworld Conference and Expo.
Louis P. Huynh, Kamino Co-Founder and President, stated "We are humbled and honored to receive a Best of Show Award at Macworld/iWorld 2014. Macworld as an organization and publication has long been a respected arbiter of what is cutting edge and trending in the Apple community. We are excited that Kamino is now counted among those products and look forward to growing our user contributed content and making it easier than ever for everyone to have an authentic local experience."
Kamino, which launched on the App Store last September, is the ultimate way for locals and tourists to embark on an urban adventure. Utilizing user-generated descriptions, photos, GPS enabled maps and more, Kamino users can enjoy an authentic city experience by simply following (or creating) a walkable playlist, or urban hike. Each hike features recommendations from travel experts and neighborhood locals to give users an inside look at the special places that make a city unique. With Kamino, users can discover places like which bridge the Fremont Troll hides under in Seattle, where to find the West Village Hidden Gardens in New York, the best spot to capture a photo of the iconic Hollywood sign in Los Angeles and much more.
Kamino is available now for free on the iTunes App Store. For more information visit http://www.GoKamino.com, or join them on Facebook and Twitter at @KaminoLabs.
About Kamino
Kamino Labs, a travel and urban exploration planning company was developed to change the way people interact with cities through the use of mobile technology. Established by an eclectic group of travel enthusiasts with an unyielding passion for exploring and discovering cites, the company is founded on the belief of experiencing cities in an authentic way. With the launch of the first mobile application, Kamino reinvents the walking tour with the ultimate social discovery engine for urban explorers.
About Macworld and IDG Consumer & SMB
IDG Consumer & SMB produces leading tech media brands PCWorld®, Macworld®, TechHive® and Greenbot and offers innovative marketing services to technology vendors and consumer brands. Reaching a combined 20 million early adopters and tech influencers monthly, IDG Consumer &SMB's brands cover the tech spectrum from PCs, laptops and printers to the newest mobile devices, wearable technologies and Apple products. Premium content can be found in print, apps, on responsive HTML5 websites for both mobile and desktop, and across the social Web.
Additional information about IDG Consumer & SMB is available at http://www.idgcsmb.com.
About International Data Group
International Data Group (IDG™) is the world's leading technology media, events and research company. Founded in 1964 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, IDG products and services reach an audience of more than 280 million technology buyers in 97 countries. IDG's media network features 460 websites, 200 mobile sites and apps, and 180 print titles spanning business technology, consumer technology, digital entertainment and video games worldwide. A recognized leader in conference and exhibition management, IDG produces more than 700 globally branded technology and entertainment conferences and events in 55 countries. International Data Corporation (IDC), a subsidiary of IDG, has more than 1,000 analysts who provide global, regional and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends in more than 110 countries.
Additional information about IDG, a privately held company, is available at idg.com.
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Breakout mobile app discovery tool TAPPD teams up with Macworld/iWorld for a chance to win a trip to Australia and an exhibitor space at Macworld/iWorld 2015.
San Francisco, California, March 27, 2014 – Australian mobile start-up TAPPD is excited to announce the 2014 'TAPP & WIN' Challenge. A competition for both exhibiting app developers as well as conference attendees, the 'TAPP & WIN' Challenge at Macworld/iWorld was created to help attendees discover the best apps at the conference while providing developers with a unique way to 'TAPP' in to their target audience.
TAPPD, a new app launching at this year's Macworld/iWorld, provides a unique take on app discovery. While traditional mobile app stores show rankings based on what is being downloaded, TAPPD brings in a social component allowing users to discover the apps their friends and personal influencers are talking about the most.
App developers exhibiting within Appalooza showcase on the show floor are invited to participate in the 'TAPP & WIN' Challenge by encouraging fans to recommend their app on TAPPD using the hashtag #Macworld2014. The app that receives the most TAPPS will be named 'The most talked about app at Macworld 2014'. The winning developer also receives a complimentary kiosk at the 2015 Macworld/iWorld conference courtesy of TAPPD, and an app analysis with app store optimization report from the Appency Mobile App Marketing Firm.
By 'TAPPING' their favorite app at Macworld/iWorld, attendees will automatically be entered to win a trip for two to Australia (flights and accommodation valued at $5,000)! Attendees can TAPP as many apps as they like to increase their chances of winning. The winner will be selected randomly from all TAPPS made before 3pm PT on the Saturday, March 29th using the #Macworld2014 hashtag.
"What better way to create a buzz around 'the apps worth talking about' at Macworld/iWorld than to give away a trip for two to Australia," says TAPPD Co-Founder David Duncan. "TAPPD makes the social engagement between users and developers fast and exciting. Get ready to discover the best new apps trending at Macworld/iWorld!"
For more information, visit http://tappd.in/macworldcomp/, download TAPPD from the iTunes App Store, view theTAPPD video trailer, and follow TAPPD on Facebook and Twitter.
About TAPPD:
TAPPD is a mobile app discovery tool for iOS. At TAPPD we believe a better way to find apps is by seeing what apps your friends and personal influencers are recommending and which apps are being talked about the most. Learn more at tappd.in.


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With the Safety position in such a bad state (Keith Davis, Pat Watkins and Courtney Brown are all below average players at Safety and with Roy Williams having gone from very good to very average over the years), I would expect the Cowboys to look very hard at this position in free agency and the draft.
After shedding two significant contributing players on the Dline (Right DE starter Canty and NT backup Tank Johnson) I would definitely be expecting the Cowboys to look hard at the free agents and draftees in this position too.
But I also don't think the Cowboys will go for top tier guys at the positions. Guys like Albert Haynesworth and Jermaine Phillips are probably off the list but there's some very interesting players who'll sign much cheaper contracts that could help this team.
Sean Jones. Unrestricted free agent and former second round draft pick who's a 5 year veteran and was the starting Strong Safety for Cleveland the last 3 years. Compiled some very good numbers in 06 (111 tackles, 11 pass deflections and 5 interceptions) and 07 (96 tackles, 10 pass deflections and 5 interceptions). 08 was an injury shortened season (12 games) but he still managed 56 tackles, 4 pass deflections and 4 interceptions. Has good size at 6'1" 220 and is only 26 years old. An upgrade over the Safety formerly known as #31 at a cheaper price, although with the dearth of quality Safety's in free agency Jones could get substantially overpaid and be out of consideration.
James Butler. Unrestricted free agent who went undrafted in 2005 and was signed by the Giants. A solid backup and a good special teamer his first two years (05 & 06), he got majority starting reps in 07 (12 starts) and 08 (14 starts) and had solid numbers (61 tackles, 7 pass deflections and 1 interception in 07. And 68 tackles, 7 pass deflections and 3 interceptions in 08). Good size at 6'2" 215 and is only 26 years old. This former undrafted player should be very reasonably priced in the free agent market and brings several things that this ball club badly needs;
1) An upgrade at Safety: he's undoubtedly better than Keith Davis, Pat Watkins and Courtney Brown and I think at least on par with the shadow of a man we call Roy Williams and for a substantially cheaper price too.
2) Special teams coverage ability: he was very successful on special teams in his first two years and we all know how badly we need special teams help.
3) Playoff and Super Bowl victory experience: Butler led the Giants with 10 tackles in their Super Bowl shut down of the Patriots prolific offense. He has played, and played well, in successful postseason football and this team needs a few more people with that experience.
The price of Butler should not be a prohibitive of drafting a Safety. Butler can be a solid and reasonably priced starter while a rookie learns the ropes. If the rookie catches on quick Butler can become the Nickel safety and play special teams and fill in either Safety spot in case of injury.
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Colin Cole. Backup DT for the Packers played in all 16 games last year and had 30 tackles, half a sack and 4 pass deflections. Hardly dominating but consider that our backup (Tank Johnson) actually had less production than that in his 16 games. Cole is no-ones saviour but he could be an improvement in our backup NT spot (especially if the Cowboys aren't sold on rookies like Ron Brace etc). Cole's big asset is his big frame, he's 6'1" and 330 pounds. That's true NT build and there's very few of them in free agency. He's only 28 and as far as NT's concerned, from what we've seen in other big guys, his best years might be in front of him.
Igor Olshansky. Drafted with the third pick of the second round by the San Diego Chargers, Olshansky has been a starting Right DE since his rookie year and a solid to good player through his first four years but is coming off a down year in 08. If they're looking for a cheaper replacement for Chris Canty than this is the guy. Had his best year in 07 with 49 tackles, 3.5 sacks, 3 pass deflections and even an interception. Is a very strong player (41 bench reps at combine in 04) and good against the run. Prototype size at 6'6" 309 pounds and only 26 years old. Drafted into Wade Phillips 3-4 Chargers team in 04 and started at Right DE for three years under Phillips on a defense that was outstanding against the run in that period (3rd in 04, 1st in 05 and 7th in 06). Perhaps the Cowboys zero effort into resigning Canty is because Wade thinks Olshansky is a better player that can be had at a better price.
You could probably sign Olshansky, Butler and Cole for less than it will cost someone for Albert Haynesworth alone.
Butler stands out to me as a perfect fit for us. We need to add more than just a draft pick at Safety going into 09 season. Relying solely on a rookie to start 16 games (I'm assuming, no, hoping, Roy Williams is cut by then) is risky and even if he's great we're still one injury away from the leftovers from the clueless crew of Davis, Watkins and Brown from stepping into a starting role. No thanks. Butler offers us plenty at a good price.
Olshansky is the other that we should go for. He can step right in and start no worries as he knows Wade's 3-4 as well as any. At worst, a very good run player at a probably decent price.
Anyone else like any of these guys?
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Aside from Keno and limited horse racing venues, gambling is illegal in the "Good Life" state and has been so for years. Ironically though, there's a state sanctioned shell game taking place down in the capital city every day. It's a high-stakes game of chance designed to make sure that "the house" wins every time. Only in this case, "the house" is the "state house", the biggest losers are too often public safety and crime victims, and the "shell game" is "Good Time early release" for violent and repeat offenders.
"Good Time" is essentially a complex mathematical equation that automatically chops violent offenders' prison sentences (for offenses such as murderer, robbery and rape) in half the first day they walk in the door of the correctional facility.
It's a shell game wholly intended to save the state money and (in the opinion of many police officers and victims) confuse the public.
To understand how "Good Time" works, you first have to understand how criminal sentences work in Nebraska.
Imagine you are the victim of a violent crime.
You cooperated with the police. You testified in court. You endured brutal cross-examination by the defense attorney. The judge ultimately found your attacker guilty and now you sit in the courtroom and await the sentence.
The Judge rules, "I sentence you to a minimum 7 years and a maximum of 10 years in prison".
You pump your fists in celebration and think to yourself, "Wow, that's a lot of prison time!"
But wait…you need to understand that in Lincoln, the words "minimum" and "maximum" do not mean the same thing as they do in the Webster's Dictionary.
In Lincoln, 7 to 10 years really means 3.5 to 5 years in prison, sometimes even less.
For purposes of easy visualization, imagine minimum and maximum prison sentences as thick, long tubes of stinky expired Braunschweiger meat that a convict must eat as punishment for his crimes.
Now, imagine you are looking from the perspective of the criminal being sentenced.
For your crimes, the judge has orders you to eat "at minimum 7 inches, to a maximum of 10 inches of disgusting Braunschweiger".
Pretty gross, right? (If you happen to be one of the ten people in the world that actually likes Braunschweiger, insert your least favorite food here.)
You and the retched tubes of Braunschweiger are then handed off to the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDOCS) which responsible for making sure you choke down the prescribed amount.
As you sit down at the prison table (knife in one hand, fork in the other) your stomach churns as you stare at those two plump, sweating tubes of nastiness. Suddenly, in walks Bob Houston (NDOCS Director) and for some reason he's carrying a meat cleaver.
Suddenly he chops the maximum 10 inch tube of meat in half and says "the Good Time laws dictate you will never have to eat more than 5 inches…". He then turns and lops the minimum 7 inch tube of meat in half and says, "…but once you eat at least 3 and a half inches, you can request to eat no more and be released."
"But Mr Houston.." you say "I don't understand. I just sat down at the table and I haven't even been *good* yet."
Houston replies, "It doesn't matter, but if by chance you actually are *good*, state laws will allow you to eat even less."
Not a bad deal for you ehh?
Aside from one of the very few offenses that carry a mandatory minimum, sentence "Good Time's" impact on prison sentences (even for offenses such as rape, murder, robbery and felony assault) is literally just that simple.
Once you serve half of your minimum sentence you are eligible for early release via parole. Once you serve half of your maximum sentence you automatically "jam out" of prison and you are scott free.
There really is no "minimum" and "maximum" at all.
It doesn't exist.
Even if the minimum and the maximum are the same flat number of years.
And even if you weren't "good" while in prison.
Stay tuned for part 2.
It only get's worse and you will likely start to achieve an even greater understanding of why Omaha cannot seem to get a handle on the violent crime that we constantly face.
Additionally, you will learn even more about this high stakes Lincoln "shell game", and why the "winner" is designed to always be the state budget and why the losers are too often innocent victims and sometimes even the offenders themselves.


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(WMC-TV) – The inch of snow that fell in Memphis was not enough to ruin the roads, but was just enough to create a perfect playground.
Dozens of people hit one of the hottest spots in town on one of the coldest days in recent memory.
"Our girls were staying up 'til midnight. They heard the forecast it was gonna hit at midnight. It started snowing at midnight they were like, 'It's a Christmas miracle!'" said Ed Shaw.
The hill at the Levitt Shell in Overton Park was a magnet for snow-seekers.
Just watch out for these guys throwing snowballs.
"So, are there any rules or is it just like a sneak attack?" asked Action News 5's Nick Kenney.
"Just hit anyone you can," answered the snowballer.
From snowballs to snow angels, kids took advantage of the elements.
"Who is having more fun, her or you," Kenney asked Scott Guidry, who was at the hill with his daughter.
"It would be me," he replied. "We've sorta beat this hill down and it just keeps getting faster."
Guidry said they plan to take advantage of the snow until it melts, which is no doubt going to be soon.
Snow in the south has shelf life just long enough for Action News 5 videographer Chris Sanders to take a quick ride down the hill.
"We get just enough. Get out, have some fun, and then it'll go away," said Shaw.
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Kate Hudson looked like she was straight out of the '80s in her leggings, headband, and oversized sweatshirt leaving the dance studio yesterday. Again, we can't help but point out that Kate's wardrobe choices lately haven't been the best for squashing pregnancy rumors. That said, she's obviously right on top of getting fit so maybe next week she'll put the speculation to rest in a skimpier dance ensemble.
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creepupmytee 6 years
she looks really pretty :) I love off-shoulder tops!
sugajen 6 years
cute!!! comfy too
hmweis1 6 years
Maybe she's just putting on a few pounds....it happens to the best of us!
crazyana 6 years
i like what she's wearing! :P
Amesabelle 6 years
She seems very sweet. Check his picture out: http://www.people.com/people/gallery/0,,20179054_14,00.html
incheto 6 years
she is a pretty girl
desertbanshee 6 years
The ding dong is possibly breeding. Great - not.
katie_c 6 years
i love her.
DreaAST 6 years
Who is the daddy? She is def pregnant.
Xena 6 years
she's pregnant.
Novaraen 6 years
I think she is pregnant and that its Owen's baby!! There have been lots of rumors saying that they've gotten back together and are keeping it super secret. So, I'll go with that! :D
Naturalla 6 years
I agree-its all in her face! whether its a baby, or just a little weight gain..there is something..
tameeka 6 years
ummm...my question is, when did she start taking dance classes?
letsgetloud21 6 years
She def is pregnant. I bet the baby daddy is her ex,like someone said they have been spending time together.. oh and if MM was the dad..:ROTFL: then he could teach 2 kids to grow up playing the bonog drums naked.
Taadie 6 years
Forget pregnancy, where did she get that cute sweatshirt. It seems perfect for a day of running errands.
spitfire2 6 years
I think she's about 5 months, because I swear about 3 months ago I said I thought she was pregnant, and that was before anyone said anything, I even told my husband that she either was preg or gaining weight. Anyway, I would totally bet my pay check she's pregnant, and I don't think it's Owen's. Maybe it's Dax's or some random guy. She could have spent one night with her EX, it's possible :)
littlemissme 6 years
Okay...now I'm really starting to think she's....could she be???? :prego: ? Or maybe she just put on some weight? I'm gonna stop speculating now...
chelseataylor 6 years
I saw her on Leno (or was it Letterman?) a week or two ago and I immediately thought she looked pregnant. Her arms and face were both fuller and she was wearing a very full skirted metalic dress. I wouldn't be surprised at all if she was. The big question would be, who is the daddy? I would think Chris Robinson too so that both her kids can have the same father.
LolaDub 6 years
LOL..i know :)
pinkprincess1101 6 years
so wrong but so true, sorry
roxy17 6 years
Yesterday's pictures I didn't think she looked preggo at all, today? now I am not so sure.
Shopaholichunny 6 years
That's sooo true Nya! The mags and gossip blogs would go apesh*t if MM was the father! ;)
Amesabelle 6 years
I can see why there is a rumor about her possibly being pregnant. Her face looks really full in these pictures. But it's hard to tell if that's because she's au naturel or if it's true. Pregnancy would be hard to hide on someone with her figure, I would think. Very curious.
nyaradzom2001 6 years
MM being the father would be like manna from heaven for the gossip rags. Lord that would be something else wouldn't it.
fashionhore 6 years
I would think that the baby's dad would be Chris Robinson, her ex, because she has been spending a lot of time with him and they are still civil. Since Dax, she hasn't been linked to another guy, so that would be the most logical. I am sorry, but she is usually not this "puffy." Something is going on here.
lickety-split 6 years
omg! is that the rumor????? she lookd tired and the outfit is an odd choice. this is the first time i have seen her wear anything that didn't focus on her boobs (or lack there of). hummmmmm.....
any 6 years
if she's pregnant its robably her ex husband baby!
hotstuff 6 years
She definitely looks pregnant! I mean hello she's usually a rail and we all know how huge she gets when she's pregnant! Only time will tell, but I wouldn't be surprised.
Shopaholichunny 6 years
Why is there so many pregnancy rumors? It boggles my mind and who would be the Father of Kate Hudson and Minnie Driver's baby? hmmm...
Kristabelle 6 years
Her face looks really puffy here. Eesh. Wouldn't it be interesting if MM was the father!?!? :O
nyaradzom2001 6 years
ilanac the instant you start wearing baggy cothes when you are skinny in Hollyweird you are calling for pregnancy rumours.
LolaDub 6 years
:rotfl: pinkprincess..so wrong..i hope owen is mentlly better
LolaDub 6 years
but in hollywood weird things have happen..
pinkprincess1101 6 years
btw that what gossip blogs do SPECULATE and start RUMORS, thats their jobs
pinkprincess1101 6 years
sorry but owen is not fit to be a father, we dont need another matilda going through the same thing
ilanac13 6 years
people need to quit it with the preggo rumors - i doubt that she's pregnant since she really hasn't been in a significant relationship lately.
nyaradzom2001 6 years
She's so not helping the preggo rumours with her latest curtain wear. I'd liek to think the dad would be her hubby or a new man and not Dax or Owen way too much time since she broke up with both men.
LolaDub 6 years
if she is preggers i hope the baby father is her ex husband or owen..not some randam ass dude like dax..eww.
LolaDub 6 years
she def do..and im not the once to point out a bloat or a fulled face..but i cannot help but look at her and think pregnant. but i like the top :P
pinkprincess1101 6 years
for some reason i cannot stand her, but she does look preggers, whos your baby daddy
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People with MS often end up taking a cornucopia of meds: From our neurologist we may get disease-modifying drugs and medications for managing MS symptoms, like spasticity, fatigue, depression or any of the other MS-related things that plague us. We may have a couple things thrown into the mix to handle non-MS problems, like high cholesterol, blood pressure, or thyroid disorders. I know I don't hesitate to run out and purchase entire drugstore aisles of over-the-counter medications when I have a hint of an allergy or a cold. Then there are the vitamins and supplements that seem innocuous. Many women also take contraceptives to prevent unplanned pregnancies or hormone replacement therapy after menopause. All of these things can interact with each other and with your MS.
Given the huge variety of stuff that may be going into our bodies, it is pretty unlikely that any of your doctors are aware of all of the medications or supplements that you are using. Even if they are, it is very difficult for them to keep up with the potential interactions that may occur. You cannot rely on the pharmacists' computer alert programs to track it all, either, as many of our MS-specific meds are mail-order only and the pharmacist has no way of knowing what types of supplements and over-the-counter stuff we are taking.
Therefore, it is up to you to do some research on the drugs that you are taking or considering taking. At the very least, I recommend making a little list or chart with the following columns: "Medication/Dosage," "Interactions," "Misc./Special Instructions," "Side Effects" and "Doctor Notes." What I really prefer is to give each drug its own separate page, giving you lots of room to record your notes.
Make Your Medications List
Again, you may want to make a separate page for each of the meds you are taking, writing the name of the medication in large letters at the top, as well as the dosages and number of times a day that you take this medication. Also, it is good to make a note of when you started taking this particular medication.
Alternatively, in the "Medication" column, list the medications you are taking and the dosages. I would include any over-the-counter things you are taking and supplements that are beyond a daily multivitamin (like St. John's wort or SAM-E).
Interactions Section
The "Interactions" section is simple. List those drugs that you are currently be taking or considering taking. You can also list things that may come up in the future, like certain kinds of antispasticity meds or antidepressants, if these are symptoms that you have that may require medication in the future. There is actually a pretty fun tool to investigate drug interactions, which I cover in my blog Check Out Drug Interactions Checker.
Special Instructions Section
The "Special Instructions" section contains things that you didn't know about your medication, but you discover during your research (or info that you just want to remind yourself about). These may be instructions that help reduce side effects or increase the effectiveness of the drug, and may include things like "don't drink grapefruit juice while using this medication" or "take at the same time every day." It is important to note things like "St. John's Wort can interfere with oral contraceptives" that may impact your choice of birth control (or help you decide to take something else instead of St. John's Wort) now or in the future. Some of this info may overlap with what you found out when researching "interactions" – remember, this is your research and you should organize it in a way that makes sense to you. It doesn't have to be perfect, just useful to you.
Also include any contraindications that apply to you specifically, such as: "not recommended for people with high blood pressure," or "should not be used by people with diabetes."
Side Effects Log/Section
"Side Effects" is where you list those things that you may be experiencing, but didn't know if it was related to any drug. You may want to keep a separate log of when you noticed this particular symptom or problem, when it usually occurs, if anything you do helps, how severe it is and how long it lasts. This sort of specific information is much more helpful to doctors than a vague, "it makes me feel yucky sometimes."
This is also where you make a special note of those potential side effects that are mentioned in conjunction with a warning to "call your doctor immediately if you experience any of these symptoms."
Doctor Notes and Questions
The "Doctor Notes" section is your space to note those things that you want to mention to your physician and what questions you may have. It is also a place where you can record what his answer was.
My Bottom Line
Just do this. It's an important part of living with this disease, rather than just reacting to it. You'll be proud of yourself when you are done and may even learn something that could prevent problems or alleviate side effects.
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My daughter turned three and a half today.
Congratulations to Robinson Chirinos, who made his major league debut tonight for the Rays. Hit a double too for his first major league hit.
Also, congratulations to Fernando Perez, who signed with the New York Mets and was assigned to their Triple-A team in Buffalo. I told you he wouldn't be unemployed for long.
Wayne Gretzky was in Spokane tonight watching the Hawks play the Indians. Don't know if that means anything, but it is interesting.
Jim Hendry and Tom Ricketts were in Des Moines.
Iowa Cubs
The Iowa Cubs were silenced by the Nashville Sounds, 5-3 in ten innings.
Starter Alberto Cabrera gave up two solo home runs tonight, but those were the only runs he allowed. Cabrera pitched six innings and surrendered five hits. He walked two and struck out six.
Chris Carpenter blew the save and took the loss in the tenth. He pitched two innings and allowed two runs, as well as allowing a runner inherited from John Gaub to score. One of the two runs of his own was unearned, however. Carpenter did not allow a hit, but he walked two and had two wild pitches. He struck out one.
Catcher Welington Castillo hit a two-run home run in the seventh inning. It was his twelfth home run this year for Iowa. Castillo was 1 for 4 with a walk.
Right fielder Tyler Colvin was 2 for 5 with a triple. He scored once and had one RBI. Third baseman Ryan Flaherty went 2 for 4 with a double.
Second baseman DJ LeMahieu was 2 for 5. First baseman Scott Moore was 2 for 3 with two walks.
Tennessee Smokies
The Tennessee Smokies split a double-header with the Mississippi Braves, winning the completion of yesterday's game 2-1 in ten innings and dropping the second game 4-1.
In the first game, Trey McNutt started yesterday and pitched the first two innings before the rains came. McNutt allowed one hit but no runs. He struck out two and walked two.
Rafael Dolis earned the win with two shutout innings of relief. Dolis walked one and struck out three.
Marcus Hatley pitched a perfect bottom of the tenth for his first save for the Smokies and eighth overall. He did not have a strikeout.
Ty Wright was 4 for 5 with a double. Steve Clevenger was 2 for 3 with two walks. He scored both runs, including the go-ahead run in the tenth on a Luis Flores pinch-hit single.
In the second game, Austin Bibens-Dirkx made his first start for the Smokies this year and got the loss. He allowed four runs over four innings, but only one of the four runs was earned, all of which scored in the second inning. Bibens-Dirkx walked one and struck out two.
Right fielder Nelson Perez went 2 for 3 with a double and an RBI.
Daytona Cubs
The Daytona Cubs were made to walk the plank by the Bradenton Marauders, 10-5.
Jeffry Antigua pitched the first five innings and the first two batters of the sixth. He allowed three runs on four hits, including two solo home runs. Antigua walked two and struck out three.
Kyle Smit relieved Antigua in the sixth and got knocked around hard. Smit gave up five runs on four hits and was only able to retire two batters as part of a seven run sixth inning for Bradenton. Smit walked three and only struck out one as he got the loss in his first game after being demoted from Tennessee.
The D-Cubs had two solo home runs of their own tonight. First baseman Justin Bour hit his 19th blast in the second inning. Bour was 2 for 4. Right fielder Michael Burgess hit his 12th in the fourth inning and was 1 for 4 on the night.
DH Greg Rohan had a great first day in the Florida State League. He was a perfect 4 for 4. He doubled, scored once and batted one in.
Left fielder Evan Crawford celebrated being named the FSL Player of the Week by going 2 for 5 with a double. He also had one RBI and scored once.
Center fielder Matt Szczur was 2 for 5 with a stolen base.
Peoria Chiefs
The Chiefs lost to the Fort Wayne Tin Caps, 5-3 in ten innings.
Matt Loosen returned from a short promotion to Tennessee and went back to dominating the Midwest League. Tonight he pitched five shutout innings to start the game, allowing but four hits, all singles. He did not walk anyone and he struck out seven.
Frank Del Valle relieved Loosen and got the loss. He pitched 4.1 innings and allowed five runs on seven hits, including a home run in the tenth inning. One of the five runs was unearned. Del Valle walked two and struck out three.
DH Richard Jones was 3 for 5 with a double and two RBI. Shortstop Arismendy Alcantara went 2 for 5 and scored one run.
Third baseman Dustin Geiger was 1 for 4 with a double in his Peoria debut.
Boise Hawks
The Hawks gave up five runs in the bottom of the ninth to lose to the Spokane Indians, 8-7.
Starter Ben Wells lasted five innings and allowed two runs on five hits. He walked one and struck out three.
Colin RIchardson and Bryce Shafer combined to give up the five runs in the ninth. Shafer got the loss after allowing two runs on two hits, a walk and a hit batter. He struck out one, which was the only out he recorded.
Catcher Rafael Lopez was 2 for 4 with a walk and an RBI.
Second baseman Zeke DeVoss was 0 for 1 with two walks, two hit by pitches and five stolen bases. That's one off the NWL record set in 1980. It's a Boise Hawks record though. He scored four times.
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I seem to get a couple of E-mail issies with some people and I can't fully seem to bottom out the cause. There are two issues that seem to happen to the same people. Both are using Outlook to send messages and occasionally get the "winmail.dat" attached to the message and or outlook displayes some encoding in the message rather than the actualy text for example didn\t instead of didn't
It tends to be when contacting oversea's people but I don't think it's exclusively that. Both are sending message in RTF format becuase of similar issues with HTML format. Before i change them to send in plain text does anyone have any ideas why this occurs or how I can stop it? It is toatlly to do with the receiving PC interpretting the data?


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amanda jane 2 kids; 3 angel babies; chino hills, CA, United States 208 posts9th Apr '13
Quoting Shibby.:" I just researched for Pendleton, the area is just beautiful! The BAH would be 2000 a month. I'm from ... [snip!] ... of the south. I think it would be nice to experience california. It's a big move but if i'm gonna do this, better do it big :P"
You wont regret it!! There is so much to do in the area and a lot of things are free for Military families or discounted like Sea World, San Diego Wild Animal Park, legoland, etc. Plus the beach is right there and they have beach access on base. I miss it. Most of the housing is new or renovated. It's improved a lot over the past years.


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Report: Those 50 and Over Hold Almost 20 Percent of All Outstanding Student Loan Debt
Posted Jul 11, 2012 3:16 PM CDT
By Martha Neil
In news that likely won't come as a surprise to a number of law graduates, a Barclays report released Wednesday found that those over 50 hold nearly 20 percent of all outstanding student loan balances and account for an even higher percentage of past-due debt.
Those between 50 and 59 are responsible for 15.5 percent of the nation's student loan balances. And those 60 and over hold 4.2 percent, with average debt exceeding $18,000, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Past-due balances held by those age groups account for 16.9 percent and 4.8 percent of the overall pool, respectively.
Recent articles in Bloomberg and Pro Publica recount the travails faced by those with college and graduate degrees, and their parents, in a difficult economy.
Earlier ABAJournal.com posts detail the issues faced by a number of law graduates:
Was It Worth It? With Debt of Up to $250K, Some Law Grads Are Dubious
In 'Perfect Storm' of Hard-to-Find Jobs and Stagnant Pay, Law Grads Can't Escape Hefty Student Loans
Bankruptcy Lawyers Warn of Looming Student Loan 'Debt Bomb'
Law Grads 'Indentured Servants' to Loans, Law Prof Says; Law School Crisis a Symptom of Weak Economy
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Save the date for Modern 'til Midnight: '80s Edition.
This event will take you back to the club scene and buzz of New York in the '80s during the Modern's extended, late-night hours. Don't miss an eclectic array of live performances by local bands on the lawn featuring well-known sounds of the time. (Performers will be announced at a later date.) Guests will have the opportunity to explore the exhibition Urban Theater: New York Art in the 1980s, enjoy unique gallery activities and tours, and dine on exceptional cuisine from Café Modern and the Modern Grill. The Grand Lobby will be transformed into the '80s dance party scene with a DJ, break dancers, and prizes for the best '80s rock star costume. Look for classic arcade games in the Modern Shop and don't forget to pick up an exclusive Urban Theater T-shirt or Keith Haring badge.
Admission is $20; $15 in advance.
Modern Members are FREE! Join here.
Tickets will be sold at the door. Advance tickets will be available online at www.themodern.org beginning September 8, by calling 817.738.9215, or by visiting the Modern's admission desk.
Picnic baskets from Cafe Modern will also be available to order online.
In case of inclement weather, the performances will be moved indoors.
Café Modern and Lobby Bar
Cash bars are available from 6 pm until last call at 11:30 pm. Enjoy a global assortment of Modern appetizers and Café Modern food service in the restaurant from 5 to 9 pm. The Modern Grill will offer hamburgers, hot dogs, and picnic fare available for dining outside on the lawn from 6 to 11 pm. Beverages and food are not included in the admission price. Bars are cash only.
Café Modern will have picnic basket dinners for two available to preorder for $40.
Baskets will include assorted cheeses and fruits, crusty rolls and crackers, salads, dessert, and bottled water. A choice of wines is available with the basket, starting at $28 per bottle. Call 817.840.2174 to reserve your basket by October 17, or reserve online beginning September 8.
Happenings in the Galleries
The special exhibition Urban Theater: New York Art in the 1980s will be on view, along with selected works from the Modern's permanent collection. Throughout the evening, there will be special activities in the galleries, including spotlight tours, and art explorations. Modern 'til Midnight admission includes access to the galleries.


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Benjamin Netanyahu shows Barack Obama what real leadership is
Watching Benjamin Netanyahu's barn-storming address to a joint meeting of the United States Congress today, I was struck not only by the forcefulness of his message, but by the sheer conviction and sense of purpose that drove it. There was no teleprompter in sight as the Israeli prime minister delivered a speech worthy of a warrior statesman fighting literally for his nation's survival. It was in part a response to President Obama's Middle East address last week. The president was away in London today on an official state visit, but his aides would have been closely watching, and his vice president Joe Biden was present.
You know where you stand with Netanyahu, who is unyielding in his defence of his country and his people, and in no mood to negotiate with enemies who threaten his homeland's destruction. There was not a hint of dithering or uncertainty in his words, or any kind of apology for the actions of his country – in great contrast to the distinctly weak leadership style of his US counterpart. This was a magnificent address, one which drew several standing ovations from the large number of Senators and Representatives attending, from both sides of the political aisle.
I excerpt below some of the key passages from Netanyahu's address, not only because they are terrific examples of prime ministerial oratory, but also because they are a powerful reminder of Israel's historic achievements over the last 62 years, and the huge threats this key US and British ally faces from an array of brutal terrorist groups and the rogue regimes that back them. Israel deserves our full support as a greatly valued friend and partner – it is a tremendous force for freedom and liberty amidst a sea of tyranny and despotism, and a vital bulwark in the face of Islamist terrorism.
On the Israeli achievement:
My friends, you don't need to do nation building in Israel. We're already built. You don't need to export democracy to Israel. We've already got it. You don't need to send American troops to defend Israel. We defend ourselves. You've been very generous in giving us tools to do the job of defending Israel on our own. Thank you all, and thank you President Obama, for your steadfast commitment to Israel's security. I know economic times are tough. I deeply appreciate this.
Support for Israel's security is a wise investment in our common future. For an epic battle is now unfolding in the Middle East, between tyranny and freedom. A great convulsion is shaking the earth from the Khyber Pass to the Straits of Gibraltar. The tremors have shattered states and toppled governments. And we can all see that the ground is still shifting. Now this historic moment holds the promise of a new dawn of freedom and opportunity. Millions of young people are determined to change their future. We all look at them. They muster courage. They risk their lives. They demand dignity. They desire liberty.
Israel is not what is wrong about the Middle East. Israel is what is right about the Middle East.
On the Iranian nuclear threat
Israel fully supports the desire of Arab peoples in our region to live freely. We long for the day when Israel will be one of many real democracies in the Middle East.
…. But while we hope and work for the best, we must also recognize that powerful forces oppose this future. They oppose modernity. They oppose democracy. They oppose peace.
Foremost among these forces is Iran. The tyranny in Tehran brutalizes its own people. It supports attacks against American troops in Afghanistan and Iraq. It subjugates Lebanon and Gaza. It sponsors terror worldwide.
When I last stood here, I spoke of the dire consequences of Iran developing nuclear weapons. Now time is running out, and the hinge of history may soon turn. For the greatest danger facing humanity could soon be upon us: A militant Islamic regime armed with nuclear weapons.
Militant Islam threatens the world. It threatens Islam. I have no doubt that it will ultimately be defeated. It will eventually succumb to the forces of freedom and progress. But like other fanaticisms that were doomed to fail, militant Islam could exact a horrific price from all of us before its inevitable demise.
And an important reminder of the perils of appeasement:
Now the threat to my country cannot be overstated. Those who dismiss it are sticking their heads in the sand. Less than seven decades after six million Jews were murdered, Iran's leaders deny the Holocaust of the Jewish people, while calling for the annihilation of the Jewish state.
Leaders who spew such venom, should be banned from every respectable forum on the planet. But there is something that makes the outrage even greater: The lack of outrage. In much of the international community, the calls for our destruction are met with utter silence. It is even worse because there are many who rush to condemn Israel for defending itself against Iran's terror proxies.
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So I was taking a look around the summer league and noticed a few faces that the warriors were linked to. Not to say we did not get an excellent pick in Curry. Seems like he will fit right in the Warriors run and gun (much more of the later) style. I did however want to put out there that the Warriors coaching/decision making crew is always under a microscope and will continue to be.
I feel like our decision making crew is way off base on some players we pick up, or release. Take a look at Marcus Williams first game with the Griz
Not saying he was the best player we have ever seen, but when we were struggling for a floor general last season we couldn't have used 17 assists vs. 1 TO. Makes me think that maybe he just got a bad rap with Nellie, and just never really got out of the funk. What would have happened if Randolph never got out of his funk either??? Would he be dropping 24 and 10 for another squad?
At the same time Nellie puts so much praise in CJ (despite his horrendous ole on ball defense) and dare I say it ROB KURZ. So much of this team frustrates me, and most of it is surrounding the major decision makers. It would be nice to see us actually keep one of our young talented players. Hopefully we will find out how to do this once Randolph is due for an extension.


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Can we get another playoff scenario post? I've been using the playoff generator and there seem to be a few strange ways to sneak in, and also not make it. Because of this i'm unsure of who to root for, dallas or the giants? falcons falling? eagles failing? I'm betting we still have to win out, but is there even a chance of losing 1 game an still having the tiniest of chances? unlikely, but a post to help clear our hope up would help a ton!
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A 32-year-old man was killed in a single-car rollover crash early Saturday on the West Side.
Delmond Strong was driving a Mercury Sable northbound in the 3100 block of South Western Avenue when he lost control, struck a light pole and rolled the car over about 3 a.m., authorities said.
Strong, of the 3600 block of West Polk Street, was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital where he died 30 minutes later, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's office.
He was the only occupant of the car at the time of the crash.
The police Major Accidents Investigation Unit is investigating.
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Police are investigating the murder of a homeless man who was beaten to death in an alley in Logan Square.
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