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No on 8: Yes To Gay Marriage
Sherman Oaks, California
When I was growing up in suburban Ohio, two old women lived in a house down the street. One of the women was a mystery; we sometimes saw her through a window but we rarely, if ever, saw her outside. We saw the other old woman a lot; she was always cleaning or gardening or fixing the house. She was also a grouch, yelling at us kids whenever frisbees or balls landed on her lawn.
In retrospect, the women were probably a lesbian couple. The mysterious woman probably had a major illness, forcing the other old woman to be the primary caregiver in addition to maintaining the household. That would make anybody crabby.
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On May 15, 2008, the California Supreme Court held that gay marriage was legal within the state. When the decision went into effect, county clerks began to issue marriage licenses to couples regardless of gender or residency.
A movement to reverse the court decision immediately formed, and the result is Proposition 8. While many of California's ballot propositions are pages of dense legaleze, Proposition 8 has the virtue of simplicity. The operative section reads in its entirety: "Only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California."
I voted No for several reasons.
1. Government And Marriage Should Get A Divorce. The government shouldn't be in the marriage business, period. The government should not be defining marriage eligibility criteria, nor should it continue its contemptible practice of imposing taxes or granting tax breaks based on marital status.
Marriage should be left entirely to individuals and religious groups. The only involvement government should have in marriage is to state the default rules for property allocation in the event of divorce. That's it. Every other question -- who can be married, at what age, the obligations of the marriage -- should be left to private individuals and religious groups. (The government should also have a say in the custody of children; but, as you can see every day in Family Court, marriage is not a pre-requisite to having children.)
The famous "Lemon Test" holds in part that a law is unconstitutional if it would result in "excessive government entanglements" with religion. Yet state and federal law is inextricably entangled with marriage, which in most human societies has been a profoundly religious institution. The legal realist in me sees this as an example of how legal principles (in this case, the separation of church and state) are enforced in trivial circumstances (such as a Nativity scene at City Hall) but ignored when a decision would disgruntle hundreds of millions of people.
Social conservatives will argue that this libertarian position will lead to unconventional marriages. Yes it will, and no I don't care. If three women want to be married, or one guy wants to live in a household with ten wives, it's none of my business (but, man, that guy's a masochist). People who want to live in such arrangements can and do under current laws, anyway. Divorcing government from marriage also neutralizes the objection that the government would be sanctioning such unorthodox arrangements; in my world, the government wouldn't be doing anything. And the percentage of people who would adopt such lifestyles would be miniscule.
Voting No on Prop. 8 is a small step toward disentangling the power of the state from the institution -- the overwhelmingly religious institution -- of marriage.
2. Californian Judicial Activism Is Subject To Checks And Balances. The marriage ruling was straightforward judicial activism. For reasons that the electorate never consecrated, our Supreme Court held that the distinction between marriages and civil unions did not pass muster under the state constitution. In doing so, the court struck down an anti-gay marriage proposition that the electorate enacted in 2000 with 61% of the vote. The drafters of Proposition 8 are correct on this point: the high court did flout the will of the people.
But that's not a big deal in California. Our Constitution is so easily amended -- by the people -- that any court ruling based on the California Constitution can be overturned by a ballot proposition at the next election. As UCLA law professor Eugene Volokh has persuasively blogged, the "counter-majoritarian difficulty" of unelected judges striking down democratically imposed laws isn't a problem here. (California Supreme Court justices are also subject to a limited form of recall.)
Some supporters believe that the right to gay marriage has to be won at the ballot box, that judicially imposed gay marriage would result in a weak law that's constantly being limited and challenged by opponents resentful of the fact that the issue was taken off the table by judicial fiat. These supporters are absolutely correct -- but the defeat of Prop. 8 would be a legitimizing democratic victory. Because of our state's excess of democracy, a California Supreme Court opinion can be seen as little more than the initial volley in a democratic confrontation. In most places, contentious issues are debated during elections and later decided in court; here, an issue can be raised in court and ultimately decided in the polling booth.
3. Show Me The Money. Gay marriages may be performed in California even if both participants are non-residents. Consequently, California can establish itself as the national and global leader in the gay marriage industry, generating income, jobs and tax revenues.
California's competitive advantage is monstrous. You can have a sunny, outdoor wedding on the beach in February. Try that in Connecticut or Massachusetts, the other two states which allow gay marriage. Every gay couple living west of the Mississippi River could come here, along with their guests, and splash out for venues, catering, hotels, car rentals, flowers, you name it.
And, to perorate on the blitheringly obvious, this is the worst possible time to voluntarily contract the economy.
4. The Two Old Ladies. If the two women from my old neighborhood wanted to marry each other, they should have been able to.
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September 2012
Cactus Needles Knitting Guild Meeting – September 10, 2012
IIn Attendance:
Cindy Adams Judie Agee Brenda Brock
Pat Crosby Velvet Dishon Francine Ebersman
Regina Esposito Dawn Goetz Georgia Green
Sandy Grunow Barb Hahn Jeanette Heller Wood
Harriet Lawrence Cynthia Peplinski Mali Pistener
Donna Sherrill Betty Smith Christine Ward
Martie Warden June Whisel Lonnie Zbiegien
Dawn Goetz called the meeting to order at 6:30pm.
Brenda Brock reported that there are four September birthdays: Georgia Green, Barb Hahn, Janine May and Jo-Ann Mullen. We had no new members and no visitors.
Secretary's Report
Francine noted that she had not signed up to host a knit-together in September, but would do it if no one else had signed up. Georgia questioned whether the Power Point presentation had been posted to the CNKG website, but it had not been as yet. Francine made a motion, seconded by Donna, to approve the minutes as posted on the Guild website.
Committee/Chair Reports
Altruistic – Velvet Dishon & Mali Pistiner: Velvet brought in yarn for altruistic projects and we were welcome to take what we wish. Hats & scarves for Navajo Nation will be collected in October. June's 'ladies' have contributed a large collection. Keep in mind they must be washable.
Scarves for veterans can be brought to either the October or November meetings. Items for Esperanza can be made in any type of yarn. However, if it is natural fiber, please tag it. Esperanza items will be due in the Spring.
Treasurer's Report – Cynthia Peplinski: The balance as of August 9 is $3,463.88. There was no activity during the rest of that month. If anyone hasn't paid their dues, please do so.
Old Business
Centennial Blanket – Francine said that Darlene Ong took it to several places while at her summer home. If you want the blanket, contact Francine. We did receive a $1,300 grant from the State of Arizona.
She mentioned that Darlene had a car accident and broke several bones. A card is being sent from the Guild.
Knit Togethers – Martie Warden will be hosting the September knit-together.
New Business
Jackie Awerman -- Regina reported that Jackie Awerman, the founder of CNKG in 1993, has suffered severe medical issues of great cost. A fund was set up -- gofundme.com/12y58s -- to help with these expenses. Regina made a suggestion that the Guild make a donation "from her children". It was suggested and supported by others that we give her a Lifetime Achievement Award. The Executive Board will meet to discuss this and decide how much this award should be. If anyone wants to make a personal donation, please go to the website mentioned above.
Project Linus – Judie Agee attended a blanket bee fundraiser for Project Linus over the weekend. She received a donation from a lady of 94 good quality balls of yarn. She is selling them for $2 each.
Southwest Trading – Velvet mentioned that the annual warehouse clearance sale for Southwest Trading is Saturday, October 6, from 7:00am to noon and Sunday, October 7 from 11:00am to 3:00pm. However, they have agreed to have a sneak preview for CNKG on Friday, October 5 from 12 noon to 3:00pm. Yarn is from $2 to $5. They have relocated. Their new address is 2205 W. Lone Cactus Drive, #17, Phoenix. It will be inside this time.
Program – CNKG Website
Martie reviewed the website with Cara & John Summerfield over the weekend and compiled a wonderful handout entitled "How to Navigate Our Website" plus an information page on how to update your information. She gave 3 reasons for the website: (1) so people can find us; (2) for communications from officers to members; and (3) as a member resource. If you would like a copy of this handout, please email Martie.
Regina asked if it would be possible to alphabetize members by first name, as well as last. Martie will ask Cara.
Next month is the CNKG birthday – that means CAKE!
Show and Share followed the meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:30pm.
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On Saturday, Bay Area filmmaker, Ryan Coogler accepted the U.S. Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award for U.S. dramatic film at the Sundance Festival, for his original work: Fruitvale. Fruitvale centers around the life and murder of Oscar Grant, the young father who was shot dead by a Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) police officer while lying facedown on an Oakland, CA train platform.
The 2009 incident of police brutality was captured on camera for the world to see, BART officer Johannes Mehserle fired one round into Grant's back. Mehserle later claimed he thought he was firing his taser -- one of many unbelievable missteps that occurred that night at the Fruitvale BART station.More »
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is reporting that the current flu season has officially been designated an "epidemic." Last year, only 4,400 New Yorkers were diagnosed with "severe" flu cases, but this season, that number has already risen to 15,000 — an explosive 250% increase.
New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Nirav Shah has advised New Yorkers to stay away from those who are sick, but that's easier said than done. Right now, more than a million mostly Black, Latino and immigrant workers in New York City are forced to go to work with the flu every day, without the benefit of any paid time off to care for themselves. This poses a serious threat to the economic security of working families and puts the health of all New Yorkers at risk.
Please join us to demand Speaker Quinn put away her political aspirations and bring the Paid Sick Time Act to a vote.More »
Last week, NYC Council Progressive Caucus Members joined ColorOfChange and partners to demand NYCHA Chairman John Rhea provide full rent abatements for public housing residents. The coalition held a press conference prior to a NYC Council oversight hearing discussing the New York City Housing Authority's (NYCHA) emergency planning and management in the wake of Superstorm Sandy.
Chairman Rhea was a no-show at the hearing -- it's the second hearing he has missed on the issue this week, a clear message that he can't be bothered to hear the rightful claims of NYCHA's tax-paying residents.
Watch the clip from the press conference above and hear from NYCHA residents in their own words. After you watch, join us to demand Chairman Rhea immediately reimburse rent wrongly collected from storm-impacted NYCHA residents.More »
The Rev. Dr. King had the revolutionary spirit to dream the best for our society. We want to celebrate that dream and continue to acknowledge all that it challenges us to do. That's why today, as we recognize both the life of Dr. King and the second inauguration of President Barack Obama, we're asking you to commit to help grow ColorOfChange. Invite 3 friends and we'll send you a beautiful sticker commemorating this historic moment.
Like the great movement Dr. King helped lead, our strength comes from courageous members, like you. Can you help strengthen our collective voice by inviting new members to join ColorOfChange?
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Today, ColorOfChange launched a campaign urging TV network executives to refuse to air the National Rifle Association's (NRA) deeply offensive ad attacking President Obama's family. The NRA's ad centers on its ill-conceived demand for armed officers or guards in every American school, then suggests that Sasha and Malia shouldn't get Secret Service protection unless the President defers to the NRA's agenda. Dragging the president's children into this fight is a troubling new low — even for the NRA's notoriously callous leadership.
The NRA offers no sustainable solutions to reduce gun violence in our communities. Its ad is solely intended to whip up anger and paranoia at the president and his family. Together we can make sure that TV executives understand that the NRA's indefensible attack ad has no place in our homes. Check out the ad for yourself, and then read the email we sent to our members below and be sure to take action here.More »
On January 8, Federal Judge Shira Scheindlin issued a ruling demanding an end to the use of Stop and Frisk outside of "Clean Halls" buildings in the Bronx. Operation Clean Halls permits police to patrol, interrogate, frisk, and arrest suspected "trespassers" in 16,000 private residential buildings disproportionately located in Black and brown communities. Judge Scheindlin's ruling orders the NYPD to stop performing trespass stops outside clean halls buildings in the Bronx unless officers have reasonable suspicion beyond a "hunch".
This is the first time a federal court has found a portion of Stop and Frisk to be unconstitutional, paving the way for further legal action. But Stop and Frisk won't go away by itself — we're ready to continue our efforts in 2013. Please join our campaign to demand an end to Stop and Frisk.More »
Yesterday, after multiple conversations with Oxygen Media, we received official confirmation that the network canceled production of the reality television show All My Babies' Mamas.
The network's decision comes after over 45,000 ColorofChange members signed a petition demanding the show be canceled. The voices of our members coupled with the outrage of Black folks across the country sent a clear message -- inflammatory portrayals of Black families for corporate profit is unacceptable.
We're going to continue to work towards a cultural shift in how our stories are portrayed in the media, make sure you and your friends join us in this fight.
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Last Wednesday, the Maryland General Assembly began its 2013 session. One major issue that the General Assembly may take on this session is a bill to repeal the death penalty. It's been a long road for advocates of a repeal. In 10 of the last 12 General Assembly sessions, bills have been introduced to repeal the death penalty but have not made it to a full vote. This year members in both chambers are expecting the bill will reach the floor for a full vote.
Proponents of overturning Maryland's draconian death penalty law appear to be within one or two votes of gaining enough political clout to push repeal through the State Senate where previous efforts have failed in years past.
Please join us in demanding that the Maryland General Assembly support the repeal of the death penalty.More »
VICTORY UPDATE: On January 14th, after 45,000 ColorOfChange members raised their voices, Oxygen Media confirmed the cancellation of the reality T.V. show "All My Babies Mamas."
Today, ColorofChange.org launched a new campaign calling on Oxygen Media and its advertisers to put an end to the dehumanizing reality show "All My Babies' Mamas." The show is set to feature Atlanta rapper Shawty Lo and his eleven children by ten different women. The clip above gives you a glimpse at some of the show's content.
In an effort to block media images that perpetuate narrow and exploitative portrayals of Black families, we are demanding that NBC Universal CEO Steven B. Burke, Oxygen Media President Jason Klarman and Oxygen Media Senior Vice President of Development Cori Abraham cancel production of the show immediately. Oxygen's audience deserves better.
Read the email we sent to our members and join our campaign.More »
ColorOfChange Executive Director Rashad Robinson appeared on Current TV's The War Room Friday to discuss our campaign urging ALEC's corporate funders to take a stand against profit-driven gun violence. Thanks to ALEC's deep, decades-long relationship with the NRA, a hard push to enact "model" bills designed to expand the gun market — at any cost — has long been a cornerstone of ALEC's legislative agenda.
ALEC is the driving force behind the infamous "gun show loophole" widely discussed in the 1990s, more accurately described as a private sale loophole. In over 30 states, the loophole permits anyone who isn't a licensed firearms dealer to sell an unlimited number of guns with no criminal background check or mental health check — and with no real liability for making sales to straw purchasers engaged in gun trafficking. Unsurprisingly, ALEC's loophole now drives 40% of all gun sales in the United States.
ALEC's work to ensure that as many people purchase as many guns as possible, knowing that more guns mean more homicide, is why we're demanding that corporations cut ties with the American Legislative Exchange Council. Watch the video above and join our campaign.More »
On Friday, the House responded to Republican fury and provided $9.7 billion to cover insurance claims filed by individuals whose homes were damaged or destroyed by Superstorm Sandy. Officials from New York and New Jersey pushed hard for the legislation and many responded with outrage when Speaker John A. Boehner (R-Ohio) adjourned the previous Congress without taking up the $60.4 billion aid bill that the Senate had passed.
It seems that Congress has responded to the pressure to deliver relief for Sandy victims. But some of the most vulnerable citizens of New York City still await much-needed action from the New York City Housing Authority.More »
For decades, the NRA and ALEC have worked hand in glove to pass legislation designed to increase gun sales — regardless of the human cost. In the wake of the shooting tragedy in Newtown, the NRA has unabashedly called for even more guns in our communities, recommitting itself to blocking commonsense efforts to reduce gun violence.
That's why today ColorOfChange launched a campaign highlighting ALEC's relationship with the NRA and renewing our call to ALEC's corporate funders to cut ties with the group. It's time these corporations draw the line: continuing to fund ALEC helps push NRA-drafted gun access laws that devastate our communities, and elevates gun industry profits over human lives.
Check out the email we sent to ColorOfChange members today, and join us here.More »
This past New Year's Day marked 4 years since Oscar Grant, a 22-year-old Oakland resident and father, was brutally killed by BART police officer Johannes Mesherle. Grant was unarmed, restrained, and laying face down on the train platform when Mesherle shot him. Even though the racist murder was caught on video and broadcast around the world, Mesherle served a relatively light sentence of 11 months in an L.A. County jail. National outrage spurned massive organizing, including 20,000 ColorOfChange members who signed a petition expressing their discontent at the case's handling.
Communities of color — disproportionately young Black males — have long-experienced the kind of systemic police violence seen in the Grant case. Throughout 2012 we've seen that police Stop & Frisks create encounters where racial bias and police overreach collide and can quickly turn violent.
Moving into 2013 and remembering Oscar Grant, Remarley Graham, Alan Blueford, and the countless others who didn't make national headlines, the importance of fighting police violence could not be more clear.More »


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Exclusive: "[Benzino] Hasn't Done Anything To Make Me Feel Threatened & I Don't Respect Him"
Wednesday, Aug 31, 2011 2:55PM
After a heated Twitter debate began between Royce Da 5'9 and an account claiming to belong to Benzino, Royce explains why he believes the Boston rapper might be lying in an attempt to save face.
Royce said that people should take Benzino claiming fraud as a cop-out.
I don't believe him. I don't understand why people hold [others] to such a high standard, like people can't tell a lie. Would you admit that it was you if you got fried like that? If you got fried the way me and my timeline fried him would you ever take accountability for that being your [Twitter] account? (SOHH)
The Slaughterhouse member went on to clarify that he has no real issue with Benzino.
Let me just clarify that were not beefin'. I've been in real beefs in my life and Benzino is no where near anything close to that. He hasn't done anything to make me feel threatened, and I don't respect him enough for it to be anything other than some words on Twitter. (SOHH)
Zino said despite the speculation, he has no association with the Twitter account Royce feuded with last week.
"Sh*t is crazy, man," Zino told SOHH. "You know what's so messed up? Honestly, like I'm not really a Twitter [person]. Like I'd rather say it to someone's face or the next best thing -- do an interview so they know its coming from me, but definitely, [the Twitter account] @King_Benzino ain't me. I never had no Twitter and never will. I'm from the old school -- I don't put too much real estate in Twitter, man. 'Cause at the end of the day, it's just some sh*t that doesn't exist, man. It's like The Matrix." (SOHH)
Royce's exchange with the fake Zino took place on August 19.
"Blah Blah Blah @King_Benzino get over urself ur arrogance is offensive.. We will NEVER do a song 2gether.. EVER.. I don't like you.. At all.," he tweeted August 19th.
"Yo son... @King_Benzino That avi makes me sad.. Plz change it... You're built like a meatball..." (Royce Da 5'9's Twitter)
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The north terminal of the airport was shut down around 6:15 this morning and the bomb squad called in.
An airport spokesman says a suspicious item was found in an x-ray machine at a security checkpoint.
No one has been hurt.
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The expansive restaurants seats more patrons than most restaurants on Main Street, and the spacious dining room mirrors the generous portions served at Cisero's.
Accordingly, the family-friendly restaurant - which even features drawing paper as its table mats, complete with a set of crayons - is ideal for parents looking to unwind in a comfortable setting while feeding the entire family at an affordable price.
A meal at Cisero's is best begun with a basket of bruschetta for $8.99. Basil-infused olive oil, balsamic reduction, garlic and fresh tomatoes are served over soft Italian bread, toasted for just the right amount of time. It's an appetizer that the adults will enjoy, but the kids might fancy a bite or two, too.
If the family is still hungry, considering adding a bucket of garlic bread. The loaf of classic bread is dressed in rich olive oil and parmesan, the perfect pair for the fresh garlic.
The appetizer might be necessary, especially if the kids need something to much on before their meals, because Cisero's does not provide complimentary pre-dinner bread, as one might expect from an Italian restaurant. Fortunately, though, the garlic bread is just $2.99, and is sized quite generously to feed the entire family.
Moving on to entrees, the chicken parmesan for $18.99 is an excellent choice. While it is hard to go wrong with such a classic Italian dinner, Cisero's got it just right. The chicken was tender, the pasta was perfectly cooked, and the marinara sauce added a tasty zest, without overwhelming the rest of the meal. Plus, the entree was pleasantly presented with more than enough melted cheese.
For diners craving darker meat, the $26.99 flat iron steak is the way to go. It's one of Cisero's house specialties, and although steak isn't an Italian forte, the restaurant did a good job of putting it all together. The thick cut of meat comes marinated in traditional Italian style, accessorized with delicious chianti-glazed onions. Truffle-infused croquettes complete the meal.
For vegetarians, the capellini pomodoro is a prime choice. The angel hair pasta was tossed with ripe Roma tomatoes, fresh basil and poignant garlic. The aromatic-infused olive oil united the rest of the ingredients to result in a meal that was rich with delicious flavors without ending up too heavy or filling.
These items offer just a glimpse of the options at Cisero's. The extensive, multiple-page menu also includes a variety of salads, pizzas and stuffed pastas. Diners with a more sophisticated palate might consider some of the other House Specialities, in addition to the flat iron steak, such as the pesto-grilled salmon or butterfly shrimp oreganata.
Cisero's on 306 Main St. is a prime choice for families hungry after after a day on the slopes. "Let our family entertain yours," is the restaurant's motto, a sentiment reflected in the prompt and friendly service, the roomy dining area, the generous portion sizes, and, of course, the classic Italian cuisine.
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While last year's back to school spending was one of the highest in recent years, this year, some retail organizations expect a decrease in spending.
"The second and third weeks of August is absolutely are busiest time for back to school," said Dan Masin, Store Manager at the Billings Target. But Masin says many shoppers are getting an early start. "I think schools are very organized and they get the list out, sometimes at the end of the school year and we get them in. So, they come in and grab that list and want to get the best assortment and make sure they get everything on the list."
The National Retail Federation reports 23.9% of families with children K-12 shop two months before school begins.
"I came last year and everything was pretty much picked over so, and it was a zoo. The later you wait, the more people you're running in to," says Heather Jefferson of Billings.
According to NRF, families with school age children will spend on average, $634.78, and that's down from $688.62 last year. NRF's survey reveals that 80% say the economy affects the way they shop.
But according to Masin, Target in Billings isn't seeing the decrease.
"Our trend is up right now. Initially, like I said, we're very early into the season but we like where our sales trend is right now," says Masin. "I just think Billings' economy is strong, it has been and continues to be."
And though many retail organizations are expecting a decrease, National Retail Federation CEO Matthew Shay says spending levels are still well above where they were a few years ago.
That survey also says 36.6.% of families will be doing more comparative shopping online this year, compared to 32% last year.


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Getting Beer in and Out of Neo4j
Graph Databases have long been the realm of highly technical IT development professionals. But those days are gone. In this non-technical seminar, hosted by one of Neo Technology's non-technical staff, we will explain just how easy it is for average business people to start using graph databases, and get value from it. The subject of this webinar will be tasty as well: Belgian Beers - and how we easily got this dataset into Neo4j. We will also explore what this Neo4j database delivers, and how even this simple graph oriented data structure immediately yielded value for a non-technical person.
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The Augusta branch of the NAACP marched this evening on Paine College in support of Troy Davis.
Davis was the convicted cop killer that was executed last year. The NAACP, as well as other groups, argued that additional evidence was not considered in Davis' conviction and later execution.
The group hoped that their march today at Paine College would raise awareness about the death penalty. The group has a nationwide stance against the death penalty.
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Android's global growth said to be powered by Samsung
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GOOGLE'S Android operating system is the world's leading mobile platform for mobile phones and tablets.
According to research company IDC, Android shipped 105 million smartphones in the second quarter of 2012 to jump to 68 per cent of the world market share, up from 47 per cent during the same quarter last year.
Samsung is the leading manufacturer of smartphones running on the Android platform, helping the operating system strengthen its dominant lead in the market. Samsung alone sold 44 per cent of all Android devices last quarter and shipped more smartphones than other Android manufacturers combined. IDC estimates that Samsung shipped 50 million smartphones during the quarter, although this figure includes a few million phones running Samsung's Bada operating system.
Google's operating system is widely accessible in most markets and available on a variety of products, with several advanced features not found on other platform devices. Android users can enjoy popular Google applications, more than 600,000 applications and games available on Google Play, as well as millions of songs, books and movies.
Due to Android's boost in the second quarter, Apple's iOS decreased its market share to 17 per cent, and remaining competitors were each held to under five per cent of the market.
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The burglary of a Panama City business has the attention of the Bay County Sheriff's Office and investigators are turning to the public for assistance in solving the crime.
Several large warehouses behind the old airport were broken into, but items were stolen from only one of them.
It wasn't until he looked closely, that Hardy James, a local businessman, realized he had been burglarized.
"I didn't suspect anything at first and then we realized that there were gaps in the business," he said. "There were individual items taken off of shelves, so the entire shelf wasn't cleared off... Just select items."
James rents a hangar behind the old airport off Jackson Way, from which he runs an upholstery business. When he showed up to start work on Monday morning, he realized a selective burglar had already come and gone.
"It's was what it take to start a business or to run a business and at this point we just don't know where to go. We don't think this was taken to be sold; we think it was to be used."
Among the things stolen, a $6000 dollar sewing machine, many tools, a hand gun and some personal property that was being stored in the building. All-together valued at more than $14,000.
James doesn't think the value mattered to the thieves.
"The items that were stolen, some weren't worth anything. They stole all of our thread.
They stole one tool and left another, they stole a kit with Dremel parts, but they didn't steal the Dremel in the box next to it… They didn't need it, that's my opinion any way."
He says it's not the stuff he cares about... It's his livelihood. He has no way to operate his business at the moment and if he could only get the sewing machine back, he could rebuild. Regardless, he says it's a lot to take in.
"I don't feel safe and it's not the property, it's that I went from feeling anonymous in this world to feeling targeting and that is a very vulnerable feeling."
James says he will be able to offer a $2,500 reward, if there is someone who can help him locate his stolen property. The Bay County Sheriff's office continues to investigate the burglary.
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The Texas A&M Forest Service is currently working to
contain a fire in Rusk County that has jumped the original plow line.
According to James Pike with Rusk County Emergency Management, the blaze has
consumed around 80 acres as of Thursday afternoon. The fire is burning near
County Road 3166 just west of Mt. Enterprise. No structures are currently at
Citizens of Rusk County should be aware that there is a burn ban currently in
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Going to put the Top Performers in a FanPost tonight just for the purpose of being able to attach a poll to determine if people find value in this little feature. Plus, no one hit worth a crap so I can just list people of interest here.
Only a couple of games on the docket tonight:
Omaha lost to Memphis, 7-1
Colon: 0-4
Gio: 1-3, BB
Nady: 1-3, BB, 2K
Seratelli: 0-4
Lambin: 2-4, R, 3B, E
Dwyer: 6.0IP, 8H, 3ER, 3BB, 6K, HRA, L
Interesting to note the since Lambin arrived, Giavotella has been playing LF. So much for him getting his shot at second. Dwyer is so middling. Every time.
Wilmington lost to Carolina, 5-1
Cuthbert: 0-3, 2K
Schlehuber: 0-3
Lamb: 5.0IP, 8H, 4ER, BB, 7K, HRA, L
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The Garnet and Gold Game is less than a month away! How many people are you taking? Are you from southeast Alabama, southwest Georgia, or northwest Florida near the Alabama line and would go if you had people to go with, or perhaps if you had a ride? Perhaps I can help, and I'll get to that in a moment.
Having a large, excited crowd for the Garnet & Gold Game may seem irrelevant to the coming season. Whatever excitement that atmosphere might generate would most certainly have died off and become a distant memory by September, right? Maybe not. I believe the Garnet & Gold Game can be used as a selling point for casual FSU fans, or FSU fans that just don't often (or have never) travel(ed) to an actual game. If we bring people who might not usually go to a game, they may have more interest come fall in attending a real game, and help keep our house roaring.
Over the years, I have coordinated trips of large groups of co-workers and friends from our hometown (Dothan, Alabama). The MAJORITY of the folks were not even Seminoles fans! I've brought Alabama, Auburn, and Georgia fans, and even a damned Miami Hurricane to FSU games, and they ALL helped pull for the home team. Don't exclude your non-FSU football friends. These people all went to enjoy an outstanding game day experience and watch a good football game, even if it wasn't their own team. Aside from the large, beautiful stadium, the exciting traditions, the game itself, and the overall game day experience, Doak is appealing to these (usually SEC) non-FSU fans because:
A) Tallahassee is closer to our area than their teams (UA, AU, UGA) or any other traditional, large Division 1 program – the closest at all being Troy University
2) Tickets are almost always cheaper than tickets to Alabama, Auburn, or any of the other popular SEC teams from relatively close to my area
D) Tickets are often easy to acquire, even to the premier games of recent years (Florida, Miami, Clemson, Oklahoma) if you know a season ticket holder or Booster
I know that southeast Alabama isn't the only area this works in. Bring some of these other SEC fans. They pull for our team and help keep Doak packed and rockin'! It also doesn't bother me that to the few that have ever questioned anything about FSU's stadium or traditions not being on-par with the mighty SEC, every single person I have ever brought left Tallahassee impressed.
If you're anything like me, and you don't live near Tallahassee, the offseason is a little too long for me to go without going to visit my favorite place to be in the world. I have to go to Doak at least once within six months. I generally go down for a day in July near my birthday, but the Garnet & Gold Game provides us with an opportunity to visit Heaven when it doesn't feel so lonely as it does when it's empty in July. There's lot's of others there sporting the colors, and it's close to a game day experience without the stress of a possible loss! And the drive home is almost guaranteed all smiles and no long-faces!
Having a large, more exciting crowd for the Garnet & Gold Game not only gets potential game attendees excited about actually attending games in the fall, it probably motivates current players, potential recruits, and even the coaching staff. I know if I were in any of their shoes, it would boost my confidence to see an energized fanbase to seem excited and confidant in what they are doing, what Coach Fisher is doing, and the direction of the program. Some of these players have been subjected to extremely harsh, unfair criticism from "fans" through social media, and for some of them that may be what they remember. Let's show them some love. Show them we're not casual fans who only care when they're winning. Let's show them we're with our team even in the fall when there is no opponent to beat.
Why do I have to appeal to the fanbase to fill our stadium when our team is doing better than they were several years ago? I'm preaching to the choir here – we all know the stadium will be packed for Miami, but aside from that, it won't be surprising if there are empty seats at every other game during the season. Maybe we'll be able to pack the Doak for a revenge game against NC State. Maybe. Many criticize the Seminoles for having weak non-conference opponents in addition to an unexciting conference slate. I stand firm that FSU has gone above and beyond in recent years, scheduling very tough non-conference games unlike anyone else. West Virginia cancelled last minute last year. I know John Swofford had everyone set for a nine game conference season, then changed back to eight when it was apparent our new part-time member in South Bend would prefer eight, but I'm not sure if that affected this year or next. Regardless, we're stuck with a home schedule that leaves much to be desired. Lucky us, we not only get to add Syracuse every year, we get Pittsburgh in their first year as well! I say all of this to say that I understand the de-energized attitude fans have about our schedule, but it's the schedule we're dealt. We're still Seminoles. We still pull for our team when they play a weak schedule, just like we did when they weren't doing well. I encourage us all to do our part to show our displeasure, but let's do it in the appropriate way while not giving up on our team, showing up to support them, but vocalizing our displeasure to the ACC home offices, Randy Spetman, Eric Barron, and for those of us unhappy with our present conference affiliation, we can vocalize our opinions of conference preference through letters, here on TN, or elsewhere online. We have to show up and support our team if we want them to keep playing their hardest and winning. I'm speaking to myself as well. I've been so angry, It's crossed my mind to not attend conference games and encouraging others to do the same to send a message since we get stuck with Syracuse and Pitt, and skip divisional realignment when the opportunity presents itself. Once I calm down, I realize this is ridiculous. Maybe one day the ACC won't be our problem, or perhaps our new part-time member will prefer a divisional alignment that coincidentally benefits us as well, but until that day……
I digress. I don't know about you, but I'm more excited about this Garnet & Gold Game than I was last year. Last year I believe many of us were mainly concerned to see how the O-Line managed against a beastly-loaded D. This year, there's a lot more obvious reasons to have interest. I'm very curious to see how the quarterbacks look, and I know many on here will be debating afterward on whether Clint is still the starter going into fall. I want to see how Coker and Winston look. Will the gap be filled after the loss of DHop? How will Coach Trickett have the O-Line looking? What will the new Defense look like under Pruitt, and with the loss of Bjoern, Carradine, Rhodes and others?
Back to one of my original questions: do you live somewhere relatively close to southeast Alabama, and would attend the Garnet & Gold Game if you had a ride, or had someone to go with? Here's how I might can help. I have a group of people going. We're going to caravan to Tallahassee on April 13th for the Garnet & Gold Game. Any Seminole is welcome to come. Don't need a ride, but want to go? Come on, bring your own vehicle. If you would be willing to let someone else ride with you - that would be appreciated, but not required if you don't want to. I'd like to see others put together groups as I'm doing and get as many people there as we can. I realize we're not going to fill the place up and get the place as electric as a night game with Gameday, but that doesn't mean we can't try. Let's put some butts in the seats. Go Seminoles, and I'll see you all at the Doak on April 13th!
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Police in Hartford are investigating after a man was stabbed in the back overnight.
It happened early Saturday morning in the area of 531 Park Street.
Police said the male victim was transported to an area hospital for non-life-threatening stab wounds to the back.
Officials have not yet identified a possible suspect, and authorities are still investigating this incident.
Anyone with information is asked to call Hartford police.
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Nathan Fillion Castle "Firefly, William Shatner Star Trek "T.J. Hooker, Bruce Campbell Burn Notice Evil Dead) and Summer Glau Firefly "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles are among the popular celebrities scheduled to attend Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con, April 4-6 at America's Center. The standout lineup will also include Daryl "DMC" McDaniels Run-D.M.C), Sean Astin (The Lord of the Rings, Rudy), Adam West Batman "Family Guy, Burt Ward Batman, Ralph Macchio (The Karate Kid, My Cousin Vinny) and many others. It is the fifth of 16 events currently scheduled in the 2014 series produced by Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) and will also feature a top-drawer collection of well-known comics artists and writers and a variety of activities, exhibitors
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I rocked the Shimano SH-MW80 all weather insulated GORE-TEX® DURATHERM® mountain shoes this past winter and all I have to say is: "Go get yourself a pair."
It's frigid in my neck of the woods during winter, and these shoes more than earned their stay in my weekly riding routine. They kept my feet warm and dry through the long, cold season. Now that the weather is warming up, I have no plans to toss them aside. Why? Because they keep my feet comfortable in wet and warm conditions too.Shimano SH-MW80 Pros:
- Waterproof
- Idiot-proof Velcro closure
- Comfy feet in a wide range of temps
- Ankle wrap could come a bit higher
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Made of full-grain leather, the MW80's high-top design kept snow and trail/road debris out while pedaling my Surly Pugsley on and off-road. A bit of the fluffy stuff did creep in after hiking my bike up our unplowed driveway through two-plus feet of snow one afternoon, but that's another story.
Every so often, snow turns to sleet, then to rain, then back to snow again. I found myself out on the trail during a few of these "wintry mix" occasions, and never once came home with wet toes or cold feet. The insulated GORE-TEX® DURATHERM® liner does a good job shedding water in warmer, wet conditions.
Temperature Control
My experience with Shimano's MW80 on the road was less than ideal, but after making a few adjustments to my base sock layers, I was good to go. Here's what happened: For whatever reason, I thought it a good idea to venture out one bitter winter night in sub-zero temperatures for a 10-or-so mile road loop in thin wool socks. After I thawed out from that ride, I vowed to always wear two layers on my feet (and hands, and legs, and head, and…).
I've ridden since then in similar conditions as well as in temperatures that feel downright balmy, and have been pleasantly surprised with the MW80's ability to keep my feet comfortable in both extremes. My test shoes fit true to size. However, if you plan to strictly wear them in cold-weather, keep in mind the thick pair (or two) of socks you'll be sporting.
Shimano's MW80 shoe also boasts a water sealing polyurethane-coated neoprene booty, complete seam-sealed construction, reflectors on the rear and side of shoes, off-set straps to prevent pressure points and a lightweight sole with great traction in snow and mud. The manufacturer advises you to not use a washing machines or dryer to clean the shoes and suggests air-drying in a shaded area. If you ride with clipless pedals, an online tutorial walks you through attaching the cleat to the shoe.


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Timber & Working With Wood Show-Sydney will start from 16 June 2011 to 18 June 2011,it will be held in The Entertainment Quarter,Sydney of Australia. In Australia it's one of the most upcoming and foremost woodworking industry event.
It will be able to spectate more than hundreds of innovative and dynamic products, top quality operating machinery and test tools, latest techniques as well as some of the world's best timbers all concentrated at one place.
Timber & Working With Wood Show-Sydney will feature the industry's finest and the world's most renowned wood professionals. They will give free demos, presentations and challenging workshops.
They will comprise of workshops and demonstrations for women woodworking, teaching the volunteers how to get a clean finish and how to prepare the wood, joinery techniques for producing fine furniture,creating and playing. The idea of the event is to be original,educational and also fun filled and entertaining for the visitors.
The Wood Show in Sydney will combined the profile for exhibit including adhesives, cabinet fixings & mouldings, cutting machines, door forming, fixtures, fittings & accessories, drawer moulding, fixtures, fasteners, glueing and fixing machines, moulding machines/moulders, mouldings, plywood manufacturing machinery, profile cutting & forming machines, pulp preparation equipment, sanding and polishing machines, saw-milling machinery, timber processing, woodworking machinery.
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- D.A. Michael Nifongwithheld DNA test results that would have helped prove the innocence of threeDuke University lacrosse players accused of rape, according to a recent CBS 60Minutes story. Now, experts are saying Nifong's aggressive prosecution can betraced to domestic violence laws such as the Violence Against Women Act.
VAWA was passed in 1994 to curb sexual assault and domestic violence.While VAWA-funded services have helped many, experts say the law may have gonetoo far and often violates the civil liberties of innocent citizens.
"Many people think of the Violence Against Women Act in terms of stoppingpartner assault," notes Lisa Scott, family law attorney. "But VAWA has alsoreworked state laws that govern rape and sexual assault so due processprotections are short-circuited." Scott heads the Washington-state legalreform group, Taking Action Against Bias in the System.
For years, advocates have been trying to "reverse the presumption ofinnocence," according to a Cato Institute report by Michael Weiss and CathyYoung. Weiss is a law professor at the University of Houston; Young is acolumnist for the Boston Globe.
Experts say bias exists at every stage of the process.
When a complaint is made, probable cause protections may not be in effect."Arrest everyone and let the prosecutors sort 'em out is a fair summary of thepolice policy," write attorneys James Shalley and Don Murray of New York City.
Even if the accuser later decides to drop the charges, many jurisdictionshave adopted so-called "no-drop" policies that require the prosecutor topursue the case.
When the case goes to trial, "evidentiary standards for proving abuse havebeen so relaxed that any man who stands accused is considered guilty,"according to constitutional law expert Cheryl Hanna of the Vermont Law School.
In some states, advocacy groups are pushing for laws that would banpolygraph (lie-detector) tests for women who make a rape charge. That changewould make it more difficult for a person who is falsely-accused to beexonerated.
Fox News columnist Wendy McElroy has looked at rape allegations madeagainst public figures such as Crossfire co-host Tucker Carlson, and concludedthat "false rape charges hurt real victims.
R.A.D.A.R. -- Respecting Accuracy in Domestic Abuse Reporting -- is a non-profit, non-partisan organization of men and women working to assure that theproblem of domestic violence is treated in a balanced and effective manner.www.mediaradar.org.
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Science Games
You will find several kinds of online educational resources to teach your child about science. While many are highly effective, research shows that fun science games for kids are the most productive means to instill science literacy among youngsters. Try them today!
- Kindergarten Science Games
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Science Games for Kids – Key Benefits
- These games are fun and entertaining, minus the tedium many kids associate with science.
- Children who love to learn about science usually grow up into socially-responsible citizens and tend to contribute to a safer and healthier environment.
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The Browns' Josh Gordon, above, was arrested on suspicion of driving while impaired in NBA rookie P.J. Hairston's 2015 Cadillac Escalade in Raleigh, N.C., on Saturday. (Mark Duncan / Associated Press)
Raleigh, N.C. � Hornets rookie P.J. Hairston says he and Cleveland Browns Pro Bowl receiver Josh Gordon decided to swap vehicles following a chance meeting at a grocery store. Gordon was arrested on suspicion of driving while impaired in Hairston�s 2015 Cadillac Escalade in Raleigh.
That random encounter brought together two athletes who have had their share of troubles.
Hairston said Thursday he was at a Chapel Hill hotel last week and went to the nearby store where he recognized Gordon and struck up a conversation. When they went outside, Hairston said, Gordon saw his SUV and asked to switch cars for a day.
�He had a Mercedes and I said, �OK, let�s switch,� � Hairston said after summer league practice in Charlotte. �I was just being generous. I have a thing for saying yes and felt like that wasn�t a big deal. It was not like he was going to mess something up with my car if I had his car.�
But Gordon was arrested Saturday. Then a day later, a high school basketball player said Hairston punched him during a pickup game at a YMCA in nearby Durham, leading to an August court hearing for Hairston.
Gordon�s agent Drew Rosenhaus declined comment Thursday. It remains unclear why Gordon, a Houston native, was in the state.
Hairston said he was not with Gordon when he was arrested.
But the incidents also revealed both Hairston and Gordon are tied to Durham felon and party promoter Haydn Patrick �Fats� Thomas, who was involved in Hairston�s exit from the Tar Heels men�s basketball program last year. And it was the kind of weekend both athletes would rather forget.
�I�m still growing up,� Hairston said. �I still have a lot of growing up to do. In life, you make mistakes and it�s something I will learn from again.�
Gordon was released on $500 bond and records show it was paid by Thomas, who declined comment Thursday when reached by The Associated Press about his relationship with Gordon. Last year, authorities twice cited Hairston in Durham � once leading to a later-dismissed misdemeanor marijuana possession charge � while driving vehicles rented under Thomas� name or address.
Hairston missed the first 10 games before UNC decided not to seek his reinstatement from the NCAA due to several violations, ending his college career.
�I wasn�t disappointed because I didn�t think it would get to the point where it is now,� Hairston said. �Once I realized that he had connections with people that had got me in trouble in the past, then I realized it�s probably going to be a problem.�
Hairston played in the NBA Development League for the Texas Legends, then Miami picked him in the first round of last month�s draft before trading him to the Hornets.
�What I told him the other day is we need to start having more meetings about his defense and shot selection,� Hornets coach Steve Clifford said, �and less about what he�s got to do to be a dependable player.�
The arrest was particularly bad timing for Gordon, who is awaiting another possible NFL suspension for reportedly failing a drug test � a violation that could cost the 23-year-old a full season.
Gordon entered the league after a troubled career at Baylor as a second-round supplemental draft pick in 2012. He was suspended for two games last season for violating the NFL�s substance abuse policy, but still led the league with 1,646 yards receiving.
In May, he was ticketed in Strongsville, Ohio, for speeding and a passenger in his car was cited for marijuana possession. Gordon pleaded not guilty, and a pretrial hearing scheduled for Friday has been continued until Aug. 15.
Gordon was at the team�s recent minicamp, but has declined interviews.
As for Hairston, he said he will stay away from Durham.
�I don�t have a reason to be back there,� he said. �I have a job now so I can�t risk my job any more. Now I have guys here I can play ball with so I don�t need to be anywhere else.�
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None of the four eligible players were taken in the NFL�s supplemental draft Thursday.
League spokesman Michael Signora says in an email that all four players � New Mexico receiver Chase Clayton, North Carolina linebacker Darius Lipford, Virginia-Lynchburg defensive tackle Lakendrick Ross and SMU running back Traylon
Shead � went undrafted and are now free agents.
The supplemental draft allows qualified underclassmen who did not request early entry into the regular draft to have a chance at entering the NFL. Teams submit picks and are awarded players if their bid � for which round they would take that player � is highest. Teams then lose the corresponding pick in next year�s draft.
Extra pointsA man charged with killing the 2-year-old son of Vikings running back Adrian Peterson in South Dakota last fall says the child choked on strawberry snacks while he was in the bathroom.
The Argus Leader reported Joseph Patterson, 28, is facing second-degree murder, manslaughter and aggravated assault charges in the death of Tyrese Ruffin.
Patterson gave his version of events through his lawyer as he appeared in court Thursday for a motion hearing. He remains in custody on $1 million bond.
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It's been a while since I've posted here. The summer seems to have flown by. As I've written before I decided to get into the movie biz and it actually worked. I ended up working on three feature films this summer. The last one required that I work on location in CT for 6 weeks and that was pretty crazy. In this industry the hours are so long that you literally sleep and you're back at work. Since you pretty much eat all meals on set, you never get away. I've enjoyed the challenge and the craziness of it all and hope it continues. I'm currently between films so I've been knitting and designing which is a happy thing.
Like many I've become enamored with tinyowlknit's pattern beekeeper's quilt and I've now knitted 77 hexipuffs.
I'm also working away on a granny square afghan using my numerous skeins of Cascade 220. I'm just making one giant granny square and seeing what happens. The rounds are getting quite long now and I barely have a lap blanket. Maybe making squares and seaming together wouldn't have been a horrendous idea.
I've also been designing. I managed to send in two submissions in the past month so fingers crossed. I also released a new design yesterday and have another one planned for release next week. I also have one of my ebook designs complete so I guess I've been somewhat productive the past few weeks.
Here is the new design: Sabine.
It's a shawl using two colors of fingering weight yarn. I used approx. 375 yards of Color A (blue) – Dream In Color Smooshy (Colorway: Beach Fog) and approx. 220 yards of color B (light brown) – Black Bunny Fibers CashSock (Colorway: Pilsner).
This pattern is available for $5.50.
Finally, I've been training for a half marathon all year. Sadly because of the movie work I've had some big interruptions to my training regime but I plan to run nonetheless though I won't be winning any prizes for speed. I ran 10 miles on Sunday and it wasn't half bad. I'll be running the Toronto Waterfront Half Marathon with a ravelry friend. Recently this friend lost a very good friend to cancer and so she has decided to run to raise money for the cancer society in memory of her friend. I think we've all experienced the loss of someone to cancer and so I'd encourage those who are able to help support such a worthy cause. Feel free to donate to the cancer society here.
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Readers picked r/atheism @ Reddit as the Favorite Atheist Forum of 2011. Reddit and its sub-reddits may not have a traditional forum format or look quite like a "community" if one is accustomed to social networking sites, but I accepted nominations for it in this category because it definitely serves the same functions as both — it does provide a space for conversations like a forum and it does have a strong, vibrant community of atheists, agnostics, secularists, and freethinkers.
Online forums and communities are important for atheists because so many of use isolated in our regular lives. It's only online that many atheists are able to find other nonbelievers, be themselves, and talk to others who accept them for who and what they are.
It's a shame that online communities have to be so important, but they are and there are a lot of great atheist forums and communities on the internet. The best atheist forums are able to provide a variety of resources for its members — social, educational, and more.
All of the finalists for Favorite Atheist Online Community are fantastic candidates and I'm sure that many readers found it difficult to decide which to vote for. If you haven't already become a member of these different communities and given them a try, I encourage you to do so. If you don't quite find what you're looking for in one then you should be able to find it in another — if not in more than one!
All Finalists for Favorite Atheist Community of 2011
- Reddit r/atheism: 43%
- Think Atheist: 8%
- Atheist Nexus: 25%
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When Speleers met with journalists to discuss the upcoming release of Eragon, hed wrapped filming and was eagerly awaiting a look at the completed film. Speleers revealed that work on the dragon was almost finished and that hes just as excited about seeing the entire film put together as are followers of Paolinis books.
So How Does the Dragon Look? Ive just seen finished images of the dragon, said Speleers. I havent seen much, just a few things. With developing the dragon, I was performing against an orange tennis ball most of the time which is fine but tricky. Once I found a way of picturing Saphira and Ive since spoken to Christopher [Paolini, the author of the book] and explained how I imagined Saphira myself to act with, he said Thats exactly how you should imagine it.
It wasnt until the post-production process that Speleers was finally able to speak with Paolini. Weve only just been able to make contact with each other. The first conversation was about two months ago, after I got back from Vancouver, and it was only supposed to be a five minute hello and we were on the phone for about an hour and a half waffling away about nothing, really. Then weve been e-mailing each other since then and had an opportunity to actually meet in New York a couple of weeks ago. I met him there at a photo shoot and he starting giving advice about how to address the fans and all this stuff. He asked me certain questions about the movie, like about Saphira. I told him that I tried to imagine the dragon as a mixture between my best friend and my mum and he said, Thats exactly what it is. To hear him say that made me feel good.
The Book vs the Movie: Speleers had read the book prior to signing on to star in the film. Asked to compare the two, Speleers offered, Its got everything the book means. What you feel after reading the book, youll feel having seen the movie. Obviously, like any movie and any book, if you were to film every page from the book, wed be watching the movie for four days. Things have got to change slightly, but the ethos of the story is there and everything thats important in the story is there. The characters its all there. I have a good vibe about it. I am very conscious about when you read and book and translate it to film, the differences. Although I havent seen much of the movie, what I have seen, Im a happy bunny.
Bringing the Character to Life on the Big Screen: It was very important to Speleers to capture the whole essence of the character Eragon with the film. Its about the learning curve, the coming of age and portraying this character who is in this stage between manhood and boyhood. Hes in that no mans land, I guess. I had to portray that with the added pressure of becoming a dragon rider, which doesnt happen to many people. I tried to keep him nice and natural and the earthy character that he is and take him from being a vulnerable, wide-eyed character to becoming a heroic figure.
Preparing to Get Physical in Eragon: Speleers joked that unfortunately the filmmakers couldnt track down any real dragons so he could learn to ride, but he was able to do a little sword training. About three weeks before production they had me in the gym over an hour every morning, then two hours sword fighting, two hours on a horse and two hours archery and three hours acting classes every day. I actually loved it because it was all a new experience for me. Id ridden horses before, but not to that extent. The sword work, I now, on my own time wield a Samurai sword in my garden and [am] learning new tricks in preparation for more of this, if we get it. Were thinking ahead.
Working with Jeremy Irons: Irons plays Brom, a mentor to young Eragon in the film a role the critically acclaimed veteran actor adopted off the set with Speleers. Hes one of the most amazing people Ive ever met. He was my mentor on and off screen. He made me a better person and a better actor, I hope. He tried to develop certain skills in me and had lots of great advice and great things to say to me. He was just there for me the whole time. He was a solid guy.
He just said basically, Be yourself and dont let anybody push you around. He also made it clear that I should keep training. He had me look at certain types of movies to know what you look for in a script. He mentioned a lot about training, which Im taking into serious consideration. Thats my next plan.
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The City of Omaha operates with a Mayor-Council form of Government. The Mayor runs the executive side of government by appointing Directors to the various City Departments and managing all city functions. The City Council is the Legislative side of government whose role it is to make policy changes to the City Code and Charter and approve contracts and department expenditures over $20,000. In addition,they must approve a City budget and set the property tax rate each year. They operate as a seven-member Board and are elected to four-year terms. They meet almost every Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. to vote on approximately 50-100 items.
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What began as a ninth-grade prank, a way to trick already-suspicious friends who had fallen for his earlier practical jokes, has earned Rich Skrenta notoriety as the first person ever to let loose a personal computer virus.
Security software firm McAfee Inc. said Wednesday that its chairman and CEO George Samenuk would step down following an internal investigation in the ever-widening options backdating scandal, sending its shares soaring.
Anti-virus software maker McAfee Inc. is warning about a new version of the Mydoom worm that infects computers of people who click on a link in e-mail they receive.
The MyDoom worm, which knocked out the Web site of a software company by bombarding it with a flood of data, has heightened concern about the threat of computer viruses.
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Mazda 16X rotary engine coming in two years, will debut in all-new model - report
Back from the brink
Mazda stopped building rotary engines in 2012 but a recent report is indicting a new one is just two years away.
Citing an anonymous source, Autoblog says the engine will be called the 16X and offer more performance and lower fuel consumption than its predecessor. Little else is known about the engine but the source said it deliver more torque while not burning as much oil at higher revs.
The engine will reportedly debut in an all-new model but there's no word on what it could be. However, previous reports have indicated the company could be developing a hydrogen-electric vehicle with a rotary range-extending engine.
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The only way a rotary makes sense in a car is as a range extending engine.1 2
August 20, 2013 7:01 am
as this engines are famous because their thirsty, i dont see the point on using it as range extender engine. if they do the upside option - main power Rotary and an auxiliary electric motor to save fuel - then it could be a good car.0 0
August 20, 2013 4:55 am
I will believe it when I see it, the 16X was shown at the 2007 TMS, it is not new, until Mazda can find 35 MPG plus it just will not happen..Who wants a hybrid FFS, it has to be light weight and Only rotary as main power source, Hydrogen RX-8's were around years ago, again no mainstream hydro stations, this is all internet chatter with NO credibility..IF Mazda doe build another RX- it will be off the ND MX-5, the only way it will be viable for them, there are just not the sales numbers...let alone reliability.1 0
August 20, 2013 1:17 am
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Although I personally like the performance of the Rotary Engine, but I heard that the Robustness and Durability of these engines are not as good as the Piston Engines...and that the Maintenance Costs of these engines are quite expensive...2 3
August 19, 2013 9:52 pm
oh hell yeah0 0
August 19, 2013 8:53 pm
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I'm just afraid the efficiency still will turn people off2 3
August 19, 2013 6:25 pm
There is no other car company I want to succeed as much as Mazda because of news like this. Long live the rotary2 0
August 19, 2013 5:45 pm
Really great news.1 0
August 19, 2013 4:59 pm
Please let it be a revival of the RX-7! Small 2 seater6 1
August 19, 2013 4:12 pm
Mating a rotary with a hybrid would be the best of all worlds. Small, compact, low center of gravity with torque and great mileage!4 2
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1. Refine Mint dress from ModCloth. Maybe a little bluer than mint usually is, but I love this dress because it's simple without looking like every other A-line dress. The polka dots and brown skinny belt give it a bit of personality.
2. Betsey Johnson flower bracelet. I love Betsey Johnson for her over-the-top designs. Maybe this is borderline tacky, but I love it anyway. It would certainly add pizzazz to any outfit!
3. Alice & Peter Cupcake Perfume. It's perfume in a cupcake bottle! Need I say more?
4. abstract signature bow small harmony handbag by kate spade new york. How cute is this bag? I love the playful bows in varying shades of blues and reds — it perfectly matches the ModCloth dress, too!
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Research in G protein-mediated Signal Transduction using Dictyostelium
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Guanine nucleotide-binding regulatory protein (G protein) signal transduction in eukaryotes; regulation of chemotaxis, cell differentiation and other cellular responses by G proteins in Dictyostelium discoideum.
In Dictyostelium discoideum, a single G protein a-subunit, Ga2, controls entry into the developmental phase of the cell's life cycle. Ga2 regulates three different effector systems; guanylyl cyclase, adenylyl cyclase and phospholipase C. How activation of each effector occurs through Ga2 and how this translates into the developmental process is being examined. Present research aims to understand how covalent modification of Ga2 by phosphate, myristate and palmitate regulate Ga2 function.
Currently my lab's primary focus is to understand how peripheral membrane proteins cycle on and off of membranes and specifically for Ga2 how membrane cycling fits into the activation-inactivation G protein cycle. Below are images of cells transformed with Ga2-YFP or with various Ga2 mutations. The two Ga2 protein mutations that block lipid modifications (G2A, myristoylation and C4A, palmitoylation) as well as the mutation to block Ga2 activation (Q207L) do not localize to the plasma membrane. In contrast the activating Ga2 mutation ( G208A) still localizes to the plasma membrane as seen in the wild type (WT).


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I helped on a newMMA paper that was just posted on mobile analytics – details what brands and marketers should know about running analytics in their apps and mobile sites. The-MMA-Primer-on-Mobile-Analytics
Apple win to boost for Windows Phone?
Although Apple had a decisive win earlier this week in its patent battles with Samsung, the fallout may actually point to greater support for the Windows Phone ecosystem. Samsung is looking to further diversify its smartphones beyond Android, and the Windows Phone OS is the clear alternative. They announced a Windows Phone version of their popular Galaxy S3 recently – look for more Windows Phone and aggressing marketing from them moving forward, particularly in the US. Read more here.
How do you spend the first hour of your workday?
I thought this was a good article from Fast Company about focus, reducing noise, and getting important things done everyday. It moves beyond "taming the inbox" and references behaviors by industry leaders on how they manage their day – for example, not checking email in the morning.
GoPago -> Mobile loyalty
The new GoPago app and service allows you to order ahead at businesses, say a latte at the cafe, and just pick it up. No fumbling for a credit card or phone, standing in line – just show up and say your name. A good competitor to Square.
This is a great example of how to extend a loyalty program though mobile via great customer service.
I thought this was an interesting graphic showing the design of mobile devices prior to the 2007 release of the iPhone (and after.) Although I get the benefits of full touchscreen devices, even after all these years there is still something slightly unsatisfying about typing on a glass surface with no tactile feedback.
Mobile UX at the Hospital Club in London
I was recently in London presenting on Mobile UX and the importance of data. The conference organizers just edited and published the talk online (shameless self-promotion.) The Hospital Club space was cool – a film screening room with theater-style seats, bean bags chairs in the front row, and a huge screen to present off of. The lighting wasn't ideal (as you can see in the video) but it slowly adjusts so you can see what's on the screen.
Thanks again to the folks at UserZoom for putting on the event and inviting me to join them!
Cell tracking in the mall?
Starting on Black Friday two malls in the US – Promenade Temecula in Southern California and Short Pump Town Center in Richmond, Va. — will track guests' movements by monitoring the signals from their cell phones.
While the data that's collected is anonymous, it can follow shoppers' paths from store to store.
From a information standpoint this could be interesting, albeit with a lot of noise. User's are tracked via a unique identifier on their phone. Although the use of the data is anonymous, there is the potential that this location information can be tied to your personal info – name and cell phone number for example.
The cell phone carriers like T-Mobile and ATT track tons of this information already, so this is nothing new (theirs goes pretty deep – they can tie your location, data usage, purchasing, credit card, etc. together – and they are trying to figure out how to monetize all of this.)
So the question is: is this just another step towards us losing all privacy online, or are we kidding ourselves that it ever actually existed? And is this moving beyond purely digital now that our motions in the real-world are being tracked?
Check out the GigaOM post for more details.