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The Pimps and their Whores: Personal Privacy with Facebook, Google, Twitter and Co.
Posted by Justin Leroy on 9/04/11 • Categorized as Business
As all Web users are well aware of by now, whether for better or worse, third party embeddable social networking bookmark and sharing buttons, plugins and other components have completely and utterly infested and taken over almost all Web sites on the Internet. It seems everyone wants a piece of the pie that the now famous Facebook "Like" button has ushered into the mainstream and this shows no signs of abating. The only thing that seems to be coming to heed are the motivations of those behind these "free" embeddable services and the fact that these now ubiquitous providers seem to be narrowing and converging in scope, being monopolized by a few key corporations who are emerging as the winners and sole arbitrators of this particular round of Internet monopoly. All competing in a data harvesting gold rush for the new asset class to exploit for profit, that of course being we the people and our personal private data.
"Personal data is the new oil of the Internet and the new currency of the digital world."
Meglena Kuneva,
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March 2009
Sure, Facebook wasn't the first to come up with this idea nor implement it, but they were probably the first to really overtly start leveraging it commercially online using their massive highly personalized social network to tie personal identity across sites on the Web and push widespread adoption and acceptance of this practice out to the masses. All it apparently took was to get the mainstream sites using it first, then all the sheep started following their favorite shepherds in the hopes of reaping the perceived benefits and soon thereafter the whole flock started to move in sync until the snowball effect became such that now a majority of Web users out there simply expect such functionality from a site without being aware of the massive privacy concerns it brings with it. The same thing goes for site owners and operators.
Website owners of course frequently only look at one side of the coin when it comes to these types of things, that of course being what perceived benefits it can bring to them. In the case of these types of centralized embeddable third party link sharing components such as the "Like" button, the main goal of site operators is of course to encourage and have visitors spread your site's URL's (links) on their own volition in the simplest manner possible, currently with a simple click (or two) of the mouse.
Of course there's nothing wrong with having people share your links as such and it all seems like pretty benign and sensible stuff, and many sites have great success in bringing in traffic this way. The problem lies in the fact that these embedded third party Web components whether they be Facebook, Google, Twitter or others are hosted off of external servers by companies who apply their own set of privacy and information gathering policies independent of the site being visited. Their motivation to having their embedded Web components adopted and implemented on as many sites out there as possible is not to help you bring traffic or grow your site but rather to track, harvest and profile all your visitors preferences, usage patters and personal data.
Incidentally, as is frequently the case in the Internet world, the major players in this gold rush on an international level currently all seem to be U.S. corporations with unavoidably close ties to the government and intelligence circles due to the sensitive domain they operate in. They also all pretty much seem to have the same commercial and political ideals and motivations on what to do with all the personal information harvested from both voluntary and involuntary visitors, whether they explicitly interact or not with a component. For it is important to note that personal data and Web profile patterns are not only being compiled and stored for visitors explicitly signed in to their services while browsing (although this certainly makes things easier for them) but rather for all visitors to a site containing their components.
All you need to do is take a look at their privacy and terms of usage policies and you'll see the striking similarities. Some of them are almost complete copy paste's of each others. Sometimes I wonder if the same lawyers wrote them all? There are of course some exceptions to the rule on the Internet with the major being Web users in China, where the government long ago took certain fascistic albeit understandable policy decisions in order to assure they remain the masters of their own highly regulated section of the Internet, not having to worry as much about foreign corporations or governments harvesting and trying to control or influence aspects of its citizens data patterns emanating from its territory. Of course currently they do this by simply black listing and banning access to services they deem engaging in this type of behavior if it doesn't suit their government's interests. In other words they really only want companies under their own jurisdiction and control engaging in such data mining of their citizens. I still find this to be a poor approach to combating this problem even if it is from a technical perspective one of the simplest and most logical.
However the Chinese are clearly not the only ones who are concerned over this increasing occurrence and trying to actively do something about it. The European Union and particularly Germany who currently have some of the most strict and comprehensive national privacy laws in the World have apparently started to act and draw international attention to the need to protect their sovereign citizens privacy from the snooping and profiling for profit of foreign corporations. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure if it were European of German corporations who monopolized this information and data across the Web they would probably be singing a very different tune, but the fact that they don't means they are trying to take precautions, or perhaps just make a political point.
As many may have read, recently Germany actually has started to outlaw the use of embedded Facebook "Like" buttons on web sites in some of its federal states imposing fines of up to € 50,000 EUR against site owners who do not comply due to privacy violations of German and European law. I believe Germany is the first European country to start taking such concrete actions but others are starting to investigate similar proceedings. Naturally Facebook is responding to this and trying to adjust their legal terminology and offer feature sets that allow them to go about their business without risking losing critical ground in such a vital market as Europe.
Of course banning Facebook "Like" buttons on its own is not going to achieve the result they're looking for if they're really seeking to protect their citizens privacy as there are many other far more invasive embeddable Web services in wide spread use across the Internet and who have been in this game a lot longer than Facebook. Naturally I'm thinking more along the likes of corporations such as Google, because at this point they pose a far greater privacy risk as they are harvesting and controling a far greater swath of personal data than Facebook and have been doing so far more meticulously and for many more years. For example take their all inclusive centralized Google accounts made possible by Gmail's widespread adoption, tie that together with their ubiquitous search engine monopoly, their Google Ads monopoly, their Analytics monopoly, add their new Google Plus identity service and +1 buttons to the mix, the insane amount of YouTube videos embedded all over the Web and I could literally go on and on. I'm not even going to bother mentioning the Google Chrome browser either at this point. Anyways, this would surely make Facebook or Twitter's plethora of "Like" or "ReTweet" buttons littering websites across the Internet look like chump change in terms of detailed personal information gathering and profiling abilities.
I think we're all for more privacy, transparency and accountability in terms of what companies and governments do with our data, however while it may be apropos to single out Facebook in particular to get publicity due to their popularity, I'm not sure if the Germans or Europeans are really fully aware of just what a massive can of worms they are opening up here or if they even intend to fully do so. I certainly hope they do, as like most people I'm all for ripping the lid off of this can of worms and seeing what's really inside as it's well over due and will likely only get worse if clear up to date limits and sanctions are not drawn out and put in place to prevent abuse. However I don't think taking such small posturing steps like simply banning Facebook Like buttons from sites in certain states is anywhere near effective nor the best place to start.
All these companies draconian privacy policies and terms of use agreements really need to be legally scrutinized by law makers without the influence of lobbyists and new privacy laws drafted and passed to force compliance and remove the complete lack of accountability that these corporations currently seek to give themselves through obscure legal terminology that most people wouldn't understand even if they did read through them carefully. Unspecific terminology left so vague with the excuse that this is necessary because it's their business and intellectual property's privacy that is at stake should they be forced to explicitly tell people what's going on behind the screen and in the databases. While that's all fine and well, but what about we the people's intellectual property and personal privacy? Does that not trump some corporations need to make money for its handful of investors and shareholders?
The whole "carte-blanche" approach these companies use to more or less state that because they're offering "free" services this means that their users are not really legally considered "customers" and therefore waive most if not all of their normal rights that would apply to service providers in other contractual scenarios is completely unacceptable. This practice really needs to be outlawed and done away with for good. The truth is that currently we are not viewed by these companies as legal customers, this is because we're viewed as the actual product.
People and governments need to realize this fact and enact new statutes and controls that clearly take this new business paradigm into full account to make sure it cannot be abused as is being done and limit the ability for it to continually be taken to even more and more invasive levels. For if as mere "free" users we are indeed relegated to being the product itself, to be offered up and sold to their customers as such, then shouldn't we get a cut of the revenue also? Heck, even pimps know enough to give their whores a little cut to keep them producing right? The scary thing is that perhaps people's vain narcissistic herd mentalities encouraged to never before seen levels by these social networking aka identity services which promise to satisfy the "cult of me" actually seem to motivate and propel us to offer ourselves up as the product voluntarily and for free. One thing's for sure, it's certainly an interesting albeit disturbing business model.
The question is though, are we really all willing to spread our legs and let someone pimp out all our personal information and intellectual property to paying customers and get nothing in return except for a few vain followers, like's or +1′s? Maybe there should be a total and extensive privacy opt-in / opt-out option with legal requirements tied to technical ones that can actually be checked by an independent body? I'm sure even if there was, many people would still voluntarily opt-in and be ready to whore themselves out for pennies on the dollar or even for free. If the ever successful Google online Ads monopoly model is anything to go by, many of us are already having to pimp our information and content out for scraps of spare change due to a shortage of online advertising options while Google rakes in the big bucks off the back of our content and visitors personal information.
As it is though, the opt-in / opt-out offer from companies controlling such services does not really exist at least from a legally verifiable technical perspective and rather is simply expressed as such, "Hey, it's a Free service, so if you don't like it, don't use it!". Perhaps this used to be a valid argument, but now a days with much of these services having apparently reached a critical mass and continue to spread and grow, they have almost become unavoidable to interact with or use in one way shape or form in people's day to day web usage. This is normal of course at not by accident because these companies have set out to achieve this, they've worked hard and lobbied hard when necessary in order to try and create and hold on to monopolies which most antitrust regulators all but seem to ignore. At this stage only really the truly tech savvy people with some solid programming and Web understanding can really even hope of blocking access to such services if they wanted to control their personal information and even then, it would be a tall task and by avoiding them the content they could access online would be so severely limited it would no longer be very motivating to do so.
Surely coming up with some comprehensive new up to date privacy laws that take into account these new online realities in a globalized international context and actually seek to protect the individual before the money grabbing business looking to exploit them would be a better solution. This of course should not stop at corporations or transnational companies, government must also be held accountable to the same stringent privacy laws and forced to actually respect them by the scrutiny of independent open bodies with corruptible politicians and lobbyists being kept out of the process with a vigilant and discerning eye.
Are we going to be pimps or whores? How about neither.


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5 This one will say, "I am the Lord's," another will be called by the name of Jacob, yet another will write on the hand, "The Lord's," and adopt the name of Israel. | 5 One will say, 'I belong to the LORD'; another will call himself by the name of Jacob; still another will write on his hand, 'The LORD's,' and will take the name Israel. |
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The disaster at Japan's nuclear power plant has had a major impact on energy plans in Europe. Yesterday, the Swiss cabinet called for a complete phase-out of nuclear power in the coming decades. That makes it the second European country to move toward abandoning nuclear power in the wake of the problems in Japan.
Germany declared it would seek alternatives to nuclear power.
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And last Sunday, some 20,000 people took to the streets in Switzerland to protest nuclear power. The Swiss cabinet responded. Yesterday it called for a gradual decommissioning of the country's five nuclear power plants. If the Swiss parliament approves the recommendation, the plants will be phased out over a 30-year period. The hope is that would buy enough time to come up with alternatives, such as hydroelectric, solar and wind power.
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Gulf Air chief executive Bjorn Naf insists he is not facing calls to resign from the carrier's board and is satisfied that the airline is providing adequate opportunities for Bahraini nationals to take senior roles at the flag-carrier.
Speaking to ATI at the airline's headquarters in the Bahraini capital, Manama, Naf firmly stated that he had no reason to consider stepping aside despite recent public criticism of the carrier's management structure from a Bahraini parliamentary committee.
In a statement at the end of January the committee had demanded more Bahraini nationals in leadership positions and even said a search should begin for a new chief executive.
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Idamae was my grandmother and this book is her story.
Born and raised in Shelton, Nebraska, Idamae discovered at a very early age that her greatest desire was to serve God through art. While admiring the stained glass windows in the Methodist Church during Sunday services, she dreamed of being an artist and painting these scenes of Jesus that so captured her heart.
Later, when the Seventh-day Adventist held evangelistic meetings in a big tent in Shelton in 1919, Idamae embraced the Sabbath message and learned the truth about the nightly appearances of her late grandfather. She then met and married a Seventh-day Adventist preacher/teacher. Wherever the Lord led them, she used her artistic talents, eventually fulfilling her childhood dreams of becoming an accomplished artist as well as mother, speaker, and oil painting instructor.
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There are apparently 15,000 journalists attending the Democratic National Convention. Here is what some of them are doing:
14,000 are wearing terrible suits.
7,500 aren't doing much at all. This isn't surprising. Only a small number of reporters actually have a reason to be here. The rest are conventioneering—seeing old friends, eating Democratic-themed menu items ("Barack Obama's Turkey Chili") in pandering local restaurants, brandishing their press passes at all comers, looking for free things, and spending about 14 percent of their time trying to rustle up enough stories to justify their presence to their editors. These reporters are the ones mostly writing about themselves, or their friends, or their experiences exploring Denver with their friends ("I was enjoying some turkey chili with David Broder yesterday…"). At least they're open about the fact that they're enjoying themselves.
4,021 are smugly bad-mouthing the convention and its participants in their story ledes ("There is no reason for so many journalists to be here"). Oh, you truth-telling rebels! These dismissals invariably ring false. If they really didn't want to be here, they wouldn't have come.
2,294 are bitching about only having perimeter press passes. The press corps is divided into four levels of access—perimeter, arena, hall, and floor. Arena, hall, and floor passes are allowed to enter the Pepsi Center. Those with perimeter passes are restricted to the parking lot. Some of these are mournfully wandering around like Diogenes, looking for stories, or perhaps discarded arena and hall passes, but only finding sunburn. Others have tried to sneak into the Pepsi Center, only to be rebuffed by the robustly efficient Young Dem Robot security staffers. The rest are crammed into four or five huge white tents scattered across the parking lot. The tents house the remote operations of most of the news operations. In Pavilion Four, there is free Coors and free Swedish meatballs and a kiosk where media members can have campaign buttons made featuring their own names. There are also several comfortable leather chairs and flat screen televisions. During Hillary Clinton's speech, several women clap when Clinton thanks the "sisterhood of the traveling pantsuits." One of these women is wearing a button that reads "Vote Jeanne President."
1,026 are drunk. This is as it should be.
500 don't have credentials, but are trying desperately to get them. The credentialing process occurs in a Hampton Inn about a forty-minute walk from the Pepsi Center. Each morning, reporters have to come and claim their credentials for that particular day. The media members are separated by medium—newspaper reporters on one floor, magazine reporters on another, multimedia reporters on another. CJR's credentials are issued from the leftovers pile (third floor). It's Denver's answer to the Island of Misfit Toys—bloggers, activists, eighteen-year-olds, men wearing giveaway T-shirts, men complaining about having to pay eleven dollars for parking. One intrepid credentialee is so devoted to his job that he is videotaping the room, like a tourist. A DemBot hustles over and stops him. "There is a lot of sensitive material in this room," he says. There is most definitely not.
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Learn how to make this delicious Soya Chunks and Carrot Masala recipe often referred to as nutri carrot masala. This Indian recipe is healthy, nutritious and easy to make. You can also add Green Peas for added value. Great side dish. Can be enjoyed with Roti, Parantha, Naan etc.
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In this episode of Khana Khazana, master chef Sanjeev Kapoor demonstrates how to make/prepare Paneer Kaliya. Khana Khazana, the longest running and most popular cookery show in the history of Indian television, is hosted by master chef Sanjeev Kapoor.
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Bobcats got "Brow" beaten...pun intendedI was in attendance for the Cats vs. Suns game off of the free tickets given away at last Friday's game. Now, I tried to get the Cats Crazies back together which, at first, looked like it would be easy to do. Why? The arena looked fairly empty as tip off time neared. Well, as game time rolled around, the arena was actually fairly full, especially for a Wednesday. The game tipped off and we were underway. Biggest standout for the first half was lack of communication on the floor. They looked like...well...last year's team. They were not switching on defense, not rebounding, and on most of the Suns possessions, someone was wide open for an easy shot. Coach Dunlap must have had one heck of a halftime speech as none of the team emerged from the locker room for warming up until about 2:30 was left on the clock. Whatever got said worked, and worked quite well. The team was active on both ends of the floor. They roared back, and the loss that they suffered was not for lack of playing their hearts out during the second half.If you follow us on Twitter, you might have noticed some of my comments about things that were different from the first game of the season. Game one, the Bobcats did not follow shots, they had very few second chance points, and just barely came away with a win. Wednesday night, after that first half, the Cats came into the game with what I had expected to see. There was hustle. There was attacking offense and defense. The team played aggressively, following shots, grabbing rebounds, and playing TougherFasterStronger. They were fun to watch. The fourth quarter had me on my feet, going CatsCrazy on my own. I could hear other Crazies in their sections, shouting it out as well. The arena was into the game and the team was feeding off of that energy. We might have lost, but if they 2 halves of basketball like we played the second half of this game, we'll be walking away with several wins tonight.Byron Mullens gets the Trade Street Post game-breaker award with his 6 3-pointers on the night. I will have to give Michael Kidd-Gilchrist an honorable mention though. I'm seeing out of him what I think will become some superstar play. He scored 2 shots in the paint, while absorbing a good bit of contact. One was an and-1 opportunity that he cashed in on. There was a block that MKG had where I could hear the ball squeal as it was blocked on the backboard. MKG is going to be special. Tonight's game is starting, so keep reading for tonight's recap.
Wow.I really had to sit for a few minutes and calm down. We're 1-3 now. It's an 82-game season and we are 1-3. It's no big deal, but I have to say that there are so many things that are good...and bad.Tonight's game was much like the Suns game. We had players following shots and some shots were falling for some players. Jeff Taylor, congratulations for your first points of your NBA career. Also, great work on defense. Yes...I said it...good work on defense. He was one of the few that was actually playing defense. Too bad we didn't see more of you. Instead, we got to see Tyrus Thomas. Not the Tyrus Thomas that would be athletic and dunk, hit shots from his "kill spots", and play really good defense...no he wasn't there. Also, the stomach-ulcer stricken Tyrus from last season didn't show up tonight either. We've got this sick, twisted version of Tyrus that is a mix of the 2 players. Tyrus-stein is what we get...absent for 10 plays then 2 blocks in a row...or perhaps he utterly fails to play defense and then nails a "kill spot" shot. Then on the following possession, he receives a pass under the basket, and instead of a head fake and a dunk, we get 3 head fakes, a weak lay-up attempt that fails, and no points are scored. Yeah, I was giving him a chance. Maybe more of a Tyrus shows up, but I doubt it. I'm looking for a vet to play real PF right now and praying that he gets amnestied this summer. Maybe someone would take him off our hands for a washing machine and a pack of Twizzlers (Thanks Tyler). At any rate, he and Gana can hold down the end of the bench and play Uno, or any other game of choice, and never don a Bobcats uniform again, and it wouldn't hurt my feelings 1 bit.I think I covered that part well enough, so let me move on.I'm a positive guy. I love my Bobcats. I suppose it's time for some tough love for the team...and the fans. Let me start with the fans...or bloggers...or critics. I'm not really sure what to call you guys who follow the Bobcats on Facebook and Twitter, and can only provide smart comments that noting more than cheap shots at the team. If you don't care, waste your time elsewhere. We've been blown out 1 time in 4 games this season. New team, new season, so don't go there. Don't complain about defense when our starting SG, who is known for his defense, and our starting Center are not playing in the game. We have played 4 games. I think that's a bit early to hang up an 82-game season, and just for the record, don't expect playoffs this year. Expect MKG to learn the NBA style of the game. Expect Jeff Taylor to show us that he's a quick learner and will fit into the NBA VERY nicely. Expect Kemba Walker to have a much better season than last year, but DO NOT EXPECT PLAYOFFS. Those hopes are too high. We'll lose games this year, but we will compete. Learn to look for the positives and not just the score.Bobcats, it's your turn. Don't expect to win games when you don't play defense. The best defense is not to let uncovered 3-pointers to be shot. Good defense is not to have all 5 guys chase the ball around. You do that and there are at least 3 open shooters. Hopefully you're reading this and you can apologize to the fans watching. I can do my best to talk you guys up, but I need some support here. Biz, Kemba, Taylor, Gillie; you guys are showing improvement with every game. Mullens, you look better, but when shots aren't falling, I expect to see you in the paint, posting up, and getting the points in the paint. Steve Martin said if you're 7FT, you're born with 5 rebounds. I think you should also be born with at least 10 points in the paint. Keep that one in mind. I love what I'm seeing from Sessions, Gordon, Haywood, and that's about it. Hendo, I can't wait to get you back. You seem to be the glue for the starters, and they are missing you...so are they. Reggie Williams, you've yet to show me why you're still with us. You're great off of the bench, but I'm not seeing the 3-pointers and athleticism that I thought was what landed you here. Cory Higgins; you're here because of Rod Higgins. Your departure will prove that Cho is truly in control. Can't have family on your own team. You were a great college player, but your game does not translate into the NBA. A stint in the D-League may help. I really can't dish on anyone else right now. I need to actually recap the game, but I had to get all of that out first.OK, back to the game recap...for those that are still with me.Like I said, it was pretty much like the Suns game. We show up in spurts, score some points and play defense at times. More often than not, we are chasing the ball around and 2-3 players are left open for shots. When it's a player like Ryan Anderson, it results in 5 3-pointers going in. That can't keep happening. I don't understand why the pick-and-roll defense is so sloppy. Gillie is busting his tail out there and so is Bismack, so, I hope it becomes contagious as the season progresses. Even Taylor-Made was causing a good bit of defensive problems for the Hornets. Jeff's a specialist in that area, and look for that to continue to get better. It's just too hard for our Bobcats to trade 2s for 3s, and we seem to do that a good bit. Better defense and more points in the paint would make a world of defense. In the loss tonight, we only had 4 players in double figures. Gordon had 34, Sessions had 13, Gillie had 12pts, 6 rebs, 2 steals, 3 blocks, and Kemba had 11pts and 6 assists. Problem with this stat line is that our bench outscored our starters. You take it where you can get it, but we need the 1st and second units playing all-out in order to win games.I have to dish the Trade Street Post Game-breaker award to Ben Gordon. Tonight's 34 point, 6rebs, and 4 assists are just what the doctor ordered. Not only did he hit 67% of his shots, he was doing it with ease. If we can get 2-3 of the first unit scoring like that, then we will be a dangerous team. I'd like to also thank Ben for flushing Sean May from the Bobcats record book. Ben now holds the record for most points for a guy coming off of the bench. He erased Sean's 32. Thank you.Honorable mention goes to Jeff Taylor. Tonight he looked to be "getting comfortable" in the NBA. He finished the night with 7 points, and he kept his man in check on defense. He's only going to get better. Welcome to the NBA Taylor-Made.I know that Dunlap will get this all sorted out and this is just the beginning of the season. Don't give up on these Bobcats. Fans, we have lots of exciting basketball to see, and in 2-3 years, you'll see that perennial playoff team that they are building down on Trade Street.Sorry for the rant, but sometimes you just have to get everyone's attention and say HEY!Goodnight Cats Crazies!
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After finishing a huge performance last night at the Super Bowl, Beyonce has announced on her official website that she will be embarking on a world tour. Starting on April 15 in Serbia, the Mrs. Carter Show World Tour will take Beyonce across Europe and North America, with unfortunately only two Canadian stops.
The 46-date tour will conclude on August 3 at the Barclays Centre in Brooklyn, where Beyonce and husband Jay-Z, real name Shawn Carter, have a $1 million nursery for their daughter Blue Ivy. Beyonce's last world tour was in 2009 with the I AM…World Tour, which ran for almost one year and included 108 shows.
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Julu 13: Nashville, TN (Bridgestone Arena)
July 15: Houston, TX (Toyota Center)
July 17: Chicago, IL (United Center)
July 18: St. Paul, MN (Xcel Energy Center)
July 20: Detroit, MI (The Palace of Auburn Hills)
Julu 21: Toronto, ON (Air Canada Centre)
July 22: Montreal, QC (Bell Centre)
July 23: Boston, MA (TD Garden)
July 25: Philadelphia, PA (Wells Fargo Center)
July 26: Atlantic City, NJ (Boardwalk Hall)
July 27: Charlotte, NC (Time Warner Cable Arena)
July 29: Washington, DC (Verizon Center)
Aug. 2: Uncasville, CT (Mohegan Sun)
Aug. 3: Brooklyn, NY (Barclays Center)
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8 "But you, Israel, are my servant. You're Jacob, my first choice, descendants of my good friend Abraham. | 8 "But you, O Israel, my servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, you descendants of Abraham my friend, |
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text: Raches D et al. – Math difficulties reported earlier for school–aged boys with Barth syndrome (BTHS) are not evident in preschool but appear to emerge by kindergarten. Importantly, kindergartners with BTHS do not demonstrate deficits in early number sense that implicate mathematics learning disability (MLD). Preliminary data suggest that executive functions may underlie or mediate math performance of the few boys with BTHS who are deficient in mathematics, suggesting that BTHS is associated with math difficulties but not math learning disability.


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Reviewed Snickerdoodle Coffee Cake
Jul 29, 2013 in on Food.com
"This coffee cake was just what I wanted... It was delicious... Now I did make a few changes 1) I used sugar substitute (trivia) ... Texture in the cake was still light and fluffy. 2) for the topping I used brown sugar mixture on top ... Brown sugar and trivia.... This cake is light and fluffy and perfect for tea and coffee""
Reviewed Corned Beef and Cabbage with Herb Buttered Potatoes
Feb 27, 2013 in Food Network Community Toolbox on FoodNetwork.com
"Once again another great Sandra Lee recipe!! I did add a cup full more of apple juice ,because I have a huge slow cooker. Also, I cooked on high for 4 1/2 hrs... This is one of the best meals I've served. My husband said it's very high on his list of favorite meals. Very tasty and tender. Would not change a thing.""


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Can someone please explain what this means in terms of size of pillow cases? two pillowcases (one pillowcase for Twin and Twin XL sizes) What size pillows do I get?
Egyptian Cotton 400 Thread Count Solid Sheet Set
Outfit your bed with quality and style with this luxurious Egyptian cotton sheet set containing a 400-thread-count fitted and flat sheet along with two pillowcases. This sateen, woven-sheet set is soft and comfortable, perfect for everyday use.
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Outfit your bed with quality and style with these luxurious 400 thread count sheets. This sheet set is soft and comfortable, perfect for everyday use.- Set includes: One fitted sheet, one flat sheet and two pillowcases (one pillowcase for Twin and Twin XL sizes)
- Weave: Sateen
- Thread count: 400
- Sheet type: Solid
- Pattern: Solid
- Fitted sheet pocket depth: 15 inches, can fit up to 18 inches
- Fully elasticized fitted sheet: Yes
- Color options: Plum, Ivory, Hunter Green, Sage, Light blue, White
- Materials: 100-percent Egyptian Cotton, Single ply
- Care instructions: Machine washable
- Fitted sheet: 39 inches x 75 inches
- Flat sheet: 66 inches x 96 inches
- Pillowcase: 20 inches x 30 inches
- Fitted sheet: 39 inches x 80 inches
- Flat sheet: 66 inches x 100 inches
- Pillowcase: 20 inches x 30 inches
- Fitted sheet: 54 inches x 75 inches
- Flat sheet: 81 inches x 96 inches
- Pillowcases: 20 inches x 30 inches
- Fitted sheet: 60 inches x 80 inches
- Flat sheet: 90 inches x 102 inches
- Pillowcases: 20 inches x 30 inches
- Fitted sheet: 78 inches x 80 inches
- Flat sheet: 108 inches x 102 inches
- Pillowcases: 20 inches x 40 inches
- Fitted sheet: 72 inches x 84 inches
- Flat sheet: 108 inches x 102 inches
- Pillowcases: 20 inches x 40 inches
Twin XL
Cal King
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Dimensions | See description |
Materials | 100-percent Egyptian Cotton |
Model Number | ECSL400AD- |
Color | Blue Green Off-White Purple White |
Style | Classic |
Material | Egyptian Cotton |
Type | Solid |
Pattern | Solid Color |
Set Include | 3 Piece 4 Piece |
Thread Count Range | 400 - 499 TC |
Tags | Chic Classic Comfortable Comfy Cozy Durable Quality Silky Soft Softest Summer Vibrant Winter |
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Great Color and Pocket depth but disappointing These sheets are a huge disappointment. The color is gorgeous but these sheets are heavy and rough. They have now been laundered twice per the instructions. The queen size also barely fit my queen size bed. The pocket depth is generous and fine but the sheets will barely stretch across the width of the bed.
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Very comfortable, but pillowcase is pilling Overall I am very happy with this purchase. The only reason I didn't give it an excellent rating is that the pillowcase has significant pilling after only two months of use, though not the sheets.
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sheet set I ordered the light blue sheets and was disappointed in the color. These are not light blue but have a greenish tinge to them. Definitely not the color as shown in the picture.... be aware these are not light blue....
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worth the money Felt really nice, big deep pockets on fitted sheet that will not slide off.
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Soft Sheets Great soft sheets. Bought as a gift and they were much appreciated.
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so disappointed (sigh)... into the garbage they go This was my first time buying sheets online. Reading all the reviews of different sheets, I thought that the unhappy reviewers must just be very picky people, since I have never had a problem with my sheets. When these sheets arrived I was thrilled, they were so soft thick and luscious, and the color so beautiful. I was happy at first, but they soon developed fine pills on the bottom sheet that became hard, so now they feel like sleeping on sandpaper. So disappointed (sigh)... into the garbage they go.
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great sheets I wanted a deep purple as shown and that is what I got! Very comfortable cotton, washes well and fits my foam mattress perfectly. Feels good to sleep on unlike sateen sheets.
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Great Sheets! I bought these sheets in April 2012 and use them every other week. I haven't had any pilling at all and they are still soft to the touch. My husband just commented the other day that he really liked these sheets and its the first time in our 43 years of marriage that he has ever commented on our bedsheets. One never knows how the top sheet is going to fit your bed anymore. They are either short on the sides and long at the bottom or long on the sides and short on the bottom. These sheets tend to be longer on the sides and a little short on the bottom but you don't have to pull your top sheet down much to have enough fabric to tuck the bottom under. I bought the plum colored ones and the color is a deep plum and I really like it. I think you'd be happy if you bought these sheets.
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Super silky Great value for the money.I got the cal king and they are extra deep. Really silky and light. Nice feel to them.
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Luxury personified As much time as is spent "between the sheets," their quality is obviously important. I've become knowledgable over the years as to with what they're made, thread count, and the like. The last set were purchased at a discount retail store. I searched online for these. Frankly, some comments from previous purchasaers were quite negative, but I decided to take a chance. I'm glad I did. These sheets are excellent in every way: smoothly luxurious, consistent color (light blue) and very good fit. I suspect that the negative buyers did not know just how to wash and care for their sheets, and couldnot/would not follow the washing/care instructions. Just wash in cold water, delicate cycle, promptly cool dry, and again promptly install on the bed. No "pills," no wrinkles, no problemo!
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Thank you for your question yana2815. We apologize for the confusion. Here is how many pillowcases each size comes with and what size they will be: California King: 2 King pillowcases, King: 2 King pillowcases, Queen: 2 Standard pillowcases, Full: 2 Standard pillowcases, Twin: 1 Standard pillowcase and the Twin XL: 1 Standard pillowcase. Have a great day.
are the sheets shiny?
Hello marymoa, These sheets are beautiful! These are sateen sheets, but they are not shiny. I hope this helps. Thanks for shopping with us.
Not at all. I have the purple and cream and they are rather dull looking.
Not really "shiny." Not quite sateen either. Just fine, luxurious sheets.
Does the same company also make duvet covers so that I can buy ones with an exact fabric / color match? Thanks
Thank you isgibson for the opportunity to help you with Egyptian Cotton 400 Thread Count Solid Sheet Set. I have searched our entire data base and this company does not make a matching duvet cover but we do offer a bunch of different covers and styles so you can find something that will match your style and taste. We hope this was helpful and thank you for shopping Overstock.com. Have a great day.
Are these sheets single pick? Also, what is the yarn size?
These sheets are single ply with extra long staple cotton.
Where were these sheets made?
This product was made in India.
Will the king set come with king pillowcases or standard?
The king-size sheet sets come with king-sized pillowcases.
Will they fit a deep mattress?
These sheets are designed for mattresses that are 15 to 18 inches thick.
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Bed Sheet Thread Count Fact Sheet
The thread count of bed sheets refers to the number of threads per square inch of fabric. For example, if a square inch of fabric in a 300-thread count sheet with a standard weave were examined closely, 150 vertical threads and 150 horizontal threads would be counted, for a sum total of 300. The higher the thread count, the softer and smoother the sheets will be. Thread count is an important consideration to take when choosing a new set of sheets, but it should not be used as a sole indicator of quality. Equally important in choosing a bed sheet is the type and quality of the materials used as well as the fabric's weave.
FAQs about Sateen Sheets
Sateen sheets are high-quality sheets woven in the same way as traditional satin. Unlike satin, sateen sheets are made with more common fibers, such as cotton. Sateen sheets are soft to the touch and allow skin to slide smoothly into bed. Sateen sheets are available in very high thread counts, and as such, are quite durable. Take a look below for some of the most frequently asked questions about sateen sheets.
Quick Facts about Egyptian Cotton Sheet Sets
For years, the title "King of Cotton" has gone to Egyptian cotton, and Egyptian cotton sheet sets are, consequently, known for being of the finest quality. It used to be that the only places to buy Egyptian cotton sheet sets were high-end boutiques, and Egyptian cotton sheets sets often carried hefty price-tags. While lustrous, durable Egyptian cotton bedding and Egyptian cotton sheet sets are still more expensive than bedding and sheets made from less distinguished cotton, they are far less expensive than they used to be, and if you want luxury and durability, the price may be well worth it. Keep reading to find out a few interesting and useful facts about Egyptian cotton sheet sets and Egyptian cotton bedding that may help make your purchase easier.
FAQs about Egyptian Cotton Sheets
Do you want to give your bed a major comfort boost? Egyptian cotton sheets are easily some of the most popular bedding choices available, and for good reason: they are extremely soft and comfortable, meaning they are must-haves for restful sleep. With Egyptian cotton sheets, you can turn any bed into a welcoming, cozy place that you will be happy to retreat to every night. These amazing sheets are adored by people of all types. If you are in the market for new bed linens, consider those made from Egyptian cotton. Take a look at the article below to learn answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about Egyptian cotton sheets.
Sheets - Luxury Weaves
Changing your bedding, especially your sheets, is a great way to change the look of your bedroom as well as improve your night's rest. As you're looking for new sheets, think beyond color and thread count. The weave used for a sheet set makes a big difference in how your sheets will feel and look. Keep reading to learn more about five different sheet weaves and their characteristics.
Egyptian Cotton Sheets vs Sateen Sheets
Deciding which type of luxury sheets to purchase is easier when you have the facts. Sateen sheets feel soft when new and have sheen to them, while Egyptian cotton sheets soften over time with use. Both are made from cotton and have much to offer, making the choice one of budget and personal taste.
Top 5 Reasons to Buy Bed Sheet Sets
Decorating your bedroom is made simple with sheet sets in coordinating colors and styles. Bed sheet sets take the guesswork out of buying sheets by including a matching flat sheet, fitted sheet, and pillowcases all in one ensemble. From children's character sheet sets to cozy jersey cotton sheet sets, you can find whatever style you're looking all in one convenient package. Keep reading to explore the top five reasons to buy bed sheet sets.
FAQs about Cotton Sheets
Cotton, a natural plant fiber, provides a strong, thin thread appropriate for making fabric soft and durable enough to sleep on. Cotton sheets are very popular but come in a wide range in price and quality. When choosing a set of cotton sheets, it pays to know common industry terminology in order to get the best product for your money. Use this article to find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about cotton sheets.
FAQs about California King Sheets
As the longest beds available on the market, California kings are excellent beds to accommodate tall sleepers. California kings measure 72 inches wide by 84 inches long, which is 4 inches longer than standard king beds. California king size sheets are available in a wide variety of fabrics, colors and thread counts for you to choose from for your California king mattress. Look below to learn answers to the most frequently asked questions about California king sheets.
Sheet Materials
The shape of sheets varies little; a sheet is always a large rectangle or square. However, sheet materials vary widely. Sheet materials like cotton and flannel are widely known, but there are probably some fabrics you don't think of as being material for sheets. Keep reading to find out more about the different kinds of materials that sheets are made from.
FAQs about Flannelette Sheets
On cool winter nights, slipping between cozy flannelette sheets at the end of a long day can feel like heaven. Flannelette sheets, commonly known as "flannel sheets" in the United States, are warm, fuzzy cotton bed sheets than are perfect for cool winter months, cold sleepers and rustic decor. If you're interested in buying a new set of warm flannelette sheets or flannel sheets, then keep reading for answers to commonly asked questions about flannelette sheets.
How to Pick a Pillow
Even if you have a top-of-the-line mattress and an 800 thread count sheet set, your bed is not likely to be comfortable without the right pillow tucked under your cheek. Nothing ruins a good night's sleep like a bad pillow. Unfortunately, it's easy to underestimate the value of a good pillow. Not only do good pillows add aesthetic value to your bed, but they can also be the difference between a restful night or an aching back and neck. Pillows come in different shapes, sizes and firmness. Take a look below to learn how to pick a pillow.
Cotton Thread Bed Linen Fact Sheet
Cotton comes from the same plant family as the hibiscus, and it provides the material for the majority of bedding in production today. From 100 percent cotton sheets to fabric blends that include silk, polyester, and even bamboo fibers, cotton provides soft, durable bedding in a wide range of quality and price. Here's what you need to know while you shop.
Satin Sheets vs Cotton Sheets
Your sheets can have a distinct impact on the way you sleep. Satin sheets offer a silky feel and can help keep you cool, while traditional cotton sheets are highly durable and come in a variety of prints. If you're stuck debating which type of sheets to buy, look no further. This guide will help break it down by looking at the pros and cons of satin sheets vs. cotton sheets.
How to Buy Cotton Sheets
Cotton sheets are the natural choice for those who want a low-maintenance, breathable fabric that wicks away moisture from the skin. Natural cotton sheets are less prone to staining than cotton-synthetic blends and release dirt easily in the wash. While all 100-percent cotton sheets offer similar benefits, some simply feel better against the skin and may have a longer life in your linen closet. Take a look below to learn how to buy cotton sheets.
Best Fabrics for Sheets
Sheets come in a huge variety of fabrics. Different type of sheets offer different benefits, and so it's good to know what characterizes them. Take a look at the sheet fabric types below to learn about what differentiates sheet fabrics.Knowing the different sheet textiles can help you determine the best fabrics for sheets to adorn your bed.
Bed Sheet Fabric Guide
When you are purchasing bed sheets, you have a lot to consider. Color, size and style are all important factors you will want to think about when you're looking for the ideal sheets, but the most important factor of all is fabric. The fabric of your sheets will determine how comfortable you are at night. Everyone has a different favorite among sheet fabrics, so take a look at the bed sheet fabric guide below to learn about their varying characteristics.
Flannel Sheets vs Cotton Sheets
The choice of sheet fabric can be difficult, and for good reason. There are considerations like care, benefits and warmth factor that can make choosing sheets difficult, even between two fabrics such as flannel and cotton. Armed with the right knowledge, however, your choice can be made much easier.
How to Put Sheets on a Bed
Whether you want to or not, learning to put sheets on a bed is an essential skill. A properly sheeted bed can make all the difference for a room's overall look. Plus, when sheets are placed on a bed in the right way, you're sure to feel an increase in comfort. This article will help you learn how to put sheets on a bed.
How to Choose Silk Sheets
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Revelations of a Sex/Dating Blogger
I had a revelation yesterday as I was writing an Ask Moxie blog post. In
the post, I was using a personal example of something that had happened
between [redacted] and I. My first draft had a fairly explicit detailing of
what transpired between [redacted] and I last weekend when we hit the sheets. When I finished the
post and was re-reading it, I got to that part and wondered aloud, "Why
would I want ANYBODY to know that?! Why would I publicly discuss
something like that???"
That was something new for me. Also new was a new found interest
(and ability) I've developed in writing in the third person and/or
writing about something where I didn't infuse my own POV or opinion.
There's a comfort in keeping your private opinions and thoughts to
yourself. Less chance of projectile bitterness or anger. Certainly less
criticism. Which isn't to say I can't handle criticism. I can. but 75%
of the criticism I'd get from posts wasn't objective or constructive.
It was just hateful and mean spirited and personalized. I guess I've
finally gotten to that point where I've begun to think, "Why should I
subject myself to that?"
I've received a number of e-mails and Tweets from other dating
bloggers in the last couple weeks, all telling me their own Don't Date
& Blog stories. And all of them finally noticed the correlation
between sharing every private detail and thought and guys not calling
them back.Huh. Imagine that.
In the beginning, and I know I thought this way, dating bloggers
think they are somehow compromising who they "really' are by not revealing everything or self-censoring. That's
false. Who we really are can not be encapsulated in a series of blog
posts. Blogs are a one dimensional representation of us. So, really,
you're not compromising anything by keeping certain details private.
But we'll tell ourselves we are just to justify what can only be
described as an exercise in narcissism.
Warts and all. I never liked that phrase so many bloggers
used when they'd come under fire from angry commenters. "I'm putting
myself out here and being honest, revealing everything - warts and all.
It takes balls to do that."
Yeah, it does take balls. It also takes an absolute lack of
consciousness and understanding of certain realities. Realities
like..some people just suck. And...not everyone is going to like you.
And my personal favorite...maybe you really are a self-important,
undeservedly self-righteous, self-involved to the point of being
incapable of seeing anything from anyone else's POV trainwreck of epic
proportions. And remember, you make these public declarations public by
choice. You choose to put yourself in front of a firing squad. So no
crying about mean comments. Can't stand the heat? Get out of the blog.
You are not proving your strength by fighting back. You're showing your
We reveal so much about ourselves without even realizing it. Our
need for attention, our fears, our shortcomings. To think that people
do not see through us is naive, even in this one dimensional way we
strip down. Bravado is easily sniffed out. No, you're really not okay
with what ever insecurity you're struggling with. If you were you wouldn't feel such a need to be
understood. Nor would you need to convince everyone you have an active
social calendar and filled to the brim dance card.


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It's National Pet Day, and that's reason enough to check out these unorthodox animals own by celebrities. �First up, Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott have their share of farm animal pets like their chicken, Coco, and a domesticated Pygmy goat named Totes McGoat. MORE


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