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^Well, the 'whole universe' thing seems unlikely, given that Kingpin and Ben Urich appeared in the Daredevil film (Fox owned that character at the time, IIRC).
If I recall, the Kingpin character had some special contract issues that allowed his IP to be shared, similar to how both Marvel and FOX are using Quicksilver in their upcoming films. This is due to Kingpin's appearance in multiple media, not just Spider-Man. It's possible that Sony might have access to Kingpin.
EDIT: Did a Google, and it turns out Sony does indeed own Kingpin, and allowed him to appear in FOX's Daredevil as a "loan".
During an interview with Avi Arad, Arad stated that the rights to the Kingpin were on "loan" to FOX for the Daredevil movie and now they have returned to Sony. So, apparently, film rights can go on "loan" to other studios. This bypasses some problems that might show up with the legal issues of using the characters. Put the rights to the character on loan.
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Denard Robinson will wear the maize-and-blue for one more year. No, not at the Big House, but on the cover of video games around the world. EA Sports announced Tuesday morning that Robinson had beaten out Texas A&M receiver Ryan Swope in the final round of voting for the NCAA Football 14 cover. Robinson joins fellow Wolverines Desmond Howard and Charles Woodson to have earned the honor. Moments after the announcement, Robinson took to Twitter to thank his fans. "It's my goal to make somebody's day every day, but today the Michigan fan base and family made my day," he tweeted. "It's a blessing. Thank you all! Love!" Howard, Michigan Athletic Director Dave Brandon and the Wolverines basketball team were all quick to congratulate Robinson. "Congrats twin. GoBlue," tweeted Howard. Despite an injury-plagued senior season, Robinson finished as the NCAA career leader in rushing yards by a quarterback, and ended up atop Michigan's career lists in both touchdowns and total yardage...
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Is the warm weather of spring making you yearn to play outside? Yes, even Agents have to stand up from the keyboard and go to get some sun every so often. And, for me, one of the best ways to play outside is to ride my bike. I'm so inspired this spring that I will be participating in the National Bike Challenge, a program that encourages everyone to track their biking miles over the summer as a way to encourage the use of their two-wheelers.
The Challenge runs from May 1 through September 30. Participants register on the National Bike Challenge website, where they log in to record their bike rides and are awarded points for every day they ride and every mile they pedal. Everyone who registers and participates qualifies for the monthly prize drawing. Then, at the end of the challenge, participants who finished at the top of their category will qualify for additional prizes.
While you can manually track and enter your daily or weekly rides, I'm an Agent so I dug around looking for a tech approach that would make all this easier. The solutions I found not only make it easier to submit your miles, but also provide you with a wealth of other activity information you can use to pursue your health and wellness goals.
If you have a smartphone, you already have the basic hardware needed to track your ride. Several apps are available on the Android, iOS and Windows platforms to help track rides. Four apps in particular have the ability to directly sync your riding activity to the National Bike Challenge website once you setup your account: Strava, Endomondo, MapMyRide and Moves.
Most of these apps will have both free and paid versions. For new riders, the free service will use your phone's GPS to track your ride and give you helpful information such as the total distance traveled, average speed, elapsed time and even calories consumed. Syncing with the National Bike Challenge site is included.
Paid subscriptions to those apps usually include more in-depth information for advanced riders looking to improve their rides, including segment information and the ability to record heart rate information from Bluetooth monitors like the Polar H7.
If you are looking for more information than what is available on your smartphone, there are bicycle-specific devices available. Cycling GPS units attach to a bicycle with sensors that can track speed, distance and cadence, making the data available through an easy-to-read display on your handlebars. Units like the Magellan Cyclo 315 or Garmin Edge Touring use GPS to not only track your ride, but also provide directions on pre-loaded routes. Some models include the ability to pair with a Bluetooth or ANT+ heart rate monitor.
GPS watches, like the TomTom MultiSport with Heart Rate Monitor or Garmin Vivoactive can be used across a number of sports. Their small form factor makes them a great choice for those who run as well as ride.
Another great feature of any of the services used to sync to the National Bike Challenge site is their ability to share your progress with others. Most have their own community aspects, allowing you to follow (and challenge) friends, as well as share your progress with your favorite social media sites like Twitter or Facebook. Even within the National Bike Challenge site, you can create both local and national teams for schools, organizations or work. (Even Best Buy has a team).
However you track your ride, the end goal is to get out and be more active. I'll be out there with you and my fellow Geek Squad Agents adding our miles to the totals. Good luck and be safe out there. Don't forget your helmet.
Agent Derek has been removing techno-stress from the lives of his Geek Squad clients since 2005. When not providing remote help as an Online Support Agent, he likes to take to the road on a vintage motorcycle for adventures through Ohio country highway.
The role of women in the world of technology has been all over the news lately. First there was Gamergate (women gamers and game designers being subjected to graphic insults by Internet trolls), then questions about how women are treated in the boardroom (the Ellen Pao lawsuit), and the steady stream of stories about the struggles of women trying to get recognition in the highly-competitive tech world.
Women have a tough time breaking into traditionally male strongholds. But, as just about any female police officer will tell you, the barriers have more to do with perception than ability. One of the things I learned participating in our Geek Squad Academy camps is girls can understand technology as well as boys and, when given the chance, will develop and deliver amazing tech products.
Which got me thinking about a story about the first computer programmers a professor of mine told me in college. Toward the end of World War II, the Army was looking for a more efficient way to calculate artillery-firing tables for different weapons fired under different conditions. At the time, these complicated calculations were done by hand – a time-consuming, laborious process. It appears that the leadership of the Ballistics Research Laboratory, the branch of the Army Ordinance Corps responsible for the calculations, heard about a couple University of Pennsylvania faculty members who were working on something that could speed up the process. The professors – John Mauchly and J. Presper Eckert – had been creating more advanced mechanical calculating machines and were experimenting with using vacuum tubes to speed up the calculations. Mauchly and Eckert proposed a project in which they would design and build a machine that could perform calculations one thousand times faster than existing calculating machines.
The Electrical Numerical Integrator and Computer (ENIAC) took about a year to design and another eighteen months to build. Although the war was over before the ENIAC was ready, this first general-purpose electronic computer was used extensively in the design of the hydrogen bomb, weather prediction and wind-tunnel design.
The names of Mauchly and Eckert are well known in the computer field. What is less well known is none of this would have been possible without the dedication of group of young mathematicians who became the first computer programmers. And, while the machine's designers and builders were recognized for their work, the contributions of these first programmers have been pretty much ignored. Considering the way gender roles were handled in the workplace in those days, overlooking the programmers is not that surprising, All the ENIAC designers and builders were men. All the programmers were women.
During the war, nearly two hundred women, both civilian and military, performed calculations for the Army's Ballistic Research Laboratory. Six of these "computers" were selected to program this new, gigantic machine. The ENIAC programmers – Jean Bartik, Betty Snyder, Kay McNulty, Marlyn Wescoff, Ruth Lichterman and Fran Bilas– began their work while the ENIAC was still being built. Since the engineers were too busy with the hardware to put together any programming manuals or hold classes, the programmers taught themselves. Figuring out how ENIAC worked by reviewing logic and electrical block diagrams, they put together an approach to programming it. Using flow charts and programming sheets they created, they wrote the program that ran the machine.
With this early electronic computer, writing the program was the easy part. Because the program was not stored on the machine, it had to be set up on ENIAC's 40 plugboards and three "portable functional tables." Each of the functional tables contained 1,200 ten-way switches. The programmers set up the machine by plugging wires into the plugboards and setting the functional switches in specific arrangements designed to let the calculations cascade through the computer. Setting the program usually took several days and many more days were spent in testing.
As we struggle to get women and girls more involved in technology and science, this story of the first computer programmers is important. Kathy Kleiman, a young programmer struggling with the lack of women in her computer science classes, stumbled across an old picture of the ENIAC in one of the stacks of her college library. When she asked about the women in the picture, Kleiman was told they were "models."
As her interest in ENIAC grew, she discovered the women in the picture were the original programmers of the machine, not models. This inspired her to write her senior thesis at Harvard on the ENIAC Programmers and go on to found a non-profit dedicated to publicizing the contributions of these original programmers. Her efforts resulted in a documentary film called "The Computers" which premiered at the Seattle International Film Festival in May, 2014.
I look forward to seeing the movie about these incredible women when it comes to a theater in my area. For information about screenings, visit the ENIAC Programmers Project website.
Agent Tanya B. has been a woman of technology since 2009. When she steps away from her role maintaining the Geeksquad.com website, Tanya is either at the gym, walking her dog, or gaming with the other Agent B. Having moved to corporate from Florida last spring, she's trying really hard to not complain about the cold too much.
Filing your tax return electronically is one of the great advantages of today's connected world. In addition to saving you time by transmitting your information to the IRS using the Internet, these sites walk you through the process, asking questions that might help you find tax benefits you are missing. Which can result in a larger refund. They also perform all the calculations, eliminating those pesky addition and subtraction errors that can delay processing your return. So it's a bit scary to hear news about criminals committing tax-related identity theft to steal your money by filing a return in your name and having your refund sent to them before you have a chance to file.
According to media reports, fraudsters are not targeting the technology backbone of these tax software companies. In most cases, the criminals use social engineering to get the victims' social security number and other personal information, guess their tax-preparation site password, or convince them to give up information that will allow the fraudsters to file a return in the victim's name.
To help protect yourself from this type of identity theft, it's important to carefully guard your Social Security number. Avoid carrying your Social Security card (or other documents that might have your SSN on it) around when you don't have to. Avoid giving your SSN to a business or organization just because they ask for it. Most non-governmental organizations don't really need it. Many will ask for the last four digits of your Social Security number to confirm your identity. If you are talking with a person who is not a government representative, even if you called them, don't give them your full SSN. In general, we advise clients to never give out their personal information to anyone over the phone, via email or on a website unless they can confirm the identity of the person who is asking for that information and the client initiated the contact.
To protect your tax-preparation software accounts, make sure you are using a secure account password. Keep in mind that easy-to-remember passwords are also easy to guess. We have an article on creating a secure password on our main website that has a lot of tips on creating a quality password. Or you might consider a password manager like LastPass or Dashlane to keep unique passwords safe, but accessible.
Next, make sure you're not setting up any easy-to-guess forgotten password security questions. For example, a scammer could find the answer to "Where did you go to high school?" by visiting your Facebook page and other social media profiles or content streams. Make sure to choose those forgotten password questions that are not available in those kind of places.
And we can't say this enough – always practice safe online browsing habits, like not clicking on email attachments or opening downloads from sources you cannot clearly identify and trust. Keep your operating system, software and antivirus suites up-to-date. Malicious software like viruses or spyware on your system are often spread to capture user ID and passwords.
If you think your system may be infected by malicious software, connect to our 24/7 online support team to have your system checked, or run a malware scan using the free System Analyzer tool available for download from our site.
For more information on keeping your tax information safe, visit the FTC and IRS page on tax-related identity theft.
Agent Derek has been removing techno-stress from the lives of his Geek Squad clients since 2005. When not providing remote help as an Online Support Agent, he likes to take to the road on a vintage motorcycle for adventures through Ohio country highway.
Agent Alex has been following news about the Cryptowall, Cyptolocker and Crowti malware as part of his service as a member of our Technical Tools Team. He reached out to say that there have been some recent developments to which we should pay attention. Let's let him tell it.
A week or so ago, our Agent Kate B wrote a blog post warning clients about a troublesome type of malware that is making its way around the Web these days. This malware, called Cryptolocker or Cryptowall, is particularly dangerous because it encrypts all the data on your computer, rewriting it and making it unreadable. As Kate pointed out, the most troubling aspect of this malware is the encryption is complex enough that there is no technical solution that can reverse it. Without the private encryption key controlled by the malware writer, your data is just a pile of zeroes and ones. And there is nothing anyone can do to change that.
Agent Kate provided a good summary of ways to avoid being infected by this malware in her blog post. Fortunately, some of my computer security colleagues got ahold of some of the private encryption keys used in conjunction with the malware and have made them available to the public. So at least some of the victims of these hacks have been able to recover their data. But, as is often the case in the computer security game, just when it looks like we have a problem under control, a new problem arises.
In this case, the new problem is Cryptowall 3.0, the latest version of these encryption-type malware. Like earlier versions of Cryptowall, this version encrypts the data on the infected device and sends a ransom note offering to provide the private key to decrypt your files for a fee. In addition, Cryptowall 3.0 disables the "Volume Shadow Copy" functionality of the device and destroys any existing Volume Shadow Copy data. Volume Shadow Copy data can sometimes be used to recover and restore previous versions of data on a machine running later versions of Windows (Vista, 7, 8 and 8.1). So this newer version of Cryptowall eliminates one of the only technical solutions victims have at their disposal.
To make things even worse, this variant will even encrypt data that resides on external storage devices and mapped network drives connected to the infected device. So if you back up directly to USB hard drive or a Network Attached Storage (NAS) device, they also might become encrypted.
The spread of this new malware makes it even more important for people with devices connected to the Internet (is anything not connected to the Internet anymore?!) to have a robust data backup strategy for their machines. To win against encryption based malware, it is critical that this solution supports versioning. We have seen clients whose machines have become infected with one of these malware variants and didn't realize it before their backup solution copied the encrypted version of their data over their backup, leaving them with two copies of the encrypted files.
A backup solution that supports versioning will prevent this. A backup solution with versioning will always maintain a number of copies of the backed up files, so even if an infected machines encrypted files are copied over the most recent backup, earlier versions will be available. Those earlier versions of the files can then be used to restore the machine to full functionality. Most good backup solutions support versioning, but it is always a good idea to make sure that feature is enabled. As more encryption-based malware hits the Web, a backup with versioning will continue to be an important safeguard for your data.
Of course, the best way to prevent becoming infected by any malware is to always use safe Web-browsing techniques, keep your anti-malware software and OS up-to-date, and make regular backups of your data to something that supports versioning. And never, ever open attachments from suspicious, unusual or unknown sources.
If you need some good security software for your device or network, we have some available here . If you think you might have malware on your computer, chat with an agent to see what we can do to help.
Good luck, happy computing and be careful out there.
Agent Smith has been thwarting unruly technology for the Geek Squad since 2004. Currently he resides at the Magic Castle helping build and maintain the technical toolset for the Geek Squad. Outside of knowing more about Windows than Microsoft and understanding the beautiful dangers of malware, Agent Smith enjoys taking care of his family, gaming, and rocking out to loud music.
Here's another in our series of posts from some of our more senior Agents as Geek Squad wraps up it's 20th year of service.
I was going to college when I started at Geek Squad. The requirements for my degree involved taking a marketing class. As I worked my way up to being a full-fledged Agent, I was blown away by the Geek Squad brand and was struck by how much of it seemed to run counter to what the professor and marketing text book advised.
We didn't have a phone number or our website address on our cars. Our uniforms were nothing like those of our competitors. Our business cards featured the tagline "We'll Save Your Ass" – clearly not the kind of statement that usually appears on company-printed material. Still, we were the best of the best.
One other aspect of our corporate identity that ran counter to branding best practices was that we had no sign on our office on Washington Avenue on the edge of downtown Minneapolis. We did a lot of business in the office, with more than a dozen computers dropped off on any given day, and yet the only indication that Geek Squad operated out of this location was a small sign, maybe 12″ across, that hung in the door.
A year or so after I started, Robert announced that we finally had enough money for a real sign – a lighted sign, no less! It seemed like our little group of computer technicians was finally growing up.
A few weeks later, an alert went out to our Nextels that anyone who was available should head back to the office because the sign was going up. Most of the agents employed by the Geek Squad at the time gathered to watch our giant logo be hoisted and attached to the side of the building. Besides making our place of business easier to find for our clients, it was great to see the big, lit-up orange and black logo in our little corner of downtown. There were a lot of smiles.
I was there many years later when the sign came down and we left that location. I would be lying if I said it wasn't a little sad. Fortunately, that sign now hangs in the main lobby at Geek Squad – sorry, I mean 'Best Buy' – headquarters. It brings back fond memories every time I walk by it.
Agent Derek K. first donned a Geek Squad uniform and Special Agent badge in 1998. When not fanatically protecting the client experience for the Online Support and PC In-Home business, you'll likely find Agent Derek running around outside enjoying the woods, water and open spaces or tending to his small farm.
With all the hurly-burly in today's world, it is amazing that anyone has time for love any more. It seems like our work days have progressively gotten longer, business trips more frequent and our commitments more time-consuming. It can be very hard for two busy people with full schedules to stay connected. Sometimes just scheduling dinner together can seem like a lot of work.
Which makes recognizing that special someone on Valentine's Day even more important.
Fortunately, the technology that makes it easy for your boss to track you down is also making it easier for you to stay connected to your partner. Here is a rundown of some handy apps and online tools for couples.
Avocado is an app designed especially for couples. Available for iPhone, Android and Web browsers, this app allows you to privately chat with your partner, share photos, edit the same "to do" list, set up dates on one another's calendar and even send each other doodles. One you down load the app, it will ask to provide your partner's email address so the app can send him/her an invitation to join you. Once accepted, the app will offer its connection functionality to just you and your partner. The app compiles your interactions, forming a timeline that traces the history of your time together. It even allows you to send kisses to your partner. Of course, you have to kiss your phone to do it, but it's the thought that counts.
Another entrant into the couples-app market is Couple, The App for Two. Much of its functionality is similar to Avocado, featuring a private chat space, a shared calendar and list-keeping capabilities. There is also a location sharing feature that could be handy when you cannot respond directly to your lover's call. A nice feature of Couple is that it allows you to place a phone call to your partner from inside the app, allowing you to connect directly with the object of your desire without having to close out of Couple and fire up your phones calling functionality.
A cute feature of this app is the Thumb Kiss. While chatting with your partner, you can both put your thumbs on the screen at the same time, making your phone vibrate and your thumbprints show on the phone's screen. Yeah, not as good as the real thing, but at least your don't have to kiss your phone.
Between is similar to Avocado and Couple, providing a private and secure chat space for couples, a shared calendar and space set up to share photos and notes. This app does not have a 'kiss' function like the previous two, but it user interface is the best of all three – clear, well-rendered and easy to use. It handles photographs quiet well and stacks your interactions in a nice, intuitive fashion. And its home page features your partner's city and associated weather, helping you feel close even when you may be a continent apart.
For those of us who like to keep our relationships private, there is the industry-leader in photo swapping apps – Snapchat. What is more fun and endearing than getting a goofy picture from the one you love. The fact that all Snapchat pictures self-destruct after ten seconds allows for some special creativity with the app. Users can even put captions on their pictures. Although the service maintains that all images disappear ten seconds after they are sent, Snapchat has been involved in some situations lately where the app's security has been compromised and some of the photos have been stolen. So no matter what the software manufacturer tells you, nothing on the web is totally secure. It is always a good idea to be careful what images your share online.
Video chat is, after all, the next best thing to being there. While couples apps are designed to track your relationship on your mobile device, nothing beats being able to chat with your partner in real time. Skype's simple, tried-and-true functionality has been connecting lovers and families for more than ten years. The simple combination of video chatting, instant messaging and file sharing remains the gold standard for online video chat. Not many companies are given the privilege of having their name turned into a verb – eg. "I'll Skype you." There is now a version of the app that works with mobile devices.
The Google Hangouts service provides many of the functions you would expect from the teleconferencing service you use during the day. Not only will it let you IM and video chat with your partner, but also has a feature that lets you two watch the same TV show, movie or video. The functionality even allows for group calls. Probably not a function you will use with your baby on Valentine's Day, but it's nice to know it's there. Hangouts are also available for smartphones.
So, if you are going to be separated from your special someone on St. Valentine's Day, we feel for you. Maybe one of these couple's or video-chatting apps will take the sting away.
Agent Ryan S. (Badge #23) has been with the Geek Squad for 16 years, and was fixing Macs before they were cool. (Remember those old monochrome displays? Ryan does.) Oh, and the plot of the Matrix is based on a service call he went on in 1997.
A banana-powered piano? A video game controlled by a couple of watermelons? No, this is not the aftermath of a collision between a fruit cart and a Geekmobile. They are tools our Agents use to get young people excited about technology at our Geek Squad Academy camps.
Our friends at Engadget, the "definitive guide to this connected life," came to visit our Academy team at the Expand NY event last fall and wrote a nice little piece about our produce-driven technology experiments. Check out the article and associated video on the Engadget website.
Learning circuits and programming with the Geek Squad
Agent Gavin C. has been fighting the proverbial good fight and bringing technological enlightenment to clients since 2006. When not analyzing the series of tubes that is Geeksquad.com, he enjoys the simple things in life: rock music, football, and freedom. From his perch at the Magic Castle, he ensures that Geek Squad remains a shining light for truth and justice.
It can happen in an instant. You click on an attachment from Granny and the next thing you know you are watching your files getting locked up before your eyes. Then an important-looking message pops up on your desktop demanding you pay a substantial fee to a group you've never heard of using a online payment method. They make it clear – pay now or you'll never see the precious photos of your Chihuahuas again.
You sit in shocked silence. You then do everything you can think of to get a look at your data. No luck. There don't seem to be many options. Cryptolocker is holding your data ransom.
Cryptolocker, and it's cousin CryptoWall, are malicious Trojan virus programs, also called "ransomware", that take your data files hostage by encrypting the data stored in the file. The encryption process rewrites your files in a way that prevents them from being opened normally. In order to open an encrypted file, the file must be opened or unlocked using a type of encryption that is virtually impossible to break if you don't know or have the "secret key"— which in the case of Cryptolocker and CryptoWall will only be provided by the malware's operators, if you pay a ransom for your data.
These viruses usually target Microsoft Windows computers and were first seen in the wild in September 2013. There have been instances in which this kind of phishing scams have targeted Android phones and Mac users, so no one is totally safe. Always remember to follow safe browsing practices to protect your identity.
The most common way we see computers become infected is when our clients open infected files attached to an email they receive. The virus itself can be removed, but the files will remain encrypted. There is no simple solution to un-encrypting those files. A user may choose to:
Recently, the CryptoLocker 1 virus was isolated and, in late May 2014, Operation Tovar took down the Gameover ZeuS botnet that had been used to distribute the malware. In addition, security firms FireEye and Fox-IT have managed to recover the encryption keys used by CryptoLocker's authors. These groups have set up a private website that will allow victims to test an encrypted file to see if the security outfits have isolated a key that will let victims decrypt their files. Unfortunately, experts have identified at least 3 versions of CryptoLocker and 2 versions of CryptoWall in circulation. Fireeye warns that some data may not be recoverable using their portal, especially if a victim's machine is infected with a variant of the virus and not the CryptoLocker virus itself.
We recommend develop a strong anti-malware strategy to prevent contracting the Cryptolocker or similar virus. The strategy should include all of the following steps:
If any of your machines have been infected by Cryptolocker or similar malware, we're here to help. We have Agents standing by available to chat if you need help immediately, or look into our Tech Support service plan so you are ready if the worst happens.
Agent Kate B is a 3-year veteran of Geek Squad, currently on assignment at Geek Squad City. Follow Agent Kate on Twitter @AgentKateB.
According to a New York Times article from last fall, Android devices are a new target for "ransomware". These malicious software apps act similarly to the fake FBI virus scams that have been attacking Windows PCs for years. Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to help protect your Android smartphone or device from these scammers and their malware apps.
Android devices generally come setup for downloading apps from a trusted app store, like the Google Play Store. For extra security, don't change the settings on your device that allow 3rd party apps to be downloaded from the official app stores. Sometimes called "sideloading", allowing apps to be installed from less trustworthy places on the Internet increases your chances of accidentally loading malware onto your device.
Just like your computer, your smartphone's operating system and apps need to be updated periodically. It's important to keep an eye out for system update notifications on your device. You can also check for system updates by visiting "Settings," then "About" (or "About Phone"), followed by "System Updates."
For app updates, visit the Google Play Store app, then the "Play Store" icon. Select "My Apps" to view your downloaded apps and any available updates. You can also touch the Menu button to check the "Auto-update" option to keep that app automatically up to date.
A common attack method, known as "phishing" on the Internet, isn't technical, it's psychological. Scammers will create fake websites, pretending to be your bank or shopping site. They'll send you emails asking you to sign in and provide your account information, which they'll then use to access your account on the real sites.
For more information on how to protect yourself, check out this article on how to avoid getting hooked by a phishing scam.
Some malware attacks come in the form of banner ads designed to look like a security warning telling you viruses have been detected. The error will ask you to download and run what it claims is an antivirus app, but is really the scammer's software waiting to load onto your device.
The same safe Internet habits you follow on your computer work on your mobile devices as well. If you do find yourself falling victim to one of these attempts, here is what to do if you are scammed.
The rapid growth in the number of Android devices being used worldwide has made the platfom a growing target for malicious software makers. Keeping your settings in check, your system updated and avoiding unsafe behavior will often be the most powerful ways to protect your device. To help take your protection further, security software makers have made a range of protection products for the Android platform.
The good news is that many of the major security software suites, like Webroot's SecureAnywhere Internet Security or Trend Micro's Titanium Internet Security, include Android security apps that you can install on your device in addition to their Windows PC or Mac coverage.
If you still have questions on how to best protect your Android device, or need help with a potential malware issue like viruses or spyware, chat with an Agent or or stop by the Precinct at your local Best Buy store.
Agent Derek has been removing techno-stress from the lives of his Geek Squad clients since 2005. When not providing remote help as an Online Support Agent, he likes to take to the road on a vintage motorcycle for adventures through Ohio country highways.
Still making your resolutions for the New Year? Consider adding "Back It Up Once a Week" to your list. That's the message that the FTC is passing along in a new blog post and video as we begin 2015.
In our highly technical world of laptops, tablets, smartphones, it's easy to forget that the most valuable thing on our devices is our personal data. Whether it's cherished family photos, important financial documents or your favorite songs and movies, losing data can be inconvenient, costly and potentially devastating.
You can protect your data by making a resolution to back your data up at least once a week. There are plenty of options for where to back up your data, from DVDs, external hard drives, flash drives, even online cloud storage.
Which is better, local or online back-ups? We have a breakdown of the advantages on our website. Of course, you don't want to just stop at backing you data up, so here's six steps to keeping your data safe.
Remember, a consistent data backup plan is crucial to saving you time and money, as well as protecting your important memories and irreplaceable files. If you need more help, explore our Data Backup or Transfer Services or Chat with an Agent for more help.
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Beer Making to Begin Soon at Branford's New Stony Creek Brewery
Stony Creek Brewery won't open until early 2015 but it could start brewing beer as soon as January at its impressive space on the Branford River.
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Goodfellas, a perennial Connecticut Magazine readers' choice winner where guests instantly become part of a big convivial Italian family, donated all the proceeds of a Caymus wine dinner to the Connecticut Food Bank.
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|Thursday, November 19, 2009
The young Lopez brothers were standing by themselves at our table when I showed up Wednesday morning for the Arts Breakfast of Champions, an annual celebration of businesses that support the arts. The brothers — Joaquin, 34, and Salvador, 32 — are small businessmen. La Bonita, their family-owned Mexican restaurant on NE Alberta, employs 12 people, four of them family members. They opened La Bonita 10 years ago. "At first, it made $100 a month," said Joaquin. "Now it provides livable wages for our family."
For several years, Joaquin, the owner, has donated free catering to the Miracle Theatre for opening nights and other events. Those donations allow the theater, located on SE Stark, to keep prices affordable so families of all incomes can attend. The restaurant has also donated to other groups such as the Latino gay pride festival. How does a small operation like La Bonita find the time and resources to do this? "I just do it," he said.
It was a morning full of stories like that; stepping up and doing something even if you are small, even if you don't have unlimited resources. Business for Culture & the Arts called them "the heroes" in honoring them, and that seems like the right title. They might not have the deeply appreciated big pockets of top business donors such as Bank of America, U.S. Bank and Wells Fargo (which collectively gave $1.4 million this past year), but they help lift the arts in their own heroic ways.
With the recession, business contributions to nonprofits to have declined. BCA reports that the top 25 business donors to the arts in fiscal year 2009 contributed a total of $4.1 million to Oregon arts and culture organizations, 14 percent less than the previous year. The Oregon Community Foundation's recent midyear assessment of philanthropy said about half of the nonprofits surveyed reported that a decrease in business donations was responsible for their falloff in funding.
But the heroes still found ways to contribute. North, a Portland brand agency, donated its time and talents to The Right Brain Initiative by creating the name, logos and website for the initiative. Want a link between the arts and a strong economy? "All of us here have a job because of arts education in the schools," said Rebecca Armstrong, North's managing director, as she accepted the award.
The other heroes included George Domurot, the CEO of Box Office Tickets who just two days ago launched Hulahub.com, a free social networking service for the arts, in addition to developing and maintaining at his own expense the free online PDX Cultural Calendar. Also honored was Roy Abramowitz, a shareholder of accounting firm Perkins & Co., who helped the Portland Baroque Orchestra become financially stable while putting in three terms as a board member.At the end of the program, Carolyn Chambers took the stage to accept the John C. Hampton Award for Outstanding Leadership in the Arts. Chambers is the founder and CEO of Chambers Communications in Eugene. She was a founding member of the Eugene Symphony Orchestra, spearheaded the construction of Eugene's Hult Center for the Performing Arts, founded an endowment for all seven of the Hult Center's resident companies, and her Chambers Family Foundation funds arts programs in several counties. She has the pockets, but instead focused on the sentiment that I think perfectly described the Heroes honored that morning, and all the unsung business heroes that tirelessly and selflessly support Oregon's struggling nonprofits.
"Sometimes," Chambers said, "your time and effort are just as important as your dollars."
Robin Doussard is Editor of Oregon Business.
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Published: Friday, October 22, 2010 at 10:50 p.m.
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Thieves steal boat, trailer from store
A boat and trailer worth $62,000 were stolen from a fenced-in compound in Ocala between Wednesday and Thursday, officials say.
Deputies went to Nickel Tile at 9200 SW U.S. 441 and were told by the victim that someone had cut the lock at the southeast gate, entered the property and removed a 2009 Shear water boat and trailer valued at $62,000. The items were under a pole barn on the northwest side of the property. The boat and motor were estimated at $59,000, and the trailer at $3,000. Officials believed the theft occurred between 5:30 p.m. Wednesday and 7:30 a.m. Thursday.
Anyone with any information about this case can call the Sheriff's Office at 732-9111, Crime Stoppers at 368-STOP, or visit www.ocalacrimestoppers.com.
Fake hair found in car's exhaust pipe
It wasn't a banana in the tail pipe.
Instead, it was hair — lots of fake hair — shoved in the tail pipe of a car.
And police would like to know who's responsible.
On Thursday, an Ocala police officer went to Carlton Arms Apartment to talk with a woman who found a large amount of fake hair stuffed into the tail pipe of her 1995 Honda sedan. She doesn't know who's responsible. The hair appears to be from a Halloween costume.
Anyone with any information about this incident can call the Ocala Police Department at 369-7000, Crime Line at 369-7061, Crime Stoppers at 368-STOP, or visit www.ocalacrimestoppers.com.
Woman finds clothes ruined, shoes taken
Women's clothing worth slightly more than $1,000 was placed in a tub filled with bleach, and four pairs of shoes valued at approximately $420 were stolen from an Ocala residence on Thursday, according to police.
An officer went to the 1400 block of Southwest 27th Avenue to meet a woman who was in the process of moving from the residence.
The woman said she was looking for her clothing when she found items in the bathtub filled with water that contained bleach. The clothing — 26 pairs of jeans and pants and 20 tops, valued at $1,140 total — were ruined. Checking her closet, the woman said at least four pairs of shoes worth about $420 were missing.
The incident was reported at shortly after 6 p.m.
Anyone with any information can call the Ocala Police Department at 369-7000, Crime Line at 369-7061, Crime Stoppers at 368-STOP, or visit www.ocalacrimestoppers.com.
Prostitution sting nabs 3 from Marion
CITRUS COUNTY — Nearly two dozen people who thought they were going to meet young girls for pleasure were arrested by police recently, according to officials.
Among the 22 were three Marion County men: James O'Connor, 41; Justin Morgan, 21; and Mark Haynoski, 26.
Morgan listed his occupation as firefighter for Marion County. A spokeswoman for the county's fire rescue said Morgan, who was on probation status after being hired in May, was terminated. The spokesperson said he was let go because at the time of his arrest, he was supposed to work and he did not contact anyone.
The undercover sting took place in Citrus County from Oct. 11-17. With assistance from other agencies, authorities posted ads on several dating sites saying a mother was seeking persons who could teach her daughter how to please a man and share intimate family fun.
Traffic slowdowns to watch for this week
State Road 35 (Baseline Road) — State Road 40 to South of State Road 464
Southeast 31 Street — Maricamp Road to 19th Avenue
U.S. 301 — County Road 42 to Sumter County Line
State Road 326 — East and West of U.S. 441
Northwest 44 Avenue — Extension south from U.S. Highway 27
Northeast Eighth Avenue — through Nov. 12
60th Avenue — Southwest Highway 200 intersection Tuesday through Nov. 2
Highway 484 — Southwest 130th Avenue and Southwest 140th Avenue intersections Wednesday through Nov. 24
Christmas in a Box campaign kicks off
The Marion County Sheriff's Office Forest District Citizens on Patrol volunteers have kicked off their second annual "Christmas in a Box" campaign to collect supplies for American troops being deployed to Afghanistan.
Supplies being collected include unscented soap (liquid or bar) and deodorant, baby wipes, hand sanitizer, disposable razors, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, black or green socks, sunglasses, writing paper, pens, feminine products, movies/DVDs, puzzles, magazines, paperback books, phone cards, playing cards, envelopes, lip balm, Ziploc bags, bandages, hot chocolate, tea bags, Crystal Light (individual packets), cough drops (wrapped), hard candy (wrapped), aspirin (travel size), suntan lotions and Beanie Babies (for children).
Donation boxes are located at the Winn-Dixie shopping plaza, 15912 E. Highway 40, Silver Springs; Family Dollar in the same plaza; CVS Pharmacy at 15483 E. Highway 40, Silver Springs; and all Marion County Sheriff's District Offices.
For more information, call Ernie Barney at 402-6040 or 625-6816.
Red Ribbon Week honors fallen agent
Red Ribbon Week will run from today through Oct. 31. The campaign was started when drug traffickers in Mexico City murdered DEA agent Kiki Camarena in 1985. This began the continuing tradition of displaying Red Ribbons as a symbol of intolerance toward the use of drugs. This year is Red Ribbon's 25th anniversary and the theme is "I Am Drug-Free."
The Ocala Police Department will kick off Red Ribbon Week from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at 402 S. Pine Ave.
Dog training classes begin on Monday
The Marion-Alachua Dog Training Association will offer dog obedience classes starting Monday and running for seven weeks at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion, 2322 NE Jacksonville Road.
Topics include beginners, puppy kindergarten, advanced agility and more.
For more information, visit www.madta.org or call 629-1427.
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Magento has a ton of credentials in its pocket from some very big e-solution players. Magento Enterprise Edition, a commercial version aimed at larger companies, was launched just a month ago. The CMS includes such advanced features as marketing, promotional and SEO tools; analytics and reporting; mobile commerce; catalog-management tools. And Magento users have the freedom to customize their store with new themes, templates and plug-ins.
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Virginia Schools in the Great Depression
This project provides teachers and students with free, online historical sources and instructional materials for teaching the history of the Great Depression in Virginia, using public schools as a case-study of how decision makers, the public, and educators responded to the crisis of the Depression. The five educational modules available on this website address the following themes: 1. The Impact of the Depression on Virginia Public Schools 2. Who Should Bear the Burden? Public Opinion and Sc
Historic Pittsburgh
Historic Pittsburgh, an extensive digital resource created at the University of Pittsburgh, offers both an entry point and substantive classroom resources for teachers of American History at various grade and university levels. This Web site enables access to historic material held by the University of Pittsburgh's University Library System, the Library & Archives at the Heinz History Center, Carnegie Museum of Art, Chatham College Archives, Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation, and Point
Tale of a Whale
In this issue's lesson, students exercise their observation skills to do some of the actual work of marine biologists who study the endangered North Atlantic right whale. They identify an individual whale by examining photographs taken at sea. They then examine a record of sighting of the whale in order to track its movements.
Letters from the Frontier: Reading and Writing Primary Documents
By immersing themselves in primary sources (George Catlin's letters), students will learn the difference between objective and subjective writing styles. They will draw facts out of the letters to create newspaper articles in Activity 1, and write their own letters as if they were members of the Catlin family in Activity 2. These activities are designed to enliven historical figures, to connect the "current events" of the past with the current events of the present, and to help students read and
Cracking Caitlin's Code
This is a creative approach to teaching basic skills involved in the formal visual analysis of works of art. Students will learn how to interpret artworks in cultural and historical contexts by becoming "art detectives." Students will analyze Catlin's formal compositions to learn about the Native American leaders he painted. They will examine visual clues and write a final "case summary" in which they "crack Catlin's code."
NASA CONNECT Team Extreme: The Statistics of Success
In NASA CONNECT, Team Extreme: The Statistics of Success, focuses on NASA's Space Operations Mission Directorate and the teamwork required to produce a successful space mission. Students will learn about the numerous systems, skills and capabilities involved in a mission and how NASA manages and integrates these systems. Students will draw a parallel between the teamwork used in a NASA mission and find out how teamwork energizes the popular sport of auto racing. Grades 6-8.
NASA CONNECT The Right Ratio of Rest: Proportional Reasoning
In the activity, The Right Ratio of Rest, students will collect and record data in a sleep journal about their sleeping habits for 5–7 days. They will analyze their data by using math skills to convert between fractions, decimals, and percentages and will create graphs and fraction wheels that correspond to their data. They will use proportional reasoning to determine amounts of sleep time that people need in space, given the different lengths of light-dark cycles for various planets. Grades 6
History and Politics Out Loud
HPOL is a collection of invaluable audio materials some available for the first time on this website capturing significant political and historical events and personalities of the twentieth century. The materials range from formal addresses delivered in public settings to private telephone conversations conducted from the innermost recesses of the White House. Our aim is to provide an accessible source of audio information to enliven instruction and scholarship in history and politics and to ena
"Working for My Benefits:" Brenda Steward Describes the Work Experience Program (WEP) in New York Ci
During the 1960's and 1970's welfare reform movements from the left sought to increase benefits and expand community power, but in 1996 critics from the right passed the federal Welfare Reform Act to limit the program by imposing time-limits and restrictions on welfare benefits. In New York City, the Work Experience Program (WEP), or workfare, initiated in conjunction with the 1996 act, required welfare recipients to "pay off" their welfare benefits by working menial jobs for the city at well be
Sunday School Books: Shaping the Values of Youth in Nineteenth-Century America
This collection presents 163 Sunday school books published in America between 1815 and 1865, drawn from the collections of Michigan State University Libraries and the Clarke Historical Library at Central Michigan University Libraries. They document the culture of religious instruction of youth in America ...
Coca-Cola Television Advertisements
This site presents TV commercials, never-broadcast outtakes, and experimental footage that together reflect the historical development of TV advertising for a major product. Ads include the 1971 Hilltop commercial with an international group of young people on an Italian hilltop singing I'd Like to ...
Port of Entry: Immigration
This is a game in which the viewer assumes the role of historical detective, searching for clues in photographs and eyewitness accounts about immigrant life in America.
Information literacy: not just for students
Good Internet research skills are important for teachers, too. This article provides an introduction to "information literacy" concepts and a list of references for teachers and media specialists.
Math in a Sustainable Society
Designed for the community college math class that meets the quantitative skills requirements for an associates degree. In Washington State this course is called Math 107, Math in Society. The content in this book included financial math, population growth, the algebra of sustainability, statistics ...
Hitler's Germany
Hitler's Germany, or from here on out referred to as 'The Third Reich', is a course that will familiarize the student with key themes in the current historical literature involving the subject. The course breaks down to several weeks of discussion held on the main page and a paper that each student will complete on a topic of their choosing, which will then be critiqued by the class for its merit and historical content. The student taking this class will hopefully walk away with a greater unders
Design and Graphics Communications
The Design Process is a modern approach to the teaching of practical skills in schools, colleges and universities. It is sometimes called Product Design. In this course learners will learn how to define the Design Proces and explain the framework of design. This course discusses the advantages and disadvantages of the design process and it illustrates the design process diagrammatically. It explains problem identification techniques and discusses ways of analysing products to be designed. In add
Managing Your Business
Upon completion of this programme, you will be able to: Understand the concepts of business and entrepreneurship; compare the potential of different business ideas; know the basic legal requirements for launching a small business; perform SWOT analyses and applying them to your competitors, your own business and even yourself; analyse the environment for designing the marketing mix and marketing strategies; develop good book-keeping practices; acquire appropriate resources for your business need
Child Health
Welcome to the Child Health Course. This is one of the continuing professional development courses offered by AMREF through Distance Education. This course has been revised and contains the most current concepts such as integrated management of childhood diseases (IMCI). The course is designed to expose you as a health worker to that part of medicine concerned with the health and wellbeing of children and aims at updating your knowledge, attitudes and skills to enable you provide quality health
eXe User Manual
The eLearning XHTML editor (eXe) is an authoring environment to assist teachers and academics in the design, development and publishing of web-based learning and teaching materials without the need to become proficient in HTML or complicated web-publishing applications. eXe Authoring window showing a "Reading Activity" iDevice for the Wikipedia article on e-learningThe Web is a revolutionary educational tool because it presents teachers and learners with a technology that simultaneously provides
Networked learning
This topic will assist you in developing online communication and Internet learning skills. It is based on the principles of networked learning where individuals establish an online identity and formulate relationships with other people and information to communicate and develop knowledge.


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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Jul 5, CMC – Prime Minister Freundel Stuart has called on all stakeholders to allow the traditions associated with good industrial relations to continue as he warned against reversing the economic gains Barbados has made over the past few months. ... Full story


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Lovely hotel
We stayed one night having skied at Glenshee during the day.
We were pleasantly surprised the hotel was really modern and the addiiton of the swimming pool was ideal for our young children. Breakfast was really good and there was a lovely warm ambience at the hotel.
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Our hotel room was roomy and cosy with everything in it we needed.
It was an excellent base for our skiing trip. We had good breakfasts. The service was good and being able to finish our day after a whole day skiing in the pool, sauna and Jacuzzi was just brilliant. We had an evening meal which was good and the staff were pleasant.
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Good Hotel
I got this hotel from late rooms.
The staff were great on the phone and helped me arrange for my 2 babies to stay. The room was clean and well presented. I didnt realise it had a spa so bring your swimsuit!!!. The staff were helpful and the parking was right outside the door of the hotel. Breakfast was cooked buffet style and a good choice. All in all good value.
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From the moment I walked in the service was excellent.
The gentleman on reception couldn't have been more friendly or helpful. Due to leaving early morning the following day, he even arranged for breakfast to be brought to my room :-)
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We can recommend this Hotel, cause the service was very good and the staff was friendly, even it was very busy by this time.
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Nice hotel for price spoiled by really noisy plumbing which was used up till 1.50am.Also other noisy guests partying in a room until at least that time
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hi stopped here on the way to the top of Scotland, lovely place had a nice swim with the family lovely breakfast .will stop here again.
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We're meant to stay for 3 nights though left after 1.
The 1st room we were given was smelly, like sewers and the room we were moved into had a fan outside which ran all the time so we didn't get any sleep. Generally the hotel was smelly, on looking for the swimming pool we passed through a hall which stunk of chlorine so the rooms here couldn't have been pleasant. The fire alarm went off twice at 9pm ish due to a problem with someone's room though it seemed to be chaos with staff not knowing what was happening and fire doors not opening.
The staff were nice enough and the rooms weren't dirty however the hotel is dated and we wouldn't go back due to our experiance.
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Updated: 3 Reported Dead in Maryland Mall Shooting
A shooting at a suburban shopping mall in Maryland has left at least three dead, according to authorities.
A shooting at a suburban shopping mall in Maryland has left at least three dead, according to authorities.
This cat should have one very simple New Year's resolution: share.
Sure, everyone loves a good news blooper, but here's one that, at first, seemed quite frightening.
If your favorite NFL team made the playoffs, you're probably excited. Odds are, though, you're not nearly as excited as this guy.
When you think of the term "soccer hooligan," this is probably not the image that comes to mind.
You can file this under 'extreme cycling.'
At first, the planned demolition of a building may not seem like much of a spectator sport, but after watching these implosions, we can see its appeal.
Here's some valuable info to keep in mind the next time you decide to see a doctor.
Because, really, who hasn't had the occasional otter in their car?
Any recruiter or career coach will tell you that it is always a good idea to ask questions when you're being interviewed for a job. But which questions?
Car designers are hard at work coming up with some incredible, futuristic-looking automotive designs, some of which may be racing down your street in the years ahead.
Tax season comes and goes every year, to the dread and relief of many a taxpayer. Even if you've taken care of your taxes this year, that doesn't mean you shouldn't be mindful of potential tax deductions you can claim for your next round with the government in the year to come.


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Express your "attitude of gratitude" with this beautiful new collection from Trixie Scraps Designs. Perfect for showcasing all the things you are thankful for, as well as scrapping your family heritage photos, beautiful photos of your girls, weddings, formal engagements and more! This quickpage album includes six 12x12 quickpages, saved as 300 dpi PNG files. Approved for Personal Use and Scrap4Hire/Others. Please observe the TOU included in your download.
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Honda's redesigned 2016 Pilot set to land in Pittsburgh area showrooms
"Since its arrival, the new HR-V has been a huge hit at our dealership. We're expecting to get the same response to the new Pilot."
New Maxima resets Nissan's four-door sports car image
The all-new Maxima is a virtual clone of the stunning Nissan Sport Sedan Concept that made its rounds at auto shows across the nation.
2015 K900 helps Kia celebrate its 20th anniversary
The K900 luxury sedan is the perfect example of just how far an automotive brand can come in just two decades.
New Ford Focus RS debuts new, performance-based, all-wheel drive system
"It's a great example of our passion for innovation through performance, and creating vehicles that make people's hearts pound."
Dodge 'shakes it up' with new Challengers models featuring a legendary hood scoop
The good new is that the legendary Shaker hood scoops are back and available for order on new 2015 Challengers.
Ex-Pittsburgher leading push for Google's self-driving car
A Google project leader tells the Intelligent Transportation Society of America's convention in Pittsburgh such vehicles are not far away.
The Continental nameplate makes a triumphant return to Lincoln
The Lincoln Motor Company has taken the next big step forward in its modern evolution with the introduction of the new Lincoln Continental.
2015 K900 helps Kia celebrate its 20th anniversary
The K900 luxury sedan is the perfect example of just how far an automotive brand can come in just two decades.
10th Generation Honda Civic is more sporty than civil
This latest iteration clearly is focused on spirited performance and versatility.
From footballs to tires, inflation's important
Tires must be cold when inspected for tire pressure (at least four hours after the vehicle has been driven).
Tips for buying your first ATV
First-time buyers account for more than a quarter of all-terrain vehicle sales each year.
Honda's third generation Pilot set to fly into Pittsburgh
When the all-new, 3rd generation Pilot goes on sale at Pgh area showrooms this summer, it should take the 3 row SUV category by storm.
Bobby Rahal Jaguar Honored with Top Award
Pride of Jaguar winners are dealers who have demonstrated a commitment to excellence and the Jaguar brand.
Clean vehicles often, probe of rusty brake pipes finds
Investigators checked vehicles in Pennsylvania, surveyed owners in Ohio, and did random checks in other salt-belt states.
Ford gives historic Shelby GT350 nameplate deal-changing updates
If you're a fan of high performance vehicles, you'll like the newest offering from the folks at Ford.
Honda charts new territory with reengineered, redesigned 2016 Pilot
It's hard to make a good thing even better, but that's exactly what Honda did when it rolled out its brand new Honda Pilot.
Toyota's 2016 Tacoma builds on mid-sized pickup truck's legacy
With more than 50 years of history under its belt, changing a vehicle like the Toyota Tacoma always makes some folks nervous.
Local Chevrolet dealer steps up to bat through successful youth baseball program
Chevy Youth Baseball is a grassroots initiative that establishes a positive relationship between local dealers & the communities they serve.
Lincoln Navigator charts a course for safety on the road in town and out
Size, comfort and modern technology are the essence of the newest Lincoln Navigator and it's proving to be a winning combination.
Pittsburgh voted ninth-best car town by Movoto Real Estate blog
Earlier this year, Pittsburgh was named the ninth-best city for car lovers by the Movoto Real Estate blog.
With the new MKX, Lincoln's got the answer if you like it quiet or loud
The new audio system in the MKX offers uncompromising acoustics and intuitive technologies.
Chevrolet's popular Equinox gets a major mid-cycle refresh for 2016
Equinox was the first in its segment to offer 4G LTE. It provides a mobile hub for drivers and passengers to stay connected.
2015 Z/28 is the most track-ready Camaro ever
"It takes the Z/28 back to its racing roots and adds to the strong lineup of Chevrolet performance cars."
Local dealers begin taking orders for the 2016 Cadillac ATS-V
More than just a desirable road car, the ATS-V is also Cadillac's latest entrant into the world of motorsports.
Chevrolet Increases Its Commitment to Electric Vehicles
The new Bolt EV concept shows Chevy's vision for an affordable, long-range all-electric vehicle that's also affordable.
Nissan commits to full-sized pickups with new TITAN XD
Pittsburgh area Nissan dealers are already anxiously awaiting the arrival of the new TITAN XD, which should be later this year.
Tips for maintaining your diesel vehicle during the winter months
According to biodiesel.org, 44 new clean diesel car, truck and SUV models were available in the 2014 model year.
The perfect car tips for any trip
Across the country people are planning to take longer road trips this year.
Kia Sorento offers more upscale ride, expanded features
The new, larger Sorento is clearly pulling a little further away from its entry-level sibling the Sportage.
Hyundai's Santa Cruz is aimed toward Pittsburgh's "Urban Adventurers"
If you're old enough to remember the old Chevrolet El Camino or were a fan of the more recent Chevrolet SSR, you'll like this new buggy.
Volkswagen and Ford come up big in North Amercian Car/Truck of the Year Awards
They are considered the two highest automotive awards in the nation, chosen by a jury made up of 57 auto journalists from around the globe.
American-made Corvette Z06 stands up to the best supercars on the planet
Under the hood, the new LT4 6.2-liter engine puts out 650 horses, making the Z06 one of the most powerful production cars in the U.S.
: Baierl Automotive donates $20,000 to Children's Hospital Free Care Fund
The Free Care Fund at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC helps to ensure that all children receive the medical care that they need
Show drives into town with more "bling" than ever before
There are a host of new attractions this year, including a new display of exotic cars that includes Ferraris, Lamborghinis & Maseratis.
Top 10 Winter Tires
This list was compiled from tests by Automobile Protection Association, based on a 195/65R15 size driven on various compact-sized cars.
New 2016 MKX offers new engine choices, technologies
At the North American International Auto Show, Lincoln showed off its new Lincoln MKX, expected to hit Pittsburgh area showrooms this fall.
How a tape measure and scale can save your child's life
Booster seats protect children who are too big for a car seat but too small for a seat belt.
Ford showcases carbon fiber supercar
The GT is one of more than 12 new Ford Performance vehicles coming by 2020.
Buick rolls out its first convertible in 25 years and a new flagship sedan concept
It's been a long time since Buick customers could feel the wind in their hair in new vehicle. But they shouldn't have to wait much longer.
Subaru Performance Icons Have an Almost Cult-Like Following
Completely redesigned for 2015, the WRX and the WRX STI have been garnering more than their fair share of awards and favorable reviews.
Mini spreads its wings with new Hardtop 4 Door
Mini is not your typical car brand—especially when it comes to rolling out new models.
#1 Cochran tech with highest billable hours celebrates 27 years at company
Ed Wasil, of Mt. Pleasant, is celebrating 27 years with #1 Cochran.
Winter driving habits improving in some areas
Drivers have become more educated with this dilemma and are looking to improve.
Mercedes-Benz CLA offers upscale luxury at a mid-sized price
While the new CLA is attracting its fair share of Generation Y clientele, it's also attracting older clients who don't need as much vehicle.
Cochran Infiniti Celebrates Unprecedented Dual Grand Opening
The elegant new Infiniti Galleries represent the finest in architectural and environmental design.
Lincoln Unveils the 2016 MKX Concept, Third of Four Models Due by 2016
Drawing inspiration from airplanes and motorbikes, the Lincoln MKX Concept's design evokes feelings of power and agility.
Toyota Prius c is the most affordable and efficient car without a plug
The 2015 Prius c is Toyota's most affordable and most fuel-efficient hybrid vehicle.
When it comes to Lincoln vehicle design, inspiration is everywhere
Ever wonder where vehicle designers get their inspiration for materials and colors used inside a vehicle's cabin?
New 2015 Honda Fit keeps racking up accolades and awards
If you're in the market for a subcompact entry-level vehicle, you should really take a look at the new 2015 Honda Fit. A lot of people are.
Lincoln hopes to appeal to buyers with new scent
Visitors to select Lincoln dealerships across the country will experience Essence of Lincoln, an award-winning scent.


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Late-term abortion survivor Gianna Jessen shared her life story as the keynote speaker at Pregnancy Helpline's recent Celebration of Life benefit.
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Late-term abortion survivor Gianna Jessen said she loves being alive, "essentially, to give the devil a nervous breakdown."
The Nashville, Tenn., woman shared her story in a speech before hundreds in Livingston County recently at the same time a high-profile trial of abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell, who is charged with murder in the deaths of one patient and four babies, was underway in Philadelphia.
It's a hot-button trial that critics of abortion, including Jessen, say isn't getting enough attention. ...