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April 30, 2013
Today's 24/7 news and information cycle can help organizations spread the news of a good review. Of course, it swings the other way as well. News — good and bad — travels faster than ever, fueled also by Twitter, Facebook and other social media. As noted in Crisis Communications: Preparing Your Plan, being prepared is crucial when news breaks affecting your industry. When your customers, suppliers, stakeholders and other audiences seek out more information about what they have heard or seen in media, 85 percent of the time they turn to search engines such as Google, Yahoo or Bing. You may be prepared with the traditional preparation of standby statements, Q&As, testimonials, case studies, spokespeople, images and the press release. You should also consider a Google Ad Buy.
Google Text Ads are advertisements that appear next to Google's search results based on keywords you determine. They link to your website or social media page and can be bought at any budget. They can help you with all four steps of a crisis communications response:
- Prevention – Build a foundation now with favorable news to share.
- Preparation – Well before a crisis begins, write ads for a variety of potential scenarios and have them approved and ready to go at a moment's notice.
- Response – As you observe the ad buy metrics, adjust your keyword selection and budget. If the issue changes, write new headlines and descriptions and add them to the buy.
- Recovery –After the crisis is over, you may want to explain what is being done now, or how you have improved your product or service as a result.
Every issue is different. How you handle the steps, what you say, how long you run the ads and how much you spend will vary. At the end of the day, you have tried to stem the tide and influence the conversation. By having your side of the story displayed, you may have averted a greater negative groundswell.
You can practice the same method in Yahoo or Bing and in Facebook, Twitter and YouTube with ads "on the ready" — an especially important tactic as many people get their news first from social media.


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MISSISSAUGA -- Brayden McNabb has been suspended for one game at the 2011 Memorial Cup for elbowing Joey Hishon of the Owen Sound Attack on Saturday night.
The Kootenay Ice captain will not play on Sunday night versus the Mississauga St. Michael's Majors.
"Following review of the referee's report, and watching all of the television footage of the incident, I determined that it was a reckless action by the player but not a deliberate attempt to injure," Memorial Cup discipline chairman Brian O'Neill said in a statement released on Sunday.
The incident occurred in the neutral zone during the third period of Saturday's game, which Owen Sound won 5-0. Hishon, a first-round pick by the Colorado Avalanche last year, was carrying the puck when he was clocked by McNabb, a Buffalo Sabres defenceman, in the head. The Ice defenceman was assessed a five-minute major and a game misconduct on the play.
Hishon did not practice with the Attack on Sunday. He was bleeding after the hit and had be helped off the ice.
McNabb's suspension is the first at the Memorial Cup since 1999.

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Things To Do In Dallas Tonight: Jan. 22
If y'all follow me on Twitter, I finally dedicated 140 characters to a thought that I have at least once daily as I drive and walk around the Arts District. We have at least two taco food trucks. Why can't we have a breakfast taco food truck? It's a long cold ten minutes from my parking garage to this office, and I don't think it'd be an exaggeration to say that a couple of egg, bacon, and cheese tacos would actually improve my life.
Okay, fine. I know. This evening, though, you can have everything you want, if what you want is a trip to cloud nine. I'm lying. That's just this month's theme for the storytelling series Oral Fixation, where you can hear folks deliver personal essays about flying high in probably both the literal and the figurative sense. It's generally a fun thing no matter the topic, though tonight the stories range from terrifying helicopter rides to a girl meeting her favorite musicians. It's at the McKinney Avenue Contemporary, which makes grabbing a burger and a beer at Maple & Motor easy, and quick enough to get you to the theater in time. And as always, if you have your own tale to tell, you can submit via the Oral Fixation website.
Speaking of food, the first-ever Dallas Dishcrawl is also this evening. The secretive dining event revolves around downtown, and features four courses at four different restaurants. The meeting location is revealed to ticket-holders 48 hours before the event via email, and the names of the restaurants are still being kept a secret. If you love a relatively inexpensive foodie mystery or if your name is Veronica Mars and you just can't help yourself, it'd be worth it.
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From Proteopedia
Structural highlights
[CAH2_HUMAN] Defects in CA2 are the cause of osteopetrosis autosomal recessive type 3 (OPTB3) [MIM:259730]; also known as osteopetrosis with renal tubular acidosis, carbonic anhydrase II deficiency syndrome, Guibaud-Vainsel syndrome or marble brain disease. Osteopetrosis is a rare genetic disease characterized by abnormally dense bone, due to defective resorption of immature bone. The disorder occurs in two forms: a severe autosomal recessive form occurring in utero, infancy, or childhood, and a benign autosomal dominant form occurring in adolescence or adulthood. Autosomal recessive osteopetrosis is usually associated with normal or elevated amount of non-functional osteoclasts. OPTB3 is associated with renal tubular acidosis, cerebral calcification (marble brain disease) and in some cases with mental retardation.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
[CAH2_HUMAN] Essential for bone resorption and osteoclast differentiation (By similarity). Reversible hydration of carbon dioxide. Can hydrate cyanamide to urea. Involved in the regulation of fluid secretion into the anterior chamber of the eye.[6] [7]
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Publication Abstract from PubMed
The molecular structures of the acetate complexes of wild-type human carbonic anhydrase II (HCAII) and of E106Q mutant human carbonic anhydrase II were solved with high completeness (89-91%) to 2.1 and 1.9 A resolution, respectively. Both wild-type and mutant enzyme crystallize in space group P2(1) with cell dimensions a = 42.7, b = 41.7, c = 73.0 A and beta = 104.6 degrees. The altered active-site hydrogen-bond network caused by the mutation results in a different binding of the inhibitor in the two complexes. In the mutant, but not in the wild-type complex, a carboxylate O atom is within hydrogen-bond distance of Thr199 Ogamma1. In the wild-type enzyme ligand hydrogen bonding to this atom is normally only found for hydrogen-bond donors. The importance of this discrimination on catalysis by the enzyme is discussed briefly.
Wild-type and E106Q mutant carbonic anhydrase complexed with acetate.,Hakansson K, Briand C, Zaitsev V, Xue Y, Liljas A Acta Crystallogr D Biol Crystallogr. 1994 Jan 1;50(Pt 1):101-4. PMID:15299482[8]
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Future US Presidential candidate and wildly outspoken Alaskan man-eater, Sarah Palin has completely lost her her "latitudes".
During a US tour to promote her book she was asked about the Korean conflict and her feelings about it.
She replied:
"I love the South Korean President Kim Jong-il (?) he's so cute and we the US support everything that North Korea is doing to protect it's borders from the aggressive tactics of the South?"
"North Korea is a very important strategic ally in the region and we will support them in their conflict against the perpetrators of the aggression, the South???"
After realising the major cock-up she made, she then released the following press statement:
"Sorry, I lost my ball-bearings in the freezing cold in Alaska and they haven't found them yet and I haven't had sex for two hours, sorry, I actually meant the North are our enemies and the South our allies."
President Obama on hearing the news that Palin wishes to contest the next US Presidency smirked and immediately sent her a brand new compass, a globus and some ball-bearings wrapped up in a South Korean flag for Thanksgiving.


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CHAPEL HILL � Diamond DeShields, a freshman who sparked North Carolina�s women�s basketball team to within a couple of possessions of a spot in the Final Four, is leaving the Tar Heels after one season, according to stunning news that broke Thursday.
DeShields plans to transfer, coach Sylvia Hatchell said.
In a statement from the school, Hatchell said she didn�t know �or understand� why DeShields was leaving. Hatchell, who was inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame before the season, didn�t coach during the past season as she focused on treatment for leukemia.
�It breaks my heart that I will not have the opportunity to coach Diamond and help develop her on and off the court,� Hatchell said. �I love her and wish her well.�
DeShields was a core member of a highly touted recruiting class that figured to set up the Tar Heels in good position to contend for national championships for a few seasons.
Some early projections for national rankings next season listed North Carolina as high as No. 2. The Tar Heels had no seniors on the 2013-14 team.
DeShields, a 6-foot-1 guard and daughter of former major league baseball player Delino DeShields, racked up 30 points in an upset at Duke and a program freshman-record 38 points at North Carolina State � in the same week.
She averaged a team-best 18 points per game and became the Freshman of the Year in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Her 648 points set an ACC freshman record.
DeShields hasn�t publicly revealed where she�ll transfer. Apparently, she�s friends with A�ja Wilson, the nation�s top recruit who announced Wednesday that she�ll go to South Carolina after considering North Carolina, among others.
All indications point to Hatchell returning to a regular coaching role next season. Associate head coach Andrew Calder oversaw the team�s daily operations during the past season.


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George was "Uncle" Frank Scott middays at Tampa Bay's oldies station WCWR in 1969 and 1970, and went on to work with WLCY and Z16 WILZ (as Jack Armstrong), and Cypress Gardens' WGTO (as J.C. McCay).
When he left on-air work, he became a southeastern regional sales rep for Pepper-Tanner in Memphis. After coming off the road, he eventually settled again in Tampa where he took his own life in an apparent suicide in 1981.
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Uskumru: for lunch or dinner on the water
A veritable institution, only accessible by boat, this seafood restaurant has a stunning view of the Bosphorus.
To get to this magical place under the Bosphorus Bridge, take the boat from the Rumeli Hisari dock on the west bank. Once there, you will be seated at a beautifully set table with your feet almost in the water, in a delightfully romantic setting. Provided, of course, that you thought to reserve in advance!
The food is spectacular: delicious meze and seafood starters followed by sea bass with basil and squid a la plancha with walnuts. In spring and summer, opt for dinner: the sunset on the Bosphorus is breath-taking. Prices are high, yes, but they are largely offset by the scope and quality of the dishes and presentation.
Uskumru Restaurant
Anadolu Hisari Mh.
Körfez Cd n° 55
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I walk this Earth looking for a man that resembles Lindsey Buckingham circa 1977. If you see a man that looks like this, please let me know.
The dude still looks hot at 60! I caught a Fleetwood Mac show about 5 years ago and couldn't take my eyes off the man. Stevie who?!
He still wears low v-necks!
Let's analyze, shall we? That hair! Those eyes! Those angry, minimalistic lyrics! That odd way he moves stiffly while playing guitar!
No better way to get your Lindsey fix than "Holiday Road" from NATIONAL LAMPOON'S VACATION.
Sshh…you know you love it!
and this is what our child would look like…(thanks for Buzzfeed for showing me Makemebabies.com)…
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SoGE is a Star Wars Total Conversion for SoaSE: Rebellion with it's roots in the Homeworld 2 mod Star Wars: Warlords which features the two primarily sides of the Galactic Civil War, the Clone Wars, and the Yuuzhan Vong War. The current public version works for Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion 1.90 and, with or without, all DLC. Rated #6 players choice in MOTY 2014. An editors choice in MOTY 2015.
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Premier Honduras was founded in July of 2009 and operates within a 15,000 square foot manufacturing facility in San Pedro Sula in a Trade Free Zone. Development projects include the manufacture of natural sustainable surfactants and emulsifiers (palm oil + glycerin), extracts, vegetable oils, butters (cocoa butter), and seed exfoliants.
World Region: Central America
Surface Area: 112,090 km2
Population: est 7.79 million
Topography: Mountainous terrain
Climate: Tropical to Subtropical climate, depending on elevation.
Ecology: The country is host to more than 6,000 species of vascular plants, and about 250 species of reptiles and amphibians, more than 700 species of birds, and 110 species of mammals. The La Mosquitia region, in Northeastern Honduras, has the largest wilderness area in Central America.
Premier is currently engaged in a project with the local native people of the Mosquitia region to source and harness Red Palm Oil and Palm Kernel Oil in its purest form. The plant from which the oil is harvested is native to the Mosquitia region. Indigenous tribes have been using the power of palm oil for centuries for its benefits to hair and skin. The oil is harvested by hand using the traditional methods, thus preserving the environment.
Our palm oil, of the American species (Eleias olifeira) is harvested from the wild, using fully sustainable cultivation methods, setting it apart from the African Palm plantations associated with mass deforestation in regions of the world such as Southeast Asia.
Red Palm Oil is reddish in color due to its high content of beta-carotene, which is present in higher amounts than in regular palm oil and 30 times more than is contained in carrots. Palm Oil is the largest natural source of Tocotrienol, a member of the vitamin E family and the essential fatty acid, Linoleic Acid. It also has a higher bioavailability of antioxidant nutrients than other vegetable source and is a particularly important dietary oil for people who are not taking a vitamin E supplement.
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Washington's minimum wage for next yearwill likely climb to over $9 an hour when the figure is...
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — American and Korean investigators will question two of the four pilots of the Asiana Airlines Boeing 777 that crashed on landing in San Francisco last Saturday. Two passengers died. The other two pilots were interviewed yesterday. The NTSB says the jetliner was flying below a safe speed while landing; the crew tried to increase power, but was too late.


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Looking back over the past 20 years, my golden age has slowly turned into a Band-Aid age. This is a friendly warning for all the up-and-coming baby boomers who are about to join the seniors. You definitely need a useful extended health plan, a dental plan, semi-private hospital insurance and a respectful relationship with members of the medical profession.
How did it all happen? In my 60s, having just retired from teaching in special education, I was full of vigour. I threw myself into my volunteer work. I decided to improve my French, did ikebana, took in the arts at the National Arts Centre, enjoyed horseback riding and entertained during the party season.
Eventually I took on the computer, or rather it took me on, which made me realize I had to keep my brain sharp even if I was at times frustrated. Computers, they keep you humble; it demands a degree of discipline.
But all in all it was a golden time. Mind you, a few glitches turned up, but my stiff hip was replaced as well as the knee a year later. Rehab was challenging, for the knee especially. In the end I could return to all my activities.
The use of Band-Aids started in my 70s. I seemed to slow down - everything was taking longer. The magnifying glass, besides the spectacles, became quite useful to read theatre programs and directions on bottles (Band-Aid 1).
The menus I chose to cook became less nerve-racking. None of this "is the sauce going to curdle?" or "is the dessert going to collapse?" I became conscious of time and energy. The new hip and knee complained if I stood too long peeling vegetables. It was listen to your body time, so sensible shoes when entertaining became de rigueur (Band-Aid 2). I told myself to stick to foolproof dishes and prepare well in advance - put the soup in the freezer, and offer meringues, strawberries, cream and yogurt to create your own dessert.
As the years went by, the aging process continued. The eyesight and the hearing diminished. The joints got stiffer despite the daily walk or exercise class. The toes complained more and needed little supports (Band-Aid 3). The chiropodist had to be visited (No. 4). The tensor stockings to support the legs and improve circulation were added (No. 5). The cataract was removed (No. 6). The words "excuse me" were used more frequently as hearing declined.
I began to wonder when another Band-Aid would be introduced. But I felt well and people told me I looked good. I found less time to read and decided to reduce my volunteer work. I did my regular exercise classes two to three times a week and walked four to five times a week, even if they all took a bit longer. Actually, the walks took the same amount of time but the distance somehow got shorter.
The French classes with a private conversation group kept my brain going. The computer became less of a trauma, and looking up information on the Internet and sending e-mails became a daily routine and was fun.
Then I hit the 80 mark. Celebrations went well, a family reunion was enjoyed and I received the usual, "You look very well."
But I had trouble following some conversations and even plays in the theatre. I said the words "excuse me" too often. So I gave myself the push and asked for Band-Aid 7, a hearing aid. I am happy to use it to hear soft-speaking friends, lectures at a conference and the odd TV show.
The next concern was poor sleep. I felt sleep deprived and said to myself, "Okay, sleeping through the night is passé." My doctor decided I needed a sleep-clinic test.
Three months later I went for a "sleepover" at a clinic. The experience was quite a challenge for the technicians besides me. I was wide awake for most of the night. Being wired up so they could monitor my sleep was tricky, particularly when I needed a bathroom break.
Another three months later I had my second chat with the sleep-clinic physician. I had difficulty believing that it wasn't my twitching legs that caused my sleep deprivation, but sleep apnea. A second test was booked.
This time I was set up with a mask and wires. The result left no doubt in anyone's mind that I needed the mask to keep breathing correctly at night. So a sleep-apnea machine became Band-Aid 8. I learned to cope and now wear it nightly after finally getting used to all the rigmarole. Slowly I noticed the benefits - deeper sleep, fewer bathroom breaks at night, less twitching legs and more energy.
I am thankful for all the care and patience the medical profession has had with me. Fortunately, in the past five years, government insurance and my extended health plan paid most of the major bills.
People tell me I look well rested and have not changed a bit. I don't tell friends about the Band-Aids I use, though. I smile and thank them for the compliment. I feel pretty good at 81, and hoping it stays that way. I think eight Band-Aids are enough.
Lelia Sponsel lives in Ottawa.


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Win a Dave "Chino" Villorente Signed "Jamel Shabazz Street Photographer" Poster
Catch the new Jamel Shabazz documentary this weekend, and win a signed movie poster to commemorate.
If you're as heavy into documenting street culture as we are, then we suggest you check out the new documentary "Jamel Shabazz Street Photographer." From "Wild Style" directer Charlie Ahearn, the film looks at Shabazz's life and work snapping photos of his Flatbush neighbors and later documenting the Nation of Islam. The doc opens this Friday at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (more details below) and we're giving away two posters designed and signed by graffiti artist Dave "Chino" Villorente to celebrate.
Visit our Facebook and Twitter pages to enter by liking, sharing, and retweeting the contest post. Be sure to check out our interview with Ahearn and thoughts on the film while you're at it.
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30 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn
Tickets: BAM.org/JamelShabazz
Fri, Aug 2—Thu, Aug 8 at 4:30, 7, and 9:30pm with additional 2pm matinees Fri—Sun
Special Guests:
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Sat, Aug 3 at 7pm: Q&A with Ahearn, Bobbito Garcia, David "Chino" Villorente and Sharp


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Legal Question in Family Law in Utah
Ex-husband using drugs - how to keep the childrens safe?
I have found out that my ex-husband is using cocaine and we have requested that he take a test. A ''quick'' test and a 2nd more extensive test showed he was positive for cocaine. That was three weeks ago. He claims that the tests were wrong and that he is clean. We have also found out that he has been dealing drugs. He claims that was a long time ago. I do not trust him. My children do miss him and want to be with him, but I need to keep them safe from harm. I was told to fill in a protective order, but the courts tell me that doesn't fit my situtation. What rights do I have in keeping the children away from him? What should I be doing with the courts to change visitation and keep my children safe? Any advise would be great as I don't have money to spend a lot of time with an attorney. Are there any papers I can file on my own instead of hiring an attorney in regards to visitation? -A Worried Mother
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text: Risks By Mayo Clinic Staff Print Complications of surgeryHeart transplant surgery requires open heart surgery, which carries the risk of many complications, including: Bleeding Infection Blood clots Heart attack Stroke Death Risks of having a heart transplantAlthough receiving a donor heart can save your life, having a heart transplant has many risks. Risks include: Rejection of the donor heart. One of the most significant risks after a heart transplant is your body rejecting the donor heart. Your immune system will see your donor heart as a foreign object that's not supposed to be in your body. Your immune system will try to attack your donor heart. Although all people who receive a heart transplant receive immunosuppressants — medications that reduce the activity of the immune system — about 10 percent of heart transplant recipients still have some signs of rejection that need treatment during the first year after transplantation. This is often effectively treated with medication. Usually the rejection is without any symptoms and requires only an adjustment of medications. If you miss doses of medications, however, the rejection can be severe and very serious. It's important that you follow the instructions as explained by your doctors. To determine whether your body is rejecting the new heart, you'll have frequent heart biopsies to test your heart tissue during the first year after your transplant. After the first year, the number of biopsies is significantly reduced. Problems with your coronary arteries. After your transplant, it's possible the walls of the arteries in your heart (coronary arteries) could thicken and harden, leading to cardiac allograft vasculopathy (CAV). This can make blood circulation through your heart difficult and can cause a heart attack, heart failure, abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias) or sudden cardiac death. Your doctor may recommend annual tests after your transplant to monitor your coronary arteries for CAV. Medication side effects. The immunosuppressants you'll need to take for the rest of your life may cause kidney damage and other problems. Other complications of these medications can include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and a condition in which your bones become thin and weak (osteoporosis). Cancer. Immunosuppressants can also increase your cancer risk. Taking these medications can put you at a greater risk of skin cancer, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and other solid tumors. Regular checkups are necessary to detect the development of cancer. Infection. Immunosuppressants decrease your ability to fight infection. Some heart transplant recipients may develop an infection that requires them to be admitted to the hospital during the first year after their transplant. The risk of infection decreases over time as the amount of immunosuppressant medication is decreased. Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic Why it's doneHow you prepare Sept. 19, 2017 Print Share on: FacebookTwitter References What is a heart transplant? National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/ht. Accessed April 8, 2016. Mancini D. Indications and contraindications for cardiac transplantation. http://www.uptodate.com/home. Accessed April 8, 2016. Colvin M, et al. OPTN/SRTR annual data report 2014: Heart. American Journal of Transplantation. 2016;16:115. What is a ventricular assist device? National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/vad. Accessed April 7, 2016. What is a total artificial heart? National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/tah. Accessed April 12, 2016. Flynn B, et al. Heart and lung transplantation. Current Opinion in Anaesthesiology. 2014;27:153. Goldman L, et al., eds. Cardiac transplantation. 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text: The Cortez Cultural Center and the Cortez Heart and Soul Project has put out a call for photos of Cortez. The public is invited to submit cell phone or toy camera photos for an interactive art show at the Cultural Center that represents what the community loves or wishes was different about Cortez. The show is entitled, Cortez: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. Visit www.cortezheartandsoul.com or www.cortezculturalcenter.org for submission guidelines and dates, or call Nina Williams at 565-7320 ext. 3317.


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Some of us may have romantic visions of giant crackling fires beneath ornate mantels to warm our homes once the chilly days have settled in. But given the inefficient heating of open fires and the general lack of Citizen Kane-ish fireplaces these days, some of us may find ourselves huddling around a space heater instead.
Which isn't necessarily a bad thing. It used to be that electric space heaters were — aside from being hideous to look at — an expensive way to heat since electricity is one of the costliest ways to warm up the house. But new models incorporate features that make them much more energy-efficient (like thermostats and timers, for starters). And for people who choose to heat only one room, or supplement in an area if the whole house is being kept cooler, space heaters can have a great impact on energy usage.
So with that in mind, here are our top picks for portable electric space heaters. And although performance and energy-efficiency are the top criteria here, we're happy to report that none of these are particularly hard on the eyes.
1. Dyson's AM09
Looking more like an alien communication console as imagined by a 1950s' sci-fi writer, the Dyson entry in the market, as you might imagine, is not at all affordable, at least compared to most of the other options. CNET praises the AM09's design, as is par for the course with Dyson's products, but the publication also highlights remote issues (don't lose it!).
So if you want a piece of abstract sculpture that has novel attributes and pitch-perfect performance, this is the one for you. See the Dyson site for specs, and for extra fun, read them in the voice of James Dyson.
(Dyson's AM09, $450)
2. DeLonghi Compact Ceramic Electric Heater (DCH5090ER)
The Delonghi DCH5090ER offers heat and energy savings. (Photo: Delonghi)
This affordable ceramic electric heater offers great eco-performance in addition to nice versatility. It has a smart eco-energy function that reduces energy usage by 40 percent by selecting the ideal power level based on the user's set temperature and current room temperature. It comes with an adjustable electronic thermostat, 24-hour digital timer and multiple heat settings.
It also provides air filtration with a removable dust filter, and can be used without heat as a summer fan as well. (DeLonghi Compact Ceramic Electric Heater, $65)
3. Vornado AVH2
Vornado's 'vortext action' evenly distributes heat. (Photo: Vornado)
Vornado's energy-efficient heaters differ from traditional space heaters because of their "unique vortex action" (their words, not ours) which disburses heat evenly throughout the room, hastening the process and requiring less power.
The AVH2 has digital controls and uses automatic climate control, plus safety features and a cool-to-the-touch exterior. (Vornado AVH2, $100)
4. Holmes HFH436
No more cold bathroom tile floor for you with these compact bathroom heater from Holmes. (Photo: Holmes)
The parent company of Holmes also owns Sunbeam, Patton, Coleman and Bionaire, meaning it has nearly 40 percent of the U.S. space-heater market, meaning it knows its space heaters — which is why this affordable model scores so well in reviews.
Among other features, this petite heater has a pre-heat timer so that you can warm a cold bathroom before your presence is required. (Holmes HFH436, $35)
5. Lasko 6462 Full Circle Ceramic Heater
This mod-designed heater offers comfort and style. (Photo: Lasko)
This 25-inch tall tower of a heater sweeps warmth around in a full 360-degree radius to quickly warm a whole room. Aside from its mod design, it has a list of handy features, such as remote control, an easy-to-clean filter and a number of safety components. (Lasko 6462 Full Circle Ceramic Heater, $60-70)
And a final note: Although these selections are some of the safest on the market, space heaters can be dangerous. See a list of safety tips here..
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It seems that there is no limit of what Pentax can do with its K-r DSLR! Not only they offer this camera in many different colors but they also decided today to unleash yet another "limited" (Only 1000pcs) version of this K-r paint with the Japanese cute little lazy bear: Rilakkuma.
Sold at around 95,000 Yen with Pentax's 18-55mm DA L lens, the Rilakkuma K-r comes with a proprietary boot-up and shutdown Rilakkuma wallpaper and only available in a two tone of brown color.
If you are interested in this particular model, you will be able to pre-order yours starting April 15 with a delivery expected around October this year.
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A World Of Talkers - Poem by Chris G. Vaillancourt
Sorry to interfere with you lunch hour,
but I felt it necessary to open your mind.
I spiked your cupcakes with reality.
You can call me a name if you want to.
Must be the time of the month.
Some liberated woman was yelling
at me for lighting her cigarette.
Seems she talks equality but not courtesy.
One of my teachers spoke to me of
purpose and papers. Told me the
marks I received and the degree I had earned
would make me a better person.
The man downtown in the unemployment line
knew more about real life than me.
This did not matter though, for I had
my University generated degree.
People speaking their silliness.
Taking every illusion seriously.
Speaking importantly about any
number of unimportant things.
Too many messages to absorb and read.
Into the depths of nothingness rides
the majority of us who are afraid
to speak our individual truths.
It seems as if I am wrong.
Or at least, not wise at all.
I was taught money was where it was at.
I shake my head in wonder.
I am wrong, for I care more for people
than the size of their bank accounts.
Comments about A World Of Talkers by Chris G. Vaillancourt
Heather Wilkins (9/23/2013 3:01:00 PM)
money is not everything. feeling for our fellow man is important. good write (Report) Reply
Bob Blackwell (10/17/2009 8:16:00 AM)
Well said and well written. It is our understanding of not just our place, but how we see and treat our fellow man that matters. (Report) Reply
Chris Mendros (10/15/2009 8:19:00 PM)
Very well stated.
Some might say 'talkie', but that only serves to drive home the image of high-toned prattle. (Report) Reply
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Who's responsible?
The Secret Service, most of all. It's their job to protect our president. And they didn't do it. The agent who discovered that the Salahis' names were not on the list, but waved them in anyway, should be fired.
The White House Social Affairs Office gets part of the blame, too. They should have assigned a staff member, familiar with the guest list, alongside every Secret Service officer — as was done in the past. Why didn't they? Somebody's head should roll.
And Tareq and Michaele Salahi themselves, who decided it would be a fun prank to crash the party — just to increase their chances of getting their own television reality show. This is not fun and games. They should be charged with trespassing and endangering the life of the president.
This is a very serious matter and a breach of security that must be remedied. Americans need to have confidence that our president is safe everywhere — but especially inside the White House.
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(TOLEDO, Ohio – April 15, 2014) – Frank Kimmel has won more ARCA races at Salem than anyone else, reaching back to his first win there on April 19, 1998.
Since then, the 10-time ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards champion has racked up nine wins total at Salem. That's the good part. The not-so-good part is that he hasn't been back to the Salem winner's circle since September of 2008.
"And we may never win again at Salem – it's way too hard to predict," said Kimmel, driver of the No. 44 Ansell-Menards Toyota. "There are just way too many variables that can get in the way there."
In addition to the rough track, which can reach out and bite anytime it feels like it, there are the steady stream of well-financed rookies that can get in the way too. Case in point: last year's Fall Classic when rookies Kyle Benjamin and Kyle Weatherman raced under the checkered flag first and second. Kimmel, the first veteran in the order, followed in third with veteran Ken Schrader trailing in fourth.
"It's just not that easy. All these young guys coming in here with great equipment, and they're all coming and testing too. It used to be that a guy's first time at Salem was the race; there wasn't a lot of testing going on. Now they're seeing it, testing on it, so they have a good understanding of the place before the race begins."
According the Kimmel, Salem is the great equalizer.
"Just when you think your car's good, the handle will get away from you. And it's getting harder lately. We haven't won in quite a while. Sometimes you come out of there feeling good, and that the next time you go back, it's going to be hard to beat you. Then what worked last time, doesn't work so well this time, and you walk out of the place scratching your head.
"You know the deal. So many things can happen there. If it's not the track that jumps out and bites you it'll be the other people on the track that'll take you out of it. If you're near someone else's trouble, then you end up in it too, more so probably at Salem than anywhere else we go. It's just a tough place to race."
It's not a secret that the patch work around the old speedway complicates things, in addition to the notorious car eating characteristics that have always exemplified the legendary, high-banked oval in southern Indiana.
"I like it just the way it is," Kimmel said regarding the track's rough surface.
"I don't care about the bumps and the rough. The only reason you'd eventually have to repave it is if the asphalt was coming apart in big chunks, chunks that could blow through your radiator and take you out of the race. You never want track conditions to mess up anyone or change the outcome of a race.
"And you have to consider the other divisions that run there too. ARCA's not the only thing at Salem. The winged sprint cars are already too fast. If you repaved it, you'd have to consider how that might affect the other divisions. You have to look at the big picture. And, when you think about the investment it would take to repave the place – the half-million or more to do it – it'd be hard to recoup that level of investment.
"Repaving it would also bring it down to one lane, at least for a while. For me, rougher's better.
"Either way, it's still Salem, and that's the cool part. It's a very special place. If you look at everything the place offers – all the history and tradition, the whole thing. I mean, just think about all the drivers who have won there over the years; it's amazing. It's a very special place.
"But I love all the short tracks. These ARCA cars are built for short track racing. Even though the speeds aren't as great on the short tracks as they are on the big tracks, you might think it would be easier, but it's the exact opposite. It's much harder to keep the fenders on it on the short tracks, especially Salem. You get 30 cars out there, and it turns into one busy little speedway. And just when you relax for a moment, it jumps out and bites you, and usually pretty hard."
If experience is indeed the best teacher, then you could call him Professor Kimmel when it comes to Salem.
Kimmel, whose father and brother also raced at Salem, whose son and nephew race at Salem, has himself been racing there for decades, cutting his teeth in the local street stock and bomber divisions before he made his first ARCA start there in 1992. He finished fourth. Since then, Kimmel has racked up more miles than any other on the Salem high-banks, competing in 40 ARCA races to date. In addition to his nine wins, which include five consecutive (2000-2002), the Salem track-master has led a whopping 1,727 laps in ARCA competition at Salem.
"No doubt, Salem is home," added Kimmel, who lives about a half hour from the track.
"Like always, we're coming to win. But however it comes out, it's just so cool to race at Salem. It's so close to home. That place will always have a special place in the Kimmel family. It's our home track, and we want to win on it."
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Nov 3, 2009
Sorry mates, but wheel a little dirty
So, the question has to be asked, is that a real S3 (I'm pretty sure they're not available in the US)?
Looks great! However i dont think its real as our friends over the pond don't get the S3.....dont know why though, probably emissions regulations or some other dumb reason!
Looking good! Very aggressive with the optic grill. What mods does it have? Enjoy the car
Wow... 19's AGAIN!!!!.. I'm getting seriously itchy feet for these...
Looks great S3 or Not.. could easily have fooled me,
Looks stunning, but what's with the brake discs?
very very nice i love it ....id love to have an s3 sportsback
Alcon brakes = Alcon for those of you that don't know make the new RS6 brakes. Can't wait to get my side skirts and rear valance on mine! Looking good my man
Very nice looking motor.....
I'm pretty certain I spotted some S-Line badges on the rear doors....
Indeed you did Jon!
Yeah I hadn't heard of them before but I mentioned it to my mate and he said "Yeah they sound like Alcons. They're expensive!"
I didn't realise they were little grooves on the discs, I thought they were painted on lol
Ooh, gold star for paying attention, well spotted.
Alcon = Some of the best brakes around = WRC items!!!!!!!
Mmmm, that's a bit saucy!
In the parallell universe where I didn't go Munich...I have an S3 SB like that
looks the shi**!!! loving the brakes! make me melt
I would like to see the roof rails on it , as i have a 59 plate S3 sportback ( pics to come soon ) i am just about to have them retro fitted.
haha, emissions regulations in the USA... made me chuckle!
Plus you can't get S3 Sportbacks can you?
looks wicked!
Course you can, where have you been?
Errrm, at home....
tell us what mods you have done to it.. obviously the brakes (which are the best looking calipers n discs imho) and wheels.. but i see an h&r sticker and it looks dropped..??
Think he's dropped it on springs, be interesting to see how much the brakes cost, alcon are excellent and underrated brakes.
lol ha ha ha !!! funny that ..
But yeah you can get an s3 sportback ...
theyre well expensive!!!
H&R coilovers, APR ECU, Milltek exhaust, HPA GEN IV Haldex, HPA DSG Flash, RS6 FBMFSW, Neuspeed RSB, Alcon 355mm brakes, VMR 19x8.5 et 48 wheels with Yokohama 225/35/19 tires
Why have you quoted your own post???
And is it an S3 or a 2.0T?
After looking on all the USA forums, this is the only facelift A3/S3 conversion in the US. We envy you guys as we all would love to have S3s. I am working with HPA to install their FT425 kit. Since I am so far away from their facility, I am coordinating with a local tuner.
I'd rather have TT Shops RS4 brakes fitted for £1800
arnt rs4 brake's known for warping , the geezer who used to have the white rs4 on here didnt rate them ....always advised on different disc's ??
Really? I don't drive hard anyway, so they'd be alright for me, whats the latest with you..
Nothing as yet got to put the car on auto trader but cant till next week as im that strapped , done my head in this year nothing but doom and gloom ....
Accept the new's that the misses is having a boy So it's all good n tha hood ..lol
Now just got to get a small lottery win and i keep the car .. wishfull thinking but you never know ... didnt you end up getting the bucket's nate ??
Nope, they flopped, guy didn't sell in the end, but I will get some, don't you worry lad.
Its a stunning motor, wonder how it would look with a dagenham backdrop (joke)
Is that Hugh Hefners crib (not a joke!!)
You omitted the term "LOOKALIKE".
It's not an S3 conversion until you replace the motor, in my book.
Don't get me wrong, it's a lovely looking car, but even a REAL S3 with a standard 2.0T engine (flashed or otherwise) is not an S3 any more.
I have to say I agree with Keith. It's been said before and this time is no different. It's not and S3 unless it's an S3.
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The Chicago White Sox's Alex Rios scores on a single hit by Tyler Flowers during the fourth inning of their baseball game against the Cleveland Indians in Chicago, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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From left, Hunter Murcko, 7, Cassie Murcko, 12, and their grandmother Ruth Nilsson stand with Zachary Murcko, 11, and Amy Nilsson, in front of a flag pole memorial to Ruth's late husband, Gary, at Pioneer Pavilion in Mill Creek MetroParks.
Added: Wed, August 17, 2011
Connor Zamary, 7, of North Lima invented an iPhone and iPod application called Toaster Pop. He went through the entire business process, from filling out paperwork to pitching investors and talking with a developer. He eventually wants to be an entrepreneur, just like his father, Craig, founder and president of GreenEnergy TV.
Added: Wed, August 18, 2010
Toaster Pop is available in Apple Inc.'s App store for 99 cents. Gamers try to spread butter jam and other toppings on one of Connor's favorite breakfast foods — toast — to try and achieve high scores.
Mohammad Darwish, owner of the NorthEnd Market, shows the injury he suffered to his left arm and hand during a robbery at his store March 12. A robber fired a shot at Darwish that hit him in the hand and then entered his stomach. The man took money and fled on foot. The suspect, Jacquavis K. Williams, turned himself in to police Thursday.
Added: Tue, August 16, 2011
Freshman wide receiver Christian Bryan has drawn raves from the coaching staff for his attitude and work ethic.
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Fall webworms such as these in Bazetta Township come to Northeast Ohio every year but are more noticeable and plentiful than normal this year, according to an urban forester.
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Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Heath Miller (83) tumbles over Philadelphia Eagles safety Kurt Coleman (42) after making a catch in the first quarter of the NFL preseason football game on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2011 in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Donald Wright)
In this Aug. 11, 2011 photo, Jason Ashton looks at a new 2012 Dodge Durango at a dealership in Warren, Mich. Ashton, 38, of Shelby Township, Mich., plans to trade in his 2006 Dodge Ram pickup for a roomier SUV that will fit his wife, two kids and equipment. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Members of the Modarelli family stand in front of the new bridge sign after the ribbon-cutting ceremony and dedication of the Dominic "Dee Dee" Modarelli Memorial Bridge in Youngstown. The event also marked the beginning of the Brier Hill Italian Festival.
Induction ceremony: During Youngstown Lions Club's recent induction ceremony, member Nancy Cuffle of Poland, left, presented the club's newest member, whom she sponsored, Pat Nichols of Liberty. The club is always looking for new members and will be inducting two more soon. Meetings are at noon every Thursday at the Youngstown Club. For more information, visit www.youngstownlionsclub.org, write to the club at PO Box 1262, Youngstown 44501, or check it out on Facebook.
Scholarship recipients: Austintown Fitch High School seniors Alex Sofranko, left, and Jason Miller, right, received scholarships from Rotary Club of Austintown at the club's Aug. 8 meeting. Both students were involved in Rotary's Interact Club at the school. Alex plans to study chemistry at Ohio State University, and Jason is planning to be a registered nurse and will attend Youngstown State University in the fall.
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ABWA officers installed: New officers were installed at the July 12 meeting of the Mill Creek Chapter of American Business Women's Association. Outgoing President Judy Codespote, who was honored at the August meeting for her work, handled the installations. The new officers are, clockwise from bottom left: Joyce Billock, treasurer; Jackie Fischio, secretary; Bonnie Pannunzio, vice president; and Shirley Pappagallo, president.


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Wow, that definitely ranks up there in the "really damn stupid banners" category
Is there supposed to be something other than an image holder?!
It's a banner where you can vote on whether or not martha stewart goes to jail.
When all else fails, plan B?
there is no plan B
obvously... finally realized that after about half a month of downtime :(
Boo!!! I can't even download it :(... Well, if I use save target as, it downloads as a "file." Then, I can't open it... Boo!!!
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Marvin Lee (Bobby) Otto
Marvin Lee (Bobby) Otto, 92, of La Grange died at his home on Jan. 8, 2014. Marvin was born on Nov. 11, 1921 in La Grange to Fred Vastine Otto and Addie Dornwell. Marvin married Mildred Light on Dec. 24, 1942 in Carmine. He was a retired dairy farmer, a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, First United Methodist Church, dance clubs, Farm Bureau, and a Director of the Brown Swiss Association of Texas. He is survived by his wife, Mildred; daughter, Bonnie Lee Friedrich and husband Vernon; son, Ronney Light Otto and wif Linda; seven grandchildren, twenty-five great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; ten nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death
by his parents; brothers, Fred Otto, II and wife Berta, Ernest Gene Otto and wife Alfreida and Charles Otto; nephews, Fred
Otto, III and Monty Otto. Visitation was held Friday, Jan. 10, 2014, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Fayette Memorial Funeral
Home in La Grange. The family received visitors at that time. Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at Fayette Memorial Funeral Home in La Grange. A private interment will be at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Heart To Heart Hospice at www.hearttohearthospice. com.Fayette Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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Did you know that one in three employers have rejected a candidate because of something they found out about them online?
Indeed, 45 percent of employers admit to having checked out a job applicant's social media profiles, with inappropriate content, posts about drinking or drugs and bad-mouthing a previous employer all listed as reasons why they didn't hire someone or invite them in for an interview.
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Hurricane Trivia
The earliest date in the year for a hurricane in the Atlantic basin, was January 14, in 2016.
The first documented flight into a hurricane was in 1943, when two Army Air Corps pilots challenged each other to fly through a hurricane. Major Joe Duckworth flew a single-engine plane into the eye of a hurricane.
The strongest wind gust recorded in a hurricane was in 1996 with Tropical Cyclone Olivia, just before landfall in Australia. The winds were measured at 253 mph.
Hurricanes and tropical storms spin clockwise in the southern hemisphere. In the northern hemisphere the storms spin counterclockwise.
The deadliest hurricane to hit the United States was in 1900, in Galveston, Texas. 8,000 people were killed.
Every few years the remnants of a tropical system do cross Mexico or Central America, from the Gulf or Caribbean to the Pacific (or in the other direction), and redevelop into a new tropical system.
Mobile was hit by category three hurricanes 10 years apart, in 1906, 1916, and 1926.
The longest-lasting hurricane was in the Pacific Ocean. Hurricane John lasted 30 days in 1994.
The most expensive hurricane to hit the United States was Katrina, in 2005. It caused over 100 billion dollars in losses.
Up to 4 hurricanes have been observed in the Atlantic basin at the same time. That was in 1998.
The latest observed hurricane for the year in the Atlantic basin was on December 31, in 1954
Tropical Storm and Hurricane Definitions.
A Tropical Wave is a region of low pressure and cloudiness that moves from east to west in the tropics. These are a usual part of tropical weather just as we talk about highs and lows moving across the US.
A Tropical Disturbance is when thunderstorms develop and last for more than a day within a tropical wave. These are common.
An Invest is a disturbance that is being investigated by the National Hurricane Center. Invests have a number for computer tracking purposes but they should not be confused with a tropical depression that has a different number.
If the tropical disturbance shows a circulation with the thunderstorms becoming organized it is called a Tropical Depression and given a number for tracking purposes. We show it as the letter "L" on our weather maps. At this point more attention is given to it as something that may develop further.
If the winds in a tropical depression exceed 38mph it becomes a Tropical Storm and it is then given a name from a pre-selected list. The winds in a tropical storm may range from 39mph to 73mph.
If the tropical storm increases wind speed to 74mph or greater it is then called a Hurricane.
A Major Hurricane has winds over 110mph, meaning category three or higher.
Maximum sustained wind is the highest wind in any part of a tropical storm or hurricane as measured or, in most cases, estimated. Most parts of a tropical storm or hurricane have a lower wind speed but there are always gusts and sometimes tornadoes that further increase the local wind.
Subtropical is used to describe tropical depressions or tropical storms that are a hybrid between tropical and non-tropical. It's a technical distinction that doesn't change much about the impact at landfall.
Extratropical describes a system that was a tropical storm or hurricane but either merged with a front or regular region of low pressure. These can maintain strength for a while before fully weakening.
A Watch means a certain type of hazardous weather is possible. Watch and be alert.
A Warning means the hazardous weather is imminent or happening. Take immediate action.
Storm Surge is water that is pushed toward and onto land, and up into bays and rivers by the wind circulating around a hurricane or tropical storm.
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Divinity Anthology - Review @ Gaming Nexus
Gaming Nexus has a short review of The Divinity Anthology, with a score of 8.5/10. On the included Developer's Mode for D2:
My personal favorite, however, is the "Developer's Mode". Turn it on and you have access to tool that allows you to do things like add arbitrary skill levels and experience points, equip any item in the game, teleport to any location, and all sorts of other things. Basically, the sort of thing that cheats allow one to do in other games. It is so cool. There are two types of RPG'ers – ones who don't cheat, and ones who do. I love to cheat. Every game should have cheats. I don't care if they turn off achievements when used. An RPG has two points – action and story. If I can't get to the end of the story because of some stupid twitchy trick I can't get it is the game that's a failure, not me. It would be like buying a book and finding out that you won't get the last 50 pages until you win an MMA bout. Finally, a game that's with me on this one.
In summary, "Divinity II: Developer's Cut". If you have already played the previous installments the only reason to buy it would be for the additional, making-of style materials. If you haven't played it and are looking for an RPG fix until the really good Christmas games come out, this will do.
Information aboutDivinity II: DKS
SP/MP: Single-player
Setting: Fantasy
Genre: RPG
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BRUSSELS – A decision by U.S. regulators to end a probe into whether Google Inc. hurt rivals by manipulating internet searches will not affect the European Union's examination of the company.
"We have taken note of the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) decision, but we don't see that it has any direct implications for our investigation, for our discussions with Google, which are ongoing," said Michael Jennings, a spokesman for the European Commission, the EU executive.
[np_storybar title="As Google emerges from antitrust probe unscathed, U.S. consents to 'search bias" link="http://business.financialpost.com/2013/01/03/google-antitrust-ftc-search-bias/"%5DGoogle Inc. may bump down the most relevant websites in its search results in order to promote listings from its own businesses and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission said Thursday that's just fine. Continue reading.[/np_storybar]
U.S. regulators on Thursday ended their investigation into the giant internet company, which runs the world's most popular search engine.
Other internet companies, such as Microsoft Corp., had complained about Google tweaking its search results to give prominence to its own products. But the FTC said there was not enough evidence to pursue a big search-bias case.
The European Commission has for the past two years been investigating complaints against Google, including claims that it unfairly favoured its own services in its search results.
Google presented informal settlement proposals to the Commission in July. On December 18 the Commission gave the company a month to come up with detailed proposals to resolve the investigation.
If it fails to address the complaints and is found guilty, Google could eventually be fined up to 10% of its revenue – a fine of up to US$4-billion.
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LOCKETT, TEXAS (Marion County). Lockett was on a country road just west of U.S. Highway 59 and eight miles north of Jefferson in north central Marion County. It was probably named for Royal Francis Lockett, who owned a plantation on or near the site and had some fifty-five slaves in 1860. A post office was established at the community in January 1884, and by 1890 Lockett had thirty inhabitants and a general store run by J. N. Jackson. Lockett had Baptist and Methodist churches, a school, a blacksmith, a general store, and a flour mill and gin in 1896. Its post office closed in 1903, and by the 1930s the community consisted of a cemetery and a few dwellings scattered along the road. In 1961 all that remained of the Lockett community was a cemetery.
BIBLIOGRAPHY:Lucille Blackburn Bullard, Marion County, Texas, 1860–1870 (Jefferson, Texas, 1965).
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It's Twilight merch time!
MTV got a sneek peak at Tonner's new Twilight doll - now "y'all" can own your very on Jasper :)
According to Mr Tonner (seriously, that's his name) not all of the cast are happy about being turned into teeny tiny doll form *cough*Taylor?*coughcough* but Jackson and Ashley (<--- shocker) "have been ultra-cool and on-board with being miniaturized for the benefit of Twi-hards everywhere."
Now, how about a Whitlock style Jasper please? I love me some green-eyed, Major J.action ;)
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I've come to admire Andrew Marin (author of Love is an Orientation). He has spent considerable time listening to stories within the LGBT community. He has given the Church a great gift by giving us a glimpse into their culture. If you hang around his blog for any length of time you will see he has earned the respect of gay Christians.
One of my goals in the Sacred Friendships Project is to explore the deep connection of sexuality and friendship via the avenue of stories. Yes, this means cross-gender friendships. When I refer to friendship it is differentiated from marriage or a committed, monogamous sexual relationship. I hope to explore same gender friendships including friendships within the LGBT community. Most, if not all of us, are aware of major differences between evangelicals and the LGBT community. Marin's book reveals his intentions to reach out in friendship building bridges between evangelicals and gays. In the spirit of those who want to build bridges and listen to those who are different than me I hope that we will hear stories from gay Christians on this blog.
I believe one of the areas in which there is overlap (at least in the history of Christian spirituality) is passionate, intimate, but nonsexual friendships. I marveled for example, when I discovered the deep friendship-love story between gay director Simon Callow and Margaret Ramsay detailed in the book, Love is Where it Falls.
In my research on friendship I have come across stories of passionate but nonsexual friendships among gays while they were in committed monogamous sexual relationships. This has reminded me of innumerable friendship stories pre-Freud. I think these stories give such depth to sexuality, spirituality, friendship, and the risk of love. In deep friendship-love, just as in marital love, intimacy means so many of our walls, our defenses for self-protection from getting too close to someone else's deep beauty and embodied presence disappear.
Enter Jack's story. I am so grateful for Jack and his willingness to share about gay men, intimacy, and friendships on the Sacred Friendships Project blog. Among my many surprises in my research on friendship was the depth of intimacy in friendships among gay men.
One of the things I have learned as I have dived into research on friendship is the bold but gentle gift of authentic vulnerability. As I have come to learn vulnerability in friendship, it's not just about revealing your inner secrets and becoming transparent about your inner world with your friend. That's merely psychological voyeurism—something our therapeutic culture has encouraged. Vulnerability is about trust, opening oneself up, one's body, imagination, emotions, mind, and will to the beauty and goodness of the other. It's a relational meeting of embodied hearts in which walls are dropped and you open yourself to connecting and being changed by another.
Something I else I wish to add. There are a variety of views within the LGBT community on monogamy and committed relationships. There is no such thing as a monolithic LGBT community. There are gays within that community who will clearly differ from Jack's views. My purpose in presenting Jack's story is to hear his experiences of nonsexual intimacy in friendship within the LGBT community. His story does include the potential of sexual intimacy beyond one committed sexual partner. I differ with Jack. But Jesus doesn't call us to love only those neighbors we agree with. I would ask you not to miss the beauty of friendships in Jack's story because of other issues many of you will disagree with. It is Jack's experience of nonsexual yet deeply intimate friendships that should challenge our ideas and assumptions about what is possible, good, and beautiful.
Here is Jack's story:
In my experience as a gay man spanning across relationships and friendships, I can honestly say that coming out over 15 years ago was one of the most liberating experiences I could ever have. In addition to the fact that I was finally able to come to grips with my sexuality, it also allowed me to be vulnerable and intimate with other gay men.
Before I came out, I felt that I was somehow being limited by the WASP (white anglo saxon protesant) heterosexist view of how men could relate to each other. As soon as I came out I joined a gay rugby and softball league. I have always been an athletic guy so I wanted to be able to continue that but within the context of a gay male community.
Over the years, these guys have taught me so much about living and loving my fellow man. They helped me to break down those boundaries with respect to intimacy and love. Some of them have been my significant others while most of them have just been very close intimate friends. What I have always found interesting is that when I have some rough times in life, I could always share my struggles with these guys and more than one of them have always been willing to laugh and cry with me. Having your best buddy be there with you in those vulnerable moments--who would ultimately take you home, cook you dinner--and hold you all night.
I would say that gay men's ability to interact more intimately is connected to that fact that we do not have pre-determined social scripts that we have to play out. Acceptance and the ability to be vulnerable is more of the cultural norm between my gay male friends and I. I think also gay men come from many difficult situations where love and acceptance was conditional based on their sexual orientations. Since many of us have this "shared oppression" the result is that we know that we have to support each other. What comes out of this is the ability to let those walls down.
It's important to note that those guys who may have spent the night were not necessarily sexual--in fact in most cases, it was just a one friend taking special special care and love for another--and THAT is what I think gay men are able to do that many of straight counterparts CANNOT do. I do not believe that gay men and our relationships are highly evolved because quite honestly, there is quite a bit of judgement and backstabbing amongst us.
In terms of romantic relationships, I have had some amazing, AMAZING guys in my life-- I have learned so much about life and myself from each one of them. I am currently engaged to a wonderful man who is an iraq war veteran (airborn). The ability to share those dark moments of the war has and continues to be points along the way in our relationship that is so very sacred and special.
Recently we have considered bringing in another special guy into our relationship. While this may seem somewhat strange to heterosexuals, there has been an ever increasing shift towards triad relationships. This young man is so very special to both Tim and I and there is still a LOT of things that have to be worked out before we all agree to bring him into the relationship. It may be the case, that he remains a very close initimate friend but the beauty of being a gay man is that our love for him will not be diminished in any way. Once again, I point to our ability to operate in a very fluid paradigm of love and initimacy.
Prior to this I was in a relationship with a career military guy who died in Iraq. This relationship was so very special to me and there are still days in which I miss him terribly. Sadly, he was not out and I was not able to attend his funeral--for his family did not know of my existence. So intimacy in that relationship was great but often felt forced and difficult because we were not able fully disclose that we were together.
I guess I would close by saying that I truly believe that God's decision to make me a gay male has been a tremendous gift. Although I was not able to fully appreciate or accept it before I came out, I can say that my sexual orientation is a sign and symbol that points beyond itself--towards an understanding that life is short and that I need to take EVERY moment to live and love--and to NOT let others dictate what that needs to be for me.
I have always lived my life and as a journey that God has placed me on. In that journey, I have always sought to understand what was the other side of the equals sign for me, what was the insoluble truth for me. After finally coming out, I finally knew, I have anamnesis
(full memory) of His plan for me--love one another as I have loved you-- I think its really that simple.


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