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We are getting very excited for our trip to Vancouver this summer. I am looking to get a list together of some ool shops for my teenage daughter. We live in Toronto, so we have (and enjoy) Aritzia already. We also have Lululemon, Holt's, The Bay, Sear's etc. What i am looking for are places that an only be found in BC or western Canada. Thanks a lot.
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I won't be your best source. Assume you already have targeted the Robson St. area for shopping. Really just wanted to tell you that one of the most enjoyable shopping experiences I ever had was in Toronto. I spent a week there on business, and in the afternoons, wandered underground and up into some of the stores aboveground.
Exchange rate was favorable for me at the time (US), but it was also just the concentration of stores, the unique underground (and clean, safe feeling area) that appealed. I love Vancouver, but cannot recall seeing any stores that Toronto does not have, other than Pacific Rim souvenir shops and sushi houses.
Didn't mean to be so negative, am hoping some others can offer substantial suggestions to my uninspired comments. But even if Vancouver doesn't have any new stores to entice you, the entire downtown area has such a feeling to it - guess it's the ocean and mountains, cannot quite explain it.
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You will be surrounded by one of the world's most spectacular and wondrous landscapes, from ocean harbour to mountain ski hill. Put your purse away, look up and walk around.
To be less harsh, the merchandising you don't already have in Toronto may be mostly First Nations artifacts, crafts and tourist trinkets. Beyond that, Vancouver is the home of Tilley Hats http://www.tilley.com/?lang=en-GB and big outdoors gear stores such as Mountain Equipment Co-op http://www.mec.ca/Main/content_text.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302887038 But both chains have outlets in Toronto too. For an absolute mall addict, the Pacific Centre is convenient in the middle of downtown. http://www.pacificcentre.ca/en/Pages/default.aspx
For pure shopping delight, coax her to the Granville Island fish and vegetable market, a mouth-watering place that typifies this ocean city's connection to the sea. Craftsmen have workshops there too. http://granvilleisland.com/
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Main Street from Broadway south to 28th Ave has all kinds of small independent boutiques that will appeal to you both-lots of great places for lunch too.
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If the weather isn't cooperating and your daughter wants to shop you could hop on Skytrain and get off at Metrotown station. The Metropolis mall is huge (2nd largest in Canada) so you may find some different shops there. Check their website in advance to see if it has any appeal.
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Thanks so much for the responses.
Sludick - I love Toronto shopping too because we have everything, and lots of fun boutiques - but I rarely get to spend the time looking around. When I am on holiday, I have that time! Funny about that - most of my most memorable clothing purchases are when I was away.
Southam - I intend to look up once in a while The reality is that I am with a teen girl who likes to shop a little, and that's okay with me because she works hard all year to have a little cash for the summer. Tilley isn't her style...yet!! Thanks for the tip on Granville.
Sam - Salmon - thanks and this strip is on the list!
traveller 69 - thanks for the mall tip - we are close to Pacific Centre though so if the weather is yucky and we do a mall - proximity with rule. I will check out the Metropolis directory and see if there is anything there that she would love.
This is great. Keep 'em coming. Anyone know of any Vancouver designers with their own shops that we may visit?
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"Anyone know of any Vancouver designers with their own shops that we may visit?"
There are a few along Main St but I have no recent info-it's been ages since I was in the rag trade.
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For Vancouver, I honestly wouldn't even bother with Robson Street - it's all the same shops you get in Toronto. Likewise Pacific Centre Mall - it's the same! There might be one unique shop you don't have in Toronto (Plenty: http://www.getplenty.com/) but I wouldn't waste your time otherwise.
Definitely agree with Sam_Salmon's recommendation to visit Main Street. That's the scene you're looking for. Main Street is very long (think of it like going for a stroll down Queen Street West) where some blocks are better shopping blocks than others, but you've got all the unique, one-of-a-kind boutiques on that street, from vintage shops to local designers, to cool restaurants, cafes, record stores, book stores, little grocers, etc.
I'd start at the corner Main Street and E 7th and walk south all the way to about E 28th, then turn around. Give yourselves the whole afternoon, and have lunch there somewhere.
Places you'll probably enjoy:
Front & Company: http://www.frontandcompany.ca/
Eugene Choo: http://www.eugenechoo.com/
The Barefoot Contessa: http://www.thebarefootcontessa.com/
The Lip Lounge: http://theliplounge.tumblr.com/
Umeboshi Shoes: http://www.umeboshishoes.com/
That's just a taste - there are many, many more boutiques worth exploring.
Another area you'll want to visit is Gastown. There are a few local designers with store fronts on Water Street, but a few more tucked away on W Cordova, and along Cambie, and the other side streets. This is the real "it" place right now amongst Vancouver's design community. It'll become evident to you once you're there.
Here's a good directory of the shops worth exploring - almost all are locally-owned, locally-designed, locally-made:
Hope this helps!
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BC Robyn - Thank you so much!!! This is terrific. I also found a restaurant that I wish to try on Main around Broadway called Charlie's Little Italian.
We are going to do the Fly Over Canada on the last day there, so maybe a walk through Gastown afterwadrs and some lunch there would be good.
Barefoot ontessa looks great, as does plenty and I alsi read about Dream on W Cordova. Thanks again!
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Yup, Main Street is full of stores like that. Front & Company, I do think you'll like a lot. For some reason their website doesn't show any of the clothes they have, and clothing is what they specialize in. Weird.
Also look into the Dandelion Records & Emporioum shop: http://dandelionemporium.blogspot.ca/
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Sony Ericsson has blamed 'intense competition, price erosion and restructuring charges' after posting a net loss of €247m (£206.1m) this year.
In its accounts for the year ending 31 December 2011, the manufacturer had sales of €5.21bn (£4.35bn), down 17.1% on 2010. Its operating loss was €206m (£171.9m), down considerably from its 2010 full year operating income of €159m (£132.7m).
The manufacturer had a particularly poor fourth quarter last year, posting an operating loss of €227m (£189.4m), compared to operating income of €39m (£32.5m) for Q4 2010. Sales were also down in its fourth quarter to €1.29bn (£1.08bn) in 2011, from €1.53bn (£1.28bn) in 2010. It was hit with €93m (£77.6m) of restructuring charges ahead of Sony gaining full control of Ericsson. However, its net loss for last year was €247m (£206.1m), down from €90m of net income for 2010.
The amount of units shipped was also down sharply. It sent out 34.4 million phones last year, down 20.2% from 2010. Its average selling price increased, reflecting Sony Ericsson's movement away from feature phones to smartphones. The average price of its handset was €152 (£126.83) last year, compared to €146 (£121.81) in 2010.
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Machine safety compliance: start with design
From ergonomics and e-stops to OSHA and output, here are the essential considerations for machine safety compliance. Safety starts with design.
An important first step when considering safety as part of machine design is understanding the scope of what the machine is being designed to deliver. Safety in design is critical to the end products as well as to the machine's profitability, whether the equipment is designed to deliver compressed air; cuts or forms metal parts; assembles parts; or makes widgets. Safety in design includes an understanding of the machine throughput information (how many parts per hour). Evaluate the complexity or simplicity of the machine's loading and unloading process (manual or automatic), and in-feed and out-feed requirements (how do raw materials get into the machine and finished parts get out of the machine) during the design phase.
Floor space requirements can best be determined during the design stage as well. Consider the machine footprint, such as how much space is needed for the machine, the operator, material handling machine access (such as forklift, conveyors, etc.), production component marshalling, material storage, access for removing end product components, and packaging materials; and how waste will be handled. What services will be needed to power and operate the machine, such as air, electricity, water, vacuum, etc.? Consider what is needed as well as the source for these services.
Include ergonomics during the design phase. Adjustable equipment should be able to be operated by any person. Adjustability must be designed into the operator's panel and input stations allowing for risk-free, user friendly, and efficient operation of the equipment.
One guide for the ergonomics engineering solutions is the book, "Kodak's Ergonomic Design for People at Work." There are currently no OSHA or European ISO 18001 standards for ergonomic design, but that doesn't mean citations cannot be issued by OSHA in the U.S. OSHA will issue citations to companies for poor design via its General Duty Clause, which states the employer must provide a workplace free from recognized hazards. Industrial illnesses caused by repetitive motion, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, are considered recognized hazards by OSHA.
Along with ergonomics, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must be considered during design. The U.S. Department of Justice's revised regulations for Titles II and III of the ADA Act of 1990 were published in the Federal Register on Sept. 15, 2010. The Department has assembled an official online version of the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (2010 Standards) to compile the information in one easy-to-access location. It provides the scoping and technical requirements for new construction and alterations resulting from the adoption of revised 2010 Standards in the final rules for Title II (28 CFR part 35) and Title III (28 CFR part 36).
The Justice department has also compiled guidance on the 2010 standards from the revised regulations for Titles II and III. This explanatory information from the regulations addresses the scoping and technical provisions of the 2010 standards. The new requirements can be found at ADA.gov or within the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division.
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Beyond safe machine design, a health, safety and environmental (HSE) plan is needed. Front-end loading, a thorough planning proactive approach to machine design, can help bring to mind everything that needs to be considered. The HSE plan, if thorough, will raise a high percentage of the safety concerns so these issues can be resolved in the earliest phases. Use the HSE plan to facilitate the construction of the operating facility and help answer questions raised during this phase of engineering as well. HSE plans are not required by OSHA's 29 CFR 1910 General Industry, 29 CFR 1926 for Construction, nor by ISO 180001. They only require that all hazards be recognized and addressed prior to starting construction and starting equipment.
OSHA provides the requirements for exit routes, emergency action plans (emergency access, egress, exits, and emergency response signage, etc.) and fire prevention plans in Subpart E of 29 CFR 1910.33 through 1910.39. Since safety standards differ by country, designers should consider the country in which the machine will be located and operated. If the machine has running or moving parts that would require guarding, related regulations are spelled out in 29 CFR 1910.211 through 29 CFR 1910.219 Subpart O. All operating hazards must be identified during design so that interlocking guards can be included to protect those who will operate the machine and require access for maintenance activities. Electronic stops (e-stops) also need to be designed and labeled so equipment can be immediately shut down if an out-of-control situation were to occur. OSHA provides direction for lockout/tagout (LOTO) and hazardous energy control in 29 CFR 1910.147 Subpart J. OSHA requires that new equipment be designed such that personal protective equipment (PPE) would not be required for machine operators to be safe in Subpart I, 29 CFR 1910.132. The standard directs that new equipment shall design out any hazards that could be serious enough to require PPE if at all feasible. It should be noted that feasibility is not necessarily a cost or a convenience issue. Safety standards related to electrical safety are found in Subpart S at 29 CFR 1910.301 through 399.
These standards are examples of OSHA performance standards, which describe what needs to be done to achieve compliance. ISO 18001 provide overarching high-level guidance and does not provide direction on how to perform these types of work.
OSHA isn't the only standard enforced. Other standard writing organizations documents are referred to and/or incorporated into OSHA regulations. Many of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards, as well as those from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), are incorporated by reference into the OSHA standards, which make them enforceable by OSHA. These are only two of many incorporated standards that must be considered during the design phase for machine compliance.
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Noomi Rapace, who you'll remember from the Swedish The Girl with The Dragon Tattoo series, plays Anna – a panicked and extremely cautious mother to Anders, who is solidly depicted by the young Norwegian Vetle Qvenild Werring. Anna and Anders are under the witness protection programme after an encounter with Anna's abusive husband.
After moving to a gloomy apartment block in suburban Oslo, Anna remains constantly on edge. To ensure that Anders sleeps safely, she buys a baby monitor from a socially incapable man at the electronic store, played by Kristoffer Joner who recently starred in World Movies' King of Devil's Island. Things take a turn for the worst when Anna picks up another signal on the baby monitor, which seems to sound like another child being abused in the apartment building.
The plot deviates and continually causes you to ask the question – what is real? Pål Sletaune has elegantly crafted this thought-provoking thriller, ensuring he doesn't reveal any answers until the very end, and even then a few lingering questions still remain. Fernando Vel√°zquez, who is also known for his work on The Impossible and The Orphanage, matches this impressive direction with a beautiful score. This exceptional combination leaves no doubt as to why Babycall was awarded four awards at Norway's Amanda awards including Best Actress, Best Screenplay and Best Sound Design.
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Baguettes are loaves of French bread that taste great dipped in olive oil with balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Here's how to make a delicious baguette sandwich.
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- Salmon
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- Marmalade
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1Gather up all of your ingredients. The food you are using should be organic, fresh, clean and in season. Wholemeal baguette buns are great but you can use white if you would prefer.
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MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica — Jamaica, ooh I want to take you!
Bob Marley coined the phrase "Jamaica-One Love" singing about a country in political strife in the late 1970s, but today Jamaica is a country with lots to love. The weather, the people, the music but above all — the food. Curry goat, rice and beans, oxtail, plantain — I love it all.
I recently spent 10 days with my family in Montego Bay at Iberostar Rose Hall Suites and I took the opportunity to try all of these dishes. My wife fell in love with Jamaican beef patties, but for me, it was all about the Jamaican jerk. I just fell in love, so much so that I grabbed the family and ventured off our resort to a small roadside outdoor eatery called Scotchies renowned for their jerk.
The term jerk is thought to come from the Spanish term charqui meaning dried meat. At Scotchies, slabs of pork and whole chickens are carefully spiced and placed over "sweet wood" and smoked over fire. The logs of pimento or dogwood, coined "sweet wood," are the key ingredient to authentic Jamaican Jerk.
The smoking process is enhanced by huge sheets of corrugated metal topping the meat and poultry, helping to keep the smoky flavour in.
The prep is simple and so is the serving — the juicy meat is chopped into bite-sized pieces, wrapped in tinfoil and served with some plastic cutlery. I'm told to experience jerk you need heat and heat is added table side with a bottle of Scotch Bonnet sauce. Scotch Bonnets are some of the hottest peppers in the world — a little dab will do you. Seriously, this hot sauce should be served with a warning!
Scotchies Montego Bay is within a four-hour flight from the GTA; however our city's passionate Jamaican community has jerk right at home. Recommended eateries include The Real Jerk (709 Queen St. E.), Mr Jerk (209 Wellesley St. E.) and RAPS on 1541 Eglinton Ave. W., in the city's Little Jamaica neighbhourhood.
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Graziers welcome funding for Broken Hill stockyards
Far west pastoralists have welcomed a NSW funding announcement that means stockyards will be built in Broken Hill.
The government will spend $90,000 on the yards, where sheep and cattle can stay on their way through Broken Hill instead of having to stay at yards on nearby stations.
Sue Andrews from the West Darling Pastoralists Association says the new stockyards will take a burden off local graziers.
"We've been pushing because local graziers have had to put stock up every time there's a small amount of rain or the roads are closed," she said.
"That's what the spelling yards are going to be used for, so that they don't have to have the threat over them of quarantining if something's wrong with the animals left in the yards."
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ST. CATHARINES, Ont.- A Brock University student is on disciplinary probation and in danger of losing his job as a residence don because of his efforts to promote recycling.Follow @Canoe
Travis Lewis, a second-year political science student at the St. Catharines, Ont., school, put on rubber gloves and a face mask and hopped into garbage dumpsters that serve his residence.
The 19-year-old posted a fast-motion video to YouTube documenting the amount of recyclable material ending up in local landfills because most of the 900 students who live in Brock's Village Residence don't have easy access to recycling containers.
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"I just want to get him off the turf and keep him healthy heading into September," Washington said. "The past three series against the Rays, Yankees and Red Sox have been physically and mentally stressful for all the guys, so any rest they can get is a good thing."
Hamilton, who had an injury-plagued 2009 campaign, is having an MVP-caliber season but is 1-for-8 with a walk and three HBPs over the past three games. This is the first time he has had as few as one hit in a span of three straight starts since May 14-16 at Toronto's Rogers Centre -- coincidentally, a turf field as well.
With Hamilton at DH, David Murphy started at left, Julio Borbon in center and Vladimar Guerrero in right, as they did on Tuesday.
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I guess it goes without saying that last month's column got me in a little bit of hot water with a few of my more "passionate" readers.
A few of you took issue with my electoral confession, a few questioned my cynicism, while most of you had real problems with me shirking my civic duty to pull the lever. Valid concerns, no question.
But the objections, both online and in person, that confused me most regarded my offhand assertion that - despite an historic midterm bloodletting - there is no way the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act faces a wholesale repeal. And that's not some left-wing "lame-stream" journalist espousing his own agenda. It's an educated political observer analyzing the facts and drawing a conclusion.
For starters, the Republicans might have stormed the House, but the Democrats managed to cling to the Senate, making a repeal effort legislatively problematic. And don't forget Obama's in the White House for another two years, and I'm pretty sure he'd veto any such attempt.
Repealing parts of the law will be more successful, although I doubt Democrats will allow the individual mandate provision to be sacrificed because it remains such a key part of the legislation. And many have suggested the GOP's newfound control over the federal purse strings could come into play as they threaten to defund any new programs or expansions. But, again, most of that doesn't come into play until 2014.
Where Republicans will have the most success - particularly in the court of public opinion - will be in establishing stronger oversight of the various sections of this law. If there's one thing the public needs, it's more information and greater transparency.
To me, this law represents all that's wrong with our government. You've got one party passing legislation more watered down than stone soup, while an opposition party offers plenty of objections but no solutions. And don't get me wrong, we saw plenty of this during the Bush years, as well, with the roles reversed. So no one is without blame here.
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KARACHI, Jan 12: Protest demonstrations broke out across Sindh on Saturday against the Thursday bomb attacks on Shia community members in Quetta, where more than 100 people were killed, as hundreds of protesters in major cities of the province staged sits-in and vowed to continue to agitate until their demands, mainly military action against terrorist outfits, were met.
Anger ran high from Karachi to Kashmore, where Shia organisations took out protest rallies, staged sits-in and held press conferences to condemn Thursday's attacks on Alamdar Road in Quetta on Hazara Shias – the community that has been repeatedly targeted for the past more than four years.
In Karachi dozens of charged youths staged a sit-in on the main Malir 15 traffic intersection that blocked the link between Sharea Faisal and the National Highway. The protesters were later joined by many other people, including women and children, who chanted slogans against brutality and demanded government action against sectarian violence.
The sit-in that continued for more than two hours remained peaceful, but it badly affected traffic flow on Sharea Faisal and for some time suspended vehicle movement from the airport to Quaidabad. The protesters later dispersed peacefully.
In the evening, hundreds of people, including women and children, converged at the Numaish intersection to stage 'a sit-in for an indefinite period'. It was organised mainly by the Majlis Wahdat-i-Muslimeen and joined by the Shia Ulema Council, Jafria Alliance, Imamia Student Organisation and Jafria Student Organisation.
Shia clerics in their speeches questioned the role of the Balochistan as well as the federal government and said their administrations had failed to ensure safety of the people's life and property.
"If someone is really concerned about our security and the situation we are facing, it must be reflected in their actions," said Maulana Nazir Taqi, a senior leader of the MWM. "It's so unfortunate that the presence of hundreds of women and children in cold weather in Quetta and here has not moved the authorities. These protesters want peace not violence or bloodshed. So the protest is the only option left for us to convey our concerns, and we will continue it."
A protest demonstration was held at Incholi also.
A number of organisations in Hyderabad also held protest demonstrations, attended by hundreds of people, on Waduwah Road in Kazimabad and then staged a sit-in near the Qasimabad Bypass. They vowed to continue to protest till the deadlock was resolved.
Hyderabad general secretary of the MWM Abul Hasan Murtazvi spoke to the participants in the sit-in. The protest was later joined in by the Jafria Alliance's Allama Abbas Kumaili, who had earlier addressed a press conference at the Hyderabad Press Club, warning that the boycott of the upcoming general election could be an option if their concerns were not addressed.
"Some external elements want to impose their brand of Islam on Pakistan as shrines of Sufi saints were also being attacked," he said. "We will not renounce our beliefs at any cost and we are not afraid of martyrdom. The boycott of the general election is an option as we can no longer tolerate terrorism."
In Thatta, the Shia Ittehad and Ghualman-i-Abbas condemned the Quetta terror attacks and announced that they would hold protest rallies on Sunday.
In their statements, the Shia organisations held the security administration responsible for the deaths of more than 100 people and demanded the removal of the provincial government.
Shia organisaitons staged a sit-in on the National Highway near the Moro bypass, which was joined by the Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz and other local organisations.
The protest was led by Allama Mukhtiar Ahmed Imami, Sajjad Ali Shah, Maulana Ghulam Akbar Lasari, Jagdesh Kumar, Yasin Mallah and Khan Soomro, who vowed to continue the sit-in till the demands of the Quetta protesters were met.
Protest demonstrations and sits-in were staged in Sukkur, Jacobabad, Ghotki and Kandhkot-Kashmore districts against the killing of more than 100 people in Quetta.
In Jacobabad, a procession was taken out from the Central Imambargah, which was led by Fazal Abbas Shah, Asif Pathan, Ali Raza and Bachal Tunio.
After marching on different roads, the procession reached in front of the press club, where the participants staged a sit-in and raised slogans. The DC office road was blocked and flow of vehicular traffic suspended for some time.
Speaking on the occasion, Shia leaders demanded that the government immediately arrest culprits involved in the Quetta killings and take severe action against them.
They also demanded that Quetta be handed over to the army immediately for the security of the Shia community and compensation be paid to the heirs of the victims.
At the Baberloi bypass, between Sukkur and Khairpur, Shia community people blocked the National Highway.
The protest and sit-in was led by provincial leader of the MWM Abdullah Mutahari, ISO divisional president Saeed Ahmed, general secretary of the Shia Action Committee Allama Ali Bux Sajjadi and the Shia Ulema Council.
In Mirpur Mathelo, Ghotki district, the ISO led by Ali Hassan Korai, Naveed Malano and Naseer Shah blocked the National Highway near the Motorway police office against the Quetta killings. They demanded immediate arrest of culprits and provision of security to the Shia people in Balochistan.
Protest demonstrations were also held in Kandhkot and Shikarpur.


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CBS News is reporting that President Obama will nominate former GOP Sen. Chuck Hagel to serve as the next Secretary of Defense:
CBS NEWS: Democratic sources in the defense community and in Congress tell CBS News that President Obama will nominate former Sen. Chuck Hagel, R-Neb., to be the next secretary of defense.
The sources tell CBS they were alerted of the nomination by Obama administration officials. Two sources said the announcement could come as early as Monday.
White House officials insist President Obama has not decided on a new defense secretary or offered anyone a job.
Even so, White House officials conceded the ask-and-answer part of that dynamic is formulaic and carries with it zero suspense. . . . Read More
This past Sunday, Republican Sen. Tom Coburn said very bluntly he could not vote for confirmation of Hagel to be Secretary of Defense:
So far, questions about Hagel have centered on comments he made about Gay people many years ago. But little attention has been given to his questionable views on Israel: Chuck Hagel's Jewish Problem.


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Ricardo Rodriguez pitched a three-hitter for his first career shutout and David Dellucci hit two of Texas's four home runs in leading the Rangers to a 10-0 rout of the Indians yesterday in Cleveland.
Dellucci hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning and a two-run shot in the fourth to tie a career-high with five RBIs.
Michael Young led off the game with a homer and Kevin Mench also hit a two-run shot.
Texas won for the fifth time in six games and remained in first place in the West by taking three of four at Jacobs Field. The Indians lost for the seventh time in 10 games.
Rodriguez (2-0), facing his former team for the first time, was in command. He walked two and struck out a career-high six. Rodriguez was traded by the Indians to Texas last July 18 along with outfielder Shane Spencer for outfielder Ryan Ludwick -- who has spent all of 2004 recovering from left knee surgery.
Yankees 7, Devil Rays 1 -- Jose Contreras gave the Yankees the strong start they needed, and Derek Jeter drove home two runs with a pair of doubles at Yankee Stadium to turn back Tampa Bay.
Gary Sheffield hit a two-run homer and Hideki Matsui a two-run double for the Yankees, who had allowed 49 runs in losing five of their past six games.
But Contreras put a stop to the pitching woes, holding Tampa Bay to one run and three hits in 6 2/3 innings. New York beat Victor Zambrano (9-5) for the first time this season.
Contreras (6-3), who has baffled the Yankees with his inconsistency, retired his first seven batters, pitched out of a bases-loaded jam in the fourth and then sailed through nine straight hitters.
White Sox 9, Angels 8 -- Juan Uribe's single with one out in the bottom of the ninth in Chicago scored Jose Valentin, enabling the White Sox to snap a five-game losing streak.
Twins 7, Tigers 1 -- Cristian Guzman's three-run homer capped a five-run seventh inning and Minnesota won its fourth straight, beating Detroit in Minneapolis.
Guzman drove in four runs, including a tying double in the sixth. He lined a 3-and-2 pitch from Mike Maroth (5-7) over the left-field fence to finish the rally, as the Twins' offense awakened after Maroth retired the first 14 Minnesota hitters to start the game.
Blue Jays 10, Mariners 8 -- Carlos Delgado's three-run homer in the ninth inning rallied host Toronto over struggling Seattle.


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Before & After: Kristine & Will's Sitting Room
This before and after was worth the 5 year wait for owners Kristine and Will. The sitting room of this Melbourne home went from dark and dull to bright and glamorous, see how below the jump…
Lovely! Kristine and Will have used a Porters Paint on the walls with a scumble additive to achieve a silk like finish, the colour highlighting the moldings to maximum effect. The lounge chairs by the amazing bay window were bought for just $20 from a local church fete and were in a horribly faded pink fabric, then reupholstered in grey linen. The large zebra print rug makes a dramatic statement and we think it sets off the room fantastically.
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Perhaps the Cicero-North Syracuse girls volleyball team wanted to make head coach Jon DeHay's 100th career victory as memorable as possible.
Not only was DeHay's milestone attained in a five-set match, it happened Tuesday night against main rival Liverpool, and on the Northstars' home court, and required the hosts to make two different comebacks.
Liverpool, intending to spoil the proceedings, won a close opening set 25-20, but C-NS quickly recovered and claimed the second set 25-21.
It looked like the Warriors regained control when it won the third set 25-18 and pushed the fourth set to the wire. But two points from defeat, the Northstars pulled out that set, 26-24, and then withstood Liverpool's efforts to claim the final set in another 25-21 decision.
The long battle included Amy Van Hoven posting 13 kills and three blocks to lead C-NS's front line. Cara Gannett had 10 kills and four blocks, while Elizabeth Miles gained seven kills and five blocks. On the back line, Kelsey Hess amassed 25 assists, getting help from Jess Dorran (eight assists) as Tiffany Ryan picked up 10 digs.
As for Liverpool, Meg Stonebarger managed 24 assists, feeding a front line where Alexis Hasper led with 10 kills and Katie Rowell added nine kills. Emily Flohr picked up six kills and five digs as Sam Wolf, like Stonebarger, picked up five kills.
A night earlier, C-NS met Liverpool in boys volleyball, and this one was more lopsided as the Northstars needed just three sets to finish in front.
C-NS had its toughest test in the opening set. But once C-NS won 25-20, it continued to pull away from the Warriors, claiming the second set 25-17 and the third set 25-13.
Justin Collins led the way, producing 24 assists. That led to a C-NS front line where Andrew Bocyck managed seven kills and Josh Rodriguez added five kills, plus three assists. Robert Palucci picked up seven aces as Brian Drake got two aces, two kills, two assists and two blocks. Morgan Austen earned three kills.
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SANTA CLARA — Other teams in recent days contacted the 49ers about the prospect of interviewing 49ers offensive coordinator Greg Roman, defensive coordinator Vic Fangio and others from coach Jim Harbaugh's staff, Harbaugh said Monday.
"It's smart on their part," Harbaugh said of teams in need of a head coach to interview 49ers assistants. "Those guys are great coaches. All of them. There's nobody's that's got a better staff, in my humble opinion, than we do here."
Several reports said the Minnesota Vikings and Washington Redskins are interested in Roman for their head coaching vacancies. The Redskins also are interested in Fangio, according to an ESPN report.
Harbaugh said there's also interest in defensive line coach Jim Tomsula. He declined to say which teams contacted the 49ers. He did say that he expects to lose at least one more coach. Offensive line coach Tim Drevno was hired by Southern Cal last week.
"An amazing staff," Harbaugh said. "You wonder sometimes why it's taken maybe this long. … When you look at Greg Roman, Vic Fangio, Brad Seely, Jim Tomsula, and others that we have on our staff, they're consistently good year after year. That's special. That's something special. It would be a surprise if somebody is not hired as a head coach."
Roman and Fangio spent the past three seasons with the 49ers. Before that, they coached under Harbaugh at Stanford.
Fangio and Roman won't be available to the media until later this week.
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BOX SCORES: Hendrix | Oglethorpe
October 26, 2008, Sewanee, Tenn. - DePauw concluded Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference play with a pair of 3-0 wins and improved to 22-11 overall and 11-4 in conference play.
The Tigers opened with a 25-15, 25-13, 25-21 win over Hendrix as Kristen Chynoweth led with nine kills and three aces. Ali Smith totaled 27 assists, while Emily Smith led with 20 digs and Adrienne Cobb finished with five blocks.
In the weekend's final match, DePauw topped Oglethorpe 25-18, 25-14, 25-23 with Cobb totaling 12 kills and seven blocks. Ali Smith had 31 assists, Loren Sloan totaled 15 digs with Chynoweth adding three aces.
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A talent agency and its owner have been charged with falsely advertising to child actors and charging them $1,500 for an agent.
The Los Angeles city attorney's office on Friday filed five counts each against Carl Carranza and Flashcast Companies Inc.
Five victims have complained to the city about Carranza advertising on Craigslist.org for a free talent search for children to work in modeling, catalogs and television commercials. Flashcast allegedly sent e-mails inviting the children and their parents to their offices where they were told that they could get a licensed agent for $1,495.
Prosecutors say Carranza was convicted on similar charges in 2002. He faces up to 2 1/2 years in prison and $12,500 in fines if convicted of making false or misleading statements.


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Starring Poppy Montgomery, Audrey Wasilewski, Chelah Horsdal, Adam Kaufman, Michelle Harrison, Julia Benson
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Poppy Montgomery stars in this made-for-TV comedy drama adapted from the novel by Sarah Strohmeyer.
Modest and rather unstylish magazine editor Nola Devlin (Montgomery) fails to get any respect from her colleagues.
Unbeknown to them she is also the magazine's popular advice columnist working under the alias Belinda Apple.
Nola finds herself following her own advice when her friends Deb (Audrey Wasilewski) and Nancy (Chelah Horsdal) read Belinda's column on weight loss and form the Cinderella Pact in an attempt to shed some pounds.
Meanwhile, Nola meets and falls for Chip (Adam Kaufman) who has a secret of his own.
Will Belinda's true identity be revealed and will Nola find romance with Chip?
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The leader of the far-right British National party, Nick Griffin, yesterday sought to salvage some advantage from a humiliating snub by announcing that he planned to "withdraw" from a Buckingham Palace garden party from which he had been publicly barred.
Griffin had been invited to the event, to be hosted by the Queen in July, by the party's sole representative on the London assembly, Richard Barnbrook, who was nominated with five other assembly members to receive a pair of tickets to one of three parties this summer.
But last week, Jeff Jarvis, the deputy chief executive of the GLA, wrote to Barnbrook to tell him that his nomination would be "reviewed" unless he agreed not to invite Griffin. The BNP leader was convicted in 1998 of distributing material likely to incite racial hatred and received a suspended prison sentence.
He is now campaigning for a seat in next week's European elections, and earlier this week appeared in a party election broadcast that controversially used Churchill's image and words to promote the party's manifesto.
Griffin said yesterday: "We believe it is still outrageous that a democratically elected member of the London assembly can't invite who he likes as a guest to the party at the palace. But because we have no wish to embarrass the Queen and allow the liberal left to do more damage to our institutions, I've withdrawn from the idea of going myself."
Barnbrook said he still planned to attend, and would now be inviting the mother of a British soldier who had been killed in Afghanistan, whom he declined to name. He said the party had been in contact with the woman in recent months to offer assistance in naming a memorial park after her son.
Last week the assembly chair, Darren Johnson, wrote to the chief executive's office to "condemn, in the strongest possible terms" Griffin's invitation, describing it as a "political stunt" and an abuse of the assembly's nomination system.
Last night Johnson said Barnbrook's invitation to Griffin had been "completely inappropriate", adding: "Whoever the guest, if they use it as a party political platform and as a stunt then that would be wrong, so it depends entirely now on how Mr Barnbrook can behave."
The GLA receives 12 pairs of tickets each summer for assembly members. Buckingham Palace policy states that no one should attend twice, which resulted in Barnbrook being among six members who automatically qualified this year.
A spokesman for the anti-fascist organisation Searchlight said: "It's quite clearly a desperate attempt by Nick Griffin to save face. He was making quite clear that he would be attending this garden party, and said that we all had to get used to this because the BNP was going to be attending many more of these events in the future.
"The reality is that Griffin and the BNP have to get used to the fact that for as long as they hang on to their views of racism and prejudice they will never gain access to mainstream British community life."


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Fish With Legs is a perzine about life of its author, 30-year-old Eric Lyden of Brockton, MA. There have been 11 issues published, along with a "best of" compilation of the first 3 issues.
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Discussion in 'Survival/Preparedness Forum' started by Wil Ufgood, Dec 11, 2012.
Didn't realize zombies required silver bullets.
Oh no not the zombie, vampire and werewolf crap again!
Got a couple cases of the z-max, I reckon i'm good.
My plan doesn't include vampire preps.
If Red-vs-Blue does a vampire PSA.. then they get put on the "what to worry about" list..
That's awesome! $40 for 8 bullets with a dime's worth of silver added. Why didn't I think of that?
People really buy this stuff?
Sure. Why not? I hope no one buys it in large quantities.. but I see it as a kind of cool thing if you are into the whiole vampire thing..
More useful than a pet rock. Or POGs.
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Mangaluru: In a well-coordinated joint operation led by the Panambur-based Coast Guard and assisted by the coastal police and the old port personnel, five fishermen from Lakshadweep were rescued from a fishing boat which was on the verge of sinking.
The 60-foot-long boat 'Rabsi' had sailed off the old port in Bunder toward Lakshadweep. On Saturday, its bottom is said to have hit the wreckage of an old sunken ship.
Water began seeping in. The crew flashed a distress message to the Coast Guard in Karavatti in Lakshadweep.
A message was also received by the Coast Guard in the city, the coastal police and the old port officials. By that time, the engine of the boat had been surrounded by water and the craft could sink anytime.
Coast Guard ICGS C-410 rescue vessel and MB Salamati pilot boat from the old port made a dash to the spot, said to be located off Someshwar coast at a distance of 6 nautical miles.
They rescued Sadiq, Shoaib, Abdul Razaq, Hussein Ali and Ameer Khan Ali, all from Lakshadweep. Old port sources said that the stranded boat was tugged to the old port by using MB Salamati.


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Hitoshi Kono, the local boss of the Japanese commercial vehicle specialist, says loyalty to established brands and question marks about the reliability of the Chinese and Indian utes will limit their success in the Australian market.
He says the arrival of sharply priced work utes from India's Mahindra and China's Great Wall Motors will have "almost no impact" on Isuzu ute sales.
"They are more targeting the used car business is what I'm hearing from our dealers," Mr Kono says.
He claims ute buyers place a lot of emphasis on reliability and are loyal to brands that have served them well in the past.
"We are selling a lot of high-end vehicles and a lot of customers see the value of the product in terms of the trust they have in the brand. We have a rock solid brand in the truck business and we get a lot of mileage out of that," he says.
Isuzu launched its own range of D-Max work utes in Australia in October 2008. Until then the brand had merely supplied the D-Max to Holden, which re-branded the ute as the Rodeo.
Kono says that despite launching the vehicle at the "worst possible time" - the beginning of the global financial crisis - the maker has built a solid following in the local market.
Isuzu sold 3566 vehicles last year and Kono says the brand has captured a higher percentage of private buyers than its rivals.
Typically, only one-in-five ute buyers are retail customers, but Isuzu's sales are split 60:40 between private and fleet buyers.
As a result, resale values for the brand are better than rivals, Kono claims.
Kono says Isuzu is looking to double its share of the ute market by increasing its dealer network, particularly in Sydney, where it has just two dealers.
A bigger dealer network will allow the company to compete more aggressively for fleet business, Kono says.
Kono is full of praise for the federal government's response to the global financial crisis, saying that tax breaks for fleet vehicle buyers had helped it to overcome a difficult start in the Australian market.
"We had a very tough time at first, but thanks to the Government support, we finished the year [2009] quite strongly," he says.
He says that while overseas offices of the company were talking about a global "meltdown", in Australia "nothing happened really".
"If anyone wants to complain about the Australian government, they can take the Japanese government," he says.
He says the market has remained strong in 2010 despite the end of the government tax breaks, with Isuzu ute sales almost doubling in the first three months of this year.


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Andrew Lancel, 42, was charged last November under his real name, Andrew Watkinson.
Watkinson, who faces five counts of indecent assault on a child under 16, appeared at Liverpool Crown Court for a preliminary hearing.
The actor, wearing thick, dark-rimmed spectacles, a grey suit and striped tie, spoke only to confirm his name as Andrew Charles Watkinson.
The offences are alleged to have happened during his trainee acting days in Southport, Merseyside.
The actor, from Gateacre in Liverpool, will next appear in court to enter his pleas to the charges on April 15 - a provisional trial date has been set for June 3.
Watkinson, who was granted bail, is best known for his role as Frank Foster in the ITV soap.


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Oh, laurajane!! You are back from Scotland. Welcome home! We missed you. Thanks, for your message.
I would love to visit this park, some time.
Thank you, goingsilver and Suzy. I'm glad you you both like the puzzle. I'll try to get some sunny pictures for the next set.
So many things to do in such a small area!
Thanks Cathy; it is good to place the subjects of your puzzles onto the map., and makes me appreciate just how big and varied the park is. Looking forward to seeing and hearing more about it!
Hi JC There is a very nice First Nations legend about Siwash Rock. When I eventually post a picture of it I'll tell you all the story. I've seen the miniature railroad but I haven't been on it. The kids love it !! And I can hear the 9 o'clock gun every evening!! I'm so glad you enjoyed this series. I will definitely take more pictures of "the park" one of these days.
During the huge windstorm in 2006 some cars were going through the park. Trees fell in front of one car and when they tried to go back there were fallen trees blocking that way too!! So they waited anxiously to be rescued. Lesson of the story: An old growth forest is NOT a good place to be during a hurricane.
I read up on some of the places on your map such as Siwash Rock, the 9 o'clock gun and the miniature railroad. What a fun park!
Have you ridden the miniature railroad? Have you heard the 9 o'clock gun?
I bet that you could take pictures of Stanley Park for years to come and not cover all of it!
Thanks for allowing us to come along.
Thank you very much, Jacques! I just found your comment. I guess our notes crossed. I'm glad you like the aerial picture-map. As soon as I have some free time on a nice day I'll go back and show you a different section of the park.
Hi Gladstone, patsyanne, Carol, Ank and JC. Thank you all for your comments. I'm glad this map included part of the North Shore too.
wow, intresting, thanks cevas
Thanks, Cathy. I love maps and this helps me so much. I think it was a great idea to make such a HUGE park for everyone to enjoy.
Hey great Cathy. I did not realize it was so big, we only walked a part of it. That's nice next year you can show an other part. I'like it very much that you posted this map. Thanks
Ah memories..........brought back things like the two little children who were murdered and buried in the park and when the Second Narrows Bridge collasped while under construction (60 years ago!) . But then there were the picnics, zoo, later an aquarium, the little train, walks...........:)) Good times!
Spent a lot of time there 65 plus years ago and my brother worked building the seawall for many years. Thanks for sharing the map, cevas. The park has changed a lot over the years.
Thank you for your map of Stanley park and area.
Upper Right - City of North Vancouver
The green section that zig-zags through the city is Mosquito Creek. We went hiking there - remember?
Upper Left - City of West Vancouver
I also took you all to Ambleside Beach. It starts at the bridge and goes along under the words (Prospect Point ...)
Stanley Park - Vancouver
The bus goes over the Lions Gate Bridge and straight through Stanley Park. I got off just above the "oo: of lagoon. We walked back and along the bottom of Lost Lagoon. Then through Ceperley Meadow where you saw the cute little wooden bridge and then along the seawall to Third Beach where we had lunch at the Teahouse Restaurant.


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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 14 (UPI) -- The Vancouver (Canada) Zoo is being disparaged for a lack of adequate housing for Hazina, its 700-pound baby hippopotamus.
In the 10 months since Hazina (Swahili for "treasure") came to the zoo via Quebec, the city's Humane Society says, she has been confined to 8-by-8-foot quarters -- unsuitable for an animal with the size and social tendencies of the hippo.
Zoo officials defended Hazina's housing. "She has two large stalls. She has an indoor pond. She has access to the door to get sunlight," said Jamie Dixon, animal care manager for the zoo.
But the Humane Society's Peter Fricker said that four hippos have died at the zoo since 1983, the CBC said.
Fricker also criticized the zoo for spending thousands on a miniature train for visitors while ignoring the hippo. "If they can afford to spend money on that kind of thing for visitor attraction why aren't they spending the money on getting this facility going?" he asked.
The zoo has said that the hippo facility will be revamped over the next 60 days.


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Marques White joined WOWK-TV in February 2012 as an anchor, reporter, and producer. He can be seen anchoring the station's weekend newscasts and reporting during the week.
Marques previously was a reporter/anchor at the CBS-affiliate in Topeka, Kan. Before that, he worked as an associate producer for KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh. Working on the morning newscast after election night in 2008 and the Steelers 2009 SuperBowl victory are two memorable moments.
Marques is excited to be in the area. When he is not working, he enjoys road trips and sushi.
Marques attended Penn State University and has a master's degree from Point Park University in Pittsburgh.


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Governor Edward G. Rendell announced a $61 million investment made by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority, or PENNVEST, to continue the revitalization of the area's water resources.
"Our water resources are important to the continued growth of our economy," Governor Rendell said. "The investments made today by the PENNVEST board will help maintain and restore our precious water resources while stimulating job growth and economic revitalization, particularly in our older, established communities."
Most of the money approved today, $56 million, is in the form of low-interest loans. Combined with $4.9 million in grants, PENNVEST will fund 15 clean water projects in 13 counties.
The awards approved by PENNVEST will include $185,000 loan to design a waterline extension that will bring potable water to residents of a small community in Clearfield County, and an $8 million loan to eliminate discharges from malfunctioning on-lot septic systems in a Luzerne County community.
Funds for the projects are disbursed after bills for work are paid and the receipts are submitted to PENNVEST for reimbursement.
During the PENNVEST quarterly board meeting, Jon Capacasa of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency presented awards to two projects previously funded by PENNVEST. These were two out of a total of 57 total awards given by EPA for projects that demonstrate exceptional innovations and environmental achievements. The two projects cited at this meeting were:


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1962 Franklin Half Dollar Proof - PCGS PR68CAM
A very nice cameo Franklin Half Dollar proof, this coin was graded as a PR68CAM by PCGS. This Franklin has what seems to be a "deep cameo" as compared to other proof coins that I have and has a very deep and appealling contrast. I can say with all certainty that this is no "borderline CAM" and it perhaps could have went DCAM on another day. As you know, Cameo designation by PCGS is not an easy thing to figure out as it is hugely subjective and varies widely.
Year: 1962
Grade: PCGS PR68CAM.
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The latest release of the Money Anxiety Index shows an increase in the level of consumers' financial anxiety. May's index at 91.9 (January 1975 = 100), reflects a 0.6 point increase over April of this year, and a 3.7 point increase from the same month last year. The higher the Money Anxiety Index, the higher the anxiety level. The latest increase in the index suggests that consumers are very anxious about their finances and about the prospects of economic recovery, said Dan Geller, chief research officer for the index.
May 2011 was the third consecutive month the anxiety index trended upwards. In the past 50 years, when the index increased for five or more consecutive months, it was an indication of a looming recession
"Based on historical trends, there is a very high probability that we will enter a double dip recession," said Geller, "provided that consumers' financial anxiety level will remain at the current level or higher in the next few months."


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Android claims 64pc of mobile game app impressions: study
Android leads the pack with mobile app game impressions, showing how handsets are becoming the go-to platform to play games, according to a new report from Millennial Media.
In Millennial?s 2013 ?Mobile Mix? report, the company looks at how consumers are interacting with mobile devices for gaming. Additionally, the report breaks down mobile game categories by popularity.
"A big takeaway for marketers is that the group of consumers that engages with mobile gaming content is tremendously diverse, and if they approach their campaigns strategically, brands in almost all verticals can reach their key audiences through gaming apps," said Marcus Startzel, general manager of North America at Millennial Media, Baltimore.
"We listed the top audiences who are actually clicking on ads inside mobile games, and they ranged from business travelers to parents to insurance shoppers," he said.
"Brands are using our Mobile Audience Solutions to provide relevant content to the consumer audiences that matter to them, and increasingly, they are reaching these consumers through mobile gaming apps."
Game on
Games continue to be a top app category for marketers.
In fact, games were the No. 1 app category on Millennial?s platform in the third quarter of 2012. The category has held the position for each quarter of 2012.
Compared to Android?s 64 percent grip, iOS devices claim 30 percent of the impressions by operating system. Five percent of impressions came from BlackBerry devices and one percent came from Windows devices.
When it comes to mobile game app categories, games, music and entertainment and communication apps top the list.
Thirty percent of mobile game app impressions came from arcade games in the third quarter of 2012. Twenty-six percent of impressions came from word games and 19 percent came from puzzles. The remaining portion of impressions came from board, card and other mobile game apps.
Smartphones dominate the mobile gaming landscape, according to the report. Seventy-four percent of impressions of mobile game impressions came from smartphones in the third quarter of 2012. Non-phone connected devices claim 23 percent of mobile game impressions and feature phones raked in 3 percent of impressions.
Mobile demographic
The Millennial report also looks at who the key audiences are for mobile games.
For example, entertainment fans, insurance shoppers and parents were all top demographics for mobile game app usage.
Mobile games also offer marketers big opportunities for revenue and monetization. For instance, a finding from eMarketer in Oct. 2012 found that ad-supported revenue in mobile game apps grew 119 percent year-over-year in 2012.
For Millennial in particular, the company is seeing a wide group of brand advertisers taking to mobile games for advertising purposes.
The top brand advertiser category was travel, which might point to consumers using mobile games to fill in the time while traveling.
Other top advertising verticals include entertainment, education, retail and restaurant and finance.
Rounding out the top ten advertising categories were telecommunications, consumer-packaged-goods, portals and directories, automotive and dating.
"The growth in mobile games is mirroring the overall growth we?re seeing in the mobile space," Mr. Startzel said.
"As consumers have shifted away from feature phones to smartphones and tablets, mobile gaming content has also made the shift to smartphones and tablets," he said.
"Mobile devices have proven to be a very natural platform to engage with gaming content, and we certainly expect that to continue in the future."
Final Take
Lauren Johnson is associate reporter on Mobile Marketer, New York


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Interactive diabetes case 6: Uncontrolled diabetes in a 64-year-old woman treated with insulin
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A 64-year-old woman, a retired office worker, has persistently variable glucose values on multiple injections of insulin a day.
Three years ago the patient was admitted to another hospital in diabetic ketoacidosis in the setting of an upper respiratory infection. She was started on insulin then and has been on insulin ever since, currently taking NPH insulin 20 units every morning and using a sliding scale of aspart insulin sporadically. Her blood glucose values are variable when checked twice a day, before breakfast and before dinner. Most fasting blood glucose values are in the 200 to 300 mg/dL (11.1 to 16.7 mmol/L) range, but some are in the 40 to 60 mg/dL (2.2 to 3.3 mmol/L) range. Blood glucose values before supper vary from 44 to 327 mg/dL (2.4 to 18.2 mmol/L), with no apparent pattern. She is having occasional nocturnal insulin reactions. The glycated hemoglobin (A1C) is 10.20 percent. The patient says she counts carbohydrates and avoids concentrated sweets. She is 5' 1" tall, weighs 111 pounds, and has a body mass index (BMI) of 21.
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I saw the new Muppet movie last night and I really liked it. It was cute, funny, and very Muppetational.
One thing I really liked (as dumb as this sounds) was Amy Adams' character's wardrobe. She played an elementary school teacher and kind of a goody-two-shoes, but all her outfits were really cute retro-inspired-looking dresses and skirts and blouses with belts. I scrounged the internet for some photos to post, because I seriously need to make my work wardrobe more like this.


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Foul play is suspected in a Jacksonville missing person case.
Randal Roberson, 28, was reported missing Jan. 21 when he failed to show up to a meeting in New Summerfield, said Jacksonville Police Department detective James Oden.
Roberson's vehicle was found abandoned two days later on County Road 4223, north of New Summerfield, Oden said.
Roberson has not been found, and police suspect foul play.
"We have no reason to believe he's alive," Oden said. "(There's been) no activity on his cell phone, nothing active on any if his stuff, and he has made no contact with any of his family members. Everyone we talked to said that is not normal for him. He hasn't showed up to his job, and his vehicle was abandoned."
Searches on foot and via helicopter have yet to turn up traces of Roberson.
Oden said the disappearance and possible death is believed to be drug-related, and police are exploring leads on the case generated through social media. Some of the information is second-hand, and one requires tracking down hard to find people, he said.
"We do have some good leads and do anticipate making substantial progress in the future," he said.
Anyone with information on Roberson's disappearance or death is asked to call the police department at 903-586-2546 and speak with Oden.


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Get the live updates from the Section 1 tournament on Twitter: @MSGVarsityKDJ
It's Section 1 "Championship Week" at the Westchester County Center and MSG Varsity is the source for updates, analysis and breaking news for every game in every class throughout the week. Here's a schedule for the week and a breakdown of every game:
All games at the Westchester County Center, White Plains
Friday, March 2
Class D Boys championship: No. 1 Biondi School vs. No. 2 Greenburgh Academy, 1 p.m.
Class A Boys semifinal: No. 2 Peekskill vs. No. 11 Poughkeepsie, 3 p.m.
Class A Boys semifinal: No. 1 Tappan Zee vs. No. 5 Byram Hills, 4:45 p.m.
Class AA Boys semifinal: No. 2 Fox Lane vs. No. 3 Mahopac, 6:30 p.m.
Class AA Boys semifinal: No. 1 Mount Vernon vs. No. 4 Clarktsown South, 8:15 p.m.
Saturday, March 3
Class C Boys championship: No. 1 Tuckahoe vs. No. 2 Children's Village, 2 p.m.
Class B Boys championship: No. 2 Albertus Magnus vs. Dobbs Ferry/Blind Brook winner, 5 p.m.
Sunday, March 4
Class AA Boys championship, noon
Class A Boys championship, 7 p.m.
Class C
No. 1 TUCKAHOE vs No. 4 HALDANE
Coaches: Al Visconti (Tuchahoe). Joe Virgadamo (Haldane)
Road to the Semis: Tuckahoe defeated Lincoln Hall 100-35, Haldane defeated Alexander Hamilton 52-32
Tuckahoe's Top Players: Sky Williams (Senior, Guard); Justin Nolan (Senior, Forward); Mark Raymond (Senior, Center); Shyheim Nixon (Junior, Guard)
Haldane's Top Players: Will Hoffman (Senior, Forward); Elias Lopez (Senior, Forward); Matt Forlow (Senior); Henry Heintzman (Senior, Guard)
Key Matchup: Sky Williams vs. Haldane guards. It's no secret that Sky Williams is Tuckahoe's go-to player. The senior had a dominating season, posting two 40-plus games, eight games of 30 points or more, and scoring 21-plus in Tuckahoe's last 11 games. If Haldane wants any chance in the game, they will have to slow down Sky Williams.
X-Factor: Will Hoffman. Not many people know him but Hoffman can play. The senior forward is Haldane's main weapon and if Haldane can get him going early, it will open up opportunities for the rest of the team. Hoffman will need to play his best if Haldane is going to have a shot.
How Tuckahoe Can Win: Do what Tuckahoe does. No need to change anything for the Tigers. They have not lost a game all season and have consistently put up 100 points. If they can defend Hoffman and play together, Tuckahoe should advance.
How Haldane Can Win: Slow it down. Against an up-tempo team like the Tigers, it will serve Haldane best to slow the game down and run the half-court offense. Tuckahoe is quick and athletic and if you try and run with them, you will not win. Haldane needs to value the basketball, eat up clock and keep Tuckahoe from breaking out.
No. 2 CHILDREN'S VILLAGE vs No. 6 KEIO
Coaches: Mike Graves (Children's Village). Stan Hamlet (Keio)
Road to the Semis: Children's Village defeated MLK 72-40, Keio defeated Palisade Prep 49-30
Children's Village Top Players: Kareem Padgett (Sophomore, Forward); Vance Crichlow (Senior, Guard); Anthony Trotter (Senior, Guard); Andre Jones (Junior, Forward); Roger Owens (Junior, Forward)
Keio's Top Players: Shimpei Konto (Senior, Guard); Fumiaki Kobayashi (Junior, Guard); Toshiki Himei (Senior, Guard); Yutaro Yamashita (Senior, Forward)
Key Match-Up: Outside Play – Both teams are very guard/forward orientated so this game will be decided on the wings. Padgett has been CV's main weapon while Konto is the clear leader for Keio. Look for these two to go at it.
X-Factor: Andre Jones, Roger Owens – These two lit up MLK in CV's quarterfinal game. Jones poured in 27 points including six 3-pointers while Owens added 17 points and 10 assists. If CV can get similar efforts from these two, it could be a long night for Keio.
How Children's Village Can Win: Push the ball – The more points CV scores, the better they are. They've put up 70+ the last two games and won both easily. That should be the goal for this team and if they can get out on the break; they should come away with a win.
How Keio Can Win: Play Together – Keio has a nice season and been at their best when they are playing together. They upset the number three seed in the quarterfinals and should use that momentum coming into this game. If they move the ball and try not to force any shots, they will have a chance.
Class B
No. 2 ALBERTUS MAGNUS vs No. 6 CROTON-HARMON
Coaches: Pat McFadden (Albertus Magnus). Bill Thom (Croton)
Road to the Semis: Albertus Magnus defeated Putnam Valley 71-33 in the first round and beat Briarcliff 69-51 in the quarterfinals, Croton defeated Pawling 66-56 in the first round and beat Woodlands 56-55 in the quarterfinals
Albertus Magnus' Top Players: Tyler Sayre (Senior, Forward); Pat McGuinness (Senior, Guard); Jack Sullivan (Senior, Guard); Arnell Dandridge (Senior, Guard)
Croton Harmon's Top Players: Wes Turner (Senior, Forward); Ian Thom (Junior, Guard); Robert Simmons (Senior, Forward); Brian Oliver (Guard)
Key Match-Up: Tyler Sayre vs Wes Turner – Now this is a match-up. Sayre is the school's all-time leading scorer and does all the little things that help a team win. Turner is one of the most underrated players in the section but exploded for 16 points in the first quarter of Croton's upset over Woodlands. They both play great defense and should match-up well with each other.
X-Factor: Ian Thom – Thom is known for being a dangerous shooter but also does a lot of other things really well. He moves the ball quickly and can rebound well for his size. If Thom gets hot, Croton is in business.
How Albertus Magnus Can Win: Ride the pony – It's pretty simple. When Tyler Sayre is on his game, Magnus is tough to beat. McGuinness and Sullivan are great players, but this team depends on Sayre. Against a good defensive team like Croton, the Falcons must establish Sayre early and force other players to help. Once they do, McGuinness and Sullivan will be free to work.
How Croton-Harmon Can Win: Ride the wave – No one expected Croton to be in the County Center but the Tigers are still standing. They will again be underdogs, but don't think that's a bad thing. If Turner and Thom can handle the scoring load early, the Tigers can control the ball and pull off yet another upset.
No. 1 DOBBS FERRY vs No. 5 BLIND BROOK
Coaches: Scott Patrillo (Dobbs Ferry). Mike Welsh (Blind Brook)
Road to the Semis: Dobbs Ferry had a first-round bye and then defeated Valhalla 67-32 in the quarterfinal. Blind Brook defeated Westlake 56-44 in the first round and beat Pleasantville 43-42 in the quarterfinals.
Dobbs Ferry's Top Players: Eric Paschall (Sophomore, Forward); Thomas Fleming (Senior, Forward); John Yozzo-Scaperrotta (Senior, Forward); Eddie Ritch (Senior, Guard); Spencer Avalos (Senior, Guard).
Blind Brook's Top Players: Antoine Saliba (Senior, Forward); Jack Jamilkowski (Senior, Forward); Sam Adler (Junior, Guard); Brennan Schaenmann (Junior, Center).
Key Match-Up: Eric Paschall vs Antoine Saliba – New school vs Old School. Paschall is a sophomore, but may be the next major Division 1 talent in the area. Saliba is a defensive veteran who does all the little things for Blind Brook. When Paschall is on, Dobbs Ferry is a completely different animal. It will be up to Saliba to slow him down.
X-Factor: Brennan Schaenmann – Dobbs Ferry's forwards are tough, physical and smart. Schaenmann is 6-foot-7 and if he can play tough inside, Blind Brook can neutralize some of Dobbs Ferry's athleticism.
How Dobbs Ferry Can Win: Play together – Dobbs Ferry is an emotional team which is both good and bad. They are not scared of anyone at any time and tend to play better in a physical game. But that can also lead to some poor shot-selection. If the Eagles can move the ball and execute together, they should come away with the win.
How Blind Brook Can Win: Play Big – Blind Brook is one of the few teams in Class B that can match-up with Dobbs Ferry size-wise. The Eagles get a lot of baskets in the paint and attack the glass. If Blind Brook can keep Dobbs Ferry off the glass and slow down Paschall, they will have a chance.
Class A
No. 2 PEEKSKILL vs No. 11 POUGHKEEPSIE
Coaches: Lou Panzanaro (Peekskill). Brian Laffin (Poughkeepsie)
Road to the Semis: Peekskill defeated John Jay-CR 75-64 in the first round and beat Brewster 80-73 in the quarterfinals, Poughkeepsie defeated Pelham 50-44 in the first round and beat Eastchester 61-58 in the quarterfinals.
Peekskill's Top Players: Chandler Pierce (Senior, Forward); Dan Casey (Junior, Guard); Musheed Muhammad (Sophomore, Center); Kyree Hull (Senior, Forward)
Poughkeepsie's Top Players: Jermar Dancy (Senior, Guard); D'Andre Smith (Junior, Guard); Brandon Weir (Junior, Forward); Lateek Anderson (Senior, Guard); Ray Knight (Senior, Forward).
Key Match-Up: Depth – These two teams are very similar. They both play up-tempo and have athletic guards and forwards that can lock down defensively. The real game may be one with the second teams. If either bench can come in and make a difference, it may be just enough to advance to the championship game.
X-Factor: Musheed Muhammad – The one major difference between these two teams is Muhammad, the younger brother of former Peekskill forward Mookie Jones. While Poughkeepsie does have great depth at the guard/forward positions, they don't have anyone the size of Muhammad. If he can dominate the paint, Peekskill will be back in the championship.
How Peekskill Can Win: Minimize Poughkeepsie's runs – Poughkeepsie lives on their scoring runs. In every close game they seem to give up the lead but bounce back in a hurry with a quick scoring binge. If Peekskill can minimize these runs and get Muhammad going, they will be very successful.
How Poughkeepsie Can Win: Cut down on mistakes – Poughkeepsie is a talented team, but at times they seem to fall into a funk. Against a team like Peekskill, this will not fly. Poughkeepsie must protect the ball, make their free-throws and look to the leadership on Dancy if they want to advance back to a title game.
No. 1 TAPPAN ZEE vs No. 5 BYRAM HILLS
Coaches: George Gaine (Tappan Zee). Ted Repa (Byram Hills)
Road to the Semis: Tappan Zee defeated Lakeland 60-35 in the first round and beat Pearl River 54-39 in the quarterfinals, Byram Hills defeated Rye 53-40 in the first round and beat Kennedy 55-50 in the quarterfinals
Tappan Zee's Top Players: Billy O'Shea (Senior, Forward); Pat Peterson (Senior, Guard); Joe Letizia (Junior, Guard); Brendan Donahue (Senior, Forward); Brian McLaughlin (Senior, Guard).
Byram Hills' Top Players: Jeff Lynch (Junior, Guard); Ryan Golden (Junior, Forward); Andrew Maloney (Senior, Forward); Andrew Groll (Freshman, Forward).
Key Match-Up: Jeff Lynch vs Joe Letizia – When Byram and Tappan Zee faced off late in the regular season, Letizia looked like a possessed man. Not only did he play Lynch tough, he posted a game-high 19 points in his best effort of the season. But Lynch lives for the playoffs and should be the go to guy for Byram Hills. Honorable mention: Crowds – These two crowds are two of the best in the Section and they will be out in full force for this one.
X-Factor: Andrew Maloney – Byram Hills has its Batman and Robin with Lynch and Golden, but Maloney is the glue guy for the team. In last year's championship run, Maloney made countless big plays down the stretch. The Bobcats will need another big game from him if they want to defend their title in the championship.
How Tappan Zee Can Win: Use the size advantage – Byram Hills is not the biggest team and, save for freshman Andrew Groll, Tappan Zee will have a size advantage. When Tappan Zee beat Byram earlier in the year, they controlled the paint. If they can do it again, they will remain undefeated.
How Byram Hills Can Win: Ride the big three – Byram Hills has three stars in Lynch, Golden and Maloney. The rest of the guys can play, but if the Bobcats want to win, these three are going to need to dominate on both sides of the floor. If they can, they will cement themselves in Byram Hills history.
Class AA
No. 2 FOX LANE vs. No. 3 MAHOPAC
Coaches: Chris Violante (Fox Lane). Kevin Downes (Mahopac)
Road to the Semis: Fox Lane defeated Suffern 40-36 in the opening round and beat North Rockland 52-39 in the quarterfinals, Mahopac defeated Ossining 55-54 in the opening round and beat Arlington 76-75 in 2 OT in the quarterfinals
Fox Lane's Top Players: Will Trawick (Senior, Forward); Dylan Peretz (Senior, Center); Robbie Shilstone (Senior, Guard); Ben Korren (Senior, Guard)
Mahopac's Top Players: Brendan Hynes (Junior, Forward); Zack Ankier (Senior, Forward); Marc Vaccaro (Senior, Guard); Ryan Simone (Sophomore, Forward)
Key Match-Up: Hynes vs Trawick – This one should be a great battle. Trawick has been slowed of late but when he is on, he is dominant. He's a great mid-range scorer and defends very well. Hynes is underrated and plays a lot like Trawick. How Hynes performs in this one will be a great measuring stick for him heading into his senior season.
X-Factor: Dylan Peretz – It's surprising how little people talk about Fox Lane's 6-foot-7 center when he has had such a great year. When Peretz is playing well, Fox Lane is a dangerous team. Peretz could be the difference-maker in this game if he can control the paint and put up big numbers.
How Fox Lane Can Win: Be weary of Mahopac's runs – Mahopac is one team that you can never count out. They battled back from down 18 in the third quarter to win in the quarterfinals and they will never give up. The Foxes must maintain their composure throughout the game, whether they're down 2 or up 10. If Fox Lane can rely on Trawick and Peretz's leadership, they can advance to the championship game.
How Mahopac Can Win: Play consistent – Mahopac came out slow in the quarterfinals and had to pull off a miraculous comeback to win the game. Against players like Trawick and Peretz, that strategy will not work. Mahopac must string together four solid quarters and rely on Hynes to score big baskets if they want to continue their incredible run.
No. 1 MOUNT VERNON vs No. 4 CLARKSTOWN SOUTH
Coaches: Bob Cimmino (Mount Vernon). Matt Backs (Clarkstown South)
Road to the Semis: Mount Vernon defeated Clarkstown North 108-53 in the opening round and beat New Rochelle 74-59 in the quarterfinals, Clarkstown South defeated John Jay-EF 75-54 in the opening round and beat Carmel 63-58 in the quarterfinals
Mount Vernon's Top Players: Isaiah Cousins (Senior, Guard); Randy Stephens (Senior, Guard); Jarell Marshall (Senior, Forward); Qwedere Lovell (Senior, Guard)
Clarkstown South's Top Players: Mike McCahey (Senior, Forward); Clayton Roker (Senior, Guard); Connor McGuinness (Freshman, Guard); Frank Tucek (Senior, Guard)
Key Match-Up: McCahey/Roker vs Cousins/Stephens –Clarkstown South is a solid team all-around, but a lot of what they do offensively runs through McCahey and Roker. Mount Vernon can throw a number of defenders their way, but Cousins and Stephens will most likely draw them early on.
X-Factor: Clarkstown's Shooters –McCahey and Clayton Roker attack the basket a lot and when they do, it draws defenders. This leaves McGuinness, junior guard Tyler Mager and the rest of Clarkstown South's guards with a lot of open shots. If they can knock them down, Clarkstown South will be in business.
How Mount Vernon Can Win: Play Mount Vernon basketball – They've had the formula the last two decades and there's no need to change it now. The Knights have a bunch of options to throw and McCahey and Roker and if they can neutralize them, Clarkstown South will really struggle.
How Clarkstown South Can Win: Play with a chip on their shoulder – It may seem like a tough task, but Mount Vernon can still lose just like every other team in the section. If you play scared against the Knights, they will dominate you, but if you can match their intensity, you have a chance. McCahey must have a career game and the shooters around him must not be afraid to take shots. If Clarkstown South can slow the Knights' transition game down, they will be in the game.
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Fireworks set off too late
Dear Editor:
This is directed to the stupid, inconsiderate persons responsible for the loud, blasting fireworks set off in Summit Hill on Sunday, July 18.
There are people who must go to work early on Monday morning; a Friday or Saturday night would have been better. And perhaps not after 10 p.m.
I'm sure that if I made that loud, disruptive noise at that time of night, the police would've been involved. Some people are completely lacking in common sense and rational thinking.
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The traditional Duck Derby recently took place at Lagan Valley LeisurePlex and made a huge splash for charity.
Children from across the City, who attended the annual summer scheme bought their 'lucky ducks' then named and decorated them in time for the big race.
The Mayor of Lisburn, Councillor Andrew Ewing, welcoming all the children to the Duck Derby, said: "I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those involved - the staff who organised the event and the children for raising money for my Mayoral Charity, Marie Curie Cancer Care. Thank you all for taking part."
Over 150 ducks took to the Lazy River to battle for a place on the podium.
The Mayor of Lisburn, Councillor Andrew Ewing got the countdown going and after 10 seconds the ducks were off to compete in the race of their lives.
'Donald Duck' went out fast followed by 'Usain Duck' and turning the final bend they were under pressure as many ducks seemed to have paced themselves, all striving towards the finishing line to clinch first, second and third place in what was a thrilling encounter.
Jack Moriarty and his duck proved to be luckiest duck of all as it bolted to the finishing line beating all the other ducks at a record time to claim gold.
The next two podium places were a lot closer with only one 'duck length' between them.
Jodie Davis and her duck claimed silver and Chloe Loughran who was racing her dad's duck claimed bronze.
Councillor Alan Carlisle, Vice-Chair of the Council's Leisure Services Committee also present, said: "This was a fun-filled way to spend the morning and the £180 raised was donated to 'Marie Curie Cancer Care'.
"The children had a brilliant time cheering on their duck from the sidelines and each one fully embraced the duck derby challenge."


text: Johannesburg - Telecommunications group Telkom [JSE:TKG] has appointed Sipho Maseko as its new group chief executive and executive director with effect from April 1.Maseko has previously served as the managing director at Vodacom SA. His tenure with Vodacom included fulfilling the position of chief operating officer at Vodacom Group.Brian Armstrong has been appointed as Telkom's chief operating officer.These appointments enable the departure of the incumbent group chief executive Nombulelo Moholi at the end of March' Telkom said in a statement."The appointment of a seasoned executive with telecommunications experience is another building block in Telkom's turnaround process'" said Telkom chairperson Jabu Mabuza. "The objective of Telkom's turnaround is to deliver a sustainable performance."The market warmly received the appointments' with the share on the JSE rallying 3.3% to R14.63 as at 13:30.