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Pop culture history will be made tomorrow as Ultimate Comics Fallout #4 hits shelves and introduces readers to the all-new Ultimate Comics Spider-Man! That's right, for the first time ever, someone other than Peter Parker will be Spider-Man! But, after the death of Peter Parker, who will rise up to defend the Ultimate Universe? Meet Miles Morales, a seemingly normal teenager from New York who will soon discover that with great power comes great responsibility…and even greater danger! But just what are the secrets behind Miles' shocking abilities? What's his connection to the original Spider-Man? And just why does he wear that costume? Courtesy of superstars Brian Michael Bendis and Sara Pichelli, Ultimate Comics Fallout #4 begins the story that'll have everyone talking for years to come!
"When the opportunity arose to create a new Spider-Man, we knew it had to be a character that represents the diversity—in background and experience—of the twenty-first century," said Axel Alonso, Marvel Editor in Chief. "Miles is a character who not only follows in the tradition of relatable characters like Peter Parker, but also shows why he's a new, unique kind of Spider-Man—and worthy of that name."
With its inception in 2000, the Ultimate Comics Universe reimagined the world's most popular super heroes for a new generation and has been critically lauded for its bold, resonant stories. In particular, Ultimate Spider-Man #1 is widely considered one of the most important comics of the century, setting records for trade paperback sales and introducing one of the most popular versions of Spider-Man ever. With the death of Peter Parker in June 2011, all eyes were once again on the Ultimate Comics Universe, as mainstream media and fans alike speculated just who Marvel would put under the mask of this beloved hero. Now, the chart-topping team of Bendis and Pichelli begin the next major chapter of the Ultimate Comics Universe with September's historic Ultimate Comics spider-Man #1, giving readers a chance to learn the origin of the most important new character of the century.
"The chance for the world to join a new Spider-Man as he discovers what that means in this modern world is one of the most challenging and crazy fun opportunities I've had as a writer," explained Bendis. "The Ultimate Comics Universe according to Miles is completely unique. I can't wait to write every issue and I can't wait for people to start reading them."
Pichelli added, "I promise, you will fall in love with Miles– I already did. 'Nuff Said."
The world's greatest super hero icon is about to undergo the most groundbreaking reinvention in comic book history—where will you be when the mask is lifted? Pick up Ultimate Comics Fallout #4 tomorrow at your local comic shop or digitally on the Marvel Comics App for iOS devices.
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS, JONATHAN HICKMAN & NICK SPENCER
Art by SARA PICHELLI, SALVADOR LARROCA & CLAYTON CRAIN
Cover by MARK BAGLEY
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Penciled by SARA PICHELLI
Cover by KAARE ANDREWS (Cover will be POLYBAGGED)
Variant Cover by SARA PICHELLI
FOC—8/22/11, On-Sale—9/14/11
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Penciled by SARA PICHELLI
Cover by KAARE ANDREWS
FOC—8/29/11, On-Sale—9/21/11
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I kinda feel that this was done to 1up DC in the diversity field and for the shock value, but sometimes good things happen for poor reasons. I hope this turns out well and that they don't fall into the trapping they usually get into when dealing with ethnicity.
On a side note, I'm kinda geeking out at the possibility that the new Spider-Man might be puertorican like me. If he is, the puertorican LCS are gonna have a field day with this.
What I think is cool is that they are putting a woman on a top-tite. Just like the MSP crew have asked for.
@MaximusRift totally agree with you! this might be a great thing, just look at ult. nick fury, the re-amp of making him a African American bad ass soldier is just awesome. in a world where 20 years ago caricatures like power man and black panther were b-list and c-list in the comic book world. Although i don't want all my favorite mainstay books to change there race, just out of familiarity. i would love to see more new a-list superheros/villains of different back grounds races.
as a man of a mix race of new generation of children i would like to focus less on how we are different and more on how we are similar. i think one thing that holds us about in human rights is focusing on maybe on the negative past too much and not enough on the progress made to make this country better in terms of equality.
Interesting. I'm intrigued as to how they will be telling how Miles got his "spider powers" (are they "meta"? Or technological?) This is the one Ultimate title that I may need to take a look at since I stopped following The Ultimates (aka the Movie Avengers).
This is what I was talking about in an earlier post. I believe that DC should have used their "52" multiverse to set up another "series" – Such as the "Earth 1" stories that would allow writers to go in a different direction a'la Ultimate Marvel. With the exception that DC had a "multiverse" as an established plot line for many, many years. That would have been a better concept to me than going all in for "New Coke".
I think that analogy is flawed since that would imply that the new 52 are like Marvel titles. A better analogy would be that Coke Zero would be replacing Coke.
Marvel is really amazing isn't it, they really can't hold their spoilers, couldn't they have waited another day? Of course I understand it's a maketing thing, they wan't people to be curious but really I would like to have been surprised, but I can't really resist to spoilers so whatever.
I was expecting it but I'm kind of surprised that it is't a Ultimate version of Miguel O'Hara or someone related to Ultimate Ben Reilly, well he can still be on that last one.
But anyway, looks really cool can't wait to see it, glad to see Sara Pichelli back in the pencils too, she's great!
I'm going to reserve comment on this for a bit. Particularly if the end game is just to resurrect Peter Parker. Potential to be intriguing or a disaster…
I'm interested in this, for the same reason I was interested in Dick Grayson as Batman. I want to see what challenges a new guy has in filling the Spider-Boots. I want to see how he accepts that he can carry on the legacy of Peter while still being himself. Plus, this is a bold move for marvel (Even if it is only in the "Ultimate" continuity, which is a safer place to do this kind of stuff) and I think it could really pay off.
Could be good. Can't wait to hear/read the Major Spoilers review! :)
Found this part of the press release pretty funny, though: "In particular, Ultimate Spider-Man #1 is widely considered one of the most important comics of the century…"
I actually liked Ultimate Spidey when it first got going, but…really? So they're either doing one of two things with this statement:
1) Saying it was the most important book in the mere decade this century has been around (which, I guess…okay, sure…if we ignore that it came out in 2000, technically making it a part of the LAST century).
2) Saying that it was more important than Action Comics #1, Detective Comics #27, or Amazing Fantasy #15. Which…no. Just no.
They said "one of the most important", not the most important.
Understood. Still not sure if I agree.
True, if you never define your pool, then surely a Rob Liefeld issue of Badrock would be one of the best comics ever. Of all the comics ever printed, it sure is one of them.
So, Donald Glover can play Spidey now?
I am thinking that Marvel made the new SpiderMan hispanic as a stunt – "OOOO Look how diverse we is!" and to be frank I could NOT care less. I have more of a problem with them making a new SpiderMan because Parker's powers were obtained by accident and unless Ol' Pete didn't keep his Peter in his Pants how could his powers have been passed on to somebody new? I have the same problem with BatMan Inc., sure, somebody else can wear the costume, but without Bruce Wayne's near-psychotic drive and ambition, created by witnessing the murder of his parents, the person under the cowl isn't really The BatMan! Still, I do hope that Marvel DOESN'T cheat everybody by doing a "Death of Superman" thing and bring Peter Parker back now that they've slain him.
Whenever something like this comes up it seems like people are going to make a fuss about it no matter what happens. If he were another white guy, I'm sure you'd have people asking why aren't there more minorities in comics. Since he's black/latino you have people saying that Marvel is trying to be more affirmative action.
Besides, it's not like this is the first minority Spider-Man. Wasn't Miguel O'Hara (Spider-Man 2099) Hispanic/Irish? Atleast that's what his name always lead me to believe.
What I really want to know is who's going to be the new Ultimate Spider-Ham?
I am both sad and disappointed, yet retain a sliver of hope. I feel a loss at the death of Ultimate Peter Parker. I know people say that at least you have 616 Peter, but that is as reasuring when someone says, sorry your cat died, but at least you have your dog—very hollow. The original Peter is a great character, but I fell in love with this character, his Aunt, Mary Jane and the twists from the original series that were offered. I know it is just a story, but I've invested myself into the Ultimate Spider-man stories for the last 11 years, specifically into Peter Parker. Not necessarily what he looked like. I don't care if he were white, black, or poka-dot, it was his personality, his passions and beliefs that drew me into his world. I think it is great that there are more diverse characters in the comic book world, but why must I be labled a bigot for having an affinity and nostolgia for this character? Why must I be critisized for expecting a better transition/story line to introduce a new hero? This is not about race or ethnicity. This is like when people were labeled unpatriotic when they did not support Bush, when our country was founded on holding leaders accountable. There are guidelines to making a good story and for avoiding such backlash. The ultimate reality was made so that creative license could be used in telling new stories with classic characters, but it is more than just a portal of new stories, like all good works of fantasy, it has taken on a life of its own and embeded itself into the hearts of its fans. Fans would be just as upset if Reed Richards were killed to make a new Mr. Fantastic, or Bruce Banner were killed to create a new Hulk. These characters are more than just a costume. Superman is superman because he is Clark Kent, not because he has superpowers. The same can be said for Spider-man There have been many attempts, but only one real thing.
Having said that, if Miles is to be a successful character, he must not focus on what makes him different from others, but what allows for universal understanding. Peter was a success mainly because his race, ethnicity, even religion, did not come into play as to how he developed nor how he made his descisions. Let us hope that this creative team takes that very same recipe for success to allow Miles a chance to give a new perspective that everyone can relate to and appreciate. Marvel has attempted to clobber the fans with his diversity, but it has never been the focussed differences that have allowed any character to enter our hearts but in seeing that we are far more similar than we are different and are all one brotherhood of man that can aspire to anything we put our minds to.


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Mon, 26 Sep 2011 02:43:34 GMT —
Many in the Albany community have been saying that Downtown Albany needs more for the nightlife. A new sports bar will be helping with this very soon.
Booters Sports Bar and Grill is scheduled to open its doors on September 30th where the former Downtown General Store was located.
This venture is the first of its kind for owner Donna Driskell. She says she kept hearing people say there is nowhere to really go and watch games, so it inspired her to open up Booters.
The sports bar will feature local flavor and beer as well as five big flat screens to watch the big games on!
As for where the name "Booters" came from, Driskell says people will have to wait until the opening to learn about it.

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Kolkata, Jul 7(UNI) Information and Broadcasting Minister Priya Ranjan Dasmunsi underwent angioplasty at a city hospital today following detection of heart blockages.
Authorities at Apollo Gleneagles Hospital said the Minister was still in the ICCU, but was stable. He was on liquid diet.
Mr Dasmunsi underwent angioplasty after he was diagnosed with 'acute coronary syndrome' caused by coronary artery, they said.
The Union Minister and Pradesh Congress president fell ill and complained of chest pain while travelling to Raiganj, his constituency in North Dinajpur district, after a party meeting at Malda yesterday.
He was admitted to Raiganj sub-divisional hospital and was later flown to Kolkata by a special BSF aircraft late in the night via Purnea in Bihar.
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West Bengal Governor Gopal Krishna Gandhi visited the ailing Union Minister at the hospital this morning and wished him quick recovery.
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- Michael Heide said...
Well deserved. And you were a part of that story.
By the way, I finally got to read the first issue of Chas. I can't say much about the story (since not that much has happened yet), but Matt Hollingsworth colors are both a blessing and a curse. Some pages (like that beautiful confrontation between John and that huge demon on page four) looked better in black and white, while other pages are enhanced by the colors. Especially the last two pages, with the "knowledge" effect that reminds me of both Frank Quitely and Akira.
Great work.
Uhm, but back to Y - The Last Man. Eisner awards, yay!
- July 29, 2008 at 3:38 AM
- dzuka said...
micha, thanks!
yeah, you're right. first issue is just an introduction. well, second one is just around the corner. : )
as for matt, i'm really happy with his work, even on those pages that would function in b/w, while on most of them his part is just crucial.
and, uhm, back to 'y' - last two issues i did came out in 2007, so, there's my little part in best continuing series, but i'm sure the great ending is what brought the award to the book! : )
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Nearly three months ago, Amber Trani was within reach of her lifelong dream.
The three-year national team member was one of 19 gymnasts vying for the chance to make the U.S. Olympic women's gymnastics team.
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Last month, she could only watch on television as her friends fell short of a gold medal in the team competition in Beijing.
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But Trani has put it all behind her now. The Richlandtown, Pa., native joined three other freshmen - Gina Nuccio, Kat Ding and Mariel Box - at Georgia in August.
Nuccio, of Naperville, Ill., Ding, of Reno, Nev., and Box, of Calhoun, had already made a home at Georgia while attending summer school. They were anxiously awaiting Trani's arrival.
"I wish I could have been here because they all got a head start of getting to know each other," Trani said. "But within the first week, it was like I had been here the whole time."
As Georgia began its mandatory practice Monday, the freshmen got a taste of what it's like to be part of a team that is in search of its fifth straight national title and 10th overall.
"I came in and thought, "Oh my gosh. I'm not that good. I won't compete. I won't have any time on the floor because no one's going to compete me. We have all these people that are way better,' Ding said. "I psyche myself out a lot. Now, I just feel like I have to live up to what (associate head coach) Jay (Clark) saw in me. From then, I'll progress to what I think I can do."
Ding is expected to compete on uneven bars and floor exercise. Trani and Nuccio are projected to compete in all-around.
"They are both very strong, very fit, very explosive and very talented," Georgia coach Suzanne Yoculan said of Trani and Nuccio. "They will contribute immediately and be real difference makers."
Box, a walk-on, suffered a season-ending injury while training in July. She tore her posterior cruciate ligament while working on front tumbling and just got off crutches last week.
"It was very disappointing," Box said. "I was so excited about being here. I came early so I could train and get ahead. I had been out a little from hurting myself the previous season. I was doing really well. I'm still going to help cheer on the team. I'm still a part of it."
In just a few short months, the freshmen have become a tight-knit group.
"We are best friends," Nuccio said. "Every Sunday we do stuff together. In the summer we got ice cream, went to the pool and studied. We do everything together. Our freshmen class is pretty close."
The four will have to fill in for last year's senior class Katie Heenan, the 2008 Honda Sports Award winner for gymnastics, Nikki Childs, Audrey Bowers and Megan Dowlen. The Gym Dogs graduated six routines from last season's national championship team.
Trani admitted that at first, she was intimidated joining a team that has such a storied history - four consecutive national championships and nine overall.
But slowly, all the freshmen have been shedding their insecurities.
"That's something that you can't think about," Trani said. "The more you focus on the past, the harder it is to concentrate on the future. You're never going to forget that, and it is big shoes to fill, but you've got to concentrate on what you can do now for this coming season."
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A Middlesex County (Mass.) Sheriff's corrections officer was killed early Wednesday in a vehicle crash while performing a perimeter check at the sheriff's facilities.
Correction Officer Edward "Teddy" Dillon III, 27, of Lowell, was working the midnight to 8 a.m. shift at the Middlesex House of Correction, according to the sheriff's office.
The accident occurred on Treble Cove Road at about 4:10 a.m. Officer Dillon had served the sheriff's office since 2008.
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FIREFIGHTERS have contained a brushfire that spread quickly behind North Ryde RSL, burning through 10ha of land.
Many residents of Magdela Rd chose to leave the area with their pets due to the heavy smoke, which continues to cause problems for traffic around the Lane Cove Tunnel.
Fire crews were first called around 2pm to a blaze at the intersection of Pittwater and Coxs Rds that quickly spread to the bush at the back of the RSL on Magdela Rd.
Nine NSW Fire and Rescue crews, plus three helicopters and three National Parks units, set up back burning and protected properties.
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Acting Superintendent Josh Turner said the biggest risk to residents was respiratory illness from the heavy smoke.
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The North Ryde blaze shows that bushfires are not limited to the rural outskirts of Sydney, Acting Supt Turner said.
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"(After) we've had three quiet summers it shows we don't know what the summer is going to bring."
A Rural Fire Service spokesman earlier today said an arsonist could be to blame for the fire.
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The NEW Rules Of Texting You Need To Know NOW!February 5th, 2016 by Christen
Chances are you were taught proper etiquette regarding dining and communicating, but what about texting? Whether you're texting friends, family or co-workers, there are rules of texting etiquette that are important to observe – I've teamed up with Progressive Life Lanes to share the new rules for texting etiquette in 2016 and beyond below.
Stop sending group texts in 2016
You've found yourself in the rabbit hole of group texts before, and because many people don't realize they're replying to everyone when they respond to group texts, it can get really annoying, really fast. When at all possible, try to communicate directly with people, even if it means sending a few texts. Or if you are making plans, consider sending an email.
Steer clear of making common texting mistakes
In the brave new world of communication, it's important to avoid common texting mistakes that you may not have even known you're guilty of. Think of including a smile with words in your texts. Using polite words, like please and thanks, can often soften a relayed message. And avoid using curse words or texting in all caps. There's a fine line when it comes to delivering short and concise messages with a pleasant tone–but if you read the message aloud to yourself before sending, you should be able to analyze how well the text will be received.
Know when and where you should put the phone away
The #1 rule for texting is do not text while operating any sort of motor vehicle, period. According to the National Safety Council, using a cell phone while behind the wheel of a car makes you four times more likely to be at risk of an auto accident. You should put your phone away and avoid texting in movie theaters, at dinner tables, and please take a break from texting from the bathroom in 2016. Eliminating texting from these locations will not only keep you safe and sanitary, but will also keep you courteous to those around you.
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Take The @ATT Pledge Against Texting While Driving (#ItCanWait Winner Announced!)May 27th, 2015 by Christen
Remember last week when we shared the startling news of the ridiculous things smartphone users are doing behind the wheel? New research from AT&T shows nearly 4-in-10 smartphone users tap into social media, video chats and more while driving on the road! That's not all that users are doing from behind the wheel. AT&T has put together an infographic detailing some of the craziest things that users have admitted to doing behind the wheel. How many of these distracted driving moments can you admit to?
In order to join the fight against distracted driving, I've become dedicated to spreading the word about the dangers of texting, snapping selfies, checking Facebook and Twitter from behind the wheel – No smartphone distraction is worth a terrible accident, or worse – losing a life.
DivasandDorks.com has teamed up with AT&T to help spread the #ItCanWait message against distracted driving and give away an amazing prize pack which includes a Samsung Galaxy S6 smartphone, selfie stick, Beats By Dre Pill and more (EST value: $1000). We had close over 500 entries for the contest with many readers sharing their pledge against distracted driving on Twitter and Instagram – but there can be only one winner…
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RHOA Kenya And Apollo: When Reality TV Texting (Sexting) Goes WrongNovember 6th, 2013 by Lifestyle Staff
While promoting season six of "RHOA", Kenya Moore and Cynthia Bailey spoke to ABC radio about whether it's appropriate for a woman to text a married man. The scenario will appear as a storyline on an upcoming episode of the Bravo show when Kenya is confronted about texting Apollo, the husband of her nemisis Phaedra Parks. Here's what the ladies told ABC:
Why Kenya Doesn't Feel Bad About Texting Apollo:
"I am like an open book. I don't try to hide things so if I was texting in response to [him] texting me first I don't see how that's a problem, especially when they were not inappropriate texts."
Cynthia Bailey Chimed In and Doesn't Think the Situation is Right:
"If you don't have that kind of relationship with the wife, I think it's completely inappropriate to have a text relationship with someone's husband. I don't think that Kenya would text [my husband] Peter [Bailey] inappropriately for any reason. I think that she respects me and I think she respects him and I don't think that she would do that."
Does Kenya have a point? Or should she have never responded–whether the texts were inappropriate or not?
Remember this? Last season Kenya and Apollo got a little too comfy horse-playing at the pool. If they think this is okay, who knows what really went down via text message.
Viewers will get the see the entire scenario play out this season on RHOA, Sundays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo. Will you be watching?
(Sponsored) Texting While Driving Causes "100 Deadliest Days" #ItCanWaitMay 28th, 2013 by Christen
This post has been sponsored in part by the "IT CAN WAIT" program which focuses on educating people – especially teens – about the dangers of texting and driving. The message is simple, yet vital: When it comes to texting and driving, it can wait. For more information visit ItCanWait.com.
Did you know that more and more automobile crashes & fatalities are caused by texting while driving? Even more than drunk driving and freak accidents COMBINED. The majority of all texting while driving mishaps are made by young adults and teens. That's why AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile and Sprint have joined forces to battle against "texting while driving" during the "100 Deadliest Days" this summer. May until September, is projected to have the most texting while driving related accidents than any other time of year and DivasandDorks.com wants you to spread the word, take the pledge & stand up against the dangers of texting while driving.
Those who read and send text messages while driving are 23 times more likely to be in a crash. That's why we're committed to putting an end to texting and driving. We're focused on educating everyone on the dangers of texting while driving. Our goal is to save lives and make texting and driving as unacceptable as drinking and driving because no text is worth dying for.
Texting while driving is an epidemic, and it's not isolated to teen drivers. It affects adults as well. A recent survey shows business commuters know texting while driving is unsafe, but they still engage in these behaviors. In fact, they are texting and driving more than they used to.
- Six in 10 commuters said they never texted while driving three years ago. Nearly half of commuters admit to texting while driving, which is more than teens.
- 49 percent of commuters self-report texting while driving, compared to 43 percent2 of teens.
Despite knowing the riskss, 98 percent said sending a text or email while driving isn't safe.
For many, it has become a habit. More than 40 percent of those who admitted to texting while driving called it a habit.
All summer long, we'll be sharing apps, tips, infographics and tricks to help you resist the urge of texting while driving and ways to urge others that when it comes to texting while driving, "It Can Wait."
AT&T "Texting & Driving: It Can Wait" To Battle The 100 Most Deadliest Days Of The YearMay 15th, 2012 by Christen
Take out your wireless device. Read the last text message you sent or received aloud. Would reading or responding to that text message from behind the wheel be worth the risk of getting into a car accident or worse? The reality is that no message is so urgent that it is worth diverting attention from the wheel and risking lives in the process.
In the survey 1,200 teens revealed that while 97 percent of them know texting while driving is dangerous…
- 43 percent admit to sending a text while driving
- 75 percent say the practice is common among their friends
- 77 percent of say adults warn against risks, but text & drive 'all the time'
In today's digital age, teens and adults alike are staying connected by texting. For many, the allure of quickly reading and responding while driving can be tempting. According to the AT&T Teen Driver Survey, almost 90 percent of teens expect a reply to a text or email within five minutes or less. This becomes dangerous when the habit hits the road because drivers that text while driving are 23 times more likely to be in a crash according to the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute.
Will you reconsider texting and driving from now on? Would you stop others from texting while driving? Sound off below…
Could TEXTING Extend Your Life?June 1st, 2011 by Christen
Let me take you back to six months ago… As I sat in my New York radio station office, an email pops up on the screen…and it's from my boss. He's asking me a question about my follow up on one of the station's clients (actually, it's a trick question – in which any response could be disected & possibly be considered the wrong answer.) I quickly reply via email instead of walking 5 steps into his office, and immediately after pressing 'send' I instantaneously receive a reply. We exchanged almost 10 emails within 4 minutes until my boss abruptly called me into his office. I shut the door behind me as he began to lecture me on the value of human communication and explains that I should've come into his office to discuss the issue instead of emailing back and forth. My response? Hey, I'm a texter, an emailer…I shun human communication via voice and enjoy the clicks of a keyboard rather than the cracks of an unclear voice. (No, I didn't really say that aloud, although I wanted to, and that's not entirely true, BUT I do believe that at times, non-verbal communication is far more valuable than verbal communication…and according to the World Health Organization a little less conversation & a little more key-tapping could help save your life!
According to USA Today, A branch of the World Health Organization announced Tuesday that cellphones are "possible carcinogens" — a statement that was met with skepticism from many American cancer experts. The statement came from the International Agency for Research on Cancer, which convened 31 international experts in Lyon, France, this past week to sort through data on cellphone safety. In its statement, the IARC noted a possible connection between cellphones and two type of brain tumors — gliomas and acoustic neuromas. The group says there's not enough evidence to link cellphones to other cancers. Some people have worried about cellphones because they emit radio waves, a form of non-ionizing, low-frequency radiation. Most human studies have shown no link between cellphones and brain tumors, A few studies have found that cellphone users are more likely to develop gliomas or acoustic neuromans, but only after frequent or longterm use.
So does this mean that those like me, who enjoy texting rather than talking could outlive the "Chatty-Cathy's" of the world? POSSIBLY! Just ask me again June 1st 2081 — don't call me though….send me a text 😉


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"In addition to delivering world-class antivirus protection, you can also look forward to an upgrade in your storage capacity. In fact, you'll receive 125 times your current email storage with the introduction of a 250 MB inbox as well as the ability to send attachments up to 10 MB."
Gmail comes with 1G, Yahoo counters with 100 MB and now MSN coming in at 250 MB, more than enough for what i need. Competition is great.
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Yes, that's a good example for the benefits of perfect competition markets. But I don't think I'll ever give up my POP emails and start to use GMail, Yahoo or MSN as my main.
Actually, GMail means more than a webmail service with 1GB storage capacity. It's like a FTP server. A personal one... (I wonder if I can host my sites on GMail. )
But IMO, the most important thing about GMail is their filter. It's said that they have the best SPAM filter ever. It's so new to have an opinion about it but as far as I know Yahoo's and MSN's SPAM policy is just a bit better than useless.
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Seattle, WA (PressExposure) May 07, 2012 -- It's not a coincidence that most people don't know of the existence of a mail forwarding service that also has scanning capabilities. After all, if you ask the post office you might be told that there's no such thing. How could you possibly view your mail online? Well, the post office might tell you that because they want you to do it the old fashioned way, but now we've found a business that can give you the other side of the story.
At http://VirtualMailCenter.com, they have found two very efficient companies that offer mail forwarding in the form of scanning the mail and placing it into your online mailbox so you can look at your postal mail from your computer. Now this is something the post office may or may not ever offer, but since they are having a hard time making money these days it may be something they should think about.
But they don't really have to. The owner of the site says you can now have a mail forwarding service for as little as $14.95 a month. And with this service, you'll also get a personal virtual mailing address to send your mail to. You can either forward all of your home mail to this address, or set it up as a separate address and begin forwarding just important items to it.
The owner of the site, Eva Baker, says that when she started looking around for this service it was originally because she wanted an address to use while she was doing business on the Internet. And, since she works at home, it was also a good idea for a business address that she didn't have to worry about traveling to in order to get her daily mail.
Eva explains: "Even though people who travel a lot are the ones who formerly used these services the most, it's not uncommon now for people who work at home to use them as a virtual address for privacy reasons. This way, strangers aren't invading their home space."
Eva also warns potential mail forwarding service customers to make sure to get all of the facts before they sign up for any service - and that can be hard when trying to compare different sites.
That's why she has compared the sites on a grid so you can see what the extra charges are for pieces of mail, scanning, and addresses in top cities. "It just makes the final decision so much easier to make and ensures that everyone is happy with the new service."


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Details, cycling in southern Portugal
Getting there
Multiple airlines offer one-stop flights from Washington Dulles and Reagan National to Lisbon for about $900 round trip.
Where to stay
Hotel Convento de Sao Paulo Aldeia da Serra, Redondo
Sleep in a 12th-century monk's room at this restored convent. A double with a mountain view costs about $150.
Hotel Sao Joao de Deus
Largo S. Joao Deus 1, Elvas
A former convent and military hospital, this four-star hotel is just steps from the heart of the ancient village. A double will cost you about $100.
Where to eat
Dom Joaquim
Rua dos Penedos 6, Evora


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Diner Survey Results 9 responses
Recent Visitors to Rye
- 2/20/2016
A dining patron from Lenexa, KS tried it.
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A Contemporary American chowhound from Overland Park, KS tried it.
- 1/02/2015
A diner from Dallas, TX tried it, liked it, and rated it . They liked the food, liked the service, and liked the ambiance.
- 5/03/2014
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- 9/10/2013
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- 7/10/2013
A Contemporary American food lover from Kansas City, MO tried it.
2 reviews of Rye, first by mkcarr.
Rye Restaurant - Leawood Farms, Kansas
We had lunch there – four of us – I contacted the asst. mgr. re the horrible food – the burnt ends were BURNT ALRIGHT HARD AS A ROCK – I was told by the waiter, "Oh just put barbeque sauce on it " really you must be joking I would have cracked a tooth – I sent them an e-mail – they replied will get back with you thanks – well I sent them the check # – the name of the waiter and nothing – frankly it was very very bad – and I do not want to go back unless someone at least says " hey we are sorry " – but apparently they have had such praises they sure as heck do need any of our business thanks for listening -
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These dishes from the Rye menu are contributed by Menuism users directly, as part of a restaurant review, or as part of a photo upload.
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text: Hello everyone. Well, yesterday, I went to 3 different mower dealers -(Exmark, Scag, Gravely, Hustler, and Cub Cadet) I looked at many models including the 34z and 44z, Lazer CT, Hustler Mini Z, etc. The one that still caught my eye was the Enforcer 44" from Cub Cadet. So, needless to say, I'm going to order mine today after school. My dealer does not stock the 44's, only the 48's and 54's. I'm getting the bagger along with it. But I had one question, it comes with these Hydro's, are they worthy and reliable? Dual Hydro-Gear charged ZT-2800 w/oil reservoir It was the best price, and came with the most features, and the perfect size deck. I'm going to take advantage of Cub Cadet's 3.99% APR for 36 months. Any opinions on this purchase, almost nothing you say will sway my opinion, however, I am open to other Makes around the same price and same features. I was considoring an Everride, however the nearest dealer is a good 30 minutes away. I also considored Bad Boy, but they only have a 50" or 36", too big or too small. Here's the link to the Cub Cadet. http://www.cubcadetcommercial.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10401_17504_162769_43280_-1#


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The 1968 New York Jets get a lot of credit for being the first AFL team to take on and defeat an NFL team in the Super Bowl. They deserve this credit too as it was a bold prediction by quarterback Joe Namath that the team would win and then the Jets followed that up with great play as well. The Kansas City Chiefs though get almost no credit for doing the exact same thing the very next year when they defeated the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl IV.
That Chiefs team wa a stout unit built around a controlled passing game and a tough hard nosed defense. A good way to measure just how good that team was is to take a look at how many people from that team have made it into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. As of 2010, the Chiefs have put seven people in the Hall of Fame from their Super Bowl IV winning team.
Bobby Bell – Linebacker
Buck Buchanan – Defensive Tackle
Len Dawson – Quarterback
Willie Lanier – Linebacker
Jan Stenerud – Kicker
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IS, Journalism, War
Two men in the desert, front of camera: J.F. in a prisoner's orange overall, head shaved, kneeling, apparently penitent; J.J., knife in (left) hand, face covered, swathed in black from head to….ankle, where Grim Reaper garb gives way to non-apocalyptic desert boots.
How did they get there?
J.F., a 40-year-old, photogenic video-journalist – facial bones like the young Iggy Pop, previously said he was drawn to conflict zones because, unless someone gets up close, 'we can't understand the world, essentially'.
In video footage of a Q&A session at his old journalism school (Medill), he does that a lot – that is, he makes a strong statement, then softens the sound of it with an adverb – 'essentially'; likewise, the 'prayers and cigarettes, basically', that got him through a previous period of incarceration (Libya 2011), also in the hands of unreliable captors (teenage Gaddafi loyalists), who shot and killed a South African photographer immediately before taking J.F. into custody.
Describing him as 'motivated', J.F.'s father later said of his late son that doing this important job 'gave him energy'.
During his talk to staff and students at Medill (ignoring the Milky Bar Kid who at the first mention of violence, smirks at the girl in the adjacent seat), J.F. remarks upon the'reach for humanity' readily discernible among the people he was reporting on.
He reports being inspired by them, but did they also serve as his surrogates? It is valid to ask whether other people's war zones (Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, Syria) became a theatre of self-validation for J.F. He admits that writing fiction failed to fulfil the romantic idea of himself as a writer (please note, a particular kind of young American invests theword 'writer' with a special sort of significance); so he turned to reality rather than questions of realism.
Or perhaps he simply was the real thing: a reporter who finds himself by effacing himself in form; in formulating the external reality which we consequently have in common.
Standing next to J.F., the man, J.J., whose face is covered, is only here for show. He has no substance; only appearance. Originally (possibly) from south-east London, he joined IS – or ISIS as it was previously referred to – in search of a wider world where 'ISIS' means more than the latest line in Ann Summers lingerie (embarrassed marketers have explained that they came up with the name six months ago; but even then, there was enough on the news to prompt a re-think).
Yet however hard he tries for the vision thing, J.J. cannot escape himselfie. That is, self-centred self-presentation – look at me with my face covered and wonder what wondrous person I am – is all he IS.
'J.F.' stands for James Foley, the American video journalist beheaded on camera by 'J.J.', the Ethnic-Estuary-English-


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It's the waiting game for Houston (Texas) Cypress Falls defensive tackle Jerrod Black.
While his team is currently headed to the state semi-finals in the playoffs, he's waiting on a few options in his recruiting process. If things move quickly, a decision could be around the corner.
"Right now, I'm talking to Nebraska, and they're supposed to be offering soon from what I hear," Black said. "I may commit there or to Arizona. My coach also said that Notre Dame was also looking at me during one of our playoff games, so that could be a late option as well."
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Black says that the Wildcats and Huskers have the edge because of their high quality football programs. He also says having a connection to Nebraska helps in putting them high.
"We already have a player that's up there (Terrence Nunn)," Black said. "So, I know Nebraska is familiar with my school."
Black's team defeated Katy this past weekend in what was described an upset.
"No one expected us to win, but we do what we have to do and we've gotten things done," Black said. "Things are going real well for us right now."


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I've always loved spicy food. Not the hurts so bad I need a doctor from my burning, swollen tongue of hellfire hot but spicy enough to make me sweat and cause my acid reflux to punch me in the face. It wasn't until I moved to Seattle years back that i tried my first taste of Korean food. I wanted to try everything. So many new adventures to be had in my mouth (hmmm that sentence sounds oddly disturbing, oh well). Sitting before me in all it's fiery, red hell broth of spicy glory was a gigantic bowl of Soon doo boo Jjigae (Korean soft tofu and kimchi soup). I was enamored with it's salty, spicy, sourness. It was love at first bite (not to be confused with the terrible 1979 vampire spoof). Soft tofu chunks melted in my mouth and the pungent kimchi made my lips pucker. Also there was a lovely glistening raw egg yolk just begging to be stabbed, it's innards spilling bright yellow moistness all over my soup. I hope my descriptions make you feel all warm and fuzzy instead of dirty and in need of a shower.
Now, I'm pretty well versed in a few Asian cuisines but I had never tested my trusty knives on Korean food. I have never made kimchi from scratch before (I buy the Uwajimaya house brand which is pretty tasty). Perhaps that is a culinary short-coming that I must rectify (I don't know why but I always laugh when I say the word rectify. I have the brain of a five year old). Anyways, since that day I vowed to learn more about the nation's cuisine and since then I've made some damn tasty Korean dishes. Perhaps one day soon I'll even get around to making homemade kimchi. One day...
By the way, I tried to use an online English to Korean translator for the words 'spicy hell broth' and it came up as 매콤한 지옥 육수. However when I reversed the translation it came out as 'Hell, sweet meat". I like it. So anywho, I made a vegan version of Kimchi Soon doo boo Jjigae for Miss Lucy the other day. It was a solid A++ hit. I prefer mine with a raw egg yolk because I am an animal eater and I'm okay with that. Would you like the recipe? Well I've got a surprise for you, here it is!
1 cup kimchi, roughly chopped
2 small green (Thai) chilies, left whole
1 white onion, thinly sliced
1 tbsp gochugaru (Korean red chili pepper powder)
1 tbsp peanut oil
1 tsp garlic, minced
1 tsp ginger, minced
1 tsp soy sauce
½ tsp sesame oil
3 cups vegetable broth
1 tbsp peanut oil
1 tsp garlic, minced
1 tsp ginger, minced
1 tsp soy sauce
½ tsp sesame oil
3 cups vegetable broth
1 red Korean chili, thinly sliced
2 green onions, thinly sliced
kosher salt to taste
In a mortar and pestle (or food processor) mash the small Thai chili with the garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil until it becomes a paste.
In a pot over medium high heat saute the white onion and ginger in peanut oil for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Stir in the gochugaru and cook for 1 minute. Add the garlic chili paste.
Then add the vegetable stock and kimchi, bring to a boil. Turn down the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the soondooboo (soft tofu) carefully with a spoon.
Garnish with sliced Korean red chilies, green onions and a drizzle of sesame oil. Serve with rice or as is.
Sit in front of a cool fan with an ice pack in your pants. Be sure to listen to 4Minute as you scarf down some Soon doo boo Jjigae and pound a couple of Hite beers. Enjoy. xoxo


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Companies around the world are faced with the challenge of keeping pace with ever-accelerating advances in digital technology. The hot topic in Switzerland is cost optimization. The latest Harvey Nash CIO Survey conducted in cooperation with KPMG revealed these and more insights.
Digital innovations are currently dominating executives' agendas yet issues such as innovation management and the shortage of specialists are also playing a major role around the globe whereas Swiss IT managers are placing much more importance on the aspect of cost optimization than their colleagues abroad.
While two thirds of the chief information officers (CIO) around the world consider the digital revolution to be an extremely significant change, only one in ten thinks that his or her company will remain unaffected by it over the next few years. The digital transformation is forcing companies to come up with new business models and launch new products and services on the market at an increasingly rapid pace. This international survey has revealed that large corporations feel they have some catching up to do in terms of digital technologies and only 17% think they are managing the digital revolution "much better" than their competitors. This was the response given by 35% of SMEs around the globe.
The survey reveals that the role of chief digital officer (CDO) is continuing to gain ground. 17% of all CIOs are now working together with a CDO, compared to just 7% last year. Another 5% of those surveyed indicated that they were planning to hire a CDO in the coming months. The CDO's precise role, however, is something that varies quite strongly from one company to another. Of those with a CDO, just under half (47%) have entrusted that person with full responsibility for the digital strategy.
A trend seen between 2012 and 2014 has since reversed: The number of companies where the marketing department bears sole responsibility for the digital strategy has fallen to 24%, down from 40% last year. Conversely, the number of companies whose IT departments are in charge of digital issues has risen to 18%. That means IT departments have nearly twice as much influence as they did last year. The intensity of the relationship between the CIO and the marketing department has also been stepped up: 33% of those surveyed describe it as "very close" whereas only 30% responded similarly last year. The relationship is strongest at companies where the IT and marketing departments share responsibility for the digital strategy. 41% of the CIOs in these companies referred to their collaboration as "very close".
At 61%, boosts in efficiency topped the list of operational priorities. Compared to last year, however, the areas of business intelligence and analytics made the largest leap on the list: Nearly half of the CIOs named this as their topmost priority (+5.7%) this year.
In terms of risks, cybercrime was revealed to pose a very real threat.One of four CIOs around the world reported that they had experienced major IT security incidents over the past twelve months. And the challenges are growing: Only 23% of the respondents say that they are "very well" prepared to face this threat, which represents a 6% decrease compared to the previous year.
Six of ten CIOs (62%) in Switzerland put a priority on cost cutting in 2015, a figure that is significantly higher than the global average of 17%. 59% of CIOs in Switzerland named operational efficiencies as a priority in 2015. Compared against the global average, however, Switzerland's CIOs are less focused on strategic alignment. While the chances of an increased headcount are lower in Switzerland, the likelihood that a Swiss CIO has a chief digital officer on his or her side are on a par with the global average.
Prafull Sharma, Head of CIO Advisory at KPMG Switzerland, had the following to say about the survey's results: "Both in Switzerland and across the rest of the world, CIOs expect the transformation to progress rapidly and growth in the demand for CDOs and big data specialists to remain strong."
A wealth of data was collected between 6 January and 19 April 2015 within the scope of the Harvey Nash CIO Survey 2015 conducted in cooperation with KPMG. The CIO Survey reflects the opinions expressed by 3,691 IT executives from more than 50 countries and who are responsible for more than USD 200 billion in IT expenditures. 33% of those surveyed identified themselves as CIOs, 9% as chief technology officers and 32% as directors or vice presidents of IT. The other 26% held positions as CEO, COO, CDO or other roles in senior management.
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