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Wii Ware
WiiWare is Nintendo's downloadable games found in the Wii Shop, there are tonnes of games to choose from, pick some old school retro games or gain access to download only games.
For the gamers who played during the cartridge age you can download NES, SNES, N64, Master System, Mega Drive and Turbo Grafix games. Untouched in terms of game play and graphics but altered to work with Wii Remote and Nunchuk.
The WiiWare games are full of fresh ideas and innovations to get you gaming. From platform games to brain training there are so many available for WiiWare you'll be spoilt for choice.
To download WiiWare games, you'll need some Wii Points Cards. These work as top-up cards; purchasing a card will allow you to add 'points' to your Wii account which can then be exchanged for downloadable games and content.

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Kristina Krogh giveaway!
Happy Monday readers. Yes, it's Monday which is usually everyone's least favorite day so maybe this is the perfect time to announce a new giveaway...? Yes, yes it is.
Danish artist Kristina Krogh just released her new gold foil notebooks in grey or in beige and one lucky AMM reader is going to receive both of them! To enter, follow Kristina on Facebook then choose and share one of your favorite pieces from her webshop in the comments section. Open to readers worldwide.
You can also stay updated with her on Instagram and Pinterest.
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Today's show for The Erotic Mind series brings back Kay Jaybee and Shanna Germain. These two marvelous authors are here again this week to continue the discussion we began last week, about edgy BDSM erotica, and why the good stuff is better for you than schlock. And to prove it, Kay will treat us to a steamy reading from her work, Not Her Type. You won't want to miss this, sex fans.
But wait, you didn't miss Part 1 of this conversation, did you? Well not to worry if ya did, because you can find it and all my podcasts in the Podcast Archive right here on my site. All ya gotta do is use the search function in the header; type in Podcast #354 and PRESTO! But don't forget the #sign when you do your search.
- The history of erotica;
- A splash, like the 50 Shades Of Grey phenomenon, has happened before;
- A predictable formula — female submissive with a male Dom;
- The cultural and gender aspects of power play;
- The divide between kink and BDSM;
- The dangers inherent in labeling sexual behaviors;
- Marketing kink and BDSM;
- An author's responsibility to get things right;
- The emotional truth vis-à-vis the literal truth;
- Does an author need to be a practitioner;
- The availability issue;
- Advice for the novice writer.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A rash of police shootings across New Mexico over the past month is prompting renewed calls for reforms in law enforcement training and oversight.
Albuquerque police on Sunday shot and critically injured a man after a domestic call in what was the fourth shooting involving police in the state's largest city in just over a month. The Albuquerque Police Department is already under federal investigation for a spike in shootings and excessive force claims.
The shooting comes on the heels of four shootings in a similar time period by state police officers, including the case of an officer firing at a minivan full of children.
"We are like in the Wild West, aren't we?," said Jewel Hall, president of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Center Board in Albuquerque and a leader of community activists and relatives of police shooting victims who have been calling for reform of the Albuquerque Police Department. "There is something wrong with this picture."
Albuquerque police have been involved in 33 shootings since 2010, including 19 in which suspects were killed. Critics have blamed the shootings on a departmental culture that fosters brutality, and the Department of Justice last year launched a civil rights probe of the agency. Five months later, Chief Ray Schultz announced his retirement after an eight-year tenure.
Police officials declined a request for an interview with the acting police chief about the new calls for reform. The department since 2010 has revised training and other protocols in response to the rise in shootings.
Police officials Monday had not released details on the condition of the suspect in the most recent shooting or whether he was armed.
The incident began when officers were called to a domestic disturbance, Acting Chief Allen Banks told reporters at the scene on Sunday. A conflict ensued and the suspect was critically injured after at least two officers fired shots. One of the officers did call out that the suspect had a gun, Banks said, but it was unclear if the man was armed or what threat prompted the officers to fire.
Banks also said the man had at least 12 felony warrants, but he did not release his name or any information about those warrants.
State police have also come under scrutiny after four recent cases of officers using deadly force, including the shooting of 39-year-old Jeanette Anaya following a chase on the streets of Santa Fe. State police said an officer began pursuing her for driving erratically, and that she was shot after being pulled over and backing her car toward the approaching officer.
Separately, two state police officers are under investigation for a chaotic traffic stop Oct. 28, when Oriana Farrell of Memphis, Tenn., drove off from police near Taos after being pulled over for speeding and refusing to sign her ticket. After being stopped again, another dispute occurred that involved shots being fired as she drove away. Farrell and her attorney have said she feared for her safety and that of her children.


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2012 Was Bad Year for Poachers in Minnesota
ST. PAUL (AP) - 2012 was a bad year for poachers in Minnesota.
The Department of Natural Resources says a surge in calls to its Turn In Poachers hotline led to a significant increase in poaching arrests.
TIP calls referred to conservation officers jumped 54 percent to a record 2,051, compared with 1,328 in 2011. The previous record was 1,866 in 1981 when the hotline was founded. Last year's calls led to 359 arrests, mostly related to deer, fish and waterfowl violations. Arrests were up 29 percent from 2011. The record high was 428 arrests in 1991.
Since 1981 the DNR pas paid out nearly $358,000 in rewards for calls that led to arrests.
The 24 hour toll-free TIP hotline number is 800-652-9093. Cell phone users can dial (pound sign)TIP.
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Master Class Application Deadline: Friday, November 16, 2012
Described by The Times Literary Supplement as "the most significant English-language poet born since the Second World War," the Pulitzer Prize-winning Paul Muldoon was born in 1951 in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, and educated in Armagh and at the Queen's University of Belfast. Since 1987 he has lived in the United States, where he is now Howard G. B. Clark '21 Professor at Princeton University and Chair of the Peter B. Lewis Center for the Arts. In 2007 he was appointed Poetry Editor of The New Yorker. Between 1999 and 2004 he was Professor of Poetry at the University of Oxford, where he is an honorary Fellow of Hertford College.
Muldoon's main collections of poetry are New Weather (1973), Mules (1977), Why Brownlee Left (1980), Quoof (1983), Meeting The British (1987), Madoc: A Mystery (1990), The Annals of Chile (1994), Hay (1998), Poems 1968-1998 (2001), Moy Sand and Gravel (2002), Horse Latitudes (2006), and Maggot (2010).


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GREENVILLE, Ill. -- The men's basketball team cruised to a 103-67 victory Wednesday night over St. Louis Christian. The Panthers had four players in double figures with Markeith Brown leading the way with 18 points. Coleman Chambly had 14 points with Obinna Agomo and Rutger Neece both adding 12 each.
Agomo and Dondrale Campbell were the team leaders in rebounds with six, and Rutger Neece led the team with six assists.
The Panthers had an impressive 14 steals with Brown and Jonas McBride leading the way with four each.
The Panthers had 13 players get on the scoresheet and improved to 5-1 on the season. Greenville will travel to Wilmore, Ky., to play Asbury College at 8 p.m. on Friday evening.


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Choosing the perfect swimsuit for your style can be tricky. There are so many options- from triangle to bandeau, to prints and solids. Maria Menounos seems to be well aware of these options, as she's so often spotted in her designer swimwear at the beach- all of which fall under such different categories. So, how do you choose? We'll break down some of the benefits of some of the different options so you can choose the luxury swimwear style that best suits your needs.
So how do you know if a patterned suit is right for you? Patterned suits are great if you have insecurities about your body. The fun patterns will often distract the eye from any lumps and bumps you may have on your figure and bring the attention to the swimwear. Add in some fun hardware, ruffles, or other detailing and the attention towards the suit is kicked into overdrive. The sparkly gold of the hardware on the Sipping Pretty bikini really catches the eye, combined with the unique and busy pattern. The flirty floral of Secret Escape is bright and fun, which brings the focus away from your figure and back towards the suit. All-in-all, you'll still gain the attention you deserve at the beach or pool without having to be nervous about any insecurities you may have about your body.
Solid colors are also really great when it comes to your luxury swimwear- as Maria shows us. By making sure your solid bikini has extra special features on it, you'll be sure to stand out, regardless of the monochromatic color. If you're working with a great tan that you want to show off, a solid swimsuit can also be great. Choose a solid shade such as white (if you're extra daring) in order to bring all eyes to your golden tan. By bringing in glam hardware such as the gold detailing at the hips and shoulders on Unforgettable and Truly, Madly, Deeply, your solid bikini will be anything but plain. Layer on the accessories to glitz your look up even more.
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Jeff Smith, who has battled cancer for years, admits it's been hard coming to terms with the fact his retirement is now in effect with Davidson County Emergency Services.
Jeff Smith, who has battled cancer for years, admits it's been hard coming to terms with the fact his retirement is now in effect with Davidson County Emergency Services.
The 51-year-old native of Davidson County informed county manager Robert Hyatt of his retirement Friday. Smith, the director of Davidson County Emergency Services, ends a career that spanned more than 31 years.
"I miss it terribly now," Smith said in a phone interview with The Dispatch. "I boxed up some things at the house — just stuff like pagers, walkies — in preparation of bringing it down to work when I get a chance. It just tears you up to know that you are no longer there. I have done it my whole life, pretty much out of high school. I truly love that profession and miss it tremendously."
Smith started with Davidson County Emergency Services in 1981. He rose through the ranks as he was first hired as an emergency medical technician and was named director in 2010.
For the past 12 years, he's battled various types of cancer. Doctors told him in 2001 he had thyroid cancer and six years later diagnosed him with esophageal cancer. Then in 2010 he learned that the cancer had spread into his lungs as small spots of cancer continued to appear through 2012.
"The whole time, (I) was working full time and tried to maintain a stable work environment, but it really was difficult at times, the weakness and stuff like that," Smith recalled.
November 2012 brought a surgery for Smith in which a small tumor was removed from his neck. Smith thought he would be back to work in a couple of weeks, but he would find out the cancer was much more aggressive in his lungs.
"I hope we continue to fight this for years, years and years, but it's going to be by God's grace that we get through a lot of it because this particular type of cancer is very aggressive," Smith said. "Right now, we are just relying on our faith in God to do some healing."
Reflecting on his tenure as director, Smith said he was proud of Davidson County adding a new EMS base in Southmont as well as the work of emergency personnel with the Nov. 16, 2011, tornado that hit the central and eastern parts of Davidson County.
"I definitely think it was amazing to see the guys who were there do the work they did," Smith said.
Smith is married to wife Laura, a sergeant with Forsyth County Emergency Services. They have two boys, Colton, 10, and Clinton, 5, both of whom are students at Sheets Memorial Christian School.
Smith's staff praised the retiree for his work as director. He was responsible for overseeing the Davidson County Fire Marshal's Office, Davidson County Emergency Management and Davidson County Emergency Medical Services.
"Ultimately, Jeff put in a lot of years," Davidson County Fire Marshal Brad Needham said. "He was very dear to a lot of people's hearts here because he was a hard worker. He was an excellent manager. He is very fair."
"He worked hard," Lt. Alton Hanes, interim emergency management coordinator, said. "He was probably one of the toughest people I've ever known."
Maj. Larry James has been named the interim director of Davidson County Emergency Services. While he has been second in command of emergency services, he also is the county's medical examiner.
"Jeff has always been a dedicated worker and dedicated paramedic," James said. "He always cared about customer service and patient care."
Hyatt said he'll open up the position to internal and external candidates. He said the process to hire a new director could take three to four months.
Darrick Ignasiak can be reached at 249-3981, ext. 217, or at email@example.com.


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Friends are the family we chose for ourselves.
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Oil prices are little changed ahead of this morning's EIA oil inventory report and after what can only be described as a bearish API oil report last evening (see below for more details). Although the inventory reports are skewed because of the industry's handling of their end of year inventories the simple fact is stocks are building in the U.S. with supply growing at a much faster pace than demand. This pattern is expected to continue according to the latest EIA Short Energy Outlook report highlighted below.
Yes, crude oil prices have been trading in an upward trending price channel and both the spot Brent and WTI futures contracts are hovering near the upper resistance level of the trading channel. However, I do not see any major upside momentum that will carry oil prices to significantly higher levels in the short- to medium-term (barring a surprise geopolitical event).
The market seems to be discounting the bearish current fundamentals... just look at the API data compared to how the market is trading overnight... HO is up after a 5.9 million barrel build in distillate fuel stocks. Rather the market is focusing on what the forward fundamentals might be if in fact the global economy is turning the corner. That said I look at the EIA projection for US domestic crude oil production increasing by 900,000 bpd against a projection of total global oil demand supply growth of about 900,000 bpd for 2013 and it is hard for me to get overly bullish, even when looking at projected fundamentals.
With China representing about half of the projected increase in global oil consumption and the U.S. representing a major portion of the projected supply growth the macro fundamentals are now coming down to the U.S. as the incremental supplier versus China as the incremental consumer. With the economic recovery still very fragile... at best there is more downside risk to Chinese oil consumption than there is to U.S. oil E&P and thus oil production growth. I did not think I would be able to say this but the macro global supply and demand is coming down to U.S. and China...the part I did not think I would say is the U.S. part as the production success has been unprecedented.


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Sugarland's Deposition in Indiana State Fair Lawsuit to Remain Confidential
The depositions from Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush will remain confidential, according to the latest ruling in the lawsuit against the superstar duo. Part of Nettles' deposition recounting the events of the August 13, 2011 stage collapse in Indianapolis, Ind. was leaked by attorneys earlier this year, but Marion Superior Court Judge Theodore Sosin has denied requests to release the full transcripts from both musicians, citing the need for stricter regulations on what is released to the public as his reasoning.
In response to the decision, Kenneth J. Allen — attorney for several of the victims in the tragedy — hopes to silence Sugarland from making any public comments regarding the lawsuit until the trial commences. "We believe the best recourse is to stop what they're saying," says the attorney (quote via the Indy Star). Allen is responsible for leaking a portion of Nettles' deposition.
"It's outrageous," responds Bill Johnson, an attorney for the band's ownership company. The legal representative claims Allen's allegations are "nonsense," and that any comments made on their behalf are a direct result of statements made by Allen.
Attorneys for the victims once proposed an April 1, 2014 trial date, but some, including Allen, urge Judge Sosin to set the trial after August 1, 2013 so that all parties can find a resolution sooner. Lawyers representing the families of the seven people who died, as well as the dozens of people who were injured, are seeking damages. Blame has been placed on Sugarland, their tour manager, the Indiana State Fair and the company that built the stage rigging, which was later found to be ill constructed and not up to code.
Despite the 2011 tragedy, the Indiana State Fair will resume this year, with Blake Shelton joining the entertainment roster. The country superstar will take the big stage on August 17, though the concert will not be held in the same place as previous years.


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Police logs for Nov. 9-11
Police log
Nov. 9
1:04 a.m. Disturbance – family on South Farragut Street.
2:04 a.m. Suicide report on East California Avenue.
4:08 a.m. Domestic-disturbance report on South Gordon Street.
6:47 a.m. Residential-burglary report on South Lorie Ann Street.
8:30 a.m. Supplemental report on South China Lake Boulevard.
8:55 a.m. Follow up on North China Lake Boulevard.
10:15 a.m. Follow up on North Oasis Drive.
10:41 a.m. Follow up on West Robertson Avenue.
10:46 a.m. Property-damage traffic-collision report on North China Lake Boulevard.
11:05 a.m. Follow up on West Robertson Avenue.
12:27 p.m. Follow up on South Gold Canyon Street.
1:20 p.m. Property-damage traffic-collision report at North China Lake Boulevard and East Drummond Avenue.
2:02 p.m. Fraud report on East Ridgecrest Boulevard.
2:25 p.m. Disturbance – music on West Langley Avenue.
3:35 p.m. Theft-of-identity on East Commercial Avenue.
4:54 p.m. Domestic-disturbance report on West Ward Avenue.
10:51 p.m. Domestic-disturbance report on South Silver Ridge Street.
Officers made four traffic stops.
Nov. 10
12:14 a.m. Warrant arrest on West Haloid Avenue.
1:29 a.m. Found-property on West Haloid Avenue.
5:05 a.m. Domestic disturbance, warrant arrest and citation on North Alvord Street for battery.
9:14 a.m. Follow up on West Wilson Avenue.
9:46 a.m. Found-property report on West California Avenue.
11:21 a.m. Off-Highway-Vehicle call on South Richmond Road.
11:27 a.m. Found property on North Cisco Street.
12:05 p.m. Arrest on South Sanders Street for possession of a controlled substance and possession of controlled-substance paraphernalia.
12:07 p.m. Violation-of-court-order report on East Church Avenue.
3:31 p.m. Battery report on South Lenore Street.
3:46 p.m. Injury traffic-collision report at West Ward Avenue and North Norma Street.
4:22 p.m. Assist other department on West Ridgecrest Boulevard.
6:30 p.m. Assist other department on East Ridgecrest Boulevard.
7:13 p.m. Disturbance – music on East Haloid Avenue.
7:47 p.m. Disturbance – music on East Haloid Avenue.
8:13 p.m. Disturbance – family on North Gold Canyon Drive.
11:18 p.m. Domestic-disturbance report on South China Lake Boulevard.
11:25 p.m. Disturbance – family on North Sherri Street.
Officers made 17 traffic stops.
Nov. 11
12:34 a.m. Citation on South China Lake Boulevard for driving on suspended license.
1:57 a.m. Citation on East Wilson Avenue for driving under the influence.
8:51 a.m. Vandalism report on East Haloid Avenue.
9:08 a.m. Violation-of-court-order report on East Church Avenue.
9:13 a.m. Residential-burglary report on West Shamrock Avenue.
10:57 a.m. Harassment report on East Sand Dune Lane.
2:47 p.m. Petty-theft report on South Sunset Street.
2:52 p.m. Vandalism report on North Helena Street.
3:29 p.m. Disturbance fight on West Boston Avenue.
3:46 p.m. Land trespass on South Sierra View Street.
5:20 p.m. Follow up on West Shamrock Avenue.
6:20 p.m. Domestic-disturbance report on South Lupin Lane.
9:19 p.m. Counseled runaway/out-of-control juvenile on West Perdew Avenue.
9:38 p.m. Warrant arrest on South McCall Street.
9:56 p.m. Battery on East Garnet Avenue.
10:22 p.m. Domestic-disturbance report on South McCall Street.
10:56 p.m. Verbal-threats report on West Robertson Avenue.
11:09 p.m. Verbal-threats report on South McCall Street.
Officers made nine traffic stops.


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Volume 17 - Article 7 | Pages 157–180
Fertility and union dissolution in Brazil: an example of multi-process modelling using the Demographic and Health Survey calendar data
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|Brazil, calendar data, Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS), fertility, multiprocess model, union dissolution
This study examines the union and conception histories of Brazilian women aged 15-49 using the 1996 Demographic and Health Survey's calendar data. The aim of the paper is twofold: firstly to explore the use of union histories in the DHS calendar data, which have not yet been used for union dynamics studies and secondly to secondly to analyse the relationship between union instability and fertility in Brazil which has been long understudied. Using the example of Brazil it investigates the potential strengths and biases of this data source. In particular it analyses the impact of union dissolution on fertility in Brazil using multiprocess event history analysis techniques as developed by Lillard (1993). This type of methodology has been widely used for the analyses of developed countries data. However, it has not been explored for developing countries mainly due to the lack of data. The paper will demonstrate the positive effect of union instability on fertility.
Author's Affiliation
Tiziana Leone - London School of Economics and Political Science, United Kingdom
Andrew Hinde - University of Southampton, United Kingdom
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Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Search.conduit.com (Uninstall Guide) - How To Remove Search Conduit
You can uninstall conduit toolbar very easily, which is done the same way you uninstall any program, via add/remove programs in the control panel. However, conduit search engine can't be uninstalled easily in Internet Explorer, Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. You need to change settings and remove search providers manually. What is more, it installs an application called Search Protect that forces users to use Conduit search. This brings use to what we consider the more interesting question. Why so many companies fail to create proper uninstallers? Such practice makes them look untrustworthy. It isn't malware, although it is frustrating. I found myself explaining the basics over and over again, so I decided to write a simple, step-by-step guide on how to remove search.conduit.com in Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox. Please follow the removal instructions below. Good luck and be safe online!
Added: Someone asked how I to remove Search.conduit.com from Google Chrome. At the time I wrote this removal guide, Conduit products were only targeting Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox. But now this company is going after Chrome users as well. There is nothing really surprising since Chrome market share increased has increased phenomenally during the last six months. Due to increased volume of emails I get from you guys regarding this issue, I had update this post and make the removal instructions more detailed and up to date. It seems that nothing really changed the way Search Conduit interacts with Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox. If comparing with the last years installers, they are now compatible with all major web browsers and modify more Firefox's preferences. The removal instructions below were updated according to the latest Conduit installers.
Not only search.conduit.com redirect became compatible with all major web browsers, the installer itself got new features and products, for example Coupon Buddy and Price Gong adware. Previously, it came mostly as a standalone application and everyone could remove it separately. Now it's usually a part of another application, so in order to completely remove Search Conduit, you have to remove the application it came with first and then restore default web browser settings manually or simply reset it. The main difference is that if you choose to reset it, then you will lose your bookmarks, browsing history and saved passwords. Of course, you can export them at any time.
Last, but not least, it seems clear that this application comes bundled with audio and video players, HD codecs and converters. Please read installation screens and EULA very carefully even if you downloaded an application from the official website.
Update (October 25, 2013): It seems that they've updated the search protect application and now any attempts to change the browser settings will be vain; this browser hijacker will reset them after each browser restart. So, it's very important to remove search protect application. Otherwise, search conduit will return and you will have to reset browser settings once again.
Also, this browser hijacker uses Bing API to return search results. There's no reason to keep it, just use Bing directly if you want to.
Written by Michael Kaur, http://deletemalware.blogspot.com
Search.conduit.com removal instructions:
1. First of all, download recommended anti-malware software and run a full system scan. It will detect and remove this infection from your computer. You may then follow the manual removal instructions below to remove the leftover traces of this browser hijacker. Hopefully you won't have to do that.
2. As this infection is known to be installed by vulnerabilities in out-dated and insecure programs, it is strongly suggested that you use an automatic software update tool to scan for vulnerable programs on your computer.
3. Go to the Start Menu. Select Control Panel → Add/Remove Programs.
If you are using Windows Vista or Windows 7, select Control Panel → Uninstall a Program.
If you are using Windows 8, simply drag your mouse pointer to the right edge of the screen, select Search from the list and search for "control panel".
Or you can right-click on a bottom left hot corner (formerly known as the Start button) and select Control panel from there.
4. When the Add/Remove Programs or the Uninstall a Program screen is displayed, scroll through the list of currently installed programs and remove Search Protect by conduit, Yontoo, Conduit Toolbar and any other recently installed application. Look for Conduit associated applications and uninstall them. For example, if you recently installed video converter or music player or any other application and got the Search.conduit.com browser hijacker, then there's a good chance it came with one of those applications. Conduit won't be listed, so you have to remove associated applications.
Simply select the application and click Remove. If you are using Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8, click Uninstall up near the top of that window. When you're done, please close the Control Panel screen.
Remove Search.conduit.com from Google Chrome:
1. Click on Customize and control Google Chrome icon. Go to Tools → Settings.
2. Click Set pages under the On startup.
Remove Search.conduit.com by clicking the "X" mark as shown in the image below.
3. Click Show Home button under Appearance. Then click Change.
Select Use the New Tab page and click OK to save changes.
4. Click Manage search engines button under Search.
Select Google or any other search engine you like from the list and make it your default search engine provider.
Select Conduit Search from the list and remove it by clicking the "X" mark as shown in the image below.
Remove search.conduit.com from Mozilla Firefox:
1. Open up Mozilla Firefox. Type about:config in the Location Bar (address bar) and press Enter to display the list of preferences.
2. Now in the filter field, type in conduit and press Enter.
3. Now, you should see all the preferences that were changed by Conduit Search. Right-click on the preference and select Reset to restore default value. Reset all found preferences!
4. Go to Tools → Options. Under the General tab reset the startup homepage. That's it.
Remove search.conduit.com from Internet Explorer:
1. Open Internet Explorer. Go to Tools → Manage Add-ons.
2. Select Search Providers. First of all, choose Bing search engine and make it your default search provider (set as default). Then select Web Search (name might be different in your case) and click Remove button to uninstall it (lower right corner of the window).
3. Go to Tools → Internet Options. Select General tab and click Use default button or enter your own website, e.g. google.com instead of search.conduit.com. Click OK to save the changes.
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- February 18, 2012 at 6:43 PM
- Anonymous said...
Thank you so much from me too - searched for ever to get rid of conduit (veoh toolbar) on Mozilla and this is the only thing that worked and you've explained it really well (and I'm not a techie).
- February 19, 2012 at 5:23 AM
- Anonymous said...
YES!!!!!!! Thanks a lot!!!!
- March 10, 2012 at 9:08 AM
- Anonymous said...
Thankyou easily done without having to download spyware software like other sites suggest
- April 2, 2012 at 2:22 PM
- Anonymous said...
Awesome. Thank you.
- May 3, 2012 at 6:09 PM
- Anonymous said...
- May 16, 2012 at 7:20 AM
- Anonymous said...
Sorry but this does not work for me in Firefox. In about:config, I have 25 keys with "conduit" in them, some in the label and some in the value:
- CommunityToolbar*conduit* (14)
- Keyword.URL (1)
My homepage was never changed by CommunityToolbar.
- July 17, 2012 at 2:23 PM
- Anonymous said...
I've tried this solution but my Firefox always returns to the fucking conduit! I'll chenge for Chrome
- July 19, 2012 at 5:12 PM
- Mayan said...
Thanks so much for this really good explanations to move this terrible conduit bar from all my browsers, after two days googling trying... found finally your solution and arrived to do it! I will bookmark it and tell others this is really good explanation that everybody can understand!
- July 25, 2012 at 12:50 AM
- Anonymous said...
For last firefox I have changed keyword.URL:
- September 7, 2012 at 5:37 AM
- Anonymous said...
It seems like Conduit has modified their program! Somehow Conduit has hijacked my browser Firefox and keeps changing my startup homepage to their homepage! Even if I follow your salution above the next time I start Firefox the conduit page is back!
- October 9, 2012 at 6:45 AM
- Anonymous said...
How do i get it off my google chrome using vista buisness? I checked everywhere extensions, c drive etc I still can't find the bug anywhere. Help please?
- October 11, 2012 at 1:12 AM
- Anonymous said...
sctiong 1PLEASE READ!!!
It was frustrating at first but I got rid of it. Here's what I did:
1. - Bookmark this page in case you need it later
2. - Click on your "Firefox" desktop icon to open it up in a new window. It should open up to the lame-o "conduit" (mock Google) search page. RIGHT CLICK (on the piece o' crap page) > VIEW PAGE INFO > Under the PERMISSIONS TAB, uncheck EVERYTHING and click BLOCK for EVERYTHING related to "search.conduit.com".
I also recommend doing a: START > CONTROL PANEL > SEARCH > ALL FILES AND FOLDERS > (type in) CONDUIT and DELETE the conduit folder (I think it's in the "program files" folder.
Lastly, do the about:config trick for good measure.
There's more than one way to skin a cat. Sometimes it best to skin it EVERY WAY you can.
PS - F! U! CONDUIT! You FAIL at life and everyone hates you. ;P
- October 14, 2012 at 5:37 PM
- Anonymous said...
who the fuck uses IE in the first place in this day and age. These instructions are useless.
- December 9, 2012 at 5:47 PM
- Anonymous said...
^ What a complete moron. Most of the human population still uses IE and this guide is for both IE and Firefox. Open your eyes dude.
- December 20, 2012 at 2:10 AM
- Anonymous said...
Excellent Instructions! Thank you for the help. Worked exactly as you said it would. Screen shots were helpful too.
- February 27, 2013 at 12:41 PM
- Moo said...
I have fixed my other 2 browsers but on firefox browser.startup.homepage wont reset? i tried modifying it but it wont change.
- March 17, 2013 at 7:52 PM
- Maria said...
Thank you so much! You're instructions are so easy to follow, and it removed that annoying malware.
- March 27, 2013 at 7:32 PM
- Anonymous said...
Have gone through the steps for the internet explorer removal of conduit but under search providers it doesn't show bing only google and nothing to remove or uninstall but when I change my default webpage or anything its still all installed on the computer. Any other helpful hints to get this stupid malicious program to go away would be most appreciated. Thank you.
- March 31, 2013 at 3:19 PM
- Anonymous said...
Merci pour l'aide, je commençais à enrager la dessus.
- April 13, 2013 at 7:57 PM
- Anonymous said...
Thank you very, very much! I ended up with this blasted thing on my computer thanks (make that NO thanks) to Swann Security's suggestion to install K-lite codec pack. As part of the install, my browser was hijacked by conduit, and even running a Restore on my computer didn't get rid of it. I am SO grateful for your help!
- April 17, 2013 at 12:05 PM
- Anonymous said...
Thank you! This helped greatly in removing the search.conduit bug from Firefox & IE. A combination of your instructions plus those posted in comments by Anonymous on Oct. 14,2012 did the trick for me. At first Firefox wouldn't let me reset a few of the conduit files in the about:config step, but after I followed Anon's steps, I went back to the main instructions & could reset them. So far, so good. Thanks much!!
- May 4, 2013 at 8:34 PM
- Anonymous said...
Thank you so much. Your directions are excellent. I got this when I THOUGHT I was downloading a program to enhance "safe browsing". Ha!
Thanks again.
- May 7, 2013 at 9:24 PM
- Burnout said...
YES! It actually worked, thank you so much!
- May 10, 2013 at 8:09 AM
- Anonymous said...
Thank you tremendously Thanks!! A million! It worked just as was stated.
- May 13, 2013 at 5:21 PM
- Anonymous said...
you are so amazing!! <3 it was so annoying before!
- May 14, 2013 at 12:59 PM
- Anonymous said...
May 16, 2013at:11.47pm Lusk, WY
I would like to thank the person fore his effort's 2 clean things up, like this hack hijacker., I did in fact use your words of advice. ( I PIGGEY BACKED YAHOO
TOOL BAR: into MY SEARCH BROWSER.)
if ANY ONE WILL TAKE A CLOSE LOOK AT THE CODE-ING., ) You all will see that the same code-ing works with the GATE KEEPER.
- May 15, 2013 at 11:07 PM
- James Killian said...
I used msconfig and found they execute c:/users//AppData/roaming/SearchProtect/bin/cltmng.exe... and the startup is in the registry HKCU/SOFTWARE/Microsoft/Windows/CurrentVersion/Run ... I believe I may have gotten this from Vuze... I've deleted this key from regedit and nuked the executable. That should do it.
- May 22, 2013 at 4:53 AM
- Anonymous said...
Thank you so much! The only website that actually helped!
- May 31, 2013 at 4:09 PM
- Anonymous said...
Thank you so much!!! If it wasnt for you i would have never figured out how to get rid of this. Thank you kind sir!!!
- July 10, 2013 at 6:04 PM
- Anonymous said...
Thank you so much for your help! Very easy to follow instructions that made the time so much less stressful.
- July 20, 2013 at 4:12 PM
- Anonymous said...
Thank you so much after two days of trying to rid myself of conduit, it finally happened, great explanation dude, i wish i had found your description first :)
- August 5, 2013 at 6:03 PM
- Anonymous said...
Finally a solution to this annoying problem! Thanks a bunch!
- August 10, 2013 at 10:37 AM
- Anonymous said...
Thank you so much! I had no idea that "they" had the ability to put their address onto my homepage! How RUDE!!! I hope this is the end of the nightmare.
Thank you for posting these instructions!
- August 16, 2013 at 4:43 AM
- Susan Johnson said...
I managed to uninstall Conduit's garbage from my computer (wish I'd come across your blog earlier!), but it had affected IE 10, causing it to "encounter a problem" and have to close- usually upon start up of the browser. I've tried uninstalling and re-installing, and used Microsoft fix tools, but nothing works. How can this be fixed?
- August 22, 2013 at 6:12 PM
- Anonymous said...
And it now has infected my very recent Ubuntu 10.4 installation, and the installation has just today been udated by Ubuntu. Might it have come in from a bookmark file that I imported from my Win7 version of Firefox...? What is the nationality-source of this infection?
- September 9, 2013 at 2:50 AM
- Anonymous said...
Thank you very much. Exellent discription. It worked
- October 7, 2013 at 4:00 PM
- Anonymous said...
thanks!!!!! thank so much, bye bye conduit!!! Hälsingar från Sverige :)
- October 14, 2013 at 9:26 AM
- Anonymous said...
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!! I have been trying for a year to get rid of Conduit. I've looked in about 30 different sites about how to uninstall and your explanation for Fox did it. YOUR WONDERFUL!!!!
- October 24, 2013 at 4:19 PM
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- October 26, 2013 at 12:08 AM
- Anonymous said...
Good article, but I found it too late, bummer!
Took me couple of hours to figure out how to remove it; I followed exactly the same path explained above and it worked fine.
Just one addition - In my case i figured out that it was MTorrent update done in October that infected my PC with conduit search, so be careful folks!
- October 29, 2013 at 4:06 AM
- Anonymous said...
Doesn't seem to work anymore. I've removed Conduit from the system itself, then all browsers, and upon reboot it's reinstalled to everything. This is no longer an annoying program but a literal virus of some sort.
PS Norton Antivirus doesn't seem to remove it either. Nor does Adwcleaner.
- October 29, 2013 at 1:10 PM
- Anonymous said...
So glad I stumbled on this website.
Worked like a dream and the instructions with diagrams are first class. Cannot fault 10 out of 10 thanks so much
- October 30, 2013 at 3:43 PM
- Anonymous said...
i cannot get ride of this conduit either. it is annoying and ruining my computer. how can you get ride of this it is worse then virous.
- November 14, 2013 at 12:55 PM
- Anonymous said...
Thank you very much for the perfect instructions.
- December 3, 2013 at 8:58 AM
- Anonymous said...
If you don't see Bing in your search engines in IE Conduit can not be removed, even if you have Google as your default. Go to bottom left and get more search engine options, choose bing. Once bing is there you can then remove Conduit.
- December 7, 2013 at 7:22 AM
- Shauna Z said...
I was FINALLY able to remove everything that Conduit infected after attempting numerous removal instructions - EXCEPT on Start-Up in Windows. First, although I was furious and didn't want to pay for a removal tool, it seems that Exterminate is the best way to foil Conduit. I still have to locate the Start-Up problem manually - which is not easy to find. But, there is a way. I'm on Chrome and never use IE. Also, it's odd that I went to a Google-Blogger forum to discuss my experience and to warn others - as Conduit hijacked my blog as well - and w/in minutes Google-Blogger deleted my post. Hmmmm.
- December 20, 2013 at 9:39 AM
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- December 21, 2013 at 12:09 PM
- Anonymous said...
Really helpful. Thank you for this, I don't know why I was not aware of this wretched thing.
- December 29, 2013 at 10:19 PM
- Anonymous said...
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Worked for me.
- January 10, 2014 at 4:02 PM
- Anonymous said...
First, Thanks for the very clear instructions. It helped me to get rid of it.
I've a question:
I uninstalled "Search protect", but why could this program not also protect me from this kind of malware by simply selecting my own search engine (like google for example)? Unless this was not the actual software of course.
- January 12, 2014 at 12:48 AM
- Anonymous said...
OMG I LOVE YOU MAN!!! ILL SUCK YOUR D!CK IF I HAD TOO!! You ARE SO AWSOME!!!
- January 13, 2014 at 12:39 PM
- Anonymous said...
Thank you so much followed your instructions and wow its gone yippy
- January 15, 2014 at 1:58 PM
- Anonymous said...
Thanks bro!
- January 30, 2014 at 2:10 PM
- Anonymous said...
Thank you very much, worked great on Mozilla. I hate stupid programs like this, thank goodness for people like you.
- February 1, 2014 at 4:53 AM
- Anonymous said...
thanks a lot . the tip about firefox helped me .. cheers
- February 4, 2014 at 1:11 PM
- Anonymous said...
Thanks very much for this, I was at my wits end.
- February 18, 2014 at 2:42 PM
- Anonymous said...
Thanks so much for this .
- February 18, 2014 at 2:45 PM
- Anonymous said...
chorme show button worked for me thank you.........
- February 26, 2014 at 8:52 PM
- Anonymous said...
Thank you very much! Very helpful ! I had lots of troubles with bing and this really worked. I am very happy thank you !
- March 7, 2014 at 9:31 AM
- Anonymous said...
- March 11, 2014 at 11:43 AM
- Anonymous said...
- April 2, 2014 at 6:21 PM
- Anonymous said...
TY!TY!TY! Gold Star on y'alls foreheads!!! Milk & cookies at breaktime!!!
- April 16, 2014 at 8:49 AM
- Anonymous said...
Best regards to you!
I got this malware when installing the programm formatfactory.
With your instruction I could remove the shit conduit-software from all of my browsers. Und fortunately thr formatfactory programm works well.
- May 2, 2014 at 7:20 AM
- Anonymous said...
Finally i have rid of this vexing malware thankyou to the writer of this blog !
- May 18, 2014 at 1:24 PM
- mrsm said...
- June 14, 2014 at 1:00 PM
- Anonymous said...
Thanks Man. You're amaaaaaaazing!
- October 10, 2014 at 12:37 PM
- Anonymous said...
Finally, a post about Conduit that actually works. Thanks!
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Everyone is always looking for the "killer app." When it comes to cell phones, aside from making phone calls, a lot of the search engines seem to think that it's search. That makes sense if users really want to surf the web on their cell phones. I have never surfed the web on my cell phone, and I don't want to, but apparently plenty of people disagree with me. In fact, according to a recent mobile lifestyle survey conducted by AOL in conjunction with the Pew Research Center, 30 percent of adults want to browse the web from their cell phones. Given that three out of every four Americans own a cell phone, that's potentially a huge audience.
AOL climbed aboard the mobile trend in July 2005, when it unveiled web, local and shopping search services that were similar to those available at its own search site. The problem that many have observed with taking web services mobile, however, is the size of the screen. I'm typing these words on the same lovely screen I surf the web for research at work; it's more than one year old, and is about 17" diagonally. My Nokia cell phone is maybe two months old, and its screen measures less than three inches diagonally. For some things, size really does matter. Don't tell me I can have a satisfying web surfing experience on such a small screen!
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With AOL's new "Surf the Web" search, the user types in keywords and the service automatically navigates him or her to a web page of interest. It then intelligently reformats the page to fit the screen of the cell phone, automatically. This has to be an improvement over rendering the page as is, which forces users to scroll to see the whole thing.
What is intelligent reformatting? The technology finds the most important content on the web page and displays it first, regardless of where it actually is located on the page. It also resizes graphics to fit the screen of the mobile device. Finally, it makes a major adjustment that many users should appreciate: it takes the main navigation for the site and includes it in a single "Quick Nav" link. This way, users can have access to all of a website's navigation with a single click, without having it take up a ridiculous amount of space on a small screen when it isn't needed.
AOL is accomplishing this feat with the help of InfoGin, a company that creates web to mobile content adaptation solutions. In this case, AOL is using InfoGin's transcoding and content analysis technologies to extend desktop search and navigation to wireless devices. It should make surfing the web on the really small screen a bit more user-friendly.
In addition to improving the experience of mobile web surfing, AOL has also enhanced some of its mobile search services. These are only available for GIS-enabled devices. They're so obvious in retrospect that you wonder why they aren't more widespread. For example, it lets you use the "Locate me" function in a very sensible way. Once you're located, searches in AOL's Cityguide, Moviefone and MapQuest Maps will offer results based on your current location, with no further input needed.
Parents who monitor their children's whereabouts will be pleased to hear that the service keeps a history of the phone's location and previous searches. This history can be accessed both via the phone itself and the web. The history would also be helpful to users trying to revisit newly discovered restaurants or other new favorite places.
Personally, I'm looking forward to the MapQuest Navigator service, which is supposed to be coming soon from AOL. It will enable users to access Global Positioning Service (GPS), which will deliver turn-by-turn, voice-guided directions on a mobile phone. I'm in favor of anything that will help me get from where I am to where I need to go without getting lost!
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AOL is hardly the only search engine offering some kind of mobile search service. Both Google and Yahoo! have their own versions. And given some of the numbers from the mobile lifestyle survey mentioned earlier, all three services might end up growing in the future. The survey covered public attitudes about cell phones and was based on telephone interviews with more than 1,500 adults from all fifty states except for Alaska and Hawaii. Nearly 1,300 of those surveyed were cell phone users. The survey was conducted in March 2006.
Some analysts have interpreted the results to show that adults are becoming increasingly dependent on their cell phones. Indeed, 29 percent of those polled said they could not live without their cell phones. Talking about behaviors that are a bit less extreme, more than half of those polled keep their cell phones on all day, every day. Forty percent of those in the 18-29 age group said they were likely to get rid of their landline. As someone who made that leap well over a year ago, I can certainly understand why.
Cell phones aren't just being used for phone calls anymore. Thirty-five percent of those surveyed said they send SMS text messages to family, friends, and business colleagues. In the 18-29 age group, it was more like a whopping 65 percent. And more than a quarter said they'd like to have desktops IMs from at least some contacts automatically forwarded to their mobile device. Again, the 18-29 age group showed that they loved the technology even more; 50 percent of them wanted IM forwarding of selected contacts.
How about email? While only eight percent of cell phone users access email from their phone, almost a quarter of users said they'd like to be able to do so. Checking email is already something of a portable experience for anyone who has web-based email, so being able to check it from something other than an Internet-connected desktop is really just another step in that direction.
But of course, the questions about usage most likely to interest AOL and the other major search engines involve search. I can't say I was surprised to hear that more than half of those surveyed either use mobile maps on their cell phone now, or would like to have that service on their next cell phone. Just under a third gave the same answer for mobile search, and a similar number for browsing the Internet. Assuming we can trust the results of the survey, many of AOL's new features play right into those desires.
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But are users really going to be searching for restaurants, movie theaters, and directions to places on their cell phone? This leads to an interesting piece of research sponsored by Google, whose results hit the press in late February. Google gave computer scientists Maryan Kamvar and Shumeet Baluja access to about a million of its mobile search methods. The goal of the research was to gain a better understanding of the needs of wireless web surfers. And boy, did they get an eyeful!
As one analyst noted, apparently what wireless web surfers really need is a porn portal. According to the researchers, more than 20 percent of Google searches conducted from cell phones were for "adult" content. Of searches performed from PDAs, however, adult searches made up less than five percent of the total.
This is still valuable information for those with mobile search services; the scientists theorize that the results reflect that PDAs are used for business, while mobile phones are used for entertainment. Interestingly, while most searchers leave the Google site after finding what they're looking for, porn searchers are more likely to stay—and hunt for more porn, again emphasizing the "entertainment" factor of mobile phones.
So where will this trend go? The researchers think that the proportion of queries for "adult" content from mobile devices will fall as the mobile web becomes more popular among mainstream users. If so, this is just another example of pornography driving technology; remember, the prevalence of adult videos on VHS tapes has often been credited with the VCR's victory over the Beta format.
Again, it's worth keeping in mind that mobile phones are being used for entertainment, and that searches performed on mobile phones will most likely be aimed at facilitating entertainment. Maps and directions will be a big help to someone who is mobile in finding any kind of entertainment; when you're out and about, they're exactly the kind of thing that would be convenient to have at your fingertips. I'm looking forward to seeing AOL—and Google, and the other major search engines—getting their acts together to make this as easy as possible.


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French filmmakers are spilling blood and guts on the silver screen
Untitled Document The French cinema certainly looks a lot different today than it used to. The country that many Americans have deluded themselves into believing is a nation of wimps and cowards has been producing a steady stream of action and violent movies. The turning point may have been the success of Luc Besson's government assassination saga La Femme Nikita (1990). Besson's virtuosity with action rivaled the best Hollywood could offer. Even with this trend, the last thing anyone would expect from France is a great martial-arts film, but District 13 (2004) should please any fan of the genre. Paris in the year 2010 is overrun with crime, and two men must infiltrate the criminal underworld to defuse a stolen neutron bomb. The two stars did their own stunts, and they could easily keep pace with the masters from Asia. 13 Tzameti (2005) is a gem of a thriller featuring a bizarre game of group Russian roulette. A roofer assumes the identity of a recently deceased client to take his spot in a secretive game. By the time he realizes that the contestants are eliminated by death, it's too late for him to back out. The sight of the contestants as they form a circle and each raises a pistol to his or her neighbor's head is one you will never forget. Those who are troubled by subtitles can wait for the planned American remake. Irreversible (2002) ranks among the most shocking and controversial films ever made. This study of rape and revenge contains two of the most painful scenes ever filmed. The backwards structure places the rape scene later in the film after a scene of violent retribution that reportedly sent many people fleeing from theaters. The film is as dark and ugly as its subject matter. If one's preference is for older classic French cinema, Alain Resnais' Muriel, or the Time of Return (1963), which has finally been released on DVD, is an excellent choice. Resnais came to prominence during the French New Wave, although some nitpickers like to exclude him from the group. Muriel boasts Resnais' favorite theme, people haunted by the past, which the director explored obliquely in his greatest film, Last Year at Marienbad (1961). His films can be quite difficult, and the fractured structure of Muriel is likely to infuriate the viewer. France has not produced a better director, and the 84-year-old master has a new film, to be released in the United States next month. Irreversible and Muriel are available from Internet mail-order companies.
New on DVD this Tuesday (April 3): The Good Shepherd, Charlotte's Web, and Volver
New on DVD this Tuesday (April 3): The Good Shepherd, Charlotte's Web, and Volver


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April 22. 2011 12:12PM
U.S.S. Albacore
600 Market Street
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Ph: 603-436-3680
Albacore Park is the site of a world-famous submarine, the Portsmouth-built USS Albacore, and of a memorial garden honoring those who lost their lives while serving aboard American submarines.
The USS Albacore was a prototype for today's submarines. It and the USS Nautilus, the first nuclear-powered submarine, formed the roots of our country's modern underseas fleet.


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Hey there. I am planning on climbing Telescope peak in Mid May of this year... I have a lot of endurance, enjoy long hikes etc. I've always wanted to get more into mountaineering since I have an incredible passion for mountains, enjoy skiing and so forth.
I haven't done much climbing though... I have climbed Mount Marcy (don't laugh) and done some similar smaller climbs in the Morrocan Atlas range.
I'm going to be in the las vegas area in mid-may so was hoping to have 4-5 days to do some back country exploring. I'm planning on climbing Telescope peak (in death valley) and
was wondering if you folks think that I could handle it.. I'm 31 years old and physically fit.. My only concern is high altitude and how I might react to it, given that the summit is above 11k ..
I have quite a lot of time to plan for this excursion so am beginning my research..
Any thoughts or suggestions? Does this seem to ambitious? I'd hope not.


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Dayton Promises List of Services to be Taxed
ST. PAUL (AP) -- Governor Mark Dayton says it will take a "very compelling case" to win exemptions from his plan to subject more items and services to the sales tax.
Dayton says he will resist significant carve-outs because that would undermine the goal of a tax tradeoff. By expanding the reach of the tax, Dayton is also proposing to drop the underlying sales tax rate to 5.5 percent - a cut of 20 percent.
Revenue Commissioner Myron Frans told The Associated Press that his team will release an "exhaustive" list later Thursday identifying precisely what would be newly taxed.
The administration has only offered few examples of things that would be exempt. Among them are fees on child care, medical and burial services.
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Sarah Palin just can't go off quietly. She seems to think she still has a platform now that she and Fox News have parted company. She told Breitbart News that she's been able to "free up opportunities" to "share more broadly" her message. Um, what message? How to be a quitter?
Sarah Palin: "I was raised to never retreat and to pick battles wisely, and all in due season. When it comes to defending our republic, we haven't begun to fight! But we delight in those who underestimate us."
If the best she can do is Breitbart News then her star is fading fast. Sarah Palin, Alaska's Quitter-in-Chief, is the last person anyone should take serious about defending the republic. She couldn't even finish her term as governor. The reality is that Sarah Palin hasn't brought Fox News the big crowds.
Sarah Palin hasn't offered anything substantive. Just a whole lot of fluff. Sarah Palin is all about entertainment. Well, that's questionable on some levels since her reality show was a dud. Sarah Palin has offered nothing but diminishing returns for Fox News, much as she had for John McCain during the 2008 campaign.


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Any person who is on the look out for fine dicks. Not necessarily a homosexual. A phallus connoisseur.
My sister has quite the collection of cocks on her phone; she considers herself a cock scout.
by Dorcia October 10, 2012
A derogatory word for a person suspected of being homosexual.
"Did you see that cock scout roaming the party with his mesh tank top on?"
by Bernie Buckles March 21, 2009


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Concord Hospital provides inpatient care
July 04. 2013 10:24PM
The Department of Veteran Affairs announces that Concord Hospital will provide inpatient services in New Hampshire to veterans enrolled at the Manchester VA Medical Center.
Inpatient services will be provided through an existing contract with Concord Hospital.
Concord is a regional medical center that offers traditional acute care services in 42 medical specialties.
As a result, of the contract expansion, fewer veterans will have to travel outside the state for acute inpatient care.


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Auburn Gresham and Garfield Ridge each saw two homicides in the last week, a RedEye analysis of preliminary police data found.
In Garfield Ridge, two women, ages 51 and 79, were strangled to death in the 5600 block of South Neenah Avenue, according to officials.
Garfield Ridge has logged two homicides so far this year. The Southwest Side community area recorded one homicide last year, according to RedEye data.
Auburn Gresham saw two homicides Sept. 19. A 29-year-old woman was shot to death in the 7900 block of Wood Street, and a 36-year-old man was fatally shot in the 7700 block of South Sangamon Street, according to officials.
Auburn Gresham has logged 13 homicides so far this year. The South Side community area recorded 16 homicides last year, RedEye determined.
Citywide, gunshot homicides were logged in the last week in Englewood, Greater Grand Crossing, Humboldt Park, the Near West Side, South Shore and West Englewood, according to police information.
Meanwhile, a 23-year-old woman was found stabbed to death Monday in the 3500 block of South Rhodes Avenue in Douglas, police said.
Thirty-two homicides have been logged so far this month. Forty-four homicides were recorded in September 2012, RedEye determined.


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In today's Rasmussen survey, President Obama's approval rating is down to 61 percent. There's nothing wrong with that, but there's nothing special about it, either. It's in line with what most Presidents have experienced near the beginning of their terms; slightly lower, actually, than George W. Bush's approval rating in the Gallup poll 60 days into his first term, notwithstanding the acrimony surrounding the 2000 election.
Obama's decline was inevitable once he actually started making decisions. His approval rating will probably fall further as more voters learn details about the Democrats' pork bill, as foreign policy setbacks continue, and as he continues to govern like a traditional Democrat. Again, there is nothing particularly wrong with this. But there seems to be a myth inside the Beltway that Obama enjoys some sort of super-popularity that makes his policies difficult to challenge. That is simply untrue. Two weeks into his administration, Obama's approval rating is what one would expect from any newly-elected, generic Democrat. Where it goes from here depends on how the public perceives the administration's successes and failures. Based on what we've seen so far, there will be plenty for Republicans to criticize.
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Glucose is a type of sugar. It comes from food, and is also created in the liver. Glucose travels through the body in the blood. It moves from the blood to cells with the help of a hormone called insulin. Once glucose is in those cells, it can be used for energy. Insulin also helps glucose to move into the liver for storage if there is too much to use.
Diabetes is a condition that makes it difficult for the body to use or store glucose. This causes a buildup of glucose in the blood. It also means the body is not getting enough energy. Type 2 diabetes is one type of diabetes. It is the most common type in adults.
Medication, lifestyle changes, and monitoring can help control blood glucose levels.
Type 2 diabetes is often caused by a combination of factors. The initial factor is that the body becomes resistant to insulin. This means there is insulin in the body, but the body cannot use it effectively. Insulin resistance is often related to excess body fat. A second factor is that the body begins to make less insulin.
Risk Factors
Type 2 diabetes is more common in people who are aged 45 years and older, but can develop in children. It is also common in younger people who are obese and belong to at-risk ethnic groups. Other factors that increase the chance of type 2 diabetes include:
- Prediabetes—impaired glucose tolerance and impaired fasting glucose
- Metabolic syndrome—a condition marked by elevated cholesterol, blood glucose, blood pressure, and central obesity
- Excess weight or obesity, especially central obesity
- Family history of type 2 diabetes
- History of gestational diabetes, or having a baby that weighs over 9 pounds at birth
- Being born small or large for gestational age
- Certain medications, such as glucocorticoids or thiazides
- Certain ethnic groups, such as African American, Hispanic, Native American, Hispanic American, Asian American, or Pacific Islander
- Endocrine disorders, such as Cushing's syndrome, hyperthyroidism, acromegaly, polycystic ovary syndrome, or acute pancreatitis
- Conditions associated with insulin resistance, such as acanthosis nigricans
- Lack of exercise
- Poor diet—high intake of processed meats, fats, sugar-sweetened foods and beverages, and calories
- High blood pressure
- History of cardiovascular disease
- Depression
Diabetes may be present for years before symptoms occur.
Symptoms caused by high blood sugar include:
- Increased urination
- Extreme thirst
- Hunger
- Fatigue
- Blurry vision
- Irritability
Symptoms caused by chronic hyperglycemia may include
- Frequent or recurring infections
- Poor wound healing
- Numbness or tingling in the hands or feet
- Problems with gums
- Itching
- Problems having an erection
- Symptoms of heart or kidney disease
You will be asked about your symptoms and medical history. You will also be asked about your family history. A physical exam will be done.
Diagnosis is based on the results of blood testing. American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends diagnosis be made if you have one of the following:
- Symptoms of diabetes and a random blood test with a blood sugar level greater than or equal to 200 mg/dL (11.1 mmol/L)
- Fasting blood sugar test is done after you have not eaten for 8 or more hours—showing blood sugar levels greater than or equal to 126 mg/dL (7 mmol/L) on two different days
- Glucose tolerance test measures blood sugar 2 hours after you eat glucose—showing glucose levels greater than or equal to 200 mg/dL (11.1 mmol/L)
- HbA1c level of 6.5% or higher—indicates poor blood sugar control over the past 2-4 months
mg/dL = milligrams per deciliter of blood; mmol/L = millimole per liter of blood
You may also need blood tests to confirm diabetes is type 1 and not type 2. These may include:
- Insulin level or C-peptide tests—to see how much insulin is being made by the pancreas
- Tests that look for antibodies that are working against your pancreas
You may also need other tests, including.
- Cholesterol levels
- Urine for glucose, ketones, or albumin
- Liver and kidney function tests in adults
Treatment aims to:
- Maintain blood sugar at levels as close to normal as possible
- Avoid hypoglycemia
- Prevent or delay complications
- Control other conditions, such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol
Diet, exercise, and weight loss are recommended for all patients. Most patients will also begin medication.
Food and drinks have a direct effect on blood glucose levels. Eating healthy meals can help control blood glucose. It will also promote overall health. Some basic tips include:
- Follow a balanced meal plan. It should include carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
- Be aware of appropriate serving size. Measure food to help understand ideal serving size.
- Do not skip meals. Plan meals and snacks through the day. Having meals throughout the day can help avoid major changes in glucose levels.
- Eat plenty of vegetables and fiber.
- Limit the amount of fat (especially saturated and trans fats) in foods.
- Eat moderate amounts of protein and low-fat dairy products.
- Carefully limit foods containing high concentrated sugar.
- Keep a food intake record. Share the record with the dietitian or doctor. This will help to create an effective meal plan.
Weight Loss
In those who are overweight, weight loss will help the body use insulin better. Talk to the doctor about a healthy weight goal. A safe meal plan can be created.
These options may help with weight loss:
- Use a portion control plate
- Use a prepared meal plan
- Eat a Mediterranean-style diet
Physical activity can:
- Make the body more sensitive to insulin
- Help to reach and maintain a healthy weight
- Lower the levels of fat in the blood
Aerobic exercise is any activity that increases heart rate. Resistance training helps build muscle strength. Both types of exercise help to improve long-term glucose control. Regular exercise can also help reduce the risk of heart disease.
Aim for ≥ 150 minutes of physical activity each week. Talk to the doctor about an activity plan. Ask about any precautions that may be needed.
Medications other than insulin are typically used first to manage blood glucose levels.
Biguanides, usually metformin, are the first choice. They work by reducing the amount of glucose made by the body.
- Metformin is the only medication approved for use in children.
- In adults other medications may be added if treatment goals are not met.
- Medication taken by mouth may include:
- Sulfonylureas or dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-4) inhibitors to encourage the pancreas to make more insulin
- Thiazolidinediones which sensitize the body to insulin so it works better at lower amounts
- Starch blockers to decrease the amount of glucose absorbed into the blood
- Sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors to increase glucose excretion in urine
- Bile acid binders
- Medications given by injection may include:
- Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (incretin-mimetics) stimulate the pancreas to produce insulin and decrease appetite, which can assist with weight loss
- Amylin analogs replace a protein of the pancreas that is low in people with type 2 diabetes
- Medication taken by mouth may include:
Insulin may be needed if:
- The body does not make enough of its own insulin
- Blood glucose levels cannot be controlled with lifestyle changes and other medications
Insulin is given through injections. There is one short-acting inhaled insulin which may be effective for select persons.
If not controlled by diet and exercise, medications may be used to control blood pressure and cholesterol.
Vaccinations will be needed. Some may be needed earlier in children with diabetes.
Blood Glucose Testing
Check the level of glucose in the blood with a blood glucose meter. Checking blood glucose levels during the day can help with staying on track. It will also help the doctor determine if treatment is working. Keeping track of blood sugar levels is especially important for those taking insulin.
Regular testing may not be needed if diabetes is under control and insulin is not being taken. Talk with the doctor before stopping blood sugar monitoring.
An HbA1c test may also be done at the doctor's office. This is a measure of blood glucose control over a long period of time. Doctors advise that most people keep their HbA1c levels below 7%. Individual goals may be different. Keeping HbA1c in the goal range can help lower the chance of complications.
Depression can undermine recovery and increase the risk of other complications. Feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities that last at least 2 weeks require a call to the doctor. Depression is treatable. Counseling can help better manage depression and diabetes.
Over a long period of time, high blood glucose levels can damage vital organs. The risk of complications increases with increasingly poor control
Common complications
Diabetes can also increase the risk of heart disease.
Decreasing Risk of Complications
Maintaining goal blood glucose and HbA1c levels according to the doctors recommendations is the first step to lowering the risk of these complications. Other steps:
- Practice good footcare. Be on the lookout for any sores or irritated areas. Keep the feet dry and clean.
- Get yearly eye exams.
- Don't smoke. If you do, look for programs or products that can help you quit.
- Keep track of moods and be alert for persistent depressive symptoms.
- Plan medical visits as recommended.
To help reduce your chance of type 2 diabetes:
- Participate in regular physical activity
- Maintain a healthy weight
- Drink alcohol only in moderation (2 drinks per day for a man, and 1 drink per day for a woman)
Eat a well-balanced diet:
- Get enough fiber
- Avoid fatty foods
- Limit sugar intake
- Eat more green, leafy vegetables
- Eat whole fruits, especially apples, grapes, and blueberries
Revision Information
- Reviewer: EBSCO Medical Review Board Michael Woods, MD, FAAP
- Review Date: 09/2017 -
- Update Date: 12/04/2016 -


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IWA (International Women Associates) has members in the city and suburbs.
About 25 to 30 members meet once a month, cheerfully squeezing into members' living rooms.
We come with notes and annotated copies.
Our many volunteer leaders are adept at refereeing spirited debate. Not having read the book is unthinkable!
Frequently mentioned favorites include "Mister Pip" by Lloyd Jones, "Swimming Lessons and Other Stories From Firozsha Baag" by Rohinton Mistry, "Arthur and George" by Julian Barnes, "Home" by Marilynne Robinson and "Austerlitz" by W.G. Sebald.
There was universal enthusiasm about "Old Filth" by Jane Gardam. We all appreciated the exquisite writing, wry humor and sharp psychological insights.
"A Visit From the Goon Squad" by Jennifer Egan evoked a lot of criticism. The world of contemporary music, the many switches in time in the story, and the unpleasant natures of most of the characters served to disenchant many (but not all) of our members.
For next year we are considering "The Hare With Amber Eyes" by Edmund de Waal and "The Cat's Table" by Michael Ondaatje, among others.
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Hi everybody, America's most-beloved workplace advice columnist here. As promised last week, this column will focus on the argument in favor of raising the federal minimum wage. Next week's column will focus on the opposing argument. So please don't send mean emails saying I'm a dirtbag for only telling one side of the story. My feelings are easily hurt.
Perhaps the most common word you'll hear from people who support boosting the minimum wage is "fairness." The minimum wage, after all, stemmed from the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938.
"If we believe we should have a fair society, that in some sense the benefits of economic growth and technological progress should improve not just the living standards of business owners but of workers as well, then the minimum wage really should have grown more over time," said David Cooper, an economic analyst at the Economic Policy Institute. "We've chosen to let workers at the bottom fall farther and farther away from people in the middle."
The federal minimum wage is currently $7.25 per hour and hasn't been raised since 2009. The proposed increase would bring it to $10.10 per hour.
Because the minimum wage has never been tied to inflation, its value has eroded significantly, and many economists say that has contributed mightily to the growth in income inequality.
Cooper said the minimum wage in 1968 was about $9.40 in today's dollars: "So that means that today, America's lowest paid workers are being paid about 23 percent less than they were 45 years ago."
Proponents of an increase argue that the fair thing to do for American workers is to increase the minimum wage and, ideally, tie it to inflation, thus removing future increases from the realm of politics.
The recent Congressional Budget Office report on the minimum wage estimates that an increase to $10.10 per hour would boost the weekly earnings of 16.5 million low-wage workers and bring 900,000 people above the poverty line.
Clearly, that would be a good thing.
Economist Michael Reich, director of the Institute for Research on Labor and Employment at the University of California at Berkeley, said the two goals of a minimum wage increase are to help people pay their bills and to create a more fair working environment.
"The question is: Do those two goals create any economic harm?" he said.
Opponents say raising the minimum wage will force employers to hire fewer people or pass the new costs on to consumers by raising prices on goods and services. Either way, they say, the positive impact of the increased wages will be either muted or negated.
Reich's research — and research by many other economists — provides evidence to the contrary.
Reich says the arguments of many opposed to a minimum wage increase are based on a "basic Econ 101 model" that doesn't accurately represent the nuanced realities of industries that employ minimum wage workers.
He — along with fellow researchers Arindrajit Dube and T. William Lester — examined the effects of minimum wage increases across state borders, where one state has had a wage increase and the other had not. Their work was published in 2010 in the journal Review of Economics and Statistics and found that, in the restaurant and retail industries, boosting the minimum wage by 10 percent had effectively no impact on employment levels.
In fact, the increase provided businesses with greater staffing stability, which saves money.
These results mirrored those of another study from the early 1990s that looked at fast-food restaurant employment in Pennsylvania, where the minimum wage remained fixed, and New Jersey, where wages increased. Again, the wage increase resulted in no negative change in employment levels.
But what about passing the increased labor costs on to consumers?
Reich and Cooper both said research has shown such increases have small overall effects on employers' operating costs.
For example, Reich said labor makes up about one-third of a restaurant's operating costs. And one-third of restaurant workers are paid at or close to the minimum wage.
A 10 percent minimum wage increase paid to one-third of the company's workers translates to a 3 percent overall increase in the cost of labor. Since labor makes up a third of the companies' costs, the overall cost increase would be only about 1 percent.
"It's a lot lower than people think," Reich said.
And in retail, he said, labor is only 10 percent of the costs, so the impact is even lower.
Cooper said: "I think a lot of these arguments are straw men arguments, and they're set up to basically say we shouldn't enact this policy, that by all reasonable measures would improve the living standards of millions of people, based on the theoretical possibility that it might make things harder for a relatively small number of people."
Reich and Cooper are not alone in their opinions.
Last year, the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business asked more than three dozen top economists whether raising the federal minimum wage to $9 per hour and indexing it to inflation would be a "desirable policy."
The result: 47 percent said it would, 11 percent said it wouldn't and 35 percent were either uncertain or had no opinion.
Only 34 percent thought an increase would make it "noticeably harder for low-skilled workers to find employment."
That's all I have room for. Next week we'll examine the views of those who think a minimum wage hike is a bad idea.
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BANGKOK (AP) — President Barack Obama says his landmark visit to Myanmar is an acknowledgement of the democratic transition underway but not an endorsement of the country's government.
Obama's words were aimed at countering critics who say his trip to the country also known as Burma is premature. While Myanmar has undertaken significant reforms, hundreds of political prisoners are still detained and ethnic violence has displaced more than 100,000 people.
The president says his goal in visiting Myanmar is to highlight the steps the Asian nation still needs to take. He says he also wants to congratulate the people of Myanmar for having "opened the door" to being a country that respects human rights and political freedom.
Obama spoke Sunday during a news conference with Thailand's prime minister.


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Skip to comments.Jesse Lee Peterson Radio Show Live Thread, July 6th
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Caller Christine is talking about attending a tea party in the bay area (California) which is like going into the lions den. Then she is seeing that though she is half Mexican, she is feeling sorry for the illegals. There is a talk about those thoughts coming up trying to get her not to speak up to them.
There was a black pastor who attacked Jesse. He is trying to get him on his show. LOL
Now talking about Sarah Palin, why is she not running again. He read that she has a book deal. There is alot of speculation about her.......WHY DO THEY HATE HER SO MUCH!
Obama is the opposite of what he said he would be, open. Now he is talking about Helen Thomas, who is the greatest liberal ever, but even she has had enough of the big "O".
Seton says to stop working with president. Seton says that they are offering to meet with the media for $1000! HaH!
Talking about the 'fairness doctrine'. When we had it before there was no talk radio because no one wanted to put up with the onerous ramifications of it...so no talk radio. Then Rush Limbaugh came along.
Whereas before he said he was not for the fairness doctrine, now he is saying he will leave it up to his appointee the head of the FCC...who of course will get it.
They are talking more and more about this. Alarming! Go to www.newsbusters.org
Jesse is saying that the man in the white house now is the black version of the KKK. He is Jerimiah Wright, Louis Farahkhan, put all together.
Jesse is saying they are trying to turn Michael Jackson into a god....just to be in the face of the white man.
He is talking about what are heroes....the guy who flew the plane safely in the water. Anyone is better than Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson. They are going to try to get a Michael Jackson stamp.....
Clay says that the bible says that everyone in power is ordained by God. Jesse asks...would God want a man who killed babies in power.
Clay feels God is in charge. Jesse says there are children of the devil. He says we are influenced by good or evil. Clay feel the power is only Gods power. Jesse says no, there is a evil power. Clay cannot agree with Jesse that we voted in an evil man.
Marion Barry...how that guy stays in office is beyond me!
Good for Jesse!
That is funny!!~
That's right...just shows how crazy his electorate must be...
I know...isn't that funny! Geesh! That's our President!
I didn't vote for that arrogant, narcissistic, elitist, charlatan!!
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Just three months after sweeping the Latin Grammys, rock star Juanes is bringing his Colombian swag to the 55th Annual Grammy awards Sunday.
Juanes reportedly will also be the only Latin artist performing at the tribute concert for Bruce Springsteen on Friday night.
"It will be a wonderful thing!" Neil Portnow, president of the Recording Academy, told the Associated Press. "A few years ago we had to Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez in a segment singing in Spanish and English. When we do this, it is a positive thing, it shows our diversity and that music is a universal language."
The "Camisa Negra" singer is also up for a Grammy for best Latin pop album for his "MTV Unplugged Deluxe Edition" record, which was a collaboration with Dominican singer and songwriter Juan Luis Guerra.
In the same category are fellow artists Ricardo Arjona for his album "Independiente," Fonseca for "Ilusión," Kany García for her self-titled album and the Jesse & Joy duo for their work "¿Con quién se queda el perro?"
Nominated in the best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative category are Campo for their self-titled album, Mexican singer Carla Morrison for her album "Déjenme llorar," Quetzal for "Imaginaries," Sistema Bomb for "Electro Jarocho" and Ana Tijoux for her album "La Bala."
Exuberant folk singer Lila Downs was nominated in the best regional Mexican Music Album category for her "Pecados y milagros" record and Los Cojolites also earned a nod in the same category for their album "Sembrando Flores."
Los Tucanes De Tijuana, Mariachi Divas De Cindy Shea, Gerardo Ortiz, Raúl Lara Y Sus Soneros, Eddie Montalvo, Marlow Rosado Y La Riqueña and Romeo Santos are also up for a Grammy.