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Add former city councilman and state senator Hiram Monserrate to the list of New York City politicians who will be spending some time in the Big House. Monserrate last week pled guilty to misusing City Council discretionary funds, funneling money to a nonprofit in his district which in turn campaigned for Monserrate during his unsuccessful run for State Senate in 2006.
In all, Monserrate allocated $300,000 to Latino Initiative for Better Resources and Empowerment, known as Libre, of which $109,000 was used to pay members of the nonprofit to work on Monserrate's campaigns.
In a deal, Monserrate pled guilty to mail fraud and mail fraud conspiracy. (We're not sure how those charges came about, you're going to have someone a lot smarter than us explain that, someone like a lawyer.)
Specifically, Monserrate told Libre workers to provide a database of new voters and delay handing that information over to the Board of Elections, which meant that only Monserrate knew these people were eligible to vote. The money was also used to pay Libre workers to collect signatures for Monserrate.
There is apparently an agreement with prosecutor that Monserrate would spend between 21 and 27 months in jail, but following his plea the judge in the case said that she wasn't necessarily bound by that agreement, and noted that each charge carries a maximum sentence of 20 years.
Ouch! That's potentially a lot of time in the hoosegow!
It's pretty fitting capper for Monserrate's career in politics. Always a contrarian, Monserrate was famously one of two state senators who defected from the Democratic Party in the summer of 2008, just months after he was sworn into office.
The defection tipped the balance of power in the legislative body, before rejoining the Democratic Party.
But the most infamous moment in Monserrate's public career was his assault charge for allegedly slashing his girlfriend across the face with a wine glass in December of 2008. He was eventually convicted of misdemeanor assault, and as a result become the first lawmaker in approximately 100 years to be expelled from state office.
It seems inevitable that a jail sentence would be the final chapter in such an illustrious career. Or will it?
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Why the predictions of ID's demise are false
Recently, a friend wanted some help in explaining to a hostile audience (1) why there is an ID controversy, (2) why it gets bigger, and (3) why it is not going away.
He was facing an audience, I expect, who would rather believe conspiracy theories than evaluate evidence.
His audience is probably a lost cause, but it may be worth a try if lunch is served.
Conspiracy theorists usually believe themselves more virtuous than their mythical conspirators, so their theories provide both pretended knowledge and pretended virtue at once. As a result, the theories are pretty hard to disconfirm by evidence.
However, there are always a few people who would prefer to orient themselves to reality. I address a number of relevant issues in detail here, here, and here, but here is q quick summary:
I suggested to my friend that a useful place to begin is to point out the following: The many predictions of ID's demise, based on current theories, have been so completely and systematically falsified that it is time to look for explanations with better predictive value. Not only did ID not die out after various court cases in the United States, but it is now pretty much an international thing - contrary to many predictions.
ID is not happening because the folks at Discovery Institute are clever and nefarious or because American fundies run the planet. Four factors mainly account for its continued growth:
1. The general acceptance of Big Bang cosmology focused attention on the mathematical probabilities of Darwinism. As if that wasn't bad enough, the world inside the cell turned out to be much more awesomely complex than anyone had realized. So, just when it should have triumphed, Darwinism received a one-two punch from reality. It is no accident that so many of the ID guys are in math, information sciences, and biochemistry, bioinformatics, etc.
2. Not surprisingly, the current generation of Darwinists operates on faith, mostly. The recent involvement of key ultra-Darwinists in the activities of the Church of Atheism is, under the circumstances, a normal and foreseeable development. You see, once you commit to materialist atheism, something like Darwinism must be true. That lifts a crushing burden from the shoulders of the Darwinist.
3. And the Darwinists themselves are largely responsible for the success of ID. The ID guys are smart enough to serve their turn, to be sure, but they have also been lucky in finding so many meatheads among their opponents. The persecutions of Rick Sternberg and Guillermo Gonzalez, to name two, left little doubt that Darwinists did not expect to succeed by convincing anyone of the sweet reasonableness of their cause or their methods.
But there is another factor that many observers miss:
4. The fact that Darwinism is the creation story of materialism says nothing, one way or the other, about whether it is an accurate account of origins - but an important consequence follows. Let us say, for the sake of argument, that it was an accurate creation story. The fact that it is any kind of a creation story at all means that it tends to be treated as both science AND religion. Those who affirm Darwinism often have a heavy emotional investment in it, in a way that they do not have in, say, continental drift. People notice this fact (it's hard not to). That raises the justifiable suspicion that many arguments for Darwinism are put forward to boost faith, far beyond the argument's actual strength.
One can easily demonstrate this process from popular science magazines. Minor demonstrations of Darwinism are enthusiastically announced; major problems are downplayed or ignored. Wild extrapolations (evolutionary psychology, for example) and concepts far too vague to be science (e.g., the meme) are treated with a respect that would never be accorded to other sources.
The public is quite smart enough to see what is happening here.
The Darwinists' behaviour is easily explained psychologically as the behaviour of a religious sect unsettled by unwelcome new evidence about its account of history.
Now it becomes clear why predictions of ID's demise are consistently falsified. The question we should ask is, who is treated as an expert, when it comes to making predictions?
Ah yes! members and sympathizers of the Darwinist sect are treated as the experts on the challenges to their beliefs or on the people who present the challenges. In that case, we do not have a very reliable source of information. Thus, it is not surprising, let alone a mystery or a conspiracy, that predictions from that quarter would be wrong. Accurate predictions will not be possible until those who seek information cease to privilege the Darwinist sect as the preferred source.
Anyhow, I hope my friend will find at least one or two people in the room who would value the ability to make accurate predictions. Little by little, knowledge advances.
My other blog is the Mindful Hack, which keeps tabs on neuroscience and the mind.
If you like this blog, check out my book on the intelligent design controversy, By Design or by Chance?. You can read excerpts as well.
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My recent series on the spate of anti-God books, teen blasphemy challenge, et cetera, and the mounting anxiety of materialist atheists that lies behind it.
My review of Francis Collins' book The Language of God , my backgrounder about peer review issues, or the evolutionary biologist's opinion that all students friendly to intelligent design should be flunked.
Lists of theoretical and applied scientists who doubt Darwin and of academic ID publications.
My U of Toronto talk on why there is an intelligent design controversy, or my talk on media coverage of the controversy at the University of Minnesota.
A summary of tech guru George Gilder's arguments for ID and against Darwinism
A critical look at why March of the Penguins was thought to be an ID film.
A summary of recent opinion columns on the ID controversy
A summary of recent polls of US public opinion on the ID controversy
A summary of the Catholic Church's entry into the controversy, essentially on the side of ID.
O'Leary's intro to non-Darwinian agnostic philosopher David Stove's critique of Darwinism.
An ID Timeline: The ID folk seem always to win when they lose.
Why origin of life is such a difficult problem.
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Full genome sequencing to study the evolutionary characteristics of foot-and-mouth disease virus in southern Africa
Christopher J. KasangaI; Begoña Valdazo-GonzálezII; Rahana DwarkaIII; Jemma WadsworthII; Nick J. KnowlesII; Philemon N. WamburaI; Mark M. RweyemamuI; Misheck MulumbaIV; Jimis DeveV; Donald P. KingII
ISouthern African Centre for Infectious diseases Surveillance, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania
IIWRLFMD, The Pirbright Institute, United Kingdom
IIIOnderstepoort Veterinary Institute, University of Pretoria, South Africa
IVSouthern African Development Community Secretariat, Botswana
VMinistry of Agriculture and Livestock, Mozambique
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is endemic in most countries of southern Africa where it affects cloven-hoofed animals that include livestock and wildlife. Southern Africa relies profoundly on livestock production as a source of economic growth and livelihoods. Despite the importance of FMD in southern Africa, the epidemiology of FMD virus (FMDV) and factors contributing to the endemicity of FMD infection in susceptible animal populations are not clearly known in this region. In this study, we designed and optimised an RT-PCR strategy for amplification of the complete genome of FMDV SAT 1, and sequenced the whole genome of one isolate, designated SAT1/MOZ/BUF-B16/2010, which was isolated from an African buffalo (Syncerus caffer) in Mozambique in 2010. Preliminary analyses showed that the genome polyprotein of SAT1/MOZ/ BUF-B16/2010 consisted of 7626 nucleotides. Alignment of nucleotides and deduced amino acid sequences and phylogenetic analysis indicated that the virus is closely related to SAT 1 strains from the southern African region. Using a FASTA search, the polyprotein showed closest nucleotide identity (94%) to SAT1/RHO/5/66 isolated from cattle in Devuli ranch in southeast Zimbabwe in 1966. This RT-PCR and whole genome sequencing strategy could be deployed to study the evolutionary characteristics of viruses sampled from cattle and buffalo at different locations in time and space. A full repertoire of protocols for all of the circulating FMDV lineages is now required to conduct an in-depth genome analysis to understand the factors that impact upon FMDV endemicity in the region. This information is necessary for strategies for the control of FMD in most countries in Africa. The genome sequencing approach allows for targeted and cost-effective FMD control strategies in the endemic settings of Africa rather than application of blanket and expensive interventions - an important consideration for resource constrained countries.
This work was supported by the Wellcome Trust Grant WT087546MA to the Southern African Centre for Infectious Diseases & Surveillance (SACIDS).
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Note: Proceedings of the 2nd One Health Conference in Africa. Jointly organised by the Southern African Centre for Infectious Disease Surveillance and the Tanzania National Institute for Medical Research, held at the Snow Crest Hotel in Arusha, Tanzania from 16th to 19th April 2013: http://www.sacids.org/kms/frontend/index.php?m=119.


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Lunches containing more than the child's recommended 4g of salt were found at popular family restaurants including Wetherspoons, Harvester and Nando's, Consensus Action on Salt and Health (Cash) said.
Nando's and Wetherspoons both had children's meals containing three times as much salt as a McDonald's Happy Meal of a hamburger and fries.
A Nandino's (Nando's) veggie burger with creamy mash contained 5.3g of salt, a Wetherspoons Wiltshire cured ham and cheese sandwich with chips had 4.8g, while a Harvester gammon and chicken combo with mashed potato and beans contained 4.3g.
A Sizzling Pub 4oz gammon with mash and beans contained 4.1g salt and another Wetherspoons meal, chicken breast nuggets with chips and baked beans, held 4g.
The survey found significant variations in the amount of salt in meals, even at the same restaurants, but found it was impossible for parents to make healthy choices because of a lack of nutritional information on menus.
Wetherspoons also offered an Annabel Karmel spaghetti bolognese containing just 0.1g of salt, while Sizzling Pub had a chicken breast with jacket potato and peas with 0.8g.
Other low-salt options included McDonald's four-piece chicken nuggets and fruit bag, containing 0.4g of salt, Wimpy fish bites with salad (0.5g), Hungry Horse fish fingers and jacket potato with peas, corn or salad (0.73g), and a Kentucky Fried Chicken popcorn chicken with corn cobette (0.78g).
Side dishes were found to contain extra sources of salt, with Nando's mash or spicy rice containing 1.8g - nearly twice as much as a main dish of Nandino's chicken breast fillet strips at 0.8g.
Mash and beans were typically found to be the combination containing the highest amount of salt, while a jacket potato, vegetables or salad contained the lowest amount.
Although all outlets offered a vegetable side option, just four included vegetables as part of all meals.
Desserts were also found to be a surprising source of hidden salt, Cash said, with five found to contain the same or more salt as a packet of crisps.
Cash campaign director Katharine Jenner said: "Children's meals should provide tasty and healthy alternatives to more adult dishes. It is an outrage that when families go out for a pub lunch, they may be unknowingly putting their children's health at risk."
Professor Graham MacGregor of the Wolfson Institute of Preventive Medicine, the Cash chairman, said: "Salt addiction starts in childhood and can lead to serious health issues in later life including high blood pressure, increased risk of stroke, heart disease, osteoporosis and kidney disease.
"Parents are doing their best, but with the food industry continuing to put huge levels of salt in our food without any information on the menu, our children remain at risk."
Cash suggested parents carefully consider side orders or order a smaller portion of an adult option, try not to add further salt at the table and remember that foods like bacon and cheese are high in salt.
Wetherspoon spokesman Eddie Gershon said: "We take on board the findings of the report.
"We aim to provide a range of children's meals and these feature varying salt levels. We are reviewing how we can reduce the salt levels on the two meals indicated.
"We provide all of the salt level figures in a leaflet available in all pubs and on our website, along with full nutritional information.
"It is encouraging that our best-selling children's dish, spaghetti bolognese, was found to have the lowest levels of salt (0.1g salt) of any children's meal in the report."
Nando's said in a statement: "We are currently revising our children's menu, with specific focus on salt content. A trial of a new range of children's meals will begin on June 25.
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"Our most popular item, ordered by half of children, is the Nandino's chicken breast fillet strips, which has been highlighted as a good, low-salt option. And our most popular side dish choice is chips, which are unsalted at 0.1g salt per 100g.
"The veggie burger accounts for only 2% and the creamy mash only 4% of orders from the children's menus.
"In our new trial menu the veggie option will contain 66% less salt and all of the children's options will be well within recommended guidelines. Both creamy mash and spicy rice will not feature in the trial children's menu."
In a statement, Harvester and Sizzling Pubs said: "Families eat out with us for an occasion or treat, not on a daily basis.
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2007-08: He was a third-team All-Pac-10 selection and first-team member of the Pac-10 All-Defensive team. Averaged 10.8 points and 7.8 rebounds in 33 games (32 starts). Led USC in rebounds (259), blocks (83) and field goal percentage (.580). He led the Pac-10 in blocks and was third in field goal percentage (tops in Pac-10 games only at .667). His 83 blocks set the USC single-season record and his .580 field goal percentage is second all-time for a season at USC. He had five double-doubles this season: Nov. 10 vs. Mercer (13 points/14 rebounds), Nov. 22 vs. San Diego (20 points/12 rebounds), Jan. 24 at Oregon State (14 points/14 rebounds), Feb. 17 vs. UCLA (16 points/12 rebounds) and March 8 vs. Stanford (20 points/11 rebounds). Scored a season-high 21 points in USC's 93-89 overtime win vs. California on March 6. Had a season best of 14 rebounds twice, Nov. 10 vs. Mercer and Jan. 24 at Oregon State. Had a season-best six blocks on Nov. 15 at The Citadel and had two games of five blocks and eight games of four blocks. Was named Pac-10 Player of the Week for March 3-9 when he averaged 20.5 points, 8.5 rebounds and 4.0 blocks in a home sweep of California and No. 7 Stanford. Just missed a double-double in USC's Pac-10 quarterfinal game vs. ASU on March 13 with 11 points and nine rebounds. Was held to five points and grabbed nine rebounds in the 57-54 Pac-10 semifinals loss to UCLA on March 14. Again just missed a double-double in the NCAA first-round game against Kansas State on March 20, with 10 points and nine rebounds before fouling out.
2006-07: Named to the Pac-10 All-Freshman Team and honorable mention All-Freshman by Collegehoops.net. Led USC in the season opener vs. South Carolina with 16 points and 14 rebounds, the most rebounds by a USC freshman since Sam Clancy als had 14 in 1999. Scored 10 points and grabbed a season-high 18 rebounds vs. Long Beach State on Nov. 24, the most rebounds by a Trojan in a game since Jan. 20, 2000 when David Bluthenthal tied Cliff Robinson's school and freshman record of 28 rebounds. Gibson scored in double figures in his first five collegiate games, the most consecutive to start a Trojan career since Tom Lewis did it the first nine games in the 1985-86 season. Had 15 points and nine rebounds on Dec. 4 at Kansas and followed that up with 16 points and 17 rebounds vs. George Washington at the Wooden Classic in Anaheim, Calif. on Dec. 9. Scored a season-high 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in a double-overtime win vs. Washington on Dec. 28 in his first Pac-10 game. Scored 18 points, had 13 rebounds and blocked seven shots on Jan. 4 at Oregon. His block total in that game tied for the fourth most in USC history. Earned Player of the Week honors (Jan. 1-7) by ESPN.com and TheSportingNews.com as he helped lead USC to a sweep of previously undefeated Oregon and to a rout of Oregon State on the road. Scored 38 points, grabbed 18 rebounds and blocked eight shots on the trip. Set the USC freshman rebound record with 321 and the freshman blocks record with 69. Also ranks among the USC freshman top five in free throws attempted (1st), free throws made (3rd), points (4th), field goal percentage (T-4th) and rebound average (2nd). He had 11 double-doubles, one of five freshman in the country with that many, joining among others Greg Oden and Kevin Durant who were the top two picks in the 2007 NBA Draft. Had at least eight rebounds in 27 of 37 games, scored in double figures in 27 of 37 games and scored at least eight points in 34 of 37 games. Selected to the Pac-10 Conference All-Tournament team, as he scored 36 points and had 29 rebounds in the three games. Had 51 points and 34 rebounds in the three NCAA games, with double-doubles vs. Texas (17 pts/14 rebs) and North Carolina (16 pts/12 rebs).
HIGH SCHOOL: Gibson played at Calvary Christian in San Fernando, Calif. in 2006, following two seasons at Stoneridge Prep in Tarzana, Calif. Calvary Christian ended up having an abbreviated season, just competing in the Prep Stars of North America tournament held in London,Canada, where Gibson helped lead them to the consolation championship. As a sophomore and junior at Stoneridge Prep, Gibson averaged 20 points, 12 rebounds and seven blocks per game. Began his high school career at Telecommunications High in Brooklyn, N.Y. Was invited to the NBPA Top 100 Camp prior to his senior season and finished fourth in scoring with a 17.1 average for the week. Gibson was rated the seventh-best power forward and the 32nd player overall by RivalsHoops. Also, USA Today ranked the forward as the 33rd best prospect in the country.
PERSONAL: Gibson was born on June 24, 1985 in Brooklyn, N.Y. Father played basketball for the U.S. Army national team during the Vietnam War. Lists his favorite players as Jamal Tinsley and Lamar Odom. Likes to spend his free time listening to music and reading.


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Although it would be tough to find any reasons not to support the elderly and nursing home reforms, that's a pretty big hunk of cash to ask for.
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This arises in relation to this puzzle, for which this question is the only part I haven't solved yet.
Odd cubic perfect numbers divisible by 5
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According to the U-DECIDE Initiative, a well received study of modern gamers, 93% of survey respondents want to see game developers support stereoscopic 3D technology. The industry answered by starting development of The S-3D Gaming Alliance (S3DGA), a non-profit corporation that is 100% focused on making stereoscopic 3D gaming possible through standards, education, and product adoption.
"We need an industry-wide standard for S-3D gaming, and S3DGA has the drive and experience to push this forward. All developers and manufacturers should participate," said Habib Zargarpour, Senior Art Director for Electronic Arts Inc.
"S-3D gaming content is available on PC and console, gamers are great viral marketers, and our industry needs to reach out to the early adopters first. Our industry needed a qualified voice, so S3DGA was formed to properly leverage and develop this market," said Neil Schneider, S3DGA's Executive Director and Spokesperson.
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For almost 40 years Joyce remained lost, drifting through life even as her two daughters were born (both came into the world addicted to drugs), her father died and her family prayed in vain for her recovery. Then, at a street corner one Sunday in 1993, everything suddenly changed. And that's only the beginning of Joyce's remarkable story.
After her HIV diagnosis in 1995, Joyce starting going to the Jewish Board of Family & Children's Services AIDS day program. It was there that she at found herself as an artist. "Shortly after my art therapy began," she admits, "I started creating small sculptures without being able to stop."
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I'm a little disappointed. I've been in my house for seven months now and we live in a pretty big neighborhood. How did I only get seven trick or treaters? Do people just buy their kids candy because they don't feel like taking them out anymore? What the hell?
This is a bit late, but we get trick or treaters from 25-30 one year to +200 next year. It depended on lower income neighborhood busing children in or not. Makes for either running out of candy or lots and lots and lots of leftovers. I live in Williamsburg, VA and come to Baltimore once a month. You are very beautiful. I hope the T or T will get better. ,-) <333 TPW
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There is no doubt that Apple makes some of the best software in the world. Their operating systems run like well oiled, optimized machines. There is no wonder that many people want to have Siri-like apps for Android as well.
For those who are uninitiated, Siri is Apple's voice assistant and has gained a lot of popularity among iPhone users. Having used an iPhone myself, I have to say, Siri is certainly one of the biggest highlights of the OS.
This article aims to gather the best Siri like apps for Android in one place so you can get your voice assistant fill easily. However, after testing around 10 such apps, I have come to the conclusion that Siri is still the undisputed king (or queen) of mobile voice assistants. That certainly doesn't mean that we don't have good alternatives for Siri available on Android.
Sure, the apps do fall short when compared with the Apple's assistant, but they do provide a quality service. So without further talk, let's get down to the best Siri-like apps for Android.
Note: The 5 best Siri like apps for android were tested on a Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge smartphone. The apps performed perfectly fine and there were no problems faced during the testing. Some features may require an active Internet connection to work.
Dragon Mobile Assistant
Dragon Mobile Assistant has one of the best user-friendly interfaces we have seen. The sleek and stylish app is not all looks, though; it has every feature you come to expect from a fully loaded Siri app for android.
From simple questions like what is the time in New York to complex orders like find me a cheap restaurant in Downtown Chicago. Opening apps and sending texts via voice is quite easy when you have the power of Dragon in your smartphone.https://joyofandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Siri-App4-2.jpghttps://joyofandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Siri-App4-3.jpg
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EVA – Voice Assistant
Eva is a good Siri app for Android but it has a very cramped interface. Eva also has the tendency to sometimes read very quickly making it hard for a non-English speaker to understand. But it has the best feature list and is quite reliable. This Siri app for android is not only fast but provides ample guidance.
The interface may be congested but Eva takes the time to explain everything in the lengthy tutorial. And to be honest, the tutorial is a must if you want to take full advantage of the app. The free version of Eva is basically a 28 days trial.
The paid version of this Siri app for android removes the time limit. The free trial version already has access to full features. Nothing substantial is added to the app in terms of usage and features.Show Downloads
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ANDY (Siri like Assistant)
Andy is a great Siri app for android with its simple to use interface and no hassle results. Andy is an intelligent personal assistant who is an excellent student companion. Searches regarding history, science, and even religion are displayed almost instantly.
The app also displays text and continues to read it to you. We highly recommend Andy for those who like to refer to Wikipedia for homework (we don't endorse plagiarizing, though). Nothing is off limits with Andy, technology, mathematics, logics. Philosophy and everything in between can be accessed with ease.
The paid version of Andy adds a lot of new features into the already robust offering. The most important feature or the lack thereof is the removal of ads. The ads are quite intrusive in the free app and the paid version really improves productivity and usability.Show Downloads
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Top Assistant
Top Assistant is nothing like Siri but nails the assisting thing well. You won't be speaking to this app in any way and will still require manual touch for doing stuff. This app comes into play when you are doing multitasking on a daily basis.
For example, if you are updating a spreadsheet and need to do quick calculations, you can launch the calculator via dedicated on-screen button provided with Top Assistant. Dialing numbers and searching contacts or emailing the test results will become magically easier.
You don't need an expensive Samsung smartphone to multitask either; this app will work with almost every Android device.
Robin – the Siri Challenger
Robin is a lightweight and compact digital assistant app for Android. The app is extremely fast in booting up and becomes ready to use in no time at all. The app also comes with a peculiar interface which makes it seems low impact too.
Tap on the icon and the app will pop up with a transparent background which shows you your app drawer. This can be a little distracting for those with colorful and eye catchy icons on their drawer.
The app performs well even in light traffic. Standard features are all very well implemented, but texting is really something special. The app can recognize a lot of different accents as well.
A strikingly beautiful user interface.
The app is very fast in giving answers and general responses.
The boot-up time of this app is remarkable.
The voice of Robin is quite soothing.
The feature set compared to the first app on the list is a bit limited. Not that it's a bad thing but I would've loved more options.Show Downloads
Indigo Virtual Assistant
Indigo has the best-looking interface in the 10 best Siri app for Android list. The indigo and white combination feels natural and gives a high-end vibe. Controlling music with voice feels novel especially if you like to exercise or cook.
With this Siri app for Android, you can translate on the go and even uses your native language to control the app. Getting directions and navigating to new restaurants is quite easy as well.
Indigo is connected to several services like Google, Facebook, Twitter, Wikipedia and Yahoo so you can check and update accounts and details on the go.
Jeannie is a good Siri app for android, the concept and the tech is all great. From calling and dialing to texting via voice, this app has it all. Simple phrases will allow you to make changes not only to the app but other apps as well.
For example, if you want to set the alarm clock to 7 am on Friday, all you have to do is say "wake me up at 7 on Friday morning" (Best alarm clock apps) and the app will take care of the rest.
So why is it placed so down the list? For one, the app has limited features in the free version. You will have to pay $3 in order to access the full version. Secondly, we are not fans of the overly blocky interface.Show Downloads
These were some of the best Siri like apps for Android that will surely be of use to you. Check out the best virtual assistant apps for Android list to see more assistants as well. We will revisit this list in a year's time to see if Android is truly exchanging blows with Siri or not. Until then, have fun using one of these great apps.
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Former Sonic the Hedgehog producer Yuji Naka has moved on from Sega to Prope, with his latest creation, Ivy the Kiwi?, coming to the Wii and Nintendo DS in a few months, courtesy of XSEED.
Prope's Ivy the Kiwi? puts player in control of vines that help guide the eponymous lady bird to safety and to her mother, across spike-filled floors and "other menacing obstacles". Players won't control Ivy, she'll control herself. As one can see from the Wii screen shot above (and by referring to XSEED's official announcement), Ivy the Kiwi? also brings with it "a beguiling storybook-like art style". Why the question mark? It's an excellent question.
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That is his strength and the main reason he has his wickets at such a low price, so good show.
I hope he gets a real injury-free period now, NZ need him obviously but I think that cricket does too.
I've hardly seen him bowl tbh so will be watching the Kiwi games with interest.
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He doesn't have a choice - he needs to bowl at top pace because without him NZ,s seamers are friendly - especialy in Test cricket(not that NZ are playing much of that just now - we'll see if concentrating on ODIs works at the World Cup).
Yeah, He will sacrifice his career instead.
I like the confidence from Bond. He's 31 and just has a few more years of International Cricket left in him. Might as well go all out and get as many wickets as he can get instead of trying to save his career. His career isnt going to go on for another decade.
Yeah, I was kinda thinking that myself. With these kind of articles/interviews though, you usually find the same things are said again and again (lest you face accusations of not being completely committed, or similar), so it may be that he'll play it a bit careful to start. IMO he could hold back a touch with a view to turning it up according to circumstances.Originally Posted by Sanz
Can't really say this approach has stood him in good stead up to now, either.
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Bond talks a big game. Often he delivers, but often his words are swiftly followed by an injury.
Well Malcolm may have made mistakes, but I think sacrifice to the cricketing gods is a bit harsh too.Originally Posted by James
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Very true, its very unfortunate that he is so injury proned. Just like Allot & Doull, it would have great to see an Kiwi attack of Bond/Allot/Doull.Originally Posted by Voltman
This reminds me of Akhtar and when he was being told by everybody and his uncle to cut his run up. In fact I was one of them. But then he comes back and takes 17 wickets against England and shuts everyone up.
Speed is Bond's ultimate weapon. He wouldn't be as good without it, IMHO. Also, he probably likes the rep he's got right now, where everybody non-kiwi wishes he stayed injured.
Oh dear. What did I do.Originally Posted by Voltman
Paceman Bond ruled out for Kiwis
I give up on this bloke - I seriously do. All you can really do is laugh.
LOL, his beyond a joke now.Originally Posted by Voltman
Terrible shame though was really looking forward to seeing him bowl, been a long time.
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This is just ridiculous. Bond is stuck in a 90 year olds body bowling at 150km/h...I just don't think he was made for the game of cricket despite his excellent results so far.
I was looking forward to seeing him bowl in the same match as Akhtar. Hopefully he'll be fit against Pakistan.
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Whenever I need a quick appetizer or side to go with an Asian main course, I turn to cucumbers. These slick, crunchy workhorses of the kitchen are always reliable when you need that last-minute "something extra." Sure, you can pickle cucumbers, jar them, and save them for the future, but my favorite way to eat them is raw, in a quick salad.
In Sichuan cuisine, cucumber salads are a great cooling refresher between bites of the other much hotter dishes. Thailand and Vietnam also have their own versions of cucumber salads. But since I've been cooking quite a few Japanese dishes this week, I decided to make a batch of Japanese cucumber salad to go along with them.
This recipe couldn't be easier. You just toss the cucumbers in salt, let them sit for 5 or 10 minutes, then gently squeeze out the excess water. Then you mix the cucumber slices in a fragrant blend of sesame oil, rice vinegar, and soy sauce.
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Serves 4 to 6
- 4 Kirby cucumbers or 2 large cucumbers
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- 1/2 cup white rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon white or black sesame seeds, or a mixture of both
- Cut the cucumbers into paper-thin slices. In a large bowl, toss the cucumber slices with the salt (this draws out excess water). Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, stir together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar until the sugar is dissolved.
- Drain the cucumber slices in a colander and gently squeeze them with your hands to squeeze out excess water. Return the slices to the large bowl and toss with the rice vinegar mixture. Transfer the cucumber to a serving dish. Serve at room temperature with sushi, noodles, stir-fries, etc.


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I've mentioned my love for Paris markets many times. While the weekly farmers' markets are always worth visiting; I especially enjoy the special markets for produce and items from around the country.
There's a Marché des Producteurs de Pays scheduled for May 22 and 23 in the 12th arr. It's conveniently located between metros Daumesnil and Dugommier.
Keep an eye out for socks and blankets from angora sheep, dandelion wine, sheep's milk soap, regional cheese and cookies, and buy a hunk of bread from the 3 feet wide circles.
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Denver-based Frontier Airlines turns 20 years old
Frontier Airlines turns 20 on Saturday. That's two decades that Denver has had a carrier to call its own.
The airline reincarnated in its current form on July 5, 1994. The original Frontier operated from 1950-1986 and was the result of a merger between several small carriers focusing on service in the West.
There were countless moments in the airline's last six years that experts believed it was near the brink of collapse as a viable business. But each time, Frontier managed to adapt and survive.
Denver's beloved carrier has lost favor with many consumers while also winning many new budget-conscious fans with its most recent iteration an ultra-low-cost carrier, an adaptive model the company unveiled in April.
Despite the grumbling, initial data suggests the model is working.
Denver International Airport released its May passenger traffic data this week that shows a comeback for Frontier during its first month operating under this new model. The airline's traffic at DIA plummeted 14.4 percent in 2013 — largely because of the carrier's scaling back of its flight offerings — but suddenly spiked in May by 6.2 percent over the same month a year ago.
"This growth is primarily attributable to the continuing evolution of our business into an ultra-low-cost carrier," Tyri Squyres, Frontier's vice president of marketing, told The Denver Post on Wednesday. "By offering a new, very low fare product, we are able to stimulate new demand for travel amongst current customers as well as discover a new audience who previously could not afford air travel."
It's not enough to call it a trend as traveling public's initial curiosity may wane, but for now, Denver officials are happy.
I am so proud Denver has an airline headquartered in our great city. Frontier Airlines has been an integral business contributing to our economy by providing jobs to more than 3,800 people and connecting passengers domestically and internationally to and from Denver," said Denver Mayor Michael Hancock in a news release.


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NEW YORK -- Whether you want to be part of an official All-Star event or are doing a couch-to-5K training program or wish to help an important cause, there are increasingly more reasons to sign up for the MLB All-Star Game 5K & Fun Run benefiting Sandy Relief presented by Nike at 8 a.m. ET on July 13. Here are 10:
1. Major League Baseball on Thursday announced the list of legends and personalities who will be joining MLB All-Star Ambassador and four-time All-Star John Franco at the event. They include Hall of Famer Frank Robinson; No. 3 all-time winningest manager Tony La Russa; former Mets and Yankees pitcher Dwight Gooden; Ed Charles, Ed Kranepool and Art Shamsky of the 1969 Mets; Barry Lyons of the '86 Mets; and MLB Network analysts and endurance athletes Eric Byrnes (11-year MLB veteran) and Sam Ryan.
NEW YORK -- Whether you want to be part of an official All-Star event or are doing a couch-to-5K training program or wish to help an important cause, there are increasingly more reasons to sign up for the MLB All-Star Game 5K & Fun Run benefiting Sandy Relief presented by Nike at 8 a.m. ET on July 13. Here are 10:
1. Major League Baseball on Thursday announced the list of legends and personalities who will be joining MLB All-Star Ambassador and four-time All-Star John Franco at the event. They include Hall of Famer Frank Robinson; No. 3 all-time winningest manager Tony La Russa; former Mets and Yankees pitcher Dwight Gooden; Ed Charles, Ed Kranepool and Art Shamsky of the 1969 Mets; Barry Lyons of the '86 Mets; and MLB Network analysts and endurance athletes Eric Byrnes (11-year MLB veteran) and Sam Ryan.
2. Mr. Met is bringing nine of his fellow MLB mascots to cheer you on from start to finish and pose for pics. They aren't much for running, but Wally (Red Sox), Dinger (Rockies), Orbit (Astros), Sluggerrr (Royals), T.C. (Twins), Stomper (Athletics), Rangers Captain (Rangers), Ace (Blue Jays) and Screech (Nationals) are good at cheering runners, on base or otherwise.
3. It's an official event for 2013 All-Star Week in New York, scheduled for that Saturday morning in Brooklyn's Prospect Park. It all leads up to the 84th Midsummer Classic that Tuesday night at Citi Field, hosted by the Mets. So rather than simply watching, you can say that you were an All-Star participant in the Big Apple.
4. Fundraising makes it more worthwhile. Charles, Kranepool and Shamsky have created the "Miracle Mets" fundraising team in honor of their 1969 World Series Championship. Franco, the all-time leader in saves by a left-hander, will run the loop with you and has created "Team Franco" to participate in this event. You can be part of their fundraising team for Hurricane Sandy relief or start your own fundraising profile at AllStarGame.com/Run.
"I'm challenging all of New York to come on out," Franco said. "There are a lot of families out there who are still homeless, a lot of families who still need a lot of help. All of the proceeds go to the victims. We're just trying to go out there, rally the troops up, show how New Yorkers come together, and do a great run."
5. Get that orange All-Star T-shirt. In addition to the official All-Star logo, it says "I RUN FOR" in large lettering on the front, and on the back it says "SANDY RELIEF." It's good race swag, for adults and children. Pick up your shirt along with your race bib at the Niketown Atrium on Thursday or Friday before the event.
6. Top fundraisers will be rewarded with special All-Star experiences, including tickets to All-Star events, throwing out a ceremonial first pitch prior to the Chevrolet Home Run Derby and the chance to join some of today's pop stars and Hall of Famers on a team competing in the Taco Bell All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game. Awards will also be presented to the race's top male, female, youth and wheelchair finishers, so there are reasons for elite runners to be part of this as well.
7. Speaking of the elites, two-time women's champion Vivien Wadeck of Los Angeles is tentatively planning to return for a possible third title, having won at St. Louis in 2009 and Anaheim in '10.
"I'm really excited MLB is bringing this event back this year, and in New York," she said. "This is one of my favorite events, because it gets people from the community and people from across the nation to come together for a greater good -- to raise money for charity and to stay healthy. And everyone can participate, whether they run or walk. It's a memorable experience."
8. MLB partners with the New York Road Runners to stage this event, and that has some lasting benefits for NYRR members. For one thing, this 5K will count as a scored qualifier in the 9+1 program (at least nine races and one volunteer assignment the previous calendar year) to earn guaranteed entry to the 2014 ING New York City Marathon, for NYRR members who meet eligibility requirements. If you want to know what a big deal that is, consider that some 48,000 runners are expected in this November's marathon, and the annual number of global applicants is well into six figures, most relying on lottery luck. This 5K is a NYRR no-brainer.
9. Sign up by July 13 and you get the special early bird price of $35 (adult) and $30 (children 17 and under). Space is limited so you are encouraged to sign up early at AllStarGame.com/Run.
10. The course is not only All-Star themed, but a nice run. Prospect Park, which serves as the start for the popular Brooklyn Half, is faster than hilly Central Park. Consider it a full day in the parks to benefit Sandy Relief, because then you can head to Central Park and take in the All-Star Charity Concert featuring Mariah Carey performing as a special guest with the New York Philharmonic on the Great Lawn.
MLB is working with NYRR and the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation to organize the running event and will donate all net proceeds to charities supporting relief from that disaster that hit the area as the last World Series was ending. In the immediate wake of Sandy, MLB and the MLB Players Association joined together to donate $1 million to the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army and Feeding America to assist emergency relief efforts in the most devastated areas along the East Coast affected by the storm. Additionally, MLB worked closely with all 30 and its broadcasting and digital partners to encourage baseball fans to support the Red Cross via public service announcements, programming mentions and editorial coverage on MLB Network and MLB.com.
In the weeks after the storm, Mets players and staff visited affected areas in Staten Island, Far Rockaway, Breezy Point, Coney Island and Long Beach bringing food and supplies to aid in the recovery. The Mets Foundation and David Wright also donated $250,000 to the Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City to support hurricane restoration efforts.
"The tri-state area and many of its residents are still trying to recover from the damage caused by Superstorm Sandy, and Major League Baseball recognizes more help is needed," MLB executive vice president of business Tim Brosnan said. "With the All-Star Game taking place in New York City, it gives MLB the opportunity to conduct events that will benefit those still affected by the storm."
"This event is more than a foot race -- it's about our united effort and resolve to help the city continue to recover from the devastation caused by Superstorm Sandy," said Mary Wittenberg, president and CEO of NYRR. "This partnership with MLB allows us to reach an even greater audience -- dedicated baseball fans and runners can show and share their passions, all in a combined effort to aid the city in its continued road to recovery."
Additional sponsors of the event include Aquafina, Chevrolet, Duane Reade, Fox Sports 1, Gatorade, the Hospital for Special Surgery, Kellogg's, T-Mobile and Time Warner Cable.
The 84th All-Star Game will be televised nationally by FOX Sports, in Canada by Rogers Sportsnet and RDS, and worldwide by partners in more than 200 countries via MLB International's independent feed. ESPN Radio and ESPN Radio Deportes will provide national radio coverage of the All-Star Game. MLB Network and SiriusXM also will also provide comprehensive All-Star Week coverage. For more information, please visit allstargame.com.
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Reality TV star Kim Kardashian and rapper Kanye West are celebrating the birth of their first child, according to reports.
The "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" star delivered a daughter at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on Saturday.
The 32 year old was not due to give birth until July 11, but reports suggest both mother and baby are in good health.
TMZ reports that West was in the delivery room.