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With the stock market at all-time highs, investors have an angel on one shoulder and a devil on the other. Chuck Jaffe discusses on Markets Hub. Photo: Getty Images.
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For a dozen years, the Ford Escape had remained essentially unchanged — refreshed styling and powertrain changes in 2008, but that was about it. Things have changed so rapidly over that period, the Escape was well beyond long in the tooth — it was a dinosaur. Now comes the third-generation model, one based on the Focus platform.
The changes transform the Escape so much so that the only thing the new model has in common with the old is its name. Everything from the powertrain and advanced all-wheel-drive system to the manner in which the cabin cossets its occupants is now radically better.
For example, while the base Escape arrives with a so-so 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine, the up-level models earn a choice of two EcoBoost engines — Ford's delightful turbocharged powerplant. The 1.6L EcoBoost engine and its 178 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque is fine; the 2.0L EcoBoost motor, however, is the motivator of choice. It not only bumps the power to a much more sporty 240 hp, it delivers a stout 270 lb-ft of torque. This puts some serious fire under the hood. Part of the reason is the peak torque and the fact it shows up early. The other side boils down to the relative lack of turbo lag. Yes, there is a hint on initial launch, but as soon as the engine hits 1,500 rpm, it begins to pull, and strongly so.
When teamed with the six-speed manumatic, the Escape runs from rest to 100 kilometres an hour in 8.1 seconds and manages the more important 80-to-120 km/h passing move in a solid five seconds. If there is a nit, it has to do with the manual side of the transmission: The shifter must be in the sport position and then the driver can change gears, but only after fighting with a fiddly toggle switch on the side of the shifter. Given the overt sportiness of the Escape, it demands paddle shifters that work regardless of shifter position.
Perhaps the most important add-on to the Escape is the optional all-wheel-drive system, especially when either of the EcoBoost engines are doing the driving. It banishes wheelspin very effectively. The intelligent system gathers data from 25 sources, including wheel speed, gas pedal and steering wheel inputs along with lateral acceleration. Using this information it proactively shuttles the power around to the wheel(s) that can put the power down most effectively. For example, if the driver mats the gas, the system automatically adopts a 50/50 split, which reduces the risk of unwanted wheelspin.
The secret to its effectiveness lies in its speed — calculations are made every 16 milliseconds, which is about 20 times faster than the blink of an eye. I tried to break the wheels free on a variety of different surfaces, but seldom did it happen. The security the system adds to the Escape's driving demeanour is well worth the money.
The better platform also gives the Escape the right blend of ride and handling. It is tight and displays very little body roll through a fast corner, the steering affords great feedback and the P235/45R19 tires along with the all-wheel-drive system pushes understeer out to the point where it is moot. It also delivers the right highway ride — it soaks up the rough stuff without the unseemly jostling so many sporty crossovers force the riders to endure.
As for the cabin, you can have as much or as little as desired. The Titanium model tested featured very nice materials and a surprising list of standard equipment: the usual power stuff and a smart key to go along with features like Ford's Sync with MyFord Touch and a 385-watt Sony audio system. There was also a lengthy list of options in place, including everything from leather seating and a navigation system to a panoramic moonroof. It proved to be a very nice place to while away the kilometres, but there is a nit to pick: The options drive the cost up quickly.
As for utility, the Escape succeeds. There are no fewer than four ways to gain access to the cargo compartment. There's a button on the dash and one on the key fob to go along with the release handle on the tailgate. The fourth involves making a kicking motion under the bumper, which sees the gate rise gracefully up to reveal 34.3 cubic feet of space with the 60/40-split/folding seats upright and 67.8 cu. ft. with the lot folded flat. There's also a hidden storage cubby beneath the floor behind the passenger's seat.
There is no question this is a vastly better Escape. The EcoBoost engines work very nicely, as does the all-wheel-drive system. It also handles remarkably well for a crossover. Then there's the opulence of the cabin. As a package, it comes together nicely. However, recalls aside, the uphill battle for the latest Escape is likely going to be price. While the base model starts at an entirely reasonable $20,504, adding some of the desirable equipment and the options to the Titanium tested drove the price up as though it were EcoBoosted itself — an as-tested price of $42,329.
Sorry, but that's too much money to Escape from my wallet any time soon.
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Type of vehicle: All-wheel-drive compact crossover
Engine: 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder
Power: 240 hp @ 5,500 rpm; 270 lb-ft of torque @ 3,000 rpm
Transmission: Six-speed manumatic
Brakes: Four-wheel disc with ABS
Tires: P235/45R19
Base price/as tested: $20,504/$42,329
Destination charge: $1,500
Transport Canada fuel economy L/100 km: 9.8 city, 6.9 hwy.
Standard features: Dual-zone automatic climate control, power locks, windows and heated mirrors, power liftgate, cruise control, 385-watt Sony AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio with 10 speakers and steering wheel-mounted controls, Sync with MyFord Touch, smart key with push-button start, tilt/telescopic steering, heated front seats, trip computer, outside temperature, keypad locking, remote engine start, garage door opener, HID headlights, rear wiper/washer
Options: Panoramic Moonroof, MyFord Touch/Satellite radio/navigation, Parking Technology package, leather bucket seats


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Kids' Energy Expenditure High In Active Video Games
Active video games, such as the Nintendo Wii, are quickly becoming the most coveted gaming systems on the market. Beyond entertainment value, these systems appear to be helpful in encouraging youth to exercise, as profiled in three studies presented today at the 55th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
One of the studies presented today examined energy expenditure for active video games compared to sedentary games to see just how much more exercise kids get when playing systems like the Wii. Gregory Brown, Ph.D., FACSM and his study team found that Wii Boxing, Wii Tennis, and Dance Dance Revolution (a popular arcade and now at-home dancing game) burned two to three times as many calories as traditional hand-held games. Brown's study participants included 17 children around 11 years old.
"I would still recommend that kids get outdoors and play sports or dance with friends in the real world as opposed to a virtual one," Brown said. "But if you're going to play video games, you might as well play ones that get you active and moving."
Researcher Viki Penpraze conducted a similar study, comparing two active games to a hand-held game and simply watching a DVD. Participants included 13 children, all around the age of 10.
During Dance Mat Mania and Eye-Toy Boxing, where players simulate actual boxers, children's accelerometer counts of total movements per minutes were more than four times the DVD and hand-held game activities. In addition, Penpraze observed a higher level of enjoyment in active gaming.
"Although enjoyment wasn't officially part of the study, anecdotally I can say that enjoyment appeared to be much higher in the active games," Penpraze said. "These active games are more social in nature than watching a DVD or traditional hand-held games. While one player was competing, his or her partner would be cheering for them, which actually might have led to even more energy expenditure."
However, a third study from The Netherlands found that perhaps not all active games meet recommended oxygen consumption - and energy expenditure - for children. The research team studied six gaming systems: Dance Dance Revolution, Wii Tennis, Eye-Toy Beach Volleyball, Xerbike, Lasersquash and Apartgame. Results showed that Wii tennis and Eye-Toy Beach Volleyball did not achieve the level of energy output recommended for children by health and fitness experts in The Netherlands, but the researchers are in consensus that some activity is better than no activity at all. They say future studies on active games should focus on long-term use, effects on weight control, and risks.
"Parents should search for the most active games possible for their kids, in order to get children in the habit of exercise," said Sanne de Vries, M.S., lead author on the study. "But any active game is going to be better for your child physically than a hand-held one."


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LONDON — A snip of the scissors has lengthened the betting odds on shaggy haired London Mayor Boris Johnson setting his platinum locks alight with the Olympic torch.
Johnson has pulled out all the stops to ensure the British capital looks its best for the 2012 Olympic Games and had his familiar mop chopped this week in favor of a sleek, more photogenic hairdo in time for the opening ceremony on Friday.
Bookmaker William Hill said it changed its odds to 100-1 from 66-1 on bets that Johnson - who is famous for his shambolic style and bumbling manner - would accidentally set his wild hair on fire with the Olympic torch.Slideshow: Olympic torch carries the flame to London 2012
"I didn't know he had gone and got a sneaky hair cut. It's not so wavy now so it's less likely to catch fire," William Hill spokesman Rupert Adams said.
Neither Johnson's office nor the Olympic organizing committee would be drawn on whether the mayor is actually scheduled to carry the torch during the London 2012 opening ceremony despite media speculation.
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The betting firm is also offering odds at 20-1 that the flame will go out as the last person runs with it.
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Gilbert Isbin is a composer, improviser, lutenist and guitarist residing in Brugge, Belgium.
He performs regularly as a soloist and with groups he co-leads, performing his original music. His compositional and performing style defies genre, blending elements of contemporary classical music, modern jazz and improvisation.
His compositions for the lute, guitar and ensembles are published by Berben Edizioni Musicali, The UK Lute Society, Lantro Music, Golden River Music, Kameleon Editions and Auurk Ed.
As a leader and co‐leader, he has recorded more than 20 albums and has performed in festivals and major venues throughout Europe and the US.
His latest CD 'Recall' (Gilbert Isbin, lute/Scott Walton, contrabass) was released by pfMentum (San Diego CA, USA) http://users.telenet.be/gilbert.isbin/gilbert-scott.html
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"Benoît SAUVÉ, a self taught musician, has been practising the recorder since he was eight. He first takes a keen interest in Rock and Celtic music.
When he is a teenager, he discovers Jazz and is seized by a compulsive desire to study it.
Considered as one of the very rare recorder players in Jazz, he can be heard in the biggest festivals and theatres. Lately, he was heard with Jean Jacques MILTEAU at the "Olympia" (a Famous theatre in Paris) or with the "Nouvelles Polyphonies Corses" at "Le Bataclan" (another Famous theatre in Paris).
He combines virtuosity, musicality, the sense of improvisation and the incredible ability to tackle the most different sorts of music. He is regularly invited in recording studios and he takes part in the recording of lots of CDs for various artists (Catherine Lara ,Graal ,Georgian Legend ..).
His own technique and art bring the recorder in a new dimension and induces us to reconsider his place in the present musical scene."
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"Founded in 2004, the ensemble works on harpsichord music of the 20th century, particularly Italian. It focuses on music ranging from the early 20th century to the avant-garde, right up to works composed today.
Novecembalo has worked with important contemporary musicians, including Enzo Porta, Dario Intrigo, Mariolina De Robertis and is currently studying under Annamaria Morini and Annelie De Man (Holland).
Composers who have written music for Novecembalo include: Ermanno Bacca, Andrea Basevi, Roberto Bonati, Mauro Bonelli, Fulvio Caldini, Andrea Cremaschi, Marco Ciannella, Silvia Colasanti, Fabrizio De Rossi Re, Fabrizio Fanticini, Enzo Galdi, Paolo Geminiani, Jiri Gemrot, Enrico Marocchini, Livio Minafra, Andrea Nicoli, Paolo Perezzani, Gianluca Podio, Stefano Taglietti, Daniele Venturi and Luigi Verdi.
Novecembalo edited the research catalogue "Il Clavicembalo nella Musica Contemporanea Italiana" ("The Harpsichord in Contemporary Italian Music") published in 2005 by the Associazione Clavicembalistica Bolognese (Bologna Harpsichord Association), which lists over 700 works by about 300 composers.
Novecembalo gives concert-lectures on the modern harpsichord repertoire (Italian conservatoires including Cremona, Bologna University Music Faculty Aula Magna; Rome, Biblioteca Casanatense).
Novecembalo also performs at music festivals in towns such as Bari, Bergamo, Bologna, Cremona, La Spezia, Genova, Milano, Modena, Parma, Reggio Emilia, Roma, and Torino. Our programmes of contemporary music receive critical and public acclaim."
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"ANNELIE DE MAN studied at the Royal Conservatory of The Hague with Janny van Wering and Bob van Asperen. After devoting herself to Baroque music for several years, she turned to the performance of contemporary music and stimulated composers, both at home and from abroad, to write for her. One of the first was Dutch composer Louis Andriessen with "Overture to Orpheus" (1982).
Annelie de Man plays a double-manual instrument built in 1978 by Theo de Haas and redecorated by Frisian graphic artist Sies Bleeker in 1987. It features on the cover of "Harpsichord and clavichord music of the twentieth century" by Frances Bedford (published in 1993 by Fallen Leaf Press, Ca/USA).
As professor of contemporary harpsichord music at the Conservatory of Amsterdam, she teaches students from all over the world. She gave masterclasses and lectures a.o. at conservatories and universities in The Netherlands, Germany, Norway, Poland , Russia (Tsjaikovski Conservatorium Moscow) and Canada. In 1994 she collaborated with Music Centre "De IJsbreker" in organizing the International Harpsichord Week in Amsterdam and in 1997 she was on the jury of the International Gaudeamus Young Interpreters Competition. ... " Visit website for more information. (ed.)
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"Harpsichordist Goska Isphording specializes in the performance of contemporary music. She gives solo recitals and performs with chamber music ensembles and orchestras. She is also active in music theatre and multimedia productions and has premiered numerous solo and chamber music works.
Goska Isphording was born in Poland, where she started her Early Music harpsichord study at the Krakow Academy of Music, and graduated cum laude in 1998. In 2001 she obtained her diploma at the Royal Conservatory of The Hague (The Netherlands) where she studied with Patrick Ayrton.
Her interest in contemporary art led her to follow the Masters program in contemporary harpsichord techniques with Annelie de Man at the Conservatory in Amsterdam. During this period she also worked with Elisabeth Chojnacka at the Mozarteum in Salzburg.
Goska Isphording was awarded prizes at renowned contemporary music competitions.
She won the first prize as a soloist at the Krzysztof Penderecki International Competition of Contemporary Music 2002 ( Krakow / Poland ). Together with recorder player Karolina Bäter she received the first prize in the duo category at the same competition and in 2003 the 4th place at The International Gaudeamus Interpreters Competition ( Rotterdam / The Netherlands).
Her performances in the Netherlands and other European countries brought her in contact with young composers resulting in numerous pieces being written for her."
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"Karin Preslmayr studied blokflute with Carin van Heerden, violoncello and viola da gamba with Ulrike Kinast at the Bruckner Conservatory in Linz, Austria. After having done the final exam with distinction, she continued studying viola da gamba with Mieneke van der Velden and blokflute with Walter van Hauwe at the Conservatory of Amsterdam. In 1999 she was awarded 9 points (of 10) for the final recital of this postgraduate course. Afterwards she took lessons with Wieland Kuijken at the Royal Conservatory in The Hague.
While studying Karin Preslmayr got more and more interested in contemporary music, especially in music written for 'old' instruments like the viola da gamba. In order to deepen her knowledge and develope a contemporary kind of viola da gamba playing she decided to follow a second phase (masters) study on this item at the Conservatory of Amsterdam, working with and taking courses from various specialists on contemporary music on different instruments.
In 2003 she graduated 'cum laude', playing a concert with new pieces mostly written for her.
Karin Preslmayr followed masterclasses with Rainer Zipperling, Gustav Leonhardt and Matthias Weilenmann.
She is specializing in contemporary music on the viola da gamba, searching for new music, developing playing techniques, working with composers and performing soloistic as well as in ensembles. As such she is playing in trio 'The Roentgen Connection' (blokflute, harpsichord, viola da gamba), the Axyz Ensemble (interpretation of western contemporary music through non western techniques) and Ziggurat (founded and led by Theo Loevendie). In the Holland Festival 2004 she was part of the Atlas ensemble.
Karin Preslmayr has perfomed in concerts and festivals in The Netherlands, Belgium, France, Spain, Austria, Germany and Mexico."
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"The modern harpsichord, The harpsichord as we know it today, has inspired the greatest composers of the 20th century. They have given the modern harpsichord an extraordinarily rich repertoire. They have brought a new image to the modern harpsichord. Leaving its former reputation far behind, casting off the weight of tradition and using the ideas, technology and techniques of today, they have been totally free to discover the potential and the rich expressiveness of this old instrument, as never imagined before. .."
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"Elaine Funaro is regarded as one of the leading performers of new music for the harpsichord, yet her repertoire spans the entire history of the instrument, from a recording of Baroque music on a Kirckman harpsichord made in 1758 to numerous premieres of late 20th-century contemporary works. Her commitment to showcasing both old and new unexplored repertoire of harpsichord music includes compositions by women and those based on indigenous musical forms from South America, South Africa and Japan.
In addition to performing at the international Early Music Festivals in Amherst, Amsterdam, Berkeley, Boston, and Bloomington, she has been featured in solo recitals at the Smithsonian Institution and the Library of Congress. She recently recorded 3 premieres for the ABC Radio in Melbourne.
Ms. Funaro studied at Oberlin College, the New England Conservatory of Music, Il Conservatorio Cherubini in Florence, Italy, and the Sweelinck Conservatory in Amsterdam. Her teachers have included Gustav Leonhardt, Tom Koopman, John Gibbons and Lisa Crawford.
Active in the community of keyboard artists, she is a past president of the Southeastern Historical Keyboard Society and is the director of the Aliénor Harpsichord Composition Competition. She has recorded for the Centaur, Gasparo and Wildboar labels. " See website for more information. (ed.)
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BOSTON – A Saudi Arabian national who was injured in the bombing attack on last year's Boston Marathon has filed a defamation lawsuit against television commentator Glenn Beck for publicly accusing him of being the "money man" behind the attacks.
Beck, a conservative television and radio personality, repeatedly criticized the federal investigation into the attacks that killed three people and injured 264, and in May 2013 claimed that Abdulrahman Alharbi had financed the attacks.
Alharbi, a 20-year-old exchange student, said in a filing in U.S. District Court in Boston that he had been questioned by federal officials after the attack but that his questioners "quickly concluded that Mr. Alharbi ... had no involvement in the attacks."
The suit, which was filed on Friday and seeks unspecified financial damages, says that Beck "substantially and severely damaged" Alharbi's reputation and that he has received messages calling him a "murderer, child killer and terrorist."
Beck did not respond to an e-mail seeking comment on Tuesday.
U.S. prosecutors contend that a pair of ethnic Chechen brothers, Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, planted a pair of homemade pressure-cooker bombs at the race's crowded finish line on April 15, 2013.
Three days later, after the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released photos of the two at the scene, naming them as suspects, the pair tried to flee Boston, killing a police officer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in an unsuccessful bid to steal his gun.
That set off an intense manhunt. Tamerlan, 26, died after a gunbattle with police in a nearby suburb, while Dzhokhar briefly escaped, causing a daylong lockdown of most of the Boston area that ended when he was found hiding in a boat on a trailer parked near a home.
The surviving Tsarnaev, now 20, is in a prison west of Boston awaiting trial on charges that carry the possibility of the death penalty if he is convicted.
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Tuesday, December 16, 2008
The Case Against Casey Anthony, Waiting for ID of Caylee Marie
The Orlando County Sheriff's Department and the FBI have been processing the scene for five days now and there is yet no end in sight. There have been reports that the body was wrapped in a plastic bag and some type of linens which directed the OCSD to get a search warrant for the Anthony House.
The defense team is apparently sticking to the "Zanny did it" theory. Baez representative Todd Black released a statement on Saturday stating that (Casey) Anthony stands by her claim that she dropped off her 2-year-old daughter with a sitter in June and never saw her again. That won't change if it turns out the skull and bones belong to Caylee. "Casey Anthony handed her daughter off to a woman in a park who was with another woman in a car." "Her position and the position of the law firm has been that she handed her child off. ... It would be difficult for a prosecution to absolutely tell a jury that Ms. Anthony is the one who injured the child."
How long this story will be in play would seem to depend on the forensic testing of the evidence found at the scene. George, Lee, and Cindy have already given exclusionary fingerprints and Casey's are on file from her arrests. Aside from the positive identification of the body, the fingerprint results from the black plastic bag and the duct tape found around the head will help to prove or disprove the theory.
Meanwhile, the defense experts are chomping at the bit to get their hands on the crime scene evidence and the child's remains. Judge Stan Strickland ruled at Friday's emergency hearing that it is up to LE to determine when they can take over the crime scene. The OCSD stated at the hearing that they could have it when they and the FBI were finished. As more and more pieces of evidence are found, the further LE has to dig into the soil to find the tiniest of bones, the slightest bit of evidence. The judge also ruled they could not attend the autopsy as the remains had not been officially identified by the FBI lab at Quantico, VA.
After Friday's hearing, we were treated to some pretty annoyed experts. Werner Spitz stated on Geraldo At Large Friday night that, "I have never encountered a situation where I was excluded by another forensic pathologist from doing an autopsy. I wouldn't be doing anything. I would be standing there watching. But I would be watching science and science can not be changed. Why can not I be allowed the same privilege as the state or county medical examiner? I think that's horrendous. I think that has never happened. It should not happen!"
(Thank you, Kitty Malone for the transcription.)
Dr. Henry Lee stated on Nancy Grace that Science is science. It should speak for itself, and it shouldn`t be manipulated. And if it can, then it`s not science. We have qualified people, the best in the business, reviewing this evidence so we will be able to actually verify it independently. And that`s all we`re asking for, nothing more. And we`re not even asking to hide it. We`re allowing them to observe whatever it is we do.
Defense entomologist, Timothy Huntington said the study of insects could determine the time of death, but he said "insect" evidence changes over time and insects could be compromising evidence right now. "The sooner I could get access to that, the better it is and the more accurate it will be,"
At today's hearing, the defense again brought up the need to see photographs of the crime scene now, rather than later. As the Orange County attorney pointed out, the photographers are still working the scene of the crime and are on their hands and knees in the dirt, documenting everything. She does not want to pull them from the active crime scene at this point. Judge Strickland agreed and told the defense they would have to wait to get the photos through the normal discovery proceedings. (See my notes about the hearing in the previous entry.)
At the outset of the hearing, the judge stated that the issue of a second autopsy was moot.
To sum it up, even though this is an unusual case where the defendant has been under indictment for murder before the discovery of the remains, the traditional rules apply. The defense will not be given a jump-start on the evidence. They will have to follow the rules of discovery as in any other case. They will not be allowed to examine the remains until they have been positively identified and turned over to the family.
George and Cindy Anthony
When the remains were discovered, George and Cindy Anthony were in California, having appeared the previous night on The Larry King Show. It's pure karma that Cindy Anthony stated on the program that there was no way that her daughter harmed Caylee. Throughout the program she sited various sightings of the child. She was in the mall in Orlando, she was in California, she had just been sighted in a a grocery store in Tennessee.
When the Anthonys returned from California, they were whisked away to a local hotel. They couldn't go home, it had become a crime scene. The house was thoroughly searched and van loads of evidence was removed from the house. VIDEO
While still in flight, it was announced that George and Cindy had retained a new defense attorney, Bradley Conway. With the departure of Michelle Bart, their second spokesperson, Conway has now also become the family spokesman. Since his appointment, the Anthonys have not made any public comment, except through him.
In a press conference, Conway read a statement from them.
"The last six months have been the hardest six months of our lives and we understand that the ongoing investigation and prosecution of our daughter, Casey, will consume our lives with conflict," Conway read from the statement. "Based on recent developments we are realistic but continue to hope and pray that these remains are not those of our precious granddaughter Caylee Marie."
Conway also broached the subject of possible obstruction charges against the couple.
Conway said he plans to meet with the lead prosecutor and detectives later this week to ask for full immunity for the Anthonys.
Conway admits the Anthonys have made conflicting statements in the past. They will be re-interviewed by investigators. He said, for the next interview they give to authorities, there will not be any conflicting statements.
That is a relief for those of us who have realized all along that what the Anthonys say on TV and to the investigators don't jibe. I'm sure there are many of us who will be anxiously awaiting for these new and improved interviews to become public record.
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- shari said...
CONFLICTING STATEMENTS????? Holy cow, everything the Anthonys say from day to day is one giant conflict. Lies apparently roll off their tongues like the annoying gum they all seem to chew incessantly. Someone needs to muzzle the whole family. Normal adult behavior has escaped this group from the get go. Hopefully this lawyer/spokesman will talk some sense into them and not run off screaming for his sanity also. ANTHONYS......JUST CLAM UP!!
- December 16, 2008 at 1:48 PM
- donchais said...
Excellent recap - well done!
- December 17, 2008 at 1:01 AM
- Big Fella said...
I believe the senior Anthony's are in a very bad situation, not of their own making. It seems to me from statements I have read or heard attributed to them that Casey Anthony, whether she is a sociopath or anything else, has made their life difficult for many years. They have just been trying to cope with all of this, and have had to come to grips with the fact that their grand daughter, whom they likely doted on has been taken away from them, and that the child that they gave life to so many years ago has continually produced much agony for them.
The public, particularly in their local community needs not to come down on the senior Anthony's. They have only tried to stand by all of their family.
Casey Anthony, on the other hand, in my opinion is responsible for the disappearance and death of Caylee Anthony, either directly or indirectly. It is time for her to "man up" and tell the truth.
- December 17, 2008 at 7:22 PM
- Anonymous said...
I for one am so sick and tired of hearing from these "renowned" defense experts and having to hear there testimony in almost every high profile case. They say the same thing over and over and I have gotten to the point of just tuning them out. I bet one of them will have that HA HA moment in this case also. I hope the pros learned from AJ.
- December 18, 2008 at 9:51 PM
- Anonymous said...
God sees everything... HE had His last word let's pray for the righteous judgment about this little girl. I've been following this case and can't believe with all the stories. I was thinking long time ago maybe Caley left inside her Mom's car and she died. Too bad tot Mom hid everything for she was so scared with her Mom and want's to go out partying with her friends and falling in love with a guy... Sure she will speak out soon..I pray for these families that God will give them compassion and spirit of truth. Shalom ya'll.
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Subway Art -- the legendary graffiti art book by Henry Chalfant and Martha Cooper -- has just recently been republished in a nice big coffee table hard cover version appropriately titled Subway Art: 25th Anniversary Edition. The book has never been out of print since its initial 1984 publication but this new anniversary edition is just jaw-droppingly amazing and a must-have for any graffiti fan.
Its much larger scale and new dimensions of 17" by 13" full-color spreads allow the crispy clear photos to fully come to life in their bright, beautiful colors and hence make them so much easier to fully appreciate.
The new edition of Subway Art also offers numerous never-before-seen photos from that late 70's / early 80's era of New York City when Cooper and Chalfant were documenting this vibrant and rampant illegal public transit art form; one that would be gone by the end of the decade in which the book was first published. But over the years Subway Art has taken on life of its own and the influential book has gone on to sell a staggering half a million copies.
I recently had the opportunity to sit down and talk with Henry Chalfant about this influential art book. A Stanford graduate who was first a sculptor, Chalfant has lived in New York City for many years and is now nearing 70. He is equally known in graffiti circles for his documentation of the art form via the book Spraycan Art which he co-authored with James Prigoff, and for Style Wars, the historic PBS documentary on New York graffiti that he co-produced with Tony Silver. Chalfant's work can be found in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and the Carnegie Institute in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A few years ago he directed the excellent Latin and hip-hop themed documentary about the South Bronx, From Mambo to Hip Hop: A South Bronx Tale, that aired on PBS stations in 2006.


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Germany's iconic gummy bear has won a sweet legal victory over a foil-wrapped Swiss chocolate teddy.This content was published on December 18, 2012 - 17:46
Cologne's regional court ruled in favour of Germany's Haribo on Tuesday, saying that Switzerland's Lindt & Sprüngli had violated its trademark on the "Goldbär" or "Gold Bear" gummy bear name. It banned the further sale of Lindt's gold-foil wrapped chocolate bear.
The court said even though the Lindt product was officially called the "Lindt Teddy", consumers would naturally refer to it as the "Gold Bear" because of its packaging.
The normal Haribo gummy bear package features a cartoon bear wearing a red ribbon around its neck, while the Lindt product features a bear caricature printed on gold foil, with a real red ribbon wrapped around its neck.
Bonn-based Haribo, which invented the ubiquitous gummy bear almost a century ago, had argued the two products often end up side-by-side on shelves and that consumers would be confused – even though one is fruit candy and the other is chocolate.
Lindt had argued there were enough differences to avoid confusion, adding that the packaging is in line with its gold bunny sold around Easter. It also said Haribo gummy bears are so well known by German consumers that they were not likely to confuse them with anything else.
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Clarification please
"Virgin Media's network currently covers 12.6 million homes, about half the country"
Is 12.6 million homes actually half the country, or half the population?
Virgin Media plans to expand its cable network to up to a million homes in areas where BT doesn't think upgrading its network will be worthwhile - and the cable company says it won't need subsidies to do it. It is in talks with power companies for access to their streetside poles, which are used to deliver electricity in many …
Please tell me this will allow broadband without a landline! Hey Virgin how about a larger scale trial on SWPM area? most of this area get power from the pole and our market 1 exchange has bordering on 10,000 lines (ignore Sam knows checker figure - it hasn't changed in about 5 years despite the building that has been going on all around this town.)
For me this could be a winner, especially if it means I can dispense with a land-line and just take broadband. I feel this might make significant inroads to the BT subscriber base in areas of the country that BT have ignored. I'm sick of paying a premium cost compared to cable/llu areas getting a second rate service both in terms of speed and allowances due to a combination of BTw predatory pricing and upgrade policies which leave it fighting for crumbs in LLU areas while places where they have 100% of the market are left in the slow lane.
BT have destroyed this customers loyalty.. If VM fibre arrives here I'm gone - along with many others... and BT will only have itself to blame.
BT has always been greedy and short sighted. They held back on ADSL because they wanted to milk as much as they could from their ridiculously priced 'Highway' (dual ISDN). They laid down miles of alluminium cable as it was cheaper than copper, then had to replace it all as ADSL doesn't work on Alluminium. When cable first started in britain, BT didn't consider it a threat until it had taken 40% of their customers. BT were advised on Power Line Distribution as a method for reaching rural areas 10 years ago but couldn't be arsed as it wasn't hugely profitable (and looks like Virgin has picked up the gauntlet that was too heavy for BT). For the past 50 years BT has ripped off it's customers with over charging, over inflated price schemes, and disfunctional services.
It's astonishing that anyone in Britain should use BT at all
BT haven't been running for 50 years. It was privatised in the 80's, originally it was the GPO, and BT Highway wasn't 'dual ISDN', just ISDN2e which gave you 2 ISDN channels (okay three is you count the D channel) so you could have either two channels running to give you 128Kbit/sec, 1 channel to give you 64Kbit/sec and a phone line, or two phone lines.
It wasn't a bad service but it was damned expensive. I remember looking into it when I was a heavy dialup internet user, in the end I stuck with standard analogue dialup and eventually took up ADSL (at 512Kbit/sec) when BT started the wires only trial.
I do agree with some of your points though, BT only do what is good for BT. If a village puts in alternatives (wireless for instance) BT will come along and mysteriously install their kit and undercut the competition.
Still this has to be good news about Virgin, maybe eventually when they exhaust the possibilities of their standard cable network they might look at replacing the copper with fibre, and with all those existing ducts it would probably work out economically viable, at least in the long term.
I'll deal with the 'headline' first:Ofcom won't allow BT to make a large profit. It has something called a 'margin squeeze test' that ensures BT's profits are 'reasonable'. Unsurprisingly the idea that it won't be allowed to make a decent profit tends to crimp BT's enthusiasm for investing.
ADSL v. HH:
ISDN in fact is a very old technology and for many years it underpinned most telecoms systems and still does. Many small offices rely on ISDN for voice communication. The mobile industry may still be reliant on it although I suspect 3G and the like have finally banished it. BT had no need to 'milk' HH and in fact they appeared to dislike it in my experience. Their implementation put an excessive load on the exchange when bonding channels so they discouraged that by excluding dual channel from Surftime. HH is also uncontended and didn't 'play well' with other traffic. With ISDN you might only get 64kb/s but it's /your/ 64kb/s all the way to the ISP's POP. Even if you're off making a cup of tea your connection still takes 64kb/s off the network - no time sharing with other users there.
BT pulling ally cable.
Where? I agree it was cost saving that caused it to be used but they don't often pull it. They just shrug and tell the customer to like it or lump it in most cases.
BT and the cable thread.
They were well aware of the 'threat' of cable. Or at least well aware of the advantages of it. They applied for permission to cable /the entire country/ but Mrs. Thatcher refused them permission to use it for broadcasting and decided instead to encourage competition. VM is the result of that decision. Of course we don't know if BT really would have done 'the entire country' but that's what they offered. Given that the core of their network has been fibre for nearly 30 years I think it's pretty safe to say that they know exactly what it's capable of.
Power Line Distribution
..is a none-starter. It's been trialled but it just doesn't work very well. In any case this article isn't talking about PLD. It's talking about using the poles to string /additional/ cable running /alongside/ power lines. I've no idea if BT thought about that but it's kind of a cheeky thing to criticise them for. VM need such a strategy only because they don't already have cables in place. BT already have cables going everywhere - it's a requirement of their operating license. They likely have very areas where they need outside help with cabling.
BT ripping people off for 50 years
As above - Ofcom won't let them rip us off. In fact until recently BT's voice charges were lower than the US. Back in the 90s they were one of the few examples of something actually cheaper over here. I don't know how they compare now as I've lost track but I expect they are still quite competitive. Our broadband costs are supposedly amongst the lowest in the world but unfortunately that probably just explains why the service is often so poor. Still, even there at least we can claim almost 100% national coverage and tbh I think a couple of Mb/s for all is better than 100Mb/s for a few.
Anyway there's the rather more obvious point that British Telecom didn't exist until 1980. Prior to that it was the Post Office. As happens there is a helluva lot of criticism you can level at it prior to 1980 (and yes, a lot that can be levelled at since then) but it doesn't make sense to ignore the privatisation in the 1980s. It changed a lot after that and mostly for the better.
Anyway aside from correcting your post I would enjoy the chance to attack BT as much as the next person. Unfortunately I do insist that we attack where such attacks are justified if only because that ought to cover enough ground for anyone :)
That they can run cable out to the middle of the countryside, but not 5 meters (yes 5 Meters!) to MY HOUSE! deeming it to be 'too expensive', to lay the cable. but yet they can find the cash to run cable out to the middle of no where! I live in a city, the cable run right across the front of the row of houses. I will not use an unladylike word to describe me feelings about that! Its not the broadband I'm bothered about, I miss the cable TV! (sky just doesn't cut it, and its too expensive).
>That they can run cable out to the middle of the countryside, but not 5 meters (yes 5 Meters!)
If it's only 5 metres then why don't you pay for the trench? Either it's a trivial distance (as your post implies) and therefore won't cost much or else it will be horribly expensive in which case VM are probably being sensible in choosing not to do it.
> (sky just doesn't cut it, and its too expensive)
I'm not sure what to make of that. Sky's overall service (number of channels, amount of HD content) is better than VMs. The box isn't as good but it does the job. Now that Sky own VM's 'home grown' channels it guarantees that Sky's service will always offer more content than VMs. So you have to pay more. Meh. If they'd just drop the stupid HD surcharge on multi-room it wouldn't be so bad. At least they have enough HD content to justify the package charge on a one-off basis.
I dunno. All-in-all the impression I get is that perhaps you want your cake but you're not prepared to pay for it. It sounds like you and OFCOM would get on well together. Unfortunately it's largely there policies that have nearly bankrupted the ISP industry and stifled investment and innovation for years to come.
Sometimes if you want something you have to pay for it.
so does this mean if its accepted and virgin get the go ahead does it mean they will upgrade exsisting bt areas or does it mean virgin will only do areas where there cable only areas i dont get this im confused lol. i hope they mean bt areas cause im sick of waiting i want fast reliable connection please now lets hope its good and goes through.
Virgin have 100s of Km of network on the electricity network (thanks to NTL, who bought it from Eastern Electricity).
Virgin Media don't offer a "business" tariff. BT Broadband Business is about 20% more expensive than the home offering but has a better fault resolution process (i.e. you can get through).
I'm in a Virgin Media area, I need my business to pay for the broadband and me, as an individual, to pay for the TV/Phone Calls (I use my mobile for business). My local Virgin store gave me the HQ number to call and they were useless. I'd have gone for the 50 Mbit/s offering - lost business. How many other consultants / contractors are also choosing not to give business to them for this reason?
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Worker's Compensation Insurance
If an employee slips and falls on the premises, injures themselves while lifting a heavy box, or maybe becomes ill due to exposure to harsh chemicals, what do you do? Worker's Compensation Insurance is available to protect businesses and employees after work-related illness or injury. Benefits could include payment for lost wages, emergency and ongoing medical care, or physical therapy, to name a few. In most states, a Worker's Compensation Insurance policy is required for a business to operate.
Commercial Property Insurance
A pipe burst in your warehouse and no one was around to hear it. Did it make a sound? Probably, but it definitely damaged some equipment and important documents during the flood. Commercial Property Insurance is essential to a Business Owner's Policy (BOP) for situations such as these. From computers and inventory to store signs and fence posts, your policy coverage can span from the inside of your building to the immediate perimeter. You developed this company from the ground up, so protecting your investments with a material-based policy may be a sensible decision.
Business Liability Insurance
Accidents happen, it's true. But what if a customer or client is injured on your property? Does that make you liable? Business Liability Insurance—also called General Liability Insurance—covers you against claims that are made against you for injuries sustained during regular business procedures. This policy could also cover you against claims of property damage and advertising offenses such as libel or slander.
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Is homeowners' insurance mandatory?
If your home is financed by a mortgage lender, they may require some type of insurance to protect against natural disasters and unexpected situations. Additionally, if your home is paid off, you have the option of maintaining coverage or dropping your policy completely at your discretion. But from a financial standpoint, it may be wise to continue a policy for asset protection.
What does "Personal Liability" mean?
This is a subset of an insurance plan which covers the cost of damages caused by those included under your policy. If someone decides to take legal action, this section is responsible for the expense of court processes and any judgments found against you (within your policy limits). There are various situations covered under this portion, so be sure to speak with your insurance agent about how much coverage you may need.
What is not covered by homeowners' insurance?
Certain exclusions apply in all insurance policies. For example, if your car sustains damage while parked at your residence, this claim must be submitted under your auto policy, not your homeowners' insurance. Also, whereas most natural disasters are covered, not all of them are included. Floods and earthquakes are generally not built into a homeowners' insurance policy and must be purchased separately.
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Post Comic-Con insanity, we're back — taking it to the tweets to have a little fun with some genre "classics." Once again, you guys choose the Netflix-able movie and we'll bring the beer*. (No beer will be provided.)
Just like we did two weeks ago (when Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow got the nod) I've picked five likely subjects - all of which are available on Netflix Watch Instantly - and whichever gets the most votes will receive the honor of our merciless, merciless love.
So, vote below, and be sure to follow @io9commentary and the #io9moviemonday hashtag. We'll all see you tonight at 9:30pm EST!


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J. Seward Johnson, Sr., and Edwin A. Link (L-R)
We are inherently connected to and reliant upon the oceans: They regulate weather and climate, provide most of the oxygen and stabilize the composition of the atmosphere, and feed much of the world's population. The connection is closer still for those in coastal regions, where the effects of disruption in marine environments (e.g., oil spills, hurricanes, sea level rise) on economies, homes and lives can be profound. Our research exists within the framework of this interdependence.
From its earliest days, FAU's Harbor Branch was fueled by the drive to overcome the technical challenges of ocean research, and Innovative Technology Development remains both a research theme and an enabling element of our other three research themes: Ocean Exploration, Understanding Marine Ecosystem Function and Wise Use of Marine Resources.
Ocean Exploration is a foundational pursuit at Harbor Branch, and we remain inspired by the innovative genius who was there when J. Seward Johnson, Sr., founded the Institute: Edwin A. Link. Link's Man-In-Sea Program enabled countless discoveries, and our Ocean Engineering & Technology research programs continue to advance ocean exploration via optics, automation and persistent presence applications. FAU Harbor Branch also is home to the NOAA Cooperative Institute for Ocean Exploration, Research & Technology, which explores and studies the nation's ocean frontiers using innovation and cutting-edge technologies.
Understanding Marine Ecosystem Function sheds light on human/oceans interdependence with information that can aid management of the relationship. Areas of specialization within our Marine Ecosystem Health research programs include coral reef and estuarine systems, harmful algal blooms and marine botany. Our Marine Mammal research programs study population health and behavioral ecology to gain insight into topics such as environmental toxins and pathogens, food web dynamics and adaptation to ecosystem change. We also conduct Ocean Dynamics & Modeling research to better understand the ways that currents, tides and other modes of water movement affect marine ecosystems and planetary processes.
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Actor Josh Radnor's onscreen children in How I Met Your Mother knew how the hit series would end nine years ago, after producers revealed all to them at the very start of the show.
David Henrie and his TV sister Lyndsy Fonseca have been filming reaction scenes to the relationship tales told by Radnor's character Ted Mosby since 2005, when they were teens, and they continued to make non-speaking appearances in the sitcom until their brief dialogue at the very end of the series, which wrapped for good when its season nine finale aired on Monday.
Actress Cobie Smulders, who played Mosby's on/off love interest Robin Scherbatsky, reveals, "(Creators) Carter (Bays) and Craig (Thomas), are so smart. They had actually planned the ending during our pilot.
"They shot some scenes with the two children - we shot it with them when they were teenagers and now they're in their mid-20s - we shot this whole scene with them.
"It's kind of amazing that it's been nine years and it's come full-circle and they (Bays and Thomas) have been allowed to see their vision through."
But actor Henrie admits it hasn't always been easy to keep the show's ultimate plot under wraps for so long.
He tells Yahoo's The Insider, "I'm 24 now, but when I turned 21 I started going out with my buddies. Everyone was always asking me, 'Dude, who's the mum? Who's the mum?'.
"People would try and bribe me with all sorts of alcohol, but I kept silent. I didn't tell anyone. I didn't even tell my mother."
His secrecy vow paid off - the show, which also starred Alyson Hannigan and Neil Patrick Harris, attracted a series-high ratings explosion with 12.9 million U.S. viewers tuning in to watch the finale.
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TomTom's popular entry-level ONE 3rd Edition is updated with the ONE 130 and 130S, which vividly illustrate TomTom's ongoing innovative spirit and clever approach to design of their highly-customizable GPS devices. Fortunately, TomTom hasn't sacrificed any of the strong foundation of the ONE series, nor its solid reliability and appeal to first-time buyers. A leading consumer magazine states,"The TomTom One 130 and 130S are good choices for consumers seeking an entry-level device. They deliver the core features that matter most in navigators…[and] improve on the well-rated previous generation" and About.com calls it a " very competent navigator at a budget price."
Note: The TomTom ONE 130 and 130S are identical except that the 130S adds text-to-speech capability. This review and associated ratings include both models:
The ONE 130 and 130S offer a range of new features to distinguish them from their predecessors, including most obviously, its ingenious EasyPort™ windshield mounting system. The mount is integrated into the unit — simply fold it out and it attaches easily and securely to the windshield. When folded into the unit, which is slimmer than prior ONE models, the GPS remains ultraportable and easily fits into a purse, briefcase, or even a pocket. The mount addresses the problem of leaving the mount attached to the windshield, potentially attracting the attention of thieves. With the TomTom 130 and 130S, you take the GPS and its mount with you. For air travelers, it's one less thing to worry about packing.
The 130 and 130S also add automatic day/night display modes, optional automatically-adjusting speaker volume depending on background volume.
Like the TomTom ONE 3rd Edition, the ONE 130 and 130S are capable of real-time traffic monitoring and avoidance, but require the additional purchase of an RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver and a subscription to the over-the-air traffic service.
TomTom's route preview feature displays an overall view of your route and allows you to select alternatives.TomTom's "Help me!" safety feature allows you to find the location of the nearest hospital, police station, vet, dentist, pharmacy, etc. at the push of a button. The unit will also guide you if you want to "Drive to Help" or "Walk to Help." Press "Where am I" and the unit will indicate your current position. TomTom has thoughtfully also included an electronic first aid guide as part of it's "Help me!" feature.
TomTom's "Map Share" feature allows you to make corrections and additions to your maps (e.g., blocked roads, updated information for points of interest, new streets or points of interest, etc.). You can make changes right on your portable GPS device and later upload and share them with other users using the TomTom HOME desktop companion software on your computer. There is no charge for this feature. Yet another example of TomTom's clever innovativeness.
The ONE 130 and 130S lack hands-free mobile phone capability, MP3 player, audiobook player, photo viewer, remote control, etc. If any of these are important to you you'll want to consider TomTom's higher-end offerings,such as the TomTom GO 730 or 930. Alternatively, you might consider the Garmin nuvi series, including the 350, 360, and 660.
On the downside, the ONE 130 and 130S still has a relatively short battery life of two hours which limits its usefulness as a handheld device. In addition, some owners and reviewers have reported low speaker volume and difficulty hearing the instructions when windows were down. Such reports have been inconsistent, however. Overall, another solid offering from TomTom, though Garmin's offerings in this category, the nuvi 200 series, while generally priced a bit higher, have earned consistently higher marks. [Review Date: 2 July 2008 © 2008 Rated4Stars.com]
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Businessmen used to have to travel with a separate suitcase, just for their projector. No more, thanks to apps like these. Whether you're speaking to a client or to a large group, these programs can help you make mind-boggling data understandable and personal. Without the extra bag fees.
Looking for more cool apps? Check out the rest of this series:
3 Apps To Help You Stay Informed
3 Apps For Determining Financial Needs
4 Apps for Life Insurance Agents
Fuze Meeting
Free for iPad and Android devices
Need to meet with a long-distance client? Attend a meeting while out of the office at a conference or a sales call? Not a problem, as long as you have the Fuze Meeting app. Users can start and schedule video conferencing sessions as well as invite attendees right from their tablet. Fuze allows users to conference with multiple parties, chat and IM with other participants, and even add Keynote and PowerPoint presentations, Word docs, PDFs, movies and images during the conference. Limited conference abilities are available to users for free. Those who plan to use Fuze frequently, with multiple other people, should plan on upgrading to a paid account, which can cost anywhere from about $30 to $70 a month.
Power Presenter
$1.99 for the iPad
Remember overhead projectors in elementary school? This app combines the (few) benefits of an overhead — the ability to write or draw on slides — with the sleekness of an iPad. With Power Presenter, users can swipe through PDF files and annotate them with notes or drawings using their fingers. Work through the presentation side by side with the client, or hook the iPad to a projector for larger group presentations.
Free 14-day trial; annual pricing varies
MoneyGuidePro is consistently top rated among many financial magazines and websites, and it's not very hard to see why. The program helps advisors guide their clients through the financial planning process, creating a strategy that's easy for them to understand and, more importantly, implement. The Goal Wizard helps clients identify and prioritize goals, while the PlayZone tool lets clients adjust assumptions to see how different moves affect their probability of success. The app is highly visual and interactive, and reports are printable or easily accessed online.
Free with advisor subscription to an Amp plan
The Amp iPad app bills itself as the first "advisor-branded" app, meaning financial advisors can incorporate their name, logo and colors into the display. But that's not all the app has to offer. With the Amp app, prospects are asked to select their financial goals and fill out a financial profile. Once all the information is filled out, an advisor-branded "starter roadmap" financial plan and a link to a personal online dashboard are e-mailed to the prospect. All of the prospect's information shows up in the advisor's Amp management system, where he can review prospect information and set up customized e-mails. The app is available by purchasing an Amp subscription, which also gives the advisor access to online tools for his website, unlimited e-mail campaigns and an online profile.


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Torrington native to appear on Lifetime's 'Project Runway'
Torrington >> Tune in to "Project Runway" on Lifetime on Thursday at 9 p.m. to catch a glimpse of Kristen Duchene, a Torrington native who is hard at work trying to break into show business.
Duchene is appearing as a student judge on the popular fashion show hosted by Heidi Klum, and a promo on the show's website explains that the designers are creating prom dresses using Duct tape, and that students get to judge the results.
Duchene's gig is the latest in a long line of work Duchene has secured all on her own. "I'm doing it without an agent," the 21-year-old said, "Which is almost impossible."
But she's doing it, and doing it with a solid degree of success.
In the middle of a conversation with a reporter, Duchene interrupted to excitedly say, "Do you mind if I put you on hold for a minute? New York is calling."
As if that sentence wasn't chic enough, when she got back on the line, she said that she had just been booked for at least one day of work on a movie set in New York City on Wednesday.
So how does this happen to a girl from Torrington?
It all began for Duchene when she was a child model for Ford Models in New York City. She said she did commercials and photo shoots, but eventually stopped modeling when the travel between Connecticut and New York City became too much for her family to handle.
"The younger you start, the better," said Duchene.
If she had stuck with modeling she could have been grandfathered into the agency simply because she started as a child. Duchene said that if she wanted to break back into modeling now, it would be near impossible because you have to be about 5 feet 9 inches, which she is not.
Duchene graduated from Torrington High School in 2009 and went on to study at Northwestern Connecticut Community College for nursing. She still attends college, but primarily takes classes in design and art now. All the while, her passion for show business has never waned.
It was the sudden death of her father, Russell Duchene Jr., when she was 18 that inspired Duchene to take her interest in acting seriously.
"We were the closest anyone can be," Duchene fondly said of her father.
Her father was an engineer who was always supportive of Duchene's career. Tragically, he died of a heart attack in 2010.
"I've come to realize how short life is," said Duchene. "You should go for your dreams. You never know, and I want to be happy. When I'm 90, I don't want to look back and say I wish I had done that."
Duchene was accepted into the prestigious William Esper Studio in New York City for acting shortly after her father passed away. She decided not to go because she said she wasn't ready to leave her mom so soon after her father died. Also, the program cost a lot of money, so she decided to stay in school at NCCC.
At this point, Duchene said she applies for any acting job she can find online because it betters her chances of getting a call back.
Her persistence has paid off. Duchene has appeared as an extra in Campbell Scott's film "Company Retreat," "That's My Boy" starring Adam Sandler and the television shows "Royal Pains" and "Smash."
She said she will be appearing in a show on the Travel Channel in October where she got to ride roller coasters and go through haunted houses on camera.
Duchene said there is a lot of travel involved with working as an actress. She drives into New York City and Boston often for jobs.
"I don't have cable," Duchene said as she laughed, "So I can't even watch myself on TV. I have to go to a friend's house."
Reach Kate Hartman at 860-489-3121, ext. 343.