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Can social media really spread the word during a crisis and help emergency crews find the resources they need to improve their response to it? The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is putting up $40,000 to find out, and the game is afoot.
The agency is running the CLIQR Quest Challenge (the acronym comes from Cash for Locating and Identifying Quick Response codes), asking participants to use their online presence to locate and identify QR codes that represent various assets responders might need. The first person who identifies the QR codes can win up to $40,000.
The two-week event, which began Feb. 23 and ends March 8, is set up to contain some of the uncertainties of an emergency situation.
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For instance, participants don't know what kind of emergency they're up against until they join the game. They also don't know exactly how many QR codes there are to find. And although they have to play by DARPA's rules for the challenge, the rules can change at any time, without notice, the agency says.
The game is designed around an emergency that requires a humanitarian response and help from the public in identifying assets such as water, food, fuel and other supplies. One example DARPA offers: Is there a company in Detroit with all-terrain cycles it is willing to donate to an area hit by an earthquake? How would the company know the cycles are needed in that area? And if it will donate the vehicles, which organization does it contact?
The assets required for the relief efforts are designated by appropriate QR codes that have been distributed around the continental United States, just as real assets would be, DARPA says.
But you don't have to go physically chasing after them. "This quest is not a scavenger hunt, nor is it a geocaching contest or game," DARPA says in its FAQ on the challenge. "It is an opportunity for you to showcase your skills at using social media. You do not have to physically visit any of the locations where the QR codes are publicly displayed — the intent is for you to use your online presence and tools to distribute the code (using the Twitter hashtag #CLIQRquest or keyword CLIQRquest on other platforms) and find others with the codes you need."
And although the contest has already started, it's not too late join in; DARPA says it will accept entries up until noon EST on March 8. (But if you're a federal employee or family member of a fed, you're out of luck. As usual with agency-sponsored contests, you're not eligible. State and local government employees, however, can take part.)
DARPA says it hopes to gain a better understanding of how social media can improve disaster response by enlisting help in finding responses the military might not know are there. Time is of the essence in responding to disasters, and delays can cost lives, DARPA says. If social media can help make response more efficient, so much the better.
DARPA will announce the contest winner and post some of its results on the CLIQR Quest website during the week of March 12.
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I'd have to agree with Suzanne. Perhaps they could run a challenge where the winners must report the data provenance (i.e. who notified them of a QR code) and share the prize based on how much assistance was given. This might be analogous to the satisfaction a person feels in a real situation when helping out in a disaster
Darpa Messed up in offering an incentive to their test of the social media for humanitarian purposes. To better judge from a humanitarian perspective, it should have been done on a volunteer basis and the signs should have been left up longer. I became aware after I returned from out of town during the whole phase of the signs being up. From what I see of the twitter feed, everyone wants to win the prize and don't trust the others to share the codes they have found, so the dissemination of information is not happening. When the tornados hit here in Alabama last April, we used a lot of social media outlets to get information out about resources, volunteers, volunteers with equipment and organizing them, needs, lost pets, found items, areas already saturated so that the resources could be shifted to where they were needed etc. From a humanitarian perspective, people are human, they help when it's truely needed, but if there is an incentive to do so, given the state of the economy, greed (or need) sets in and suddenly it is individualized rather than for the greater good. I think the event should be redone with no incentive to see how quickly the information is spread, similar to a Test of the Emergency Broadcast System via Social Media. No incentive = More valid results. Suzanne
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If you like to listen to podcasts on your Blackberry and have recently picked up the BlackBerry Z10 you may have noticed that it didn't come pre-installed with a native podcasting application. Fear not as there is a great third party one with a rather relevant title - Podcasts. This BlackBerry 10 application not only makes finding and subscribing to podcasts easy, but it also comes with a nice, simple user interface.
Once in the application there are four main tabs at the base of the display. The 'Now Playing' one is pretty self explanatory I think. Next we get 'My Library' where you can peruse the podcasts you have chosen to download and select the one you wish to listen to. The 'Featured' tab will show you popular podcasts and there are two ways of viewing them - either as tiles on the screen or you can switch over to Categories to filter down the sections you want to view. Finally we have the 'Downloads' tab and once again this too doesn't need any explanation.
Jumping into the settings things still stay nice and straight forward. You can decide if you want to use your data connection to grab downloads or just WiFi - a great option to have. In addition you can choose how many episodes of each podcast you wish to download.
Podcasts for Blackberry 10 comes with a price tag of £0.75/$0.99 and is well worth the money. Until BlackBerry have their own version this one is a must for podcast fans.

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If you find yourself in Melbourne, Australia next week, Google will be hosting a student party as part of our planned festivities for linux.conf.au 2008. All Summer of Code students and mentors are welcome to attend. The party is open to any high school or university student who'd like to join us, so bring your friends! For those attending the conference, the student party is just one of the great things we've got planned for LCA; you can find full details on the Google Code Blog. It would also be wonderful to see several SoCers in the audience for my talk on Google, Open Source and Google Summer of Code so we can give all of you a round of applause.
We'll also be showcasing Summer of Code and the Highly Open Participation Contest at LCA's aptly-named Open Day, which is open to the public. Attendance is free of charge, so stop by with anyone you'd like to introduce to the the open source community.
We hope to see all of you there. If you'll be attending the conference, post a comment and let us know so we can keep an eye out for you.


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CRIBBAGE LEAGUE: 12:30 p.m. Mondays; Noon Fridays, need players, call Ernest Richard, (508) 998-0280.
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PARKINSON'S SUPPORT GROUP: 1 p.m. March 14 at the Darmouth COA with April C. Carreau, LMT.
ADULT GRIEF SUPPORT: 9-10:30 a.m. Mondays, meeting every other week, at Emeritus Assisted Living, 274 Slocum Rd., Dartmouth.
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BLISS CORNER SENIORS: 1-4 p.m. Thursdays.
GOODYEAR SENIORS: Call Dot Amaral (508) 996-1254.
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TRANSPORTATION TO BOSTON HOSPITALS: to Boston Hospital, Brockton VA. $40 round trip, $25 for accompanying escort. Call (508) 991-6253.
MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION: local, call 1 week in advance.
TRANSPORTATION: available for in town trips, lunch at COA.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Medical drivers, Reception, Clerical and Senior Work Off people.
COMMUNITY CARES FOR CAREGIVERS: 1 p.m. Monday, presented by Community Nurse and Hospice.
TWIN RIVERS: March 4, $15 includes $7 food voucher and $10 slot play. Call senior center for more info.
JOHN STETSON: March 23, at the John Carver Inn, Plymouth, $70 includes transportation, buffet, and show. Call senior center for more info.
SINGLES SENIORS SUPPER CLUB: 4-6 p.m. first and third Tuesday of every month. $3 call the Friday before by noon to reserve your seat.
OSTEOPOROSIS CLASS: 8:45- 10:15 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays.
CHAIR YOGA: 10:15 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays, $3. Modified yoga that allows you to participate without having to get on the floor. You may do it seated or standing using the chair for balance. Will leave you revived and relaxed.
Knitting Class: 1-2 p.m. Mondays, bring your needles, yarn and a pattern or a project. NEW* Starts Monday.
COMPUTER CLASS: 1-2:30 p.m. Monday; 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday; Friday.
WII GAMES: 9-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays.
ATTORNEY GENERAL CONSUMER MEDIATOR: second Tuesday by appointment.
FRIENDS OF FAIRHAVEN COUNCIL ON AGING: Promotes and encourages community interest in the well being of the Fairhaven Seniors. Come and share your fund-raising ideas. Meets second Tuesday of month. For more info call Anne at (508) 979-4029.
MEET THE NURSE: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, With Lisa Russell RN to create senior health, wellness center. For Fairhaven seniors, caregivers. Appointments, walk-ins welcome.
BOWLING: 12:30-3:30 p.m. Thursdays, Jolly Seniors at Bowlmoor Lanes Mattapoisett. Call Ron Swistak at (508) 994-7773 or George Arruda at (508) 995-5638 to sign up.
BINGO: 1-3 p.m. Fridays.
SHOPPING TRIPS: Wednesday: South Shore Plaza. March 6: Hyannis Mall, Christmas Tree Shop and Trader Joe's. March 13: Emerald Square Mall. March 20: Providence Place Mall and Whole Foods. March 27: Independence Mall and Christmas Tree Shop, Pembroke.
FOXWOODS TRIP: 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, $20 per person includes a $10 food coupon and $10 for Keno. Call center to sign up.
ROYAL TRAVELERS: Call (508) 979-4029.
ST. MARY'S GOLDEN AGERS: Group meets 1 p.m. Thursdays, St. Mary's Church basement. New members welcome. Call Ilene Rego (508) 996-4066.
CECELIA'S TRAVELERS: Call Cecelia at (508)999-4755 and not the COA for info.
COA OFFICE: 227 Chace Road, (508) 763-9557. Van service Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
SENIOR TAX WORK OFF PROGRAM: Seniors of Freetown interested in working in different town departments or the school can receive up to $750 off their real estate tax bill. Call COA for information.
SEATED MASSAGE: 10 a.m.- noon, Tuesday.
CYD'S LUNCHEON: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday: chow mein. Call to RSVP.
PODIATRIST: 9:30 a.m. Monday and 10 a.m. Feb. 29 call (401) 455-3554 for an appointment.
ESTATE PLANNING AND MASS HEALTH LEGAL ADVICE: 9 a.m. March 26 with Atty. Youngberg.
POOL: 9 a.m. Monday.
CARD AND PITCH: 1 p.m. Monday.
SHINE: 3 p.m. Tuesday.
LINE DANCING: 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Freetown VFW, lessons $2.
VETERANS AGENT: For appointment call Dan LeBlanc between 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday at (774) 930-4392.
EXERCISE: 9 a.m. Thursday.
SCRABBLE: 12:30 p.m. Thursday.
KANAKIS PRODUCE: 9:45 a.m. Fridays.
SENIOR CENTER: 1 Dear Crossing, off Precinct Street (508) 947-7224. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday. Closed Fridays.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: meals on wheels drivers, medical drivers for out of town appointments, mileage reimbursement available.
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: 10:30 a.m. first and third Tuesday of each month.
LEGAL ADVICE: 20-minute sessions with Atty. Suprenant. Call for day, time.
CREATIVE WRITING: 10 a.m. Mondays.
COINS & STAMPS: 10 a.m. first, third Monday.
TAI CHI: 1-2 p.m. Wednesdays.
ARTS AND CRAFTS: 1 p.m. Wednesdays.
DOMINOES: 1-3:30 p.m. Thursdays.
FOXWOODS: 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. second Wednesday of every month, $18 per person. Reservations Required.
COA OFFICE: 2 Spring St., (508) 748-3570.
LIONS CLUB: Drop off box for used eye glasses at COA.
ZEITERION TICKETS: The COA has discounted tickets to the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center. Call for listing of events and times.
TAX ASSISTANCE: Simple tax return assistance will begin on Wednesdays in February, appointments needed.
SHOPPING: 11:15 a.m. Tuesday: Trader Joe's in Hyannis and the Christmas Tree Shop. Lunch will be on your own. Call to reserve your space.
MOVIE NIGHT: 7 p.m. at the Music Hall with the Sippican Historical Society. March 15, "Madame Curie." April 19: "1776." May 10, "Chasing The Swamp Fox."
SENIOR STRETCH: Meets 9:30-10 a.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday. First Congregational Church Fellowship Hall, Marion. First class free. Call Karen Corcoran (508) 295-1567.
FREE MEALS: 5 p.m. first Thursday St. Gabriel's; 5 p.m. third Thursday, First Congregational Church.
GROOVERCISE: 10 a.m. Mondays at the Atlantis Drive Facility, pre-register at the COA.
CARDIO, STRENGTH, FLEXIBILITY: 10-11 a.m. Monday and Fridays, low-impact aerobics $4 per class.
TRANSPORTATION: Market Basket every Wednesday, Friday alternating between Wareham and Fairhaven. Medical visits: to Wareham area on Monday mornings and Thursdays afternoons; to the Dartmouth and New Bedford area Monday afternoons and Thursday mornings; to the Plymouth area the 4th Tuesday afternoon of the month; to the Boston area 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month.
TRANSPORTATION TO Wareham YMCA: Tuesdays, Thursdays.
SIPPICAN SENIORS: General meeting, 1:30 p.m., second Friday of month, V.F.W., Route 6. Entertainment and refreshments. Call Natalie Sullivan (508) 748-1467 or Beverly Ames (508) 759-3070.
FOXWOODS TRIPS: Call Natalie Sullivan, (508) 748-1467.
COA OFFICE, Social and Wellness Center: 17 Barstow St., Center School, (508) 758-4110. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday-Friday. Senior rates for shows at Zeiterion Performing Arts Center.
MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION: to Boston hospitals, Brockton V.A. Call (508) 991-6253.
OUTREACH WORKER: Fuel assistance applications, good and other needs, long term or short term care resources, and other issues.
SHINE COUNSELOR: Medicare, Mass Health, Prescription Advantage and more.
MOVIE AND PIZZA: Noon Tuesday, "Robot & Frank," call to reserve your spot.
THE COUNTRY INN: 11:15 a.m. Thursday, rsvp by Feb. 26.
INTRO TO PHILOSOPHY II: 4-5:30 p.m. March 6 and 8.
SINGING PERFORMANCE: March 12: 12:15 p.m. luncheon, 1 p.m. Pam Tietze performance.
FOE ST. PADDY's PARTY: Noon March 14 at the Knight of Columbus.
FALL PREVENTION: March 19: noon luncheon, 12:20 p.m. speaker.
FOE CRAFTS: 1:15 p.m. March 19.
ME & ED'S RESTAURANT: 11:15 a.m. March 21, Mattapoisett park and ride.
PAD SCREENINGS: 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. March 28, by appointment.
MAMMA MIA'S: 11:15 a.m. March 28, Mattapoisett park and ride.
YOGA: 9:45 a.m. Tuesdays, Fridays.
MAH JONGG: 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays.
GROCERY SHOPPING TRIPS: Monday: Noon, Fairhaven markets. Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. Stop & Shop. Friday: 8:30 a.m. Shaws.
MONTHLY MOVIES: Last Tuesday of every month.
COA OFFICE: 558 Plymouth St., (508) 946-2490, lunch available, call day ahead.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: to help seniors one-on-one with computer skills. Call Andrea.
YARN NEEDED: 4-ply knitted worsted yarn, all colors.
VETERAN'S SERVICES: 9 a.m.- noon, Paul Provencher, will be available at the COA the third Wednesday of every month from 9 A.M. to Noon. Please call the COA at (508) 946-2490 to schedule an appointment.
H.U.G: 1-2:30 p.m. Fridays. Hearts Understanding Grief.
BINGO: 1:30 p.m. Fridays.
NEW GATRA ROUTE: transportation to Taunton. Call before 1 p.m. day ahead.
OFFICE HOURS: noon-1 p.m. Rep. Canessa, first Monday; noon-1 p.m. Rep. Calter, third Monday.
ASK BAYADA NURSE: 10 a.m. fourth Wednesday. Ask health related questions; blood pressure checks.
COA OFFICE: administrative offices, 181 Hillman St., bldg. 9, first floor (old Voc-Tech School), (508) 991-6250, fax (508) 979-1514.
TRAVEL PROGRAM: Wednesday: Newport Playhouse and Cabaret Restaurant. March 13: Boston's Flower and Garden Show. March 26: Aqua Turf Club featuring a tribute to Barry Manilow show and lunch. April 13: Providence Performing Arts "Sister Act," lunch on your own at Davensport. April 27: Meriden Daffodil Festival and Parade. For more information on these trips call (508) 991-6171.
PHOTO ID PROGRAM: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Tues., Wed., and Fri. (508) 991-6250.
OUTREACH WORKERS: COA office 151 Hillman St. Building 9 (508) 991-6257 and Buttonwood Center, 1 Oneida Street at (508) 991-6176.
MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION: to Boston hospitals, Brockton V.A. (508) 991-6253.
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES: shopping, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, $3 round trip, call (508) 991-6250; local medical transportation: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, $5 round trip, call (508) 991-6271; podiatry, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m Wednesday, $5 round trip, call (508) 997-4882; personal transportation: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Wednesday, Thursday $2 round trip, call (508) 997-4882.
ASHLEY PARK CENTER: 543 Rivet St., (508) 991-6211. Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday- Friday.
Activities: Cards, games, puzzles, socializing etc.
BROOKLAWN CENTER: 1997 Acushnet Ave. (508) 961-3100. Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday. Activities, programs daily, lunch, call day ahead.
ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARTY: 12:30-2:30 p.m. March 14, corned beef and cabbage dinner, tickets $6.
BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC: 10 a.m. - noon, first Wednesday of every month.
MAH JONG: 10 a.m. Tuesday.
DISCUSSION GROUP: 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Varying topics.
CRAFT PROJECTS: 10 a.m. every third Wednesday of every other month, classes are free and all supplies are provided by the Oaks.
WHIST: 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays.
BOOK CLUB: 10 a.m. every second Thursday of the month. New members always welcome.
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING: 10 a.m. Thursdays.
ART THERAPY INSPIRATIONAL ART FOR SENIORS INC.: Brooklawn Park. Oil and mixed media on canvas classes 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Watercolor classes begin 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. March 5; all supplies included. Workshops ongoing with independent painting. Donations welcome. Call Cindy at (508) 998-5355 or (508) 991-6168.
BUTTONWOOD CENTER: Buttonwood warming house, Oneida Street, (508) 991-6170, ext. 5. Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday. Lunch daily, call day ahead.
CASINO DAY: 10-11 a.m. March. 20, call to sign up.
BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC: 9-11 a.m. first Tuesday of every month.
AEROBICS: 10 a.m. Mondays.
BINGO: 1-3 p.m. Monday and Tuesday; 9:30-1045 a.m. and 12:15-2:45 p.m. Thursdays.
DANCERCISE: 1-2 p.m. Fridays, with Victor Fonseca, $3. Big Band music.
DOWNTOWN CENTER: Has moved to New Bedford Hotel Apts., 725 Pleasant St., 1 st. floor community room. (508) 991-6255. Open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday and Friday; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday. Discounted parking at Zeiterion.
BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC: 10-11:30 a.m. last Wednesday of every month.
BINGO: noon, Tuesdays, Thursdays.
HAZELWOOD CENTER: 553 Brock Ave., (508) 991-6208. Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, closed Monday.
DIABETES ASSESSMENTS, SCREENINGS & WELLNESS EDUCATION: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesday with the Southcoast VNA.
BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC: 11 a.m. -12:30 p.m. third Wednesday of every month.
SWINGOUT DANCERCISE: 1-2 p.m. Tuesdays, with Victor Fonseca, $3. Big Band music.
LINE DANCING LESSONS: 1 p.m. Thursdays.
GARMENT WORKERS RETIREES AND FRIENDS: March 5: noon board of directors meeting, 1 p.m. regular meeting. March 19: 12:30 p.m. corned beef and cabbage or chicken dinner. Now meeting at Acushnet COA. You pick em', raffles and bingo at every meeting. Canned goods for the needy always accepted. Call Roland, (508) 763-5575.
MOOSE GOLDEN AGE SENIORS: meets 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Moose Hall. Call Annette Moreau, (508) 992-1686.
ST. ANTHONY SENIORS: March 11: 1:30 p.m. regular meeting, with bingo and refreshments. March 25: 1:30 p.m. regular meeting, with bingo and refreshments. Collecting dues and taking names for Anniversary Party on April 15. Call Roger Denault (508) 993-0316.
ST. HEDWIG'S SENIORS: Social and bingo to follow all meetings. Meetings first and third Thursday of month. Meets at the Moose Hall, 119 Rockdale Ave., New Bedford. Call Alice, (508) 993-1541.
ST. JOSEPH/ST. THERESE SENIORS: Meetings held second and fourth Thursday.
ST. THERESA'S SENIORS: March 18: 8 a.m. Foxwoods. April 23: 12:30 p.m. Country Buffet. Bingo all meetings. Meets at Acushnet COA. Call Al (508) 995-5761.
COA OFFICE: 67 Dexter Lane, (508) 763-8723. Center open Monday, Thursday nights, 6:30-8. Wheelchairs needed. Computer lab open, volunteer teachers needed.
SENIOR KNITTERS: Kennedy Donovan Center, New Bedford, needs knitted hats, mittens, booties, sweaters for newborns, infants, toddlers for their "at risk mom's, families" program. Bring to COA.
NUTRITION LECTURE, COOKING DEMO, AND LUNCHEON: Wednesday, by Kimberly Ferreira, a dietitian. Call to sign up.
SPAGHETTI AND MEAT SAUCE DINNER FUNDRAISER: 4-6 p.m. March 2 for the Senior Supportive Day Program Fund. Tickets are $10 for adult and $5 for kids. No tickets will be sold at the door.
PAMPERED CHEF: 11:30 a.m. March 4 "Chefs Choice." Advanced sign up.
IRISH LUNCHEON: Noon March 15, corned beef and cabbage dinner, $10 per person. Advanced sign up.
VETERAN'S SOCIAL: 6-8 p.m. March 20, any Rochester Veteran of any age welcome.
PSYCHIC FAIR FUNDRAISER: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 23, a variety of mediums, crafters and vendors.
YE OLDE BREAKFAST SHOPPE: 7-9 a.m. Monday-Friday.
STEPPING & STRETCHING: 1-2 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays.
BINGO: 12:30-3 p.m. Wednesdays.
ACRYLICS PAINTING CLASS: 2:30 p.m. Thursdays.
LEGAL CONSULTATIONS: Noon first Wednesday of the month with Sen. Michael Rodriques. 3 p.m. first Thursday of the month with Atty. Matt Beaulieu.
LINE DANCING: 2-4 p.m. Tuesdays; 9:30-11 a.m. Fridays. Traditional & Country/Western. Excludes Cobb luncheon Friday.
COMPUTER LESSONS: 11:30 a.m. Fridays.
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This question is mainly buy not limited to the Admin/Mods of Crunchyroll but all members as well.
After researching a little about laws in the US I learned that children sex is illegal in the US. (Hentai)
However I failed to find anything regarding Ecchi.
I opened this topic after watching some of the shows hosted here being censored to the point I grew tired of it or annoyed. I know that every mod so far have strictly said "NO TO HENTAI!" pretty much all over.
But what about Ecchi?
I understand that there are some Ecchi stuff on the site, but most of them are bashed with a black frame across my screen.
Why? >_<
So my main question would be, are we ever going to get an adult Crunchyroll or is there one already?
Is it being considered?, maybe Premium Users only?
If you are an admin or mod please reply with a better answer than "NO AND NO!"
The rest of us can discuss on this :)
Just to be clear, Hentai means animated porn, tentacle rape, etc.
Ecchi means perverted, boobies, etc.
It is censored because they get what is shown on T.V. and the T.V. version is censored in Japan.
Some titles that have the DVD version are uncensored like Queens Blade I think.
I understand that some are censored originally.
But tittles like: So, I Can't Play H! is not. So why censor it here?
I'm not entirely sure Crunchyroll is doing the censorship, and if CR has any say in the matter at all. I think it's getting censored (if the original source videos were not) before even being handed to CR.
Shows like R-15 on here are censored with white bars for TV in Japan, and thus CR. But the Blu-rays and such are not... Now I'd very much like to see a low level of censorship, much in part because it does get rather annoying at times. But alas, they are probably censored because the distributor is trying to broaden the market and reach more potential customers in various countries rather than risk leaving it full ecchi and limited to certain countries allowing it.
Thus giving more reason to buy the DVD/Blu-Ray versions when they come out. Since those are allowed to play host to any wide variety of content.
I understand that there are some Ecchi stuff on the site, but most of them are bashed with a black frame across my screen.
Why? >_<
As others have said it's probably being censored at the source to comply with Japanese laws that cover indecent material in media.
So my main question would be, are we ever going to get an adult Crunchyroll or is there one already?
Is it being considered?, maybe Premium Users only?
I wouldn't be too hopeful, but if they did it would probably require a special premium membership to prevent minors gaining access and avoid cutting off minors who have access to a premium account. Their existing content partners may have problem with their stuff being featured along side adult content (never know).
If you are an admin or mod please reply with a better answer than "NO AND NO!"
You might want to specify what you're looking for in a better answer. Clearly if they've said no, they're unwilling to add it, I guess
you could ask for specific reason but I am not sure how much better that would be since the answer is still ultimately no.
I think CR is doing the right thing. Yes, I admit, the censoring does get a little laughable at times (especially when they follow them around like a clock). CR I think is pretty audience-friendly. There's really nothing to keep minors from looking at the naughty shows besides "are you 18, yes or no, do you wish to continue?" They really can't do anything else though to verify the audience's age. So I think to stay away from any legal trouble, etc it's better to be safe and just stick with the censors. I'm not quite sure myself, Some people say that CR censors them, and others claim that the shows came with the censors (I'm leaning towards they came like that), but I personally don't have much of a problem with them. It does take a little enjoyment away from the show, but I can manage to get past it. Besides, it gives viewers a reason to go out and buy the DVD's so they the series can make some profit. As for the "Adult CR" I haven't heard anything of the sort, so I don't really think something like that exists or is even in the works, but anything can happen lol.
I'm not very knowledgeable about this at all, and this is all 100% just my opinion. Maybe it's right, maybe it's not so feel free to disagree with anything I said, though I just thought I'd put my thoughts in.
Yeah, most of the censorship originates in Japan. Of course, I have not checked Crunchy's whois record to see where they are owned... the laws of their country may relate to this.
Interesting to note that Japan's censorship law (article 175) has evolved over time as to what is considered obscene. The recent (post-war) definition of the pubic area as obscene has been traced to MacArthur and his rather dramatic (and prudish) influence, if not simply dictation of the Japanese Constitution. However, since the '90's, the interpretation of obscenity has relaxed and there is no legal cause I know for the current obscuration which is still prevalent. This instead can be traced mainly to the ethics associations most of the video companies and publishers belong to, which still require this, as they are concerned over the public outrage should they deviate too much from what the general public might consider obscene, leading to backlash and further regulation (or so they fear).
nah i don't want this to be considered a hentai website, they need to keep doing what they do BUT remove those fucking black bars
I dont want Crunchyroll to be considered a Hentai website neither.
However I do want them to leave Ecchi alone.
Anyone who watched "So, I Can't Play H!" can tell that the ones censoring is Crunchyroll themselves.
They only started to censor them at episode 6 or so into the anime.
Prior to that, the anime itself was uncensored.
Same can be applied to other anime tittles.
I watch raw videos from time to time, and Ive never found a Japanese censored anime with a huge bar across the screen.
They censor their anime more like "Spice & Wolf". (Google it)
No nipples are shown, however there is still breasts.
Or other anime tittles where they add more steam to hot springs but never over 15% of the screen is filled.
To answer the "I dont just want a NO answer"
I requested this since I saw some threads locked after simply saying NO and never give an elaborate explanation as of why.
I assume most (hopefully all) moderators are adults themselves, and as much as we all love anime I believe the anime community deserves a proper answer.
Yeah the huge black bars are fucking annoying!!!
I can't say I ever had a great understanding of the logic behind how shows go about censoring "explicit" nudity.
Is it really censoring at all if you show two full tits with no nipples? Are nipples really that dirty, compared to the rest of the boob? Does removing the nipples really make the situation less "sexually-charged?"
Why isn't violence held to the same standards? I don't see bars popping up everywhere when anime dudes are shooting fireballs at each other, blowing each other up with shotguns, and slicing one another with swords. Why not turn the blood green instead of red? Does that make the violence any less clear?
Winter Is Coming.
I don't know ... should I give a full speech here or not? Crunchyroll's forum, especially General Discussion, is thoroughly inundated with comments that don't read the discussion and add little or repeat points already established. Which makes it hard to establish a deep discussion.
So I'll keep this short instead of hitting every point I've worked out.
First, know that I have such a severe aversion to censorship, that it can physically sicken me. Make me dizzy and nauseous. If censorship is heavy, I am physically unable to watch the show in question. Deadman Wonderland is a fine example, I wanted to watch it but censorship forced me to drop it and pretend it didn't exist. Luckily Toonami aired a less censored version than what CR had, so it was within reach of what I could watch finally. The current season's "So I can't play H!" is the current season's prime example, the premise was interesting in my attention, but nope, I can't watch because of the high censorship.
Next, you bring up child pornography laws, which is understandably relevant, but you should see "Ashcroft v. Free Speech Coalition", which demonstrated that US judges understand that fictional characters are genuinely fictional. There's still room to debate it, but for the most part no court can agree that these shows required harm to a minor to create it. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashcroft_v._Free_Speech_Coalition (You can hear the hour long debate here: http://www.oyez.org/cases/2000-2009/2001/2001_00_795)
Mere ecchi I really don't think is a concern of what is legal. I think it's more of a concern of adverse reactions from parents. Crunchyroll already has a "mature content filter" in place, bypassable of course, but it isn't Crunchyroll's responsibility if such content is viewed. It is the responsibility of the viewer, which is by extension the responsibility of the parent.
If a minor has the ability to find this niche of the internet (and especially have the ability to bypass the mature content filter), then you can bet that they have the ability to find the many many places of the internet that show more mature content than CR holds. That is the parent's duty to handle. CR could also use credit card information as a more absolute proof of age, which I'd appreciate as to have a proper adult section, but many will cry it to be inconvenient or similar.
Crunchyroll's ability to stream content I think is primarily linked to the broadcasters getting the shows in Japan (plus other companies bidding for licenses). As a result, the broadcasters seem to choose that what will be streamed is the same version they will broadcast. These are primarily general access stations hence the choice to censor, while there's more premium channels (comparable to HBO) which aren't held to the same censoring requirements. However to say "it's beyond CR's control" is wrong. They have to discuss and agree on terms for the shows they get, and I think it would be wise of CR to convince the publishers that it would be more beneficial to their works that CR be given the uncensored version. I think the main reason CR doesn't show signs of that right now is per fear, they don't want to "push it" as plenty japanese companies are on the edge about believing streaming on the internet is a gain of revenue.
The primary excuse that shows get censored is because the broadcasting channels have a high volume of viewership, but some shows are DEFINITELY censored to drive up DVD sales. Of course, that is the stupidest logic to harm art with; why when your censorship lost my viewership, would I buy a DVD? I would not even have the means to have enough interest in the show to buy it.
This environment of the internet is a very personal experience. Unlike a TV, you generally have only one user sitting in front of a TV. Traditional reasons for censoring apply don't particularly apply here. Video here is not in an "always on" state and is not on "the family device" (living room TV).
I also agree on sentiments of why is it wrong to show displays of affection but displays of murder are okay. I suppose I needn't expand on that.
It is frustrating. It loses my viewership. Isn't that much contrary to what I pay for? I feel it is more morally wrong to vandalize art than whatever supposed morals are on the other side.
Crunchyroll... After dark...
You have to have a pause and then whisper the "after dark" part, seductively... Sensually? Sexually? Whatever, I guess whispering it is the main part.
As for myself I have yet to watch and anime here that is censored, then again, I have only watched Gintama and Bleach thus far.
I guess, I'm not as strong as I thought...
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Crunchyroll... After dark...
You have to have a pause and then whisper the "after dark" part, seductively... Sensually? Sexually? Whatever, I guess whispering it is the main part.
As for myself I have yet to watch and anime here that is censored, then again, I have only watched Gintama and Bleach thus far.
Once you join us you'll wonder why you ever left Crunchyroll.
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KazeNiNare wrote:
Crunchyroll... After dark...
You have to have a pause and then whisper the "after dark" part, seductively... Sensually? Sexually? Whatever, I guess whispering it is the main part.
As for myself I have yet to watch and anime here that is censored, then again, I have only watched Gintama and Bleach thus far.
Once you join us you'll wonder why you ever left Crunchyroll.
Dude... Why do you hate me? Hahahaha.
I guess, I'm not as strong as I thought...


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College Hockey: DeSmith stands tall for UNHBy MIKE SCANDURA
Special to the Union Leader
February 01. 2013 11:12PM
BOSTON - If Northeastern doesn't face New Hampshire sophomore goalie Casey DeSmith until the next decade, even then it will be too soon.
DeSmith made 34 saves during a scoreless tie at Northeastern on October 27. But he outdid himself Friday night as UNH posted a 3-1 victory in a Hockey East game.
The Rochester native stopped a season-high 47 shots including several on "testers."
At game's end, DeSmith had raised his save percentage to .921 and lowered his GAA to 2.17.
DeSmith's performance was noteworthy because it helped ease the sting of January losses to Boston College and Providence College and enabled third-ranked UNH (16-6-2, 11-5-1) to remain two points behind first-place Boston College and move two points ahead of Boston University into sole possession of second place. On Friday night, BC beat Vermont, 4-1, while BU fell at UMass, 5-1.
UNH gets right back into action tonight at home against Merrimack (7 p.m., WBIN TV).
"It's always good when you're winning," DeSmith said. "Sometimes you have tough games and it's a skill to be able to bounce back.
"We had a rough game at BC and then we came back and beat them at home. Then, we had a tough game against Providence. I played against Merrimack (a 6-2 victory) and felt pretty good in that game. Obviously, I don't like losing as much as the next guy. But it's good that we were able to come back and get wins after I had a few tough games."
After a scoreless first period, UNH emerged from the second with a 2-1 lead.
Grayson Downing gave UNH a 1-0 lead at 4:01 when he flicked a backhander into an open net with Chris Rawlings (24 saves) out of position.
Downing's goal ended a UNH scoreless streak at Matthews Arena that had reached 150 minutes and 20 seconds.
Eric Knodel made it 2-0 just 44 seconds later when he gunned home a slap shot from the high slot.
Northeastern sliced its deficit in half at 7:25 when Vinny Saponari poked home the rebound of a Kevin Roy shot.
A late second-period penalty on Saponari carried over into the third and set up a well-executed power-play goal by John Henrion. Kevin Goumas slid a cross-ice pass to Henrion, who beat Rawlings on a one-timer at 1:40 for a 3-1 lead.
"It was a really close game the whole way through," Henrion said. "There were chances back and forth. Rawlings is a great goaltender so anytime you can score on him and take a two-goal lead it makes it a little more comfortable.
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I had no idea this was the case, but it suggests the possibility of something deeply pernicious: widespread disobedience to Church law on the part of Catholic bishops during the immediate postconciliar era, and especially in the United States, where something like half the world's permanent deacons reside. An effort to stir up agitation against priestly celibacy, perhaps?


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Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player before 188.8.131.52 on Windows and OS X and before 18.104.22.1688 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 18.104.22.168, Adobe AIR SDK before 184.108.40.206, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 18.104.22.168 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-5130, CVE-2015-5134, CVE-2015-5539, CVE-2015-5540, CVE-2015-5550, CVE-2015-5551, CVE-2015-5556, CVE-2015-5557, CVE-2015-5559, CVE-2015-5561, CVE-2015-5563, CVE-2015-5564, and CVE-2015-5565.
Publish Date : 2015-08-13 Last Update Date : 2015-08-13
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The daughter of the late Vincent and Jospephine (Rappa) Polizzi, she was born on August 19, 1933 in Brooklyn, NY. She worked for years as a seamstress for the Loring Coat Company in Newburgh.
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I feel it is my duty to alert you to these wolves masquerading in designer sheep's clothing so, at the very least, if you still decide to grow them, you will know how much credit you deserve when they do well.
I'm not talking about plants like goutweed, ribbon grass, the so-called Jerusalem artichoke, Japanese knotweed or purple loosestrife, which are all considered terribly invasive. These plants have been on the gardener's radar for years and are well-known thugs.
Nor am I talking about plants that gracefully reproduce in the most convenient and natural way and, if necessary, are easy to edit out - yellow fumitory (Corydalis lutea), various types of self-seeding poppies, and even the dainty columbines (Aquilegia spp.) and lady's mantle (Alchemilla mollis).
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A relative of Firecracker is Lysimachia clethroides (gooseneck loosestrife), an elegant plant that, sorry to break it to you, will grow well for anyone, anywhere. With a similar galloping root structure, this perennial seduces many gardeners with its gracefully curving (hence, gooseneck) white blooms. It was also given the RHS Award of Garden Merit (1993) and was rather benignly described as "vigorous" and capable of forming an "extensive colony." It seduced me until it started to invade every other plant within six feet.
Now, this next plant is basically a mea culpa since it has been one that I have heartily recommended in the past. Anemone tomentosa 'Robustissima' (Grapeleaf anemone) is a late-summer-blooming perennial that offers up tall wands of pink flowers. It grows well in partial shade and puts on a reliable show from a young age. However, the folks at Fine Gardening magazine have it right when they say "it will overwhelm other plants and may become a nuisance in a bed." Drat. One of the reviews posted on their website says it all: "Robustissima might strike fear into the minds of many gardeners, who should take it at its word. If unable to resist its questionable worthiness, it would be prudent to rush out and buy a property of at least an acre in which to place this treasure - preferably in a far, rough corner."
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On March 16, 1998, the Holy See's Commission on Religious Relations with the Jews published "We Remember: A Reflection on the Shoah." This document is only one of a long series of statements that have come from official Catholic sources. In 1990 the same commission issued the "Declaration of Prague," in which it acknowledged that some traditional Catholic teaching and practice had contributed to the spread of anti-Semitism in Western society.
The 50th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz (Jan. 27, 1945) was the occasion for a flurry of statements early in 1995. The German bishops, quoting from their own joint synod of 1975, conceded that, notwithstanding the exemplary behavior of some individuals and groups, the church as a whole, looking too fixedly at the threat to its own institutions, was silent about the crimes committed against Jews and Judaism. The Polish bishops, in a parallel statement of January 1995, remarked that the creators of Auschwitz were not Poles but Nazi Germans; yet at the same time they quoted from their previous pastoral letter of 1991: "In spite of numerous heroic examples of Polish Christians, there were those who remained indifferent to that inconceivable tragedy. In particular, we mourn the fact that there were also those among Catholics who in some way had contributed to the death of Jews. They will forever remain a source of
remorse in the social dimension."
Archbishop Oscar Lipscomb of Mobile, Ala., as chairman of the United States Bishops' Committee for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs, also released a statement on the 50th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. He recalled with regret and humility the refusal of American authorities to accept Jewish refugees during the war. He also deplored the failure of Americans to bomb the railroad lines leading to Auschwitz, as Jewish leaders had implored them to do. Lipscomb's statement acknowledged a sense of responsibility for the failures of fellow Catholics in Europe to do everything possible to save Jewish lives.
The most dramatic act of repentance thus far has come from a group of French bishops, including Cardinal Jean-Marie Lustiger of Paris, who gathered on Sept. 30, 1997, at Drancy, the site of a former Jewish concentration camp. They lamented the failure of the bishops of France to issue public statements against the internment camps and deportations of Jews, at least until 1942, when some bishops in southern France courageously protested. The hierarchy in the early 1940's was faulted for concentrating too narrowly on the protection of the Catholic faithful and for succumbing to fear of reprisals against the church's activities and youth movements. In spite of commendable exceptions, said the bishops, "we must recognize that indifference won the day over indignation in the face of persecution of the Jews and that, in particular, silence was the rule in the face of the multifarious laws enacted by the Vichy government. ... We confess this sin. We beg God's pardon, and we call upon the Jewish people to hear our words of repentance."
The recent statement of the Vatican commission appears within the framework of John Paul II's call for an examination of conscience on the part of the church as part of the preparation for the jubilee of the year 2000. But the statement itself was planned long before the Pope called for this self-scrutiny. At a meeting with representatives of the International Jewish Commission for Interreligious Consultation in September 1987, Cardinal Jan Willebrands announced that the Holy See's Commission for Religious Relations with the Jews intended to prepare a statement on the Holocaust. The present statement, therefore, was almost 11 years in preparation.
The new document reflects two different concerns--to defend the church against calumny and to express repentance for past failures. Except in the introduction and conclusion, the defensive motif predominates. To protect the church itself from blame, the statement invokes the subtle distinction, long recognized in scholastic theology, between the church as such, which is pure, and the sons and daughters of the church, who sometimes stray from the path of salvation. Even the sinfulness of the children in the case of the Holocaust is minimized, since they are censured for their inaction and lack of spiritual resistance rather than for any active complicity in the crimes against Jews. In tracing the causes of anti-Judaism, the document speaks of "misinterpretations of the New Testament" that have been definitively repudiated by the Second Vatican Council. The horrors of the Holocaust are attributed not to religious anti-Judaism but to exaggerated nationalism and to a pseudo-scientific style of racism that was hostile to Christianity and Judaism alike. The distinction between theological anti-Judaism and racist anti-Semitism, valid though it be, is perhaps pressed too far, since it leaves unsettled the extent to which the former may have nourished the latter. The recent book The Hidden Encyclical shows how anti-Jewish prejudice among Catholics stood in the way of a forthright condemnation of Hitler's racist policies in 1938 (see review, AM., 1/3/98).
To put the Holocaust in perspective, the new Vatican statement notes that it was but one of a number of cases of genocide. The document recalls the massacre of the Armenians, the countless victims in Ukraine in the 1930's, the mass extermination of Gypsies, the killing fields of Cambodia and similar barbarities. None of these catastrophes must be allowed to disappear from memory.
In its introduction and conclusion the new document, like its predecessors, contains a moving summons to repentance for past mistakes and to cooperation in building a new future in which Jews and Christians will live in harmony and mutual esteem. As a rationale for doing penance for crimes we did not personally commit, the statement points out that within the church, as the Body of Christ, all are linked to the sins as well as the merits of their fellow members.
Written with a broad perspective and theological precision, the new document has notable strengths. The defensive sections are carefully argued even though, in the interest of conciseness, the authors may not provide enough evidence to convince persons who make a harsher judgment. The sermons and pastoral letters of many German bishops against Nazi anti-Semitism, here briefly alluded to, deserve to be rescued from oblivion. The constant opposition of the Holy See to Nazi racism is rightly recalled, including the famous statement of Pius XI: "Anti-Semitism is unacceptable. Spiritually, we are all Semites." Finally, the good name of Pius XII is defended against the slanderous accusations that have become common currency since Rolf Hochhuth's misleading play, "The Deputy" (1964).
Anyone familiar with the research of the late Robert A. Graham, S.J, and his colleagues, who published 11 volumes from the archives of the Holy See concerning World War II, will have no reason to doubt that Pius XII took great risks to protect and save as many Jews as he could. Although this Pope relied more on diplomacy than on confrontation, he did remonstrate, even at times publicly, with the leaders of the Axis powers. Under his direct orders papal legates intervened in France, Slovakia, Hungary and Romania to stem the deportation of innocent victims. As a result of his efforts countless Jews were rescued from the grip of Nazi and Fascist persecutors. While we cannot accurately assess, even today, what the effect of a ringing denunciation would have been, we may respect Pius XII's own assessment of his Conduct: "No doubt a protest would have gained me the praise and respect of the civilized world, but it would have submitted the poor Jews to an even worse persecution."
The present statement of the Vatican commission should not be read in isolation, but in the context of the many statements that have been published by Catholic authorities over the past 20 years and more. These statements, some more contrite and others more defensive in tone, are in substantive agreement, and where they differ it is principally because of the different involvements of the church in countries such as Germany, Poland, France, Italy and the United States.
At the news conference of March 16, Cardinal Edward Cassidy, the president of the commission that prepared the statement, said: "Nothing is closed with this document." The world is waiting for a statement from the Pope himself. Thus far John Paul II has frequently deplored the Holocaust as an unimaginable crime, but he has been reticent in speaking of the church's responsibility. Accompanied as it is by a cover letter from John Paul II, the statement of Cardinal Cassidy's commission may in fact represent the thinking of the Pope. We shall know better when he issues his own pronouncement on the dark spots in the church's history, which is expected to appear before or during the coming jubilee year.
On March 16, 1998, the Holy See's Commission on Religious Relations with the Jews published "We Remember: A Reflection on the Shoah." This document is only one of a long series of statements that have come from official Catholic sources. In 1990 the same commission issued the "Declaration of Prague," in which it acknowledged that some traditional Catholic teaching and practice had contributed to the spread of anti-Semitism in Western society.


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September 30, 2013 - RBC has donated $100,000 to Brain Canada in support of a series of parlour meetings in five cities across Canada, intended to help experts in the field share knowledge and generate ideas between scientists and the public.
In addition to supporting the parlour meetings, the RBC donation will fund media and communications training for the scientists to help them explain their work. The five cities include Halifax, Toronto, Montreal, Calgary and Vancouver.
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The Phillies just announced that Jimmy Rollins has been scratched from this afternoon's lineup against the Mets at Shea Stadium. Eric Bruntlett is taking his place, and hitting leadoff.
We don't know why Rollins has been pulled, but when we do we'll let you know.
Harry Kalas, who had surgery to repair a detached retina last Friday, has been cleared to return to work and will rejoin the team Saturday. He will travel with the team Sunday to Washington DC.
Running behind schedule today because of the 12:10 p.m. first pitch, so here's a look back at last night's 6-3 loss. Jim Salisbury said it's too early to tell how Project Remedy has worked for Brett Myers. Billy Wagner didn't "suck it up" Tuesday, but shutdown the Phillies last night. And in the Phillies Notebook: So Taguchi knows he's not getting more playing time anytime soon and the chances of the Phillies getting Xavier Nady before the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline.


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The Rhode Island Lottery was established in 1973 through a Constitutional Convention. Tickets for the first game, The Lot, went on sale May 21, 1974. The first drawing was held at the State House on May 30. Since then, over $6.9 billion has been generated for Rhode Island and shared by all 39 cities and towns throughout the state, and over $27 billion has been awarded in prize payouts.
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CINCINNATI (AP) — In a move that would allow her to escape the death penalty, an Ohio woman pleaded guilty Wednesday in the gruesome killing of a woman found covered in burns and wailing in agony on the side of a rural road.
As part of a deal with prosecutors, 20-year-old Katrina Marie Culberson pleaded guilty to one count each of aggravated murder, kidnapping and aggravated arson.
Muskingum County Prosecutor Mike Haddox said that his office offered the agreement to Culberson in exchange for her guilty plea and on the condition that she testify against two others charged in the killing of 29-year-old Celeste Fronsman, of Akron.
On Aug. 26, a driver found Fronsman on a road northeast of Zanesville in eastern Ohio. She had been raped and burned and had a strap around her neck. She died two days later at a Columbus hospital.
Culberson's Columbus attorney, Jerry McHenry, did not immediately return a call seeking comment Wednesday. Culberson still faces life in prison when she is sentenced, although a date for her sentencing has not been set.
"She understood all the terms and conditions," Haddox said. "She entered into it knowingly and willingly."
Prosecutors can cancel the agreement if Culberson becomes uncooperative or unwilling to testify against LaFonse Darney Dixon and Monica Jean Washington, Haddox said.
Both Dixon and Washington have pleaded not guilty to aggravated murder, kidnapping and aggravated arson. They face a potential death sentence if convicted.
Haddox has repeatedly declined to discuss what authorities believe is the motive in the killing and whether there was a ringleader, saying it would be unethical for him to do so before trial and could compromise the prosecution.
Muskingum County Sheriff Matt Lutz also has declined to discuss the motive. He did not return a call seeking comment Wednesday.
In a jailhouse interview with the Times Recorder in Zanesville this month, Culberson declined to discuss specifics but said she, Washington and Dixon "all had a part" in the killing.
"I want to be a human being again, not some monster," she said. "I want to ask God for forgiveness for everything I've ever done."
Dixon denied involvement in a separate interview with the newspaper.
Lutz has called Culberson's killing "one of the most gruesome things I've ever seen in 23 1/2 years in law enforcement."
The man who found Fronsman, who didn't want to be named to avoid the media spotlight, told the Times Recorder that Fronsman threw herself toward his vehicle in a scene that looked like "something out of a horror show."
He said that Fronsman was pleading for help and comfort and was burned from head to toe, with all her hair gone.
"I caught her and picked her up in my arms," he told the newspaper. "I told her I was going to lay her in the grass and knew then that God had put me there for her."
Court records show that Fronsman was involved in prostitution and was living a dangerous life before she was killed.
She had been arrested more than 20 times since 2003, mostly for domestic violence, cocaine possession and prostitution.
Fronsman's family has said the young woman was a good person with a good heart who was devastated by the death of her 2-year-old daughter in 2005 and her mother in 2009.
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99Rock Music News: Watch Foster The People Mature in 'Coming of Age' Video
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By Shannon Carlin
In Foster the People's new video for "Coming of Age," off their upcoming album, Supermodel (out March 14), the band shows how rough growing up can be. We're talking punched in the face, running from the cops, bullied on the basketball court, kind of rough.
The clip features vignettes of different guys and one girl trying to grow up and not fade away including the wanna-be boxer, the rebel without a cause, the uncool school mascot and the perfect student. But, spoiler alert, by the end of the video everyone seems to get their act together thanks in part to a trusty right hook or a pretty girl. Sometimes both.


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Ted Siefer's City Hall: Financial disclosure forms give insight and raise questionsBy TED SIEFER
New Hampshire Union Leader
February 16. 2013 2:55AM
People generally don't seek elected office in Manchester for the pay, although the benefits - health and dental - are pretty good. But that's another story.
The resident representatives on the aldermanic and school boards are expected to have day jobs, and thanks to the City Clerk's Office, we now have a better sense of just how they earn their daily bread.
The office recently posted on its website the financial disclosure forms that all city elected officials are supposed to file annually. The city charter requires the officials to "disclose their own individual business and financial relationships, employment and financial holdings." (For the forms, see Voter Registration and Elections on the City Clerk section of manchesternh.gov.)
Among the elected officials, one is a partner in a dog-sitting business (school board member Roger Beauchamp of Chill Dog Petsitting LLC), another has a day camp (school board member Erika Connors), and of course there are the lawyers (including Aldermen Patrick Arnold, Joe Kelly Levasseur and Garth Corriveau).
The most intriguing form may be that Alderman Dan O'Neil. He's the owner of JMMO LLC. What is that exactly? The form doesn't say, but according to records filed with the Secretary of State's Corporation Division, the company is in the business of "design/construction, consulting, and government relations consulting."
The registered agent for the company, which was established in 2006, is a familiar face around City Hall, attorney John Deachman, who has represented developers and the Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority.
"It's a consulting company for the engineering and construction industry. I've been involved in projects primarily in the Northeast," said O'Neil, who spent 20 years as an electrician.
Does JMMO represent any entities with business in Manchester? O'Neil bristled at the suggestion. "Absolutely not. I'd be foolish to even try that," he said. What about when Deachman has represented a party with business before the board - as was the case in October 2010 when he spoke on behalf of the housing authority - does O'Neil abstain from votes?
"No, why would I? There's no conflict. I hired him," he said. Then, paraphrasing former NFL coach Bill Parcells, O'Neil joked, "Next dumb question."
In a state that is particularly scornful of career politicians, O'Neil is hardly the only self-employed politician with an interesting line of work.
Alderman and state Rep. Phil Greazzo is the proprietor of Fillco, according to the city form. A search of corporate records reveals the company distributes products for the "purpose of asphalt maintenance." Partners in the business are former fellow state Reps. Dan and Carol McGuire.
"I can be working when the weather is good, and during the time of the year when the weather is not so good, I have time to do" my elected duties, he said.
What about Mayor Ted Gatsas? As is well known, he had a successful career as a business owner, but these days, according to his disclosure form, his only business interest is Staffing Realty, for which his brother Michael is the registered agent. The mayor said it's a holding company for a few commercial properties in the city.
As observers of City Hall meetings may be aware, it's unusual for elected officials to abstain from votes, as they are supposed to do when there is a potential conflict of interest. And when there is an abstention, an explanation is almost never offered.
It's something Gatsas has noted. Earlier this year, he recommended to the Charter Commission that it consider a policy similar to the one in the Legislature, whereby lawmakers are required fill out a form declaring a potential conflict while still being allowed to participate in votes. But then that's another story.

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It's been good to see school board member Roy Shoults at meetings lately. He'd been absent for some time as he struggled with health problems. Now Shoults has a new cause, and while he moves a little slower, he's more inspired than he's ever been by his role on the school board, to which the gentleman was elected in 2011.
Shoults is volunteering to organize cultural activities for district students. And for his first excursion, he'll be taking Central High students to the opera next month - or at least a high-definition simulcast of the Met at the Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord.
The idea grew out of time he spent with students in the English class of Selma Naccach-Hof, who teaches her students all about etiquette. He was so impressed by the students' politeness and sophistication that he reached out to the director of the Capitol Center, who agreed to furnish discount tickets to the opera. Shoults figured maybe a half-dozen students would be interested. Nearly the whole class wanted to go. Now he's looking to get some sponsors for the trip.
Shoults hopes the opera trip will be just the beginning. A jazz lover, Shoults is thinking about a "battle of the jazz bands" among the high schools.
"I just get excited about these things," he said. "I'm just physically a little slower than before, but nothing stops."
The project has the authorization, the blessing even, of Superintendent Thomas Brennan.
As for going through the school board, he's over that.
"I've always felt the school board was dysfunctional. That's why I ran. I hoped to make it less dysfunctional - just to find out it's more dysfunctional than I ever thought," he said. "I can do these projects on my own, without getting approval from the board. That's never going to happen."
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There's at least one person who's eager to join the school board, after reading the news of an investigation of a certain principal at Manchester High School West.
Republican State Rep. Dick Marston, a longtime West Side resident, was incensed after learning that the district had spent so much money - $100,000 and counting - to investigate MaryEllen McGorry while refusing to disclose anything about what prompted the probe of the principal, who agreed to resign last month. Marston even contacted an official in the state Attorney General's Office, who confirmed what the district's lawyers have said - that state and federal privacy laws cornering personnel matters will make it hard for the public to get their hands on such information.
But for the school board charged with overseeing the district not to be able to view the report on McGorry - that's too much, Marston said.
"They have a right to have that given to them," he said. "It's fishy, it smells, because it's not being disinfected in the light of the committee."
Marston lives in Ward 12, and while he's not ready to file his papers just yet, he took note that the incumbent, Roger Beauchamp, was among the majority on the board that agreed to accept the terms of McGorry's resignation.
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