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19 September 2013 - Lucca (Italy)
Tagetik Kicks Off its 2013 'Tagetik In Touch' Global Conference
A 3-day annual event focused on helping the Office of Finance achieve more, faster, anywhere within their Performance Management and Business Intelligence processes
Tagetik, a global provider of enterprise software solutions for Performance Management, Disclosure Management, Financial Governance and Business Intelligence, today opened 'Tagetik in Touch – Achieve More, Faster, Anywhere', its seventh global conference for finance and business users of Tagetik, at the historic Real Collegio in Lucca, Italy.
The company welcomed nearly 600 worldwide customers, analysts, partners and finance professionals to share ideas, learn from subject matter experts, network with peers and industry analysts, and discover new ways to address common Performance Management (PM) and Business Intelligence (BI) challenges.
"Finance is consistently being asked to achieve more, do it faster, and from anywhere," explains Manuel Vellutini – EVP, Chief Operating Officer at Tagetik. "At this year's conference, we are previewing 'Tagetik 5' which is focused on empowering our customers to address more finance processes; enable them to complete these processes faster; and manage these processes from their mobile devices."
"The innovations in 'Tagetik 5' combined with the technology advances of our key technology partners Microsoft and SAP help the finance department achieve more, do it faster and with less effort, from wherever they are: in the office, on the road, or in their living rooms," adds Marco Pierallini – EVP, Chief Development Officer at Tagetik. "'Tagetik 5' is designed to support the way finance organizations work, not dictate the way they work."
Over two eventful days, participants from around the globe can choose from a collection of informative sessions including product demonstrations, case studies, customer experience and best practices in sessions across four tracks:
- Budgeting Planning & Forecasting
- From Close to Disclosure (consolidation, reporting and disclosure management)
- Financial Services Industry
- Sponsor Track – Experience from the Field
The format and content of the event is designed to address many of the challenges that are top-of-mind for CFOs, CIOs and finance professionals today as well as Tagetik partner sponsors including Accenture, Addedo, BearingPoint, Excent, Information Builders, KPMG, Microsoft, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Protiviti, SAP, Satriun, and others. Tagetik customers will share their experiences and best practices in informative case studies hosted by Randstad Holding, Erste Group Bank, Rabobank, Talanx, and many more.
For 2013, users can also participate in an optional deep-dive educational program ('TagED') that lets them take part in more in-depth hands-on seminars, product sessions, tips & tricks workshops, demo presentations and meet with Tagetik product experts to learn the latest and greatest about new enhancements and best practices.
"We are continuing our laser focus and efforts on meeting the needs of Finance. I believe there is no better feeling than setting a common goal with our customers, sharing in a strategy and succeeding together as a team," says Pierluigi Pierallini – President and CEO at Tagetik. "This conference is specifically designed to celebrate the accomplishments we have reached together and create an opportunity for our network of customers and partners to collaborate with us to achieve even greater goals together in the future."
Prior to the conference, Tagetik partners and system integrators worldwide attended an exclusive half-day Partner Summit bringing together the best consulting, software and technology professionals in the Performance Management industry to share their experiences and continue to strengthen the Tagetik partner network.
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Tu B'Shevat
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Since the holiday ended at sundown, I am a late. At any rate as we got 5 to 6 inches of snow accumulation (we were forecasted to get a dusting to 1 inch the last I heard) it was Tu B'Shevat. (& my birthday - thanks for the well wishes.) Which technically is the 15th day of the Hebrew Month of Shevat also known as the Jewish Arbor Day.
There are few customs or observances related to this holiday. One custom is to eat a new fruit on this day, or to eat from the Seven Species (shivat haminim) described in the Bible as being abundant in the land of Israel. The Shivat Haminim are: wheat, barley, grapes (vines), figs, pomegranates, olives and dates (honey) (Deut. 8:8). Planting trees or collecting money to plant a tree is also a Tu B'Shevat custom. In the coming years, Jacob will plant parsley seeds on Tu B' Shevat so that we can harvest it for our Passover Seder. This year, we went to a Tu B'Shevat party at our synagogue & read the Tu B'Shevat book that you can see in the picture.

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Billy Crystal yesterday joined the chorus of people who have been clamoring for Billy Crystal to once again host the Oscars. For the love of god, can we please let him have the job already so we can all get on with our lives?
At a recent screening of "City Slickers," Crystal confessed to feeling itchy to resume Oscar hosting duties following his cameo at the 2011 gala. What followed was a master class in lobbying via the press:
"It got to be too much after a while and the sameness in my life. That's why I pulled back. And then when I thought I might want to do it again, they were on to other people. It's always fun. It's really hard, but maybe one or two more times? I don't know. They know where I am."
He first had to admit that it was he broke up with Oscar, not the other way around. But then, when he'd realized his mistake, Oscar had "moved on," so what could Billy do but remember the good times they'd had together and sit by the phone waiting for Oscar's call? Well princess has waited long enough thank you!
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Brett Ratner, who somehow landed the job of producing next year's broadcast, responded with his own brilliant piece of spin.
"I didn't see what Billy said," Ratner told Deadline. "I'm really focused on finishing my film Tower Heist right now. I was told by the Academy that I don't have to make a decision until mid-September."
Not only did Ratner manage to kick the can down the road with an unassailable excuse, but he managed to plug his next film and he told us when he'd have an answer. Well here's your answer, Brett: "We'd love to have Billy back. We're currently in talks and look forward to making an official announcement in the coming week or two."
Ratner's choice as producer has everyone puzzled (even Ratner himself joked that he thought he was getting booted from the Academy when they called him in), with perhaps the best endorsements coming from Nikki Finke, who said, "This could turn out to be the worst idea or the best idea. I say give the guy a chance. Let's face it: that interminable and horrible awards ceremony certainly couldn't get any worse." Fairly or not, everyone expects Ratner to fail miserably, but if he were to bring Crystal back into the fold, he'd be all but bulletproof. If the show ends up stinking, he can just shrug his shoulders and say, "Hey, I gave everyone what they wanted—it didn't work." And if he nails it, he can look over at Billy, laugh, and say, "See, folks, it's just not that hard."
But until someone has the courage to give Billy his old job back, we're all gonna have to listen to how much better the Oscars used to be. And if Ratner really wants to make that show swing, he'll cut it down to 2 hours and 30 minutes.


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When Elaine Kunda felt a cold coming on early in the winter, she decided to be proactive about her health and get a vitamin intravenous.
The 36-year old CEO of communications firm b5 media says she was busy, stressed out and not sleeping or eating properly.
She heard about these so-called "vitamin cocktails" through friends who had similar get-up-and-go lifestyles.
"I felt better almost immediately," Kunda says about the first infusion she received from her naturopath, a doctor who uses natural substances to treat and prevent illness.
Constantly on the move between Toronto and New York on business, Kunda says she can't afford to be sick.
"Energy is critical for my success, to be functioning and aware and not to be exhausted," she says.
Although vitamin infusions have been around for decades – they are popular with many professional athletes — they're gaining mainstream interest from patients looking for preventive treatments and natural ways to deal with chronic conditions, according to John Dempster, a naturopathic doctor based in Toronto.
Dempster says intravenous vitamin therapy – a mixture of vitamins and minerals administered intravenously – is fast becoming one of his most requested remedies to treat such conditions as fatigue, fibromyalgia and depression and chronic diseases such as cancer.
According to a recent report by Statistics Canada, more Canadians are consulting with alternative practitioners. The report indicates about 20 per cent of the nation's population aged 12 or older have used some form of alternative health care in the span of a year. Alternative practitioners were defined in the report as chiropractors, massage therapists, acupuncturists, homeopaths and naturopaths.
Dempster is not surprised at the increased interest in complementary approaches to health care.
"Everything I prescribe is natural," Dempster says. "I want to establish the root cause of an illness and treat the individual."
Before administering any treatment, Dempster says he has an initial consultation with the patient about their health goals and medical background.
Dempster says although there are standard cocktail recipes for certain conditions, each intravenous he administers is a customized mix for the individual he's treating.
The Myers Cocktail is the most popular of Dempster's vitamin infusions and runs between $100 — $145 per session. A mix of B vitamins, vitamin C, magnesium and calcium, Myers is used to ward off viruses and treat patients for such conditions as burnout, depression, acute asthma and fibromyalgia.
Dempster says some of his patients call the IVs their "rocket fuel."
He says results are felt more quickly because the infusion bypasses the intestinal system, and increases the body's absorption of the vitamins.
"You get far more effectiveness than you would with a pill," he says.
Another vitamin intravenous gaining popularity is one that includes high doses of vitamin C to treat and prevent cancer, says Dempster.
"This is a very safe alternative to chemo," says Dempster. "And it's something you can do with chemo."
Dr. Brian Davies, a naturopathic doctor in Vancouver, says he gives cancer patients around 25 grams of vitamin C through an intravenous in one sitting, usually three times a week for a period of roughly three months, and will then re-evaluate how the treatment is going.
"I've seen (cancer) patients have better appetites, increased energy, have sleep improvement and a reduction in pain," Davies says.
He says in a week he'll administer about 60 or more vitamin infusions to patients to treat a variety of ailments.
Many in Canada's medical community question the merits of such treatments.
"Most decisions we as medical doctors try to make are based on some scientific evidence. I'm not aware of any randomly assigned double-blind control trials that show IV vitamins are helpful," says Dr. Mel Borins, a family physician based in Toronto.
Dr. Charles Blanke, head of medical oncology at the BC Cancer Agency, says: "No I would not suggest it," when asked about the use of vitamin C infusions to treat cancer. "I would if I saw scientific evidence."
"If you want strong, hard evidence it (vitamin C infusions) will treat cancer, it doesn't exist," Blanke adds. "If it's used with chemo, there is strong data suggesting vitamin C can harm patients by nullifying chemo."
Blanke says although he strongly advocates a diet high in fruits and vegetables and low in meats and fats to help prevent cancer, once a person has an active malignancy, there is little if any evidence that vitamins will fight cancer directly.
But while many MDs are quick to point out the lack of scientific support for many alternative therapies, it doesn't mean they are being dismissed.
Borins, who is also an associate professor in family and community medicine at the University of Toronto, acknowledges the rise in patients using alternative treatments and says that's reason enough for medical doctors to be educated about them.
"More patients are seeking alternative approaches to their health care. Many are not telling their physicians," Borins says. "It would be helpful for medical doctors to be educated on these approaches — especially those supported by scientific evidence — so they can speak intelligently with patients about alternative therapies and incorporate (treatments) like acupuncture, herbal medicine and nutritional counselling into their practices."
Thinking of upping your vitamin intake? Here are some safety precautions to consider:
- Overdosing
It is definitely possible to overdose on vitamins, says Dr. Mel Borins, a family physician in Toronto.
"Everything we take has potential benefits and potential dangers," Borins says.
But taking high doses of certain vitamins can be hazardous to the body.
Dr. Charles Blanke, head of medical oncology at the BC Cancer Agency, especially warns against taking high doses of fat-soluble vitamins such as A, D, E and K.
"Fat soluble vitamins can be dangerous," Blanke says. "Taken in high doses they can lead to problems such as liver damage."
But when it comes to high doses of water soluble vitamins such as vitamin C, Blanke says the body will urinate it out.
- Consult your physician
It's important to consult with your physician about any extra vitamins, minerals and supplements you're taking, especially if you have underlying medical conditions such as heart disease, diabetes or pregnancy.
Vitamins and supplements may interact with prescriptions and over-the-counter medications, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration website, and may have side effects if you are undergoing surgery.
- Check the recommended dietary allowances for vitamins on the Health Canada website. (go to Foods and Nutrition, Dietary Reference Intakes).


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Parties, menorah contest planned for Hanukkah
There's a reason Hanukkah is referred to as the festival of lights, said Rabbi Gideon Estes of Congregation Or Ami.
While the holiday is celebrated by lighting candles, it also places emphasis on sharing light - goodness, kindness, compassion - with others.
"Hanukkah is a time of spreading light into the world," Estes said.
A number of area synagogues and community organizations will host Hanukkah celebrations, including Chabad Outreach of Houston's "Chanukah On Ice" on Dec. 9 at The Galleria, and Houston Congregation for Reform Judaism's Dec. 14 service to feature a play and winners of the synagogue's annual menorah contest.
The Jewish holiday of Hanukkah this year begins the night of Saturday, Dec. 8, and ends the evening of Sunday, Dec. 16.
The holiday, which also can be spelled "Chanukah," commemorates the rededication of the temple in Jerusalem after the Jewish victory over Hellenist Syrians in 165 B.C. The temple had been seized in 168 B.C. and used for the worship of the Greek god Zeus.
After regaining control, the Jews purified the temple by burning ritual oil in the temple's menorah - a candelabrum used in Jewish worship. According to the Talmud, Jewish oral tradition interpreting the Torah, only one day's worth of oil remained, but the oil burned for eight days, long enough for the Jewish people to bring in more. During Hanukkah, Jews light a menorah every night for eight nights, adding a lit candle each night.
Hanukkah is a relatively minor holiday, said Rabbi Steven Morgen of Congregation Beth Yeshurun, a Conservative congregation at 4525 Beechnut. But because it falls around Christmas, it is well-celebrated, he said. Ironically, one of the holiday's key messages, he said, is the importance of retaining Jewish culture and practices. The Jews who fought the Hellenist Syrians lived when the Greek culture prevailed, Morgen said.
"As Jewish Americans, we also have the benefit of a very popular culture that's very rich. We want to enjoy the culture we're living in, but not abandon our own culture in the process," he said.
Houston Congregation for Reform Judaism, 801 Bering Drive, will include a Hanukkah celebration with a 7:15 p.m. service Friday, Dec. 14.
The service will feature special music, a play and a lighting ceremony that incorporates the winners of synagogue's third annual menorah contest. The competition challenges members to design and build their own Hanukkah candleholders. Previous entries have been made from golf balls, Barbie dolls and Legos, among other materials. The Dec. 14 celebration is open to the community.
Also planned for Hanukkah is a Dec. 9 religious school program with a play, games and food for the students. The school's festivities will celebrate the recent completion of the synagogue's building expansion.
On Sunday, Dec. 16, HCRJ will hold its eighth annual Mitzvah Day, which will be devoted to doing good and giving.
"Our entire congregation will be involved in a plethora of service projects," Gross said.
For details, visit http://hcrj.org/index.html or call 713-782-4162.
Congregation Or Ami, a Conservative synagogue at 3443 Wilcrest Drive, conducted a pre-Hanukkah celebration on Nov. 14.
Members of the congregation's women's program went to Build-A-Bear Workshop to make teddy bears for Aishel House, which provides support for patients being treated in the Texas Medical Center and their families. Aishel House will distribute the bears to young patients in the medical center and at Texas Children's Hospital's West Campus in Katy.
Also planned is a Friday service at 6:45 p.m. Dec. 14 that will feature Cantor Rebecca Carl, who will sing traditional Hanukkah songs for the congregation. One day later, at 8 p.m. Dec. 15, the synagogue will hold its second annual "Menorah Madness" program.
"Everyone brings their menorahs and lights them," Estes said. "There will be fun and rejoicing."
The synagogue's religious school will conduct its own Hanukkah celebration that weekend. The public is welcome to attend the Dec. 14 service and the Dec. 15 programs.
For more information about Congregation Or Ami, visit https://sites.google.com/site/congorami or call 713-334-4300.
Temple Sinai, a Reform synagogue at 13875 Brimhurst Drive, welcomes the community to join its Hanukkah dinner and celebration The dinner will take place at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8 and costs $5 for adults and $3 for children. Participants are asked to bring a nondairy side dish. Community teens are welcome to join the youth group's Hanukkah party at 7 p.m. Dec. 15. The school program is planning its own holiday celebration, complete with puppets and jelly doughnuts. Visit http://www.temple-sinai.org, or call 281-496-5950.
Chabad Outreach of Houston will present Chanukah On Ice at The Galleria, 5015 Westheimer Road, at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9.
Guests can skate around an ice menorah; skate with Clutch, the Houston Rockets mascot; spin a dreidel; meet Judah the Maccabee; and eat Hanukkah goodies. Skate rental costs $11 in advance or $13 at the door. Advanced orders must be placed by Wednesday, Dec. 5. Details: Call 713-774-0300, or visit www.ChanukahInHouston.com.
CHAI Learning Center of West Houston will present a Hanukkah party at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, at 14133 Memorial Dr., No. 1. Participants will light a giant outdoor menorah and eat a buffet dinner that includes hot latkes (potato pancakes). For details, visit www.westchabad.org, or call 281-589-7185.
Chabad of Uptown, 4311 Bettis Drive, will present Chanukah Winter Wonderland from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11. Children can play in the snow, light a snow menorah and make a craft. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for children. For more information, visit www.chabaduptown.org, or call 713-419-3960.
A Chanukah Menorah Mobile Parade will leave at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12 from 2840 McCue Road, across from the Galleria's Nordstrom parking lot, and proceed to Chabad Outreach, 1100 Fondren Road. Visit www.ChanukahInHouston.com
A public menorah lighting will take place at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12 - the fifth night of Hanukkah - at The Galleria near the fountain between Macy's and Nordstrom. The 12-foot-high steel menorah was created by local artist Isaac Cohen. Visit www.ChanukahInHouston.com.
Flori Meeks is a freelance writer and can be reached at email@example.com.


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The golden rules of social media for business
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Social media helps you reach new and different audiences. It lets you talk directly to your customers. And you can use it to build a reputation as an authority in your field. Here's how to make it work for you.
Why the fuss about social media?
There are still a lot of businesses without a social media presence. Some have made a conscious decision to steer clear of it. Others might not understand the benefits of using it. And many businesses avoid using it for negative rather than positive reasons. Some businesses:
- are overwhelmed by the options and don't know how to start
- don't understand the difference between Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and the rest
- are worried by scare stories they've read in the press
- think it will be expensive or time consuming.
The reality is that social networks can bring a whole new dimension to your business. In this guide we'll highlight the benefits – and explain how to make social media work for you.
10 ways your business benefits from using social media
Used effectively, social media can provide benefits to your business that you just can't get any other way. Using social media means you can:
- Differentiate your brand
How does one small business stand out from all the others? Use social networks to emphasize the areas you specialize in. Explain what makes you different from the rest.
- Build your reputation
Show your knowledge by posting regularly on relevant topics. Prove your efficiency by responding to client queries quickly. Happy customers are more willing to give referrals. And well-handled inquiries can generate new clients for your business.
- Create trust with customers and prospects
Be transparent and open on your social channels. Customers need to trust you before they're ready to buy. Social networks can help you build a relationship with them.
- Compete with larger companies
Your business might be small and you may lack the advertising budget of larger businesses. But social media can be a great leveler. It allows you to compete on equal footing with much larger companies. You can even use it to make a virtue of your size. Emphasize your focused, agile, responsive approach to doing business.
- Attract new people to your website
Your website is probably your key marketing tool. It will contain information about your full range of services. Use social networks to draw people there – and increase your sales.
- Keep informed about trends and news
By following other organizations in your area of business, you can keep up to date with trends, news and key information.
- Have your ear to the ground
Two-way platforms like Twitter and Facebook let you interact directly with customers and prospects. Use these platforms to understand the services they need, and to research new ideas.
- Increase customer engagement
Ask your customers for suggestions and improvements. Ask them what they like and dislike. They will be happy to tell you.
- Manage your reputation
Social media allows you to respond to comments or complaints swiftly. When you demonstrate a high level of customer service, it has a powerful effect on your reputation.
- Market on a low-cost budget
You can market your products or service directly to customers without a huge budget. But be aware that you will need to spend time doing this – so make sure you have the resources available.
So what social media networks are out there?
Before you open a business account on a social network, learn more about each one:
- Read about Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Google+ and Instagram.
- Survey your clients to find out what networks they use.
- Learn about social media etiquette and circulate this information to your team.
Etiquette is particularly important. Social media gives you the opportunity to reply or deal with a situation instantly. But your first response may not always be the most appropriate, so think before you act. In some situations, silence can be the most effective response.
Take a strategic approach to choose the right channels
Some companies dive in without thinking about their strategy. They open lots of accounts without doing enough background work. This approach won't give you the best results.
Instead, put in some groundwork before opening new accounts. And make sure you evaluate your plans as time goes on. Successful businesses will:
- Understand the different types of social accounts
And run them in appropriate ways. For example, what works on Facebook might not be right for LinkedIn. Each network has different users and different rules for success. You need a different strategy for each network. And to think about the types of people that use each network. For example, there's a perception that the majority of Facebook and Instagram users are female. Some research has shown there's a certain age bracket of users for Twitter. Check to make sure that the demographics using these channels align with your strategy.
- Evaluate your social presence at regular intervals
Remember, not all benefits are measurable. You can count things like Facebook likes, Twitter followers and interactions that generate new business. But not all referrals will be clear. For example, you can't quantify goodwill. And you probably won't record every request for advice that starts, "I read your tweet and thought you could help me."
- Be happy to take advice
If your Facebook or Twitter account isn't building followers or conversation in the numbers you'd hoped for, ask yourself why not. Perhaps you were too ambitious. Perhaps your approach isn't quite right. Consider paying for expert help to find out where you're going wrong – and how to put it right.
Ask your customers for suggestions and improvements. Ask them what they like and dislike. They will be happy to tell you.
Manage the workload
Running social media accounts takes time. Only open new accounts if they can be handled as part of everyday business. Don't overstretch yourself, because a neglected account will make your business look badly organized.
It can be tempting to choose Twitter as your social channel because you may think it requires less work than Facebook or Google+. But that's not true. Tweets are limited to 140 characters long. But a Twitter account, just like other social accounts, needs daily nurturing and careful handling.
Communicate real and authentic messages
Remember to keep your content varied – and human. You need to be original and say something interesting. You might:
- point to a news story about your business
- mention a new service you're introducing
- inform your followers about special offers
- link to information that's relevant and useful to your customers.
A business account shouldn't be used for personal or trivial content. At all times you should be thinking, "How can I give my customers information that they will value?". Social media usage is not about constant offers and special deals. It's about interacting with customers on their level, communicating relevant updates and sharing your expertise.
How to get your social media links out there
Make sure any social media accounts you run are integrated into all your business communications. That means you should:
- add them to business cards
- put live links on all email signatures
- include them on headed notepaper, compliment slips, invoices and any other stationery
- feature them on your website as live links
- consider including real-time feeds on your website too
- mention them in client meetings
- link across accounts so that anybody finding you through one account will learn about the others.
12 social media etiquette rules
Whatever social networks you are active on, there are important rules to follow. You only need to break a rule once for your reputation to suffer.
People can be ruthless in sharing what angers or upsets them. They will tell friends about poor quality service or factual errors. The following business rules will help you keep on the right track with your social content and avoid upsetting your customers.
- Post regularly.
- Be varied in the content you're posting.
- Respond to individuals quickly.
- Keep it positive and upbeat.
- Monitor. Use software tools to check sharing, liking and favoriting. Find out what types of posts people like and dislike – and alter your posting accordingly.
- Check everything before you hit the 'send' button. Check spelling, grammar, facts, links and tone.
- Show respect. Some people will have opinions that vary from yours. If you're correcting factual inaccuracies, do it politely and link to the source.
- Be rude. For example, a reply to a customer in all caps is SHOUTING. The customer is always right – even when they might appear to be wrong.
- Just promote yourself. People won't keep coming back if all you do is tell them how great you are.
- Criticize the competition. A good company doesn't need to trash others.
- Be negative. Sometimes other social feeds will be wrong. Don't be tempted to try to turn their negative into your positive.
- Give all your staff social logins and expect them to keep things going. Social media is best managed in the hands of a few. Pick people who are trained and can manage all your social interactions.
Never forget why you are using social media
You can break the reason down into a number of goals. But in the end you are using social networks to grow your business by sharing information. Sharing is the key to getting a bigger audience to notice you – without having to pay for it!
Effective social media isn't about sending out a constant stream of offers and special deals. It's all about interacting with your clients on their level and communicating to them in a useful, valued way. Social networks are a way to share relevant updates and expertise.
Think carefully about your brand, the service you provide and the way you interact with your clients. Your social media presence should be an extension of that. With a little practice, it will become an integral part of your business – and you'll wonder how you managed without it.


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Editor's note: Mike Kim is the author of "Escaping North Korea," a memoir about his experiences at the China-North Korea border helping North Koreans escape the regime. He founded Crossing Borders, a nonprofit dedicated to providing humanitarian assistance to North Korean refugees. The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of the author.
(CNN) -- Living at the China-North Korea border, I had the unique opportunity to train under two North Korean tae kwon do masters. While I told people I was there to learn the rare North Korean martial art from some of their best instructors, I was secretly helping North Korean refugees on the 6,000-mile modern-day underground railroad from the Hermit Kingdom to South Korea, for food and a better life.
In 2004, I traveled to North Korea to see the country, even though many people warned me not to take the risk. One of our detained Chinese workers later said that North Korea had a file on me, but did not know my name. I lived with the fear of being detained, abducted or assassinated by the North Korean government for many years. Whenever I hear of another American detained, it reminds me of that anxiety.
On Monday, three American citizens, Kenneth Bae, Matthew Todd Miller and Jeffrey Edward Fowle, all held captive in North Korea, were interviewed by CNN in a Pyongyang hotel room. This rare and surprise interview was an apparent move by the regime to get a high-ranking U.S. official to visit the country.
North Korea has been collecting American citizens and planning for this very moment. What the North Korean government wants out of its latest stunt is simple: internal control and external respect. But this flawed strategy will hardly achieve its desired intent.
North Korean regime leaders use these incidents to buy currency with their people, and these days, they can use all they can get. They want to send a message to North Koreans that says, "Look at how powerful we are."
How North Korea may be using U.S. detainees as 'bargaining chips'
After I watched the interviews with the three Americans, it was clear that it was a coordinated message to ask for a high-level U.S. envoy to be sent. It was no coincidence that all three requested this.
Bill Richardson, former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, told USA Today, "The North Koreans are sending signals to the U.S. that they are ready to deal."
Many North Korean refugees we sheltered in China told us how brutal the regime can be. This was confirmed by this year's U.N. report on the many human rights violations that North Korea has knowingly committed. Brutal interrogations, food deprivation and torture are all part of the North Korean playbook.
But Bae, Miller and Fowle all said they are being treated humanely and are even provided with medical care. North Korea is walking a fine line here. It wants to use the three Americans as bait but not anger the United States so much that a high-ranking envoy will not come to the negotiating table. It seems the three men are being treated well, although it is hard to say definitively.
North Korea has played this game before. President Bill Clinton paid a visit to secure the release of journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee in 2009, and President Jimmy Carter visited in 2010 for the release of Aijalon Gomes. North Korea used both cases as propaganda ploys. But what the regime does not realize is that it is preaching to a disappearing choir.
North Korea has enjoyed near complete control of the media its people consume in the past, but this is rapidly changing. Foreign DVDs are being smuggled in. People are hacking their radios to receive signals from the outside world. Phones connected to Chinese cell towers are being used along the border to relay messages in and out of the country.
What the regime does not take into account is that, however it spins a visit by a high-level U.S. dignitary, there are diminishing returns to this familiar cycle. Meanwhile, the outside world it so wishes to impress by its ability to attract such luminaries is tiring of those games. North Korea wants control. It wants respect. At home, it is losing both. In the world, it has neither.
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A recent poll asking Mainers about gun control reminded us of how opinions vary widely and what it may take to have a level-headed conversation about gun safety and keeping guns out of some hands altogether.
The poll, conducted by Critical Insights of Portland, found a third of Mainers more likely to support stricter gun control laws as a result of the Sandy Hook shootings, while overall 79 percent of Mainers support some restrictions on owning guns.
A first blush, the polling results seem conflicted. Maine is a fiercely independent state where, according to the Portland Press Herald which commissioned the poll, gun ownership is up by 8 percentage points since a Gallup poll was taken in October, pre-Sandy Hook.
But a closer look at the poll suggests there is a constructive dialogue going on in Maine that could offer solutions to the gun control debate nationally.
Based on the poll results, those living in the more rural areas of the state are less inclined to support gun control measures and less inclined to support a broader array of controls compared to Mainers living in more urban regions.
The Herald notes that gun ownership is significantly higher in the northern (more rural) half of the state, with 68 percent of residents in Aroostook, Penobscot, Piscataquis and Somerset counties reporting they have a gun on their property, compared to 46 percent of those living in York and Cumberland counties.
In the north, 40 percent support a ban on semi-automatic weapons, notes the Herald, while 56 percent in the south support such a ban. In the north, 54 percent support a ban on high-capacity magazines, while 63 percent in the south support such a ban.
Those differences seem to indicate a comfort level among those who have, use and are exposed to guns on a regular basis and, we would argue, not linked to defending one's self or property.
This notion was reflected in comments by Thom Watson, a former state lawmaker from Bath who serves on the board of the Sportsman's Alliance of Maine. Watson said self-loading rifles have a valid place in the hunting world and that many popular hunting rifles are semiautomatics. They're easier to use and clean, he told the Herald, concluding that Maine hunters would be much more willing to give up high-capacity magazines, which are not useful for hunting.
This stands in sharp contrast to those who see semiautomatics as simply killing machines in the case of a home invasion or someone mentally ill storming into a school or movie theater.
We expect this sharp divide strikes at the essence of the challenge facing Vice President Joe Biden, who has been tasked by the president with making recommendations to curb gun violence. In addressing that challenge, we would urge Biden to look to the discussion taking place in Maine for a sense of balance.
Our takeaway from the Herald poll is that there is a middle ground on gun control that balances the way of life of responsible gun owners with the need to make gun ownership more difficult for the untrained, the mentally ill or for criminals.
In order to strike that balance, Biden and the president will have to concede that for many, gun ownership is a way of life, a family heritage passed down from one generation to the next. But Biden and the president are not the only ones who need to see two sides to the debate. The NRA does the discussion no good by ignoring the need to re-examine gun laws.
Just as the First Amendment's guarantee of free speech doesn't give one the right to yell fire in a crowded movie theater, neither does the Second Amendment give unfettered rights to own and use a gun.
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Well, it's likely that the game and movie will be at least related and similar, being as they come out at the same time.
Senkei Kōsoku no Phenogram (the game) is supposed to feature the perspectives of the other lab members besides Okabe, coinciding roughly with what the movie was rumored to be about.
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Alright, I've just came back from ikebukuro sunshine movie theater. The movie lasts approximately 1h45 minutes and frankly, it was very good.
I first thought the movie would be some kind of rehash similar to madoka and nanoh movies, but they indeed promised something new and they didn't lie about that.
To describe a bit the structure of the movie without spoiling, the plot structure is similar to the originl series: a good balance between comedy and the serious stuff. And the transitions between these 2 parts are as smooth as in the tv series, with some creepy portions.
In general, I've appreciated a lot the movie for its actual continuity from the original series, making logical connections and references to it. It is always nice to see Okarin leading the lab members in his fantasies, leading to obvious tsukkomi with Kurisu.
And this is where things can go south: from what we know back in the original series, manipulating timelines was nothing but tedious. Without spoiling much, the movie gives an excellent introspect to every eventsdone up to this point.
Production wise, the movie was smooth although the character design didn't have any major improvement. However, Kurisu is noticably cuter, without overdoing it so it should probably rejoice ton of people (me included).
The music were sharper and less ambient: as such, you have much better emphasis on the heavy transitions around.
Finally, the performances of the seiyuu were as usual top nocht, especially Imai Asami who basically wiped the floor with everyone: she managed to outdid Miyano Mamoru by a fair margin, to the point Kurisu was plainly stealing the spotlight during the whole movie.
Satisfying and ties well with the themes and events of the first series. A must watch for any SG fans.
Anyhow, for those who are curious, here are the bullet points of the movie. Beware: these are plain spoilers, so you have been warned.
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(It will be another story if it was just another bad movie )
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President Obama & Inauguration 2013 Gets a 'Bad Lip Reading' Treatment
From President Clinton photobombing Kelly Clarkson to Beyonce' lip-syncing, the Inauguration of President Obama was full of fodder. But, nothing is better than the folks at Bad Lip Reading adding their touch. Trust me, this is hilarious...as they all are.


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Gamigo has released a brand new expansion for all its language versions of the popular fantasy MMORPG Fiesta Online. "Dawn of the Spirits" will raise the level cap from level 89 to 105 and provide new content for high-level players. The expansion will be released today.
In this expansion, high-level players will come up against loads of thrilling new challenges. More than a hundred quests will be available as well as new areas including 2 new dungeons, Tears Marsh and the Temple of the Spirits; one PvP hunting field, the Abyss Marsh; and a new map filled with unyielding monsters, the Swamp of Dawn. All these new areas and features will be accessible from a new city in Isya known as Alberstol Ruins.
From mythical figures of ancient Egypt to the architecture of Mayan temples, Dawn of the Spirits will take Fiesta Online players on fantastic and exciting adventures through the heart of Isya. Not only will players be able to make their character more powerful and skilled, their character can also learn a new specialization thanks to the introduction of the 3rd class, which will be available through specific quests from level 100. Of course Dawn of the Spirits also brings new sets of weapons and skills for levels 90 and higher.


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The flammulated owl may not be familiar to many, but its profile may soon soar as the fate of that species and others has been raised in Boulder County's latest critique of a U.S. Forest Service evaluation of Eldora Mountain Resort's proposed expansion.
And, while the expansion's effects on some wildlife is debated, it appears frustration over the county's overall position is building for Eldora officials.
The commissioners last month submitted a highly critical 13-page letter to the Forest Service, responding to the massive draft environmental impact statement the agency published Feb. 28 on Eldora's expansion plans.
A 45-day window for public comments on the 594-page Forest Service assessment closed April 14. But, because commissioners have been focused on lingering flood issues, they won permission to submit supplemental comments, for which they collected input at an April 17 public hearing.
On Wednesday, the commissioners released a three-page follow-up to their April critique, buttressed by a seven-page appendix. It spent about one paragraph reaffirming Eldora's value to the community, while the balance attacked the Forest Service's assessment of potential expansion impacts as flawed, also repeatedly employing the term "misleading."
The letter will be discussed briefly at the commissioners' meeting today before being sent to the Forest Service. A final version of the environmental impact statement is to be issued by the Forest Service later this year, and its decision on Eldora's planned expansion should come in early 2015.
The county critiques the Forest Service for not addressing the potential fate of 15 species, including the dwarf shrew and the northern pygmy owl. It also labels the evaluation of the impact on seven other species as "inadequate."
'No threatened, endangered and sensitive species will be impacted'
The Forest Service draft impact statement presented three expansion scenarios, labeled Alternatives 1, 2 and 3, the first of those being no expansion at all.
Alternative 2 would see the resort expand north toward Middle Boulder Creek, creating 15 new ski trails across 58 acres of additional snowmaking terrain, and would require a bridge over the creek for maintenance access, linking County Road 130 to the base of a new six-person chairlift. Alternative 3 would focus the expansion in a southerly direction into Gilpin County, featuring 10 new ski runs — several of which would cross the Jenny Creek hiking trail.
Numerous critics of Eldora's plans are lobbying for the resort to make its desired improvements — plans also call for a new 16,000- to 20,000-square-foot guest facility near the top of the Indian Peaks lift, and 560 new parking spaces — within its existing boundaries. Eldora representatives have said that infill alternative would not allow the resort to remain competitive in today's market.
Eldora planning director Jim Spenst said the resort sent the commissioners a letter April 29 responding to a wide range of county concerns. Wednesday's new letter from the commissioners to the Forest Service seemed to have been drafted without even considering the resort's April 29 communication, Spenst said.
In Eldora's April 29 letter to the county, Spenst wrote, "Boulder County has not given adequate consideration of the interests of its local ski resort, its guests nor of the wider interests of its citizens in general. Eldora resort has expended significant resources and time to take into account the interests of all of Boulder County to the maximum extent possible, and believes that Alternative 2 … is representative of such interests."
And, Spenst stated, "Eldora Resort has taken great effort to ensure that no threatened, endangered and sensitive species will be impacted by implementation of either Alternatives 2 or 3."
He added that during the environmental impact assessment process, Eldora has reduced the number of new trails it is proposing within its proposed amended boundary lines by 50 percent.
Officials have 'no question' about Eldora's value to county
In an emailed comment to the Camera, Spenst said, "We find it amazing that in spite of requests to talk with Eldora throughout this process from our open houses starting in 2010 to the present (environmental impact statement) meetings that no one from the County has participated in them or asked us for information that can answer a vast majority of their questions and concerns."
Barbara Halpin, spokeswoman for the county commissioners, did not rule out a meeting between the board and Eldora representatives, but said that because the resort is in the midst of the environmental impact process with the Forest Service, any meeting "would have to be very specific to these comments on the EIS, and not anything beyond that."
"They all value Eldora; there's no question that we see the merits of having the resort in the county," Halpin said.
Boulder Ranger District spokeswoman Elsha Kirby said the Forest Service would not comment on the county's latest letter until it is received. But she did say that only new comments on issues the county has previously raised will be considered.
"They're free to voice concerns, and we won't shut them out," Kirby said. "However, bringing up new concerns may do nothing for them during the objection period (which follows finalization of the impact statement) because they were submitted after April 14."
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Christmas Invitations
When it comes to family get together, and holidays, there is no other occasion that can be better than Christmas. It is one of the most exciting times of the year where everyone unites in great joy and happiness. And occasion such as these definitely calls for a grand celebration. Speaking of which, you need Christmas invitations in order to invite your guests to be a part of your celebration. Now, obviously, you cannot just use some plain invitation card to do so. Therefore, why not do something extra with the invitation cards and spread the spirit of Christmas among your guests?
The Importance Of Christmas Invitation Cards
You may think that what can be so important about an invitation card. After all, you can just use some plain ordinary looking card to invite your guests. But heck no! It`s the time of Christmas, and everything needs to be done in an extraordinary way including the invitation cards. The kind of invitation cards will show your enthusiasm about Christmas to your guests. Therefore, no plain cards!
What can be done with the Invitation Cards?
Now, what can you do to make your invitation cards more interesting? Here are few tips listed below:
· You can print your family photo on the top of the invitation card.
· You can write a good Christmas message on the card.
· Use customized printed cards to grab the attention of your guests.
· Don`t make the card too formal.
· Choose a catchy Christmas color for your card.
· You can use your child`s drawing and print it on the card.
Or you can get innovative ideas from the internet. Speaking of which, Fun for Christmas is a site where you can get plenty of creative ideas to make your invitation card interesting.


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2010 was an eventful year:
I finished university,
moved a number of times (3 cities, four different houses/apartments),
adopted Wellington,
and started this blog (of course).
I love making new year's resolutions and I have a bunch that are related to baking and my blog. I started a big to-make list and I'll be adding on to it every time a recipe catches my eye.
I am planning on re-vamping this blog a bit in the new year. I only have a trial/junior type account at the moment which is easy to use and so far has worked for me. However, I want to customize it further which means upgrading the account and putting some time into re-designing it.
I've been trying to improve my photography (as much as I can with my little point and shoot camera) and I want to keep working on my photographs in the new year
I also want to make more artisan breads. I got a few of Peter Reinhart's bread books for Christmas and I've already read them cover to cover.
Speaking of things that I got for Christmas.....
I got the *most* beautiful rolling pin from my parents this year. The design is hand burnt into the rolling pin by Burnedfurniture who has a shop on Etsy.
Previously I only owned a very large plastic fondant roller and a teeny tiny gum paste roller. So usually for baking I would just roll out my dough with a wine bottle. Not anymore!
It even has bleeding heart flowers on it (my favorite flower!)
The artist's shop also has stunning wooden spoons and doubled sided cutting boards that I have my eye on.
I also have to share the retro teapot that my boyfriend got for me. I love the slices of toast on the lid.
Wellington is pretty excited about it too.
....he lost interest when he discovered the pot was filled with tea and not catnip or canned food like he had been hoping.
So goodbye 2010, and hello 2011 which will hopefully be a good year with lots of interesting baking and significantly less packing-and-moving.


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LONDON – Five minutes before the start of the Canada-Sweden women's game at the Copper Box in the Olympic Village, the place is hopping.
Queen's iconic arena anthem, We Will Rock You, is blaring away inside the 7,000-seat rectangular facility whose exterior is bound by bands of gleaming recycled copper. Fans are stomping and clapping.
Suddenly, the music stops and a man appears on the video screen, his index finger to his lips exhorting the crowd to "Shhhhh." The head referee asks the people for complete quiet while the ball is in play – "the athletes deserve your attention" – and six players wearing blackout masks, three from each team, take the court.
For three minutes, there is barely a murmur as the ball is whipped back-and-forth across the floor, just a collective gasp when Sweden hits the goalpost. Thirty-six seconds after that, Canada's Amy Kneebone unleashes a quick throw, the ball rolling between the sprawling Swedish centre and left winger and the crowd is finally allowed to roar.
Welcome to Paralympic goal ball, a unique sport for the visually-impaired where a strong throwing arm and perceptive hearing are the key attributes.
This is the game in a nutshell: It is played on a hard-surface court 18 metres by nine metres, with goals spanning the width of the court at each end. Tactile markings enable the players, who wear knee and hip padding, to determine their location on the court.
Teams score a goal when one of their players throws the 1.25kg rubber ball, which contains tiny noise bells, past the three sprawling players at the other end. A thrown ball must touch the floor on or before the throwing team's six-metre line and again before the opposing team's six-metre line.
Games are 24 minutes long, divided into 12-minute halves. Silence during playtime is critical to the players to listen, concentrate and react.
The Canadian women's team won gold in 2000 and 2004 and was fifth in Beijing. This year's team is young, with four players 22. Nancy Morin, 37, of Longueuil, Que., is the only one over 26.
Canada couldn't capitalize on Kneebone's early goal and lost their opening game Saturday 2-1 to the Swedes, who beat them in three overtimes for the bronze medal at the 2010 world championships.
"It's definitely unfortunate to start with a loss, but we've got to start our next game [Sunday] against Australia as strong as we started against Sweden," said Kneebone, an Ottawa resident who is in her second Games but hardly played in Beijing. "We started off great, it was just a few rookie mistakes."
The Swedes two goals came on balls that found holes between Kneebone and Whitney Bogart.
"Reacting to quickly to the ball," said Kneebone. "I didn't wait as long as I should have."
Canada was the last team to start round-robin play in the 10-country tournament that is divided into two pools of five.
"It really sucked to just sit there and wait while everyone else was starting," said Kneebone, before adding that she still thought the team was ready to play.
The Canadians might also have been affected by the crowd. While the Copper Box wasn't full, there were about 4,000 people in the stands and some noise was inevitable.
"We never play in front of crowds like this," said head coach Janice Dawson. "And that's the downside of our sport and the limited number of tournaments that we have. We just don't get this kind of exposure. We really have to get used to all of the people and all of the noise.
"They're certainly not used to hearing babies cry way off in the distance or people going 'Oooohhh' when there's a close [attempt]. So it is distracting. The first time it happened in the game it distracted Amy and I had to tell her 'you've got to focus. It's going to happen.'"
A baby crying certainly seemed to affect Canadian winger Brendan Gaulin who was late getting his body full stretched out on the first goal by Korea in a later men's game.
"Not trying to point any fingers, but there was a baby crying right up behind me in the corner. That makes it really difficult to hear the ball sometimes. It just so happened there was some crying right as that ball was coming. It made it really, really tough to stop that shot, but it's part of the game."
The referee does have discretion to deny a goal because of excessive crowd noise.
The Montreal-born Gaulin, now a kiniesiology student at SFU, said it is exciting to play in front of a big Paralympic crowd.
"In Canada, we're used to crowds of about 10 people maybe. For a gold medal game at nationals, maybe about 75, so to have this many people sitting in the stands is really exciting. But it can be a bit of a challenge at times."
Canada, losers of their first two games in London, fell behind Korea 4-0 in the first half before Gaulin finally scored 85 seconds before the break. The Canadians then stormed back with four goals in the final five minutes of the game, three of them in a span of 105 seconds to, pull out a 5-4 win and keep their playoff round hopes alive.
Gaulin scored the winning goal with just over a minute remaining, shortly after making a terrific save with his toes.


text: Howard Schneider is the Founding Dean of the School of Journalism. He spearheaded the team that developed the proposal for SUNY's first, and still only, journalism school in 2006. For more than 35 years, Schneider was a reporter and editor at Newsday. For more than 18 of those years, he was managing editor and then editor. Under his tenure, the newspaper won eight Pulitzer Prizes. Newsday was also among the first newspapers in the country to create news websites. At Stony Brook, Schneider helped develop the nation's first course in News Literacy, which is designed to teach students across all disciplines how to become more discerning news consumers. A version of the course has subsequently spread to universities across the country and overseas. He is Executive Director of the school's Center for News Literacy. He also collaborated with the actor, writer and science advocate Alan Alda to launch what is now the school's Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science. The Center trains current and future scientists to communicate more effectively with the public. Schneider began his teaching career at Stony Brook as an adjunct professor from 1980-1983. Previously, he had been an adjunct professor of journalism at Queens College in 1979. Schneider was the recipient in 2012 of the DeWitt Reddick Award for Public Communications and Journalism Education granted by the University of Texas. In 2003, he was the recipient of the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism Alumnus Award (M.S. '67). He has been a member of the Pulitzer Prize judging panel three times. He earned his B.A. at Syracuse University in Journalism and Psychology ('66).


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3 ways to wear activewear on the weekend
Weekend vibes should be all about relaxation and comfort. I don't know about you, but I take every chance I get to put on my activewear! Whether it's wearing my yoga tights for my morning coffee run or putting on my super cozy jumper, I will work activwear into every outfit for the entire weekend if possible. In saying that, I want to be able to put my tracksuit on and not feel like a total hobo unless its hobo chic, right? There's a gap in this spectrum for us to play in where we can remain stylish and fab all the while being comfortable. Here are three ways you can style up your weekend sportswear.
1. Pop of colour
Maybe you've planned a nice long walk or bike ride with a friend or you're heading to the gym for a weekend session. Whatever your plans, you should feel like a Victoria's Secret model in your sports gear! Sometimes all it takes is a bright colour to elevate your look. Add a cute cap and the latest must-have sneakers to up your colour game.
Pictured, left to right: The Upside Hook French terry crew, The Upside Gaudi compression yoga pants, Running Bare Lotus tank, Nike Air Vapormax flyknit 2, New Era 9forty NY Yankees hat from Universal Store.
2. Stylish jacket
A simple but stylish jacket can go a long way. Add a classic leather jacket that will instantly lift your look or try a puffer jacket with a bit more edge.
Pictured, clockwise from top left: Decjuba Charly leather biker jacket, Sandro Paris Rosalia sweater from David Jones, Witchery Diamond rib jacket, Mimco Daydream hip bag, adidas track pants from City Beach, adidas Originals Superstar from Hype DC.
3. Basics
If you want to incorporate sportswear with your everyday basics, then all you need is a simple white t-shirt paired with fresh white sneakers. A look perfect for on-the-field spectators who are waiting to hit the coffee shop post-game.
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ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greeks took to the streets by the tens of thousands on Saturday to commemorate the 39th anniversary of a deadly student uprising against the country's former dictatorship.
While the marches went on peacefully, clashes between anarchists and police erupted briefly in the capital, Athens and Greece's second-largest city of Thessaloniki, in both cases far from where the marches took place. Police announced they detained 70 people in Athens and 19 in Thessaloniki.
With more than 6,000 police deployed in the city center, protesters marched from the National Technical University of Athens, where the 1973 uprising kicked off, to the U.S. Embassy. They were led by students carrying a Greek flag bloodied during the uprising.
Many Greeks hold the U.S. responsible for backing the 1967-1974 dictatorship. Protesters burned a U.S. flag outside the embassy, a yearly ritual.
A separate march by Communist Party supporters later went past the U.S. Embassy.
The Communists had announced their intention to march on to the Israeli Embassy, past the U.S. Embassy, to protest Israel's bombardment of the Gaza Strip. Police initially blocked the route at the request of a prosecutor, but after talks with protesters, unblocked it and the march resumed and ended peacefully.
Police say both marches involved about 22,000 people.
In Thessaloniki, about 12,000 people marched, police said. Some burned a European Union flag, angry over EU demands to cut Greek spending in order to get a desperately needed bailout loan.
The student uprising began on Nov. 14, 1973. After violent clashes with police on the 16th, the army intervened and tanks stormed the National Technical University in the early hours of the 17th. There were hundreds of arrests. The dictatorship itself admitted to 12 "accidental" deaths and over a thousand injured. The actual number of dead is disputed but it is agreed that tens died.
While the student uprising failed to overthrow the dictatorship, a coup by army hardliners deposed the dictator, George Papadopoulos, on Nov. 25, 1973. They, in turn, were forced to transfer control to a civilian government in July 1974 when a botched attempt to unify Cyprus with Greece led to Turkey invading the island of Cyprus and to a near-war between Turkey and Greece.
Elena Becatoros in Athens and Costas Kantouris in Thessaloniki contributed to this report.


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The Samsung Galaxy Nexus phone has arrived heralding the launch of Android 4.0, otherwise known as Ice Cream Sandwich. As ever, the beauty of the Nexus arrangement is that you get a pure, untainted taste of the latest Android dessert without any of the manufacturer UIs on top, be they TouchWiz, Sense, Motoblur or anything else.
As well as that, though, any would-be buyer is going to need to know whether the hardware on the Galaxy Nexus is something they'll want in their pockets. So, as ever, to give you an idea of how the latest Android compares to the latest from Apple, we've squared Cupertino's finest against the bruiser from the Mount View stables to bring you the Galaxy Nexus vs iPhone 4S. Spec sheet vs spec sheet. This is how it goes.
Form Factor
1ST: GALAXY NEXUS136 x 68 x 8.9mm, 135g
2ND: IPHONE 4S115.2 x 58.6 x 9.3mm, 140g
Everyone knows that the iPhone 4/4S is a good looking piece of kit whether you order the thing in black or white. As it happens, the Galaxy Nexus is no slouch in this department either. It might be longer and wider than the Apple handset but, as ever, it's the mass and the profile that count when it comes to making as little impact on the line of your clothing as possible. And, indeed, it's here where the Galaxy Nexus wins on both counts.
The slight curved shape of the phone might make it trickier to measure but the Nexus handset is 0.4mm thinner than the iPhone 4S and still a few grams lighter too. Ultimately, it probably comes down to how you personally react to the aesthetics and ergonomics of the two but, as far as the numbers go, it's the Galaxy Nexus that draws first blood.
1ST: GALAXY NEXUS4.65-inch, 720x1280px, 316ppi, AMOLED HD
2ND: IPHONE 4S 3.5-inch, 960x640px, 326ppi, LCD with IPS
We often end up with a debate when it comes to the iPhone and this category. Is it more important to have a bigger screen or a higher pixel density? Thankfully, Samsung and Google have spared us this time by providing a screen resolution on the Nexus Galaxy that's so high that, even though the phone comes with a display a whole inch on the diagonal bigger than the iPhone 4S, it still manages to keep up in terms of the pixels per square inch. Very impressive stuff. Combine that with the punchy colours from the AMOLED technology and we've got a real visual treat here for any would-be purchaser.
Engine Room
1ST: IPHONE 4SApple A5
Both the iPhone 4S and the Galaxy Nexus come complete with the same dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 CPU. The difference is that, while Texas Instruments has chosen the 1.2GHz version, Apple has played it battery safe and underclocked the 1GHz model to 800MHz. On the flipside, the state of the art PowerVR SGX 543 GPU in the Apple A5 absolutely wipes the floor with the PowerVR SGX 540 from 2007 that's still used inside the Galaxy Nexus. Yes, the Galaxy Nexus still has double the RAM of the iPhone 4S (1GB compared to 512MB) but it's the Apple phone that's going to feel crisper and speedier in both your average and more graphically demanding day to day use.
1ST: IPHONE 4S8MP rear, 0.9MP front, 1080p video
2ND: GALAXY NEXUS5MP rear, 1.3MP front, 1080p video
Apple went to great pains to explain just how good the iPhone 4S camera is with its five glass elements, 74 per cent more light absorbed than the iPhone 4, temporal noise reduction and a maximum aperture of f/2.4, but there's currently nothing to compare from what the world knows about the Galaxy Nexus. What we are willing to bet though is that the Apple phone outstrips the Nexus on more than just the resolution of the rear camera. Even if it doesn't - which we seriously doubt - we'd rather have more resolution on the main snapper than the front facer.
1ST: GALAXY NEXUSWi-Fi, LTE/HSPA+, NFC, BT 3.0, A-GPS, MHL
2ND: IPHONE 4S3G, GPS, BT 4.0, HSPA+, Wi-Fi
The iPhone never claims to be the highest spec device out there, so it's no surprise that the HSPA+ mobile broadband offered is trumped by the fully 4G LTE version found in the Nexus Galaxy (only HSPA+ if you live in the UK, though). There's also no NFC to play with on the iPhone 4S just in case you happen to live in a country which has a decent contactless payment infrastructure already set up.
DLNA home connectivity comes to the Nexus Galaxy via any one of the apps from the Android Market (Twonky, Skifta, etc) but you have to rely on Apple's more guarded approach on iOS 5. Granted, there's nothing to match the AirPlay Mirroring on the iPhone 4S where you can witness exactly what's going on the phone's screen on a larger TV but it, and the rest of the AirPlay fun, has to take place over Apple TV and that is seriously limiting. More flexibility and more kudos to the Nexus Galaxy.
Finally, if you'd rather do all you video by cable, then the Galaxy Nexus comes with an MHL port which doubles as both your USB and HDMI interface but the Apple's video-out is done via an adapter on the 30-pin dock connector.
Battery Life
TIE: IPHONE 4Sup to 8 hours 3G talk time
TIE: GALAXY NEXUS1750mAh
Battery life is a tricky one to quantify at the moment seeing as Apple and Samsung have decided to quote their relative power specs in a non-compatible manner. All the same, we're willing to bet good money that it's the iPhone 4S that will get you from dawn til dusk a lot more often that the Galaxy Nexus. There are reasons for this. Firstly, the iPhone runs a much lower clock speed, it powers a much smaller screen and with fewer pixels too. The other reason is that iPhones tend to be more efficient than their Android counterparts, anyway. Doubtless, the iPhone 4S will have a smaller battery pack - something around 1400mAh, we'd expect.
All this said, it just so happens that there have been a tonne of complaints coming in on the battery life of the iPhone 4S. It seems that iOS 5 is wreaking havoc with its battery efficiency. While we expect Apple will address the problem with a fairly swift update, for time being, we'll have to call this one a draw.
TIE: IPHONE 4SiOS 5 + Siri
TIE: GALAXY NEXUSAndroid 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
The question of mobile phone OS choice is an ever-changing, ever-difficult to measure category but, today, with both phones featuring state of the art software for their respective systems, we're calling it, yes, another tie.
Let's get the simple stuff out of the way. iOS 5 offers more apps and greater ease of use while Android 4.0 tempts with more flexibility and greater customisation potential. We know this. Each has its own compelling voice control software - which may or may not turn out as something you end up using - and each is very pleasant to look at.
Ultimately, iOS 5 is going to be more intuitive but restrictive with no DLNA nor Wi-Fi tethering possibilities and Ice Cream Sandwich is something you can fiddle with a little more but just isn't quite as effortlessly slick. The reality is that you probably already know if you're an Android or an iOS person.
Pretty simple stuff here. Both of these handsets are flash storage based only with no removable option to lose or expand when you're looking for a little extra for your vids, photos and such. With Apple offering a hefty 64GB iPhone 4S, that trumps the Galaxy Nexus by a big, fat double. If it's sheer storage that's important to you, then it's iPhone all the way.
TIE: GALAXY NEXUSunknown
So far, the only announcements about the Galaxy Nexus are what it'll cost on contract. Phones 4 U are pitching it for free if you're happy to pay £46/month which is curiously exactly the same figures for grabbing the iPhone 4S on Vodafone without having to deal with an initial outlay either. Naturally, it's the SIM-free price that will really tell the story and, although we suspect that the Galaxy Nexus will come out lower there, so far it's looking like a dead heat.
A fairly close run thing and certainly not the result we'd have expected but it seems that the iPhone 4S wins on paper which is not something that Apple normally seek to do. Usually, the Cupertino company is all about the experience. Still, with a more impressive engine room and better imaging credentials, the Galaxy Nexus can only answer back with it superb screen when it comes to the categories that really count.
As it goes, the Retina Display on the iPhone 4S is excellent in its own right but if you really do think you'll want that extra real estate, then it might be that the Galaxy Nexus is more up your street. Perhaps the only other reason to lean the way of the Samsung-built phone is if NFC, LTE and tethering are things that make a big difference for you and where you live. Otherwise, it's the fast graphics, slick moving, speedy snapping of the iPhone 4S all the way.


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Buckwheat, banana and passion fruit pancakes
On my first, accidental date with my now-husband he asked the waiter, 'can I have some passion please', whilst maintaining purposeful and unbroken eye contact with me. I am still cringing about this but laughing too and as they say, they can either keep you laughing or crying.
Roughly 16 years ago (ouch, that many) he persuaded me to go on a visit to a new temple, which had become something of a tourist destination for its grandeur and exquisite architecture. Reluctantly I agreed, but I did caveat my interest by declaring no particular devotion towards the central saints revered by worshippers in the temple. But we went and somehow, the 'group of visitors' ended up being just he and I.
We, as two university students travelled by bus and foot and we talked, laughed and ate (samosa, dhokla, chutney smothered sandwiches) through the whole journey. I could see those young, stress-free eyes gleam with that new awe and it was quite charming. We didn't check emails on our phones and that's not just because the facility didn't exist back then. There was no social media, no phone calls or any other disturbance because we didn't want, or need it. We were very young so there was none of that screening process happening in my mind, unlike some of my friends who screen suitors now; does he have his own property, is he tidy, is he career conscious, what are his friends like, does he have savings, and does he want/have children? For us then, it was very simple.
This weekend gone I was determined to get something of a lie in, I had been up until 2am preparing lectures after a whole day busying around my toddler. One of the things I find hardest to stick to in terms of maintaining a healthy lifestyle is actually just getting enough sleep. So I asked my husband to give my boy breakfast, whilst I sleepily addressed the very important matter of what my body was craving. Unlike those days of care-free eating my body is now giving me warning signals (as well as my doctor) and though weight isn't the challenge here, my family has a history of diabetes and I cannot fight the genes with sugar and win. I had never really seriously considered buckwheat pancakes as an alternative to the plain flour version; the healthy option isn't usually as tasty is it? Well, let me tell you my friends, these are so fluffy and light that I had to share the recipe with you. They are moist and airy, not gritty or clumpy at all so don't worry on that front; I didn't add any sugar but you could if you really wanted to. The banana is chopped into small pieces rather than mashed to avoid making them heavy and the passion…it comes through. I used pure maple syrup on top, but just a few drops. Pancake day, or Shrove Tuesday is coming up remember…
So then, I walked over to my husband who had his nose in emails and mortgage renewal papers and asked him if he wanted some passion.
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Adrien Lawyer and Elena Letourneau are what they refer to as "invisible"—a white, seemingly straight couple with a 6-year-old son.
Lawyer had his breasts removed in 2004. A year later, he began hormone replacement therapy, which deepened his voice and sprouted hair on his face. Lawyer is now legally a man. Once recognized as a lesbian couple, he and his partner have undergone not only a physical but a cultural transformation. They appear to be the all-American family. And that's exactly what they are.
Lawyer and Letourneau are a perfect example of what makes a family. Genders and dynamics may have changed throughout their 12-year relationship, but what's remained is their commitment to each other. The common denominator is love.
In many ways, that's the message of this year's Pride festivities. While the glam and glory of Prides past remain intact, there are a number of other factors and events this year that honor the concept of family—both on a grander and more intimate scale.
"Families are what we make them," says Micaela Cadena, Young Women United's program coordinator. Last year, the social justice group came up with the theme "Love Makes a Family" and built a Pride float to match. "We had such a positive response," she says, "people saying, Thank you for saying that out loud. Please continue to say it out loud." YWU is continuing in 2011, Cadena says, by taking the message further.
"The conservative right has staked territory on the language of family," she adds. "It's a slap in the face—we're all families." She cites a number from the 2000 U.S. Census: Only 22.4 percent of American homes include a married heterosexual couple with children that are biologically theirs. "This means the majority of households in the U.S. do not fit the traditional model of family," she says. "This is about politically reclaiming that space to say no one out there in the media has the right to determine who families are. We believe families are self-defined."
To that end, YWU is working with LGBT community members on a family-focused get-together. On Saturday, June 11, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the first annual Family Pride Picnic will take place at Morningside Park. The picnic will be alcohol-free, with live bands, face-painting, pizza and vendor booths. And it's free.
Collaborators Rebecca Rosales and her partner DeAnna Armijo, along with their friend Debbie Alarcon, came up with the idea. It's been 13 years since Rosales and Armijo began their relationship. "When we were 22, Pride was something we were excited about," says Rosales. "As we're getting older and raising young women ourselves, we've found it hard to participate in the event at the fairgrounds." At first, they only planned on having a small picnic for friends and family. But as they told people about it, they discovered an overwhelming interest and decided to go big. It cost $1,000 to get the required permits and porta-potties for the event, but they're hoping enough people come and buy pizza and other items to make up for it. Any leftover funds will benefit YWU.
Rosales is clear about one thing, though: They're not trying to compete with PrideFest, an event they fully support. "The money they raise at Pride is really important, and we want to encourage people to go," she says. "But this is, Let's do something for people who can't afford to go or people who want something nonalcoholic. It's something completely different."
Jesse Lopez, president of Albuquerque Pride, also heard the pleas for a more family-friendly environment. For the first time, PrideFest will have a separate, fenced-off family area that's alcohol- and smoke-free. With four jumpers and eight carnival games, along with arts and crafts and other activities, Lopez says he hopes it will make people feel more comfortable about bringing their kids. Ticket prices for children are also cheaper this year: $5 for kids ages 4 to 10, and free for those 3 and under. "There's nothing wrong with drinking or partying," he says, "but if kids are around, we have responsibility for all of that."
A new wedding ceremony area is another way families are being highlighted. Lopez estimates that about 20 couples get married every year at PrideFest, but in the past it's been in a little room sectioned off from the public. This year, Lopez says, it's going to be bigger and better. "Although the governor and the state Legislature have not made it legal for same-sex couples to get married in New Mexico, we still want to honor the love and commitment between two individuals," Lopez says. To do that, Pride will have a public—but still secluded—outdoor chapel, with altars, an archway, a photographer and wedding cake. Couples will also get a commitment certificate. (Those interested in the free ceremony can register beforehand at abqpride.com or the day of the event.)
Pride's Main Street will be also smoke-free for the first time, thanks to efforts by the Media Literacy Project's Fierce Pride. "Tobacco companies spend billions of dollars every year to target marginalized populations," says Rebecca Dakota, coordinator for Fierce Pride. "And they're very effective at it." According to the New Mexico Department of Health, people from the LGBT community are more likely than straight people to smoke. "They see us as low-hanging fruit," she says. Dakota argues that tobacco companies are aware of a population doesn't always fit with the mainstream, and they grab ahold of the opportunity to "make them feel better" with nicotine.
Dakota says she hopes that by promoting a smoke-free environment at an event as large as PrideFest, it will "change the cultural norms in the LGBTQ community so that tobacco will no longer have a stranglehold."
It's all a part of further enforcing the notion of health and family. Pride President Lopez says he wants to see the sentiment ripple out to affect not only individual families but the larger human family.
"We're all people. We're all human. We're all deserving of God's love," he says. "If there's one word I can say as the president of this organization, it's unity; that's the key to equality." He says that through the "It Gets Better" anti-bullying campaign that's swept the country, what's really stayed with him is the idea that people have to stick together. "If we really don't take care of each other, how can it really get better?" he says. "We need to become one family, one group of people that believes we can love who we are and what we are."


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Washington (CNN) -- At times it seemed as if Martha Raddatz, who moderated Thursday's vice presidential debate, was the third debater.
At other times she was the seasoned ABC News war correspondent who kept the two guys in suits taking snarky swipes at each other in line.
She pressed the candidates to give firm answers, such as when Vice President Joe Biden said Republican challenger Rep. Paul Ryan was just saying "a bunch of stuff."
"What does that mean, 'a bunch of stuff?'" Raddatz asked Biden.
Raddatz also pressed for specifics such as when she demanded of Ryan: "I want to know how you do the math and have this increase in defense spending?"
Five things we learned from the VP debate
When she wanted to direct the foreign policy debate to a new topic, she commanded: "Let's move to Iran."
And to Iran the conversation moved.
She forced the candidates to do a bit of self reflection when she asked: "are you embarrassed by the tone of this election?"
If her trending status on Twitter was an indication, Raddatz schooled the two candidates -- hard news reporter style -- and won accolades from journalistic colleagues in the process.
As veteran PBS journalist Charlie Rose tweeted: "Everyone seems to agree that @martharaddatz is the star of this debate."
His network colleague, Jim Lehrer, host of "PBS NewsHour," was widely criticized last week and skewered by late night comedy shows after serving as moderator of the presidential debate.
Raddatz netted a different reaction.
25 funniest tweets about the debate
"Our perspective: There were two winners tonight. Martha Raddatz ... and the American viewer! Great #VPdebate, y'all," liberal publication Mother Jones tweeted.
CNN's Soledad O'Brien called Raddatz "absolutely masterful," and Wolf Blitzer gave her kudos for an "excellent, excellent job."
Some conservatives grumbled that Raddatz's close connection to President Barack Obama led her to go tougher on Ryan.
The conservative blog Daily Caller raised a flag on Raddatz on Wednesday, saying Obama, while still a student at Harvard Law, attended her wedding to his classmate, Julius Genachowski, whom Obama later appointed to head the Federal Communications Commission.
During the debate, conservatives took to the Twittersphere to criticize Raddatz.
"Martha Raddatz is the worst moderator. Maybe next time @PaulRyanVP should invite her to his wedding," conservative talk show host Sean Hannity tweeted.
Conservative blogger Erick Erickson was similarly unimpressed.
"Wow, Martha Raddatz really is in Obama's camp it seems," he tweeted.
But she had fans, too.
First two debates couldn't be more different
Actress Eva Longoria tweeted, "Martha Raddatz is best moderator ever!!!"
Vanity Fair tweeted: "Yo, Jim Lehrer, This Is What Killing It Looks Like: the Martha Raddatz Story"
Her network pushed back earlier in the day against the Drudge Report and other conservative outlets' doubts about Raddatz's objectivity.
"This is absurd," an ABC News representative wrote to Politico. "Martha Raddatz is known for her tough, fair reporting, which is why it was no surprise to her colleagues inside and outside ABC News that she was chosen by the Commission on Presidential Debates for this assignment."
According to her ABC News biography, Raddatz was the network's White House correspondent during the George W. Bush administration after serving as senior national security correspondent and State Department correspondent.
She has traveled widely, including 21 trips to Iraq and multiple visits to Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Before joining ABC, Raddatz was NPR's Pentagon correspondent for five years, during which time she made numerous trips to Europe covering the war in the former Yugoslavia.
Raddatz has won four Emmy awards and other prizes for her work.
Raddatz's 2007 book, "The Long Road Home -- a Story of War and Family," was a New York Times and Washington Post best-seller.
Read the debate transcript or watch it online
CNN's Jim Kavanagh contributed to this report.