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Cell phone safety is a top priority for people all over the world—especially those with children. There are many tips for ensuring that both you and your kids are using your cell phone or smartphone safely—from being careful when you cross the road, to learning the driving laws in your area, which way to carry your phone for radiation reduction, and monitoring and limiting the amount of time your child or teen spends using their device.
We've rounded up 50 valuable tips from experts on mobile devices, wireless, safe Internet usage, and more to help you get the most from your cell phone. Play it safe by using your device when it's safe to do so, avoiding calls and texts from anonymous numbers to steer clear of phishing and other scams, learn strategies for monitoring your kids' cell phone use to stay on top of potential problems, and teach your kids about smart mobile usage.
The following 50 helpful tips include advice for keeping your children safe when they venture into the wireless world, information about reducing radiation from cell phone use, driving safely while using your cellphone, and everyday safety tips that everyone can use. These tips aren't listed in any particular order of importance, but they are categorized to make it easy to locate the advice you're looking for.
Click on a category name below to jump to a specific section:
- Cell Phone Safety Tips for Everyone
- Using Your Cell Phone While Driving
- How to Reduce Radiation from Your Cell Phone
- Cell Phone Safety Tips to Protect Your Children
Cell Phone Safety Tips for Everyone
1. Be careful what you share. "Use the same good sense about what you post from your phone as from a computer. Once they're posted, text, photos, and video are tough to take back, can be copied and pasted elsewhere, and are up there pretty much forever. Think about the people in them (including you!). Reputations are at stake." – Tips for Smart Cellphone Use, Connect Safely; Twitter: @ConnectSafely
2. Program an emergency number. "Program a contact number listed as ICE ("in case of emergency") into your phone book, so that police and other emergency personnel know who to call if you need help." – Cell Phone Safety Tips, BBB; Twitter: @WisconsinBBB
3. Be careful when crossing the road. "Don't cross the street while engaged in conversation on a cell phone." – Alex Stadtner, Cell Phone Safety Tips for Limiting Radiation, Healthy Building Science; Twitter: @HealthyBldSci
4. Erase your data with a swipe. "Apps like Find My iPhone and Lost will…allow you to remotely wipe the phone, erasing your personal data and restoring it to its original settings should it become stolen. This will help keep your passwords, logins, and online accounts safe." – Amanda Perez, Cell Phone Safety Tips For Stolen Devices, ABC30; Twitter: @ABC30
5. "Claw" your fingers around your phone. "This tight grip will make it harder for anyone to snatch your phone out of your hands. Not sure how to master the claw? No worries! CNET gives a great explanation: 'Grip the phone securely in your hand, fanning out your fingers so that you've formed a protective cage or claw around the phone.' For even more claw-like protection, you can weave your fingers around the device." – Kyle Therese Cranston, 4 Tips for Keeping Your Cell Safe on Public Transportation, Edenred Commuter Benefit Solutions; Twitter: @CommuterBenefit
6. Don't show it off. "Smartphones make good targets because their relatively small size makes them easy to snatch and hide, their ubiquity makes them easy to move and their high value makes them a good return on a thief's investment, netting hundreds of dollars for a quick crime. The more premium the smartphone, the more money it brings in.
"In addition to protecting your phone from scratches and breaks, a basic case can help conceal a distinctive phone's telltale markings. That's a detriment if you're trying to show off your handset's badass styling, but a benefit for maintaining a lower profile. Note: Even though they look better, a flashy designer case is like sticking a "steal me" marquee on your phone." – Jessica Dolcourt, Keep Your Phone from Getting Stolen (and What to Do If It Is), CNET; Twitter: @CNET
7. Keep it locked. "Make sure that you have a secret PIN (personal identification number), a password, fingerprint setting or other security measures in place so that only you can access your phone." – National Cyber Security Alliance, June is Internet Safety Month! The National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and ConnectSafely Share Tips to Ensure Online Safety and Summertime Fun, PR Newswire; Twitter: @PRNewswire
8. 911 is free—call for an emergency. "Your cell phone is one of the greatest tools you can own to protect yourself and your family in dangerous situations – with your phone at your side, help is only three numbers away. Dial 911 or another local emergency number in emergencies such as a fire, traffic accident, road hazard or medical emergency. Remember, an emergency call is a free call on your cell phone!" – Cell Phone Safety Tips, Mize Centers; Twitter: @mizesales1
9. Keep up with updates. "Keep your mobile phone updated. Check your phone manufacturer's website for instructions on downloading security updates." – Mobile Device Malware, GCF LearnFree; Twitter: @GCFLearnFree
10. Your house may be burglarized due to social media. "If you spend any time with social media, (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) You have probably found that you can "check-in" somewhere to let all your friends know what you're up to, and maybe even stop by for coffee. But if your security settings on the social networks are not set properly, you could just as easily be telling robbers that your house is vacant right now, which they will find most helpful when they clean you out. Sometimes, they will come back in a couple of months, to get this stuff you bought with the insurance money, too. Occasionally, they will look for important documents to commit identity theft. All told, checking-in may be one of the most reckless cell phone safety errors we can commit." – Cell Phone Safety Identity Theft and Cell Phone Security, About Money; Twitter: @AboutMoney
11. Sign out of your banking app when finished. "Don't save your banking app ID on your device: Most apps give consumers the option to save their ID to that device. But if the smartphone or tablet falls into the wrong hands, the thief will have access to sensitive information, including balances and critical account numbers. Also make sure you sign out of the app after each session. Most apps automatically sign users out after a set time without detecting activity, but it's safer to sign out immediately after each use." – Stephen Ebbett, 6 Tips for Avoiding Identity Theft When Mobile Banking, About Money; Twitter: @AboutMoney
12. Contact your bank about a stolen phone. "Let your bank know if your phone or tablet is lost or stolen: If you use your mobile device for banking, it's a good idea to alert your bank if your smartphone or tablet goes missing, even if you have a strong password and haven't saved cookies from a previous session. That way, the bank can monitor your account for suspicious activities and set you up with new security measures right away." – Stephen Ebbett, 6 Tips for Avoiding Identity Theft When Mobile Banking, About Money; Twitter: @AboutMoney
13. Stop slouching. "Looking down can strain neck and back ligaments, suggests a computer-model analysis. Your head weighs 10 to 12 pounds, but focusing downward can increase forces on the neck by five times or more, leading to poor posture and pain.
"So what can you do? Straighten up, first of all, says Kenneth Hansraj, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon in Poughkeepsie, New York. And carry device at chest height with head up, chest open and shoulder blades back. Move just your eyes downward. And then, take a break. Your neck is not supposed to stay stuck in one position for a long period. If you're reading on a tablet or phone, stop every so often to swivel and tilt your head — up and down, then side to side." - 3 Dumb Things We Do with Smartphones, Good Housekeeping; Twitter: @goodhousemag
14. Clean your phone regularly. "Newsflash: Your phone is dirty. Like, really dirty. It's crawling with germs and bacteria that can cause acne and even nasty rashes. And if you take your phone to the bathroom often, it could also be covered in fecal matter." – Amanda Hawkins, 5 Ways Your Phone Is Ruining Your Skin, Good Housekeeping; Twitter @goodhousemag
15. Give your eyes a break. "Staring at the tiny font in your texts and scrolling through dozens of tweets can lead to eyestrain, blurred vision, dizziness, and dry eyes. And blurred vision plus sore neck muscles can also cause headaches.
"If you're experiencing eye discomfort, make your phone's font size bigger. Mark Rosenfield, O.D., Ph.D., told Men's Health that phone users should try to hold their phones at least 16 inches away from their faces. Every few minutes look up from your screen at something far away for short breaks, and don't forget to blink." – Amanda Hawkins, 5 Seriously Bad Side Effects of Your Smartphone Addiction, Good Housekeeping; Twitter: @goodhousemag
Using Your Cell Phone While Driving
16. Keep your cell phone within reach while driving. "Place your cell phone within easy reach and where you can grab it without taking your eyes off of the road. If you receive a call at an inconvenient time, if possible, let your voice mail answer it for you." – Cell Phone Safety Tips, Progressive; Twitter: @Progressive
17. Use speaker phone or a headset. "Use a hands-free device like a headset or talk on speaker phone." – admin rdcom, Cell Phone Safety Tips, Reader's Digest; Twitter: @readersdigest
18. Hang up when necessary. "Just because you can talk in the car doesn't mean you always should. If you're getting into a hairy traffic situation or the skies open up with buckets of rain, don't try to power through it. These hazardous situations require your full attention, so end your call and focus up." – Taking a Call? Use These Tips for Cell Phone Safety While Driving, PMC Insurance Group; Twitter: @PMCInsurance
19. Don't dial while driving. "Become familiar with your phone's speed dialing and voice-activation features to minimize dialing." – Cell Phone Safety Tips, Ray Angelini, Inc.; Twitter: RAngeliniInc
20. Remember to focus on driving. "Don't look up phone numbers, don't take notes or play with your PDA (personal digital assistant) while driving. These activities prohibit you from watching where you are going. Of course, you shouldn't read the paper, apply eye make-up or write notes while driving either! Driving is serious business." – How to Hear in a Hands-Free World: Mobile and Cell Phone Safety Tips, AudiologyOnline; Twitter: @audiologyonline
21. Keep conversations to a minimum while driving. "Keep conversations short and sweet. Develop ways to get free of long-winded friends and associates while on the road. Don't use the cell phone for social visiting while you drive." – Mark Young, Cell Phones and Cellular Phone Use Safety Tips, LinkedIn SlideShare; Twitter: @SlideShare
22. Ask your passenger to dial when you're in the driver's seat. "If possible, ask a passenger to make or take a call for you." – Distracted Driving: Using a Cell Phone Behind the Wheel, Forest Agency Insurance; Twitter: @ForestAgency
23. Know the laws when driving. "Familiarize yourself with the laws concerning distracted driving. Many states have outlawed cell phone usage when driving." – Be Safe on the Road Bloomington, The City of Bloomington; Twitter: @citybloomington
How to Reduce Radiation from Your Cell Phone
24. Don't hold your phone near your body when in use. "Why? The amount of radiation absorbed by your head and body decreases dramatically with even a small distance. Don't put the phone in your pocket or clip it to your belt, even when using your headset." – EWG's Guide to Safer Cell Phone Use: 5 Safety Tips for Cellphone Use, EWG; Twitter: @ewg
25. Use your cell phone for emergencies or important calls only. "Turn your cell phone off more often. Reserve it for emergencies or important matters. As long as your cell phone is on, it emits radiation intermittently, even when you are not actually making a call. If you're pregnant, avoiding or reducing your cell phone use may be especially important." – Dr. Mercola, NEW Urgent Warning to All Cell Phone Users, Mercola.com; Twitter: @mercola
26. Learn about the potential effects of radiation on reproductive health. "I would recommend that [Consumer Reports] forewarn its readers not to keep their cell phones near their genitals. We have substantial evidence that cell phone radiation damages sperm in males and some evidence of reproductive health effects (i.e., neurological disorders) in human offspring as well as mice for females exposed to cell phone radiation during pregnancy. We also have preliminary evidence of increased breast cancer risk for women who kept cell phones in their bras." – Dr. Joel M. Moskowitz, The 4 Cell Phone Safety Tips Offered By Consumer Reports Isn't Enough, RFSafe; Twitter: @rfsafe
27. When the signal is weak you should wait. "When reception is bad (such as in a rural areas or when you're driving) use your phone for emergencies only. The weaker the signal, the more the radio frequency has to boost itself to get connected, increasing your exposure." – The Link Between Cell Phones and Cancer, The Dr. Oz Show; Twitter: @DrOz
28. At night turn it off to lower EMF exposure. "This is one of the best ways to protect your immune system and, therefore, your dental health. Give your body a break by keeping your cell phone far from your head while sleeping. Invest in a landline if needed and turn off all routers before bed. There are lots of ways to protect your body's critical restorative process." – Andrea Fabry, Cell Phones and Tooth Decay, It Takes Time; Twitter: @AndreaFabry
29. Carry your phone properly when you must carry it close to you. "If you must carry your cellphone on you, keep the keypad position toward your body and the back toward the outside to have the electromagnetic fields move away from you, rather than through you, according to Consumerist." – Lizette Borreli, Teenage Girl Wakes to Samsung Galaxy S4 Catching Fire Under Pillow: 4 Ways to Make Your Cell Phone Safer, Medical Daily; Twitter: @lizcelineb
30. There isn't one cell phone that is safer than another. "Don't assume one cell phone is safer than another. There's no such thing as a "safe" cell phone. This is particularly true for industry promoted SAR ratings, which are virtually useless in measuring the true potential biological danger as most all of the damage is not done by heat transfer, which SAR measures." – Dr. Mercola, NEW Urgent Warning to All Cell Phone Users, Mercola.com; Twitter: @mercola
31. Read the fine print. "Buried in cell phone manuals, cell phone companies specifically instruct us that phones should not be held close to the body. For example, the iPhone 5 manual states "Carry iPhone at least 10mm away from your body to ensure exposure levels remain at or below the as—tested levels. Cases with metal parts may change the RF performance of the device, including its compliance with RF exposure guidelines, in a manner that has not been tested or certified." The Blackberry Bold states, "keep the BlackBerry device at least 0.59 in. (15 mm) from your body (including the abdomen of pregnant women and the lower abdomen of teenagers) when the BlackBerry device is turned on and connected to the wireless network.
"Without following these instructions, we risk being exposed to levels of radiation that are too high- higher than radiation limits set by our federal government. The reality is that radiation emissions from devices are tested before going on the market- with a space between the device and your body. For cell phones the distance varies depending on the manufacturer and is under an inch." Cell Phone Radiation FAQ's, Environmental Health Trust; Twitter: @saferphones
32. Don't use your cell phone in a closed-in metal area. "Try not to use your cell phone in elevators, cars, trains or planes. Cell Phones draw more power, and emit more radiation, in enclosed metal spaces." – Megan, 13 Ways to Reduce Cell Phone Radiation, Center for Electrosmog Prevention; Twitter: @No2SmartMeters
33. Avoid Electro Hypersensitivity (EHS) due to the location of an Electromotive Force (EMF) source. "Don't wear metal-rimmed glasses when using a cell phone," advises the Center for Safer Wireless. Additionally, the Center for Safer Wireless suggests that you should "refrain from using your cell phone in a car, bus or train. Metal reflects wireless radiation, and it bounces around you when on a cell phone in this environment."– Cell Phone Safety Tips, Center for Safer Wireless; Twitter: @SaferEMF
34. Use flight mode when your smartphone or cell phone is not in use. "Flight mode turns off the wireless transmitter thereby reducing exposure to exposure to radiation fields. Make it a habit to either switch to flight mode or turn it off altogether when not in use." – Andrea Fabry, 10 Cell Phone Safety Tips, It Takes Time; Twitter: @AndreaFabry
Use These Cell Phone Safety Tips for Your Child
35. Check your child's cell phone records. "Review cell phone records for any unknown numbers and late night phone calls and texts." While it may feel as though you're snooping on your kids, reviewing their calling and texting records can help you identify warning signs such as strange calling patterns or unfamiliar numbers that could indicate that your child is communicating with someone they shouldn't be such as a potential predator. - Help children use cell phones safely, NetSmartz Workshop; Twitter: @NetSmartz
36. Teach your kids to ignore anonymous calls or texts. It's one thing for adults to choose to answer anonymous calls or text messages, but kids may not always know how to detect a scammer and may unknowingly reveal personal information that could be used in malicious ways. "An anonymous call could be someone trying to extract personal information. An anonymous text could be phishing." – Rob Zidar, 13 Cell Phone Safety Tips for Teens, Pre-Teens and Their Parents, Lawrenceville Patch; Twitter: @LawvilleNJPatch
37. Be careful when sharing your phone number. Teenagers may be so excited to finally have their own cell phone or smartphone that they immediately give out their number to everyone they know – or worse, publish it online on their social media profiles. "Only give out your phone number to people you know for sure you can trust." - Sameer Hinduja, Ph.D. and Justin W. Patchin, Ph.D., Cell Phone Safety Ten Tips for Teens, Cyberbullying Research Center; Twitter: @onlinebullying
38. Does your child need that phone feature? Parental control apps allow parents to exert greater control over the features and functions their children can access on their smartphones. Making use of these apps and other tools to restrict access to the features you deem safe and appropriate can go a long way in keeping your kids safe while giving you much-needed peace of mind. "Determine what features your child needs based on his age. Does your 10-year-old really need web browsing capabilities?" – Laura Willard, Cell Phone Safety Tips for Kids, Tweens and Teens, SheKnows; Twitter: @SheKnows
39. Beware of cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is yet another reason to monitor your child's smartphone usage including call and text message records. While your child may not always tell you when they're being mistreated by a friend or acquaintance, seeing threatening or bullying messages on your child's phone will allow you to address issues before they escalate to dangerous levels. "Cyber bullies, adults and children alike, harass others by sending threatening or rude texts to cell phones." – What Are Some Cell Phone Safety Tips For Kids?, How Stuff Works; Twitter: @HowStuffWorks
40. Set clear rules and guidelines for downloading media and apps. Giving your kids free reign to use all the features on their smartphones can quickly rack up your wireless bill and introduce security risks to their devices. "Downloading new ringtones or games can add unwanted expenses or hidden bugs. Set limits and rules about downloads." – Amanda Martin, Cell Phone Safety Tips for your Child, Securemama.com; Twitter: @securemama
41. Use a monitoring service for your child's phone. "One option [for keeping your kids safer while allowing them to use a cell phone or smartphone] is a phone or monitoring service that provides parental controls. Parental controls let your parents control how and when you use your cell phone, and who is able to contact you. (You and your parents can determine the rules together.) With parental controls, you won't have to worry about receiving unwanted calls or texts—or the temptation to text during science class!" – Jennifer Dignan, Cell Phone Safety Helpful Tips for Kid Communications, Scholastic Teachers; Twitter: @ScholasticTeach
42. Limit your child's time on the phone. There's much discussion about how much screen time is good for kids and teens today, and today's wireless devices provide access to all the games, chatting features, web browsers, media, and apps they could possibly consume in a lifetime. Setting clear limits on smartphone usage will help you keep screen time within reasonable limits. "Half an hour of screen time is recommended for children 4-5 years old; an hour for ages 5-10; and two hours for high school aged kids." – Melanie Medina, Growing up Digital – Cell Phone Safety for Kids, Identity Force; Twitter: @IdentityForce
43. Search for the unknown callers. Discovering unknown or anonymous numbers on your child's phone can be alarming, but a bit of detective work can lead you to answers. "Now that you know who your kid chats with, you can see if there are any messages that make you suspicious. If you spot a phone number you don't recognize, do a reverse phone lookup to discover exactly who they are talking to. By searching any domestic number, you may discover the texter's name, carrier, and address.
"See a name you don't recognize? Get the lowdown on the mystery texter by conducting an online background check. Pull their criminal records to discover if they've potentially been convicted of anything serious, such as a sexual offense or other violent crimes. Being armed with this information is the first step to squashing your teen's inappropriate relationship." – Logan Strain, Who Has Your Kid Been Texting? Guarantee Cell Phone Safety with These Tips, Instant Checkmate; Twitter: @instntcheckmate
44. Be careful, you might be sharing your location. "Be location savvy: Apps that share your location with friends and family can be great, but be sure only the right people can find out where you are." – Connected Kids and Phones, StaySafeOnline.org; Twitter: @StaySafeOnline
45. Keep it organized. "Always keep your child's cell phone charger in the same place. It's best to find a central location — like maybe the kitchen counter, or a table by the door. Mark the end of the monthly billing cycle on a calendar to remind her how long those dwindling minutes have to last." – Fayette Woman, 10 Cell Phone Safety Tips for Parents, Fayette Woman; Twitter: @faywoman
46. Tape your home number on your phone (or a parent's cell phone number). "Imagine your child's phone (or your own) is lost. Even if the person who finds it wants to return it, they have to go through your private information to find a number to dial. Make it easy. Tape your home number (or whatever number is suitable) to the back of the phone, along with information about a reward, if you like. That way, even with a password locking the keypad or screen, a do-gooder can get you your phone back!" – marianmerritt, Cell Phone Safety Tips for Kids, Norton Community by Symantec; Twitter: @NortonSupport
47. Get a "School Rules" education. "Visit your kid's school or school district website and pull up your school's phone policy. Incorporate the school guidelines into your house rules." – The Online Mom, LLC, Generation Smartphone: A Guide for Parents of Tweens & Teens, Lookout, Inc.; Twitter: @Lookout
48. Encourage your children to talk to you about their conversations with friends and experiences online. Make them feel comfortable talking to you if they are made to feel uncomfortable by anyone through any service while using their device. "Tell an adult you trust if you receive anything on your phone—a call, a text message, an email, a picture, or voicemail message—that makes you uncomfortable." – Cell Phone Savvy, National Crime Prevention Council; Twitter: @McGruffatNCPC
49. Get insurance on your child's phone. "54% of kids plan on spending their summer playing outside. With so many opportunities for their cellphone to become broken, stolen or misplaced, it's important to protect their device with mobile protection, considering that nearly 30% of parents have had to replace a child's cellphone in the past 18 months. This will protect their device against damage (including water damage), loss and theft. Ask your carrier about getting the most comprehensive coverage available for your device." – 5 Summer Cellphone Safety Tips for Kids, Asurion; Twitter: @Asurion
50. Model the behavior you want to see from your child. "Model the manners and behavior you want to see. Avoid texting in the car. Consider narrating your phone use ("I'm looking up directions to the party") so young kids understand the utility of the device. Make sure to excuse yourself if you have to interrupt a family moment to attend to your phone." – My Kid Texts Constantly! What Can I Do?, Common Sense Media; Twitter: @CommonSense


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Announcement of scholarship to study acting at fourth wall. The scholarships cover more than 50% of the cost of tuition for the first year of the Regular course of interpretation (1.000 euro per person). The economic situation of each applicant, their attitude and skills will be valued for granting them. The selected first must make a practical working session that will decide who receives a scholarship.
Moreover, must submit the Declaration of family or personal income and not exceed certain standards laid down in the rules; also be taken into account the heritage and certain academic requirements, as you have at least Bachelor's degree or equivalent title. The age to apply for the scholarships is aged 18 to 35.
for delivery of paper-based forms application period closes on September 6, 2013, at 14: 00. To deliver online documentation date is the deadline is Sunday, September 8, 2013, within 24 hours.
School of theatre fourth wall has more than 26 years forming actors and professionals in the performing arts, has a Center in which classes are taught by the best professionals and offers internships in the 4th wall Theatre room, space for two hundred localities that receives more than 25,000 spectators every year and most interesting contemporary theatrical scene national and international companies.


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Late last year, we helped break the news that Leeds was opening its very own Art Hostel! Brought to you by the fine people over at East Street Arts, we were more than happy to get involved and sponsor a room. Who else could we ask to decorate it but Drew Millward? Well, actually Drew asked us and of course we said yes!
Your first job is to watch this video that ESA put together which features our room – 'The Fred Dibnah Suite…'
As you can see, Drew has done an amazing job on the room! He designed the amazing wallpaper, curtains, the massive vinyl floor sticker and all the pictures that were hung. Here's a short time lapse of us hanging the wallpaper…
Here's the vinyl floor sticker going down…
A short journey up some stairs and you come to room number 3… which is ours!
As well as being full of Drew Millward art, our room is resplendent with 5 bunk beds; a vintage bureau (for artists to create whilst staying there) – not to mention an array of plants and the hoist! It's essentially a dumb waiter (it's not in service any more though) and is part of the building's 18th century origin.
We asked Drew what had inspired him to create the room in this style and he said: "The Fred Dibnah Suite was inspired by the industrial heritage, not just of Leeds, but of the North as whole. The artwork around the room is part of a series of work I created for 'Dust', a solo show which explored the reimagined history of the post-industrial north. The rest of the decoration and pattern design was a continuation of these themes, from the factories and pits of the wall paper, to the Leeds heraldry on the curtains. The painted brick, the uncovered floor, the scaffolding bed frames, all stand unapologetically proud of their own pervious uses and their own small part in the northern powerhouse."
The Art Hostel have just had a glowing review in The Guardian who also name-checked loads of other great Leeds businesses!
So there we have it! Next time you're in Leeds – you literally have somewhere awesome to stay. Book yourself a bed from only £23.50 a night… here's the info. Maybe you've already stayed here? Send us a tweet! You don't need to be from out of town to experience it – it's great to support creative Leeds ventures.
You can follow the Art Hostel on Twitter, too.
*Wanna see what the Art Hostel looked like before it was developed? Check this out!*


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IHI Upgrades IP Management with ANAQUA 9Issued: March 27 2018
On March 27, 2018, Anaqua, Inc., a leading provider of IP analytics, software and services, announced that Japanese comprehensive heavy-industry manufacturer IHI Corporation will upgrade its IP management systems by moving to ANAQUA 9, Anaqua's integrated software and services platform.
IHI, which provides a broad range of products such as power generation equipment, bridges, turbochargers and jet engines, has a robust IP portfolio, including patents and trademarks across various industrial fields. The company selected Anaqua's software in order to streamline and promote its IP management operations.
IHI will also use Anaqua's IP Rights Management Services, provided by Anaqua Services, Inc. and which are integrated within Anaqua's software platform. This will streamline annuity payment and trademark renewal processes and enable accurate and informed decision-making and forecasting, all within the same platform.
"Anaqua provides IHI with a modern, commercial docketing and IP management platform which will reduce risk and increase productivity," said Bob Romeo, CEO of Anaqua. "We are honoured to be selected by IHI, one of Japan's leading companies, demonstrating that our integrated software and services are the best fit for companies looking to manage their IP operations and strategy in a holistic fashion."


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The trial in Los Alamos of the LANL 6 was concluded in one long session from 9AM to about 1:30 PM Wednesday the 9th. Judge Alan Kirk and the Los Alamos County Prosecutor, Mr. Salazar, did not interrupt the individual testimony of each of the six defendants–an unexpected and welcome surprise. We had assumed we would not be allowed to give background on why we risked arrest, but would be limited to just the physical facts of the action last August 6th (2012). So in front of a FULL courtroom (53 seats) with about 17 people outside the courtroom who rotated with those inside, we gave our personal reasons for the civil disobedience action. The personal testimony was the highlight of the day. It also fulfilled our primary goal: a small uptick in the public consciousness about our nation's on-going nuclear weapons ambitions and policy–and the Lab's role in promoting and maintaining that ambitious policy (despite legally binding treaty comittments to the contrary).
Our testimony covered the plutonium contamination in the sediments of the Rio Grande and the health threat of exposure to chronic low level radiation especially to fetuses and young children (testimony of Janet Greenwald, Dr. Eular and myself); Barbara Grothus spoke on her comittment to carry on the oppostion to Los Alamos Lab's weapons mission that her Dad Ed Grothus embodied for 40 years. Benjamin Abbot testified to the Lab's role in the militarization of our economy, the appropriation of native land to site the Manhattan Project in the 1940s without fulfilling the promise to return the land after the war, and broader comments on the "US war machine." Dr. Catherine Euler also testified to the health impacts of Lab radiological emmissions and told us about her activism in the UK in anti-nuclear portests.
Pan Gilcrist's testimony emphasised the distinction between obeying County traffic laws and laws that flow from the UN Court of Justice and are embodied in humanitarian law. I was able to to focus on the Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty, my work since 1995 at the Bradbury Science Museum in Los Alamos, our First Amendment successful settlement with the Lab when arrested for leafleting outside the Bradbury in 1999, and my trips to Russia and Chernobyl in connection with the health effects on workers and civilians from weapons production in the two counties during the Cold War. I also mentioned the issue of 'white skin privilege' that allows a middle class white woman like myself to protest with less fear of police mistreatment when in a very 'white' community like Los Alamos.
We were found innocent of the charge of trespass, and guilty of failing to obey an officer and of obstructing traffic. We were each ordered to pay a total of $340.00 in fines, court costs and probation costs and were given a year's probation. The probation stipulates we must not be arrested for protest in Los Alamos for one year. Our two lawyers who did such a super job on our behalf, felt that both a fine AND probation were excessive. We will decide together whether and how to pursue that point further. None of us wants to pay any money–and we are united in doing jail time instead. We felt that since neither the prosecutor nor the Judge asked for jail time, however, that this probably reflected the wishes of the Lab to not have people critical of the Lab be in jail, since it would garner public attention. In fact we are uncertain IF we can do jail time in lieu of a fine. It may be that wages can be garnisheed and assets attached to pay fines and that only being too poor to pay fines would allow them to be 'paid' by jail time. We are researching this issue.
Glad we did it–and glad the trial is over. But the big thank you goes to the surprising number of people who have supported this action: from the Sunday fundraiser with about 100 in attendance to the 70 to 80 at the trial (whom Judge Kirk thanked for their good, non-disruptive court room behavior).
Thanks to Cathie Sullivan for this post


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Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The great interest in the Mendenhall Glacier ice cave spurs concern on behalf of Forest Service officials.
Juneau Ranger Brad Orr says they have had quite a few lost and injured people trying to access the ice cave. Hikers start out on the West Glacier Trail, but he explains the trail doesn't actually take them to the glacier. He says people actually have to get off of the trail and proceed over land to get to the glacier. "We've been working with Capital City Fire Rescue and Alaska State Troopers to try to come up with some solutions that will reduce the number of lost and injured people trying to get to the glacier and the ice cave."
Once people safely arrive at the cave, they then face the danger of collapse. "That's always a worry," he said. "We really try to educate the public that ice caves are inherently dangerous. We're not going to prohibit people from going in there, but like everything else on the national forest you recreate at your own risk."


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A Q&A with Miguel Muñoz Gaztañaga, Head of International at Mapfre Global Risks
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MAPFRE Global Risks is an insurance company which provides a comprehensive range of products that are essential for large international corporations and cover key areas including risk protection, prevention, audit and control. The company is a subsidiary of MAPFRE Group, an international insurer with business in over 47 countries across five continents. MAPFRE Global Risks is one of the leading insurers in Spain, and is particularly renowned for its tailored products in the energy, telecommunications, transport, aviation and construction sectors.
Miguel Muñoz Gaztañaga is the head of international in the legal department at MAPFRE Global Risks and advises across the full range of insurance issues affecting the company and its clients, including risk management, regulatory issues, reinsurance and governmental relationships. Prior to joining MAPFRE in 2014, Gaztañaga worked at Gentworth Financial and Neinver, in addition to his time spent in private practice at Lovells (now Hogan Lovells).
Describe a typical day as international head of the legal department at MAPFRE Global Risks in Madrid.
In my role as head of international at MAPFRE Global Risks' legal department, I have had a similar experience to other multinational companies where I have worked in my career. Yet, I have realised that being part of an international company has very similar challenges for most of the global players in the marketplace. These challenges do change every day and, for this reason, it is not easy to describe what a "typical" day looks like; just as an example, when drafting or reviewing an international insurance programme (in some cases involving 20 to 30 countries), there are different aspects that could be raised to us, such as regulatory matters, the wording of specific clauses in the agreement, possible trade restrictions in certain countries, etc.
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As a specialist in the company's global risks division, what are some of the most common internal legal issues faced in your day-to-day role?
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What is the biggest legal, political or economic challenge facing the Spanish insurance market at this moment in time?
The adaption to Solvency II probably represents the biggest challenge for the Spanish insurance market. Throughout the transitional period (which expires on 1 January 2016), national companies have had to adapt to a considerable range of material changes that could eventually have an impact on the domestic market.
How would you describe MAPFRE Global Risks' policy regarding the instructing of external legal counsel? Concerning the management of cross-border issues, what is the extent of your interaction with private practitioners in such instances?
At MAPFRE Global Risks, an adequate balance between internal and external legal counsel is always sought. In other words, external lawyers are instructed when the subject matter requires it (foreign regulation, foreign jurisdictions, etc) or when a double-check is advisable for diverse reasons. It is always considered the best alternative from an operating perspective and in terms of enhancing the efficiency of internal and external resources. Similarly, for cross-border issues, there is a large portion of internal work and research, combined with accurate external help when this added value is needed.
What criteria do you consider to be crucial for success as a lawyer in the insurance and reinsurance field?
Ethical behaviour and integrity is the foundation of what we do – at MAPFRE, ethics must govern the behaviour of each and every person; sound technical skills, which implies ongoing study and training, in order to find and design innovative and compliant solutions in an industry that has its own peculiarities; service vocation, so that they are very close to the clients and company's needs in terms of the corporate governance system; and an open mind, so that they are able to understand the differences between insurance and reinsurance regulations and businesses all across the globe.
Looking specifically at global risks, have there been any particular trends over the past year that have caught your attention, and how do they affect your work going forward?
The challenges of internationalisation and globalisation of the market are a reality that we have to cope with on a daily basis and which oblige us to work towards designing compliant solutions for cross-border business. This can be currently listed as one of our main priorities in the legal department of MAPFRE Global Risks, always bearing in mind that, as part of the MAPFRE Group, we are very respectful and compliant with different regulations applicable to the insurance market and we keep a collaborative approach with supervisory bodies and other relevant stakeholders (trade associations, brokers, clients, etc).
Have you noticed an increase in the amount of non-traditional capital entering the domestic market?
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Some stories are heavily laced with deep meaning, themes, and protagonist goals. Others are simply stories: interesting events that are fun to read about. In my mind, Mary Poppins belongs to the latter group.
Mary Poppins is the story of a nanny and the family for whom she works. Mary Poppins, Jane, Michael, and the twins have several adventures over the course of Mary Poppins's stay in the Banks household. Mary Poppins herself is rather prim, proper, and prideful. She isn't necessarily a pleasant person, but the children quickly fall in love with her.
From that point on, they do many different exciting things. They manage to travel the world with a compass they find in the park, they join Mary Poppins's uncle for tea, and they meet a woman made of candy, among other fanciful events.
While I love a book with a strong story, good theme, and well-written character arcs, sometimes nonsensical stories such as Mary Poppins are an excellent break from the seriousness of everyday life. Mary Poppins is a wonderful example of enjoying the journey instead of the destination.
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is doing here in the first place?
Then you must understand my motives and my personal agenda.
This has been the fourth time this week that I sit here on my favorite park bench
and watch intently.
Yes, I am watching that grown man over there with his little boy.
You see, love brought me back here today for a number of reasons.
First and foremost because the guilt I have of leaving my son behind at birth.
These are personal reasons in which I cannot share with you at the moment
but please understand that I have tremendous guilt over all of this.
I am happy married right now although the man I love is unable to have children with me.
Of this I have no regrets for he is the most wonderful man that I have ever met and we both pursue our own careers.
Over there is the only son that I will ever know and it will always be from a distance.
I dare not go any closer to upset both him and my grandson. He probably hates me for what I have done.
I am too afraid to see the rejection in his face. I am too afraid to say that I am sorry although that is what I want to say to my son most of all.
This is my last day here as I have to move on and leave this former life behind once and for all.
I am satisfied now. Satisfied to see that my son has a family of his own and his boy has a loving mother too.
I am not a stalker with a morbid self-attention to my own shortcomings and failures in life.
I am just a mother who is too ashamed to talk about my past more than I already have.
You see, love brought me back here today and it's a deep feeling that shall never go away.
As for my husband he thinks that I like spending my lunch hours away from work
out here in the park.
The truth be told ,as you all know by now ,
this is my favorite bench and over there
in those two smiling and laughing silhouettes
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A dictionary would define a team as a group of people or animals linked in a common purpose. That goes some way to describing who and what we are. AH Eventing is dedicated to taking our equine athletes to the top of the eventing world, and we are proud to compete at every level of the sport on the way to that goal. At the same time, we pride ourselves on the well-being and welfare of the horses in our care.
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It's always exciting when the lyricist of lyricists King Los releases new music, especially when it's freestyle over one of our favourites instrumentals of all time.
Tonight he tackles Nas' 2002 classic 'Made You Look' which is produced by Salaam Remi. He does it justice too. We wish it were longer. Listen to it below and check out his recent colaboration with Jazze Pha called 'Flex' here.


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Recently, the Detroit Free Press and Detroit News, the two major newspapers in the local market, announced that they would be making drastic changes due to the decline in the newspaper industry, as well as the economy. Both papers have been producing the daily paper for decades upon decades.
In the 1980's, the papers combined a lot of operations including printing and distribution, though they had separate writers, columnists, and editorial staff. That move, at the time, was seen as somewhat dramatic, but it has since been applauded and probably saved one, if not both, of the papers. Many cities, in the meantime, have seen at least one of their major papers shut down.
Still, the papers took another revolutionary step in the last couple of weeks. Instead of doing seven day home delivery, they are now cutting back to three days. The other four days, you either have to purchase the paper at a newsstand, pay to have it delivered by mail, or read an electronic edition that displays the pages on a computer screen just as if you were reading the paper. With any paid subscription, you get seven day a week access to the complete digital edition. They also have the 'traditional' free web versions which are supported by advertising.
I've been a subscriber of the Sunday only Free Press for a few years now. I enjoy sitting down and reading through the bigger edition, and I also find that the coupons and advertisements pay for themselves.
But, with the change to three day home delivery, I've found that the Sunday option to my Free Press subscription is no longer available. They are forcing subscribers that want home delivery to take all three days! Right now, my subscription rate is locked in until the end of the year for about $5 per month, or $1.25 per Sunday edition. This is a savings off the newsstand price of $1.50. But after the end of the year, my price will jump to $12 per month. I consider this a $3 per copy charge.
Because even though I'm getting two extra days, I don't want them! Let me say that again: I don't want the extra two days of print editions. I only want my Sunday Free Press! I don't have time during the week to read the extra editions. Most of the time since they started delivering them, it goes right into the recycling bucket. While I'm happy to have recycled, it still seems like a big waste to produce something that customers don't want.
The funny thing is that I've e-mailed them about this, and have also read through the many editions of 'Frequently Asked Questions' that they publish regularly during the transition. Not once is the lack of a Sunday only option mentioned.
I hope that they correct this by the time that 2009 ends. I have a feeling that there a lot of subscribers in the same boat that I'm in. We are currently purchasing the paper because the price makes sense, and 'putting up with' the extra two days of delivery. But, once the price jumps, there could be a mass exodus of subscribers. If that happened, I would simply cancel my subscription and plan on going to the gas station on the corner to pick up the paper.
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Excellent work as always! Didn't realize you were there that night too… we were in 2nd row but I never noticed any photographers. lol
STYX: LIVE at the Avalon Ballroom!
We enjoyed a wonderful & ultra-kick ass amazing STYX show at the Fallsview Casino Avalon Ballroom on September 30, 2010. We were provided with two fifth row floor seats which were pretty cool, especially for views of incredible Tommy Shaw guitar riffs with band members Lawrence Gowan, James Young, Ricky Phillips, Todd Sucherman, and Chuck Panozzo. We were also provided with a photo pass to photograph the first three songs – which was under venue request – however it was great to sit back and enjoy the majority of the epic show.
We even had the opportunity to meet with Lawrence, Tommy, and James following their performance!
The STYX concert on September 30th was definitely one of the very best concerts that we both have ever seen, and the feeling left behind from the show will always be timeless.
Thanks to everyone for a fantastic night and thanks Lawrence, it is always a pleasure to work alongside you! Cheers.
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Bayern Munich are believed to have made a move to sign Mehdi Benatia from Roma despite huge interest from Manchester United as well as Chelsea, Metro report.
With the Bundesliga champions seeing makeshift centre-back Javi Martinez out with a long-term injury, they have turn their attentions to the Moroccan defender to replace him.
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There was a lot of speculation regarding a move for the 27-year-old to make a switch to the Premier League, but with the German side joining the race late on, they currently look the favourites.
Rumours suggest both United and the Blues have been in contact with Benatia's agent over the potential transfer but without any advanced talks, everything is said to be put on hold.
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The Other Mother
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I am reposting my favorite post ever. It's called "The Other Mother," and it still makes me cry when I read it. Those feelings are always there, and always raw.
She watches mothers, constantly, and is fascinated by their sheer volume. She wonders if she will ever take up that much space again? She feels smaller than she used to, less a presence in the outside world, but more a presence in her own home. She feels dependent; on schedules, routines, the refrigerator, her child's mood. She feels depended on for sheer life. She wonders what would happen if she were no longer here, and she worries about it. She knows kids can survive without mothers, but what about these kids? What about her kid? She wants to download all the information about her child from her brain to something else – just in case.
She watches mothers, on the playground, at the grocery store, and at school, wondering if they are even aware of mothers like her. What must their lives be like? She pictures their households, and pictures an easy life. Not easy as in simple, but easy as in normal. Are those mothers blissfully unaware of mothers like her? She reminds herself not to judge her insides by someone else's outsides (she read that somewhere), but she can't help but wonder what that normalcy must be like. Not normal in terms of her child being not normal, but normal in terms of just being a typical, average family. She gets lost sometimes in the added layers of complication of their lives; the trying to find the after-school activity that promises the largest chance of success for her child, the hope of her child finding a playmate that might become a real friend.
She watches mothers, and she reminds herself she wouldn't change one thing about her child (he is perfect) save the chance to make things easier for him. It's not that she doesn't want him to learn the tough lessons, but rather that she wishes he didn't have to learn so many of them. Where's the equity? Why do these kids, already challenged, have to be challenged so much more? That's what makes her cry.
She watches mothers, with a feeling she can't quite describe building in her heart. It's not envy, judgment, anger, self-pity or sadness. It's distance. She feels on the fringe. She imagines that's how her child feels most of the time, and that disturbs her most of all.
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End Of The Road
QFF Spring 2017 - Production Stage
Current project status: POST-PRODUCTION
Munir is a kind-hearted and trusting taxi driver, working the calm streets of Doha. On one faithful night, Munir is faced with a decision; to make it home in time for his daughter's birthday or to help an old man on the side of the road get to his home. End of the road is a comedy-drama that is set in 90's Qatar. It is a nostalgic and comedic look into the life of a trusting, and gullible human who's kind-heartedness leads him to question the decisions he makes in life.
About the Director
Ahmad Al Sharif has a degree in film from SAE Institute in Dubai. Working as a freelancer, he directed and produced several shorts and online content before moving to the Doha Film Institute to continue his career as a producer for the new media and content department. Ahmad has since worked on many high-end productions for such clients as Katara, Qatar Rail and the Qatar Museums Authority amongst others. His versatility has seen him take on many roles, such as producer, director, editor and DP. In 2015, he was selected by the Doha Film Institute to direct the feature documentary, 'Dari Qatar – A film by all of us'. A first of its kind user-generated Qatari self-portrait film which was a year in the making.


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Aug 06, 2018
Raleigh Specials Tonight - Amy's Picks for the Week: August 6-12, 2018
Posted by Amy Howard • Raleigh Specials Tonight
Got dinner plans this week? Now you do! North Hills is hosting it's first ever North Hills Restaurant Week August 6-12! Use it as an excuse to check out one of the new spots like Bartaco or Viva Chicken! Here's what else is happening in Raleigh this week...
Wednesday: Music Bingo
Test your music knowledge, win prizes, and enjoy some tasty drinks at Coglin's Music Bingo Night! The event starts at 7pm. Be sure to bring that friend who is always spouting random music facts - we all have at least one!
Thursday: The Hot Club at Watts & Ward
Need some mid-week jazz? The Hot Club performs at Watts & Ward at 8:30pm. Grab a craft cocktail and enjoy!
Sunday: No Pants Dance Party
Who needs pants, really? Join Ruby Deluxe as they celebrate its 3rd anniversary with a No Pants Dance Party! Wear a kilt, shorts, tutu, whatever - just NO PANTS! DNLTMS & Luxe Posh will be in the DJ booth. The party starts 10pm and its Members Only - get your membership at Ruby Deluxe this week so you can go!
As always, you can find more things to do in our Events listings and on our Specials page. See you next week with a fresh round of picks, Raleigh!


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Engineering students present at the second GCTC Expo
Two engineering students from Sonoma State University were invited to the Global City Teams Challenge (GCTC) to present their project at the 2017 GCTC Expo! The event was led by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), a bureau of U.S. Department of Commerce, in partnership with other U.S. federal agencies including National Science Foundation, and was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on August 28-29, 2017.
Nearly 200 researchers, business and city representatives, and scientists from eight countries attended the Expo. Jimmy Cao and Javier Montiel Urbina, both senior engineering students at SSU, in collaboration with the city of Rohnert Park and Dew Mobility, presented their Advanced Flood Warning System and later displayed their prototype at Rohnert Park/SSU Exposition space. Mr. Darrin Jenkins, Rohnert Park City Manager and Mr. Shivakumar Mathapathi, CEO of Dew Mobility, accompanied SSU students throughout the event. This project was completed as part of the 2017 Summer Research Program, funded by the School of Science and Technology.
Regarding the importance of such projects, City Manager Jenkins pointed out: "the students' innovative and cost effective monitoring system will help cities prepare and respond to flooding, with real time stream flow data, to best protect the public." Mr. Mathapathi, who has been mentoring SSU engineering students explained, "we believe this innovative GCTC action cluster hosted by NIST joined by the City of Rohnert Park can help the students to improve their flood monitoring system design. Such a system can truly save lives in the event of an emergency."
The event was clearly a great experience for Jimmy and Javier. "This event had a huge impact on me; after learning about so many amazing projects, I am more motivated to learn more at school than ever!" noted Javier. "The event was an amazing learning experience which really opened my eyes to the new technologies and new ways of thinking. I do greatly advise other students to attend such events, if they get the opportunity," added Jimmy Cao. Please join us to congratulate Jimmy and Javier for their fantastic work!


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In this class we will explore filters, light and composition. We will go through the typical filters that a landscape photographer would use: Soft sided graduated neutral density filters, Reverse graduated neutral density filters, Strong neutral density filters (black glass), Circular Polarizers and Color Polarizers. We will even explore High Dynamic Range (HDR) as well.
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One would think there was a massive flood going on in the State of Kentucky, considering the amount of sandbagging going on. Now what in the living hell do I mean by that?
Well, it is one year ago this month that "The hero of Steubenville" found himself in the middle of one of the most intense FBI raids in recent Kentucky history.
According to the defendant's account the raid was straight out of a television police show script.
The story went something like this. In a marvelous coincidence, the FBI chose the exact time that the hero was expecting a fed ex shipment to use a swat team to descend on the house. They came in with military grade rifles and shouted for everyone to follow their orders. The hero was able to save his overly excited dog from being shot by pleading with the swat team.
The hero was handed the search warrant and had to stand by as all of his electronic toys, including an xbox game exited the building in the protective arms of the FBI agents.
It was within an extremely short time that the hero broke the news to his fans on social media which immediately set off a firestorm. The hero was the next Snowden one would think, with the account of the importance of the raid and of the expected charges the hero would face.
It started out that the hero was facing 10 years in prison for various acts of misconduct pertaining to computers. Like any good fish story, the expected time the hero can expect to spend in prison has expanded to 35 years according to a recent blog article.
The next chapter in this saga is when the donation drive started. It seems that the hero was lacking in funds so he decided to set up a paypal account to raise funds not only for his defense but that of other Anonymous members stuck in the same situation.
As time went on, yet another donation drive was set up by the hero because he was having a hard time making a living. For some reason this self employed musician was not selling enough music to pay his bills.
The self proclaimed computer expert was not able to attract any customers, after he asked for donations to help rent a storefront to get the business going.
The Steubenville hero took to the airwaves on internet talk shows, On one segment with the most interesting Rosanne Barr who is most famous for her rather unique rendition of The National Anthem at a baseball game.
For the rest of the year, the hero of Steubenville came up with various reasons for needing people to donate funds. The hero also complained that he was not able to hold a job because of his association with Anonymous and those annoying federal charges hanging over his head.
Then, after the first of the year, posts started to show up, mainly on Twitter, that his defense council and the Prosecuting US Attorney were going to have a meeting sometime in Mid April of this year to discuss how things were going to happen.
Now what is curious about all of this is that in spite of a number of journalists with good connections and knowledge of how FOIA requests work, have not been able to get one scrap of information out of either The Southern Ohio Federal District court located in Colunbus, Ohio, The State of Ohio State Attorneys office or anyone in the State of Kentucky where this all started in the first place.
There is no grand jury anywhere that is scheduled to be convened to review the case. There has been no press releases by ANY government agency anywhere. Not a peep from anyone.
Now there is another chapter to this saga that needs to be pointed out. As has been stated over and over again by many people including such national publications as The Rolling Stone, the hero of Steubenville faces some serious criminal charges and several decades in the slammer if convicted.
Now one would think that if this were the case that any good defense lawyer would tell his client to keep his damn mouth shut.
Our hero of Steubenville has done exactly the opposite. He has made post after post of how his actions came to the rescue of Jane doe and how he almost single handedly, with a little help of an Ohio blogger and her close friend from the Pacific Northwest, assured that at least two of the alleged members of the "rape crew"received some justice, although nobody was satisfied with the outcome of the trial of the defendants.
For some unexplained reason, the hero of Steubenville does not seem to think that various law enforcement agencies are monitoring what he is posting on the internet in the event they want to make things worse for him.
Just within the past few weeks, the hero of Steubenville has engaged in some rather interesting activities.
The most interesting of these is the bounty affair. It seems that the hero of Steubenville has become annoyed with some anonymous individuals who had the audacity to post things in which he disagrees. Using the excuse of labeling his targets as "rape apologists" he started posting on Twitter that he would offer a bounty for anyone who could offer confirmed information as to the person behind certain usernames.
To show he could make good on his promise, a photo of him holding a substantial amount of money was posted on the internet.
Interestingly enough, a short time later, someone did confirm the identity of one individual (although no proof has been published to this day) and he also claimed that a single woman with two children was the creator of a Facebook that he did not like.
Shortly after that the hero of Steubenville managed to get pulled over by the cops and got himself a summons. It seems he was driving with no insurance and with expired tags. He purchased or traded for a car (care to guess where the money came from?) but neglected to transfer the title into his name. I am curious how he managed to license a newly purchased car on expired tags. That stunt would not work in Florida.
The hero of Steubenville then had a mixture of good and bad luck. After having no luck finding a job he managed to obtain a job as an assistant manager at a local Dominos Pizza ( imagine the irony of that one) and did state at one time that he was to have access to a company car. The only problem with this is that he needed to have his own insurance. I am still scratching my head at this one as are a couple of local managers of Dominos pizza stores in nearby Apopka Florida. They were also a bit confused at the claim of an assistant manager getting paid the minimum wage. While the pay for an assistant manager is not exactly exciting, it certainly pays better than flipping burgers at a local McDonalds (which also pays higher than the minimum wage here in Apopka).
And not one single manager or assistant manager has a company car.
Things must be different in Kentucky.
As usual, The Hero of Steubenville went the begging route and somehow managed to get enough to make his insurance payment.
In another run of bad luck, the hero somehow fell behind on his rent, so once again the begging hit twitter and else where. Once again someone stepped forward and he was saved having to sleep in his now insured car.
Then our poor hero of Steubenville found himself with another round of bad luck when he had air conditioning problems. It must be unusually hot in Kentucky in early April to need to have an air conditioner at this time of the year. Either that or he is planning ahead for a long hot summer.
In the midst of all of this it was announced that Plan B Entertainment, which is owned by Brad Pitt purchased the rights to his story as told in an article in Rolling Stone Magazine.
The Hero of Steubenville proudly posted that he was asked to be a consultant to the movie. Unfortunately it seems that it is not clear if he is going to get paid or not for his services. I guess getting famous in a movie is payment enough although he has stated hundreds of times that it is not his goal to be famous.
Now, the center point of this rather long and dragged out blog article is that all of this has resulted from the claim that the hero of Steubenville is facing more jail time than the rapists he claims to have helped get convicted.
Once again, however, I must remind everyone that there has not been one peep out of any government agency about any charges being levied against the hero or anyone else for that matter. No case number has been filed. There is nothing on any court docket of any trial and there is certainly no grand jury being convened.
As of April 15th, 2014 there has been no developments regarding this case.
Now either :
A; The government is dragging it's feet.
B: You have all been sandbagged.
Take your pick.
Stay tuned