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Global TV's plan to ban hunting shows has the outdoors community up in arms
I was en route to Alberta earlier this month when I first learned that Global TV, owned by Shaw Media, was planning to yank all hunting programming from its Saturday morning block of outdoors shows. The hammer is slated to come down on December 30 this year. Business is business, and the owner of a media outlet is free to control content, but in this case, I thought, the decision made absolutely no sense. After all, hunting is an integral part of Canadian culture, not to mention the basis of wildlife conservation across the land. It also does its part to help fuel the national economy—hunting and the shooting sports generate around $6 billion a year.
As well, the shows in question are certainly reflective of best practices when it comes to hunting, promoting fair chase, safety and respect for the resource. If you've ever watched Canada in the Rough, The Canadian Tradition and Angler & Hunter Television (AHTV), produced by the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH), you'd know what I mean. And by all the accounts, the shows are popular and draw healthy audiences—the outdoors block attracts some 1 million pairs of eyeballs every Saturday morning.
These hunting programs are also respected in the outdoors TV industry. This past July, Canada in the Rough, which has been on Global for eight years, earned the WildTV Network's Grizzly Awards for Best Host and Best Show Overall. And 20-year-old AHTV has its own Grizzlies for Best Fishing Show (2010), the coveted Lifetime Achievement Award (2011), Fan Favourite (2012) and Best Educational/Conservation Show (2012).
So, why this misguided decision to kick the programs off Global? Rumour has it that the wife of one of Shaw's executives dislikes hunting and convinced her hubby to shed the shows. I hate to think that a major media corporation would make such a decision based on the emotional whims of a spouse (of either gender), but who knows? It's also highly conceivable that a recent Vancouver Humane Society campaign against Global's hunting shows played a role in the decision. Then there's the general anti-gun tenor of the times, fuelled by vote-hungry politicians.
At any rate, when I first heard the news, I decided it best to let the affected shows work the back channels, as it were, to try to have the decision reversed—before going public with this nonsense. Well, the looming cancellation so far remains in place, so now the gloves are off. In recent days, OFAH and the Canadian Shooting Sports Association (CSSA) have issued terse press releases condemning the move. I'm sure more outdoors-related groups will also soon weigh in.
Here's some of what OFAH Executive Director Angelo Lombardo had to say:
"Angler & Hunter TV has enjoyed a longstanding partnership with Shaw Media/Global Television. By Global's own admission, over one million viewers tune into the great Canadian block of outdoor shows including AHTV. The fact that Global had previously acknowledged the important conservation message that anglers and hunters embrace, and publicly recognized the appeal of shows like AHTV to the broader public, calls into question the decision to remove these shows from their broadcast line-up and the motive for doing so."
And here are some choice words from Tony Bernardo, spokesman for the CSSA:
"Sport shooters are both amazed and insulted that someone at Shaw believes our activities are anything but wholesome. Someone is trying to play a politically correct game with viewers and we demand that it ends here and now. Shaw Media sells television, Internet and telephone services. It owns 18 specialty cable channels. A company with all these products and services has a lot to lose if two million firearms owners and advertisers choose Rogers, Cogeco, Bell or one of the many other suppliers of these products."
"Shaw must change its mind on the silly decision to take hunting shows off the air. If they refuse, the CSSA has no alternative but to advocate that Canadian gun owners turn off Shaw, just like they're planning to turn off hunting. It's only fair. Shaw needs to realize that the firearms community has more collective influence than any other single group in Canada."
Talk of boycotts aside, I think the best approach for now is a polite, intelligent letter-writing campaign. Setting the bar in this regard is Phil Morlock, Shimano Canada's Director, Environmental Affairs. Here's his thoughtful submission to Greg McLelland, VP of Sales at Shaw Media:
Dear Mr. McLelland,
Shimano is a major manufacturer of fishing tackle, clothing and accessories as well as bicycle components. 8 million Canadians fish for recreation in every region of the country, and according to Stats Canada contribute over $8 billion annually to the national economy. Combined with the $6 Billion hunting / recreational shooting businesses the recreational fishing industry supports over 100,000 jobs.
Through our retailers and many of our customers, the recreational fishing economy is directly linked to hunting. So too in the area of fish and wildlife management, policy and environmentally sustainable use of fish and wildlife resources.
Canadian hunters and anglers have been leaders in the conservation and restoration of fish and wildlife species and habitat improvement for a century. Hunters in Canada donate close to one million hours per year to habitat improvement projects, and over the last 15 years have devoted over 14 million hours to conservation – equal to 1,600 years of personal work. Anglers do so as well and together people who fish and hunt donate more time, sweat equity and money to fish and wildlife conservation than all other groups combined. Today this stands as the greatest environmental success story in the history of the world – all led by people who hunt and fish.
Our corporate conservation programs, support for scientific research with leading universities on behalf of fishery improvement and our youth fishing programs are founded on the basis of the proud history of what anglers and hunters have accomplished on behalf of conservation across this country and continent wide. Hunting is a proud Canadian outdoor heritage activity – more relevant in today's urbanized society than ever before – in many profound ways that connect people to nature as responsible users of renewable resources. Public opinion surveys over time consistently show the vast majority of the non-hunting public supports hunting as long as it is done humanely, ethically and with a basis in conservation. These basics are followed by lawful hunters in every region of Canada.
We strongly urge you to please reconsider and reverse the recent decision to cancel hunting programming on Shaw TV networks. It matters to our company, to our industry and related economies such as tourism and especially to our customers who are all engaged in the market growth of hunting and fishing participation in Canada. Most importantly it matters to the conservation of fish and wildlife who without the efforts of people who fish and hunt, would be in dire straits indeed in many places.
We need Shaw to stand with us to promote this proud heritage which is often misunderstood and often understated, but never without strong advocates like Canada in the Rough and Angler & Hunter to tell the story to our fellow citizens.
Thank you for your consideration.
As the Beasley brothers, the Executive Producers of Canada in the Rough, so calmly suggest, "If you wish to share your thoughts with Global regarding this decision, please email firstname.lastname@example.com as well as email@example.com and email@example.com or call 1-877-307-1999.
Time to make some noise.
Dec. 17, 2013
9:32 am
Email sent!
Dec. 17, 2013
9:27 am
Good for Global and Shaw for taking a stand. Shame on Outdoor Canada and Patrick Walsh for trivializing the reason Global and Shaw took this step. Hunting for food, is a non issue. Hunting for Trophy is a much larger issue. @Lucy, of course they want people to buy into their market and make hunting palatable by claiming it is all about conservation. They want new hunters to believe this so they can sell you equipment, guns etc under the guise of thinking you are doing a good thing! They also try to sell this information to the Anti-hunting side but we do our research and don't take what they say at face value. The real facts are much different than these hunting conservationists are claiming!
Nov. 4, 2013
4:46 pm
Congratulations Global TV for getting with the times. Why don't all you killing apologists have a look at the moose wandering around south-east of Sherwood Park with 2 arrows sticking out of its side? Someone complained about the horrible stereotype people have of hunters - wonder why?
Oct. 19, 2012
9:58 am
I'm just curious to know if any of these people that think hunting is so cruel and wrong have ever been to a slaughter house. I have been to a chicken plants lots of times animals miss having there heads removed and get scalded alive. Most of the time workers don't notice this before its too late. Then there is pork slaughter houses where pigs are lined up and see the pig infront of them get its back legged tied then have its throat slit. They know exactly what's coming with the smell in the air. I don't know any hunters that will purposely wound an animal so they can merely track it. O before anyone states I'm just a pyscho for going to slaughter houses to watch thinks die. I went to school to be a butcher and had to visit slaughter houses and was fortunate enough not to have to work in one. I had the easier job of meat cutting in grocery stores the places people go who don't hunt and see the final product but don't seem to acknowledge that it was once a living animal as well. So that being said I have seen animals killed in both places in the field and in a slaughterhouse. The more humane way from what I witnessed is animals killed in the field and the animal is treated with more respect. If you are a vegatarian then I can't argue with you but if your against hunting and eat meat you have no valid arguement. As stated before if you don't want to watch tips on conservation and hunting. Like shown on these shows clearly don't watch them to some I can see how it would be disturbing. Simply change the channel. I don't like watching American idol or so you think you can dance so I don't freedom of speech simple as that. Most people commenting on here probably live in major cities which is more of a threat then hunting will ever be. The biggest threat to wild animals is destruction of habitat.
Sep. 22, 2012
11:32 am
Sorry, I meant to say that it IS also about putting food on the table (angron29)
Sep. 22, 2012
11:27 am
This is Lucy and I know what you're trying to say. A year ago I would have agreed with the anti-hunters, but they're looking at this the wrong way. Please hear me out for at least the first paragraph. Firstly, hunting is NOT about the kill. In Hunter's Safety Course, that is the first thing that they drill into your head, (And you CAN'T hunt without passing the course.) Secondly, we all hear about hunting accidents and/or law suits on The News, but those people DO NOT represent all hunters. Just like how a Druggy in the big city does not represent all people in the big city. Lastly, people don't know what hunters do FOR the environment. Not all of the money made by hunting shows goes to the people running the shows. Some of it goes to protecting wildlife. That's right, when watching the shows; some of your money goes to the environment. DID YOU KNOW that the MAIN people who support and protect conservation areas, endangered species, and who study game population to set hunting limits, ARE hunters. As I said before, hunting is not about the kill, putting food on the table (argron29) it is about the experience of being in the wilderness and getting close to nature. When my brother was twelve, he saw a deer on his VERY FIRST day of hunting, but he never took the shot because he didn't want the experience to end so quickly. Instead, he waited to see how close it would come. Besides people think hunting shows are cruel? What about coarse language shows about murders and people getting killed? I hate those shows I DON'T HAVE TO WATCH THEM because I have a "remote" and amazing invention that is used to change the channel when there is something on that I don't want to watch. With this invention, I don't have to convince Global to cancel those shows since I know that other people LIKE to watch it. Sorry. I got a little angry there. But now talking to fellow hunters who like the show and ho are fellow hunters. I know we are all angry at Global for canceling the hunting shows, YET, we all know HOW people think of hunters (Disney doesn't help there) but we also know how they convince Global to cancel the shows. SO, we can either continue complaining on line, OR... we can show anti-hunters what we are really about and we can and start our own adds and petition's to save the shows SO... what are we going to do to (and I quote) "KEEP THE TRADITION ALIVE?"
Sep. 19, 2012
4:34 pm
I am reading this thread, and I am shocked to see the number of anti-hunters that comment on a magazine geared to anglers, and hunters. Seriously people do you hve nothing better to do than stir the pot, seriously. "Lace bra", educate yourself. Your comments "Hunters only worry about conservation to the extent that they will run out of animals to KILL!. There are now more humane ways to control animal populations. " Show the ignorance of your type. Hunting, as managed by the provinces in our fine Country, is an integral part of controlling the genetic diversity and populations of wildlife in our country. I know this because I have 6 years post secondary education in Forestry, and Natural Resource Management. Also your "Good Family Times". Many children do in fact bond with their families through angling and hunting, and most hunters in Canada are substance hunters. As a woman who has fished her entire life, and hunts. I have educated myself in sound hunting and angling practices, and truly wish you would at least educate your self before place rhetoric on a website geared to outdoors people of Canada. I feel that Global is only fuelling the anti-hunters, and promoting the ignorance and biasses towards our sport. The shows banned are discussing sound principals, as well as safe and legal hunting.
Sep. 19, 2012
10:03 am
There is such thing as a remote , right. Bubble wrapped city folk are constantly watching people getting shot on the news , t.v shows, movies, every media outlet. This is just another "lets change things for all the wrong reasons idea". If u dont like it , dont watch it. This is soooo stupid.
Sep. 18, 2012
1:17 pm
Canmoore, you honestly believe children should be able to tune in to a show that depicts animals being killed for sport ( YES, sport ) then watch the giddy hunter sitting there holding up the limp head of what was once a beautiful proud animal, so he can get his photo op??? This isn't a game, this isn't entertainment. It's incredibly disrespectful to the animal and to nature itself. Hunt for your sustenance, no one is arguing that. But hunting for TV, this is just unacceptable, especially where children are concerned. Take a lesson from Native Americans. They only killed what they needed and gave thanks to their spirits for giving their lives for them. They respected them, complete opposite of the yahoos we see on TV and magazines with their little GI Joe outfits and stupid smirks.......
Sep. 17, 2012
5:06 pm
The nice thing about modern televisions is that you can program the channel line-up. Mine is now programmed sans Global so no one will be watching it anymore at our house, shame about having to get the news from another source but so be it.
Sep. 17, 2012
4:44 pm
These people who are congratulation Global. Perhaps you do not understand the outdoor culture. People who hunt do not hunt to seek "thrills", these people absolutely love nature. In fact I am willing to wager that hunters love nature more than the average "anti". Would you go out into the woods for days on end, battling the rain, cold, thick forests and everything else that Nature can throw at you? Would you Stay motionless for countless hours waiting for a game animal to come by? Perhaps you need to educate your-self's in the hunting culture, as many of the conservation groups such as Ducks Unlimited. Have been formed and maintained by people who hunt. We do this because we love nature more than anything else, and we want to keep it that way for our children to enjoy as well.
Sep. 14, 2012
2:36 pm
Your article was posted on Facebook for all the "antis" to read, so thanks for putting all 3 Shaw e-mail contacts together for me. I e-mailed them all and thanked them for having morals and not showing people killing animals for fun so kids can wach and believe this is normal, acceptable behavior.
big bad bud
Sep. 13, 2012
4:32 am
Who really watches Global anyway? Who cares.
Sep. 12, 2012
11:41 am
The sadest part is a small group of people, who claim to be intelligent, would like to interfere with other peoples choices that does not affect them in anyway, except that they don't like it. You bunny huggers are a very pathetic goup of people!! I love nature, I teach my children to love and respect nature and they understand that hunting/fishing and conservation go hand in hand , amazing they get that at 5 and 7 but you people don't. I would hazzrd a guess that most of you are not meat eaters and would claim that killing any living thing is bad. News flash!!!! Plants are alive too!!! Hunting is less cruel than buying meat from a large slaughterhouse as well. If I didn't agree with the way you live or things you do would you like me to take that away from you???? Maybe you should worry about more important things in life! As for Shaw and Global anybody with half a brain at another company (Bell or Rogers) will pick up these shows and add more viewers to their stations. Globals line up is lacklster at best. These are the only shows I watch on their station. I would imagine they are going to lose alot of $$$$ in revenue since the outdoor companies will not be advertising anymore and no one willing be watching Saturday mornings anymore.
Sep. 12, 2012
10:47 am
We all have a choice don't we. When my hand is on the remote it will NOT go to Global. There's no sense carping about the antis and their narrow minds. Don't let then spoil your day.
Sep. 12, 2012
10:37 am
This is a shame that they would pull these shows from television. I have read some of these comments and how exactly is there a more humane why to control animal populations? do you take the PETA approach and sterilize animals so they can't reproduce ? That does not sound very humane to me since the animal will now have to live with the trauma of capture and release . some people say that the hosts only wound the animal so they have the excitement of tracking it , that is a bunch of bull plop every show I have seen the shooter drops the target with one shot . I do not find hunting cruel it is an important skill that many people should learn. As my father said " I would rather you know how to hunt and not have to then have to and not know how". People say that there is no tradition to hunting but I am sorry to say that there is. When our ancestors came to this land I do not think there were any ye olde grocery stores for them to buy food from , if they brought a cow they did not kill it and eat it as it was to valuable since it did many jobs like plowing fields , giving milk and fertilizer . So they went out and harvested a deer , or a grouse to supplement what they had grown in their gardens so they could survive in their new home and that tradition has been passed on through the generations to todays hunter. Before you go calling us thrill killers or murderers look at the other shows on TV about human Murder, the Jersey shore, and other shows filled with violence , drugs , and sex and see which one has a more profound effect on the youth of today . My money would be on the fact that these other shows do not teach anything about respect for nature , safety around firearms , respect for others and for yourself .
Lorraine O'Connor
Sep. 12, 2012
10:15 am
Global sucks. We don't watch it much here. How can they pull hunting and fishing shows, which are part of our heritage. How can they show human suffering shows killing, and dismembering, CSI, Ciminal minds and the like, and call that healthy. Wake up Global.
Sep. 12, 2012
10:04 am
I can't believe the ignorance of these anti hunting people. If you don't like it all you have to do is change the channel! Who do you think you are to tell me that I can't do something that is as natural as feeding myself with natural foods. What goes around comes around!
Sep. 12, 2012
8:01 am
I currently have Starchoice Satelite which is owned by Shaw. I recently had Shaw cable installed in my home in Manitouwadge. If Shaw cancels the hunting programs I will switch over to Bell satelite for sure.
Patrick Walsh
Sep. 10, 2012
10:08 pm
Hi Riverjet. As tempting as it might be to delete all the anti-hunting comments, we're letting everyone have their say in the interest of free speech (otherwise, we wouldn't be much better than Global TV in its decision to ban the hunting shows). The positive comments from the outdoors community are winning the day, anyway.
Sep. 10, 2012
8:54 pm
Outdoor Canada should ban all the anti dopes posting their ridiculous poison on this site.
Sep. 10, 2012
8:52 pm
If Shaw goes ahead with this plan they will be banned from my household in every way, shape and form.
Sep. 10, 2012
8:50 pm
angron29 says...."I do have problems with people making money from killing animals!" Does your animal protein supplier give their product away for free or do they make money from it?
Sep. 10, 2012
2:53 pm
I started hunting with my father at the ripe old age of 2 and some of the best memories I have are of spending time in the bush with my father, uncles, and friends. The practice of hunting has grounded me during difficult times as well as good times it is an art form that i am passing down to my children and hopefully to my grand children. For those that think that they have the right to harrass my belittle me and generally behave in a crass manner I say, worry about your selves and leave me and my like minded friends in peace. I have seen more rude comments and threats from the so called peace loving anti hunters that I would never consider any of them to be some one I would respect or listen to.As far as Global goes, if the continue on their plan to cancel hunting shows I will no longer allow any of their channels to be displayed in my home.
Sep. 8, 2012
7:21 pm
Ok, I've emailed the 3 addresses listed... with my 2 bits: For the record, in a day and age when there is so much on the television networks which makes me wonder why I even bother watching them a decision to remove programming which is as "real" as reality tv every was and could be with all the dramatic license and interludes makes me look elsewhere than the standard fare of the cable world. There is a hypocrisy in seeing people who want their their needs met with burgers, steaks and chicken wings yet get nauseous at the thought of getting the meat to the plate. For them to pluck a bird, clean a fish or dress out an animal would be out of the question let alone take the time to prepare and go into the wild and bring it home. Sure enough I will have my answer when I turn on the television in the months ahead, then I will have to make mine. Furthermore, as many here have mentioned there is a responsibility and appreciation for what you hunted or fished for and your attitude toward it, having hunted as well as worked in a slaughterhouse kill floor there is no comparison as to which place I'd rather be.
Sep. 8, 2012
6:51 am
While I don't watch these shows, I enjoy fishing and hunting, I just don't need to watch others do an edited version of a fishing or hunting adventure. To follow the lead of most posts so far, they might as well shut down TV altogether. Shut down the church services, a lot of people don't go to church; cartoons have violence, rude behavior, etc; movies - violence, murder, rape, hate, etc; the list goes on. But wait there is that magical device THE REMOTE - change the channel, don't watch the shows you don't like. I just saw an ad for a comedy show, which brings to mind just how many bad comedy shows I have used the remote on, not to mention reality TV (Remoted); most talk shows (Remoted) - SOAPS (Remoted). By the way fishing and hunting shows (Remoted). The difference between these shows is that the sports shows actually teach and promote conservation, safety and deter unsafe practices. If any block of shows should be cancelled it is "reality" TV. It time for the network to get a reality check. What will they fill the time slot with? more cartoons to turn our children's mind to mush.
Sep. 8, 2012
6:48 am
As most hunters already now it's very hard to get through to those who don't understand or don't want to understand hunting, but everyone is allowed their opinion and that's ok. What is not ok is for anti-hunters to push so hard to remove responsible, ethical hunting TV shows from TV when all they have to do is not watch! We as hunters don't complain about your "save the animals" commercials and shows, so why attack our shows? We live in Canada people, one of the most free Countries in the world, unfortunately all you aggressive anti-hunters are changing this Country for the worst when it comes to what we will be able to do and watch on TV and that's not only selfish but just not right. If you don't like to watch hunting shows then don't watch and let the people (hunters and non-hunters) who do like to watch the very well-produced hunting documentary shows that help promote hunting and tourism to this country continue to watch their programs. And just so you know @lacebra, hunting IS not only "Part" of our heritage but hunting and trapping was the major contributor in building Canada, if you picked up a history book you would learn this.
Sep. 7, 2012
11:22 pm
BRAVO! There is no need or excuse for violence against animals in this day and age! Meat and dairy products are a determent to good health. Hunters only worry about conservation to the extent that they will run out of animals to KILL!. There are now more humane ways to control animal populations. People use the words "culture" and "heritage" when they have no scientific facts to back up their logic. I fail to see how it is "macho" to kill a creature that has the IQ of a human baby. Find some "good family times" that don't revolve around killing.
Sep. 7, 2012
8:48 pm
I pride my self on taking a step back from any discussion/issue to take a look a both sides and more importantly the bigger picture, but for some reason almost every animal rights/anti-hunting organization including the VHS can not seem to do so. Before anyone should put down hunting and call it "cruel" or "unnecessary" please take a moment and get your facts straight. Throughout my whole life I have been standing up for hunters and the tradition of hunting. I have even been fortunate enough to teach some past anti-hunters about the reality of hunting and all the positive aspects of it and help rid the horrible stereotypes that some people have of hunters. One of the largest misconceptions about hunters is that we are all "hillbilly killers" or "Thrill Killers" as @Mossy1 states, simply out to gain joy from killing animals. THIS IS NOT TRUE! The harvest of an animal is a mere part of hunting but doesn't not define hunting. Hunting is about being in the outdoors, experiencing mother nature and wildlife first hand, it's about spending time with friends and family, it's about teaching the next generation about wildlife, habitat, responsibility, team work, patience, defeat and victory, it's about learning where our food comes from, it's about helping support wildlife and wildlife areas through hard work and finical donations, it's about the journey we go on, the people we meet and the memories we are left with. Hunting is much more than the kill and every hunter already knows this, hopefully some of you anti-hunters can step back from your narrow minded views and understand this also.
Sep. 7, 2012
4:13 pm
KUDOS Global TV and Shaw Communications! For everyone else who agrees, please sign the following petition asking both to uphold their decision! http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/uphold-global-tv-and-shaw-comm-decision-to-drop/
Sep. 7, 2012
1:26 pm
Good! I don't disapprove of some hunting. However, many forms of sport hunting are either cruel, unethical, or wasteful. Glad to see these stupid shows go.
Sep. 7, 2012
3:54 am
Three cheers Global TV for having the guts to consider this The number of 'trophy hunters' thrill killers and their disgusting Face Book pages is bad enough without them getting television air time too The lies spewed forth by hunters who kill purely for kicks would only be believed by fools,the fact many have sent messages containing graphic photos and 'recipes' to 'anti's' just goes to prove their mentality and blood lust
Sep. 7, 2012
2:35 am
This is wonderful! I have NO problem with hunting however I do have problems with people making money from killing animals! This is NOT traditional hunt and needs to stop so WAY TO GO!!!!! Now maybe "real" hunters will sit back and remember what their Grandpas and Dad's taught them about hunting. Pretty damn sure there were no cameras around when my Dad was out hunting for food to put on the table and he sure in the hell didn't wound an animal so he could track it for more attention. That's EVIL and CRUEL! I think this is the best thing I have read in a very long time in such a cruel world we live in! HUGE THUMBS UP FOR ENDING THESE!!!! :-)
Sep. 7, 2012
12:53 am
Bravo Global TV...


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Tonight I realized I haven't had human contactin a long time, and I don't mean anything sexual though I admit it's been awhile but simple human contact. No handshakes or hugs or even a pat on the back, I really hadn't noticed till tonight. I hadn't noticed how much I could miss it, how important it is until tonight. Life is...
fadedmind 26-30, M 2 Responses 12 Mar 19
Update On Hubby!Well, I just want to thank everyone who has helped, & given me advice in my situation.. Today, my husband & I had a real connection & I actually felt the LOVE again... I'm still bummed out that he changed the password to his phone, but i'm not going to let that get to me. He...
SSGArmyWifex 22-25, F 3 Responses 9 Nov 8, 2013
Ever feel so lonely your heart just feels likeit's literally broken in 2? That's me tonight and honestly don't know if I can go on :(
Lisaluv72 41-45, F 10 Responses 11 Aug 3
It would be nice to have this in my life.I don't really warm up around people because it's hard to trust them. For example my first love cheated on me. He stopped telling me he loved me and then I realized his Facebook profile was full of relationship statuses with at least 3 other girls.
Aepeth 16-17, F 2 Responses 0 Sep 21
What to do... When you find yourself wantingto hold someone and tell them how much you love and care for them but they no longer seem to have the time how do you pretend it doesn't hurt to see other couples happy and in love why does it seem that the people we want never seems to want us until it's to late it's hard...
Forbiddenkisses 22-25, F 4 Responses 6 Jul 19
I love my husband. For seven years we've beentogether and married for two. I knew when I married him that he was mostly self-serving but it was okay (I thought at the time) because I'm an introvert who doesn't need validation or acknowledgement from others to ensure I am who I am. I don't need external mirrors in the...
somerbunni703 31-35, F 6 Responses 1 Aug 10
To be the type who is most madefor it and yet deprived of it, the damage it does to your heart and spirit and psyche, the deprivation for intimacy going on 10 years, 20, 30, .... I speak from experience. It kills the soul and does serious emotional scarring. causes a person to become embittered, in a very...
Ajushi 31-35, M 3 Responses 6 Jul 11
I am feeling alone in a life I have constructedwhich looking inwards would seem ridiculous. I have a loving husband, a beautiful children, wonderful friends and community, yet I feel as though I am living a lie.
samsr6109 41-45, F 5 Responses 4 May 20
I am a very shy person.I've never had a lot of friends growing up. It's hard for me to express myself even as I type this. I just dropped out of college because I wasn't mature enough. I feel like I just went there to have fun and party and make friends because I didn't have a chance back in high...
treypod93 18-21, M 2 May 12
Emotional IntimacySex is the easy part. Even if alone you can get yourself through and have some physical release. No problem. Its the emotional intimacy that cant be filled alone. Wanting the connection of another. Feeling what you feel they react and supply you with what's needed. Maybe a hug...
soulrunher 41-45, F 4 Responses 14 Dec 10, 2012
I need a close intimate connection to somebody,a best friend, a lover, a significant other, or even just a great roommate. I have been missing a really close bond to someone special for too long.
4myinnerchild 51-55, M 1 Response 3 Jun 10
Alright here's where am at.Am in a relationship with no emotional intimacy and am tired. Am looking for someone can talk back and forth with. Don't need to be anything but talk. Let me know.
Iceman2014 36-40, M 5 Responses 9 May 26
Being an introvert and highly insecure aboutmyself based on my past (my father, male acquaintances, and almost every man in my life not wanting much to do with me), I never thought I'd find anyone to love me. Even if they did, by some miracle, find me the least bit attractive, my insecurities would drive them away for...
TheAlbinoGirl 18-21, F 4 Responses 10 Jan 27
mrzuty 18-21, M 1 Response 1 6 days ago
Why Need Emotional Intimacy - Emotionalintimacy is not the same as sexual intimacy. Sexual intimacy can take place with or without emotional intimacy, and emotional intimacy often does not occur within any kind of sexual context. Emotional intimacy is a psychological event that occurs when the trust level and...
nivanvc 36-40, M 2 Responses 8 Aug 23
I am not in a relationship,.. and I feel lonely. Everybody I know say that I am a good looking guy. If you happened to know a good woman hat wants a relationship,.. please contact me.
sonny2amantes 41-45, M 0 May 15
Emotions are so overrated by underestimations.People are afraid to create bonds because we fear what is to happen. We shouldn't let our fears dictate our actions. For once, I wish someone would approach me with the intentions of staying for more than a month. Lay with me, let us speak like young children. Ramble on to me...
PixieStixs 18-21, F 6 Responses 12 Dec 29, 2013
Creativity Make A Good Personality.[think In Creative]Personality is the particular combination of emotional, attitudinal, and behavioral response patterns of an individual. I had a friend. He is small, short and also he looks babyish. But his verbal skills are loud, powerful and logical. This matter make him keep on top level of...
xvampirex 26-30, M 7 Responses 11 Sep 26, 2011
What I Yearn ForI am at the stage in my life where it is important for me to experience emotional intimacy once again. I want to be comfortable sharing myself with that one special person without the fear of repercussions. I would love for us to share our secrets, talk about our feelings, sex...
EbonyLady 41-45, F 18 Responses 17 Jul 2, 2011
I share this with my girlfriendand it's wonderful not to feel so isolated and lonely. I'm very grateful for her and what we share.
utahwriter 36-40, M 3 May 26
I just want someone to hold.A guy who can fulfill my emotional needs and be there for me. So many times we think of intimacy as sex but it's not it's knowing and connecting with the person on an emotional level deeper than anything else. I want to be known intimately by a man who will love me for me, and I...
FireQueen10 22-25, F 7 Responses 13 Dec 1, 2013
LadyLouisiana 56-60, F 12 Responses 10 Feb 24, 2013
Recently have found out wife of 7 years hadbeen talking about having sex with an ex boyfriend with him. There were comments made more on her part about missing certain acts. Now I am not innocent because she had been asking for more sex with me and I never turned her down for it but wasn't always as good as it could have...
Iceman2014 36-40, M 1 Response 2 May 21
But it can't be at the cost of one's honor.I will not destroy another's marriage or cause them self doubt in the interest of my own needs.
SerendipityTheMuse 36-40, F 3 Responses 8 Aug 27
I need any mature lady to talk openly,share experience, get the load of the chest. Regards Alam
fakharalam 61-65, M 1 Response 0 4 days ago
I am married but there is nothin there.I do what he tells me to do. I live the way he wants me to live. I want someone who will actually talk to me and want to know me. I want to know them. I want to listen and here them out. I am here with 3 kids, a husband, a dog, a guinea pig, and a rabbit and I am lonely.
Timetobeme 41-45, F 11 Responses 9 Jan 26
We live in the age of textingand Facebook as suitable ways to maintain friendships. They help, but I want something real.
singalot 22-25, F 4 Responses 10 Dec 1, 2013
I need someone to talk to,someone to talk to me. To listen to, for me to listen to. I want to find someone who cares about me.... as much as they care about themselves. A connection, a soul mate. I'm tired of being alone. I wish someone would understand me.
xxlouisebaby 22-25, F 5 Responses 4 Sep 23
Pathetic???I need someone i can tell anything to and not be judged, ridiculed or laughed at Someone i can let my guard down with and not regret it Someone i can tell my dreams hopes and fears to and not be tormented Someone who knows just when and how to hold me Someone who won't always...
tulick 31-35, F 68 Responses 15 Jun 18, 2008
There's a melancholic undertone to yourdemeanor. I recognize it as if I were looking into a mirror. Starved of affection we export happiness in our actions, although our souls have become fragile over the years. Hold me right now and I will hold you.
Lovefetishes 46-50, M 3 Jul 14
I want this so badly right now..I need it.I want to be close to someone,emotionally intimate.Someone I can be myself with,someone I can trust and count on,who will respect me and have my best interest at heart.I'm fuc*king lonely lately and it fuc*king sucks lol..I miss having that one true blue friend :/ I...
seeminglypossible 22-25, F 5 Responses 7 Jul 20
Ultimately YoursTravels unfold faces, places Stories of hearts to be told Feelings of like, love shy and bold No destination in mind just working against time Each day passes apart knowing you carry my heart Near brushes with lust and friendship entwine All the while you held reign over...
soulrunher 41-45, F 8 Responses 14 May 20, 2013
My life is full of ****** up stuff i just neeeda person who understands me. I m not intrested in getting physical now at all just need sum1 special plzz any girl in here who want to hav a gud frnd plzz txt me i will b waiting. Hopefully m lil lucky.!!!!
Confusedpersonality 18-21, M 2 Jun 11
I want someone to gently run their fingertipsalong my body, give me butterflies and kiss me gently.
bluefrogs247 18-21, F 6 Responses 10 Jan 3
I really want a girlfriend,and I keep getting rejected. It's impossible to live without a girlfriend, and I've became suicidal about being single. I've been reject too many times to remember. I hate living without a girlfriend, and I cry in pain about being single.
mimsgabbana 22-25, M 4 Responses 1 May 31
So I met this guy on EP awhile ago.He was a bit of an insomniac like me. He was married, loved music, and was really lonely. We kept each other company and talked about crazy things like running away and starting a band. I didn't know him very long, but when he left...I actually cried a little. I still miss him...
mattihope 18-21, F 4 Responses 10 Feb 18
i need the only thingthat is laking in my life
jaffson1 22-25, M 1 Sep 10
Married Without Intimacy Is Worse Than Being SingleI'll say it right up front. I'm codependent. I'm a romantic. I feel the best way to enjoy something is to share it with someone else. Emotional intimacy is like oxygen for me. Some people might see this as a personality flaw or weakness. (especially in a guy) I don't. I know...
FlauntTheImperfections 41-45, M 15 Responses 11 Oct 18, 2011


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The recent wet weather has allowed firefighters battling the Carpenter 1 wildfire near Mt. Charleston to strengthen their containment lines, according to officials.
A lightning strike started the blaze in the Carpenter Canyon area on the western side of the mountain July 1.
Since then, the fire has grown by hundreds of acres each day - that is until Thursday when rainy weather helped firefighters make significant progress.
According to inciweb.org, a website used to provide information about the fire, the fire had charred 27,971 acres by Friday morning. The website reported the roughly 43-square-mile fire was at 43 percent containment, a significant increase from many of the previous reports which listed containment at 15 percent.
The extra moisture allowed the nearly 1,400 people battling the blaze to make progress building containment lines along Kyle Canyon Road near the Rainbow neighborhood, according to the website.
More wet weather was forecast for the Spring Mountains, where a flash flood watch was in effect until Friday night.
Since the blaze started, more than 500 residents have been evacuated from Kyle, Lee and Trout canyons. Residents were being allowed inside the evacuation zone with an escort.
There are two shelters set up to assist evacuees - one at Hafen Elementary School in Pahrump, and the other at James Bilbray Elementary School in Las Vegas. The Southern Nevada chapter of the American Red Cross said they need donations to help fund their relief efforts.
So far, $11.99 million has been spent in an effort to contain the blaze.
Officials have closed the Spring Mountain Recreation Area. Several roads are also closed, including Lovell Canyon, Trout Canyon, Lovell Summit, Carpenter Canyon and Wallace Canyon roads at Highway 160. The Bristlecone, South Loop, North Loop and Griffith Park trails have also been closed. Scenic Loop Drive was reopened Thursday, but hiking trails off the roadway remained closed.
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I totally blew the call tonight. I thought CeCe Frey and Fifth Harmony were goners. I couldn't have been more wrong! Neither of them was even in the bottom three.
Instead, doomed R&B singer Paige Thomas was cut after what I thought was her best performance last night. But she never had a chance to win anyway.
Diamond White and Vino Alan competed for the sixth and final spot.
Vino slipped from third place to elimination in the end. L.A. Reid did him no favors giving him that Righteous Brothers song. It did not work and he lost votes.
The showdown featured White working Beyonce and Alan opting for Ray LaMontagne. The judges favored White.
Based on the votes below, it's clear Carly Rose Sonenclar is solidifying herself as the favorite to win the $5 million contract. She was tops, ahead of Tate Stevens, for a second week in a row.
The top six:
1. Carly Rose (1st last week)
2. Tate Stevens (2nd last week)
3. Emblem3 (up from fourth last week)
4. Fifth Harmony (up from seventh)
5. CeCe Frey (up from eighth or ninth)
6 (or 7th). Diamond White (down from fifth)
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November 29th, 2012
7:32 pm
From MJS Big Blog: How MJ rated them last night =.
1. Carly Rose
2. Tate Stevens
3. Emblem3
4. Fifth Harmony
5. Vino Allan
6. Diamond White
7. Paige Thomas
8. CeCe Frey
But then —-
""Here's how things shook out in the online poll: Whoa, we've got some CeCe love up in here! No love for Vino at all.""
1. Carly Rose – Rolling in the Deep – 44.2%
2. Tate Stevens – Somebody Like You – 12.16%
3. Fifth Harmony – Stronger – 12.07%
4. CeCe Frey – Lady Marmalade – 11.7%
5. Emblem3 – I'm A Believer – 8.45%
6. Paige Thomas – Never Going to Give You Up – 7.8%
7. Diamond White – 2.32%
8. Vino Allan – You've Lost that Loving Feeling – 1.3%
I've seen some other online entertainment site readers polls, that also show different than what we might expect – maybe the bizarre splendor of Lady Marmalade might have saved CeCe from first-out with no chance to sing. Pretty much all of the site writers have her gone first, which is probable – - but could be interesting tonight.
November 29th, 2012
7:51 pm
Since someone has to leave, my vote goes to CeeCee. I would say 5th Harmony, but I feel they're safe, mostly due to Simon.
November 29th, 2012
7:51 pm
Good evening, Seth T!
November 29th, 2012
8:04 pm
Forgot it's a dbl elimination. CeeCee and Paige.
November 29th, 2012
8:09 pm
One of my predictions came true!
November 29th, 2012
8:09 pm
Paige is leaving first.
November 29th, 2012
8:10 pm
Mostly lurking tonight. One eye on basketball and one on football. TV occupied.
November 29th, 2012
8:11 pm
I didn't even recognize that that was Demi Lovato on stage with her.
Guess I'm the only one not on the Falcons/Saints.
November 29th, 2012
8:12 pm
Thanks, Seth.
November 29th, 2012
8:14 pm
Demi is into the different looks – she kinda ruined Jennel with them.
November 29th, 2012
8:17 pm
Comparing Josh Krajic to Vino, Josh has better range and control in the upper ranges. Advantage Josh.
November 29th, 2012
8:17 pm
I like the lyrics to the song Josh Krajcik sung.
November 29th, 2012
8:18 pm
Yay, company!
November 29th, 2012
8:23 pm
I like to change my critique of Chole being the one that should host alone. She's OK, but Mario is definitely more polished. Chole's inflections of her voice are not sincere. She comes across to me robotic reading the teleprompter.
November 29th, 2012
8:25 pm
WOW, CeeCee is thru. I now think Diamond is leaving to get her contract.
November 29th, 2012
8:28 pm
Acts through to top 6: 5th Harmony /
CeCe Frey (Simon upset) /
Emblem 3 /
Carly Rose?
Tate Stevens.
Vino Alan and Diamond White must sing for survival. Looks like the readers polls were more reliable than we might have guessed!
November 29th, 2012
8:30 pm
Yes, some poeple call her Khloe-Bot.
November 29th, 2012
8:37 pm
I enjoy Alicia Keys, good singer, piano player and performer.
November 29th, 2012
8:41 pm
Khloe-Bot instantly reminded me of The Jestons' robot maid (lol). Yeah, I just dated myself (lol).
November 29th, 2012
8:45 pm
Diamond definitely sings ballads much better!
November 29th, 2012
8:46 pm
Diamond is singing – but I don't think it's anything special –
November 29th, 2012
8:46 pm
I was thinking Vino needs to dress for his comfort zone and here he is taking off his jacket. Good move.
November 29th, 2012
8:48 pm
Vino singing – far more powerful than Diamond's song – and he looks better with a hat on, imo.
November 29th, 2012
8:51 pm
Oh crap, I didn't think Diamond would win this round. Vino was very powerful and HUNGRY! That's an important ingredient for an artist.
November 29th, 2012
8:53 pm
Vino is sent home by all but LA. Diamond returns to take her shot in the top 6.
November 29th, 2012
8:54 pm
Went back and watched other tv. So sad for Vino
November 29th, 2012
8:54 pm
LA called Vino "family. LA's family consists of recording artists. Vino is IN! That was code…LA, I see through you (lol).
November 29th, 2012
8:55 pm
November 29th, 2012
8:57 pm
See y'all tomorrow
November 29th, 2012
8:58 pm
Has anyone noticed that the guy patting his chest in Emblem3 is always doing something off for the cameras?
November 29th, 2012
9:00 pm
Since the Judges did not deadlock, we don't know if Diamond actually finished 6th or 7th.
Now the quotient for next week is; who will get the most conversions among the voters. Paige's former troops are up for grabs, as are Vino's.
actual votes=
5th – CeCe Frey
4th – 5th Harmony
3rd – Emblem 3
2nd – Tate Stevens
1st – Carly Rose Sonenclar
November 29th, 2012
9:02 pm
And Glee is coming on with a special added verses singing of "Home".
November 29th, 2012
9:06 pm
Good Night! Grey's is on, next Scandal. Enjoy your evening.
November 29th, 2012
11:40 pm
I think Paige's former voters (that don't just quit voting) will swing toward 5th Harmony and Diamond. Carly Rose may get a little benefit, but not as much.
Vino's former voters (that don't just quit watching or voting) will swing mostly toward Tate.
That leaves Emblem 3 to keep trying to build a wider base among the teen/tween/hip-hop fan base, without any real help from the eliminations tonight.
CeCe rolls-on alone, with the eye of the tiger, her empty suitcase under the bed and lots of rage against her on the twitter & blogs. But then, it will cause a lot of people to tune-in next week, to see the battlerounds continue.
November 30th, 2012
7:06 am
L.A. needs to sign Vino immediately to make up for screwing him up this week. Yeah, you're in a competition with some real singing talent who've been working on their song selection for a week… Hmmm, let's change the song at the last minute and see how it goes. …Yeah, righhhhht!
And I'm with Rodney. How is CeCe Frey still in this show???
November 30th, 2012
8:51 am
Good morning!
Hey, I am with you, Highlander. I am so angry about L.A. changing the song and causing Vino to drop from third to elimination. Song choice, song choice, song choice! I could see it if it was Vino who changed or insisted on another song, but to have his mentor screw him over–well, that is just too much. I was a Vino voter who will NOT switch to Tate. In fact, I think Carly should win and will win, unless her mentor screws her over. And, count me among those on the "Cee Cee go home" bandwagon.
November 30th, 2012
9:35 am
Good morning!
November 30th, 2012
9:43 am
Could it be Britney and Simon voted for Diamond because they felt sorry for Lovato, who would have been without an "act" if Diamond had gone home?
Vino was the far better singer last night.
I'm glad Miss Blah was voted off; can't understand why the boy band is still in the running.
As for Cece… absurd, I know, but I'm kinda pity-cheering for her.
November 30th, 2012
9:46 am
No pity-cheering allowed!!!
November 30th, 2012
9:47 am
She's just got such a terrible attitude, though. On performance night she said something like "they just have no idea of who they are messing with" or something to that effect. Just a distasteful person.
And, I am more than ready for the new season of Idol.
November 30th, 2012
9:54 am
And good morning!
Best new movie opening today – "Hitchcock". More about Mrs. Hitch, Alma, who wielded more power over this fabulous director than most people knew. Once his boss, Alma remained Alfred's minder, adviser, and unsung helpmate. She's played by Helen Mirren, due another Oscar nomination.
Movie tells of Hitchcock's personal and professional anguish during the making of "Psycho". High off the success of "North by Northwest", the studio wanted Hitch to make another movie "just like that one." The prickly director wanted something different. Loved to watch the casting of the leads in "Psycho"!
November 30th, 2012
9:58 am
I give up!!!! yesterday I couldn't post…
November 30th, 2012
10:03 am
Mercedes S – I'm blocked many times. I know how the machine doesn't like certain words, but they just flat out block me. Even my ?? can't get through when I test to see if I have the key to enter for the day.
November 30th, 2012
10:22 am
Thanks, Rodney and Pitchy!
November 30th, 2012
10:42 am
Hitchc0ck, Mercedes.
November 30th, 2012
10:44 am
Sometimes when I write about the football team here at the University of SC, I have to use the zero instead of the letter O. Have to call them the Gamec0cks or it won't get through.
November 30th, 2012
11:12 am
But, you still have to watch out for words with "c u l o u s" in it.
November 30th, 2012
11:23 am
Can you guys see my 11:04? I don't know if "awaiting moderation" means only I can see it until it officially posts or not?
November 30th, 2012
11:25 am
OMG, didn't consider the great director's name AT ALL.
He makes a crude comment about his name in the movie – "Just call me Hitch" – without the c–k."


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Jerry Buss had been a chemist and a mathematician long before he bought the Los Angeles Lakers in 1979. The self-made millionaire with a head for business and an impresario's heart assailed the NBA with every skill he acquired along the way.
With his personal alchemy and charisma, he blended two generations of marquee basketball stars and big-name coaches into 10 championship teams. His financial wizardry allowed him to pay top dollar to get the best players and keep them together without a huge personal fortune.
Buss built a glittering life for himself and the Lakers, playing a huge role in the NBA's move from a second-tier pro sport into can't-miss Hollywood entertainment while polishing his oddly nicknamed franchise into a glamorous global brand.
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New, adorable, and addictive.
The CEO of JoyTunes, a music-learning app, is now giving away his product to the 40 of its previously paying customers who use it most.
Sacrificing 40% of your profits? It's certainly a leap of faith. But Kaminka—and his investors—feel that to do otherwise would be to miss out on a big opportunity. "This technological trend happening now in music education means for me that I can be dominant here. Someone will take over and be the standard, and that's the opportunity for JoyTunes," says Kaminka. It's not merely a question of grabbing the most market share, either, he suggests. He thinks that by making JoyTunes more broadly accessible, he can actually grow the market of digital music learning in its entirety.
Email killer and group chat app Slack wanted one of those trendy Sandwich videos. Sandwich demurred—until it got hooked on Slack itself.
Download some warm fuzzies with these apps that make donating to charity easy. If you want to put your smartphone to work for the common good, this edition of Free App Friday is for you.
As always, while they're free now, we can't guarantee how long they'll last—so don't wait too long.
"It wasn't about preparation. It was about jumping in and making mistakes and learning…"
Deena Varshavskaya, CEO Wanelo
(Source: katiecouric)
There's no excuse for coming up blank at the water cooler with these apps for keeping track with the news.
"The Timeful app is essentially just a backdrop for the company's algorithmic magic. Sure, it looks like a smart to-do list and calendar, but that's the sleight of hand. Its real trick is trying to make people more mindful of their time and form better habits."
NPR (npr) One rethinks everything, even ditching the Like button.
Stark white and minimally designed, the new NPR One app looks like a paradigm of technology. But surprisingly, the app isn't powered by algorithms, filters, or other pseudo-intelligence—it's still good old human editor curation on the backend.
"For us, the algorithm that programs the app is very importantly focused on the human curation part of it," says NPR VP of digital media Zach Brand. "A lot of people tend to think of it in terms of machine learning—which is a portion as well—but we have dedicated staff making sure that the most important stories are populated from the outset that represent the best experience right at the first moment. As we get to know the listener, it then tailors even more to them."
We threw down the first "Habits Challenge" gauntlet today—check it out here—on wrangling your inbox using auto-replies. If you're ready to crush the competition (the competition is yourself), this habit-tracking edition of Free App Friday is for you.
As always, while they're free now, we can't guarantee how long they'll last—so don't wait too long.
Secret, the popular anonymous-sharing app, raised $25 million. Here's how it went from poorly designed messaging app to red-hot startup.
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New video from the left-leaning advocacy group embeds recipient's name in faux newscast in attempt to persuade Americans to vote for Barack Obama next month.
First it was the idiotic dis of a fine combat officer, then the incessant whining about Facebook, and now the daily Barack-a-grams. Who gave these guys the inside track on wisdom, anyway?
The liberal activist group has selected Facebook's advertising program as its latest target, suggesting that the social-networking site is invading users' privacy and doesn't provide enough safeguards.
Elon Musk, CEO of electric-car company Tesla Motors, bows out of Facebook head Mark Zuckerberg's political action group after the group funds ads that rile the Sierra Club, MoveOn.org, and others.
Tomorrow, you may notice that you can't access some of your favorite Web sites. Wikipedia, Reddit, and MoveOn.org, among dozens of others, are suspending their services for 24 hours. They're protesting Internet piracy bills currently being considered in the U.S. House and Senate. CNET's Kara Tsuboi reports.
MoveOn.org and the Electronic Frontier Foundation are both campaigning against new modifications at Facebook that once again change the policies that govern users' privacy.
A group including MoveOn.org, Tim O'Reilly, and Newt Gingrich's American Solutions is asking President-elect Barack Obama's transition team to free up content from Change.gov.
Activists have already swayed debate over the FCC's proposed rules. Now they plan to show up at FCC headquarters Thursday for the agency's meeting.
State Department insider says German chancellor's reaction to phone tap may be an act; an enterprising tweeter works some spycraft on the NSA; Snowden speaks out; and more.
The fact that the social-networking site doesn't have any women on its board "is nothing short of shameful," says the newest advocacy group to join the FACE IT campaign.


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Secretary of State Natalie Tennant hasn't received any complaints of fraudulent charity scams following Superstorm Sandy, but that doesn't mean they won't happen.
Tennant issued a news release Nov. 1 warning West Virginians of possible fraudulent charities who may try to solicit donations for storm victims. Charities licensed to do business in West Virginia are listed on a searchable database maintained by the secretary of state's office. If residents are solicited by phone, Tennant encouraged them to ask if the charity is licensed in West Virginia to solicit donations and how the donation will be used.
Tennant said residents need to be careful of people who may prey on their willingness to help the millions of storm victims.
"There are so many citizens watching news coverage of Hurricane Sandy and wondering how they can help," Tennant said. "We are very caring people and unfortunately there are people out there who prey on that. If you are contacted by someone over the phone who pressures you into giving or makes you feel guilty if you don't donate, or if they don't answer the questions you ask, it's a red flag that they may not be legitimate."
Not all charities are listed on the database, however, For example, the Red Cross is monitored at the federal level. The Salvation Army is not listed on the database because it is a religious organization and exempt from the registration requirement.
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SGA leaders from this present year and those for next year shared their dreams and visions for the future of the student body at Trevecca.
Professor Kathy Mowry spoke from John 14, and shared some last words of Jesus to his beloved disciples and how these words help us as we face trials and struggles in our lives.
Trevecca students share testimonies about activities and ministries that they have been involved with this semester.
Sarah Keeton spoke from the gospel of John, reminding the Trevecca Community that Jesus is the true shepherd, the way of salvation, and with this shepherd, we will never be alone.
Dr. Michael Lodahl, theology professor at Point Loma Nazarene University, talked about taking a Christian response to our neighbors of other religions using the Lukeís parable of the Good Samaritan.
Dr. R.T. Kendall and Dr. William H. Greathouse engage in a "Conversation Between Friends," an exploration and reminiscing of 40-years of discussing their differing theological beliefs. This event followed morning's the academic convocation.
Trevecca Alumnus and former pastor of Londonís Westminster Chapel, Dr. R.T. Kendall speaks for the academic convocation and is awarded an Honorary doctorate. Prof. Joolie Philip is awarded the 2008 Teaching Excellence award.
Morgan Wilkinson spoke from the Emmaus Road passage in the book of Luke, and used the passage to remind us that even when we struggle, are faced with trials and are persecuted for our faith, we know that this will all come to and end because Christ died.
Rachel Hester, Director of the Campus for Human Development, along with members of her staff spoke about the problem of homelessness in Nashville, and how Trevecca community can help to create solutions for the homeless community.
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By Katharina Bart and Nate Raymond
ZURICH/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Credit Suisse Group AG
The settlement averts a trial in Manhattan federal court that had been scheduled to begin in two weeks. It stems from the activities of National Century Financial Enterprises Inc, which filed for bankruptcy protection in November of 2002.
Investors accused Credit Suisse of selling National Century notes and defending their creditworthiness despite knowing that the company misused investor funds, and while missing red flags that National Century co-founder and Chief Executive Lance Poulsen masterminded the fraud.
"This agreement represents a full and final settlement in respect of this noteholder litigation against Credit Suisse," Credit Suisse said in a statement on Thursday.
Credit Suisse will pay $400 million to a group of plaintiffs that includes the state of Arizona, AllianceBernstein Holding LP
Investors who brought the lawsuits had bought National Century notes from 1998 to 2002.
In addition to the $400 million accord with Gibbs & Bruns' clients, Credit Suisse has also agreed to separate settlements with Lloyds TSB Bank Plc <48IY.L> and MetLife Inc
Lloyds TSB spokesman Ed Petter confirmed the settlement but said its terms were confidential. MetLife spokesman Christopher Breslin said his company reached an "amicable resolution" to the case, addling it was glad "to put this issue to rest."
Credit Suisse said the settlement will reduce its previously reported fourth-quarter net profit by 134 million Swiss francs ($141 million), to 263 million Swiss francs from 397 million.
National Century had helped finance clinics and hospitals, and bought accounts receivable with money it got through the sale of notes, including notes that Credit Suisse helped sell.
But the U.S. Department of Justice said the Dublin, Ohio-based company misused investor money, funneled corporate funds to top executives, and lied to investors to hide its fraud.
Poulsen is serving a 30-year prison term following his 2008 conviction for fraud, conspiracy and money laundering. Several other former National Century executives were also convicted of crimes.
Jury selection in the investor suit had been scheduled to begin on March 28.
Credit Suisse in January lost its bid to be tried separately from Poulsen, who is considered insolvent.
Noteholders had previously reached other settlements over the collapse, including a 2006 accord with JPMorgan Chase & Co
"We have recovered $1 billion of losses for our clients, when prior settlements are taken into account," Patrick said. "This represents nearly 80 cents on the dollar."
The cases, all in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, are Crown Cork & Seal Co et al v. Credit Suisse First Boston Corp et al, No. 12-05803; Arizona v. Credit Suisse First Boston Corp et al, No. 12-05804; City of Chandler et al v. Bank One NA et al, No. 12-05805; Lloyds TSB Bank Plc v. Bank One NA et al, No. 12-07263; and Metropolitan Life Insurance Co et al v. Bank One et al, No. 12-07264.
(Reporting By Katharina Bart in Zurich and Nate Raymond in New York; Editing by Greg Mahlich, Tim Dobbyn and Carol Bishopric)


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Men At Work charged with Plagiarism for "Down Under"
Men At Work vs. The Man: '80s Band Charged With Plagiarism
Posted Thu Feb 4, 2010 12:30pm PST by Lyndsey Parker in Stop The Presses!
Allegations of plagiarism in the music business are nothing new--not even a Beatle, George Harrison, was safe from such charges, and everyone from Coldplay to Larry "Pants On The Ground" Platt has been accused of artistic thievery. The latest artist to face the music, to speak, is '80s Australian band Men At Work, and in this particular case, a judge has quite shockingly ruled against the band. Apparently this judge thinks Men At Work weren't working hard enough when coming up with original ideas for their biggest and most iconic hit, "Down Under." .
This week Australian Federal Court judge Peter Jacobson ruled that the flute passage in Men At Work's popular new wave ode to life in the lower hemisphere bears a distinctive resemblance to "Kookaburra Sits In The Old Gum Tree," an Aussie children's folk tune written 75 years ago by schoolteacher teacher Marion Sinclair. "I have come to the view that the flute riff in 'Down Under' in the 1979 recording and 1981 recording infringes on the copyright of 'Kookaburra,' because it replicates in material form a substantial part of Ms. Sinclair's 1935 work," stated the judge..
Music company Larrikin, which acquired the rights to "Kookaburra" nearly two decades ago, filed the suit after hearing a snippet of "Down Under" played on an Australian quiz show last year. And now, after this week's ruling, Larrikin stands to collect a substantial amount of royalties (somewhere between 40 and 60 percent) from Men At Work, "Down Under" songwriters Colin Hay and Ron Strykert, and record labels Sony BMG and EMI. .
"It's a big win for the underdog," Larrikin's lawyer Adam Simpson told Australian reporters--although, sadly, Marion Sinclair will not be seeing any of that money (she passed away long ago), and neither will any of her heirs, since the song's rights were sold to Larrikin in 1990 after Sinclair's death. .
After the surprising ruling, Men At Work singer and songwriter Colin Hay published a lengthy and very emotional statement in Australia's Herald Sun. "The copyright of 'Kookaburra' is owned and controlled by Larrikin Music Publishing, more specifically by a man named Norm Lurie. Larrikin Music Publishing is owned by a multi-national corporation called Music Sales. I only mention this as Mr. Lurie is always banging on about how he's the underdog, the little guy. Yet, he is part of a multi-national corporation just like EMI Music Publishing. It's all about money, make no mistake," he wrote..
You know, Colin has a point..
"It is indeed true, that Greg Ham (not a writer of the song) unconsciously referenced two bars of 'Kookaburra' on the flute, during live shows after he joined the band in 1979, and it did end up in the Men At Work recording," Hay conceded. "When Men At Work released the song 'Down Under' through CBS Records (now Sony Music), in 1982, it became extremely successful. It was, and continues to be, played literally millions of times all over the world, and it is no surprise that in over 20 years, no one noticed the reference to 'Kookaburra.'" .
Well, Colin certainly has a point, there, too. .
"Mr. Lurie claims to care only about protecting the copyright of Marion Sinclair, who sadly has passed away. I don't believe him. It may well be noted, that Marion Sinclair herself never made any claim that we had appropriated any part of her song 'Kookaburra,' and she wrote it, and was most definitely alive, when Men At Work's version of 'Down Under' was a big hit. Apparently she didn't notice either." .
Again, Colin makes a good point. .
Colin Hay makes many other good points, actually; his full statement can be read at http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/men-at-works-colin-hays-statement-on-court-battle-over-down-under-and-kookaburra-in-full/story-e6frf7jo-1225826917098
So, do you think the Australian court's ruling was fair? Are you Team Men At Work or Team Larrikin? Who's the real underdog here? Compare and contrast the two songs below:
"This outcome will have no real impact upon the relationship that I have with our song 'Down Under,' for we are connected forever...'Down Under' lives in my heart, and may perhaps live in yours. I claim it, and will continue to play it, for as long as you want to hear it." - Colin Hay


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Leon Lai and Maggie Cheung caught in twilight romance?
Hong Kong stars Leon Lai and Maggie Cheung were recently spotted going on dates in both Hong Kong and China. Forty-six-year-old Leon, who divorced from actress Gaile Lok in October, met Maggie, who has separated from her architect boyfriend, at a charity event.
Although Maggie has expressed a keen interest in music in recent years, she is currently playing "for fun" and has no real plans on releasing an album.
It has been said that Leon used music as an excuse to ask the 48-year-old out on several occasions to discuss album plans. The two are reportedly getting along very well.
Sources revealed that the singer-actor aims to fulfill Maggie's dream by offering personal singing lessons, finding professional studios for song recording, and even offering to put the songs up on his own music company A-Music's website for download.
Leon apparently won Maggie over after he specially travelled to Shanghai while the actress was working in the Chinese city.
The pair was first romantically linked after working together on the classic movie Comrades: Almost A Love Story in 1996, but both of them denied the rumours at the time and subsequently found their respective ex-partners.
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February 01, 2013, 2:00 PM — LinkedIn debuted LinkedIn Classmates in October 2011, designing the tool to give you insights into your college or university's alumni and help you connect with them. It surfaced high-level information about fellow alumni, such as the most popular companies they work for, the fields they're working, where they live and more.
This week, LinkedIn launched an update of the tool, releasing a handful of new features renamed it LinkedIn Alumni.
"Gathered from the profiles of more than 200 million members, LinkedIn's Alumni tool helps you explore alumni career paths from more than 22,000 colleges and universities worldwide-and build relationships that can help you along the way," says Christina Allen, director of product management at LinkedIn.
Here's a look at the new LinkedIn Alumni tool, plus how you can use it to connect on a more personal level and grow your network.
LinkedIn's New Alumni Tool
If you're looking for a job at a specific company, in a particular industry or in a certain location-or are just curious about where your college friends are now working-the LinkedIn Alumni tool makes finding those people easy.
Navigate to www.linkedin.com/alumni to start. Your college or university will automatically be selected.
At the top of your Alumni page you'll see three subheads: "Where they live," "Where they work," and "What they do." Click the arrow to the right to view additional categories, which include "Where they studied," "What they're skilled at" and "How you are connected."
All the graphs are interactive: Click any of the blue bars to drill down and refine your search. Clicking "Greater New York City Area," for example, will display the names of alumni living in New York City below the graph, and update the top lists detailing the companies they they work for and the fields in which that specific group of alumni work.
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You can also explore the alumni of other colleges and universities by searching for one under "Change school" in the top-right. You can also narrow searches by refining the attendance dates, found at the top.
How to use LinkedIn Alumni to find a graduate program: If you're thinking about pursuing an MBA or other graduate degree, LinkedIn's Alumni tool can help you find a good fit.


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Silicon Image Introduces Low Power Dual-Mode Transmitter IP Core Supporting Both HDMI® and MHL™ Connectivity Standards
SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 22, 2012 – Silicon Image (NASDAQ: SIMG), a leading provider of wireless and wired HD connectivity solutions, today announced the availability of a low power dual-mode transmitter intellectual property (IP) core that supports both the HDMI® (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) 1.4b and MHL™ (Mobile High-Definition Link) 2.0 standards. Silicon Image's dual-mode HDMI/MHL transmitter IP core architecture reduces semiconductor development and manufacturing cost by sharing die area for both HDMI and MHL functionalities—offering mobile device application processor vendors the flexibility to design a single-chip solution that is configurable for both HDMI and MHL mobile devices.
MHL technology delivers 1080p 60Hz uncompressed video with up to eight channels of digital audio while charging the mobile device—enabling consumers to enhance their mobile experience by displaying content including HD video entertainment, photos, applications, and games on the big screen.
"With the explosive growth of MHL-enabled products in 2011 and 2012, mobile phone and tablet manufacturers are now adding MHL functionality to their new device platforms, allowing consumers to 'plug and play' their HD content from the small to big screen," said Ron Richter, senior director of worldwide IP core licensing at Silicon Image. "Silicon Image's dual-mode HDMI/MHL transmitter IP core allows SoC providers to quickly integrate MHL technology into their next-generation mobile devices, enabling a single SoC to support both HDMI and MHL technology without adding significant die area or pin count."
Key features of Silicon Image's dual-mode HDMI/MHL transmitter IP core include:
Single digital and analog design supporting both HDMI Version 1.4b & MHL 2.0
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Configurable IP core design, with MHL implementation saving up to 10 pins in SoC package
With MHL technology, manufacturers can deliver next-generation products that:
Support 1080p 60Hz full HD video
Use established connectors for mobile and CE products, such as micro USB and HDMI
Enable faster charging of the latest smartphones and tablets when connected to MHL-enabled DTVs or monitors
Control the mobile device using the DTV's remote control
Over 50 million MHL-enabled products shipped during 2011, and a steady release of new products continues to expand the MHL ecosystem, which already includes smartphones, tablets, DTVs, monitors, home theater products and accessories.
Silicon Image's family of IP cores includes a broad range of HDMI and MHL technology solutions, image signal processor (ISP) camera cores, H.264, MPEG-1/2 and VC-1 video decoders up to 4Kx2K resolution, Serial ATA (SATA) storage and RAID controllers.
For more information about Silicon Image's complete IP core product offering, visit our website at http://www.siliconimage.com/iplicensing/index.aspx.
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