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GOLM organizers focus on national blood drive recordOctober 16,2013Organizers of the Gift-of-Life Marathon issued the following press release today -
RUTLAND -The Gift-of-Life Marathon will expand to a fifth site, feature double red-cell donations at three locations, and include New York Red Cross workers for the first time when Rutland attempts to break the national one-day blood collection record of 1,968 pints, organizers announced today.
"Working with the Red Cross, we've tried to give the greater Rutland community the best shot possible," said Steve Costello, a vice president at Green Mountain Power, which co-sponsors the annual event with WJJR. "We'll have more workers, sites and double red cell machines than ever before – but it will take a huge collective effort to reach what would be a ridiculous goal in any other community of our size."
The drive will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 17 at the Paramount Theatre, American Legion, College of St. Joseph, Elks Club and Holiday Inn, which is joining the GOLM effort for the first time. Double red cell donations may be made at the Elks Club, CSJ or Holiday Inn.
Appointments, which are recommended, may be made by calling 800-RED-CROSS or at www.redcrossblood.org. Donors must be at least 16, in good health, and show a photo ID or Red Cross donor card. Sixteen-year-olds may donate with parental consent, provided in person at the drive or by a consent form available on the Red Cross website. For more information, visit www.giftoflifemarathon.com.
"There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that we can do this if we pull together," said Terry Jaye, director of programming at Catamount Radio, which owns WJJR. "We encourage everyone who has come out in the past to sign up, and to try to find one friend, relative, coworker or teammate who will donate as well. If we work together, we can make history, boost the blood supply around the holidays, and help the Red Cross save hundreds of lives."
Mike Kempesty, CEO of the American Red Cross, Northern New England Blood Services Region, said the drive would include workers from several New England states, and Albany, N.Y. Vermont workers will run the drive at the Paramount, with each of the other sites managed by crews from other states.
"The collaboration between states and districts has been incredible," Kempesty said. "We are committed to helping Rutland break this record, and we are extremely appreciative of the greater Rutland community's dedication to the drive. The GOLM is an inspiration throughout the Red Cross and could not take place without the tremendous support from our leading sponsors and partners, Green Mountain Power and WJJR."
GMP President and CEO Mary Powell said she was amazed by the growth of the GOLM over the years. "There is a spirit and determination in Rutland I've never seen anywhere else," Powell said. "Whatever the challenges it has faced, from big storms to the GOLM, Rutland has demonstrated pluck and determination time after time."
The GOLM collected 368 pints in its first year, 2003. After setting state and northern New England records several times, the GOLM broke the New England record for a one-day community blood drive in 2008, 2009 and 2010, beating Boston each time. Manchester, N.H., broke the New England and national record in 2011. The GOLM collected 1,955 pints last year, 13 shy of tying the record and making it the second-largest one-day drive in the country, the largest per-capita.
Jaye, Costello and Rutland Mayor Chris Louras have pledged to get tattoos commemorating the record if the record is broken. "Rutland is on the upswing, and setting the record and helping so many families and individuals would make a tremendous statement about the people of this community," Louras said. "I urge everyone who is eligible to get involved and make Dec. 17 a day to remember."MORE IN This Just InA Rutland judge has denied Christopher Sullivan's motion to exclude an expert's testimony from... Full StoryMayor Christopher Louras endorsed Rutland County State's Attorney candidate Rose Kennedy Monday. Full StoryCaramelized leeks bring flavor to mashed to potatoes. Full Story
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- What makes your small kitchen so cool:
- We took a boring, outdated, poorly-functioning condo kitchen and made it a cook's delight. We designed the entire kitchen ourselves using Google SketchUp and did much of the physical work ourselves, so it was truly a labor of love.
- Describe a challenge you've overcome or a smart resource you've found for your kitchen.
- Since our kitchen has no windows, and therefore no natural light, we worked hard to brighten it up by installing lots of under-cabinet, in-cabinet, and overhead lighting. We're so pleased with the result.
- What's your favorite meal to cook here?
- Anything that generates a lot of heat and smoke. The hood that we installed makes it a real pleasure to be able to sear food without disconnecting the smoke detectors and opening all of the doors and windows in the house.
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LOVE THE BACKSPLASH! May I inquire about it?
Thank you! It's a quartzite tile from The Tile Shop called Flagstaff. It was a difficult DIY installation but we're very happy with the look.
Are those luscious soapstone countertops I see? I think the design of this kitchen is great... I think it would look even better with a different color on the wall though. Though, I'm guessing maybe the reddish brown goes with the decor in the rest of your apartment?
@HEYPIELADY Yes, they are soapstone counters. Thank you for the compliment on the design. We agonized over it for a good year before it became a reality - and it was complete change from the U-shaped kitchen we had prior. The wall color we thought worked with the backsplash. We tried probably 20 colors before settling on that one!
This is by far my FAVORITE kitchen in the contest. I love how there's storage galore and a distinct place for everything: the cookbooks, display pieces, a second oven(!). Love the cabinet colors and the hardwood flooring too.
This kitchen is truly fantastic! I'm not usually a fan of warm tones, but the light colored cabinets really brighten it up and the combo works so well. It's warm without being dark. And the lighting in the upper cabinets is great, it looks like little windows up there. The backsplash manages to look modern and a little rustic at the same time. I think this kitchen could have easily gone a direction that made it look typical and cliche, but you made some great aesthetic choices and it turned out beautifully. Love the floor too, what kind of wood is that?
I don't really like the wall colours, sorry. But I love the floors, cabinets and especially the awesome backsplash!!!
I love the look, colors, and the materials used! It lacks a bit of clutter though! :)
Beautiful kitchen!!! What are the appliance brands (including the hood)? - Does your hood vent outside?
@ SonDC - Thank you!!
@HeyNowTex - Your kind words are so nice to hear. That's exactly the feeling that we were trying to achieve. Rustic/modern. The floors are by Carlisle. They are Old Growth Hickory with a tongue oil finish.
@MrsBerg, @ swisscheese - Thanks!
@sharona - Thank you! The range and hood are both BlueStar. The hood does vent to the outside, which required association approval since we're in a condo. The dishwasher is Fisher&Paykel, the fridge is LG, and the microwave drawer is Sharp.
This is the most amazing little kitchen ever! Everything is so well done and beautiful!
Most be lovely to cook in and to live in that house :-)!!!
love all the storage! are the cabinets custom or stock?
@BERKELEY.LOVES.GREY - Thanks! They are custom cabinets.
lovelovelove. The backsplash is awesome, the appliances are beautiful, and the cabinets to the ceiling make it look so much more tall and spacious!. Gorgeous.
color of cabinets? Very handsome kitchen.
@KPIES - Thank you!!
@BERYL - Thanks! The cabinet color is Benjamin Moore Metropolitan.
I didnt notice you had no windows until i read your post. Very tastefully done. You get my vote


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When you design Arduino shields, do you typically target a specific Arduino board (e.g. Uno) or try to make it compatible with as many boards as possible? e.g. Uno, Leonardo, Mega2560...
I'm also curious about the number of people with each type of Arduino board, i.e. market share, if anyone has that info.
I'm also curious about the number of people with each type of Arduino board, i.e. market share, if anyone has that info.
Well, because of that need, my own need also, I've designed already two multi-platform shields. I've decided then to made them available.
One aimed for both Chipkit Max32 and Arduino Mega, and other for Arduino Mega and Arduino Due.
Both have diferent pinouts for each platform to have the best performance possible.
You may see them in the next links.
Mega / DUE
And Mega / Chipkit
They are designed to allow easy connection to the boards, while allowing a start-up platform with human interface, for that, you just need to buy a TFT with Touchscreen.
This is the base platform for the aquarium controller I'm building!
I think that trying to have multi-platform is the key to save some money later. You never know if your own need will rise and need to move to a better platform like Due for example.


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Whether you have a toddler or a teen, here are five of the best strategies to improve nutrition and encourage smart eating habits:
But it's not easy when everyone is juggling busy schedules and convenience food, such as fast food, is so readily available.
Here are some ways to incorporate all five strategies into your routine.
Family meals are a comforting ritual for both parents and kids. Children like the predictability of family meals and parents get a chance to catch up with their kids. Kids who take part in regular family meals are also:
In addition, family meals offer the chance to introduce kids to new foods and to act as a role model for healthy eating.
Teens may turn up their noses at the prospect of a family meal — not surprising because they're busy and want to be more independent. Yet studies find that teens still want their parents' advice and counsel, so use mealtime as a chance to reconnect.
Also, consider trying these strategies:
What counts as a family meal? Any time you and your family eat together — whether it's takeout food or a home-cooked meal with all the trimmings. Strive for nutritious food and a time when everyone can be there. This may mean eating dinner a little later to accommodate a child who's at sports practice. It can also mean setting aside time on the weekends, such as Sunday brunch, when it may be more convenient to gather as a group.
Kids, especially younger ones, will eat mostly what's available at home. That's why it's important to control the supply lines — the foods that you serve for meals and have on hand for snacks.
Follow these basic guidelines:
The best way for you to encourage healthy eating is to eat well yourself. Kids will follow the lead of the adults they see every day. By eating fruits and vegetables and not overindulging in the less nutritious stuff, you'll be sending the right message.
Another way to be a good role model is to serve appropriate portions and not overeat. Talk about your feelings of fullness, especially with younger children. You might say, "This is delicious, but I'm full, so I'm going to stop eating." Similarly, parents who are always dieting or complaining about their bodies may foster these same negative feelings in their kids. Try to keep a positive approach about food.
It's easy for food to become a source of conflict. Well-intentioned parents might find themselves bargaining or bribing kids so they eat the healthy food in front of them. A better strategy is to give kids some control, but to also limit the kind of foods available at home.
Kids should decide if they're hungry, what they will eat from the foods served, and when they're full. Parents control which foods are available to the child, both at mealtime and between meals. Here are some guidelines to follow:
Most kids will enjoy deciding what to make for dinner. Talk to them about making choices and planning a balanced meal. Some might even want to help shop for ingredients and prepare the meal. At the store, teach kids to check out food labels to begin understanding what to look for.
In the kitchen, select age-appropriate tasks so kids can play a part without getting injured or feeling overwhelmed. And at the end of the meal, don't forget to praise the chef.
School lunches can be another learning lesson for kids. More important, if you can get them thinking about what they eat for lunch, you might be able to help them make positive changes. Brainstorm about what kinds of foods they'd like for lunch or go to the grocery store to shop together for healthy, packable foods.
There's another important reason why kids should be involved: It can help prepare them to make good decisions on their own about the foods they want to eat. That's not to say they'll suddenly want a salad instead of french fries, but the mealtime habits you help create now can lead to a lifetime of healthier choices.
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text: content LE Magazine December 2007 Autism:A Nutraceutical ApproachBy Julius G. Goepp, MD Multivitamin-Mineral Supplements Many people with autism also demonstrate poor absorption of nutrients due to inflammation in the gut.26 Poor nutrient absorption can lead to a host of health problems in growing children, including impaired growth and well-being. Individuals affected by autism also commonly suffer problems with elimination, such as diarrhea or constipation.5 Diarrhea can contribute to dehydration and depletion of vitamins and minerals, while constipation impairs the body's elimination of toxic wastes. Additionally, it is not unusual to find that those with autism have fewer beneficial bacteria in the gut to manufacture critical vitamins such as B12, K, and biotin.5,27 Autism has also been linked with a common deficiency in a host of micronutrients such as vitamins A, B1, B3, B5, and biotin, selenium, zinc, magnesium, certain essential amino acids, and essential fatty acids.5,28 In addition, some studies suggest that vitamins B6, B12, and folate, which are critical for healthy mood and cognitive function, are also lacking in autism.5 Research has revealed the use of multivitamin supplementation to be beneficial for children with autism.29,30 A 2004 double-blind, placebo-controlled trial showed that by increasing the levels of vitamins B6 and C, children with autism showed improvements in sleep and bowel patterns.29 Sleep provides crucial healing and mood stabilization for most children, and disturbed sleep can lead to a host of childhood complications. It should be noted that multivitamin-mineral supplements for autistic children should not include copper, because people with autism often have elevated copper:zinc ratios.5 Vitamin B6 and Magnesium Children with autism may have low levels of the enzyme needed to convert dietary vitamin B6 into its active form, which is required to produce important nerve-signaling chemicals (neurotransmitters) that ensure healthy brain function. 29 For these reasons, having low levels of B6 may reduce levels of neurotransmitters that are critical for the development of language and attention and for optimizing sleep, activity, and alertness. Supplementation with vitamin B6 can increase levels of the vitamin's active form, and has been found to improve sleep, attention, and language.29,31 Rigorous, placebo-controlled trials with B6 have also demonstrated statistically significant improvements in eye contact, speech, and interactions with the environment in children with autism.32 The combination of B6 with magnesium has been described as a "breakthrough autism intervention,"5 with improvement in about half of the cases studied.33,34 Magnesium is an essential mineral that many enzymes require in order to function properly, particularly the enzyme systems that manufacture brain neurotransmitters.5 Multiple studies of vitamin B6 (75 to 800 mg per day) and magnesium (100 to 700 mg per day) have now shown that this particular nutrient combination is dramatically more effective than either nutrient alone.5,35 One of the most impressive and recent studies of this combination comes from France, where researchers treated 33 children aged 1-10 years with autism, using a daily supplement containing B6 (0.6 mg/kg) and magnesium (6 mg/kg) for six months.36 Supplementation safely improved symptoms in 23 of the 33 children, with the most powerful effects seen in social interactions and communication. Vitamins A and C Further improvements in the symptoms of autism have been observed with vitamins A and C. Vitamin A is essential for rapidly growing tissue such as gut, brain, and nerves—systems that malfunction in autism. Deficiencies in vitamin A have been noted in some individuals with autism.5,37 In one study, supplementation with vitamin A for three months or longer produced improvements in eye contact, social skills, and sleep in children with autism.38 Vitamin A is stored in body fat, and high levels can be toxic, so it is best to determine a safe dose in consultation with your physician or nutritionist. Vitamin C, on the other hand, has dual biochemical and antioxidant roles, as well as being an important co-factor in the production of nerve-signaling chemicals.5,39 A 1993 study of high-dose supplementation with vitamin C (8 grams per 154 pounds of body weight) in 18 autistic children revealed improvements in their measures of social relationship to people, observed emotional responses, and sensory responses. These improvements disappeared when the supplements were replaced by placebo.40 Chelation Therapy Chelation therapy is a controversial form of treatment for children with autism and related disorders.61 Developed originally for treating known lead poisoning in children, the treatment involves dosing a child with one of several chemicals to bind and excrete mercury and other toxic heavy metals. Unfortunately, chelating drugs can also bind and remove essential nutrients, such as calcium and iron, from the child's body.62 Although chelation is recommended by some experts for the treatment of autism, success rates with this therapy have been conflicting. Some studies show evidence of increased exposure to mercury and other heavy metals in children with autism.63 However, one recent carefully controlled study was unable to demonstrate chelatable levels of heavy metals, including mercury and lead, in children with autism,64 and other recent studies have also questioned this association.65 Although there are a few studies that demonstrate improvements in autistic children following chelation therapy,5,66 there have also been reports of at least two deaths in children as a result of this therapy.62 While there is no question that environmental toxins pose a threat to children's health,67 and that they could contribute in some ways to behavioral and developmental disorders,68 parents should only elect chelation therapy for their autistic child with the considered advice of experienced practitioners.69,70 Several nutritional tactics can be used to minimize the stress of chelation therapy, and to maximize any effectiveness. Multivitamin and mineral supplements (without copper) help replace lost nutrients and maximize antioxidant effects. Similarly, zinc, selenium, vitamins C and E, and coenzyme Q10 contribute further antioxidant effects and augment the recovering liver's ability to eliminate toxins.5 Glutathione levels should be supported by supplying sulfur sources such as glutathione itself, as well as components needed to make it, such as taurine, glycine, and magnesium. Another useful source of sulfur is methylsulfonylmethane, or MSM. Lipoic acid not only helps replenish glutathione, but also binds some heavy metals itself. The combined effect of these supplements is to boost the liver's antioxidant capacity and increase its ability to eliminate toxins.5 Preliminary evidence suggests that cilantro extract may naturally bind with toxic heavy metals such as mercury and lead, and many integrative practitioners now recommend this herbal extract to their patients undergoing chelation therapy.71,72 Lactobacilli and bifidobacteria are probiotic organisms that may transform toxic mercury compounds into those that are more readily excreted from the bowel.23 Nutrients to Support Detoxification Boosting the body's detoxification system has yielded impressive benefits in combating autism. Children with autism often demonstrate impaired ability to detoxify harmful compounds from food, water, air, and byproducts of the body's own metabolism. Due to these faulty elimination systems, toxic compounds that would normally be quickly neutralized can linger, damaging the delicate nervous system. The most important detoxification systems in the body require sulfur in a variety of forms to function effectively.3,24 Sulfur compounds such as glutathione, and sulfur-containing amino acids methionine, cystathionine, and cysteine, are often depleted in autistic children, yet are crucial in the enzymatic destruction of toxins, such as phenolic compounds and tyramine, known to be harmful in autism.41,42 In 2002, Lonsdale reported improvements in behavior, speech, and communication in 8 out of 10 autistic children with the sulfur-containing vitamin B1 derivative, thiamine tetrahydrofurfuryl disulfide (TTFD), at a dose of 50 mg twice daily, which also promoted the excretion of some toxic metals in the urine.43 While not yet widely available, TTFD is beginning to reach the dietary supplement market in specialty products targeted at boosting detoxification. Another promising approach to enhancing the detoxification capabilities of individuals with autism is supplementation with substances that promote healthy levels of glutathione. This substance occurs abundantly in the livers of healthy people where it facilitates the removal of toxins from the body. Natural glutathione taken orally reduces inflammation in the gut, but is not well absorbed from the gut into the bloodstream.44 As people with autism have lower levels of glutathione, 42 supplementation with nutrients that are converted to glutathione, such as glutamine, N-acetylcysteine, lipoic acid, and glycine, can ensure a ready supply of glutathione for the liver.5 An alternate approach to ensuring healthy glutathione levels is to supplement with folinic acid (an active form of folic acid naturally found in food), betaine, and methyl-cobalamin (vitamin B12), all of which are necessary in converting sulfur-containing compounds to glutathione, making it available for its crucial role in neutralizing toxins that may contribute to the symptoms of autism.42 Other Vitamins and Nutrients that May Benefit Autism Significant improvements in social interaction, communication, and sleep disturbances in autistic individuals have been seen with folic acid, tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4, a chemical derived from folate), iron, and L-carnosine. Folic acid is a B vitamin that is critical for nervous system development in children, which has been reported via parent questionnaire responses to improve behavior in autistic children.5 In addition, two small studies have shown that folic acid supplements improve motor skills45 and behavior in children with autism.46 Children with autism often display behavioral problems such as repetitive movements and restlessness, and can occasionally experience psychomotor regression (loss of previously attained motor skills). Supplementing with folic acid may help avert these troubling symptoms. Furthermore, research suggests that tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4), a folate derivative and an essential co-factor in the synthesis of the neurotransmitters dopamine, epinephrine, and serotonin, may play a role in autism. In 2005, Swedish scientists treated 12 boys aged 4-7 years, who had autistic disorder and low concentrations of tetrahydrobiopterin, with daily doses of BH4 (3 mg/kg body weight) or placebo for six months.47 Using an autism rating scale to assess the boys' behavior, the researchers noted significant improvement in social interaction, one of the core symptoms of autism, among the treated group compared with controls. While BH4 is not yet widely available as a dietary supplement, folate and S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe) influence its synthesis in the body.48,49 Iron deficiency has also been implicated in autism. A recent study revealed that 77% of a group of children with autism spectrum disorder were deficient in iron. Remarkably, iron supplementation significantly improved sleep disturbances in these children. This finding suggests that all children with autistic disorder should be screened for iron deficiency as part of their regular medical care, and that they should treated with iron as indicated.50 Notable benefits for children with autism have been discovered using L-carnosine, a dipeptide that is a potent antioxidant.39 The nutrient is perhaps best known for protecting against damaging glycation (non-enzymatic binding of a sugar with a protein) reactions, which have been implicated in aging and in the complications of diabetes.51 L-carnosine appears to be highly beneficial in autistic subjects, successfully improving socialization, communication, and vocabulary.52 Essential Fatty Acids Essential fatty acids, particularly the omega-3 fatty acids known as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), are cell membrane components that are crucial in normal nerve and blood cell development and function.5 A number of studies have revealed these omega-3 fatty acids to be deficient in the majority of children with autism.53-55 Supplementation with essential fatty acid-rich fish oils has been shown to correct these deficiencies.56 Many physicians believe that their autistic patients benefit from omega-3 supplementation in terms of behavior control and learning.5 Essential fatty acids are also important in fighting the increased inflammatory response seen in many autistic children.57-59 Most recently, Austrian researchers published a double-blind placebo-controlled pilot study comparing omega-3 fatty acid supplementation with placebo in 13 autistic children aged 5-17 years who had severe tantrums, aggression, or self-injurious behaviors.60 After six weeks of treatment with either placebo or 1.5 g/day of omega-3 fatty acids containing 800 mg of EPA and 700 mg of DHA, the treated group showed noticeable improvement on a behavior-rating scale for hyperactivity and stereotypical behavior. No adverse effects were noted, and the researchers concluded that this study provided "preliminary evidence that omega-3 fatty acids may be an effective treatment for children with autism." Conclusion Autism has appropriately been called "an extreme challenge to integrative medicine."5 At the same time, integrative medicine and nutritional approaches offer tremendous promise for the future of this heartbreaking group of disorders. Autistic children's quality of life can be greatly improved even with what we now know. We can have high hopes that the growing interest of the scientific community will result in urgently needed research to defeat autism within our lifetimes. If you have any questions on the scientific content of this article, please call a Life Extension Health Advisor at 1-800-226-2370. Resources for Those Affected by Autism Many organizations are dedicated to providing information and support for families who are affected by autism. For more information, please visit the websites below: ACT Today! http://www.act-today.org AutismLink http://www.autismlink.org Autism One http://www.autismone.org Autism Research Institute (ARI) http://www.autism.com Autism Society of America (ASA) http://www.autism-society.org Autism Speaks http://www.autismspeaks.org Centers for Disease Control http://www.cdc.gov/actearly Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism Inc. http://www.dougflutiejrfoundation.org First Signs Inc. http://www.firstsigns.org National Autism Association http://www.nationalautismassociation.org Organization for Autism Research Inc. http://www.researchautism.org Special Needs Network http://www.specialneedsnetwork.net References 1. Muhle R, Trentacoste SV, Rapin I. The genetics of autism. Pediatrics. 2004 May;113(5):e472-86. 2. Baker SM. Part II: Notes on treatment options. In: Pangborn JB, Baker SM, editors. Biomedical Assessment Options for Children with Autism and Related Problems. 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News about social media, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
Chronology of Coverage
Jul. 8, 2013
Stuart Elliott Advertising column; social media like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter are shifting way some brands use events as promotions; notes Oscar Mayer, owned by Kraft Foods Group, will host event for hot dog-shaped vehicles that has been heavily promoted on sites. MORE
Jul. 5, 2013
Rewriting of Japan's rigid election laws has brought about sea change in electioneering customs, allowing candidates to use Internet and social media for campaigning; governing Liberal Democratic Party has emerged as unlikely front-runner in social media game. MORE
Jul. 3, 2013
Social media users have faced jail time after the Secret Service saw their threats to Pres Obama on Twitter or Facebook; Jarvis Britton of Birmingham, Ala, sent out a series of Twitter messages that he later described as 'stupid' jokes; he is spending a year in federal prison. MORE
Jun. 30, 2013
Photos, once slices of a moment in the past — sunsets, cappuccinos, the family vacation — are fast becoming an entirely new type of dialogue. MORE
Jun. 30, 2013
Online reality and its offline counterpart can blur through Facebook and dating Web sites, helping to mix and distort memories. MORE
Jun. 30, 2013
Snapchat, photo-sharing app that automatically delete snapshots once they are viewed, rolls out SnapKidz aimed at children under 13; app allows saving and captioning pictures but prohibits sending or receiving them. MORE
Jun. 24, 2013
Supreme Court's annual rulings remain stubbornly opaque until they are handed out on paper, making court a conspicuous holdout in era of swirling social media and prominent leaks; tradition is particularly notable in current term as people across country await rulings on major cases with huge implications. MORE
Jun. 23, 2013
Op-Ed article by Tom Standage, digital editor of The Economist, notes way in which concerns about social networking today mirror concerns about coffeehouses in England in the late 1600s; contends lesson of coffeehouses is that modern fears about dangers of social networking are overdone. MORE
Jun. 23, 2013
Gray Matter column by Henry Kautz, chairman of computer science department at Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at University of Rochester, describes his research analyzing Twitter postings from millions of users in New York City to develop system to monitor food-poisoning outbreaks at restaurants; contends social-media-based systems have potential to greatly complement traditional data-collection methods, producing more comprehensive model for public health policy. MORE
Jun. 21, 2013
Facebook introduces short-video service, part of Instagram, that allows users to record and edit as much as 15 seconds of video, enhance it with image filters and post it immediately; move follows immense popularity of similar Twitter service called Vine, and underscores how video has become increasingly crucial to social media sites. MORE
Jun. 18, 2013
LinkedIn's Influencers program, which consists of people in leadership positions posting about their lives and careers, has transformed viewer engagement on the business professional social media site; visitors viewed 63 percent more pages in first-quarter 2013 than they did in year-ago quarter. MORE
Jun. 16, 2013
News analysis; feedback loop of positive reinforcement that can be found on social media sites may be the most addictive aspect of social media, and could be impetus for users to act out online, for better or for worse. MORE
Jun. 9, 2013
The Federal Trade Commission wants to better distinguish the blurred line between celebrity endorsements and mere appreciation. MORE
Jun. 9, 2013
Op-Ed article by author Jonathan Safran Foer considers way in which technology hinders emotional communication between people, even as it makes it easier to communicate electronically. MORE
Jun. 5, 2013
Staff at Saguaro National Park in Arizona say there is reason to believe that spike in vandalism and graffiti on public lands coincides with the rise of social media; vandals, who are even defacing majestic saguaro cactuses, are posting pictures of damage they have wrought on Facebook and other social media sites; unprecedented level and nature of vandalism is unnerving park officials across Western states. MORE
Jun. 5, 2013
Students and chaperones from Orthodox Jewish school in Brooklyn are ordered off AirTran's flight to Atlanta for refusing to shut off their cellphones; students send messages via Twitter to news organizations, saying they had done nothing wrong, with some suggesting crew acted out of anti-Semitism; students are split up and given seats on other flights. MORE
Jun. 4, 2013
Social media sites are trying to determine what sort of control they have over user-generated content, particularly when it affects advertising; Facebook, Twitter and others are wrestling with questions of free speech while simultaneously trying to create a safe space for advertisers they attract. MORE
Jun. 2, 2013
Profile of Rachel Sklar, a media personality whose enthusiasm for promoting women in the technology industry has both fans and critics; Sklar is founder of TheLi.st, an e-mail listserv and Web community that helps women in tech help one another. MORE
May. 30, 2013
The Kickstarter co-founder Perry Chen understands how communities can fuel creativity. The artist Theaster Gates knows how creativity can invigorate a community. What happens when they put their heads together? MORE
May. 21, 2013
Yahoo's $1.1 billion proposed acquisition of Tumblr is huge coup for start-up's young founder David Karp and splashy move by Yahoo chief Marissa Mayer to shake up her company; heralds larger shift in social media, as new services move beyond the Facebook approach, with tools to create new content instead of just sharing it. MORE
May. 20, 2013
Board of Yahoo, faded Web pioneer, agrees to buy popular blogging service Tumblr for about $1.1 billion in cash; Yahoo's move, which will be the largest acquisition of a social networking company in years, aims to make up for missing out on the growth of social media and mobile devices. MORE
May. 12, 2013
Chuck Klosterman The Ethicist column answers questions about the Hippocratic oath and using personal social media accounts for professional purposes. MORE
May. 11, 2013
Major advertisers, including Ford Motor, General Motors, Hyundai Motor, Reebok and PepsiCo, are forced to apologize to consumers who objected to offensive ads primarily on social media that hinged on subjects like race, rape and suicide; public outcry shows that attempts by companies to be edgy and be noticed often go too far. MORE
May. 5, 2013
Parents access social media in an attempt to keep their children safe, but many find out things about their children they would rather not know. MORE
May. 5, 2013
Internet can give the illusion of personal freedom, when in fact the objective often becomes to follow the crowd, on Web sites like Yelp, to avoid criticism. MORE
May. 2, 2013
Beauty-focused social networks are place for amateurs and professionals alike to see which products and new and popular, and to post reviews of their own. MORE
Apr. 30, 2013
Andrea Benitez, privileged young woman in Mexico, becomes target of broad and swift social media campaign after she calls in inspectors who work for her father's consumer protection agency to shut down Mexico City restaurant Maximo Bistrot because it refused to give her table she wanted; incident has led to president's office announcing formal investigation into allegations of abuse of power. MORE
Apr. 29, 2013
The e-commerce giant Alibaba agreed on Monday to pay $586 million for an 18 percent stake in the Sina Corporation's Weibo, the most popular of China's microblogging services. MORE
Apr. 29, 2013
Commodity Futures Trading Commission plans to hold public meeting in Washington with dozens of high-frequency traders to discuss whether there should be additional safeguards to protect against effects of social media; move comes after fake twitter post caused a market crash. MORE
Apr. 24, 2013
News analysis; Boston Marathon bombings are America's first fully interactive national tragedy of social media age, with online postings by suspects Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev providing rich vein of material to mine and sift; their messages and posts offer reminders of complexities of online identity, and the ways in which people's personalities, interests and preoccupations can be distorted or magnified on the Web. MORE
Apr. 24, 2013
Maureen Dowd Op-Ed column relays conversation she had with author James Gleick, who published article in New York magazine about how Boston Marathon bombings exposed pitfalls of having enormous amounts of information--and misinformation--at one's disposal due to social media and the Internet. MORE
Apr. 22, 2013
David Carr The Media Equation column maintains decline in CNN's viewership during big news events like the Boston Marathon bombings has been largely self-inflicted; cites serious errors made while trying to fill 24-hour news cycle; notes rise of social media as news alternative has also been factor. MORE
Apr. 22, 2013
Comedy Central will host five-day, all-star comedy festival entirely through Twitter's Vine video-sharing service; partnership highlights Twitter's increasingly video-rich content and Comedy Central's evolution from cable channel to cross-platform media company. MORE
Apr. 18, 2013
Tool Kit column observes that scrubbing one's profile from a social networking site is not easy; as more users make the site look better to advertisers; presents some tools to make the break. MORE
Apr. 13, 2013
Groundswell of protests that has apparently forced Reebok to drop rapper Rick Ross as spokesman has focused attention on feminist group UltraViolet, which harnessed social media in campaign against Ross after he rapped about drugging a woman and having sex with her without her knowledge. MORE
Apr. 7, 2013
Actress Anne Hathaway, despite all her success, has become one of most hated celebrities on social media; some speculate this is due to fact that she appears to be too perfect to be likable. MORE
Apr. 5, 2013
Adults in Torrington, Conn, who would like their town to be known for its middle-class values, are aghast at social network postings from local teens siding with defendants in statutory rape case, and publicly condemning their young accusers. MORE
Apr. 4, 2013
Facebook is expected to introduce Facebook-centric phone powered by Google's Android system that is intended to help increase its profit overseas; moderately priced phone has new search tool that encourages users to use their Facebook friend network, and news feed remade for mobile devices. MORE
Apr. 2, 2013
The Securities and Exchange Commission cleared companies' use of Facebook and Twitter for announcements, following an investigation into a social media post by Netflix's chief. MORE
Apr. 1, 2013
Stuart Elliott Advertising column notes New York City is regaining its appeal as top location in the advertising business as marketers increasingly seek agencies that are proficient in social media. MORE
Mar. 31, 2013
New generation of etiquette gurus, good-manner bloggers and self-appointed YouTube arbiters is rising through social media to help members of Generation Y navigate tricky tech-age social situations, like online invitations and dating, as well as actual face-to-face contact in the offline world. MORE
Mar. 29, 2013
New York Police Department issues strict guidelines for use of social media in an effort to avoid troublesome postings by its officers; department members have been ordered to comb through their personal profiles on Facebook, Twitter and other Web sites to ensure they are in line with updated rules. MORE
Mar. 27, 2013
Stuart Elliott Advertising column on division of McCann Erickson New York that specializes in social media, and will stress interactions with consumers. MORE
Mar. 25, 2013
Stuart Elliott Advertising column notes that social media language has become increasingly common in ads, signaling that advertisers feel confident they will not be misunderstood by large audiences. MORE
Mar. 24, 2013
Several specialized photo-sharing applications allow wedding guests to take and share their photographs of the event. MORE
Mar. 21, 2013
Sexual assault charges against Torrington High School athletes Edgar A Gonzalez and Joan M Toribio prompts people to draw online comparisons to Steubenville, Ohio, rape case, which gained national attention via social media and revealed bullying toward the victim from students and others who displayed concern for the town's football program. MORE
Mar. 19, 2013
Researchers, using brain scans and information tracking, have found that good news can spread faster and farther than bad news on social media; finding runs counter to conventional wisdom that only negative stories receive attention from public. MORE
Mar. 18, 2013
Steubenville, Ohio, high school football stars Trent Mays and Ma'lik Richmond are found guilty of raping 16-year-old girl in case that has drawn national attention for way social media spurred initial prosecution and later helped galvanize national outrage. MORE
Mar. 14, 2013
Gap's former creative director Patrick Robinson, who was fired from company in May 2011, is back with new collection of performance apparel designed for urban environments. MORE
Mar. 13, 2013
Trial commences for Trenton Mays and Ma'lik Richmond, two Steubenville, Ohio, high school football players accused of raping 16-year-old girl in 2012; attendees are forbidden from posting to social media while inside courtroom, precaution in case that has already played out online for months MORE
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Tool Called Dataminr Hunts for News in the Din of Twitter
Dataminr, software that analyzes Twitter postings for patterns that indicate breaking news, became commercially available to news organizations on Tuesday.
September 24, 2014, Wednesday
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John Lewis: Comic Book Hero
Representative John Lewis of Georgia talks comic books on Facebook.
September 22, 2014, Monday
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Milan Fashion Week Social Media Roundup
Stylish hordes moved forth from England to Italy for the third week of fashion month. Here's a recap of what happened, traced through the Styles staff's Twitter feeds.
September 22, 2014, Monday
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Beijing's Rising Smear Power
The online slander of dissidents is seen as an attempt to manipulate opinion on a global scale.
September 22, 2014, Monday
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Oculus Brings the Virtual Closer to Reality
Virtual reality technology may attract big money from tech giants, but a conference to showcase one company's products gave plenty of space to the small fry.
September 21, 2014, Sunday
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Lou Lamoriello is a man on a mission!
The New Jersey Devils were business as usual on Monday extending qualifying offers to 9 of the 11 potential restricted free agents on the roster. Not included on the list were winger Zach Parise and defensman Anssi Salmela.
The Devils did not need to qualify Parise because they already filed for team elected arbitration two weeks ago. But, not qualifying Salmela means he could become an unrestricted free agent on July 1 if the Devil fail to work out a deal with him..
Opinions vary on how good Salmela is and can be. I for one have always held him in high regard despite his tendency to be inconsistent in his own end and feel he could be a valuable member of the defense especially with his shot from the point. Salmela played in just 48 games this past season after recovering from off-season knee surgery to repair a torn ACL in his right knee. If they Devils had tendered a qualifying offer they would have to bump his salary by ten percent. Once a player is qualified they then have the right to take their respective team to arbitration. This appears to be the deciding factor behind the decision for GM Lou Lamoriello and the Devils not to tender an offer.
Lamoriello did not shut the door on re-signing the Finnish defenseman but it remains to be seen if Salmela fits into New Jersey's long term future.
D Matt Corrente, D Mark Fraser, G Jeff Frazee, D Maxim Noreau, RW Nathan Perkovich, D Matt Taormina, LW Alexander Vasyunov, C Steve Zalewski, RW Vladimir Zharkov all received qualifying offers from the Devils.
It was confirmed today that Alexander Vasyunov did sign a one year deal with his former Russian team. Vasyunov's agent Mark Gandler, said that his client signed a 1-year deal with Yaroslavl of the KHL. The Devils qualified him today in order to retain his rights should he decide to return to the NHL. Vasyunov was considered to be one of New Jersey's top prospects at forward.
Free Agency Opens Friday….
Friday is July 1st, (besides trade deadline day) it can one of the most exciting or most painful days for a hockey fan depending on how your favorite team fairs. This year the Devils have D Andy Greene and G Johan Hedberg slated to hit the market as unrestricted free agents. Lamoriello has said on more than one occasion that his hope is to keep both of them. As of now there have been no serious talks between any of the parties and no deals are imminent. I suspect Lou will get them both signed and in camp for the start of the 2011-12 season.
I would be very surprised if New Jersey makes any significant signings once the free agent frenzy starts. Last year they went bananas signing D Henrik Tallinder, D Anton Volchenkov, G Johan Hedberg and of course F Ilya Kovalchuk. Even with the cap rising they have more pressing issues..*cough* Parise *cough*
Any deals will be minor. Expect a role player/character signing or two.
Coaching Front…
On Monday the Milwaukee Admirals named Kirk Muller their new head coach. Another potential head coaching candidate is gone, kaput, off the the market. Where does that leave the Devils in their coaching hunt? New Jersey has yet to appoint a new captain for their ship but they could be inching closer to a decision. The internet has been buzzing with rumors that Mike Eaves of Wisconsin may be on his way to Jersey. Eaves denies he's even been interviewed and says that in fact he's had no contact with any NHL team for that matter. Former Atlanta Thrasher bench boss Craig Ramsey has also been linked to the Devils job. Tom Gulliti confirmed that the Devils did indeed interview Michel Therrien last week for their vacant coaching position. As of right now he is the only confirmed candidate to be interviewed. Before the hiring of John Maclean prior to the start of last season, Therrien was rumored to be the front runner to replace then retiring Jacques Lemaire. Instead Maclean was given the job and the rest is history. Is Lou second guessing himself and going back to Therrien to fix the mistake he made with the Johnny Mac hiring?
Stay tuned as this story develops…
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ST. CLOUD, MN — Augustana's NSIC Tournament game with Wayne State has been suspended in the top of the eighth inning due to rain. At the time of the heavy rainfall and suspension, Wayne State led Augustana 4-3 with one out and runners on first and second base in the top of the eighth inning.
Augustana opened up the scoring in the bottom of the second inning and took a 1-0 lead when Nate Hewes belted his team-leading eighth home run of the season over the right field wall.
Wayne State answered and took a 3-1 lead in the top of the third inning. Michael Herman led off the inning with a single up the middle and moved up to second on a sacrifice bunt by Tanner Lancaster.
Curtis Bussard and Blake Brisson then hit back-to-back doubles to put the Wildcats up 2-1. With Brisson on second, CJ Nolen was hit by a pitch and Kevin Andersen flew out to right field to move Brisson up to third. With runners on first and third, Nolen stole second base while Brisson swiped home to make it a 3-1 game.
The Wildcats added an unearned run in the top of the fourth to push their lead to 4-1.
After a scoreless fifth inning, The Vikings pushed two runs across in the bottom of the sixth inning to get within one at 4-3. Jake Petersen and Marcus O'Neill led off the inning with back-to-back singles and after a Tony Viger fly out, David Borchardt was hit by a pitch to load the bases.
Hewes came up with another clutch hit for the Vikings with a two-RBI double to left field to score O'Neill and Petersen and force a Wayne State pitching change. Eric Schwieger came in to pitch for the Wildcats and ended Augustana's threat getting a strikeout and a fly out to end the inning.
Sam Gotham and Matt Musser came in to pitch two solid innings in relief of Viking starter Jordan Milbrath to hold Wayne State off the board in the sixth and seventh innings.
Michael Willman Jr. came in to pitch for the Vikings in the eighth inning and struck out the first batter he faced before walking two straight. After the two walks, the game was suspended due to heavy rain and poor field conditions.
The two teams will pick up the game in the top of the eighth inning at 11 a.m. Thursday at Dick Putz Field in St. Cloud, Minn.
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City Council approved changes Monday night that are expected to shave off ride times.
Council approved plans to
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vote to make some changes to existing Route 7.
Council voted to add a new
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"I would definitely
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7 as it stands without public consultation," said Adam Lees, who lives in
Nancy Carpenter, who also
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will persuade you to use the money you may be saving from the Route 7 changes
to fully fund this expanded schedule."
City Council also decided
Monday night to back bonds to help a private school upgrade its campus. Saint
Anne's Belfield plans to expand and renovate a dining hall and student commons
facilities and improve roads on the upper school campus.
Charlottesville's economic
development director says the city's support will help STAB get up to $15 million
in tax-exempt financing for the projects, at no cost to city taxpayers. As part
of the approval, council urges STAB to hire local help for the project.
Also on Monday's agenda: Tonsler
Park is one step closer to getting the green light for a $100,000 makeover. The
city plans to match a grant from the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation.
Those funds will pay for a basketball court replacement and new lighting in the
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17 year old charged with witness intimidation using Twitter
A 17-year-old was arrested and charged with witness intimidation using Twitter, officials announced.
Prosecutor charged with making false police report, resigns
An Assistant District Attorney resigned her position, and then surrendered to authorities Friday after she was allegedly caught filing a false police report against an ex-boyfriend.
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A 40-year-old man and 41-year-old woman were charged today after the duo led a police chase from Camden to Philly Sunday morning, the district attorney's office said.


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Apple is the shining beacon of what it means to be "anal".
What! I was in the middle of watching it when it said "copyright claim by Disney" any other links?!
lol you guys are dumb, why would steve jobs be jealous? Apple devs can make their own custom code far more optimized for him, he can customize it further then any of us.
i can't see the vid? copyright of Disney or something like that?
The video on first page is no longer available. But check this!
Now that jailbreaking is officially legal I don't think he would get in that much trouble. Maybe his contract with apple may be terminated but it's not like there are Mac vs Pc tv spots anymore so it doesn't really matter. Plus he's an actor anyways, I'm sure he can find other things to do lol.
Wow. it seems somebody (Apple) doesn't want somebody to show off cydia :/
It's over 9000!!!!!!
When I got my iPhone 4 replaced they brought out a manager from apple. He was restoring my phone and he went to reply to a text on his ip4 and he swipes and reveals sbsettings. I asked "jailbroken huh?" and he says "nooooo... What are you talking about?" lol
Luckily I downloaded this via MxTube before Disney took it away
Out of all people, WTF did Disney remove the vid, lol?
I did find the mispellings on his texts pretty funny (on part 3, shown in an earlier post on page 5). Dewin, Beeber, lol. Cool that even some prominent Apple people are among, just pretty cool
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Luke Bryan is set to co-host the ACM Awards with Blake Shelton April 7, and this marks the first time Luke has co-hosted a major, live awards show. He co-hosted last summer's CMA Music Festival special with Kimberly Perry though, and she thinks he has what it takes for that big job.
Kimberly tells ABC News Radio, "I mean, the guy's never met a stranger, and Luke certainly has a huge personality."
While Kimberly has no doubts about Luke's hosting skills, she warns him that he needs to be a little tidier backstage at the show. While they were getting ready to do some interviews promoting the CMA Music Festival, Luke made quite a mess in the common area between his and Kimberly's dressing rooms.
She says, "Luke's clothes were kind of strewn all out in the middle space, including his camouflage underwear. I'm not sure why he wasn't wearing them, but they were on the floor."
Kimberly adds, "I just want to remind him to please put those away, because I don't know that Blake Shelton will be as forgiving on stage about that as I was."
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Welcome to my weekend. It consists of kickin' it with friends doing the same old crap. You know, hanging out in parking lots, watching lame movies, poor attempts to hook up with the opposite sex, and, of course, entertaining nights at dance clubs.
But I'm always on the lookout for something to do that's different from just the typical stuff. Last July-before my job here at Super Street-I heard about a show called Hot Import Nights. It promised to be the import car and clubbing scene all rolled into one. That mos' def' caught my attention.
When I went, the thing was jam-packed. So packed that I had to wait 2 hours in a line, and I couldn't even get a ticket into the venue. So packed that police had to keep the crowd in check just to make sure all hell didn't break loose (which it almost did).
The second time around, however, was a totally different game. My new digs at Super Street entitled me to an all-powerful media pass. Expecting the same crowded lines and disarray, I was completely fooled. Upon entrance, the vibe from the first show was there-only better. Complete, unadulterated "off da hook." The boys at Vision Entertainment transformed Irvine Meadows Center into a place swamped with the hottest import cars in the industry. From the entrance to Vendor Row, there were vehicles sporting popular and unique trends ranging from VeilSide, Mügen, right down to some really OG Japanese-spec OEM body parts.
Hanging out at the Super Street vip area was quite a treat. Once again, the Emp and his cohorts were up to no good with their monkey tactics. I love being the new guy (cough, ahem). Just great. And lest we forget, there were hordes of beautiful women and industry models, including supermodel Patricia Ford, whom you could talk to and take snapshots with.
Also making guest appearances were two popular rap bands, Cypress Hill and Black-Eyed Peas, who chilled at the Industry Insider magazine booth to sign autographs and take pictures with their fans. Pepsi was definetly in da house with its interactive rig, complete with a video game center, video screens covering the event, and Southern California radio station DJs spinning for the crowd. Of course, you can't have a club-like atmosphere without a bootie contest, so the radio station hosted a "Shake Yo Bootay" competition. Center Stage also provided entertainment for the After Dark club, which drew its fair share of breakers and clubbers.
By the end of the night, Ron Bergenholtz came out on top, taking home six trophies, including Hottest Import of Show. Maurice Huynh took home Hottest Lighting and received a $250 prize and lighting equipment from Toucan Industries. And, of course, Mommy Charlotte of Team Kosoku, took home the Hottest Female award with her turbocharged Odyssey.
This Hot Import Nights definitely gave out some kickin' vibes and outperformed the previous event. Due to the success of these two shows, Vision Entertainment plans on expanding Hot Import Nights to New York, Florida, and other venues in Southern California. For more infomation, contact Vision Entertainment at 949/376-6942.
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So what does our FNG Jonathan do when he isn't busy harassing us for free car parts or to put his friends' cars into the mag? He roams around import car events using cheap lines to mack on poor unsuspecting females. Here's a sampling: "Hi, I'm Jonathan from Super Street magazine. Wanna pose for a picture?" Poor approach, but the results speak for themselves.


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Thu, 05/05/2011 - 12:00am