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One such controversial call occurred during Game 2 of this years American League Championship Series. (ALCS). During the ninth inning of the game, with two outs and two strikes on batter A.J. Pierzynski, Los Angeles Angels catcher Josh Paul cleanly caught what he thought was the third strike of the at-bat and nonchalantly rolled the ball back to the mound. Pierzynski, however, alertly hustled down to first base, claiming that the ball hit the dirt before it was caught. Umpire Dave Eddings allowed the inning to continue, reiterating Pierzynski's claim that the ball touched the ground, although replays clearly showed that Paul made the catch.
As the White Sox luck would have it, the very next batter (Joe Crede) hit a game-winning double to bury the Angels. The Sox won the next three games and rode that momentum to a World Series victory over Houston.
Recently, there has been a great deal of controversy about both Eddings' call and the conduct of umpires and sports referees in general. We forget that these officials of professional sports are simply the best at what they do. We respect and idolize professional athletes because they are the most talented of any other athletes; why not do the same for officials?
You obviously don't need to worship sports officials and agree with their every call. However, carry the mindset that these guys work just as hard as the athletes themselves. Beyond this, they must deal with criticism from the media, coaches, players and the public.
When we consider the difficulty of officiating in each of the four major professional sports, I would argue that no job is more difficult than that of professional baseball umpires. Baseball umpires have to make split-second decision after split-second decision, which occur at random throughout all nine innings. The home plate umpires' job is the most challenging, because the calling of balls and strikes is such a subjective process.
In what other sport is it permissible for a coach to run on the playing surface and blatantly get in the official's face to express his displeasure? Imagine, for a moment, that it was acceptable (and common) for a basketball coach to storm on the court to protest a foul.
It simply wouldn't happen, and is seen as unacceptable. The coach would be ejected in a heartbeat. In football, calls are less frequently disputed because there is such a broad range of penalties and the sport employs instant replay review (at least at the professional level).
The bottom line is, next time you are watching your team, and a call doesn't go your way, remember that the umpires are simply doing their job. Accept the fact that they aren't perfect. Take time to enjoy the atmosphere, the emotional captivation of a walk-off home run or the sight of an inning-ending double play.
Leave the officiating to the officials and they will leave the cheering to you.


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I am nominating Jim Dampier for a Covenant Platinum Award. Jim has served as Minister of Senior Adults at First Baptist Church since 1998. He is paid a small, part-time salary. However, the work he does goes far beyond part-time, often far beyond what most people would consider a full time position. Jim feels he is here to minister, therefore does not consider the time involved.
Jim is a graduate of Carson-Newman College and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has served as pastor of churches in Indiana and East Tennessee. He is not interactive with other professionals through a local pastors' conference, and with Carson-Newman College professors and administrators, as well as keeps, a good rapport with the staff of First Baptist Church. Appalachian Outreach offers him interaction with people of all ages and positions for helping the larger community.
Jim leads a weekly worship service/Bible Study in one assisted living facility and a similar service monthly in another facility. Continually he visits people in several hospitals, and ministers to church members, and some who are not, in nursing homes of who are ill or shut-in at home.
Monthly programs at church include a prayer breakfast for seniors, and a senior adult lunch. The programs for the lunches range form just for fun of entertainment to informative and learning programs. When needed, a program is planned to explain something going on in the church. Throughout the year, trips are taken to plays, festivals, events, attractions, museums, or a drive through the mountains.
Jim makes himself available to senior citizens to do anything they need him for. He will go to the store to get mile, bread, etc. for someone, take another to the doctor or to get a prescription, spend hours waiting for another to get glasses repaired or get a new phone. He has made small home repairs or replaced light bulbs for one living alone. He often provides transportation, usually without reimbursement for gas. When emotional support is needed or someone is lonely, Jim is there.
Senior adults are treated with respect and love, with attention to their physical difficulties. Often he is called on to minister to grieving family members in the illness of death of a loved one and/or help conduct the funeral. Occasionally he conducts a wedding.
In addition to the great job he does with all this, Jim also teaches a mixed adult Sunday School class. Much time and study goes into this, evident in the quality of lessons he presents each week. Proof that his teaching is academic, and much studied, is seen in the make-up of his class: retired professors, pastors, missionaries, educational directors, teachers, music directors and professional leaders.
Although he works more with senior adults, Jim is open and willing to learn from younger people. He likes to interact with the youth at church and at Carson- Newman College and with children. Just because something has been done a certain way for a long time does not mean to him that it can't or should not be changed. He is open to new ideas while holding onto old, true values. Currently he has a college student working with him as an intern as part of his college coursework. He feels they have shared a lot and learned from each other.
Hobbies include fly fishing, camping, genealogy, music, and watching football. Trombone is his instrument and he plays in the church orchestra and the Walters Stat community Band in Morristown. Along with his wife, Kathy, he enjoys spoiling his Beagles, and occasionally takes them to visit people in nursing homes and retirement facilities.
All this is accomplished by a seventy-four year old man who has overcome quadruple by-pass heart surgery and lives with diabetes. His active lifestyle and service to others keeps him going. This dedicated, hard-working senior adult, working for senior adults, would be very humbled and honored to receive this award.


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It's a game of preference with the quarterbacks in this year's NFL Draft, as Ryan Nassib, Geno Smith and E.J. Manuel battle to be the first passer selected.
While the Bills appear to be sold on Nassib in the top ten, Smith is hoping he doesn't slide out of the first round.
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TSN.ca's NFL Editor Justin Boone delivers his third Mock Draft of the year as he takes a look at how the first round will unfold on Thursday night.
1. Kansas City Chiefs
Luke Joeckel - OT - Texas A&M
This pick is not yet locked in, but it appears Joeckel still has the edge on fellow offensive tackle Eric Fisher. Regardless of whether the Chiefs trade Branden Albert to the Dolphins or not, Kansas City will welcome a new franchise tackle into their offence. It may not be the most exciting selection for the Chiefs' fan base, but Joeckel and Fisher are the safest picks in this year's draft.
2. Jacksonville Jaguars
Dion Jordan - DE - Oregon
New head coach Gus Bradley will bring his defensive system to Jacksonville and that will require speed on the edge. Jordan is a very versatile player who can play in almost any scheme and can provide that speed rush the Jaguars desperately need. Jordan will have to add muscle and become a student of the game, but he could develop into an outstanding player in the Jags' front seven.
3. Oakland Raiders
Sharrif Floyd - DT - Florida
The Raiders are willing to roll with Matt Flynn and Terrelle Pryor at quarterback, meaning the Geno Smith draft slide begins here. While Fisher carries less risk, the Raiders have a much bigger need at defensive tackle, after releasing Richard Seymour and Tommy Kelly. Floyd will give them a versatile defender who flashed some impressive speed at the combine for a man his size.
4. Philadelphia Eagles
Eric Fisher - OT - Central Michigan
The Eagles will make a choice between taking Fisher or defensive tackle Star Lotulelei with the four pick. New head coach Chip Kelly is in the hunt for athletic blockers and Fisher stood out for that very reason at this year's combine and Senior Bowl. Fisher will use his athleticism and movement to become a dependable starter in Philadelphia and may have more upside than Joeckel.
5. Detroit Lions
Ezekiel Ansah - DE/OLB - LSU
Losing Kyle Vanden Bosch and Cliff Avril leaves the Lions in a very tough spot at defensive end. However, Jeff Backus' retirement is also an issue for Detroit. With Joeckel and Fisher gone, the Lions will address their defensive line and select Ansah, a native of Ghana, who is a very raw talent with maybe the most potential out of anyone in this class at his position.
6. Cleveland Browns
Star Lotulelei - DT - Utah
The Browns will have a great opportunity to trade out of this pick, with plenty of interest in offensive tackle Lane Johnson. If they stay at six, they will fortify their defensive front with a monster in the middle. Lotulelei is a massive run stuffer who consistently draws double teams. He saw his stock drop during the draft process with reports of a heart issue, but it turned out not to be serious.
7. Arizona Cardinals
Lane Johnson - OT - Oklahoma
Johnson is the third best tackle in this draft and will be coveted by several teams after Joeckel and Fisher take the stage in New York. If no one makes a move to get in front of the Cardinals, then Arizona will get some much-needed help on their offensive line. Johnson had an impressive performance at the Senior Bowl, showing a good ability to deal with quick rushers off the edge.
8. Buffalo Bills
Ryan Nassib - QB - Syracuse
Nassib's connection with the Bills' new coaching staff instantly made people assume Buffalo would target the Syracuse passer. However, Nassib has quietly made his way up draft boards in a year where there is no clear cut, elite talent and is now in position to be the first quarterback taken. Geno Smith is not the right fit for the Bills' system and continues to not hear his name called.
9. New York Jets
Barkevious Mingo - DE/OLB - LSU
The Jets now have two first round picks after the trade with Tampa Bay. Word out of New York is that the Jets are hoping to come away from Thursday's first round with Mingo as the newest member of their defence. While physical attributes don't always translate to on-field production, Mingo is poised to wreak havoc off the edge in the NFL with an extremely quick first step.
10. Tennessee Titans
D.J. Fluker - OT - Alabama
Tennessee and San Diego are both looking for help on their offensive line. With the top three tackles already taken, the Titans will secure a solid starter for the right side of their line. Fluker is a massive tackle, who can completely dominate with his size and strength and will likely start off at right tackle or guard. With Andy Levitre signing in Tennessee, the Titans' line will be much improved.
11. San Diego Chargers
Jonathan Cooper - OG - North Carolina
The Chargers would love to find an offensive tackle to protect Philip Rivers, but unless they are willing to move up, the top three players at that position will be gone. San Diego also has a need on the interior of their line and Cooper's presence will only help to open up the offence. Cooper isn't a dominating lineman, but instead uses his mobility and technique to excel as a blocker.
12. Miami Dolphins
Dee Milliner - CB - Alabama
Despite acquiring Brent Grimes in the off-season, the Dolphins still have a starting spot open on the other side of the field. Miami will be more than happy to see Milliner still available when they are on the clock. Milliner has the size to match up with even the biggest NFL wideouts, and news of a potential shoulder injury appears to have been overblown by the media.
13. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tyler Eifert - TE - Notre Dame
With their second pick, the Jets look to offence in an attempt to find a new weapon to help them put up points. Eifert is an elite pass catcher who combines a massive frame with excellent speed. Eifert has a great knack for going up and getting the ball, but it's his ability as a blocker sets him apart from the other tight ends this year.
14. Carolina Panthers
Tavon Austin - WR - West Virginia
Austin has a lot of hype surrounding him as the draft nears and some believe he could go as high as the top ten. The Panthers have more pressing roster problems, but bringing in such an electric player will be impossible to pass up. Austin is a dynamic speedster in the slot and will work with Cam Newton and Steve Smith to give the Panthers' offence a new dimension.
15. New Orleans Saints
Sheldon Richardson - DT - Missouri
The Saints don't need help on offence, so it's quite fortuitous that a quality prospect like Richardson is still around. Richardson isn't as big as some of the other players at his position, but he uses his quickness to get penetration. Richardson may not get the sack, but he often causes problems in opponents' backfields and will join a defence that is transitioning to a 3-4 scheme.
16. St. Louis Rams
Kenny Vaccaro - S - Texas
If Vaccaro falls this far, the Rams will gladly give him a home after they let go of both of their starting safeties from last season. Vaccaro is coming out of a program known for producing above average defensive backs and he will be the latest example. Vaccaro is strong in coverage and against the run, meaning he can play either safety position.
17. Pittsburgh Steelers
Jarvis Jones - OLB - Georgia
Despite being diagnosed with spinal stenosis, Jones is arguably the most dangerous pass rusher in this draft class and could be a top-five pick, depending on how teams evaluate his medical situation. His falling draft stock won't scare away the Steelers, who will take advantage and add a player with elite talent. With James Harrison departed, Jones could be in a perfect situation.
18. Dallas Cowboys
Chance Warmack - OG - Alabama
After giving Tony Romo a big extension, the Cowboys will now be tasked with protecting their investment. Warmack is a violent run blocker and is willing to do the dirty work to help his offence thrive. His drive and skill make him capable of becoming one of the league's best at the position. Warmack's presence will only help to give Romo more time in the pocket, opening up the offence.
19. New York Giants
D.J. Hayden- CB - Houston
The Giants are a well run team that will recognize a good prospect when he falls to them. Hayden flew under the radar for part of the draft season after having a rare heart issue. Hayden's medicals obviously check out now, since the cornerback has been dubbed the best in this class by many experts. A smart team like the Giants will be quick to pounce on a player with Hayden's upside.
20. Chicago Bears
Xavier Rhodes - CB - Florida State
Rhodes has been projected much higher, but will be selected after Milliner and Hayden on draft day. The Bears will gravitate to a player with Rhodes' aggressive nature. Rhodes has a long frame and plays a very physical game. Rhodes isn't scared to battle with receivers and will continue the tradition of fearless corners in the Bears' secondary.
21. Cincinnati Bengals
Alec Ogletree - ILB - Georgia
Ogletree comes with some off-field baggage, including a recent arrest for DUI. The Bengals have never been scared off by character concerns and that won't change this year. Ogletree has superb speed to go along with explosive tackling ability. An added bonus is that Ogletree has shown glimpses of being a pass rusher as well, and can play inside or outside.
22. St. Louis Rams (via Redskins)
DeAndre Hopkins - WR - Clemson
With their second pick of the first round, it's time for St. Louis to give Sam Bradford a weapon in the passing game. While a few of the Rams' receivers showed ability a year ago, they are left with Chris Givens and Brian Quick as their only real playmakers, along with new tight end Jared Cook. Hopkins has all the tools to be an excellent NFL receiver.
23. Minnesota Vikings
Sylvester Williams - DT - North Carolina
The Vikings have very little talent at defensive tackle after Kevin Williams. Not only would Sylvester Williams keep the Williams' wall intact, he is also a very good value this late in the first round. Williams is exceptional against the run and is a hard worker in all areas. Playing next to Kevin Williams, Sylvester could give the Vikings' defensive line a nice infusion of talent.
24. Indianapolis Colts
Tank Carradine - DE/OLB - Florida State
Carradine is a very intriguing prospect, who is battling back from an ACL injury. The Colts have signed a variety of players this off-season, but Carradine would be a nice fit in Chuck Pagano's 3-4 defence and he could even be worked in slowly to ensure he heals completely. Carradine is the most compelling pass rushing specialist in the draft after Jordan, Ansah, and Jones.
25. Minnesota Vikings (via Seahawks)
Manti Te'o - ILB - Notre Dame
After dealing with an embarrassing hoax, which put him in the headlines, Te'o made matters worse with a poor showing at the combine. Other linebackers have fallen in the draft, only to use that as motivation in the pros. Te'o is still the type of aggressive ballhawk that teams covet at inside linebacker, a position the Vikings would be happy to upgrade.
26. Jacksonville Jaguars* (Projected trade with Packers)
Geno Smith - QB - West Virginia
The Packers would be willing to move down, while the Jaguars sent practically their whole front office to Geno Smith's pro day. After passing on Smith at the beginning of the round, the Jaguars watch him fall, eventually capitalizing on his slide by moving back into the first round to select him. Smith is an excellent athlete with above average arm strength and accuracy.
27. Houston Texans
Justin Hunter - WR - Tennessee
The Texans have made it very clear that they require a second receiving option behind Andre Johnson (or third if you count TE Owen Daniels). Hunter has long limbs and uses them well as he goes up to get balls and make big plays. Despite not having the biggest build, Hunter is not afraid to make catches over the middle and will add another threat to the Texans' offence.
28. Denver Broncos
Arthur Brown - LB - Kansas State
Losing Elvis Dumervil in bizarre fashion hurt, but there isn't a pass rusher or defensive lineman that fits their scheme and is worthy of the 28th selection. Instead, the Broncos decide to find a blue chip player to put in the middle of their defence. Brown didn't work out at the combine, but was outstanding at his pro day and, despite being slightly undersized, he is arguably the best middle linebacker in the draft.
29. Philadelphia Eagles* (Projected trade with Patriots)
E.J. Manuel - QB - Florida State
The Eagles make a bold move and get themselves back into the first round thanks to a trade with the Patriots, who are always happy to collect draft picks by moving down. Manuel has all the physical tools to excel in new head coach Chip Kelly's offence. Manuel would have time to learn behind Michael Vick, before eventually taking over the reins in Kelly's high-tempo attack.
30. Atlanta Falcons
Jamar Taylor - CB - Boise State
The Falcons were rumoured to potentially make another splash by moving up into the early part of the draft, like they did when they acquired Julio Jones. Unable to find the right deal, they stay at 30 and select a definite position of need, cornerback. Taylor describes himself as "Physical, scrappy and smart," and has the right package to be a strong NFL cover man.
31. San Francisco 49ers
Johnathan Cyprien - S - Florida International
With Dashon Goldson now playing in Tampa Bay, the 49ers will be searching the draft for help at safety. Cyprien is the second best safety on most team's draft boards and he has the ability to step in and contribute in his rookie season. Cyprien is extremely athletic and uses that speed and quickness to close on passes. It's an ideal match as Cyprien joins one of the best defences in the league.
32. Baltimore Ravens
Cordarrelle Patterson - WR - Tennessee
Good things come to those who wait and the Ravens empty receiver slot, left by Anquan Boldin, will be filled by a very talented young pass catcher. Patterson has ideal size and showed how he can stretch the field, averaging 16.9 yards per catch last season. The Tennessee product has all the tools to develop into a go-to receiver in the NFL and a great compliment to Torrey Smith.


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Player Spotlight: Kate Freiheit
For anyone who questions the value of an Internet presence in recruiting students, Kate Freiheit, a sophomore on the university's women's cross country team, is a testament to the fact it works.
"I went to Wisconsin-Stout last year, but it became obvious pretty quickly that it was not the place for me," Freiheit said. "I was doing a random Internet search for Christian colleges when I came across the 'George Fox' name. I was intrigued by what I read, and I knew that Oregon was a big running state, with things like the Nike headquarters and the University of Oregon programs, so I prayed about it and just knew this was where I wanted to come. I got my release from Stout, contacted coach (Jeff) Larson and then admissions, and here I am."
Freiheit had to come a long distance to get to the Newberg campus: Her home is in Hayfield, Minn., a small Midwest town about 30 miles west of Rochester and the famed Mayo Clinic. People have noticed right away that she is not a local.
"My friends say they love my Minnesota accent," she laughs, "even though I don't think I have one. My name means 'freedom' in German, which is my dad's side of the family. My mom's side is from Norway, and my great-grandmother was from Poland, so I've got a lot of different kinds of European in me."
Freiheit's fall cross country season did not go as smoothly as she had hoped. She was ill the day before the Bruins' opener at BYU-Hawai'i but competed anyway, then tweaked an Achilles tendon in her heel that knocked her out of competition for a couple of weeks. She returned to set a personal 5K record in the Charles Bowles Invitational at Willamette University, only to re-tweak the injury when she stepped in a pothole at the Lewis & Clark Invitational. She came back to set a personal 6K record in the Northwest Conference Championship.
Also a track runner who specializes in the 800, 1,500, and 5,000 meters, Freiheit is eagerly anticipating the Bruins' 2011 track and field season.
"I know we almost won the conference championship last spring despite no points in the distance events," she said, "so if I and the rest of the cross country team can help in that area, I think we have a real good chance of winning it this year."
A youth ministries major at George Fox, Freiheit has a goal of eventually working with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, having attended the FCA's sports camps for three years and their leadership training camp last summer.


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Asim poem reflects on Ferguson turmoil
Jabari Asim, associate professor in Writing, Literature, and Publishing, wrote a poem about the Ferguson, Missouri situation titled, "The Talk," which was published in the Washington Post.
Ploughshares podcast created with students
Ploughshares, the Emerson–based literary magazine, is proud to announce the release of a literary podcast, produced in collaboration with the College's School of the Arts.
Denizet-Lewis on NY Times Best Seller list
Assistant Professor Benoit Denizet-Lewis' new book, Travels With Casey, has hit #22 on the New York Times' Best Sellers List for the week of August 10. Travels documents America's relationship with dogs as Denizet and his Labrador-mix, Casey, travel the U.S.
Summer internships featured on Facebook
Emerson's Career Services Office has asked several students about their internships this summer and is featuring their responses on Facebook and Twitter.
Serizawa, MFA '01, profiled by Antioch Review
Asako Serizawa, MFA '01, was recently interviewed by Antioch Review about her story, "The Visitor," which won the O. Henry Prize Award last year.
Skoyles releases 'A Moveable Famine'
A Moveable Famine, a coming-of-age autobiographical novel by Professor John Skoyles of Writing, Literature, and Publishing, traces his early days as a writer and artist who rubbed elbows with literary icons.
Skoyles autobiographical novel reviewed by AP, Globe
John Skoyles, WLP associate chair and professor, has received positive reviews for A Moveable Famine, an autobiographical novel.
Ploughshares on Amazon's 'Best of Year' list
A collection of digital short stories released by Emerson-based Ploughshares was recently designated as one of the best of the year to be sold on Amazon.com.
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Nikon Coolpix S8100 brings in 12mp 1/2.3" backlit CMOS sensor with 10x slim zoom and 1080p video
Superzooms are continuing to expand in the fixed-lens digital camera segment, and Nikon today has announced its second "blade zoom", a slim compact zoom with a ratio of 10X, following up on its first model, the S8000 which was announced about six months ago - in February 2010.
While the 1/1.7' sensors remain at 10mp, there is clearly not as much "pressure" on the manufacturers at the 1/2.3" level which is geared towards more mass market cameras. So the new Coolpix S8100 brings with it a 12mp 1/2.3" backlit CMOS sensor, along with its trademark features, 10fps burst mode and 1080p video mode, features that can lure in the Engadget buyers and win over potential buyers over the "traditional" slow and non-1080p compact zooms.
The lens has a 10X zoom ratio with easy math (30-300mm eq), along with lens-shift image stabilization. It has a 3-inch (921k) display, just like the Coolpix P7000, and the usual array of scene modes, face detection and things like that. The LiIon battery is CIPA-rated at 220 with the EN-EL12. Obviously there is the size trade-off, but that also trade-offs its potential as a travel camera.
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Fake Food - MyPlate
Children love our food and so do Children's Museums. We have served over 400 museums from all over the world thousands of healthy meals from our selection of plastic easy to clean, durable and realistic fake food.
When USDA secretary Tom Vilsack and the White House Let's Move Campaign spokesperson, First Lady Michelle Obama, introduced an additional nutrition icon called MyPlate we decided to list our plastic fake food into the 5 food groups.
This will be a great teaching tool for schools, children's museums, nutritionists, family and friends.
Bring your children along when you shop so they can fill the shopping cart with replica foods and enjoy hours of fun while encouraging healthy eating.
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It has taken just five months for mobile advertising to go from a trickle of coverage in the mainstream media to a feeding frenzy. Since Google announced its plan to buy mobile ad network AdMob for US$750 million AdMob for US$750 million in November, national papers and newswires (in the US particularly) have clambered over each other to report the latest rumor, speculation and hearsay, followed by innumerable me-too pieces in trade journals and blogs.
There are two reasons why Asia is the most fascinating part of the world for mobile (anyone disagree with that premise?). First, there's the really advanced mobile markets spearheaded by Japan (but also South Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong etc), that set all the precedents that Western nations follow. Second, there are the developing nations that have a) huge and growing populations; and b) have low PC penetration, so mobile will inevitably become the primary way that people access the Internet and many services (that they haven't been able to previously) and connect with brands.
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In a thinly veiled attack on rival mobile ad networks (and other mobile start-ups) that have a) taken VC funds and/or b) sold out, Admoda issued a press statement with tongue-firmly-in-cheek, see:
Admoda/Adultmoda Declines $25M of 3rd Round Investment
Japan has much higher mobile Internet penetration than the US or Europe. This high usage of the mobile Internet (and mobile data generally) means mobile advertising/marketing is considerably more advanced than elsewhere.
• There are good reasons why Japan is king of mobile – and it's not just a cultural thing – and the mobile ecosystem in other countries would benefit greatly if these were emulated.
• The Japanese operators take much of the credit for fostering this environment (operators elsewhere, please check you are following their lead).
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The first week of spring/autumn (Northern/Southern Hemisphere) brought an array of mobile topics from health to gambling and analytics to mobile payment, as mobilists – new, regular and not-seen-for-a-while Carnival contributors – pulled out all the stops. Thanks to all who submitted (hosting the Carnival has been educational as always) – keep up the good work.
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UPDATE: 25 February, 2010
mobiThinking is recruiting a small number of volunteers around the world to take part in a small case study. We invite you to conduct a search on the leading mobile search engines where you are: e.g. Yahoo; Google; AOL; Bing; Ask; Taptu. Use the terms Winter + Olympics + mobile and document how many of the best local/international mobile Olympic sites come up in the search results. This will give an interesting insight into the effectiveness of mobile search engines, publisher mobile search optimization and the difference that location makes. All helpers will be credited and will have the opportunity to share conclusions and possible remedies.
For further details and to volunteer, please email editor (at) mobiThinking.com.
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UPDATED: 02 March, 2010
Mobile is a Winter Olympics winner for US broadcaster NBC. The stats show it received more mobile visits by the opening ceremony than for the entire 2006 Winter Games and after 17 days had attracted more than 2.5 times the mobile visits at the 2008 Summer Olympics.
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Update 12 February, 2010: Valentine's details from Flirtomatic
Anyone wondering about the marketing impact of Valentine's should take a look at mobile/online social network Flirtomatic which saw sales of virtual gifts jump 100 percent in the first nine days of February. Flirtomatic sells 1 million virtual gifts annually, peaking around Valentines Christmas and New Year, when it introduces new content for flirts to send to their friends.
Flirtomatic is running Valentine's promotions with AT&T and Metro PCS in the US and all main UK network operators. It is also running a special Valentine's ad campaign with O2. Each O2 user signing up for a free pay-as-you-go SIM card is rewarded with FlirtPoints and a secret Valentine's Day gift (not O2 branded), which they can send on to whoever they like (not just Flirtomatic users).
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Arguably mobile ad networks know as much about much about mobile advertising, the behavior of mobile consumers and the popularity of mobile Websites as anyone. There was a time when ad networks' mobile metrics reports only provided a small proportion of this valuable data, but that's changing fast. Now more ad networks are on the case, competition is leading to much more useful reports (particularly among the more recent entrants).
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It's a baptism by fire for mobiThinking, stepping in at the last minute to host this, our first Carnival of the Mobilists. But it's a pleasure and an education to read and share the best of the mobile blogs from the past week (or so).


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From: Eric Medemar
It's not getting any easier-- is it?
If you've spent any amount of time in the investing trenches over the past few years, you know exactly what I'm referring to: Those $50,000+ months are getting few and far between.
Once upon a time, you could just put a property under contract –almost any property – then sit back and watch the bidding war begin.
That's why I guarantee you'll learn more about wholesaling inside this course than you've learned anywhere else in the past decade!
...I don't say that because I'm THAT smart (far from it actually)... I say that because almost all the usable, workable, and profitable wholesaling strategies have done a total 180 over the past few years - and for one reason or another - most of these strategy changes haven't yet been reported to the general public yet.
Now, in no way am I claiming you'll close a bunch of deals just sitting around picking your nose... If anyone promises they can do that then the old saying "It's too good to be true" probably applies.
However I will promise you will never ever again feel overwhelmed by so many confusing choices... or puzzled by the barrage of conflicting opinions about getting started wholesaling. From know on, you will ALWAYS KNOW what to do next because over the next few pages...
I'm writing you this letter -- Actually it's more of a "Simplified Guide" to making quick cash investing -- from my hillbilly office (a cush lounge chair... placed haphazardly in the center of my daughters plastic Mr. Turtle pool ) smack dab in the middle of my driveway.
I'm hoping you'll castaway your doubts for a short time... time enough to see yourself learning wholesaling faster than you've ever dreamed possible... and see how simple (and fun) life is when today's yearly income becomes tomorrows monthly income!
I almost hate trying to explain what will happen once you start following my advice because frankly, it just sounds too good to be true.
"Heck, Even When Former Students Are Clutching Their First $10,000 or $20,000 Check....They Still Can't Believe It's True"
That's why instead of explaining why wholesaling is such a big deal...
I'll briefly share why wholesaling is fast becoming the CHOICE exit strategy for practically everyone looking to make some fast cash in real estate... That way you can make an informed decision about whether or not wholesaling is something you can see yourself doing.
WHAT IF ... everything you've learned about wholesaling up till now was pure hog wash?
WHAT IF... the REAL reason you aren't living the good-life yet is because you've been following advice from so-called "Experts" who aren't actually out doing deals everyday themselves?
WHAT Might Happen If... TODAY you make a commitment to using ONLY strategies that work in today's real estate market?
How many more deals could you be doing right now? How much more fun could you be having RIGHT NOW?
Most so-called "Expert's" won't tell you this (at least not publicly) but the game has changed my friend. Of course, like anything else... when the game changes our strategies need to change.
That means to close deals RIGHT NOW... you better follow advice that works RIGHT NOW!
Looking back on my first $50,000+ month (my best month to date is still $84,000)... I'd be SCREWED if I was still just relying on those same strategies!
Here's what I mean...
Back then 8 of 10 title offices would jump at the chance to do my double closings... nowadays it's more like 8 out of 100 (and that's even pushing it).
Back when real estate was HOT... you could do everything WRONG and still walk away with $20,000 or $30,000 a deal. But as anyone whose still out there closing deals will tell you... the market is NOT HOT right now.
That doesn't mean you can't make $20,000 or $30,000 a deal anymore... It just means you can't expect that kind of money (or ANY money) using the same old strategies....
Fair enough... you're absolutely right to be asking this question.
Look, if I hadn't done all those deals myself and saw the checks with my own two eyes, there's no way I'd believe it was true. In other words, I know how you're feeling.
So let me put your mind at ease by letting you behind the scenes and showing you exactly how it all happened. You'll hear about my amazing successes, my humiliating mistakes, and everything in between.
If you're skeptical, that's OK? Because, admittedly this really does sound TOO GOOD to be true... except when it comes to wholesaling IT'S ACTUALLY TRUE!
**Individual results may vary from those shown. These results are not typical of every student. No students have been paid or reimbursed in anyway for their endorsement of my Ultimate Wholesaling System..
I'm not
showing you all of these stories of success to impress you, but to
impress UPON you that, the
MONEY IS REAL and that YOU CAN DO IT too....Once you
know what I know.
**Individual results may vary from those shown. These results are not typical of every student. No students have been paid or reimbursed in anyway for their endorsement of my Ultimate Wholesaling System..
**Individual results may vary from those shown. These results are not typical of every student. No students have been paid or reimbursed in anyway for their endorsement of my Ultimate Wholesaling System..
**Individual results may vary from those shown. These results are not typical of every student. No students have been paid or reimbursed in anyway for their endorsement of my Ultimate Wholesaling System..
Nope. The only REAL difference is they were willing to set their doubts aside and put this system to work.
If you're willing to set your doubts aside for a moment, then you can see for yourself just what it's like to master wholesaling faster than you've ever dreamed possible... and see how simple (and fun) life gets when today's yearly income becomes tomorrows monthly income!
Maybe you don't want to become a millionaire real estate mogul... maybe you just want a better life for you and your family... that's alright too... but I need to tell you this...
It's not much harder to make a "Decent" living with this, as it is to earn a FORTUNE... and I don't mean that in a negative way... I mean it only in the most positive sense.
I say that because, wholesaling is just like anything else worth doing... the more deals you do, the easier it gets...and the easier it gets, the more deals you can do. So why not do it to it's fullest? I sure do.
Please understand....this is a radically different approach to wholesaling that allows you to start EARNING money immediately if you so choose...
...and if you're serious about this --Then I am dead set and 100% confident, that I can help turn YOU into my next real estate success story... and help force you all the way to your first 6 figure year. No Joke.
You know, the truth is, I almost didn't do this.
I almost didn't give away every last one of my secrets and tricks I know. Literally everything.
But in the end, I believe I did the right thing.. Because unless you're coming right here to Grand Rapids Michigan to compete with me head to head... I think there's plenty of money and more than enough deals for the both of us to walk away with a smile on our face.
And for YOU, this means only one thing...
No longer will you have to put up with being one of the millions fighting desperately to keep your head above water... just to make ends meet.
...because if you're sick of buying endless junk filled products and watching the gurus living their dream lifestyle with your hard earned money, then the game is about to change...
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That's A Ton of Money-Getting Info For YOU!
If that seems like a lot of information to pack into the next 7 days, it's because it is. It won't always be easy, but it will be fun.
And in the end, you can either 1) stay poor, 2) get rich slowly, or 3) get rich quickly.
Hopefully #1 is not even an option, and between #2 and #3, I'd take the latter. How about you?
So how much is my Wholesaling system going for? It's cheap -- less than you'd pay for one lousy "Pitchfest" seminar...
Less than a good meal at a fancy restaurant....less, even than a decent pair of shoes.
Sure you could've gotten much of this EXACT same advice that I'm offering you today -- By paying me $10,000/year like my mentoring students. But I slammed the door shut on my mentoring program close to a year ago and were booked up solid through 2014
So that leaves you just one way you'll get a chance to learn my secrets.. In the comfort of your own home, at your own pace, just you and me.
In fact, one student reported....
Ask anyone who's trained with ME...they'll tell you how foolish it is to haggle over a few dollars when the result is learning the most high profit, life changing, investing tactics in the world!
As soon as we begin, you'll get instant access to this system....and because it's not about "Saving for a down payment", you should be able to put my system to work for you within days.... Not weeks or months like traditional tactics.
I fully believe that in the first 45 days, you should have already made 80X MORE ($8,000) than the cost of this entire course. This means that not only will you have made more than you spent, you get everything else free and clear.
How many of the strategies in my Ultimate Wholesaling System will work for you?
I don't know, or your situation I can't tell you exactly how much money you'll make. But I can tell you that 1000's of people from across America have been using these same strategies to double their incomes during our current housing crisis.
But, let's say you don't buy this system where will that you leave you?Will you get ahead using your current strategy? Probably not...
Will you be kicking yourself for eternity because you didn't have the faith in yourself to start living your dream life TODAY?
I can help you but you have to take the first step.
You don't have to go through this alone.
To your newfound success,
Eric Medemar
CEO Unemployed Investor Inc.
P.S. Just so you know, there's nothing "magical" about my Ultimate Wholesaling System even though it may seem like it. Sure, it's responsible for making thousands of investor from across the U.S millions of dollars.
And while that may seem amazing, you should consider this: You and I, as Real Estate Wholesalers, have the ability to generate cash on demand using wholesaling and relationship leverage.
When you think about it, the odds are really stacked in your favor. Once you understand relationship leverage, and start using the techniques I teach you, it's pretty hard not to see some amazing results.
My point is, YOU CAN DO THIS. You can make my Ultimate Wholesaling System work for you. All you have to do it let me "download" the system into your brain over the next 30 days.
P.P.S. Remember, your success is totally guaranteed!
If you follow all the steps I give you and we still can't make it work, I'll not only refund every last penny of your investment....I'll let you keep the course for FREE.
Now who's taking all the risk?
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The chilly weather is taking its toll on wildlife across Southwest Florida.
The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) is reporting an increase in the number of patients they are seeing because of the cold.
Lee County Animal Services says it's also getting reports of cold-stressed animals.
On Tuesday, the odds were good for the McHenry family, who was hoping to get a glimpse of the manatees at the Manatee Park in Fort Myers Shores.
"It's amazing how they'll just pile up together and just lay there," said McHenry, who is visiting from up north.
Much like the McHenrys, the warm-blooded manatees are also trying to get away from the cold.
Manatee Park officials estimate more than 100 crammed into the FPL discharge canal where it's both safe and warm, away from frigid waters which can cause them to get sick.
"It looks like it's pretty crowded today," said Joe Bertucci, of the park's visitors.
At the Naples Zoo, crowds are also ample on Tuesday, although some exhibits were not.
"They don't want animals out in the cold anymore than they want to be out in the cold," said Liz Harmon, Naples Zoo.
The Macaw, the sloth and some reptiles were kept safe, while others like the Anteater got hay beds and heat lamps.
"We still have the hay beds out for tonight and the heat lamps out for tonight because it's supposed to get a little chilly, but then we'll start cleaning up again," said Harmon.
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As bond yields rise, do your stocks measure up?
Three decades of rate trends tell us what to expect in coming years. Here's how to prepare.
Long live the bond market bull.
It started running in 1980, when a series of interest rate increases by the Federal Reserve finally broke the back of inflation, and it galloped onward for more than three decades. Yet the bond market bull died a quiet death on July 25, 2012, when the yield on the 10-year Treasury note fell to just 1.43%.
Though 10-year Treasurys may see their yields drift lower once again if the U.S. economy slows down from its current pace, it's hard to see yields ever again falling to the levels we saw last July. Back then, a looming government shutdown threatened to imperil the U.S. economy, spooking the bond markets, though no such shutdown is likely to happen in the future. Congress woke up and realized the foolishness of that possibility.
For investors, the key question is where bond yields will be when the U.S. economy is back in decent shape. And where bond yields land will have a direct impact on stocks as well, most notably dividend-paying stocks.
Tossing out the outliers
Just as the past few years have been quite anomalous in the context of long-term interest-rate trends, so were the 1970s. Many still recall the double-digit inflation and interest rates that decade, which were due to a confluence of factors that is unlikely to repeat. As the 1970s and the past few years should be seen as outliers in terms of historical interest rates, we should instead look at the era from 1980 to 2010 to see how interest rate trends played out.
The 1980s were still affected by the bad memories of the 1970s, and the yield on the 10-year Treasury often exceeded 8%. By the early 1990s, inflation expectations started to dim and throughout that decade, we saw a steady drop in yields. Broadly speaking, we can look to the average yield on the 10-year Treasury over the past two decades and arrive at a figure just north of 4%. That's roughly the interest rates seen from around 1998 to around 2008.
What's so special about a 4% interest rate? That's roughly the yield that gently brakes an economy from becoming overheated. (Indeed, a move above 5% in late 2007 gets some of the blame for an eventual sharp slowing in the economy in 2008.) Yet it's not so high a yield that chokes off economic growth. In effect, in a moderately growing U.S. economy -- let's say in the range of 2.5% to 3% GDP growth -- bondholders and the Fed would likely work in tandem to keep rates in the 4% range.
The good news: A 4% yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasurys has historically coincided with healthy stock markets. That yield simply isn't high enough to pull vast sums out of the stock market and into the bond market, as was the case in the 1970s.
Still, that's not all good news for dividend-paying stocks. After all, the average yield on stocks in the S&P 500 is currently around 2%. As bond yields rise, stocks with that kind of yield will keep rotating out of favor until they offer up yields (and capital appreciation) that promises a better payback.
Let's look at the major drug-makers as an example. As I noted last week, drug stocks traded for a number of years with dividend yields in excess of 5% to compensate for a lack of share price growth. Yet over the past year, these stocks have rallied higher, in part due to a firming broader market and investors' search for yield plays. Merck (MRK), for example, has rallied nearly 50% since October 2011, and its yield has fallen from above 5% to a recent 3.6%.
When rates start to rise, will investors start to flee stocks like Merck? If that happens, a falling share price will boost the yield, creating a fresh entry point for stocks like this.
As we've noted in other recent columns, it's really dividend growth that counts. Merck's dividend was frozen at $1.52 a share for six straight years before a one-time 10.5% increase last year, to $1.68. The 2013 dividend was boosted another 2%, which is likely a sign of things to come. As you seek out dividend plays, look for companies that are capable of generating robust dividend growth such as Ford (F), Intel (INTC), JPMorgan Chase (JPM) and others.
Risks to Consider: It's unclear how the bond market will respond to the eventual end of the Fed's quantitative easing programs, especially as all of the liquidity that was pumped into the economy gets reabsorbed. So a chaotic bond market response cannot be ruled out.
Action to Take: More than likely, the remaining global economic headwinds will keep our bond market from running into trouble. Instead, look for an orderly and gradual rise in interest rates that leads investors to re-assess the appeal of various income-producing stocks. There's no need to rush out and make radical moves now, but get ready to establish a long-term plan that accounts for changing interest rate trends.
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Since the time of AUB's initial accreditation with Middle States, the Faculty of Health Sciences' Graduate Public Health program became the first such program to be accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) outside of North America. Similarly, the Rafic Hariri School of Nursing became the first nursing school beyond American territories to have BSN and MSN programs accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). In July 2010, four undergraduate Engineering programs at AUB's Faculty of Engineering and Architecture were accredited by ABET Inc. (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology). In November 2013, the undergraduate Nutrition and Dietetics Coordinated Program (NDCP) at the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences (FAFS) has received accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), which is the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics' accrediting agency of nutrition education programs. Most recently, in April 2014, undergraduate and graduate programs at the Suliman S. Olayan School of Business were reaccredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
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Effective October 1, 2009, the total number of authorized commissioned officers on the lineal list of the commissioned corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shall be increased from 321 to 379 if—
(1) the Secretary has submitted to the Congress—
Source(Pub. L. 107–372, title II, § 215,Dec. 19, 2002, 116 Stat. 3084; Pub. L. 110–386, § 6,Oct. 10, 2008, 122 Stat. 4108.)
Prior Provisions
Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 853a of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 107–372.
2008—Pub. L. 110–386amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section read as follows: "There are authorized to be on the lineal list of the commissioned corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration—
"(1) 270 officers for fiscal year 2003;
"(2) 285 officers for fiscal year 2004; and
"(3) 299 officers for fiscal year 2005."
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For Immediate Release: April 25, 2007
Project Scheduled to Begin this Spring to Replace 40 Percent of Deck
The New York State Thruway Authority hosted an Open House in Westchester County on April 25 beginning at 5 p.m., to provide the public with an overview of its plans to replace 40 percent of the deck of the Tappan Zee Bridge in order to improve service and ensure the safety of its customers. A second Open House is scheduled for tomorrow night in Rockland County.
The deck replacement project, scheduled to begin this Spring, is expected to be completed in the Fall of 2008.
This important project is part of an ongoing strategic response to maintenance issues related to an overused bridge. In addition to improving service and ensuring the safety of motorists, the project will also improve mobility and reliability by reducing unscheduled repair-related traffic delays on the bridge.
The deck replacement project, expected to take place over a two-year phased schedule, will replace approximately 40 percent of the entire deck. This portion of the deck, including the west end of the bridge and the main truss, is in the most need of work and is therefore the most critical to replace. In previous years, the Authority replaced half the length of the center lane of the causeway and the entire east truss deck.
When complete, the new deck, along with related repairs to the superstructure, lighting, drainage system and rail will provide more reliable service, increase safety and add convenience for motorists using this vital east-west corridor. During the first year, work will begin from the Rockland County shore, working in the northbound direction on spans 1 to 20, on the main span, and then followed by spans 1 to 20 in the southbound direction; during the second year, work will take place on the remaining spans.
The Authority has implemented a number of measures to reduce the impact on motorists and to preserve traffic flow. Much of the work will be completed during off-peak, overnight shifts, generally from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., and day work will be limited to single-lane closures. The Authority will also implement construction innovations to shorten the project duration, and to reduce on-site noise levels, including the manufacture of redecking materials off-site with delivery just in time for installation.
In addition to the two public information meetings held this week, the Authority has initiated a program to keep the public informed on the progress of the project, along with potential impacts of the deck replacement effort on traffic flow:
- A project website will be updated frequently at www.nysthruway.gov.
- Information about the project will also be broadcast to motorists via Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) along the highway and by Highway Advisory Radio, 530 AM in the Tappan Zee Bridge Corridor, as well as 1610 AM in the Newburgh area.
- Project updates, in addition to weekly construction information, will be sent regularly to the media.
- The Authority's TRANSalert system will also be used to provide customers with information about major unscheduled incidents that may affect their travel on the Thruway. Anyone may sign up for the free service at www.nysthruway.gov/tas.
The three-mile Tappan Zee Bridge, located about 15 miles north of New York City, carries the New York State Thruway over the Hudson River, between Rockland and Westchester Counties. The structure serves as a lifeline between New York City and Upstate New York.
The bridge carries over 140,000 vehicles every day, with volumes as high as 170,000 vehicles daily. When the bridge opened in 1955, it carried an average of 18,000 vehicles daily.


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Electronic cigarettes work about as well as nicotine patches in helping smokers kick the habit, researchers report. And e-cigarettes helped people smoke fewer cigarettes overall, even if they didn't quit completely.
The study is the first major piece of research to show that the products, which deliver a nicotine mist using a cigarette-shaped pipe, can actually benefit smokers.
The findings, published in the Lancet medical journal, are not quite enough to make public health experts embrace e-cigarettes, which are not yet regulated and which are growing in popularity. But it's enough to make them look more closely at whether there may be some benefit to them.
"You're trading one addiction for another addiction," Dr. Cheryl Healton, president and CEO of the anti-tobacco Legacy Foundation, told NBC News. "(But) it may be that for some people, this will be a better way to quit, and there may be people who've tried other things and haven't been able to quit who will quit with this."
For the study, Chris Bullen of the University of Auckland in New Zealand and colleagues recruited 657 smokers who wanted to quit. They divided them into three groups, to get either 13 weeks' supply of e-cigarettes, nicotine patches or placebo e-cigarettes that contained no nicotine.
After six months, 5.7 percent of the volunteers had managed to completely quit smoking. It was slightly more in the e-cigarette group, but not in a way that was statistically significant, Bullen reported.
It's very difficult to quit smoking, but the e-cigarettes also appeared to have helped people cut back on real tobacco. Bullen's team found that 57 percent of volunteers given real e-cigarettes were smoking half as many cigarettes a day as before, compared to 41 percent of those who got patches.
"While our results don't show any clear-cut differences between e-cigarettes and patches in terms of quit success after six months, it certainly seems that e-cigarettes were more effective in helping smokers who didn't quit to cut down," Bullen said in a statement.
"It's also interesting that the people who took part in our study seemed to be much more enthusiastic about e-cigarettes than patches, as evidenced by the far greater proportion of people in both of the e-cigarette groups who said they'd recommend them to family or friends, compared to patches."
Healton said that was a provocative finding. "It does also suggest consumer acceptability of the product is higher," she said.
U.S. health officials are very concerned about the rise in popularity of e-cigarettes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Food and Drug Administration released a report on Thursday showing a doubling in the number of high school students who have tried them, to 10 percent.
More than 21 percent of adults have tried them at least once, but the CDC says they are addictive and may themselves be dangerous.
"We don't know much about them," says Dr. Tim McAfee, director of the CDC Office on Smoking and Health. But he says they could potentially be useful if tobacco companies would stop making products like cigarettes and make e-cigarettes instead – and if those e-cigarettes did indeed turn out to be less harmful than conventional cigarettes.
"Our nirvana is a world where nobody is dying from death and disease caused by tobacco," McAfee told NBC News. "If you have a product that doesn't kill people, that is where the money should be going, that is where the promotion, the marketing should be going."
They are pricey - an e-cigarette product ranges from $10 to $120, depending on how many charges it provides. And there are dozens, if not hundreds, of brands. FDA says some appear to contain carcinogens, and there is some evidence that nicotine is not only addictive, but may itself damage health.
"They could have inherent dangers that are greater than using something like gum or the patch," Healton said.
CDC says tobacco is the leading preventable cause of disease, disability, and death in the United States, killing 443,000 people a year.
Public health experts are desperate for ways to help people quit smoking, but it is hard. The American Cancer Society says only 4 percent to 7 percent of people manage to quiton any single given try. Drugs such as Chantix or Zyban can raise this rate to 25 percent.
There's also counseling, nicotine gum and patches, hypnosis and acupuncture, and companies are working on anti-nicotine vaccines.
Erika Edwards contributed to this report.
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Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., wants to reform the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey by an act of Congress.
He said that one of the biggest issues is the way the Port Authority backs projects that really have nothing to do with the Port Authority. In the last decade alone, the Port Authority has spent $800 million on such projects. Even more troubling is that these projects generated absolutely no return for the agency.
Schumer outlined his seven-point plan to reform the scandal-ridden Port Authority. The New York and New Jersey agency, according to the Democrat, has become a political cookie jar whose core mission of running bridges, tunnels, and airports has been forgotten.
"Bridgegate turned a watchful eye to the Port Authority and made bright and clear what before was opaque but bubbling under the surface, the Port Authority is on the wrong track," he said.
During so-called Bridgegate, several lanes of the George Washington Bridge were ordered shut down by a Port Authority top official and an aide to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie as political retribution against the mayor of Fort Lee.
Part of Schumer's proposal includes transparency, a single director, and the elimination of so called pet projects.
"In its 10-year capital plan, they propose spending another billion dollars on such projects," he said. "Let me repeat, another billion dollars in financing projects that won't net the Port Authority a penny."
Such projects include the Pulaski Skyway and the completion of 3 World Trade Center. Yet tolls and airport fees continue to rise, much to the dismay of New Yorkers we spoke to.
Crain's New York senior reporter Daniel Geiger said he believes that Schumer's reform plan is possible if more state leaders back it.


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SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) -- Freshman Cameron Biedscheid had a career-high 17 points and No. 22 Notre Dame beat Brown 84-57 on Saturday night.
Jack Cooley added 15 points and 12 rebounds for the Fighting Irish (8-1), who committed just three turnovers. Scott Martin made four 3-pointers and finished with 14 points. Eric Atkins had 10 points and 12 assists.
Notre Dame dominated inside, outrebounding Brown (3-5) 42-32 and outscoring the Bears 38-16 in the paint.
Matt Sullivan scored 18 for Brown (3-5). Sullivan was 4 for 8 from 3-point range.
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Let's take a look at Charlie Sheen's Girls over the years; including porn stars, ex-girlfriends, ex-wives and the current "goddesses." Let's start with a partial list of porn stars he's been with.
Ginger Lynn 1990
Heather Hunter in 1995
Brittany Ashland 1997
Capri Anderson 2010
Kacey Jordan 2010
#1 Donna Peele 1995
Kacey Jordan 2010
#2 Denise Richards 2002
#3 Brooke Mueller 2008
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After Prom meeting is held at Alamosa High School on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday's of every month at 6:00 p.m. in the TSJC room until Prom on April 12th. Our big fundraising event will be a Bingo to be held on Saturday, January 25th at 6pm at the American Legion. Please help support your Junior!!!