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The Colorado Avalanche tried to extend their four-game home winning streak to five Tuesday night, as they hosted the red-hot Atlanta Thrashers, who were trying to extend their own winning streak to six.
From the first puck drop, all the way until the end of the first period, the Thrashers controlled the flow of the game. With a club using speed as their weapon, much like the Avs do, the Thrashers spent most of the period firing shot after shot towards Avs goalie Peter Budaj.
By the end of the first, the Thrashers were outshooting the Avs 15-8, and had three power-play chances. Although the score was 1-0, in favor of the Thrashers, the Avs didn't give up a power-play goal, a weak spot for this high-scoring team.
The penalty-kill was the one strong area that the Avs did well in during the first, but still allowed many shots towards Budaj.
Rich Peverley scored the lone goal from the short-side, a shot that Budaj would love to get back. Even though Budaj did manage to turn aside the remaining 14 shots, he was outplayed by counterpart Ondrej Pavelec.
Pavalec was giving an outstanding performance in net, even only facing eight shots in the first period. The Avs did create a couple of scoring chances, but Pavelec denied the Avs, even a point-blank chance from Paul Stastny
The Avs finally started to use their speed and started to generate some pressure in the Thrashers zone in the second period. The Avs even had a couple of power-play chances, with some high-quality scoring opportunities, but were unable to solve Pavelec.
The second period was a stalemate that sent the Avs in the second intermission still down by one goal.
At the start of the third, Matt Duchene took control of the game, when he scored his seventh goal of the season 1:43 into the final stanza. Duchene's goal gave some life not only to the Avs, but to a docile Pepsi Center.
"I think we just came out and started skating," said Avs Shattenkirk. "Obviously we found our speed with some desperation. I think we had a chance to come back. We were aware that we were down the whole game, and we just got pucks deep and worked it down low."
The Avs continued to press the puck deep into the Thrashers zone, as well as continue to throw puck after puck towards Pavelec.
It wasn't until Evander Kane committed an interference penalty half-way through the period that gave the Avs the lead. David Jones tipped a shot from Kevin Shattenkirk to score his 11th goal of the season, while on the power-play.
Everything seemed to be going the Avs way and they were going to pull off yet another comeback win.
That dream came crashing down when Dustin Byfuglien sent a rocket from the point past Budaj. Budaj didn't see it coming, and Jones was lying on the ice, as he blocked the previous Byfuglien shot.
With the Thrashers being an out of conference opponent, the Avs played it simple to ensure at least a point. That was until Nik Antropov seemed to hand the game over to the Avs, as he took a tripping penalty late in the third period.
The Avs did their best to end the game before the period's end, but were again shutdown by Pavelec.
In overtime, the Avs had a four on three and sent Duchene, Stastny, John-Michael Liles and Milan Hejduk to secure the victory. They couldn't get the job down, and only a minute later did Anthony Stewart (Chris Stewart's brother) send the puck past Budaj.
"I thought he was going to wrap it around," stated Budaj. "It was just a weak shot on net and I should have stopped it. It was a bad goal."
What seemed like a glorious comeback for the Avs, turned into a bittersweet one point night in a matter of seconds.
"When you have a four on three for that amount of time we had, we just didn't generate enough chances," said Avs Coach Joe Sacco. "It wasn't good enough."
Despite losing in overtime, the Avs one point was enough to pass the idol Vancouver Cancuks for first place in the Northwest Division. The Avs will spend the next five games on the road, starting with a visit to the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday.


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So, if you're a pack rat like me, you have all sorts of junk stashed around your house/room. The other day I dug up an old plastic bracelet I got as a party favor years ago.
As you can see, it's a cute, chunky shape, but it's not really in style anymore. Or, at least, it's not MY style. So, I decided to amp it up using things I had around the house. I'm really into music and used to take voice lessons in middle and high school. I kept a lot of my old sheet music and thought it would be great to cover up my bracelet with. You can also use fortune cookie fortunes, comics, newspaper and magazine clippings and, well, anything you want, really.
What you'll need:
A plastic bracelet
Glue (A glue made for plastic is best, but I used Elmer's School Glue)
Clear nail polish
Wax paper to work on
Paper to decorate with
OK, kids, let's get DIYing!
First, cut out your paper scraps into various shapes and sizes. Then spread glue onto a little section of your bracelet. (You can also spread it onto your paper scrap, if that's easier for you.)
Now, place your paper scrap onto the glued area, pressing and smoothing it down. You can smooth glue over the paper's edges and top, too. This is what I did, as I was using Elmer's, which doesn't bond to plastic too well.
Continue gluing your scraps until your bracelet is completely covered. Let it dry. This can take anywhere from 10 minutes to an hour. I had a LOT of glue on mine, so that sucker took a few hours to dry.
When it's completely dry, grab your clear nail polish and coat the entire bracelet. If some of your paper scraps wrap around to the bracelet's back, make sure you coat them with polish, too. You can add a few coats, if you want.
Let your bracelet dry and then you're done! Enjoy showing off your awesome new collage bracelet.


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How much can a .259 hitter affect the fortunes of a first-place team? If you're the Boston Red Sox, it turns out, quite a bit.
Boston first baseman Mike Napoli started and ended this past week with 0-for performances, and on both days, the Red Sox lost.
In those middle five days, though, Boston won five straight from Sept. 3 to Sept. 7, outscoring the Detroit Tigers and the rival Yankees by a total of 56-30, while the former Los Angeles Angels catcher went 10-for-18 with seven runs scored, two doubles and four home runs.
Even with his 0-for-1 pinch-hitting performance on Sunday against New York, and his 0-for-2 collar against the Tigers on Sept. 2, Napoli still led all of Major League Baseball in batting average over the past seven days (.476), while his 10 hits tied him for eighth, his seven runs tied him for fifth and his .577 on-base percentage was good enough for second in the bigs.
Napoli's slugging percentage – 1.143 – led all of baseball, far outpacing the second-place mark recorded by Alex Rios of the Texas Rangers by 0.191.
Rios's 1.452 OPS was certainly notable, but, again, Napoli just about lapped the field with his 1.720 .
With nine RBIs and four circuit shots over the past week, Napoli was the most productive slugger in the Majors, and was at his best when Boston needed him most, going a collective 7-for-13 against the Yankees in a four-game Boston sweep.
In the opening game of the series, Napoli went 2-for-4, sparking a ninth-inning comeback with a two-out single against closer Mariano Rivera which led to a 10-inning, 9-8 win for the BoSox.
Napoli then went 3-for-3 with three runs scored, one double, two walks and a game-tying grand slam in the seventh, never once being retired by Yankees pitching.
In the penultimate game of the series, Napoli went 2-for-5 with two home runs and three RBIs in a 13-9 victory.
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Brian Lara calls for changes to West Indies Cricket BoardBrian Lara believes that changes must be made to the West Indies Cricket Board to ensure the team are successful.
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Result: West Indies beat New Zealand by 39 runsThe West Indies beat New Zealand by 39 runs in the second and final T20 international at Windsor Park in Dominica.
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Result: Brendan McCullum guides New Zealand to T20 win against West IndiesNew Zealand beat the West Indies by 12 runs in the first T20 international in Dominica.
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Brendon McCullum delighted with "groundbreaking" victoryBrendon McCullum believes that the series victory over the West Indies is a "groundbreaking" moment for New Zealand.
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Result: New Zealand secure series win over West IndiesNew Zealand complete a 2-1 series win after sealing a 53-run victory over the West Indies on the final day of the third Test.
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West Indies face battle to save TestThe West Indies are reduced to 161-7 at tea on the final day of their third Test against New Zealand.
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Result: West Indies in trouble at lunch against New ZealandThe West Indies reach 71-3 at lunch as they chase a target of 308 to win the third and deciding Test against New Zealand at Bridgetown.
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Result: Rain halts New Zealand progressNew Zealand reach 331-7 in their second innings before rain halts the fourth day of the third Test against the West Indies in Barbados.
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Result: Resilient New Zealand extend lead to 290 runs at teaNew Zealand continue to increase their lead over the West Indies as they reach 314-6 on day four of their third Test against the West Indies.
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Result: New Zealand in control against West IndiesNew Zealand open up a 236-run lead over the West Indies at lunch on day four of their deciding third Test in Bridgetown.
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Result: West Indies struggling against New Zealand on day threeNew Zealand reduce West Indies to 240-5 at lunch on day three of the deciding third Test between the teams in Bridgetown.
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Result: West Indies progress hit by rainWest Indies reach 169-2 on day two of the third and deciding Test against New Zealand, before rain halted play after lunch in Barbados.
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West Indies reach 159-2 before lunch on day two against New ZealandWest Indies reach 159-2 before lunch on day two of the third Test against New Zealand.
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Result: West Indies see off New ZealandWest Indies record a 10-wicket victory over New Zealand to level the scores on the final day of the second Test at Queen's Park Oval.
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Result: West Indies on the brink of victory after day fourDogged resistance from New Zealand sends their second Test against the West Indies into a fifth day.
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Result: Windies edge closer to victory against New ZealandNew Zealand are staring at a heavy second Test defeat against the West Indies, after losing two crucial wickets on the fourth afternoon in Port of Spain.
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Result: West Indies make big inroads against New Zealand before lunchWest Indies take three important wickets before lunch on the fourth day to leave New Zealand struggling on 129-4 in their second innings and still trailing by 110 runs.
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Result: West Indies end third day with 239-run lead over New ZealandThe West Indies hold a 239-run lead over New Zealand at the end of day three of the second Test between the two nations.
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Result: West Indies build lead against New Zealand at lunch on day threeThe West Indies build their first-innings lead up to 175 runs at lunch on day three of the second Test against New Zealand.
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Result: Kraigg Brathwaite, Darren Bravo bat West Indies into lead against New ZealandA maiden century from Kraigg Brathwaite and Darren Bravo's 109 help West Indies close day two of the second Test at Port of Spain with an 89-run lead over New Zealand.
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June 27, 2005
By Christopher Snowbeck, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
A new report argues that the ever-expanding waistline of average Americans is one of several factors that have led people to seek more health care and thereby balloon costs.
For a whole host of ailments, overall costs have increased because more people are undergoing treatment for their conditions, according to a study being published today in the journal Health Affairs. Increases in the cost of the treatments themselves have played a lesser role.
Obesity is a case in point.
Between 1987 and 2002, the share of the population that was overweight increased by approximately five percentage points, while the share of the population that was obese almost doubled. Since obesity is a risk factor for many ailments, it's not surprising that obese people as a group were using much more health care than normal-weight people by 2002, said Ken Thorpe, an Emory University professor who conducted the research.
In 1987, obese adults with private health insurance spent $272 more per person per year than normal-weight adults. By 2002, that difference had increased to $1,244 per person, per year according to the study, which looked at national data on health expenses for people with private insurance ages 18 to 64. Spending on medical care related to obesity accounted for 11.6 percent of all private health care spending in 2002, compared with 2 percent in 1987.
The findings argue for an approach to cost containment that boosts public health rather than scrutinizing particular expenditures, said Thorpe.
"The dominant reason why the cost of health insurance is going up is because there's been an explosion in the use of health care services, but not necessarily discretionary use," he said. "Most of the debate about how to control health care spending is: Let's change co-pays and coinsurance so that someone with flu-like symptoms might not go to the doctor.
"But that's not the real story of why spending is going up," he said.
Between 1987 and 2002, inflation-adjusted per capita private health insurance spending increased nearly 60 percent, or 3.1 percent per year, according to the study. Much of the increase was linked to expenditures on 20 prevalent health conditions ranging from diabetes to back problems.
For 16 of the conditions, the rise in treated disease prevalence -- rather than a rise in the cost per treated case -- accounted for more than half of the growth in health care spending. This was particularly true for several conditions linked to obesity.
The number of people treated for diabetes, for example, increased 64 percent between 1987 and 2002. When looking at the overall cost of diabetes, nearly 80 percent of the increase was driven by the rise in people receiving care.
Obesity isn't the only explanation for the increase in treated disease. Doctors today are prescribing drugs or other treatments for milder symptoms for many chronic diseases than in the past, increasing the number of patients being managed, the study found, while the availability of new, costly treatment options have increased treatment costs.
Increased awareness of depression among both patients and clinicians has led to a rise in treatment of the disease, even though total disease prevalence has been constant. New drugs that treat high blood pressure and cholesterol have led to substantial increases in the number of people treated. Stress, allergens and air pollution could also play roles.
What's more, some costs wouldn't necessarily be eliminated by lowering obesity, Thorpe said, since excess weight is often associated with ailments, even if it doesn't necessarily cause them.
Even so, he argued for a public health strategies that reduce risk factors. Preventing obesity in children, for example, could be the best way to tame future health care costs.
"The place to start is schools," he said. "You have to work on physical education classes, which are gone largely, on the portioning of food that kids receive and the food that goes into schools."
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Bircher muesli with plums and pistachios
September 15, 2013
I liked bircher muesli that Tomasz had in Gipfeltreffen so much, that the very next morning I made a similar thing at home. The trick is, that you need to prepare muesli the night before, so it will soak a juice or milk. It is delicious and does not require cooking. In a morning you just add extras, like a seasonal fruits, nuts or honey.
You will need (for 2):
- 1 cup oats
- 1 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 cup pistachios, fried
- 6 plums, drilled
- 1 fig
- honey
- natural yogurt, optional
Place oats in a bowl, pour orange juice over it, cover with a foil or silver and place in a fridge for a night.
In the morning cut plums in pieces and place on a bottom of cups, divide oats between two of them, cover with fried or baked pistachios and put the rest of plums and fig on top. I like mine with honey, so I poured a bit on top. You can also add a bit of a natural yogurt.
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The Corn Refiners Assn., ADM, and others were out in the US District Court in the Central District of California on Wednesday to defend their advertising practices. They want to be able to list the high-fructose corn syrup they produce as "corn sugar" on food package labeling. Cane sugar producers are opposed.
I side with the producers of cane on this one.
To label the high-fructose corn syrup as "corn sugar" would be misleading.
Sugars are of two categories; simple or complex. The simple ones are monosaccharides, which may be found as themselves or in combination as forming a disaccharide, or they may form a polysaccharide, such as starch or cellulose.
These sugars are oxygenated carbohydrates that break down under enzyme activity. Much of the enzyme activity is heat specific; that is, they only work within a certain temperature range.
The nomenclature of enzymes indicates two criteria: the sugar that it operates on, and the manner of activity. The alpha enzymes break down the sugars by cutting them in half, while the beta enzymes nibble at the ends of the molecule. To my (somewhat incomplete) knowledge, the beta enzymes will break the sugar down more, take longer to operate, and work at a slightly lower temperature.
The digestion of these sugars is according to the enzyme level and metabolism of the individual. Certain sugars, such as lactose and galactose, may be difficult to digest. Lactose is a disaccharide composed of glucose and galactose, and requires a beta-galactosidae to split it apart. Galactose requires three enzymes in succession to break it down for the body to use. I will note here that the product "Beano" is an alpha-galactosidae, though I am unsure how it may affect lactose intolerance.
Glucose is the sugar that your body runs on. It's the easiest to process. The body will also convert sucrose to glucose for use immediately, as sucrose is a disaccharide composed of glucose and fructose. It doesn't convert all of the sucrose, but that which is needed. The rest is stored as fat. But the body maintains a surplus of glucose at all times.
The body will only convert fructose when it is deficient in glucose and sucrose. Otherwise it is stored as belly fat. It just seems to have a preference for that.
Two units of glucose bound together form the sugar maltose. If the molecule is made up of more than two units of glucose, it is then known as maltodextrin, which is one of the main products of corn. Metabolism of maltodextrin may be an issue for those with gluten intolerance. I'm not sure if products such as Beano might help with this condition.
One of the things that I would like to point out here is that fruit is best eaten first thing in the morning, and it would be best to avoid it late in the evening. The body will not metabolize fructose in a catabolic state. Glucose level will be lowest at early morning, and the fructose is more likely to be metabolized at that time.
Those same strictures would apply to products containing high-fructose corn syrup.
That's where the term "corn sugar" becomes misleading. The sugars in corn are glucose or dextrose. I'm really not sure how or why they would put the fructose in there in the first place.
But it's definitely not corn sugar.
Corn sugar is a product which is sold widely at brew shops as priming sugar. This is the sugar added at bottling to produce carbonation.
The brewing yeasts are capable of breaking down fructose, but different sugars produce different levels of carbonation in the finished product.
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Within the Fine Art world, you can often find mainstream social influences such as film and television bleeding into an artists personal work. I'm always pleased to see this happen, even if it is just to see how certain programmes and their characters are interpreted or parodied by any given artist.
These cross-genre collaborations are rarely a negative occurrence, because even if you don't like the resulting art, it doesn't alter the original show or film from which it's inspiration has come from. However, sometimes you are simply blessed, and find yourself presented with something that is not only beautiful or intriguing in it's own right, but also adds further dimensions or alternative interpretations.
Testament to my previous statement, with these stunning reimaginings of well-known locations such as the family home on Evergreen Terrace, the Kwik-E-Mart and Moe's Bar from the long-running animated sitcom, The Simpsons, we have the work of the endlessly talented, American Illustrator & Print Maker, Tim Doyle.
These beautifully moody prints are all part of an exhibition of Doyle's named 'Unreal Estate' which opened in February last year, at the SpokeArt Gallery Show, in San Francisco. Whilst these compositions are immediately recognisable to most, there is an undoubted sense of privilege or prestige, that comes with each image, as we are made to feel as though we are being given an opportunity to see a parts Springfield in a way that we may never have been able to before.
In addition to their undeniable quality, the illustrations also include details, retained specifically for the most avid of fans. These feature the clever inclusions of silhouettes of the Simpson family themselves, in the image of their family home, as well as lesser noticeable details, such as the black scribble on a wall in the Kwik-E-Mart image, clearly resembling Bart's graffiti tag 'El Barto' all of which go a long way in furthering the creativity and attention to detail in each piece.
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Cramer: Caterpillar set for rally
Shares of the world's largest equipment maker are well behind the market and it might be time for the laggard to take off.
Immunity? That's what it seemed like yesterday when Caterpillar (CAT) didn't go down on those hideous November sales or when Herb Greenberg delineated the misdeeds of CEO Doug Oberhelman.
I like Caterpillar here; it is a stock that we own for Action Alerts PLUS because we think that the downside is minimal and the upside (from a pickup in orders, a restructuring or a firing of the CEO) takes the stock to the mid-$90s in a heartbeat.
The main thing you need to know about Caterpillar is the calendar. We are in "hope springs eternal" limbo. We have no Fed to wreck us, no Washington to torture us, no companies left to preannounce.
This is fertile ground to dream that 2014 could be a big up year for the earth-moving giant that will cause people who say, OK, I missed the runs in Emerson Electric (EMR), Parker-Hannifin (PH), Deere (DE), Boeing (BA), Honeywell (HON), even General Electric (GE), so I am going to buy this laggard.
They will do so because it is well behind the market, heavily shorted, and you are going to get new adherents and new themes such as the Merrill Lynch analyst who came out Friday morning and suggested that Caterpillar be bought on compression sales related to shale exploration and the Gulf of Mexico. In other words, the metals and mining weakness, which is still very much there (as you can tell from the price of minerals around the globe), will be offset by other lines of business.
Let me say from the outset that I don't think this kind of logic is needle-moving to the earnings; it is just needle-moving to the stock. That means the purists and the dyed-in-the-wool shorts will battle it, but it will be to no avail. In fact, I think that, if history is any guide, the big battle for Caterpillar will be how to stay long it through what I believe will be a real run-up here into the quarter, which, unless the CEO is fired and a gigantic restructuring occurs, will cause the stock to be hammered.
That's right: I am predicting that Caterpillar breaks out here despite all of the badness because it didn't go down this time on retail sales. It always goes down on retail sales. That's how the run begins.
I think that it's the next big stock to take off here (the DJIA laggard, the dog of the Dow) and the question will be, "How can you lose -- you get either a turn or a new CEO?" Works until it doesn't.
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as long as china and india have many square miles untouched by roads and bridges, CAT has a market.
they produce by far the best of the construction vehicles.
note vehicles are yellow because that was CAT's original color. it used to be people would see a work site and many vehilces not moving. because they broke down. but the yellow ones WERE still running.
the phrase "copy cat" comes from the inovations CAT has developed over the years
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Experts react to attempted murder verdictBy Brent Curtis
Staff Writer | June 05,2014
A Rutland City police station surveillance video shows Jennifer Berube coming up behind Officer Damon Nguyen and holding a knife to his neck.In a surveillance video shot inside the Rutland Police Department, Jennifer Berube can be seen quietly approaching a seated police officer from behind with a knife in her hand.
Before Officer Damon Nguyen knows she is there, Berube wraps her arms around his neck and a brief but violent struggle ensues as the officer and the 38-year-old woman fight for control of the 2-inch-blade.
By the time Berube was subdued, Nguyen was bleeding from a cut on his neck a half-inch from his jugular vein.
Rutland County State's Attorney Marc Brierre charged Berube with attempted second-degree murder and brought the case to trial where a jury last week acquitted the homeless woman of attempted murder along with a lesser charge of attempted aggravated assault to cause serious bodily injury that a Rutland criminal court judge allowed the jurors to consider.
The acquittals were shocking to members of the police department and city government. But former prosecutors and legal professors reached this week said jurors in cases like the one involving Berube are influenced by a wide variety of factors and even video footage of an alleged assault can be called into question.
Cheryl Hanna, a Vermont Law School professor and former prosecutor, said in her experience, acquittals are often a direct result of an effective defense.
"When this happens, it means someone had a really good defense attorney," she said. "If you see an assault take place and you still acquit, it's because someone has given the jury a better story about the evidence than the prosecution did."
Trials, former prosecutor Brian Marthage said, involve more than just deciding someone is guilty of a criminal act — they involve finding a defendant guilty of a very specific criminal offense and all of the elements of that offense.
In the case of attempted murder or attempted aggravated assault to cause serious injury, jurors would have had to conclude that not only did a person assault someone, but that they did so with intent to kill or cause serious injury.
David Soucy, foreman of the jury in the Berube case, said last week that he and the other 11 jurors in the case agreed that had Berube intended to kill or inflict serious bodily injury, the officer's wounds would have been far worse.
"She had the opportunity to kill," Soucy said. "There are pictures in the video where his right hand is not in control of the knife and she could have stabbed him but didn't."
While jurors were allowed to consider the lesser aggravated assault charge, they were limited to concluding that Berube intended to cause serious bodily injury because of the prosecutor's decision to bring only an attempted murder charge.
But there were other criminal charges that contained elements of the incident with Berube that could have been brought before the trial.
Offenses such as aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and aggravated assault with intent to prevent a law enforcement officer from performing a lawful duty — both of which carry potential 15-year jail sentences — encompassed elements of the alleged offense, Marthage said.
The former deputy Bennington County prosecutor said Brierre may have made a strategic decision when he decided to bring only the attempted murder charge against Berube because including lesser offenses sometimes leads jurors to "compromise" by delivering a guilty verdict on the lesser charge.
But in his time as a prosecutor, Marthage said he included multiple offenses in cases like the one involving Berube to give jurors greater leeway in reaching a guilty verdict.
"My philosophy was to play all the cards I was dealt as opposed to holding back on all the charges a jury would otherwise be able to consider," he said.
Brierre said in a voice mail message that he decided to charge Berube with only attempted murder because it was the best fit for the elements of the offense.
"When the charge was filed we went with the one we felt was applicable," he said.
Robert Sand, the former Windsor County state's attorney, said acquittals aren't uncommon in a criminal justice system that he said is designed to safeguard against unjust convictions.
"The judgment as a society was made to not find a person guilty until the prosecution is able to prove each and every element of a case," said Sand, who is now a criminal law professor at Vermont Law School.
"As a society, we decided we would rather have a factually guilty person go free than have someone who is factually innocent person be wrongfully convicted," he said.
Sand — who emphasized that he was not commenting on any specific case — said jury's must also decide whether the evidence in a case achieves the legal threshold in criminal cases of providing proof "beyond a reasonable doubt."
And achieving a unanimous decision from 12 jurors isn't least among a prosecutor's challenges.
"How often do you get 12 strangers to agree on the same thing?" Sand said. "The system is designed to make it hard to convict."
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T.H.E. Artist Agency is the only legitimate agency in your market...
Their Petite models are between 5'1" – 5'5" and sized 2P – 8P
here is their submission page...
Now and again I'll have a clothing designer client (rare these days) albeit they are typically looking for taller talent... that said, I have done fashion editorial narratives with models of your height... but there is no client in the mix, thus no recompense... little if any incentive for the team other than publication... to be honest after you have a few tear sheets they aren't much value or merit... paid work is what matters...
btw, would think very carefully about doing nudes... this could be a significant career limiting move... Leia at 19 you have no idea where your career is going... albeit implied is oft seen in fashion editorials... use good judgment here... be certain you are on the same page as the photographer's aesthetic before agreeing to implied... hope this makes sense...
Talk to Morgan. She's a little taller, but not enough to matter for fashion. She's also awesome.
In the real world there are ZERO legitimate fashion / commercial agencies willing to sign anyone 5'2" or under 5'7".
Just my thoughts ~ MR
This is an exception and not a rule but, this is wrong. Viva, marylin and pricilla in Sydney have short girls below 5'7
Not suggesting that shell be the exception, just saying speaking in absolutes is usually wrong. But yes I agree with reading that to get realistic expectations as to what she can do
Get off that Pity me for I am small wagon! Small ie short is good. You fit very well in a picture series on a classy Yatch. If you were tall the boat would look small.
Here is a suggestion (and it comes from my years in advertising photography).
Put together a head sheet: that is a single 8x10 sheet with a good head sheet on one side, and 2 or three full length on the other side.. With "Of course" with you info.. Two or theree line is all that is needed for now..
Work up a good mailing list.. 200 mile radious is enough. Ad agencys, TV stations (yes TV stations are very good, and often overlooked). Keep the mail cost down to the very minimum. Another trick is to mail the head sheet with no envelope, and just a address block.. Did you ever know just how many people see that uncovered photo.. (well the polititions do it!)
Direct mail ssure beats a computer image.. It is still there when the power goes off.
Why shouldn't the OP shoot nudes ?
I wish I was closer to these guys.
Find an area outside of modeling to pursue your interest in fashion. There are many careers that involve fashion where, unlike modeling, don't require very specific attributes (and then, even with the perfect industry attributes, the odds of success are quite low).
You already know that at 5'2" there is absolutely no chance of signing with any legit agency who deals with fashion.
Dreaming is wonderful. Working hard is great. But working toward something you know is a physical impossibility is just wasted time...time that could be better spent pursuing realistic and attainable goals.
For the type of shoots I've been doing lately, shorter is better.
With all due respect, you're 17 years old. I'm confident that you've never shot in that arena or worked on any nude project, ever, in any aspect. And yet you're making that statement based on what?
Do you think you're in the best position to make such an absolute statement regarding another model's path?
Or do you just think nudes are icky and since you would never do it, nobody else should either? You're advice would have been fine without your personal agenda.
You just can't say zero. I've worked with one model who's 5'3" and is represented by a very legitimate agency. She's also a freak of nature, she has an amazing face for editorial work and great proportions, she photographs taller than she is.
Is it going to happen often? No, the model I know is maybe one in a million. Do I think it is likely to happen for the OP? No. But I don't think it helps when making these arguments to say it never happens for anyone, because there are examples when it does.
To the OP: I think the "keep the dream alive" thing doesn't really apply in areas where your results are largely determined by genetics. I was never going to play shortstop for the NY Yankees or center for the LA Lakers. That was ruled out when I was conceived. I don't have the natural athletic talent for the former or the height for the latter.
There are areas where a 5'2" model can work but fashion isn't likely to be one of them. You can keep beating your head against the wall and trying to fit a square peg into a round hole, or you can focus on areas where your height is less of a hindrance. There are a lot of shorter glamour and art models, for example, although I think it's hard to be successful in either without posing nude.
I think posing nude is a very personal decision but I don't buy the argument that it hurts people as a model. It depends some on what you do and who with, but my friend I mentioned had done a lot of killer art nudes before she got signed with an agency and it doesn't appear to have hurt her in the least.
+1 I've done art nudes and some glamour nudes and implieds and it hasn't hurt me at all... my dreams are realistic for the most part though. I'm only 5'2" and I'm 53 and have been modeling since 2004...I know fashion won't happen... but glamour, art, implieds...can be done...I have signed with an agency before for print work...but have been promoting myself for the most part...I have had some success but it won't ever be fulltime for me as it probably isn't for a lot unless they do nudes, etc....again, being realistic. I haven't delved into only nudes but I do some for the right project. If the OP's heart is set on fashion, then she needs to re-evalute if she wants to model or work in the fashion industry.
Advice? Dunno. I'm still trying to figure out my local commercial market myself, so what I'm learning here probably won't apply to your market.
Anyway, just keep shooting and doing what you love. In 20 years for now, you won't care whether you were paid or not back then... you'll just dig the fact that you took all of these amazing photos when you were younger.
Huh? Have you looked at a fashion magazine? Ever?
If OP has any hopes of making it as a full time model, she will have to do nudes.
The best advice I can give you is to give it up. Aint gonna happen.
You can shoot fashion all day long for fun/hobby, but the chances of you making it as a fashion model or getting signed with a legitimate agency are zero percent. Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but nobody is doing you any favors by blowing smoke up your ass. And getting signed with an agency and actually booking work are two different things.
That doesn't mean all doors are closed to you. Build a good portfolio, network your ass off, and become an internet model. Most do nudes though......
At 17 I am sure you have figured out the entire BC Canada fashion industry already but given that you can't even consider doing anything with nudity I think the OP may want to decide for herself. She is after all two years older then you and if she learns at you pace no doubt has already leaned the meaning of life.
There is nudity in fashion perhaps you should read a fashion magazine once or twice...
Well 'some people' are probably ill adviced. ;p LOL.
Anyhooo, at 5'2" realistically speaking that is only so much Fashion modeling you can do unless you are willing to explore the alternative fashion scene. If you mean general modeling per se, then I would say so you still stand a pretty good chance. You just need to find your niche and network around.
For realz...
In regards to fashion, that section on height is correct, but there are plenty of options for shorter models in other areas. I have been shooting many more "shorter" models and paying them. In fact Nicolette, who has posted here, is one of those models. But then I don't shoot much in the way of fashion either.


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Colorful Macaw enjoys the challenge of the race, and wins!
August 22, 2014 by clarice
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What could be a more remarkable sight than a pretty Macaw in freeflight and her human friend racing down the road!
Imagine a bird companion that can actually do something as awesome as this; a pet that can go out in the world with its owner to flex and have fun.
This incredible antic, a race between bird and scooter riding man, took place about a month ago near Kolimbithres beach in Paros, Greece. The length of the race was about 3 miles (5 km). The goal, into the village for coffee!
First the Blue and Gold Macaw takes the lead, and then it's neck and neck as the scooter races forward. But in the end, as they traverse the twists and turns, the colorful bird cheerfully squawks "hello" to her friend as she pulls ahead to lead rest of the race. It was not a fast race, as a Blue and Gold Macaw can fly between 27-30 mph, but it was a fun race.
Keeping free flying pet parrots is not a new phenomenon; in fact it has gone on for hundreds of years. Before it became common practice to keep pet birds in cages they usually had free reign on their owner's property. Today however, it is a more unusual sight, and is simply not a good practice for every owner.
As with all pet keeping situations, there are pros and cons to freeflight that must be considered carefully.
The parrot owner must be very dedicated and the parrots must be trained, as they are not automatically expert flyers. It can take anywhere from a few months of indoor work, to several years, before they are trained and ready for an excursion in the open. There must also be a place for them to fly that is relatively safe from predators and other dangers.
Darren contributed the above photo to Animal-World showing his lovely Red Fronted Macaw, Polo, in freeflight. He says he will free fly Polo indoors and outdoors, but strongly cautions, "This is done only with much training. Do not try this unless you know what you are doing."
There are a small number of parrot owners that train their birds to fly freely. Most will chaperone their bird's outdoor excursions, though a few let their birds fly without supervision. Then there are also those whose parrots are allowed a larger "free space." This is provided by using aviary netting or walking them with a bird harness.
Owners who practice freeflight believe these birds enjoy a happier, healthier life than clipped birds and if flying is handled properly, danger can be avoided. It takes a very close relationship with a bird to train them for freeflight.
Darren's close relationship with Polo is obvious from his remarks, "Polo is gorgeous, very loveable, and LOVES to lie on his back in my lap and play. He can be a little nippy, but not hard. He is not loud at all and LOVES attention. They are absolutely fantastic birds and a GREAT joy to have. He is AMAZING… ;)"
Ultimately it's that very close relationship between keepers and their parrots that keeps the birds around!
Clarice Brough is a team member at Animal-World and has contributed many articles and write-ups.
5 Must-Have Things To Keep Your Pet Bird Comfortable and Healthy
March 11, 2014 by Contributing Author
Filed under All Posts, Pet Birds
Birds can be amazing pets!
Birds are very low maintenance. When keeping them as pets they take up little room, they are great at socializing, they are easily trained, and best of all… a pet bird can be beautiful to look at!
A happy bird will make a happy owner.
If you're thinking about getting a bird there are a few easy ways to ensure they remain comfortable and healthy.
Here are the 5 must-haves that every pet bird needs:
1 – A Nice Big and Airy Cage
Remember that birds are wild animals. They are used to the freedom of flying around and hunting for food. If you are going to enclose them make sure you invest in a good cage, which is the appropriate size for your bird.
Put the cage in an area out of direct sunlight but where your pet bird can see action, nature, and other living things. Although they are great socializers and will thrive on human contact, high traffic areas may be stressful for them, so keep them out of the traffic corridor.
2 – Plenty of Toys
It's very important that your bird is entertained. Remember, they have nowhere to go so need to be stimulated throughout the day, especially when you're not there to talk to them. If they get too bored they can develop behavioral problems such as screaming, plucking their feathers, and biting. Essential toys a bird should have are:
- Foraging Toys: These allow your bird to work for their food like they would in the wild.
- Chewing Toys: Chewing is a major part of a wild bird's life and it is essential they can do this while caged.
- Preening Toys: Preening toys such as rope will satisfy your bird's needs and stop them plucking their own feathers.
3 – Exercise Equipment
Birds are animals that exercise a lot in the wild so exercise equipment inside their cage will keep them happy and entertained throughout the day. Swinging perches and ladders will not only instigate movement, they are very important for foot and muscle health. Perches that look like natural branches are the best choices, but be sure to get the correct thickness for your bird. Ladders and net climbing obstacles will be great for your pet birds play time and discovery. Also check on the latest innovation that could help your pet. It shouldn't hurt to try new exercise thingies especially if they look promising.
4 – A Cozy Retreat
Make sure there is a nice place to go so that your bird can find solitude as they would in the wild. This is easily achieved with a bit of fabric on one corner. At nighttime, it's always a good idea to cover the cage entirely to convey comfort and sleep time. You can also add a small birdhouse inside so the pet can go there anytime it feels like it.
5 – House Keeping
A clean bird cage is essential for your bird's health and happiness. It's an easy job to do and made even easier with pre cut cage liners. Changed daily, you will avoid unpleasant smells and bacteria on your cage floor. There are also non-toxic sprays which dissolve droppings, and remove stains and marks from your cage. A good example of this is Poop-Off. Also learn how frequently cleaning should be. The cage doesn't have to be squeaky clean, because hay and some newspaper trimmings inside can create a nice forest-like atmosphere. But it will be helpful if wastes are removed from time to time.
Melianie Cho of Real Smart, works with pet care and has been working in a pet store for several years, where she advises customers on the best products for their pets. She is also a regular contributor in pet forums and blogs.
The Senegal Parrot as a Pet
Senegal Parrot
"What could be a more excellent pet than a splendid little fellow like me. Friendly, brains and color all in one… I dance, perform, and talk up a storm!"
The Senegal Parrot is a small parrot, but has a big bird personality!
The Senegal Parrot Poicephalus senegalus, are also called the Yellow-vented Parrot, is a delightful small parrot and can be easily trained. They are known for their mischievousness and acrobatics! They adapt quickly and easily to new environments and will become your companion quickly, wanting to cuddle as soon as they get used to you! People who own a Senegal Parrot often say they are great companions and are a source of amusement.
Senegal Parrots love to have routines in their lives and definitely get to know their owners habits. They need interaction with their owners so make sure you spend at least an hour a day with your parrot because they need social interaction, even if that just means holding him/her while you are watching TV. Senegal Parrots are known for becoming very attached to their human companion and can become jealous of other people when they come around. If there are several people who live in a new Senegal Parrots home, make sure to socialize the bird with all members of the household to avoid too much possessiveness on the part of the Senegal… Read More
Bird Care Basics
Bird Care
"Keeping a pet bird means good bird care! This bird care basics guide includes everything you need to know from bird cages, food and supplies to health care, exercise and safety!"
To have a great pet bird, it must begin with the best bird care!
Many different types of pet birds are available and they can all make amazing pets if given the best of care. Most birds are social creatures and need and love close contact with their owners. Some other birds just love talking and singing which can give you feelings of having a friend there. The largest birds, parrots often become very close friends, loving to nap, sometimes shower, and eat with you! Most just love interaction of any kind.
Taking on a bird as a pet does take some work and dedication as well as some common sense. All birds have the same needs as far as bird care basics are concerned. For instance, every bird needs a cage that is tailored to their size and includes perches, bird feeders with the appropriate food, and fresh water… Read More
Choosing a Pet Bird
Choosing A Pet Bird
"What kind of pets are birds? Find out right here… facts about living with birds and finding the right pet bird for you!"
Ever wonder what type of bird would be perfect for you? Here is a guide to finding out!
Birds are often great pets for people looking for a companion with a wonderful personality. They also come in many beautiful colors and many can live a very long life! By choosing a pet bird, you bring into your life a social creature who loves you, talks to you, and can even sing you a song! They can make the perfect pet for many people! Read more
Animal-World's Featured Pet of the Week – The Umbrella Cockatoo
November 14, 2011 by Jasmine
Filed under All Posts, Featured Pets, Pet Birds
Animal-World's Featured Pet for this week is: The Umbrella Cockatoo!
When I first started working at a pet store, they had an Umbrella Cockatoo, Cacatua alba named "Pierre." He was the most loving and affectionate bird I have ever known – still to this day I have not met another bird like him. I believe he recognized me over time because eventually every time I would walk up to him he would start dancing and talking and displaying his head feathers. He would always come up on my hand and seemed to really look forward to me petting him. He was sold at some point in time and I really did miss him.
Cockatoos in general are known to make great pets. They are almost all loving and friendly birds, however they need to be given a lot of attention and "one-on-one" time. If you plan to purchase an Umbrella Cockatoo, then you MUST be prepared and willing to spend a great deal of time as their companion. They are very social, can learn to talk, and be taught to do all sorts of tricks. Many people provide play areas outside of their cage where the cockatoo can spend most of the day. They love this and it provides them with a a feeling of being part of the family and a feeling of freedom. In fact, if they are caged too often and/or not given adequate attention, they can turn into screamers. Generally this behavior starts because they feel lonely and neglected. However, screaming can be abated by most often by simply dedicating time and energy into being with your bird and making sure it feels comfortable in its daily surroundings.
Umbrella Cockatoos are one of the largest cockatoos, being all white with a crest of feathers on their heads. When these feathers are raised, it looks like an umbrella – hence the origin of their name! In the wild, they are found in central and northern Moluccas, Indonesia and Obi, Halmahera, Ternate, and Tidore. They can reach a foot in length when they are full-grown adults and this dictates the need for a fairly large cage.
The two main behavioral problems that come up frequently with cockatoos are their screeching habits (mentioned earlier) and the fact that they are prone to chewing their own feathers. They can become quite bald if this is allowed to go on. In order to prevent this you will need to give them plenty of daily attention and make sure they are let out of their cage for good periods of time. They do love to chew to keep their beaks in shape, so also provide them with plenty of chew toys.
Proper care, feeding, and housing is a must for these large birds. They should be provided with clean fresh water daily to make sure they don't become sick. Fresh food including some fresh fruits and vegetables as well as a large hookbill seed mix should also be provided daily. They can often eat other foods that you may have around the house occasionally, such as cheese, eggs, and canned dog food. If kept alone, these cockatoos should be preened occasionally by their owners to help clear out feather sheaths. You should also probably keep their wings trimmed so that they cannot fly far and accidentally escape out through an open door or window. Their beaks and nails will continually grow as well, so these should be trimmed periodically if they are becoming too long.
Umbrella Cockatoos are considered wonderful pets in the bird world if you have the time to dedicate to them! If you would like to learn more about these particular cockatoos, check out Animal-World's page on Umbrella Cockatoos!
Jasmine is a team member at Animal-World and has contributed many articles and write-ups.
Greater Sulphur-crested Cockatoo
Greater Sulphur-crested Cockatoo
Cacatua galerita
"If you give me lots of love, I guarantee I will love you back!"
Greater Sulphur-crested Cockatoos are great talkers, love to learn tricks, and require
tons of attention, but they make awesome and loving companions!
The Greater Sulphur-crested Cockatoo comes originally from Australia and was first brought to other areas by Captain Cook – the famous explorer – in 1790. They are very well-known birds and can live very long lives if taken care of properly. One bird has been documented to have lived to 120 years old! Read More
Pintail Whydah
Pintail Whydah
Vidua macroura
"Though I am quite beautiful, I prefer to be kept by myself!"
These are fine birds to enjoy for their antics and the splendid breeding plumage of the male.
The Pintail Whydah is one of the most common forms of Whydah available.
"Whydah" is the name of a town in Nigeria where these birds are common. Pintail Whydahs are also called "Widow Birds" due to the long tail the male has during the breeding season. During this time It is twice the length of his body and often black. In the wild, when the males are not in their wonderful breeding plumage, they are surprisingly inconspicuous… Read More


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I do not understand what goes through peoples' brains sometimes. If two people are in a serious relationship, or married, or whatever why in the WORLD would anyone want to mess that up? Because they are jealous? I just don't understand. This isn't about me necessarily, but if I'm in a relationship with a guy… then he obviously wants to be with me. If he didn't want to be with me, he wouldn't be. So when a girl comes in and tries to mess things up, she looks like a complete idiot, and a homewrecker at that. If he is in a serious relationship with a girl, then he wants to be. If he doesn't want to be, then he will get out and maybe he'll talk to you then… but UNTIL then, why even mess around? I really don't understand. I love it when people are in love. It makes me happy because I know the feeling and I wouldn't give it up for the world. I would never in a million years want to break up a good relationship. Ever.
Women are mean. These days they just aren't lady-like at all. They gossip, they spread rumors, they instigate, they intentionally TRY to split couples up just to "win" or in other words, make themselves feel better. If you want to feel good, find a guy that wants you and all you. I don't understand how stealing someone elses boyfriend/girlfriend will make you feel better. All I'm saying is that if this EVER happens to me… you can try, try, try but you will also look desperate and my guy won't be going anywhere. I know he loves me, he has for the passed 7 years and nine months.
Anyway- this whole thing wasn't even about me. It was about someone else. I'm just making a point that people are ridiculous. That's all.
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Mobile Technology for Social and Communication Support Among Students Identified on the Autism Spectrum (Principal investigator: Rhonda McEwen, PhD.)
Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can range in ability from gifted to severely challenged; however, common among individuals on the spectrum are limitations in verbal communication. To date, studies have focused on improving communication which is often crucial to achievement outcomes. Children with ASD often have difficulties with social interactions such as reciprocal interaction, emotional expression, initiation of verbal greetings and maintaining communication. It has been shown that individuals with ASD can benefit from some kind of augmentative communication support. However, few studies have examined how to adapt them for specific use as an assisting technology. We seek to fill this gap in two studies: (a) Touch technologies in the Classroom, Feb 2010-Dec 2011, assesses the use of iPod and iPad touch devices in K-Grade 8 classes at Beverley Junior Public School in downtown Toronto; (b) Mobile Technology for Social and Communication Support Among Students Identified on the Autism Spectrum, Feb 2011-Dec 2012, studies the use of the application Marco Polo - a context aware mobile communication application that runs on a standard multi-use touch-screen device (specifically, Apple iPhone and Google Nexusone Android phones) at Heydon Park Secondary School by Grades 9-12 in downtown Toronto. Study manager is Rachelle Campigotto and the research is generously supported by the Knowledge Media Design program. (Photo by S. Morey, May 2010).
For a recent Prezi presentation of this study, at TabLife TO, see here.
Analysing the information seeking, use, and sharing practices of newcomers to Toronto regarding the mobile phone (Principal investigators: Drs. Rhonda McEwen & Nadia Caidi.)
The objective of this study is to investigate the information seeking, use and sharing activities employed by newcomers to Canada that influence their choices regarding mobile phone services. Immigrants or newcomers are a population in transition struggling to deal with an unknown information environment. The notion of everyday life information seeking (or ELIS) is useful in shedding light on the complexity of immigrants' quotidian information practices. ELIS holds that individuals seek information on a daily basis in complex ways and from a variety of sources in order to manage their lives. In other words, the everyday life context out of which an information need arises contributes significantly to how that need is made sense of and addressed. This research is supported by a MITACS grant. (Photo by telecombuzz.info, online Dec 2010).
Examining smart-phone policies and practices in the workplace (Principal investigators: Drs. Catherine Middleton & Ozkur Turetken - Ryerson University, with Dr. Rhonda McEwen - University of Toronto).
"We want to find out what it means for individuals when they have devices that allow them to be connected to the office anywhere, anytime," says Catherine Middleton. "We're also interested in their impact on the organization and whether we can assist organizations to create rules and processes to make their use more effective." The project looks at the consequences of unified communications, a new type of software that integrates voicemail, e-mail and instant messaging. Among other questions, Middleton, Turetken and McEwen are interested in what organizations expect when they give portable e-mail devices to their employees. "Although there is an 'off' switch, I wonder if there's an organizational culture or even an explicit rule that says when you have a BlackBerry, you have to be available 24/7." For more see here. This research is supported by a SSHRC grant. (Photo by TechAmerica.org, online Dec 2010).


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Hm? What's that? Is 2010 and Google's had real-time results from social networks including Twitter and Facebook for months?
Oh. Much less cool .
Yep, as they said a while ago, Google's using MySpace's real time API to import real time updates (they do that on MySpace?) into selected SERPs. I'd go out looking for these results in the wild, but somehow I think they're pretty hard to find. Even when I look for updates on news and current events in Google, I seldom see the real time results (or maybe I just don't scroll down). Luckily, MySpace provides a few examples for me:
I love the Olympics. Every (other) year, I think, "Meh, I don't really care about the Olympics," and then I get sucked in and watch them obsessively. ("Go, go, person I've never heard of, representing a country I don't care about, in a sport I've never seen before! Win!") And I'm super glad that I can see what MySpacers think about the events. (Not. Did you read those comments?)
Um, anyway, I like that MySpace's integration with Google is so flawless that the best way to get their real-time results is to actually include "MySpace" in the query. I suppose that'll keep extraneous social results from showing up in my SERPs, though, so I'm happy .
On the other hand, it is convenient if you want to know what people are saying about a topic on MySpace. I can't imagine a scenario where I'd want to, but . . . you know, it could happen.
What do you think? Are you looking forward to oh-so-pertinent results from MySpace coming to a SERP near you?


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When it comes to convertible car seats, the Radian car seat is often the first choice for many parents and parents to be. The seat is world renowned for being one of the safest and longest lasting seats currently available, but is it really that good? Can you afford to put your little ones safety in this car seat? We will be discussing the seat itself below, but first lets take a very quick look at the company itself so we can get a rough idea of their history.
Diono was founded in 1999 in Washington, although this was under a different company named called Sunshine Kids Juvenile Products. The company renamed to Diono in 2011, although this was purely from a branding point of view as none of the products were changed in any way. The company was formed mainly market their groundbreaking new car seat securing system called the "Mighty-Tite". This was after one of the founding members had seen a tv show in 1998 demonstrating the lack of proper tightening systems available, and the consequences of failing to secure the car seat effectively. After a year of design and prototypes, the company formed in 1999 and unveiled their finished product at the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association. This lead to the company receiving a huge amount of pre-orders, and the prestigious "Show-Off" award for this design. The Mighty-Tite system won the 2002 "Most Innovative Award" from Mom & Baby, so clearly Diono had a winner on their hands.
The first Radian car seat was launched in 2005. This was yet another industry first, as it was the first convertible car seat that was supported by a steel frame. This meant it was safer than any other car seat available on the market, which was a huge selling point. From that point on the company continued to make a number of innovating products and accessories, and today they now have office in the UK, China, Canada, France & Germany due to the massive demand for their products. Over the years the company has made a number of refinements to their line of car seats. The latest and greatest one in this range of products is the Radian RXT car seat, and this is what we are going to be looking at today. They do sell several cheaper car convertible seats, but we feel that we should look at the best the company has to offer to really give a writeup.
The RXT Radian car seat is not only a convertible car seat, but it is also a booster. This is one of the very few models in this category, and the aim of this product is to have one car seat that will suit your child until they are old enough not to need a child seat. When used in the rear facing position for infants it will hold a child from 5-45lbs, and in the forward facing position it can hold kids from 20-80lbs. When the child is big enough to use the booster seat, then it will accommodate then up until 120lbs in weight. With these range of weight allowances, this makes the Radian seat one of the longest lasting ones in the market. As mentioned earlier, the entire seat frame is made of steel which makes it very tough. The walls of the frame are further reinforced with aluminum keeping the entire unit as light and strong as possible. The entire seat can be folded, and even carried like a backpack when necessary. This is for easy storage purposes, and to use on airplanes (it is fully certified for flying).
The headrest and the sides are covered in energy absorbing EPS foam, which gives the best protection in the event of a collision. The harness also incorporates Diono's Safestop technology, which helps to make sure the harness absorbs any energy in the event of a collision, instead of the child. The headrest on the seat is easily adjustable, and there are 12 different settings to pick from. This allows you to select the most comfortable position of the child's head. The entire seat is fitted with a comfortable plush cloth finish, which helps to ensure there is no chafing against the seat. This cover is simple to wash, and it is certified for machine washing.
When the seat is used in the forward facing position you have the option of two different reclining positions. This gives the seat the ability to fit well in a range of different vehicles. When the seat is used in the rear facing position, you have the option of connecting a rear tether. If you have one, this is the safest way to make sure the seat is as secure as possible. When it comes to the use of Latches, these are fully supported thanks to the Superlatch system build into the Radian car seat. The seat has been fully crash tested using the weight capacity of the seat when used with Latch connectors, so the Superlatch system is definitely a safe and easy way to connect the car seat. There are rubber feet underneath the seat, which helps to keep the seat in place. The harness system used on this seat is a 5-point system, which is pretty standard these days. In early versions of the seat, the straps were a little difficult to adjust, but this has been rectified in all the seats that were manufactured after 2011. A common complaint on convertible car seats is the buckling and unbuckling part. Some seats have buttons that need to be pressed very hard to get them to release, but the Radian is a breeze. There is no struggling to get the harness unlatched, and most older kids can manage to unbuckle themselves! For infants, you will receive extra cushions to help the child fit into the seat a bit better. These are made out of memory foam, so will mold to the shape of the child.
Another nice little feature is the inclusion of a cup folder on the side of the Radian car seat. While this may not be the best idea for a younger child, older ones will certainly benefit from this as long as they are careful enough when using it! You can actually buy additional cup holders, and a total of 4 can be fitted to the seat. The actual seat is a bit thinner than some of the competing products. According to Diono's website, you can fit three of these in the back seat of most medium sized vehicles. This is great for those of you who have a number of kids, as it leaves enough space to fit several in the back seat. Lastly there are a range of colors to pick from, which will suit a variety of vehicles and designs. These include solid colors such as blue, purple, black and red, and also miscellaneous patterns such as floral and camouflage. So that is a basic summary of all the features of the Radian RXT seat. The retail price is $339.99 in total, which is a good price considering you will not need to buy a booster seat afterwards. If you shop around you might get lucky and find one for around the $250 mark, which would be a great buy. We think the Radian is a fantastic looking and performing convertible seat, and will help to keep your little one safe in the event of a collision. The seat comes with a one year limited warranty.


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