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It's 1924, and New York is the centre of the universe. Henry Smart, on the run from Dublin, falls on his feet. He is a handsome man with a sandwich board, behind that he stashes hooch for the speakeasies of the Lower East Side. He catches the attention of the mobsters who run the district and soon there are eyes on his back and men in the shadows.
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Finishes can be exciting without 'debris' cautions
By admin | November 8, 2009
By Richard Allen
Finishes do not have to contrived, Made-for-Sportscenter dashes to the checkered flag created by phony 'debris' cautions to be exciting.
Sunday's Dickies 500 at the Texas Motor Speedway showed that. The end of that race proved to be a nail biter as some cars made it to the end on the fuel they had in the tank while others pitted with around 20 laps to go and were in the process of making a furious charge from behind as the laps ran down.
Kurt Busch had just enough fumes in his tank to get him to the finish line while his brother, Kyle, did not. Aside from those two drivers there were others who had either short-pitted for tires, gas or both and were in the midst of a foot to the floor scramble as others were nursing almost empty fuel tanks in hopes of squeezing every drop through their thirsty engines.
Rather than throw the usually predictable late race yellow, NASCAR let the race play out under its own merits and it proved to be an attention getter. The finish was intense and exciting because it was real rather than contrived. The field wasn't artificially bunched with fresh tires and full fuel tanks.
Listening to in-car radios showed just how into the moment each team was. Kurt Busch's crew was doing their best to keep the reigns on their driver and assuring him he would win by saving fuel. At the same time Matt Kenseth was certain he had the race won by being the leader among the drivers to have pitted for fuel and tires. The strategies being played was fun to listen to.
Another thing the in-car audio showed was that the teams have become conditioned to the way finishes are usually played out. One crew chief was reluctant to bring his driver onto pit road because he feared getting caught a lap down when the inevitable 'debris' caution flew.
Fortunately, that caution never came and fans were rewarded with an interesting dash, or coast, to the checkered flag. Hopefully, NASCAR will take note.
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The deal is pending a physical.
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3. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium. Add apples and cook for 10 minutes. Stir in sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
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GREATER NOIDA, India--The impact of capital flows due to aggressive monetary easing by central banks, including Japan's, was discussed very frankly but also professionally at meetings of top Asian finance officials Friday, Chinese Vice Finance Minister Zhu Guangyao said.
At a press conference marking the conclusion of gatherings of the Asean+3, which includes the 10-member Association of Southeast Asia Nations, China, Japan and South Korea, Mr. Zhu said the absence of China's finance minister and central bank governor wasn't related to its discontent with Japan.
On top of tensions over the ownership of a group of islands, Japan's relations with China, as well as South Korea, have worsened after recent visits by several members of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's cabinet to the Yasukuni Shrine, which memorializes Japan's war dead and is seen as a symbol of Japan's previous military ambitions.
"China's position is very clear," Mr. Zhu said. When it comes to "economic issues, financial issues...there's absolutely no political side."
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GREATER NOIDA, India--Japan will work on a variety of measures to strengthen its monetary cooperation with Southeast Asia, including promoting the region's financial markets by buying government bonds, Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Friday.
Mr. Aso gave details of the planned steps at a press conference following a gathering of finance ministers and central bank governors from Japan and the Association of Southeast Asia Nations on the sidelines of the Asian Development Bank's annual meeting.
Other areas for cooperation include: renewing and strengthening emergency monetary arrangements with the Asean-5 -- Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand; financing infrastructure development in the Southeast Asia region; and helping Japanese companies to obtain local-currency funding for their operations in Asean.
"Based on the needs of Japanese companies and financial institutions and those of our partners, Japan and Asean countries together can achieve economic growth and build a win-win relationship," Mr. Aso said.
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A few years ago, while teaching at the University of Arizona, Wessells conducted clinical studies of a "molecule that is similar to PT-141.That drug was administered with a subcutaneous injection," he says. "We studied 20 subjects with 39 administrations and found no serious side effects and no cardiovascular side effects." Some men who have heart disease can't take Viagra because it adversely enhances the affect of common heart drugs called nitrates.
Last year there was a great deal of excitement generated by another Viagra alternative called Uprima. That drug was recommended for FDA approval last April, but just as the FDA was poised to issue a final decision, the manufacturer, TAP Pharmaceuticals, withdrew the new drug application. Several vocal opponents of the drug said it caused fainting spells, which in one case caused a car accident when a man passed out at the wheel. The drug also causes nausea, and men were advised to avoid eating when taking the drug, which is given as a lozenge.
Martha McKennitt, a spokeswoman for TAP Pharmaceuticals, which is a joint venture of Abbott Laboratories of Abbott Park, Ill., and Takeda Chemical Industries of Japan, tells WebMD that the company "plans to meet this quarter with the FDA to determine when to resume the approval process" for Uprima.
"There is some overlap of the side effects profile between drugs like PT-141 and [Uprima], at least as far as nausea," says Wessells. But he says that the effects do not appear as pronounced.
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PT-141 is now being tested in safety trials in healthy men. Spana expects to complete those studies by May and then begin dose trials in 60 men with erectile dysfunction. Those studies will be used to determine the most effective dose of the drug, he says. When the dose studies are complete, hopefully later this year, the company plans to "enter pivotal studies by the second quarter of 2002," says Spana. Pivotal studies, also called phase 3 trials, are the final studies required by the FDA before a drug can be considered for approval. "If all goes well," he says, "we will have the FDA approval by late 2003 or early 2004."


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Hey guys! Now that I'm married you should follow my new blog about building my home!
Well folks we are really getting down to the wire here… Seriously 4 days till the big day!
So when you get this close to the wedding of your dreams you have days where you just need to cuss someone out.
Yesterday I almost did just that… along with almost flipping tables, knocking over fake wedding cakes, and slapping the wig off of a mannequin., But I controlled myself. Let me explain: So the girl who did my alterations for my wedding dress works with the bridal shop where I purchased it. From the start they messed things up, by ordering the wrong dress color (all white, my dress is ivory and pewter) Well I was supposed to pick up my dress from them since they steamed it… well by 10:30 am they still had not steamed it and I was there to pick it up. It was so bad that the girl didnt even let me see it out of the bag. Wow was I pissed. So I told her I wasnt leaving without my dress and she could steam it while I waited…. so a good 30 min later she came back down with it and fed me some lines so I grabbed it out of her hands and walked out the door. I hate this place. Seriously. My dress still has wrinkles and I will be contacting them after the wedding or I will look to social media to make sure people know how they like to do business.
Today my cuss out moment comes from our officiant. Since he has a theater background he feels that everything needs to be a production… sorry dude this is real life not another show…. I know that you can turn it off because one of my best friends doesnt make everything dramatic…. but she would like to make life a Disney musical and I am completely okay with that! :) haha But Back to this guy… so his original draft for the wedding was about 10 pages long and he said take out what you want and add in if you want too…. So I cut it down to 4 pages. large print… and well now he is criticizing how short it is…. Me and my love are not dramatic long winded people… we are short and to the point and we like things simple and we want everyone to have fun… well its not fun if everyone is sleeping!!! Oh also dont forget that on the first when we had our rehearsal with him he was like "dont worry! we have a few months left!" eeerrrttt no actually we do not. Get it together man! So now 4 days before we say I do I am almost in an email battle with him because he keeps getting things wrong and keeps asking if he can "add a little flair" to the ceremony. NO. I WANT TRADITIONAL LOVELY SIMPLE WEDDING VOWS. the end. :)
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OXNARD, Calif. – Training camp is officially winding down here in Oxnard as the fourth and final week is nearly completed.
The Cowboys have just one more full practice remaining on Thursday before they break camp Friday, head to Arizona and play their third preseason game Saturday afternoon against the Cardinals.
Obviously, the most important goal of training camp is for the Cowboys to come together and improve as a team – one unit.
But since that won't be determined until the start of the regular season, the staff at DallasCowboys.com has ranked the Top 10 players from training camp only. This certainly isn't their list of the 10 best players on the team, but rather the two best handfuls of players who have performed better than anyone else here on the practice fields.
Staff writers Bryan Broaddus, Rowan Kavner, Nick Eatman and David Helman, along with online radio hosts Ed Cahill and Derek Eagleton all selected their Top 10 players. The list is a combination of performance and expectations heading into camp. Here are the results.
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Dan Bailey nearly cracked the Top 10, but got left off a few lists because his practice regiment isn't exactly the same as a position player. He's been pretty steady this time around. Moore has been a nice surprise as a fourth corner with his physical play, especially against a competitor such as
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2. Dez Bryant – It was a close race for first but the wide receiver gets a close second. Still, what Dez brings to the table every day is so important to this team. The intensity for this camp is at an all-time high and Dez is the main reason for it. He competes on every single snap and wants the ball thrown his way every time. If he doesn't come up with the catch, Bryant will get upset with himself and vows to improve on the next play. That has to make the younger receivers around him better. Bryant has been the best player at camp every year since he got into the league and he hasn't dropped off any. His expectations coming off of last year probably hurt him slightly.


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Bake potato in pre-heated oven at 200 degrees until tender. Cut potato in half (but do not pierce right through the potato). Make a well and crack an egg in the centre. Place under the grill until cooked.
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The result of my purchase of organic carrots – lovely roasted vegetables including beetroot and onion.
Crunchy hummus paste on a slice of gluten-free bread (made with rice flour) topped with shredded spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. Soooo gooood!!!!!
Gluten free noodles (made with 100% rice flour), spinach, asparagus, peas and fennel which is combined with organic miso paste and a splash of roasted sesame oil. The egg was poached and is optional. Full recipe at my facebook. This evening's meal - delicious!
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Bought these lovely organic carrots yesterday – so many ways to serve up carrots
Vegetable side dish – simply peel, chop and boil.
Chop into strips to serve with hummus, avocado dip or other healthy dip.
Grate or chop in fine strips to include in a salad.
Roast in oven with some olive oil – 210 degrees for about 20-25 minutes – so yummy.
Make fresh juice - peel and chop – pop in juicer and add a squeeze of lemon for more flavour and add alkalinity. Can also combine with other vegetables/fruits such as apple or red pepper.
Chop in strips and combine with other vegetables for a stir fry dish. Good combinations are peppers, onions and courgettes.
Use to make a vegetable stock - combine with an onion, celery stick, bay leaf and clove of garlic.
Make a soup with other vegetables such as sweet potatoes, red peppers and tomatoes.
Peel and eat as a healthy snack.
Note: Always wash your vegetables.
Porridge bowl this morning. 1 cup of gluten-free oats brought to the boil with 1 cup of soy milk and 1 cup of water. Topped with tahini and raisin paste (delicious) and dried fruits/nuts. Ready to hit the gym.
Something chic and fab for all you runners: Brooks Transcend running shoes, multi-coloured headband from American Apparel and all other sportswear from H&M online store.
Muesli Buckwheat (Muesli Sarrasin) - gluten free cereal which includes dried apple pieces. Combined with fresh fruit, dried fruit/nuts and topped with soy milk. Perfect start to the day.
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Place apples in a baking tray - fill cavities with nut butter, pitted date and raisins.
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Indy… the torch is going out!
Not quite. The latest installment of the Indiana Jones saga has grossed $770 million worldwide. Now it looks like Paramount wants to add to that total with four versions of "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" on DVD.
The two-disc Special Edition DVD ($39.99) and Blu-ray ($39.99) versions will be loaded with extras. There's also a barebones single-disc standard-def version ($29.99). Finally, for the few of you that still don't have the first three flicks, the company will package the previously released "Complete Adventure Collection" with the new two-disc standard-def installment for $90.
The Blu-ray version will have two discs. Aside from the movie, it will include plenty of "timelines," production featurettes, and and info on the making of a legend. Both have 1080p, as expected. Unfortunately, both will also have 5.1 Dolby True HD—as expected. I wonder which release will finally get graced with 7.1?
"Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" will be released on Blu-ray and standard-def DVD on October 14.
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American Idol 2011: Top 10 Becomes Top 13 with Wildcards
America voted 14 contestants off of Idol on the latest episode, whittling the competition down from 24 to 10 — until the judges picked 3 wildcard singers to remain on the show.
Continuing the Idol tradition of drawn-out drama, host Ryan Seacrest slowly brought contestants down to center stage to be sent on or sent home. First up, country crooner Scotty McCreery and soulful serenader Robbie Rosen. Given the shows history for turning out successful country singers, it's no surprise that McCreery has made the Top 10… but it's a sad shock that Rosen is done on the show.
Seacrest wastes no time bringing up his next victims in the form of Clint Jun Gamboa, Jordan Dorsey and Jovany Barreto — three guys who at various times have acted like they are God's gift to America, the show, themselves… Though each have had their sweet moments as well, I am not saddened to see all three sent home.
It's the ladies turn next, and surprisingly Seacrest brings up two ladies who brought the house down during their last performances (although I was unimpressed with Toscano's vocals). Lauren Alaina and Pia Toscano hold hands as they both look certain that one of them must be going home. After prolonging their pain for a bit, Seacrest announces that Alaina has made it into the Top 10. Toscano looks resigned — only to find out Seacrest has pulled one of his tired tricks… Toscano's in the Top 10 too!
When Idol's reaper (aka Seacrest) calls up the next two ladies, there's little doubt that both are most likely going home. Given that the pair consists of Ta-Tynisa Wilson and former favorite Julie Zorrilla (both who performed poorly this week), no one is shocked when both are sent packing.
Seacrest brings Kendra Chantelle, Ashthon Jones and Karen Rodriguez to center stage, announcing that only one of the three will be joining the Top 10. Surprisingly Jones – a judges' favorite – is not the lucky girl. Neither is Chantelle who frankly outsang the other two. It seems Rodriguez' smooth move of appealing to a wider audience by injecting Spanish lyrics into her performance paid off. Though she was hardly the best singer, she's such a sweetheart that I can't help but be happy that she's in the Top 10.
Three men find themselves front and center with Seacrest next – Tim Halperin, Casey Abrams and Jacob Lusk. Though I'd prefer to see Abrams and Halperin go through, it turns out that America picked Abrams and Lusk instead. Love Abrams voice, style and song selections, but so far I'm only loving Lusk's tonal quality. Hopefully he gets a little help picking better songs for future episodes.
Niama Adedapo, Thia Megia and Lauren Turner find themselves in the hot seat next as Seacrest announces that only one of the girls has made it through. Though both Adedapo and Turner turned out killer power numbers, it's not a shock that Megia's sweet sap has sugared her way into the Top 10.
Down to the final six hopefuls, Brett Lowenstern and Paul McDonald face their fate together, and though he's facing down the heavily promoted Lowenstern, dark horse McDonald surprisingly walks away with the next Top 10 spot.
Haley Reinhart and Rachel Zevita step forward together, vying for the final spot for the ladies. Seacrest draws the drama out as usual before announcing that Reinhart has stolen long-time competitor Zevita's dream from her grasp. Reinhart joins the rest of the Top 10 on the couch as Seacrest brings up the final pair.
Stefano Langone and James Durbin bonded as roommates throughout the audition process, but now they're faced with having to send each other home as only one spot remains. Durbin's killer performance this week was enough to earn him the final Top 10 spot, knocking Langone out.
Judges Wildcards
With only 10 contestants remaining, there's enough room left in the competition for the judges to add a few of the eliminated singers back into the mix. Steven Tyler, Randy Jackson and Jennifer Lopez select a total of six vocalists to sing for their slot — Ashthon Jones, Stefano Langone, Kendra Chantelle, Jovany Barreto, Naima Adedapo and Robbie Rosen.
Jones hits the stage first with a manic performance of "And I am Telling You" from the movie "Dreamgirls," alternately screaming and over-emoting as she strutted around like a desperate diva. Definitely not good enough to deserve saving.
Langone practically brought tears to my eyes with a performance of "I Need You Now" that was pure and perfect, sincere and soulful – you could see in his eyes that he felt and meant every word. Gave me goosebumps. If this doesn't keep him in the competition the judges weren't listening.
Kendra Chantelle selects "Georgia on My Mind," which she nails from the first deep, husky note to the crazy, power-filled final run. Though she still doesn't leave a visual or personal impression, the girl has more vocal ability than several of the singers already in the Top 10.
Jovany Barreto decides to follow in Rodriguez' footsteps and injects a little Spanish of his own in his performance. Though he sings sweetly, Barreto is no superstar.
Naima Adedapo leaves blood, sweat, tears and her heart on the stage as she belts out "For All We Know" with more emotion that we've seen from all the other contestants combined. Adedapo has an uber-cool vibe that is completely different that I want to see more of.
Robbie Rosen sings a prophetic rendition of "Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word," that shows off his vocals, but also shows that he's just not polished enough yet to be a recording artist. Love the kid, but after that lackluster number I don't think I need to see more — until next year!
After Lopez and Seacrest put on a little play for the audience in which they pretend the judges need more time to deliberate so why don't we go ahead and watch Lopez' latest video — the wildcard contestants are announced.
Though Ashthon Jones totally bombed, the judges picked her as their first wildcard selection. Jones looked totally shocked by the selection… and frankly so was I. Totally undeserved, especially when Chantelle knocked her number out of the auditorium. Looks like the judges were determined to put Jones through no matter what. I can only ask… why?
Thankfully the judges showed a little sense when they selected Stefano Langone and Naima Adedapo to round out the Top 13. With any luck Jones will be hitting the road soon enough — not that I have anything against the girl, but she is just – not – ready.
So the first live vote ends with a Top 13 selected — Scotty McCreery; Lauren Alaina; Pia Toscano; Karen Rodriguez; Casey Abrams; Jacob Lusk; Thia Megia; Paul McDonald; Haley Reinhart; James Durbin; Ashthon Jones; Stefano Langone and Naima Adedapo.
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plz everyone vote for Naima Adedapo, SHE DESERVES TO BE THERE!
I really hope Naima win she is very creative and beautiful with it.U come a long way and to say that keep movin forward in your progress.Enjoy yourself girl make the best of it. Have faith and trust and believe you almost there.KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK IM VOTING WILD FOR YA GOOD LUCK
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Meet Merlin. He's Lucy's bright, beautiful son - who just happens to be autistic. Since Merlin's father, the reserved, cerebral workaholic Jeremy, left them in the lurch shortly after Merlin's diagnosis, Lucy has made Merlin the centre of her world. Struggling with the joys and tribulations of raising her adorable yet challenging son, Lucy doesn't have room for any other man in her life ... so why bother trying to find one?
When Lucy realises she's becoming increasingly cynical about life in general, she finally resolves to dip a toe back into the world of dating. Things don't go quite to plan, yet just as Lucy is resolved to a life of singledom once more, the most imperfectly perfect man for her and her son lands on her doorstep. But then, so does Jeremy, begging for forgiveness and a second chance....
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"A Mind Blowing Exercise in Love!"
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- Nickname: "Dusty Jim"
- Riding since: 2006
- Bikes: '71 Honda CB100 (Mid-Ohio pitbike), '75 Yamaha RD350 (She drips, but she rips!), '90 Harley Davidson Sportster XLH, '76 Honda CB400F SS, '79 Kawasaki KX80 (wheelie machine), '80 Yamaha XS400 (gnarliest four-stroke exhaust note), '81 Yamaha XS400 (Ol' Reliable), '84 Honda CB125S (way cooler than a moped), '08 Honda Ruckus (sold, but wish I never did!)
- Riding style: Mainly street riding around town, occasional camping trips, and constant tom-foolery
James' first bike was a 1984 Honda CB125S, which was given to him by a co-worker. While learning to ride it in a hotel parking garage, he dumped it while wearing shorts, and learned very quickly the importance of riding in protective gear. (He still has the exhaust scar on his leg as a constant reminder.) Since then, he has owned a plethora of bikes, the majority of which have been café-styled UJMs. His most recently owned bike was an EVO-powered Sportster, which taught him the grin-inducing concept of torque.
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James is regularly involved in the vintage motorcycle scene in Philadelphia. You can catch him on one of his bikes at regular meet ups, such as Two Wheel Tuesday, the Thursday night Chin on the Tank ride, and just hanging out at his buddies' garages throughout the city.
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From water balloons to WOW
Labour of love pays off for designer
The Marlborough Express
While her two young children were sleeping, Nicki van Asch stayed up late at home, meticulously threading together thousands of water balloons that had been stockpiled over many months.
Dancers step up for arts fest
Week-long song and dance festival in full swing
Dancers are putting their best foot forward for judges at this week's 2014 Marlborough Performing Arts Festival in Blenheim.
Cathedral Choir to double voices
Members of the Nelson Cathedral Choir will double the number of choral voices singing Evensong in the Church of the Nativity on Sunday.
Biggi G back in Blenheim
On Thursday Auckland-based DJ Biggi G returns to his hometown of Blenheim with more electro, house, and hip hop music for under-18 groovers.
Handbag changes last days
What would you think if your elderly mother suddenly spent $11,000 on a handbag?
Fun is common theme
"Fun" is a word used by two artists with separate exhibitions opening in Blenheim on Saturday.
Teen tale - and so much more
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Teenage hormones are high in a New Zealand stage comedy opening at the Boathouse Theatre in Blenheim tomorrow night.
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DETROIT (WKZO) – The Detroit Tigers aren't wasting any time getting a jump start on their 2012 campaign, opening their season against the Boston Red Sox this afternoon at Comerica Park.
Expectations play a big role in both of these team's seasons. As reigning AL champions, the Tigers have a lot riding on their 2012 success. Not to mention the acquisition of their new first baseman, Prince Fielder, moving Miguel Cabrera to third base.
The Red Sox are playing for redemption, experiencing what has been described as the greatest collapse in baseball history last year, and failing to reach the postseason. Bobby Valentine debuts as Boston's new skipper, who joins a slew of new faces in the Red Sox' front office this season.
Expectations may not be greater than those on the reigning AL MVP and Cy Young award winning pitcher, Justin Verlander, who will face Jacoby Ellsbury in the first at-bat for Boston. Ellsbury finished second to Verlander in the MVP voting in 2011. The last time an MVP pitcher faced the man who finished second to him was 1932. Ellsbury has managed only three hits in 14 at-bats against Verlander.
Boston owns the edge over Detroit. The last time these teams met Opening Day was on April 4, 1994 in Boston. The Red Sox won a slugfest, 9-8.
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It's been a rough year for America's workforce. How has your relationship with your boss fared during this difficult time? If you have a good relationship with your boss, today is the day to honor him/her. It's National Bosses Day.
So did you get a gift or card for your boss today? Do you sincerely like your boss or were you just trying to earn brownie points?
October 18th, 2009
11:38 am
Hell no! I'm unemployed and when I was my boss didn't deserve to get any praise for being a boss b/c there were downright awful at it!!
October 18th, 2009
12:15 pm
I totally agree with you Ginny! My last lousy boss and the even lousier company has me unemployed now too and when I was working for the company it was the worst experience of my life and I would never give them anything for boss' day,but a big chunk of my mind and that aint good!!!
Managers are nothing like they used to be years ago, they are now selfish,power and money hungry jerks and whatever they can do to save their own butts they do, and they could care less if it means eliminating your position or laying off 200 employees because it's all about them!!! They don't deserve nothing, not even a cheap one dollar card from Walmart!!!


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Get Maid
Service Review
Product: Get Maid
Price: $45 per hour
Rating: Strong Recommend*
Living in a city where it seems like almost anything can be delivered in short order, it's not surprising that there is a market for this to extend to cleaning. When I initially learned about the idea behind the startup Get Maid, I was skeptical. A professional cleaning service that's on demand and won't cost me a fortune?
After all, it's challenging enough finding trustworthy housekeeping services, let alone ones that are affordable and available on-demand. With tempered expectations and a heart that remained hesitantly optimistic, I fired up the Get Maid app and booked a maid...
Less than 10 minutes after making the booking request, I received a text message giving me an anticipated time of when my maid would arrive. Get Maid promises that from the time of booking that a maid will be available in less than 2 hours when using their on-demand service (they also offer the ability to book a cleaning session in the future).
In less than 2 hours as promised, Courtney of Get Maid was at my door. At $45 an hour including tax and tip the cleaning service came in at comparable to others that I have used which I typically book around a week in advance. Before beginning the clean, Courtney asked what type of clean I was looking for and created a plan to tackle my apartment. Since the service is charged hourly, I appreciated her taking the time to talk about how I wanted the time spent.
Get Maid cleaning professionals take notes after the clean so that this process can be shorter during your next cleaning even if the maid is not the same one that you had last time. Note: If you rated a maid highly after a previous clean and they are available for your next booking, Get Maid will make an effort to send you the same person. Courtney did a great job cleaning the flat and when I requested a second Get Maid cleaning session two weeks later, she was the same maid to perform the clean (she did a great job the second time around as well). After the cleaning was completed. I received a text message in which I could reply to rate the cleaning received. I also received a notification of the total time that the cleaning took and how much my card was charged.
I booked both cleaning sessions using the on-demand service via the iPhone app. Cleanings can also be booked via the Android app or the website. I found the app to be easy to use and had zero complaints. A credit card number is requested when you create your Get Maid account and is charged after the cleaning is performed. The app and site UI is clean and it's easy to get in and out without fuss which is exactly how it should be for an on-demand service.
Get Maid currently operates in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens and was created out of the desire to find a reliable person to clean an apartment. I chatted with founder Steven Gutentag about why Get Maid was started and he spoke about how challenging it was to find someone without a friend's recommendation. Add onto being able to book that person in a timely manner which is another issue altogether and he realised along with his co-founders Justin Fargione and Demetri Karagas that if they had this issue, most likely other New Yorkers did too. They are a small team and are focused on delivering high quality cleaning services both scheduled and on-demand using natural cleaning supplies and hope to expand to areas outside of those they currently serve. With friends in other cities jealous of my dishing about Get Maid, they cannot expand soon enough.
Pros: Cleaning professional available within 2 hours, cleaning supplies are provided, maid is professional.
Cons: Vacuum is not provided and service is limited to only Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan.
Our Ratings:
Strong Recommend*
Weak Recommend
Don't Recommend
(Images: Joelle Alcaidinho)
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$45 an hour seems super expensive, no?
I hire this lady recommended by a friend of mine..she charges $75 and cleans the whole house(2,200 sq). She usually cleans from 9 to 2...amazing lady, I often see her cleaning the corner spots and high shelves that nobody can even see. Amazing lady.
I am in northern NJ btw.
Before that we hired people from Molly Maid which was about $135 for the whole cleaning session..
$45 an hour does seem very expensive. I'm fine paying more for a really good housekeeper directly, but it seems the higher price in this case is going towards the supervisors with their handy texts.
In evaluating the cost, it's important to evaluate the cost of the WORK done, not simply the hourly rate. Joelle, your evaluation would have been more helpful if you included information on how long your person took and what she accomplished.
I live in rural South Carolina where, as you'd expect, labor is cheap. I have a woman, Torri, who comes in weekly and charges $65 per session. She's usually here for about 90 minutes. I have a 2,800 sq. ft. home, two bathrooms, all hard floors, two cats, and I live alone.
Torri goes through my house like a demon. No motion is wasted, and she moves FAST. I have friends who pay less for a half-day per week, but Torri actually gets more done in the time she's here.
So evaluate cleaning services on the TOTAL cost for the work you want done, not the hourly cost.
You're also paying a premium for the convenience of having a maid show up essentially on-demand- just like you pay a premium on things you buy at a convenience store. You certainly could find a less-expensive cleaning service, however, if you don't want or have a need for a long-term contract/arrangement with cleaning service, then this might not be such a bad thing. If you suddenly need help cleaning for guests or getting ready for a party or because you're ill and not able to clean, etc ... it would be nice to be able to pick up the phone and have a maid come by within a couple of hours rather than trying to schedule something else with a traditional company.
Maybe it's because it's New York but $45 per hour does seem expensive, even with the on demand option. I don't know, but I never have a problem finding someone to come out within a day or two.
I want to know how much the maid is making for that 45 per hour wage...I am guessing less than 15. What is the advantage of working for an agency? Does she get any benefits, like health insurance?
45 seems very high so I guess you are paying for the convenience of having someone show up quickly. Personally, I'd want to know a little about the working conditions before signing on for this service. Does the maid get paid in the hours she is presumably hanging around waiting for someone to book a cleaning? This just seems like it could be an exploitative position.
i clean my house myself, hmm maybe I should pay myself a wage ;-)
Just wanted to note that as I specified above, the $45 an hour includes the tip. The previous cleaning service I used was $30 an hour, but this was not including the tip, and with Get Maid there's the perk of having on-demand service... which is why Get Maid was less expensive than I had thought it would be for a high-quality on-demand cleaning service in Manhattan.
A similar service that operates in more locations is Homejoy [www.homejoy.com]. They charge $20/hr with a minimum 2.5hr appointment.
Compared to two other cleaning services I had used before, the Get Maid cleaner seemed much happier and content with her work (and she also spoke English which made communicating what I was hoping to have done in my home much easier as I don't speak Spanish). Honestly, if you are deeply concerned about the exploitive nature of cleaning services, be sure to pay serious top dollar and ask many, many, many questions as I would think that the majority of them have a tendency to be exploitive just by the sheer nature of home cleaning being in the category of work that one can do without a degree and years of specialised training. Sadly, there are also cleaning services whose workforce is made up largely of those who cannot legally work here... Get Maid is not one of those services.
As far as health insurance, I have no idea, but I myself don't have health insurance and neither do most of my American friends, and we hold graduate degrees and have years of professional experience and love what we do but don't happen to work for employers who provide that. Super fun life in these United States...
Do they offer on-demand services and is that including tip?
I'm wondering how on earth someone could actually fully clean a 2,800 sq ft home in 90 minutes?? I ask this as a former professional house cleaner who was really thorough and definitely took longer than 90 minutes to truly clean an entire home (i.e. dust, wash, vacuum, scrub all of the surfaces).
Wow! Another insane AT thread!
First of all, you need to live in NY or a comparable city for these rates to make sense. Second, you are paying a premium for a luxery service. Trust me that what we pay for food from Fresh Direct or any of the other premium delivery services here would shock most of America. It shocks me. But no car, no Costco.
I have a regular housekeeper who costs $100 to clean my 900 sq ft apartment and do the laundry. My apartment is very easy to clean. I had recommended but less expensive LEGAL cleaners who broke or ruined things.
As far as all the political stuff about I migrations status, health insurance, worker exploitation: give it a rest! This is a DESIGN site.
And yes, highly educated immigrants and refugees often experience significant downward mobility when they come to this country. I have established employment programs for such people - trust me, and engineer in Russia is not the same as an engineer here. that job title was used VERY broadly. despite all of this, they seem to think this worth the trade off.
I agree. My house is half the size and I need twice as much time to clean it thoroughly.
I agree. My house is half the size and I need twice as much time to clean it thoroughly.
I recommend reading Barbara Ehrenreich's Nickle and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America before hiring any sort of cleaning service. I had never had the opportunity to hire a maid before reading it, and now I would never choose to.
$45 an hour? Are you crazy?
There's another apartment cleaning service in New York City that's more reasonably priced, www.myclean.com cleans homes for ~31 an hour, but they're not on demand.
We pay $100 (plus a $20 tip) for four man-hours once a month in Southern California. I found the service through Amazon Local and I'm very happy. It's amazing how clean they can get our bathrooms. My husband's bathroom was so disgusting last time that she asked to take Before and After photos to put on their website. The owner of the company is a young woman and she seems to treat everyone very well. She's also cleans though she's only been to our house once. (I hate to sound xenophobic but I appreciate the fact that they all speak English.)
Who cleans the bathrooms before the maids come? I do, I do...!!
Taureg, this may be a design site but it's a design site where a lot of readers care about how and where things are made, and the working conditions etc of people they employ. Worker exploitation and health insurance eight be political issues, but they're also ETHICAL issues about how we treat the people who do the jobs we don't want to do in our homes or who make the things we want in our homes. So these are ethical issues deeply tied into the world of design, and no we won't "give it a rest".
Sounds good. I know someone in NYC who might be interested!
Thanks a lot for posting such a great post on the topic of Maid Services. Really enjoyed reading the information shared.
Thanks a lot for posting such a great post on the topic of Maid Services. Really enjoyed reading the information shared.
I used to use Get Maid - they are OK but you are right - they are expensive! I also have sensitive skin and small children, so now I use Gotham Green Cleaning (www.cleaningservicegotham). I found their proces to be more reasonable and they only use Green products, so I am not worried about the harmful effects of the cleaning supplies. And they always do a great job!
This is another apartment cleaning service in New York City that's reasonably priced $60 for 1 bedroom apartment www.ny1cleaningservice.com
Iva the cleaning lady works for her self and charges affordable flat rate fees and is very detailed at cleaning plus she has an amazing personality. She came highly recommended I use her on weekly basis.
I hope this helps.
You can also try this cleaning service in new york city. They are cheaper than a few of their other nyc competitors. click here Maid Sailors


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Just as the automobile radically changed people's lives at the beginning of the 20th century, so too has the revolution in online services (including blogging, podcasting, videogaming, shopping, and social networking) and cell-phone use changed our lives at the turn of the 21st century. In addition, many other services, activities, and devices—including the Palm Pilot, the BlackBerry, the iPod, digital cameras, and cell cameras—have been made possible by the combination of these two technologies. Whereas the automobile allowed people for the first time to work in cities and live comfortably in the suburbs, extending the long commute beyond the limits previously circumscribed by public transportation, the Internet and cell phone allow us to interact with others from around the world—or a few hundred miles—from where we work or live, giving rise to the telecommuting phenomenon and allowing us to stay in touch with friends and families in the new virtual environment. As Hanson demonstrates in her new book, these technologies enable us to work and play 24/7, anytime, anywhere.What does this mean for us as individuals and for society as a whole? What are the social implications of this technological revolution that we have witnessed in the short span of about 20 years? Do people of different generations use these technologies in the same ways, or do they adopt them to support their communication habits formed at different times of their lives? How does the illusion of control provided by these technologies affect the way we think about what is meaningful in our lives? Hanson examines the wide-ranging impact of this change. How do individuals posting their viewpoints on the Internet affect democracy? Is it possible to ever completely prevent identity theft over the Internet? How permanent is information stored on the Internet or on a hard drive? Do cell phones change the way people think about privacy or the way they communicate with others? Does email? Do videogames teach new social principles? Do cell phones and the Internet change traditional communication behaviors and attitudes? Hanson discusses these crucial issues and explores to what extent individuals do have control, and she assesses how social and governmental services are responding to (or running from) the problems posed by these new technologies.
What are you waiting for? Sure, it s tough to think about the future, but we owe it to ourselves and to our loved ones to document the critical information they will need when we can no longer be with them. Cell Phones Don't Work in Heaven is a concise workbook with easy-to-use forms. You don't have to be an accountant or lawyer to capture your essential infor- mation, and the level of detail is completely up to you. The result? You and your loved ones will have a record of vital information and reflections, compiled in one place and easy to access. This record will be one of the best gifts you ever give to your family and yourself. Just do it for your peace of mind!
Providing the first comprehensive, accessible, and international introduction to cell phone culture and theory, this book is and clear and sophisticated overview of mobile telecommunications, putting the technology in historical and technical context. Interdisciplinary in its conceptual framework, Cell Phone Culture draws on a wide range of national, regional, and international examples, to carefully explore the new forms of consumption and use of communication and media technology that the phenomenon of mobiles represents. This fascinating biography of an important cultural object: adopts an integrated multiperspective approach considers the mobile phone and its history, production, design, consumption and representation examines the implications in contemporary media convergence such as digital photography an mobile internet. Also reflecting on the challenges and provocations of mobile phone technology and use, this is an absolute must read for any student of media studies, cultural studies or technology.
The only source for practical, real-world information on RF measurements for cellular phones and wireless data systemsIt is predicted that by the year 2010, all digital wireless communications equipment—including cellular, PCS, and 3G phones; wireless LANs; GPS navigation systems; and DBS TV—will have data transfer capabilities of over 1 Mbps. Now, as this significant turning point quickly approaches, this book presents everything industry professionals need to know about the Radio Frequency (RF) measurements and tests that must be made on this new generation of digital wireless communications equipment.Presenting just enough theory as is absolutely required for comprehension, RF Measurements for Cellular Phones and Wireless Data Systems:Provides a review of basic RF principles and terminologyDescribes RF measurement equipment, including signal generators, power meters, frequency meters, vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and vector signal analyzersExplains the RF devices that are used in cellular phones and wireless data transmission equipment—how they work, what their critical performance parameters are, how they're tested, and typical test resultsIllustrates the testing of RF devices and systems with digitally modulated signals that represent the voice, video, or data that the RF wave is carryingRF Measurements for Cellular Phones and Wireless Data Systems has been written to serve as the industry standard for RF measurements and testing. It is an indispensable resource for engineers, technicians, and managers involved in the construction, installation, or maintenance of cell phones and wireless data equipment.
Not until Marconi has there been an in-depth biography that focuses on the inventor as businessman/entrepreneur and the global race that took place in an effort to dominate and control wireless technology. From the end of the Victorian Era to the First World War, Marconi would take center stage as he perfected the science of sending signals over longer and longer distances. As a result of Marconi's first "electrical" triumph at the age of twenty-one, he gained ever-increasing attention from powerful interests, including governments, who sought to obtain the keys to the new science from him. Marconi, the "father of radio and radar" would create an industry dominating enterprise that would last for over a quarter of a century. Utilizing important though little-used documents, author Calvin D. Trowbridge Jr. has brought a new perspective to the scientific life and business times of Guglielmo Marconi, proving why Marconi is considered to be one of the most influential people in our history.
From Jay Gould to John D. Rockefeller to Bill Gates, the titans who change the world have set themselves apart by seizing the high ground before anyone else even knew it existed. Gutsy, shrewd, and ruthless, they were, above all, visionaries who saw whole new industries where others saw only chaos. Today, another visionary is seizing control of the vast new world of telecommunications, an elusive entrepreneur named Craig McCaw. Money from Thin Air is the story of how he created a new industry literally from thin air, and how he will do it again.Journalist O. Casey Corr vividly portrays here for the first time how McCaw created a cellular communications empire from the disarray of his father's failed cable business and went on to sell it to AT&T in 1993 for a stunning $12.6 billion. And he shows how McCaw is now creating another new industry that could dwarf the accomplishments of Gates and Rockefeller put together, an "Internet in the Sky" that will provide high-speed data access to any point in the world. Most of all, Corr captures the heart of a new kind of executive -- mercurial, brilliant, extremely flexible, always entreprenurial -- who is changing the way business works forever.A Leadership Style for the Twenty-first Century: McCaw's radically different approach to management--based on hard-nosed negotiation, shrewd borrowing, and a rare willingness to change business plans on a dime--is the new model for anyone who wants to survive, let alone thrive, in the new economy. This book shows how McCaw's unique management style evolved by instinct and from periods of intense personal reflection and self-scrutiny. Insight into the Emerging New Media Landscape: Today, the telecom world is in turmoil. Giant companies are vulnerable because of their entrenchment in old technology and high cost. So they merge; bigger must be better. At a different level, start-ups tap new pools of capital and maneuver to exploit opportunities created by stumbling giants and collapsing regulation. Increasingly, it's a game for the nimble and the daring. The telecommunications world has come around to Craig McCaw's way of business.An Amazing Life: Rarely does a family make and remake a fortune. Craig McCaw's father literally ran his multimillion-dollar radio and television business out of his hat, and when he died suddenly at an early age, the family's bank declared the estate insolvent. McCaw, then only twenty years old, rejected the advice of more experienced businessmen and began investing the money he got from his father's life insurance in a series of businesses most thought worthless, or at best, extremely risky. His career since then has been a series of increasingly large-scale ventures based on a unique personal vision of an emerging human society in which all of us will be freed by technology.The Next Big Thing: McCaw made one fortune in cable TV and another in cellular telephones. Now he's building a telecommunications empire of staggering potential through a collection of companies he controls: Teledesic, a satellite partnership with Microsoft's Bill Gates that is building a global "Internet in the Sky"; Nextlink, a company positioning itself to rival the Baby Bells with its own vast network of fiber-optic cable and switching systems; CablePlus, a company that provides voice service, Internet access, and TV signals through coaxial cable; and Nextel, an international wireless-telephone company with an expanding role in data services. Each company alone is breathtaking in its ambition, hunger for capital, and risk-taking management style. Together, they provide a glimpse at the depth of McCaw's ambition: one company capable of providing high-speed data access to any point in the world.Odd, mysterious, yet public-spirited, McCaw is a technological visionary who sees profit where others see thin air. His amazing, ongoing story is required reading for anyone wanting to understand what it takes to build an industry from scratch -- twice.
Popular TV host Yan Shouyi has it all: A great job, a loyal wife and a beautiful young lover. It all begins to unravel when he accidently leaves his cellphone at home one fateful day. Cell Phone is part comedy, part romance and part social commentary on the changing nature of Chinese society and the impact of technology on relationships. Beginning in 1968 in the protagonist s childhood rural hometown, Liu s fast-paced, contemporary tale takes us into the complicated family and social relationships of Yan Shouyi, telling a tale of friendship, love and betrayal. The cellphone becomes the grenade in this tale that dramatically detonates in the life of the main character a telling tale in a country which is the largest user of mobile phones in the world. The book closes with an epilogue set decades earlier when communications were primitive and unreliable, but with remarkable similarities to the problems and pitfalls of the communication age illustrated in Liu s modern-day story. The film adaptation of Cell Phone, a smashing success in China, was produced by filmmaker Feng Xiaogang and called his best film ever. The press following the movie told stories of wives across China checking their husband s cell phones after seeing the film. Readers will thoroughly enjoy Liu Zhenyun s first novel for the English speaking market.
Many, if not most, educators view cell phones as the enemy. Author Liz Kolb sees them as powerful technology in the hands of students. Acknowledging the current reality at many schools ban student cell phone use in the classroom Kolb discusses a host of innovative and highly interesting uses for the technology that do not require using the phones in the classroom. She also addresses the issues that have caused the bans and provides guidelines for overcoming the problems. Ignoring, or worse, demonizing a technology that students willingly and actively use in every other aspect of their lives is not a winning educational strategy. Mini lessons and powerful resources throughout the book are easily adaptable and appropriate for almost any grade level and are designed to enhance learning both inside and outside of the classroom. This book is a practical guide for educators who would like to turn what many consider an annoying digital toy into a powerful educational tool.Topics include:-cell/mobile phones-mobile technology-classroom technology-web 2.0 Also available: RSS for Educators: Blogs, Newsfeeds, Podcasts, and Wikis in the Classroom - ISBN 1564842398 PowerPoint Magic - ISBN 1564842355The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is the trusted source for professional development, knowledge generation, advocacy and leadership for innovation. ISTE is the premier membership association for educators and education leaders engaged in improving teaching and learning by advancing the effective use of technology in PK-12 and teacher education. Home of the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS), the Center for Applied Research in Educational Technology (CARET), and ISTE's annual conference (formerly known as the National Educational Computing Conference, or NECC), ISTE represents more than 100,000 professionals worldwide. We support our members with information, networking opportunities, and guidance as they face the challenge of transforming education. Some of the areas in which we publish are: -Web. 2.0 in the classroom-RSS, podcasts, and more -National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) -Professional development for educators and administrators -Integrating technology into the classroom and curriculum -Safe practices for the Internet and technology -Educational technology for parents
After much anticipation, Joanie Maloney finally gets her very own cell phone! Knowing that owning a cell phone requires responsibility and sound judgment, Joanie's mom requires her to complete a Cell Phone Safety Course. Mom, it s a phone... its not a weapon! Joanie exclaims. Along with Joanie, children will learn the six rules of cell phone usage which are designed not only to keep them safe, but also to keep them from being tempted to hurt others. By knowing the rules, children can become masters of their cell phones and avoid becoming a Cell Phoney!
Mobile phone forensics is the science of recovering digital evidence from a mobile phone under forensically sound conditions using accepted methods. Mobile phones, especially those with advanced capabilities, are a relatively recent phenomenon, not usually covered in classical computer forensics. This guide attempts to bridge that gap by providing an in-depth look into mobile phones and explaining the technologies involved and their relationship to forensic procedures. It covers phones with features beyond simple voice communication and text messaging and their technical and operating characteristics. This guide also discusses procedures for the preservation, acquisition, examination, analysis, and reporting of digital information present on cell phones, as well as available forensic software tools that support those activities.
Mobilizing the power of cell phones to maximize students' learning powerTeaching Generation Text shows how teachers can turn cell phones into an educational opportunity instead of an annoying distraction. With a host of innovative ideas, activities, lessons, and strategies, Nielsen and Webb offer a unique way to use students' preferred method of communication in the classroom. Cell phones can remind students to study, serve as a way to take notes, provide instant, on-demand answers and research, be a great vehicle for home-school connection, and record and capture oral reports or responses to polls and quizzes, all of which can be used to enhance lesson plans and increase motivation.Offers tactics for teachers to help their students integrate digital technology with their studiesFilled with research-based ideas and strategies for using a cell phone to enhance learningProvides methods for incorporating cell phones into instruction with a unit planning guide and lesson plan ideasThis innovative new book is filled with new ideas for engaging learners in fun, free, and easy ways using nothing more than a basic, text-enabled cell phone.
The At Issue series includes a wide range of opinion on a single controversial subject. Each volume includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives -- eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials and many others. Extensive bibliographies and annotated lists of relevant organizations to contact offer a gateway to future research.
Grant and Bridge didn't think their chance meeting at the cell phone lot would lead to anything, but after flight delays and a couple of beers, each starts to wonder if they were meant to find one another. But Grant's supposed to pick up a girl he's met online, and Bridge isn't quite over her ex-boyfriend. Is the timing right, or might this possible relationship just never take off?
The book traces the impact of the cell phone from personal issues of loneliness and depression to the global concerns of the modern economy and the trans-national family. As the technology of social networking, the cell phone has become central to establishing and maintaining relationships in areas from religion to love. The Cell Phone presents the first detailed ethnography of the impact of this new technology through the exploration of the cell phone's role in everyday lives.
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Cellular phones have gone from a "gee whiz" curiosity to an indispensable communications link for more than 224 million U.S. subscribers. Despite cell phones' enormous popularity, it has been difficult to get reliable, objective information on which to base purchases and maximize performance. This bestseller is the bible of the exploding wireless telephone industry. It provides a solid understanding of wireless technologies so you can make an informed purchase decision the next time you buy wireless equipment or services. Learn everything you need to know about cell phones and get an insider's view of how the industry works and where it's headed.
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"As [Disconnect] shows, cell phones may actually be doing damage to far more than our attention spans-and could, in fact, be killing us." -Salon.com.
Since the invention of radar, cell phone radiation was assumed to be harmless because it wasn't like X-rays. But a sea change is now occurring in the way scientists think about it. The latest research ties this kind of radiation to lowered sperm counts, an increased risk of Alzheimer's, and even cancer. In Disconnect, National Book Award finalist Devra Davis tells the story of the dangers that the cell phone industry is knowingly exposing us-and our children-to in the pursuit of profit. More than five billion cell phones are currently in use, and that number increases every day. Synthesizing the findings and cautionary advice of leading experts in bioelectricalmagnetics and neuroscience, Davis explains simple safety measures that no one can afford to ignore.
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Bring student cell phones out of pockets and backpacks and into the learning environment. Students are walking around with incredible computing power. Their cell phones are calculators, internet browsers, video cameras, calendars, social media devices, and so much more. Why then are educators not taking advantage of these powerful, accessible, and engaging tools in the classroom? Luckily some teachers have started, and through their experiences, you too can learn how to use cell phones to broaden your students educational experience and increase motivation and engagement.
In Cell Phones in the Classroom, mobile learning enthusiast Liz Kolb starts out by sharing case studies that illustrate practical ways teachers and administrators from schools around the world are using cell phones for classroom projects, homework assignments, and communication with parents. She also includes resources such as sample lesson plans, tutorials for mobile-supported web 2.0 tools, strategies for involving students without cell phones, and guidance on planning and preparation. After reading through the case studies and lists of web 2.0 resources, you'll be overflowing with ideas for your own classroom.
The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is the trusted source for professional development, knowledge generation, advocacy and leadership for innovation. ISTE is the premier membership association for educators and education leaders engaged in improving teaching and learning by advancing the effective use of technology in PK-12 and teacher education. Home of the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS), the Center for Applied Research in Educational Technology (CARET), and ISTE's annual conference (formerly known as the National Educational Computing Conference, or NECC), ISTE represents more than 100,000 professionals worldwide. We support our members with information, networking opportunities, and guidance as they face the challenge of transforming education.
Some of the areas in which we publish are:
-Web. 2.0 in the classroom-RSS, podcasts, and more
-National Educational Technology Standards (NETS)
-Professional development for educators and administrators
-Integrating technology into the classroom and curriculum
-Safe practices for the Internet and technology
-Educational technology for parents
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In 2001, India had 4 million cell phone subscribers. Ten years later, that number had exploded to more than 750 million. Over just a decade, the mobile phone was transformed from a rare and unwieldy instrument to a palm-sized, affordable staple, taken for granted by poor fishermen in Kerala and affluent entrepreneurs in Mumbai alike. The Great Indian Phone Book investigates the social revolution ignited by what may be the most significant communications device in history, one which has disrupted more people and relationships than the printing press, wristwatch, automobile, or railways, though it has qualities of all four.
In this fast-paced study, Assa Doron and Robin Jeffrey explore the whole ecosystem of the cheap mobile phone. Blending journalistic immediacy with years of field-research experience in India, they portray the capitalists and bureaucrats who control the cellular infrastructure and wrestle over bandwidth rights, the marketers and technicians who bring mobile phones to the masses, and the often poor, village-bound users who adapt these addictive and sometimes troublesome devices to their daily lives. Examining the challenges cell phones pose to a hierarchy-bound country, the authors argue that in India, where caste and gender restrictions have defined power for generations, the disruptive potential of mobile phones is even greater than elsewhere.
The Great Indian Phone Book is a rigorously researched, multidimensional tale of what can happen when a powerful and readily available technology is placed in the hands of a large, still predominantly poor population.
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Their buzzes, beeps, bells, and tunes have disrupted countless classes, movies, and meals; public auditoriums now have signs posted prominently asking people to turn their cell phones off; cities such as Santa Fe have banned their use in automobiles. But these little connection gadgets have become ubiquitous because they are so useful many would blanch at the thought of losing their cell phone. Cell phones are useful because of the science, technology, and design that are blended to make them function.
In this work, authors Michele Sequeira and Michael Westphal help young people explore this now-commonplace, socially important gadget that connects today s youth with their friends. The underlying science and technologies, and some of the history that has influenced the development of cell phones, are discussed. Emphasis is given to building science and technology concepts through simple analogies with commonplace items and ideas.
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"Satire is her oxygen. . . . In her new oddball comedy, Dead Man's Cell Phone, Sarah Ruhl is forever vital in her lyrical and biting takes on how we behave."—The Washington Post
"Ruhl's zany probe of the razor-thin line between life and death delivers a fresh and humorous look at the times we live in."—Variety
"Sarah Ruhl is deliriously imaginative and fearless in her choice of subject matter. She is an original."—Molly Smith, artistic director, Arena Stage
An incessantly ringing cell phone in a quiet café. A stranger at the next table who has had enough. And a dead man—with a lot of loose ends. So begins Dead Man's Cell Phone, a wildly imaginative new comedy by playwright Sarah Ruhl, recipient of a MacArthur "Genius" Grant and Pulitzer Prize finalist for her play The Clean House. A work about how we memorialize the dead—and how that remembering changes us—it is the odyssey of a woman forced to confront her own assumptions about morality, redemption, and the need to connect in a technologically obsessed world.
Sarah Ruhl's plays have been produced at theaters around the country, including Lincoln Center Theater, the Goodman Theatre, Arena Stage, South Coast Repertory, Yale Repertory Theatre, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, among others, and internationally. She is the recipient of the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize (for The Clean House, 2004), the Helen Merrill Emerging Playwrights Award, and the Whiting Writers' Award. The Clean House was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in 2005. She is a member of 13P and New Dramatists.
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To create successful games for the iPhone family of mobile devices, developers need to know how touch-input, real-time graphics, and sound come together in the iOS environment. iOS Game Development: Developing Games for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch takes you from the basics of app coding to releasing and marketing your game on the App Store. The book offers a wealth of previously unpublished information about the iOS platform.
The text focuses on the concrete requirements of game developers, presenting in-depth details on each step in the mobile game development process. It explains the use of OpenGL ES for 2D/3D graphics and OpenAL for sound, both of which are recommended for game performance on the iOS platform. It also covers new APIs such as the GLKit, GameKit, and Box2D Physics Engine.
To better understand the explanations, the author encourages you to access more than 30 iOS example apps from his website. Each app represents a small piece of the complex field of game development in a straightforward manner. The apps can be run on any device in the iPhone family and have been extensively tested with various iOS versions.
Suitable for both newcomers and more advanced developers, this color book helps you get started with iOS game development. By following the book's clear descriptions and example programs, you will understand how to implement the fundamentals in smaller game projects and be able to create your first game for the App Store.
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Unity is an incredibly powerful and popular game creation tool, and Unity 4 brings even more great features, including Mechanim animation. Learn Unity 4 for iOS Game Development will show you how to use Unity with Xcode to create fun, imaginative 3D games for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. You'll learn how to optimize your game for both speed and quality, how to test and profile your game, and how to get the most out of your iOS device features, including the gyroscope and accelerometer.
You'll also learn how to incorporate the latest Game Center improvements in iOS 6 into your game, how to make sure your game gets into the App Store, and even how to promote your app and track revenue.
If you have a great 3D game idea, and you want to make it a reality in the App Store, then Learn Unity 4 for iOS Game Development has exactly what you need.
iOS developers interested in using Unity and Unity developers who want to customize their games for iOS devices.
Chapter 1: Getting Started
Chapter 2: A Unity Tour
Chapter 3: Making a Scene
Chapter 4: Making it Move: Scripting the Cube
Chapter 5: Let's Dance! Animation and Sound
Chapter 6: Let's Roll! Physics and Controls
Chapter 7: Let's Bowl! Advanced Physics
Chapter 8: Let's Play! Scripting the Game
Chapter 9: The Game GUI
Chapter 10: Using Unity iOS
Chapter 11: Building for Real: Device testing and App Submission
Chapter 12: Presentation: Screens and Icons
Chapter 13: Handling Device Input
Chapter 14: Game Center
Chapter 15: iAds
Chapter 16: Optimization
Chapter 17: Where Do We Go from Here?
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Adapted specifically for iPad development from the iPhone iOS 6 Development Essentials book, the aim of iPad iOS 6 Development Essentials is to teach you the skills necessary to build your own applications for the iPad. Beginning with the basics, this book provides an overview of the architecture of iOS 6. Introductions to Xcode and programming in Objective-C are provided followed by an in-depth look at the design of iPad applications and user interfaces. More advanced topics such as user interface layout, file handling, database management, graphics drawing and animation are also covered, as are touch screen handling, multitasking, in-app purchasing, iCloud storage, camera access and video playback. New iOS 6 specific features are also covered in detail including Facebook integration, Auto Layout, Apple Maps, Collections, Reminders and user interface state preservation. iPad iOS 6 Development Essentials takes a modular approach to the subject of iOS 6 application development with each chapter covering a self contained topic area with detailed explanations, examples and tutorials. This makes the book both an easy to follow learning aid and an excellent reference resource.
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Well, part of the problem is that more accounts are so easy to get. There aren't any 'permanent' accounts the sellers/thieves use; that'd be dumb of them. Account services could freeze/ban as many people as they like, the thieves will just hop on another stolen account. And then there are the lvl 1 spams that are probably macros and such. If you've ever done a whois too late, you see that they're gone. You can report them if you want, but they've already been deleted and that account tossed away until it's reclaimed by the original owner so it can be stolen again (that is if the original owner hasn't upped their security).


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Not All Distributed Is Made the Same
Not all "distributed" is made the same. Like any good internet geek, when I first learned how DNS lookup works, I was in awe.
The beauty is in the design: DNS is a distributed database in which anyone can add a name server to participate and store knowledge. It naturally routes around any failures in the network by design, so it is resilient. With only very minor exceptions, there is no single point of failure, no choke point.*
By comparison the Bitcoin protocol is also a distributed database (a specific subset of database to be exact: a ledger). Anyone can operate a bitcoin client to participate and store knowledge. It naturally routes around any failures in the network by design, so it is resilient. With only very minor exceptions, there is no single point of failure, no choke point.
But the differences are even more interesting:
1) DNS is a network of trust and altruism, whereas Bitcoin is a network of distrust, specifically architected assuming all participants are both A) greedy and B) malicious if possible.
2) DNS is a hierarchical network structure, whereas Bitcoin is peer-to-peer network structure.
3) In DNS, no single node on the network has perfect knowledge of the entire contents of the distributed database, whereas in Bitcoin, every node on the network has a complete copy of the entire database.
The design decisions in (2) and (3) help enable the consequence of (1). It's wild to see how Internet-inspired distributed design has evolved from DNS's invention in 1983 to Bitcoin's invention in 2008. Their respective stances on both trust and hierarchy reflect a maturation of the internet, that sadly leads one to pessimistic conclusions about human nature.
* The resiliency by design and lack of choke points are why I've long been disappointed by the rise of URL shorteners in the last 7 years. They take such an elegant system and shove it through a crude single point of failure.
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Bicycles are brilliant, but best left outside. Until now. New designs from Quarterre mean the hallway now makes a better bikeshed than ever
We are always drawn to new and innovative storage solutions that address the living and breathing piles of just-had-to-haves that grow in our homes, and this is by far one of the most zen we have seen: London design studio, Quarterre, made up of four designers, Clive, Daniele, Jason and Nick, hailing from multi-disciplinary backgrounds, have come up with sleek and sculptural bike stands that will keep your bike (and you) neat and safe in your urban home environment.
During the London Design Festival in September, three of their
new designs entitled, Branchline, Shadow and Hood, will be unveiled
as part of their Furniture for Bikes range, designed to seamlessly
unite cycling and interior design. Made exclusively in the UK with
craftsmanship and detailing at the heart of the operation, the
pieces are made from steel, leather and bamboo with the utmost
attention to aesthetics, functionality and materials. So pop down
to the cult East London cyclists' hub, look mum no hands!,
and join us in celebrating the end of tripping over your bike
on your way to your morning coffee fix.
Look mum no hands! 49 Old Street, London, EC1V 9HX
18-25 September 2011
7.30am-10.00 pm Monday -Friday,
9.00am-10.00pm Saturday,
9.30am - 10.00pm Sunday
Text by Jacki Lang
Images courtesy of Quarterre