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Nicholas (Smisko) of Amissos
His Eminence the Most Reverend Metropolitan Nicholas (Smisko) of Amissos was the ruling bishop of the American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese (ACROD) as a titular metropolitan of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. He reposed on the Sunday of Orthodoxy, March 13, 2011.
Metr. Nicholas was born Richard Smisko on February 23, 1936 and was raised in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. After completing his secondary schooling, he attended Youngstown State University and the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown before studying at Christ the Savior Seminary in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. He continued his theological studies at the Patriarchal Theological Seminary in Istanbul.
His service as an Orthodox clergyman began in the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of America where he rose to the hierarchy. He was elected a bishop of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of America by the Holy Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. He was consecrated on March 13, 1983, in St. Mary's Church, Allentown, Pennsylvania, as titular bishop of Amissos. The consecrating hierarchs were Archbishop Iakovos of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, Metr. Andrew (Kuschak) of Evkarpia of the UOC of America, Bp. John (Martin) of Nyssa of the ACROD, and Bp. Philotheos of Meloa.
Following the sudden death of Bp. John Martin on September 30, 1984, the administrator of the diocese, mitred priest Fr. Peter E. Molchany, and the diocesan board of trustees convened a Special Council-Sobor to nominate a candidate for ruling bishop of the diocese. At the Special Council, held on November 26, 1984, Bp. Nicholas of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of America was nominated as their candidate to be the bishop of the diocese. After receiving his nomination, the Holy Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate elected Bp. Nicholas as Ruling Bishop of ACROD on March 20, 1985.
He was enthroned on April 19, 1985 by Abp. Iakovos of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America at Christ the Saviour Cathedral in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. In 1997, he was elevated to metropolitan by the Holy Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.
During his episcopacy, Metr. Nicholas has been active in relationships with other Orthodox jurisdictions and in particular with the brethren in the Church of the Czech Lands and Slovakia, the homelands of many Carpatho-Russians in the United States. He revamped the diocesan seminary, encouraged starting new parishes, and publication of services books containing music in Carpatho-Russian plain chant.
Metr. Nicholas reposed on March 13, 2011 after waging a courageous battle with cancer. After a funeral service at Christ the Saviour Cathedral in Johnstown, Pennsylvania on March 16, he was buried in the cemetery of St. John parish in Perth Amboy, New Jersey on March 21, 2001.
Nicholas (Smisko) of Amissos | ||
Preceded by: ? |
Bishop of Amissos 1983-2011 |
Succeeded by: — |
Preceded by: John (Martin) |
Primate of ACROD 1985-2011 |
Succeeded by: Gregory (Tatsis) |


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The Twelve Primary Qi Channels - Part 4
December 19, 2011
At least as far back as the 3rd century A.D., in the Classic on Disorders (Nan Jing) the Triple Burner was regarded as "having a name but no form." In the Inner Classic (Nei Jing,) the Triple Burner was considered an Organ that coordinated all the functions of water metabolism.
The Twelve Primary Qi Channels - Part 3
December 12, 2011
In Part 1 of the Twelve Primary Channels there is a short review of the twelve primary channels and the eight extraordinary meridians.
The Twelve Primary Qi Channels - Part 2
November 28, 2011
You should know that in our body, there are six Yang organs and six Yin organs. Each Yang organ is associated with and harmonized by a Yin organ.
How to Practice a Taijiquan Sequence
July 26, 2011
Normally, it takes at least three years to learn the taijiquan sequence and to circulate qi smoothly in coordination with the breathing and postures. You should then learn to transport qi and develop qi balance. Even after you have accomplished this, there is still more to learn before you can be considered a proficient taijiquan martial artist.
July 11, 2011
The image of martial arts students training outdoors is pervasive. From Beijing parks to the Shaolin Temple, from Hollywood and Hong Kong movies to "Kung Fu Panda," the romance of outdoor training captures our imaginations. That attractive image may have some justification. Modern psychologists speak of the outdoors as a cure for "nature deprivation disorder."
Regulating the Breath
June 13, 2011
Regulating the breath means to regulate your breathing until it is calm, smooth, and peaceful. Only when you have reached this point will you be able to make the breathing deep, slender, long, and soft, which is required for successful qigong practice. Breathing is affected by your emotions. For example, when you are angry or excited you exhale more strongly than you inhale. When you are sad, you inhale more strongly than you exhale.
Qigong Training Theory
April 13, 2011
Every qigong form or practice has its special training purpose and theory. If you do not know the purpose and theory, you have lost the root (meaning) of the practice. Therefore, as a qigong practitioner, you must continue to ponder and practice until you understand the root of every set or form.
The Twelve Primary Qi Channels - Part 1
March 7, 2011
Here will briefly review the twelve primary Qi channels along with the eight extraordinary meridians. You should also know the organ's Yin and Yang. In our body, there are six Yang organs and six Yin organs. Each Yang organ is associated with and harmonized by a Yin organ.
Steps in Learning Taijiquan
February 28, 2011
Every taijiquan master has his own sequence of training, emphasizing his methods and content. The following lists general training procedures according to my learning experience with three taijiquan masters and my teaching experience of more than forty years. This is a guide only to the bare-hand training procedures of taijiquan.
Neck and Spine Exercises for Back Pain
February 21, 2011
I would like to stress that the following exercises are based on my personal understanding and treating experiences from both the Western and Chinese medical point of view about lower back pain. I urge you to keep your mind open, study, and absorb other sources of information about back pain treatments.
Some Stretching Qigong Exercises for Back Pain
February 14, 2011
Out of all the Chinese martial Qigong developed in the last fifteen hundred years, there are only a few styles which pay attention to the torso's strength, especially the spine. These styles are: White Crane, Snake, Dragon, and Taijiquan. The reason for this is simply that these styles are classified as either soft or soft-hard styles of martial arts in China.
The Standing Eight Brocades Qigong: Exercises 1, 2 & 3
January 17, 2011
The standing set of the Eight Pieces of Brocade Qigong is more popular than the sitting set, so there are more versions of it. You should not worry about which version is better or more accurate, because the basic principles are the same.
The Sitting Eight Brocades: Exercises 1, 2 & 3
January 10, 2011
It has been nearly one thousand years since the Eight Pieces of Brocade were created. It does not matter which version you are training, the basic principles and theory are the same, and the goal is consistent. Remember that the most important thing in the training is not the forms themselves, but rather the theory and principle of each form, which constitute the root.
Coughs, Colds, Breathing Problems
January 3, 2011
The ability to breathe freely is crucial to the practice of the martial arts. Here are some combinations that can help with breathing problems due to a recent cold or hay fever. Note that a commonly accepted guideline for exercise during a cold or the flu is the "neck up or neck down rule."


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While talking about card games in India, it is impossible to not mention Teen Patti. Teen Patti is undoubtedly the most loved card game of Southeast Asia, especially India. Not only does this game have an uncanny resemblance to the English game of three-card brag, Teen Patti is also a close cousin to the game of poker.
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Real cash teen patti game is played with a standard deck of 52 cards and is usually played with 3-6 players. The objective of the game is to have the best hand of three cards at the end of each round. The game is played clockwise, and each player is dealt three cards face down.
Players then take turns betting and raising until one of the following occurs: all other players fold, one player bets and no other players call, or all players have bet the same amount. The player with the best hand at the end of the round wins the pot.
Popular Terms In Teen Patti:
In Teen Patti, "Boot" refers to the minimum amount of money or chips that a player must put in the pot before the start of each hand. It is similar to the concept of "ante" in other card games like poker. Boot is usually a small amount of money or chips, and it is determined by the table or the players before the game begins. All players at the table are required to put in the boot amount before the cards are dealt, and this amount forms the starting pot. The boot amount may increase as the game progresses, depending on the rules and betting structure being used. The boot amount ensures that there is always some money at stake in each hand and encourages players to participate in the game.
Blind Player:
In Teen Patti, a "blind player" is a player who is required to place a forced bet before the cards are dealt, without having seen their cards. The blind player must place their bet even before the boot is collected from all the players. The blind bet is usually half the size of the minimum bet for that particular round, and it is made to create an initial pot and stimulate the betting action.
Stake Player:
In Teen Patti, a stake player is a player who puts up a certain amount of money or chips before the game begins as their investment or stake. This stake amount is agreed upon by all players before the game starts and is used as the basis for determining the minimum and maximum bets for each round.
The stake player's investment determines their potential winnings or losses, based on the outcome of each hand. The player can win or lose more than their initial stake, depending on the size of the pot and the betting action in each round.
Stake players are an essential part of the game of Teen Patti because they provide the initial investment that forms the basis of the pot. They also determine the overall size of the pot, as well as the stakes and betting limits for each round.
Seen Player:
In Teen Patti, a "seen player" is a player who has chosen to reveal their cards during the game. A player can choose to "see" their cards at any time during the game, but once they have seen their cards, they cannot "pack" or fold their hand. Seen players are also known as "chaal" players because they must continue playing the hand until the end of the round.
In Teen Patti, "chaal" refers to the action of continuing to play a hand by placing a bet equal to the previous player's bet or raise. When a player makes a "chaal," they are essentially choosing to stay in the game and continue betting, rather than folding or packing their hand.
How to Play Teen Patti Card Game?
If you're wondering how to play Teen Patti Card Games, then you've come to the right place. In this article we have made sure that you get to know the A-Z of Teen Patti card games.
Here's a step-by-step guide on how to play the teen patti card game:
Step 1: Players place their stakes:
All players place an agreed-upon amount of money or chips into the pot, which forms the basis of the game.
Step 2: Players receive their cards:
The dealer distributes three cards face-down to each player, starting from the player on their left and going clockwise.
Step 3: Players make bets:
The first betting round begins with the player to the left of the dealer. Players can choose to bet or fold. If a player chooses to bet, they must place their bet in the center of the table, which becomes the pot.
Step 4: Players see their cards:
After the first betting round, players can choose to "see" their cards by placing an additional bet equal to the current bet. Once a player has seen their cards, they must continue playing the hand.
Step 5: Players make more bets:
The betting action continues clockwise around the table, with players making chaals or bets equal to the current bet. Players can also choose to raise the bet if they wish to.
Step 6: Showdown:
Once all players have placed their bets or folded, the remaining players reveal their cards. The player with the best hand wins the pot. The ranking of hands in Teen Patti is as follows:
- Trail/Trio: Three cards of the same rank.
- Pure Sequence: Three consecutive cards of the same suit.
- Sequence/Run: Three consecutive cards of different suits.
- Color/Flush: Any three cards of the same suit.
- Pair: Two cards of the same rank.
- High Card: The highest card in the hand if none of the above combinations are present.
Step 7: Final
The game continues with players placing their stakes for the next round and receiving three new cards.
Rules for Playing Teen Patti Online:
The rules for playing Teen Patti online are no different than the offline version of the game. Here are some of the basic rules for playing the teen patti game online:
- No. of Players: Online Teen Patti can be played with 3 to 6 players, and the game is usually hosted by a dealer.
- 3 Patti Card Ranking: The ranking of cards in Teen Patti from high to low is: Ace, King, Queen, Jack, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, and 3.
- Gameplay: Each player places an agreed-upon amount of money or chips into the pot to start the game. The dealer then distributes three cards face-down to each player, starting from the player on their left and going clockwise.
- Betting Rounds: After the cards are dealt, there are betting rounds. Players can choose to bet or fold. Betting starts from the player left to the dealer and goes clockwise. The betting amount is decided before the game starts, and players must bet an equal amount. The minimum bet amount can be decided before starting the game.
- Blind Player: In online Teen Patti, there is also a concept of a "blind" player who bets without seeing his/her cards. The blind player has to bet an agreed-upon amount, which is typically half of the minimum bet amount. The next player can either choose to see his/her cards by betting the same amount as the blind player or fold.
- Seen Player: Once a player has seen his/her cards, he/she cannot fold. Such a player is called a "seen" player, and he/she must bet an equal amount to the previous player's bet or raise the bet.
- Showdown: Once all the players have made their bets or folded their cards, the remaining players reveal their cards. The player with the best three-card hand wins the pot.
These are the basic rules of Teen Patti Online. However, there may be slight variations in the rules, depending on the platform or the players.
Teen Patti Card Game Hand Ranking:
Whether you are playing a Teen Patti game online or in person, one thing always remains the same. Players aim to have the best three-card hand to win the pot.
Just like hand rankings in poker, the Teen Patti card game also has a set hand rankings that goes from highest to lowest as follows:
- Trail/Trio: Three cards of the same rank. This is the highest-ranking hand in Teen Patti. For example, three aces or three kings.
- Pure Sequence: Three consecutive cards of the same suit. For example, 10, 9, and 8 spades.
- Sequence/Run: Three consecutive cards of different suits. For example, 8 of hearts, 7 of clubs, and 6 of diamonds.
- Color/Flush: Any three cards of the same suit. For example, the 5, 7, and 10 of diamonds.
- Pair: Two cards of the same rank. For example, two jacks or two 8s.
- High Card: If none of the above combinations are present, the highest card in the hand is considered. For example, if a player has a 10, 7, and 4, the 10 will be considered as the high card.
The Different Variations of Teen Patti Game
Teen Patti is a popular card game in India, and it won't be a surprise if we Indians have our own twist to this classic card game. Here are some of the popular variations of Teen Patti:
- AK47: Well, you read it right 😉 In this variation, the Aces, Kings, Fours, and Sevens are considered to be the highest cards.
- Best of Four: No, not how you calculated your board exam results 😉 In this variation, each player is dealt four cards instead of three. The players then have to use their best three cards to make a hand.
- Muflis: In Muflis, the ranking of hands is reversed. This means that the lowest-ranking hand is considered the best hand. So, the High Card becomes the best hand, and the Trail becomes the worst hand.
- 1942 A Love Story: This variation is already a superhit in kitty parties! All the cards of the 1942 and A Love Story movies are considered as jokers.
- King Little: In this variation, the Kings and the lowest-ranking card become jokers.
- Joker: In this variation, a joker is added to the deck, and it can be used as a substitute for any other card.
Best of Ten: In this variation, each player is dealt ten cards instead of three. The players then have to use their best three cards to make a hand.
These are some of the popular variations of Teen Patti. However, as a true Indian, we have our own unique way of doing almost everything, thus, players can also create their own Teen Patti game rules and variations, making it a highly customizable game.
Strategies for Playing Teen Patti Game Online:
Here are some proven strategies that can help increase your chances of winning real Teen Patti online:
- Know the game: Before playing, make sure you understand the rules and the ranking of hands in Teen Patti. Knowing the game inside out will help you make informed decisions while playing.
- Manage your bankroll: Just like every other card game that involves wagering, managing the bankroll is a mandatory practice. The rule is simple, set a budget for yourself and stick to it. Do not chase your losses or bet more than you can afford to lose.
- Observe other players: Pay attention to the other players at the table and try to pick up on their betting patterns and tendencies. This information can help you make better decisions.
- Play tight: Teen Patti is a game of chance, and it is essential to play tight and only play strong hands. Avoid playing weak hands and bluffing unnecessarily.
- Manage your emotions: It is crucial to remain calm and composed while playing Teen Patti. Avoid making decisions based on emotions like frustration or anger.
- Stay disciplined: It is essential to have a disciplined approach while playing Teen Patti. Stick to your betting strategy and avoid making impulsive decisions.
- Take breaks: Taking regular breaks can help you stay focused and avoid making mistakes due to fatigue or boredom.
These are some general strategies that can help improve your chances of winning in a Teen Patti game online. However, keep in mind that there is no guaranteed way to win every time.
Teen Patti Skill Sequence & Probability
Teen Patti involves both skill and luck. Here is a general sequence of skills involved in playing real Teen Patti online:
- Card selection: One of the essential skills in Teen Patti is selecting the right cards to play. Players must analyze their hand and decide which cards to hold and which ones to fold.
- Betting strategy: Another crucial skill in Teen Patti is developing a betting strategy. Players must decide when to bet, raise, call, or fold based on the cards they have and their opponent's actions.
- Bluffing: Bluffing is another skill that can be useful in Teen Patti. Players may bluff by making a bet to deceive opponents into thinking they have a strong hand.
- Reading opponents: Reading opponents is another skill that can be useful in Teen Patti. Players must observe their opponent's behavior, expressions, and betting patterns to determine their hand's strength.
The probability of winning at Teen Patti depends on various factors, such as the number of players, the number of decks used, and the specific rules being played. In general, the probability of winning with a particular hand can be calculated using basic probability rules.
For example, the probability of getting a Pair in Teen Patti is approximately 16.2%, while the probability of getting a Pure Sequence is approximately 4.6%. The probability of getting a Trail is only 0.24%.
However, keep in mind that these probabilities are based on mathematical calculations and do not guarantee a win.
3 Patti Vs. Poker
Teen Patti and Poker are two popular card games, but there are some significant differences between them.
- Number of Cards: In Teen Patti, each player is dealt three cards, while in Poker, each player is dealt five cards.
- Hand Ranking: The ranking of hands is different in Teen Patti and Poker. In Teen Patti, the highest-ranking hand is a Trail, while in Poker, it is a Royal Flush.
- Betting: The betting structure is different in Teen Patti and Poker. In Teen Patti, players bet without knowing their opponent's cards, while in Poker, players bet based on their hand's strength and their opponent's actions.
- Bluffing: Bluffing is an essential skill in both games, but it is more prevalent in Poker than in Teen Patti.
- Strategy: Teen Patti requires players to develop a strategy based on limited information, while Poker players have more information to base their decisions on.
- Skill vs. Luck: While both games involve a combination of skill and luck, Teen Patti relies more on luck than Poker, which requires a higher level of skill.
Overall, Teen Patti is a simpler game than Poker, and it can be a great introduction to card games for beginners. However, Poker Game offer a more complex and challenging gaming experience, and it is a popular game among experienced players.
In conclusion, Teen Patti is a thrilling and engaging card game that is loved by millions of people in India and around the world. With its simple rules, fast-paced gameplay, and element of chance, Teen Patti offers a unique and exciting experience for players of all skill levels. Whether you're playing in a casual setting with friends or in a competitive environment, Teen Patti is a game that never fails to entertain. With the availability of online versions of the game, it is now easier than ever for players to enjoy Teen Patti from the comfort of their own homes. Overall, Teen Patti is a timeless classic that will continue to captivate players for generations to come.
1. Which 3 Patti game is best?
The Classic Teen Patti game variant is considered the best because it is the most popular and widely played version of the game. It has simple betting and hand-ranking rules, making it easy for beginners to learn and understand. Additionally, the classic variant is played with a single deck of 52 cards, making it easier to keep track of the cards and the game's progress. The classic variant also allows for a variety of betting options, which makes the game more exciting and unpredictable. Finally, the classic variant is widely available in online casinos and gaming platforms, making it accessible for players worldwide. Overall, the classic Teen Patti game variant provides an excellent gaming experience for both beginners and experienced players alike.
2. How to play a teen patti game?
Teen Patti is a popular Indian card game that is similar to poker. In both teen patti online and offline versions, the game is played with a standard deck of 52 cards, and the objective is to have the best three-card hand. Here's our brief take on how to play Teen Patti:
- Before the game begins, all players place a predetermined amount of money into the pot, known as the boot.
- The dealer then deals three cards to each player face down.
- The player to the left of the dealer starts the game by placing a bet or a chaal. The bet amount must be at least equal to the previous player's bet.
- The game then continues clockwise, with each player either placing a bet or folding.
- The game continues until only two players are left, and they will then show their cards. The player with the best hand wins the pot.
- The hand rankings in Teen Patti are similar to poker. The highest-ranking hand is a set or a trail, followed by a pure sequence, sequence, color, pair, and high card.
- If a player's hand matches one of the side-show options, they can request a side-show with the previous player. The previous player can either accept or refuse the request. If accepted, both players must show their cards, and the player with the better hand wins.
- The game continues with new rounds until a player wins the entire pot or until a predetermined number of rounds is played.
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When it comes to hydrating kids, particularly those who play sports, there's a dizzying array of sodas, juices, iced tea, and bottled waters to choose from. And another category of beverages is causing a buzz: sports and energy drinks.
Sports and energy drinks can include anything from sports beverages to vitamin waters to "high-energy" supplement drinks. What they all have in common is added ingredients that say they "do" something extra, whether it's increase energy and alertness, boost nutrition, or even enhance athletic performance. But are they good options for kids?
Evaluating the Choices
Everyone needs to stay hydrated to stay healthy, and you can't go wrong giving kids plain water. But what about kids who play sports? Do they need something extra to avoid dehydration?
Not necessarily. The average young athlete can and should get all the necessary nutrients and hydration by eating healthy foods and drinking plenty of water before, during, and after exercise. During games and competitive events, drinks should be available at all times and regular water breaks should be scheduled about every 15 or 20 minutes. The amount of water needed can vary depending on the child's age, weight, intensity of the activity, and weather conditions.
Soda is not recommended for hydration during sports and should be avoided because it contains excess sugar, which can lead to weight gain. What's more, the carbonation can cause an upset stomach. Soda also often contains caffeine, which should be limited in kids.
Other Choices
Many drink options are out there. Here's a closer look at the ingredients they contain and how they measure up:
Sports Drinks
Sports drinks may be beneficial for kids who participates in prolonged vigorous physical activity lasting longer than an hour (such as long-distance running and biking, or high-intensity exercise such as soccer, basketball, or hockey).
These drinks contain carbohydrates (sugar), which can provide an immediate source of energy at a time when the body's stores are becoming depleted. Sports drinks also contain electrolytes like sodium and potassium, which the body loses through sweat, that are necessary to keep the body's fluid levels in balance and for muscles to work properly.
Sports drinks are sweet, which may aid hydration in kids who otherwise wouldn't drink during periods of intense activity. Of course, these drinks contain calories, too, and can increase the risk of excess weight gain — if your child is active and drinks these in moderation, this shouldn't be a problem.
However, sports drinks are not necessary for the casual athlete and should not be consumed on a regular basis. If your sedentary child is a fan of sports beverages, consider sidelining these drinks in favor of plain water.
Vitamin Waters
These drinks, also known as fitness waters or enhanced waters, come in many flavors and contain various combinations of supplemental vitamins and minerals. They also often contain extra calories, artificial sweeteners, caffeine, or herbal ingredients whose effects have not been studied in children (such as ginseng or St. John's wort).
Vitamin waters may look like a quick way to fill any nutrition gaps in your child's diet, but these nutrients can come from a healthy meal or snack, too. Also, they can provide too much of a good thing, particularly for kids who already take a daily multivitamin. Getting more than the recommended daily allowance of some vitamins and minerals can be harmful to a child's health. Keep in mind that the daily allowances listed on the label are recommendations for adults, not kids.
The best place for kids to get daily nutrients is from balanced meals. If you're concerned that your child isn't getting enough, talk to your doctor, who may recommend a daily multivitamin formulated for kids.
Energy Drinks
These are becoming increasingly popular with middle- and high-school students who are looking for a competitive edge. And while some energy drinks are clearly labeled as unsuitable for children, others are specifically marketed to kids as young as 4, promising boosts in energy and nutrition as well as enhanced athletic performance.
Most energy drinks deliver a stiff dose of sugar and caffeine — sometimes as much caffeine as in 1 to 3 cups of coffee. Too much sugar can put kids in the fast lane to the dentist's office and also contribute to weight gain. Excessive caffeine comes with its own set of problems — especially in younger kids, it can negatively affect attention and concentration.
Few studies have examined the effect of caffeine on children, but consider how you feel when you've had too much. Caffeine is indeed a stimulant — though a widely used and accepted one — and because kids are smaller than adults and its effects on them will be more pronounced.
As in adults, too much caffeine can cause:
- jitteriness and nervousness
- upset stomach
- headaches
- difficulty concentrating
- difficulty sleeping
- frequent urination
Large amounts of caffeine can have even more serious side effects (including fast or irregular heartbeats, high blood pressure, hallucinations, and seizures), especially for kids with certain medical conditions or who take medications or supplements.
Many of these drinks also contain additional ingredients whose safety or effectiveness has never been tested in children — including herbal supplements, guarana (a source of caffeine), and taurine (an amino acid thought to enhance performance and caffeine's effects).
The bottom line is this: Energy drinks pose a real health risk for kids and teens and should be avoided. Kids who participate in sports should learn that they can improve their game through hard work and practice — values that will serve them well both on and off the field.
Encouraging kids to believe that they need something "extra" to perform at their best is a slippery slope that may lead to the use of other performance-enhancing substances.
Remember that if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Be critical when reading labels, and talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. And teach your kids not to be so quick to believe the hype when it comes to sports and energy drinks.
For athletes and non-athletes alike, nothing beats a well-balanced diet. Most kids who eat well, stay hydrated, and get enough physical activity and rest will have plenty of energy — naturally.
This information was originally published on KidsHealth.org and was reviewed by Mary L. Gavin, MD, Medical Editor, KidsHealth, Nemours Center for Children's Health Media, Division of General Pediatrics, Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, DE.


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As written, Thousand Suns is a toolbox game. It provides only a very thin setting based on the tropes of what I call "imperial science fiction," which is to say, SF stories written from the 1940s to the 1970s by authors like Poul Anderson, Bertram Chandler, H. Beam Piper, and E.C. Tubb, among many others. The game doesn't even specify whether the primary galactic government is a federation or an empire and in fact provides for either option.
Consequently, in this campaign, I'll be doing something very similar to what I'd done with Dwimmermount: making up the details as I go along, using my players' ideas and the actions of their characters as a springboard for setting development. So, I started with a basic jumpline map of the frontier sector of Limzano and established only that the Federation -- I decided to go with a corrupt but democratic galactic government rather than the more clichéd benevolent but autocratic empire -- laid claim to the whole sector but only exercised direct control over about half its worlds. Sizable portions are in the hands of two non-Federation powers (one of the alien) and another chunk is made up of independent worlds founded by Terran colonists who left the Federation in hopes of making a better life for themselves. Beyond that, I didn't tell my players much else and figured, as I did with Dwimmermount, that it'd be more fun to let the setting evolve according to the logic and demands of actual play.
The first character created was Malos Vermilion. He hails from a "barbarian" world beyond Federation space. This world was colonized by genetically engineered soldiers who eventually reverted to a pre-industrial, animistic society subject to periodic raiding by space pirates and slavers. His player decided that Malos was captured on one of these raids but soon impressed his captors with his courage and skill at arms. They eventually trained him to be part of their crew, learning the ins and outs of starship operation and other high-tech vocations. Ambitious, Malos wanted a ship of his own, which he got through a deal with a sector-wide criminal syndicate known as the Malavara Entrepreno -- "Bountiful Enterprise" -- who now expect him to act on their behalf.
To ensure that this happens, Malos was assigned a "consultant" named Jakomo Bahun, who's a technical prodigy and hacker, as well as an initiated member of the Malavara Entrepreno. Possessed of an eidetic memory and a devotion to rationality, Jakomo doesn't just keep Malos focused on their mutual employers' business. He also acts as the ship's engineer and keeps its transponder ID changing constantly in order to keep it from being pursued by the Federation Navy. Also aboard ship is Lajla Suleiman, an evangelist for a religion whose exact tenets seem to change every time anyone asks her about them. She claims to have been persecuted for her beliefs on another world of the sector and is thus in need of quick transport elsewhere, but it's pretty clear that Lajla is a con artist possessed of considerable people skills, thereby making her a useful person to have around.
The campaign began with my asking the players to pick a planet on the sector map and I'd take it from there. The chosen world was Nova Nova Kalifornio, which I immediately decided was a rhodium mining world, rhodium being a particularly valuable metal and thus a source of much smuggling to avoid Federation tariffs. The PCs set down on the planet carrying a cargo of "fortified sodium-positive imitation shrimp food" for sale to the miners. In reality, they were there to meet with a criminal contact with whom they could arrange the smuggling of a shipment of rhodium. Naturally, that was far too free of complications to provide a basis for conflict, so I quickly decided that security had been tightened at the mine, thanks to the presence of a new administrator from the megacorp running the place, and the PCs would need to go to the mine and find another way to acquire the shipment in question. thereby kicking the campaign off.
What I discovered is that it's far, far easier to start off an open-ended D&D campaign than an open-ended sci-fi one, especially if the PCs have their own starship. I was lucky in this case because the players decided their characters would be associated with a sector-wide organization. This gave me an easy means to give them hooks into possible adventures, but, unless I choose to be heavy-handed about it -- and I don't -- there's still a great deal of scope for the players to wander very far afield into areas I haven't the slightest notion about. I won't deny that I was more than a little worried about this and so the first session of the campaign, most of which was taken up by character creation, was probably rockier and more tentative than I would have liked, as I struggled to stay one step ahead of the players in creating NPCs and situations for their characters to encounter.
In the end, I think it went very well and am sure future sessions will be more relaxed on my part. Having now laid down some basic information in that first session, I have a better sense of what might exist on Nova Nova Kalifornio and beyond it into the wider sector. I've also got plenty more ideas of hooks to offer the players. As in Dwimmermount, though, I won't be sitting down and filling notebooks with details of worlds and NPCs and adventures before the players make any decisions in play. If anything, I'm even more dedicated to this campaign's being a seat of your pants style affair and, while it'll probably be a bit more harrowing than was Dwimmermount, since I don't even have a dungeon to fall back upon, I also think it has the potential to be a lot more fun for me personally, since I'm getting the chance to referee a sci-fi sandbox, something I've wanted to do for quite some time now.


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In the 17th century, the British discovered the quality of port. They got such a taste for it that the duty rates on imported wine became the subject matter of the commercial treaty between England and Portugal.
When you're in Porto, visit the gardens of the Crystal Palace. In the charming setting with peacocks walking around, you'll find the tea house called Rota do Cha which serves a variety of excellent tea.
To experience an authentic atmosphere of Porto, just wander around the street market, such as well-known Mercado do Bolhao on Rua Formosa. It's more popular among inhabitants than tourists and offers plenty of local goods.
Porto – located in the northern part of Portugal by the Atlantic Ocean – is the country's second-largest city. It's regarded as one of the most beautiful and charming municipalities in the world.
You may want to take a walk across the Dom Luís I Bridge. It was named after King Luís I of Portugal and connects the two banks of the picturesque Douro River. The two-story steel structure was designed by Teófilo Seyrig, a student of Gustave Eiffel. The bridge is exceptionally photogenic and allows walkers to admire the sight of the area around the river, along which the city of Porto bustles with life. No less entertaining is a tour by historic tram. It's best to choose the route no. 1 which is the longest one, and runs from Infante station to Passeio Alegre by the Douro river estuary. If you want to enjoy a panorama of Porto, visit the Clérigos Church. In the back of the building, there's the six-floor tower with 240 steps to be climbed. It's worth to reach the top – the view is just amazing!
The boardwalk stretches the entire length of the river mentioned above, leading to the places where the famed port wine is produced. You won't miss them as they're all advertised on the roofs in bright white lettering. Not only can you sample and buy the wine you like the most, but also take a guided tour of the cellars. If you're a wine aficionado, your "must-see" list should include the famous bar Vinologia - Portologia Porto, La Maison des Porto on Rua de Sao Joao. All the wines you'll find here come from small producers and are not served anywhere else. Even though prices are a little higher compared to other places, you just must go there.
What else is worth trying in Porto? Certainly, the home-grown fruits and vegetables, as the local climate is perfect for plant growth. You may especially like pears and citrus. Taste also freshly roasted chestnuts from one of the street vendors. And for the authentic Portuguese dinner head to Tapabento Trindade at 147 Largo Doutor Tito Fontes or O Paparico at 2343 Rua de Costa Cabral.


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Student Is Outraged By Rush Limbaugh Calling Her A 'Slut' And 'Prostitute'
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Sandra Fluke, the Georgetown University law student who has become a "poster child" for Democrats since Republicans wouldn't let her testify at a House hearing about President Obama's policy on contraception, said today she was stunned and outraged Wednesday when conservative radio broadcaster Rush Limbaugh called her a "slut" and "prostitute" on his nationally syndicated show.
"It's important to think about that in our society in certain sectors this is evidently still acceptable" discourse, she said on NBC-TV's The Today Show. "That's really problematic."
Her university also weighed in. School President John J. DeGioia says in a statement that:
"In recent days, a law student of Georgetown, Sandra Fluke, offered her testimony regarding the proposed regulations by the Department of Health and Human Services before a group of members of Congress. She was respectful, sincere, and spoke with conviction. She provided a model of civil discourse. This expression of conscience was in the tradition of the deepest values we share as a people. One need not agree with her substantive position to support her right to respectful free expression. And yet, some of those who disagreed with her position — including Rush Limbaugh and commentators throughout the blogosphere and in various other media channels — responded with behavior that can only be described as misogynistic, vitriolic, and a misrepresentation of the position of our student. ...
"In an earlier time, St. Augustine captured the sense of what is required in civil discourse: 'Let us, on both sides, lay aside all arrogance. Let us not, on either side, claim that we have already discovered the truth. Let us seek it together as something which is known to neither of us. For then only may we seek it, lovingly and tranquilly, if there be no bold presumption that it is already discovered and possessed.'
"If we, instead, allow coarseness, anger — even hatred — to stand for civil discourse in America, we violate the sacred trust that has been handed down through the generations beginning with our Founders. The values that hold us together as a people require nothing less than eternal vigilance. This is our moment to stand for the values of civility in our engagement with one another."
Limbaugh says the "left has been thrown into an outright conniption fit" by his comments and hasn't backed down because he thinks Fluke wants the government to "pay for her to have sex" by requiring that employers offer health insurance that covers women's contraception costs.
One advertiser, Sleep Train Mattress Centers, said today that it's pulling its ads from Limbaugh's show because "we don't condone negative comments directed toward any group."
Update at 2:55 p.m. ET. Limbaugh Repeats His Words:
The Huffington Post reports that today on his show, Limbaugh "doubled down on his incendiary comments." According to Huffington, Limbaugh said of Fluke that in her news media appearances she's signaled that "she's having so much sex she can't pay for it, and we should."
Update at 1:30 p.m. ET. Obama Calls Fluke:
Politico reports that "President Barack Obama called Sandra Fluke on Friday to express his concerns to the law student who was called a 'slut' by Rush Limbaugh. 'He encouraged me and supported me and thanked me for speaking out about the concerns of American women,' the third-year Georgetown University law student said on Andrea Mitchell Reports."


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Evidence continues to accumulate across the internet from vigilant free-thinkers and conspiracy researchers proving that the Boston marathon bombing, just like the Sandy Hook and Aurora shootings, just like 9/11 and 7/7, was a false-flag operation carried out by the government. I've compiled the following key bullet points, pictures and videos which completely blow open the mainstream media version of this event:
-The two suspect's backpacks aren't even the same color or design as the exploded backpack
-Two other men with the same color and design backpacks as the exploded backpack have been completely ignored by the "investigation" and mainstream media reports. They are wearing wires, built and dressed like military, and wearing the logo of a private security firm (like Blackwater) called Craft. Not only that, but one of them is on film running away from the explosion with his backpack missing!
-Several of the suspect's family members including their parents said they were being set-up and that the FBI had been controlling them for years
-The Boston Bomb squad was there at the marathon running bomb drills, just like 9/11, 7/7, Oslo, and other false-flags where they "coincidentally" just so happened to be doing terror drills. This "simultaneous drill" excuse has been used again and again in false-flag operations
-The wheelchair double amputee victim "Jeff Bauman" has been positively identified as being Nick Vogt, an Afghan war vet whose legs were already blown off!
-Three of the same policemen at Sandy Hook have also been positively identified at the Boston bombing
-While being interviewed the Boston police chief in a likely Freudian slip referred to the suspects as "actors"
-The predictive programming cues were there with an in-depth Family Guy reference to bombings at the Boston marathon and a "Joggers" Illuminati card
-There was even a Boston bombing facebook aid page set up two days before it happened
What does everyone else think? Please leave a comment below. Could it be any more blatant that this is another false-flag?


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Going to College
A popular student in her small high school, Katie started college expecting to ace her courses and be best friends with her two roommates. But things didn't turn out that way. Psych 101 — the course she thought would be a first-semester favorite — turned out to be a struggle. And her roommates were as different from Katie as the cafeteria's mystery meat was from her mom's pot roast.
Katie summed up her first semester as one of "changed expectations." Some things that she thought would be perfect turned out to be a bumpy road, but other things turned out to be much easier.
Katie's advice? Try not to have set expectations of what college will be like. Be open to surprises.
Taking the Stress Out of College
Katie realized that the things she'd been realistic about turned out to be the easiest to deal with. She'd expected to find it hard living away from home, not only in terms of missing her family but also in dealing with practical stuff like washing her own clothes. Because she anticipated these issues, Katie found them less stressful.
Living away from home tends to be the toughest adjustment for first-year students. You've had a clear role within your family all of your life: the family comedian, the mediator, maybe the translator. These roles can help you feel like you belong somewhere. It can be hard adjusting to a new place and a new way of fitting in — especially if it seems like your family is doing fine without you.
You may feel homesick in your first weeks and months. The first thing to know about homesickness is that it's very common. In fact, just about everyone experiences it at some point in his or her life. It might not feel like it when you're in it, but going through homesickness helps us all grow stronger and builds our coping skills. Homesickness can force you to challenge yourself into trying new ways of meeting people. Try joining your campus gym and taking exercise classes or studying in public places like libraries and cafes.
Try to identify your feelings and fears, and talk about what you're going through. The sooner you deal with these issues, the sooner you'll feel better. If you are homesick, it can help to call, write, or email your parents, other family members, and friends from home to let them know how you're doing and to tell them you miss them.
Who else can you talk to? For starters, that person sharing the dorm room with you. Roommates can be great built-in buddies. As first-year students themselves, they're probably experiencing many of the same fears and worries that you're dealing with.
But what if you don't get along with your roommate?
Meeting Roommates & Making Friends
In some cases, it can be a good thing if you and your roommate aren't much alike. A different perspective on things may be helpful. In fact, it's probably wise not to expect that you'll be best friends with your roommate to avoid disappointment. Katie came to college expecting to be best buddies with her roomies. But over time it felt like the two of them made her the third wheel. With a switch in roommates and a change in attitude about what to expect, she ended up having a blast.
Not everyone can switch roommates, though. That's why it helps to start with the idea that you'll respect your differences no matter what.
If you and your roomie don't get along, it can help to find someone you do feel understands you — which should be easy on a campus with plenty of people. Giving new students an opportunity to meet is one idea behind freshman orientation. And many schools have student organization nights where all of the campus clubs gather and promote their organizations, so you can meet people with the same interests as you. You'll also meet tons of people in class or in your dorm.
If you're really having roommate or friendship troubles, make a stop at the school counseling center. All universities have one, and first-year fears are something the counselors know well. The counselors will either talk to you one-on-one or if there is a peer group for students who are feeling like you, you can choose to join it. Talking to others who are in the same situation can be comforting. You can also talk to your RA about any adjustment or roommate problems.
Some students turn to alcohol, heavy partying, excessive sleeping, smoking, or drugs to deal with their first-year problems. Unfortunately, students who resort to getting wasted all the time to cope with their new situation often find that too much partying brings lots more problems, like interfering with their ability to keep up with assignments, papers, and exams. In the worst case, it may mean getting in trouble with the college judicial department.
Staying Healthy Away From Home
Sore throats, sprained ankles, and wisdom teeth that act up are as common among college students as homesickness. It's very easy, especially in a dorm environment, to catch bugs like the flu. People come in and out of your room all the time, and some of those who are sick may pass it on. And who has time to go home to the doctor when they get sick?
With this in mind, universities have created health centers staffed with doctors, nurses, dentists — even nutritionists and counselors — ready to tend to your needs. Check out your student orientation packet or your school's website to find out more information about the health center and where it's located.
Insurance Plans
Some schools require all students to have nonemergency health care insurance. In these cases, the school usually offers a low-cost insurance plan that can be paid for at the time of registration and used worldwide. These plans often cover basic health care and injuries sustained in intercollegiate or club sports as well.
At other schools, however, health insurance is optional and not necessary to receive treatment at the health center. But there is a charge for medical services.
Before you go to school, look into whether your school requires health insurance and discuss with your parents what kind of health insurance you have, if any.
Emergency Care
Knowing about the health insurance you carry or the location of the health center is not all you need to stay well, however. You might need to get a prescription filled, or you might become injured and need emergency treatment.
When you get to school, check to see if your health center offers 24-hour medical attention. If not, make a point to learn how to access emergency medical care through a local emergency department or urgent care clinic. Write this information and any important phone numbers somewhere you can easily find them if necessary.
You should also find a pharmacy. Although some schools offer a pharmacy on campus, other students may need to venture off campus to find one. It's no fun to go hunting around for these things when you're sick — being prepared can really help!
Prevention Tips
It's great to be prepared if you get sick, but better yet, how can you prevent getting sick in the first place? The usual measures, like washing your hands frequently, also apply at college. But you'll also have to think about community bathrooms, shared computer terminals, and cramped living quarters, all of which make germs way too happy.
If you spend time in the school computer labs, it's a good idea to carry some antibacterial hand lotion in your backpack. When your roommate gets sick, use a germ-fighting solvent to occasionally wipe down shared things like doorknobs, telephone receivers, and remote controls.
And don't underestimate the power of eating well and getting a good night's sleep. As always, the best defense is a good offense.
First-Year Food
You've landed in a buffet-style eating universe and there's unlimited double-decker chocolate cake. Many college campuses have lots of fast-food restaurants within easy reach of dorms or classes. Why not have pizza for dinner every night? Plus, you'll probably find that ordering Chinese food or cheese bread with friends at 2 a.m. is a common activity after a night out.
Most students tend to eat more than they did when living at home, sampling everything and snacking late at night. Eventually, many gain weight (the "freshman 15").
Studies show that students on average gain 3 to 10 pounds during their first 2 years of college. Both girls and guys do more maturing during their college years, so some weight gain is to be expected. But people who really pack on the pounds may become overweight or obese, increasing their risk of developing weight-related medical problems like high blood pressure and diabetes. And some students may resort to excessive dieting or other unhealthy eating behaviors when they see the number on the scale creeping up, or because they feel stressed.
To help you maintain a healthy weight, eat normally and at regular intervals — usually three well-balanced meals and maybe one or two healthy snacks — at the same times each day. That way, your body knows what to expect. Pay attention to your inner signals and eat when you're hungry and stop when you feel full. Watch portion sizes and try to resist trips back to the buffet for additional servings.
But chowing down when you're bored, munching because your roommate has pizza (even though you've already had dinner), or snacking on chocolate simply because you're stressed, means you are overriding your body's natural signals. This tends to lead to more chaotic eating and weight gain.
So now you know when to eat, but how about what to eat? Eating right is all about balance. You'll want to eat foods from each group every day. If your meals include too many items from one food group, it's at the cost of nutrients from another. Eating from many food groups doesn't just give the body a well-rounded diet — it satisfies your mind's craving for variety, too. So don't worry about eating an occasional candy bar, just don't use it to replace a well-balanced dinner.
A final note about food: It's tempting to pull all-nighters with the aid of caffeine. But too much caffeine can cause anxiety, dizziness, headaches, and the jitters. Caffeine can also interfere with normal sleep. And you can become dependent on caffeine with as little as 100 milligrams a day, which means you may experience withdrawal symptoms like headaches and irritability if you don't get your daily fix. Most people know caffeine is in coffee, but watch out for it in energy drinks, soft drinks, iced teas, and over-the-counter medications.
First-Year Fitness
Staying fit is easier than ever at college — a good thing, because students should aim to get 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous exercise every day. You don't have to go out for a sport to enjoy an hour of Frisbee in the quad, a morning jog around campus, or a game of soccer with people in the dorm after class.
Get started by checking out what's offered at your campus recreation center. Many rec centers rent equipment and offer classes in everything from aerobics to yoga to self-defense. You'll probably have access to a school gym, which may include exercise equipment, a pool, or a track. If you're lucky, your school might have amenities like a rock-climbing wall!
And if indoor exercise doesn't appeal to you, some colleges and universities offer excursions within the area like horseback riding, yoga at sunrise, a ski/snowboard trip to a nearby mountain, or even white-water rafting.
Staying healthy isn't only about what you put in your body, it's also about what your body puts out. That means effort, energy, and exercise to keep you powered up during college.
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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There were 1.9 percent fewer existing homes sold in September than in August, the National Association of Realtors said Monday.
But the slip came after two months when sales were touching four-year highs and as mortgage rates were edging up. So there's a case to be made that a bit of a drop shouldn't be too much of a surprise. Also, sales in September were still 10.7 percent above the pace of the same month a year earlier — a sign that the housing sector's recovery hasn't been stopped in its tracks.
What's more, The Associated Press writes that "many economists expect home sales will remain healthy, especially now that [mortgage] rates have stabilized and remain near historically low levels."
We'll learn much more about how the economy fared in September when the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases its delayed monthly jobs report at 8:30 a.m. ET on Tuesday. As NPR's Marilyn Geewax has reported for us, the report's released was postponed by the partial government shutdown.
According to Reuters, economists expect to hear that there were 180,000 jobs added to payrolls in September and that the jobless rate was 7.3 percent. If they're right, that would mean the unemployment rate was unchanged from the month before and that job growth picked up just a bit from the initial August figure of 169,000.
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Invisalign® Teen Could Be the Answer For Your Family
Invisalign® Teen offers a completely new approach to orthodontics, giving you the smile you want without the embarrassment and hassles of traditional braces. No teen wants to have metal in their mouth. And no parent wants to argue about what their teen can and can't do with braces. Invisalign® Teen straightens teeth using clear plastic aligners, doing the job of braces without metal brackets and wires – a win for both parents and teens alike.
Clear. Removable. Comfortable. Customized.
With Invisalign® Teen, you can:
- Eat the foods you love without worrying about breaking brackets or loosening wires. Simply remove the aligners while you eat your favorite foods and then put them back in when you are done.
- Feel Confident. Since Invisalign® Teen aligners are clear, no one will see them in pictures or in person.
- Brush and floss as usual to maintain good oral health and fresh breath. Simply remove your aligners to clean your teeth in the morning and evening as you normally would.
- Participate in your favorite activities without worry. Invisalign® Teen allows you to play sports or a musical instrument without worrying about cutting your mouth. And you can temporarily replace your aligners with a mouth guard when required for contact sports.
- Be comfortable! Invisalign® Teen plastic aligners are custom fit for comfort and durability.
With Invisalign® Teen, parents can expect:
- Compliance. Teen aligners have blue dots that fade when they are worn. If a teen isn't wearing them, the dots won't fade. This allows parents to make the most of their investment by ensuring that their teen is wearing the aligners as prescribed: 20-22 hours per day.
- Affordability. The cost is usually the same as metal braces, and up to half of the cost may be covered by dental insurance. In addition to that, Invisalign® Teen provides six replacement aligners in case they are lost.
Now your teen can have a straighter smile with a state of the art system that fits his or her busy lifestyle. In fact, Invisalign® Teen clear braces are so convenient, they're a great fit for the entire family.


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Nokia discussing Windows Phone 8 plans with carriers
Nokia is set to market their first Windows Phone 8 hardware differently, according to a report by the Financial Times. The manufacturer will be entering into partnerships with a handful of EU carriers to exclusively launch their next generation Windows Phone. The newspaper states the company has already entered into talks with a number of operators including France Telecom.
Nokia has traditionally relied on flooding the market with a number of mobile devices in the hope of getting them in the hands of as many consumers as possible. This may well be scrapped for a more exclusive release-based strategy with handpicked partners, much like the deal established with AT&T in the US, or perhaps we could be seeing devices specifically tailored for different carriers with differentiating features and branding?
The relationships will offer selected operators a financial stake in the success of the range, which Nokia hopes will incentivise them to give the devices as much support as possible. Whilst talks are well underway, a deal has not yet been finalised. Nokia could re-think their marketing strategy and return plans to the drawing board for refinement. The potential deals could involve joint procurement initiative with Deutsche Telekom, according to an informed source.
The sales of Nokia's Lumia range of Windows Phone have proven to be better than expected, but to create a dent in the marketshare dominance of both Android and the iPhone, Microsoft and OEM partners are going to have to push Windows Phone harder. As we've seen in the past, it's mainly up to Nokia to work hard and spend on marketing not only their hardware, but the Windows Phone platform as a whole. It's unfortunate the likes of HTC and Samsung are unwilling to throw their weight behind Windows Phone as much.
What do you think about Nokia's potential change of plans? Do you believe they're doing enough at the present time? Where are other Microsoft partners, and what feedback would you provide to them?
Source: Financial Times
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Pope Francis Is Time's Person of the Year 2013
Time magazine has named Pope Francis its 2013 Person of the Year.
When Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina was elected pope on March 13, 2013, he became the first non-European leader of the Catholic Church in more than 1,200 years. He was the head of the diocese in Buenos Aires since 1998, and became a cardinal in 2001. He rose to his current position following the surprise resignation of Pope Benedict in February, the first time a sitting pope had resigned since the year 1415.
Pope Francis has distinguished himself as the "pope of the people," focusing his efforts on helping the poor and reminding his followers of Jesus' message that it is the duty of all Christians to aid those in need. This concentration on issues like poverty and economic justice has been coupled with a de-emphasis of various social issues, like gay marriage, abortion and whether women should be admitted to the priesthood.
The 76-year-old Francis follows traditional Catholic doctrine on those topics, but he has chosen to make his papacy about far more than that. This has brought him both support and criticism from fellow religious and social leaders, but, as Time explains, it has also rejuvenated the church's standing with the more than 1 billion Catholics around the world:
In a very short time, a vast, global, ecumenical audience has shown a hunger to follow him. For pulling the papacy out of the palace and into the streets, for committing the world's largest church to confronting its deepest needs and for balancing judgment with mercy, Pope Francis is Time's 2013 Person of the Year.
You can hear Time's editors discuss their decision below: