Autopsy results on Mitchell Guist, a star of the reality TV show "Swamp People," should be ready Wednesday, a local sheriff in Louisiana said.
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Autopsy due for 'Swamp People' star
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Greece Teeters Ahead of New Vote
NYT > Home Page16 May 2012 | 12:55 pmAmid warnings of the possibility of bank runs, state television said June 17 would be the date for a new round of elections. -
How to tactfully fund your projects online
CNN.com - Technology16 May 2012 | 1:13 pmIt sounds like one of those weird, grainy late-night infomercials: "Get money for your projects NOW for FREE! There are people out there just WAITING to put REAL MONEY in your hands! Don't wait, apply TODAY!" -
City Room: Big City Book Club: Discussing 'Time and Again' by Jack Finney
NYT > N.Y. / Region16 May 2012 | 1:35 pmFrom 7 to 10 p.m. tonight, City Room will host a live online discussion of the novel "Time and Again," by Jack Finney. -
Do brain injuries link athletes, soldiers?
CNN.com - Health16 May 2012 | 12:35 pmThe same dementia-like disease found in the brain tissue of several NFL players has shown up in the brains of four U.S. veterans exposed head trauma, according to new research.
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Autopsy due for 'Swamp People' star
16 May 2012 | 12:43 pmAutopsy results on Mitchell Guist, a star of the reality TV show "Swamp People," should be ready Wednesday, a local sheriff in Louisiana said. -
Defense rests in John Edwards trial
16 May 2012 | 11:47 amThe defense team for John Edwards rested its case Wednesday without calling the former Democratic presidential candidate's ex-mistress to testify at his corruption trial. -
Newlywed hero's 1970 sacrifice honored
16 May 2012 | 11:45 amRose Mary Sabo Brown spent just 30 days with her new husband, Army Spec. Leslie Sabo Jr., before he shipped out to fight in Vietnam. But from that month together in 1969 grew a lifetime of love. -
Google revamps search, tries to think more like a person
16 May 2012 | 10:35 amGoogle today announced a significant change to how its search results are delivered. With Knowledge Graph, results will be arranged according to categories. -
Mobster's body exhumed from Vatican
16 May 2012 | 8:26 amThe body of a mobster buried among cardinals and bishops on a Vatican property has been exhumed in an investigation into a teenage girl's disappearance.
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Greece Teeters Ahead of New Vote
16 May 2012 | 12:55 pmAmid warnings of the possibility of bank runs, state television said June 17 would be the date for a new round of elections. -
Bodies Inert, They Moved a Robot With Their Minds
16 May 2012 | 12:53 pmScientists reported that a tiny brain implant allowed two quadriplegic people to manipulate a robotic arm with just their thoughts. -
Defense Rests in Edwards Trial
16 May 2012 | 12:46 pmThe defense rested without calling John Edwards, his daughter Cate or his former mistress to the stand. -
For Republicans in Connecticut, Hope and Dread as 2 Fight for Senate
16 May 2012 | 12:46 pmThe contest between Linda E. McMahon and Christopher Shays for the Republican nomination in a Connecticut race for the Senate could be damaging to the winner. -
Latin Pop Group Maná Draws Adoring Crowds
16 May 2012 | 12:34 pmManá, a rock group that sings only in Spanish, has been attracting fans, both recent immigrants and others, in the United States for decades.
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How to tactfully fund your projects online
16 May 2012 | 1:13 pmIt sounds like one of those weird, grainy late-night infomercials: "Get money for your projects NOW for FREE! There are people out there just WAITING to put REAL MONEY in your hands! Don't wait, apply TODAY!" -
Zuckerberg's hoodie is savvy, not snotty
16 May 2012 | 1:12 pmBenjamin Nugent says Facebook's CEO is a brilliant salesman precisely because he doesn't act much like one -
Google revamps search again
16 May 2012 | 1:11 pmSo, let's say you're doing a Google search for "Kings." Did you mean the L.A. hockey team or the Sacramento basketball team? Maybe the TV show? Or maybe you actually wanted to know something about monarchs. -
'Social Network' writer to pen Jobs film
16 May 2012 | 1:10 pmAaron Sorkin, the celebrated screenwriter whose punchy dialogue propelled TV's "The West Wing" and the Facebook movie "The Social Network," will write and direct an upcoming film on the life of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. -
How you help Facebook make billions
16 May 2012 | 10:04 amEvery post you "like." Every friend you add or fan page you join. Every place you check in, and every Web page you recommend.
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City Room: Big City Book Club: Discussing 'Time and Again' by Jack Finney
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SchoolBook: In District 75, Using the Arts in Everyday Academics
16 May 2012 | 1:27 pmWith help from a federal grant, special education teachers in New York City are learning how to better incorporate the arts into academics. They're getting new strategies through a program called Everyday Arts for Special Education, which runs on the basic principal that students need to have fun in order to be fully engaged with learning. -
New York Racing Association Is Facing Loss of Payments
16 May 2012 | 1:17 pmThe Cuomo administration asked that payments from the casino at Aqueduct racetrack to the New York Racing Association, which runs the track, be suspended immediately. -
Senator Thomas Libous Is Subject of Ethics Inquiry
16 May 2012 | 1:12 pmAn inquiry of State Senator Thomas W. Libous, a Binghamton Republican, is the first known review of a case involving a legislator by the new Joint Commission on Public Ethics. -
N.Y. Police Officer Implicated in Drug Ring Investigation
16 May 2012 | 1:08 pmA criminal complaint accuses Officer Devon Daniels of doing favors for the dealer, Guy Curtis, like running license plate checks and searching arrest warrants.
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Do brain injuries link athletes, soldiers?
16 May 2012 | 12:35 pmThe same dementia-like disease found in the brain tissue of several NFL players has shown up in the brains of four U.S. veterans exposed head trauma, according to new research. -
Photos: 'Lucky 7' train in Hawaii
16 May 2012 | 12:31 pmThe 2012 Fit Nation Tri Challenge Team is made up of seven CNN viewers selected to train for the Nautica Malibu Triathlon with Dr. Sanjay Gupta in September. For updates, visit the Fit Nation page, follow the team on Twitter, or like our page on Facebook. -
Is your sunscreen toxic?
16 May 2012 | 11:53 amOnly 25% of sunscreens are effective at protecting your skin without the use of potentially harmful ingredients, according to the Environmental Working Group, who tested 800 total. -
Choosing the right sunscreen
16 May 2012 | 11:50 amReporter Edgar Treiguts tells us what to look for and avoid when we're buying sunscreen. -
Why we need a good screening test for ovarian cancer
16 May 2012 | 11:25 amQ: This week the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force issued preliminary guidelines for ovarian cancer screening. It recommends against routine screening saying that the risk of false positive diagnoses outweighs the benefits. How can this be and why is it so hard to find a good screening test for ovarian cancer?
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NBA Star Uses Twitter — And a Platypus — to Prank Sports Media
16 May 2012 | 1:28 pmAround the sports media scene, Denver Nuggets center JaVale McGee has a certain reputation: Quirky, unique, a bit out there, something of a laughingstock at times. Reporters and fans love to chuckle at his on-court goofiness. Examples abound, but here’s the best one: a legendary GIF of McGee throwing up a wild shot and then earnestly running back on defense — except his team still has the ball. This week, however, McGee decided to turn the tables on those who love to poke fun at a young millionaire basketball player just trying to do his best. On Monday afternoon, he posted this… -
Register Now to Join Mashable and Partners in Brazil for Rio+Social
16 May 2012 | 1:04 pmRegistration is now open for Rio+Social, the historic meeting of social media, technology, global development and sustainability leaders during the UN’s Rio+20 conference. Policy makers, journalists, technologists and environmentalists are now invited to register and apply for accreditation to the free conference. Ten exciting new speakers were added to the Rio+Social lineup Wednesday, including entrepreneurs, UN leaders and philanthropists. Former president of Ireland Mary Robinson and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation chief communications officer Kate James are among the… -
Thirst App Will Change The Way You View Twitter
16 May 2012 | 12:53 pmA new iPad application called Thirst might reinvent how you look at your Twitter stream. Using its own natural language processor, Thirst filters, organizes, and presents your Twitter stream in an engaging way, helping you find the tweets you want to read quickly and in context. “I wanted to make an app that no matter how often you check Twitter, these are the things you need to see, ” Thirst Co-Founder and CEO Anuj Verma told Mashable. The app is designed so it can be useful for people who check Twitter constantly throughout the day, as well as those who might only check Twitter a few… -
The Facebook IPO Timeline
16 May 2012 | 12:32 pmIf the Facebook IPO were a real person, we certainly wouldn’t blame it for posting braggy status updates. This infographic, created by our friends at mbaonline.com, imagines the road leading up to the decade’s most-anticipated initial public offering, as if it were documented on its own Facebook Timeline. As a Facebook user, give yourself a pat on the back for helping the company make it this far. You are one of 900 million, and you spend an average of 20 minutes per day surfing the network. That means Facebook’s usership logs 16,000 years of combined time on the platform… -
Facebook Fans Get to Pick Bonus Levels in ‘Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD’
16 May 2012 | 12:06 pmActivision is polling fans via Facebook on which levels will be included as additional downloadable content on Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD is a rebuilt version of the classic games. It features seven levels from the original Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, released in 1999, and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2, which came out in 2000. Players will be able to skate all over classic levels such as “Warehouse” and “Mall” that have been rebuilt using the old maps. Starting Wednesday afternoon, fans will be asked to pick which of their favorite Tony…
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Amanda de Cadenet Starts ‘The Conversation’
16 May 2012 | 11:24 amThe LA-based photographer’s new show dishes body image, motherhood, healthy aging, and more with top women celebrities. -
Infant Head Lag May Signal Autism
16 May 2012 | 9:06 amInfants who show developmental delays in head and neck muscle control may be at increased risk for autism, a new study suggests. -
Americans Living Longer but Obesity Rising
15 May 2012 | 10:01 pmThe CDC today released its annual state of the union’s health, and there’s good news and bad. We’re living longer, for example. But we’re also gaining more weight. -
First At-Home HIV Test Nears Approval
15 May 2012 | 4:11 pmAn FDA advisory panel says the agency should approve over-the-counter sale of the OraQuick home HIV test. Results take only 20 minutes. One problem: About 1 in 14 people with HIV will get a negative result. -
New Sunscreen Guide: 1 in 4 Products Deemed Safe
15 May 2012 | 3:55 pmWith warmer weather on the way, the Environmental Working Group has just released a new edition of their popular sunscreen guide.
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Why The Internet Doesn’t Make Us Care More About Politics
16 May 2012 | 1:30 pmAmerican politics used to be fun: frequent political carnivals in the 19th century would mix parties, parades, and political speeches in an endless stream of local civic life. As a result, America had an astonishingly high turnout, between 70-90%, in presidential and local elections. Yet, the Internet has never quite captured the emotional gravity of real-life engagement, and keeps tripping up multi-million dollar campaigns designed to inject life into an otherwise passive electorate. For example, take two technology initiatives that were widely predicted to dramatically increase democratic… -
It’s Time For A Larger iPhone
16 May 2012 | 1:27 pmThe Wall Street Journal reported this morning that Apple is currently ordering larger screens for the next iPhone. With the usual nonsense, the WSJ cited people familiar with the matter and stated these screens measure at least 4-inches diagonally. Production is set to begin next month, they say. The Journal better be right, though. A 3.5-inch screen is just too small now. At this point to say anything to the contrary is pure fanboi nonsense. The standard argument that consumers don’t want a large phone is tired and overused. Besides, it’s effectively proven wrong by the 20… -
More Google+ In Gmail: Improved Circle Integration, Circle Search and Quick Access To Contact Details
16 May 2012 | 12:44 pmThe folks over at Google just love their Google+ social network and more and more Google+ features have been creeping into Gmail lately as well. Today, Google is bringing even more of Google+ to its email client. With this update, Google is especially focusing on adding a deeper integration with Google+ circles. You will now, for example, see profile photos from people in your circles when you select a circle in the left sidebar. You can click on those images to search for email from a specific contact. In addition, if you really take your Google+ circles seriously, you’ll be happy to… -
Bitly Kinda Says It’s Not Raising $20M, But Sorta Hints That It Is
16 May 2012 | 12:42 pmIs link shortener Bitly raising $20 million in new funding? The Verge says it is. In response to my email, a company spokesperson denied The Verge’s story, but in vague enough terms that it could probably turn around and announce a new round in the next few weeks or months. Here’s what the spokesperson told me: Want to quickly let you know that they’re always discussing potential funding and stay in touch with potential investors on an ongoing basis. Though, this article is not based on any facts. I’ll work with the folks at bitly to connect with you for the next… -
Viacom Gives Up Fight Against Time Warner Cable, Adds Channels to TWC iPad App
16 May 2012 | 12:35 pmCustomers of Time Warner Cable have some reason to rejoice today, as the cable company has gotten the go-ahead to add channels like MTV, VH1, and Comedy Central to its live streaming iPad app. The addition comes after the channels’ owner Viacom has settled its differences and resolved litigation with Time Warner Cable. The legal fight erupted last year, after Time Warner Cable released its iPad app, which lets subscribers stream live shows to tablets inside their homes. While many networks grumbled about the app, Viacom was most vocal in rejecting the app, taking its distribution…
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Create a Setting and Connect With Emotions
13 May 2012 | 10:26 pmI recently moved the delivery time of my beloved newsletter to be Sunday morning (well, that’s when it launches here, though my New Zealander and Australian friends all get it on Monday). In the process, I talked to people about sharing this information over breakfast, and with a “second cup of coffee” sometimes. I basically set a scene in the reader’s head that we were having a personal chat over breakfast. Ask yourself this: in trying to reach others for whatever your goal may be, is it facts or emotions that will win them over? Which do you think plays the bigger… -
Nobody Reads Agency Blogs- Or Why You Need Skin in the Game
7 May 2012 | 6:57 amThanks to Jason Falls, I just read this post about how many marketing agencies are closing down their blogs and tweeting and Facebooking instead. “Nobody reads agency blogs, and there are so many out there it’s impossible for people to keep up anyway,” said Sam Weston, director of communications at digital agency Huge. Nobody Reads ANY Blogs- If They’re Boring I’ll tell you without even having to look why nobody reads a blog: because it’s boring. Because it’s poorly written. Because it’s utterly self-referential. Nobody has time to read junk. Why would you? -
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5 May 2012 | 9:43 amI was at a live performance the other night where Jacq sang and played with Girish, and I had a great conversation with Reggie, the drummer for the night. (I am SO sorry that I don’t know your last name, Reggie.) We talked about the fact that his typical drum kit for events is usually like 30 or so pieces, but that he decided to go minimal for the event. He had a kick drum, a snare, a tom, two cymbals, and a cowbell. What Reggie said was something like this, “I really enjoy this, because it means I really have to use what I have to get the expression I’m aiming for. I… -
Pattern Break
2 May 2012 | 9:17 pmWhen you wake up in the morning, you check your emails, probably from your phone. First thing. Yes? Why? There’s no good answer to why. Even brain surgeons can wait until they’ve done other things before checking in on the world outside of your immediate proximity. So why do you do it? Because it’s a habit, a pattern. Do you read the top tech and marketing blogs? Why? Why do you read this blog? Because you’re subscribed? Are you getting something from it? If no, then why are you still doing it? Twitter and Facebook are hugely pattern-driven. They thrive off the same… -
Where Should You Put Your Content?
30 Apr 2012 | 7:44 amI’ve been asked by subscribers of my personal newsletter how I decide what goes on my blog and what goes into my newsletter. I think the answer differs depending on your strategy, but I’m more than happy to tell you how I view it. I put information that sells on my blog, and information that nurtures in my newsletter. Information that Sells My job, because people seem confused these days as to what exactly it is I do or am selling, is to help mid-sized to larger companies build business (revenue and growth) by improving their use of the human digital channel (social media, email…
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Startup Swingers: Swapping Founders to Generate Fresh Ideas
16 May 2012 | 12:00 pmRemember "swinging"? Two people in a committed relationship go to a party with a bunch of other people in committed relationships. They all separate, find new partners for the evening and get jiggy. It may sound lurid and gross, but it’s the cool new thing for startup founders. Swapping Ideas, Not Spouses First, let’s be clear. We’re not talking about sex. We’re talking about Founder Swap, a June 1 event in New York where teams from six different startups will get together, trade partners for a day and go home with an injection of fresh ideas. The tagline? “Like Wife Swap but for… -
Google Goes Back to What It Does Well: Finding Things
16 May 2012 | 10:00 amSurprise! Google has completely transformed the way search works again. But this time, it's a kind of search that would have made the old Google proud. Today, starting with U.S., English-language users, Google unveils the Knowledge Graph. Search now looks at the words of your query and identifies the things in it. You're not just searching the Web anymore. You're searching the world. From Words to Things Most of Google users' queries are ambiguous. In the old Google, when you searched for "kings," Google didn't know whether you meant actual monarchs, the hockey team,… -
Read/Write Daily: Bionic Eyes That Can See Clearly
16 May 2012 | 9:45 amToday's theme is improving on life. Nature did a pretty good job of engineering some hardy life forms. But now we're able to tinker with life ourselves. We're further along than you might think. Researchers have lifted the lid on turtle evolution, a perfect demonstration that technology is natural. But now we have our own genetic ideas. We're able to triple the physical endurance of mice in the lab. This paper shows that high-resolution prosthetic human eyes are possible! Here are slightly and greatly more accessible articles about these bionic eyes. We've also developed low-cost artificial… -
Why the iPad Works for Writing
16 May 2012 | 8:02 amWhen the first iPad launched in 2010, critics were quick to lampoon the device for being geared too heavily toward content consumption. The criticisms weren't entirely without merit, especially considering that the first-generation iPad didn't even have a camera, and external media slots are still nowhere to be found. Over time, the iPad has evolved into something that's much more creation-friendly. It still doesn't compare to a desktop or laptop computer for many things, but it's great for quite a few others. Writing is one of them. I happen to write things for a living, but the… -
The Truth About Why Yahoo's CEO Got Fired
16 May 2012 | 7:02 amWhat's the takeaway from Yahoo's recent CEO fiasco? Don't lie on your corporate bio, for one, and make sure no one else has lied on your behalf. But the real lesson has nothing to do with falsified credentials. Sure, the world will remember Scott Thompson as the Yahoo CEO who got fired over a fake computer science degree, but the context is crucial: A battle with Yahoo shareholder Dan Loeb for control of the company. If not for Loeb, we may never have found out about Thompson's juiced resume, and he might still be CEO. The real lesson is: Beware the activist investor. Four months…
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5 Effective Tricks to Create a Killer Call to Action
16 May 2012 | 7:04 amThis guest post is by Greg Digneo of Sales Leads in Thirty Days. Here’s the dirty little secret: there are actually two steps to building an extremely popular blog. The first and most popular step is to drive traffic by guest posting, social media, and SEO. The far less sexy step is to convert that traffic into loyal readers who will become the backbone of your community. Who will share every piece of content you produce with their friends. And who will ensure that every post sparks an engaging discussion. But most of all, they will be the first to buy your products and services. The… -
Get Obsessed with Your Message
15 May 2012 | 1:01 pmThis guest post is by Danielle LaPorte of DanielleLaPorte.com. Blog = up? Posts = rolling? It’s time to get obsessed with your message. A quick dictionary moment, to differentiate between your voice, your topics and your message. Your voice is what makes your writing distinctive, compelling, unmistakably you. You’ll carry your voice from your blog, right into your book. Seamless, identifiable. Individual. Your topics are the categories or subjects you write about (Eco-luxe weddings on a shoestring budget! Savvy corporate management, with heart and soul! Thrifty vegan recipes!) Your… -
On the Elusive “Next Level” of Blogging
15 May 2012 | 7:04 amWe’ve all heard of it—the elusive “next level” that so many bloggers talk about online. But what is the next level? How many levels are there? Is there an end point in leveling up? These are all worthwhile questions—especially for more experienced bloggers who have spent a lot of time and energy in reaching the level they’re already at. For these bloggers, trying to reach the next level can involve a degree of risk, so the steps that get us toward the next level might be taken slowly and with care. On the other hand, the web isn’t exactly undersupplied with… -
Grab Your BWE Virtual Ticket for $100 Off—24 Hours Left
14 May 2012 | 5:09 pmWish you could get to Blog World Expo this year, but can’t make it to New York? Me too. I’ll be in Queensland with the winners of my blogging competition, but I know there are plenty of bloggers from other countries, as well as within the States, who won’t be able to attend Blog World this year. Fortunately, you and I don’t need to miss out on the information and fun of the Expo (and if the speaker list for this year is anything to go by, the conference is going to be really impressive). We “remote” bloggers can still “attend” on a BWE virtual… -
Install Your First WordPress Theme
14 May 2012 | 7:09 amThis guest post is by Karol K of ThemeFuse. Seeing a headline like “How to Install a WordPress Theme” on ProBlogger might seem strange at first. This doesn’t sound like a “pro”-thing at all, right? If you’ve been dealing with WordPress for a while then this is probably even more than obvious to you. However, everyone starts somewhere, and there are plenty of experienced bloggers who haven’t ever installed a WordPress theme—but would like to give it a try. Maybe you’re installing your first theme right now, and you’re searching for a…
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Fund Your Dream With the Perfect Kickstarter Pitch
16 May 2012 | 1:35 pmProducing a quality Kickstarter project requires little more than computer access, a functioning camera, and some old-fashioned wit. Here are our tips on how to pull it all together to get funded. -
Momofuku Puts Mold, Bacteria on the Menu
16 May 2012 | 1:16 pmThe Momofuku restaurants are famous for hip Asian cuisine. Their secret ingredients: mold and bacteria. -
Oracle and Google Agree to Copyright Truce (For Now)
16 May 2012 | 1:04 pmOracle and Google have struck a deal in their ongoing Java dispute which could speed the case along, but with one catch: Oracle has now essentially bet the farm on its claim that Google violated its copyright by cloning its Java application programming interfaces (APIs). The two companies have been battling it out in a San Francisco courtroom for weeks now, in a complex case that involves patent and copyright claims along with a novel claim by Oracle that its java APIs -- essentially the technical guidelines that allow two pieces of software to talk to each other -- are copyrightable. -
Danger Awesome: How two MIT Grads Launched a Badass Maker Shop
16 May 2012 | 12:47 pmYou've heard of startups fueled by Ramen Noodles. But what about tech companies whose daily bread is toast? Meet Danger Awesome, a laser-cutting design shop in Cambridge, MA, founded by MIT grad students Ali Mohammad and Nadeem Mazen. The duo got their start after?convincing indie rock YouTube darlings OK-GO (don't miss their amazing Rube Goldberg-inspired video for the song"This Too Shall Pass") that an animated music video composed of thousands of pieces of laser-etched toast was a good idea. Danger Awesome would create the video gratis if they could keep the three $30,000 lasers they… -
Poisoning the Dalai Lama. Or Not
16 May 2012 | 12:43 pmWas the plot to poison the Dalai Lama real? How successful are contact-poison assassinations likely to be? Find out on Elemental, the newest addition to the Wired Science Blogs network, where Pulitzer Prize-winning science journalist Deborah Blum will be investigating chemistry, poisons and the myths and mysteries that surround them.
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Lennon's Killer Moved to Other Prison
16 May 2012 | 1:26 pmJohn Lennon's killer transferred to another western NY prison; Chapman spent 31 yrs. in Attica -
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16 May 2012 | 1:01 pmLacy-Mae, 8, was born with achondroplasia, a common form of dwarfism. -
Medal of Honor Given to Vietnam Hero
16 May 2012 | 1:00 pm42 years after a selfless act of heroism during the Vietnam war saved the lives of his fellow soldiers, Army Specialist Leslie H. Sabo Jr. will posthumously receive the Medal of Honor at a White House ceremony on Wednesday. President Obama will present the nation's highest decoration for valor to Sabo's widow, Rose Mary Brown, and brother, George Sabo. -
Watch: Gator Almost Bites Off Scientist's Arm
16 May 2012 | 12:54 pmDramatic video shows North Carolina man's close call with an alligator's jaw.
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Pacquiao opposes Obama's view of same-sex marriage
16 May 2012 | 12:27 pmPresident Barack Obama came out in support of same-sex marriage last week, but he won't be able to count on support from boxing champion Manny Pacquiao. Pacquiao contradicted the President's views on same-sex marriage in a recent interview. -
Puppy rescued after being dropped into California family’s yard
16 May 2012 | 12:19 pmA California boy got a new puppy — after it fell out of the sky and into his backyard.The two-month-old puppy, KSBW-TV reported, had been picked up by a hawk and then sent flying for unknown reasons in Salinas, Calif. -
U.S. lowers cutoff for lead poisoning in kids
16 May 2012 | 12:18 pmThe change means many more children could be diagnosed with high levels of lead in their blood. Too much lead is harmful to developing brains and can mean a lower IQ. -
Edwards won't take stand as defense rests
16 May 2012 | 12:09 pmLiar. Cheater. Coward? John Edwards decided Wednesday not to take the stand in his own defense, avoiding what would have been a blistering attack on his credibility. -
Shareholders sue JPMorgan over $2B trading loss
16 May 2012 | 12:06 pmShareholders of JPMorgan Chase & Co. have filed two lawsuits against the nation’s biggest bank, accusing it and its leaders of taking excessive risk and causing a monumental $2 billion trading loss.
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And Then There Were None: Dewey’s Landgraf Exits
16 May 2012 | 10:25 amUPDATE: Apparently a few employees are still roaming the halls at Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP's Manhattan offices. Make that 100, to be precise. On Wednesday the firm amended its WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification) filing with the New York state Department of Labor to reflect the following: there are 533 total employees, not 433, as stated in the initial May 8 filing. All but one 100 are still out of a job, though. . . -
Survey Says Post-Recession Shifts Are Here to Stay
16 May 2012 | 9:35 amIn the years since the 2008 financial downturn forced law firms to trim lawyers and discount services, one question has loomed large: will the changes be permanent? Unfortunately, yes, according to a new poll of law firm leaders out Wednesday from the consulting firm Altman Weil Inc. -
Fired for a Sin or for a Blessing?
16 May 2012 | 8:54 amJarretta Hamilton began teaching at Southland Christian School in St. Cloud, Fla., in 2008, got pregnant with her then-fiance, got married, was fired and filed a discrimination lawsuit. -
In Sleepy Clemens Trial, Jurors Keep Nodding Off
16 May 2012 | 7:09 amThe trial of former ex-ace Roger Clemens on charges he lied about steroid use is in its fifth week, and already two jurors have been booted for sleeping on the job. -
Chris Clark, Dewey’s White-Collar Head, Leaves for Latham
16 May 2012 | 6:34 amChristopher J. Clark, the head of Dewey's white-collar defense practice, will join Latham & Watkins LLP as a partner. Unlike many other partners who've jumped off the Dewey ship, Mr. Clark is moving to Latham solo.
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In a Novel, No One Owns the Truth
15 May 2012 | 9:11 pmThe contract between the author and the reader is a game. And the game . . . is one of the greatest inventions of Western civilization: the game of telling stories, inventing characters, and creating the imaginary paradise of the individual, from whence no one can be expelled because, in a novel, no one owns the truth and everyone has the right to be heard and understood. CARLOS FUENTES -
The Important Thing in Writing is the Capacity to Astonish
14 May 2012 | 9:17 pmThe important thing in writing is the capacity to astonish. Not shock—shock is a worn-out word—but astonish. The world has no grounds whatever for complacency. The Titanic couldn’t sink, but it did. Where you find smugness, you find something worth blasting. I want to blast it. TERRY SOUTHERN -
To Write Is To Sit In Judgment On Oneself
13 May 2012 | 9:01 pmTo write is to practice, with particular intensity and attentiveness, the art of reading. You write in order to read what you've written and see if it's O.K. and, since of course it never is, to rewrite it once, twice, as many times as it takes to get it to be something you can bear to reread. You are your own first, maybe severest, reader. "To write is to sit in judgment on oneself," Ibsen inscribed on the flyleaf of one of his books. Hard to imagine writing without rereading. SUSAN SONTAG -
Writing Is An Act of Revolutionary Guerrilla Warfare
12 May 2012 | 9:02 pmI don't know how you perceive my mission as a writer, but for me it is not a responsibility to reaffirm your concretized myths and provincial prejudices. It is not my job to lull you with a false sense of the rightness of the universe. This wonderful and terrible occupation of recreating the world in a different way, each time fresh and strange, is an act of revolutionary guerrilla warfare. I stir the soup. I inconvenience you. I make your nose run and your eyeballs water. HARLAN ELLISON -
The Reader Has Certain Rights
11 May 2012 | 9:18 pmThe reader has certain rights. He bought your story. Think of this as an implicit contract. He’s entitled to be entertained, instructed, amused; maybe all three. If he quits in the middle, or puts the book down feeling his time has been wasted, you’re in violation. LARRY NIVEN
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From 101 Creative Writing Exercises: Moral Dilemmas
15 May 2012 | 1:00 amCreative writing exercises: Moral dilemmas Today’s creative writing exercise comes from 101 Creative Writing Exercises, my recently published book on the craft of writing. This book guides writers through an adventure in writing. You’ll explore different forms and genres of writing, including freewriting, journaling, memoir, fiction, storytelling, poetry, and article or blog writing. 101 Creative Writing Exercises imparts proven writing techniques while providing writing practice and creative inspiration. Today, I’d like to share an exercise from “Chapter Nine: Philosophy,… -
Genres in Fiction Writing: Literary Fiction vs. Everything Else
10 May 2012 | 1:00 amHow do you classify creative writing, or do you? In creative writing, we talk about form and genre. Form is what we write: fiction, poetry, or creative nonfiction. Genre is how we further classify each of these forms. In fiction writing, there’s literary fiction and everything else. In fact, literary fiction and all of the other genres are so at odds with each other that some writers simply say they are either literary fiction writers or genre writers. But what does that mean? Isn’t all fiction considered literary? Yes and no. What is Literary Fiction Anyway? Let’s start… -
Proofreading and Editing Tips to Improve Your Writing
8 May 2012 | 11:20 amProofreading and editing will help you improve your writing. From the archives… The best way to achieve better writing is through daily writing and reading, but proofreading and editing are near the top of the list too. If you want to improve your writing, it’s imperative that you review each piece to check for typos, mistakes, context, and tone. Creative writing tips often fail to mention the mechanical side of writing. It’s fun to focus on language, plot, characters, and rhymes, but polishing your work diligently will make you a better writer. And once you nail grammar and… -
Writing Tips: Write What You Know
3 May 2012 | 1:00 amWriting tips: write what you know. If there’s one piece of writing advice that took me years to truly understand, it’s write what you know. When I first heard this instruction, I thought it was odd. I don’t remember where I first heard it, but I do remember thinking that as far as writing tips went, it was absurd. What about writing from your imagination or your feelings? How do genres like science fiction and fantasy fit into the idea that you should only write what you know? It all seemed rather limiting. Was I supposed to write about American suburbia? Because… -
Creative Writing Prompts from Far-Off Places
1 May 2012 | 1:00 amCreative writing prompts for travelers and dreamers. Travel and adventure are the themes behind some of the greatest poems ever written and best stories ever told. Blockbuster movies like Star Wars andthe Indiana Jones franchise, TV shows like Lost, and books such as Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, or The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn all use adventure as a premise to telling a riveting tale. Today’s creative writing prompts are designed to get you out of the house and away to a far-off place. You can go anywhere you want — some of these places are fantastical while others can…
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People living longer but getting sicker
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Revis gushes over Tebow's intangibles
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‘Teen Mom 2’ star Jenelle Evans gets engaged
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Wife of ex-Syracuse coach: My life destroyed
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Smith: In this spot, both Mets are Wright
16 May 2012 | 12:45 pmThe unwritten rule in baseball is a variation on the “eye-for-eye” theme that was first voiced in the Old Testament, “You hit one of ours and we hit one of yours.” Everyone in baseball understands it.
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This Week On LATISM: Looking for a job? Entrepreneur? We Have 2 Great Chats For YOU!
15 May 2012 | 8:10 amThis is gearing up to be a busy week on our neck of the woods! We have prepared TWO different conversations centered about the most essential part of our community = YOU!! Whether you’re looking for a job and wonder about available opportunities or have decided to run the path solo as an entrepreneur, we’ll give you the information you need to get it right! Here’s a rundown of all the exciting things we’ve lined up for you this week, starting TOMORROW: WEDNESDAY, MAY 16 We’ve seen the statistics. We know that Latinos and other minorities have long been underrepresented… -
Special Mother’s Day Pricing for LATISM ’12 Conference in Houston!
12 May 2012 | 2:24 pmLove your mommy? We Do Too!! Love her and YOU so much, that we decided to extend our early-bird prices for a limited time. So do your mama right: Get her a ticket to the largest conference for Latinos engaged in Social Media: LATISM ’12. And while you’re at it, get one for YOURSELF! Click on the link below to get special-price tickets to our conference in Houston this October 25th to 27th, 2012. But hurry, this Mother’s Day offers ends on MAY 16th!! http://bit.ly/latism12mom -
5/10 LATISM Twitter Party: Celebrating Mother’s Day, The Latino Way!
10 May 2012 | 8:49 amGather around people, it’s Mother’s Day! Mother’s Day is one of those holidays where there is not real consensus as to when it should be celebrated [I vote for EVERY DAY!]. The date for the holiday varies – On May 10th it’s celebrated in El Salvador, Guatemala and Mexico, while in the US, it’s this coming Sunday. In other countries [like Dominican Republic] the celebration comes the last Sunday of the month. Other countries celebrate on completely different months altogether, i.e Argentina [October] and Panama [December]. But no matter when, where or how you celebrate it,… -
5/8 Special LATISM Twitter Party: Calling Cards & Consumer Protection
8 May 2012 | 8:10 amMother’s Day week is probably tied with Christmas and New Year’s as one of the heaviest call periods in terms of volume. We also know that pre-paid calling cards are the ‘lifeline’ to those of us who still have close ties to our home cities and villages across Latin America and the world. But did you know that there is wide-spread fraud being perpetrated against consumers of these cards, especially Spanish-speakers and other language minorities? This morning, we’re following our friends from Consumer Reports as they hold a press conference about the results of a detailed… -
Following a Historic Week, This Week On LATISM We Make Our Mamás Proud!!
7 May 2012 | 10:47 amLast week was a definitely what you could call a banner week for LATISM: we were all over the place as we explored together new ways to merge the worlds of technology, civic engagement and on-and-offline networking with our community! MAKING HISTORY We held the First-Ever Latino Google+ Hangout On Air with the participation of representatives from the top Latino civic and media organizations: Ilia Calderón from “Noticiero Univision Edición Nocturna,” Arturo Vargas, Executive Director for NALEO, Clarissa Martinez De Castro, Director of Immigration and National…
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5 Awesome Must Have Tools for Latino Startups
25 Apr 2012 | 11:12 amLatinos are passionate, driven, and fully engaged in driving their own measure of success. Entrepreneurship across the Latinosphere is hot as confirmed by dynamic activity taking place on Twitter, the blogosphere, and beyond. Some of the startups that come to mind include Refleta, Gizmo, and Dabble.The number of small Hispanic businesses is set to keep growing, say experts. The Hispanic population is expected to triple in size by 2050, according to the Pew Center. And the revenue from Hispanic businesses is expected to surge more than 39 percent, to more than $539 billion in the next six… -
Bringing Hispanic to The Mainstream
12 Mar 2012 | 9:41 pmWhat we need to focus on is how social media and the communication tools before us can open up a gateway of commonality and erase barriers of misunderstanding. Latinos are active, social, empowered, and genuinely interested.It doesn't take a genius to recognize the growing influence of Latinos both online and offline. With over 50 million Hispanics living in the U.S. and over 32 million online, you'd think marketers nationwide would clamor to connect with this growing population. Latinos aren't just present but instead command a sphere of influence that exudes with accomplishment, impact,… -
Culture Differences Create Gaps
28 Feb 2012 | 11:14 amOvercoming trust gaps and experience gaps are vital to the success of brands and their ability to create memorable customer experiences. A recent video released by Univision highlights the impact of cultural differences and how they create a gap for the overall customer experience. In this case, the healthcare industry is put in the spotlight as being an arena where practioners have a unique challenge yet awesome opportunity to close these gaps.Read the original post and see the video here. -
Saying "Sí" to Business Opportunities
19 Jan 2012 | 10:41 amFound this interesting post over at Hispanic Trending which paints a nice picture into the growing influence of Latinos in Minnesota.Manny and Vicky Gonzalez are reminded each day that it isn’t only Spanish speaking people who stop to purchase Mexican (“tortas”) sandwiches at their two restaurants in Minneapolis.“A lot of Minnesotans have learned that there is more to Mexican food than tacos,” said Manny, who with his wife started Manny’s Tortas along Lake Street in 1999.In the past century, long-time Minnesota families learned there was more to Italian cuisine than pizza, and… -
When it Comes to Reaching Latinos Online, Marketers Have Room for Improvement
8 Jan 2012 | 10:23 pmCreative that appeals to race, background is key to engagementBrands that want to reach ethnic minorities online are not doing a very good job, according to some research. An April 2011 survey by Yahoo!, Mindshare and Added Value found that according to Hispanics, blacks and Asian-Americans, digital advertising does not engage them. When asked for three brands doing a good job reaching them, most said they couldn’t name even one.One big reason was that respondents felt their ethnic groups were poorly represented in messaging. Some 78% of blacks, 74% of Hispanics and 72% of Asians surveyed…
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Spain's Repsol sues Argentina in New York over YPF takeover - Fox News
16 May 2012 | 2:20 pmCTV.caSpain's Repsol sues Argentina in New York over YPF takeoverFox NewsNew York – Spanish energy major Repsol has sued Argentina in a New York court over its seizure of a 51 percent stake in Buenos Aires-based oil firm YPF. The class-action suit was filed by Repsol and another YPF shareholder, US-based financial Repsol Seeks Class-action Suit Against Argentina In New York CourtFox Businessall 287 news articles » -
New York senate mulls hearings on MBIA split - Reuters
16 May 2012 | 2:01 pmNew York senate mulls hearings on MBIA splitReutersBy Karen Freifeld | NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York Senate Republicans may probe allegations that bond insurer MBIA Inc (MBI.N) misled the state insurance department to get approval for its 2009 restructuring. The chairmen of two state senate committees and more » -
New York officials sound off - ESPN
16 May 2012 | 1:12 pmNew York Daily NewsNew York officials sound offESPNBy Tom Precious | Bloodhorse Top state officials continued to pound the New York Racing Association, a day after regulators suggested its exclusive franchise to operate the state's major Thoroughbred tracks could be in jeopardy.NY blisters NYRA over new hires during probeCBS NewsNew York Racing Association Is Facing Loss of PaymentsNew York TimesMcClain faces uproar as new president of NYRANew York Daily Newsall 83 news articles » -
NY inside-trading trial can feature disputed call - San Francisco Chronicle
16 May 2012 | 12:42 pmNY inside-trading trial can feature disputed callSan Francisco Chronicle(05-16) 12:24 PDT New York (AP) -- A New York judge says prosecutors at an insider trading trial can play for jurors the only recording of a phone between a former Goldman Sachs board member and a hedge fund founder. Federal Judge Jed Rakoff in and more » -
NY authorities put brakes on international theft ring; suspects 'stalked ... - Washington Post
16 May 2012 | 11:13 amNew York Daily NewsNY authorities put brakes on international theft ring; suspects 'stalked Washington PostNEW YORK — A sophisticated car theft ring “stalked” New Yorkers who drove Lexus SUVs and other mint-condition luxury vehicles so it could fill orders from an international broker serving clients in northwest Africa, authorities said Wednesday.Auto Theft Ring Targeted Cars by Color, Make, Model: OfficialsNBC New York (blog)all 157 news articles »
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Federal Judge Approves NYPD "Stop-And-Frisk" Class Action Suit
16 May 2012 | 12:57 pmA federal judge on Wednesday approved a class action lawsuit for those claiming they have been unlawfully stopped, questioned and frisked by NYPD officers and says the city's attitude toward the stops are "deeply troubling." -
Citi Field Poised To Host 2013 All-Star Game
16 May 2012 | 12:53 pmCity and Major League Baseball officials announced this morning that Citi Field will be the site of next year's All-Star Game, ending a long drought for the Mets who last hosted the Mid-Summer Classic in 1964. -
Giants Reveal Super Bowl Ring Design
16 May 2012 | 12:10 pmThe Tiffany's creation, in celebration of the team's 21-17 victory in Super Bowl XLVI, features the final score of the game as well as team slogans "Finish" and "All In." -
NYU Grads Get Supreme Sendoff At Yankee Stadium
16 May 2012 | 11:51 amU.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor addressed 15,000 student graduates at New York University's 180th commencement ceremony Wednesday at Yankee Stadium. -
Police Bust 14 In Queens, Brooklyn Auto Theft Ring
16 May 2012 | 10:23 amA year-long investigation led by the NYPD and state Attorney General's office has ended in the arrests of 14 people who law enforcement officials say used portable computers to steal Toyotas and high-end Lexus models off Brooklyn and Queens streets.
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GI killed in Cambodia clash awarded Medal of Honor
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Romney pushes back on Obama attacks
16 May 2012 | 1:28 pmMitt Romney says President Obama and his allies are "off target" with their attacks on his record at Bain Capital. -
Lawyer says Zimmerman medical report leaked to boost case
16 May 2012 | 1:23 pmThe attorney representing Trayvon Martin's parents said a medical report on George Zimmerman was leaked to boost his claims of self-defense. -
Analyst calls Florida mom's killings 'murder out of love'
16 May 2012 | 1:13 pmThe Florida case of Tonya Thomas, who fatally shot her four children this week, then killed herself, is a rare category of tragedy. -
'Forbes' takes a look at Romney's wealth
16 May 2012 | 1:08 pmForbes magazine analyzes Mitt Romney's holdings to estimate the de facto GOP presidential nominee is worth $230 million.
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Boxer Manny Pacquiao Denies Making Antigay Remarks
16 May 2012 | 1:11 pmWBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao denies he made the antigay remarks that have led to his being barred from entering a Los Angeles shopping center, the cancellation of an interview with Extra, and the launch of a campaign to end his endorsement deal with Nike. read more -
Bristol Palin Says She Got Death Threats After Making Fun of Gay Marriage
16 May 2012 | 12:55 pmShe's surprised people didn't like her snarky words about same-sex marriage. read more -
Kansas Teachers Posts on Facebook That Homosexuality on Par With Murder
16 May 2012 | 11:58 amAn educator announces that gays are as bad as murderers. read more -
Antigay Colorado Pastor Bob Enyart Protests Equality Minded Starbucks by Dumping Coffee In Sewer
16 May 2012 | 11:04 amBob Enyart gives his money to Starbucks before sullying the streets with coffee. read more -
Dee Coram is the Gay Son of the Colorado Legislator Who Killed the Colorado Civil Unions Bill
16 May 2012 | 9:10 amDee Coram, the gay son of Republican Colorado legislator Don Coram, says he's "let down" that his father killed a state civil unions bill. The younger Coram pleaded with his father to not use his power to doom the legislation — his father refused and the bill died by one vote in a committee. "Yesterday was the first and only time I ever called him and said, "Can you do this?" the 44-year-old Dee Coram, the policitian's only offspring, told The Denver Post. "He said, 'I love you, but absolutely not.'" read more
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Moscow police raid new protest site
16 May 2012 | 12:47 pmMOSCOW — Police swept into a new gathering of political protesters Wednesday evening, pushing into a plaza where the demonstrators had established a base hours before and carting away the leaders. An angry crowd of about 1,000 jeered at the police and tried to block their buses before being shoved aside. Read full article >> -
Former D.C. teacher makes FBI ‘Most Wanted’ list after 2008 child porn discovery
16 May 2012 | 12:29 pmThe discovery in June 2008 was as shocking as it was horrific: a camera with explicit photos of a child who attended Washington National Cathedral’s exclusive Beauvoir elementary school, which caters to some of the area’s most powerful families. Read full article >> -
Senate panel approves benefits for same-sex partners of federal employees
16 May 2012 | 12:22 pmA Senate committee approved legislation Wednesday allowing same-sex partners of federal employees to receive employment benefits. The Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee passed the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act with a bipartisan voice vote. It must be approved by the full Senate and the House before enactment. Read full article >> -
Obama warns Republicans over debt ceiling fight
16 May 2012 | 11:37 amPresident Obama warned congressional leaders on Wednesday that he would not tolerate a replay of the bitter debt ceiling fight of last summer that nearly put the United States in default and led to the nation’s first ever credit-rating downgrade. Read full article >> -
Herman Cain formally endorses Mitt Romney
16 May 2012 | 11:19 amBusinessman Herman Cain formally endorsed Mitt Romney’s presidential bid in an event on Capitol Hill on Wednesday afternoon. The move marks Cain’s third endorsement since suspending his own White House run last December amid multiple allegations of sexual harassment and a 13-year affair. Read full article >>
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Town's Effort To Link Fracking And Illness Falls Short
16 May 2012 | 1:14 pmMany residents of Dish, Texas, blame the fracking operations that surround their tiny town for a host of health problems — from nosebleeds to cancer. The former mayor was so scared, he left town. But scientists who've studied Dish say there's not enough evidence to link natural gas operations to any illness.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us -
UniverSoul Circus Organizer: 'Soul Is Not A Color'
16 May 2012 | 1:03 pmIn the beginning, all of the talent was black, but the UniverSoul Circus evolved into an eclectic mix of acts from around the world. Now, the circus is pushing to diversify its audience, with a show called "Us."» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us -
Thank The Patron Saint Of Bakers For This Cake Today
16 May 2012 | 12:27 pmPictures of Saint Honore or (Saint Honoratus) from church iconography reinforce his baker background. He's holding his wooden peel, often with a few delicious-looking loaves of crusty French bread nearby.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us -
Bloomberg: Facebook's Saverin May Save $67 Million By Renouncing Citizenship
16 May 2012 | 12:22 pmNews that Eduardo Saverin renounced his U.S. citizenship ignited controversy from those who accused him of trying to dodge taxes and those who say it's just a symptom of a costly tax code.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us -
Fed More Open To Helping The Economy If Needed
16 May 2012 | 11:53 amMinutes of the Federal Reserve's April 24-25 meeting released Wednesday stated that "several members" thought additional Fed support could be needed if the recovery lost momentum or if the risks to the economy became great enough.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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Will Facebook Unveil a Mobile Device?
14 May 2012 | 5:49 amBased on Facebook's recent app store news and a string of mobile acquisitions, I'm wondering when it will launch its own device?It's something I predicted yesterday during the weekly BraveAdWorld podcast. My colleague Taylor Wiegert and I discuss it during the weekly news items. It's probably my first prediction. That may tell you how strongly I feel about it. But it's not like I'm going out on a limb.The prediction is based on my last post with CNET's overview of the need for digital ecosystems for certain brands to succeed in the future. A digital ecosystem includes the device, a… -
The Power of Unassuming Brands (a lesson from Signal P&G)
6 May 2012 | 11:25 amThe Signal P&G event brought together brands we see in the news almost daily -- from Twitter and Facebook to Coca-Cola and more. But the brands on Procter & Gamble's dais getting less media attention, or perhaps less positive media attention, were more interesting that day. Presentations from Amazon, AOL and Nokia taught me to reconsider the power of unassuming brands.These companies are not startups or unknowns. But news coverage can suggest that new brands may "kill" more established brands. Stories with only one clear winner, atop a pile of competitors, make for shareable… -
TidyCat's Social Media Team Stops a Stink Over Its #lifestinks Campaign
8 Apr 2012 | 9:58 amTidyCats latest ad campaign spans online and offline to get consumers sharing about what stinks in their lives. But one of their ads created its own stink. To the brands' credit, they were listening and responded in less than 24 hours to stop a possible catfight with consumers.Billboards localize the campaign by referencing what stinks in each market. I'm imagining traffic in Los Angeles, rain in Seattle and there are plenty of opportunities for the NYC subway. These examples are all harmless, even humorous, locally relevant and make TidyCats' point that #lifestinks.Don't Trash the the… -
Instagram's Android Launch Complete's the Picture for Brands
4 Apr 2012 | 5:37 amWith 1 million downloads made in the first 24 hours of its release, Instagram's long-awaited Android app has clearly been well-received.The Android release was a bit of a tidal wave as you can only access the platform via its mobile app or using your app login to use web-based options that tap into the Instagram API.More users mean more potential for your audience being on the platform. So here's a quick recap of Instacontent, from here and elsewhere, to help users get their sea legs with an app that's gotten a serious second-wind. Watch How Brands Do: There are a variety of brands with an… -
Hunger Games' Social Media Lesson? The Need for Real-Time (Data) and Longer Lead Time
26 Mar 2012 | 11:36 amThe word of mouth and promotional frenzy around Lionsgates' Hunger Games has been deafening. It helped the film break box office records -- before it even opened it seemed.While I may never see the movie (I'm not the target audience), one thing I'm first to admit is that I really like how the movie was marketed.According to this article in Forbes, the key to The Hunger Games' social media success can be attributed to the use of real-time input from fans and a healthy lead time to build momentum for the film."Lionsgate adopted a ongoing continuous process for improvement based upon user data…
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Stimulus Money Studied Chubby Chubbies
16 May 2012 | 12:44 pmThe University of California-San Francisco received two grants totaling nearly $1.5 million dollars in a federal stimulus program to study erectile dysfunction in overweight middle-aged men and the accurate reporting of someone's sexual history. "I don't think most tax payers would think that would be a justified spending of stimulus money to conduct a sex study over fixing bridges and roads that are crumbling every day," said Scott Amey of the Project on Government Oversight. -
Zimmerman Medical Report Leaked
16 May 2012 | 9:32 amA medical report compiled by the family physician of George Zimmerman, the man on trial for murder in the death of Trayvon Martin, has been leaked to ABC News. In the report, Zimmerman was diagnosed with a "closed fracture" of his nose, a pair of black eyes, two lacerations to the back of his head and a minor back injury the day after he fatally shot Martin. The report also shows that prior to the shooting, Zimmerman had been prescribed Adderall and Temazepam, medications that can cause side effects such as agitation and mood swings. -
What Did Ron Paul Accomplish?
16 May 2012 | 8:30 amNot much, according to Jonathan Tobin, editor of the conservative magazine Commentary. "Though many on the left wrongly assume his extremist approach resonated with the party's base, the truth was, he had little to offer average Republican voters," Tobin writes. "Nor can it be credibly asserted that he moved the conservative discussion in his direction on any issue where it had not already moved. Every time he opened his mouth, he demonstrated the strong distinction between his own extremist approach and that of even most Tea Party hardliners." -
Hawaii's Beaches Are in Retreat
16 May 2012 | 6:50 amMost beaches on Hawaii's three largest islands are eroding, and the erosion is likely to accelerate as sea levels rise, the United States Geological Survey warns. Over the last century, about 9 percent of the sandy coast on Hawaii, Oahu and Maui has vanished. Building seawalls just worsens the problem. "If we want beaches we have to retreat from the ocean," said USGS researcher Charles H. Fletcher. "It's easy to say retreat; it's much harder to implement it." -
Pelosi Raises $43 Million for Dems
16 May 2012 | 6:32 amRep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), became the most powerful woman in American history when she was sworn in as Speaker of the House in 2007. She lost that power four years later and is now hell-bent on winning it back. "They have endless money, secret, undisclosed, special interest money that they pour into elections," Pelosi said of Republicans. "But I think we can offset it. We have out-raised them, out-redistricted them, out-recruited them." Pelosi has raised more than $43 million for Democrats in this election cycle and attended nearly 500 fundraisers. The Democratic leader said she is…
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Hands-on with Google Docs's new research tool
16 May 2012 | 12:15 pmGoogle Docs has unveiled a new 'research tool' meant to help writers streamline their browser-based research, making it easier for them to find and cite the information they need while composing text. -
HTC One X, Evo 4G LTE imports blocked by patent dispute
16 May 2012 | 11:30 amU.S. Customs is holding up imports of HTC's One X and Evo 4G LTE Android phones because of HTC's ongoing legal battle with Apple. -
Google to incorporate 'knowledge graph' into search results
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Mozilla readies app marketplace for public beta
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Google releases Chrome 19 with tab sync and bug fixes
16 May 2012 | 8:00 amGoogle released Chrome 19, patched 20 vulnerabilities in the browser, and doled out $16,500 in bug bounties and rewards to independent researchers.
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Groupon Defeats Trademark Challenge--Groupion v. Groupon
16 May 2012 | 9:48 amBy Eric Goldman Groupion, LLC v. Groupon, Inc., 2012 WL 1655728 (N.D. Cal. May 8, 2012). Groupion makes CRM software.... -
Granick on CISPA's Deficiencies (With Some of My Own Comments)
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A Twitter Exception for Defamation?
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The Dangerous Meme That Won't Go Away: Using Copyright Assignments to Suppress Unwanted Content--Scott v. WorldStarHipHop
14 May 2012 | 10:15 amBy Eric Goldman Scott v. WorldStarHipHop, Inc., 2012 WL 1592229 (S.D.N.Y. May 3, 2012) Copyright law wasn't designed as a... -
New York Judge *Slams* Bittorrent Copyright Plaintiffs – K-Beech; Malibu Media; and Patrick Collins v. Does
12 May 2012 | 10:48 am[Post by Venkat Balasubramani] K-Beech, Inc. v. Does 1-37, CV 11-3995 (E.D.N.Y.) Malibu Media, LLC v. Does 1-26, CV 11-1147...
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The Body Bomb Menace
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Brothers In Arms
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The City: Los Angeles
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The European Farce
13 May 2012 | 10:00 pmWill the continent act to avert an economic cataclysm?
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Exclusive: Iran flouts U.N. sanctions, sends arms to Syria: panel
16 May 2012 | 1:34 pmUNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Syria remains the top destination for Iranian arms shipments in violation of a U.N. Security Council ban on weapons exports by the Islamic Republic, according to a confidential report on Iran sanctions-busting seen by Reuters on Wednesday. -
Several brokerages stop taking Facebook IPO orders
16 May 2012 | 1:26 pmNEW YORK (Reuters) - NEW YORK, May 16 (Reuters) - TD Ameritrade and Fidelity's brokerage arm both stopped accepting orders of Facebook shares as of Tuesday evening, according to representatives. -
Fund managers reveal "best ideas" at Ira Sohn event
16 May 2012 | 1:19 pmNEW YORK (Reuters) - David Einhorn, who runs hedge fund Greenlight Capital, said at a popular investor conference on Wednesday that shares in Martin Marietta Materials are overvalued. -
Apple readies iPhone with bigger screen: sources
16 May 2012 | 1:06 pmTOKYO (Reuters) - Apple Inc plans to use a larger screen on the next-generation iPhone and has begun to place orders for the new displays from suppliers in South Korea and Japan, people familiar with the situation said on Wednesday. -
Exclusive: Order knew for months about priest scandal: Vatican official
16 May 2012 | 12:53 pmVATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Leaders of the scandal-plagued Legionaries of Christ religious order knew that their most famous priest had fathered a child for many months before they acknowledged it this week, a top Vatican official told Reuters on Wednesday.
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Several brokerages stop taking Facebook IPO orders
16 May 2012 | 1:26 pmNEW YORK (Reuters) - NEW YORK, May 16 (Reuters) - TD Ameritrade and Fidelity's brokerage arm both stopped accepting orders of Facebook shares as of Tuesday evening, according to representatives. -
Sprint CEO sees more telecom M&A's possible
16 May 2012 | 1:21 pmNEW YORK (Reuters) - Sprint Nextel believes U.S. regulators are open to large telecom deals despite their opposition to an AT&T Inc deal last year, but Sprint itself will try to avoid doing a big deal until 2014, according to Chief Executive Dan Hesse. -
Facebook boosts IPO size by 25 percent, could top $16 billion
16 May 2012 | 1:09 pmNEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Facebook Inc increased the size of its initial public offering by almost 25 percent, and could raise as much as $16 billion as strong investor demand for a share of the No.1 social network trumps debate about its long-term potential to make money. -
Apple readies iPhone with bigger screen: sources
16 May 2012 | 1:06 pmTOKYO (Reuters) - Apple Inc plans to use a larger screen on the next-generation iPhone and has begun to place orders for the new displays from suppliers in South Korea and Japan, people familiar with the situation said on Wednesday. -
A post-IPO Facebook strategy
16 May 2012 | 12:35 pmNEW YORK (Reuters) - Try as they might, many retail investors won't be able to get shares of Facebook in its first hours of trading.
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What turns you on for sex depends on your age
16 May 2012 | 11:56 amNew York, May 16 : Sexy text messages or phone calls can get young people in the mood for sex while dinner and wine are real turn-ons for the elderly, a new survey has revealed. -
Upset In Search Engine Rankings
16 May 2012 | 7:56 amI've not only accepted it; I've embraced it. Where do I go when I want to find the answer to a random question?A My virtual speed dial is set to Google as my homepage and the connecting source for many of my social networks.A And then there's my other virtual speed dial source for all that's social, Facebook.A This Friday, May 18, is Facebook's ... (more) -
Yahoo!: Einhorn Dumps It, Stands Pat on AAPL; Trims DELL, MSFT
16 May 2012 | 3:46 amHedge fund legend David Einhorn's Greenlight Capital this afternoon filed a form 13F with the Securities & Exchange Commission showing that in the three months ended in March, the firm liquidated the 3 million shares of Yahoo! it held previously, which had been valued at about $49 million. -
How Yahoo Killed Flickr and Lost the Internet
15 May 2012 | 11:42 pmWeb startups are made out of two things: people and code. The people make the code, and the code makes the people rich. -
Media making a comeback at Yahoo
15 May 2012 | 7:32 pmWhen Ross Levinsohn joined Yahoo Inc. in 2010, he moved into a spacious corner office that had stood vacant since the departure of its last occupant: former chief executive Terry Semel, who tried to build the company into a digital media powerhouse.
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Clemens accuser McNamee: 'Didn't make it up'
16 May 2012 | 1:07 pmBrian McNamee said he didn't make up the allegations against Roger Clemens. -
Terry on England's Euro list despite racism trial
16 May 2012 | 12:55 pmFormer captain John Terry was included in England's European Championshipr roster on Wednesday despite facing trial immediately after the tournament for racially abusing an opponent. -
Saints reportedly to leave Payton's seat empty
16 May 2012 | 12:39 pmThe Saints will leave Sean Payton's seat on the team's bus and plane this season and will do the same in team meetings, the Times-Picayune of New Orleans reported this week. -
Ex-Packers DE Jolly granted 'shock' probation
16 May 2012 | 12:33 pmFormer NFL defensive end Johnny Jolly has been given 10 years of "shock" probation by a judge, just six months after he was sentenced to prison for violating terms of his probation for a drug conviction. -
Burnside: Rangers score with McDonagh, Girardi pairing
16 May 2012 | 12:25 pmWhether Ryan McDonagh and Dan Girardi came together via happenstance or not, you could hardly find two more inexorably linked yet unique pieces of the New York Rangers' Stanley Cup puzzle, writes Scott Burnside.
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Given Choice Between Law School and Cleveland Browns, Ohio State Grad Bids Goodbye to Football
16 May 2012 | 12:52 pmGiven the choice between a football career and the law, an Ohio State University graduate has nixed a chance to try out for the Cleveland Browns. Former linebacker Andrew Sweat tweeted that he didn't want to take a chance of suffering a severe concussion in the National Football League, the New York Daily News reports. He had already had several in college play. Above the Law urged him to give football a try, but as a CNN article notes, he might make more, in the long run, as a lawyer. And, as Sweat points out, he's more likely to retain… -
Bar Seeks DA’s Disbarment, Cites Hair Transplant Loan, Money Given to Friend and Ex Parte Contact
16 May 2012 | 12:10 pmThe State Bar of California is seeking disbarment of the district attorney in a remote county, contending that he has failed to disclose as required information related to his job. Del Norte DA Jon Alexander should have publicly disclosed, the bar contends in an attorney disciplinary case (PDF provided by Times-Standard) filed Tuesday, a $6,000 loan he received in 2010 from a defense attorney to pay for a hair replacement procedure and a $14,000 loan he made in 2009 to the county's assistant chief probation officer, at a time when Alexander was public defender in Del Norte County. The… -
Help Pick the Legal Novel of the Year; Vote for One of Three Harper Lee Prize Finalists
16 May 2012 | 10:47 amAfter reviewing some 40 submissions, judges have selected three finalists for the 2012 Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction. Now you can help them pick the winner by voting in the poll accompanying this post through July 8. Those up for the prize this year are: Michael Connelly, author of The Fifth Witness; Robert Dugoni for his book Murder One; and David Ellis for Breach of Trust. This is the 2nd Annual Harper Lee Prize, which is sponsored by the ABA Journal and the University of Alabama Law School. The prize is given annually to a book-length work of fiction… -
Claimed Fla. Sunshine Law Advice re Hospital Merger Talks Costs Law Firm $6M
16 May 2012 | 10:05 amA public taxing district board for a New Smyrna Beach, Fla., says the advice it got from an Orlando lawyer concerning compliance with the state's Sunshine Law has proven expensive. After a state court judge nixed a planned 2010 merger with Adventist Health Systems over 21 closed-door meetings over a 16-month period, the Bert Fish Medical Center and the Southeast Volusia Hospital District sued attorney Jim Heekin and his law firm, Lowndes Drosdick Doster Kantor and Reed. The hospital board claims to have wasted $3.4 million in district administrative and legal fees and lost another $19.1… -
Have You Ever Asked a Particularly Bold Question on a Job Interview? Did It Succeed or Backfire?
16 May 2012 | 9:51 amLast week at the Careerist, Vivia Chen took note of a post at Forbes' Crossing Borders blog in which the post's author, Maseena Ziegler, described a bold interview move she used repeatedly while in her 20s. At the end of the interview, when her interviewer would ask her if she had any questions, she would ask: "If you didn’t offer me this job, what would the reason be?” And the interesting thing? "Every single time I asked it at the end of the interview, I ended up with a job offer," Ziegler wrote. Chen is skeptical of whether such a…
