Four sue over deadly Texas train collision with veterans parade

SAN ANGELO, Texas (Reuters) - Two military veterans and their wives who were riding on a parade float struck by a freight train this month in West Texas filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against Union Pacific railroad and the company that provided the flatbed trailer used as a float.

The suit, which appears to be the first since the November 15 crash that killed four veterans, was filed in Midland County District Court by Richard Sanchez, Heather Sanchez, Todd King and Laci King. The parade in Midland, Texas, was part of planned events saluting U.S. veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.

The lawsuit says that Union Pacific, the operator of the train, failed to provide a safe railroad crossing or a proper warning of an approaching train. It also says that the truck driver employed by Smith Industries, who drove the truck pulling the float, failed to exercise reasonable care for his passengers.

It seeks to prevent Union Pacific and Smith Industries from altering equipment related to the crash and would allow representatives of those suing to examine the equipment.

Richard Sanchez, an Army sergeant, pushed his wife to safety and sustained a spinal cord fracture that has left him with no feeling or movement in his legs, Kevin Glasheen, a lawyer for Sanchez, said earlier this month. The lawsuit says that all four plaintiffs suffered, though Glasheen said Wednesday that the others do not have life-changing injuries like Sanchez.

"While we cannot comment on the lawsuit specifically, the timeline of events outlined by the (National Transportation Safety Board's) investigation shows the truck proceeded onto the tracks eight seconds after the red flashing lights and bells activated," Union Pacific spokesman Tom Lange said in an email. "Disregarding active warning signals is extremely dangerous and we urge drivers to stop once the red flashing lights and bells activate. We will continue to work with federal, state and local authorities investigating this unfortunate accident."

An employee with Smith Industries said Wednesday that the oilfield equipment company did not have any comment.

The National Transportation Safety Board finished its on-scene investigations on Tuesday, and a preliminary report could be available in the coming weeks, agency spokesman Peter Knudson said.

Police have identified the dead as Marine Chief Warrant Officer Gary Stouffer, 37; Army Sergeant Major Lawrence Boivin, 47; Army Sergeant Major William Lubbers, 43; and Army Sergeant Joshua Michael, 34.

(Editing by Corrie MacLaggan and Greg McCune)

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/four-sue-over-deadly-texas-train-collision-veterans-003137612.html

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Experts exhume remains of Palestinian leader

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) ? Palestinian authorities on Tuesday opened Yasser Arafat's grave and foreign experts took samples from his remains as part of a long-shot attempt ? eight years after the iconic leader's mysterious death ? to determine whether he was poisoned, as relatives and some political successors have claimed.

The exhumation began before dawn, under the cover of huge sheets of blue tarpaulin draped over Arafat's mausoleum in his former government compound in the West Bank city of Ramallah.

By mid-morning, the grave was reclosed, said Tawfik Tirawi, a former Palestinian intelligence chief who heads the investigation into Arafat's death.

Arafat died in November 2004 at a French military hospital, a month after suddenly falling ill at his Ramallah compound, which was at the time besieged by Israeli troops. The immediate cause of death was a stroke, but the underlying reasons were unclear, leading to widespread belief in the Arab world that Israel poisoned the 75-year-old symbol of Palestinian nationalism.

Israel has denied involvement in Arafat's death.

An investigation was launched at the time, but it then lay dormant for years, only to be revived this summer when a Swiss lab detected elevated traces of a lethal radioactive substance, polonium-210, in biological stains on his clothing.

The lab said the tests were inconclusive and that it needed to examine the remains for a clearer picture. Arafat's successor, Mahmoud Abbas, authorized the exhumation despite strong cultural and religious taboos against disturbing a gravesite, apparently to avoid any suggestion that the current leadership was standing in the way of a thorough investigation.

Since mid-November, workers have been drilling through thick layers of concrete encasing the tomb.

The grave was opened before dawn Tuesday, according to a Palestinian official who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss the details of the exhumation with the media.

The official said some of the remains were moved to a nearby mosque, but that the team then encountered technical difficulties. He would not elaborate. The experts decided to return the remains to the grave and take the samples without moving what was left of the body, the official said.

The exhumation was attended by experts from Switzerland, France and Russia who will examine the samples in their home countries, the official said. Earlier, samples were also taken from Arafat's bedroom, office and personal belongings, he said.

Public reaction in the West Bank was mixed.

Nidaa Younes, a Palestinian government employee, said it was unnecessary to dig up the remains. "Our religion forbids exhuming graves. It is not nice at all to do this, even if religion permits it in some cases," she said, adding that she believes Israel was responsible for Arafat's death.

Ramallah resident Tony Abdo said he supports the exhumation, expecting it to prove that Arafat did not die a natural death.

Suspicions about Arafat's death flared again over the summer, when the Arab satellite TV channel Al-Jazeera took some of Arafat's belongings, provided by his widow Suha, to a Swiss lab for testing. The belongings being tested included what Mrs. Arafat said were her husband's fur hat and a woolen cap with some of his hair, a toothbrush, and clothing with his urine and blood stains.

The Institute of Radiation Physics discovered elevated traces of polonium-210, the same substance that killed Alexander Litvinenko, a former KGB officer turned Kremlin critic, in 2006.

Mrs. Arafat urged the Palestinian Authority, the West Bank-based self-rule government headed by Abbas, to exhume her husband's remains and also asked the French government to launch a separate investigation. Eventually, Abbas also requested that Russia join the probe.

But the exhumation and the testing of the remains might not resolve the mystery. Polonium-210 decomposes rapidly, and some experts say it is not clear whether any remaining samples will be sufficient for testing.

For decades, Arafat was the symbol of the Palestinians' struggle for an independent state. Since returning to the Palestinian territories in the early 1990s, as part of interim peace deals with Israel, he zigzagged between leading negotiations with Israel and condoning violence as a means of obtaining political goals.

Arafat, along with two Israeli leaders, received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1994 for his commitment to work toward peace with Israel. He later presided over the Palestinians as they waged a violent uprising against Israel's occupation of the West Bank, Gaza and east Jerusalem, the territories they seek for an independent state.

Israel accused him of ordering attacks against Israelis, and confined him to his Ramallah compound. He stayed there for more than two years before falling ill.

In his later years, Arafat also faced criticism at home, with some accusing his political circle of corruption and the pocketing of large amounts of aid. But he remains a widely revered figure in the Palestinian territories, and his portrait frequently appears in government offices and street posters.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/experts-exhume-remains-palestinian-leader-052946982.html

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Duckworth: Congress won't be as bad as Iraq

When Tammy Duckworth steps into Congress this January for her first term, she?ll be carried by two prosthetic legs ? and the potent notion that if she can survive a grenade blast while piloting a chopper, she surely can endure any political flak on Capitol Hill.

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James Hall raises the roof, even if the ceiling crumbles

Though he has toured all over the world, it?s clear that American gospel artist James Hall and his choir, Worship & Praise, have a soft spot for Canada. And the feeling seems to be mutual.

?We love coming to Canada because of the appreciation and the love that we receive from Canadians when we go there,? the New York City-based singer/songwriter said in a recent phone interview. ?There?s never been a time when we?ve come that people didn?t give us a great response.?

Hall, who performs Saturday, Nov. 24?at the Outremont Theatre, said it?s that kind of reception that prompted him to record two live albums in Canada: this year?s Trip Down Memory Lane, which was recorded in Toronto, and 1995?s King of Glory, recorded in Montreal.

?We made a trip to Canada before (King of Glory) and we really liked the whole Canadian vibe because the crowd was so energetic; we wanted to capture that on a CD. And it was just like that when we recorded the album in Montreal. Before we even came out, the crowd was chanting ?James Hall and Worship & Praise!? We definitely don?t see that here in the States.?

In fact, Montreal audiences won?t even let personal safety concerns deter them from enjoying Hall?s shows.

?One time we were in Montreal, and we were performing in an old cathedral. In the middle of the concert, a part of the ceiling fell in. In most places, the concert probably would have ended right there, but those people just wiped the dust off their shoulders and just kept right on enjoying the concert!?

Audiences have been enjoying Hall and his stellar choir for a staggering 25 years. He said the group planted the seeds of their longevity early in their career.

?When Worship & Praise first started, we were really strong on prayer visuals. We did a lot of retreats where we would go away and be with the Lord and pray for the ministry. And I really believe that what we did when we first started out built a strong foundation.?

That foundation has seen the choir through many changes over the years.

?I don?t have most of the people who started out with me 25 years ago. As a matter of fact, there are people in the choir now who are not even 25 years old. But I have (choir members) who have been with me for over 15 years, so we?re like family. And I think building this family over the years has made us strong.?

It?s also made them music industry favourites. The group is not only nominated in the Choir of the Year category for the 2013 Stellar Awards ? the gospel industry?s equivalent of the Grammys ? but for the first time in their career, they are in first-round considerations in the gospel category for the 2013 Grammys. Hall seems to take it all in stride.

?It?s a humbling experience to be recognized by such great organizations, because there?s so many gospel artists that when you?re singled out to be nominated for awards it?s always like, ?Wow, me?? But it?s not a deal breaker. It?s not like if I was never nominated, I would stop doing what I do. The real reward is when people come up to you and say, ?Your music has changed my life.? ?

Ultimately that fits Hall?s goal of finding new converts, and not just preaching to the choir.

?I mean, we could sing all day to other Christians and encourage each other, but it?s really about drawing new people to Christ. That?s supposed to be the main purpose here.?

James Hall and Worship & Praise perform Saturday at 6 p.m. at Outremont Theatre, 1248 Bernard Ave. W., with Krystaal, Peter Moncrieffe and Andrae Byrd. Tickets cost $30 to $40. Call 514-963-7677 or visit www.jameshallmtl.com.

Source: http://www.montrealgazette.com/entertainment/music/James+Hall+raises+roof+even+ceiling+crumbles/7596019/story.html

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'Rise of the Guardians' director Peter Ramsey: The 'Obama of - theGrio

In many eyes, Peter Ramsey, director of the upcoming DreamWorks film Rise of the Guardians, is a pioneer: the first African-American filmmaker to direct a major, big budget CG-animated motion picture. Yet for Ramsey, himself, the milestone feels more like a necessary progression of sorts than an executed plan.

The director, who was honored by the African-American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) and the City of Los Angeles at a special screening of the movie on Saturday in L.A., believes the crowning achievement is due to his dedication and focus, sticking out the grind of Hollywood in order to let time open up a world of grander playing fields.

?It?s just like any other part of the industry, or any other part of the working world,? Ramsey told theGrio. ?It?s just part of the evolution. Why?d it take so long to have a black president? Same kind of thing, but I think it?s one of the those things ? there were a lot of people?s shoulders that I stood on?It was all based on work, and being ready when the right opportunity came along. It really wasn?t anything more special than me doing what you should do anyway, which is work as hard as you can, do as good a job as you can, and be prepared when luck knocks on the door.?

Ramsey?s work in filmmaking dates back to 1989, when he started out as a storyboard artist for the live action film, A Nightmare on Elm Street. As a kid, he grew up in the Crenshaw district of Los Angeles, attending grade school in the neighborhood then heading west-side to the Palisades for an arts-driven high school. He spent two years in college at UCLA before dropping out to pursue his interests in the movie business.

In Hollywood, Ramsey continued up the art department ladder, working with top directors like Steven Spielberg, Ang Lee, John Singleton and David Fincher on some of the more notable films of the last couple decades. He served as Assistant Director on Poetic Justice and Godzilla, among others, and primarily focused his work on designing live action stories before shifting gears to animation on 2004?s Shark Tale.

With his directorial debut, Rise of the Guardians, out in theaters today, Ramsey pulls from his roots in traditional filmmaking and his keen sense of flair for the imaginative. The story follows a dedicated camaraderie between ?North? a.k.a. Santa Claus (voiced by Alec Baldwin); ?Bunny,? the Easter Bunny (Hugh Jackman); and ?Tooth,? the Tooth Fairy (Isla Fisher) as they recruit Jack Frost (Chris Pine) to assist them in saving the world?s children from the darkness of ?Pitch,? the Boogeyman (Jude Law). A sophisticated composite of sharp edits, close-up shots, theatrical lighting and 3D visuals, the film very closely resembles the feel of a live action feature, and is as funny and unique as it is charming.

Furthermore, it?s testament to Ramsey?s bold and visionary demeanor, a vivid thinker who opted to have Santa Claus step out with arms covered in tattoos of the naughty and nice.

?That was actually one of the first things I thought of,? Ramsey recalls. ?We were just looking for ways to say he?s really different. He?s really kind of crazy, and not that he?s negative or dark or aggressive, but that?s he?s passionate and he will do anything to fulfill his mission.?

Similarly, Ramsey?s life advances a mission set forth by many before him. He arrives at a time when the landscape in animation has begun a transition to more accurately reflect the American cultural diaspora. In 2009, Disney released The Princess and the Frog, its first animated tale to feature an African-American princess; in 2012, the studio debuted its first Latina princess with the TV movie Sophia the First: Once Upon a Princess. Neither film was absent of criticisms; many felt these characters were thrown into the story lines with no honor or sensitivity towards their heritage. Nevertheless, it was progress.

Source: http://thegrio.com/2012/11/21/rise-of-the-guardians-director-peter-ramsey-the-obama-of-animation/

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Arugula Salad With Creamy Greek Yogurt & Fig Dressing - Kalofagas

Nov 19th, 2012 | By Peter Minakis | Category: Featured, figs, Herbs, Lemon, Nuts, Olive Oil, Salad

I am delighted to share recipes that highlight Greek ingredients. This creamy salad is brought to you by one of Greece?s most popular exports ? Greek yogurt. This salad is creamy without resorting to mayonnaise, there?s reconstituted dry figs, lemon zest, fresh thyme and another best- Greek olive oil.

If that ingredient list didn?t convince you, there?s also some Mousto Balsamic vinegar, a wonderful product from my friends at Acropolis Organics. Mousto refers to grape must or, the first crush of grapes (think grape stomping) and it is rather sweet. There is some tang in this vinegar so I?ve also added some lemon zest and lemon juice to balance the flavour.

There?s some fresh thyme to offer some savory and sliced hazelnut to compliment the figs. Ahhh figs. Even though they aren?t season any more I still love dry figs. I reconstitute them in boiling water then soak them in a bit of Metaxa. The hint of Metaxa, the sweet figs, tart yogurt and savory thyme play against the peppery arugula greens.

I love this salad, a great for the cold months and easy to prepare for family or for guests.

Arugula Salad With Creamy Greek Yogurt & Fig Dressing

(serves 4-6)

8-9 dry figs

hot water

approx. 2-3 Tbsp. Metaxa

1/2 cup strained Greek yogurt

2 Tbsp. Mousto Balsamic vinegar

1/4? cup extra-virgin olive oil

1 tsp. thyme leaves

zest of 1 lemon

lemon juice to taste

salt and pepper to taste

about 4-6 cups of rinsed and dried arugula leaves

sliced hazelnuts for garnish

1. Place your dried figs in a bowl large enough to just contain them and cover with boiling water. Cover the bowl with a plate and allow the figs to rehydrate for 10 minutes. Remove the figs and quarter ? place half the figs in a food processor along with the lemon zest, Mousto balsamico, yogurt, olive oil, lemon zest and 2-3 Tbsp. of the water used to rehydrate the figs.
2. Place the remaining figs in a bowl and drizzle some Metaxa over them and toss. Allow to steep in the Metaxa for 10 minutes.
3. Process until just blended and adjust taste with salt and pepper, lemon juice to taste and stir-in the thyme leaves.
4. Toss your salad greens with the dressing and plate with a topping of macerated (figs soaked in Metaxa) and sliced hazel nuts. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and fresh ground pepper.

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Human Resource Associate - Music - HigherEdJobs

Class: Human Resource Associate
Department: Music
% Time (# of months): 100% (12 months)
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Salary Range: To be determined

This position does not require the applicant to be present for an exam. However, you must submit an exam request form to be considered. The University will conduct a credential assessment. Your exam score will be based on the application materials submitted.

The School of Music seeks a Human Resource Associate to provide support for all human resources transactions including processing appointments, payroll, lump sum payments, etc.?

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor?s degree in human resources administration, labor relations, business administration, or a related field, and two years of work experience performing professional-level human resources duties. Preferred qualifications: Knowledgeable of University systems, University policies, rules, and regulations.

To View Classification Specifications:

http://www.sucss.state.il.us/documents/ClassSpecs/htm/SPEC50 20.htm

Special Instructions:

College transcripts must be submitted by close of business November 27, 2012. These documents can be electronically attached to your online application through the "Documents" link on Part 2 of the application. Be sure to select "Transcript" as the document type. Transcripts may also be submitted in one of the following ways: hand deliver or mail to Staff Human Resources, 52 East Gregory Drive. Champaign, IL 61820; or fax to 217-244-7304.

To Apply:

Applicants/Employees must submit an online Civil Service Application and Exam Request form for Human Resource Associate (Music) (you must submit both) at jobs.illinois.edu by clicking "Apply Now" on Civil Service Jobs/Application above. If an application was previously submitted, an update is still required, in which case you should follow the instructions for returning applicants. If an application and exam request are not submitted together, the applicant/employee will be disqualified for consideration and the exam request denied. A request to create a civil service application will be processed within three (3) business days (Monday - Friday). Your logon information will be e-mailed to you. When you receive your logon information, you can complete your online Civil Service employment application and exam request form.

Exam Scoring Information

You will not be required to report in person for this exam. The updated online application and all uploaded, relevant documents, such as a resume, college transcripts, and/or staff development course listings, will be used in the calculation of the exam score. These documents should be uploaded prior to submitting your exam request.

For this Credential Assessment exam, please remember to include all relevant work experience typically including responsibility for managing one or more major areas of the overall human resource program.

To view the status of all your exam requests, pending test dates, scores, and current register positions online, go to jobs.illinois.edu. Log in and click on "Civil Service Activity."

If you have any questions, call us during regular office hours (8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday) at 217-333-2137.

We appreciate your interest in University employment.

Illinois is an Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity. (www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu).

The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The administration, faculty and staff embrace diversity and are committed to attracting qualified candidates who also embrace and value diversity and inclusivity.

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Italian Real Estate: Taxes and Fees

Buying property in Italy can be a great investment. However, just like buying anywhere else in the world, you have to do your homework beforehand and find out what taxes and other fees you may be liable to pay. In this article, I?m going to give you some basic information about real estate taxation in Italy.

Local taxation

There are several types of local taxation in Italy:

• Imposto municipale is a property tax which is determined by the value of your property. Historically, the ?official? values used to calculate this tax used to be extremely low. However, many local governments are now re-evaluating property prices and increasing their estimated values to reflect real market rates.
• Tassas Comunales is an additional form of taxation which some local councils choose to charge for things like street cleaning, garbage removal and so on. This tax is usually quite small.

Other taxes

In addition to the local property taxes mentioned above, you may be required to pay other taxes as well. Let?s have a closer look:

• Personal income tax has to be paid on all income derived in Italy, even if you are not a resident.
• Property owners have to pay a small tax based on the rental value of their property (even if they are not renting it out).
• Italy has no capital gains tax on real estate sales.
• There are no wealth taxes in Italy (which is quite rare in Europe).
• Inheritance tax is subject to your individual circumstances and should be discussed with a tax lawyer.

In general, property taxation in Italy is quite low, especially when compared to other European countries. Check out http://cercacasa.it for more information about the real estate market in Italy.

Source: http://www.aclibre.org/finance/italian-real-estate-taxes-and-fees/

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Art's perfect theft: the 'Ghent Altarpiece'

GHENT, Belgium (AP) ? The main suspect in the legendary art heist is said to have whispered with his dying breath: "Only I know where the 'Adoration' is..."

More than seven decades later, the whereabouts of a panel belonging to one of Western art's defining works, the "Adoration of the Mystic Lamb," also known as the "Ghent Altarpiece," remains a mystery.

If the stunning heist of Picasso, Monet and Matisse paintings in Rotterdam, Netherlands, last month focused attention on the murky world of art theft, the gothic Saint Bavo cathedral in Ghent has been at the center of a crime that has bedeviled the art world for decades.

"The Just Judges" panel of the Van Eyck brothers' multi-panel Gothic masterpiece hasn't been seen since 1934, when chief suspect Arsene Goedertier suffered a stroke at a political rally and died after murmuring those fateful words to a confidant.

The theft has kept the country enthralled ever since, with its heady mix of priceless art and scintillating detective story.

Ghent was hit by two thefts on the night of April 10, 1934: "One was a wheel of cheese," said detective Jan De Kesel. "The other was the panel."

That slowed up the investigation of the art theft, in which a minor panel of the "Adoration of the Mystic Lamb" representing St. John the Baptist, was also lifted.

"Don't laugh," said De Kesel, one of a long line of detectives searching for the lost work: "It was 1934, there was an economic depression ? and the wheel of cheese had priority."

The probe went nowhere until the St. John the Baptist panel was found that year in the luggage claim of a Brussels train station wrapped in brown paper. It wasn't the sign of a guilty criminal conscience ? just an extortion ploy proving that the thief, or thieves, had "The Just Judges." A note demanded a million Belgian francs, a massive sum at the time, for the panel's return.

The local bishop produced only a fraction of the ransom demand and more extortion letters followed.

Then Goedertier died, yielding another clue in his apparent confession: "In my office ... drawer ... closet." There, copies of the old extortion letters and the draft of a new one were found.

Adding to the theft's mystique, this last one read: "'The Just Judges' are in a place where neither I nor anyone else can take it without drawing the public's attention." Police also found indecipherable drawings possibly pointing to a hiding place.

Ever since, Belgium has been in the grip of a decades-long treasure hunt, one that has drawn detectives of every ilk: cab drivers, computer scientists, lawyers, retired police inspectors, among others.

From divining rods to endoscopes to SS Nazi search parties, it has all been to no avail. Overanxious amateur sleuths have even drilled holes in important monuments on the hunch the panel might be there.

One of the more popular theories is that Goedertier, a stockbroker, may never have taken the panel out of the cathedral, but hidden it somewhere inside. But lifting every pane or tile in the massive St. Bavo would carry a prohibitive cost and risk damaging the historic edifice.

"There are not even indications as to what part of the church it might be in," said De Kesel. "And I tell you, there are an awful lot of nooks and crannies."

Perhaps closest to the mystery these days is art restorer Bart Devolder, at Ghent's Museum of Fine Arts. He is working on the most ambitious restoration yet of the 15th-century painting. Devolder hopes the five-year restoration will raise interest in the theft of "The Just Judges," which was replaced in 1941 by a much-lauded copy by art restorer Jozef Vander Veken.

The ongoing restoration "offers the opportunity for a new boost to look for it," Devolder said in an interview while taking a break from work. "It really bothers me that the work is not complete."

"The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb" was finished in 1432 as medieval times gave way to the Renaissance, and the work's stunning detail and sense of light were at the time unsurpassed.

Much as the restoration of Rome's Sistine Chapel a dozen years ago wiped the grime off Michelangelo's multicolored glories, there is hope the same will happen to the "Ghent Altarpiece" under Devolder's efforts.

"If we remove the yellowing varnish, people will see the genius of Van Eyck even more," Devolder said.

He maintains hope that he will one day get his hands on "The Just Judges"? for restoration only of course. "I am sure it will take a great deal of work," he said, "depending where it was kept."

He made an appeal to whoever might have possession of the panel.

"We have an extra easel here," said Devolder. "They can quietly bring it in here. "No questions asked."

Associated Press

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#MoveCebu: Social media for social change

by Zak Yuson
Posted on 11/19/2012 2:04 AM ?|?Updated 11/19/2012 12:47 PM

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MANILA, Philippines - When the Cybercrime Prevention Act or RA 10175 was signed into law on September 12, it unleashed a torrent of strong condemnation from members of the media, civil society, and even some politicians -- in spite of attempts to defend the law.

Critics argued for its immediate repeal or revision, calling the law an assault on freedom of expression and a throwback to the martial-law era. Chief among the contentious provisions of the law are section 4(c) on online libel and section 19 that allows the government to restrict data access.

A campaign to repeal it began online through social networking sites and blogs, but with no clear leader or unified position. Its reach extended throughout the country and took on a life of its own, culminating in the filing before the Supreme Court of several petitions for its immediate suspension.

On October 9, the Supreme Court issued a temporary restraining order valid for 120 days, effectively placing RA 10175 in the judicial equivalent of limbo.

While the High Court is not known to kowtow to public opinion, many claimed the TRO as a victory for millions of Filipino netizens.

Once again, online social media helped call attention to a pressing issue and galvanized many to voice their opinions for or against the law. This reflects the increasing leverage social media has to shape the future.

Changing landscape

Social networks are no longer just venues for interaction. They have become tools for information dissemination, behavioral change, and most importantly social change.

This leveraging power is what inspired Rappler to create its chat series dubbed ?Social Media for Social Change.?

The chat series -- previously held in Baguio, Davao, Manila, Naga, Cagayan de Oro, Zamboanga, Los Ba?os, and Dumaguete -- are organized by Move.PH, Rappler's citizen journalism arm. A recent chat session scheduled in Bacolod was cancelled because of an earthquake.

Rappler is driven by journalists committed to informing Filipinos and inspiring them to engage in nation-building by providing a credible, creative, and interactive platform through social media.

#MoveCebu

Cebu is the next stop of Rappler's Move.PH Chat Series.

The University of San Jose-Recoletos, through its College of Arts and Sciences, is co-sponsoring the event subtitled, ?Pag-ugmad sa Kaalam sa Responsableng Paggamit sa Internet? (Developing Responsible Use of the Internet) on Wednesday, November 21, from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm at the USJ-R Auditorium (main campus).

Rappler CEO and executive editor Maria Ressa will headline the event with her keynote address about the power of social media and how it can bring about social change.

Ruben Licera, President of the Cebu Bloggers Association, will talk about the Cybercrime Prevention Law and how it affects social media.

Veteran journalist and Rappler's citizen journalism director Chay Hofile?a will tackle the ethics of journalism in the digital age.

Journalist Ayee Macaraig will share the many challenges of being a multimedia reporter.

Rappler social media head Michael Josh Villanueva will discuss how social media platforms can be used to leverage youth advocacies.

Finally, Patricia Evangelista, Rappler multimedia reporter, will talk about the importance of telling compelling stories.

The Cebu leg of the chat series is sponsored by Radisson Blu Hotel Cebu. - Rappler.com

Register online for #MoveCebu:

Source: http://www.rappler.com/move-ph/16360-movecebu-social-media-for-social-change

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Petraeus biographer said to regret affair

WASHINGTON (AP) ? Paula Broadwell is telling friends she is devastated by the fallout from her extramarital affair with retired Gen. David Petraeus, which led to his resignation as head of the CIA.

A person close to Broadwell said Sunday she deeply regrets the damage that's been done to her family and everyone else's, and she is trying to repair that and move forward. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly.

A group of friends and neighbors welcomed Broadwell, her husband, Scott, and their young sons back to their home in Charlotte, N.C., after Broadwell spent more than a week being hounded by media while staying at her brother's home in Washington. The family associate said she was overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from her neighbors.

While Petraeus has given one interview, and communicated his regret over the affair through friends and associates, this is one of the first messages to the public from Broadwell.

Broadwell is still being investigated by the FBI over classified documents found on her laptop and in her home, which investigators believe the author gathered while researching her biography of Petraeus in Afghanistan. Investigators say many of the documents are old and may no longer be classified despite their labels, and say Broadwell told them she did not get them from Petraeus.

The FBI stumbled onto their relationship after tracking anonymous emails Broadwell allegedly sent to Tampa socialite Jill Kelley, warning Kelley to stay away from Petraeus and Afghanistan war commander Gen. John Allen.

Kelley served as sort of an unpaid social liaison for Central Command, hosting parties at her and her husband's home, where senior officers would mingle with Tampa's elite. Officials say Kelley kept in near constant contact with Allen, and Petraeus before him, apparently trading on her friendship with the four-star commanders to advance her social status in the military-conscious community of Tampa.

The scandal widened when the Pentagon announced it was looking into that copious correspondence between Kelley and Allen, searching for possible evidence of an inappropriate relationship between the two married people. Allen's nomination to lead the U.S. European Command has been put on hold, pending results of the investigation, though officials now concede only a handful of the emails between Kelley and Allen are of a flirtatious or questionable nature.

The FBI found no reason to further investigate Petraeus, but the CIA is now investigating whether the former director behaved inappropriately, such as possibly using agency resources to further the affair.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/petraeus-biographer-said-regret-affair-150500306--politics.html

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Idle Texas stays at No. 18 in AP Top 25, No. 15 in coaches poll

As the college football world around it was turned upside its head, Texas managed to maintain its position in both the Associated Press Top 25 and the USA Today coaches poll.

The Longhorns (8-2) are No. 18 in the AP poll, having received 498 votes, two more than last week. Over in the coaches poll, they?re No. 15, with 593 votes, 22 fewer than last week.

The BCS computers like Texas more than the humans do (an average ranking of 14 among the six computers).

This entry was posted in Texas Longhorns by Trey Scott / Texas Special Contributor. Bookmark the permalink.

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Give The Sony Xperia Tablet S A Home This Christmas

For most of us buying gifts this Christmas will undoubtedly have a request for a tablet. If the request is not brand specific then the Sony Xperia Tablet S is worth considering. The price is reasonable (just about) for what you are getting and the features are comparable to other tablets on the market. ?

Master of the Living Room
If your TV, Blu-ray player, set-top box or sound system has a built in Universal Remote, then Let the Xperia Tablet S be your main or backup remote control. The Xperia Tablet S allows you to create personalized shortcuts for these devices.

Available as a free download is the Sony ?Watch Now? app, a visual recommendation program guide that let you see thumbnail of titles.? With ?Watch Now? you can tweet and share your thoughts on facebook.

The Xperia Tablet comes preloaded with Sony Entertainment Network Services, giving access to a library of songs, movies and TV shows with a single sign on. You can purchase or rent movies and TV shows and subscribe to Music Unlimited.

Enjoy and Share Your Media Easily
The Xperia comes with Sony?s Album, Walkman and Video apps for you to manage all your content. I live in a Sony home then the Xperia Tablet S will be right at home connecting to your other Sony appliances such as the VAIO PC or Bravia TV.

It can also compile a list of song and images that your friends liked via Facebook. With its ?throw? function, you can stream music, movies and photos to other DLNA compatible devices in your home.

Read Books or Play Games with PlayStation Mobile
You can purchase and read your favourite eBooks with the pre-loaded Reader app and manage your bookshelf across multiple devices, including Sony Reader and Xperia Smartphones.

Enjoy PlayStation-style gaming on the Xperia Tablet S using the on-screen virtual DUALSHOCK controller. You will buy a game once and be able to play it on Xperia Tablet S as well as any other PlayStation Certified device.

True multitasking
Small Apps allow tablet owners to truly multi-task by using a minimized version of the browser, calculator, remote control, recorder, timer, memo or scrapbook simultaneously while using another application. Any widgets downloaded to the device can also be added to the Small Apps.

A Tablet For Sharing
You can create user profiles for different family members, you control which apps and widgets they have access to.

Designed and Spec
The Xperia Tablet S comes in a thin light? thin and light aluminium body with it distinct fold top comfortable grip and feel. It is powered by a NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core processor and Google Android 4.0.3 operating system.

It includes a full-sized SD card slot for expanded storage and HDMI connectivity, built-in Wi-Fi compatibility, users can browse the internet, check e-mail and access digital content anywhere there is a Wi-Fi connection. Sony's own signal processing technology ClearAudio+ mode for enhanced Sound quality.

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Source: http://www.connectedhomeworld.com/content/give-sony-xperia-tablet-s-home-christmas

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Telecommunications - Brazil, Mexico - Roundup: Ruckus, satellite, Telef?nica-Vivo

By Juan Pedro Tom?s?/?Business News Americas

Mexico's Sonora state has selected US WiFi equipment manufacturer Ruckus Wireless to deploy its Ruckus ZoneFlex 7962 solution for some government agen...

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Louisiana?s Ragin? Cajun men?s basketball team will be looking to keep their early season record spotless on Friday evening, when coach Bob Marlin?s squad travels to Houston, Texas to take on the Texas Southern Tigers, in non-conference action, in the opening game of a two-game road swing.

Louisiana defeated Oakland, 90-79, in their season opener last Sunday, while Texas Southern lost to Northwestern, 79-49, on Tuesday, dropping the Tigers to 0-2.

The Cajuns are led by juniors Bryant Mbamalu and Eldridge Moore, who are both averaging 15 points a game, while the Tigers are paced by junior guard Raymond Penn, who is averaging 19 points per contest.

Tip-off time is schedule for 7 o?clock.

You can catch all the play-by-play action on our sister-station, Hot 107.9, and on-line at 1079ishot.com, beginning with the pre-game show at 6:30 pm.

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Best of Our Blogs: November 16, 2012 | World of Psychology

The holidays are overwhelming for many reasons. For one thing, we may believe that during these next few months we must forgo our independence, freedom and self-growth and transform back into vulnerable little kids. Of course, a mere party or get together couldn?t undo the years of therapy you invested in. But being in the presence of those who think otherwise can give you temporary amnesia. You may find yourself, for example, doing what your parents want you to do or being uncomfortably accommodating. Worst yet, you can?t stop yourself.

It happens to me every year when visiting relatives. My husband asks, ?What happened to my wife and who is this little girl you replaced her with??

Thankfully, I?ve learned that while it?s tempting to fall back into familiar ways, I always have a choice to take care of myself. This means doing a self check-in, setting boundaries where I see fit, and saying, ?No? when I?ve reached my limit. It?s an important tool to learn not just during the holidays, but every day of the year.

And it?s also applicable whether you?re preparing for Thanksgiving next week, learning to be a better parent or making a decision to seek the help you need. It?s all about being aware of the choices you do have and realizing that no matter what situation you are in currently, you do have a choice. You can let others/fear dictate your life or you can finally choose to take care of yourself.

STOP: Creating a Mindful Pause
(Mindful Parenting) ? No one wants to be that grumpy parent snapping at their kids all the time. But how else do you deal with the stress and challenges of parenting? This post offers an alternative solution that will help you regulate emotions, change behavior and make better choices.

Depression after Superstorm Sandy
(Depression On My Mind) ? Natural disasters wreak havoc on homes, buildings and the community. But it can also tear apart our sense of safety. For many, it can lead to depression. This is a reminder that we all need help when pushed past our limits and that there is no shame in seeking it.

Completing My Education while Managing Mental Illness
(Be the Change) ? This blogger courageously shares her personal experience and struggle with managing mental illness and a college education. If you?re in the same boat or have been in the past, you?ll find her post and vlog real, honest, and very inspiring.

5 Ironies that Keep Addicts Sick Over the Holidays
(Addiction Recovery) ? The holidays should be the season of joy, love and peace. But that?s not always the case. Take this post, for example. It?s all the things you may be buying into that could end up hurting you this season.

Mental Health Professionals Should Use Social Media! #NHBPM
(Mental Health Humor) ? You can?t do much these days without talking about or partaking in social media. Here, Chato shares in his humorous post, a seldom talked about benefit of social media for mental health professionals.

Brandi-Ann Uyemura is a freelance writer. After obtaining a BA in English and Ethnic Studies, she received a MA in Counseling Psychology from Santa Clara University. She writes for various companies and publications. For more information, see her website Brandi-AnnUyemura.com.

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Intevac Announces Resignation of Kevin Fairbairn, President and CEO

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Intevac (NASDAQ:IVAC) today announced that Kevin Fairbairn has resigned for personal reasons as the Company?s President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately. The Board of Directors also announced it has appointed Norm Pond as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Pond, a founder and former Chief Executive Officer of the company, will also continue as Chairman of the Board of Directors.

?We appreciate Kevin?s many contributions to Intevac and wish him well. We are fortunate that Norm, with his knowledge of the company, is available to assume the CEO role?

?We appreciate Kevin?s many contributions to Intevac and wish him well. We are fortunate that Norm, with his knowledge of the company, is available to assume the CEO role,? said David S. Dury, Lead Independent Director.

Mr. Pond further commented, ?The Board and I firmly believe in Intevac?s future. We are committed to achieving success in our diversification efforts and to achieving sustained profitability and shareholder returns.?

About Intevac

Intevac was founded in 1991 and has two businesses: Equipment and Intevac Photonics.

In our Equipment business, we are a leader in the design, development and manufacturing of high-productivity, vacuum process equipment solutions. Our systems are production-proven for high-volume manufacturing of small substrates with precise thin film properties, such as those required in the hard drive and solar cell markets we currently serve.

In the hard drive industry, our 200 Lean? systems process approximately 60% of all magnetic disk media produced worldwide. In the solar cell manufacturing industry, our recently-introduced LEAN SOLAR? platform, with applications including deposition, texture etch and ion implant, increases the conversion efficiency of silicon solar cells.

In our Photonics business, we are a leader in the development and manufacture of leading-edge, high-sensitivity imaging products and vision systems as well as materials identification instruments utilizing Raman technology. Our products primarily address the defense markets in addition to the industrial, medical and scientific industries.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release includes statements that constitute ?forward-looking statements? within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the ?Reform Act?). Intevac claims the protection of the safe-harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Reform Act. These forward-looking statements are often characterized by the terms ?may,? ?believes,? ?projects,? ?expects,? or ?anticipates,? and do not reflect historical facts. Specific forward-looking statements contained in this press release include, but are not limited to: achieving profitability and shareholder returns, and success in the Company?s diversification efforts. The forward-looking statements contained herein involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the company?s expectations. These risks include, but are not limited to: the failure to achieve profitability and achieve success in diversifying the company; both which could have a material impact on our business, our financial results, and the company's stock price. These risks and other factors are detailed in the company?s periodic filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

For more information call 408-986-9888, or visit the company's website at www.intevac.com.

Source: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20121116006132/en/Intevac-Announces-Resignation-Kevin-Fairbairn-President-CEO

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SkyDrive per Android si aggiorna alla versione 1.1

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Microsoft ha rilasciato un nuovo aggiornamento (1.1) per l?applicazione ufficiale di SkyDrive, il noto servizio di archiviazione online. Tra le novit? introdotte troviamo la possibilit? di caricare i file dalla scheda SD del proprio dispositivo e di rinominare file e cartelle,?nuove impostazioni per le dimensioni di caricamento e download delle foto, e criteri di ordinamento personalizzati. Vediamo il changelog:

• Carica file in SkyDrive dalla tua scheda SD
• Rinomina le cartelle e i file SkyDrive
• Criteri di ordinamento file personalizzati
• Nuove impostazioni per le dimensioni di caricamento e download delle foto
• Icone ed elementi grafici delle app aggiornati
• Altri bug risolti

SkyDrive ? disponibile gratuitamente sul Play Store ed ? compatibile con Android 2.3 (e superiori).

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X Factor: 5 Stocks Reaching Their Ex-Dividend Date On November ...

MINYANVILLE ORIGINAL Many stocks will reach their ex-dividend date next Monday, which is significant for investors as the seller of the stock on that date, not the buyer, receives the most recent dividend.

A stock must be bought one day before the ex-dividend date to claim any dividends that have been announced but not yet paid. The company determines on the record date, which usually occurs two days after the ex-dividend date, which shareholders qualify for the dividend. Shareholders listed as holders of record after the record date then receive their dividend on the date of payment established by the company. Those purchasing right before the record date forfeit the dividend and normally get the stock for a reduced amount.

It may seem an anachronism in this era of high frequency trading, but the dividend rate rules are in force since it can still take up to three business days for transactions to be credited to and settled in an investor?s account.

Below are five stocks that schedule November 19 as their ex-dividend date. All annual yields are estimated.

ArcelorMittal (NYSE:MT) yields 4.31% annually and has a market cap of $22.86 billion. The global mining and steel company will pay a quarterly dividend of $0.1593 on December 10, and its quarterly yield will be 1.07% based on yesterday?s closing price of $14.85. The company first paid a dividend from 1998 to 2000 and then began paying a quarterly dividend in 2005. The dividend is down from a high of $0.38 in 2008.

Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) yields 3.47% annually and has market cap of $12.68 billion. Applied Materials provides manufacturing equipment, services, and software to the semiconductor, flat panel display, solar photovoltaic (PV), and related industries worldwide. It will pay a quarterly dividend of $0.09 on December 12, and its quarterly yield will be 0.87% based on yesterday?s closing price of $10.36. The company has paid a quarterly dividend since 2005, and each dividend payment has either increased or remained the same from the prior quarter.

Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) yields 2.35% annually and has a market cap of $40.80 billion. The operator of general merchandise stores in the United States will pay a quarterly dividend of $0.36 on December 10, and its quarterly yield will be 0.59% based on yesterday?s closing price of $61.38. The company has paid a quarterly dividend since the end of 1967. When accounting for all stock splits, each dividend payment has either increased or remained the same from the prior quarter.

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Source: http://www.minyanville.com/trading-and-investing/stocks/articles/SLW-MRO-TGT-AMAT-MT-AGN/11/15/2012/id/45893

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Study: California refineries operated during periods blamed for gas price spikes

By Kevin G. Hall McClatchy Newspapers

WASHINGTON -- West Coast gasoline price spikes in May and October were widely blamed on refinery outages, but new research to be released at a California hearing Thursday shows that refiners continued to produce gasoline in periods when the public was told the contrary.

The information, shared exclusively with McClatchy, comes from Oregon-based McCullough Research, which combed through thousands of pages of environmental documents to conclude that refineries were in fact operating during supposed outages and maintenance shutdowns.

Specifically, the report alleges that in May, at a time when Royal Dutch Shell?s Martinez, Calif., plant was reported to be down for maintenance for two weeks, it appears to have been making gasoline for at least half that time. That conclusion is reached from state environmental documents showing nitrogen oxide emissions had returned to normal at the refinery a full week before it was reported to have come back on line.

Similarly, Chevron?s Richmond, Calif., refinery was reported down for maintenance for two weeks in May, but emissions data suggests the refinery never ceased operation.

The research also concludes that gasoline inventories actually were building in May during a time in which West Coast motorists paid at least 50 cents more per gallon than the national average. This inventory building, evident in data from the California Energy Commission, happened even as four refiners were supposedly down for some portion of May.

At the time, media reports, citing analysts and industry officials, blamed the price hikes on outages and maintenance shutdowns.

But the shutdowns, which energy companies said had been planned long in advance, have not traditionally happened in May, the research showed, in part because it is a high-demand month for gasoline usage.

The October price spike, which mostly affected California, was shown by the research to be about 66 cents higher per gallon of gasoline than should have been the case based on historical patterns of oil prices and gasoline inventories.

?This is an environment where market power, defined as the ability of a few producers to set prices outside of market forces, is likely to exist,? Robert McCullough said in a report that he?ll formally present Thursday during a hearing in Sacramento on California?s refineries. His access to state regulatory data was aided by a push from the office of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif.

The hearing will be held by the state?s Senate Select Committee on Bay Area Transportation. And though California is the focus, the conclusions carry national implications, especially because they highlight how little real information on pricing is publicly available, or even available to regulators.

?It certainly does not prove collusion among the principal suppliers, since specific data by refineries is difficult to procure,? McCullough?s report said. ?However, the data does suggest the need for an investigation on a refinery-by-refinery level.?

And that?s just what Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., is calling for. Cantwell is planning to send a letter to the Justice Department and the Obama administration?s much-maligned task force on oil prices, calling for a refiner-by-refiner probe into pricing during this year?s spikes.

?We expect these markets to be policed, and I shouldn?t have to rely on a researcher in Oregon to know there?s a problem,? said Cantwell, who for much of the past decade has pressed for greater transparency and regulation of oil markets.

Source: http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/11/14/3097505/california-refineries-operated.html

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Facebook Gifts Available To Tens Of Millions Of Users In Time For The Holidays ? Fab, Lindt, Pandora And Others On Board

Tonight at Facebook Gifts event at toy store Fao Schwartz, the company announced that Facebook Gifts is available to tens of millions of users starting today. Many new partners are on board as well: babyGap, Fab, Brookstone, Dean & Deluca, L’Occitane, Lindt, ProFlowers, Random House, Inc. and NARS Cosmetics, and subscription services Hulu Plus, Pandora and Rdio. Wines from Robert Mondavi Winery and Chandon will come in a couple of weeks. Tapjoy Co-founder Lee Linden took the stage on the giant piano made popular by Tom Hanks in Big. The theme of the conference was all about partners and availability, confirming that Facebook is committed to its new Gifts product. Facebook Gifts is the result of Karma’s acquisition. The company wants to make ecommerce more convenient. But Facebook’s main asset remains that it’s the dominant social network to share personal things with friends. Gifts are now something else available for sharing. You can even choose to share publicly that you made a gift on Facebook. Right after Hurricane Sandy, Facebook made possible to give to charities using the service. It reiterated tonight that the feature will remain available. When the company announced Facebook Gifts, it claimed that over 100 partners were already on board, including Uber, Starbucks, Warby Parker, 1-800-Flowers, Magnolia Bakery, Happy Socks, and Jessica Alba?s Honest Company. But it only rolled out to a few users in the U.S. While American users are still first, rollout is much faster than anticipated as tens of millions of users can now use the service. It makes sense as this kind of service is particularly useful for holiday season. Facebook Gifts will certainly help revenue for Facebook and is a low risk business as partners handle stocks, availability and others tedious ecommerce issues. Another important side effect is that it will allow Facebook to collect home addresses and credit cards — data that could be valuable in the future.

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