If it weren't for Chris Messina, #FirstWorldProblems wouldn't exist. Since creating hashtags back in 2007 as way of grouping online conversations, he's spent his time focusing on design and the open web at Google. Perhaps more accurately, redesign. Messina is responsible for the search giant's revamped brand badges, profiles and +1 button, as well as helping create the Google Developers knowledge base. After over three years at Mountain View's cavernous digs though, he's leaving for something a little more intimate. Starting next week, he'll call NeonMob -- a sort of online art / trading card / sticker collecting-hybrid start-up -- home. There, he'll focus on the site's growth and new media-activities like building a community. Oh, and as of right now, he's two pieces shy of completing his first sticker set. Maybe if you help him out, he'll return the favor -- itkind of is his job, after all.
LAS CRUCES >> The man accused of robbing a credit union Wednesday admitted to the crime, telling an investigator that he was suicidal and hoped police would shoot and kill him inside the financial institution, according to a complaint filed Friday in federal court.
Dominic Holland, 26 of Las Cruces, told a Las Cruces Police officer and FBI task force agent that he robbed the First Light Federal Credit Union on Wednesday morning. He had passed a note to a teller, then ran out of the bank with nearly $5,000.
Holland's initial appearance is set for Monday in federal court. He is being held at the Do?a Ana County Detention Center.
While he was inside the credit union, Holland said, he talked to a college professor who recognized him. Holland asked the professor to leave because "something bad was going to happen," according to the complaint. The professor stayed, and Holland knew he would be caught, he told investigators.
Holland ran to a nearby apartment complex, where he had been known to stay. LCPD officers found him there, and authorities accounted for all the missing cash.
Scrum-half Fourie du Preez has been recalled to the South Africa squad for the first time since the 2011 World Cup.
The Japan-based back was not part of the set-up for the June series but has been included in the 30-man line-up for their first two matches in the Rugby Championship against Argentina.
Du Preez is one of three players to have been recalled to the squad and is joined by Toulouse prop Gurthro Steenkamp and Stormers back-rower Duane Vermeulen.
Du Preez has been given special dispensation from his club, Suntory Sungoliath, to play in three Tests in South Africa with Piet van Zyl replacing him the squad when he cannot travel with the team.
"We're very thankful to everyone at SARU and Suntory who made it possible to select Fourie," said Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer.
"Fourie has been out of international rugby for a while and it makes sense to involve him as soon as possible. Piet was part of the squad in June and we know what he can do - he will slot in without any problems when necessary."
South Africa squad:
Forwards: Jannie du Plessis, Tendai Mtawarira, Trevor Nyakane, Coenie Oosthuizen, Gurthr? Steenkamp, Bismarck du Plessis, Chiliboy Ralepelle, Adriaan Strauss, Eben Etzebeth, Juandr? Kruger, Flip van der Merwe, Franco van der Merwe, Willem Alberts, Marcell Coetzee, Siya Kolisi, Francois Louw, Duane Vermeulen.
Backs: Fourie du Preez (SA Tests only), Ruan Pienaar, Jano Vermaak, Piet van Zyl (Overseas Tests), Pat Lambie, Morn? Steyn, Juan de Jongh, Jean de Villiers (c), JJ Engelbrecht, Jan Serfontein, Bjorn Basson, Bryan Habana, Zane Kirchner, Willie le Roux.
WASHINGTON (AP) ? The Justice Department will begin keeping numbers on hate crimes committed against Sikhs and six other groups, in connection with Monday's one-year anniversary of the killing of six Sikh worshippers in Oak Creek, Wis.
Attorney General Eric Holder made the announcement Friday in a blog post, which The Associated Press obtained ahead of its official release. Holder said FBI Director Robert Mueller had approved a recommendation from the agency's advisory policy board to track hate crimes against Sikhs, Hindus, Arabs, Buddhists, Mormons, Jehovah's Witnesses and Orthodox Christians.
"Having accurate information allows law enforcement leaders and policymakers to make informed decisions about the allocation of resources and priorities ? decisions that impact real people, and affect public safety in every neighborhood and community," Holder wrote in the blog post. "Today, I am proud to report that we have taken steps to collect this information."
The addition had long been sought by members of the Sikh community.
Holder also announced a $500,000 grant for mental health and trauma services to those affected by the Oak Creek shooting, including survivors and family members.
A year ago Monday, Wade Michael Page, who had ties to white supremacist groups, walked into the Milwaukee-area Sikh Temple of Wisconsin and opened fire. He killed six priests and worshippers and wounded five others, and then fatally shot himself after he was wounded in the parking lot by a police sniper. Holder Friday called the attack a "heinous act of hatred and terror."
Pardeep Kaleka, son of former temple president Satwant Singh Kaleka, who died in the massacre, said he appreciated anything that can draw attention to people being victimized for things like their race, religion or gender.
"Progress is sort of a climb, and it takes a step at a time. This is one of those steps toward progress," he said.
Amardeep Singh, program director of the Sikh Coalition, said that while he welcomed the announcement as a "critical first step," the underlying conditions that caused the killings remain.
"The last year has once again seen violent shootings and beatings of Sikhs throughout the country," he said. "It will take more than tracking hate crime statistics to stem the tide."
Holder wrote that since the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the Justice Department has investigated more than 800 incidents involving violence, threats, assaults, vandalism and arson targeting Arabs, Muslims, Sikhs, South Asians and those perceived to be members of these groups.
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Mitch McConnell of Kentucky ? the top Republican in the Senate ? faces a tea party challenge in the primary; then, if he survives, a promising young female Democrat in the general. This weekend, the Fancy Farm Picnic will test everyone.?
By Linda Feldmann,?Staff writer / August 2, 2013
Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell (R) and GOP leaders talk to reporters at the Capitol on Thursday, as Congress prepares to leave town for a five-week recess. Back home in Kentucky, Mr. McConnell faces a tea party primary challenge in the runup to the 2014 election.
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It?s only just begun, but the reelection battle of Mitch McConnell ? the top Republican in the Senate ? is already shaping up to be the marquee race of the 2014 midterms. ?
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Start with the primary challenge Senator McConnell faces from Matt Bevin, a wealthy, tea-party-backed businessman, reportedly willing to spend his own money. If McConnell makes it past Mr. Bevin, he?s poised to face likely Democratic nominee Alison Lundergan Grimes, Kentucky?s secretary of state and member of a well-connected political family, in the general election.
Add to the mix McConnelll?s mediocre job approval ratings in the state ? only 45 percent in the latest poll, by the Republican firm Wenzel Strategies.
McConnell?s biggest liability may well be his leadership role in Washington. The Republican minority leader hasn?t been able to keep near-civil war from breaking out within his party. If there?s a government shutdown this fall, Republicans could come in for heavy public blame. Even if President Obama is deeply unpopular in Kentucky, Congress is worse off.
Two new polls show a race between McConnell and Secretary Grimes within the margin error, and on Friday, the nonpartisan Cook Political Report moved the race to tossup.
?A lot of it has to do with McConnell,? says Jennifer Duffy, senior editor at the Cook Political Report. ?A lot has to do with frustration with Congress, and Democrats have done a pretty good job of blaming him for everything.?
McConnell?s biggest blow so far has been the primary challenge by Bevin. The five-term McConnell is an experienced politico ? he?s the longest-serving US?senator in Kentucky history ? and he put together an experienced reelection team early, including recruiting Kentucky tea party Sen. Rand Paul's campaign manager. He?s been raising money ever since Election Day 2012, and by mid-July reportedly had $9.6 million in the bank.
But none of that scared off Bevin, a partner in a Louisville hedge fund who blames McConnell for compromising with Democrats. So before McConnell can focus solely on beating Grimes, he has to fend off Bevin, and avoid becoming the latest member of the Washington GOP establishment to fall to a tea party challenge.
Oh, a storm is threat?ning My very life today If I don?t get some shelter Oh yeah, I?m gonna fade away
Saturday was a great day: We participated in Niagara Dogfest, which is a big annual event celebrating all things canine.
Baby bunnies have a temporary home at the Niagara Falls Humane Society. (Photo NFHS)
The Niagara Falls Humane Society was invited to host a barbecue lunch for the day, as we did last year, and we also included our signature Sour Puss Lemonade stand, and an Art for Animals tent. Thanks to everyone who supported our efforts and helped us pull off another successful fundraiser.
Every day is a busy day at our little shelter, and yesterday was no exception. In addition to her usual duties, our vet tech, Jen, was caring for a baby robin, feeding a tiny hummingbird, and attending to two baby bunnies. The variety of things she is responsible for sure makes her days interesting. There is a tremendous amount of caring in our building every single day, and it makes me proud to work here.
The Niagara Falls Humane Society?s vet tech, Jen Wanless, cradles a tiny hummingbird for feeding. (Photo NFHS)
Summer is such a busy time at the shelter. Please be patient if you call and get put on hold, or if you have to wait in our lobby. If you have an animal to surrender, call us first to set up an appointment. And be aware that we have a waiting list for cat surrenders because the shelter is full right now.
Unbelievably, people are still leaving their dogs in cars in our community. I implore you to leave your pets at home where they are safe and cool on these hot summer days. It?s incredible to me that every single day we get calls about dogs suffering in locked cars in the summer heat. Your dog?s health and wellbeing is completely your responsibility. Keep them safe. Leave them at home. And if you see a dog in a hot car, please call us, or the police immediately, don?t take matters into your own hands.
Please visit our website, www.nfhs.ca? to view all the animal profiles, and to check out what?s happening at the shelter. Our Facebook page is another great way for you to stay in the loop.
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Please visit our website, www.nfhs.ca and like us on Facebook. We have so many wonderful animals looking for their forever families right now, check them out on our Facebook albums HERE.
If you think you might have a talent or skill that would help the shelter, please call or email me. Are you good at fixing things? Gardening? Desktop publishing? Are you crafty? We could use your help. Call me so I can fill you in. The number at the shelter is 905-356-4404, or visit our website at www.nfhs.ca.
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By Kerry Grens NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new review of previous research links infection with human papillomavirus (HPV) to a three-fold greater chance of esophageal cancer. "This doesn't mean it is present in all (esophageal cancers), but it may be a factor in a certain proportion of cases," said Dr. Surabhi Liyanage, the study's lead author. HPV is a very common sexually transmitted virus that is known to cause cervical cancer, **** cancer and some cancers of the reproductive organs and the upper throat. ...
The words ?health? and ?fitness? are not part of my usual festival vocabulary, but?a festival with a difference is coming to?Victoria Park soon ???
Zombies, space hoppers, hula hoops and health& fitness practitioners are?among some of the activities, demonstrations and information stalls included in the official programme for the Leith Health & Fitness Festival taking place at Victoria Park, Leith on 10 August 2013 from 10am to 5pm.
Organised by local Edinburgh charity, Looking After Our Elderly, this new Festival is free to enter and aims to bring all generations of the local community together with the aim of getting active, healthy and having fun.
The programme contains a wide range of family friendly events and activities including:
5k charity run, adult space?hopper race and fitness demos for the wider community from hula hooping and?fencing to? bodycombat and bootcamps
Range of health, fitness and?nutritional information stalls including
Therapists?offering taster treatment sessions
Entertainment?marquee hosting a ceilidh band, comedian, dancers and afternoon tea
Complimentary?bowling on the green
Range?of local business and community information stalls
Kirsty Smith, Charity Director, said:??The countdown is now well and truly on to our first ever health & fitness festival and I?m excited about the programme that we?re launching today.
?The festival is all about bringing people together and reigniting community spirit.Whether you?re looking to find out more about getting active and healthy or just want to simply enjoy a day out with friends and family, there is something for everyone. We?re looking forward to welcoming everyone along. ?
Kirsty?set up Looking After our Elderly in November 2012 as a Christmas Gift Giving Campaign to ensure older people who were house-bound, in care, on their own or in need, did not feel alone at Christmas.
The Festival will help to raise proceeds for the Charity and for the 2013 Christmas Gift Giving Campaign.Entry to the festival is free for everyone to come along.There will be a small joining fee to participate in the 5k run.
Kirsty added: ?We?re still on the lookout for people to get involved and support the festival in other ways, by racing, volunteering, hosting an event or demonstration or setting up a business or information stall.?
For more information on how to get involved, the latest programme updates and application forms for the race, stalls and volunteering visit:
As a continuation of my posts Is Almost Every Building In The World Always For Rent Or For Sale and Self Serve Commercial Real Estate. This Cannot Be Happening?let?s take a peek at the commercial real estate client of today.
Information Overload?
That?s all we hear from every possible media source. There has got to be information overload. Individuals now have access to more information than ever and the only way to cope is to back away from that information. Walk away and detox reduce your stress levels. Seek the simple things in life. Work and life balance. Blah Blah Blah.
Commercial real estate clients today are not information overloaded in my opinion ?if anything they lack commercial real estate information. They do not have enough and will seek out any informational venue they see necessary to get that information. At this point that information sits where? Not with the brokers that is one thing for sure. Most likely it sits partially with the building owners but the best sources of information about commercial real estate are easily outside sources. Simple example: (GIS)?Geographic Information System.??Other examples: Public records, architectural data, construction management, facilities management, BIM and on and on and on.
The Heavy Lifting.
Commercial real estate clients are doing the data research on a potential lease or purchase long before they ever think about contacting a broker. Don?t think so? How much time did you spend online researching let?s say you last phone purchase? Wait,really you just walked into the phone store said hello to the pimple faced kid behind the counter and said ? just pick me out one that you think might work for a couple of years.? ?? Five hundred and sixty dollars sounds good to me and no I don?t care about a maintenance program.? ? Just hit my card and put the phone in a bag, I will figure out how to work the thing later.? How about your last computer purchase? Take even less time or effort on that one?
So someone potentially making a long-term huge decision for their company is just going to call up a broker out of the blue and say ? hey we may be in the market what have you got that may work?? ? Just email me some flyers that should be all I need.? Ok alright I know it?s not that way really or in the delusional minds of some that?s the way they still hope it is. Let me restate this again.
Clients have already evaluated the building.
Clients have already evaluated the broker.
Clients have already evaluated the building owner.
Clients have already evaluated the tenants.
Clients have already evaluated the entire deal.
Clients have their own database.
Clients have always been connected to commercial real estate.
Clients have no need for face to face they don?t want face to face.
Clients have their own transaction management.
Clients have no need for white papers.
Clients have no need for consultative selling.
Clients have no need for relationship building.
Clients have already downloaded the information.
Clients have no idea what transactional means and could care less.
Clients have made your phone go quiet for a reason.
Let?s continue on??
Clients will only call you after they have done at least 60-70 % of the research.
Clients will most likely call you for information as a last resort.
Clients will only contact you when they think you are the only human that can answer their question.
Clients have changed the sales process.
Clients have change your role as a sales person.
Clients only need you for specific commercial real estate tasks.
Your New Client.
Is You.
You already search research download transact connect and evaluate the exact same way your commercial real estate client does.
Who Does The Commercial Real Estate Heavy Lifting?
'Exploring the Latest Evidence of Dairy's Contribution to Nutrition at IUNS Satellite Symposium'Public release date: 31-Jul-2013 [ | E-mail | Share ]
Contact: Jerreau Beaudoin info@globaldairyplatform.com 847-627-3387 Global Dairy Platform
The International Union of Nutritional Science (IUNS) 20th Congress of Nutrition, taking place in Granada, Spain from 15-20 September 2013, will gather nutrition experts from around the world to discuss the latest nutrition research developments. In conjunction with the Congress on 19 September, a Symposium on "Maintaining health with nutrient rich diets: The role of dairy in prevention of metabolic syndrome, CVD, obesity and sarcopenia" will present updates on the most recent studies demonstrating these four different yet major health benefits of dairy products.
In the first of four presentations, Prof Connie M. Weaver, Distinguished Professor, Purdue University, USA, will outline the high-quality protein and micronutrients contained in milk. "Milk provides a rich nutrient package such as calcium, potassium, B vitamins, proteins, and many more. These nutrients have been linked to beneficial health effects on bone health, blood pressure, heart health, gut integrity," says Dr Connie Weaver. She will also demonstrate how "Milk intake is a marker of a healthy diet."
Health benefits
Observational studies provide a real life picture of the effects of dietary factors on health. Prof Vanina Bongard, Associate Professor, Toulouse University Hospital, France, will update participants on the results of a French epidemiological study (the MONICA project) conducted over a period of nearly 14 years. This study reveals that "dairy consumption as part of a diverse, healthy diet was associated with the lowest mortality rate mostly due to reduced cardiovascular deaths. A cross sectional analysis among the same study participants found that dairy and calcium consumption associated with lower blood pressure and diets that included dairy, fish and cereals had a lower risk of metabolic syndrome."
Following up on the benefits of dairy products, Prof Mario Kratz, Assistant member, Fred Hutchison Cancer Research Center, USA, will debate the relationship between high-fat dairy and obesity, cardiovascular, and metabolic studies. "More research is needed to understand the benefits of full fat dairy products," says Prof Kratz of the unexpected results from observational studies, which demonstrated that consumption of high-fat dairy products does not contribute to cardiometabolic risk and is associated with a lower risk of obesity in most studies. "These data suggest that high-fat dairy may have benefits, potentially related to some less studied fatty acids in the milk fat. An important area for future research may be to study how bovine feeding practices affect the contents of these potentially bioactive fatty acids in dairy, and whether potential differences translate into differential health effects."
Prof Luc van Loon, Professor of Exercise Physiology and Nutrition, Maastricht University, The Netherlands will explore with participants the prevention of sarcopenia. "A blunted muscle protein synthetic response following dietary protein ingestion could be a key factor in age-related muscle loss," explains Prof van Loon. "The combination of well timed milk protein intake with physical activity and/or resistance type exercise training represents an effective therapeutic strategy to increase muscle mass and functional performance in the elderly".
International collaboration
The eight organizations responsible for organizing this symposium, namely Dairy Australia, Dairy Council (UK), Dairy Research Institute (DRI), Dutch Dairy Association (NZO), European Milk Forum (EMF), French Dairy Inter-branch Organization (CNIEL), Global Dairy Platform (GDP) and the International Dairy Federation (IDF), recognize the importance of international collaboration and knowledge transfer for advancement in nutrition science. Through initiatives such as this satellite symposium, they are working together to disseminate tangible nutritional benefits of dairy benefits.
The session will be chaired by Prof. Connie Weaver, Dept. Nutrition Science, Purdue University, USA, and co-chaired by Dr Stefanie Oude Elferink, Chair of the IDF Standing Committee on Nutrition and Health.
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Contact: Jerreau Beaudoin info@globaldairyplatform.com 847-627-3387 Global Dairy Platform
The International Union of Nutritional Science (IUNS) 20th Congress of Nutrition, taking place in Granada, Spain from 15-20 September 2013, will gather nutrition experts from around the world to discuss the latest nutrition research developments. In conjunction with the Congress on 19 September, a Symposium on "Maintaining health with nutrient rich diets: The role of dairy in prevention of metabolic syndrome, CVD, obesity and sarcopenia" will present updates on the most recent studies demonstrating these four different yet major health benefits of dairy products.
In the first of four presentations, Prof Connie M. Weaver, Distinguished Professor, Purdue University, USA, will outline the high-quality protein and micronutrients contained in milk. "Milk provides a rich nutrient package such as calcium, potassium, B vitamins, proteins, and many more. These nutrients have been linked to beneficial health effects on bone health, blood pressure, heart health, gut integrity," says Dr Connie Weaver. She will also demonstrate how "Milk intake is a marker of a healthy diet."
Health benefits
Observational studies provide a real life picture of the effects of dietary factors on health. Prof Vanina Bongard, Associate Professor, Toulouse University Hospital, France, will update participants on the results of a French epidemiological study (the MONICA project) conducted over a period of nearly 14 years. This study reveals that "dairy consumption as part of a diverse, healthy diet was associated with the lowest mortality rate mostly due to reduced cardiovascular deaths. A cross sectional analysis among the same study participants found that dairy and calcium consumption associated with lower blood pressure and diets that included dairy, fish and cereals had a lower risk of metabolic syndrome."
Following up on the benefits of dairy products, Prof Mario Kratz, Assistant member, Fred Hutchison Cancer Research Center, USA, will debate the relationship between high-fat dairy and obesity, cardiovascular, and metabolic studies. "More research is needed to understand the benefits of full fat dairy products," says Prof Kratz of the unexpected results from observational studies, which demonstrated that consumption of high-fat dairy products does not contribute to cardiometabolic risk and is associated with a lower risk of obesity in most studies. "These data suggest that high-fat dairy may have benefits, potentially related to some less studied fatty acids in the milk fat. An important area for future research may be to study how bovine feeding practices affect the contents of these potentially bioactive fatty acids in dairy, and whether potential differences translate into differential health effects."
Prof Luc van Loon, Professor of Exercise Physiology and Nutrition, Maastricht University, The Netherlands will explore with participants the prevention of sarcopenia. "A blunted muscle protein synthetic response following dietary protein ingestion could be a key factor in age-related muscle loss," explains Prof van Loon. "The combination of well timed milk protein intake with physical activity and/or resistance type exercise training represents an effective therapeutic strategy to increase muscle mass and functional performance in the elderly".
International collaboration
The eight organizations responsible for organizing this symposium, namely Dairy Australia, Dairy Council (UK), Dairy Research Institute (DRI), Dutch Dairy Association (NZO), European Milk Forum (EMF), French Dairy Inter-branch Organization (CNIEL), Global Dairy Platform (GDP) and the International Dairy Federation (IDF), recognize the importance of international collaboration and knowledge transfer for advancement in nutrition science. Through initiatives such as this satellite symposium, they are working together to disseminate tangible nutritional benefits of dairy benefits.
The session will be chaired by Prof. Connie Weaver, Dept. Nutrition Science, Purdue University, USA, and co-chaired by Dr Stefanie Oude Elferink, Chair of the IDF Standing Committee on Nutrition and Health.
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