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Crew Inspecting Endeavour's Heat Shield


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The STS-130 crew is using Endeavour’s robotic arm, orbiter boom extension and specialized cameras to capture detailed video of the spacecraft’s heat shield. The inspection gives experts on the ground 3-D views of the shuttle’s heat shield to ensure no damage occurred during liftoff.

LAUNCH OF NASA'S SHUTTLE ENDEAVOUR
SPARKS EARLY MONDAY SUNRISE


CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Endeavour lit up the predawn sky
above Florida's Space Coast on Monday with a 4:14 a.m. EST launch
from NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The shuttle's last scheduled night
launch began a 13-day flight to the International Space Station and
the final year of shuttle operations.

Endeavour takes flight


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New Orleans 31, Colts 17 final

Sunday, 7. February 2010, 21:52:55

wow! what a game! with the Colts leading at halftime, who would have thought that New Orleans would come back to win the 2010 Super Bowl?


Doritos Wins BrandBowl – Budweiser Select55 Finishes Last

Twitter Users Select Best and Worst Advertisers on this Year’s Super Bowl Telecast

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Amber Alert Issued for 8 Year Old Oklahoma Girl
Posted: MKonday, January 25, 2010 8:12 AM CT


Aja Johnson
a white female, 8 years old, 4', 65 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. She has a very thin build.

Aja Johnson, missing 8 year old

The State of Oklahoma issued the Amber Alert Monday morning (1-25) after the girl was reportedly abducted by the suspect from her home in Geronimo late Sunday. The girl's mother was found dead in the home and the suspect is wanted for questioning in the woman's homicide. The suspect should be considered dangerous. Monday afternoon (01-25) the State of Texas also issued the Amber Alert at the request of Oklahoma.



The suspect is Lester Hobbs

Lester Hobbs, suspect in Aja Johnson disappearance

The suspect is Lester Hobbs, a white male, 47 years old, 5'9", 180 pounds with green eyes.

The suspect vehicle is a 1992 white Toyota Paseo with Oklahoma tag number 577BPW. The back window has been replaced with a piece of sheet metal.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Comanche County Sheriff's Office at 580-353-4280 or dial 911.



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This Little Girl Is Still Missing Without A Trace

Lindsey J. Baum

Lindsay J Baum, missing 10-year-old from the state on Washington

CANS Alert Issued for 10 Year Old Washington Girl
Posted: Monday June 29, 2009 12:07 PM CT


Code Amber News Service (CANS) issued this Missing Endangered person Alert after the girl went missing on Friday evening (06-26) while walking home from a friends house in McCleary Washington. McCleary is a small town of about 1,500 residents and is about 15 miles west of Olympia. There is no evidence of foul play in this case but the FBI is joining the investigation and search today (Monday 06-29). The FBI will also be bringing in additional law enforcement personnel to help in the investigation and search. No Amber Alert has been issued in this case.

Lindsey J. Baum a 10 year old white female, 4' 9" tall, 80 pounds with brown eyes and brown hair. She was last seen wearing a gray or blue hooded pullover sweatshirt, with blue jeans and black shoes.

There is no suspect information at this time.

There is no suspect vehicle information at this time.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Grays Harbor County Sheriff's Office at 360-249-3711 or dial 911.  



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Monday Morning Launch
Begins a Complex Mission



The primary payload for the STS-130 mission to the International Space Station is the Tranquility node, a pressurized module that will provide additional room for crew members and many of the station's life support and environmental control systems.



"The No-go" for Endeavour's Launch
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cloud cover at launchtime Sunday morning


Space shuttle Endeavour's launch attempt on Sunday  was scrubbed due to a low cloud ceiling over Kennedy Space Center.



 SHUTTLE WEATHER LAUNCH COMMIT CRITERIA
AND KSC END OF MISSION WEATHER LANDING CRITERIA


The launch weather guidelines involving the Space Shuttle and expendable rockets are similar in many areas, but a distinction is made for the individual characteristics of each. The criteria are broadly conservative and assure avoidance of possibly adverse conditions. They are reviewed for each launch.
For the Space Shuttle, weather "outlooks" provided by the U. S. Air Force Range Weather Operations Facility at Cape Canaveral begin at Launch minus 5 days in coordination with the NOAA National


Weather Service Spaceflight Meteorology Group (SMG) at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. These include weather trends and their possible effects on launch day. A formal prelaunch weather briefing is held on Launch minus 1 day which is a specific weather briefing for all areas of Space Shuttle launch operations.

Launch weather forecasts, ground operations forecasts, and launch weather briefings for the Mission Management Team and the Space Shuttle Launch Director are prepared by the Range Weather Operations Facility. Forecasts which apply after launch are prepared by SMG. These include all emergency landing forecasts and the end of mission forecasts briefed by SMG to the astronauts, the Flight Director and Mission Management Team.


Clouds: (types known to contain hazardous electric fields)

Do not launch if any part of the planned flight path is through a layer of clouds any part of which is within 5 nautical miles is 4,500 feet thick or greater and the temperature of any part of the layer is between 32 degrees F. and -4 degrees F.

Launch may occur if the cloud layer is a cirrus-like cloud that has never been associated with convective clouds, is located entirely at temperatures of 5 degrees F. or colder, and shows no evidence of containing water droplets.

Do not launch through cumulus type clouds with tops higher than the 41 degree F. temperature level.

Launch may occur through clouds as cold as 23 degrees F. if the cloud is not producing precipitation, and all field mills within 5 nautical miles of the flight path and at least one field mill within 2 nautical miles of the cloud center read between -100 volts per meter and +500 volts per meter.

Do not launch
1.) through or within 5 nautical miles of the nearest edge of cumulus type clouds with tops higher than the 14 degree F level;


2) through or within 10 nautical miles of the nearest edge of cumulus clouds with tops higher than the -4 degrees F. level.

Do not launch if the flight path is through any non-transparent clouds that extend to altitudes at or above the 32 degrees F. level which are associated with disturbed weather producing moderate or greater precipitation, or melting precipitation, within five nautical miles of the flight path.
Do not launch through an attached anvil cloud. If lightning occurs in the anvil or the associated main cloud, do not launch within 10 nautical miles for the first 30 minutes after lightning is observed, or within 5 nautical miles from 30 minutes to 3 hours after lightning is observed.

Do not launch if the flight path will carry the vehicle:

a.) through non-transparent parts of a detached anvil for the first three hours after the anvil detaches from the parent cloud, or the first four hours after the last lightning occurs in the detached anvil.
 
b.) within 10 nautical miles of non-transparent parts of a detached anvil for the first thirty minutes after the time of the last lightning in the parent or anvil cloud before detachment, or the detached anvil after its detachment.
c.) within 5 nautical miles of non-transparent parts of a detached anvil for the first three hours after the time of the last lightning in the parent or anvil cloud before detachment, or the detached anvil after detachment, unless there is a field mill within 5 nautical miles of the detached anvil reading less than 1,000 volts per meter for the last 15 minutes and a maximum radar returns from any part of the detached anvil within 5 nautical miles of the flight path have been less than 10 dBZ (light rain) for 15 minutes.

Do not launch if the flight path will carry the vehicle through a thunderstorm or cumulonimbus debris cloud which is not transparent and less than three hours old. Launch may not occur within five nautical miles of these debris clouds unless:

1) for 15 minutes preceding launch there is at least one working field mill within five nautical miles of the debris cloud;

2) all electric field mill readings are between -1 kilovolt and + 1 kilovolt per meter within five nautical miles of the flight path;

3) no precipitation has been detected in the debris cloud (less than 10 dbz by radar) within 5 nautical miles of the flight path.
Do not launch if the flight path will carry the vehicle through any cumulus cloud that has developed from a smoke plume while the cloud is attached to the plume, or for the first 60 minutes after the cumulus cloud detaches from the smoke plume.





Just in Time for Daytona Bike Week:


Bongothedude Custom Trading Cards for Bikers


Motorcycle enthusiasts will be showing off their custom trading cards at Daytona Bike Week at the end of February. A popular trend in motorcycle culture, it has become a great way for bikers to meet others and exchange information. 
 


    COLUMBUS, OH, February 07, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Motorcycle riders will be hitting the open road in late February for Daytona Bike Week and showing off their new custom trading cards created at www.bongothedude.com.

Just like a baseball card, Bongothedude's custom trading cards feature a color photo on the front with stats/info on the back. Their web site allows bikers to choose from a selection of trading card styles, and customize their own card by providing their motorcycle details and a digital photo.

"To celebrate Daytona Bike Week, we launched our 28 day February free card promotion and have been getting orders from thousands of bikers who are headed to Daytona for the big event," said Joe Moya, Chief Big Wheel at Bongothedude. "Motorcycle riders are using their cards to network and meet other bikers to ride with - and for dating."

With new card designs released every month for bikers to choose from on their web-site, they have created custom cards for individual bikers, clubs and award winning custom motorcycle builders such as E.C. Customs. As a marketing tool, custom builders and MC related business use their custom trading cards as a sales & marketing tool.

Recently Bongothedude was asked by Easyriders to produce a custom trading card for the upcoming Easyriders Bike Show Tour 2010 Invitational in Columbus, Ohio which runs February 12-13-14. Winners in 18 different classes of the custom bike show will each receive a double set of custom trading card designed by Bongothedude featuring their award winning motorcycle.

Bongothedude specializes in custom trading cards for motorcycle and car enthusiasts and is sold through its on-line retail store. With motorcycle specific designs that are customized by motorcycle owners, they are the only custom trading card company on the planet that is specific to the motorcycle industry. Their high quality, PRO grade trading cards are made of 100% acid free heavy card stock with 2-sided lamination. To find out more, visit www.bongothedude.com






Military OneSource Offers Free Tax Filing

By Elaine Wilson
American Forces Press Service



WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2010 – Defense officials encourage military families to once again take advantage of the free electronic tax filing services offered through Military OneSource.


People can access the H&R Block at Home program by going to Military OneSource at http://www.militaryonesource.com/ and clicking on “Tax Filing Services.”

More than 200,000 servicemembers filed their tax returns through this resource last year, officials said.

“We have such a mobile force, and you have folks dispersed all over the world. It’s a quick link for the family to link up with the [servicemember],” said Tommy T. Thomas, deputy undersecretary of defense for military community and family policy. “It’s a convenience for you to be able to go on that site and file that tax form.”

The program is open to active duty, Guard and Reserve servicemembers, regardless of activation status, as well as spouses, dependent children and family members standing in for a deployed servicemember.

Participants can e-file up to three state resident returns for each federal return, Thomas said. However, he added, they should ensure they’re filing through Military OneSource. People who file through H&R Block directly may be charged for services, he cautioned.

The program is set up for basic returns. People who wish to upgrade to the premium program also may incur charges.

For tax assistance, filers can call a Military OneSource tax consultant from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. EST, seven-days-a- week, at 800-730-3802.

“That’s a tremendous service,” Thomas said. “We feel it’s important to give our military families the absolute best.”

Along with the consultants, people with complicated tax returns can visit a legal assistance office on a military installation for more in-depth advice, he said.

Whether online or on base, people should file early, Thomas advised.

“Don’t run up against the 15 April deadline,” he said. “And when you get the return, look at it as the means to secure your family’s finances,” whether its paying off debts, adding to a savings account or contributing to a Thrift Savings Plan.


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I filed online with TurboTax this year, there were no charges, and I got the biggest refund I ever had.






CarMax’s Car Giveaway Contest on Twitter is Pretty Tweet

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX) the nation’ largest retailer of used cars, is reporting that its “Tweet Yourself to a New Ride” contest on the popular social networking website Twitter, has been increasing in popularity with just four weeks left to enter.

CarMax has more than tripled its Twitter audience with over 5,700 new followers in the first four weeks of the contest. Through followers and “retweets” of the Twitter posts to date, the contest posts on Twitter have the potential of being seen by more than 765,000 people.

One lucky winner will be awarded $25,000 towards the purchase of any used car from the nationwide CarMax inventory. Other prizes include gas cards valued at $250 to be awarded to eight lucky winners, one for each week of the contest. The eight-week Twitter contest runs through midnight on February 28. To enter, contestants visit http://www.carmax.com/tweet to get a specific phrase to tweet and they are automatically entered – and they can enter every day. A full list of rules and regulations, as well as frequently asked questions can be found on the contest page, www.carmax.com/tweet.

Twitter is a free, social networking website that enables its users to send and read 140 character messages known as “tweets.” CarMax has been using Twitter since 2007 to connect with customers and share information about CarMax, car buying tips, CarMax Foundation news and auto industry news.

About CarMax

CarMax, a FORTUNE 500 company, and one of the FORTUNE 2010 "100 Best Companies to Work For," is the nation’s largest retailer of used cars. Headquartered in Richmond, Va., we currently operate 100 used car superstores in 46 markets. The CarMax consumer offer is structured around four customer benefits: low, no-haggle prices; a broad selection; high quality vehicles; and customer-friendly service. During the twelve months ended February 28, 2009, the company retailed 345,465 used vehicles and sold 194,081 wholesale vehicles at our in-store auctions. For more information, access the CarMax website at http://www.carmax.com.

Contacts

CarMax, Inc.
Chris Wilmore
Social Media Public Relations
804-517-6219
or
Elia Imler
CarMax Public Relations
804-747-0422, ext. 4029
or
Twitter: @CarMax






Who's Hiring? Satellites Unlimited Plans to Hire 80 Technicians

 
    BIRMINGHAM, AL, February 05, 2010 /EIN News/ -- Satellites Unlimited, Inc (SUI), is immediately accepting online applications as it hires 80 additional Customer Service Satellite Technicians to support their expansion into the Monroe LA, McComb MS, and Hattiesburg MS markets.

Satellites Unlimited, Inc brings 80 new career opportunities into the area that includes health and dental insurance, paid vacation time, 401K and performance bonuses.

A factor in SUI's strategy is to build strong ties with local communities through investing in employee development and driving the local economy through their own growth. In addition, SUI is committed to offering promotion and advancement opportunities to their workforce.

Despite the current economic challenges in the region, SUI continues to expand their service capabilities as quality television entertainment becomes even more important to consumers who are staying home more in an effort to stretch their entertainment dollars.

With so many companies continuing to experience budget cuts and layoffs, SUI is in a unique position in that their hiring needs have actually increased. SUI is fortunate to be in a recession-resistant industry.

SUI is a regional service provider of Dish Network. SUI's corporate headquarters is located in Birmingham AL with 14 branch offices across the Southeast.

For additional information please contact John Pamphilis at (800) 610-6060, Ext. 100.
To apply online, log on to www.suidish.com.

Technicians can earn around $40,000 a year and some exceed that amount. There is no experience required, but a strong work ethic and customer focus is required.





Valentines for Veterans Concerts

Now in Eleven U.S. Cities

WINCHESTER, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--There’s no question about it — Valentines Day is about being with the ones you love. An evening shared out on the town or the exchanging of gifts become fond memories. For some though, Valentines Day can be filled with loneliness and difficulty as many men and women serving their country in the military often results in separation of family and friends over the holiday.

“Although admission is free to the public, these Concerts wouldn’t be possible if it weren't for the tremendous support provided by local sponsors from each community pitching in to make this a memorable event.”


The same holds true for hospitalized veterans and injured soldiers and their families. With that in mind, national nonprofit organization Help Hospitalized Veterans (HHV) has teamed up with eleven Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers across the nation to host the National Salute to Veteran Patients, Valentines for Veterans Concerts. What began in February 2007 as a single, small town Valentines Day Concert event to show support for local veterans has grown to become a nation-wide, annual event with additional host facilities participating each year. Inspiration for the Concerts was a tender love story between a severely wounded Iraq veteran and his wife.

“VA’s goal of informing America's veterans of VA programs and services is a very important part of the outreach going on through the Concert series,” said VA Voluntary Service Director, Laura Balun. "We want citizens to come enjoy a great show and learn more about volunteer opportunities available with VA."

After the success of the first Concert, the series expanded to four locations in 2009. This year, the Concerts will be held in eleven U.S. cities – Baltimore, Maryland; Battle Creek, Michigan; Charleston, South Carolina; Chicago, Illinois; Cleveland, Ohio; Fayetteville, Arkansas; Kansas City, Missouri; Memphis, Tennessee; Prescott, Arizona; St. Louis, Missouri; and Wichita, Kansas. The acts will include Aaron Tippin, The Chi-Lites, Lee Greenwood, The Temptations Review featuring Dennis Edwards and 2009 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Little Anthony and The Imperials.

"Our hope is that the Concerts boost awareness of the needs of VA medical centers, increase understanding of the issues facing wounded veterans and their families, and encourage people to volunteer at their local VA," said HHV President & CEO Mike Lynch. "Although admission is free to the public, these Concerts wouldn’t be possible if it weren't for the tremendous support provided by local sponsors from each community pitching in to make this a memorable event."

The Concert series will kick off in Chicago at the historic Auditorium Theater on Saturday, February 6 at 7:30 p.m. and will conclude on Friday, February 19 at the famed Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland.

For more information and complimentary tickets, please contact the Voluntary Service office of any VA medical facility listed above.





Mack: When Will the Democrats Stop the Spending Spree?

Florida Rep. Connie Mack with United States flag in the background


WASHINGTON – Congressman Connie Mack (FL-14) issued the following statement today after the House of Representatives voted to raise the debt ceiling limit for the fifth time in the last year and a half. The national debt limit is now an astounding $14.294 trillion.
Mack said:
“The Democrats in Congress have been on a nonstop spending spree, throwing money at our nation’s economic problems instead of reducing spending, cutting taxes, and decreasing government regulation. Now they have to raise the debt limit – for the fifth time in less than two years – in order to pay for their reckless behavior.
“How much higher does the debt limit need to climb before Democrats realize that we can’t spend our way to prosperity? By piling more debt onto our children and grandchildren, they are showing that they are out of touch with the American people. We need to get our debt under control – and that starts by cutting spending, plain and simple.”
Mack is a cosponsor of H.R. 4262, the CAP the DEBT Act, which requires a direct, two-thirds vote in Congress to increase the statutory limit on the public debt.




Depression linked
to extended Internet use



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A new study suggests depression is linked to excessive time spent on the Internet.

U.S. (WiredPRNews.com) – A new study proposes a link between excessive time spent on the web and depression. As reported by Reuters, despite the correlation, the researchers did not determine whether the Internet was a cause or contributor to depression or an attraction for those dealing with the condition.

Catriona Morrison, lead author of the study, is quoted by Reuters as writing of the research, “This study reinforces the public speculation that over-engaging in websites that serve to replace normal social function might be linked to psychological disorders like depression and addiction… This type of addictive surfing can have a serious impact on mental health.”

Morrison is further quoted as stating, “Excessive Internet use is associated with depression, but what we don’t know is which comes first — are depressed people drawn to the internet or does the internet cause depression?… What is clear is that for a small subset of people, excessive use of the Internet could be a warning signal for depressive tendencies.”

More information about the study may be available in the Psychopathology journal.






American Airlines
clears up Twitter post rumor

 

The airline set the record straight after a false Twitter post stated it was giving away free flights to Haiti.

U.S. (WiredPRNews.com) – American Airlines has set the record straight after a false rumor sparked by a posting on Twitter spun out of control. As reported by the Dallas Morning News, a mistaken Twitter post led to numerous retweets, including those from celebrities like Roger Ebert, who reposted information regarding the erroneous claim that the airline was giving away free flights to Haiti for physicians and other providers of medical care.

As noted in the report, news outlets such as The New York Times and CNN subsequently helped to warn others about the mistake online. Christopher Vary, a spokesperson for American Airlines, is quoted in the report as stating, “We got the message within an hour and hit the social space…When things pop up like that, you have to act.”






Women better drivers than men?
 

A new study suggests men engage in risky driving practices more frequently than women.
U.S. (WiredPRNews.com) – For years women’s driving habits have been stereotyped by some as being second best to those of men. As reported by The 33 News, a new study has found that it is men who engage in risky driving behaviors more often, drive more miles, and die at higher rates in vehicle accidents.

Chris Gay, founder of Mile Meter Auto Insurance, is quoted in the report as stating of the pricing policies of some insurance companies based on gender, “Some insurers, not all will charge a lower premium for a female driver…It’s a large discriminatory pricing issue that needed to be addressed which is why it was advocated using the odometer as a way to meter pricing.”




Second Toyota recall
due to gas pedal issue

 

Toyota has issued another recall due to concerns about potentially defective gas pedals.
U.S. (WiredPRNews.com) – Toyota has issued another massive recall due to a potentially defective gas pedal. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the most recent safety recall is the second for the automaker due to safety concerns with the gas pedal. A previous recall was issued for 4.2 million vehicles last year.

As noted by the AP, Toyota announced plans to recall 2.3 million vehicles in the U.S. on Thursday. The recall comes after reports of crashes linked to pedals becoming stuck and causing vehicles to accelerate suddenly.

John Hanson, a spokesperson for Toyota, is quoted in the report as stating of working on a solution for the accelerator issue, “Responsibility for this in the end is ours.”






Woman driving Toyota
crashes into Laundromat

 

A woman crashed into a laundromat after reportedly trying to park the vehicle.
Cheltenham, PA (WiredPRNews.com) – A woman reportedly crashed into a Laundromat after trying to park her vehicle. As reported by ABC 6 Action News, investigators are questioning whether a defective gas pedal was a factor in the accident, amid reports of a massive recall by automaker giant Toyota due to problems with accelerator pedals.

As noted in the report, the woman was driving a 2007 Toyota Camry and states she was attempting to put the vehicle in park at the time of the crash. The owner of the Melody Cleaners Laundromat, Lou Rizzo, is quoted in the report as stating of his gratitude that there were no injuries in the accident, “It’s a good thing it didn’t happen on a Saturday or Friday because we’re jammed here. There would have been 4 to 5 people killed.”

Authorities are reportedly still investigating the circumstances of the accident.







Social media central in Haiti relief efforts
 

Social media has played a major role in relief efforts for those impacted by the recent earthquake in Haiti.

U.S. (WiredPRNews.com) – Social media has been a strong force in relief efforts targeted for those affected by the recent earthquake in Haiti. As reported by the Dallas Morning News, websites like Facebook and Twitter have been widely used by news organizations like CNN, and other entities to garner donations for helping provide relief to the poor nation devastated by the disaster, in addition to raising awareness about the destruction and missing victims.

Anita Foster, a spokeswoman for the Red Cross of Dallas, is quoted in the report as stating of the use of online networking platforms, “Social media has revolutionized how people will be giving to and interacting with nonprofits… We have been overwhelmed and astonished by the response.”




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Facebook maintains user loyalty

The website is shown to become an integral part of the daily life of many users.
Los Angeles (WiredPRNews.com) – Facebook has reportedly become such a dominant force in the world of social networking sites, that many users remain loyal to it despite the presence of popular competing sites like MySpace and Twitter.

As reported by Reuters, new information suggests Facebook has achieved what is called technological lock-in, or become integrated into the daily lives of many of its users.
As noted by Reuters, a report by web marketing research company Comscore.com has shown the website to achieve widespread dominance in the market due to the idea that the more it has been adopted by society the less likely users will be to change to another medium.

Comscore director Andrew Lipsman is quoted in the report as stating of the cause of widespread user loyalty, “It’s something that feeds on itself… The more people who come into the network, the more connected they become to each other and there actually becomes a greater cost to leaving the network.”
UCLA student and Facebook user Alyssa Ravasio is further quoted as stating of the site’s significance, “I think Facebook is the most valuable Internet commodity in existence, more so than Google, because they are positioning themselves to be our online identity via Facebook connect…

It’s your real name, it’s your real friends, and assuming they manage to navigate the privacy quagmire, they’re poised to become your universal login. I would almost argue that Facebook is the new mobile phone. It’s the new thing you need to keep in touch, almost a requirement of modern social life.”
 

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IRS Uses YouTube - Posts Tax tips

The IRS has posted tax top information on YouTube.

Washington (WiredPRNews.com) – The Internal Revenue Service has reportedly launched
a YouTube channel that features videos that offer visitors information about tax deductions,
recent changes tax, and other related information. As reported by the Associated Press (AP),
dozens of videos are featured on the channel covering a broad range of tax issues.

Terry Lemons, a spokesman for the IRS, is quoted by the AP a stating of the decision to launch a YouTube channel, “
Our approach is to use multiple avenues to get information out to people.”

As noted in the report, the videos are shown in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language.
They have reportedly received over 200,000 views since the agency launched the
channel last year. Lemons is further quoted as stating of the videos in comparison to typical
YouTube features, “These are not going to compete with the dancing babies out there.”


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Virtual goods market heating up

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The market for virtual goods is seeing significant growth.

U.S. (WiredPRNews.com) – The market for virtual goods is seeing significant growth. As reported by PCWorld, social networking and other online activities have sparked growth in goods and services usable only in the online world with gaming, gambling, and other web based activities.

The increase in popularity of applications such as Farmville and Yoville on Facebook has helped widen the demographic of users of virtual networks. David Laux, global executive for games and interactive entertainment at IBM, is quoted by PCWorld as stating of the changes in demographics, “Midwestern housewives are willing to spend” on Farmville virtual items. “Twelve months ago we weren’t even thinking of that demographic.” Cary Rosenzweig, president and CEO of social network and 3D virtual world IMVU, is further quoted in the report as stating, “The concept of virtual goods is exploding beyond virtual worlds.”




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Introducing Next-Gen Online Classified Ads in the Web 2.0 space

As more people move from traditional print to online classified ads, there has been inevitably a shift of users from basic HMTL sites to Web 2.0 sites mashups, though traditional sites still command a formidable fan base.

SINGAPORE, January 05, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Way back in 1995, Craigslist started as an email distribution list, and in 15 years has grown to be one of the most well-known online classified sites around. Its user interface though has stayed fairly archaic, opting for a largely text based look and feel.
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How to shorten URLs from the Opera address bar

Shortening URLs is a popular thing these days, especially for use in Tweeting. You've only got 140 characters to work with, so you can't be linking URLs that use up all your space. Some Twitter clients will shorten URLs for you, but sometimes the client won't do it if your tweet is already over the maximum 140 characters, which is pretty dumb.

The route for a lot of people is to manually visit a URL shortening web site like tinyurl.com or bit.ly, paste the address, then get the shortened URL. But there's a much easier way. Do it directly from the address bar in Opera.

One of the most underrated features of Opera is the ability to create custom searches. In this case, we want to create a custom search that doesn't search at all. First, go to Tools --> Preferences and click on the Search tab. Here you can see some of my custom searches. For example, by typing gi alabama in the Opera address bar and hitting enter, I can do a Google Image search for "alabama." 

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The Resurrection Of Jesus

It had been a long week for the preacher from Galilee and his followers. They arrived in Jerusalem, for the Passover Celebration. Jesus, received a heroes welcome from the people gathered for the holy week, and was proclaimed as King. This was highly disturbing to the local political and religious authorities.

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11 He came unto his own, and his own received him not. 12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:

John 1:29 The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.

John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me

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