Saturday, June 30, 2012

Video: 6/28: SCOTUS upholds health care law; wounded troops' war for recovery

6/28: SCOTUS upholds health care law; wounded troops' war for recovery

Chief Justice John Roberts, considered a solid conservative, joined the liberal justices to uphold key parts of the massive health care law, including the individual mandate; And, U.S. combat troops are expected to leave Afghanistan by the end of 2014. But after a trip to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland, David Martin reports the patients are a reminder of a war we're still fighting.

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UK big 4 banks agree to redress on rate protection

(AP) ? Britain's financial regulator says the country's four biggest banks have agreed to a settlement for mis-selling interest-rate protection products to small and medium-sized businesses.

The Financial Services Authority said Friday that Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds Banking Group and Royal Bank of Scotland have all agreed to provide redress to victims of mis-selling.

The FSA says that some 28,000 interest rate protection products have been sold to businesses since 2001. It gave no estimate of how many customers would be entitled to redress, or how much it would cost the banks.

The FSA said the products range from simple caps that set an upper limit on the interest rate to more complex derivative products.

Associated Press

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Friday, June 29, 2012

Japan - Eclipse glasses will find new users in Samoa

Thu, 28 Jun 2012

TOKYO, Japan (JAPAN TIMES) ----- Protective glasses used to observe the solar eclipse in Japan last month will find new users in the South Pacific island state of Samoa, where a partial solar eclipse will be visible Nov. 14. ?I hope that observing it will make more students want to choose a scientific career,? said Jinitsu Niinuma, who volunteers helping to train teachers and candidates at National University of Samoa. "Anybody will be interested in anything that happens only rarely.? Niinuma, 61, a junior high school science teacher for more than 30 years in Sendai, has already reached his target of collecting more than 1,000 pairs of the special glasses from across Japan. The target was achieved after the Sendai Astronomical Observatory issued a call for the glasses on the Internet. He started volunteering at the Samoan university in January 2011 as part of a program under the Japan International Cooperation Agency. One of the reasons Niinuma chose Samoa was that the partial solar eclipse will be visible there. With a population of around 180,000, Samoa has around 240 schools. Science laboratories and basic equipment can be found at an increasing number of them, but many other items have not been introduced, including protective glasses for observing solar eclipses. A major headache is the lack of science teachers who can advise students about what to do and what not to do during an eclipse, according to Niinuma. If done incorrectly, observing the phenomenon can cause eye damage. On June 6, when the planet Venus moved across the face of the sun, Niinuma gathered science teachers and students to teach them appropriate observation methods. ?The problem was that they were so impressed they wanted to look at the sun for too long,? he said. In September, Niinuma will bring together teachers from different schools to teach them how to observe the partial solar eclipse. That is also when he will distribute the protective glasses from Japan. As teachers and students become enthralled, there is no doubt that children will be struck by the mystery and the beauty of the eclipse, Niinuma said. ?I hope some of them will get to investigate it on their own,? he said.

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Thursday, June 28, 2012

Kylie Minogue: Giuliana Rancic And I Bonded Over Breast Cancer Battle

  • Celebrity Photos: June 2012

    Katy Perry rocked out after the premiere of her new movie, "Katy Perry: Part Of Me," in L.A. on June 26.

  • Celebrity Photos: June 2012

    Following Katy Perry's movie premiere on June 26, Selena Gomez stepped out for some fun at Bootsie Bellows in West Hollywood, along with beau Justin Bieber and Robert Pattinson.

  • Celebrity News: June 2012

    Exciting news for "True Blood" stars Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer! The couple is expecting not one, but two babies! <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/27/anna-paquin-twins-pregnant-true-blood-stephen-moyer_n_1630662.html?utm_hp_ref=celebrity" target="_hplink">Paquin is pregnant with twins</a> and is due in the fall. Congrats!

  • Celebrity Photos: June 2012

    Newlyweds Camila Alves and Matthew McConaughey were spotted entering their NYC hotel with kids Levi and Vida on on June 26.

  • Celebrity Photos: June 2012

    Ryan Seacrest took some time off from his busy schedule <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/27/ryan-seacrest-hits-the-water-photos_n_1630149.html" target="_hplink">to hit the waves on a jet ski</a> in St. Tropez on June 26.

  • Celebrity Photos: June 2012

    And the engagement rumors start again! Jennifer Aniston returned to L.A. after a European getaway with beau Justin Theroux on June 25 <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/26/jennifer-aniston-engagement-rumors-ring-photo_n_1627012.html" target="_hplink">sporting a diamond ring on her right hand.</a> But don't get in a frenzy, it's not a new ring! She's been wearing it all year.

  • Celebrity Photos: June 2012

    Cute couple alert! "The Amazing Spider-Man" co-stars and real-life lovebirds Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone goof off at a WWO cocktail party on June 26 in New York.

  • Celebrity Photos: June 2012

    Blake Lively certainly glammed up the june 25 premiere of her new movie, "Savages," in L.A.

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    Baby on board! Kate Hudson and Matthew Bellamy<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/25/kate-hudson-baby-bing-vacation-photo_n_1625531.html?1340659675" target="_hplink"> take baby Bingham on a boat ride</a> in France on June 25.

  • Celebrity Photos: June 2012

    As Lindsay Lohan wraps up her "Liz & Dick" gig, she's starting to bond with her "The Canyons" co-star, adult film actor James Deen. The pair was <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/25/lindsay-lohan-james-deen-the-canyons-photo_n_1624952.html?utm_hp_ref=celebrity" target="_hplink">spotted having a smoke together on June 24.</a>

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    There's no denying it now! Pregnant Megan Fox showed off her growing baby bump while vacationing in Hawaii on June 24.

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    Life's a beach for Jennifer Lopez and Casper Smart! The couple was <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/26/jennifer-lopez-bikini-casper-smart-photos_n_1626899.html" target="_hplink">spotted having some fun in the sand</a> with Lopez's children, Max and Emme, in Rio de Janeiro on June 24.

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    The always stylish Miranda Kerr stepped out in New York with her baby boy, Flynn, on June 24.

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    Rihanna bought her A-game on stage at the BBC Radio1 Hackney Weekend in London on June 24.

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    A <em>very</em> pregnant Kourtney Kardashian held onto her son Mason's hand in L.A. on June 23.

  • Celebrity Photos: June 2012

    Looking good, Whitney Port! The reality star-turned-designer <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/24/whitney-port-bikini-photo_n_1622448.html" target="_hplink">showed off her bikini body</a> in Miami on June 23.

  • Celebrity Photos: June 2012

    Cute! "Jersey Shore" star JWoww shared a smooch with her boyfriend, Roger Matthew, on June 23.

  • Celebrity Photos: June 2012

    Tough day at the office for the cast of the 'Jersey Shore.' The group hit the beaches of Seaside Heights, NJ for a little fun in the sun and of course, "work."

  • Celebrity Photos: June 2012

    Welcome to Swoon City! George Clooney got everyone's hearts racing on June 19 when he was <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/20/george-clooney-stacey-keibler-motorcycle_n_1612108.html?" target="_hplink">spotted cruising on a motorcycle in Italy. </a>

  • Celebrity Photos: June 2012

    Justin Bieber's a busy guy! His new album, "Believe," dropped on June 19 and on the same day, the teenage crooner took some time to take photos with fans after making an appearance on the "Late Show With David Letterman."

  • Celebrity News: June 2012

    In a new biography, it was revealed that soulful singer Adele, pictured here in February, once <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/20/adeles-drinking-problem-marc-shapiro-biography_n_1611870.html?" target="_hplink">had a major drinking problem.</a> "I got so drunk by the time I went on at 2 a.m. I had forgotten the words to my own songs ... It was the worst thing ever," she told author Marc Shapiro in an interview, according to <em>In Touch.</em>

  • Celebrity Photos: June 2012

    Nicole Richie, Joel Madden and their two children, Harlow and Sparrow, were photographed arriving at LAX on June 19.

  • Celebrity News: June 2012

    This week it was revealed that a family law judge has ordered actress Halle Berry, pictured here in 2009, to pay her ex, Gabriel Aubry, <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/20/halle-berry-child-support-actress-ordered-pay-gabriel-aubry-20000-month_n_1612868.html?utm_hp_ref=celebrity" target="_hplink">$20,000 a month in child support. </a>

  • Celebrity Photos: June 2012

    Is that a ghost? Nope, it's just Alec Baldwin, who was spotted walking with a sheet covering himself after engaging in a not-so-nice <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/19/alec-baldwin-denies-punching-nydn-photographer-say-rep_n_1608846.html?" target="_hplink">exchange with a <em>New York Daily News</em> photographer</a> on June 19.

  • Celebrity Photos: June 2012

    Lovebirds Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom were spotted arriving at LAX on June 19.

  • Celebrity Photos: June 2012

    Vanessa Lachey <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/19/vanessa-lachey-baby-bump-pregnant-star-photo_n_1609557.html?" target="_hplink">looks stunning in a recent photo she posted on Twitter</a> on June 19. Looks as if Baby Lachey will be here before we know it!

  • Celebrity News: June 2012

    It's over for Johnny Depp and longtime love Vanessa Paradis. After months of rumors that their relationship was on the rocks, the actor's rep <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/19/johnny-depp-vanessa-paradis-split-separates_n_1609401.html?" target="_hplink">confirmed they are separating after 14 years together.</a>

  • Celebrity Photos: June 2012

    Pregnant Drew Barrymore, who married Will Kopleman earlier in June, <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/19/pregnant-drew-barrymore-wedding-honeymoon-photo_n_1609167.html?" target="_hplink">stepped out for the premiere of "Seeking a Friend for the End of the World"</a> in Los Angeles on June 18.

  • Celebrity Photos: May 2012

    Kristin Chenoweth sips HPNOTIQ Harmonie liqueur cocktails after performing at the Minneapolis State Theatre on June 19.

  • Celebrity Photos: June 2012

    Maksim Chmerkovskiy gets a sneak peek of Trident's Traveling Pack outside of Terminal 5 in New York City on June 18 in anticipation of their See What Unfolds Live event on June 20.

  • Celebrity Photos: June 2012

    Kim Kardashian and Kanye West haven't even tried to stay under the radar in Paris. The couple was spotted <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/18/kim-kardashian-kanye-west-lamborghini-photos_n_1605560.html?utm_hp_ref=celebrity" target="_hplink">cruising around in a Lamborghini</a> on June 17.

  • Celebrity News: June 2012

    Former reality star Jack Osbourne revealed on June 17 that <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/17/jack-osbourne-ms_n_1604525.html?utm_hp_ref=celebrity" target="_hplink">he has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.</a>

  • Celebrity Photos: June 2012

    Sisters Kylie and Kendall Jenner smiled shyly <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/18/kendall-kylie-jenner-show_n_1605419.html?utm_hp_ref=celebrity" target="_hplink">as they stepped out for some pizza</a> on June 16.

  • Celebrity Photos: June 2012

    Rihanna showed off the new tattoo she got earlier in June at Bang Bang Tattoos in New York City's Lower East Side.

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    "Glee" star Lea Michele was all smiles as she grabbed some food from Real Food Daily in L.A. after working out on June 15.

  • Celebrity Photos: June 2012

    "Jersey Shore" stars Snooki and Deena took in the sights of Seaside Heights, N.J., from above on June 15. And yes, that is a baby doll that Snooki is holding.

  • Celebrity News: June 2012

    One week after getting into a car accident, Lindsay Lohan (pictured here on June 5) was back in the news when <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/16/lindsay-lohan-exhaustion-dehydration-twitter_n_1602646.html?utm_hp_ref=celebrity" target="_hplink">paramedic were called to her hotel room</a> after she was found to be "unresponsive" on June 15. No worries though, she's fine, and claims she was j<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/16/lindsay-lohan-exhaustion-dehydration-twitter_n_1602646.html?utm_hp_ref=celebrity" target="_hplink">ust exhausted after working on her Lifetime movie, "Liz & Dick."</a>

  • Celebrity Photos: June 2012

    Pals Kristen Bell and Rachel Bilson stepped out together in L.A. on June 15.

  • Celebrity Photos: June 2012

    "How I Met Your Mother" star Josh Radnor cooled off in the ocean while in Hawaii with his girlfriend on June 15. The actor is in town for the Maui Film Festival.

  • Celebrity Photos: June 2012

    Lovebirds Vanessa Hudgens and Austin Butler spent time picking out some flowers at Trader Joes in Studio City, Calif., on June 15.

  • Celebrity Photos: June 2012

    Leonardo DiCaprio and his girlfriend, model Erin Heatherton, were spotted biking around Manhattan on June 14.

  • Celebrity Photos: June 2012

    LeAnn Rimes <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/14/leann-rimes-short-shorts-looking-leggy-photo_n_1597404.html?utm_hp_ref=celebrity" target="_hplink">rocked some seriously sexy shorts</a> while out running errands on June 13 in Beverly Hills, Calif.

  • Celebrity Photos: June 2012

    Newly engaged Miley Cyrus was <a href="http://www.popsugar.com/Miley-Cyrus-White-Bikini-Miami-Pictures-23542889" target="_hplink">spotted taking a dip in a pool</a> with pal Cheyne Thomas on June 12 in Miami.

  • Celebrity Photos: June 2012

    Ashley Tisdale and her dog were photographed leaving a nail salon in L.A. on June 12.

  • Celebrity Photos: June 2012

    Jessica Simpson was <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/13/jessica-simpson-weight-loss-photos_n_1594034.html?utm_hp_ref=celebrity" target="_hplink">spotted leaving the gym on June 12</a>. The new mom recently scored a $3 million contract to lose her baby weight with Weight Watchers.

  • Celebrity Photos: June 2012

    Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux were all smiles as they twent sightseeing in Paris on June 11.

  • Celebrity Photos: June 2012

    "True Blood" star Alexander Skarsgard <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/12/alexander-skarsgard-out-in-new-york_n_1589999.html?" target="_hplink">seemed a bit blue in New York</a> after watching Sweden lose a soccer game on June 11.

  • Celebrity Photos: June 2012

    Charlize Theron - who <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/12/charlize-theron-shaved-head-bald_n_1589094.html?" target="_hplink">recently shaved her head</a> for her role in "Mad Max" 0-- was spotted out with baby Jackson in Beverly Hills on June 11.

  • Celebrity Photos: June 2012

    Expecting mom Sarah Michelle Gellar had her hands full with some Pampers "USA" Diapers in Los Angeles on June 11.

  • Celebrity Photos: June 2012

    Salma Hayek was spotted <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/11/salma-hayek-cleavage-yoga-pants-grown-ups-2_n_1587116.html?ref=celebrity" target="_hplink">looking as gorgeous as ever</a> on the set of her new Adam Sandler flick, ""Grown Ups 2," on June 11.

  • Celebrity Photos: June 2012

    Newly engaged Miley Cyrus i<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/11/miley-cyrus-cleavage-twitter-photo_n_1586235.html?ref=celebrity" target="_hplink">sn't afraid to show some major skin in her new Twitter photo</a>. Looking good, Miley!

  • Celebrity Photos: June 2012

    "Jersey Shore" star Deena Cortese had a wild day at the shore on June 10. She was later <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/10/deena-cortese-arrested-jersey-shore-seaside-heights-new-jersey_n_1585310.html?ref=mostpopular" target="_hplink">arrested for disorderly conduct</a>, as the MTV cameras rolled.

  • Celebrity News: June 2012

    Actor Matthew McConaughey and his longtime love Camila Alves <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/10/matthew-mcconaughey-marries-camila-alves_n_1584416.html?" target="_hplink">tied the knot in a private ceremony </a>in Texas on June 9. The couple has two children together. Congrats!

  • Celebrity News: June 2012

    Lindsay Lohan got into a messy situation on June 8 when she <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/08/lindsay-lohan-hospitalized-car-accident_n_1582094.html?" target="_hplink">crashed a rented Porsche into the back of a truck</a> on the Pacific Coast Highway. She was checked out at a hospital and released.

  • Celebrity Photos: June 2012

    <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/08/jennifer-aniston-cleavage-afi-awards-photos_n_1580445.html?ref=celebrity" target="_hplink">Jennifer Aniston was white hot</a> in a sexy dress at the 40th AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Shirley MacLaine on June 7.

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    Sofia Vergara and Nick Loeb: Back on? The couple, who split last month, were spotted out together in New York on June 7.

  • Celebrity News: June 2012

    Swizz Beats <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/07/alicia-keys-bikini-swizz-beatz-photo_n_1578540.html?ref=celebrity" target="_hplink">tweeted a photo of his wife</a>, Alicia Keys, this week, showing off her bikini body.

  • Celebrity Photos: June 2012

    Alexander Skarsgard and Ellen Page, who star together in the upcoming film, "The East," were <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/07/alexander-skarsgard-ellen-page-la-kings-photo_n_1577990.html?ref=celebrity" target="_hplink">spotted leaving a L.A. Kings hockey game together</a> on June 6.

  • Celebrity News: June 2012

    "Rock of Ages" star Julianne Hough looked like she had her hands full as she carried her two dogs into MTV in New York on June 6.

  • Celebrity News: June 2012

    Wedding bells are ringing for Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth! The couple, who have been dating since 2009, <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/06/miley-cyrus-engaged-liam-hemsworth_n_1573343.html?ref=celebrity" target="_hplink">confirmed their engagement</a> on June 6. Miley was spotted with an engagement in L.A. on June 7.

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    The Decade of John Cena

    John Cena vs. Kurt Angle: SmackDown, June 27, 2002 (Full-Length Match)Rob Van Dam vs. Triple H vs. Big Show - Road to WrestleMania Tournament Finals: Raw, February 20 2006John Cena vs. Shawn Michaels: Raw, October 31, 2005John Cena vs. Edge - WWE Championship Match: Raw, February 16, 2006John Cena vs. Edge - WWE Championship Match: Raw, January 30, 2006John Cena, Batista and Hulk Hogan celebrate: Raw, August 15, 2005John Cena vs. Carltio - WWE Championship Match: Raw, August 1, 2005 On June 27, 2002, one of WWE?s most polarizing figures made his ruthless debut, forever changing the course of sports-entertainment history.

    That summer evening one decade ago in Chicago, Kurt Angle issued an open challenge for any competitor on SmackDown. At first no one answered the call ? until a young John Cena made his way to the squared circle, to forgettable entrance music and standard red-and-black ring attire. Angle took one look at his opponent and assumed he was just cannon fodder.?

    Earlier that week on Raw, Mr. McMahon had spoken to WWE?s Superstars about his secret to success. The Chairman was looking for a Superstar who shared the same quality ? ruthless aggression. Clearly, the speech was enough to inspire Cena to introduce himself to the gold medalist, and answer the challenges laid out by both Angle and Mr. McMahon. When Angle asked Cena what made him stand out from everyone else, the rookie ring warrior cited the very trait introduced by the Chairman: ruthless aggression.

    With a powerful haymaker, the future "Champ" went on the offensive and gave Kurt Angle ? a former WWE Champion and one of the greatest amateur wrestlers of all time ? a run for his money. During the battle, the fearless Cena proved that he was a force to be reckoned with by countering both the Angle Lock and Angle Slam, and nearly claiming victory on numerous occasions.

    The Cenation leader was ultimately unsuccessful, but the intense bout introduced the WWE Universe to an eager and strong competitor who never backs down from a challenge. That evening, Cena earned the respect of his fellow WWE Superstars, including then-Undisputed Champion The Undertaker.

    One month after his battle with Angle, Cena proved himself yet again by winning his first pay-per-view match against WWE?s first-ever Undisputed Champion, Chris Jericho. Solidifying himself as a true Superstar with his victory over Jericho, Cena?s unique personality soon emerged as the rapper known as the ?Dr. of Thuganomics,? moving from his generic two-color ring attire to his trademark jean shorts. (DOCTOR OF THUGANOMICS PHOTOS)

    Cena quickly became one of WWE?s most popular and dominant Superstars. In his first two battles on The Grandest Stage of Them All, WrestleMania XX and WrestleMania 21, he captured his first United States Championship and first WWE Championship, respectively.

    Ten years since answering Angle?s challenge, Cena is a 12-time World Champion, a Royal Rumble Match winner, a three-time United States Champion and a four-time Tag Team Champion. He has teamed with WWE Hall of Famers like Hulk Hogan and Shawn Michaels, and he has overcome insurmountable odds in the forms of Brock Lesnar and Big Show. The prospect of facing Cena at WrestleMania XXVIII was also enough to spark The Rock's in-ring return after an eight-year hiatus.

    Cena's unparalleled career is not limited to his in-ring accomplishments. Recently, he reached an unprecedented milestone with Make-A-Wish, granting his 300th wish and further establishing himself as the biggest wish-giver in the organization's history (FULL STORY). The West Newbury, Mass., native is also a staunch supporter of the men and women who serve in the United States Armed Forces. Earlier this year, Cena honored America?s troops by wearing different variations of camouflage shorts, each signifying a different branch of the military.

    One decade ago, John Cena was a brazen young competitor, refusing to back down and seizing an opportunity to make a splash against a gold medalist. In the years since, Cena remains that enthusiastic young Superstar at heart, defying the odds and making history. His extraordinary accolades in and out of the ring are a true testament to the abilities, heart and spirit of the Cenation leader.

    Want to know how John Cena feels about his 10 years in WWE??Read a WWE.com exclusive interview with the Cenation leader now.

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    Google sells small tablet, challenges Kindle Fire

    SAN FRANCISCO (AP) ? Google unveiled its attempt to catch up to Apple and Amazon in the growing market for tablet computers. It also provided a titillating glimpse at its vision of a digital future through the mind-boggling lens of Internet-connected glasses.

    The debut of a long-anticipated tablet computer bearing Google's brand and equipped with its latest operating software kicked off an annual conference for about 6,000 computer programmers.

    Although the tablet drew plenty of applause, the biggest crowd-pleasing moment came near the end of a nearly two-hour performance Wednesday when Google conjured a scene worthy of a "Mission Impossible" movie.

    After Google co-founder Sergey Brin trotted on stage during the middle of a presentation, he cut away to a live video feed showing a group of skydivers the company hired to jump out of a blimp hovering about 7,000 feet above downtown San Francisco.

    The skydivers were wearing a pair of Internet-connected glasses. That allowed the audience inside to see what the skydivers were seeing as they parachuted on to the roof of the building where the conference was being held.

    The glasses are still a work in progress, although Google gave U.S. programmers attending the conference a chance to order a $1,500 prototype that they can start experimenting with early next year.

    The Google-branded tablet, called the Nexus 7, will start shipping next month in a direct challenge to Amazon.com Inc.'s Kindle Fire. The tablet also could appeal to consumers looking for a less expensive, less sophisticated alternative to Apple Inc.'s iPad.

    The Nexus 7 is designed specifically for Google Play, an online store that sells movies, music, books, apps and other content. That mirrors Amazon's strategy with the Kindle Fire, although Amazon's strength in online retailing has seeded its store with a more extensive selection than Google Play. Amazon declined comment.

    The size and price of the Nexus 7 also matches the Kindle Fire. Both have 7-inch screens and sell for $199. The Nexus 7 is slightly lighter at about 0.75 pound, compared with the Kindle Fire's 0.9 pound.

    By contrast, the iPad's screen measures nearly 10 inches diagonally and weighs 1.44 pounds. Apple sells its latest models for $499 and up, though an older version is available for $399.

    Customers can start ordering the Nexus 7 through Google on Wednesday, initially in the U.S., Canada and Australia. The device won't ship until mid-July.

    Google's announcement that it's putting its brand on a tablet comes a week after Microsoft Corp. did the same thing. Both moves risk alienating Google's and Microsoft's hardware partners. Those companies, in turn, could be less inclined to work closely with Google and Microsoft.

    The Nexus 7's price looks like a relative bargain, given that it boasts more features than the Kindle, including a front-facing camera with 1.2 megapixels. The Kindle is believed to be a roughly break-even product for Amazon at $199. Samsung Electronics Co. sells a tablet similar to Google's for $250.

    Andrew Rassweiler, an analyst with IHS iSuppli, said he suspects Google will be selling the Nexus 7 at a loss.

    Google has previously put its own brand on a flagship line of "Nexus" smartphones. But that market is more mature than the tablet market, and there was less risk of Google alienating partners, particularly because it didn't price the phones lower than the norm.

    Much like the Nexus phones, the Nexus 7 tablet will be a showcase for a new version of Google's Android operating system ? this one called Jelly Bean.

    Although the tablet carries the Google brand, the machine will be made by AsusTek Computer Inc. Google recently expanded into the device-making business with its $12.5 billion purchase of Motorola Mobility, but the company has stressed that it intends to continue to rely on Asus and other manufacturers that have embraced Android.

    Jeff Orr, an analyst with ABI Research, said Microsoft's announcement of its Surface tablet last week and Google's Nexus 7 add up to a "troubling" situation for tablet makers such as Samsung Electronics Co., which makes the Galaxy line.

    When a software-supplying partner turns around and puts out its own hardware product, "is that a partner or an enemy?" Orr asked.

    Orr also questioned whether Google's strategy of pricing the tablet low is really going to win it any fans in the long term. Apple, he noted, dominates the tablet market with a product that's expensive but works well.

    There are already other Android-powered tablets on the market, but none have proven nearly as popular as the iPad or Kindle Fire. That has raised worries at Google as more people rely on tablets to surf the Internet.

    For Google, advertising dollars are at stake. If Apple retains its dominance and other players such as Amazon and Microsoft gobble up the rest of the sales, they could set up their operating systems in ways that de-emphasize Google's Internet search engine and other services. Apple develops its own system, while Amazon modifies Android for use in Kindles. Microsoft's will run on a new version of Windows.

    Apple already has announced that the next version of the iPad operating system will abandon Google's digital maps as the built-in navigation system. That shift could cause neighborhood merchants to spend less money advertising on Google.

    The iPad currently has about 68 percent of the tablet market, according to Forrester Research. The research firm expects the increasing competition to whittle the iPad's share to 53 percent in 2016, with Android-powered tablets at about 30 percent and Windows tablets accounting for the remainder. Forrester predicted 760 million tablets will be in use by 2016.

    "Google's user base for music, books, and movies is not nearly as strong as Apple or Amazon, so it will take time to build a strong customer base" for the Nexus 7, predicted Forrester analyst Frank Gillett.

    He also said the Nexus 7 and other Android tablets are at a disadvantage because computer programmers still haven't built as many compelling applications for that platform as they have for the iPad.

    In another expansion into consumer electronics, Google also announced a home entertainment device called Nexus Q that is similar to Apple TV, a small box that can stream music and movies over Internet connections. The Nexus Q sends content from your personal collection or YouTube to your existing TV and speaker systems. You control it through a separate Android phone or tablet.

    The Nexus Q, which Google is calling the world's first "social streaming device," will be available in July in the U.S. initially and sell for $299. Apple TV currently sells for just $99. Other Internet-streaming devices, such as the Roku, that connect to TVs sell for even less than that.

    The Internet-connected glasses that Google demonstrated won't be cheap either, although Brin told reporters Wednesday that the company plans to charge consumers significantly less than the $1,500 that developers had to pay for prototypes. The glasses, which Google is calling Project Glass, probably won't be released to the mass market until early 2014, Brin said.

    "It's not a commodity product," Brin said. "We view this as a premium sort of thing."

    Google began developing the Internet-connected glasses in a secret research lab more than two years ago and announced what it was working on in April. Wednesday's presentation marked the first extended demonstration of how the glasses might work.

    Also on Wednesday, Google unveiled a new search tool to help you get the right information at the right time on your mobile device. Called Google Now, the tool will be part of Jelly Bean, which will be available in mid-July. Some devices, including the Galaxy Nexus, will get the upgrade automatically over the air.

    With Google Now, if you say "traffic," for example, it will look at your usual commute to work and show you alternative routes if there's a lot of traffic. It will tell you the scores of your favorite sports teams automatically, and it will keep you up to date on flight statuses if you are flying somewhere.

    The feature bears resemblance to the Siri virtual assistant on Apple's iPhone.

    Jelly Bean will also come with the ability to share photos by tapping two phones together.

    ___

    Peter Svensson contributed from New York. AP Technology Writer Barbara Ortutay in New York contributed to this story.

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    Wednesday, June 27, 2012

    Moody's cuts debt ratings of 28 Spanish banks

    Spain's battered banks have taken another hit, this time in the form of a sweeping downgrade by Moody's.

    The rating agency said that it is cutting its views on the debt issued by 28 Spanish banks, including international heavyweights Banco Santander and Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria.

    The Spanish government's fragile finances are making it more difficult for that country to support its lenders, according to Moody's. And it says the banks are vulnerable to further losses from Spain's real-estate bust.

    The announcement late Monday from Moody's Investors Service came on the same day that Spain's government formally asked for help from its European neighbors in cleaning up its stricken banking sector. The request left many questions unanswered, including how much Spain would ask for out of the $125 billion loan package it has been offered.

    That uncertainty over Spain led to losses Monday in global stock markets. Bond investors, meanwhile, pushed Spain's borrowing costs higher, a sign of wilting confidence in the country's ability to support its banks.

    The downgrades reflect Moody's dimming view on the ability of the Spanish banks to repay their debts. Moody's said the lower ratings stemmed from its having downgraded the Spanish government's credit rating by three notches earlier this month.

    A downgrade usually means that banks will have to pay more to service their debt. Investors demand higher interest for riskier debt implied by lower credit ratings.

    Spain formally asked the European Union on Monday for rescue loans to help clean up its troubled banking industry. The Spanish economy, the fourth-largest of the 17 countries that use the euro currency, is suffering from the aftershocks of a real estate bust that has devastated families as well as banks. Unemployment is nearly 25 percent.

    The Spanish government's financial fate is intertwined with that of the country's banks. Two-thirds of the government's bonds are owned by Spanish banks, pension funds and insurance companies.

    Moody's long-term rating on Banco Santander SA, the eurozone's largest bank by market capitalization, remains in investment grade despite a two-notch downgrade. The rating agency cited Santander's diversified holdings that reduce its exposure to the government's finances. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA's new long-term rating is one notch below Santander's and just one notch above non-investment, or "junk" status.

    The debt of several others, however, is now considered junk. Those include Banco Popular Espanol, Bankinter SA and Bankia.

    Moody's did say in a statement that the agency is encouraged by measures being taken by Spain to support its banks.

    The rating agency's move came four days after the rating agency downgraded some of the world's biggest banks, including Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs, reflecting concern over their exposure to the violent swings in global financial markets. Moody's also cut the ratings on seven German and three Austrian banks this month.

    The downgrades haven't come as a surprise. But they come at a time of great uncertainty in the global economy. Europe's 17-nation currency union is under threat, the U.S. economy is slowing and the economies of India, Brazil and China are cooling.

    EU leaders are meeting Thursday and Friday in Brussels for another summit aimed at reining in Europe's debt crisis. Debt-wracked Greece is looking to renegotiate some of the budget-cutting measures it has agreed to in exchange for continued support from international lenders. The summit comes just a week after Greece's new coalition government was formed following months of political turmoil and two inconclusive elections.

    Two international audits last week found that Spain could need as much as $77 billion. The government wants the loans to go directly to the banks so that it won't be responsible for repayment in case of a default. That idea has met with resistance.

    The size and interest rates of the loans likely will be discussed at the EU summit this week.

    Investors are concerned that beyond a rescue for its troubled banking sector, Spain itself may ultimately need a full country bailout like Greece, Ireland and Portugal.

    Steep losses stung stock markets on both sides of the Atlantic Monday. The Dow Jones industrial average dropped 138 points to close at 12,502.66, a loss of 1.1 percent. The broader Standard & Poor's 500 index fell even more, 1.6 percent.

    In Europe, Britain's FTSE 100 stock index fell 1.1 percent, France's CAC-40 slumped 2.2 percent, while Germany's DAX dropped 2.1 percent. The selling spilled over to Asian on Tuesday, with Nikkei 225 index fell 0.8 percent and South Korea's Kospi was 0.2 percent lower in early trading.

    Many analysts believe big banks, including those in the U.S., would be the first to feel the hit of a freeze-up in Europe's financial system if Spain isn't able to convince bond markets that it can rescue its hobbled banks.

    The uncertainty pushed borrowing costs higher for Spain's government on Monday. Its stock market plunged 3.7 percent.

    The other 23 banks downgraded by Moody's are Caja Laboral, Banca March SA, Caja Rural de Navarra SCC, Caixa Bank, Instituto de Credito Oficial, Banco Cooperativo Espanol SA, Banco Sabadell SA, Kutxabank SA, Unicaja Banco SA, Banco Pastor SA, Confederacion Espanola de Cajas de Ahorro, Caja Rural de Granada SCC, Bankoa SA, Liberbank SA, Ibercaja Banco SA, Cajamar Caja Rural SCC, Ahorro Corporacion Financiera SV SA, Banco CEISS, Catalunya Banc SA, NCG Banco SA , Banco CAM, Dexia Sabadell SA and Banco de Valencia SA.

    __

    AP Business Writer Seth Sutel contributed to this story.

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    Tuesday, June 26, 2012

    Computer Scientists Crack RSA's Ironclad Secure ID 800 Tokens [Security]

    If you're used to seeing a device like this on a daily basis, you probably assume that it's a vital security measure to keep your employer's networks and data secure. A team of computer scientists beg to differ, however— because they've cracked the encryption it uses wide open. More »


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    Bank bailout to spark firesale of corporate Spain

    MADRID (Reuters) - The European bailout for Spain's banks will push them to sell an empire of stakes in the nation's top companies, ending a cozy culture of corporate-banking links and prompting a wider shake-up in ownership of the company landscape.

    Spain formally requested euro zone rescue loans to recapitalize debt-laden former savings banks on Monday, but those who receive funds will be subject to European Union state-aid rules that include selling equity assets.

    With the price of such assets languishing as the euro zone's financial crisis drags on, that will involve the likely fire sale of big chunks of Spain's corporate titans, including telecoms leader Telefonica, oil major Repsol and power firm Iberdrola.

    UBS estimates 22 billion euros ($28 billion) of Spanish stakes could be up for sale, most of which is in the hands of savings banks. This represents as much as 9 percent of the capitalization of the country's blue-chip index.

    Over the years, Spain's savings banks have gained board seats on some of the country's biggest firms, exerting a powerful role in shaping corporate and industrial strategy in sectors ranging from tourism and real estate to energy and telecommunications.

    Established centuries ago to help farmers in times of poor harvests, the savings banks developed strong regional and political identities in a closely intertwined corporate and banking culture of mutual backscratching.

    Banks rolled over debt for cash-strapped companies to prevent loans from going bad, while bankers earned considerable salaries for sitting on company boards.

    Not for much longer.

    "They're going to have to sell. And with no light at the end of the tunnel as far as the macro, political dance, the chances of holding out for a better price increasingly look like wishful thinking," said Flemming Barton, analyst at CM Capital Markets.

    NOT IF, BUT WHEN

    Bankia, which last month asked for a lifeline of 19 billion euros ($24 billion), the largest state rescue in Spanish history, will be the first to give up once-prized corporate stakes.

    It owns 20 percent of tech firm Indra, 12 percent of International Airlines Group and 5.3 percent of Iberdrola, as well as big stakes in insurer Mapfre, hotelier NH Hoteles and olive oil firm Deoleo.

    "Bankia is going to have to liquidate all its stakes except for Mapfre, where it has cross stakes and strategic deals," a banking source said. "This is going to put pressure on other savings banks, including La Caixa's industrial empire."

    Although Barcelona-based La Caixa is not itself in need of a bailout, the shift in Spanish banking and corporate relationships will set the tone for the Catalan bank, too.

    Executives at the companies held by Bankia are already taking steps to line up buyers and keep the shares from falling into undesirable hands.

    In the case of Iberdrola, Chairman Ignacio Sanchez Galan said on Friday the company did not rule out buying back Bankia's stake, worth 1 billion euros, itself.

    Meanwhile, IAG Chief Executive Willie Walsh has said there are "interested investors" for Bankia's stake, valued at about 420 million euros.

    Bankia and its parent BFA have already recognized a 1.6 billion euro write-down on its corporate stakes. Not so for other troubled banks that will also be under pressure to sell.

    An independent audit to determine the health of Spanish banks also failed to put a number on potential losses related to banks' equity stakes, meaning the sector's ultimate funding needs could increase.

    CLOCK TICKING FOR LA CAIXA

    Like Spain's two largest banks Santander and BBVA, banking group La Caixa does not need external aid, but analysts and sources said it was just a matter of time before the Catalan powerhouse also unwinds stakes.

    "Caixabank isn't stressed to the extent that the others are, but they obviously will have to find capital, either through business as usual or selling stakes," said one banking source. "But the days of industrial holdings is nearing its end."

    Despite a strong balance sheet, La Caixa will need fresh funds to meet tough new provisioning requirements under a local and global drive for banks to raise capital.

    For decades La Caixa has been kingmaker of a vast empire, stretching from 37 percent of utility Gas Natural to 28 percent of tollway firm Abertis, 12.8 percent of Repsol and 5.1 percent of Telefonica, and including stakes in banks such as Austria's Erste and Portugal's BPI.

    Some of the stakes, long considered sacred, are held through its listed unit Caixabank.

    "I definitely don't see Caixabank selling now or soon; they're going wait. But in the next cycle it's hard to see them increasing exposure to equity holdings in corporates other than as a result of bankruptcies," Barton of CM Capital Markets said.

    A flock of "vulture" funds is already watching over the banking sector shakeout in the hope that it will finally deliver a bonanza of distressed company assets at rock bottom prices.

    Fearing the fallout, Spain's ruling People's Party took steps early in June to protect strategic companies such as Repsol from opportunistic takeovers by proposing an amendment to bring back a limit on voting rights.

    But as Spain's economic crisis draws out, with unemployment climbing above 24 percent and a recession seen lasting through this year, investors still feel that anything they can buy today can be had even cheaper tomorrow.

    "People are aware that sales are taking place, and they are watching. But the overriding emotion on Spanish assets right now is not 'I have got to hurry or I will lose it,'" the banking source said.

    ($1 = 0.7977 euro)

    (Additional reporting by Tomas Cobos and Julien Toyer; Editing by Will Waterman)

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    Relationship and Marriage Advice | The Gottman Relationship Blog ...

    Integrating Gottman Method into?

    Premarital Counseling

    Laura Heck, MA, LMFTA

    Considering that half of all divorces will occur within the first 7 years of marriage, premarital counseling seems like a no-brainer in today's world. My practice as a Marriage and Family Therapist is focused on proactively transforming nearly newlyweds into competent love birds by teaching The Gottman Method:?Dr. John Gottman?s key, research-based principles for making marriage long-lasting and harmonious. Here are a few of the skills I focus on with premarital couples in my own practice: Building Love Maps:?It does not seem to matter whether couples have been cohabiting for a decade or are fresh faced 20-somethings - they still manage to update their love maps by going through the Love Map Card Deck. I host a weekly small group of premarital couples and use the Love Map Card Deck to play the ?Newlywed? game. Questions that stumped couples this week were: What is your partner?s social security number??and?What is your partner?s secret ambition? Do you know the answers to these questions?

    Practice Good Communication Skills:?From the very beginning, I start building on the necessary skills for good communication, leading up to mastery of the stress reducing conversation. Key components to good communication are:

    • Listen without offering advice or trying to solve your partner?s problems.
    • Communicate empathy for the speaker. Ex:??That is stressful for you. I?m sorry you had a rough week at work.?
    • Listen to your partner as well as you listen to your boss. Often times we communicate more clearly with our c0-workers than our significant others. Remember to give your partner the same undivided attention you would give your boss. Turn off those cell phones, televisions, and lap tops and be sure to maintain eye contact. Let your partner know you are listening by nodding your head or giving verbal cues that indicate you are following.
    • Communicate your feelings. I?m always surprised how often couples express their thoughts, desires, and wishes without expressing their emotions and feelings. Specifically, I observe many men that start statements with ?I feel?? but skip right over the feeling into a thought. It can take quite a bit of coaching to bring men out of their head and into their heart, but once they are able to express the feelings behind their wants and desires, a deeper level of understanding will ensue. I have literally watched women melt as their male partners properly use ?I feel? statements.

    Start fresh with rituals for connection:
    One of the most exciting parts about starting a life together is starting new traditions. How will you celebrate your anniversary? Thanksgiving? What will dinner time be like in your household? What traditions did you enjoy in your family of origin and how would you like to implement them in your new family? I love the open ended questions in the Rituals of Connection Card Deck.?

    Discussing problems or issues: Processing disagreements is stressful enough. When couples have a specific plan for processing disagreements and feel competent in the skills of communicating through conflict, the stress goes right out the window. When the stress is removed, couples are able to think logically through problem solving.?


    As with any new skill, the more it is practiced, the easier it becomes. If the goal of premarital counseling is to thoughtfully prepare couples for a lifetime of partnership, Dr. John Gottman?s research and his?7 Principles for Making Marriage Work?provide a wonderful model for helping to create a firm foundation for a long lasting and happy marriage.?

    I hope that you will join the Gottman Institute and I this week as we continue to discuss the Gottman Method and its application to premarital relationships. Thank you!?

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    Summer heat: Week's events could drive election

    WASHINGTON (AP) ? If you pay attention to election 2012 at all this summer, make it this week.

    Decisions out of Washington are sure to have an impact on the major issues driving the presidential and congressional elections: Jobs. How much is in your wallet. Health insurance, immigration, campaign finance and more.

    Lawmakers face deadlines on legislation determining the interest rate students pay for loans, overhaul of the federal transportation program, and money for the system that provides insurance for homes and businesses in flood-risk areas. The Supreme Court, meanwhile, is rendering judgment Thursday on the health care overhaul law, President Barack Obama's signature legislative achievement.

    "I saw some story about (how) this is the week that could make or break Barack Obama. I don't buy it," said Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Health committee, who personally invested considerable time into passage of the health care law. "It's an important week, sure."

    In opinion polls, voters put the economy at the top of their list of concerns along with unemployment, which stands at 8.2 percent. They worry about federal spending at a time of record-breaking deficits, how to pay for their health care, and immigration policy. And in interview after interview, respondents say they are extremely concerned about their personal finances.

    These are the substantive issues the presidential and congressional candidates are certain to focus on in the fall as they battle for the presidency, congressional majorities and the loyalties of persuadable voters. There are plenty of those ? a quarter of registered voters have yet to commit to Obama or Republican challenger Mitt Romney, according to an Associated Press-GfK poll this month. The ranks of the undecided will shrink before Election Day, but this group could make the difference in a close presidential race and in congressional contests.

    Republicans need a net four seats to seize control of the Senate from the Democrats. In the House, Democrats need a net of 25 seats to oust the GOP majority.

    The action in Washington also affects key constituencies both parties are trying to woo, including Hispanics, women, seniors and small businesses.

    In the near term, lawmakers want to complete the outstanding legislation and avoid having to explain to constituents over the weeklong July 4th break why Congress failed to protect jobs in the transportation industry, students with loans and homes threatened by flooding.

    "We have lots to do and a very short time to do it," Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., said Monday from the Senate floor.

    By June 30, the House and Senate must pass a highway spending bill ? or extend current law ? that negotiators say would save or create more than 2 million jobs. Other congressional bargainers are working fast to head off a July 1 doubling of interest rates on federal loans to 7.4 million college students. The government's flood insurance program expires at the end of July if not renewed, and a Senate vote is expected this week.

    Across the street, the Supreme Court handed down a mixed decision on immigration Monday, tossing out major parts of Arizona's tough crackdown on illegal immigrations while unanimously approving the requirement that police check the immigration status of those they stop for other reasons. The court also upheld unlimited corporate spending on political campaigns.

    Though the economy remains the No. 1 worry for voters, the health care ruling could have the biggest near-term political impact. Both parties have big strategic guns at the ready.

    If the Supreme Court upholds the Obama health care law, it would mean validation for the president and the Democrats in Congress who muscled the legislation to passage in 2010, when they controlled both houses of Congress. But the overhaul mobilized small-government advocates and was a big force behind the GOP takeover of the House that year. So if the law is upheld, Republicans have a clear case to make for strengthening their numbers and their power to overturn all or parts of it.

    But if the court strikes any part down, the defeat for Obama could mean uncertainty for both parties.

    Congressional Republicans intend to seek quick repeal of any parts of the health care law that survive the court's ruling, but they don't plan to push replacement measures until after the November elections. Obama and congressional Democrats haven't said what they would do in the event the court rejects the law.

    "We remain confident that the Affordable Care Act is constitutional and we are ready for whatever decision is rendered by the Supreme Court," White House press secretary Jay Carney said.

    The high court's decision to throw out key provisions of Arizona's crackdown on illegal immigrants guarantees that the issue has a high profile in the elections as Obama tries to protect his party's substantial lead among Hispanics, and Republicans seek to narrow the polling advantage.

    Democrats howled that the Arizona immigration law decision clears the way for racial profiling, while Republicans said the decision upholds states' rights to enforce their own immigration policies. Both sides insisted that Congress needs to pass a long-term immigration policy that applies to the estimated 11 million people in the country illegally, an issue that has divided lawmakers for years.

    "No American should ever live under a cloud of suspicion just because of what they look like," said Obama, who won two-thirds of the Latino vote in 2008 and recently issued a directive that protects young immigrants who came illegally to the United States as children. Obama pledged in 2008 to push for passage of comprehensive changes in immigration laws, but the effort stalled in Congress and Obama turned his attention to addressing the economy and pressed ahead with passing an overhaul of health care laws.

    Romney, campaigning in Arizona on Monday, blamed Obama for lack of action on immigration. He also said states have the right to secure their borders, "particularly when the federal government has failed to meet its responsibilities."

    Within a few hours of the court's ruling on immigration, Republican Rep. John Mica, who's in a tough GOP primary race in Florida against Rep. Sandy Adams, asked his constituents in a letter to "stand with me for Arizona's state rights."

    "P.S.," Mica added. "Will you consider making a contribution to my campaign today?"

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    Planting Grass Seed, Strategies for Success, Quality Matters

    While planting and growing grass is not difficult?I once heard that it could be planted on concrete?there are strategies for successfully planting grass seed to ensure?the most success. Listen to this audio podcast to hear the discussion about all these topics.

    Perfect Lawn

    When planting grass, you have several decisions to make:

    When is the best time for planting grass seed?

    Fall ? The best time for planting grass seed is fall. Early enough so it becomes established before the first frost bot not too early that the heat will hinder growth.

    What variety to seed to plant?

    Plant what grows best for your part of the country and the site conditions. Your local seed supplier will carry what you need. Companies like Pennington Seed ship different?varieties?to different parts of the country.

    What brand of seed to plant?

    Yes, brand does matter. You want a quality seed that will have a deep root system and look nice.

    Do grass mixtures matter when?planting grass seed?

    Yes, a blend of?varieties?will offer multiple benefits. Some grasses?take?a long time to germinate, others germinate quickly. Some spread and?some?are bunch grasses. Using a blend when?planting grass seed gives you?benefits?of multiple varieties.

    How much fertilizer do you need?

    As little as possible. Deep roots from quality seed will lower the need for?fertilizers.

    How often to water when?planting grass seed?

    As needed, follow the instructions for the variety you plant and keep well watered until the grass seed is established.

    Engineering the best grass

    Handyguy Brian discussed some of the things he learned about Pennington Grass. He visited Pennington?s R&D facility in Oregon earlier this year and has some interesting insight into seed varieties.

    Pennington? Smart Seed? Hands-On Experiment

    At Pennington?s ?Seed for Yourself? Summit, Handyguy Brian was given the opportunity to try?planting grass seed in?a small plot using Pennington? Smart Seed? to learn about the benefits of using a high-quality, pure seed product. Seed products are most appropriate for use when planting grass seed for?a new lawn or re-seeding large areas.

    Every bag of Pennington? Smart Seed? contains pure seed and no filler. The seed varieties used in Pennington? Smart Seed? are some of the most advanced varieties available and have been developed for their drought tolerance. At least 60 percent of the seed in every bag of Pennington? Smart Seed? has been qualified by the Turfgrass Water Conservation Alliance (TWCA) for its drought tolerance. Pennington Seed is one of the three founding members of the TWCA, which works with state university systems and private research enterprises to develop turfgrasses that use less water.

    In addition to using only the most advanced varieties, each seed is further enhanced with Pennington?s exclusive MYCO Advantage? seed technology, which helps to introduce beneficial micro-organisms that attach themselves to the emerging seed roots for a denser, deeper root system.

    After minimal soil tilling, Brian evenly spread fertilizer and Pennington? Smart Seed? across his plots. Over the next several weeks, each plot received regular watering as appropriate.*

    DAY 1

    The plot after initial seeding.

    *Watering requirements can vary dramatically between germination, establishment and ongoing maintenance. During germination, homeowners should water to keep the soil moist. Following the first two weeks, homeowners should then water their lawn every third day for 15-20 minutes until established. As part of ongoing maintenance, watering should occur every fourth day for 20-30 minutes. At this stage, the main goal is to maintain a healthy lawn. This can be primarily accomplished by monitoring for color changes. A lawn does not need water until the color falls by 50 percent, at which time one inch of water should be added. To determine the length of irrigation, place plastic cups or small tins to observe waterfall in a given area.

    ?DAY 14 AND DAY 28

    DAY 14 AND DAY 28

    During the first days of?planting grass seed , the seed absorbs water but has not swelled to the point of bursting open. Depending on the variety of grass, germination is not typically visible until at least 8 days, with some varieties taking well over 14 days.

    At 14 days, germination is visible with a number of seeds having sprouted. Germination progresses over the next few weeks.

    DAY 35 AND DAY 49

    DAY 35 AND DAY 49

    Through day 35-49, the grass continues to thicken across the seeded area. While full establishment for Pennington? Smart Seed? takes longer than Pennington? 1-Step Complete?, the grass grows beautiful and thick.

    Pennington offers specialized variety blends or mixes of Pennington? Smart Seed?. Pennington? Smart Seed? comes in both traditional variety blends/mixes (Perennial Ryegrass, Kentucky Bluegrass, Tall Fescue and Fescue/Bluegrass), as well as specialized mixes that are customized to specific regional climates ? taking the guesswork out of selection. Varieties include: Sun & Shade, Dense Shade, Northeast, Midwest, Pacific Northwest and Pennsylvania State.

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    Mobile Ad Startup StrikeAd Raises Another $500K From SoftTech And Others

    strikead logoStrikeAd, a startup that helps advertisers and agencies manage their mobile campaigns, has raised another $500,000 in funding. The round is an addition to the $3 million Series A led by DFJ Esprit that the startup announced in January. More impressive than the amount of funding is who it's coming from ? Jeff Clavier's firm SoftTech VC, Siemer Ventures, and Applied Semantics co-founder Gil Elbaz (he's now CEO of Factual).

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    Sunday, June 24, 2012

    Keira Knightley: Is the science in 'Seeking a Friend For the End of the World' correct?

    Keira Knightley stars in 'Seeking a Friend For the End of the World,' a story about the final days before an asteroid collides with Earth.

    By Mike Wall,?SPACE.com / June 22, 2012

    Starring Keira Knightley and Steve Carell, 'Seeking a Friend for the End of the World' opens Friday.

    Focus Features

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    Like the poor Earthlings whose impending doom the genre chronicles, the asteroid disaster movie could be on its last legs.

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    That may not be immediately apparent, since a new killer-asteroid film, "Seeking a Friend for the End of the World," opens at theaters nationwide Friday (June 22). But scientists are making so much progress finding and tracking big, dangerous space rocks that a surprise civilization-threatening impact is becoming less and less realistic.

    It's highly unlikely, for example, that a 6-mile-wide (10-kilometer) near-Earth asteroid ? the size of the space rock thought to have?wiped out the dinosaurs?65 million years ago ? lurks out there undiscovered, researchers say.

    "We know everything out there that is that big, and there is just nothing right now that's in an orbit that's any threat toward the Earth," said Lindley Johnson, program executive for the Near Earth Object Observation Program at NASA headquarters in Washington, D.C. [Photos: Scenes from 'Seeking a Friend for the End of the World']

    Hunting down the most dangerous asteroids

    Asteroids?much smaller than the dino-killer could still inflict catastrophic damage if they slammed into Earth. In general, scientists think a strike by anything at least 0.6 miles (1 km) wide could have global consequences ? most likely by altering the world's climate for years to come.

    Observations by NASA's infrared?WISE space telescope?recently allowed astronomers to estimate that there are about 981 of these mountain-size asteroids on orbits that bring them relatively close to Earth.

    That number may sound scarily large. But sky-scanning researchers have already found and catalogued nearly all of them, Johnson said.

    "We're almost 95 percent complete on objects that are larger than 1 kilometer in size," he told SPACE.com. [Photos: Asteroids in Deep Space]

    Preventing an impact

    It's possible, of course, that one of the huge, as-yet-undetected?near-Earth asteroids?does pose a threat to our planet sometime down the road. But that threat could be mitigated, or even eliminated, if we spot it soon enough.

    Researchers have several ideas about how to?avert a devastating impact, given enough lead time.

    One is the so-called gravity-tractor method, in which a small, unmanned probe is launched to rendezvous with the asteroid in deep space. The spacecraft would travel with the space rock, exerting a tiny but constant gravitational tug that would eventually nudge the asteroid into a benign orbit.

    We could also be much more aggressive with our rendezvous craft, slamming it into the asteroid to knock it off course. We have the know-how to perform both of these missions; multiple spacecraft have met up with asteroids in deep space, and in 2005 NASA smashed an impactor into the comet Tempel 1 to determine the object's composition.

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