Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Anthropology Review Database review of The Sociology of Islam ...

?????It is desperately important to sociologize Islam, especially because academia and the general public alike have so consistently essentialized and even demonized it. Of course, with or without our realization, Islam issociologized, that is to say, shaped and refracted by social context and social experience. And also of course, anthropology has been exploring and exposing the social diversity and the social construction of Islam with increasing frequency and success.For these reasons, The Sociology of Islam is a welcome addition to our knowledge of the religion. The collection consists of nineteen essays, including an introduction by the editor, organized into four sections. As Keskin explains in the introduction, a transnational sociological study of Islam effectively constitutes an anthropology of Islam, since both ?can be described as a systematic study of the social, political, and economic aspects and transformations of Muslim societies in the context of an increasingly globalized world? (p. 1). Indeed, in addition to invoking anthropologists like Ernest Gellner and David Harvey, the introductory comments identify a number of themes and concerns central to anthropology, such as the definition of ?a collective Muslim identity? (p. 5), modernity and secularization, and neoliberalism and globalization. Finally, Keskin emphasizes the variety of Islam, in particular the shari?a-based Islam that most people know (and fear) as well as the market-oriented Islam that Keskin regards as ?the ?modernity-friendly? version of Islam? (p. (16). In a word, ?Islam is not a static religion? nor is it a single monolithic and asocial religion.

The first section, containing four chapters, is Islam, Economy, and Politics. These selections are particularly wide-ranging and thematic. For instance, Basak Ozaral examines the ?moral economy? of Islam or a specific ?Islamic economics,? characterized by ?its emphasis on morality governing economic transactions, [which] has developed a substantial response to the challenges posed by a global economy shaped by modern rational capitalism? (p. 21). This articles provides some valuable information about Islamic concepts and institutions such as waqf (Muslim endowments), zakat (mandatory charity), and riba (usury or interest). Ovamir Anjum gives an analysis of ?Islamic political tradition? in the light of modernity in the Middle East, jumping off from the work of Olivier Roy and concluding that most Muslims seek both shari?a and democracy?seriously complicating both the question of the ?compatibility? of Islam with democracy and the very meaning of the term ?democracy.? Joshua Hendrick describes a particular instance of ?neo-liberal? and modern Islam, the Gulen Movement with its education network and its ?apolitical politics.? (For more on the Gulen Movement, see Turkish Islam and the Secular State: The Gulen Movement, also reviewed in ARD.) Husnul Amin reports on ?post-Islamism? in Pakistan, which differs from Islamism in that (1) ?the appeal of Islam has dwindled,? (2) the more exclusive and puritanical form of Islam has yielded to ?more inclusive, society-centric, vigilant accounts of individual liberties,? and (3) it promotes a secularization of state with being ?anti-Islamic or secular? (p. 91-2). (For more on the sort of post-Islamism discussed in the chapter, see Islamism and Democracy in India: The Transformation of Jamaat-e-Islami, also reviewed in ARD.)

The second section, Globalization and Islam, also features four chapters, beginning with Corri Zoli?s discussion of ?the multicultural ummah (Islamic community). Zoli argues effectively that a global deterritorialized Islam forces us to question the familiar state/territory frame of culture, as Muslims themselves ?are actively contemplating Islamic identity and practice today in ways that delimit the contemporary ummah and, at the same time, define the limits of the nation state as a vehicle to capture this dynamic Muslim identity? (p. 138). Melanie Reddig follows with an overtly Bourdieu-ian approach to the ?religious field? of contemporary Islam, focusing on the Salafi school and the impact of colonialism and post-colonialism on ?traditional religious authority in Islam? (p. 154). David Johnston adds a selection on two Islamic reformers, Yusuf al-Qaradawi and Chandra Muzaffar, who differ strongly in the future Islam they envision but who ?share the burden of reshaping the way the Islamic tradition has been co-opted both authoritarian regimes and by extreme ?puritanical? movements such as the Taliban and al-Qa?ida? (p. 179). Jeremy Walton brings the section to a close with a presentation on ?civil Islam? and ?liberal piety? based on an ethnography of Muslim charitable foundations in Turkey.

The remaining ten essays, divided into two sections, are basically national case-studies. In the third section, Muslim Society in the West, authors investigate Islam in some surprising national settings for most audiences, including Poland (Katarzyna Gorak-Sosnowska), England (Leon Moosavi), Brazil (Cristina Maria de Castro), and Italy (Enzo Pace and Annalisa Frisina). In these instances, Islamic identity and organization are clearly linked to immigration and to the existence (if not establishment) of non-Islamic religion. Moosavi?s article on Britian particularly raises the issue of ?Islamophobia? (for more, see Thinking Through Islamophobia: Global Perspectives, also reviewed in ARD).

The final part, Islam and Muslim Societies, brings the discussion ?home,? after a fashion. Six essays consider Islam in Nigeria (Ogunbile), Malaysia (Joseph Tamney), Syria (Radwan Ziadeh), Indonesia (Siti Kusujiarti), and the United Arab Emirates (Kathryn Schellenberg and Mohamed Daasa). Collectively, they demonstrate the diversity with and the local influence on Islam, related in the various cases to ethnicity, economic development, and national politics. Two of the chapters are more thematic than the others: the chapter on the UAE explores expatriate workers in that small state, while Rachel Woodlock?s article on Islamic female dress is not only cross-cultural but also ?cross-philosophical,? importantly studying the question of female dress through four different Islamic ?orientations,? traditionalist, secularist, fundamentalist, and contextualist.

The Sociology of Islam is a very interesting and consistent anthology. Of course, as vast and complex as the topic, no single book could achieve the grand claim of being the sociology of Islam. However, these essays accomplish the goal of establishing that a sociology of Islam is possible and, more, that it is urgent. The chapters mostly represent ?macro-sociology,? most not engaging in the statistical preoccupations of much of ?small? sociology. In that regard, then, they have more in common with anthropology, which tends to explore and describe themes, processes, institutions, and experiences. Anthropologists can take some inspiration from the collection, which, most fundamentally and significantly, proves once and for all that Islam is not a static religion, nor a monolithic religion, nor an un-modernizable religion.

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Different types of Nursing Degrees

If you have come to a decision to join or start your nursing career, then you are taking correct decision because employment prospects are most bright for RNs or Registered Nurses. Licensed Practice Nurses (LPNs) are also in demand.

You?ll have one or two options to choose which degree of nursing would be better for you. Typically, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is the generally accepted standard. But with the current nursing shortage, a 2 year Associates Degree in Nursing is quickly gaining acknowledgment. You can select any of the previously mentioned programs but you need to be certain that the program is accredited one.

National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission (NLNAC) and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) are the only two organizations that recognise the accreditation of nursing programs. The schools which have been authorized by any one of those two organisations are accepted to meet the standards set out for nursing training and education in this country.

Basic Requirements and Nursing Degree Paths

You have got to complete your high school in order to pursue your nursing education. Some nursing colleges may ask you to take pre- admission test called National League for Nursing (NLN) Pre-Admission Exam before enrolling to the program. After passing Pre-Admission examination, there are several nursing degree paths waiting for you.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BS/BSN)

BSN programs are offered by different schools and colleges that will prepare you to practice across all health care settings. Often, it is four years long course. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is the generally accepted standard nursing degree. Employment prospects and advancement opportunities seem to be the best for the BSN graduate. Only the students who have finished BSN can get entry into a Master?s Degree in nursing program that prepares you for leadership, management and more independent roles, such as clinical nurse consultant, nurse practitioner, educator and analyst.

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

An Associate degree is a 2-3 year programme that prepares you to provide direct patient care in countless settings. ADN programs are typically offered by community colleges. However some hospitals, school of nursing, colleges and universities also offer ADN programs

Nursing as a 2nd Degree

If you already have bachelors degree in other field and want to pursue nursing degree, then you are lucky because there are several post-baccalaureate, second degree or accelerated degrees that recognize your prior education and build on it, without repeating it. Some post baccalaureate programs are BA to BSN, BS to BSN and plenty more.

Having the nursing assistant certificate on the hand isn?t satisfactory to work as the nursing assistant. So , you need the training.

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Monday, February 27, 2012

Boko Haram suicide bomber kills attacks Nigerian church

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A Boko Haram suicide bomber attacked a church in the city of Jos in Nigeria today, killing several people and wounding scores more. From AP:

A suicide car bomber detonated his explosives Sunday morning outside of the major church in the heart of a restive central Nigerian city that has seen hundreds die in religious and ethnic violence, an official said, killing three people and injuring others.

The explosion struck the main headquarters of the Church of Christ in Nigeria during its early morning service, Plateau state spokesman Pam Ayuba said. The blast killed the bomber and a father and child near the explosion, while wounding others, Ayuba said.

According to Vanguard Nigerian News, Jos police said at least six people were killed, and the Red Cross reported that 50 were wounded.

Jos was the scene of the bombings on Christmas Eve 2010 that targeted Christians and killed more than 80 people. Boko Haram, the radical Islamist terror group that is linked to al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb and has targeted both the government and Christians, and even the United Nations, claimed the Christmas Eve attack. Young Christians have retaliated for today's suicide attack, killing at least three people during riots in Jos. From AFP:

Christian youths rioted Sunday in the Nigerian city of Jos, killing at least three people in suspected reprisal attacks after a suicide bomber killed three at a church, witnesses said.

An AFP reporter saw three bodies lying by a street near the bombed church. Elsewhere, he saw a row of Muslim-owned shops that were apparently burned by the rampaging youths.

"There was a rampage by angry Christian youths after the blast at the church. They marched on the streets and set up a barricade on the road leading to the church. They also burned down shops owned by Muslims," said resident Bello Mohammed.

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Saturday, February 25, 2012

Russian billionaire wins Internet fame with rap (omg!)

Russian billionaire and presidential candidate Mikhail Prokhorov speaks at his meeting with voters in Rostov-on-Don, about 1,000 kilometers (600 miles) south of Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012. Russia will hold presidential election on March 4. (AP Photo/Ignat Kozlov)

MOSCOW (AP) ? Just over a week before Russia's presidential election, billionaire candidate Mikhail Prokhorov's rapping skills have made him an Internet star.

Prokhorov, who shares ownership of the New Jersey Nets basketball team with United States rapper Jay-Z, took to the microphone on a Russian television show two weeks ago.

On Thursday, a YouTube video of his performance was widely circulated on Twitter by rap fans, sports writers and young Russians charmed by somber-faced Prokhorov's rare moment of silliness.

His performance was a marked contrast to Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's campaign rally the same day, at which he delivered a patriotic address to tens of thousands of people in a football stadium.

Putin is all but certain to win the March 4 election as four other contenders, including Prokhorov, are trailing far behind. Only 6 percent of respondents said they would vote for Prokhorov, according to polling results released Friday by Russia's leading independent polling company.

Prokhorov is a newcomer to the political stage and the only challenger who is not a veteran party leader. For many Russians, the 46-year-old bachelor businessman with an estimated fortune of $18 billion is an intriguing fresh face in the race.

His candidacy has been viewed as a Kremlin-approved effort to add legitimacy to the election and channel public discontent highlighted by massive protest rallies. Prokhorov denies the suggestion, saying he's out for a real fight.

"I am a project of my parents," he told reporters who asked if he was a Kremlin proxy at a campaign event Thursday.

Internet audiences are abuzz about Prokhorov's rap performance, which took place during a guest appearance on "Projector Paris Hilton," a comedy show on Russia's state-run Channel One.

Hosts of the show invited Prokhorov to join them in a brief rap in English and Russian about his own business venture, yo-Mobile.

They introduce Prokhorov as Russia's new rapping billionaire as they sit at a large, boardroom-style table, surrounded by large garishly decorated lamps and mirrors.

"Mr. Jay Z this is a first presentation of real rap music from Russian Federation," one host raps.

"Mr. Jay Z, I am not alone," he continues, with Prokhorov rapping back "Mikhail Prokhorov on the microphone!"

Reading his lines from a sheet of paper, Prokhorov taps his foot and awkwardly pumps his fist to the beat as all four men bob their heads in attempted unison.

Prokhorov, whose 6-foot 8-inch frame towers over the others even while seated, continues with a fist in the air and the declaration "I am real Russian Eminem."

The video circulated on Twitter and was reposted on several sports websites. Commentators acknowledged Prokhorov's performance as both horrible and charming.

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Friday, February 24, 2012

Stepmom gives birth after arrest in girl's death

This undated photo released by the Etowah County Sheriff's Dept. Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012 shows 9-year-old Savannah Hardin. Authorities say they've charged a grandmother and stepmother of the girl, who died after being forced to run as punishment. Etowah County sheriff's officials say 46-year-old Joyce Hardin Garrard of Carlisle and 27-year-old Jessica Mae Hardin are accused of murder in the death of Savannah Hardin. Investigators say Garrard allegedly made the girl run without stopping for there hours as punishment for lying to her. (AP Photo/Etowah County Sheriffs Office)

This undated photo released by the Etowah County Sheriff's Dept. Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012 shows 9-year-old Savannah Hardin. Authorities say they've charged a grandmother and stepmother of the girl, who died after being forced to run as punishment. Etowah County sheriff's officials say 46-year-old Joyce Hardin Garrard of Carlisle and 27-year-old Jessica Mae Hardin are accused of murder in the death of Savannah Hardin. Investigators say Garrard allegedly made the girl run without stopping for there hours as punishment for lying to her. (AP Photo/Etowah County Sheriffs Office)

This photo released by the Etowah County Sheriff's Dept. on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012 shows Jessica Mae Hardin, 27. Hardin and 46-year-old Joyce Hardin Garrard, stepmother and grandmother of a 9-year-old Alabama girl who died after witnesses said she was forced to run for three hours as punishment for lying, have been charged with murder and are being held in jail. (AP Photo/Etowah County Sheriff's Office)

This photo released by the Etowah County Sheriff's Dept. on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012 shows Joyce Hardin Garrard, 46. Garrard and 27-year-old Jessica Mae Hardin, grandmother and stepmother of a 9-year-old Alabama girl who died after witnesses said she was forced to run for three hours as punishment for lying, have been charged with murder and are being held in jail. (AP Photo/Etowah County Sheriff's Office)

This combo made from photos released by the Etowah County Sheriff's Dept. on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012 shows Joyce Hardin Garrard, 46, left, and Jessica Mae Hardin, 27. Garrard and Hardin, grandmother and stepmother of a 9-year-old Alabama girl who died after witnesses said she was forced to run for three hours as punishment for lying, have been charged with murder and are being held in jail. (AP Photo/Etowah County Sheriff's Office)

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) ? An Alabama woman is under guard at a hospital after she gave birth following her arrest in the death of her 9-year-old stepdaughter, who authorities say was forced to run for three hours as punishment for lying about eating a candy bar.

Jessica Mae Hardin, 27, was transferred from the Etowah County Detention Center to a hospital on Wednesday, sheriff's office spokeswoman Natalie Barton said. Etowah County District Attorney Jimmie Harp confirmed that Hardin had given birth hours after she was arrested. He said he didn't know whether the newborn was a boy or a girl.

Hardin and her mother-in-law, 46-year-old Joyce Hardin Garrard, were arrested and charged with murder on Wednesday in the death of Savannah Hardin.

Roger Simpson, who lives up the hill from the doublewide trailer where Savannah lived with Jessica and her father Robert Hardin, said he saw the girl running in the yard. When emergency vehicles arrived at the home hours later, he said he thought they were there for the pregnant woman.

Alabama law requires people who are arrested to be informed of the charges against them in an initial appearance within 72 hours. Barton said Jessica Hardin's hearing will likely be held once she is released from the hospital.

The Alabama Department of Human Resources has been called in to create a safety plan for Jessica's newborn, as well as the couple's 3-year-old son, Harp said.

Department spokesman Barry Spear says the older child has been placed with a relative, and the plan is for the infant to be given to the same relative when it leaves the hospital. Speak said he could not reveal with whom the children were placed.

Savannah had a bladder condition common to young girls that meant she shouldn't have chocolate because of the caffeine content, Harp said. He said there is no evidence that the condition contributed to her death.

Authorities say Savannah was forced to run in the afternoon of Friday, Feb. 17. At around 6:45 p.m. Jessica called 911, telling dispatchers Savannah was having a seizure and was unresponsive.

The girl was taken to Children's Hospital in Birmingham where she was kept on life support while Robert Hardin, a contractor with the U.S. State Department, took eight flights to return to Alabama.

"It must have been horrible," Harp said, "especially for what he saw when he got back."

Robert Hardin made the decision to pull Savannah off life support, and she died on Monday.

Her death was ruled a homicide by a state pathologist and preliminary reports show she was extremely dehydrated and had a very low sodium level ? a chemical necessary to prevent seizures and dehydration.

Harp said he may pursue capital murder charges, which carry a possible death sentence. He said his office is interviewing neighbors who had seen Savannah running and expects to have a decision on the charges in a day or two.

The district attorney said he was not aware of any defense attorneys for the two women. He said in their initial appearance they will be advised of the charges against them and offered a public defender.

Bond for Garrard and Jessica Hardin is set at $500,000 each.

Associated Press

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Thursday, February 23, 2012

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Fish Oil and Beetroot Juice ? Wonderful News For Diabetes And Heart

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A group of individuals from Kansas State University has lately been researching remedies for conditions related to diabetes and heart failure. Their main goal is always to permit persons to have a lot more energy to do their daily tasks. This could drastically increase their lives. On the surface this research looks like nothing out of the ordinary. After all, diabetes and heart failure are pretty prevalent problems. Nevertheless, the subjects of the team?s analysis are a little unorthodox. They consist of rats, beetroot juice and fish oil.

Steven Copp has been researching the use of oxygen inside the skeletal muscles. He?s part of Kansas State University?s Cardiorespiratory Exercise Physiology Laboratory. Certainly one of the outcomes of heart failure and diabetes is the fact that manage more than a person?s peripheral blood vessels is altered. It was previously believed that only the heart developed dysfunction.

Two other researchers, Tim Musch and David Poole, have shown that the peripheral blood vessels are also affected. Copp says that the altered peripheral blood vessels end up in abnormalities within the circulatory system. The abnormalities within the circulatory system then develop troubles inside the delivery of oxygen to the skeletal muscles, which can be a significant reason of fatigue.

So as to understand the way that oxygen delivery operates in adults with heart failure and diabetes, nutritional adults must be studied first. The procedure of oxygen delivery drops as people with heart failure and diabetes age, but one day scientists is going to be able to discover precisely how this works. What they do know is the fact that it will be easiest to fix these challenges throughout their early stages. When researchers typically focus on medication and physical exercise for therapy, the group from Kansas is taking into consideration beetroot juice and fish oil as nutritional supplements.

Rats are very physiologically comparable to human beings, which tends to make them a fantastic candidate for research. They?re placed on treadmills where they operate out, and are then studied by the team. Older rats that have diabetes or heart failure have an altered nitric oxide function. This molecule is vital for the function of healthy blood vessels in humans. Right now researchers are attempting to discover if they are able to rectify the altered nitric oxide function with a mixture of supplements. If scientists can determine a strategy to fix these challenges with something as basic as fish oil and beetroot juice, the rewards for humans would be huge. If the Kansas State University researchers can continue to obtain funding for their work they will surely make numerous breakthroughs within the future.

The author has devoted a website solely to the benefits of fish oil. It will help you find information about fish oil like fish oil benefits for diabetes and heart failure. Also take a look at fish oil increased the risk of colon cancer in mice for more details.

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Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Agents Must Focus Their Online Real Estate Marketing Around a ...

Harrisburg, PA ? (SBWIRE) ? 02/20/2012 ? One of the biggest errors professionals can make with their online real estate marketing is not being niche specific enough. Josh Schoenly of Retechulous, LLC feels that unless agents are able to approve upon their approach, they could be missing out on loads of great traffic and leads for their business.

?Whenever coaching a new client, we find that the two areas a lot of agents like to focus on with their marketing efforts are either buyers or sellers. However, due to the high amount of searches and inquiries being conducted online today, this is certainly not very targeted. Therefore, we strongly urge each person to consider how they can stand out above the competition. For example, instead of just focusing on buyers, perhaps they could aim to build a list using luxury real estate marketing tactics instead,? says Schoenly.

Other ideas could include foreclosures, short sales, REO?s, first time home buyers, new construction, rental properties for investors, and so on. Agents should focus on their strengths, current market trends, supply and demand, and other factors to create a campaign based upon one or two key themes for starters. This can greatly enhance conversions and lift each professional up as the local expert for that particular niche.

Schoenly continues, ?Each niche should be built around a particular hook. This is what will encourage each visitor to sign up for your list. For those who like the luxury homes idea, there are a handful of things you can try. For instance, agents could feature a detailed report of exclusive communities with video, luxury foreclosure lists, properties built by local luxury builders, or weekly home tours of various neighborhoods. Find something that works for you and then run with it.?

Building a list around a particular niche is not difficult, but it requires some inventiveness and imagination up front. Find extra inspiration and more great tips at Schoenly?s blog below to get started with online real estate marketing today!

About Retechulous, LLC
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Deal of the Day ? 73? Mitsubishi WD-73C11 1080p 3D DLP Home Cinema TV

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Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Free college funding and Grants for Women Going Back to School ...

Free college funding for mothers are a great way to encourage more ladies back into education. If you are currently balancing life between function and your family, it doesnt mean you cant additionally consider improving your education.

Perhaps you want to finish that diploma you started. You might already have a good job, but youre held back from progressing from your education. Some moms just want to have a change in life and start a new challenge. These are great reasons to start looking for sources of scholarships and grants for women.It may surprise you to identify that funding and scholarships for women is not as difficult as it might seem. The key is knowing where to look. Single moms, and women from minority backgrounds have lots of ways to look for funding possibilities. Colleges like to demonstrate that a good percentage of their students are female. For instance, many masters degrees programs run special scholarships in order to appeal to the most suitable candidates. Degree applications in traditionally male-oriented fields such as mathematics and engineering will always be looking to attract women to their degree programs. Many colleges recognise this imbalance as well as in order to persuade students to register tho their course, they offer a full scholarship.Several colleges get their own scholarship programs that you can affect directly. In order to increase your likelihood of success, its vital that you apply to some wide variety of colleges and contact all of them directly about their scholarship programs.

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You have to look around for scholarship opportunities. Its not just colleges and universities that offer funding, there are many other nationwide and regional organizations to think about. Nationwide organisations can be found that offer a range of scholarships, however remember about sources closer to house. Local business, charities and private trusts in you area can often be a neglected source of funding for educational requirements. Wealthy individuals often leave money in their will or as part of a trust fund. These are valuable sources of information for women and single mothers looking for scholarships getting back into education. There are countless opportunities for finding scholarships by doing this, so the only route to success is by asking around as well as doing careful local research. Youll be surprised when you discover exactly whats available in your local community when it come to educational funding for getting back into education.There are lots of sources of grants and scholarships specifically for ladies and mothers in particular can receive lots of help if your looking to get back into education.

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The Real Estate Law Society Presents: Do it Yourself Real EstateWednesday, February 22 from 12-1Michael G. Althouse is a transactional real estate legal expert with over 30 years of experience. His practice encompasses all aspects of the acquisition, development, construction, leasing and disposition of retail, commercial, office, industrial and residential real estate. Because of his experience in fulfilling a variety of business and legal service roles during his career, Mr. Althouse is able to develop and document profitable real estate business solutions for his clients. Mr. Althouse will be discussing his experiences as a solo practitioner and his perspectives on real estate law in Silicon Valley. Hope to see everyone there!

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Monday, February 20, 2012

Does the bankruptcy of the co-signer on my auto loan affect me?

Sunday, February 19th, 2012 at 9:07 pm ?

Question by : Does the bankruptcy of the co-signer on my auto loan affect me?
My mom was my co-signer for my car loan and has now claimed bankruptcy. I have now lost the car. Must I also lose my credit score?

Best answer:

Answer by djaca70
If you are making the payments on time, then you shouldn?t have lost the car. However, this was listed as a form of debt, and if she is the primary signer, then it will not affect your credit score.

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Microsoft working on new Spotify-like service on Xbox, Windows and smartphones (Digital Trends)

[unable to retrieve full-text content]Digital Trends - As reported this week by CNET, Microsoft is apparently chatting with several record labels regarding the development of a music application that would be more similar to Pandora, Spotify, Rdio, MOG and other streaming music, subscription services than the Zune Music Pass. Conceptually, Microsoft would brand this service with the Xbox Live name rather than the failed Zune brand name and launch the application on the Xbox 360, Windows smartphones and the upcoming revision of the Windows operating system. According to CNET???s sources, specifics regarding how the service would deliver music to consumers in addition to how much the music industry would get paid from any potential subscription fees haven???t been finalized. 

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/personaltech/*http%3A//news.yahoo.com/s/digitaltrends/20120218/tc_digitaltrends/microsoftworkingonnewspotifylikeserviceonxboxwindowsandsmartphones

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Sunday, February 19, 2012

Saturday, February 18, 2012

'DNA robot' targets cancer cells

Scientists have developed and tested a "DNA robot" that delivers payloads such as drug molecules to specific cells.

The container was made using a method called DNA origami, in which long DNA chains are folded in a prescribed way.

Then, so-called aptamers - which can recognise specific cell types - were used to lock the barrel-shaped robot.

In lab tests described in Science, the locks opened on contact with cancer cell proteins, releasing antibodies that halted the cells' growth.

The method could find wide use in biological applications, where this kind of "specificity" is highly prized.

Lead author of the research, Shawn Douglas of the Wyss Institute at Harvard University, said the result brings together several recent research strands.

"We've been working on figuring out how to build different shapes using DNA over the past several years, and other researchers have used antibodies as therapeutics, in order to manipulate cell signalling, and yet others have demonstrated that aptamers can be used to target cancer cell types," Dr Douglas told BBC News.

"The novel part is really integrating all those different pieces and putting them together in a single device that works."

In essence, the approach co-opts a number of strategies of our immune systems, with the robots playing the role of white blood cells that hunt down problematic cells and destroy them.

The team tested the robots using several cultures of cancer cells including lymphoma and leukemia, with corresponding payloads of antibodies.

Because DNA is found in nearly all of our cells, Dr Douglas said the robots posed fewer problems of toxicity than many materials would have.

Scientists have already discovered a large number of different aptamers that can "recognise" proteins corresponding to different diseases, so the approach could in principle be adapted to a wide range of applications.

Dr Douglas said that there was still much optimisation to be done on the robots; for now the team will create a great many of them to be tested in an animal model.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/science-environment-17058066

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My Bonus Mom: A Book That Every Step-Parent and Step-Child ...

Being a mom is hard, but being a step-mom?that?s a whole new can of worms!

Long story short, my husband Jamie had two children from a previous marriage, as did I, so we both instantly became step-parents the moment we decided to start a relationship.? I had been a step-mom for six years prior to being with my husband, so I had a little practice, but Jamie, he came into the situation completely blind.My-Bonus-Mom-book-cover

I think it?s completely fair to say that both of us have had challenges adjusting to our roles as step-parents to each other?s children.? And while it was extremely challenging for us to automatically gain new children, it was even harder for our children to adjust to having a new parent telling them what to do.?

Even though I did by absolute best to explain to my girls the new role that Jamie would be playing in their lives, they were still left with a million questions and I was at a loss for all of the answers.? Unfortunately, my children had seen one too many movies about the Big Bad step-parent and naturally were a little leery of Jamie and his intentions.?? Had their been a book that I could have read to them, that explained in terms that they could understand, how having a new step-parent isn?t at all what it?s portrayed to be in the media I think it would have made for an easier, less stressful transition all around?sadly there was no book so my children kind of went into the situation with many reservations and even more questions.

When I was approached a couple of weeks ago to do a book review I almost turned it down as I don?t normally have a lot of time (given my busy school and blog schedule) to think much less read, but when I found out? that it was a children?s book about step-parenting and more specifically step-moms I couldn?t resist!

"My Bonus Mom" is the story of one family?s transition from divorce to adjusting to life with what the author Tami Butcher calls her ?Bonus Mom.?? The book is based on Butcher?s own experience growing up as the child of a divorce and the remarriage of her father to her bonus mom.? Beautifully illustrated and fun, ?My Bonus Mom? explains in terms that a child can easily understand, the transition from divorce to remarriage.?

About My Bonus Mom author Tami Butcher:

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As a child, Butcher grew up with what she lovingly refers to as her "bonus mom," a nurturing, caring woman many in society would refer to as a "stepmother." Butcher's parents amicably divorced when she was 11, and for the sake of Butcher and her three sisters, decided to keep each other fully involved in their children's lives despite the divorce. Eventually both her parents remarried, but they continued to share birthdays, holidays and special times together with their children, as well as with their new spouses. Because of her parents' efforts, Butcher and her sisters grew up feeling blessed for having two moms and dads instead of "stepparents."


Reflecting on her own family dynamics, Butcher realized that if she could plant a seed in children's minds that having a stepmother or stepfather can be a "bonus," then their minds and hearts might grow to accept their parents' new spouses instead of automatically thinking of them as evil as many childhood fairytales portray them. The product of that revelation was My Bonus Mom! Taking the Step out of Stepmom.

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When I received ?My Bonus Mom? to review I immediately read the book and was impressed with the beautiful illustrations and rhymes that make the book fun for children while still driving the message home.? After reading the book myself, my nine year old daughter asked me if she could read the book to the babies (one of these days I?m going to have to stop calling them that) so she sat down with them on the couch and read the book as they sat and listened.? Once Savanna had stopped reading, Lil? Man asked her, ?Manna (that?s what both of the babies call her), do you have a Bonus Mom??? I thought the question was a great start to an important conversation so I took the opportunity and sat down and explained the concept of step-parents to all three of my children.? My nine year old does have a bonus mom of sorts in her father?s live in girlfriend of the past three years so she understood quickly and even smiled at the thought? of being able to call her dad?s girlfriend her bonus mom!?

I have to admit, being a step-parent isn?t easy and while there isn?t a book around that can fully prepare parents for becoming step-parents or children for gaining a bonus mom (or dad), this book definitely goes a long way in helping children understand that gaining a new step-parent can be fun and rewarding and not nearly as scary as they may think!?? I love the concept of changing the step in step-parent to bonus?it makes the though of having a step-parent sound so much more fun and let?s face it, us bonus-parents can definitely use all of the help we can get!?? I would definitely recommend ?My Bonus Mom? to any parent struggling to explain to their child(ren) what getting a step-parent is all about!

My can find out a little more about the book My Bonus Mom and the author Tami Butcher online at the My Bonus Mom book website.? My Bonus Mom is available to purchase online at Amazon.com for $16.95.

Disclosure:? I received the product above from the company or PR to facilitate my review?all opinions are 100% my own!

Source: http://misadventuresinbabyraising.blogspot.com/2012/02/my-bonus-mom-book-that-every-step.html

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Friday, February 17, 2012

British spies stumped by Charlie Chaplin mystery (AP)

[unable to retrieve full-text content]AP - They foiled plots and cracked Nazi codes, but Britain's spies were unable to solve the mystery of Charlie Chaplin's birth.

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/movies/*http%3A//news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20120217/ap_en_mo/eu_britain_charlie_chaplin

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Main Features for Good Personal Finance! | Money Makings Cents

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A ????ll?nt personal finance manager spends within th??r income, plans f?r th? future ?nd solves financial problems ?? th?? arise. Poor personal finance managers pay more, d? without ?nd fall behind. If ??? find physically ?n th? second category, ??? ??n d? something ?b??t ?t. Y?? ??n gather t? take charge ?f ???r finances b? ?l?tt?ng ???r personal finances.

If ??? ?r? ???t starting t? take ???r financial ?l?tt?ng seriously th?n ??? w?ll need t? follow th??? personal finance tips.Y?? need t? find out ???r exact financial situation. T? d? th?? ??? m??t gather ?? much ????r?t? information ?n ???r personal finances ?? ??? ??n.Y?? ??n ??? th?? information t? calculate ???r net worth. Included ?n th?? information ?h??ld b? ?ll assets, savings ?nd real estate. It ?? th?n th?t ??? ??n ?h???? h?w much ?? left f?r ??? t? save f?r th? future.

M?k?ng a personal finance budget ?? a ????ll?nt ?l??? t? ?t?rt. Th?? ?? m?d? up ?f information ?b??t ??? income ?nd expenditure. Th? personal finance budget ?h??ld cover a year ?t a time ?nd worked out ?n a monthly basis. It m??t b? ????r?t? t? ensure th?t ??? ?r? ?bl? t? meet ??? financial goals.

All expenses m??t b? included. T? b? sure ?f th?t g? through ?ll ???r paid bills, check register ?nd credit card receipts t? find expenditures th?t recur ???r? month ?nd expenditures th?t happen less ?ft?n. Personal finance budgeting requires ??m? small sacrifices.

T? b? ?bl? t? m?k? ????ll?nt personal financial decisions ?nd set priorities, ??? m??t know wh?r? ???r cash ?? really going. St?rt ???r budget ?nd accomplish ???r goals.

Pay ???r bills b? Direct Debit. Th?? w?ll m?k? bill payment much more convenient. All payments ?r? m?d? immediately ?nd ????ll?nt minutes ?r? kept wh??h h?l? ??? keep ?n track w?th ???r budget.

M?k? ?n investment ?nd finance ?l?t. Now th?t th? fundamental state ?f ???r personal financial security h?? b??n established, th? time h?? come f?r th? more prosperous ??rt ?f ???r personal financial life. Y?? need t? m?k? a personal finance ?l?t ?f wh?t ??? really want ?n life th?t cash ??n b??.

Y??r personal financial ?l?t ??n b? ?? unadorned ?r ?? detailed ?? ??? want ?t t? b?. Find out h?w t? finally ?t?rt t? implement th?? ?l?t ?nd g?t th? cash t? finance ?t. Th?? ?? th? long term ??rt ?f ???r financial. Th?? journey ?? th? m??t f????n?t?ng ?nd exciting ??rt ?f personal financing ??? ??n h??? toward financial frankness.

Y?? ??n prepare f?r a secure personal financial future b? following th??? unadorned tips. Wh?n ??? take control w?th ???r cash, ??? don?t h??? t? worry ?b??t debt taking control ?f ???.

Source: http://www.moneymakingscents.com/2012/02/main-features-for-good-personal-finance/

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Thursday, February 16, 2012

Sydney Tours ? Extended Trip Towards The Snowy Mountains Region

Planning for Sydney tours during the summer season? If yes, then why not plan for an extended trip?

A Sydney tour will be incomplete if the city is not visited properly. This is the reason for which I mentioned staying within this city for a couple of days. The city is filled with numerous attractions which need to be visited during the stay. And then, there are those beautiful golden beaches of the Tasman Sea. Yacht ride is popular activity among the tourists. More importantly, the sea offers a lot for the adventure lovers.

Stay for a day or two at Sydney and then head towards the snowy mountains. However, the trip will take around five to six hours by road (to reach the first destination: Cooma). Most people prefer to hire private vehicles to enjoy the road trip. It is quite a pleasant experience while driving through the Monaro Highway.

?The first destination will be Cooma.

This town is renowned for the availability of the largest hydroelectricity project. In fact, Cooma is the largest town within the region of Snowy Mountains. A full day is required to visit the local attractions of this place. The local attractions within Cooma include craft shops, museums, art galleries, hydro information center, ragian gallery, corey memorial, etc. Enjoy a full day stay in your Sydney tours, hire a hotel room for the night?s stay and then head towards other destination the following day.

The next destination is Jindabyne. This is one of the most popular tourist destinations within the snowy mountain region. The beautiful lakes, dams, National park (Kosciuszko), craft shops, and various art galleries are the local attractions of this place.

Finally, it is time to head towards Perisher Village.

It is a popular winter destination famous for snowboarding & Skiing. It takes around two to three hours to reach the location from Jindbyne.

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Planning for Sydney tours during the summer season? If yes, then why not plan for an extended trip?

A Sydney tour will be incomplete if the city is not visited properly. This is the reason for which I mentioned staying within this city for a couple of days. The city is filled with numerous attractions which need to be visited during the stay. And then, there are those beautiful golden beaches of the Tasman Sea. Yacht ride is popular activity among the tourists. More importantly, the sea offers a lot for the adventure lovers.

Stay for a day or two at Sydney and then head towards the snowy mountains. However, the trip will take around five to six hours by road (to reach the first destination: Cooma). Most people prefer to hire private vehicles to enjoy the road trip. It is quite a pleasant experience while driving through the Monaro Highway.

?The first destination will be Cooma. This town is renowned for the availability of the largest hydroelectricity project. In fact, Cooma is the largest town within the region of Snowy Mountains. A full day is required to visit the local attractions of this place. The local attractions within Cooma include craft shops, museums, art galleries, hydro information center, ragian gallery, corey memorial, etc. Enjoy a full day stay in your Sydney tours, hire a hotel room for the night?s stay and then head towards other destination the following day.

The next destination is Jindabyne. This is one of the most popular tourist destinations within the snowy mountain region. The beautiful lakes, dams, National park (Kosciuszko), craft shops, and various art galleries are the local attractions of this place.

Finally, it is time to head towards Perisher Village. It is a popular winter destination famous for snowboarding & Skiing. It takes around two to three hours to reach the location from Jindbyne.

Source: http://leisure.ezinemark.com/sydney-tours-extended-trip-towards-the-snowy-mountains-region-7d34054af1a7.html

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Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Crucial Problems When Selecting A Changemanagement ...

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Source: http://www.advandec.biz/crucial-problems-when-selecting-a-changemanagement-consulting-companion-pay-stub-forms/

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Your Heartbeat Could Be Your Password [Science]

A technology in the works might soon allow you to unlock your hard drive by simply touching your keyboard. Your unique heartbeat, emitted through your fingertip, would be your password. More »


Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/pd02bdOPfXw/your-heartbeat-could-be-your-password

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