Thursday, May 31, 2012

Autism study strengthens idea that we read God's mind

People with autism appear less likely to believe in God ? a discovery that has strengthened theories that religious belief relies on being able to imagine what God is thinking, a capacity known as "mentalising".

One of the hallmarks of autism is an impaired ability to infer and respond to what other people are thinking, so the investigators wondered whether this would affect their likelihood of believing in God.

In a study of adolescents questioned on their beliefs, those with autism were almost 90 per cent less likely than non-autistic peers to express a strong belief in God.

The study ? along with three others that questioned hundreds of people about religious belief and mentalisation abilities ? also showed that men are worse than women at mentalising. This correlated with them being less likely than women to believe in God.

"We reasoned that if thinking about a personal god engages mentalising abilities, then mentalising deficits would be expected to make belief in a personal god less intuitive, and therefore less believable," says Ara Norenzayan of the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada, and joint head of the investigation. "We found support for this in four different studies."

In each of the studies, jointly reported on 30 May, Norenzayan and his colleagues asked participants to rate their agreement, on a scale from 1 to 7, to questions about their beliefs, such as: "When I am in trouble, I find myself wanting to ask God for help".

They also asked them to complete a standard questionnaire called the Empathy Quotient, which asks respondents to rate themselves on statements such as: "I am good at predicting how someone will feel".

In all four studies, professed belief in God correlated with higher mentalising scores.

The researchers caution, however, that the findings do not prove that belief in God relies exclusively on mentalisation. "We cannot infer causality without further research," says Norenzayan, pointing out that there are many other reasons why people may or may not believe in God, whether or not they are good at mentalising. Norenzayan's own research team has shown, for example, that analytical thinkers are less likely to believe in God.

Conversely, says Norenzayan, people may adopt religion for a host of psychological and cultural reasons independent of "mind-reading" abilities.

"Several studies have recently shown a relation between mentalising and the belief in a personal god," says Uffe Schj?dt of Aarhus University in Denmark, whose own studies have shown that regions of the brain vital for mentalising are active when people pray. "Their finding that deficiencies in mentalising, as seen in people with autism, correlate with a decrease of such beliefs is hardly surprising, but it now finds support in solid empirical data."

Journal reference: PLoS One, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0036880

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Mitt Romney's New App Misspells America, Twitter Goes Wild [Worst]

Mitt Romney's new iPhone app, With Mitt, "lets you customize photos with a variety of Mitt-inspired artistic frames." Slogans like "Believe in America," "Obama Isn't Working," and "I'm a Mom for Mitt" are just a few of the Mitt-tastic phrases that can be slapped on your iPhone photos, proudly pronouncing your support of the GOP candidate. More »


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Project Glass revealed to have physical trackpad along right arm (video)

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Sergey Brin has appeared on The Gavin Newsom Show on Current TV to drop a few more enticing hints about Project Glass. While showing the presenter a picture he'd taken with the AR glasses, he revealed that the prototype is controlled with a trackpad running down the right* arm. He also talked about the device's genesis in Goggle's X Lab, which he described as an "advanced skunkworks" where "far-out projects" are developed -- it's also the department that occupies most of his time. While the units he and his colleagues have been wearing are very rough prototypes, the Google co-founder shared his private hope that the tech will make its way to general release next year. You can catch the extract in full in the video after the break.

*Right for the wearer, left for the observer. It depends entirely on your perspective.

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Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Google Nexus tablet appears in benchmarks, appears to run on quad-core Tegra 3

Google Nexus tablet appears in benchmarks, appears to run on quad-core Tegra 3

ASUS's seven-inch MeMo tablet has just ducked under the FCC's gates, but some benchmark results for a purported Google and ASUS team-up could tally with the same device. According to the listing, the Google Asus Nexus 7 will arrive with NVIDIA's quad-core Tegra 3 CPU, clocked at 1.3 GHz, while that (presumably) 7-inch screen packs a 768 x 1280 resolution. The hardware specs end there, but thanks to some investigation by Android Police and Rightware, it appears that this mystery tablet is running Android 4.1 -- possibly the version number for Android's next iteration, Jelly Bean. There are several more hints adding credence to these benchmark results, including the fish-based "grouper" codename, which follows the Stingray moniker that was handed to the Motorola Xoom ahead of its reveal. We're just itching to know whether it'll still manage a sub-$300 price-tag.

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International Travel Medical Insurance to Secure Ones Holiday ...

Another approach for choosing the right policy is taking part throughout online talks such forums and forums. By doing so, you are able to post inquiries or just about any concerns you may have regarding your insurance regarding traveling.

Be wary of double real estate agents ? Don?t depend on broker immediately. The majority of insurance agencies sell guidelines which are in fact no work with to you, in addition to becoming 90 percent more expensive than additional insurance policies. And that means you better make certain that the agent is on your side which is actually worried about your situation but not only acknowledges the money.

For people who love to travel but they are on a budget, receiving travel coverage might not be at the top of their priorities. Thankfully, there is now might know about call backpackers travel insurance which is a less expensive alternative to this full-blown insurance usually available from companies.

Stay away from not acquiring travel insurance while traveling.It is great if practically nothing bad transpire. However, in the event that any unforeseen events occur such as canceling of excursions or one of ones own members is definitely to be put in the hospital you may not have enough money to cover many necessary fees.

Your airfare might just be baulked and you might get some non-refundable expenses along with you. In case that happens, the policy that you?ve got will be generally there for you. Combined with the components mentioned previously, there are many some other benefits of obtaining insurance policies before traveling. Take the time and analyze and compare policies through different firms before deciding on anything.

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When your visiting vacation spot has an unsuitable climatic problem you may have to terminate your trip along with perhaps keep it apart for a later date. In such unfortunately a condition your own insurance might protect all your expenses. Seasoned people know when a discount travel insurance plan is actually needed. Let?s be honest, finding insurance coverage is definitely an added price to travel and you do not always view benefit from that. It is therefore essential to determine in advance when travel insurance is essential before getting coverage.

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There are many reasons in addition to key advantages of group travel insurance, such as being included for unanticipated illnesses or injuries which will occur as you move the group is traveling. Dependent upon the country being visited, the amount of public health care may be suspect and private attention is the main option. With no adequate cover the group, those who have suffered the actual incident might not get the correct medical care essential. Furthermore, in some countries, even the public health care system is dependent on user pay out, with all those without enough group travel insurance or perhaps the money to pay for the care by itself, not being eligible for any surgical treatment.

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Internet Marketing Company-Dont Slave Away At A Job You Hate ...

The internet is an ever growing market that thousands of people are capitalizing on. Starting on internet marketing company is one of the best ways for you to earn the kind of money you want.

Spending all your time slaving away in a job you hate, living paycheck to paycheck and barely making ends meet. This is a very unpleasant and stressful experience so turning to the internet to solve your money problems is an understandable choice.

However because of this, people who turn to the internet often go in with the wrong mindset. They go in expecting to put in minimal time and effort and get rich over night. This simply will never happen.

While working online is much better than working at a conventional job, it still is a job and it still is a business that you need to run. You have to be prepared to devote enough of yourself to your business in order for it to grow properly and generate the income you desire.

To help you achieve this there are several tips you can use as guidelines on your road to success.

1. Do research. Find out what exactly you want to promote or sell. Learn the tricks of the trade, dig through forums and article directories to find out all you need to know. Knowledge is power and knowing what you are doing is important.

2. Make a business plan. Even though it is an internet marketing company, it is still a business and needs proper planning. Make an outline of what you want to do and then use that list in your work to help you stay focused. Just go down the list, one thing at a time and get them down.

3. Stay focused. A big problem that people face when trying to work online is the lack of focus. At a conventional job you have a boss breathing down your neck or co-workers that depend on you. However with an online business you have you and only you.

This lack of pressure can make it easy to slack off and lose focus. So it is important that you keep your head on your shoulders and get your work done.

4. Do not give up. People often get discouraged when working online because they expect fast results. You will not make money overnight and you will spend time building up your business for months before it starts making money. You just have to remember not to give up. If you keep consistent with your work and make sure you are doing everything you can to grow your internet marketing company, then it will make money eventually.

Online businesses offer a lot of advantages over conventional businesses, and if you work at it and allow it to grow it will make you all the money you need. And while these tips will not paint the whole picture for you, they can give an idea of what you need in order to succeed.

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Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum: Barn Finds at the Gilmore

by Nancy DeWitt

I recently toured the Gilmore Car Museum?near Kalamazoo, Michigan. This place should be on every car lover's bucket list! The Gilmore is actually a collection of several museums, including the original Donald S. and ?Genevieve Gilmore collection. Most, like the Classic Car Club of America Museum and Pierce-Arrow Museum, are located in historic or replica barns spread out on a beautiful 90-acre campus. The Gilmore's centerpiece is the new 45,000 square-foot Automotive Heritage Center, which houses a theater, six exhibit galleries, gift shop and a fantastic library. After touring that I wandered over to the?Campania Barn (pictured above), where I found?this "Waltz Blue" 1948 Tucker sedan. It's the lowest original mileage Tucker automobile in existence, with less than 50 miles on the odometer. While most of the cars on display look like they just rolled off the showroom floor, there are some interesting unrestored vehicles as well. This very rare 1924 Barley 5-passenger touring remains in its original, unrestored condition. Only two Barleys (sisters to the Roamer automobile) are known to survive, and both are at the Gilmore. The one pictured here may not be flashy, but it represents an important part of Michigan's automotive heritage. My favorite exhibit was in the G Barn, where the John Stegeman Pedal Car Collection resides. Here I found the 1930 Rolls Royce Phantom II Sedanca DeVille used in the 1967 movie "The Gnome-Mobile."?Donald Gilmore and Walt Disney were close friends, which explains how the Gnome-Mobile's back seat became the only movie set located outside of the Disney Corporation. The public isn't allowed inside the Gnome-Mobile, but after a generous helping of pixie dust several participants attending the National Association of Automobile Museums conference were given a ride. Many thanks to the Gilmore's Director, Michael Spezia, for the tour of the museums, shop, archives and storage area. In case you can't tell from the photo, I had a blast!

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Monday, May 28, 2012

Be part of the unofficial Steve Jobs biopic, Craigslist ad seeks cast members

Rich King Casting has placed an ad on Craigslist seeking cast members for the upcoming unofficial Steve Jobs biopic. The movie which stars Ashton Kutcher, officially titled jOBS will start filming next week and needs cast members that look like they are from the seventies.


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Real Estate Values and Lender Makes all the Difference ...

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Making sure you are using the right lender is important when you?re looking to purchase Real Estate in Salt Lake City or Summit County. One of the first steps in buying real estate is to get preapproved. That?s a simple process if you use the right lender. I get calls every day from people that tell me that they want to rent rather than purchase.

When that happens, I always ask them why. They generally tell me that they aren?t able to qualify right now. When they tell me that I begin to ask them questions about why they think that. In fact, during the past month alone I have been able to help such people not only get qualified, but I?ve also worked with them to find the right Salt Lake City area property.

I?m not a lender, but I know lenders who are very good. They add value to me and to anyone I?m working with to find properties. When I refer to one of these excellent lenders I don?t receive any remuneration for the referral! But, I?m able to get your Real Estate Purchase complete more quickly and much more easily. It will make your purchase of real estate a great experience when you are introduced to a lender while you?re looking to purchase property in the Salt Lake City or Summit County area. This introduces us to the next topic of the types of value in real estate.

I was working with Linda today. We were looking at some real estate in the Salt Lake City area. She asked me about property value. I asked her what she meant by value. She replied that she was wondering if the market values were increasing, decreasing or are stable right now. Of course I was able to answer that question with another question. What neighborhood in the Salt Lake City area are you talking about?

Value will vary within the real estate market based on the neighborhood. So, it?s impossible, generally speaking, to cover the entire Salt Lake City and Summit County Real Estate market with one ?fits-all-blanket.? That?s when I told her about another important type of value.

It?s critical for all property buyers to focus on their life style and personal needs when searching for property. Make sure you are getting what you want. When I say that I mean, does it make you feel good inside when you?re in the property? Does it facilitate the life style you lead?

I was working with another young couple last week. They were looking at a large, half acre lot with a house on it. The husband looked at the wife and said, ?if we purchase this property then we?ll be spending a lot of time taking care of it. That means we?ll be able to spend less time riding our motorcycle around.? The upshot was that they really liked spending weekends riding their motorcycle around Summit County so they selected another property that would allow them to have the free time they loved.

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Friday, May 25, 2012

Is College Still Worth It? Teachers React to Unemployment Statistics

For Ohio high school teacher S. Alexander Cooke, the end result of college shouldn't be about the employment waiting after graduation.

"The most successful college graduates use college to better themselves. Life is about more than a job, and education is too," he wrote Thursday in a commentary about the state of American education and employment.

It might not surprise you to hear a teacher extol on the virtues of college education. However, it might come as a shock to hear this: The Bureau of Labor Statistics says, for the first time ever, there are more jobless Americans who attended or graduated college than unemployed who never enrolled. According to BLS stats cited by Investors.com, of the 9 million unemployed in April, 4.7 million went to college or graduated and 4.3 million did not.

We asked high school teachers: Would you recommend college for your students when confronted with numbers like this? The overwhelming response was yes. Below are excerpts from thoughts they shared with Yahoo! News.

Calculating College's Value

Cooke tells his Columbus, Ohio, English students that the most successful graduates use college to improve their life, job or no job.

"If your reason for going to college is to get a job, you don't have a good reason to go to college. That's what I tell my graduating seniors."

"The value of a college degree is tiny if a student's purpose is just to get the credential itself. A "degree" is a piece of paper that certainly isn't worth thousands -- or hundreds of thousands -- of dollars. I think many students think that a college degree provides admission to a club that offers its members valuable benefits, such as jobs with good pay. As the Labor Department statistics show, often the club is too crowded to provide every member those benefits."

"Here's what I tell my seniors. You don't need college to get an education. You need education to get a degree. College can provide great value. But no degree has more value than you."

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College No Guarantee, but Still the Only Key

Midland, Texas, teacher Calvin Wolf has U.S. Government students with concrete college plans and others without a clue. His suggestion for those undecided remains firm:

"I suggest they go. Despite the gloominess of recent news about the benefits of a college diploma, such degrees are still the key to middle class success for the vast majority of graduating high school seniors. The key is now worn and rusty, no longer possessing the shine and crisp edges it did years ago, but it is still the only key. It does not open the lock each time you turn it. Opening the middle class lock, once a simple task with a college diploma, now requires a lot of twisting, jiggling, straining, and perhaps even a bit of blood, sweat, and tears. But there is no substitute for that key."

For the still-skeptical, Wolf believes it can be an eventual option:

"For those who do not feel that college is the right path, I suggest the military, which is one of the few career paths for young people without college degrees that offer decent pay and benefits. Later, the military's generous benefits can help pay for college."

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Despite Unemployment Statistics, College is Still a Good Option

Andrea Hayes was a high school math teacher in Michigan and now teaches at Grand Rapids Community College. The Bureau of Labor Statistics report didn't change her opinion that completing college still matters:

"As a teacher, these statistics would not deter me from encouraging many of my students to pursue a college education, but I would strongly encourage them to research their prospective majors and the job outlook for those careers. The statistics don't explore what degrees are held by those who are currently unemployed.

"While many high school seniors may feel that they are incredibly passionate about politics and want to earn a degree in political science, they also need to be well-informed of exactly what type of jobs they can attain with that degree and how many of those jobs are actually available.

"I wouldn't want to discourage students from pursuing their dreams, but when it comes to employment, they also need to be realistic."

The Real Value of a College Education, Beyond Employment

For 21 years, Davis, Calif., teacher Jennifer Wolfe has spent her time prepping freshmen for what she says is the end goal of high school: being admitted to a dream college. While these recent statistics are unsettling for educators, she's not changing her approach:

"While these numbers are frightening, they only speak for part of the college experience. For me, college wasn't about preparing for a career; I had no idea I'd end up as a teacher. Instead, college prepared me for life by providing me with the ability to think, wonder, and imagine. I learned about life and myself, and realized I could do anything I set my mind to. College grads may not find jobs right away, but they will find the knowledge they gained of greater worth. And when you know what you can do, you open yourself up to so many more possibilities. Education, unlike a job, can never be taken away from you."

"I think I'll keep telling my students to work for their dream school. It's worth it."

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College-Bound Students Should Plan Careers Carefully

Raymond Bureau teaches physical science and math to freshmen and sophomores in Jacksonville, Fla. He wonders about his students after they graduate -- whether they attend college or become successful business owners and trade workers without a degree. Still, he encourages them to move forward with higher education:

"When confronted with these statistics, I want to ensure that my students do not lose hope. I still believe that a college degree opens many opportunities, and those students who work hard to succeed will. They may have to work jobs out of their fields for a while, but the opportunities will eventually come. I explain that employers look for candidates with strong academic records, varieties of skills and willingness to work multiple areas."

"Considering the Bureau's report, I advise my students to plan carefully. Salary is important, but so is happiness in their careers."

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color education

I gave you a brief insight into the world of colors in a previous post, starting from color history to color psychology. Now, I want to educate you regarding the technical side of colors that needs to be offered to be a successful graphic designer. Remember that this field requires extra research, experimentation and practice.

1. The Color Wheel

There are three sectors of the wheel. They are called the primary, secondary and tertiary colors.

Primary includes: ?Red, Yellow & Blue

?primary colors, red yellow blue colours

These are the three central colors from which other hues are derived. These three colors are unique and cannot be created through a combination any colors.

Secondary includes: Green, Orange & Purple

?secondary colors, orange green purple colours

These colors are formed through the combination of the three primary colors. Green is created by combining blue and yellow. Orange is created by combining red and yellow and purple is created by combining red and blue.

Tertiary includes: Yellow ? Orange, Red ? Orange, Red ? Purple, Blue ? Purple, Blue ? Green & Yellow ? Green

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These are hues are created by combining primary and secondary colors. Hues are also added during the combination.

2. Cool vs. Warm Colors

Colors are divided into two categories: cool and warm.

  • Cool colors are shades of blue, green, pink, purple, violent and indigo.
  • Warm colors are shades of yellow, orange, brown, red and shocking pink.

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Cool colors induce relaxation and a soothing effect, whereas warm colors excite and attract attention. Corporations and professional business industries typically prefer cool colors to reflect professionalism. Commercial businesses such as food, beauty and the entertainment sector tend to prefer warm colors to garner attention. When you create a logo design, make sure the colors clearly reflect the correct industry.

3. Color Harmony

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Color harmony is the art of creating various visually appealing color combinations. As a designer, you must know the art of combining colors in a way that they attract the viewer. For example the pairing of blue with yellow, red with green or yellow with green in various shades are pleasant combinations. The observer should not be repelled by overdone color combinations or color clashes. An example of this is yellow and orange, which are two bright colors that can be visually overpowering when used together.

4. Color Context

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Graphic designers should also understand how one color affects the presence of another. In technical terms this is also known as color context. Understanding this will help you create backdrops, foreground and background images more efficiently. For instance, red color is best visible against a black or white background but against a pink or brown background, the red would seem dull.

5. Color Schemes

There are various color schemes used by artists. The most common are:

Good knowledge of colors can help a graphic designer go a long way. Understanding colors, their uses and meaning will allow you to manipulate colors in design. Once you have a grip on color psychology, this will enhance your skills. Always research and experiment to improve your knowledge.

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The Water Can Make Us Happy

Before your body is cooling you start to do it so that your sweat is getting from your body smoothly. From the fluid comes into the stomach and at last the water was taken in by one each part of your body and this course needs 45minutes. Moreover, if the water temperature is lower and its assimilation is faster.

For this reason, When you have water and it will not have the function to your body at once. It just passes into our stomach.

What the words we mentioned in the above we all know them has the lasting realistic meaning for the long distance runners. Just think you take part into the marathon and you want to drink water at the water station where you are there is one and half hour from away the destination. There is no need for you to have water for get though the destination.

It at least needs forty five minutes for the water drains from the stomach till it has some effects on the stomach.

There is need for the athletes to have adequate water ahead of match. If you have the feeling of thirsty, you will get troubles. Even thought you have water at once, you will be in the condition of shortage of water in the next 45mintues.

Your body is working all the time in order to fight back unwell of your lack of water. Therefore, the water you had just now may bring the burden to you. The runners ought to pay more attention to strength the preparation of running as they are getting older and older.

There is adequate water not only for your exercises of your organs but also can avoid the urinary tract infection. And then there is no possibility of getting the kidney stone. It is good for our body. We should keep a good condition of the reserve of water. Even at the time of unmoving there is also full water in our body. There is no stop for water supplement all day. One day you need the water and it may come into your views immediately.

After the water drains from your stomach and it is not showing that it arrives at the place where it really want to be. For example it will reach the blood and cell. It may not walk and stop in the middle of cells. The whole day you have the no heat energy water and it can make people have no pressure in the most time. Like this if there is one part needs water and the water may be transported to the part.

In the real life, there are many people often take the mineral water even ice water to have fierce drink after violent motion. And among the people there are many amateur sports players and they have no gain the professional guidance. These kind crapulence methods may lead to the heart disease for them.
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This seems interesting! Is it alright if I create a female player? If not actually playing, maybe a field goal kicker.

"Of all forms of caution, caution in love is perhaps the most fatal to true happiness."

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Okay that is really weird, so excuse my babbling.

I contemplated on allowing a single female player anyway - seeing as, well, that's kind of my job and what I do/am already - but I wasn't certain if there is anyone who can really understand what I/we have gone through. Not to exaggerate. But if you want to be a girl player you really have to understand that it doesn't happen like the Disney movie Quarterback Princess (or whatever it's called... bleh).

I'm not against it - If I was that would be a little hypocritical, wouldn't it? - but she can't be perfect, she can't be liked immediately at the beginning of the season, and you've got to understand that she will probably take some berating as a character. Not from ALL of the boys (obviously some of them might be raised "right") but it will happen and it's not just an attack on her as a character. It's her as a girl. lol.

Just so you get that. GO FOR IT MISSY. If you need some writing for her mindset I can direct you to my blog. :)

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I'm from Indiana, Carmel to be exact. I like this, unfortunately I may have to put the roleplay I'm working on ice, at least temporarily. I think I'll get started on a character. He'll most likely be WR or RB.

I'm a dreamcatcher but only nightmares I caught.

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Ohhh another Indiana baby! Is it sad I still get excited when I meet other people from Indiana on the internet? Well I do.

I'm from Richmond (obviously... Le jersey in profile picture kind of gives away the Red Devil thing.)

I had this posted one time before and it didn't generate any interest. I guess it just takes the right time to propose it.

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GracieGray
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hey,i love the plot to the story so can i make a quaterback ?

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OMG IU whoot Hoosiers Unite! lol I couldn't help it. Im not that big of sports fan but I would join if I was. Hope it goes good for you GracieGray, from one Hoosier to another.

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Not to nitpick Ashton, but not only are your character sheets very, very sparse, you don't seem to follow the guide lines in your other RP's for character sheets (Stuck in the Middle, The Challenge) and a lot of them seem to go the "I'm perfect deal with it" route. You did not post once in your two most recent roleplays either.
TL;DR I would prefer you wouldn't.

And thanks, Love Me Not! Gotta represent, haha.

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Google gets China OK for Motorola deal

FILE - In this May 11, 2011 file photo, attendees chat at the Google IO Developers Conference in San Francisco. Authorities in China have approved Google Inc.'s bid to buy phone maker Motorola Mobility, clearing the way for the $12.5 billion deal to close early next week. The Chinese government approved the deal on Saturday, May 19, 2012, Google spokeswoman Niki Fenwick said. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

FILE - In this May 11, 2011 file photo, attendees chat at the Google IO Developers Conference in San Francisco. Authorities in China have approved Google Inc.'s bid to buy phone maker Motorola Mobility, clearing the way for the $12.5 billion deal to close early next week. The Chinese government approved the deal on Saturday, May 19, 2012, Google spokeswoman Niki Fenwick said. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

FILE - In this Feb. 2, 2011 file photo, a Motorola Mobility Xoom tablet is shown at Google headquarters in Mountain View, Calif. Authorities in China have approved Google Inc.'s bid to buy phone maker Motorola Mobility, clearing the way for the $12.5 billion deal to close early next week. The Chinese government approved the deal on Saturday, May 19, 2012, Google spokeswoman Niki Fenwick said. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, File)

(AP) ? Authorities in China have approved Google Inc.'s bid to buy phone maker Motorola Mobility, clearing the way for the $12.5 billion deal to close early next week.

But Chinese regulators attached a big condition: That Google's Android operating system for mobile devices remain available to all at no cost for the next five years.

The approval brings the Internet search giant closer to sealing its biggest acquisition ever. Buying Motorola allows Google to expand into manufacturing phones, tablet computers and other consumer devices for the first time. The deal also gives Google access to more than 17,000 Motorola patents.

The Chinese government approved the deal on Saturday, Google spokeswoman Niki Fenwick said. "We look forward to closing the deal," she said.

The deal was announced last August and had received all necessary regulatory approvals except in China, where Google's government relations have been strained since it moved its search engine out of the country two years ago in a dispute over censorship and computer security.

Google's Android software powers more than 250 million mobile devices made by a variety of manufacturers, including Motorola Mobility. The latest versions must be made available free of charge for the next five years, apparently in response to concerns that competition could be hurt if Google gives updated versions to Motorola Mobility and withholds them from others. Google doesn't currently charge for Android.

Google earlier had pledged to make Android available to all its mobile partners. Even if Google were to discriminate, cellphone makers still could rely on mobile software from Microsoft Corp., Research in Motion and Hewlett-Packard Co., among others.

Google prizes Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc.'s patents as a crucial weapon in the intellectual arms race with Apple, Microsoft and other rivals maneuvering to gain more control over smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices.

Earlier, the U.S. Justice Department found no evidence that Google's ownership of Motorola Mobility would lessen competition in a mobile device market that is becoming increasingly important as more people connect to the Internet on smartphones and tablet computers instead of desktop and laptop computers.

The union with Motorola Mobility will open new opportunities and pose potentially troublesome challenges for a management team that so far has concentrated on Internet search, ad sales and other software-driven online services.

Motorola Mobility's expertise in mobile devices and set-top boxes for cable TV will allow Google to play an even more influential role in shaping the future of hand-held computing and home entertainment.

The $12.5 billion price paid by Google is more than the combined amount that Google has paid for the 185 other acquisitions that it has completed since going public in 2004.

Google is based in Mountain View, California, while Motorola Mobility has its headquarters in Libertyville, Illinois.

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