Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Monday, October 12, 2009
dj seasunz
Miami’s DJ Seasunz believed to have killed girlfriend Jaclyn Torrealba.
Twitter is buzzing with rumors that popular Miami club dj DJ Seasunz has surrendered to police in the beating death of 18-year-old girlfriend Jaclyn Torrealba.
On Twitter and Facebook, users began tweeting and re-tweeting a plea for Jaclyn’s return:
18 year old Jaclyn Torrealba was last seen at Space Night Club on October 11 at 2am… (number redacted)
According to the Miami Herald, a man walked into a police station Sunday night, lead police to a body in his car and turned himself in to authorities for the murder. While the victim has not been publicly identified, Twitter users and commenters on the article report confirmation from Torrealba’s family that she is the victim in this case.
No comments have yet been made on DJ Seasunz’s Facebook page, and there is no official word that Torrealba has died, but many Miami locals are posting memorial tweets and condolences to the Torrealba family. We will update with details as they become available.
Are banks open on columbus day
Are banks open on columbus day?
Columbus Day is an official federal holiday in the US.The banks, post office and other government offices are closed, so there isn't mail delivery on columbus day, but the city offices are open. Some private sectors give you a floating holiday for Columbus Day. However they remain open.
Banks.
All banks will be closed. However, some credit unions may be open. Visit your banking institution’s Web site for details.
Post office holidays 2009
post office holidays 2009 in usa.
2009 Postal Holidays: When to Expect Post Office Closings, No Mail Delivery
According to the USPS website, Americans can expect the post office to be closed on the following days in 2009; the mail will not run on these postal holidays:
* January 1st – New Year’s Day
* January 19th – Martin Luther King, Jr’s Birthday
* February 16th – Washington’s Birthday (Presidents Day)
* May 25th – Memorial Day
* July 4th – Independence Day (Fourth of July)
* September 7th – Labor Day
* October 12th – Columbus Day
* November 11th – Veterans Day
* November 26th – Thanksgiving Day
* December 25th – Christmas Day
jaclyn torrealba
Jaclyn Torrealba Miami.
PHOTO. Here is a picture of Jaclyn Torrealba of Miami missing since October 11. Jaclyn Torrealba went missing at Space Night Club in Miami Florida. A body found Monday is now being tested to identify if it is Jaclyn.
Jaclyn Torrealba was reportedly last seen at 2 am October 11. A body found Monday is being tested to determine if it is Torrealba’s remains. A significant number of twitter posts have been assisting in the search for Jaclyn, 18.
Unconfirmed reports say a DJ has turned himself in.
On Monday, the Miami Herald writes of an unidentified man walking Miami Dade’s police station and “led officers to a body in his car”, a gray Toyota Camry. The man has been arrested. His name and identity of the body are not yet released.
elinor ostrom
Elinor Ostrom and Oliver E. Williamson Win Nobel in Economic Science.
The Nobel in Economic Science was awarded to Elinor Ostrom, the first woman to receive the prize, and to Oliver E. Williamson on Monday.
They share the prize for their separate work on economic governance, organization, cooperation, relationships and nonmarket institutions.
Both professors teach at American public institutions: Ms. Ostrom at Indiana University, Bloomington, and Mr. Williamson at the University of California, Berkeley.
Ms. Ostrom’s work focuses on the commons, such as how pools of users manage natural resources as common property. The traditional view is that common ownership results in excessive exploitation of resources — the so-called tragedy of the commons that occurs when fishermen overfish a common pond, for example. The proposed solution is usually to make users bear the external costs of their utilization by privatizing the resource or imposing government regulations such as taxes or quotas.
Ms. Ostrom’s empirical research has shown that this explanation is “overly simplistic,” the prize committee says: There are many cases around the world in which common property is “surprisingly well-managed.” In these cases commons users “create and enforce rules that mitigate overexploitation” without having to resort to privatization and government regulation (which can both pose their own practical difficulties).
The grasslands in the interior of Asia — shared for centuries in traditional group-based governance — are one such example. They appeared to fare better under group-based systems than under either socialism or privatization.
Ms. Ostrom received her Ph.D. in political science at U.C.L.A., and said in a phone interview during the prize committee’s announcement that she considers herself a political economist. She said she hopes her work may guide policy on climate change.
Mr. Williamson’s work focuses on the boundaries of the firm, and the reasons for economic activity inside of firms: Why is there so much vertical integration in the marketplace? Why don’t we all just work for ourselves and sign contracts with each other instead of working together inside of a big company?
His work argues that “hierarchical organizations sometimes dominate markets because they provide a cheaper way to resolve conflicts,” the committee writes. When two employees quarrel about how best to use resources, a chain of command within the firm — usually leading back to a single chief executive — makes the decision about who is right. In contrast, in the markets, both parties would have to keep negotiating until they reach an agreement of some sort, which takes time and money.
Such a firm-based hierarchy is less necessary, however, if the two parties can easily achieve an enforceable contract, or find new trading partners.
Mr. Williamson was unavailable during the prize committee’s announcement in Sweden.
When asked whether the events of the global credit crisis factored into their choice of prize recipients, a committee official said that the prize is typically not given based upon events of the past year, but rather a body of work.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
india vs srilanka live streaming
India vs Sri Lanka (SL vs Ind) Live Match
India vs Sri Lanka Live
Today is the 2nd Match for India and Sri lanka. This is just a formality game as both the teams are already in theCompaq cup final. This is the 3rd match of the tri-seriesbetween India vs Sri lanka. Match will be start around 2.30pm India and Sri lankan Timing (09:00 GMT).
It’s a just a practice match but for those interested in theCricket ODI rankings contest, India must have to win this match to keep their number One position in ICC rankings.
While we stay for the match start we also cross fingers for India to stay at first position.
India vs Sri Lanka Live match will be starting in few minutes.
Live Cricket Score can be viewed below of this post.
People also search Google for Live Streaming of SL vs Ind match. Few unauthorized sites like cricstreams.infoprovide such live streaming on internet. But we only provide live cricket score.
erin andrews peeping tom video
Erin Andrews Talks About Peeping Tom Video with Oprah Winfrey.
Erin Andrews Said that Seeing the Peephole Video Each Time was like Reliving a Nightmare.
Erin Andrews appeared on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" and talked about the peeping tom video for the first time since the internet exploded with the video of her naked in a hotel room. Erin Andrews, an ESPN sideline reporter for various sports, told Oprah Winfrey that her interview would be the first and the last done on the subject of the peeping tom video because the entire ordeal was a "nightmare" for her. And like a recurring nightmare, the Erin Andrews peeping tom video search has jumped back onto the Google Trends topic list at the top, just where it stayed in various incarnations for nearly two weeks in July.
Erin Andrews told Oprah Winfrey that the first time she ever saw the peeping tom video of herself naked and changing clothes, she couldn't believe it. "I opened up the computer and could feel my heart pounding."
She said the conversation with her parents was the worst part of it. "I mean, having to call my parents and they - they thought I was physically injured how bad I was screaming." She kept screaming, "My career is over!"
The Erin Andrews peeping tom video (referred to as the peephole video for its Google Trends dominance) actually showed up on the internet back in February but did not catch anyone's attention until someone speculated that it might be Erin Andrews. Then the rumor spread. When Erin Andrews saw the video, she was mortified and, with the help of ESPN, began combating the use of the video. Andrews' lawyers began making calls and sending e-mails for websites to pull the video. They issued a public statement that websites or anyone found to be trafficking in the video or images from it could face legal action.
The warning only seemed to exacerbate the issue. It seemed that the entire world was attempting to see Erin Andrews naked. News that viruses were being attached to pictures and video links purporting to have the Erin Andrews peeping tom video.
It was also discerned that the video was actually a collection of different videos, perhaps as many as six or seven. Rumors began to spread that it was an inside job and ESPN announced an internal investigation into the allegations.
50 million pound challenge
Challenge obesity: take the '50 million pound challenge.
This challenge is geared towards national obesity awareness Photo: 50millionpounds.com
50 million pounds may be the weight of a T-Rex to a five year-old, but it is also the seemingly outrageous number of pounds that Dr. Ian Smith, (author of ‘The Fat Smash Diet'), has challenged Americans to lose collectively. Coined, The ‘50 million pound challenge’, this national diet mission is sponsored by State Farm Insurance, and has attracted an outstanding number of participants eager to shed a few pounds.
Free of charge, the challenge brings face-forward the obesity epidemic which is responsible for a bulk of health problems that plague an ever-increasing number of Americans. With a vibrant webpage featuring plenty of encouraging literature, the option to join a team, a personalized ‘update your weight’ page, and a sentimental blog, the 50 million pound challenge is geared towards education and information. Also offered are many resources to assist the interested and motivated weight-loss seeker in becoming a successful participant in the challenge, including a ‘Challenge Kit’, which you can pick up at any local State Farm Insurance Agency.
We’ve all heard of weight loss plans before; but with the fame and popularity of the 50 million pound challenge, no longer is the individual alone in his/her efforts. This challenge is a healthy and fun alternative to the sometimes 'bummer' a personal weight loss plan of action can be.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
hurricane fred
Hurricane Fred quickly strengthens to a Category 2 storm over the Atlantic Ocean.
Hurricane Fred has quickly strengthened to a Category 2 storm in the Atlantic and forecasters say it could become a major hurricane later in the day.
Fred’s maximum sustained winds have increased to near 105 mph (165 kph) early Wednesday. The National Hurricane Center in Miami says Fred could become a Category 3 storm later Wednesday but is expected to start weakening Thursday.
Fred is centered about 500 miles (805 kilometers) west-southwest of the southernmost Cape Verde Islands and moving west-northwest near 13 mph (20 kph).
Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Linda is drifting slowly far out over the Pacific with maximum sustained winds near 65 mph (100 kph).
google monopoly
A new Google Monopoly that won't incite regulators.
Marketing offline products in an increasingly digital world can be a difficult task. But gaming company Hasbro is going global to get the word out about its new version of Monopoly.
Starting tomorrow, Hasbro is launching a worldwide game of Monopoly online using Google Maps.
Users begin with $3 million of Monopoly cash in hand and can digitally purchase real city blocks around the world. They can then build skyscrapers, prisons or stadiums and begin collecting rent. Despite what you think about the game of Monopoly, this is a great move for Hasbro.
Combatting the creeping growth of digital games and gamer bias toward less competitive games like Catan, companies like Hasbro have their work cut out for them.
The interactive version of Monopoly is scheduled to last for four weeks and has been launched to promote the new City Edition of the game.
According to the Monopoly City Streets' website:
"The goal is simple. Play to beat your friends and the world to become the richest property magnate in existence."
Beyond simply being an interesting use of Google Maps, if the game catches on, there are opportunities for Hasbro to extend its brand exponentially. If the game is done well, it could update the franchise for the digital age and create new product outlets for Hasbro.
In addition to playing and purchasing streets and towns they know, players can have a say in the way the game is run. At some point today, blog readers can start suggesting new building ideas for the digital game.
But even if the game doesn't take off on a longterm basis, it has a lot of potential to increase sales. After restructuring in 2000, Hasbro has seen sales numbers jump by updating its classic games in recent years. Last month Hasbro created a live version of Candy Land on San Francisco's famously crooked Lombard Street and the company is also benefitting from its newly revamped G.I. Joe line.
Meanwhile, some press members have already gotten early access to the game and have started gobbling up real estate, meaning that some of the best pieces of earth will be purchased even before they go on sale to the general public. Just like in real life!
Monopoly also fails with many adults because it requires almost no strategy. The only meaningful question in the game is: To buy or not to buy?
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
obama speech to kids
President Obama's speech to kids: a personal development message teenagers should heed.
President Obama talking to kids. AP Photo/David Kohl
President Obama will talk to the nation's kids today at 9:00 am Pacific time.Teenagers should pay special attention to some of the messages in the Obama speech.
The full text of his speech can be found here. The speech talks about some of the most useful and important positive thinking ideas around. To find out what those are, click on this link to this article about Obama's speech to school children.
Teenagers should know that the President is saying that the country needs each kid to succeed because each is endowed with talents that can benefit our country. So many times adults don't take teenagers seriously. But not today!
Adults sometimes treat teenagers like they don't know much. But here is the president of our country calling upon the kids and teenagers of our nation to develop their skills and ideas because what they have to offer isvaluable.
Some teens might be thinking that this applies to others but not to them. They may have lost their self confidence. Maybe their families have kind of put them down. Or maybe no one ever asks their opinions. But teens should remember that just because they might feel incapable at times doesn't mean that they are incapable.
Experts in mental health understand that each person has something unique and lovely and useful to offer in this world. Sitting at home won't help one do this. Engaging in life through school and other activities is key. This is what President Obama is talking about.
If teenagers are feeling unmotivated, they could ask themselves, is there something they really would like to do but they are afraid that others will make fun of them, or are afraid that they will look stupid?
President Obama talks about the fact that it takes awhile to learn how to do things. Nobody is born an expert. School years are the time to make mistakes, everyone does. But those who succeed and become confident are those who try anyway.
Look at President Obama. Many thought an African American would never be President. But he believed that he could and he did not give up. This is an example of success worth following.
king brothers
King Brothers, Released From Prison After Murdering Father As Children, Break Silence (VIDEO).
The King brothers, then 12 and 13-years-old, were convicted nearly a decade ago as adults of beating their father to death with a baseball bat while he slept. While their motives are unclear, speculation is that they were under the influence of their neighbor, a convicted sex offender. He was initially acquitted but then convicted of being an accessory after the fact.
The brothers, now released from prison, are speaking out about their life before and after incarceration in an interviews with NBC.
Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy
Sunday, September 6, 2009
lsu football
LSU defeats Washington 31-23 in season opener.
Welcome to the LSU vs. Washington in-game blog with LSUbeat reporter Jim Kleinpeter.
We'll be updating throughout the game. Just hit your refresh button for the latest entries.
LSU 31, Washington 16, 4Q, 1:54
LSU came through offensively with its best drive of the night to put the game away. Jordan Jefferson hit Brandon LaFell with a 5-yard scoring pass set up by some nice runs by Keiland Williams and a big pass to Terrance Toliver.
LSU really just needed a couple of first downs to run the clock out, but Williams ripped off a couple of 9-yard runs and then had a big one down to the 5.
LSU Coach Les Miles said he would be happy with any kind of victory. It's obvious LSU has some things to work on.
LSU 24, Washington 16, 4Q
LSU is hanging on. The Tigers' defense can't get off the field and Washington just kicked another field goal with about five minutes left.
The last two offensive possessions have resulted in three-and-outs. Charles Scott, who rushed for more than 1,000 yards last year, has disappeared. LSU has never established any offensive rhythm in the game. They really need a first down on this next possession, because Washington has momentum.
Washington has run 75 plays and LSU only 42..
LSU 24, Washington 13, 5:50, 3Q
Jefferson to Tolliver again for a touchdown. The Tigers got a nioce drive going and Jordan Jefferson kept it alive with a nice stretch on third and 1 to get a first down. On the next play Jefferson faked a run to the left and threw to Toliver, who faked out safety
Greg Walker for a 44-yard scoring play.
The Tigers have the momentum back. But the defense needs to get some stops., Washington has converted eight of 11 third-down tries.
LSU 17, Washington 13, halftime
LSU had a chance to go into halftime with the momentum but allowed the Huskies to drive from deep in their own territory to a 38-yard field goal on the last play of the half.
The LSU defense is getting shredded - 296 yards at the half. The Huskies have converted several third down plays and Jake Locker hit a big pass to set up the field goal. The yardage totals are far in the Huskies favor and at times LSU has looked confused on both sides of the ball.
The Tigers needs to make some defensive adjustments in the second half. Washington running backs at times have wide open field to run to and are ripping off 10-yard runs. LSU has made some plays, some tackles for losses, but they haven't really stopped Washington the whole first half. The two turnovers are the difference in the game. Without them, LSU would be trailing.
It doesn't look to me like the LSU defensive line is any better than last year's. LSU has allowed 113 yards rushing in the first half. In fact, it looks decidedly worse. The LSU offensive line hasn't been all that impressive either. LSU had 165 total yards.
LSU 17, Washington 10, 1:15 2Q
LSU finally busted loose. Jordan Jefferson connected for a 45-yard touchdown pass to Terrance Toliver, who took advantage of a missed tackle. Of course, fans watching on TV missed the first half of the play because ESPN cut away to another one of its annoying updates.
That's a boost for LSU but the Tigers so far have been disappointing.
LSU 10, Washington 10, 2Q
LSU dodged a bullet by recovering a fumble at the LSU 5-yard line but couldn't move. Washington got a good punt rerturn off a short kick and set up camp at the Tiger 24-yard line but the defense came up with a stop and forced a 34-yard field goal by Erik Folk.
LSU has not been impressive defensively and aside from the first drive the offense has looked disheveled. LSU would be in a hole without the two turnovers.
Washington 7, LSU 0, 1Q
LSU didn't look very impressive on its first defensive series, getting burned badly on a blitz which went for a 50-yard play. That set up a 17-yard scoring pass from Jake Locker to freshman wide receiver James Johnson.
So far, the effort hs been characterized by missed tackles. And it looked like the Tigers blitzed seven guys on a third-and-12 play. There was no one in the secondary to make a tackle and Patrick Peterson had to come from the other side to save the touchdown, at least for the time being.
LSU 10, Washington 7, 5:49 1Q
Well the LSU defense has made amends quickly. Jacob Cutrera batted a pass by Jake Locker into the air, intercepted it and returned the ball 29 yards for a touchdown. Cutrera is a guy who missed a large part of camp and was looking like a guy who might not play much in the game.
He's also one of the least likely players to make an interception.
Washington 7, LSU 3, 6:02 1Q
The offense looked pretty good for a while but a critical penalty down on the goal line killed the Tigers' chance to tie the score. It looked like half the team moved forward and the other half stayed put in what turned out to be a false start. Jordan Jefferson threw incomplete on third down from the 7 and his pass was nowhere near receiver Terrance Toliver.
What made it worse is LSU called a timeout and promptly went out and fouled it up. Left tackle Ciron Black was visibly upset at Jefferson. Not sure why.
Washington 7, LSU 0, 1Q
LSU didn't look very impressive on its first defensive series, getting burned badly on a blitz which went for a 50-yard play. That set up a 17-yard scoring pass from Jake Locker to freshman wide receiver James Johnson.
So far, the effort hs been characterized by missed tackles. And it looked like the Tigers blitzed seven guys on a third-and-12 play. There was no one in the secondary to make a tackle and Patrick Peterson had to come from the other side to save the touchdown, at least for the time being.
It's a bad omen letting a team get momentum going at home.
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