Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Officials: Attacks in Iraq kill 5, wound 25 people

Mar 26 (Reuters) - Leading money winners on the 2013 PGATour on Monday (U.S. unless stated): 1. Tiger Woods $3,787,600 2. Brandt Snedeker $2,859,920 3. Matt Kuchar $2,154,500 4. Steve Stricker $1,820,000 5. Phil Mickelson $1,650,260 6. Hunter Mahan $1,553,965 7. John Merrick $1,343,514 8. Dustin Johnson $1,330,507 9. Russell Henley $1,313,280 10. Kevin Streelman $1,310,343 11. Keegan Bradley $1,274,593 12. Charles Howell III $1,256,373 13. Michael Thompson $1,254,669 14. Brian Gay $1,171,721 15. Justin Rose $1,155,550 16. Jason Day $1,115,565 17. Chris Kirk $1,097,053 18. ...

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Tiny lookalike lemurs are actually two new species

Courtesy of Peter Kappeler

Caught on camera for the first time, this image shows the newly identified Marohita mouse lemur.

By Stephanie Pappas
LiveScience

Two new species of lemurs look so similar that it's impossible to tell them apart without sequencing their genes.

David Haring of the Duke University Lemur Center

The grey mouse lemur (Microcebus murinus).

The itsy-bitsy primates are both mouse lemurs, which are tiny, nocturnal lemurs that measure less than 11 inches (27 centimeters) from nose to tail. The newly discovered Madagascar natives have gray-brown coats and weigh only 2.5 to 3 ounces (65-85 grams).

Study researcher Rodin Rasoloarison of the University of Antananarivo in Madagascar first captured specimens of the two new species in 2003 and 2007. He weighed the animals, measured them and took small skin samples for later analysis.

It was an analysis of these skin samples that revealed the two nearly identical lemurs are actually two different species. Researchers named one the Anosy mouse lemur (Microcebus tanosi) and the other the Marohita mouse lemur (Microcebus marohita). The Marohita mouse lemur was named after the forest where it was found. According to the researchers, the Marohita lemur is losing that forest and is threatened by that habitat loss. [Image Gallery: Leaping Lemurs!]

In fact, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) declared the Marohita mouse lemur "endangered" before scientists had even finalized and formalized its name and description. It's a fate shared by many lemurs in Madacasgar, where slash-and-burn agriculture is taking a toll on the forests.

"This species is a prime example of the current state of many other lemur species," said study researcher Peter Kappeler of the German Primate Center in Goettingen. Lemurs are the most endangered mammals on the planet, with 91 percent of known species threatened by extinction.

Researchers want to preserve lemurs not only for their own sake, but for humans' sake as well. As a primate, the mouse lemur is more closely related to humans than rats or mice, which are commonly used in medical research. The grey mouse lemur?(Microcebus murinus) develops a neurological disease much like Alzheimer's, making it an important model for understanding the human brain.

"Before we can say whether a particular genetic variant in mouse lemurs is associated with Alzheimer's, we need to know whether that variant is specific to all mouse lemurs or just select species," said Anne Yoder, the director of the Duke University Lemur Center. "Every new mouse lemur species we sample in the wild will help researchers put the genetic diversity we see in grey mouse lemurs in a broader context."

The researchers reported their findings Tuesday in the International Journal of Primatology.

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Roberts' gay cousin to attend Prop 8 argument

(AP) ? A woman from California says she and her lesbian partner will attend the gay marriage argument at the Supreme Court, courtesy of her cousin, Chief Justice John Roberts.

Jean Podrasky says she and Roberts are first cousins, and that he knows she is gay.

Podrasky tells the Los Angeles Times that she will be in a seat reserved for guests of the justices when the court hears the highly anticipated case on California's ban on same-sex marriage.

In a separate open letter, Podrasky writes that Roberts is "a good man" and that she is confident he knows that a ruling "in favor of equality" is in line with the views of most Americans.

Podrasky was not immediately available to comment Monday. A court spokeswoman said Roberts had no comment.

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Wednesday, March 6, 2013

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Saturday, March 2, 2013

Should you take notes in meetings electronically? ? Business ...

note taking at meetingTaking notes during meetings is part of many business profes?sionals? normal routines. Those notes help them remember what was said and what action items came out of the meeting. For administrative professionals, those notes are not only for them, but for others who rely on the information.

How you take notes makes a big difference in today?s digital age. For some people, a computer will never replace a pen and paper for note-taking. However, for other admins, electronic notes may make more sense, especially if they have to share them electronically anyway. If you take notes on paper, you spend extra time typing them up before sending them out. But, if you are slower taking notes on a computer than on paper, a pad and pen may be the best option.

Here are three questions to determine which is best:

  1. Can you type fast enough to keep up with the meeting?
  2. Does the laptop or tablet cut you off from participating in the meeting?
  3. Are you comfortable with taking notes in a linear fashion?

If you decide to take notes electronically, here are some tips:

  • Come prepared with a preformatted note-taking document. With the formatting already in place, you will find it easier to keep up with and participate in the conversation. If your company has a standard format, begin with that.
  • Note-taking on an electronic device is mostly linear. You cannot naturally move up and down to add additional notes to something that was previously said. There are two solutions. Use a note-taking device that lets you scroll up and down easily. Or develop a note-taking method that allows you to reference previous notes in later ones.
  • Take notes based on who-what-when. Who said what when? This is perfect for noting action items as well. Using the same format for each note will make it easier to keep up with what is going on.
  • Use standard shorthand or create your own. Utilize abbreviations and acronyms you easily recognize. This makes note-taking faster, yet still provides notes you can read.

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SmackDown Five-Point Preview: Mar. 1, 2013

While Randy Orton is arguably one of the most dangerous Superstars in WWE history, there is no doubt he will have a giant challenge in front of him when he enters the SmackDown arena tonight. In a mega-sized main event bout, WWE?s Apex Predator will square off against Big Show, one-on-one, on the explosive special event, Social Media SmackDown.

And as if a showdown against The World?s Largest Athlete isn?t enough to tackle in one night, there is also the distinct possibility The Shield will be out for retribution. After all, The Viper (along with Sheamus) got the better of the treacherous trio Monday on Raw. (WATCH)

Can Orton overcome the sky-high odds that are stacked squarely against him?

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Friday, March 1, 2013

Churchill Monitors Online Gaming Landcape | BloodHorse.com

Updated: Thursday, February 28, 2013 12:40 PM
Posted: Thursday, February 28, 2013 12:40 PM

With its experience in operating the advance-deposit wagering Internet site TwinSpires.com, Churchill Downs Inc. has been preparing to participate in other Internet gambling opportunities for some time.

Now the company's experience with dealing with state-to-state regulations on the gaming side could prove useful.

While supporters of Internet gambling once envisioned a federal law to open Internet gaming across the U.S., proposed legislation in Washington has stalled. But at the state level, things have picked up with Nevada and New Jersey recently approving Internet gambling. Churchill is interested in participating regardless of the regulatory framework.

In a conference call with investors and analysts Feb. 28, Churchill Downs Inc. president Bill Carstanjen said the Louisville company will be prepared to adjust to the changing regulatory framework.

"The online gaming landscape is evolving very, very quickly and probably much more quickly than any of the experts might have expected say a year ago," Carstanjen said. "With the dearth of true federal progress, what you're seeing are states exploring these issues on a state by state basis. You've seen the passage of laws in New Jersey and Nevada. There are a number of other states, like Illinois and California that are very large states, that are seriously considering state-driven online gaming legislation."

Nevada and New Jersey approved Internet wagering--poker and possibly casino-type games--at the intrastate level but state compacts could allow players from multiple states that have approved Internet wagering to participate.

Pari-mutuel wagering is one of the few gambling forms currently allowed in the U.S. and Churchill owns the successful TwinSpires.com site. The company believes that experience will help it gain a foothold should Internet gambling be expanded to allow it to offer games like poker.

Racing is regulated at the state level. As an owner of Thoroughbred tracks in four different states, Churchill has experience in this regulatory framework. Carstanjen said the company is keeping an eye on every twist and turn.

"That general field of activity is something we're spending a huge amount of time and attention on," Carstanjen said. "Like a lot of companies in our position, we're trying to figure out how we would play and how these states will end up playing with each other, in terms of sharing liquidity on games like poker, etc."

Carstanjen said the company will be ready whether a state-by-state regulatory framework takes shape or the federal government steps in.

"The way we approach that topic is to be prepared as possible for any eventuality," Carstanjen said. "I know for a number of years there was speculation that it would go federal. Now the tide has turned and the only activity you really see is state by state. Our focus right now is preparing state by state action plans.

"Obviously it seems like there will be some states where we can participate and obviously there will be some states where it would be much more of a stretch for us to find a way to participate. But right now we're focused on addressing the state by state opportunities. That doesn't mean we stop preparing federally. We still have the same resources deployed federally, the same action plan up on the shelves that we would use in the event that the feds take action."

Late last year, Churchill expanded its Internet operations with the launch of Luckity.com. The site provides real-money wagering on horse races through games that allow players to select the numbers of their horses. For instance, the games may involve popping online balloons to select numbers. The company spent $800,000 in the fourth quarter of 2012 launching Luckity.com.

Carstanjen said the company is still working with its customer base to improve the site.

"We haven't started marketing really heavily yet because our focus to date really has been on the quality of the product," Carstanjen said. "We're spending time with the customers we have acquired to understand what they like about it and what we ought to improve."

Carstanjen said Churchill has noted the popularity of social gaming in the U.S. and the explosion of online gaming throughout the world.

"We wanted to take the skills and capability we've built at TwinSpires and move into a new area and use those skills to reach a different customer set," Carstanjen said. "There has been a lot of learning and some hiccups too. Before we really launch in earnest any kind of marketing, what we've found is that we really need to fill the gap between when the customer plays the game and when the customer gets the result; and then actually, the quality of the games. We have to make them more interactive, more appealing.

"It's fair to say that there are a lot of encouraging signs that we've seen so far. With very little marketing, we've not had trouble acquiring customers. But really the focus needs to be on keeping those customers, getting them to redeposit, keeping them engaged when they're on the site. When we have those tasks achieved, then we'll go further and market with serious earnest."
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