Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Year-End Online Gifts are Bigger, but Number of Donations Slows ...

Donors are making bigger online gifts to charity this month than they did last year at this time, but they are making fewer gifts, according to data provided by Network for Good, a giving site that provided information on online contributions to 8,700 charities.

Last week, the average online gift made through Network for Good was $122.55, up from $113.57 for the same week in 2011.? The average gift size rose by a similar percentage in the previous week.

The gain could be a sign that concerns about the economy are starting to ease, says Katya Andresen, chief operating officer for the giving site. However, she noted that a growing number of companies are using Network for Good to run employee-giving drives, making year-to-year comparisons tricky.

And signs of a slowdown in the number of gifts last week could be worrisome. In the first week of December, the number of donations made through Network for Good grew by 7 percent, but last week they fell by 6 percent.

One reason for more numerous gifts earlier in the month is that many charities participated in #Giving Tuesday, an effort to draw donations just after Thanksgiving. Some fundraisers worry that the day may have simply shifted when people made contributions, rather than prompting more people to give.

December is a crucial month for online giving, as many charities attract their largest gifts then. Blackbaud, the fundraising software company, found that the average gift was $180.04 in December of last year, more than double the average $82.53 given in January. (The company has not released figures yet for this month.)

See our interactive graphic to track year-end online giving by day.

How the Size of Average Online Donations Is Growing

Week 2011 2012 Change
October 1-6 $78.03 $83.30 $5.27
October 7-13 $62.74 $81.94 $19.20
October 14-20 $73.54 $86.26 $12.72
October 21-27 $68.68 $91.21 $22.53
October 28-November 3 $74.59 $79.35 $4.76
November 4-10 $75.79 $87.52 $11.74
November 11-17 $74.14 $104.22 $30.08
November 18-24 $82.12 $98.11 $15.99
November 25-December 1 $98.33 $112.93 $14.60
December 2-8 $108.24 $114.77 $6.53
December 9-15 $113.57 $122.55 $8.98

Source: Network for Good

Emily Gipple contributed to this report. Send an e-mail to Holly Hall.

Source: http://philanthropy.com/blogs/prospecting/year-end-online-gifts-are-bigger-but-number-of-donations-slows/37077

channel 3 news j lo j lo sacha baron cohen ryan seacrest octavia spencer meryl streep oscars school shooting ohio

KPN shares drop on dividend cut, costly licenses

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Shares in Dutch telecoms group KPN, now part of Mexican tycoon Carlos Slim's empire, plunged as much as 15 percent after it cut its dividend for this year and next to meet the higher-than-expected cost of new mobile licenses.

A new player, Sweden's Tele2, also won licenses in Friday's Dutch auction of 4G wireless spectrum, a move likely to increase competition in one of Europe's most lucrative telecoms markets as the winners roll out faster services that allow users to watch video and surf the Internet on the move.

"This is negative news for KPN as we estimate KPN generates about 15-20 percent of group EBITDA (core earnings) from its mobile business in the Netherlands," ING analyst Emmanuel Carlier said on Monday.

The fallout from the auction is the latest blow for KPN after cut-throat competition in text messaging and slowing European economies led it to cut profit and dividend forecasts, its chief financial officer abruptly left and competition authorities launched a probe into possible price fixing.

Some analysts also questioned whether the dividend cut would be enough, suggesting the group might have to sell assets or raise capital to fend off credit rating downgrades.

At 7:30 a.m. ET, KPN shares were down 13.7 percent at 3.997 euros, the second-biggest fall by a European blue-chip stock. The stock briefly touched 3.9 euros, matching a 10-year low hit in November.

The Dutch spectrum auction raised 3.8 billion euros ($5 billion) for state coffers, well above the 800 million euros or so that analysts had predicted.

"This has negative implications for all mobile players in the market," Exane BNP Paribas analysts said in a research note, adding it would raise concerns about the cost of ongoing and upcoming auctions in the rest of Europe.

Slim's investments in European telecoms in KPN and Telekom Austria are below the valuations he bought them and the firms are the worst performers on the European telecoms index this year. KPN, in which Slim's America Movil owns 28 percent, is down 50 percent. Telekom Austria down is 41 percent.

RIGHTS ISSUE?

KPN said on Friday it had paid 1.35 billion euros for 15 separate 4G wireless licenses in the Dutch auction, much higher than the 400-500 million euros analysts had expected. Incumbents Vodafone and Deutsche Telekom also won licenses.

As a result, KPN warned it would not pay a final dividend for 2012 and would pay out only 0.03 euro per share for 2013, far lower than already reduced forecasts. The Dutch group had previously cut its dividend forecast for this year to 0.35 euro from an initial 0.90 euros.

KPN had been planning a payout for 2013 of at least 0.35 euro. However, traders and analysts have long expressed concern about the ability of KPN to pay dividends given it has a debt to core profit ratio exceeding its own targets.

Deutsche Bank analyst Matthew Bloxham warned KPN would end 2012 with a ratio of net debt to EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization) of 2.8 times, above KPN's target of 2.5 times.

"We expect leverage to remain above 2.5 times until 2016, assuming a zero dividend policy is maintained until then. We will now have to wait and see if this negative surprise encourages the rating agencies to downgrade KPN's credit rating of Baa2/BBB and, if so, what implications there could be for management's open mind on a possible capital increase," he said.

Fitch, one of the agencies, on Monday cut its credit rating for KPN to BBB- from BBB.

KPN has already been under pressure to sell off non-core assets to keep debt levels under control. Separately on Monday, it said it had sold its Spanish operations to France Telecom, but did not disclose the financial terms of the deal.

In November, KPN agreed to sell some of its German mobile towers for 393 million euros. But it was forced to call off the sale in August of its Belgian mobile business BASE, which it had hoped would raise up to 1.8 billion euros, saying the offers it received were too low.

"If KPN cannot find a buyer for BASE or a partner for network synergies in Germany, then we believe that a rights issue might be the only option left to cut debt," said analysts at Raymond James Euro Equities in a note.

(Reporting by Sara Webb; Editing by Erica Billingham and Mark Potter)

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/kpn-shares-plunge-dividend-cut-123433737--finance.html

bret michaels bret michaels pekingese tcu football westminster bonnaroo 2012 lineup twisted metal

Libya orders temporary closure of borders: state agency

TRIPOLI (Reuters) - Libya's ruling national congress ordered the temporary closure of its borders with four of its neighbors on Sunday and declared its vast desert south a closed military zone in the face of growing unrest.

The national assembly ordered the "temporary closure of the land borders with Chad, Niger, Sudan and Algeria pending new regulations", a decree carried by the official LANA news agency said.

It added that the provinces of Ghadames, Ghat, Obari, al-Shati, Sabha, Murzuq and Kufra "are considered as closed military zones".

The decree also gave the defence ministry powers to appoint a military governor, from outside the area, with authority to arrest fugitives from justice and deport illegal immigrants.

Prime Minister Ali Zeidan returned from a regional tour last week, during which he called for a meeting in Libya with Niger, Mali, Chad and Sudan to secure regional borders.

Several southern members of the congress have boycotted sessions recently in protest against lawlessness plaguing the south, citing increased violence by armed groups there as well as drug trafficking.

"This decision shows that the congress understands the situation in the south, where the security is bad," Mohamed Menawi Al-Houdhiery, a congress member from Sabha, told Reuters.

Earlier this month, nearly 200 prisoners escaped from a jail in Sabha, which has also seen tribal clashes since the end of last year's war that ousted Muammar Gaddafi.

Restoring order in the south is not only important internally for Libya but also for stability in the wider region.

In the chaos that followed Gaddafi's fall, the south was used as a smuggling route for weapons reaching al Qaeda in the Sahara.

(Reporting by Ali Shuaib; Editing by Stephen Powell)

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/libya-orders-temporary-closure-borders-state-agency-224926630.html

craigslist killer extremely loud and incredibly close south carolina primary squirrel appreciation day billy beane kathy griffin road conditions

A Prominent Sport- Horse Racing Around Australia - Recreation and ...

Alongside Australian Rules football and Rugby is the third most popular spectator sport around australia. Since its official race in 1842, Horse Racing in Australia flourished. Originally popularized through the British as the Sport of Kings, Horse racing made its way from the UK to Australia throughout the early years of British settlement. During the year 1788, the first horses arrived in the shores of Australia. Growing in numbers in the 19th Century, the first horses arriving Australia are consisting of a stallion, a colt, a filly and four manes. In the Australia culture, horse racing has turned into a huge part since then. To the Australian people, the sport has had great recognition and a very important tradition for having been witnessed by the people for centuries. Today, the country has the most racecourses in the world and second to have the most horses next to US. Throughout the year, the Australian Racing Board administers races. Melbourne autumn racing carnival, and spring racing carnival, Sydney autumn and spring carnival, Brisbane winter racing carnival, Adelaide autumn racing carnival, Perth summer racing carnival and Tasmanian summer racing carnival are the major races in the country. The favourite and biggest of which is the Melbourne spring festival which showcase the Melbourne cup.

The Melbourne cup first started as domestic sport and it has become the most awaited even in horse racing every year. Horse Racing in Australia comes about weekly with the oncoming of racing season every 1st of August each year and ends on the 30th of July. Metropolitan, provincial and country race clubs conducts race meetings. The race carnivals host not only domestic but also internationally famous races each year. Over the years, horse racing has continuously evolved and improved. The impressive race tracks serving these prestigious horse racing events is among the major improvements. Along with one of the best race tracks, Australia can also be known for the best competitive jockeys in the world. Australia???s beloved sport also distinguishes women jockeys today and it has recognized some of the best women jockeys worldwide.

Gambling is yet another important part of the race together with Racing Horse know as a prominent sport. The excitement of the race is coupled with the profit making system of betting. Many Australians earn a living out of love of the race, great knowledge and professional tips in betting on horse racing. Huge amount of money are at stake in the esteemed event yearly. Australia has become recognized worldwide with its top quality horse racing reputation.


Tags: horse racing in Australia, racing horse

Source: http://recreationandsports.russiacourse.com/uncategorized/a-prominent-sport-horse-racing-around-australia/

Blue Moon August 2012 Eddie Murphy Dead michelle obama robin roberts Democratic National Convention 2012 myocardial infarction What Is Labor Day

Sunday, December 16, 2012

Jason Mraz tops Myanmar anti-trafficking concert

YANGON, Myanmar (AP) ? American singer-songwriter Jason Mraz mixed entertainment with education Sunday to become the first world-class entertainer in decades to perform in Myanmar, with a concert to raise awareness of human trafficking.

Mraz's 2008 hit "I'm Yours" was the finale for the nighttime concert before a crowd of about 50,000 people at the base of the famous hilltop Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, the country's biggest city.

Local artists, including a hip-hop singer, also played at the event organized by MTV in cooperation with U.S. and Australian government aid agencies and the anti-slavery organization Walk Free.

Myanmar is emerging from decades of isolation under a reformist elected government that took office last year after almost five decades of military rule. It has been one of the region's poorest countries, and its bad human rights record made it the target of political and economic sanctions by Western nations. But democratic reforms initiated by President Thein Sein have led to the lifting of most sanctions, and the country is hopeful of a political and economic revival. Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, the pro-democracy opposition leader, was released from house arrest in late 2010 and won a seat in parliament last April.

Mraz called his top-billed appearance at the concert a "tremendous honor."

"I think the country is, at this time, downloading lots of new information from all around the world. I've always wanted my music to be here, (for) hope and celebration, peace, love and happiness. And so I'm delighted that my music can be a part of this big download that Myanmar is experiencing right now," he said.

Organizers said Mraz was "the first international artist ever to perform at an open-air, mass public concert in Myanmar."

Jazz artists Count Basie, Duke Ellington and Charlie Byrd visited the country under U.S. government sponsorship in the 1970s, when it was still called Burma, but played at much smaller venues.

Many in the crowd queued for two hours before being admitted to the concert site. Yangon native Sann Oo, 31, wearing a white T-shirt with a sketch of Mraz, said he was pleased that Mraz had come and that there would be a broadcast of the event.

"His visit can promote the image of Myanmar, because people outside have been seeing the country as an insecure place, and poor. Now, they can see how we look like from the concert. It also opens the potential for more concerts by foreign artists," he said.

Mraz has a history of involvement with human rights and other social causes.

But there was some criticism of his visit by campaigners for Myanmar's Muslim Rohingya community, which has been the target of ethnic-based violence this year that has forced scores of thousands from their homes into makeshift refugees camps. They feel Myanmar's government has been complicit in the discrimination, and that Mraz's visit provides it cover with the image of being a defender of human rights.

Walk Free used the occasion of Sunday's concert to launch a campaign calling on the world's major corporations "to work together to end modern slavery by identifying, eradicating and preventing forced labor in their operations and supply chains." They are seeking to have the companies make a "Zero Tolerance for Slavery Pledge" by the end of March next year.

"While many think of slavery as a relic of history, experts estimate that there are currently 20.9 million people living under threat of violence, abuse and harsh penalties," the Australia-based group said in a press release. "Within this massive number, the majority of people -- more than 14.2 million -- are in a forced labor situation, used to source raw materials, and create products in sectors such as agriculture, construction, manufacturing and domestic work."

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/jason-mraz-tops-myanmar-anti-trafficking-concert-175448791.html

kenny powers kenny powers carl hagelin triple play james neal jackie robinson virginia tech

Thinking About Self Improvement? Try These Ideas! - Empower ...

You should work to improve your life if you are not satisfied. The following are some suggestions for getting started with bettering yourself.

You should be humble in your everyday interactions. Learn from daily situations and see what you can change about your circumstances. In addition, you have to realize there are things that can?t be changed. To stay inside the limits of what you can really do, practice modesty. You will also need wisdom to keep your past mistakes from straying into your future.

Follow your own principles as strictly as you can. Everyone has beliefs that are central to their sense of self. When your core beliefs are well-founded, your self esteem improves. Even better, when you act on your principles, you will become more consistent without having to make any effort to do so. This is an excellent trait to be cultivating.

TIP! Always do the best you can. Your aspiration to greatness is usually pointed to by your passion.

Only you can decide that you are ready for and want change. When we consciously choose to change, it is easier to do so.

Create a fund specifically for emergencies. It appears as though every time something unexpected happens, we charge more to our credit cards. Set aside a certain amount from each check for an emergency fund. It doesn?t have to be a great deal of money, but be consistent. Emergency funds help in the short-term and the long-term, as you begin to bring your total debt down.

When you are angered by something, take the time to take a breath and count up to ten before you react. Think peaceful thoughts and take a few deep breaths. Calm yourself in order to avoid saying things you will later regret.

TIP! You must be able to lead if you want to develop personally. Although there are many different definitions of leadership, the most common being ?influence?.

Develop yourself by using love to grow and drive your faith. There is no way to have faith if you do not have love. Thus, it is important to always act on your faith and show your love. Do good for others and show that you love yourself through your love for others.

If you see that you are frequently not reaching the goals and expectations that you have set for yourself, stop and reassess what the problems might be. Look for resources related to your issues and ask your friends about their struggles. The problem might be that your expectations were set too high, important steps were not taken, or inadequate resources were allocated in working toward your goals.

Taking a few risks can help you feel happier. Taking risks has the potential for failure, so some people prefer to keep things the same and take no chances. They lead unfulfilled lives avoiding risk rather than trying new things. Taking some chances is a key component of happiness. It demonstrates courage and a lust for life.

TIP! Take a trip with a buddy to the movie theater as a method of conquering anxiety. This is a good way to push yourself out of your comfort zone.

Exercise should be a part of everyone?s routine. There are many reason you should do physical exercise. Exercise stimulates the production of substances in your body that help calm you.

You can use your willpower to make your life more positive, which means that the wishes you have for others can impact your circumstances, as well. In this sense, you should only wish the best for other people. If you keep your emotional self positive, you won?t be knocked down by all those negative feelings.

It shouldn?t be scary to make big changes in your life. If you take the initiative to make your life better, think of all joy and great things that you?ll be giving yourself.

TIP! Work more efficiently to get the most out of your effort. The simple trick is to take more breaks when you work.

Blogging is a great Personal empowerment tool ? just like a document of those awakening. It?s so quick in the Empower Network blogging platform. You could possibly even decide you want to use it to help make another income. Click this link to read more concerning the blogging system each travelers writing about:

http://www.PowerOfBlogging.com

Source: http://www.empowernetwork.com/kfreebern/thinking-about-self-improvement-try-these-ideas/

green bean casserole How long to cook a turkey Turkey Cooking Time red dawn sweet potato pie sweet potato pie green bean casserole recipe

95% Argo

All Critics (242) | Top Critics (43) | Fresh (231) | Rotten (11)

'Argo' is one of the best movies of the year.

Argo has that solid, kick-the-tires feel of those studio films from the 70s that were about something but also entertained. Only it's as laugh outright amusing as it is sobering.

The movieland satire is laid on thick, but it's also deadly accurate. Schlock has never seemed so patriotic, and Arkin and Goodman have rarely been so good.

Argo is a rollicking yarn, easily the most cohesive and technically accomplished of Affleck's three films so far, but a part of me wishes the director hadn't cast himself in the lead role.

If nothing else, it proves that every so often, the CIA can pull something off - and that yes, Canadians are just about the nicest people on the planet.

The film is a whopper of a tale, one designed for Oscar nominations, Best Picture and Best Director among them.

When Tony (Ben Affleck) lands in Tehran and trains the frightened Americans to play their parts as a Canadian film crew, Argo compares the ruses run by governments and movie studios.

The whole thing is paced like a whip, and the third act may literally be the most suspenseful piece of film I've ever seen - and yes, I have seen Rear Window. Recommended without any reservation for every and any cinemagoer.

A terrific supporting cast, especially the non A-list actors, make the dramatic license taken justified and redeem Affleck for miscasting himself in the hero's role.

A brilliant thriller that's based on a historical incident, 'Argo' is one of the best films of 2012.

A wonderfully lively and engrossing movie ...

An enthralling and deliciously entertaining movie -- and a deserved triumph for its star and director.

The details make for a rip-roaring story, which Affleck invests with old-school directorial ?lan.

Ben Affleck leaps on to the A-list of directors with this relentlessly entertaining thriller, combining comedy and nerve-jangling suspense to maximum effect.

If you're a nailbiter, bring gloves, because the suspense will see you reach your knuckles.

Surprisingly enjoyable, given that you may have little prior commitment to this story and only mildly fancy Affleck.

Affleck skilfully turns the screw of suspense, gaining added traction from an extremely convincing recreation of the setting and period.

Ben Affleck's movie tells an amazing but true story set against the context of the Iranian hostage crisis.

Talent borrows and genius steals, but Affleck does something in between: he mimics.

It's impossible to be bored by a story this good, especially with that cast.

Part of what makes this headspinning story believable is the fact that it pans out in an oddly uncomplicated way.

The shaggy and bearded Ben Affleck, barely recognisable from his former self, gives a great lead performance. Understated, intense and steely-eyed, Affleck has the screen presence of legendary actor/director Clint Eastwood.

Affleck the director is utterly sure-footed with an instinctive feel for characterization, tension and pacing as he builds the action towards a nail-biting climax.

A dum-tight thriller demonstrating that Affleck is one of the most accomplished directors working in Hollywood today.

[A] gripping, beautifully performed and often very funny but dramatic thriller.

Source: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/argo_2012/

black panther party frank martin pink slime eagle cam trayvon martin case affordable care act the line

Saturday, December 15, 2012

Take Scathing Product Reviews at Half Value for a More Accurate Rating

Take Scathing Product Reviews at Half Value for a More Accurate RatingWe recently discovered Yelp's hidden "filtered" review section, and reader DragonPhyre lets us know another good method for making an informed decision: take angry, negative reviews at half value.

I take bad reviews at half-rating...and I take good ratings at slightly more than normal. Why? It has been my experience that I am far more likely to leave a scathing negative review than a positive one because if I am happy or content, I forget to tell anybody online about it. If I feel slighted or I feel that people should know about a particularly negative aspect of something, then I leave reviews.

Now, everyone's different of course, but if anything, I've found that scathingly negative reviews?especially when there are only a few reviews to pick from?tend to be less trustworthy. Plus, a lot of people seem to think that if a product has any cons, it deserves a one star rating...which makes no sense (see the image above for an example).

Of course, you could expand this tip to include positive reviews that seem fake or planted, too, or anything else you generally want to filter out. If nothing else, it'll help you get a better idea of which reviews you trust and which ones look like baloney.

Take Bad Reviews at Half Rating

Every week, we receive tons of reader tips, often in response to tips we've posted. Our Tip of the Week showcases our favorite tip from you that improves upon something else we've shared, shows us another way to do something, or otherwise deserves more attention than our regular tips roundups. Got a tip to share? Post it over at our tips forum or send it to us at tips@lifehacker.com.

Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/lifehacker/full/~3/M0Yy5NwNU4U/take-scathing-product-reviews-at-half-value-for-a-more-accurate-rating

Presidential Polls California Propositions Electoral College chuck pagano A Gay Lesbian daylight savings time 2012 Where To Vote

SuperPop Project develops game for children with motor skills impairments, aided by Microsoft's Kinect (video)

SuperPop Project develops game for children with motor skills impairments, aided by Microsoft's Kinect (video)

The tools available to therapists tasked with helping children with motor skills impairments improve their range of motion are definitely helpful. But the Human-Automation Systems Lab at Georgia Tech is looking to make said tools even better (specifically for those with cerebral palsy) with the SuperPop Project. With the use of a Kinect and display -- two items that may already be in many homes -- what children will see as a game is actually helping to build upper-arm motor function. The setup is fully customizable on the back end, which allows the therapist to tailor sessions to each patient and to his or her individual progress. During the course of play, the software tracks the coordinates of the user's joints, collecting loads of data for analyzing progression / regression and the like during the course of the rehabilitation. Head on past the break for a quick look at the setup in action.

Continue reading SuperPop Project develops game for children with motor skills impairments, aided by Microsoft's Kinect (video)

Filed under:

Comments

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/14/superpop-project-ga-tech-kinect/

red meat bachelor ben jon hamm kim kardashian law school rankings jon hamm heather morris ncaa bracket predictions

French reporters infiltrate Foxconn iPhone 5 factory, find few of the vaunted changes (updated)

French reporters infiltrate Zhengzhou Foxconn iPhone 5 factory, find few of the vaunted changes

Envoyé Spécial, a 60 Minutes-like program from public TV station France 2, went undercover at the Zhengzhou iPhone 5 Foxconn factory recently (within the past two months) and reported many of the same problems the Chinese manufacturer and Apple promised to fix earlier this year. According to the story that aired last night, dorms at the new factory were occupied by workers despite the fact that many were still under construction and had no elevators, electricity or running water -- apparently because builders focused on the production lines at the expense of housing. A Foxconn manager even warned employees on hidden camera not to plug devices into dorms that did have electricity, saying that eight workers were killed in a fire after overloading circuits.

Continue reading French reporters infiltrate Foxconn iPhone 5 factory, find few of the vaunted changes (updated)

Filed under: ,

Comments

Source: France 2 (Envoye Special)

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/14/french-reporters-infiltrate-zhengzhou-foxconn-iphone-5-factory/

tinker tailor soldier spy rich forever rick ross project runway all stars elin nordegren tangled ever after kansas state last house on the left

Friday, December 14, 2012

What does the Bible say about Sexual Fantasies leading to ...

By Benjamin Deu, MA, LMHC, Seattle Christian Counseling

References ?A Celebration of Sex? by Dr. Douglas E. Rosenau

You do not stop being attracted to good-looking people after you get married. But you do not have to beat yourself up every time someone who?s not your spouse catches your eye. It?s not your feelings, but your actions based on those feelings that proves your commitment to the integrity of your marriage.

God gave humans imaginations. However, sin has crept in and turned God?s gifts against us, causing us to use them for evil instead of good. Spouses find themselves daydreaming about sexually degrading or dominating their spouse, or replacing their spouse with someone else. Part of nurturing a healthy relationship is nurturing healthy sexual imaginings. This may seem to contradict a lot of what Christians have been taught. Isn?t thinking about sex lust? Isn?t lust bad?

Not when it?s about your spouse.

You are allowed to have sex with your spouse, right? Then why shouldn?t you be allowed to think about it? It?s no more wrong than thinking about mowing the yard or grocery shopping.

It becomes sinful when your fantasies somehow harm or disrespect your spouse. Or, when your fantasies recast your spouse with someone else. ?But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death.? (James 1:14-14 NKJV) So, to help you beware of letting sin gain a foothold through otherwise harmless pastimes, here are some tips for avoiding sexual sin.

?How to Avoid Aexual Temptation and Relationship Problems

?? ?Keep your gaze moving rather than lingering.? (79)

There is nothing wrong with thinking other adults are attractive. When you find yourself attracted to someone else, you re just doing what comes naturally. However, it becomes a sin when it draws you away from your spouse.

Avoid checking out people you are not married to. It?s one thing to see someone and notice their appearance, it?s entirely another thing to look them up and down, lingering over the parts you like best. Rosenau suggests sticking to a ?one-second? rule.

?? Beware of media that glorify ungodly principles

Sexual messages are everywhere. But so are ads for alcohol, that doesn?t mean you do a shot every time you see a beer commercial. Stay away from books, movies, or TV shows that encourage sinful relationships such as adultery or casual encounters. Media often neglect to give equal screen time to the heartache illicit liaisons leave behind.

?? Do not fantasize about anyone other than your spouse

This is like asking a woman if she?s pregnant. Don?t ever do it. I do not care if she is giving birth in front of you. Do not. You should cling to this rule even more when it comes to people you have access to. Do not fantasize about people you know who are not your spouse. As James 1 pointed out earlier, sin starts in the mind long before your hands carry it out. The more time you spend imagining sexual relations with people other than your spouse, the easier it will be to justify cheating on them. Avoid heading down this road.

?? Accentuate the positive, eliminate the negative

Don?t get lost in dreams your partner cannot fulfill. ?Continued fantasies about women with big breasts, or men with muscular shoulders, are stupid if your partner is small. The same can be said about not taking the energy to allow your mate to be erotically attractive to you and fantasizing that you are making love to someone else.? (79)

Instead of miring down in dissatisfaction over all the characteristics you would change about your partner, daydream about their qualities that turn you on. And not just the physical charms, do they have a great sense of humor? Did you marry them for their brilliant mind?

? Same old gets old

You wring a sponge enough, it?ll dry out. Fantasies are the same way. Daydream new sensual experiences for you and your partner to add to your repertoire. Rosenau offers the following exercises:

1. Write down/describe aloud a sexual fantasy. What would you do? What would your partner do? Where? When? Why does this turn you on?

2. Share them with one another. Each taking a turn while the other listens without interrupting.

3. Choose a few aspects of your partner?s fantasy that strike your fancy and add to them based on your own fantasies. Take a minute to laugh and share why you both might enjoy this.

4. Are there any elements to your mate?s fantasy that don?t make sense to you or you wouldn?t enjoy? Tell them why. Be honest, but loving, as you explain your feelings.

5. Make a list of all the fantasies that sound like fun for both of you. Next, plan a time to implement at least one of them. How will you carry it out? What might get in the way?

How Christian Counseling Can Help Your Sex Life

Working out the kinks in your sexual relationship can be difficult. You and your spouse may struggle to talk about what you like or do not like. It is so easy to hurt one another?s feelings talking about such a touchy subject that is can lead to problems in your relationship. Make an appointment with a professional Christian counselor. A counselor is prepared to help you both say what?s on your mind and soothe any ruffled feathers. Their biblical and clinical approach will help you distill Godly principles from mainstream culture?s teachings about sex.

?

Photos:

HoneymoonBed FreeDigitalPhotos.net user nuchylee

RomanticPillowFight FreeDigitalPhotos.net user photostock

?

Contact Me?on our connect form

Source: http://bellevuechristiancounseling.com/2012/12/13/what-does-the-bible-say-about-sexual-fantasies-leading-to-relationship-problems/

hocus pocus mta schedule PECO chris christie Hurricane Sandy update weather channel mta

Effective Exercise Routines for Long-term Weight Loss | Natural ...

Best Exercises for Long-Term Weight Loss

Step aerobics can help you lose the weight and keep it off!

If you want to do something right, you need to plan for it. Planning beforehand makes you seek the most effective approach that is invaluable to the success of your undertaking.

The same principle applies for weight loss. There are a lot of weight loss plans, but not all of them are effective for the long term.

If you want to achieve your desired weight and keep it that way for good, then you have to choose and incorporate the following routines. They are guaranteed to be the best and most effective ways for your permanent fitness goal.

Cardio exercises comprise of physical activities that not only improve one?s well-being but are effective at achieving permanent weight loss as well. They teach you to target on burning a pound a week. Sustainable weight loss is a slow but sure process.

It is not about crash diets and getting your desired figure in just a month?s time?it is about having the discipline to eat right and burn those extra calories diligently.

You have to be careful when you plunge into this goal. It is advisable that you consult your doctor first and ask him what the best exercise routine and intensity is for you.

Check out the following cardio exercises:

1. Running

Running is probably one of the most uncomplicated physical activities aside from walking or brisk walking. It works well at hoisting up your heart rate rapidly, and you can do it almost anytime, anywhere. An average person burns 300 calories in a 30-minute 5.2 mph run.

But if you can?t handle the intensity, start slow. You don?t have to force yourself to speed up at the first try. Nevertheless, make it a point to at least run 45 minutes a day so that you get the stamina and endurance you need.

2. Swimming Routines

Swimming, aside from being a fun and relaxing activity, is also an effective calorie burning exercise routine. If you are a beginner, recommended stroke techniques are freestyle and breaststroke. Spending 30 minutes doing breaststrokes burns 400 calories off your system.

3. Step Aerobics

Step aerobics is another good calorie burner. It is preferred by a lot of women who want to tone their legs, hips, or behinds. With this exercise, you can easily lose 400 pounds in half an hour. You can take classes at the gym or buy a good aerobic DVD, if you prefer to do the routine at home.

Aside from cardio exercise routines, you can also do some strength training or resistance exercises; just don?t make them the cornerstone of your weight loss plan.

Making these exercise routines a part of your lifestyle is the ultimate key to achieving your fitness goals. Pick one that you enjoy the most and let it help you reap long-enduring, desirable results!

Bored With Exercise? Want to Have Fun WHILE You Get Fit?

FitDeck is a unique deck of playing cards containing illustrations and instructions describing dozens different exercises, stretches, and movements.

One of the best things about FitDeck is that it breaks up the monotony of doing the same old exercises in the same exact order every time.

By shuffling the cards, you are guaranteed a new and fresh workout every time ? and we all know the physiological and psychological benefits of such variety.

The ?no-equipment? FitDecks contain exercises that require only your body weight to perform. There are also FitDecks of 26 cards which use equipment such as resistance bands, medicine ball, balance ball, dumbells, kettleballs, etc.

With FitDeck?s 37 titles, you now have the ability to take these benefits to a whole new level. Mixing and matching different FitDecks together will create a one-of-a-kind cross-training experience.

Make exercise fun again ? check out FitDeck exercise cards now! You won?t find a less boring or more fun (and effective) way to work out!

Author Bio:
Julian Hooks is a former collegiate athlete, a health & fitness enthusiast, and the owner of www.dietbrandreviews.com. There he provides in-depth Medifast reviews one of the best diet plans for weight loss.

Free PDF Health Ebook...

Special Report: What Our Skin Tells Us About our Health

? ? Simply right click the ebook title above, and choose Save As to save to your desktop!? You can find more FREE Natural Health, Wellness and Pet Ebooks at Remedies4.com!


About Guest Writer

Would you like to be a guest blogger on Natural Holistic Health? Well, it?s fast and easy! Simply click HERE to submit your unique article. We'd love to have you as a contributor on Natural Holistic Health!

Source: http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/effective-exercise-routines-long-term-weight-loss/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=effective-exercise-routines-long-term-weight-loss

jane fonda jon huntsman bit coin huntsman w.e. episodes idris elba

Read Susan Rice's letter of withdrawal to Obama (.pdf)

Sorry, Readability was unable to parse this page for content.

Source: http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/MSNBC/Sections/NEWS/SusanRiceletter.pdf

catch me if you can delmon young arrested the raven the raven zerg rush david wilson playstation all stars battle royale

Top Five Tips On Commercial Real Estate

Commercial real estate can be a hard field that requires an enormous time investment. However, you can be highly rewarded in the end, despite the costs. Use these tips in this article carefully to help you succeed.

One counterintuitive fact about the apartment market is that many experts recommend avoiding properties with fewer than ten units, as they are actually more of a pain to deal with than large complexes. No situation is the same as another, and proper reseal should help you reach a knowledgeable decision regarding any purchase.

When choosing brokers with whom to work, find out the amount of experience they have dealing with commercial properties. Make certain that they have experience and expertise in the community you are dealing in. Most brokers will require you to have an agreement to work exclusively with them.

TIP! You need to do this to ensure that your profits match up to the previous owner?s figures. When you don?t look at the key terms with precision then it could possibly lead to change when it comes to the pro forma, because with the rent roll some terms weren?t considered.

In the beginning phases of your career as an investor, limit yourself to working with a single type of investment. Choose one property type you would like to start with and give it your undivided attention. It is better to do your best at one type than to be average at many types.

Don?t make any offers on commercial property before you?ve found a lender. Get plenty of references to lenders from experienced investors or friends who have invested in real estate before. Research and prepare for the purchase process by finding the best lender for your needs, before even selecting a property. Taking your time to organize your paperwork will help to ensure that you get the loan.

Each property has a certain lifetime. You could make a big mistake by ignoring what you may eventually have to spend in order to keep up with the upkeep of the property. Your building may need a new roof, or updates to the plumbing or electrical systems. Every building goes through a phase like this, but some do more than others. Plan for these repairs as they will happen in the future.

TIP! Make sure that you invest some time researching local income levels and other factors, such as unemployment rates or local employers plans for expanding or contracting their businesses before you invest a large amount of funds into real estate. Think about what locations are near where you are thinking of buying.

It is easy to get emotional when you are venturing into the commercial real estate market, but is is very important to stay patient and remain calm. Don?t make any hasty investment decisions. You may soon regret it when the property does not fulfill your goals. Be prepared to wait as much as a year for a suitable property to come available in your area.

If you are looking for a business property, always think larger than you currently need. Try to invest into a commercial property which has room to grow to avoid shopping in just a few years again.

Real Estate

TIP! Your investment may require substantial amounts of your individual time and attention in the beginning. You have to look around for the right chance, and you might need to do some improvements on the property once you purchase it.

Ensure you have the best real estate agent, ask if they are successful and judge their response. Learn their methods of measuring their results. Keep asking questions until the broker?s strategies are clear to you. You need to understand what these strategies are so that you can evaluate if you are comfortable with them. You need to share the same strategies and beliefs as your real estate broker in order to work successfully with them.

Never be afraid to negotiate, no matter which side of the table you are on. Be certain your needs are met, your concerns are heard, and you champion a fair, honest price for the real estate.

Keep your rental commercial properties occupied. If you?ve got open spaces, then the person will end up paying for maintenance and upkeep. If you discover that you have multiple properties that are unoccupied, you should attempt to ascertain the underlying reason. Further action may be required on your part to avoid scaring off potential tenants.

TIP! A property to be rented out commercially should be one that is soundly built and simple in design. These are the most likely to quickly invite tenants into the space, because they know it is well-cared for.

Real Estate

When you are diving into commercial real estate, you want a broker firm that maintains honesty. A good question to ask potential firms is how most of its money is made. Legitimate brokers won?t mind answering this type of question openly and honestly. Ask the broker to explain how making sales benefits his firm and compare the way it benefits him to the way it benefits you. You need to know if their money-making priorities are going to trump your real estate needs.

As has already been stated, the purchase of commercial property can be a very profitable investment. Applying the above advice should help you avoid common pitfalls, and succeed in the real estate market.

TIP! Bigger is better when you are thinking of purchasing commercial real estate. Instead of purchasing a property with five units, purchase one with 50 units, which you?ll find isn?t going to be any more difficult to manage.

Source: http://www.maynaseric.com/top-five-tips-on-commercial-real-estate-2

columbus day columbus day Stacy Dash Amber Tamblyn Lilit Avagyan Nashville TV Show VP debate

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Different Ways To Make Money Online | Vietbac Security

In fact, making money online is easy for anyone as long as they know how to do this in the correct way. Today people are looking for different ways on transacting their sales on the interent. And so this has opened a lot of different opportunities to make money online.

You have to know that there are a lot of different ways to start making money on the internet and if you want to supplement your main income in this way, but you have no experience, then you can take note on some of the below explained money making opportunities.

Today blogging is considered to be one of the best ways to make money on the internet. That way you can make money writing different posts on topics you are interested in and directing web traffic to it. As well you can easily monetize your blog by placing different advertisements on it. Or you can also place your affiliate product on your blog and thus make some money. However, you have to know that to make money from your blog, it has to be constantly updated.

As well, there are a lot of different companies offering you some money for accomplishing different small tasks for them. You can get money for accomplishing such tasks as clicking, downloading, writing different reviews, participating in different surveys and many others. This is considered to be a great way to make money if you have no previous experience in online business.

You have to know that starting your own online business is considered to be a real challenge. But at the same time it is a rewarding way to get some money on the internet. In fact, you can sell and market absolutely anything on the internet from different gadgets or hand made products. As well, you have to know that starting your own online business requires a lot of knowledge.[adboxr]

Want to know about ways to make money? You are invited to visit this money making ideas site. It is the right place on the Internet where you can get info on ways of making money and organize everything for it.

In addition, I would like to give another piece of advice. These days the web technologies give you a really unique chance to choose exactly what you need at the best terms which are available on the market. Funny, but most of the people don?t avail themselves of this opportunity. In real practice it means that you should use all the tools of today to get the details that you need.

P.S. And also we would recommend you to sign up for the RSS feed on this blog since we will do everything possible to keep updated with new publications about the topic and other important issues.

Share it now

Related Posts:

Source: http://www.vietbacsecurity.com/2012/12/different-ways-to-make-money-online/

sharia law sharia law new hampshire primary results molly sims hostess brands nh primary david crowder band

Obama continues public pitch on fiscal cliff with TV interviews (Washington Bureau)

Share With Friends: Share on FacebookTweet ThisPost to Google-BuzzSend on GmailPost to Linked-InSubscribe to This Feed | Rss To Twitter | Politics - Top Stories Stories, RSS and RSS Feed via Feedzilla.

Source: http://news.feedzilla.com/en_us/stories/politics/top-stories/270505050?client_source=feed&format=rss

christine will ferrell double fine adventure turbo tax katharine mcphee cold mountain valentines day ideas

Payroll Tax Cut: Some Republicans Willing To Back Obama's Proposal


* These include some who opposed extension last year
* This year's fiscal cliff forces a second look
By Rachelle Younglai and Kim Dixon
WASHINGTON, Dec 12 (Reuters) - In a turnabout from a year ago, some Republican lawmakers say they are open to backing President Barack Obama's proposal to extend the payroll tax cut for a third year, possibly bringing the sides closer to a deal to avoid the fiscal cliff.
Last year Speaker John Boehner, the leading Republican in the House of Representatives, suffered through a revolt by ultra-conservative Republicans opposing the cut. They argued cutting the payroll tax would add to the deficit and hurt the retirement program it helps finance.
That was last year. This is this year.
"It depends on how it is put out, said New York Representative Tom Reed, one of the Republicans who opposed a Boehner-brokered deal to extend the cut last year. "I think lower taxes is always better policy, so we are interested in looking at lessening the tax burden on all Americans."
Introduced by Obama two years ago as an economic stimulus, the tax holiday reduced an employee's share of the payroll tax from 6.2 percent to 4.2 percent, giving workers an extra few dollars to spend and possibly help get the U.S. economy back on its feet.
The nonpartisan Tax Policy Center estimates that expiration of the payroll tax cut will raise taxes an average $700 per household.
"I feel like we are in a bind," Representative John Fleming, a member of the conservative Tea Party Caucus, said on Tuesday. The Louisiana Republican said he was torn between what the tax break was "doing to our trust fund and the need to keep money in the pockets of Americans."
The payroll tax cut was meant to be temporary and is now set to expire on Dec. 31 together with other lower income tax rates. They are key elements of the so-called fiscal cliff, a combination of tax increases and automatic spending cuts that risk triggering another recession.
Last year's tug-of-war with Obama turned into a public relations headache for Republicans, who were in the unusual position of opposing a tax cut that benefits the middle class. They said they were worried about the impact on the deficit and social security funding, but relented to a year-end extension, albeit grudgingly.
Obama proposed extending it further when he put forward his proposal for avoiding the fiscal cliff last month.
Many Republicans - along with some senior Democrats - oppose the extension, in part because it funds the Social Security retirement program.

SOCIAL SECURITY
The Social Security fund is on track to start going bankrupt in 2033 and Democrats and Republicans agree that the program has to be altered to ensure that retirees are not left without pension checks.
Boehner has not publicly ruled out an extension of the payroll tax holiday. Should he accept the White House request as part of a deal, he will need support from rank and file Republicans in the House of Representatives.
Ohio Representative Jim Jordan, leader of a large group of House conservatives, said if lawmakers were asked to simply vote on the extension, he would vote for "keeping it because I view it as a tax cut."
At the same time, Jordan said the tax should eventually revert back to 6.2 percent in the context of a broad reform of Social Security.
Representative Steven LaTourette, a moderate Republican from Ohio, said he would be open to a payroll tax extension if it was part of a package that would include a minimum of $4 trillion in deficit reduction over 10 years.
In the Senate, Republicans Rob Portman of Ohio and Jon Kyl of Arizona also did not rule it out and said support of an extension would depend on the final deal. "Everything depends on what's in the package and how it all works together," Kyl said.
Ron Johnson, Republican senator from Wisconsin, said: "I support extension of all current tax rates, that's what we should be doing."

Also on HuffPost:

"; var coords = [-5, -72]; // display fb-bubble FloatingPrompt.embed(this, html, undefined, 'top', {fp_intersects:1, timeout_remove:2000,ignore_arrow: true, width:236, add_xy:coords, class_name: 'clear-overlay'}); });

Source: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/12/payroll-tax-cut_n_2288913.html

Canelo Alvarez Chavez vs Martinez Yunel Escobar Irish Daily Star seth macfarlane Black Mesa matt ryan

Jovan Belcher Services: Wake Held For NFL Player In Murder-Suicide (PHOTOS)

DIX HILLS, N.Y. -- Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher, who shot and killed his girlfriend before taking his own life earlier this month, was laid out Tuesday in an open silver casket surrounded by flowers and displays of family snapshots at a church where hundreds of mourners gathered at a wake to remember him.

The wake, to be followed by a funeral on Wednesday, was held at the Upper Room Christian World Center in Dix Hills, east of New York City and a few miles north of the West Babylon home where the 25-year-old Belcher was raised. A woman answering the telephone at the center's office earlier Tuesday said she had no information on details of the funeral but noted members of the center's clergy weren't expected to participate.

The center, which features an auditorium capable of seating at least 1,000 people, describes itself on a website as "a Bible based non-denominational, multi-racial, family church."

A man outside the church, who stopped photographers from entering the wake, said the Belcher family had no comment. Mourners leaving the wake also declined to speak with reporters.

Police say Belcher fatally shot 22-year-old Kasandra Perkins on Dec. 1 at the Kansas City home they shared with their 3-month-old daughter, Zoey. They say he then drove to the Chiefs' practice facility at Arrowhead Stadium, where coach Romeo Crennel, general manager Scott Pioli and defensive assistant Gary Gibbs witnessed his suicide.

Friends have said the relationship between Belcher and Perkins was strained. The couple briefly lived apart recently before getting back together by Thanksgiving, friend Brianne York said.

Perkins, who was from Texas, was remembered at two funeral services last week.

Belcher starred at West Babylon High School before playing college football at the University of Maine. He joined the Chiefs in 2009 as an undrafted free agent but became a starter during the 2012 season.

In the days following the shooting, Belcher's family erected a small shrine outside the West Babylon home, hanging jerseys and team banners and displaying trophies and other awards.

Belcher's mother, Cheryl Shepherd, who was visiting him and witnessed Perkins' death, declined to speak to an Associated Press reporter in a telephone call on Tuesday. Shepherd has temporary custody of the couple's daughter, Kansas City police said.

"; var coords = [-5, -72]; // display fb-bubble FloatingPrompt.embed(this, html, undefined, 'top', {fp_intersects:1, timeout_remove:2000,ignore_arrow: true, width:236, add_xy:coords, class_name: 'clear-overlay'}); });

Source: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/11/jovan-belcher-wake-new-york_n_2281730.html

obama on jimmy fallon google drive apple stock pilar sanders andrew young real life barbie zipper

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Report:?Apple's testing multiple designs for television sets

2 hrs.

There have been so many rumors about Apple quietly designing?its own television sets that we're reasonably sure that we'll see 'em in our living rooms one of these days. Especially if the latest rumor?? that Apple's in the process of testing various TV designs?? pans out.

The report comes via the Wall Street Journal's?Lorraine Luk, who cites anonymous sources "familiar with the situation," writing?that Apple's already working with component suppliers in Asia on the iTV project. Or Apple TV. Or whatever you want to call it until the folks in Cupertino finally tell us something official about this rumored gadget.

"Executives at some of Apple's suppliers?said the company has been testing designs for a large-screen high-definition set," Luk explains?before adding that one of the sources clarified that this "isn't a formal project yet" and that it "is still in the early stage of testing."

Curiously enough, Apple CEO Tim Cook, when asked about the company's future plans by Rock Center's Brian Williams jumped right to the topic of televisions.??When I go into my living room and turn on the TV, I feel like I have gone backwards in time by 20 to 30 years,? Cook said. ?It?s an area of intense interest. I can?t say more than that.?

Want more tech news?or interesting?links? You'll get plenty of both if you keep up with Rosa Golijan, the writer of this post, by following her on?Twitter, subscribing to her?Facebook?posts,?or circling her?on?Google+.

Source: http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/technolog/report-apples-testing-multiple-designs-television-sets-1C7573607

good friday f/a 18 f 18 crash virginia tenebrae the lake house petrino arkansas roy williams

A CUP OF JO: Motherhood Mondays: What family traditions do you ...

Like some other commenters, one thing I have LOVED continuing with the kids in my life is the Christmas Eve Pajamas. Every year we would go to a candlelight service at church on Christmas Eve, then we?d go home and open one gift each. The gift was always a new set of pajamas ? some years my mom made them herself but some she bought them from a super-comfy store. We?d all change into our new PJs and it was like the starting gun for Christmas. We would put on the PJs and beg to go to bed as soon as they were on, because by then we knew that the only thing between us and Christmas was sleep. Then we?d lounge around in our new comfy PJs all day on Christmas, and look cute in all the photos to boot.

Last year, I randomly stumbled onto pajamas in the telltale striped pattern I remembered from my childhood and I texted my mom and said, ?Hey, those awesome comfy PJs you?d always buy us? Were they from Hanna Andersson?? She was like ?YES!? so I bought some and now the tradition of ultra-comfy PJs on Christmas Eve lives on.

When I was really little I thought it was totally amazing that every year, the gift my parents picked out totally at random from the pile was the Christmas PJs. I thought that it was, like, proof that Christmas actually is magic after all ? that my parents could go and deliberate and painstakingly decide which present to have us open, and it would ALWAYS be the pajamas. Obviously they knew which gift was which, and chose the pajamas intentionally. I was not really the smartest child. But I may have been one of the happiest. ;)

ReplyDelete

Source: http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/2012/12/motherhood-mondays-what-family.html

abc paris jackson paris jackson Katherine Jackson Olympics Opening Ceremony Time US weekly amelia earhart

With $10M In The Bank, Cardfree Launches To Take On LevelUp And Square In Mobile Payments

Screen shot 2012-12-10 at 9.16.51 AMThe mobile payments space already has its fair share of players, but lately some new names have been making big waves (like LevelUp), finally taking on veterans like Starbucks. The coffee giant recently inked a huge partnership with Square, which will bring the payments processors to 7,000 coffee shops across the U.S. But a few of the people behind Starbucks' successful payments system have today launched another mobile payments option: Cardfree.

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techcrunch/~3/pXbkIeZswcM/

andy roddick Costa Rica Earthquake sandra fluke kellie pickler costa rica kevin hart living social

Intel's Penwell mobile processor given a close inspection, stuffs a lot into a little space

Intel's Penwell mobile chip given a close inspection, stuffs a lot into a little space

If you're one of those who took the leap into a first wave of Intel-based smartphones like the RAZR i, you're likely the sort to wonder exactly what makes them tick. SemiAccurate certainly does: it just posted some previously inaccessible diagrams that help reveal how Medfield's system-on-a-chip heart, Penwell, is mapped out. As a die shot shows, the Atom core is seemingly the least important part of the design -- the PowerVR SGX 540 graphics, camera processing and input-output interfaces dominate the crowded silicon. Between this dense, all-in-one design and stacking up to 2GB of RAM directly on top, Penwell occupies about 17 percent less space than its Moorestown ancestor and helps explain why we're looking at Atom-powered phones instead of another round of MIDs. We wouldn't get too comfortable with the current generation, though, as Intel is gradually warming up 22-nanometer chips that could make Penwell seem old hat.

Filed under: , ,

Comments

Source: SemiAccurate

Source: http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/yesvHycp4OY/

texans lana del rey snl enemy of the state golden globe nominees joe philbin miss america pageant 2012 shipwreck