Clothing retailer's insensitive #Aurora tweet enrages Internet

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Rosa Golijan

After many emotional hours of sifting through tweets by witnesses, victims, and observers of the shooting in Aurora, Colorado, we were stunned to find that?? thanks to some combination of?ignorance, tastelessness, and sheer stupidity?? an online clothing retailer?made light of the situation in an attempt to promote its product.

"#Aurora is trending, clearly about our Kim K inspired #Aurora dress," declared a tweet from the account belonging to Celeb Boutique, ending with an emoticon wink and a link to a product?page.

The tweet was posted at 10:35 a.m. ET, long after Twitter was flooded with information about the?devastating?incident?which left?59 people injured and 12 dead. It's difficult to believe that whoever runs the Twitter account of the Argentina-based retailer somehow missed hearing about?the tragic?news while he or she noticed that the #Aurora hashtag was trending.

But at 2:53 p.m. ET, the insensitive tweet disappeared and was replaced by an apology ... followed by a retweet about what "a fabulous Friday" it is ... followed by a claim that the retailer was indeed somehow unaware of the Colorado shooting for hours.

Several more tweets were posted on the Celeb Boutique account shortly after that, apologizing again and again for the?initial?tweet and explaining that the retailer's public relations team is not based in the United States.?

The folks responsible for the Twitter account?were "totally unaware of the situation and simply thought [Aurora]?was another trending topic," one of the tweets adds. "We have removed the very insensitive tweet and will of course take more care in future to look into what we say in our tweets."

Unfortunately this isn't the first time we've seen such insensitive promptional?tweets after a public tragedy.?When deadly riots were occuring in Egypt, American fashion designer Kenneth Cole tweeted that the uproar in Cairo must be occuring because people "heard [that Kenneth Cole's] new spring collection is now available online." The Internet, as a whole, did not react much more kindly to that tweet than to Celeb Boutique's.

Though for some, the retailer's?apologies weren't good enough.?The?Internet vigilantes who act under the name "Anonymous" threatened to take down the Celeb Boutique site?when the more recent?incident occurred.

The crass promotional tweets aside, other social media hiccups surround events such as Friday's shooting as well. The @NRA_Rifleman Twitter account ??which describes itself as?"an official journal of the National Rifle Association ??for example, started the day by tweeting "Good morning, shooters. Happy Friday. Weekend plans?"

The tweet, along with the entire @NRA_Rifleman Twitter account, has been deleted at this point.?NRA spokesperson Andrew Arulanandam told CNN's John Sutter that a "single individual, unaware of events in Colorado, tweeted a comment that is being completely taken out of context."

We have reached out to the NRA and Celeb Boutique for further statements?about their Twitter faux pas, and will update if we hear back.

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Mobile phones: Pediatric Group wants review of radiation standards ...

Concerns persist over the health effects of radiation from cell phones and other devices, especially for kids. Now the nation?s largest pediatricians group is asking the government to review cell phone radiation standards

Bonnie Rochman, TIME, July 20, 2012

It?s been 18 years since the U.S. government assessed the standards for cell phone radiation. That was back in 1996, long before the practice of giving your big kid a cell phone became as common as giving your little kid a bath. Both cell-phone technology and cell-phone use have changed in the interim, which is why last week the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reconsider its radiation standards.

Current guidelines specify that the specific absorption rate (SAR) ? the amount of radiofrequency (RF) energy absorbed by the body when using a cell phone ? can?t exceed 1.6 watts per kilogram. The standard tells cell-phone makers how much radiation their products are allowed to emit. This all sounds pretty technical; why, you may wonder, is the AAP getting involved in deliberations over RF and SARs? It comes down to children?s health and well-being, writes AAP President Dr. Robert Block, who notes that standards are based on the impact of exposure on an adult male, not on women or kids:

Children, however, are not little adults and are disproportionately impacted by all environmental exposures, including cell phone radiation. In fact, according to [the International Agency for Research on Cancer], when used by children, the average RF energy deposition is two times higher in the brain and 10 times higher in the bone marrow of the skull, compared with mobile phone use by adults.

Yikes. Parents, run, don?t walk, to buy your tween a headset.

(MORE: Study Finds No Link Between Cell Phones and Childhood Cancer, but Hold the Phone)

The AAP?s appeal has a history: previous research has raised questions about whether exposure to radiation from mobile phones can lead to brain cancer. And last month, FCC chairman Julius Genachowski formally proposed an inquiry into radiation standards in cell phones and other wireless devices.

The FCC is also looking into whether emissions standards should be adjusted for the types of devices that are used mostly by kids, which makes sense. But Block points out that standards for all cell phones ? even those not aimed at children or teens ? need to ?be based on protecting the youngest and most vulnerable populations to ensure they are safeguarded throughout their lifetimes.?

Given his target audience, Block couldn?t resist highlighting more than physical health concerns. He also brought up the downside of too much time spent using cell phones, computers, televisions and other devices.

The Academy has found potentially negative effects and no known positive effects of media use by children under the age of 2, including television, computers, cell phones and other handheld wireless devices. In addition, studies consistently show that older children and adolescents utilize media at incredibly high rates, which potentially contributes to obesity and other health and developmental risks. In reviewing the SAR limit, the FCC has the opportunity to improve the health of our nation by highlighting the importance of limiting screen time and media use for children and adolescents.

(MORE: Study: Could Cell-Phone Use in Pregnancy Affect Kids? Behavior?)

The AAP is not recommending a SAR standard, says Dr. Jerome Paulson, chair of the AAP?s council on environmental health and a pediatrician at Children?s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. ?We don?t have any preconceived notions about how much is too much,? says Paulson. ?But we know in general that children are more vulnerable to environmental hazards.?

Until there?s more clarity, Paulson recommends doing what comes naturally to many kids: text. That way the cell phone isn?t near a child?s head. For phone conversations, use a hands-free device. And pregnant women, take care not to carry your cell phone in a pocket near your abdomen.

MORE: 5 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Cell Phone Radiation Exposure

Bonnie Rochman is a reporter at TIME. Find her on Twitter at @brochman. You can also continue the discussion on TIME?s Facebook page and on Twitter at @TIME.

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MyHeritage: A young German genealogist's story - MyHeritage.com ...

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David Kr?ger

At an age when most young men tend to look at the world outside instead of their own family roots, David Krueger, 15, from Germany, is already working on his family history at MyHeritage. He began his research at age 13.

In 2010, he ?Googled? his own name, just for fun. He looked at the results and saw a family tree with many branches.

Under the picture was written: "My ancestors, determined by a genealogist."?"It looks interesting," I thought, and clicked on it. I discovered more and more fascinating information about genealogy.

David went to his mother and asked about his grandparents, writing down their birth and death dates. When he asked about his great-grandparents, there was no room on the paper.

I quickly turned on my computer and looked for a way to represent this piece of information online, so that I had a clear view in a way I could understand (I was then 13).

On Google, David discovered MyHeritage, clicked on the link and was impressed by how beautifully the site was designed. He registered and added the standard information into the tree.

When I clicked and saw my family tree at MyHeritage, I was surprised that there were so many features, so I went through all the functions and read everything that was available. I was also impressed by the beautiful design of my tree (which was then very small). I tested many functions, including how to edit my family tree, add new people, upload pictures, etc.

David's great-great-grandparents

Over the next two years, David continued developing his family tree and received a few Smart Matches, which he could not confirm because he wasn?t yet a premium user.

By early January, my family tree was nearly 250 people, and I decided it was time for an upgrade so I could continue adding more people and pictures. I paid the fee and after two days I was able to confirm the SmartMatches and add new people.

I had matches from Germany (relatives who had already created a family tree themselves), from the US, including researchers who had also focused on the BUNTROCK family, and from South Africa (the ancestors of my grandmother?s husband).

The wedding of David's great-aunt and great-uncle

David was amazed to see how his family tree grew in such a short time. His relatives supported him so he could research even faster and they also registered at MyHeritage and helped to complete the tree with additional information. Today he has 247 people, and he keeps searching everywhere.

The oldest information I have entered is the birth of an ancestor born in 1785.

David's great-grandparents with friends at their home in Revenow, Cammin (now Poland)

What tips does David offer for researchers of any age?

I've learned that if you don?t advance in your research, you should look into joining a genealogy forum or association, where you can get immediate help. In my case, I needed help with the old German handwriting. I belong to two clubs and will soon participate in a volunteer project with one of them. I am also happy to get to know other club members, hear their stories and get tips from them.

I hope that, one day, I will have even more people in my family tree. Thanks to the beautiful design of MyHeritage, everything will be clearly presented.

We thank David for sharing this story about his research at such a young age! His example is truly inspiring.

Perhaps his story will inspire you and help?you motivate the younger generations in your family.

Do you know a young researcher whom we could interview in our blog? Let us know in the comments below.

Source: http://blog.myheritage.com/2012/07/myheritage-a-young-german-genealogists-story/

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If you want blisteringly fast home internet, the best option is currently Verizon's FiOS Quantum which gives you a connection capable of speeds of up to 300 Mbps. Not wanting to be outdone, though, Comcast is reported to be preparing its own super-fast home internet which can manage 305 Mbps. More »

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Colonia residents get new homes - El Paso Times

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The Quezada family moved into their new home only four days ago with the help of the Colonia Self Help Center Program of the Texas Department of Housing and County Affairs. They are from left, Esteban, 11, Fidel, 13, Jessica, 17, Jocelyn, 15 and their parents Fidel and Esther.

Five years ago, Fidel Quezada bought a 1977 three-bedroom mobile home for $4,500 to house his family of six.

A farmhand who worked at a dairy in Anthony, N.M., Quezada had just bought the parched piece of land in the county's Agua Dulce colonia where the mobile home would sit.

Months later, Quezada had a heart attack. Doctors ordered him not to work at such a physically demanding job.

"My dreams of building a home on the property were dashed," Quezada said, explaining that he had to take a job as a security guard for half the pay.

Today, Quezada's dream will be realized. He and his family are the proud owners of a 1,100-square-foot three-bedroom house they call home.

The Quezadas are one of three families who recently received new homes from a Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs grant. A ribbon-cutting and housewarming party for the families will be held this evening.

Six more families are in line to receive new homes under the grant supervised by the county's Colonia Self Help Center Program. The program was established by the Texas Legislature in 1995 in five counties, including El Paso, that have economically distressed areas known as colonias. The centers provide help to low-income families through a variety of outreach and education programs, including housing needs.

The county oversees the request for proposals and contracts associated with the grant, said Rosemary Neill, the county's director of Family and Community Services. The company

Basic IDIQ was awarded the county's contract to build the homes. The total bid was for nearly $660,000 for the nine homes.

"There's certainly a lot of poverty and a lot of issues related to poverty in the colonias, substandard housing being just one," Neill said. "We looked at infrastructure projects that could create value and improve people's statuses, and homeownership was right up there."

Neill said this is the first time the grant will be used to build new homes rather than fix up old ones. Previously, the county worked to rehabilitate deteriorating homes under the sweat-equity concept where families themselves helped make home improvements with financial help for equipment and materials.

"The homes we looked at were not feasible for rehabilitation," Neill said. "They're pretty much all mobile homes in various shades of dilapidation."

The selected families had to be financially stable and own the land where the homes are to be built. They will be required to purchase home insurance, pay property taxes and maintain their homes without major changes for at least five years. They had to deed their mobile home to the county, which will likely destroy them, Neill said.

"What benefits one family really benefits the whole community," Precinct 3 Commissioner Tania Chozet said. "It has a ripple effect."

"Very often these families just need opportunities," Chozet said. "They have the will and the drive to succeed, and all they need is a chance."

The county's five main colonias -- Agua Dulce, Lakeway Estates, El Paso Hills, Horizon and Horizon View Estates -- have more than 10,000 residents and nearly 1,200 housing units, Neill said. The median family income in the colonias is $21,250 for a family of four, she said.

"It's absolutely beautiful, and it's ours," Quezada's wife, Esther, said. "We couldn't be happier."

"Our trailer had no heater, no air conditioner -- and it was falling apart," said Esther Quezada, who has four children and cares for a niece. "Now we are so motivated even the kids are up early cleaning house."

At the end, Fidel Quezada said he believes his health scare was a stroke of luck.

"We had to put in a lot of work to get here," Quezada said. "And now we have to keep working hard to keep moving forward."

Cindy Ramirez may be reached at cramirez@elpasotimes.com; 546-6151.

Source: http://www.elpasotimes.com/news/ci_21107111/colonia-residents-get-new-homes?source=rss

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Treasure Coast Real Estate | Danforth 01 Homes For Sale July, 2012

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