Storified by Mr. Spice · Wed, Jan 23 2013 17:26:40
A bit down in the dumps.
Storified by Mr. Spice · Wed, Jan 23 2013 17:26:40
A bit down in the dumps.
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Storified by Mike Shafer · Wed, Jan 23 2013 17:27:36
What do you think would help curb violence at Circle Centre? http://trib.al/22xetJQ
@FOX59 Inforce a strict curfew for teens and loiters. No i don't feel safe to shop alone any more
@FOX59 Make the teens fight it out Hunger Games style. That would curb the violence against shoppers.
@FOX59 The parents (or custodial adult) need to be charged with neglect as well as whatever charges the youth has incurred.
@FOX59 close it
@FOX59 1)Curfew enforcement 2)0 tolerance 4 loitering 3) hold parents accountable 4 kids actions Nordstrom gone CC next Lafayette Square?
Storified by · Wed, Jan 23 2013 17:27:52
lost a bet to @jimmykimmel. he will be CONTROLLING MY TWITTER ALL DAY. #godhelpus
Hi! I'm Julie! I'm a star, so y'all had best treat me that way! #NoScrubs
Am I the most talented actor on Modern Family? In a word, yes. But everyone is great.
in my opinion, @LanceArmstong did what needed to be done FOR AMERICA
Congratulations Matt Damon on your new hair plugs. They’re barely noticeable.
You suck @LenaDunham
@jimmykimmel I just made my way past (sleeping) Guillermo....you are going down, buddy... #iheartlenadunham
Hey @Oprah aren’t you sick of Gayle already? Call me!
Why do people like @JustinBieber ? The only thing worse than his music are his fans. #truth #babybabybabyNO
Tryin 2 get @SofiaVergara deported. :)
.@TaylorSwift is pretty much the only 1 who gets me.
Storified by Pittsburgh Penguins · Wed, Jan 23 2013 17:27:55
Another penalty coming on the #Pens with 8 second left on Cooke's minor. Letang sits. 8:12 in 2nd -SK
New record attendance. 18,641. Largest hockey crowd EVER at @CONSOLEnergyCtr -SK
Leafs with a lot of passing. Shoot only 2 pucks during 50 seconds of 5on3. Only 1 on net. Now 5on4 -SK
Cooke gets whistled for slashing. 2-man adv for 50 seconds for Leafs. Then 1:10 of a 5on4 -SK
Engelland called for tripping and #Pens will have to kill off a PP -SK
Crosby sneaks behind a flatfooted Phaneuf and snaps a shot thru Reimer's legs. Dupuis with the breakout pass. 2-2 -SK
GOAL!!! Crosby -SK
Fleury sliding to his right stops JVR's first shot. He's able to bat in the rebound. 2-1 Leafs 12:58 in 2nd -SK
"Oh gawd, dey were fightin' right in friggin front of us, and I elbow Antny and I says, 'Antny, can you friggin believe dis?" -MSG front row
Mass of bodies crashing the net. MacArthur re-directs a pass from the slot into an opening -SK
The Leafs tie the game at 1-1. MacArthur -SK
#Pens kill off the penalty. Pretty efficient work. #Leafs had almost zero zone time -SK
Hooking penalty called on Dupuis. #Pens PK goes to work early in the 2nd -SK
Puck drops. Game on. 2nd period underway. #Pens #Leafs -SK
#Pens have scored first in all 3 games this season, as well as PP goal in each contest -SK
Horn sounds. 1st period ends. #Pens leading 1-0 on Malkin's PP goal. Cooke and Phaneuf chat at the horn -SK
Free Big Macs given out to fans due to Malkin's PP goal on the Big Mac Attack. Geno is quite the philanthropist -SK
Crosby, who took some punishment in the net on that shift, finds Malkin on goal line. Quick snap 5-hole. 1-0 #Pens PP strikes again -SK
GOAL!!! Malkin -SK
This year Dr Tom Calma has called for 'a national debate on whether Australia Day should be moved to a more neutral date'. In recogntion of this call, we are going to discuss possible alternative dates for Australia Day on #iXchat tonight.
Storified by Luke Pearson · Wed, Jan 23 2013 17:28:20
As Dr Tom Calma has called for a national debate to change the date of Australia Day, I think it should be the theme of tonight's #iXchat :)
#iXchat test survey: RT if you agree that Australia should explore changing the date of 'Australia Day'. (Further convo @ 8:30pm tonight)
Australia Day Lamingtons http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwQLBbS8jIg
THEY BETTER NOT HAVE CHANGED AUSTRALIA DAY TO CITIZENS DAY! Its OUR day! Its the day Australia was founded! ITS OUR FUCKING DAY!!
Oh.Noes. The #AustraliaDay VS Invasion Day crap has already begun on social media..
The amount of vics and snags I'm gunna demolish Australia Day will be an utter joke
You know what's great about Australia? Australians!! It would be an absolute disgrace to change Australia Day to 'citizenship day'.
Australia Day approaches, the day we embrace the bogan in us all
Cant wait til Australia day, playin cricket, eating good meats, booze, bbq and cones. fuck oath sounds like a true blue rippa of a day!
#AustraliaDay last year Gillard enflamed Aboriginal protesters to target Abbott. What will she do this year? #auspol
Just made an Australia shaped rissole..#AustraliaDay
Storified by Alertux El Salvador · Wed, Jan 23 2013 17:28:21
Marco Antonio Landaverde reconoció haber apuntado contra periodistas de Canal 12, dice q se sintió amenazado. o.O x la cámara??
Los detenidos en motel son Jasmín Córdova y Marco Landaverde, la FGR dice que se dedican a la venta de drogas en Merliot
PNC asegura que el sospechoso de amenazas a periodistas de Canal 12 permanece en motel de carretera al Puerto desde ayer.
El fiscal Rodolfo Delgado, confirma la detención de 2 sujetos y 3 menos han sido rescatados, en la captura. #AmenazaNoticieroHechos
Policía realiza procedimiento de captura de sujeto que amenazo a periodistas de Canal 12 en un Motel carretera al... http://fb.me/1SwI0WNlh
En la habitación 12 del motel El Doral desde ayer se encuentra el sujeto que amenazo equipo @Canal_12 policía lo tiene copado @elsalvadorcom
http://elsalvador.com, Capturan a hombre que amenazo a periodistas de canal 12: http://www.elsalvador.com/mwedh/nota/nota_completa.asp?idCat=47859&idArt=7627996#.UQCKET_O5RM.twitter
Aun no hay presencia de la Fiscalía, en lugar donde se realiza la captura del sujeto que realizó #AmenazaNoticieroHechos
Marco Antonio Landaverde Sánchez al parecer es el sujeto que amenazó a los periodistas de @NoticieroHechos @elsalvadorcom
Policía realiza procedimiento de captura de sujeto que amenazo a periodistas de Canal 12 en un Motel carretera al Puerto.
Canales de tv reportan que están capturando en un motel al sujeto que ayer amenazo a equipo de periodistas de Canal12
En procedimiento que se capturó a sospechoso por amenazas a @Canal_12 se rescataron 3 menores, según autoridades
Procedimiento policial carretera al Puerto para capturar sujeto que amenazó a periodistas @Canal_12 @Teleprensa33 @radio102nueve
Al sospechoso de amezar a los periodistas le encontraron varias piedras de crack en su habitación en un motel en Santa Tecla @elsalvadorcom
@elsalvadorcom @Canal_12 Ojala asi actuaran en todos los casos.....
@BBalmore @TN21sv qbueno qactuara la policia hasta mucho se tardo
Storified by MiGUEL GONZALEZ · Thu, Jan 24 2013 19:20:07
Lección es la que me da cada día la redacción de @PUNTOPELOTA. Orgulloso de trabajar con los mejores.
@jpedrerol a @sirolopez y a @AS_TomasRoncero no los cuentas no? Sinó este tuit sería una motivada por tu parte
@jpedrerol @PUNTOPELOTA macho vaya programa el de hoy..con el partidazo del barça y le dedicais 2 horas a mourinho y florentino
@jpedrerol que si , que si y líderes y tal...
Storified by DailyRepublic.com newsroom · Thu, Jan 24 2013 19:20:35
CHP: WB I-80 open, I-680 to open soon. #I680I80
Here's the latest on the #I680I80 crash, with a photo by @zrink. http://wp.me/p2U90J-1rGZ
CHP: Overturned tractor-trailer back on its wheels. Caltrans crews clearing debris. Est. 30 minutes to open roadway. #I680I80
Repeating from earlier: It's the northbound I-680 connector to westbound I-80 in Fairfield, plus part of WB I-80 that's closed. #I680I80
#I680I80 connector remains closed, to include part of WB I-80 as big-rig crash scene cleared. New alert est. another hour to clear roadway.
Now there's a 2-vehicle crash on Highway 12, west of Red Top Road. All lanes now open, but were blocked for about 10 minutes. #I680I80
Here's what we have thus far on the #I680I80 big-rig crash. CHP, Caltrans, @FairfieldFire still on scene. http://wp.me/p2U90J-1rGZ
@CHP_GoldenGate, several @FairfieldFire units on scene. No injuries reported at this time. #I680I80
Big rig was carrying load of spring water, according to CHP Traffic Incident Information website. Some diesel fuel spilled. #I680I80
Estimated time to reopen roadway: 1 hour, according to traffic alert. #I680I80
The accident reported at approximately 11:30 a.m. Regional traffic alert issued at 11:50 a.m. #I680I80
Northbound I-680 to westbound I-80 near Cordelia is closed. A big rig went off the roadway and overturned. #I680I80
Storified by Julio Ojeda-Zapata · Thu, Jan 24 2013 19:20:56
With a projected win for conservative parties, where is Israel's left?
Storified by The Stream · Thu, Jan 24 2013 19:22:01
According to the head of research at "The Israel Democracy Institute," religious and ultra-Orthodox Jews and settlers in the West Bank are expected to win a significant presence in the country's 19th Knesset.
@AJEnglish @AJStream the more anti israel the middle east becomes, the bigger the hardline right wing candidate has for chances of winning.
@AJStream sucessive regimes have proved that it is the "agreed upon" plan of all #israel'is to continue #occupation of #palestine.
The #Israelielection may not seen that relevant but it could have big impact on US foreign policy.
Here's a quick recap of my week, illustrated by photos of my cats.
Storified by Catsburgh · Thu, Jan 24 2013 19:22:49
By: Allen Leu, Sophie Hartnett, Raina Bryant, Amanda H-S
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In the UK, 1 in 3 people object to the use of animals in research. http://fb.me/20B78NAEr
FACT. 100 million animals are used worldwide each year for animal testing which is three per second.
Animal testing has been a controversial topic for several years, and activist groups such as PETA have since spoken out against this issue. Many have turned to stem cell research and in vitro (test tube) testing as a viable alternative to animal testing, due to their rapid, accurate results as well as being cruelty free. Alternative methods of testing like, working on synthetic human tissue will reduce or completely eliminate the need for animal testing.
Millions of animals are killed each year for research purposes, the safety of drugs, and other commercial brands. After all,“There is no doubt that the best test species for humans are humans,” According to Animal Rights group NEAVS. The New York Times raises concerns about the reliability of animal testing due to the inaccurate results, ending in certain drugs being discontinued and taken off the market meaning it poses risks for humans who take potentially unproven drugs. In fact, NEAVS’s website offers many reasons why animal testing won’t benefit us humans. In a lab test of 25 rabbits, 10 were misclassified. yielding a 40% error rate while, “...an in vitro test derived from cultured human skin cells, was found to be more accurate in identifying chemical skin irritants than traditional animal tests,” solidifying the truth in that an alternate way of testing products is much needed. In vitro tests are much more cost effective, environmentally friendly, and efficient. The results of In vitro tests return in as little as 3 minutes to 4 hours, while animal testing has a much longer waiting period of 4 weeks. “Animal experiments have caused immense suffering and wasted billions of dollars and decades of time that could have been spent finding the preventions, treatments, and cures humans need,” according to NEAVS, which brings to question, Why hasn’t this superior form of testing been implemented? The answer lies in the controversy of the subject.
Even with this slew of evidence, stem cell research, (and in vitro testing) remains ever so controversial. Many people like Reverend Thomas Keller of Saint Louis, Missouri oppose this type of research because it’s unnatural. He states,"The destruction of human life, even in it's embryonic form, is something that is evil that we don't want to participate in. We want to educate our folks that there's more to the story than simply saying this is a type of research on human cells." The idea of playing God,” and creating and destroying life is a touchy subject among many opposed to this method of testing. A second reason why this alternate method of testing drugs and cosmetics is debated is the safety of it. Without it being tested, people are bound to be worried. But as Animal Aid, UK’s largest animal rights group, says, “...there are 8,000 established ingredients! Surely this is enough for companies to work with. Companies are able to trick people out of their money by producing 'a revolutionary new formula to banish split ends' or 'new longer lasting lipstick'. However, if the product contains new ingredients, animal suffering will have taken place in its formulation. TV ads constantly show the newer version of an existing product, with added subtle changes in the formula, and in return animals will pay the price for vanity.
In stem cell research, there is this belief that embryos are killed in the process of research, the National Institutes of Health says otherwise stating, “ Stem cells have the remarkable potential to develop into many different cell types in the body. Serving as a sort of repair system for the body, they can theoretically divide without limit to replenish other cells as long as the person or animal is still alive,” and ultimately conclude that stem cell research cannot take place if the embryos are dead. The cells used for testing are instead acquired through donor cells. By taking advantage of this innovative alternative, lab tests can end the need of animal testing according to Professor Mummery of the Leiden University Medical Center who clarifies that, “[many drugs] affect the animal cells but don't have an effect on human cells." This statement solidifies the irrelevance of animal testing. President of the Institute of In-Vitro Sciences, Roger D. Curren, says, “The report says we now have the tools to look much more closely on how toxicity occurs, and that we have to do it on human cells.” By saying science today is far more advanced, he draws the conclusion that animal testing today is obsolete, and unnecessary when we have the technology to create something with the likeness of our own skin.In order to become a cruelty free society, these policies need to be changed for the sake of humans as well as animals. With animal testing, errors are frequent and often go by unnoticed and end up on humans. In vitro and other forms of testing have already proven to work more efficiently, and will propel science into the future. If this alternative testing method is merged into society, the future will be in a better place.
This is a fascinating video showing how scientists are developing high-tech computer chips to replace tests on animals http://www.hsi.org/issues/advancing_science/
Would you rather a mouse die or your mom die? #proanimaltesting
Storified by Pitch Invasion · Thu, Jan 24 2013 19:23:39
Fatau Dauda..you no go school eh?? Thats a straight red card...deliberate act..Lets not defend Ghana here..
Dauda deserved red card he is lucky the referee is frm Ivory Coast. He is jux lenient
Dauda deserved red card he is lucky the referee is frm Ivory Coast. He is jux lenient
The decision not to send of Dauda looks important now. Wakaso scores a penalty. 1-0 Ghana
But this wakaso guy is really stupid!a big fool! takes off his shirt after scorin a penalty in 1st half..gets booked n suspended 4 nxt game
And how can we forget Isaac Vorsah. What a pillar. The Blonde Pillar.
This referee in the Mali v Ghana game has given 7 yellows and here have been over 30 fouls with 20 mins left #cardhappy #loveshiswhistle
Referee’s been lenient to both sides in Ghana-Mali game. 49 fouls and 7 yellows. Game changers: Dauda’s hand ball & Wakaso’s pen. #AFCON13
Guess who won #MoM of the previous game? Fatau Dauda, the guy who could have been sent off right at the beginning of the game! #AFCON
roger federer vs andy murray, Melbourne Park tennis, Australian Open Championship 2013, Australian Open-semi final, January 25 Friday 2013
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Chatting & awesome social time with the GoGirls. Join us every Thu (9p EST) on Twitter with #ggchat
Storified by Deborah Anderson of SocialWebCafe · Thu, Jan 24 2013 19:25:26
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Chicken is a popular protein source because it’s versatile and low in saturated fat. Americans now consume more chicken than beef or pork, but it’s still not helping our nation eradicate obesity since people prepare chicken in such unhealthy ways.
Storified by Arnie Kaye Dillen · Thu, Jan 24 2013 19:26:59
Chicken has oftentimes been viewed as a healthier alternative to other types of meat such as beef and pork. Though it is also an animal product with an amount of cholesterol and saturated fat, it is easier to lessen this by removing the skin, where most of the fat is, or by choosing the breast portion (white meat) rather than the thigh and drumstick (dark meat).
Unfortunately, with the advent of commercialization, situations of high demand and low supply, or sometimes just the desire of manufacturers for a better profitability, most animal products are nowadays raised with the assistance of synthetic feeds and growth hormones. These results in animals being ready for processing in a fraction of the time compared to when they’re raised with natural feeds like grass and grains. For chickens, what normally takes more than a month to be ready it can be shortened to just a few weeks with plumper, juicier meat to boot.
The downside of this is the concerning fact that more and more research has shown that all these chemicals could potentially be harmful when consumed by humans. The solution to this if one really wants a healthy chicken dish is to go free-range and organic which means that the birds have not been fed with synthetic feeds nor injected with hormones. Free-range chickens are also grown in an open space rather than kept in cramped cages. This affects the tenderness of the dish made with it so be extra careful in preparation.
Now that we have a wholesome nutritious product to cook let’s make it even healthier by combining it with other great ingredients with a smaller amount of oil. Rather than breading and deep-frying which just soaks up grease, why not bake, braise or stew it instead together with nutrient-dense and fiber-rich brown rice, an assortment of vegetables and even fruit?
Lastly, if your family doesn’t want to give up their favorite fried chicken, by all means give it a healthy twist by breading the chicken pieces in whole wheat bread crumbs, oat meal or cereal. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil and bake until crisp and golden brown. Serve with a fresh salad and home-made low-fat gravy. Now isn’t that much better than a bucket of store-bought greasy fast food?
OTHER LINKS:
Grilled Mustard Chicken Breasts
Storified by Michael Dela Cruz · Thu, Jan 24 2013 19:27:17
JPE aide sorry for calling senators 'hypocrites' http://bit.ly/WXGrmQ
"Reyes said her resignation is irrevocable." >>> JPE aide sorry for calling senators 'hypocrites' http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/01/25/13/jpe-aide-sorry-calling-senators-hypocrites
"@ABSCBNNews: JPE aide sorry for calling senators 'hypocrites' ..." <That's nothing. Outraged people call them worst names>
The 1st Twitter chat moderated by Meredith from www.empoweredmochapatient.com
Storified by Meredith H. · Thu, Jan 24 2013 19:27:33
#UFchat Welcome to the chat everyone. I’m Meredith Hurston your moderator and today’s topic is uterine fibroids.
#UFchat Thank you for joining us this evening, please introduce yourself and share what you would like to get out of the conversation.
#UFchat Q-1 What diagnostic test or procedure have you had to determine that you have fibroids? When answering, refer to the question A-1
#UFchat A-1 I was 1st diagnosed by a pelvic ultrasound a few years ago when I was having cycle irregularities. US's are pretty painless :-)
#UFchat Q-2 What treatment options have you used that provided relief of your fibroid symptoms? When answering, refer to the question A-2
#Ufchat A-2 my pain was well controlled with Aleve, but because of the size, I recently had a laproscopic myomectomy to remove the fibroid.
#UFchat Q-3 Are you hesitant to seek treatment for your fibroids? What would make you feel at ease? When answering, refer to question w/ A-3
#UFchat A-3 like most people, I was afraid to have surgery & delayed as long as possible. I did speak with friends who helped ease my worry
#UFchat Q-4 Have you considered or used alternative medicine/diet to treat your fibroids? Was it successful? When answering, use A-4
#UFchat as the chat winds down, here's a handy fact sheet on uterine fibroids http://ow.ly/h6YGO
#UFchat See link for more info on managing pain associated with fibroids. For severe cramps/pain, contact your Ob/Gyn. http://ow.ly/h6YRL
#UFchat Scientific studies have not confirmed the effects of dietary changes on fibroids, but it is widely advocated. http://ow.ly/h6YXD
@EmpowerMochaPt red meat, chicken, processed foods, dairy have lots of estrogen which contribute #UFchat
#UFchat For more info on acupuncture & other alternative treatment options, see link. http://ow.ly/h6ZeP
#UFchat Thanks to all who followed the chat this evening! Please send me your questions or suggestions for future topics. Be well!