Senior Pakistani politician escapes suicide attack (AP)

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AP - Police say a suicide bomber targeted the convoy of a senior politician in northwest Pakistan, wounding at least three people but leaving the politician unharmed.

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In China, reporting on Tibetan and Uighur unrest is nearly impossible

Western China - home to a Muslim Uighur minority and ethnic Tibetans - has been rocked by violence in recent months. Chinese authorities are keeping reporters out of the area.

Twelve people died violently in the far western region of Xinjiang last Tuesday, it seems, but lingering questions about who they were and how exactly they died highlight just how hard it is to unearth the truth about ethnic conflicts in China?s farther reaches.

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Both Xinjiang, populated mostly by the restive Muslim Uighur minority, and ethnically Tibetan areas of Southwest China have been rocked by violence in recent months. But the authorities have been largely successful in hiding what has been going on from outsiders.

The first news of new trouble in Xinjiang came from the official Chinese government news agency Xinhua, in a short dispatch that said ?violent mobs? had hacked 10 people to death on Tuesday on the outskirts of Kashgar, and that the police had shot two people dead.

When a Bloomberg reporter in Beijing sought details from the Kashgar government press office, an official there said reports of unrest were ?baseless assertions.? He hung up when the reporter told him that Xinhua was carrying such a report.

Xinhua said nothing about the ethnic identity of the attackers or the victims.

Uighur exiles in Germany, however, had a different story. Dilxat Raxit, a spokesman for the World Uighur Congress, told the Associated Press that the attackers had killed seven armed Chinese security officers and that three people had been shot to death. Two others had died, Mr. Raxit said, without explaining how.

A similar fog of conflicting accounts hangs over the spate of self-immolations by Tibetan monks and nuns over the past year in Sichuan; exile Tibetan groups say there have been at least 22 such incidents in protest at harsh Chinese rule. The government acknowledges only half that number.

The obvious way for a foreign reporter to find out what is really happening in Xinjiang or Sichuan would be to go there and talk to people. But that is not as easy as it sounds.

We are allowed to go to Xinjiang, but when I reported from there I found very few Uighurs brave enough to risk the punishment they feared if they were found to have talked to me. Never, in 30 years of reporting from five continents, have I found it so difficult to be a journalist.?And after my return to Beijing, I discovered that plainclothes policemen had secretly followed me every step of my weeklong trip.

The government allows journalists to go to Sichuan, too, but police have set up roadblocks around the region where unrest is reportedly greatest, and turned back all the foreign reporters they have found.

A few correspondents have sneaked through the roadblocks, hidden under blankets or otherwise concealed (a shout out to Jon Watts of the Guardian, Tom Lasseter of McClatchy, and Gillian Wong of the AP, who have recently managed to get into closed areas), but they were unable to stay long or to talk to many people. They had to bear in mind that if they were caught, the people with whom they were caught talking would get into unknown amounts of trouble with the authorities.

So the world is heavily dependent for news from such places on government-sanctioned reports from the official Chinese news agency, whose reports seem designed to obfuscate rather than clarify, and on exile groups who clearly have their own political agenda, however well-meaning they are.

Who those 12 people who died in Xinjiang this week actually were, and how they died, possibly only their families know.?

Source: http://rss.csmonitor.com/~r/csmonitor/globalnews/~3/DTj8j8VS61I/In-China-reporting-on-Tibetan-and-Uighur-unrest-is-nearly-impossible

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2012 Appy Awards: CreditSesame Selected as Finalist in Finance ...

We?re excited to share that the Credit Sesame iPhone App has been selected as a finalist for the 2012 Appy Awards!

The Appy Awards honor the best apps in a wide range of categories, and judging is based on creativity and excellence in app design. The CreditSesame app is one of three finalists in the Finance category, including:

? ?Mint?by?Mint.com?for?Intuit Personal Finance Group
?? Jot?by?Chase?for?Ink from Chase
?? Credit Sesame?by?CreditSesame.com?for?Credit Sesame

All of the entries are in and the judging is currently underway. The winners will be announced on March 19th at the second annual Get Appy Awards in San Francisco.

The Credit Sesame team has been busy, working hard to? give our users the tools and resources to empower them to take control of their credit and save money by making smarter financial decisions.

The idea behind the Credit Sesame app was to give our users a way to access and understand their credit score and financial profile in one easy-to-use tool ? for free, of course. Why? Because, high credit scores give you more financial leverage to take advantage of better offers, and to qualify for the best interest rates on everything from credit cards to auto loans, mortgage loans and more. Whether it?s to refinance an existing mortgage or to transfer a credit card balance to a better APR card ?? knowing where you stand puts more financial power at your fingertips, and that?s why we?re here.

The CreditSesame app was a labor of love for many of us here behind the scenes and we want to thank our users for making it a success. We wouldn?t be here without you, so a big thank you to each and every one you!

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Want to check your credit on the go? Get the Credit Sesame iPhone? App! The Credit Sesame app allows you to easily and securely access your free credit score, manage your credit, mortgages and loans, all in one place; understand your financial footing, and save money by making smarter financial decisions, based on personalized advice.

Available for download in the iTunes store, the Credit Sesame app only takes two minutes to sign up, without any paid subscription or monthly fee ? simply no strings attached.

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Source: http://www.creditsesame.com/blog/2012-appy-awards-creditsesame-selected-as-finalist-in-finance-category/

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The advantages of SMS voting

SMS voting is in fashion these days among companies to know the public opinion about the quality of their products. In the days of throat cut competition, it has become very essential for any company. By sms voting, company not only knows the public opinion but also engage the public. The customer also feel attached with the company when he is asked about his opinion.

The some TV shows have made the sms voting popular even among corporate world. This is very much simple way to engaging the public in comparison with other methods like telephone survey, etc. The reason is that by SMS voting you have to send a short message to register vote, that?s why the percentage of response is always at the top.

The most important quality of sms voting is that it works in both ways. You can send notices and alerts, and can receive pooling data.

It also works online. In other words, the organization can send and receive messages online. You don?t need to work hard. What you have to do just upload your mobile number and you have to type the message in it and click send. You will be surprised to know that your message pours into thousand of mobiles at once.

There are many advantages of sms voting which make it favorable for everyone. These are:

? ?No one can doubt about its fast speed and easiness. It is very easy to work with.
? ?It is less costly in comparison with other methods of voting.
? ?Now there must be a cell phone in each pocket or hand. So it is easy to engage millions of people with your organization.
? ?The sms voting give you flexibility to vote anytime from anywhere. Because, you don?t need a computer.

The SMS voting is being used in many fields today. Reality TV show are using the sms voting profoundly. The customers are asked to rate product and services, this help to an organization to improve the quality of its product and services. Many newspapers also ask public opinion on controversial subjects. In nutshell we can say the voting is required where feedback is necessary.

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Source: http://business.ezinemark.com/the-advantages-of-sms-voting-7d346540519d.html

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Vitamin A may slash melanoma risk

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Vitamin A may slash melanoma risk
Vitamin A supplements could reduce the risk of developing the deadly skin cancer melanoma, according to a new study. The results show that people takingvitamin A were 60 percent less likely to develop melanoma over the six-year study.

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See all the luxury estates, homes, condominiums, townhouses or ...

Hollywood Hills East

Are looking to buy a luxury estate, home, condominium, townhouse or investment property in the Hollywood Hills East, Mt. Olympus, Outpost Estates, Nichols Canyon, Laurel Canyon and the Oaks areas of Los Angeles, California 90046 & 90068?

Let us help you find everything you need to know about buying or selling a home! As one of the preeminent, professional real estate teams in my community for over 21 years, we are dedicated to providing the finest service available while breaking new ground.

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We go the extra mile to help you achieve your goals. That?s why we constantly research the market and property values so your home is priced effectively from day one. We also make sure the public knows your home is for sale by using innovative advertising and marketing techniques to attract potential buyers.

The Christophe Choo Real Estate Group at Coldwell Banker Previews International is the most comprehensive online source for luxury real estate listings, from estate homes to luxury condominiums, incredible tear down opportunities and investment properties. Based in beautiful Beverly Hills, California 90210, the Christophe Choo Real Estate Group provides exclusive luxury homes for sale on a local, global and international stage. Hence the tagline: ?Locally Known ? Globally Connected?. Search for luxury properties in your area, whether in the ?Platinum Triangle? areas of the Westside of Los Angeles of Beverly Hills, Holmby Hills and Bel Air or in The Sunset Strip, Hollywood Hills, Brentwood, Westwood, the Wilshire Corridor, Century City, Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, Malibu, Venice, Marina Del Rey, Cheviot Hills, Hancock Park, Los Feliz and the key Westside areas of Los Angeles, the Christophe Choo Real Estate Group can help.

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Showing properties 1 - 50 of 90. See more Hollywood Hills East community real estate.
(all data current as of 3/1/2012)

1. 5 beds, 8.0 baths

   Home size: 9,385 sq ft

   Lot size: 24,730 sq ft

   Year built: 2006

   Parking spots: 6

   Days on market: 262

   Walk Score?: 23

2. 10 beds, 18.0 baths

   Home size: 16,000 sq ft

   Lot size: 14,310 sq ft

   Year built: 2011

   Parking spots: 6

   Days on market: 85

   Walk Score?: 37

3. 8 beds, 9.0 baths

   Home size: 6,676 sq ft

   Lot size: 29,490 sq ft

   Year built: 1904

   Days on market: 132

   Walk Score?: 65

4. 4 beds, 5.0 baths

   Home size: 6,150 sq ft

   Lot size: 17,940 sq ft

   Year built: 1940

   Parking spots: 2

   Days on market: 87

   Walk Score?: 51

5. 6 beds, 9.0 baths

   Lot size: 6,230 sq ft

   Year built: 2009

   Parking spots: 2

   Days on market: 120

   Walk Score?: 37

6. 4 beds, 3.5 baths

   Home size: 4,354 sq ft

   Lot size: 12,530 sq ft

   Year built: 1923

   Parking spots: 2

   Days on market: 55

   Walk Score?: 62

7. 4 beds, 4.5 baths

   Home size: 4,000 sq ft

   Lot size: 8,160 sq ft

   Year built: 1926

   Days on market: 6

   Walk Score?: 22

8. 3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

   Home size: 3,000 sq ft

   Lot size: 9,120 sq ft

   Year built: 2011

   Parking spots: 2

   Days on market: 84

   Walk Score?: 37

9. 7 beds, 10.0 baths

   Home size: 8,781 sq ft

   Lot size: 14,400 sq ft

   Year built: 2004

   Days on market: 87

   Walk Score?: 71

10. 6 beds, 7.0 baths

    Home size: 5,322 sq ft

    Lot size: 7,060 sq ft

    Year built: 2003

    Parking spots: 3

    Days on market: 106

    Walk Score?: 45

11. 5 beds, 5 full baths

    Home size: 3,985 sq ft

    Lot size: 6,370 sq ft

    Year built: 1990

    Parking spots: 4

    Days on market: 9

    Walk Score?: 32

12. 4 beds, 3.75 baths

    Home size: 2,645 sq ft

    Lot size: 21,000 sq ft

    Year built: 1927

    Parking spots: 6

    Days on market: 28

    Walk Score?: 37

13. 3 beds, 2.5 baths

    Home size: 1,994 sq ft

    Lot size: 7,400 sq ft

    Year built: 1981

    Days on market: 170

    Walk Score?: 42

14. 4 beds, 3.5 baths

    Home size: 3,650 sq ft

    Lot size: 8,015 sq ft

    Year built: 1926

    Days on market: 34

    Walk Score?: 34

15. 4 beds, 2.5 baths

    Home size: 3,000 sq ft

    Lot size: 17,634 sq ft

    Year built: 1966

    Parking spots: 4

    Days on market: 13

    Walk Score?: 26

16. 4 beds, 4.0 baths

    Home size: 3,803 sq ft

    Lot size: 19,880 sq ft

    Year built: 1972

    Days on market: 37

    Walk Score?: 40

17. 2 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths

    Home size: 1,605 sq ft

    Lot size: 6,120 sq ft

    Year built: 1956

    Parking spots: 4

    Days on market: 78

    Walk Score?: 31

18. 2 beds, 2 full baths

    Home size: 1,320 sq ft

    Lot size: 35,719 sq ft

    Year built: 1948

    Parking spots: 4

    Days on market: 78

    Walk Score?: 31

19. 4 beds, 4 full, 1 part baths

    Home size: 2,754 sq ft

    Lot size: 5,510 sq ft

    Year built: 1926

    Parking spots: 1

    Days on market: 96

    Walk Score?: 55

20. 4 beds, 4.0 baths

    Home size: 2,801 sq ft

    Lot size: 5,260 sq ft

    Year built: 1926

    Parking spots: 2

    Days on market: 31

    Walk Score?: 48

21. 3 beds, 3.0 baths

    Home size: 2,641 sq ft

    Lot size: 9,560 sq ft

    Year built: 1980

    Days on market: 29

    Walk Score?: 22

22. 4 beds, 4.5 baths

    Home size: 4,622 sq ft

    Lot size: 7,950 sq ft

    Year built: 1990

    Parking spots: 3

    Days on market: 209

    Walk Score?: 69

23. 5 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths

    Home size: 5,200 sq ft

    Lot size: 6,760 sq ft

    Year built: 2006

    Days on market: 48

    Walk Score?: 37

24. 5 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths

    Home size: 3,775 sq ft

    Lot size: 4,678 sq ft

    Year built: 1990

    Parking spots: 2

    Days on market: 138

    Walk Score?: 37

25. 3 beds, 3.0 baths

    Home size: 3,300 sq ft

    Lot size: 8,120 sq ft

    Year built: 1939

    Parking spots: 4

    Days on market: 161

    Walk Score?: 63

26. 3 beds, 2 full, 2 part baths

    Home size: 3,427 sq ft

    Lot size: 6,520 sq ft

    Year built: 1993

    Parking spots: 2

    Days on market: 10

    Walk Score?: 32

27. 4 beds, 3.5 baths

    Home size: 3,052 sq ft

    Lot size: 8,589 sq ft

    Year built: 1991

    Days on market: 19

    Walk Score?: 46

28. 5 beds, 6 full baths

    Home size: 5,038 sq ft

    Lot size: 5,660 sq ft

    Year built: 1996

    Parking spots: 2

    Days on market: 29

    Walk Score?: 48

29. 3 beds, 4 full baths

    Home size: 3,234 sq ft

    Lot size: 4,232 sq ft

    Year built: 1992

    Parking spots: 2

    Days on market: 79

    Walk Score?: 40

30. 3 beds, 2.0 baths

    Home size: 1,988 sq ft

    Lot size: 5,890 sq ft

    Year built: 1926

    Days on market: 45

    Walk Score?: 62

31. 3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

    Home size: 2,125 sq ft

    Lot size: 4,220 sq ft

    Year built: 1936

    Parking spots: 2

    Days on market: 1

    Walk Score?: 46

32. 3 beds, 2.0 baths

    Home size: 1,757 sq ft

    Lot size: 14,510 sq ft

    Year built: 1954

    Parking spots: 6

    Days on market: 35

    Walk Score?: 48

33. 2 beds, 2.5 baths

    Home size: 2,160 sq ft

    Lot size: 11,290 sq ft

    Year built: 1961

    Days on market: 131

    Walk Score?: 63

34. 4 beds, 3.0 baths

    Home size: 3,007 sq ft

    Lot size: 5,000 sq ft

    Year built: 1927

    Days on market: 362

    Walk Score?: 51

35. 4 beds, 3.0 baths

    Home size: 2,832 sq ft

    Lot size: 6,250 sq ft

    Year built: 1924

    Days on market: 24

    Walk Score?: 75

36. 4 beds, 4 full baths

    Home size: 2,889 sq ft

    Lot size: 11,402 sq ft

    Year built: 1960

    Parking spots: 2

    Days on market: 59

    Walk Score?: 63

37. 4 beds, 3.0 baths

    Home size: 3,352 sq ft

    Lot size: 5,060 sq ft

    Year built: 1927

    Days on market: 136

    Walk Score?: 48

38. 5 beds, 3 full, 2 part baths

    Home size: 4,501 sq ft

    Lot size: 4,340 sq ft

    Year built: 1991

    Parking spots: 4

    Days on market: 246

    Walk Score?: 52

39. 3 beds, 2.5 baths

    Home size: 2,761 sq ft

    Lot size: 4,330 sq ft

    Year built: 1993

    Parking spots: 2

    Days on market: 148

    Walk Score?: 43

40. 2 beds, 2.0 baths

    Lot size: 5,390 sq ft

    Year built: 1947

    Parking spots: 3

    Days on market: 3

    Walk Score?: 51

41. 4 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths

    Home size: 3,571 sq ft

    Lot size: 6,400 sq ft

    Year built: 1994

    Parking spots: 4

    Days on market: 8

    Walk Score?: 82

42. 3 beds, 2.5 baths

    Home size: 2,337 sq ft

    Lot size: 8,350 sq ft

    Year built: 1978

    Parking spots: 4

    Days on market: 23

    Walk Score?: 37

43. 3 beds, 2.5 baths

    Home size: 1,704 sq ft

    Lot size: 7,850 sq ft

    Year built: 1940

    Days on market: 5

    Walk Score?: 22

44. 2 beds, 3 full baths

    Home size: 1,230 sq ft

    Lot size: 4,653 sq ft

    Year built: 1942

    Parking spots: 4

    Days on market: 42

    Walk Score?: 46

45. 3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths

    Home size: 1,714 sq ft

    Lot size: 3,040 sq ft

    Year built: 1924

    Parking spots: 2

    Days on market: 31

    Walk Score?: 54

46. 3 beds, 2.0 baths

    Home size: 1,437 sq ft

    Lot size: 5,550 sq ft

    Year built: 1948

    Days on market: 37

    Walk Score?: 55

47. 4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

    Home size: 2,568 sq ft

    Lot size: 4,922 sq ft

    Year built: 1969

    Days on market: 0

    Walk Score?: 68

48. 4 beds, 4.0 baths

    Home size: 4,235 sq ft

    Lot size: 13,070 sq ft

    Year built: 2006

    Parking spots: 4

    Days on market: 53

    Walk Score?: 55

49. 2 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths

    Home size: 1,257 sq ft

    Lot size: 7,530 sq ft

    Year built: 1948

    Parking spots: 2

    Days on market: 38

    Walk Score?: 40

50. 4 beds, 2.5 baths

    Home size: 2,050 sq ft

    Lot size: 6,917 sq ft

    Year built: 1954

    Days on market: 46

    Walk Score?: 71

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ATF set to ditch BlackBerry in favor of the more functional iPhone

The ATF (US department of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms) is ditching its deployment of BlackBerry smartphones in favor of a majority of iPhones. This is another high profile organisation that has decided that the BlackBerry does not offer them the ease of use or the functionality that the iPhone and other smartphones can offer.

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheIphoneBlog/~3/uPLis_kszA4/story01.htm

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