Monday, March 18, 2013

Davis-White win 2nd world title in ice dance

Gold medallists Meryl Davis and Charlie White, of the United States, pose with their medals on the podium after winning the ice dancing competition at the World Figure Skating Championships in London, Ontario, Saturday March 16, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Paul Chiasson)

Gold medallists Meryl Davis and Charlie White, of the United States, pose with their medals on the podium after winning the ice dancing competition at the World Figure Skating Championships in London, Ontario, Saturday March 16, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Paul Chiasson)

Gold medallists Meryl Davis and Charlie White, of the United States, sing the "The Star-Spangled Banner" on the podium after winning the ice dancing competition at the World Figure Skating Championships in London, Ontario, Saturday March 16, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn)

Gold medallists Meryl Davis,left, and Charlie White, of the United States, pose with their medals and an American flag during the flower ceremony in the ice dancing competition at the World Figure Skating Championships in London, Ontario, Saturday March 16, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Paul Chiasson)

Gold medallists Meryl Davis and Charlie White sign along with their national anthem performed by a choir during the medal ceremony at the World Figure Skating Championships, Saturday, March 16, 2013, in London, Ontario. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Paul Chiasson)

Meryl Davis and Charlie White, of the United States, perform during the free skate program in the ice dancing competition at the World Figure Skating Championships Saturday, March 16, 2013, in London, Ontario. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

(AP) ? Oh, is the Olympic year going to be fun.

Meryl Davis and Charlie White won their second world title on Saturday afternoon, adding even more spice to a rivalry with Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir that is already the best thing going in figure skating.

Not only did the five-time U.S. champions complete a perfect season, which included victories over the Canadians at the Grand Prix Final and Four Continents, they beat the Olympic champions in their hometown, where Virtue and Moir are, as the public address announcer said, "local skating icons."

"It's certainly special for us to be a part of, being able to go back and forth like we have since the last Olympics," White said. "Without them, I definitely wouldn't be to the point I'm at. Having such talented rivals as them at the rink every day and seeing how great they are has pushed us, and I'd like to think in return we've pushed them back.

"It's a lot of fun, and a great story line for next year."

And don't think this won't motivate Virtue and Moir, the reigning Olympic champions.

With 189.56 points, Davis and White beat Virtue and Moir by 4? points. That score also was a point higher than the world record the Americans had set at last season's Grand Prix Final.

"This rivalry between the two of us seems to have heated up now," Moir said. "It should be fun going into the Olympics."

It is the second world title in three seasons for Davis and White, whose victory in 2011 was the first by an American dance team.

"We try to celebrate these moments because we know there aren't an infinite amount of them," White said.

European champions Ekaterina Bobrova and Dmitri Soloviev of Russia won the bronze medal.

Madison Chock and Evan Bates were seventh in their worlds debut while Maia and Alex Shibutani were eighth. The United States will be able to send three dance teams to Sochi, the third straight Olympics the Americans have qualified the maximum spots.

The women's free skate is later Saturday.

Davis-White and Virtue-Moir have been trading titles since the Vancouver Olympics, where the Americans were runners-up. Either couple would dominate the sport if the other wasn't around.

But the fact they are has made both better, as anyone watching Saturday's free skate could see.

Unlike many couples, who trick up their programs with stunts and funky music and costumes, Davis and White let their dancing speak for them. Every second of their program was simply magnificent, so breathtaking you didn't dare blink for fear of missing something.

Pairs skaters ought to take note of their first spin, which was far better than anything done in the pairs competition.

It's a wonder Davis was able to stand up after their first lift. White flipped her up and around his back like a baton until she was in his arms, whirling feverishly the entire time.

And anyone who wants to learn how to skate should simply watch their programs. Their edge quality is better than that of any master craftsman, and there wasn't a spot on the rink that they didn't visit at least once during their program.

Most impressive? While most couples can only skate in one direction, Davis and White turn, travel and venture off in all kinds of different directions and patterns. Think walking and texting at the same time, and you get the idea.

When they finished, White knelt on the ice for several minutes, spent. But he had recovered by the time their marks were posted, jumping up to wave to the cheering fans.

"This has to be close to the top," White said. "Obviously, the first time we won worlds, being the first-ever American world championship, that has a special place. But our growth this season and how far we've come to win this gold medal, that's what makes this one really special."

Virtue and Moir grew up just outside of London, and the entire city seems to be on a first-name basis with them. The arena was filled with hundreds of their family and friends ? easily identifiable by their canary-yellow T-shirts ? and Canada's governor general was on hand to watch them.

No pressure there or anything.

"To have those people in the venue with us, it was special," Moir said. "Obviously there was a little bit of added pressure today. ... We wanted to go out and have a moment, like Charlie talked about. We all chase that."

Errors in their short dance left them trailing by 3.25 points, a sizeable gap by ice dance standards. But they weren't going to give up their title without a fight, especially not in front of all their fans.

Their "Carmen" was steamy and colorful, so much so you could practically see the blood pouring from her by the end of the program. They were always in time with the music and, as it grew, so did their movements.

The last 40 seconds of their program was downright frenetic, highlighted by their final lift sequence. Gymnasts would have been impressed with the backflip she did into his arms before he boosted her onto his shoulders and then spun her around.

Without even a second to catch their breaths, they immediately went into another lift, where she appeared to die in his arms.

"These are performances to build off of," Moir said. "We're looking forward to a big year next year and coming out on top."

To be continued.

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Sunday, March 17, 2013

We're live at Expand San Francisco 2013! Here's what we're liveblogging today

We're live at Expand San Francisco 2013! Here's what we're liveblogging today

We're here at beautiful Fort Mason, with San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge as our backdrops, and Engadget Expand is about to kick off! We couldn't be more thrilled about this weekend's lineup, which includes fireside chats with innovators from Google, Kickstarter, OUYA and more -- not to mention our first-annual Insert Coin competition and -- wait for it -- Tesla Model S test drives. If you haven't purchased tickets in advance, don't despair: they're available on-site at $60 for a full pass, $40 for Saturday only (including access to our after-party, which you won't want to miss) or $30 for just Sunday. We'll be liveblogging a handful of sessions today, and you can catch all of the action from the Expand stage in our livestreams as well. Click past the break for a breakdown of both.

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Expand is tomorrow! Here's what you need to know

Expand is tomorrow! Here's what you need to know
It's hard to believe, but Expand is now nigh upon us. We hope to see many of you in San Francisco this weekend! Please note: if you are planning to come to the show, and want to save yourself a few bucks on the ticket price, be sure to buy them in advance today before 5pm PT. We will be closing advanced sales at that time, and offering tickets at the door at $60 for a full pass, $40 for Saturday (includes the after-party) and $30 for just Sunday.

Read on to get all the last-minute details you need to know...

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Saturday, March 16, 2013

Francis pays tribute to Benedict, reflects on age

A gust of wind blows a nun's veil as she stands in front of St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, Thursday, March 14, 2013. The Argentine Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio chose the name of Pope Francis, after he was elected the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church on Wednesday, March 13, at the Vatican. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)

A gust of wind blows a nun's veil as she stands in front of St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, Thursday, March 14, 2013. The Argentine Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio chose the name of Pope Francis, after he was elected the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church on Wednesday, March 13, at the Vatican. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)

VATICAN CITY (AP) ? Pope Francis paid a heartfelt tribute Friday to his predecessor Benedict XVI, saying his faith and teaching had "enriched and invigorated" the Catholic Church and would remain its spiritual patrimony forever.

Francis offered the respects during an audience with the cardinals who elected him to succeed Benedict, whose resignation set in motion the extraordinary conclave that brought the first prelate from the New World and first Jesuit to the papacy.

Speaking at times off the cuff, Francis said Benedict had "lit a flame in the depths of our hearts that will continue to burn because it is fueled by his prayers that will support the church on its missionary path."

Francis, 76, tripped when he greeted the dean of the College of Cardinals, Cardinal Angelo Sodano, at the start of the audience, but he recovered immediately.

Francis has said he wants to visit Benedict at the papal residence in Castel Gandolfo, south of Rome, where he has been living since he resigned Feb. 28, becoming the first pope in 600 years to step down. No date has been set for the visit. Francis is due to be installed as pope officially on Tuesday.

In his remarks, Francis also noted that a good half of the cardinals in the Clementine Hall of the Apostolic Palace were elderly, and he urged them to share the wisdom of their years with the young.

"Let us give this wisdom to young people; like good wine, it becomes better with age," he said. "Let us give to young people the wisdom of life."

Associated Press

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Corgnelius The Corgi Really Wants To Be Chased (VIDEO)

Have we never introduced you to Corgnelius aka the cutest corgi in the world? He has his own YouTube channel and is something of a celeb.

Totally not cool that we forgot.

By way of apology, though, we're offering you this ridiculously cute video of the ridiculously cute Corgnelius trying his damnest to be chased by a German Shepherd.

Won't you forgive us?

H/T: BuzzFeed

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Friday, March 15, 2013

?Sons of Anarchy? Stars Kim Coates, Mark Boone Junior and Dayton Callie Deliver a Touch of Home to Troops and Military Families on USO Tour to the Pacific

Coates, Boone and Callie extends America's thanks to troops in Japan, Guam and Hawaii.

Arlington, VA. (PRWEB) March 15, 2013

A trio of bad boy actors from the hit FX original series ?Sons of Anarchy? are busy showing troops and military families their softer side. Actors Kim Coates, Mark Boone Junior and Dayton Callie, who spend their days on the set of the highest rated television series in FX history, recently left behind their characters for their second USO overseas tour together. Coates, Boone and Callie are busy extending America?s thanks to troops and military families serving in Japan, Guam and Hawaii.

Details:

  • ????As part of their week-long adventure the actors visited troops and military families at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni in Japan. Later in the week, the group will visit troops and military families in Guam at Naval Base Guam and Andersen Air Base. The trio will wrap up their tour at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Hawaii.
  • ????This will be the second USO tour for Coates and Boone and the third for Callie. In 2010, the cast set out on their first USO tour together, along with fellow actor Theo Rossi, and delivered cheer and a touch of home to more than 2,000 troops in Kuwait and Iraq. Last year, Callie and Rossi, along with fellow ?Sons of Anarchy? star Ron Perlman, spent a day visiting troops and military families at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms in California.
  • ????Last December, Coates teamed up with the USO to help spread the word about USO Wishbook, the USO?s alternative giving catalog designed to support our deployed troops, military families, wounded warriors and their families and families of the fallen. Coates participated in more than 10 media interviews and encouraged last-minute holiday shoppers to visit USO Wishbook for their gift-giving needs.
  • ?????Sons of Anarchy? recently wrapped up its fifth season and has been renewed for Seasons 6 and 7.
  • ????Coates has appeared in more than forty films, including the Academy Award-winners ?Black Hawk Down? and ?Pearl Harbor.? In addition to his role as ?Tig Trager,? Coates small screen credits include appearances on hit TV series such as ?Prison Break,? ?CSI: NY,? ?Cold Case? and the HBO production ?Dead Silence.?
  • ????With more than three decades of acting to his name, Boone has appeared in major motion picture hits like ?Batman Begins? and on-screen thrillers such as ?Seven? and ?30 Days of Night.? Boone?s behind the camera skills include writing and producing.
  • ????Best known for his role as ?Charlie Utter? on HBO?s ?Deadwood,? veteran actor Callie?s career spans an impressive two decades and includes appearances in over 20 off-Broadway stage productions as well as roles in film and television including ?K-Ville,? ?CSI: Crime Scene Investigation? and ?Derailed,? among other projects.

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Attributed to Kim Coates:


?This has been an eye-opening experience for me. On our first USO tour we visited deployed servicemen and women in Kuwait and Iraq. This time we were able to meet the families behind the brave men and women who serve our country, it was a humbling experience.?

Attributed to Mark Boone Junior:


?I was hooked after my first USO tour, it was an honor being able to personally thank our troops for their service. Everyday military families are making sacrifices for our nation and I?m just glad that I get to tell them how much we appreciate everything that they do.?

Attributed to Dayton Callie:


?Letting our troops know how much they are appreciated is what these trips are all about. As a Vietnam veteran, I know how much it means to hear that your service means something, and that America recognizes your sacrifices. That?s why going on these USO tours means so much to me, it?s a chance for me to say ?thank you? to my brothers and sisters in the armed forces.?


For more information about the USO, visit uso.org.

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USO Fact Sheet: http://bit.ly/wrrYmh

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About the USO


The USO lifts the spirits of America?s troops and their families millions of times each year at hundreds of places worldwide. We provide a touch of home through centers at airports and military bases in the U.S. and abroad, top quality entertainment and innovative programs and services. We also provide critical support to those who need us most, including forward-deployed troops, military families, wounded warriors and families of the fallen. The USO is a private, non-profit organization, not a government agency. Our programs and services are made possible by the American people, support of our corporate partners and the dedication of our volunteers and staff.

In addition to individual donors and corporate sponsors, the USO is supported by President?s Circle Partners: American Airlines, AT&T, Clear Channel, The Coca-Cola Company, jcpenney, Jeep, Kangaroo Express, Kroger, Lowe?s, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Procter & Gamble, and TriWest Healthcare Alliance and Worldwide Strategic Partners: BAE Systems, The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin, Microsoft Corporation and TKS Telepost Kabel-Service Kaiserslautern GmbH & Co. KG. We are also supported through the United Way and Combined Federal Campaign (CFC-11381). To join us in this patriotic mission, and to learn more about the USO, please visit uso.org.

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Samsung Galaxy S 4: Bigger, thinner, smarter

Samsung showed off the all-new flagship Galaxy S 4 in a Broadway-themed stage show at Radio City Music Hall in New York on Thursday.

Though it looks at a distance like the Galaxy S III, make no mistake: It's bigger, but thinner and lighter at the same time. And as you might expect, it comes with a lot of new Samsung-designed tricks to differentiate it from the rest of the Android smartphone herd.

"With a new Samsung Galaxy, you're going to experience life without boundaries," Samsung's master of ceremonies, Broadway actor Will Chase, declared before introducing JK Shin, head of Samsung's mobile communication division to the crowd in Radio City Music Hall.

"We always have smartphones with us," Shin explained, listing off the roles smartphones play in our lives, briefly asking the audience members to imagine just how they can share, capture, and incorporate media before handing the show back to Chase and Ryan Bidan, Samsung's director of product marketing.

Also read: Zero contact: Galaxy S 4 senses your gaze and hovering finger

The theme of the new phone is "less to hold, more to see." The device is ridiculously thin, measuring in at 7.9 millimeters, and weighs only 130 grams. Despite this tiny footprint, the phone has a full 5-inch 1080p Super AMOLED screen with 441 pixels per inch (ppi). The iPhone 5 offers merely 326 ppi, though in truth, there's a point, somewhere around 300 ppi, at which it's impossible for most human eyes to tell the difference.

The body of the Galaxy S 4 is made of polycarbonate and it comes in two colors, "black mist" and "white frost." On the inside, there are 2GB of RAM plus 16GB, 32GB or 64GB of storage, but you can add an additional 64GB via the MicroSD slot. (You can see the nerdiest specs in a slide at the bottom of this article.)

The camera on the back has a whopping 13 megapixels, while the front-facing cam has 2 megapixels.

It's hard to ignore that the Galaxy S 4 strongly resembles its predecessor, the Galaxy S III. Samsung focused on the guts and features of its device this time, rather than changing its appearance.

The phone will roll out to 155 countries starting at the end of April. In the U.S., it will be carried by AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless, as well as US Cellular and Cricket. U.S. pricing has not been announced, but you can bet it won't be a bargain basement model, more likely priced to compete with the iPhone 5.

So, what Samsung-designed tricks will you find? Here are some of the highlights:

  • Dual Camera lets you take pictures with both cameras at the same time, meaning you can insert yourself into an image.
  • Dual Video Call allows you to show your video chat companions what you're seeing as well as your pretty mug.
  • S Translator instantly translates voice or text, meaning that you could carry on conversations while traveling with few issues.
  • Smart Pause lets you control the device with your eyeballs. If you're watching a video and happen to glance away, the Galaxy S 4 will know to pause the clip.
  • Smart Scroll recognizes where you're looking and how you're tilting the phone ... and scrolls pages accordingly.
  • Air Gestures allow you to scroll through items without even touching the screen, you just have to wave your hand over the screen. (You can even control music this way, switching through tracks.)
  • Air View lets you preview items by hovering your finger over items, such as emails, on the screen.
  • S Voice Drive keeps you safe on the road by automatically converting text to voice when the phone connects to a car via Bluetooth.
  • S Health, along with the various sensors built into the Galaxy S 4, turns your smartphone into a fitness tracker.

Now, why is this new phone so darn important again?

Samsung's been neck and neck with Apple in U.S. smartphone sales ? and trouncing the Cupertino-based fruit company in worldwide shipments. Even though the iPhone 5 caused an Apple sales lurch last winter, the Galaxy S 4 is likely to be an even bigger deal than that.

Samsung sold 100 million Galaxy S-series phones by early January, two years and seven months after the first Galaxy S-series device launched. At that time, the Galaxy S 3 continued selling at a rate of 190,000 phones per day. In comparison, Apple managed to sell 100 million iPhones by March 2011, about four years after the original iPhone launched. No other smartphone maker comes close to either in sales momentum.

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Source: http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/gadgetbox/samsung-galaxy-s-4-phone-launch-imminent-will-it-live-1C8877091

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