Legion revamps girls' school program after abuses

VATICAN CITY (AP) ? The troubled Legion of Christ religious order says it is revamping a specialized high school program for teenage girls after dozens of alumni denounced psychological abuses they say they endured that resulted in eating disorders, stress-induced ailments and depression.

The Legion's lay branch, Regnum Christi, posted a statement on its website Thursday outlining the changes after The Associated Press reported that 77 alumni had written to the Vatican calling for the program in the U.S., Mexico and Spain to be closed because of the harm done to them in the 1990s and early 2000s.

Girls in the program now have more contact with their families, more exposure to the "realities of the world," more freedom from rigorous work schedules and, for the first time, assistance in getting into college, the statement said. Many of these changes began some time ago, but some are more recent.

The problems in the program are the latest blow to the troubled, cult-like Legion, which was discredited in 2009 when it revealed that its founder was a pedophile and drug addict who fathered three children. The Legion suffered subsequent credibility problems following its recent admission that its most famous priest had fathered a child and the current Legion superior covered it up for years.

The Legion saga represents one of the greatest scandals of the 20th century Catholic Church since its late founder, the Rev. Marcial Maciel, had been held up as a living saint by his followers and a model of holiness by Pope John Paul II because of his ability to recruit men and money to the priesthood, even though the Vatican knew for decades he had sexually abused his seminarians.

Pope Benedict XVI took over the Mexico-based order in 2010 and appointed an envoy to reform the Legion and Regnum Christi. But the reform hasn't progressed smoothly, with defections from disillusioned members and criticism that some superiors remain resistant to change.

The high school program, called the precandidacy, is a specialized religious high school for girls who are considering joining Regnum Christi's consecrated branch, where women live like nuns making promises of poverty, chastity and obedience and working in Legion-run schools and youth programs.

In a letter to papal envoy Cardinal Velasio De Paolis, and on a new blog, www.49weeks.blogspot.com, dozens of former students described the anorexia, stress-induced migraines, gastritis and back problems, clinically diagnosed depression and suicidal thoughts that some still struggle with even years after leaving.

They blamed these problems on the spiritual, emotional and psychological abuse they say they suffered while students at the Immaculate Conception Academy, for 20 years headquartered in Wakefield, Rhode Island, but recently transferred to Oxford, Michigan. They described an environment where counselors slightly older than they insisted they follow the most minute of rules governing how they walked, talked, prayed and ate, telling them they would be violating God's will if they erred.

The girls said the program's directors and counselors read and withheld the girls' mail, barred close friendships, isolated the girls from their families 49 weeks a year and insisted that they confide only in them. That garnered the girls' trust but also gave directors an easy way to manipulate those they wanted to keep on as potential consecrated leaders and those they decided didn't have a vocation and should go home.

The head of the consecrated women in the United States, Monica Trevino, said in a statement she was "saddened to think that some of the former pre-candidates were hurt, and I would love for us to be able to reach out to them and for them to have peace that some of these changes are in fact being made."

On the same day Regnum Christi announced the reforms in its precandidacy program, De Paolis issued an update of his own about the reform process, turning his attention for the first time to Regnum Christi.

He said the movement's actual identity needed to be defined, as well as its relationship with the broader Legion. And he announced a historical review of the origins of the movement, which claims thousands of members around the globe.

Maciel, who founded the Legion in Mexico in 1941, modeled Regnum Christi after Opus Dei, the conservative movement founded in Spain that is made up of priests and lay Catholics who devote varying amounts of their time and money to Opus Dei's mission of sanctifying everyday work.

One of the main tasks De Paolis has been shepherding through is a defining of its essential spirit, or charism, that makes the Legion unique and inspires it.

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5 Tips For Buying A Secondhand IPad

Technology is somewhat very powerful. It influences the lives of people who work, study and live. It is a driving force that overpowers almost everything. Over the years, technology has provided people the means to improve everyday living. As days and months pass, such means become obsolete.

The great thing about how technology works is that all the modern gizmos are sold everywhere to the point that everyone would just wonder if they have been left out on the latest gadget releases. Those who love to constantly upgrade just leave their things lying around whenever they acquire the latest model. This is quite good for the others who cannot afford the brand new ones because somehow, they can get any of their much-coveted gadgets at a lower price. The only catch is that such bargain products are used. For instance, instead of buying a brand new iPad, you can simply purchase an old one from a friend who has outgrown it. To make sure that you are still getting a fair part of the bargain, you need to follow these simple tips:

1. Always look at the physical appearance of the iPad.

Although most people would say that you should not judge a book by its cover, you should never really buy something if it does not look as good as you expected it. Somehow, even if you are buying a secondhand item, it is still very important that you get something that looks good and presentable. Ideally, purchase a secondhand iPad with minimal scratches, one that still looks good and new.

2. Examine if the iPad is functional.

By. buying a secondhand iPad from a friend, it will be easier for you to settle technical glitches. However, should you be getting it from someone you do not know, see to it that everything works well.

3. Test the Wi-Fi adapter.

Aside from the office programs, of course, the iPad is also a good device for internet browsing on-the-go. For as long as you get access to decent Internet connection, you can browse through websites without hassle. It is very important, therefore, to check if the Wi-Fi adapter is working perfectly before you make your purchase. It helps to be sure that all accessories are working well so you would avoid the hassle of having to fix it.

4. Check the warranty.

You need to make sure that you have a valid fallback if ever something happens to your unit. It will be a handy thing if the unit is still backed with warranty because it means that you can bring it to an authorized service center without the fear or compromising your iPad.

5. Know the seller well.

As mentioned earlier, it will be nice if you already know the person selling the used iPad, because you will be sure that you are getting what you are paying for. Scammers are not rare these days; you can get fooled if you are not careful enough. It is best to read feedbacks from previous buyers.

The act of purchasing, whether on impulse or not, depends on the decision of the consumer. It does not matter if the product is brand new or used; what matters is that there is a fair market value for both sides. To make the most of your purchase, it is always safe to be a wise and informed consumer.

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Chinese industrialist behind Hawker Beechcraft bid

Employees build a Beechcraft King Air at the Wichita, Kansas Hawker Beechcraft plant in Jan. 2011. The struggling aircraft maker announced Monday, July 10, 2012 that it had reached a $1.79 billion "exclusivity agreement" with a Chinese aerospace manufacturer for the sale of its business jet and general aviation operations in a deal that will save thousands of jobs in Kansas and Arkansas. (AP Photo/The Wichita Eagle, Molly McMillin)

Employees build a Beechcraft King Air at the Wichita, Kansas Hawker Beechcraft plant in Jan. 2011. The struggling aircraft maker announced Monday, July 10, 2012 that it had reached a $1.79 billion "exclusivity agreement" with a Chinese aerospace manufacturer for the sale of its business jet and general aviation operations in a deal that will save thousands of jobs in Kansas and Arkansas. (AP Photo/The Wichita Eagle, Molly McMillin)

This Feb. 9, 2011 photo shows an employee working on the Premier line of business jets at Hawker Beechcraft's Wichita, Kansas plant. The struggling aircraft maker announced Monday, July 10, 2012 that it had reached a $1.79 billion "exclusivity agreement" with a Chinese aerospace manufacturer for the sale of its business jet and general aviation operations in a deal that will save thousands of jobs in Kansas and Arkansas. (AP Photo/The Wichita Eagle/Kansas.com, Jaime Green)

(AP) ? Known as the "Helicopter King of China," Shenzong Cheng has been quietly building a small empire in aviation manufacturing. Now, the Chinese industrialist is making an ambitious play to acquire Kansas aircraft-maker Hawker Beechcraft's civilian aircraft operations.

As details of the $1.79 billion deal with Beijing-based Superior Aviation Beijing Co. Ltd. begin to emerge in bankruptcy filings, so too does the dizzying maze of companies leading back to Cheng in Beijing. Superior is 60 percent owned by Beijing Superior Aviation Technology Corp. Ltd. ? a private entity entirely owned by Cheng and his wife, Qin Wang, according to a letter outlining the proposal.

Hawker Beechcraft, which filed for bankruptcy protection in May, said it was premature to comment on Cheng's role in the acquisition.

Superior CEO Tim Archer told The Associated Press in a written statement Thursday that Superior Aviation looks forward to a strategic partnership with Hawker Beechcraft's civilian aircraft division. He said Superior intends to strengthen Hawker Beechcraft's position as a global leader by "re-igniting" its research and development programs.

"We will aggressively work to keep jobs in the United States by continued production of the Hawker and Beechcraft product lines and expanding the production, design, and servicing of civilian aircraft at all locations including Kansas, Arkansas and Texas, and many other states across America," Archer wrote.

An assistant for Cheng in China, Qian Chunyuan, said that Cheng was too busy to give interviews.

In a report published this week in a Chinese newspaper, 21st Century Business Herald, Qian was quoted saying Hawker Beechcraft is "a company whose brand value is very high, with many bidders." He also told the newspaper that Cheng is pursuing another potential acquisition, an Australian aircraft distributor, which would be used to sell the company's products.

Cheng is chairman of Qingdao Haili Helicopter Co. Ltd., a helicopter manufacturer in the eastern coastal city of Qingdao that makes B-2B light helicopters as well as unmanned helicopters. The newspaper Oriental Morning Post in Shanghai reported Qingdao Haili has suspended helicopter production due to poor export orders.

Cheng also is chairman of Weifang Tianxiang Aviation Technology Co. Ltd. In 2009, Weifang Tianxiang and an American helicopter manufacturer, Brantly International Ltd., of Coppell, Texas, set up a joint venture, Weifang Tianxiang Aerospace Industry Co. Ltd., and received approval to invest $20 million to set up a production line, according to the website of the Commerce Department of Shandong province, where Qingdao is located.

The engineering and administrative offices of Brantly International were relocated to Superior's facilities in Coppell, Texas, where their operations have apparently merged. Brantly, which once built the B-2B helicopters at its Texas plant, says all its manufacturing is done at its parent facility in Qingdao, China. Today, the company's parts and service department remains in business, but its website says no new helicopters are currently available for sale.

The Brantly Group paid $7 million in 2009 to acquire U.S. aircraft parts supplier Superior Air Parts Co., which at the time was in bankruptcy proceedings, according to court filings.

In a letter sent to Hawker Beechcraft outlining Superior's proposal to acquire the Kansas plane-maker, Cheng touted his company's experience in the United States.

"Superior has acquired an aviation business in the U.S. in 2009 out of bankruptcy and has turned the target into a profitable business within less than two ... years under the ownership of Superior, so the management of Superior is very familiar with the bankruptcy acquisition process and acquiring and managing an aviation business in the U.S.," Cheng wrote.

Hawker Beechcraft employs about 7,400 people, with roughly 4,700 working at its Wichita, Kan., facility. It also has factories in Little Rock, Ark., the U.K. and Mexico, as well as more than 100 service centers worldwide.

Analysts say it is unlikely Superior would move Hawker Beechcraft's entire aircraft production lines to China because doing so would mean the loss of its FAA production certificate, although some work could be farmed out.

In his letter to Hawker Beechcraft, Cheng wrote that Superior had no plans to relocate or terminate any manufacturing facilities or product lines. But Cheng also noted that Superior has worked closely with the Beijing municipal government to build a strong aviation industry in Beijing.

The remaining 40 percent ownership interest in Superior is held by Beijing E-Town International Investment & Development Corp. Ltd., an investment company controlled by the Beijing municipal government. E-Town owns stakes in 23 foreign investment projects with total assets of $1 billion, according to information publicized by the company in advertising for job applicants.

E-Town was set up in 2009 by the Beijing city government's Economic and Technology Development Committee.

It is intended to support development in the Yizhuang district on the southern edge of the Chinese capital.

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Associated Press researchers Fu Ting in Shanghai and Yu Bing in Beijing contributed to this report. McDonald reported from Beijing.

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Can Conversations Generate Light Rather Than Heat? | Brave New ...

By: Alton C. Thompson

Friendships develop in the first place because one finds others with mutual interests, one?s physiological systemresonates with those others, and because of that fact, one is drawn to such others as if a magnetic force were involved. Given this, it is unsurprising that we use the word ?attraction? for this process.

In the past, the friendly relationships that one developed with others were of a strictly face-to-face nature, but in this age of electronics, one?s ?friends? may be scattered throughout the world. A relationship carried on in a face-to-face manner will, however, involve more ?dimensions? than one carried on by, e.g., email, because body language, tone-of-voice, gestures, etc., are involved with the first, but not with the second?which is why ?acquaintance? is perhaps a better term than ?friend? for the latter relationships.

Conversations with friends at times involve conflict, but over time one learns what subjects to avoid in conversations with friends, because one values one?s friendship, and does not want the bonds that connect one to another person to be severed. At times, however, a controversial subject arises during the course of a conversation with a friend, and although one of those in the conversation realizes its toxic nature and therefore does not want to discuss the subject, the other individual involved lacks that sensitivity, and proceeds to express his or her opinions on the subject. The other person may remain silent in an effort to maintain the friendship, but at times will be drawn into the discussion, and the discussion may then become heated?thereby possibly dissolving the friendship.

Family get-togethers involve relatives (including by-marriage ones) by definition, and because they involve relatives rather than friends (although some of one?s relatives may also be friends?as is the case with one of my cousins), family get-togethers often result in acrimonious exchanges?with an uncle, a sister-in-law, or even one of one?s own siblings. For this reason, although families feel an obligation to have get-togethers, they also tend to minimize the frequency of such gatherings. If all members of a family would have the sense to avoid bringing up controversial topics, family get-togethers could be pleasant, rather than painful, occasions. But typically one or more members of a family will lack such sense, and begin spouting off their views on some subject?often one involving politics?the tacit assumption being ?I possess correct views on this subject, and therefore believe it my duty to educate you ignorant folks about the matter.?

Some of those present may agree with the speaker, and welcome his or her comments. More likelly, however, at least some present will disagree with the speaker. If such people keep silent, no ?scene? will develop?but they may resolve to make excuses not to attend future get-togethers. If, however, some of those who disagree with the speaker begin to question statements made by the speaker, there is little likelihood that a friendly discussion will begin. Rather, the likelihood is that the speaker will become defensive, arguing will start to occur back and forth, and the get-together will start to break-up, as some of those present decide it is time to leave?and do so.

Discussions that involve friends may or may not be enlightening, but rarely generate much heat?for friends learn what topics might lead to heated discussion, discussion that might destroy their friendship, and try to avoid such topics. When relatives get together, however, the fact that many of one?s relatives are not friends means that such knowledge tends to be lacking. That fact, along with the fact that some present at a family get-together may lack the sense to avoid certain topics, means that family get-togethers are rarely, if ever, enlightening?and often become heated. Families continue to have get-togethers not because their members have a strong desire so to do but, rather, because they feel an obligation to do so.

People can have different views but that fact need not lead to conflictual conversations. I believe that conversations involving people with conflicting views can be structured in such a way that they will generate light rather than heat, but note that this would involve deliberate structuring?i.e., would impose an element on conversations that would be ?unnatural.? For that reason, one would not expect that such conversations would occur, because of the necessity of those participating to agree to abide by the rules associated with the structuring.

Although later I will discuss possible structuring for conversations, the principal matter that I wish to discuss here is why conversations not involving friends so often become heated, acrimonious. Hugo Mercier has recently noted that the conventional view, since at least the time of the ancient Greeks, has been that ?the role of reasoning is to critically examine our beliefs so as to discard wrong-headed ones and thus create more reliable beliefs?knowledge. This knowledge is in turn supposed to help us make better decisions. [However,] This view is hard to reconcile with a wealth of evidence amassed by modern psychology.? Mercier then refers to the ?argumentative theory of reasoning,? which?states that ?the function of reasoning is argumentative: to find and evaluate arguments so as to convince others and only be convinced when it is appropriate. Accordingly, reasoning works well as an argumentative device, but quite poorly otherwise.?

I first learned of this theory from an article by Kathy Benjamin, entitled ?5 Logical Fallacies That Make You Wrong More Than You Think.? The first point that she discusses is ?#5. We?re Not Programmed to Seek ?Truth,? We?re Programmed to ?Win.?? published in late 2011. In this section she claims, regarding the above-mentioned theory, that it states that ?humans didn?t learn to ask questions and offer answers in order to find universal truths. We did it as a way to gain authority over others. That?s right?they i.e., scientists] think that reason itself evolved to help us bully people into getting what we want.? And: ?Our evolutionary compulsion is to triumph, even if it means being totally, illogically, proudly wrong.?

From my own reading of Mercier?s ?The Argumentative Theory of Reasoning? (cited above) I find no basis for such an interpretation of that theory. As a result, I sent an email to Hugo Mercier, and his response is given in a note. [1]

There may be some merit in the argument that humans use argumentation as a vehicle for gaining?inadvertently, if not deliberately (likely the former more frequently)?dominance over others, but I would give this tendency a historical rather than an evolutionary explanation. I would argue that the ?Fall? into agriculture (Muddling Toward Frugality, 1978, p. 43) involved not only a change in the way we began to use our minds (in the direction, e.g., of more abstract thought, including the development of ideologies), because it removed us from the (gatherer-hunter) way of life for which we had become ?designed,? it also involved a fracturing of the social bonds that had connected one human with the other humans in a given group.

Families became isolated from other families, and this affected not only peoples? interaction patterns but their psyches as well. Specifically, it resulted in a sensation of insecurity, and different people reacted to this sensation in different ways. Some reacted by becoming withdrawn, depressed; others by becoming boastful; still others by seeking to dominate others and/or to gain recognition, etc. In seeking (whether consciously or otherwise) domination over others, some may have done so through the use of physical force, some through the use of argumentation or other means. (Which makes one ask: Did Socrates use argumentation as a means of helping others clarify their thoughts, or as a means of gaining recognition for himself?!)

That is, I would argue that since the ?Fall? neediness in its various forms?including varieties of psychological neediness?has been common, and has become ever more common. People have responded to this sensed neediness in different ways depending on personality, situation, etc., one way being to develop a rigid set of beliefs, and also strong psychological investment in those beliefs. Because of the latter, to verify for themselves that they are in possession of the truth, they feel a need to express that truth?preferably orally, rather in writing (to maximize the impact of the words). If people respond to them negatively by citing contrary truths, not only do they reject those truths, but their own set of beliefs becomes even more solidified. And, of course, the exchange with the other person becomes acrimonious rapidly.

It may very well be that this problem, having its roots in societal change away from a ?natural? way of life, can be fixed only by restoring a modernized version of a gatherer-hunter way of life. However, as an intermediate solution, we could begin participating in more structured methods of conversation. These would be ?artificial,? true, but might prove effective in helping us develop our conversation skills?including with people with who we disagree. As an example of such a method, see my discussion of the ?Structured Interaction Group? in Chapter 8 of my eBook.

I see participation in such an institution as having a variety of positive benefits for participants, such as (a) enabling participants to express their views honestly (with limitations), without fear of being criticized inappropriately; (b) giving participants an opportunity to learn from others who have divergent views; (c) conducing the development of novel ideas?ones that all those present might be able to accept; (d) that possibility serving to break down the barriers that exist between people, so that they might even begin to like one another, and begin to think in ?us? rather than ?me? terms.

One possible outcome of participation in such an institution is that ideas might be developed regarding how to ?return? in a way both meaningful and possible.

Endnote

  1. The email that I sent to Hugo Mercier contained the two quotations by Kathy Benjamin that I quoted above. He stated: ?Indeed, that is nearly completely wrong. I try to dispel that misconception here.??He added: ?(In response to a NYT article that also somehow misrepresented our point of view) you can find more information and papers here.?

About the author:?Al Thompson works (data management) for an Engineering (Avionics) firm in Milwaukee.?Click here?to mail him.

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Anti-Spam Software: Sorting Unnecessary Emails | EzinePR

Many people utilize the e mail for creating, delivering, and saving digital information over the Internet. E-mails give numerous benefits compared to traditional mailing. Current electronic mail systems have better functions including store and forward models, which makes it more practical to send emails. Nonetheless, electronic messages can also be prone to security attacks, which is why spam email filtering is important. Learn how this program can look after your electronic digital data.

Good reasons to use spam filter systems

Although emails offer quick communication over the Internet, they also have some disadvantages. Some emails may contain malware that can damage the pc. Users have to scan their mails before opening because a number of these may contain infections.

Spam or unsolicited emails might also cause problems. These may create a nuisance and take time whenever people delete them. Several individuals also modify headers or addresses to send scam email messages or spoofs. When these mail messages start to pile up, the mailbox can be packed and mixed with other e-mails. These may only make it hard to maintain e mail accounts that cause users to stop the email program.

Companies who manage internet business must have spam blocker to stop professional online hackers from taking private data. Hackers can steal information by means of encoded messages. A few e-mails rebound between hosts before getting to their readers, which makes it feasible for online hackers to infect or obtain facts.

Advantages of choosing anti-spam software

The application prevents unnecessary mail messages and junk electronic mail from entering an users mailbox. It organizes emails based on specific standards including phrases in the subject line, body of the texts, images, or attachments. A number of programs immediately process inbound messages, although some filter the senders email address. The system can organize your incoming mail messages and indicate mails originating from people in your contact list. For instance, the email filter will not accept mail messages from those outside your contacts and list them as unwanted emails.

People can put up electronic mail filters, either as separate applications or as part of their e mail application. They can create individual or manual filter systems that conveniently arrange mailings depending on labels. Numerous Internet service providers also set up these filters to supplement their offerings. Several companies organize Web addresses in messages to get rid of computer viruses and similar threats before people open them.

Email filters can function on both inbound and outbound mails. Inbound email filtering scans messages and filters the system to protect the users or for lawful interceptions. Outbound email filtering checks messages from local users before sending undetected threats to other users. Internet service providers often use transparent Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) proxy to intercept and filter email traffic within the network and server. This also prevents online leakage of sensitive information.

Finding the right anti spam program

Choose a spam blocker for email that is compatible with your email service. Ensure the application is not hard to apply and understand so that you wont have trouble configuring it with your email. Find out if the service enables you to modify functions and tools that suit your preferences. It must be versatile in letting you sort out your email account. The anti spam software must also indicate selected email and ISP addresses in order to avoid wiping out important documents from your contact list.

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'Breaking Dawn - Part 2' Comic-Con Panel: Five Key Moments

We learned a lot from our favorite vampires, including a scene that got cut and Robert Pattinson's costume idea for next year's Con.
By Terri Schwartz


Taylor Lautner, Robert Pattinson, and Kristen Stewart speak at "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 2" panel during Comic-Con International 2012
Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images

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Fugitive in Wash. bunker recorded video of plans

(AP) ? Before he killed his wife and teen daughter and retreated to a remote bunker in Washington's Cascade Mountains, Peter Keller recorded a video explaining his mindset: He was bored.

"It's getting to the point where just trying to live and pay bills and live as a civilian and go to work, that just freaks me out," the 41-year-old survivalist said in a video clip released Thursday by the King County Sheriff's Office. "It's actually more comfortable for me to think about living out here, robbing banks and pharmacies, just taking what I want for as long as I can. At least it'll be exciting."

Keller shot his wife, Lynnette, and his 18-year-old daughter, Kaylene, at their home in North Bend, east of Seattle, in April. He set canisters of gasoline on the kitchen stove, turned it on, and headed to a fortified, camouflaged bunker he had spent the past eight years building into the steep, thickly forested slope of Rattlesnake Ridge. King County sheriff's detectives spent days trying to figure out where he was.

They narrowed down his hiding spot with tips from the public, who had seen Keller's red pickup at the Rattlesnake Ridge trailhead; a photo taken from the bunker that showed outlet stores in the distance; and the work of trackers who saw his boot-prints in the muddy ground. Keller killed himself as dozens of SWAT officers moved in ? an outcome he predicted in his video.

Looking down into a handheld camera, with his head wreathed by evergreen trees and the blue sky, Keller stated flatly: "If I get caught, I'm just going to shoot myself. I could be dead in two weeks or three weeks, I don't know. It's all up to chance at this point."

He added: "I do have my escape and it's death. Shoot myself. I'm OK with that. ... I won't have to worry about Lynnette or Kaylene. Everything'll be taken care of. It'll just be me."

The sheriff's office said it was releasing the video now because recent forensic tests recently proved that one of Keller's guns was used in the murders. There were no other suspects.

In a news conference, Sheriff Steve Strachan also announced that tens of thousands of dollars was found bundled in the bunker, though they declined to specify how much. Lynnette's family announced that they would use the money to establish a scholarship fund in Kaylene's memory (www.kaylenesfund.com ) for women who attend DigiPen Institute of Technology in Redmond, where Kaylene had hoped to study video game design.

"The family didn't really find there was a problem with Peter," said Lynnette's twin brother, Gene Rocha. He described Keller's relationship with his daughter as loving.

"We'd go there for holidays and it was like every father-and-daughter relationship," he said. "She'd look at her father and say, 'Daddy, can I have this?' And he'd say, 'Sure.'"

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Futurama Head-in-a-jar Creator lands on Android

Futurama Head-in-a-jar Creator lands on Android

Good news, everyone! Comedy Central has released an Android version of their Futurama Head-in-a-Jar Creator with a few new additions. As we all know, only the most prestigious individuals have their heads pickled in the future, and with  this app, you can be counted among them. 

Users can pick a wide variety of human, alien and robot heads (sorry, no Android heads), and decorate them with different eyes, noses, hair, and accessories. Once decorated, the head's name can be engraved on an elegant plaque mounted below, and the scene can be wrapped up with an appropriate background. Final products can be attached to native contacts for some great caller ID images, shared over Facebook and Twitter, or stored locally  for use as a wallpaper. All of your creations are displayed in a handsome head museum complete with categorized sections for future perusal. 

Though you may be tempted to tell Comedy Central to shut up and take your money, the app is free - just be warned that there is very limited device compatibility right now. So far we're only seeing it work on the Nexus 7, but leave a comment and let us know if it works on your Android device! 

Download: Futurama Head-in-a-Jar CrALL GLORY TO THE HYPNOTOAD

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Nokia hits RIM with another triple-patent combo punch

Nokia hits RIM with another triplepatent combo punch

In the law of the playground, he who has the biggest rep holds court. In the world of mobile, though, it's all about your quiver of patents. Nokia has its fair share, and already flexed its litigation-muscle against RIM (among others). Now, it's popping another three in the chamber in this latest filing. It's Germany, again, the Madison Square Garden of the mobile world -- more specifically Munich. FOSS Patents asserts that Nokia has a much stronger IP portfolio than RIM, but that Waterloo will still likely countersue. So, perhaps another added benefit of concentrating on a smaller number of devices? Less patent toes to tread on.

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