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Imagine going Christmas shopping at your local mall, and someone starts shooting. That's exactly what happened in Portland, Oregon on Tuesday, when a lone gunman killed three, including himself. For reasons that weren't immediately clear to authorities, a shooter described by officials as simply an "adult male" entered the?Clackamas Town Center with an assault rifle and started shooting somewhere near the food court. Witnesses counted as many as 60 shots before the assailant turned the gun on himself. ...

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Apple and Microsoft reportedly fighting over revenue sharing, SkyDrive app caught in the crossfire

Apple and Microsoft are reportedly wrestling over Apple?s 30% cut of items sold in the App Store, specifically SkyDrive subscription revenue for the SkyDrive app. The SkyDrive app was intended to not only allow users to view and open their files, but to upgrade their storage though the iOS app. According to the App Store rules, however, Apple's entitled to a 30% cut of any in-app purchases. According to Alex Wilhelm of The Next Web, however, it's gotten even more complicated:

Microsoft has persisted in trying to work out a compromise with Apple, but has thus far failed to come to an agreement. The company offered to remove all subscription options from its application, leaving it a non-revenue generating experience on iOS. The offer was rebuffed.

At issue could be one thing: the SkyDrive app has a ?Sign Up? button that takes the user to a web page where they can purchase a subscription. This is against Apple?s policies, and there have been problems with apps doing this before. When Apple first implemented these rules, there was an issue with the Kindle app linking back to Amazon so that people could purchase books outside of Apple?s system. Apple doesn?t have a problem if your content comes from outside of its ecosystem, you just can?t directly link to said content in any fashion, which is what Microsoft is doing with the SkyDrive app.

This is also a issue for developers who integrate with SkyDrive. If their apps link to the SkyDrive sign-up, then their future updates will also be rejected, leaving their users out in the cold.

Apple's policy feels like it was originally designed to stop dishonest developers from abusing Apple's support of free apps by switching all payments to post-purchase up-sells. However, as time goes on its increasingly obvious that larger vendors like Microsoft, Amazon, and others should fall into a different category.

Hopefully for SkyDrive users, Apple and Microsoft figure this out.

Source: The Next Web

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US actress Parker hails EU as example for America

OSLO, Norway (AP) ? American actress Sarah Jessica Parker says this year's Nobel Peace Prize winner, the European Union, could serve as an example for the United States.

Parker praised the EU's role in pacifying Europe and uniting different cultures, noting that in the U.S., recent elections brought divisions to the surface.

Parker says although it "might be a controversial" decision to award the EU as it struggles with a financial crisis, the 27-nation bloc embodies ideals and is "a terrific blueprint for us."

Parker spoke to The Associated Press in Oslo before the Nobel Concert later Tuesday, which she will host with Scottish actor Gerard Butler.

The evening's artists include U.S. singer Jennifer Hudson, Australian pop star Kylie Minogue, American R&B artist Ne-Yo and British soul singer Seal.

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Barnes & Noble brings Nook Video to the UK, first to offer UltraViolet in the old country

Barnes & Noble have kept its "early December" promise to bring the Nook Video service to the UK. The company has signed deals with heavy-hitters like the BBC, HBO and Warner Bros., so Game of Thrones and The Dark Knight Rises are ready and gagging to be seen. It's also the first to arrive in Blighty with full-fat UltraViolet access, enabling you to watch your (compatible) purchased DVDs and Blu-Rays without all of that fiddly ripping and re-encoding. If you haven't snapped up one of the company's Nook HD tablets yet, you'd better get writing that letter to Santa.

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Can Lions break Lambeau curse?

Detroit eyeing first win in Green Bay since 1991 on Sunday Night Football

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GREEN BAY, WI - JANUARY 01: Matthew Stafford #9 and Rob Sims #67 of the Detroit Lions walk off of the field after Stafford threw an interception to the Green Bay Packers with 30 seconds on the clock at Lambeau Field on January 1, 2012 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Lions 45-41. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Matthew Stafford; Rob Sims

ANALYSIS

By Greg Bedard

NBCSports.com contributor

updated 10:16 a.m. ET Dec. 9, 2012

Greg Bedard

The Lions seemed to turn a corner on the franchise?s futility last season with a 10-6 record and the first playoff berth for the team in 12 years.

But after clawing their way to 4-4 after a slow start, the Lions are floundering with four-straight losses, including the last three at home after leading with two minutes left in the fourth quarter. Detroit is the first team to do that since at least 1983, according to STATS LLC.

Now the Lions head to Green Bay for a Sunday Night Football showdown with their NFC North rivals. The Lions haven?t won at Lambeau Field since 1991. The Packers? 21-game home winning streak against Detroit is the longest in the league.

"It's one of those things, we've been able to squeak out some victories," Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said this week. "It hasn't all been pretty, I know that. ... It's always really competitive games and, for whatever reason, we've come out on the right side of the last 20 or so."

The Packers (8-4) have won six of their last seven games to grab the division lead from the Bears, whom Green Bay beat earlier in Week 2 to hold the head-to-head tiebreaker.

One edge the Lions seem to have on the Packers this time around is overall team health. Detroit should get safety Louis Delmas and tackle Corey Williams back on defense. Left tackle Jeff Backus returned last week.

The Packers are without receiver Jordy Nelson, linebacker Clay Matthews, cornerback Charles Woodson, running back James Starks and ends C.J. Wilson and Mike Neal. Tackle T.J. Lang is questionable.

A look at the keys to the game for each team:

Lions

Find a way to cover: The Packers are really banged up on the offensive line where Lang, who moved from left guard to right tackle after Bryan Bulaga was put on injured reserve, is questionable to play. That would mean rookie Don Barclay would have to start at right tackle. Left guard Evan Dietrich-Smith is a maximum effort guy, but he and the rest of the interior line are bound to have problems against Lions tackles Ndamukong Suh, Nick Fairley and Corey Williams. Suh has been in the headlines recently for some of his antics, but there?s no denying that he has played the best and most consistent football of his career. Fairley has also come on of late. And having Williams to spell either starter will provide additional help. But the Lions? inside prowess is only good if Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers hangs onto the ball around three seconds. He?ll only do that if Lions cornerbacks Chris Houston, Jacob Lacey and nickel back Drayton Florence show better than they did in last week?s loss to the Colts.

Have a plan other than Calvin: Lions receiver Calvin Johnson has been just about unstoppable this season because of his size/speed combination. He only needs 421 yards to break Jerry Rice?s single-season record of 1,848 yards set in 1995. With Ryan Broyles and Titus Young on injured reserve, the Lions are down to former Jaguar Mike Thomas and Brian Robiskie, and Kris Durham from the practice squad. Figure the Packers to double- and triple-team Johnson. That means tight ends Brandon Pettigrew and Tony Scheffler are going to have carry more of the load if the Lions are going to move the ball.

Play smart and disciplined: This seems as big a chore as any for Jim Schwartz?s Lions. They just seem to be getting in their own way closing out games, whether it?s the coach himself throwing a challenge flag when he isn?t allowed to, Matthew Stafford getting sacked in field-goal range or players are getting inopportune penalty flags. The Lions have talent. They?ve been close in most of their losses. They just have to figure out a way to execute better down the stretch. They?ll never win at Lambeau Field making dumb mistakes.

Packers

Shut down Johnson: Doesn?t matter how many players you need to do it, but the Packers can?t let Calvin Johnson beat them up again. He had five catches for 143 yards in the last meeting to help give Johnson 38 receptions for 661 yards in November. If you take away Johnson from the Lions, who have no running game, and make Stafford beat you with only a pair of tight ends, Rodgers stands a very good chance of winning the game without much problem. The Packers should probably start with promising rookie Casey Hayward and a safety over the top and adjust from there. Tramon Williams has been too boom or bust for the Johnson assignment this time around.

Protect Rodgers: Suh, Fairley and Company will be hunting down Rodgers as many times as possible. With Alex Green the only viable running back left ? former Packer Ryan Grant has returned but may not be ready for much game action ? Rodgers is going to have to move the team behind a banged up offensive line. There should be plenty of opportunities for Rodgers to throw against a porous Lions secondary, but he needs the time to do it. Whoever starts at right tackle, be it Lang or Barclay, has to hold their own against end Cliff Avril (four sacks since Nov. 18). Rodgers also has to play to his surroundings. He can?t hold the ball behind a shaky line. Rodgers needs to mix it up, keep plays alive with his feet, but should not linger in the pocket.

Find pressure somewhere: The Packers? pass rush resides with Matthews, Wilson and Nick Perry on the injured list, but they?re going to have to do a better job against Stafford, who has averaged 340 yards the past three weeks. Guys like Erik Walden, Dezman Moses, Frank Zombo and Vic So?oto will need to affect Stafford or else he?ll carve up the Packers secondary even if he doesn?t have many good downfield options at this point. Stafford?s passes really start to get errant the more pressure he?s under. Packers need to find that pressure somewhere or else it will be a shootout.

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??Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Josh Brent was due to appear at a court hearing in Irving on Sunday morning, a day after he was charged with intoxication manslaughter in connection with an accident that killed teammate Jerry Brown.

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Depression and Sex - Talk About Marriage

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If for some reason that she feels that she is, in any way, inadequate to meet your visual, emotional, sexual, or financial needs~ then that can put a temporary roadblock up in her mind to even think about sex itself, much less performing.

Understanding the issue of depression can and will open many partners eyes to their loved ones view of their world.

First off let me clarify. Depressive and NOT automatically self harmers, in fact may will say they wished they didnt exist, this is different to I want to kill myself. The film A Wonderful Life " deals with a mans depression brought on by financial issues really well and has become my first referal point when asked about my issue.

As for sex. To want to have sex you have to feel good about yourslef and the world immeadiatley around you. Some depressive I repeat SOME will want to have sexual contact more than noremal, Why? The endorphines given off are the feel good factor chemical and they want to feel good.. Some people find it hard to want to be wanted and when you are trying to engage them in sexual stimilation their adrenalin/endorphine levels which carry some of "lets get at it feeling" are not firering at the same level as you, it may be also that something is on your W's mind that is blocking the sexy feeling. Depression is a chemical reaction in the brain and if interupted can and does block out many positive feelings - Part of getting your wifes labido back will require knowing what is triggering the "down feeling". Is there a health issue, is there a financial issue, is there stress issue which is triggering and holding her down. May be some light listening to her feelings will enlighten you more that anyone here can.
Good luck with it - dont give up on her

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Swiss Chard Lemon Pasta Recipe | The Daily Meal

Credit: Amie Valpone

Fall reminds me of my high school soccer days when we had pasta parties every week before our games at a different home. So, I thought it'd be fun to relive those days, but with a little twist ? sans soccer and gluten.

Because we all need a lil' pasta in our lives. Don't you think? I mean, who doesn't love a hearty pasta dish when the weather starts to get a bit cooler and the leaves start to turn? It's that time of the year to pack up our gardens and pour the last of the fresh herbs into autumn dishes.

See all Swiss chard recipes.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup gluten-free penne
• 1 head Swiss chard, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
• 1/4 cup cilantro
• 2 scallions, sliced thinly
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

DIRECTIONS

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the penne according to the package directions. Remove from the heat, drain, and set aside.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the Swiss chard in olive oil over medium heat until wilted, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and transfer to a large serving bowl. Add the cooked penne, olives, cilantro, scallions, vinegar, lemon juice, lemon zest, smoked paprika, sea salt, and pepper and gently toss to combine. Serve warm.

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