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Lloyd B. Mc Reynolds, 85, New Braunfels, Texas

Lloyd was born on August 18, 1927 and passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2012.

Lloyd was a resident of New Braunfels, Texas at the time of his passing.

He is survived by his wife Judy.

A memorial service will be held at the Zoeller Funeral Home, on Sunday September 30, 2012 at 2:00pm. A second memorial service, soon to be announced, will be held in Houston.

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No. 9 West Virginia beats No. 25 Baylor 70-63

West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith (12) looks for a receiver during their NCAA college football game against Baylor in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Christopher Jackson)

West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith (12) looks for a receiver during their NCAA college football game against Baylor in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Christopher Jackson)

West Virginia's Stedman Bailey (3) is tackled in the endzone for a touchdown by Baylor's K.J. Morton (8) during their NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Christopher Jackson)

West Virginia's Tyler Anderson (53), right foreground, tackles Baylor's Terrance Williams (2) before the goal line during their NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Christopher Jackson)

West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith gestures to fans after their NCAA college football game against Baylor in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012. Smith threw for 656 yards and tied a Big 12 record with eight touchdown passes to lead No. 9 West Virginia to a 70-63 win over No. 25 Baylor . (AP Photo/Christopher Jackson)

West Virginia coach Dana Holgorsen discuss a call with officals during their NCAA college football game against Baylor in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012. West Virginia defeated Baylor 70-63. (AP Photo/Christopher Jackson)

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) ? No. 9 West Virginia and the Big 12, perfect together.

Geno Smith and the fast-moving, high-scoring Mountaineers proved they fit right in with their new conference, outracing No. 25 Baylor 70-63 on Saturday in the Big 12's highest-scoring game ever.

Smith tied a conference mark with eight touchdown passes and narrowly missed another one with 656 yards passing.

"It did feel like one of those classic Texas shootouts," said Smith, whose school moved over from the Big East this season. "That's kind of what the Big 12 is about."

Smith outdueled Baylor's Nick Florence, who broke Heisman Trophy-winning predecessor Robert Griffin III's school record with 581 yards. Florence threw for five TDs.

School, conference and FBS marks all got rewritten in this one.

The game also set a new record for the most points scored in a game involving a team ranked in The Associated Press poll. The previous mark of 124 was set in No. 12 Oklahoma's 82-42 win over Colorado in 1980.

How wild was it? Smith, the early Heisman front-runner, had more TD passes than incompletions (six). He finished 45 of 51 and still doesn't have an interception this season.

"Can you please tell me how you can improve on that?" West Virginia coach Dana Holgorsen said.

Maybe not on offense, but both defenses have plenty of work to do.

West Virginia amassed a school-record 807 yards and the teams combined for 1,507 yards of offense and 67 first downs. Six receivers had at least 100 yards receiving.

The Bears' Terrance Williams set a Big 12 record with 314 yards receiving. The old mark was set minutes earlier by West Virginia's Stedman Bailey, who had 303 yards and a school-record five TDs.

Williams' 8-yard scoring catch brought Baylor (3-1) within 70-63 with 3:08 left.

But Dustin Garrison ran for 17 yards on third down and the Mountaineers ran out the clock to snap Baylor's nine-game winning streak, the second-longest in the nation.

"We expect to score that many points a game," Florence said. "But the goal is to score more than our opponent and we came up a little short today."

The combined 19 touchdowns tied an FBS mark, last reached when Navy beat North Texas 74-62 in 2007. That matchup set the FBS record for most points in a regulation game at 136.

Baylor, meanwhile, tied an FBS mark for the most points scored by a losing team.

Among the other records, Smith set school single-game marks for completions, yards and touchdown passes.

Bailey and Tavon Austin became the first FBS teammates with 200 yards receiving since 2007.

Going back to the Orange Bowl, West Virginia has scored 10 touchdowns three times in its last five games.

"Statistically, it's my best game ever," Smith said. "But I think it's more about the team, and I think it just lets us know that we're going to have to battle it out every week against some really tough teams in the Big 12.

"I could care less about a Heisman Trophy. The big thing for us what that we won the game today. We're on a mission, and we want to win them all."

West Virginia went ahead for good early in the third quarter, but Baylor almost always had an answer.

Austin made long touchdown grabs three minutes apart while Baylor punted and missed a long field goal. Smith stayed in a groove, throwing three passes of 45 yards or more in the third quarter alone. His 47-yarder to Bailey set up Andrew Buie's second short TD run for a 56-35 lead.

The way this game was going, though, no cushion was safe.

Williams caught a 37-yard scoring pass from Florence and, after Baylor's defense forced a rare punt, Florence's sneak brought the Bears within 56-49, and there was still 14:14 left.

But Bailey scored on TD grabs of 87 and 39 yards after that.

"We fought hard," said Baylor coach Art Briles. "But we didn't respond well enough to win the game."

Holgorsen talked at length about how impatient he got watching Maryland's offense run the clock down before each snap last week.

There was no chance of a slowdown from Baylor.

The teams scored on 10 of their final 13 possessions of the first half. Seven of those drives lasted under two minutes.

Smith, whose passing yardage total was 5 yards shy of the Big 12 mark, completed a school-record 14 straight passes at one point. After a dropped pass, Smith completed 12 more in a row.

Smith's fourth TD pass came with 29 seconds left until halftime, but that was more than enough time for Florence. On second down he threw down the left sideline to Lanear Sampson, who juked two defenders and went 67 yards untouched to tie the score at 35-35.

The Mountaineers now must hope they can generate points on the road when they head to No. 12 Texas and Texas Tech over the next two weeks.

"Not every Big 12 game is like this," Holgorsen said.

Associated Press

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Police ID man who killed self on TV after chase

In this video grab provided by Fox 10 News, a vehicle involved in a police car chase is followed on an interstate highway by a television station helicopter west of Phoenix, Friday, Sept. 28, 2012. Police say a man fatally shot himself in the head on live national television at the end of the high-speed chase that began in Phoenix when the driver stopped, ran into the desert and placed a handgun to his head and fired. (AP Photo/Fox 10 News)

In this video grab provided by Fox 10 News, a vehicle involved in a police car chase is followed on an interstate highway by a television station helicopter west of Phoenix, Friday, Sept. 28, 2012. Police say a man fatally shot himself in the head on live national television at the end of the high-speed chase that began in Phoenix when the driver stopped, ran into the desert and placed a handgun to his head and fired. (AP Photo/Fox 10 News)

Map shows Tonopah Arizona, where a suspected car-jacker appears to shoot himself on live television.

This image provided by the Arizona Department of Corrections shows Jodon Romero. Phoenix police identified Romero as a wanted felon who shot at officers and then led them on a hour-long chase Friday, Sept. 28, 2012 that ended with his suicide, which was inadvertently televised nationally by Fox News. (AP Photo/Arizona Department of Corrections)

PHOENIX (AP) ? A man who stole a car at gunpoint, shot at Phoenix police officers and then led them on a chase that ended with his suicide broadcast on national television was identified Saturday as a wanted felon with a long criminal history.

Jodon F. Romero, 33, was wanted for violating his parole for a weapons conviction and had numerous other violent crimes in his background, police spokesman Sgt. Tommy Thompson said.

At the end of an hour-long pursuit on an interstate west of Phoenix on Friday, Romero pulled into the desert and an officer shot at him, although it appears he missed, Thompson said. Romero then walked off the dirt road, put a gun to his head and killed himself.

Fox News was covering the chase that began about midday Friday using a live helicopter shot from Phoenix affiliate KSAZ-TV. Anchor Shepard Smith told viewers that the video was supposed to be on a delay so it could be cut off if something went awry.

"We really messed up, and we're all very sorry," Smith said minutes after the suicide aired. Fox apologized for showing the violence on air. KSAZ itself was not airing the chase.

On Saturday, Thompson said police did everything in their power to de-escalate the situation, but Romero seemed intent on continuing a crime spree that began with a minor incident in which he apparently hit a passing car with his hand, leading to a call to police.

As officers were heading to the south Phoenix area, they learned that a Dodge Caliber sedan had just been stolen at gunpoint from a nearby restaurant parking lot.

They spotted the car and gave chase, but pulled back when Romero began running red lights and endangering the public, Thompson said. Instead, unmarked cars and a police helicopter began following him at a distance.

Romero drove into an industrial area and spotted two marked police units, with one officer standing beside one car talking with another officer. He veered into their lane and opened fire, missing the officers but hitting one patrol car.

He then got onto Interstate 10, heading west toward California at speeds in excess of 100 mph.

The police helicopter and unmarked police vehicles followed at a distance, and the Fox helicopter began its coverage.

Romero fired at the police helicopter during the chase, but didn't hit it, Thompson said.

About 75 miles west of Phoenix he got off the interstate and drove off into the surrounding desert.

He eventually stopped, got out of the car and began walking down a dirt road. That's when an officer fired one shot at him.

Although Thompson said it appeared the shot missed, television footage shows Romero stumbling and falling down and appearing to feel his torso before walking into some brush.

That's when he shot himself in the head.

An autopsy will determine if he was actually shot by an officer as well.

Thompson said it was clear to officers they had to stop Romero from getting back to a populated area.

"Anybody who will shoot at police officers, that shows a total disregard for them, will shoot at anybody else," he said. "And this needed to be put to an end. Even after we backed out all the marked units he still continued to go."

Arizona Department of Corrections records show Romero was imprisoned from April 2010 to June 2012 for a felony weapons charge.

Associated Press

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Serb hero fishes the desperate from Danube suicide

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) ? On a bright autumn day, Renato Grbic was out fishing on the Danube with his brother when he heard a big splash. At first, he thought somebody had thrown something off the bridge.

Then he saw a man flailing in the water.

"We hurried and pulled the man out," Grbic recalls. "I remember telling him: Such a glorious day and you want to kill yourself!"

It was the first time Grbic saved a life. From that day 15 year ago, his own life would never be the same. The bright-eyed, tattooed restaurant owner from a shabby industrial zone on the outskirts of Belgrade has rescued 25 people who tried to kill themselves by jumping off the tall bridge over the Danube.

Always on alert in his little wooden motor boat, the burly 51-year-old has pulled people out of the river's muddy waters without asking for anything in return.

"I couldn't turn my back on them," Grbic said. "They are desperate people."

Grbic has been dubbed the "Superman of the Danube" by his admirers and awarded a hero's plaque by Belgrade city authorities. But even "Superman" can't save everybody who jumps off the 18-meter- (60-foot-) high bridge: At least as many as he had saved have killed themselves at the spot since Grbic's first rescue.

"When I hear that someone has jumped and I wasn't there I really feel bad," he said. "My eyes are always on the bridge."

The Pancevo bridge became a favored suicide spot because it's Belgrade's only bridge over the Danube, which is bigger and colder and has stronger underwater currents than the city's other river, the Sava.

The first person Grbic pulled out of the Danube turned out to be mental patient. Grbic took him ashore, gave him dry clothes, hot tea and cigarettes. Later, an ambulance came and took the man away.

"That was it," Grbic says. "He didn't speak, they never do."

Over the years, Grbic has rescued men and women of all ages and social backgrounds. Grbic remembers them all, but "they never return or call, they hardly ever say thank you."

Goran Penev, a researcher with Serbia's Institute of Social Sciences, said Serbia's suicide rate is at the upper side of the European average. Penev noted there was a sharp rise in the early 1990s, at the beginning of the wars in the former Yugoslavia, but the situation has been relatively stable ever since. In 2011, nearly 1,300 people in Serbia ? a country of 7 million people ? took their lives.

Grbic has found that some of the people he rescued suffered from cancer or other terminal illnesses, while others cited poverty or unrequited love.

All, he said, felt lonely.

"It is a cry for help," he said. "They often do it in daytime so they would be seen, they want attention, love."

Only a couple weeks ago, a 22-year-old girl threw herself off the bridge near Grbic's restaurant. He was there to pick her up and ask: "Why did you do it?"

"For my boyfriend," she replied. "Do you think he would do it for you?" he asked in return.

Grbic said the girl was conscious and clear-minded when he plucked her out of the water. In winter, however, it is a question of minutes before people will lose consciousness in the freezing Danube and drown.

On one of those days, in mid-January about seven years ago, Grbic was just preparing to turn his boat to the shore and go home ? when he heard a scream.

An 18-year-old woman going through a mental crisis had burst out of her parents' car at the bridge, taken off her jacket and jumped, shouting: "Goodbye mom!"

Grbic said something had made him stick around: "It was a very windy day, a few minutes later and I would have gone."

The girl, Grbic said, is the only one who has stayed in touch.

Every January she comes to his fish restaurant to celebrate her "second birthday." She is married now and has a child. Grbic was invited to the wedding reception.

"My heart leaps every time I see her," he said.

Grbic has little or no track of the others he saved. It would be nice, he says, if they came to tell him how they were over a brandy at his restaurant.

"I gave them a second chance and it was up to them to use it well."

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/serb-hero-fishes-desperate-danube-suicide-062204938.html

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GeckoSystems Receives Independent, Third Party Mobile Robot ...

CONYERS, Ga., Sept. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- GeckoSystems Intl. Corp. (Pink Sheets: GOSY | http://www.geckosystems.com) announced today their growing collaboration with ZMP, a premier Japanese mobile robot company, continues after a satisfactory evaluation by ZMP of GeckoSystems' SafePath? software on one of their BaseBotsa. The results of this third party validation were positive, making it an important step in solidifying this international partnership.? For fifteen years GeckoSystems has dedicated itself to development of Mobile Robot Solutions for Safety, Security and Servicea.

This joint press release (below) was distributed by ZMP on September 24, 2012:

Business collaboration between ZMP and GeckoSystems: Report No. 2

This will involve technology exchange and joint marketing of autonomous mobile robots and next generation mobility. We have successfully completed our technical evaluation of GeckoSystems' autonomous mobile robot.

ZMP Inc.? (Bunkyo-Ku, Tokyo, CEO: Hisashi Taniguchi, ZMP) and GeckoSystems International Corporation (Georgia, CEO: Martin Spencer, GSIC) announce that ZMP has successfully finished the technical evaluation of GSIC's basic technology robot platform "BaseBot" (nicknamed "Lou").

In our first press release, ZMP and GSIC announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding concerning technical exchange and joint marketing efforts in Japan, the United States and internationally.? We are now moving forward to negotiation of project collaborations.? The first phase of the collaboration was ZMP's technical evaluation of GSIC's basic technology platform the "BaseBot."?? BaseBot is a wheeled robot platform about 100cm in height that uses Kinect-type depth cameras as external sensors.? The BaseBot is equipped with the basic hardware and software required to operate an autonomous mobile robot.? The software of the BaseBot was high quality and had a fully developed configuration interface required to apply this technology to autonomous mobile service robots. GSIC's line includes its flagship model, the "CareBot" that uses the sophisticated navigation of the BaseBot and a more advanced user interface. Since the CareBot is mainly used for assisted living for the elderly, which is a promising market in Japan, ZMP intends to actively promote these products. The goal of both companies is to develop mobile service robot technologies and products that will enable people around the world to live a more independent, safe, and comfortable life.

Here is the ZMP's PR in Japanese:
http://www.zmp.co.jp/html/press_20120924.htm
http://response.jp/article/2012/09/24/181870.html

In April GeckoSystems shipped their BaseBot, "Lou", to ZMP for this critical, independent third party evaluation. As was expected, the international shipment took time due to the necessary paperwork for the robot to clear customs and finally reach the offices of ZMP. Once the robot was unpacked, ZMP assigned a multi-lingual engineer to learn how GeckoSystems SafePath software operated using the BaseBot.? This engineer communicated regularly with Mr. Spencer, GeckoSystems' CEO, and Hajime Yasumatsu, GeckoSystems' US representative. Through those communications, instructions were given and minor adjustments were made. All parties were pleased when "Lou" was able to demonstrate the company's automatic self- navigating software flawlessly, just as the company had been able to do in their own R&D laboratory and in public venues in the US.

In October, 2011, Mr. Hajime Yasumatsu, Chairman, Yasu, Inc. secured a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between GeckoSystems and ZMP: http://www.geckosystems.com/investors/press_releases/20111123_ZMP_MOU.php

Shortly thereafter, in December, 2011, a formal partnership with ZMP was announced:
http://www.geckosystems.com/investors/press_releases/20111213_ZMP_about.php ?

In March of this year, ZMP received the first "technology transfer" from GeckoSystems
http://www.geckosystems.com/investors/press_releases/20120328_GeckoSystems_tech_transfer_ZMP.php

In April, a BaseBot, nicknamed "Lou," was shipped to ZMP:
http://www.geckosystems.com/investors/press_releases/20120416_BaseBot_Delivered_ZMP.php

Detailed Information on the BaseBot:?
http://www.geckosystems.com/markets/BaseBot.php

"ZMP's association with Hirayama & Company Patent, Design & Trademark Attorneys will help us to bring our mobile robot solutions to market in a timely and efficient manner while maintaining full ownership of all related Intellectual Property.? Our Asian business development consultant, Mr. Hajime Yasumatsu, has been key in securing this breakthrough relationship with ZMP of Japan.

"I am very pleased with this positive third party evaluation from ZMP that they conducted in their private R&D lab. We have been searching for a strategic partner who is reliable, competent, and who would respect and honor our ownership of our numerous intellectual properties that comprise our mobile robot solutions. We now have further, indisputable evidence for our belief we have found that partner in ZMP.?

"The development of our proprietary software has taken a long time and I would like to thank all those who contributed in this significant achievement. I would also like to thank our loyal stockholders who have stood with us during this R&D phase. I believe GeckoSystems is about to enter a new era of being a profitable Emerging Growth company," concluded Spencer.

About ZMP:

ZMP has an outstanding record of innovation and co-operation within the robotics community. ZMP was born out of the Kitano Symbiotic Systems Project, which was sponsored by the Japanese government to push technology forward. ZMP collaborates regularly with Japanese Universities and Technological Institutions and provides robotic teaching tools

In 2008 ZMP began a collaborative effort with three other Japanese companies, Business Design Laboratory (BDL) Nagoya, Vstone Co. of Osaka and Tmsuk of Fukuoka.? The purpose of this group effort was to improve the competitive position of Japanese robotics in the face of the Korean government's strong government support of the robotics industry.? These four Japanese companies joined together for cooperative research, development and marketing of next generation robotic applications for home and consumer use.

ZMP Inc. Co., Ltd.
http://www.zmp.co.jp/

Head Office: Koishikawa, Bunkyo-Ku, Tokyo / CEO: Hisashi Taniguchi

Our vision is to be a company contributing to safety environment and power-saving for next generation mobility. Based on robot developments and sales of 4,200 units over 10 years, we target the following five projects, "Platform for the development of next-generation vehicles," "Robot motion control technology license," "Sensors and image recognition solutions, " "Lithium-ion battery system, " and "Research and educational robot for universities and companies." Our company was founded in Jan 2001, for a technology transfer by Japan Science and Technology Agency in Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. We received numerous awards, "Practical use of technology award" by Japan Robotics Society, "Grand Prize (Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Award), SME Venture Prize (Small and Medium Enterprise Agency Director-General Award), Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation Award" by Ministry of economy, trade and industry. We will continue to create innovative products using robotic technology and services. ????????

*RoboCar is a trademark of ZMP Inc.

GeckoSystems is proud to update its thousands of stakeholders as to their ongoing collaboration with ZMP and has prepared an overview of the company for the U.S. investment community on their website. This page of introduction has been reviewed and authorized by ZMP management in Japan
http://www.geckosystems.com/partners/about_zmp.php

About GeckoSystems:

GeckoSystems has been developing innovative robotic technologies for fifteen years.? It is CEO Martin Spencer's dream to make people's lives better through robotic technology.

An overview of GeckoSystems' progress and accomplishments containing over 700 pictures and 120 videos can be found at http://www.geckosystems.com/timeline/.

These videos illustrate the development of the technology that makes GeckoSystems a world leader in Service Robotics development. Early CareBot prototypes were slower and frequently pivoted in order to avoid a static or dynamic obstacle; later prototypes avoided obstacles without pivoting.?? Current CareBots avoid obstacles with a graceful "bicycle smooth" motion.? The latest videos also depict the CareBot's ability to automatically go faster or slower depending on the amount of clutter (number of obstacles) within its field of view.?? This is especially important when avoiding moving obstacles in "loose crowd " situations like a mall or an exhibit area.

In addition to the timeline videos, GeckoSystems has numerous YouTube videos. The most popular of which are the ones showing room-to-room automatic self-navigation of the CareBot through narrow doorways and a hallway of an old 1954 home.? You will see the CareBot slow down when going through the doorways because of their narrow width and then speed up as it goes across the relatively open kitchen area.? There are also videos of the SafePath(tm) wheelchair, which is a migration of the CareBot AI centric navigation system to a standard power wheelchair, and recently developed cost effective depth cameras were used in this recent configuration.? SafePath(tm) navigation is now available to OEM licensees and these videos show the versatility of GeckoSystems' fully autonomous navigation solution.?

GeckoSystems, Star Warsa Technology
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYwQBUXXc3g

The company has successfully completed an Alpha trial of its CareBot personal assistance robot for the elderly.? It was tested in a home care setting and received enthusiastic support from both caregivers and care receivers.?? The company believes that the CareBot will increase the safety and well being of its elderly charges while decreasing stress on the caregiver and the family.

Gecko Systems is preparing for Beta testing of the CareBot prior to full-scale production and marketing.?? CareBot has recently incorporated Microsoft Kinect depth cameras that will result in a significant cost reduction.

Kinect Enabled Personal Robot video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kn93BS44Das

Above, the CareBot demonstrates static and dynamic obstacle avoidance as it backs in and out of a narrow and cluttered alley.? There is no joystick control or programmed path; movements are smoother that those achieved using a joystick control.? GeckoNav creates three low levels of obstacle avoidance: reactive, proactive, and contemplative.? Subsumptive AI behavior within GeckoNav enables the CareBot to reach its target destination after engaging in obstacle avoidance.

More information on the CareBot personal assistance robot:
http://www.geckosystems.com/markets/CareBot.php

GeckoSystems stock is quoted in the U.S. over-the-counter (OTC) markets under the ticker symbol GOSY.?? GeckoSystems is "Current Information." http://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/GOSY/quote

Here is a "basher free" message board devoted to GOSY:
http://investorshangout.com/board/62282/Geckosystems+Intl+Co-GOSY

Here is Spencer's LinkedIn profile:
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/martin-spencer/11/b2a/580

Telephone:
Main number: 1-866-CAREBOT (227-3268)
International: +1 678-413-9236
Fax: +1 678-413-9247
Website:? http://www.geckosystems.com/
Source: GeckoSystems Intl. Corp.

Safe Harbor:

Statements regarding financial matters in this press release other than historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company intends that such statements about the Company's future expectations, including future revenues and earnings, technology efficacy and all other forward-looking statements be subject to the Safe Harbors created thereby. The Company is a development stage firm that continues to be dependent upon outside capital to sustain its existence. Since these statements (future operational results and sales) involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change at any time, the Company's actual results may differ materially from expected results.

SOURCE GeckoSystems Intl. Corp.

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Android Embraces, iPhone 5 Passes on Near-Field Communication Data Sharing

Conspicuously absent on the iPhone 5, near-field communication (NFC) enables smart phones to share purchasing and security data with a tap--a feature that has surged on the Android platform

By Larry Greenemeier

NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION (NFC): As phone-makers, retailers and credit card companies work out the feasibility of NFC as a gateway to facilitating commerce, others want smart phones that can function like the badges that many people swipe en route to their offices every morning. Image: Courtesy of audioundwerbung, via iStockphoto.com

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The map rift with Google may not be Apple's biggest misstep with the iPhone 5. Instead, it might be the company's decision to exclude near-field communication (NFC). Most major smart phone?makers?including Samsung, Nokia and HTC?are backing the technology for its ability to turn their devices into mobile wallets, with which users can make purchases and digitally store boarding passes and coupons. As phone-makers, retailers and credit card companies work out the feasibility of NFC as a gateway to facilitating commerce, others see the technology as opening doors?literally.

NFC-enabled smart phones can function like the badges that many people swipe en route to their offices every morning. A key difference between NFC and the radio-frequency chips embedded in employee ID badges is NFC's two-way communication capability, making it a more versatile tool for security.

Two companies are testing how NFC might improve employee access to their facilities: Good Technology, which sells mobile data security software, and Netflix, the subscription-based entertainment content provider. The California-based companies recently wrapped up several-week-long pilot programs to see whether it makes sense to replace employee building-access photo badges and key fobs with NFC-enabled smart phones. A small sample of employees received Samsung GALAXY S III handsets loaded with an app that automatically confirmed their identities at NFC-enabled security checkpoints.

NFC uses electromagnetic radio fields to allow two devices to exchange data in either direction when passed within four or five centimeters of one another. Radio-frequency identification (RFID), by comparison, works from several meters away, but information moves only unidirectionally?for example from an E-ZPass tag on a windshield to a tollbooth reader.

Although much larger and heavier than photo badges, the GALAXY phones used at Good Technology and Netflix ostensibly would provide increased security because they can be PIN-protected?if the device were lost or stolen, the average person without hacking skills would not be able to access information stored on it.

"Having an authentication credential on a phone is more secure than a badge or another physical access token because the only security I have on that is my picture," says Michael Mahan, Good Technology's senior vice president of special markets. "If I lose my badge, someone else could fairly easily pick it up and use it to get past security."

As part of the test project, Mahan also equipped his own office with an NFC-enabled lock to control access when he was traveling. In addition to allowing Mahan to grant office access to specific employees remotely, he could also pull data from the NFC system that showed who had used his office, and when.

At both companies most of the employees liked the prospect of simply waving a smart phone over an NFC reader so much, they said they would be willing to load the app on their personal handsets if they could not get shiny new GALAXY phones from their employers. More than 106 million NFC-enabled Google Android phones shipped in 2011, according to research firm IHS iSuppli. NFC support can in some cases be added to a smart phone by installing an NFC-compatible SIM card or microSD card.

Although both Good and Netflix plan to extend NFC testing to additional employees, some concerns remain, including whether adding the NFC app to someone's personal smart phone would prematurely drain the battery if the app is left on for an extended period of time. NFC is designed to use only a small amount of energy, but a smart phone with a dead battery would defeat the purpose of using the device as a security badge?or anything else.

Apple has not left its customers out in the cold when it comes to short-range communications that might someday be used for purchases or security. Instead of NFC, the company has (since the debut of its iPhone 4S in 2011) endorsed Bluetooth 4.0, which includes a low-energy version of the wireless radio technology that is a bit slower than NFC but has a much greater range (about 50 meters). The new iOS 6 mobile operating system features a new app?Passbook?designed to use Bluetooth LE (low energy) for data exchange. As with NFC, the key challenge now is getting retailers and other businesses to develop apps as well as buy readers and other equipment that can take advantage of the technology.

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Mars rover Curiosity finds signs of ancient stream

This image provided by NASA shows shows a Martian rock outcrop near the landing site of the rover Curiosity thought to be the site of an ancient streambed, next to similar rocks shown on earth. Curiosity landed in a crater near Mars' equator on Aug. 5, 2012, on a two-year mission to study whether the environment could have been favorable for microbial life. (AP Photo/NASA)

This image provided by NASA shows shows a Martian rock outcrop near the landing site of the rover Curiosity thought to be the site of an ancient streambed, next to similar rocks shown on earth. Curiosity landed in a crater near Mars' equator on Aug. 5, 2012, on a two-year mission to study whether the environment could have been favorable for microbial life. (AP Photo/NASA)

This image provided by NASA shows shows a Martian rock outcrop near the landing site of the rover Curiosity thought to be the site of an ancient streambed. Curiosity landed in a crater near Mars' equator on Aug. 5 on a two-year mission to study whether the environment could have been favorable for microbial life. (AP Photo/NASA)

LOS ANGELES (AP) ? The NASA rover Curiosity has beamed back pictures of bedrock that suggest a fast-moving stream, possibly waist-deep, once flowed on Mars ? a find that the mission's chief scientist called exciting.

There have been previous signs that water existed on the red planet long ago, but the images released Thursday showing pebbles rounded off, likely by water, offered the most convincing evidence so far of an ancient streambed.

There was "a vigorous flow on the surface of Mars," said chief scientist John Grotzinger of the California Institute of Technology. "We're really excited about this."

The discovery did not come as a complete surprise. NASA decided to plunk Curiosity down inside Gale Crater near the Martian equator because photos from space hinted that the spot possessed a watery past. The six-wheeled rover safely landed Aug. 5 after a nail-biting plunge through the Martian atmosphere. It's on a two-year, $2.5 billion mission to study whether the Martian environment could have been favorable for microbial life.

Present day Mars is a frozen desert with no hint of water on its radiation-scarred surface, but geological studies of rocks by previous missions suggest the planet was warmer and wetter once upon a time.

The latest evidence came from photos that Curiosity took revealing rounded pebbles and gravel ? a sign that the rocks were transported long distances by water and smoothed out.

The size of the rocks ? ranging from a sand grain to a golf ball ? indicates that they could not have been carried by wind, said mission scientist Rebecca Williams of the Planetary Science Institute in Tucson, Ariz.

Though Curiosity did not use its high-tech instruments to drill into the rocks or analyze their chemical makeup, Grotzinger said scientists were sure that water played a role based on just studying the pictures.

It's unclear how long the water persisted on the surface, but it easily could have lasted "thousands to millions of years," said mission scientist Bill Dietrich of the University of California, Berkeley.

Curiosity chanced upon the dried-up streambed while driving to Glenelg, an intriguing spot where three types of terrain meet. Its ultimate destination is Mount Sharp, a mountain rising from the center of crater floor, but it was not expected to travel there until the end of the year.

Finding past water is a first step toward learning whether the environment could have supported microbes. Scientists generally agree that besides water and an energy source such as the sun, organic carbon is a necessary prerequisite for life.

While an ancient streambed holds promise as a potentially habitable environment, scientists don't think it's a good place to preserve the carbon building blocks of life. That's why the rover will continue its trek to the foothills of Mount Sharp where there's a better chance of finding organics.

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Lady Gaga Admits She's Battled Bulimia Since Age 15

Days after Lady Gaga admitted that she's gained 25 pounds while on tour, the outrageous pop star posted a stark photograph of herself in underwear, with the caption, "Bulimia and anorexia since I was 15." (Click here to see the full-body shot.)

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Patrick Stewart Hints at Return to X-Men Franchise

Patrick Stewart's version of the Professor X character met his maker in X-Men 3, but according to statements he made during a recent Q&A, it seems like he may be making a return to the franchise.

Stewart was in Montreal for their Comic-Con, sitting in on a panel when a fan asked him if there was any possibility that he'd make his way back to Professor X. Surprisingly, Stewart revealed that -- in his words -- "I think there is every possibility. Yes, I'll be reprising..."

It was at this point that Stewart was inconveniently cut off by his son, who presumably understood that this was not a cat that should be let out of the bag at this particular juncture.

Either that, or Stewart was confused, or intentionally playing a prank on the person who had the misfortune of being the one to ask him for the 10,000th time whether he'd ever make another X-Men movie. Who knows? Either way, it's still fun to imagine Stewart back in the wheelchair for another go-round in one of the roles he was born to play.

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Helpful Tips On Personal Bankruptcy ? Things You Should Know ...

TIP! One common contributing factor for bankruptcy is the financial consequences of filing for divorce, so make sure to consider your plans carefully. Many people find themselves filing for bankruptcy after a divorce.

It is very upsetting to be completely overwhelmed by debt. Sometimes, it just snowballs from having a little bit of a financial issue to losing complete control in a short amount of time. Once you realize you have to handle the problem, the real struggle begins. This article can help you learn what to do when filing for bankruptcy when too much debt is hanging over your head.

TIP! When things look like bankruptcy might be your only option, start reading everything you can about bankruptcy laws in your state. Remember that the future of your family could depend on this decision; get help from a specialized lawyer to go through this procedure as smoothly as possible.

Avoid paying for a consultation with the bankruptcy attorney, but do ask many questions. Most lawyers offer free consultations, so talk to a few before making your decision. Make a choice only if you have received good answers to all the questions and concerns you brought to the table. You need not decide right away. You can take your time and check out several attorneys before making your final selection.

TIP! Take a list of questions with you to the lawyer?s office. Every second counts (and costs) when you are speaking to a lawyer.

Make sure that you are aware of what debts will be able to be eliminated with the bankruptcy. There are a few debts that may remain depending on what they are. You may want to consider consulting a loan consolidation service or credit repair agency instead of filing for bankruptcy.

TIP! Do not take a large cash advance from credit cards prior to filing, knowing that bankruptcy erases all debts. Doing so, is a type of fraud that may result in your having to pay back all money advanced from credit card accounts in the months just prior to your bankruptcy.

If after filing for Chapter 7 you aren?t qualified for Homestead Exemption, there is a possibility you can file Chapter 13. In some situations it might be better if you convert the whole Chapter 7 bankruptcy into Chapter 13. In this case, you should consult with your attorney to decide on your next step.

TIP! After filing a personal bankruptcy, remember to be careful of the debt that you try to take. There are lots of lenders who offer loans and credit cards to those who have finished a bankruptcy.

Speak with an attorney about any fears you have about losing your car. You may even be able to get your monthly payment reduced. A lot of the time you can lower payments by filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The car loan must have been initiated prior to 910 days before your petition. It must carry a loan with high interest. You should also have a steady history of work.

TIP! Make certain that you are fully aware of each and every bankruptcy law prior to even considering filing. Here is one example, an individual who files for bankruptcy cannot transfer any assets for a year before the filing date.

Paying your bills in a timely manner can help you avoid late fees, penalties, high interest rates and the need to file for bankruptcy. Some people assume that making only minimum payments is the easy route, but doing so can cause a person to become controlled by debt too easily.

TIP! Never lie about anything in your bankruptcy petition. It is vital that you disclose all information about your assets and income so there are no delays or penalties, such as a court barring you from filing again later in the future.

Before ultimately deciding whether or not to file for bankruptcy, be sure to weigh the different options available to you. Ask a bankruptcy lawyer if a debt repayment plan or rate reduction would be of benefit. If foreclosure looms, think about getting your loan plan modified. The lender can help your financial situation by getting interest rates lowered, dropping late charges, and in some cases will allow you to pay the loan over a longer period of time. Making arrangements with the creditors to make reasonable payments towards you debt is a much better plan than bankruptcy because the lender simply wants the loan repaid.

TIP! Once you have realized you must file for bankruptcy, there is nothing to be gained by putting it off. If you have already concluded that you have no other options, procrastination won?t do you any good.

When your financial situation starts to get really ugly, it can be easy to feel like you need help. Yet, you can take better control of your future and plan out how you are going to secure your finances, for life. Having this information can change the way you face this challenge

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Anti-Muslim filmmaker's probation case creeps

In this image from video provided by CBS2-KCAL9, Nakoula Basseley Nakoula, the man behind the anti-Muslim movie that has inflamed the Middle East, is escorted by Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies from his home, early Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012, in Cerritos, Calif. Nakoula, 55, was interviewed by federal probation officers at a Los Angeles sheriff's station but was not arrested or detained, authorities said early Saturday. (AP Photo/CBS2-KCAL9) MANDATORY CREDIT CBS-KCAL9, LOS ANGELES OUT, LOS ANGELES TV OUT

In this image from video provided by CBS2-KCAL9, Nakoula Basseley Nakoula, the man behind the anti-Muslim movie that has inflamed the Middle East, is escorted by Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies from his home, early Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012, in Cerritos, Calif. Nakoula, 55, was interviewed by federal probation officers at a Los Angeles sheriff's station but was not arrested or detained, authorities said early Saturday. (AP Photo/CBS2-KCAL9) MANDATORY CREDIT CBS-KCAL9, LOS ANGELES OUT, LOS ANGELES TV OUT

An unoccupied Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department patrol car is parked across from the home, background, of Nakoula Basseley Nakoula, the man who made the film "Innocence of Muslims" that has sparked violent protests, in Cerritos, Calif., Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012. The filmmaker has received death threats and was forced into hiding, putting his home up for sale, after the 14-minute movie trailer rose to prominence. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

This Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012, photo shows a "For Sale" sign at the home of Nakoula Basseley Nakoula, the man who made the film "Innocence of Muslims" that has sparked violent protests, on a street in Cerritos, Calif. The filmmaker has received death threats and was forced into hiding after the 14-minute movie trailer rose to prominence. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

A religious statuette is displayed with a "For Sale" sign on the front porch of the home of Nakoula Basseley Nakoula, the man who made the film "Innocence of Muslims" that has sparked violent protests, on a street in Cerritos, Calif., Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012. The filmmaker has received death threats and was forced into hiding after the 14-minute movie trailer rose to prominence. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

A Los Angeles County Serriff's deputy in a patrol car passes the home of Nakoula Basseley Nakoula, the man who made the film "Innocence of Muslims" that has sparked violent protests, on a street in Cerritos, Calif., Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012. The filmmaker has received death threats and was forced into hiding, putting his house up for sale, after the 14-minute movie trailer rose to prominence. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

CERRITOS, Calif. (AP) ? The federal probation violation investigation targeting the man behind the anti-Muslim video inflaming the Middle East is proceeding slowly and privately, reflecting the explosiveness of the case.

Federal officials have said nothing publicly about the case, and neither has Nakoula Basseley Nakoula's attorney. Nakoula has put his home up for sale and gone into hiding since violence erupted over the 14-minute YouTube trailer for "Innocence of Muslims," a crudely made film that portrays the Muhammad as a religious fraud, womanizer and pedophile.

Enraged Muslims have demanded punishment for Nakoula, and dozens have died in violent protests linked to the movie. A Pakistani cabinet minister on Monday offered a $100,000 bounty to anyone who kills Nakoula.

Meantime, First Amendment advocates have defended Nakoula's right to make the film even while condemning its content. President Barack Obama echoed those sentiments Tuesday in a speech at the United Nations.

"We understand why people take offense to this video because millions of our citizens are among them. I know there are some who ask, 'Why don't we just ban such a video?'" he said. "The answer is enshrined in our laws. Our Constitution protects the right to practice free speech."

Against that backdrop, federal officials are looking into whether Nakoula, 55, violated probation for a 2010 check fraud conviction by uploading the trailer to YouTube. Nakoula was sentenced to 21 months in prison and ordered not to use computers or the Internet for five years without approval from his probation officer.

If he's found in violation, he could be returned to prison. If not, he'll remain free. Either way, federal officials will face criticism, either from those who say Nakoula's free speech rights were trampled or from those who believe he should have been punished for inciting violence with the video.

"This case breaks the mold," said Mark Werksman, a defense attorney in Los Angeles and a former federal prosecutor. "If the video hadn't gone viral, and caused the Arabic world to blow up, who would care if this guy is using YouTube? It's all about politics with this guy."

Because of the international complexity, probation officials handling the case are taking plenty of time to make a decision and likely are getting input from throughout the federal government, said Lawrence Rosenthal, a professor at Chapman University's School of Law in Orange.

"My best guess is decisions about this case are going to be made at very high levels," Rosenthal said, surmising federal prosecutors, Justice Department headquarters and even the State Department may be weighing in.

Steven Seiden, a defense attorney representing Nakoula in the probation matter, did not reply to questions by email Tuesday and has not replied to several written requests for an interview with him or his client. The U.S. attorney's office declined to comment.

In most federal cases, a probation officer who decides someone has committed a serious violation submits a confidential report to the sentencing judge, who then can pursue a probation revocation hearing ? a mini-trial of sorts ? where probation officials must prove the violation.

If the judge finds the individual in violation, the court can return the defendant to probation, send him to prison or impose additional terms of probation without prison time.

Normal cases can move very quickly ? sometimes taking days ? once a probation officer has prepared a report, Werksman said. In this instance, however, the political and diplomatic ramifications likely have officials scrutinizing every step.

Probation officials first must be able to prove there was a violation, and that could mean a lengthy investigation into whether Nakoula or someone else posted the video on YouTube, said Heidi Rummel, a former federal prosecutor and criminal law professor at the University of Southern California's Gould School of Law.

In addition, the terms of Nakoula's supervised release indicate he was allowed to use computers with prior approval from his probation officer. It's possible he received approval to post the trailer for "Innocence of Muslims."

"Usually the probation officer will be most interested in preventing him from engaging in any kind of activity related to the original crime, so another factor would be what kind of permission did the probation officer give him?" she said. "Why would (the film) be of concern in a bank fraud case? That's a whole nother wrinkle."

If federal probation officials ? or those above them ? decide not to proceed against Nakoula, the public likely will never know what went into the decision or who was involved without a court proceeding, Rosenthal said.

If the case does go before a judge, Nakoula could argue he was singled out on a probation technicality for exercising his right to free speech, Rosenthal said.

Either way, the outcome to the investigation could take a long time and isn't as straightforward as it may seem, said Rummel, the former prosecutor.

The issues are unusual for the probation revocation context and the allegations may be difficult to prove," she said.

"It's not like they have a couple dirty drug tests and two weeks later they're in court."

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Risling reported from Los Angeles.

Associated Press

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English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult - Nairaland

English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by FrontPageLawyer(m): 1:04pm On Sep 15For many, learning to write fluently in English is much more challenging than learning to speak fluently. written communications can come much more slowly in English than spoken communications.

on this forum, I have come to realize that mistakes are not permitted in English writing. It is a taboo even though typographical errors are allowed in some cases. So many members have fallen victim including me on "typographical errors". Yesterday I saw a member's comment on a particular thread ?picture of AY and wife in New York City?. He erred while commenting, I said to myself in laughter "this person has murdered English language and he will find no sleep" before I could refresh page 2, the thread has already jumped to page 4 and insult keeps cascading, members capitalizing on the mistake made. Attention was immediately shifted from the main topic and the focus was on this erring member until the thread got to page 10. One good thing is that, you'll learn from your mistake immediately. Reasons why we are here, share ideas, learn, be informed and get educated.

But i said to myself that even in Britain where English language originated from, English is still being taught and students still fails, but on this forum Nairaland, nobody cares. You have to be very careful or don?t post at all.

I know a lot of people that speaks fluently but can?t write, because, written communication is more formal while spoken communication allows for more 'mistakes' also Less reflection goes into spoken English than written English

Which is more difficult, English speaking OR Writing?

This post has been hiddenRe: English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by Basic(m): 4:30pm On Sep 15

Writing is far more difficult than speaking. Punctuation alone takes time to learn. When you're speaking, you don't add "comma" or "full-stop". But in your writing, you must show how well you can use punctuations.

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Re: English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by sholay2011(m): 9:49pm On Sep 15

FrontPageLawyer: For many, learning to write fluently in English is much more challenging than learning to speak fluently. written communications can come much more slowly in English than spoken communications.

on this forum, I have come to realize that mistakes are not permitted in English writing. It is a taboo even though typographical errors are allowed in some cases. So many members have fallen victim including me on "typographical errors". Yesterday I saw a member's comment on a particular thread ?picture of AY and wife in New York City?. He erred while commenting, I said to myself in laughter "this person has murdered English language and he will find no sleep" before I could refresh page 2, the thread has already jumped to page 4 and insult keeps cascading, members capitalizing on the mistake made. Attention was immediately shifted from the main topic and the focus was on this erring member until the thread got to page 10. One good thing is that, you'll learn from your mistake immediately. Reasons why we are here, share ideas, learn, be informed and get educated.

But i said to myself that even in Britain where English language originated from, English is still being taught and students still fails, but on this forum Nairaland, nobody cares. You have to be very careful or don?t post at all.

I know a lot of people that speaks fluently but can?t write, because, written communication is more formal while spoken communication allows for more 'mistakes' also Less reflection goes into spoken English than written English

Which is more difficult, English speaking OR Writing?

From the highlighted, op, we can conclude dat written is more difficult than spoken English.

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Re: English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by spicy v(f): 10:10pm On Sep 15

sholay2011:

From the highlighted, op, we can conclude dat written is more difficult than spoken English.

My exact thoughts! I mean if after being careful before posting, such errors where unnoticed, the OP has clearly proven that written is certainly more difficult than spoken.Re: English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by FrontPageLawyer(m): 8:31am On Sep 16

sholay2011:

From the highlighted, op, we can conclude dat written is more difficult than spoken English.

Thanks but I won't challenge that, I?m not the type that consults the dictionary just to post on Nairaland.Re: English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by onomeasike: 12:29am On Sep 18

FrontPageLawyer:

Thanks but I won't challenge that, I?m not the type that consults the dictionary just to post on Nairaland.

just say 'thanks' and leave out the lame excuse.Thanks for sharing

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Re: English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by maclatunji: 7:58pm On Sep 18

OP, your question is rhetorical.

Re: English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by Orikinla(m): 8:34pm On Sep 18

Writing.
If you are not literate in English you cannot write in English no matter how you can speak the language by aping others.
Majority of Nigerians who speak English cannot write correct sentences in the language.

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Re: English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by Goldieluks(f): 11:15pm On Sep 18Re: English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by Mikocake(m): 11:49am On Sep 21

this reminds me of a chick i once chiked. she got annoyed along the conversation and said angrily; told me what u want to told me, rain is caming i want to left, and i replied; left na..lol

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Re: English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by shymexx(m): 1:53pm On Sep 24I write the way I speak, so, it's the same for me...

English is my first language - I guess that's why the language isn't difficult for me...

Re: English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by chimuchi(f): 1:54pm On Sep 24

writing is much more difficult.

Re: English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by onila(f): 1:54pm On Sep 24Re: English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by Temismith(f): 1:55pm On Sep 24

I tink writing is more difficult dan speaking. Because, there are alot of words dat we can pronounce very well but find it difficult wen it comes to writing it down.

Re: English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by justwise(m): 1:55pm On Sep 24Re: English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by afam4eva(m): 1:55pm On Sep 24

Writing is more difficult but i find both difficult.

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Re: English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by ebamma(m): 1:56pm On Sep 24

What are you talk about,writing english is greater than speaking english

Re: English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by justwise(m): 1:57pm On Sep 24Re: English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by Moukafoam(f): 1:57pm On Sep 24Re: English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by yuzedo(m): 1:58pm On Sep 24Re: English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by justwise(m): 1:59pm On Sep 24Re: English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by k2039(m): 2:00pm On Sep 24

Yoruba na my first language.
I no good for Written and spoken english(both dey hard),I prefer make I speak broken english

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Re: English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by Moukafoam(f): 2:00pm On Sep 24

shymexx: I write the way I speak, so, it's the same for me...

English is my first language - I guess that's why the language isn't difficult for me...

Pls you are needed in ?he EAST ??? in the NORTH Re: English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by dabossman(m): 2:02pm On Sep 24

Writing is definitely more difficult. I can't count the number of people I know who speak the English Language well, but are so terrible at it once it comes to writing.

Re: English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by afam4eva(m): 2:02pm On Sep 24

Orikinla: Writing.
If you are not literate in English you cannot write in English no matter how you can speak the language by aping others.
Majority of Nigerians who speak English cannot write correct sentences in the language.

Majority of Nigerians can't even speak good English to start with...we speak it any how we like.

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Re: English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by karpentar: 2:03pm On Sep 24

spicy v:

My exact thoughts! I mean if after being careful before posting, such errors where unnoticed, the OP has clearly proven that written is certainly more difficult than spoken.

lolRe: English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by faboben10(m): 2:03pm On Sep 24

maclatunji: OP, your question is rhetorical.

certainly notRe: English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by Moukafoam(f): 2:05pm On Sep 24

ebamma: What are you talk about,writing english is greater than speaking english

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Re: English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by Olodostein: 2:08pm On Sep 24An imported and forced language.

Anyways, neither is difficult.

This post has been hiddenRe: English Speaking Versus Writing, Which Is More Difficult? by shymexx(m): 2:10pm On Sep 24

Moukafoam:

Pls you are needed in ?he EAST ??? in the NORTH

Why am I needed there??

I don't think they need my style of English, the Nigerian version will be more suitable for them...

I write/say some stuffs(though correct) that are different from the 'text book/formal' form on English...

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'End of Watch' claims No. 1 spot in close weekend

This film image released by Open Road Films shows Michael Pena, left, and Jake Gyllenhaal in a scene from "End of Watch." (AP Photo/Open Road Films, Scott Garfield)

This film image released by Open Road Films shows Michael Pena, left, and Jake Gyllenhaal in a scene from "End of Watch." (AP Photo/Open Road Films, Scott Garfield)

This film image released by Relativity Media shows Jennifer Lawrence, left, and Max Theriot in a scene from "House at the End of the Street." (AP Photo/ Relativity Media)

This film image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Clint Eastwood, left, and Justin Timberlake in a scene from "Trouble with the Curve." (AP Photo/Warner Bros. Pictures, Keith Bernstein)

LOS ANGELES (AP) ? The police story "End of Watch" has won a close race at the weekend box office.

The Los Angeles cop tale starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Pena debuted with $13.2 million to finish as the weekend's No. 1 movie, according to final studio figures reported Monday.

"End of Watch" had been in a photo finish for first-place with two other new movies, Jennifer Lawrence's horror tale "House at the End of the Street" and Clint Eastwood's baseball drama "Trouble with the Curve."

"House at the End of the Street" wound up at No. 2 with $12.3 million. "Trouble with the Curve" came in at No. 3 with $12.2 million.

Based on studio estimates Sunday, "End of Watch" and "House at the End of the Street" were tied for No. 1 with $13 million each. "Trouble with the Curve" had been right behind with $12.7 million.

But once the entire weekend's ticket sales were counted, "End of Watch" came in slightly ahead of Sunday's projections. "House at the End of the Street" and "Trouble with the Curve" wound up a bit behind Sunday's estimated revenues.

Associated Press

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French government asks Facebook to explain data glitch

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