The Power of Facebook - Betty White to Host SNL on May 8
If you ever doubted the sheer power of Facebook to make things happen, here's the evidence. Following an incredible push via a recent Facebook campaign, former Golden Girls star Betty White has just been tapped to host Saturday Night Live on May 8.
The episode will have a Mother's Day theme and Betty, 88, will be joined by a few former SNL favorites such as Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Molly Shannon, Maya Rudolph, Ana Gasteyer and Rachel Dratch.
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Today's Daily Word - Thursday, March 12, 2010
Let Go, Let God
I let go of expectations and let God renew my life.
Sometimes when a family member is late arriving home or something unexpected happens in my life, I erroneously imagine a worrisome outcome. As soon as I am aware of my thoughts, I wake up to faith and remember God is present with and within me and my loved ones. All is well.
With my focus on the presence of God, I recover my sense of calm and balance. I clear my thoughts of everything except God, and I pray. As I relinquish control and settle into faith and love, I am restored to peace and joy.
Faith fills my soul. I feel lighter and my heart is uplifted. I see my loved ones safe and whole. I release any worry and let God restore my inner peace.
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.--Romans 15:13
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FTC may oppose Google's AdMob buyout
The Federal Trade Commission has signaled that it may at least temporarily block Google's buyout of AdMob, a set of leaks from within the process hinted late Thursday. As part of its investigation, the FTC is reportedly asking "at least two" companies to sign statements that would likely argue that the mobile ad deal abuses Google's web dominance. Such testimonies are usually gathered when FTC agents believe the Commission will block or change a deal, WSU professor Stephen Calkins told Bloomberg....
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Meditation May Boost Pain Tolerance
Practicing Zen meditation may help thicken certain brain regions and lessen your sensitivity to pain, according to a new study.
For the study, researchers recruited 17 meditators and 18 non-meditators. To measure the participants' pain sensitivity, the researchers applied a heated plate to each individual's calf. In analyzing brain scans of the study members, they found that brain regions involved in regulating pain and emotion were significantly thicker in those who practiced meditation.
In past research, scientists have found that meditation could help improve pain management for people with coping with chronic pain. In particular, meditation has been found to lessen pain and reduce stress in people dealing with conditions like low back pain and fibromyalgia.
A number of other mind-body techniques (including tai chi, guided imagery, and yoga) may also benefit people struggling with chronic pain conditions.
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Erickson Center Sponsors Writers Retreat in May
The Erickson Center for the Arts will sponsor the first “North of 45 Retreat for Writers” Thursday, May 13, through Sunday, May 16, at Chamberlin’s Ole Forest Inn in Curtis. The retreat is open to writers of any style.
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Survey: Pace of foreclosures may be slowing
RealtyTrac Inc. said Thursday that the number of U.S. households facing foreclosure in February grew 6 percent from the year-ago level, the smallest annual increase in four years.
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FX Closing Note: An interesting Thursday by at least one measure
An easy day to forget, though we have a chart for today that may be of interest. US Retail Sales data up tomorrow.
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FHA Says Higher Down Payments Risks Double-Dip Price Decline
Responding to critics, officials of the Federal Housing Administration are set to warn in Congressional testimony Thursday that a double-dip decline in housing prices may result from even a slight increase in minimum down payments on FHA-backed loans.
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Lenovo says business will focus on mobile Internet
In this file photo taken Thursday May 25, 2006, a Chinese model uses a mobile phone to control a robot made by Chinese computer maker Lenovo at a high-tech exhibition in Beijing, China.
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Thurs. On FirstNews: Fire Prompts Call To Action
Thursday morning on FirstNews: inexpensive ways to get health insurance, warmer temperatures on the way, and how a deadly fire may bring the Red Cross to your door.
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