Friday, December 28, 2012

Toshiba Is Working On a Miniature Lytro Sensor For Your Smartphone

Imagine for a second that your smartphone could snap in-focus images every single time. Kind of like the Lytro camera you can buy today. While it might seem like a pipe dream, we might actually see it in the next two years thanks to Toshiba. More »


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'Downton Abbey's' Matthew exiting series

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Dan Stevens (as Matthew Crawley) and Michelle Dockery (as Lady Mary Crawley) in "Downton Abbey."

By Randee Dawn, TODAY contributor

Looks like "Downton Abbey" may have to hunt down a new heir: A?spokesperson for the hugely popular PBS series has confirmed to Deadline that star Dan Stevens (who plays Matthew Crawley) has not re-signed for the series' fourth season.

Note: Potential spoilers ahead.

Season three of the series ended its run in the UK with a Christmas special that aired there Tuesday and, according to Deadline, "explains Matthew's exit." Season three of the series begins airing in the U.S. on Jan. 6, which means that American fans will have to wait some months before learning how he'll depart.

The exit isn't entirely unexpected; back in October Stevens hedged about whether he'd re-up: "I think we'll have to wait and see really," he told the Wall Street Journal about that fourth season. "You do feel a certain obligation to shows that raise your profile like 'Downton' has. But there are definitely other exciting opportunities out there."

"Downton's" fourth season is set to begin shooting in winter 2013. Meanwhile, Stevens has already been expanding his resume, appearing on Broadway with Jessica Chastain in "The Heiress," and starring in and executive producing the upcoming independent film "Summer in February."

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Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Thousands enjoy merry Christmas in Bethlehem

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Fouad Twal waves to the crowds before Christmas celebrations in the West Bank town of Bethlehem, Monday, Dec. 24, 2012. Twal, the top Roman Catholic cleric in the Holy Land, has celebrated the United Nations' recent recognition of a Palestinian state in his annual pre-Christmas remarks.(AP Photo/Adel Hana)

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Fouad Twal waves to the crowds before Christmas celebrations in the West Bank town of Bethlehem, Monday, Dec. 24, 2012. Twal, the top Roman Catholic cleric in the Holy Land, has celebrated the United Nations' recent recognition of a Palestinian state in his annual pre-Christmas remarks.(AP Photo/Adel Hana)

People walk inside the Church of Nativity, traditionally believed by Christians to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ, ahead of Christmas, in the West Bank town of Bethlehem, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Nasser Shiyoukhi)

A man dressed as Santa Claus distributes Christmas trees to Christians outside Jaffa Gate in the Old City of Jerusalem, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Ilean)

Catholic priests attend Christmas celebrations in the West Bank town of Bethlehem, Monday, Dec. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Nasser Shiyoukhi)

A Christian worshipper prays inside the Grotto at the Church of Nativity, traditionally believed by Christians to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ, in the West Bank town of Bethlehem, Monday, Dec. 24, 2012. Thousands of Christian worshippers and tourists arrived in Bethlehem on Monday to mark Christmas at the site many believe Jesus Christ was born. (AP Photo/Adel Hana)

(AP) ? Christians from the world over packed Manger Square in Bethlehem Monday to celebrate the birth of Jesus in the ancient West Bank town where he was born.

For their Palestinian hosts, this holiday season was an especially joyous one, with the hardships of the Israeli occupation that so often clouded previous celebrations eased by the United Nations' recent recognition of an independent state of Palestine.

In his annual pre-Christmas homily, the top Roman Catholic cleric in the Holy Land, Latin Patriarch Fouad Twal, said the road to actual freedom was still long, but this year's festivities were doubly joyful, celebrating "the birth of Christ our Lord and the birth of the state of Palestine."

"The path (to statehood) remains long, and will require a united effort," added Twal, a Palestinian citizen of Jordan, at the patriarchate's headquarters in Jerusalem's Old City.

Then he set off in a procession for the West Bank city of Bethlehem, Jesus' traditional birthplace. There, he was reminded that life on the ground for Palestinians has not changed since the U.N. recognized their state last month in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and east Jerusalem and the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip.

Twal had to enter the biblical town through a massive metal gate in the barrier of towering concrete slabs Israel built between Jerusalem and Bethlehem during a wave of Palestinian suicide bombings in the last decade. The Israeli military, which controls the crossing, said it significantly eased restrictions for the Christmas season.

Israel, backed by the United States, opposed the statehood bid, saying it was a Palestinian ploy to bypass negotiations. Talks stalled four years ago.

Hundreds of people greeted Twal in Manger Square, outside the Church of Nativity. The mood was festive under sunny skies, with children dressed in holiday finery or in Santa costumes, and marching bands playing in the streets.

After nightfall, a packed Manger Square, resplendent with strings of lights, decorations and a 17-meter (55-foot) Christmas tree, took on a festival atmosphere.

A choral group from the Baptist Church in Jerusalem performed carols on one side of the square, handing out sheets of lyrics and encouraging others to sing along with songs such as "We Wish You A Merry Christmas."

Festivities led up to the Midnight Mass at St. Catherine's Church, next to the fourth-century Church of the Nativity, built over the grotto where tradition says Jesus was born.

Devout Christians said it was a moving experience to be so close to the origins of their faith.

"It's a special feeling to be here, it's an encounter with my soul and God," said Joanne Kurczewska, a professor at Warsaw University in Poland, who was visiting Bethlehem for a second time at Christmas.

Pastor Al Mucciarone, 61, from Short Hills, New Jersey, agreed.

"We come here to celebrate Jesus. This is a very important town. Great things come from small events. The son of God was born in this small village. We hope all will follow Jesus," he said.

Audra Kasparian, 45, from Salt Lake City, Utah, called her visit to Bethlehem "a life event to cherish forever. It is one of those events that is great to be a part of."

Christmas is the high point of the year in Bethlehem, which, like the rest of the West Bank, is struggling to recover from the economic hard times that followed the violent Palestinian uprising against Israel that broke out in late 2000.

Tourists and pilgrims who were scared away by the fighting have been returning in larger numbers. Last year's Christmas Eve celebration produced the highest turnout in more than a decade, with some 100,000 visitors, including foreign workers and Arab Christians from Israel.

The Israeli Tourism Ministry predicted a 25 percent drop from that level this year, following last month's clash between Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza, which put a chill on tourist arrivals. Foreign tourists heading to Bethlehem must pass through Israel or the Israel-controlled border crossing into the West Bank from Jordan.

Outside the town's quaint Manger Square, Bethlehem is a drab, sprawling town with a dwindling Christian base.

Overall, there are only about 50,000 Christians in the West Bank, less than 3 percent of the population, the result of a lower birthrate and increased emigration. Bethlehem's Christians make up only a third of the town's residents, down from 75 percent a few decades ago.

Elias Joha, a 44-year-old Christian who runs a souvenir store, said even with the U.N. recognition, this year's celebrations were sad for him. He said most of his family has left, and that if he had the opportunity, he would do the same.

"These celebrations are not even for Christians because there are no Christians. It is going from bad to worse from all sides ... we are not enjoying Christmas as before."

Located on the southeastern outskirts of Jerusalem, Bethlehem has the highest unemployment in the West Bank, but the tourist boom of Christmas offered a brief reprieve. Officials say all 34 hotels in the town are fully booked for the Christmas season, including 13 new ones built this year.

Israel turned Bethlehem over to Palestinian civil control a few days before Christmas in 1995, and since then, residents have been celebrating the holiday regardless of their religion. Many Muslims took part in celebration Monday as well.

Christians across the region marked the holiday.

In Iraq, Christians gathered for services with tight security, including at Baghdad's Our Lady of Salvation church, the scene of a brutal October 2010 attack that killed more than 50 worshippers and wounded scores more.

Earlier this month, Cardinal Leonardo Sandri, who is responsible for the Vatican's outreach to the Middle East's Catholic communities, traveled to Iraq and presided over a Mass to rededicate the church following renovations. In his homily, he remembered those who were killed and expressed hope that "the tears shed in this sacred place become the good seed of communion and witness and bear much fruit," according to an account by Vatican Radio.

The exact number of Christians remaining in Iraq is not known, but it has fallen sharply from as many as 1.4 million before the U.S.-led invasion nearly a decade ago to about 400,000 to 600,000, according community leaders cited by the U.S. State Department.

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Associated Press writer Adam Schreck contributed from Baghdad.

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Monday, December 24, 2012

Do Registry Cleaners Make Your Slow Computer Run Any Faster ...

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Do Registry Cleaners Make Your Slow Computer Run Any Faster?


Registry cleaning software like CCleaner, RegCleanXP claim to delete the junk of your Windows Registry databases. But?does that make your computer work any faster ?

One of the MVP recently wrote that Registry Cleaners are useless, as Windows XP *never* reads the whole registry, but only the necessary keys when needed. Each and every unnecessary key will just be ignored.

Another one said that some registry entries might be obsolete but are still accessed by some program and could effect the performance of that program (which could be part of the system).?
Most of the members are of the view that regular disk defragmentation is better than a registry cleaner ? not the one that ship with XP but a third-party disk defragment like Acronis Disk Director, Raxco Perfect Disk or Disk Keeper.
What your take on that ?

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Bethenny Frankel and husband of 2 years separating

LOS ANGELES (AP) ? Bethenny Frankel and husband Jason Hoppy are separating.

The 42-year-old TV personality, chef, author and entrepreneur told The Associated Press Sunday that the split brings her "great sadness."

"This was an extremely difficult decision that as a woman and a mother, I have to accept as the best choice for our family," Frankel said. "We have love and respect for one another and will continue to amicably co-parent our daughter who is and will always remain our first priority. This is an immensely painful and heartbreaking time for us."

Frankel and Hoppy were married in 2010 and have a daughter, Bryn, who was born that same year. The couple's courtship and marriage were documented in two reality series, "Bethenny Getting Married?" and "Bethenny Ever After..." Frankel gained fame as a star of "The Real Housewives of New York City." Since her stint on the Bravo show, she has written four books, released a fitness video and founded her Skinnygirl line of cocktails, shapewear and nutritional supplements.

She launched a talk show, "Bethenny," over the summer that is set to air nationally on Fox stations in 2013.

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AP Entertainment Writer Sandy Cohen is on Twitter: www.twitter.com/APSandy .

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Dhofar Automotive stuns at Oman Motor Show 2012 - AME Info

Automobile enthusiasts from across the nation came to view the complete line up of American muscle cars, rugged off-roaders and luxury automobiles.

Chris Edwards, General Manager of Dhofar Automotive commented, "Visitors packed the Dhofar Automotive displays during the 4 days of the Oman Motor Show. The team put great efforts into making our zones visible and the hard work paid off resulting in great feedback and a huge number of leads. The Oman Motor Show is certainly the highlight of the exhibitions in Oman, giving the automotive industry a platform to showcase their products and to connect with visitors and enthusiasts."

For off road enthusiasts, the Jeep zone showcased 7 Jeeps in total with 4 variants. On display were two Grand Cherokees, the Jeep Compass, the Jeep Cherokee and three Jeep Wranglers, a favorite for off road fans over the world and in Oman. They featured accessories from Mopar such as lift kits, chrome detailing, air intake hoods and filters, off road tires, etc. The stand demonstrated the full scope for accessorizing a Jeep Wrangler.

The Dodge stand showcased the three Dodge variants from the Durango to the Challenger including the latest in its line-up, the iconic Dodge 'Super Bee'. This modern interpretation on the 1960's golden era of Dodge Muscle cars, a true collector's vehicle, was displayed in Stinger Yellow and Pitch Black, proving to be a crowd favorite.

The Chrysler stand exhibited its luxury variant, the 300C, as well as the newly introduced mid-sized sedan the 200. This platform proved to be a great decision as visitors were able to experience the features and plush interiors of the cars as well as understand the different versions and price points that they retail at.

A true draw for all the visitors at the Oman Motor Show was the SRT stand which exhibited the entire current line-up of the Chrysler stable of performance cars. From the iconic halo car, the Dodge Challenger to the refined Dodge Charger, the luxury performance version of the Chrysler 300C to the power packed 4x4 Jeep Grand Cherokee, this stand certainly proved to be a show stopper.

Dedicated to ensuring distinctive motoring combined with a low cost of ownership for new and existing Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles; the Dhofar Automotive presence at the Oman Motor Show aimed at providing visitors with the chance to get to know the character, quality and capability of Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep - an experience only available at Dhofar Automotive LLC.

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HuffPost De-Stresses: How We Unwind During The Holidays

'Tis the season to be jolly, enjoy that "sentimental feeling," and sing about those sleigh bells ring-a-lingin', right? In reality, the holidays are a notoriously stressful time for many of us: Last minute gifting, overbearing in-laws and treats that leave us in week-long sugar comas are all triggers that can leave us desperate for a breather.

In an effort grab stress by the horns (or, maybe antlers in this case), we asked HuffPost staffers to share their tricks for de-stressing over the holidays. Some felt they were destined to be stressed ("I'll let you know when I find out," a not-to-be-named HuffPost staffer groaned), but others were more solution-oriented. "I make crafts and cook elaborate meals -- I need projects that keep my hands busy and my mind focused on something creative," said Meredith Melnick, our Nutrition and Fitness editor.

Need a tip or two? Check out the many ways in which HuffPosters unwind in the slideshow below, then share your own holiday de-stressing tips in the comments.

  • "Running has always been the perfect "de-stresser" for me! I love to run when I'm not in the mindset of aiming to get a good workout in, but when I really want to just leave the stress and tension behind and clear my head." - Jacqueline Howard, Associate Editor, HuffPost Science

  • "Bikram yoga and drinking with friends." -Brooke Stein, Marketing Manager, HuffPost Style

  • "Eating leftovers while watching 'Elf.'" -Rebecca Adams, Associate News Editor, HuffPost Style

  • "Exercise! Trips to the gym and then utilizing their forever-hot showers and sauna." -Renee Hodges, Overnight Shift Supervisor

  • "To de-stress over the holidays, I play the board game 'Aggravation' with my dad! Ironic, I know!" -Elizabeth Kuster, HuffPost OWN

  • "I take a long run through Golden Gate Park to the bridge in San Francisco. It's hard to think my problems are large next to all those waves and trees." -Robin Wilkey, Associate Editor, San Francisco

  • "I re-watch "Game of Thrones," "The Dark Knight Rises," "Friday Night Lights" or the J.J. Abrams "Star Trek" through a veil of cathartic tears." -Joe Satran, Staff Writer, HuffPost Food

  • "Get a massage. Go for a hike in the mountains. Hang out with family and friends." -Patricia Fitzgerald, Wellness Editor

  • "I make crafts (jewelry, etc) and cook elaborate meals -- I need projects that keep my hands busy and my mind focused on something creative!" Meredith Melnick, Nutrition and Fitness Editor, Healthy Living

  • "I destress over the holidays by giving in to the coziness of it all. I leave my phone in the other room, grab my warmest blanket and some wine, and spend an hour or two watching romantic comedies." -Jessica Leader, Associate Editor, HuffPost Green

  • "I hang out with my family. I also make sure to get a nice massage." -Bonnie Kavoussi, Economics Reporter

  • "Definitely some Hulu! Comedies only. And some Ben & Jerry's if it's been a particularly rough day/week." -Amanda Chan, Editor, Health News

  • "I light a candle in my apartment, put on fleece slippers and wrap up in my cashmere bathrobe (an indulgence that will repay you 100 fold!). There is something about being comfortable in the presence of little flame with a delicious scent that shifts my home into a stress-melting wonderland." -Alana B. Elias Kornfeld, Executive Health Editor

  • "I stay in my pajamas -- including my favorite slippers (pictured) --for as long as possible in the mornings." -Sarah Klein, Associate Editor, Healthy Living

  • "I bring store-bought cookies to our neighborhood cookie exchange <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/shelley-emling/holiday-cookies-baking-cookie-exchange_b_2311093.html">(I even wrote about it)</a>." -Shelley Emling, Editor, HuffPost 50

  • "I watch 'Beverly Hills, 90210' reruns while playing Bejeweled Blitz." -Lily Avnet, Healthy Living Intern

  • "I enjoy a cocktail in the kitchen and cook A LOT. Having a project in the kitchen gives me some much needed quiet time and gives me a sense of focus." -Rebecca Orchant, Associate Editor, HuffPost Taste

  • "I will be going on a digital diet Saturday through Wednesday." -Lori Leibovich, Executive Lifestyle Editor <em>Read about Lori's first digital diet <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lori-leibovich/moms-electronic-diet_b_2010645.html">here</a>. </em>

  • "I spend at least a day doing no work at all, I read books and I go to the movies." -Lori Fradkin, Senior Lifestyle Editor

  • "I make sure to spend as much time as possible with Rosie Lou (pictured), who rarely nags." -Kate Bratskeir, Associate Editor, GPS for the Soul

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What&#39;s the deal with reusing toys with different partners? - Sexuality ...

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I used to hook up with this chick and we used to use a bunch of vibrators/dildos on each other I and I have some left over.? I would love to use them with future partners and I am very obsessive about cleaning them with my toy cleaner but would that be weird to break them out?? I never have because I figured they would be grossed out because they have obviously been used on other people because I have them. What's the rule here?

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Well you reuse your dick on multiple girls and it probably isn't as clean as your toys so I say do it. As long as you tell them they're all sterilised etc

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True but you can't really get a new dick so that's kind of different.

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So long as you don't make it awkward. "Hey, mind if I break out the toys that me and this chick used to have fun with?"

Just be causal, it's no problem. The dildos won't reveal your dark secrets. Probably.

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Can't you put a disposable cover toys? A condom or ballon. Or are these weird shapes, like badminton shuttlecocks. (Hehe, cocks.)

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I will never cease to be amazed/horrified at the shit we humans come up with for sex.

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I will never cease to be amazed/horrified at the shit we humans come up with for sex.


I just thought it sounded funny, but it could be hot.

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It wasn't real? Thank God. I was too afraid to even Google it. There are some things you just don't want to know about on the Internet after a while.

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I used to hook up with this chick and we used to use a bunch of vibrators/dildos on each other I and I have some left over.? I would love to use them with future partners and I am very obsessive about cleaning them with my toy cleaner but would that be weird to break them out?? I never have because I figured they would be grossed out because they have obviously been used on other people because I have them. What's the rule here?

if you clean them properly i don't see any issue

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