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cathy.weselby@nasa.gov March 31, 2010 NASA Ames Invites Media to Yuri’s Night Bay Area 2010 MOFFETT FIELD, Calif. – Yuri’s Night Bay Area 2010 will bring together scientists, engineers, artists, musicians and an estimated 10,000 guests to NASA’s Ames Research Center on Saturday, April 10, 2010 for a multimedia celebration of space exploration. The 12-hour action-packed event will feature top musical acts, an aerial show, 120 exhibits, large-scale art installations and speakers to commemorate the anniversary of the first human space launch (Yuri Gargarin, April 12, 1961) and the first space shuttle mission (John Young and Bob Crippen, April 12, 1981). Yuri’s Night Bay Area coincides with hundreds of other celebrations around the world. A variety of musical acts will perform on two large stages, including headliners, N.E.R.D, The Black Keys, Les Claypool (bassist from Primus), Common, The Glitch Mob, Hamsa Lila and DJ Qbert. Speakers include space explorer and entrepreneur Richard Garriott talking about his experience on the International Space Station, avatar expert Bruce Damer talking about the future of virtual worlds and a panel from Hip-Hop.com discussing how to bridge the digital divide with under served communities. News media planning to attend should contact Cathy Weselby at 650-604-2791 or cathy.weselby@nasa.gov before 5 p.m. PDT, Wednesday, April 7, 2010, for credentials. WHAT: An opportunity to attend a gathering of scientists, engineers, artists, musicians and entrepreneurs celebrating the excitement of space exploration. WHERE: NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, Calif., Hangar 211 and adjoining airfield tarmac. Performances and lectures will take place on two large stages. WHEN: From noon to 9 p.m., Saturday, April 10, 2010. For more information about YNBA 2010, visit: Social media sites go offline temporarily Three of the most popular sites online experienced outages recently. U.S (WiredPRNews.com) – Three of the most popular sites online experienced recent outages that caused them to temporarily go off-line. As reported by NewsFactor.com, YouTube and Wikipedia were off-line on Thursday and Twitter experienced an outage last week. Rob Enderle, principal analyst at the Enderle Group is quoted in the report as stating of the outages that left users without access to the three sites for a short time period, “You get these waves on the web that you can’t really plan for, and invariably they run into outages… This should remind us that Internet technology is still fairly young, and yet it’s being asked to perform in line with our electrical grid and utilities. In most cases it actually does surprisingly well, but it does mean we are going to see outages.” New Unlock iPhone 3Gs and Unlock iPhone 3G Software Just Released! 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This is a breakthrough for people wanting to unlock their iPhones without the technical knowledge of being able to take their iPhones apart, for when the iPhone was first released, that was the only way to unlock it. The 3g iPhone unlock solution is affordable and simple to use. It is an easy method which can be downloaded instantly allowing customers to unlock iphone 3Gs 3.1.3 within minutes, without losing any of the phones features or functions. What’s more, the software provided is so reliable it comes with a 100% money-back satisfaction guarantee. The service provided by 3giphoneunlock.com is reliable and efficient, but should you for any reason find yourself having any difficulty in using this system, we provide customer support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week plus a live chat feature that enables you the ability to talk to someone should you have any questions pre or post order. To learn more about safely unlocking the iPhone visit www.3giphoneunlock.com today. Jackson Browne Settles Case Against Republicans
The entertainer settles a lawsuit against the Republican Party for copyright infringement. Press Release Service – Wired PR News – Entertainer Jackson Browne has settled with Arizona Senator John McCain and the Republican Party over a copyright dispute. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Browne sued the senator, national party, and Ohio Republican Party, who created the ad in dispute, for use of his song in a campaign ad against Barack Obama last year. The ad was reportedly removed following Browne’s complaint. As noted by the AP, the song, “Running on Empty” was used in the ad to mock the Democrat during the presidential campaign. McCain and the GOP apologized for the incident, and have reportedly vowed to obtain permission from artists for future use of songs for political campaigns. Information on the amount of the settlement has not been released. Singer Justin Biber expresses support for accused manager New York (WiredPRNews.com) – Teenage singer Justin Bieber recently expressed support for his manager, who has been charged with reckless endangerment and other crimes, in connection with an incident at a mall in which several people sustained minor injuries last year. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Bieber released a statement citing he was standing by Scott “Scooter” Braun amid the allegations Wednesday. As noted by the AP, Braun was alleged to have failed to promptly alert fans that Bieber would not be making a scheduled appearance, which led to a fan frenzy that resulted in five individuals being taken to a hospital. Bieber is quoted in the report as stating of the matter, “My mother and I are 100 percent behind my manager… He is someone of high moral character and principle. The decisions he made that day were to protect the safety of myself and my fans and I am very thankful to have someone in my life who watches over me the way Scooter does. NEW BOOK CLEARS JEFFERSON IN SLAVE/SEX SCANDAL Tampa. Fl. - The belief that Thomas Jefferson had an affair and fathered a child (or children) with slave Sally Hemings—and that such an allegation was proven by DNA testing—has become so pervasive in American popular culture that it is not only widely accepted but taught to students as historical fact. But as William G. Hyland, Jr., demonstrates in his startling new book, IN DEFENSE OF THOMAS JEFFERSON (St. Martins), this “fact” is nothing more than the accumulation of salacious rumors and irresponsible scholarship over the years, much of it inspired by political grudges, academic opportunism, and the trend of historical revisionism that seeks to drag the reputation of the Founding Fathers through the mud. In this startling and revelatory argument, Hyland shows not only that the evidence against Jefferson is lacking, but in fact he is entirely innocent of the charge of having sexual relations with Hemings. Historians have the wrong Jefferson. Hyland, an experienced trial lawyer, presents the most reliable historical evidence while dissecting the unreliable, and in doing so he cuts through centuries of unsubstantiated charges. The author reminds us that the DNA tests identified Eston Hemings, Sally’s youngest child, as being merely the descendant of a “Jefferson male.” Randolph Jefferson, the president’s wayward, younger brother with a reputation for socializing among the Monticello slaves, emerges as the most likely of several possible candidates. Meanwhile, the author traces the evolution of this rumor about Thomas Jefferson back to the allegation made by one James Callendar, a “drunken ruffian” who carried a grudge after unsuccessfully lobbying the president for a postmaster appointment—and who then openly bragged of ruining Jefferson’s reputation. Hyland also delves into Hemings family oral histories that go against the popular rumor, as well as the ways in which the Jefferson rumors were advanced by less-than-historical dramas and by flawed scholarly research often shaped by political agendas. Reflecting both a layperson’s curiosity and a lawyer’s precision, Hyland definitively puts to rest the allegation of the 38-year liaison between Jefferson and Hemings. In doing so, he reclaims the nation’s third president from the arena of Hollywood-style myth and melodrama and gives his readers a unique opportunity to serve as jurors on this enduringly fascinating episode in American history. For examination copies, contact academic@macmillan.com. Corporate discounts are available; for bulk orders, contact Raquel.Avila@macmillan.com. Website for book: www.indefenseofthomasjefferson.com . More information about the author: www.williamhylandjr.com . Legal Social Network Is the Newest Free Marketing Tool on SEOLawFirm.com Tampa, FL (Wireprnews.com) - The social network for law firms and sole practitioners went live today on SEOLawFirm.com. The social network has been in testing for the last month and is now open for free registrations. Social networking has become a necessary part of search engine optimization and online law firm marketing. It is believed that Google is now monitoring links within social networks as a way to gage popularity of websites. As part of the Legal Marketing company’s expansion, SEOLawFirm.com has officially released their Legal Social Network. The network located on SEOLawFirm.com has been tested over the last month by existing clients and invited attorneys. The few beta testers relayed valuable information back to SEOLawFirm.com which helped them make minor modifications to improve the user experience of the network. Attorneys can now interact with other lawyers across the country, read blogs (also referred to as blawgs), and set up their own custom blog on the network. The attorney social network allows lawyers to create individual pages and blog posts within their account which then get shared across the network. To make the service more valuable, SEOLawFirm.com is setting up syndication of blog posts from network users across multiple legal news and blawg outlets. The enhanced syndication will help social network users gain more visibility to their SEOLawFirm.com blog. The company is limiting use of the social network to lawyers and law firms. If a company provides services to law firms, the principal of the organization must be an attorney. The social network is the last large piece of the expansion. Over the last few months, SEOLawFirm.com has launched a new interactive website, an attorney directory with over 200,000 lawyers listed in the United States, and now the social network for law firms. Future plans include a new website design program which will make a website more affordable for starting attorneys and a new service which will help lawyers more easily integrate their blogs with their Twitter accounts. New Television Show to Auction off Men and Women online Social Networking Dating company DATING SITE TO OFFER TELEVISED VERSION ON CABLE T.V. New York, NY 11221 (WiredPRNews.com) — March 23, 2010 — gotham dating Partners Inc., an online Social Networking Dating company, will be offering its subscribers the opportunity to showcase themselves on a twenty-four hour Televised Network. Gothamdatingpartners.com, the parent website of dating sites like: Wealthypeopledate.com, prisonhookup.com, lovenotlust.com, and friendscanbelovers.com, will select potential contestants from its database. The show would run 24hrs A day and give each contestant thirty seconds to pitch themselves to viewers. The viewers will then have the option of either calling a unique number to indicate interest or to select the candidate online using a numerical identifier code. Potential contestants for the show are encouraged to visit our parent site, Gothamdatingpartners.com to register on one of our nine branded dating websites. All contestants must have a registered profile on one of the nine websites to qualify to be on the show. We are also searching for the ugliest person in America, to be featured on our dating website,Uglypeopledate.com. The winner will be featured as the websites featured model and receive $ 5,000 dollars in prize money. “The Possibilities are endless says, Damon John, the director of Marketing for Gotham Dating Partners Inc. This show will afford love seekers the opportunity to view, and even interact with their potential dating partner in real time.” The online Dating model is changing. Internet Social Networking companies must be able to adapt to these changes. Reality T.V. has paved the way for this type of dating model; we are just trying to jump in sooner rather than later. Survey shows Facebook user loyalty A new survey suggests higher Facebook news reader loyalty than that for Google News. U.S. (WiredPRNews.com) – A recent survey suggests high loyalty among Facebook news readers. As reported by NewsFactor.com, the Hitwise survey shows the social networking site has a more loyal readership than Google News. As noted in the report, the survey found that 78 percent of users revisited the site for news during the sampled week in March versus 67 percent of readers of Google News who returned. Heather Hopkins, a Hitwise senior online market analyst, is quoted by Reuters as stating of the relevance of the findings, “A few weeks ago when I posted my blog entry about Facebook being the largest news reader, I received a few comments and emails noting that visitors aren’t as valuable if they don’t come back… Advertisers and retailers need some assurance that visitors will return again and again.” Facebook users target of new virus Facebook users are reportedly being targeted by a virus that steals personal information. Massachusetts (WiredPRNews.com) – Facebook users are the target of a new Internet virus that attempts to steal sensitive information. As reported by Reuters, the spam requests that users click on emailed attachments to reset Facebook login information, and downloads malicious programs that seek to obtain banking and other personal information when opened. Anti-virus software maker McAfee Inc. is noted in the report to estimate that tens of millions of the emails have been sent to users in the United States and other parts of the globe. Dave Marcus, director of malware research and communications for McAfee, is quoted by Reuters as stating of the issue, “With Facebook as your lure, you potentially have 400 million people that can click on the attachment. If you get 10 percent success, that’s 40 million.” Anna Nicole Smith estate loses court battle
An appeals court has denied the estate of Anna Nicole Smith claim to her late husband The estate of the late entertainer lost a court appeal Friday. San Francisco - (WiredPRNews.com) – An appeals court has ruled that the estate of the late Anna Nicole Smith is not entitled to any portion of her late husband’s estate. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found in favor of a Houston jury who cited a will leaving most of his $1.6 billion fortune to his son E. Pierce Marshall, which made no mention of Smith, should stand. As noted in the report, Smith previously stated her elderly Texas billionaire husband promised to leave her over $300 million; however no documentation reportedly existed to validate that claim. Eric Brunstad, an attorney for the Marshall family, is quoted in the report as stating of the previous probate court decision, “Every piece of evidence was considered and every witness exhaustively examined… That really should have been the end of it.” Mass. Senator plans memoir release
Senator Scott Brown will reportedly release his memoirs in 2011. Massachusetts (WiredPRNews.com) – Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown has landed a book deal. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the Republican senator who won the seat long held by the late Sen. Edward Kennedy is set to release his memoirs in early 2011. Publisher HarperCollins is quoted in the report as releasing the statement by Brown on Tuesday regarding the announcement of the book deal, “I am humbled to have the opportunity to share my personal story in hopes to inform, encourage and inspire others.” HarperCollins is further quoted by the AP as stating of the book, “Sen. Brown will write about his family background, his early career, and his ascent to the office of Massachusetts senator, one of the biggest political coups of the decade… He will also discuss the policies and issues he cares about most passionately.” New York Shopping Pass or Luxury Shopping DeLuxe card: What’s Going on in New York City?
New York Shopping Pass or Luxury Shopping DeLuxe card: What’s Going on in New York City? The Luxury shopping deLuxe card also knows as the New York shopping pass has been created by Conciergerie deLuxe, the New York based concierge service Company serving international high profile clientele. With this ‘must have’ shopping accessory, New York City comers will enjoy celebrity treatment in world-famous stores such as Hugo Boss, Versace, Prada, Donna Karan, Alfred Dunhill, La Perla, …, and also special advantages in many New York restaurants, New York City spas on Madison Avenue, Fifth Avenue, Meatpacking District and Soho areas of New York. (website: http://www.luxuryshoppingdeluxecard.com ) So, ‘New York shopping passers’ will enjoy more than 134 designers in the Big Apple! Cardholders will show their New York shopping deLuxe cards while shopping in the partner luxury stores so they will benefit from: Advantages are said subject to availability in order to maintain flexibility in this exclusive concept. Moreover, the luxury shopping deluxe card gives right to discounts, complimentary welcome drinks in more than 20 restaurants, B. Smith, Mc Cormick & Schmick’s for seafood, Centrovinoteca for a nice Italian taste, the unforgettable Philip Marie, the Southern Hostpitality BBQ owned by Justin TIMBERLAKE, the great gobo restaurants, the reputable Planet Thailand 212, to name a few, and the 5 finest spas including La Peau day spa, Rehoboth Spa lounge in New York City. Vip treatment in luxury stores, restaurants, spas… what else would one like to get while staying for few days in the hottest City around the globe? - Exclusive party sessions in the trendiesst nightclubs of New York City, of course! New York shopping pass arranges also special welcome in the best NYC nightclubs. The New York luxury shopping deLuxe card is valid thirty days from date of issuance. Guests staying at 2, 3, 4, 5 star hotels browse the partners list to know exactly which stores, restaurants and spas have partnered with the Luxury shopping deluxe card in order to offer them the best holiday conditions in New York City. New York shopping passers are pure shoppers, businessmen, family groups coming to New York for few days or extended stays. The great Madison Avenue, the unbeatable Fifth Avenue, the avant-garde style Meatpacking district, the Soho Chic, reveal their shopping gems in a more friendly sight. There is no recession in New York City with the New York shopping pass! Young in Britain seek online advice before parents’ A recent survey - young people prefer advice from the web to that of parents and friends. Survey suggests people in Britain under the age 25 prefer online advice. London (WiredPRNews.com) – A recent survey suggests many young individuals in Britain seek online help for personal issues as opposed to advice from parents. As reported by Reuters, the survey showed that ninety percent of survey respondents who were under the age of 25 reported to the Get Connected free national helpline that they had gone online for dealing with a personal issue. As noted in the report, one third expressed they would seek advice from their mother, and half of respondents stated they would seek it from a friend. Andrew McKnight, Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Get Connected is quoted by Reuters as stating of the findings, “As a society we have become increasingly reliant on the Internet as a first point of reference for a lot of information, and it is crucial that we make Britain’s young people aware of exactly where they can turn to for dependable information and support.” Jessica Simpson examines beauty standards with new show
The singer’s new reality show premiered on Monday. New York (WiredPRNews.com) – Jessica Simpson’s new reality series premiered on Monday. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the VH1 program, “Jessica Simpson’s The Price of Beauty” examines international beauty standards and purportedly seeks to help women be more accepting of their imperfections. As noted in the report, the show comes after Simpson herself experienced media scrutiny about her appearance due to her weight. Simpson is quoted by the AP as stating of being motivated by the negativity to do the program, “You can’t walk anywhere without thinking, ‘I wonder if they think I’m fat …. I wonder if they’ve read that story…I couldn’t help it. And I think that once I realized it wasn’t going to stop, I had to find a way to accept it, and I had to find a way to use it.” Simpson is further quoted as stating, “I’m very vulnerable on the show. I’m very open. I don’t have anything to hide… I want people to know I am just a normal girl that faces normal issues just like everyone else.” Social media sites used to track criminals
The use of social media by law enforcement to track criminals has increased. Washington (WiredPRNews.com) – The use of popular social networking sites by law enforcement officials to track criminals is increasing. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), more agents are using sites such as Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter to obtain information deemed useful for cases. As noted in the report, the news has prompted some sites to implement requirements or guidelines for law enforcement agents in using these mediums to obtain legal information. MySpace chief security officer, Hemanshu Nigam, is quoted by the AP as stating that the site does not seek to hinder investigations; however, “That said, we also want to make sure that our users’ privacy is protected and any data that’s disclosed is done under proper legal process.” Facebook spokesman Andrew Noyes is further quoted as stating the site has designed a handbook for assisting law enforcement with understanding, “the proper ways to request information from Facebook to aid investigations.” Conan O’Brien tour headed to SMU
The university will be included as a stop on the former late night talk show host’s tour. Dallas, Texas (WiredPRNews.com) – Former late night talk show host and comedian Conan O’Brien is planning a 30 city theater tour after his departure from “The Tonight Show.” As reported by the Associated Press (AP), O’Brien is set to include Southern Methodist University in Dallas on the list of stops during his “Legally Prohibited from Being Funny on Television Tour,” which is set to begin April 12 in Oregon. The SMU stop at McFarlin Memorial Auditorium is scheduled for May 13. O’Brien is quoted by the AP as joking about deciding to do the tour following the controversy surrounding his talk show replacement, “It was either a massive 30-city tour or start helping out around the house.” As noted in the report, Andy Richter and the former band of the “Tonight Show” are set to accompany O’Brien on the tour. Actor Peter Graves passes away at 83
The ‘Mission: Impossible’ star died Sunday after reportedly suffering a heart attack. Los Angeles (WiredPRNews.com) – The star of the television series ‘Mission: Impossible,’ which ran from 1967 to 1973, Peter Graves has died. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Graves passed away Sunday after reportedly suffering a heart attack outside of his home in Los Angeles upon returning from brunch with his family. Graves, who would have turned 84 on Thursday, appeared in several films and television shows throughout his career, which spanned nearly six decades. Publicist Sandy Brokaw is quoted in the report as stating of the actor, “He had this statesmanlike quality… People were always encouraging him to run for office. But he said, ‘I like acting. I like being around actors.” Graves married his wife, Joan Endress in 1950. The couple have three children and six grandchildren. Actress Kate Winslet and husband split
The British actress and her director husband have reportedly separated. London (WiredPRNews.com) – British actress Kate Winslet and her director husband Sam Mendes have reportedly separated. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the law firm of the couple, who have been married since 2003, announced the separation Monday. The Schillings firm is quoted as releasing the statement that the separation of the pair was, “entirely amicable and is by mutual agreement.” As noted in the report, Winslet, whose stardom rose after her role in the movie “Titanic,” received an Oscar last year for the film “The Reader.” Mendes has also received an academy award for directing “American Beauty” in 1999. Winslet and Mendes have a six-year-old son together. Winslet also has a nine-year-old daughter from a previous marriage. It had yet to be released at the time of the report whether the couple had begun divorce proceedings. Naomi Campbell driver says he overreacted to incident
The driver involved in an alleged assault has stated he regrets police involvement. New York (WiredPRNews.com) – The driver of supermodel Naomi Campbell, who accused her of assaulting him is now stating he overreacted to the incident. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Miodrag Mejdina stated Thursday that he regretted getting the police involved in Tuesday’s incident for which he accused Campbell of hitting him, which purportedly led to him being injured after hitting his head on the car steering wheel. Mejdina is quoted by the AP as stating of the matter, “This whole thing has been blown out of proportion and I apologize to Ms. Campbell for causing that to happen.” Campbell reportedly issued a statement regarding the driver’s apology and getting past other legal troubles, “I have worked very hard on correcting my previous wrongdoings and I will not be held hostage to my past.” White House pushes president’s message via Twitter Officials are reportedly increasing their use of Twitter to spread messages of the president. Washington (WiredPRNews.com) – White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs and his deputy Bill Burton are reportedly utilizing Twitter to spread messages of President Barack Obama. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the White House officials have purportedly increased their use of the social media platform to share news and information. White House spokesman Nick Shapiro is quoted by the AP as stating of use of social media such as Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube by officials in the current administration, “All of these things are basically entirely new to government, but have become a standard part of White House operations, with top White House officials recognizing their value and placing them as top priorities, giving the public equal footing in a world where, for most of history, government has had to engage and communicate with them through the press or interest groups.” Pattinson unsure of post ‘Twilight’ fame
The movie star recently discussed his new project in an interview. New York (WiredPRNews.com) – ‘Twilight’ superstar Robert Pattinson recently discussed concerns regarding his fame after pursuing projects outside of the $1 billion franchise that has earned him major starpower. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the actor recently interviewed with the AP about his upcoming film project and other matters. Pattinson is quoted by the AP as stating of the ‘Twilight’ phenomenon “If it suddenly dies down and suddenly no one is interested … yeah, it is worrying… It’s scary to think that it all might just fundamentally stop after the ‘Twilight’ thing’s finished.” Pattinson is further quoted as stating of being deemed an idol, “I don’t really know if I am. It’s still just the sort of character that people like a lot. I try and avoid promoting myself like that cause otherwise you end up with a huge burden of responsibility.”
First time winners take top Oscar honors
Sandra Bullock and Mo’Nique were among the top winners at Sunday’s Academy Awards ceremony. Los Angeles (WiredPRNews.com) – First time winners took home top honors at Sunday’s Academy Awards ceremony. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Sandra Bullock and Jeff Bridges won in the categories of best actress and best actor, while Mo’Nique and Christoph Waltz won supporting actress and actor prizes. Bullock is quoted by the AP as stating of her Oscar win, “Did I really earn this or did I just wear you all down?” Bullock won for her role in Blind Side.” Mo’Nique, who won for her role in “Precious” is quoted as stating during her acceptance speech, “I would like to thank the academy for showing that it can be about the performance and not the politics.” The actress further stated of the first African American woman to win an Academy Award Hattie McDaniel, who took home the supporting actress prize for “Gone With the Wind” in 1939, “I want to thank Miss Hattie McDaniel for enduring all that she had to so that I would not have to.” Other big wins include six for “The Hurt Locker,” which won best picture, and a history making best director nod for Kathryn Bigelow, the first female to ever win in the category.
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