Samsung Galaxy Nexus + $10 Google Wallet Credit + Free Activation [Sprint] FREE FREE SHIPPING

AmazonWireless now offers the Samsung Galaxy Nexus for Sprint for $0.01 with free shipping?and?free activation?($36 value) after new customer two year agreement, a savings of about $100 off the normal contract price.

What makes this deal hot:

This price is 100% off the regular $99.99 contract price at Sprint.? This is the best price we have ever seen.? Also get $10 in Google Wallet credits and free apps (see below), adding even more overall savings to the deal.? This is the best deal we could find right now.

Note, Sprint is currently offering a $100 gift card with new two year contracts, resulting in similar savings direct from carrier, though it requires you to pay more up front.? See here for this deal.

What this does & Why you need it:

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus was one of the first phones to launch with connectivity built-in for Sprint's new LTE network, and is running the latest Android 4.0 OS.? It also includes high end features like a 4.65" HD display, NFC with Google Wallet, and 32GB built-in storage.? As Google's flagship smartphone, it will always be on the cutting edge of stock Android updates, and is a powerful phone capable of handling almost anything.

Note, if you are interested in Google Wallet, you can activate it after purchase and receive $10 in credits.? See Google's page for more info.

Looking to upgrade?? Best deal may be at AmazonWireless, where existing customers can upgrade starting at just $49.99 with free shipping, plus get free premium apps at purchase (see here for details).? This is a $30 drop from our last listing.? See here for this deal.

This phone is also available unlocked.

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Microsoft changes behavior of Windows Defender in Windows 8 to please OEMs & Security companies

In Windows 8, Windows Defender is actually Microsoft Security Essentials. Those who have installed Windows 8 may have noticed that Microsoft has rechristened Microsoft Security Essentials as Windows Defender. In its earlier iterations, while the former offered anti-virus protection, the latter gave anti-spyware protection. In Windows 8, ?Microsoft has decided to combine both these protections in one program and call it Windows Defender.

According to Microsoft:

Microsoft Security Essentials will not be needed on Windows 8. We remain committed to providing strong protection of Windows 7 and earlier Windows users with Microsoft Security Essentials. Both are based on the same core technology (engine, signatures, filter driver), but Windows Defender on Windows 8 also provides additional functionality, such as integration with Windows 8 secured boot.

Given the fact that most Windows 8 home-users would be very happy using the default Windows Defender and the Windows Firewall to protect their computers, we had wondered earlier?if the other security companies and the OEMs would take it lying down quietly ? since this step was sure to affect their bottom-lines.

Windows Defender on Windows 8

Well, it looks like Microsoft has now made some changes in the way Windows Defender on Windows 8 will behave.

When you buy a computer, it typically comes installed with a lot of trialware, crapware or bloatware, including trial versions of antivirus and security software. The OEMs make?money from installing these trial software and the security software companies make money when someone buys the product at the end of the trial period. This works to a big chunk of money.

When the trial period expires, the user is constantly reminded to buy the software. When Windows Defender detects that the? antivirus definitions are outdated, Windows?8 will now start a count-down for 15 days. During this period of 15 days, the Action Center will continue to warn the user to update their antivirus definitions or install a security software.

At the end of 15 days, the warning will expand and offer multiple options:

• The user can renew their existing antivirus software
• Uninstall their existing software and activate Windows Defender or
• Select another security software from Microsoft Store
• Click on the Remind me later button ? which now starts another 7 day countdown.

Windows 8 will activate Windows Defender only if it detects that the computer is not protected by another security program.

It sure looks like Microsoft?is giving these third-party vendors first crack at protecting PCs.

Says Gary Davis, director of global consumer product marketing for McAfee, in an email reply to ComputerWorld:

It is our understanding that this was mostly because of pressures from the OEM community.

Well, whatever the reason, if I understand this correctly, the Windows 8 user, for the in-between period, could end up with an expired security software on his computer ? and not have Windows Defender activated.

As a Windows 8 user, you will therefore have to remember a few things:

You really don?t need to install a 3rd party antivirus or security software as the included Windows Defender and Windows Firewall will keep your Windows 8 PC protected from all security threats. But if you want to, go ahead by all means.

- If you have installed?Windows 8?on your existing machine, you can continue to use the in-built solution or install a 3rd-party antivirus software or security software, as long as it is compatible with your new OS. In such a case, Windows Defender will de-activate itself.

- If you have bought a new computer with Windows 8 pre-installed, chances are it will come with a trial version of some security software. You may continue to test it for the duration of the trial period, if you wish. On its expiry, Id? urge you to promptly uninstall it or renew it. If you decide to uninstall it,?make sure Windows Defender is activated. Till such a time that the user uninstalls the expired security software, Windows Defender will not offer to activate itself automatically, within the?15 day grace period.

Please do not wait for the in-between period of 15 days, during which time your PC may remain unprotected since the trial software will not get new definitions and Windows Defender will remain in a deactivated state.

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Middle-class children: Squeaky wheels in training

ScienceDaily (Aug. 19, 2012) ? A study by Indiana University sociologist Jessica McCrory Calarco found that working-class and middle-class parents often take very deliberate -- but different -- approaches to helping their children with their school experiences.

Working-class parents, she found, coached their children on how to avoid problems, often through finding a solution on their own and by being polite and deferential to authority figures. Middle-class parents, on the other hand, were more likely to encourage their kids to ask questions or ask for help.

These self-advocacy skills taught by middle-class parents not only can help the children in school -- because these parents know that in educational settings teachers often expect and reward such behavior -- but they could help later in life in other institutional settings.

"Youth who do not learn to advocate for themselves might have more difficulty interacting with social service providers, financial service providers, legal authorities and other bureaucratic institutions," said Calarco, assistant professor in the Department of Sociology in IU's College of Arts and Sciences.

Calarco discussed her research on August 19 during the American Sociological Association's annual meeting in Denver, Colorado.

Her study focuses on the interaction between parents, children and teachers during the students' fourth- and fifth-grade years at a public elementary school. Her school observations took place at least twice a week, and then she interviewed the students and parents the summer following their fifth-grade year.

Conducted while Calarco was a doctoral student at the University of Pennsylvania, the study is among the first to provide evidence that parents from different social classes teach their children different lessons about interacting with institutions. It also shows that parents help to perpetuate inequalities not only through what they do for their children, such as equipping them with different resources or opportunities, but also through what they teach children to do for themselves.

Calarco characterized both working-class and middle-class parents as "relentless" when it came to teaching their children important lessons. This sometimes even involved role-playing, when the middle-class parents wanted their children to solve their problem on their own -- but couldn't quite leave it to chance. She also found the students very receptive.

"Even very shy middle-class children learned to feel comfortable approaching teachers with questions, and recognized the benefits of doing so," she said. "Working-class children instead worried about making teachers mad or angry if they asked for help at the wrong time or in the wrong way, and also felt that others would judge them as incompetent or not smart if they asked for help. These differences, in turn, seem to stem not from differences in how teachers responded to students -- when working-class students did ask questions, teachers welcomed and readily addressed these requests -- but from differences in the skills, strategies and orientations that children learn from their parents at home."

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Record Number of Jobs in Niagara!

2011 was a busy, focused and successful one for our community. There are a number of reasons to say this and I figured important enough to number.

1. Unemployment numbers in our community dropped each and every month since January.

There are still more jobs to create and the recovery is a fragile one. No question however, that we are on the right track.

2. The Cairns Family Health and Biosciences Research Complex was built and is almost completed.

No longer is Brock the university up on the hill. The facility will boast almost 110,000 sq feet of Bioscience research, second to no other research facility or university in the country. It will in fact, rival the facility in place at the University of Florida. The link with the community and our local economy is through the incubator facility that will house small start up businesses. The true value of this investment is when we see the creation of manufacturing jobs through this facility. My close friend Jeff Cairns' dad Roy passed away in 2011.? One of his last significant commitments to his community was the Cairns' family investment and contribution to Brock. Roy had a feeling this is going to work and it's up to all of us to make sure we prove his feeling true.

3. Majority government on May 2nd of this year.

Yes of course, those who didn't vote Conservative may disagree with this from a partisan perspective, but truly what this country needed was a stable federal government for a number of years. We can all judge the results once we reach re-election time in 2015.

4. Completion of a number of economic stimulus projects in town.

The new parking garage, the Armenian community centre, the children's centre at the YMCA, the football/soccer facility at the 4-pad, a brand new airport, nGen technology and multi-media investments, to name a few, have helped bring our community into the modern era. They also created short and long term jobs that were sorely required.

5. St. Catharines/Niagara is at the forefront of the agenda in our nation's capital.

The direction we take as a government is inspired by and involves our community. In other words, we matter and we play a role. I have to compliment both Dean Allison and Justice Minister Rob Nicholson for being great spokespersons for our communities.

Turning to 2012, the economy and continuing to help create jobs will remain our community's most important focus. It's the responsibility of all of us local politicians at the federal, provincial, regional and municipal jurisdictions to work together and never lose sight of the fact that whatever we do must have a long term economic benefit to our city and our Niagara.

We've spent a ton, yes a ton, of taxpayers money in St. Catharines from all orders (levels) of government. All of those investments were made with the rebuilding of our local economy in mind. In other words, we aren't dreamers or creative folks any longer. We are now project managers who have to ensure that taxpayer's investments will do what we (politicians) said it would. In 2012 I'm focused on the results of these investments to ensure that the investors (taxpayers) get value for their hard earned dollars vis-?-vis property tax, regional tax, provincial tax and federal tax. Every one of us has to focus on providing the actual outcomes from each of these investments that prove they're delivering the results promised.

Heading into my 6th year as the MP for our city, I'm looking forward to playing my part and ensuring we do focus on our economy and continue to bring St. Catharines issues to Ottawa.

city I'm looking forward to playing my part and ensuring we do focus on our economy and continue to bring St. Catharines issues to Ottawa.

Here's to 2012!!?

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Complete Guidelines to Health and Fitness: Your Pregnancy: 31 ...

How your baby's growing:

This week, your baby measures over 16 inches long. He weighs about 3.3 pounds (try carrying four navel oranges) and is heading into a growth spurt. He can turn his head from side to side, and his arms, legs, and body are beginning to plump out as needed fat accumulates underneath his skin. He's probably moving a lot, too, so you may have trouble sleeping because your baby's kicks and somersaults keep you up. Take comfort: All this moving is a sign that your baby is active and healthy.

See what your baby looks like this week.

Note: Every baby develops a little differently ? even in the womb. Our information is designed to give you a general idea of your baby's development.

How your life's changing:?

Giving birth by cesarean section Alternatives to popular baby names Should I try to toughen up my nipples for breastfeeding? Will my lack of sleep harm my baby? The baby blues Have you noticed the muscles in your uterus tightening now and then? Many women feel these random contractions ? called Braxton Hicks contractions ? in the second half of pregnancy. Often lasting about 30 seconds, they're irregular, and at this point, they should be infrequent and painless. Frequent contractions, on the other hand ? even those that don't hurt ? may be a sign of preterm labor. Call your practitioner immediately if you have more than four contractions in an hour or any other signs of preterm labor: an increase in vaginal discharge or a change in the type of discharge (if it becomes watery, mucus-like, or bloody ? even if it's pink or just tinged with blood); abdominal pain or menstrual-like cramping; an increase in pressure in the pelvic area; or low back pain, especially if you didn't have it before.

Video Live birth:

Twins Follow one woman through her pregnancy with twins and watch her give birth. You may have noticed some leaking of colostrum, or "premilk," from your breasts lately. If so, try tucking some nursing pads into your bra to protect your clothes. (And if not, it's certainly nothing to worry about; your breasts are making colostrum all the same, even if you don't see any.) If your current bra is too snug, you might also want to pick up a nursing bra. Choose a nursing bra at least one cup size bigger than you need now. When your milk comes in you'll be grateful for that extra room!

If you're having a boy, you and your partner will want to take some time to think about whether or not to have your baby circumcised. Find out the pros and cons from your doctor, and what the procedure involves.

Choosing a focal point "I'm 31 weeks along, and at my childbirth classes they've been telling us to concentrate on a focal point during labor. Anything from a picture to a crack in the wall or ceiling can work, so long as it helps Mom relax and distracts her from the pain." ? Anonymous

Decision Guide:?

Do you want pain medication during labor?There's no one right way to have a baby. Every woman's experience with pain is different and every labor is different. Some women know in advance that they want pain medication. Some are committed to a natural, unmedicated approach to pain management. And some want to try for a drug-free birth with the option of pain medication if the going gets too rough. Learn all you can about the pros and cons of the various options so that you can make an informed choice. Here are some things to consider as you make your decision:

If you haven't done so already, sign up for a childbirth education class with your partner. Instructors generally cover all labor pain relief options, including epidurals, spinals, and systemic medication as well as drug-free approaches like breathing and relaxation techniques.Most women opt for some kind of pain medication during childbirth. The most popular form of labor pain relief, an epidural, delivers continuous pain relief to the lower part of your body while allowing you to remain fully conscious.Some women choose a natural, drug-free approach to controlling labor pain. If you want to remain in control of your body to the greatest extent possible, be an active participant throughout labor, and have minimal routine interventions in the birth process, then natural approaches will suit you best. If you choose to go this route, you accept the potential for pain and discomfort as part of giving birth, but with the right preparation and support, you may find it works well for you.Whether you've decided to use pain medication during labor or are committed to natural childbirth, remember that you have the right to change your mind once you're in labor.Take our poll: Have you decided to use drugs during childbirth?This Week's Activity:You don't need to pack your bag yet, but start making a list of items to bring to the hospital. Besides a change of clothes and a toothbrush, some items to include:

A photograph or object to focus on during labor. Snacks to keep your energy up and gum or mints for bad breath Cozy socks and slippersYour favorite pillowSome light reading materialA nursing nightie and nursing braA going-home outfit for your babyA camera or camcorder, fresh batteries, and film, if necessary

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Brent crude oil falls to US$114 as U.S. considers release of oil reserves

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