Prosecutors charge Amanda Bynes with hit-and-run

LOS ANGELES (AP) ? Prosecutors have charged Amanda Bynes with hit-and-run in connection with two traffic crashes in recent months.

Los Angeles City attorney's spokesman Frank Mateljan (mah-TEHL'-jin) says the actress was charged Tuesday and is due for arraignment on Sept. 27.

Mateljan says Bynes was charged for leaving the scene of two accidents, one on April 10 and another on Aug. 4, without providing proper information. The first incident occurred just days after Bynes was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving after grazing a sheriff's patrol car. She has pleaded not guilty in that case.

The 26-year-old is best known for her role in the WB's "What I Like About You" and the film "Easy A."

Her publicist Melissa Raubvogel did not immediately return an email message seeking comment.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/prosecutors-charge-amanda-bynes-hit-run-185548792.html

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House Democrats hope to pick up a minimum of 27 seats to reclaim the majority, most of them in states that are not battlegrounds in the presidential election, Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said on Tuesday. At an event hosted by National Journal and The Atlantic at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, Pelosi said she expects half of the pickups to come from four states: Texas, California, Illinois and New York. A total of approximately 20 will come from those states and Maryland, Washington and Arizona. ...

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Capital City Market Comparisons: Paris--Yes, France!--and Mexico City

By Cristina Potters

This past May, Mexico Cooks! traveled to Paris--yes, that Paris--with a specific mission: to compare markets in the French capital with markets in Mexico City, Mexico's capital.? Above, well...you know!

Prior to traveling to Paris, Mexico Cooks! had arranged a Parisian meeting over dinner (mais oui, what else!) with California foodie expat Randy D?az.? Randy invited several of his friends to join us and we had a marvelous evening at Le Casse Noix.

The lovely and tremendously knowledgeable French Market Maven (Marie Z Johnston) at the incomparable Graineterie du March?, a small shop on the square occupied by the March? d'Aligre, Paris. Loui Franke and the peripatetic Mr. Pidds, whose attention was grabbed by an operatic canary, were along as well.

One of Randy's friends at our dinner was the delightful Marie Z Johnston.? She very generously offered to take me shopping at her favorite Paris market.? Oh joy!? My first thoughts were, what will I see that compares with the tianguis (Mexican street market) where I shop every week?? And what will I see that I've never seen in Mexico?

The Mexican tianguis is simply a moveable market.? In my Mexico City neighborhood, three separate tianguis occur every week.? In Paris, we visited the March? d'Aligre, which sets up in the same square six days a week and also has a brick-and-mortar building alongside the square.? Many fruits and vegetables are the same in both Paris and Mexico City, but for the rest--vive la difference!

In Mexico, we are limited to one or at most two varieties of tomatoes.? But there is really NO limit to the kinds of chiles we can buy!? The plum tomatoes above are accompanied by (from the photo's far left) tiny orange chiles habanero, long thin green chile de ?rbol, fatter jalape?os, smaller and spicier chile serrano, and (at top) yellow-orange chile manzano.? The chile manzano, just a bit bigger than a golf ball, is nearly as hot as the haba?ero.? It is the only chile in the world with black seeds.

At the March? d'Aligre, this whole box was filled with different kinds of tomatoes, including some heirloom varieties. But there wasn't a chile to be had.

To the left, standard round Mexican rabanitos (radishes), which in Mexico are eaten out of hand and are thinly sliced and sprinkled as a condiment in certain kinds of hot soup.? To the right, a handful of huauzontle, a New World vegetable that looks just a little like broccoli.? It's completely unknown in France and the rest of Europe.

Above, a crate of tender and beautiful red and white French radishes--often eaten with a smear of butter and a sprinkle of salt.

Flor de calabaza (squash blossoms) are sold by the large bunch in Mexico. They can be cut up in soups, stuffed and fried, or used in several other ways. Trivia tidbit: only the male blossoms are cut and sold, the female blossoms are allowed to develop into a zucchini-like squash.

At the March? d'Aligre, I had to ask what this was. Even after reading the sign, I was puzzled. It's wild asparagus! And behind the wild version, the ubiquitous thick, white French asparagus. 'Twas the season, and asparagus was everywhere. We only occasionally see fresh asparagus in Mexico, and when it is available it costs el ojo de la cara (the eye out of your face)-the Mexican version of "an arm and a leg".

Fruits in Mexico can be completely different from fruits in Paris.? For example, on the top shelf of this fruit stand are small cups of granada (pomegranate) seeds, already removed from the fruit and ready to eat with one of those little pink spoons.? On the bottom row are large cups of cut up sand?a (watermelon), fresh sweet already-peeled tunas (cactus fruit), and a mixed cup of mango, mel?n (cantaloupe), papaya, and fresas (strawberries).

At my tianguis, a typical display of (foreground) fresh papaya, bananas (left top), j?cama, mangos, and tunas (bottom right).

In Paris, a number of March? d'Aligre vendors offered Cavaillon melon, similar to cantaloupe but with a definite panache and a fame of its own. The melons look so beautiful in their bright-red tissue paper.

It was cherry season in France--look at these beauties! We sometimes see the black cherries in Mexico, but the ones on the right in the photo are unheard of here. In France, I bought a kilo of the addictive black cherries for 5? (about $6.00USD). In Mexico, I recently saw them offered for 20 pesos (about $1.50USD) for a tiny bagful.? But as I said: addictive. I had to buy some.

Unknown in France, considered a plague in the United States, and prized as a delicacy in Mexico: huitlacoche (corn fungus). It's sometimes called the Mexican truffle.

These are unknown in Mexico, but coeurs-de-boeuf (beef heart) tomatoes are much sought-after in France. What a color, what a shape, and what a flavor!

Peonies and primroses at the March? d'Aligre. We do see primroses in Mexico, but peonies do not grow here.

We do have wild orchids in Mexico--and I am not certain, but I suspect that there are none in Paris.

Isn't the diversity of our world wonderful?? As I said before, vive la difference!? Viva la diferencia!? Long live our differences!

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England stars say Pietersen would be welcomed back

Kevin Pietersen has been given hope of a return from international exile after two England stars claimed the controversial batsman would be welcomed back into the squad.

Pietersen was dropped by England after falling out with captain Andrew Strauss and his team-mates following a series of behind the scenes incidents.

The 32-year-old enraged his colleagues, who were already frustrated by his rows with England chiefs over his desire to play less one-day cricket, by sending provocative text messages to South African players that contained criticism of Strauss and coach Andy Flower.

As punishment for his behaviour, Pietersen was axed from the final Test against South Africa, the subsequent one-day series and will also be absent from England's defence of their ICC World Twenty20 crown in Sri Lanka this month.

Meanwhile, Strauss announced his retirement last week, although he insisted that shock decision wasn't prompted by the Pietersen storm.

With Pietersen's England future hanging by a thread, the South Africa-born star reportedly met with Flower over the weekend in a bid to start the healing process.

And he has received a further boost from England batsman Eoin Morgan and Ravi Bopara, who both hope their old team-mate can return to the fold despite reports he was no longer welcome in the dressing room.

"I think everybody would like to see him back," Morgan told Sky Sports News.

"I think the general public love watching him play, and the cricketing world do as well."

Bopara added: "It'd be nice to see him back in England colours. He's a great player; we know he's a class player. I hope for him things turn out well."

Morgan also paid tribute to his former England and Middlesex team-mate Strauss, adding: "He's a fantastic ambassador for the game, a guy you always looked up to and admired for a very, very long time - both at Middlesex and England.

"I've had the pleasure of playing under him, and I'd like to say thank you to him for (helping me) learn a hell of a lot."

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/england-stars-pietersen-welcomed-back-141204460--spt.html

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Commentary: The Risky Business of Valuing IP

COMMENTARY | According to widely circulated news reports, the jurors in Apple v. Samsung ignored the testifying experts and calculated damages on their own. Who can blame them? Apple's expert came up with upwards of $2.5 billion as fair compensation for the infringement. Samsung was seeking $500 million in a countersuit. A $3 billion spread makes it hard to trust either analysis.

Valuing intellectual property is risky business, especially when the stakes are high. Investors, regulators, and tax authorities all want to know what a company's technology is worth. If the company doesn't give a straight answer, it risks costly inquiries and investor skepticism.

Unfortunately, a straight answer is hard to come by. Companies have to value IP for all sorts of reasons. And they have to follow different rules, depending on the purpose of the valuation. What if Apple licenses one of its patents to a foreign subsidiary? What if Samsung buys a company with a patent portfolio equivalent to Apple's? Each of those analyses will likely propose a different value for the technology. And chances are slim that either of those values will bear any resemblance to the numbers exchanged last week.

The rules of the road in IP valuation change according to who's driving. If tax authorities are behind the wheel, only a portion of a company's patents may have any value at all. In M&A, financial regulations tend to steer many companies towards high IP valuations. And, while courts typically rely on lost profits and/or reasonable royalty estimates to approximate patent value, juries may well veer off that road and go four-wheeling instead. Small wonder that valuations of the same IP could differ substantially, depending on the analysis. By billions, say.

Tech companies may be thrill-seekers with respect to innovation, but they're pretty conservative when it comes to stuff like financial reporting, tax returns and investor confidence. These audiences don't appreciate miscalculations or uncertainty. Consequently, IP valuation projects must be carefully managed, whatever their purpose. And, even if a company coordinates its multiple IP analyses and carefully controls dissemination of results, it still runs the risk of defending them against a jury's opinion.

If the blockbuster jury award in Apple v. Samsung survives appeal, it could be a game-changer. Technology companies may think twice about risking patent infringement suits. And a decision to steer clear of the courts may require a new approach to innovation. Specifically:

• "I'll show you mine if?" Tech companies may find it more prudent to cross-license technology to entwine their interests and avoid costly litigation.
• "If you can't beat 'em, buy 'em." Less successful innovators may snap up their more creative competitors to access the technology they need. While acquisitions are expensive, they avoid high profile lawsuits and brand-damaging jury verdicts.
• "Since I can't steal your tech, I'll steal your talent." The talent flow between companies may accelerate as competitors lure each other's best and brightest. Companies may find this strategy a relatively cost-effective way to jump-start innovation and cultivate a robust IP portfolio. Even if employers fight back, the stakes shouldn't be as high as they are in patent suits.

Each of the strategies suggested above represents a more conservative approach to IP portfolio enhancement and would result in more cross-licensing, increased M&A activity, and elevated technology salaries. R&D departments may coordinate more closely with finance groups in this environment as companies greet internally generated innovation with more caution.

Intellectual property portfolios represent the crown jewels of successful technology firms. Protecting them is a matter of corporate survival. Unfortunately, assessing their value is a matter of perspective. Litigation introduces yet another perspective, one that may or may not rely on accepted valuation methodologies.

The Apple v. Samsung case may encourage tech firms to take courts out of the valuation equation altogether, by finding new - litigation-resistant - ways to access intellectual property.

Kara Boatman is Senior Vice President and Tom Hopkins is CEO of Fortisure Consulting LP in San Francisco, CA.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/risky-business-valuing-ip-175200183.html

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The Stuff of Fantasy: Local Dream Homes for Sale : The South Shore ...

By Danielle Puma

Imagine driving down a long, private road and you come across an estate that is fit for a king or queen. There are tall trees that line the property and immaculate landscaping by the front walkway. In the backyard, there may be an in ground pool with a waterfall gently trickling into the cool water. Open the front door, and inside you see master bedroom suites, an eat-in kitchen large enough for a cooking show, and a library. Sound too good to be true? You may be in luck because there are properties like this nestled in The Five Towns that are currently on the market. Whether you are looking for a luxurious multimillion-dollar home or a magnificent historic estate, these houses are filled with every amenity imaginable.

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20 Heron Drive in Hewlett Bay Park

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Looking for a home that overlooks the water and has immaculate landscaping? There is a 1990 colonial-style home located at 20 Heron Drive in Hewlett Bay Park that has amazing views of the water that you can see while relaxing in the tub or throughout the rest of the house.

Resting by the water, it sits on over two acres of land and is over 8,000 square feet. There is a brick patio in the backyard that is perfect for family get-togethers in the evening and a dock attached to the home, perfect for spending a sunny day out on your boat. If you have a large family, space is not a problem with 15 rooms, nine bedrooms, and six bathrooms.

Love to cook? There is an updated eat-in kitchen complete with a stove-attached island that is great for preparing meals or hosting a dinner party. There are four fireplaces, a large dining room, den, and living room. The master suite has its own closet room and terrace to enjoy the sunset or stars at night. Additional amenities include a bulkhead along the waterfront, hardwood floors and central air conditioning. The home is for sale through Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate for $4,400,000. Please contact Ronnie Gerber at (516) 238-4299.

180 Bay Boulevard in Atlantic Beach

If living on the open bay front is what you?ve always dreamed of, take a look at this expanded-ranch style home. The property at 1890 Bay Boulevard in Atlantic Beach is in a prestigious neighborhood and has beautiful waterfront views that can be seen while relaxing on the back porch or patio. The back of the house is also home to a large dock that can accommodate any size boat ? the perfect touch to this property.

The home is new construction and features seven rooms, three bedrooms, and three-and-a-half bathrooms. There is a large master suite on the ground floor, a huge family room with ceilings that are close to 14 feet high, a formal dining room, a family room, and a full basement. If the kitchen is your domain, indulge in the custom-designed Italian gourmet kitchen with granite countertops. The home is for sale through Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate for $3,100,000. Please contact Thomas Tripodi at (516) 902-3497.

220 Causeway in Lawrence

This home defines luxury as long as having mini golf in your backyard is part of that definition. The 1967 ranch-style home at 220 Causeway in Lawrence sits on over an acre of land and has 17 rooms, nine bedrooms, and eight-and-a-half bathrooms.

A vacation is as far away as your backyard ? enjoy a dip in the large saltwater pool or take the time to relax in the hot tub. No need to dry yourself off before heading inside because there is an outdoor kitchen ? perfect for entertaining and grabbing a quick drink. In the backyard there is also a playground and patio that kids will go crazy for with their friends.

Something else to mention is the master suite, complete with his and her baths that are heated. There is also a separate 2,000 square foot carriage house that has it?s own separate bedrooms and bathrooms. Your guests will never need to stay at a hotel for the night with this addition. The home is for sale through Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate for $2,995,000. Please contact Ronnie Gerber at (516) 238-4299.

360 Longwood Crossing in Lawrence

Is it your dream to live on a secluded hill and has incredible views? The one-of-a-kind grand estate at 360 Longwood Crossing in Lawrence would be an ideal fit. The colonial-style manor, built in 1895, is at the end of a winding private road and overlooks the water. It has almost three acres of spacious land and is lined with trees, flowers and shrubs. The aesthetic appeal is perfect for someone who enjoys gardening or landscaping. The house features 15 rooms, seven bedrooms, and four-and-a-half bathrooms ? a perfect fit for someone who has a large family and wants to settle down in The Five Towns.

Enjoy having parties at home? This large piece of property offers space for entertaining guests with a huge, palatial dining room and an attached bar room. The original beamed ceilings also give way for more space to entertain. Other features include a library, a large eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a breakfast room, an office, hardwood floors, wall-to-wall carpeting, and four fireplaces to keep your family warm and cozy during the winter months.

Take a moment to step outside and you?ll find an in-ground heated pool and a patio deck that overlooks the bay. The home is for sale through Coach Realty for $2,825,000. Please contact Marsha Ander (516) 287-6513

125 Cedar Avenue in Hewlett Bay Park

Imagine yourself poolside after a long week at the office? Look no further than 125 Cedar Avenue in Hewlett Bay Park. This 1906 colonial-style home has a beautiful cabana and in ground pool in the backyard. The best part ? it?s heated.

The colonial rests on over an acre of land and has ten rooms, five bedrooms, and five bathrooms. There is a fireplace, two skylights that give the home a bright appeal, an eat-in kitchen, living room, dining room and den. The home is for sale through Marjorie Hausman Realty for $1,850,000. Please contact Marjorie Hausman at (516) 569-5110.

If you?re looking to live beachside, 1181 Harbor Road in Hewlett Harboris a split-style home for sale that rests near open water. The home, built in 1954, is situated on over a half-acre of land and has its own private beach.

1181 Harbor Road in Hewlett Harbor

Don?t worry about where you can dock your boat or other toys; there is a lift in the backyard that can hold two jet skis or a small boat. The back area is completely fenced in complete with a gate to the beach and a dock. There is also a wood deck that will have you enjoying the majestic view of the beach at night.

The house features 12 rooms, six bedrooms, and four-and-a-half bathrooms. There are three skylights throughout the home, hardwood floors, a fireplace, and central air conditioning. Additionally, there is a living room, dining room, two dens, and an eat-in kitchen. The basement is full and finished and could be converted into anything your heart desires.

Living in this dream house would be like being on vacation year-round without having to go to an airport. The beach is found in the backyard and is ideal for a family that enjoys being out on the water. The home is for sale through Majorie Hausman Realty for $1,600,000.

The Regency Condominiums in Lawrence

Interested in living in a brand new luxurious condominium? Now under construction is The Regency Condominiums at 260 Central Avenue in Lawrence. These apartments are the epitome of lavish living and are customized with finishes and products with names like Jenn-Air, Kohler and Bosch. Available residences can feature one bedroom to three bedrooms and one-and-a-half bathrooms to three-and-a-half bathrooms ? all dependent upon the condo?s dimensions. They all include valet parking, a doorman and concierge service, a wine cellar, a banquet room to host a shower, dinner party or office meeting, and an indoor and outdoor pool.

At the current time, a five room, two bedroom, and two bathroom residence is on the market for $695,000. Aside from being able to enjoy your own private pool, there is a private courtyard that has beautiful landscaping and a fitness center that is fully equipped with state-of-the-art fitness equipment.

Take your Mah-Jongg card game from the beach club to the card room at the Regency. If you are a resident, this room gives you the chance to organize a weekly game of poker or bridge with your friends. For additional information on available residences and pricing, please call (516) 592-5670.

From a villa to an estate, finding your dream home that embodies luxury is not far from The Five Towns. If you have a large family and are looking to purchase a home that is stunning and has breathtaking views, take the time to call a realtor. Then maybe one day soon, you can be standing in your own gourmet kitchen staring out onto the waterfront that is your backyard.

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Source: http://standardli.com/2012/08/the-stuff-of-fantasy-local-dream-homes-for-sale/

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Investigators: Russian confesses to killing 2 women; admits trying to mislead investigators

MOSCOW - Investigators say police have detained a man who has confessed to killing two women in a central Russian city and trying to mislead investigations by scrawling a message at the murder scene demanding freedom for jailed members of the Pussy Riot band.

Russia's Investigative Committee said Friday that the man ? a 38-year-old university professor named Igor Danilevsky ? was detained Thursday in Kazan.

The committee said Danilevsky wanted the deaths of the 38-year-old woman he dated and her 76-year-old mother to appear as if they were a "ritual killing". It added that he had convinced the woman to take out a loan to repay his debts.

Three band members have been sentenced to two years in prison for a stunt at Moscow's main cathedral entreating the Virgin Mary to save Russia from President Vladimir Putin.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/investigators-russian-confesses-killing-2-women-admits-trying-084021420.html

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