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Friday, July 27, 2012
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Colorado shooting puts police chief in spotlight
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Which Species Will Live, Which Will Die? [Slide Show]
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Conservation groups can no longer afford to try to protect all animals and plants, forcing heartbreaking choices
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Conservationists are reluctantly experimenting with three forms of triage to help them decide which species to try to save or not save. Each method has different priorities: "Function first" favors species that perform a unique job in nature. "Evolution first" seeks to preserve genetic diversity. "Hot spots" prefers ecosystems rich in species.
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Friday, July 13, 2012
Australian unemployment up to 5.2 percent
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Sales Pro: Product Manager
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Hastings Direct
We're a company that's going places, and we want you to join us.
Product Manager
Up to ?50k + ?5k car allowance and bonus
At Hastings we believe in delivering quality service, fantastic products and offers to our customers, just ask the 1 million people who have a policy with us!
We pride ourselves on being an agile, dynamic and fast paced organisation which enables us to react to changing market conditions and to identify and seize new opportunities. It is this forward thinking and way of working that has made Hastings Direct a true 'turn around' story.
Our fantastic company performance has been supported by a ?15m investment programme in infrastructure which coupled with the passion, vision and dedication of our staff has led to great success.
We believe it's our passion for our customers and our staff, coupled with our entrepreneurial spirit that sets us apart.
We are currently recruiting for a Product Manager to work within our new business and product management department. The main purpose of the role is to ensure that volume, revenue and acquisition targets in the department are met and implementing the strategy for the business unit.
As Product Manager your responsibilities will include:
- Developing marketing and promotional activities to improve new business sales
- Identifying gaps in the market where the Hastings brands can offer a solution and working with teams to ensure they are implemented
- Ensuring all new products meet customer needs for their relevant segment
- Ensuring all products are profitable for Hastings
- Analysing various sources of MI (including aggregator portals, Consumer Intelligence, e-bench markers and other market reports),
- Identifying trends, opportunities and poor performing segments to improve income
- Analysing and improving business processes across Hastings Direct to improve New Business sales including ancillaries
- Ensuring all activities are compliant and within FSA and TCF guidelines
- Managing key strategic projects
- Providing commentary and analysis for the weekly and monthly trading updates
- Managing commercial third party relationships
As Product Manager your experience will ideally include:
- Previous experience from within a similar role
- Educated to degree level, ideally within statistics or marketing based subject
- Must have strong commercial acumen, ideally gained from within a blue chip organisation
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship building skills
- Strong corporate communication skills with the ability to present at board level
- Demonstrable commercial achievements
- A business improvement focus as well as the ability to thrive in a fast paced, ever changing environment
This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your talent with a growing business offering genuine career opportunities and progression. For more information please see our website.
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Thursday, July 12, 2012
Senator questions results of Toyota safety probe
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"Key questions about the cause of unintended acceleration remain unanswered," Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, wrote in a letter to NHTSA Director David Strickland.
By Paul A. Eisenstein, The Detroit Bureau
Did Toyota get off too easily after it was largely cleared by a pair of investigations looking into the maker?s problems with so-called unintended acceleration?
That?s a possibility being raised by Sen. Chuck Grassley, an Iowa Republican, who has sent a letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, questioning the results of two studies conducted for the agencies, in particular one done by NASA that found no evidence of electronic gremlins that might cause Toyota vehicles to race out of control.
?Key questions about the cause of unintended acceleration remain unanswered,? the veteran lawmaker wrote in a letter to NHTSA Director David Strickland.
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?Those questions have been supported by a raft of internal corporate documents also in the hands of TheDetroitBureau.com that suggest Toyota may, in fact, itself be worried that there are still yet unknown issues with some of its products.
Both the NASA study and a second one by the National Academies Science failed to substantiate claims by Toyota critics that the maker?s electronic engine control systems might be the result of Unintended Acceleration ? also known as Sudden Acceleration ? where a vehicle might surge out of control, possibly leading to a collision, injury or even death.
Toyota became enmeshed in a safety scandal when, in October 2009, a California Highway Patrol Officer and three family members were killed when a Lexus they were borrowing raced out of control, skidded off a freeway, crashed and burned.
The maker subsequently recalled 8 million vehicles in a pair of recalls, one targeting so-called ?carpet entrapment,? where loose floor mats could jam the accelerator pedal, and another related to potentially sticker accelerator assemblies.
Late last month, Toyota extended the carpet entrapment recall to include nearly 134,000 additional vehicles, 2010 Lexus RX350 and RX450h crossovers. (For more on that story, Click Here.)
Despite the number of vehicles involved in those two recalls ? which forced Toyota to briefly shut down some of its main assembly plants while waiting for the necessary replacement parts ? critics of the maker insisted it had not addressed the major problem.? But experts, including some on the NASA panel, also warned that it could prove near-impossible to track electronic gremlins that might only occur sporadically and then vanish without a trace.
Some pointed to a phenomenon known as ?tin whiskers,? in which nano-sized threads have been known to grow at key junction points on electronic circuit boards. ?Such a possibility was raised repeatedly in the 177-page NASA report.
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?This is a serious issue,? Grassley wrote in his letter to NHTSA?s Strickland, asking how often and how far it has been pursued.
Traditionally known for its seeming bulletproof reliability, Toyota took some unexpected shots as a result of the 2009-10 crisis ? which saw key executives including CEO Akio Toyoda grilled by Congress and led to record fines for failing to respond to the sticky accelerator problem in a timely manner, as required by law.
The safety agency took some punishment of its own, however as a result of the Toyota scandal. Internal corporate documents showed that NHTSA went easy on Toyota by allowing it to avoid an earlier recall that saved the carmaker millions of dollars.? That was a key reason Strickland agreed to empower two independent studies of Toyota?s Unintended Acceleration problems.
In the end, both NASA and the NAS attributed the vast majority of reported runaway car incidents ? those not clearly linked to carpet entrapment or sticky accelerators ? to driver error. In many cases that was backed up by evidence showing that, in one instance, a motorist mistakenly pressed down so hard on the gas pedal, rather than the brake, that it bent.
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But the studies left open a slight window suggesting there could yet be issues unknown impacting Toyota?s electronics.
A spokesperson for NHTSA said the agency has received the Senator?s letter and ?will review it carefully and respond appropriately.?
Meanwhile, the various legal actions that have faced Toyota by alleged victims of Unintended Acceleration continue to work their way through the courts.
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Sony unveils first medical-grade OLED monitor, surgery gets rendered in all-too-vivid color
OLED screens are virtually everywhere, and they're steadily getting bigger, but it was tough to find any in hospitals until now. While Sony's 25-inch PVM-2551MD might not have the most glamorous name, it's the first and only OLED monitor with FDA approval for use in surgery. No, it's not just to give the doctor something more pleasing (or disgusting) to look at while she's removing a gallstone -- the organic display can be a genuine help for surgery through the higher contrast, virtually non-existent blur and more faithful color reproduction versus the LCDs it's meant to replace. Us patients likely won't see the now-shipping 2551MD for much longer than it takes to go unconscious, so it might be hard to appreciate; if it helps surgeons finish operations faster and with fewer mistakes, however, we could all reap the rewards.
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Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Levels of hepatitis C virus higher among African-Americans and males
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Epidemiologists have determined that levels of hepatitis C virus (HCV) found among injection drug users (IDUs) were higher in individuals who are male or African American even after differences in other factors were considered. The study, which was funded by the National Cancer Institute and performed with collaborators from the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center and the University of California - San Francisco, was the first to simultaneously examine the association of demographic, viral and human genetic factors on HCV RNA levels. Results of the study published in the July issue of Hepatology, a journal of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD), also showed higher levels of HCV among IDUs who were co-infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
A 2010 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that up to 3.9 million Americans have chronic HCVa leading cause of liver cancer, end-stage liver disease and liver transplantation. According to the CDC 17,000 new cases and 2,800 acute cases of HCV were reported in 2010. Previous epidemiologic studies suggest one-third of those 18 to 30 year-old IDUs and up to 90% of older IDUs are infected with HCV.
"With such a high incidence and prevalence of hepatitis C virus infection among IDUs, it is important to understand the characteristics of the infection in this group," explains lead author Dr. Thomas O'Brien of the Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics at the National Cancer Institute in Rockville, MD. "The HCV RNA level is an important predictor of response to treatment in patients with chronic hepatitis C. Our study is the first to examine simultaneously the viral, demographic, and genetic factors that impact HCV levels in ethnically diverse IDUs."
Participants were originally recruited for the Urban Health Studya multi-ethnic group of IDUs in San Francisco. Researchers used interview data and biological samples from participants to analyze demographic, viral and host characteristics of cancer-causing viruses. A total of 1701 participants had detectable HCV RNA and were included in the present study. The median age at enrollment was 46 years and median age of first illicit drug injection was 18 years. Close to 75% of participants were men and 56% were African American, 34% European (non-Hispanic) and 7% Latino (non-African American).
Adjusted analysis revealed that age, gender, racial ancestry, HIV-1 infection, and IL28B rs12979860 genotype were all independently associated with the HCV RNA level. "We know that the level of HCV is an important predictor of treatment response and that these levels seem to be influenced by a number of demographic, clinical, viral and human genetic factors," concludes Dr. O'Brien.
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Full citation: "HCV RNA Levels in a Multi-Ethnic Cohort of Injection Drug Users:Human Genetic, Viral and Demographic Associations." Lorenzo Uccellini, Fan-Chen Tseng, Alessandro Monaco, Fatma M. Shebl, Ruth Pfeiffer, Myhanh Dotrang, Dianna Buckett, Michael P. Busch, Ena Wang, Brian R. Edlin, Francesco Marincola, Thomas R. O'Brien. Hepatology; (DOI: 10.1002/hep.25652); Print Issue Date: July, 2012. URL: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/hep.25652/abstract
About the Author: Dr. Thomas O'Brien is with the Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics at the National Cancer Institute in Rockville, Maryland.
To arrange an interview with Dr. O'Brien please contact the NCI Office of Media Relations at ncipressofficers@mail.nih.gov or at 301-496-4441.
This study is published in Hepatology. Media wishing to receive a PDF of this article may contact sciencenewsroom@wiley.com.
About the Journal: Hepatology is the premier publication in the field of liver disease, publishing original, peer-reviewed articles concerning all aspects of liver structure, function and disease. Each month, the distinguished Editorial Board monitors and selects only the best articles on subjects such as immunology, chronic hepatitis, viral hepatitis, cirrhosis, genetic and metabolic liver diseases and their complications, liver cancer, and drug metabolism. Hepatology is published on is published by Wiley on behalf of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD). For more information, please visit http://wileyonlinelibrary.com/journal/hep.
About Wiley
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Our core businesses publish scientific, technical, medical, and scholarly journals, encyclopedias, books, and online products and services; professional/trade books, subscription products, training materials, and online applications and Web sites; and educational materials for undergraduate and graduate students and lifelong learners. Wiley's global headquarters are located in Hoboken, New Jersey, with operations in the U.S., Europe, Asia, Canada, and Australia. The Company's Web site can be accessed at http://www.wiley.com. The Company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols JWa and JWb.
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Share ] Contact: Dawn Peters
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781-388-8408
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Epidemiologists have determined that levels of hepatitis C virus (HCV) found among injection drug users (IDUs) were higher in individuals who are male or African American even after differences in other factors were considered. The study, which was funded by the National Cancer Institute and performed with collaborators from the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center and the University of California - San Francisco, was the first to simultaneously examine the association of demographic, viral and human genetic factors on HCV RNA levels. Results of the study published in the July issue of Hepatology, a journal of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD), also showed higher levels of HCV among IDUs who were co-infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
A 2010 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that up to 3.9 million Americans have chronic HCVa leading cause of liver cancer, end-stage liver disease and liver transplantation. According to the CDC 17,000 new cases and 2,800 acute cases of HCV were reported in 2010. Previous epidemiologic studies suggest one-third of those 18 to 30 year-old IDUs and up to 90% of older IDUs are infected with HCV.
"With such a high incidence and prevalence of hepatitis C virus infection among IDUs, it is important to understand the characteristics of the infection in this group," explains lead author Dr. Thomas O'Brien of the Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics at the National Cancer Institute in Rockville, MD. "The HCV RNA level is an important predictor of response to treatment in patients with chronic hepatitis C. Our study is the first to examine simultaneously the viral, demographic, and genetic factors that impact HCV levels in ethnically diverse IDUs."
Participants were originally recruited for the Urban Health Studya multi-ethnic group of IDUs in San Francisco. Researchers used interview data and biological samples from participants to analyze demographic, viral and host characteristics of cancer-causing viruses. A total of 1701 participants had detectable HCV RNA and were included in the present study. The median age at enrollment was 46 years and median age of first illicit drug injection was 18 years. Close to 75% of participants were men and 56% were African American, 34% European (non-Hispanic) and 7% Latino (non-African American).
Adjusted analysis revealed that age, gender, racial ancestry, HIV-1 infection, and IL28B rs12979860 genotype were all independently associated with the HCV RNA level. "We know that the level of HCV is an important predictor of treatment response and that these levels seem to be influenced by a number of demographic, clinical, viral and human genetic factors," concludes Dr. O'Brien.
###
Full citation: "HCV RNA Levels in a Multi-Ethnic Cohort of Injection Drug Users:Human Genetic, Viral and Demographic Associations." Lorenzo Uccellini, Fan-Chen Tseng, Alessandro Monaco, Fatma M. Shebl, Ruth Pfeiffer, Myhanh Dotrang, Dianna Buckett, Michael P. Busch, Ena Wang, Brian R. Edlin, Francesco Marincola, Thomas R. O'Brien. Hepatology; (DOI: 10.1002/hep.25652); Print Issue Date: July, 2012. URL: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/hep.25652/abstract
About the Author: Dr. Thomas O'Brien is with the Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics at the National Cancer Institute in Rockville, Maryland.
To arrange an interview with Dr. O'Brien please contact the NCI Office of Media Relations at ncipressofficers@mail.nih.gov or at 301-496-4441.
This study is published in Hepatology. Media wishing to receive a PDF of this article may contact sciencenewsroom@wiley.com.
About the Journal: Hepatology is the premier publication in the field of liver disease, publishing original, peer-reviewed articles concerning all aspects of liver structure, function and disease. Each month, the distinguished Editorial Board monitors and selects only the best articles on subjects such as immunology, chronic hepatitis, viral hepatitis, cirrhosis, genetic and metabolic liver diseases and their complications, liver cancer, and drug metabolism. Hepatology is published on is published by Wiley on behalf of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD). For more information, please visit http://wileyonlinelibrary.com/journal/hep.
About Wiley
Founded in 1807, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. has been a valued source of information and understanding for more than 200 years, helping people around the world meet their needs and fulfill their aspirations. Wiley and its acquired companies have published the works of more than 450 Nobel laureates in all categories: Literature, Economics, Physiology or Medicine, Physics, Chemistry, and Peace.
Our core businesses publish scientific, technical, medical, and scholarly journals, encyclopedias, books, and online products and services; professional/trade books, subscription products, training materials, and online applications and Web sites; and educational materials for undergraduate and graduate students and lifelong learners. Wiley's global headquarters are located in Hoboken, New Jersey, with operations in the U.S., Europe, Asia, Canada, and Australia. The Company's Web site can be accessed at http://www.wiley.com. The Company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols JWa and JWb.
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Monday, July 9, 2012
New details about Romney's wealth confirm F. Scott Fitzgerald's quip about the rich
News sources report that?Mitt Romney's financial portfolio has included an offshore company in Bermuda that remained invisible to voters. But it may be images of the Romney clan vacationing at their?$8 million summer compound on a lake in New Hampshire that have more impact.
Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney drives his family on his boat on Lake Winnipesaukee in Wolfeboro, N.H., Friday, July 6, as he continues his vacation from the campaign trail.
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Net worth somewhere around a quarter billion dollars, not counting the $100 million trust set up for his five sons. Offshore investments. A beach house in?La Jolla, Calif., a town house in?Belmont, Mass., and a summer compound on the shores of?Lake Winnipesaukee?in?New Hampshire.
Photos of the Romney clan riding jet skis and a large power boat on vacation in New Hampshire this week led Boston Globe columnist Joan Vennochi to wonder if this was Mr. Romney?s ?John Kerry moment? or perhaps proof of F. Scott Fitzgerald?s famous line about the rich: ?They are different from you and me.?
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In Senator Kerry?s case, it was the photo of him wind-surfing in 2004 when he was the Democratic challenger to former president George W. Bush ? an image Republicans quickly used to show that Kerry?s wealth allowed him to live an elite life-style ? ?different from you and me.?
(Romney and Kerry are both tall, wealthy, patrician-looking Ivy Leaguers from Massachusetts. In President Obama?s debate prep, Kerry will act the role of Romney.)
It?s a ticklish political situation for Romney, or at least has the potential to be. He wouldn?t be the richest man ever to run for the White House (that would be Ross Perot back in 1992 and 1996). But if elected, he would be the wealthiest president ever, according to the detailed reporting of Forbes Magazine?s ?wealth team.?
Back during the Republican primaries and debates, it took some needling by Newt Gingrich and others to get Romney to release his tax returns for just two years (far fewer than the 23 years he provided Sen. John McCain in 2008 when Romney was being considered as McCain?s running mate). Meanwhile, thanks to the reporting of Forbes and others, the specifics of Romney?s wealth are known in greater detail.
How to Negotiate Your Next Salary ? Amy Gallo ? Best Practices ...
Did you know most women don?t negotiate their salaries? And, that most employers consider their orignal offer to be a starting place?..?? Can you imagine what a difference that makes over a 30 year career, when even a few thousand dollars becomes a huge?gap as raises are percentaged on that base?
Here are some excellent resources and a Harvard Business Review article?to help you be more effective in?negotiating your next salary.? Many of these tips can also be applicable to those negotiating? a raise, or other kinds of compensation, for example more time off instead of health-care if your spouse covers you, or,? more flex time.
How to Negotiate Your Next Salary ? Amy Gallo ? Best Practices ? Harvard Business Review.
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You may also want to check out my?August 1st ?radio interview with social scientist, Jonathan Jordan?on Recent Breakthroughs in the Neuroscience?of Negotiation.
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Sunday, July 8, 2012
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Tomas Lopez, Lifeguard Fired For Saving Man Outside His Coverage Zone, Offered Old Job Back
Fired Florida lifeguard Tomas Lopez, who was let go earlier this week for saving a swimmer outside his jurisdiction, has been offered his old job back.
His response: Thanks but no thanks.
"It's another chapter in my life closed and I am just going to continue to get my schooling finished and get on with my career," Lopez told CNN.
The much-publicized incident took place at Hallandale Beach, north of Miami, on Monday, when Lopez instinctively went after a drowning man.
Lopez said the man had turned blue and "was having a lot of trouble breathing." He was outside Lopez's coverage zone, though, so he got fired.
The pink slip was handed down by Jeff Ellis Management Co., which says lifeguards are not insured outside the beach for which they are responsible.
Ellis told CNN on Thursday: "Clearly, he should not have been terminated for what had occurred. I know that he has tried to do the right thing."
"I have no doubts I did the right thing," Lopez, who said he knew the rules but acted anyway, told CNN in the aftermath of his pink slip.
"I believe I did what was right, and that if someone needs help you're going to go help them, regardless if you're a lifeguard or not."
Three other lifeguards quit in protest and two others were dismissed after saying they would have followed Tomas Lopez's example.
As for the drowning victim, a nurse on the beach assisted him until EMTs arrived. He is said to be in good condition as of Friday, CNN reports.
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Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Twitter helps find dog that took train to Dublin
This image made available by Irish Rail shows Deirdre Anglin after being reunited with her Jack Russell terrier Patch Wednesday July 4, 2012 in Dublin, Ireland. When Patch hopped aboard the train to Dublin, the power of Twitter reunited the dog with his master. Irish Rail sent a ``Lost dog!?? tweet after the Jack Russell terrier arrived with Wednesday morning commuters on a train from neighboring Kilcock, County Kildare. By all accounts, the friendly dog had spent his hourlong journey being petted vigorously. After more than 500 retweets in just 32 minutes, the photo found Patch?s owner, Deirdre Anglin, who tweeted the state railway: ``That?s my dog!?? (AP Photo/Irish Rail, HO)
This image made available by Irish Rail shows Deirdre Anglin after being reunited with her Jack Russell terrier Patch Wednesday July 4, 2012 in Dublin, Ireland. When Patch hopped aboard the train to Dublin, the power of Twitter reunited the dog with his master. Irish Rail sent a ``Lost dog!?? tweet after the Jack Russell terrier arrived with Wednesday morning commuters on a train from neighboring Kilcock, County Kildare. By all accounts, the friendly dog had spent his hourlong journey being petted vigorously. After more than 500 retweets in just 32 minutes, the photo found Patch?s owner, Deirdre Anglin, who tweeted the state railway: ``That?s my dog!?? (AP Photo/Irish Rail, HO)
This image made available by Irish Rail shows Jack Russell terrier Patch Wednesday July 4, 2012 in Dublin, Ireland. When Patch hopped aboard the train to Dublin, the power of Twitter reunited the dog with his master. Irish Rail sent a ``Lost dog!?? tweet after the Jack Russell terrier arrived with Wednesday morning commuters on a train from neighboring Kilcock, County Kildare. By all accounts, the friendly dog had spent his hourlong journey being petted vigorously. After more than 500 retweets in just 32 minutes, the photo found Patch?s owner, Deirdre Anglin, who tweeted the state railway: ``That?s my dog!?? (AP Photo/Irish Rail, HO)
DUBLIN (AP) ? When Patch hopped aboard the train to Dublin, it took the power of Twitter to reunite the dog with his owner.
Irish Rail sent a "Lost dog!" tweet with a photo attachment after the Jack Russell terrier arrived with Wednesday morning commuters on a train from rural Kilcock, County Kildare, an hour's ride away.
After more than 500 retweets in just 32 minutes, the photo found Patch's owner, Deirdre Anglin, who tweeted the state railway: "That's my dog!"
The episode underscored the ubiquitous use of mobile-friendly social media sites in Ireland, a tech-savvy corner of Europe where cell phones were the norm long before they were in the United States.
Soon after Patch went missing Tuesday night in Kilcock, 20 miles (30 kilometers) west of Dublin, Anglin said she did "the usual social network thing," posting pictures of the dog on her Facebook account and appealing for followers to spot him.
It wasn't until after Patch waltzed on to the 6:49 a.m. commuter train in Kilcock that the alarm was sounded.
Rail workers on board dubbed the dog Checker, joking he might be trained to inspect people's tickets, as commuters took turns petting the friendly dog. They turned him over to Pearse Street station staff on the train's final stop in the heart of the capital, when it became clear the dog had no owner on board.
Irish Rail spokesman Barry Kenny described Twitter as offering the ideal platform for launching a nationwide appeal for the lost dog. And he said some staff at Pearse Station wished it hadn't worked so well.
"It was good she showed up so quickly, because the staff in the office were getting quite attached to him," Kenny said.
Anglin said she was particularly pleased that Irish Rail posted Patch's photo on Twitter and noted that the rapid retweets by other users to their own followers ensured that, soon, the alert reached her.
Irish Rail and Anglin posted a series of photos documenting her Dublin reunion with Patch, their return train trip, and car journey home. She said fellow train travelers kept asking her: "Is that the dog from Twitter?"
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