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Cuomonomics and Poor Sam Champion
A game of monopoly gets uber competitve for Chris and Sam.
Sept. 18, 2008 -- [DISCLAIMER: Despite the text of the below narrative, the tone hopefully makes it obvious that everything that follows was in jest and was met with laughter by all. A lot of laughter.]
When Cleo bought Chris Cuomo and Sam Champion a monopoly board, everyone expected a little light-hearted fun when a game broke out in the antique Warrior Ridge car between Chris, Sam, and producers Cleo and Kendall.
I don't think anyone realized just how far and quickly the game would degenerate from light-hearted fun to "You will never get this property, you understand this? Never, ever. You will die old and poor!"
It all started when Chris suggested a simple rule: Any negotiation is on the table as long as the dice are in your hands. Or, in Chris' case, anyone else's hands.
The more small minded of us, like myself, assumed this just meant the players would negotiate the sale of property between each other for cash. Oh no, my friend. That was just the beginning.
Soon the game devolved into deals about property swapping, partial rent allowances, promises of future deals, bribery completely unrelated to the game ("You know, guest spots on 'GMA' are available for a price…"), three-way deals, crooked backroom deals and, finally, outright intimidation and violence. A combination of all of these tactics was not uncommon — especially from the self-named Cuomo Co.
If this were the 1920s Chicago, Babyface Chris would be the cigar chomping mob man in a pinstripe suit and bowler cap complete with pockets full of ill-gotten cash smiling just a bit too broadly.
Literally every other turn, he had a deal for someone, for something. Convincing the other player to go along meant, according to Cuomonomics, completely destroying their sense of self worth.
"This is all you have," Chris would begin in a typical diatribe. "Everything else you have is worthless. I hate to be harsh, but that's the truth. It hurts the reputation of Cuomo Co., but you need this. We at Cuomo Co. want to help you. You have nothing without this and you have no prospects. It is not that I need this from you, you need this from me. Look how nice that looks. Now look without it. This is your everything."
Monologues like this, as convincing and heart-breaking as they were, rarely succeeded in anything more than sending the other player down a long, lonely journey of introspection. The first successfully negotiated deal was settled not a minute earlier than an hour and a half into the game.
The first house was built, by Cuomo Co., at the two hour mark thanks to a shady deal with shyster Lana who suspiciously joined the game only quick enough to take some money and property from the bank and literally hand it over to Cuomo Co. for a twenty percent share in the company. The first, but far from last, formal accusations of cheating were leveled at this point.
Chris was, to his credit, never sorry.
"I own what I am," the tycoon told Kendall at one point. "You're in denial. I'm happy for you to make the deals you make, just don't think you get the right to be righteous. You eat just as much cheese as any other rat on the table."
But if Chris was the Tammany Hall of the Monopoly board, Sam was its Oliver Twist.
Perhaps the first mistake he made was early on in the game when he refused to negotiate with Cuomo Co. because he felt, with all accuracy, "insulted."
"No. No rent. I'm looking at you and I love you as a brother, but I'm paying no rent," Sam declared during an initial deal gone bad.
From there, poor luck took over.
"I've been to jail three times," he said dejectedly to himself. "I own three pieces of worthless property. I'm like a vagabond."
At the three hour mark, Sam was arrested for the fourth time and still no one but him had seen the inside of the fictional cells.
"I'm going down the tubes quickly. That's what jail will do to you," the repeat offender said.
For their part, Cleo and Kendall held their own against Cuomo Co. for a while, but – and you heard it here first – this is mainly due to a corrupt, off-the-books deal that was struck during the break to band together and take down the evil corporation.
Though the deal was kept a secret, they never bit their lips when voicing their opinion on the corrupt practices of Cuomo Co.
"I'm talking to the man right now. That's you," Kendall told Chris.
But even without knowing about the Cleo-Kendall alliance, Chris seized upon Kendall's hypocrisy.
"This is the fruit of the poison tree," he said when Kendall took money off the poor, unlucky ex-convict Sam Champion. "Where's your moral high ground now? Save it. She accepts the blood money and yet they will call Cuomo Co. corrupt?"
At the four-hour mark, when the game was forced to break up so people could go back to "work," Cuomo Co. was well in control of the game, the Cleo-Kendall partnership was wavering in the middle ground, and Sam was just doing his best to avoid incarceration.
"You're everything wrong with this country," Kendall told Chris angrily. She still holds a fairly obvious grudge.
"That's the American way, pal," Chris said simply while flipping through a pile of his money and looking over his empire of houses.
There were several notable quotations from this four hour game that simply could not be included in the narrative. However, it would be a tragedy to let them go unknown, so I've just listed them below.
Sam to Chris: "I didn't negotiate with you to be insulted."
Chris to Kendall: "I have a stack of money, you know what I'm saying? Money's no issue to me."
Sam to Himself: "I'm in jail for the fourth time."
Chris to Kendall about her treatment of Sam and Cleo: "You held her hostage. He's like a stooge."
Chris to Kendall: "Cuomo Co. gives people jobs, houses. Cuomo Co. made you. Without me, you have the inside of a donut. [Cleo starts slapping Chris]. No hitting! No hitting!"
Cleo to Chris: "That's blood money, so give it over."
Chris to Cleo: "Done, as in, your future."
Chris to Kendall: "You're a chock in the wheel of progress."
Chris to Everyone: "It's just a game you sick puppies."
Cleo to Chris: "We'll negotiate to the death."
Sam to Himself after landing on a railroad and having to pay rent for the umptienth time: "I will never go on the railroad again as long as I live."
Chris to Me: "Most of the things they've said about me, I know they mean."
Sam to Himself (notice a pattern?): "I'm just the poor working guy that's been in and out of jail a few times."
Cleo to Chris: "Take what you want. I can't sell my soul."
Chris to Cleo: "You don't exist to me. Honestly, you're like a bush right now."
Exchange between Chris and Sam while everyone's talking about the corruption of Cuomo Co.:
Sam – "I have not accepted blood money and I say it proudly!"
Chris – "This guy's been in jail! He's the landlord of a slum and he gets praised for this?!"
Chris to Everyone: "Why am I pushing deals? Because there's no action."
Chris to Cleo about a deal with Kendall: "If you mess with my deal with her at all, our deal goes away. This has wings. You shut your mouth."
Chris to Sam: "This is not go fish. This is not go fish."
Sam to Chris: "If you ever come to the poor side of town, buddy, you're paying up.


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Olli Rehn, the EU's financial and monetary affairs commissioner, said the organization's ability to react to the financial crisis in the 17 countries that use the euro has much improved compared with two years ago when the crisis began.
He also welcomed the official launch Monday of Europe's new (EURO)500 billion ($647.9 billion) permanent bailout fund, the European Stability Mechanism.
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In recent months, the EU has acquired significant new powers designed to help it resolve the current crisis and prevent new ones. These include the power to closely monitor national budgets and, where needed, demand changes in them. Also in the works is a central banking supervisor.
The new ESM is designed to reassure investors that the EU is better equipped to contain whatever crises erupt in the eurozone.
"Today is a good day for Europe," said Jean-Claude Juncker, the prime minister of Luxembourg who is also chairman of the ESM's board of governors.
The new fund will eventually have (EURO)500 billion at its disposal that it will use to buy up the bonds of countries whose borrowing costs are becoming unmanageable and also lend money to them if that's not enough. It will also lend money to countries that need to prop up failing banks, including handling Spain's bank bailout. It is expected that the fund will eventually be able to lend money directly to banks.
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Obama also said that he had asked for a comprehensive review of US nuclear plant safety in light of Japanese events. In particular, he's requested that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission study whether US reactors could withstand once-in-a-lifetime natural events such as the earthquake and tsunami that turned much of Japan's Fukushima I nuclear complex into a dangerous ruin.
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The president's Rose Garden appearance – on a brilliant spring-like day in Washington – came at a time when the US and Japanese governments have issued different warnings as to how far from the Fukushima plant it is safe to be. A lack of status updates from Japan itself may have further added to a sense of confusion about what's going on.
Thus Obama may have taken a moment to perform one of a president's primary duties: serve as a voice of calm at a time when some US citizens might be anxious.
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"The flight did not leave full," he said.
The State Department will mount another flight in a day or so if demand warrants, he said. In addition, the US has dispatched a convoy of 14 buses to the area of northeastern Japan slammed by the earthquake and tsunami to try and evacuate US citizens who lack transport to Tokyo.
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"This isn't a restaurant that ever had pineapple in the kitchen before the juice program," said Maialino sous chef Jonah Miller. The peeled pineapple gets whizzed up in their centrifugal Breville juicer (actually the same one we have at SEHQ!) to make a Pineapple Mint and Ginger juice ($8). Just a tiny nubbin of ginger and a sprig of mint goes into a batch. "Too much ginger will blow your mouth out," said Miller.
He and fellow sous chef Jason Pfeifer, who assisted with Noma's juice program during his stage in Copenhagen, have been experimenting with fruit and veggie combos. With so much juice fervor in the air these days, they saw an opportunity to do it really well at Maialino. Three "seed to stem" juices are available on the weekday breakfast menu for now, with plans of rolling them into the weekend brunch rotation soon.
The juices are evolving with the season's availability. "We're really excited for summer berries, peaches, and tomatoes later in the season," said Miller, who nodded that yes, this juicer means a Bloody Mary will see its way onto the cocktail list. On the current menu right now is a Green Apple, Fennel, and Spinach juice: a vivaciously verdant and refreshing sipper that's not at all bitter. You know you're drinking something healthy, but not wheat-grassy, tough-to-swallow kind of healthy.
Another one available: Carrot Pear, a fiercely orange juice made with naturally sweet carrots and Bosc pears. "It's annoying when you get a juice at room-temperature. Not as appetizing," said Miller, who noted that all of the juices are served on ice. You can order them at the table or to-go from the coffee counter inside, which we could see happening a lot on sunshiney days with so many people strolling around the Gramercy neighborhood.
Though it would have been cool to set up the juicer near the bar and watch them stick whole carrots into the machine—no peeling or de-seeding required!—it was just too loud, so they're keeping it in the kitchen. The salumistas have taken on the fresh-juicing work, as the salumi traffic isn't as crazy during breakfast service.
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Still think despite the tactics I cannot actually believe we never bought a center forward.
All well and good having wingers on, but they really have nothing to aim for do they.I also dont get Schniderline at all. What does he do
Should we? Theyve been much the better side for me
Cuco beaten like a rented mule there. Might as well not been on the pitch.
Fekir looks a player
Cant decide if I hate Holgates defensive or attacking work more
I wonder if DCL's bird dumped him because he couldn't finish? Would be proper gutted though... like cut wrists/OD/hanging/drowning/standing on a bridge gutted
Perspective - we havent actually been that bad. Bad decision making in final 3rd and Holgate having a mare.
Do like footy in the rain.
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There are those who like Group A rally even more than Group B, and watching this video of the '93 Monte might sway you in Group A's favor.
What I think of when someone says Group A is homologation. More than Group B before it and more than the WRC cars of today, these were ordinary showroom cars, made extraordinary, then sold to the public as (somewhat) affordable homologation specials. In '93, carmakers had to build 2500 road versions of a car out of a total model line of 25000 cars to qualify for Group A rally. It's what gave the world the WRX, the Evo, the Delta Integrale, the Escort Cosworth, and the Celica GT4, all of which are on display here, short the Scoobie.
Judging by this video, they lacked little of the speed, the antics, or the crazy mid-road fans as the Group B days.
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For many people, the purchase of a home at Main and Keefer might lead to some lifestyle tweaks.
The character of the walkable neighbourhood would demand it.
There's an an array of fresh produce, meat and seafood lining the sidewalks within a city block.
There's the busy hum of a changing and diverse city at the front door.
The neighbourhood offers lessons in the city's heritage, a network of cycling routes and a social vibrancy that would encourage anyone to fully participate in the community.
Laura Rizzo and her colleagues at the Solterra Group of Developments know the location will be the draw for buyers of the 81 suites at the Keefer Block, Solterra's pre-sale project.
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It's no surprise to Rizzo, Solterra's vice-president of marketing, that the thousands of people who have registered on the Keefer Block website hope to be "end users"— people intent on living in their apartments, rather than renting them out — and that most of them come from in and around the area.
"We found that a lot of them are renting in Gastown, Main Street and they really like the East Side."
Rizzo knows why. "Just walking around, down Union Street, Georgia [Street], you see this eclectic mix. It's still traditional, but there's a good mix for the newer generation."
To respect the tradition and protect heritage values, Rafii Architects worked closely with city design panels to ensure that the building, though contemporary, blended with the architectural heritage so evident in surrounding buildings. To that end, the nine-storey building will be graced with red brick on two sides to reflect the older buildings across the street. On another side, lighter brick and stone will bring a more contemporary flair.
"They wanted to use materials that still lends to Chinatown's architectural feel," Rizzo says. "They wanted to get a sense of the older historic long narrow buildings, to tie into the neighbourhood, and work with our theme of 'modern meets heritage'."
The modern touch comes into play with the amenities inside — and atop — the Keefer Block.
On the rooftop, a kitchenette and social space, community garden plots and natural children's play area surround a party space and outdoor movie-screening area.
In the indoor garage, a dog washing station and bike maintenance area will offer handy places to take care of both the dog and the bike — perhaps two of the greatest loves of a young resident's life.
The suites' interiors will be outfitted to appeal to the young urban buyer as well. Keefer Block's display suite in Seymour Street's 800-block is a model of versatility and contemporary style. Rizzo says the company's pride comes down to the details.
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The kitchen is a perfect case in point.
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"Our big thing is to have versatility in this space," Rizzo says.
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Rizzo, who is involved in both the marketing and the interior design of the display suite, is satisfied that the interiors reflect the same tastes and sense of urban adventure that can be found in the surrounding community.
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Keli Carender on the Tea Party
Keli Carender is a Seattle area blogger considered by many to be the very first Tea Party activist. She tells Steve Paulson what the first protests were like.
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Wow, everything she said makes so much sense. Remember the founding of the country and the whole weak federal government + strong states = success? I had forgotten all about that until this interview reminded me. We really don't have to have a federal administrator to spoon feed us and change our diapers?
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Keli Carrender didn't seem to have any well thought out ideas - beyond bumper-sticker slogans - about what she would do if she had the power to change government. She also said she was on the payroll of some national right-wing group. If you all at NPR now feel the need to give your valuable air time to the wealthy, right wing fringe of our political system, at least give us the ability to hear directly from those who are actually financing and driving the push to destroy liberal ideas of democracy... including all ideas of a free press.
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Keli Carrender exemplifies the "I'm ignorant and proud of it" aspect of the Tea Party despite her insistence that she is educated in her brief bio-blurb elsewhere on the TTBOOK site including her claim that she "attended the University of Oxford." She's proof that it is very possible to "have attended" without learning anything....
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Wow, she is surprisingly uninformed. How many times did she say, "What do they do?" Maybe should find out before she says they should be eliminated.
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This is the first time I've listened to your program on NPR. Sat. Jan. 7, 2012. Excellect interview and topic. Keli has a different and fresh outlook on economic issues.She's articulate and well-informed. I like the three guiding priciples that her group is focusing on. It's so true that many conservative people think their civic duty is only at election time, instead of year round. She's given the wake-up call for everyone to get involved throughout the year. Enjoyed this discussion very much.
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what a self-important little person!
doesn't know what she doesn't know and is proud of it. she has problems traveling to DC but no problem traveling all over for the tea party.
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More Specific Than Republican or Democrat.
Keli Carender focuses on smaller government, balanced budget and free markets. Her voice, straight forward and clear on the topics describes the frustration many see today. With it, solutions transferring federal programs to local levels within reach of people to influence.
Her clarity startles people. She is sane, open, and articulate. Her interviews surprise people expecting some stereotype that does not arrive. This stereotype is a product of media and some unwelcome "party crashers" at events.
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Economic Jitters Shake the Presidential Race in Virginia
-- An ABCNews/Washington Post poll reveals that the economy looms large over Virginia voters as they look to cast battleground ballots on Election Day.
"Economic jitters and a favorable Democratic climate are contributing to a competitive presidential contest in Virginia, a traditionally Republican state in national elections but one where Democrats have won the last three races for governor or U.S. Senate," writes Gary Langer, director of the ABC News Polling Unit.
Fifty-two percent call it the single most important issue in their vote, far and away No. 1. And eight in 10 are worried about the economy's direction in the next few years, with 45 percent very worried.
In Virginia, Sen. Barack Obama holds a 10-point over Sen. John McCain among registered voters in trust to handle the economy, the lead grows to 23 points when in understanding the economic woes of Americans.


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I can't decide if the unprecedented rise in popularity of AOC is really because there's that many who believe her non-sense or if the rest of the political world is using her as a convenient distraction from all their nasty bullshit..?
We very well could be looking at a three party race in 2020 or after that. The radical left have taken over the Democrat Party and they have driven off into the corn field. The more conservative Democrats no longer can align themselves with the radicals and they are looking for somewhere else to go besides the Republican party. There is a sweet spot in the middle where a lot of people in this country want to be but neither the Republican or Democrat parties satisfy them. These would be your fiscally conservative capitalists who are more liberal on social issues and really don't want to be tied to the religious right nor do they agree with the extreme socialist position of the current Democrat Party. If you get the right type of person running that understands the current dynamic you are going to get a big surprise. Politics is going somewhere different finally all we have seen in our lifetimes is the typical Republican vs Democrat bullshit. It will be interesting. We will either have a three way race with a big surprise or a second term of Trump.
You'd have to rewrite a huge amount of State election laws and revamp the electoral college in order to have a true 3 or more party system. That won't be an option in 2020...
She's a kook.
No air travel? Right. Boeing and the airlines will let that happen. CNN already ran an article on how much Booker, Harris, and Warren spent on private air travel...even as they co-signed her proposal.
High paying jobs I have no problem with, but I could do without the union part. Not in a union shop now and wouldn't go back to one.
"Economic security for all who are unable or unwilling to work." Unwilling? Yeah, fuck you.
And she can have my sub-10 MPG trucks when she pulls the steering wheels from my cold, dead hands.
Hell, even if Russia wasn't led by a complete asshole, I doubt that a railroad tunnel under the Bering Strait (similar to the "Chunnel" between the UK & France) is going to happen any time soon, though it sounds great as an idea. And that would still leave the Aussies & Kiwis out of the loop. Not to mention the penguins in Antarctica.
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Which is a nice idea, until one factors in the costs of buying buildings and property for new rail routes. Hyperloop is going to come up against the same thing. And freight has priority on the rail system now, which is part of why Amtrak isn't a viable option.The resolution also backs the concept of high-speed rail as a proposal to reduce carbon emissions -- but the FAQ goes so far as to urge that development at a scale where air travel stops becoming necessary.
When people get fed up with the airline regulations and TSA, they'll make the move to another mode of transport. The government shouldn't be involved in that decision.
Bottom line is that the US needs a firm commitment to a REAL infrastructure upgrade. And not the corporate giveaway bullshit/toll road privatization scam that Cheeto wants, but more along the lines of a 21st century version of what FDR & Eisenhower did. And yeah, that means the marginal tax rates are going to have to be where FDR & Eisenhower had them, in order to pay for it. Comes down to "spending" vs "investment".
Trillions of dollars wasted on endless wars which have nothing to do with the security of the US = spending.
Infrastructure upgrades which create living wage jobs and allow for the creation of new US businesses = investment.
As far as the high speed rail routes go, in many cases it could be built parallel to existing rail or existing highways. If there are locations where this isn't possible, then property purchases would need to be made, but that's nothing that hasn't been done before (i.e. for the Interstate Highway system, the US highway system before that, or the existing railroads, etc.)
Well, there is always the Vactrain(s)/Hyperloop...
It's like the Democrats and Republicans participate in the same orgy and then blame each other for getting cum on the new couch.
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I've been given a protocol for gDNA extraction to try out:
1) Add 500ul of CTAB buffer to 100mg of frozen ground mycelium & vortex to get rid of lumps, if there are still lumps add 10-15 1mm glass beads and vortex for 45 seconds at max speed.
2) Incubate at 65 degrees in a water bath for 40 minutes.
3) Add 500ul of phenol:chloroform:isoamyl alcohol (25:24:1) and mix until homogenous.
4) Centrifuge at 4000 rpm for 10 minutes.
5) Remove top layer to new tube & add 700ul of cold-isopropanol, invert once to mix.
6) Put tubes at -20 degrees for 2 hours.
7) Centrifuge tubes at 13,000rpm for 20-30 minutes.
8) Tip the supernatant off and ass 100ul of cool 70% ethanol to wash pellet. Centrifuge briefly to pool contents & tip off ethanol.
9) Repeat number 8 and then centrifuge again, then use a gilson to remove as much ethanol as possible - avoiding the pellet.
10) Air dry, then suspend pellet in 100ul of TE buffer. Store at -20 degrees.
My problem with this is it needs an RNase Step since gel electrophoresis revealed RNA contamination. However I need to alter the steps as little as possible. I've seen some methods use a a phenol:chloroform:isoamyl alcholol step, followed by isopropanol precipitation and then suspension in TE buffer and RNaseA, incubated at 37 degrees. Then another phenol:chloroform:isoamyl alcholol step is required and another precipitation.
I've seen some methods just add RNaseA at the end when the pellet is suspended in TE buffer, incubated at 37 degrees and then stored. But I'd rather not have RNase A in my final stage as I've heard some people blame it for poor PCR results, although some have said it's not the RNase that's to blame.
Is it possible to add it to the CTAB buffer stage i.e. after incubating the sample in CTAB at 65 degrees, could I add RNase A and then incubate at 37 degrees for 30 minutes?
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The downstream application is amplification of microsatellites using primers with some redundant sites. I'm not 100% sure RNA should even affect PCR, but again for one page which says it's not a problem (A QIAGEN info sheet on gDNA) I see someone else claiming it is.
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For many years, New York City's LaGuardia Airport Terminal B endured a reputation as a dark and dingy place that had outgrown its ability to comfortably accommodate the eight million airline passengers passing through its gates every year. Add to that the need to improve security and upgrade amenities, and it became critical to overhaul the terminal, which was built in 1964.
The new 243,000-square-foot Concourse B that opened this month is the first phase of a $8 billion rebuild of the airport that addresses all of those needs and more, and is going a long way to radically improve the perceptions of travelers entering and leaving LaGuardia.
The first 11 of 18 total gates, located in the eastern concourse of Terminal B, are now open, serving Air Canada, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines flights. Next year, United Airlines will also operate from the new concourse. The remaining seven gates are scheduled to open in 2020.
The $4 billion replacement of Terminal B includes design and construction of the new headhouse, concourses A & B, Central Hall, central heating and refrigeration plant (CHRP), the West Parking Garage, airside development, and roadway and bridge infrastructure.
When the LaGuardia Terminal B project is completed in 2022, the new facility will have the capacity to handle 17 million passengers a year, and include modern baggage, check-in and security systems.
The design-build project is being executed by LaGuardia Gateway Partners as a public-private partnership on behalf of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. WSP leads a design joint venture with HOK that is serving as the engineer and architect of record, respectively, through completion of construction, and working in collaboration with Skanska–Walsh, the construction joint venture.
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The WSP buildings team, with Ciarán Smyth as project manager, is responsible for the design of the mechanical heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and electrical services within both concourses, two pedestrian bridges and the headhouse. Additionally, he is the technical lead for the mechanical HVAC design.
The firm's energy team, led by project managers Rebecca Ashton and Mitchell Jordan, is providing detailed design, construction administration, and commissioning support for the delivery of the 65,000-square-foot CHRP and final cooling tower.
"The CHRP facility is critical to both occupant comfort and life safety of the entire new LGA Central Terminal Redevelopment," Jordan said. "It provides heating, cooling and fire protection to the new facility while also supporting phased demolition of the existing facility over two years."
WSP's water and environment group is providing drainage and storm water management design and construction services on the airside portion of the design-build project.
"This work is being done to ensure compliance with both Port Authority and Federal Aviation Administration design standards," said Darren Delenick, WSP's airside drainage and storm water lead. "The design included a series of trench drains and manholes that discharge to a series of manufactured treatment devices before discharging to the existing storm sewer system."
On Nov. 29, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo hosted a grand-opening celebration for Terminal B, taking a first look at the stunning new features in the once-maligned airport.
"Travelers will notice the higher ceilings, better sightlines, natural and better lighting, spacious and well-appointed bathrooms, more amenities adjacent to the gate, and wider circulation aisles," Lemcke said.
"The new terminal looks fantastic, and will be a remarkable improvement for everyone who travels through or works at the airport," said Ciarán Smyth, one of WSP's project managers for the LaGuardia project.
Once an enclosed dual pedestrian bridge is complete, passengers will be able to walk to their concourse and view the planes below.
"The western pedestrian bridge and its views of the Manhattan skyline will be a crown jewel of this project," said Smyth, whose buildings team is designing the bridge's mechanical and electrical systems. "I think we will see a lot of postcards featuring photos taken from that spot … and a lot of selfies, too."
The new concourse provides more than a dozen new concessions, including several dining options and an FAO Schwarz toy store, as well as an airport-themed children's play area that features a 16-foot interactive display.
In February, the new Terminal B parking garage opened, providing 3,100 parking spaces, as well as a dedicated level with loading areas for car services, where passengers can meet their drivers inside, protected from the elements.
Although the contractual goal is to hit Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver with the U.S. Green Building Council, LaGuardia Gateway Partners have set their sights even higher, approaching the project with a target set on LEED Gold.
"The project is recycling demolition materials, using locally available materials for new construction," Lemcke said. "The new concourse will also improve access to transit, reduce heat island effects, and implement energy conservation measures."
They are enhancing indoor air quality through the controlled use of outside air and the use of low-emitting building materials.
"The improved air quality inside Terminal B will be noticeable," Smyth added. "It will be one of those details that people may not always think about, but will certainly appreciate."
Projects of this size are not without their share of challenges. But from those challenges often emerged opportunities to collaborate and use "outside-the-box" thinking to keep the project moving forward.
"This is an extremely challenging project, largely due to the need to maintain service at LaGuardia while the entire Terminal B area is rebuilt and the airport roadway system is reconfigured," Lemcke said. "The project team is extremely proud of the work that has been done to accomplish this goal, and it is particularly gratifying to see positive reviews from the public as new components of the project are brought on line."
Smyth echoed that sentiment, as the design-build approach required his team to often work with what were effectively existing conditions, requiring much more detailed and focused coordination.
"It was an incredibly accelerated schedule," he said. "The building structural design was so far ahead of us that the steel was out for fabrication while we were in early construction documentation design. So we had to develop our mechanical and electrical systems to fit within those parameters."
That created some unexpected conditions, such as reduced plant room space for their systems. Using the latest building information modeling (BIM) technology to assess, adjust and coordinate services to space requirements was one tool they used that turned a hurdle into an opportunity to improve the overall project.
"When a project moves this quickly, trust is everything," Smyth said. "When you are continually engaged with everyone—the architect, the structural engineer, the contractor, multiple other trades—you are able to overcome challenges and get things done quickly and correctly. It was that coordination—working parallel to one-another—that resulted in its success."
Delenick said the biggest challenge for his team was tying the proposed drainage system into the undersized existing drainage system.
"We did not anticipate the existing system to have as little capacity as it did," he said. "As a result, our solution to the problem was to oversize the proposed system, which provided capacity that ultimately prevented surcharging within the lease limit."
Requirements for the cooling tower installation created challenges for the energy team, as they needed to find a way to maintain operations during demolition and construction.
"The construction phasing plan called for demolition of the existing CHRP that served the existing Central Terminal B as part of the first phase," said Chris Tso, WSP lead mechanical engineer. "The challenge was to find a way to provide heating and cooling for the existing terminal without using the existing CHRP."
The result was a three-phase approach that included the creation of an interim cooling tower that is currently in operation. Eventually, the final cooling tower will be constructed to accommodate the new concourse.
The WSP team shared a great sense of satisfaction and pride having the opportunity to work on such an important and visible project.
"LaGuardia is a very high-profile project, so I personally feel a sense of pride with being involved in the project," Tso said.
"The fast-paced nature of this design-build job allowed me to take part in all aspects of the job from design to construction and see the results of my work in a short amount time," Delenick added. "I was able to gain some valuable experience with drainage design on an aviation project and work with a great group of people from not only WSP but our subconsultants and the contractors."
"It is particularly gratifying to see positive reviews from the public as new components of the project are brought on line," Lemcke said. "The project team is extremely proud of the work that has been done to accomplish this goal."
"Often we walk away from our projects and never see them again," Jordan said. "So being part of a project with WSP's name attached that I will use numerous times a year means a lot to me, and will be a constant reminder of the good work that our company does."
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DENM Releases Deep, Groovy Remix Package For "Lit" And "Green"
Modern lingo may digress from the poetic lyrics of classical days, but last year DENM proved that all romance isn't lost with his single "Lit," which forever transformed a slang term into a bona fide sensation. The world became very familiar with DENM's catchy electronic garage-pop when his debut EP "Dreamhouse" soared to the very top of Soundcloud's electronic charts and now has over 10 million combined streams across Spotify, Soundcloud, Apple Music and Youtube. "Lit" also settled into the top three slots on Spotify's Global, UK, and US Viral playlists, and ultimately served to place DENM among the top new talent in the indie dance scene. While he's in the studio producing his next EP, DENM has released a fire remix package of both "Lit" and "Green" for your listening pleasure. Featuring edits by Nicolas Haelg, De Hofnar, Jamie Edge, ERMEZ, and Niklas Ibach, the remixes range from deep and driving to groovy and funky; fans of DENM and artists like Daft Punk and ZHU will certainly enjoy every one of the five tracks.
Modern dance music hasn't heard anything quite like DENM; the talented Santa Barbara artist has an organic and whimsical take on electronic garage-pop, effortlessly blurring the lines between a myriad of genres. This ability to create sonically diverse but relatable, profound but entirely danceable, music is what sets DENM apart from other up-and-coming artists, whose sounds often seem shallow and mundane by comparison. Following the breakout success of "Dreamhouse," DENM released the deeply personal single "Under Pressure" and a thoughtful rearrangement of OutKast's 2003 iconic single "Hey Ya." True to his original form, DENM's interpretation of the now-class dance floor jam turns it into a downtempo, piano-fueled track featuring DENM's own vocals on the chorus. His "Hey Ya" remix has been featured on Spotify Germany's New Music Friday playlist and was also the #1 song in Spotify's Chill Tracks & Friday Cratediggers playlists in the US. It seems like the world can't get enough of DENM's breezy, dancy and utterly captivating tunes, and we are sure that the best is yet to come.
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Songs Similar To Flume, Explore Tomasz The Producent's New Music
Experimenting with outside the box sonic elements, Tomasz The Producent can be easily compared to Flume. The fast-rising producer from Poland makes next-level stuff, and this is evidenced by his new track "Faith". If you needed atmospheric dance music with enticing vocals, then Tomasz's latest offering won't disappoint you.
Without a doubt, he's elegantly crafting avant-garde arrangements, cinematic-like melodies, and best of all, he keeps the energy of EDM. The pace and intensity go hand-in-hand along with a little extra flavor of glitch sounds. I promise you, "Faith" will instantly hook you in. Perhaps, one day we can see this guy performing at big festivals and clubs. Just take in mind, dreams are the one thing you can't stop fighting for. Don't think twice, press play down here.
DVBBS & Quinn XCII Team Up On Carefree Dance-Pop Smash "West Coast"
In a time when we could all use some good vibes, DVBBS captures the breezy nature of the Golden State on their new track "West Coast," together with pop sensation Quinn XCII. Close your eyes and let yourself be carried away to the land of palm trees, ocean breeze, and endless summer as DVBBS and Quinn XCII deliver a driving bassline with upbeat melodies; coupled with its carefree lyrics, "West Coast" becomes an anthem for escaping your circumstances to live the way that feels the most authentic to you. The new single follows DVBBS' latest album "Nothing To See Here" from August and Quinn XCII's 3rd studio LP "A Letter To My Younger Self," released this summer on Columbia Records. Check out what the artists had to say about their collaboration below.
"Sprinkle some DVBBS sauce on a Quinn XCII vocal, and this is what you get. Whether you're from the West Coast or East Coast, we'll be turning up together soon." – DVBBS
"'West Coast' is about finding that easiness in life that we all need from time to time. The song came about in the studio one day after playing this raw piano melody that inspired this carefree feeling. DVBBS did an amazing job giving the song a fresh approach to a dance record that I'm excited to be a part of." – Quinn XCIISTREAM/DOWNLOAD
Few producers have risen to the top in the electronic music scene as quickly as DVBBS, who captured the industry's attention with hits like "Tsunami" and "Not Going Home" and never let it go. The Canadian brothers Alex and Christopher have been continuously cultivating their sound since their debut in 2012, and have racked up an impressive display of collaborations with renowned names from diverse musical backgrounds. From hip hop superstar Juicy J to the NERVO twins, DVBBS continues to prove there's nothing they can't accomplish. The brothers have played everywhere from Lollapalooza to Tomorrowland, though they've been busy in the studio during the global pandemic. Quinn XCII's unique fusion of pop, hip-hop, alternative, and soul has garnered him a loyal following and over 1.5 billion streams worldwide. He is well known for tracks such as "Love Me Less" with MAX (which was performed on Jimmy Kimmel, The Today Show, and more), "Flare Guns" with Chelsea Cutler, and multiple Global Viral Charts singles on Spotify. Keep an eye out for more new music from DVBBS and Quinn XCII coming to airwaves near you!
Nicky Romero's Protocol Presents Annual 'Protocol Lab – ADE 2020' EP
This year's global pandemic has the legendary Amsterdam Dance Event looking much different in 2020. However, Nicky Romero and his Protocol family are dedicated to making fans feel like they're still dancing all night at Melkweg. Although the crew can't host the annual "Nicky Romero & Friends" showcase at ADE, their "Protocol Lab" EP series is back to relive all the positive memories and give people a glimpse of what ADE and Protocol showcases are about! The 2020 edition contains 5 exclusive tracks from both new and familiar Protocol artists, spanning a myriad of sounds that are guaranteed to remind listeners of their favorite nights at the Amsterdam's conference. Timmo Hendriks and Lindequist's "Lost" opens the EP with soulful vocals and stunning progressive melodies, followed by newcomer DJ Junior's debut bouncy house track "My Love." Protocol's resident deep and dark producer DØBER teamed up with Almero for "Focus," complete with a driving bassline and plenty of mechanical synths. Next up is the tech-house influenced "Right Time" by SOVTH & Sisters Cap before the EP is rounded out by Mr. Sid & Laura van Dam's "Calling," ending the compilation on an uplifting and energetic note.
Founded by Nicky Romero in 2012, Protocol Recordings is one of the leading imprints for innovative house music; it boasts a roster of heavy-hitters complemented with immensely talented up-and-comers, all with a diverse range of sounds that are guaranteed to light up a dance floor. The label has cultivated a strong presence in the dance music scene from Miami Music Week to the Amsterdam Dance Event and beyond, consistently bringing the good vibes and wild nights with beloved veterans and fresh faces in the live performance circuit. Although the global pandemic prevents them from making their usual live appearances, Nicky and Protocol team always have something up their sleeves. This year the label has celebrated its 200th release, so they aren't close to slowing down. Expect more cutting-edge new music and exciting concepts coming very soon!
Arkadiusz Van Born Brings Us A Dancefloor-Ready Sound On "My Radio"
The magic of "My Radio" by Arkadiusz Van Born lies within its dancefloor-ready sound. Hailing from America, this young DJ/producer grew up in Europe and had his first contact with everything relating to electronic music.
The magic of "My Radio" by Arkadiusz Van Born lies within its dancefloor-ready sound. Hailing from America, this young DJ/producer grew up in Europe and had his first contact with everything relating to electronic music. During childhood, a Casio keyboard aroused his curiosity about rhythms and tones. Soon after, he developed a good musical ear that allowed him to recreate Trance and Techno beats. These genres were introduced to him thanks to his elder sister who used to have an active nightlife during the 90s.
It is not a cliché to say, his purpose as an artist is to unify people through his upbeat melodies. But not only that, he also wants to inspire you to follow your dreams in this creative industry. In his case, he went far as a self-taught musician. During the period of 2009-2010, local music charts placed him as the #1 DJ from Chicago with his first hit. Today he wants to repeat the same success story with "My Radio". Use your headphones, turn up the volume, and enjoy this cutting edge gem. Besides production Arkadiusz excels in equal fashion within the composition, mastering, editing, and mixing fields.
Kosling Teams Up With American Idol Finalist Robbie Rosen On "Nobody Like You"
The newest release from Nicky Romero's Protocol Recordings comes in the form of "Nobody Like You" an emotive and uplifting progressive track from Kosling & Bmark featuring vocals by American Idol finalist Robbie Rosen. The song showcases delicate piano melodies that build up into a euphonious, groovy drop and accompanying elements of classic progressive house hits that will bring back fond festival memories for many listeners. Rosen's soulful vocals bring life to the hopeful lyrics, making "Nobody Like You" perfect belting out the words to, and dancing with that special someone. The new single is Kosling's return to Protocol after the first appearance on the label with 2019's "Wildest Dream" in collaboration with Thomas Gold, which has amassed over 11M streams on Spotify alone.
Nicky Romero and the Protocol crew can always be counted on for cutting-edge new music, melding a variety of genres for both unexpected sounds and much-loved classics. "Nobody Like You" is only Kosling's second release on the label, but he comes to Protocol with a resume that boasts several successful releases on Armada Music, Proximity, Size Records, and Revealed Recordings. His very first single "Believe" has garnered over 1M streams in less than a month, earning the support of heavyweights, including Nicky Romero, David Guetta, Tiësto, and Afrojack. Swedish producer Bmark makes his debut on Protocol Recordings with the new release, having already worked together with Robbie Rosen earlier on his tracks "Bright Lights" and "Need You Tonight." With such strong collaborations under their belts, there's no doubt "Nobody Like You" is only the beginning for Kosling and Bmark.
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- The dog was sweeping a parking deck near where VP Biden was speaking
- The agency calls the death a "tragic accident"
- The agency has been using Belgian Malinois since 1975
A Secret Service dog fell to its death Saturday night while doing a sweep of a multi-story parking deck near a hotel where Vice President Joe Biden was speaking.
The Belgian Malinois fell from the roof of the six-story deck adjacent to The Ritz-Carlton in New Orleans where Biden was speaking at a fundraiser for U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu, reported CNN affiliate WWL.
Secret Service spokesman Max Milien told CNN the death was a "tragic accident."
The agency began its canine program in 1975 to detect explosives. It uses Belgian Malinois because they are small and have short hair -- making it easy for them to work in the heat. They are also very sociable.
Each dog and its handler has to complete 20 weeks of training before beginning work, the agency said.
When it's time for a dog to retire -- usually after about 10 years -- it is retired to its handler.


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I know it's only been a week, but I went back..
Yes, I went to a place to get OFF.
To a lot of "Offs". This is the Hachioji one I went to last week.
I decided to take this better picture from the carpark. See that van in the photo? Almost ran into me as he was going forward, to be able to reverse into his space. I got your number plate buddy. Don't mess with Sampleman®!
I was going to go somewhere new, but time was running out. I had to pay my extortion money today as well. Oh sorry, I mean my NHI and resident tax.
The main reason I came here was that I was itching to try out Astro Wars (aka Galaxy II).
An old game from when I was many, many years younger than today. Bring your mind back to 1981 if you will.
Would I be disappointed that it was good back then and now horribly dated, and way too easy to play? I'm happy to say it's the same joy I experienced all those years ago. It was a blast.
The asking price here was around about 3000 yen with the original box. The only thing that stopped me from buying it was that it LOOKED like it was 27 years old! Shame that. I've been spoilt by museum pieces that must've been put in time capsules.
There's also the slight hassle of bringing this one back home. It's quite a bit bigger than the other handhelds I've accumulated so far.
There's a sim that I'm sure I mentioned before that MADrigal has created that while not exactly the same, he did a good job. There's something about glowing LEDs that a computer sim can't emulate no matter how good it is. Want to try it out? Get it from here.
From memory, I think my Astro Wars naturally died on its own and wasn't thrown out before it was considered non-functional. I will find another you!
Another reason I came here was to try out Dr Dental again.
I was undecided to get it last time. I tried it again, and to tell you the truth it didn't quite do it for me. Definitely not the nostalgia trip that the other one gave me. Maybe it was because I never actually owned this handheld.
On that same simulator page is Hippo Teeth, by Time & Fun, which is practically the same game. Quite a few of their games are rip-offs of other company's successful ones. It'll give you an idea what the game is about.
Stay tuned for some more recycle shop craziness soon!
Monday, 30 June 2008
Astro Wars Strikes Back
I know it's only been a week, but I went back..
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OROVILLE — While the election for most California candidates was decided in November, Tuesday will see a special vote to decide who will be the new state senator for the 4th District.
The voting Tuesday will be in a runoff between Republican Jim Nielsen of Gerber, who has previously served in both the California state Senate and Assembly, and Democrat Mickey Harrington of Magalia.
The pair are seeking the seat left empty when Doug LaMalfa resigned at the end of the Legislature's last session, to focus on a run for the seat on Congress of former Rep. Wally Herger, R-Chico, who chose not to seek re-election.
Nielsen and Harrington were the top vote-getters in the Nov. 6 General Election. The multi-candidate race left Nielsen with 49.8 percent of the votes cast, while Harrington collected 27.7 percent of the votes.
Since neither candidate got the legally mandated 50 percent plus 1 vote to win outright, the two were forced into Tuesday's runoff.
The 4th Senate District covers all of Butte, Glenn, Tehama, Colusa, Yuba and Sutter counties, and parts of Sacramento and Placer counties.
Butte County Clerk/Recorder Candace Grubbs, the county's chief elections officer, said her staff have mailed out about 70,000 vote-by-mail ballots to individuals who requested them, and as of Friday just over 25,000 valid ballots had been returned.
Today between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., voters can come into the county's elections office at 25 County Center Drive in Oroville to cast early ballots.
Tuesday the regular precincts will be open for voting between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m.
People who are unsure of where their voting places are located can call 538-6366 or visit www.buttevotes.net.
Grubbs said the unusual special election will cost Butte County between $350,000 and $400,000.
She said she is working to keep the costs down by reducing the staff at the precincts among other steps, but some costs, like printing the ballots, cannot be reduced.
Grubbs said she was reluctant to predict the turnout for the special election, but she did say it is likely to be low.
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The LG G2 is a flagship smartphone that hopes to take on the Samsung Galaxy S4, HTC One, and others. It is bristling with technology, but stumbles here and there getting it all to work. read review ›
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Amazing phone!
Carrier: T-Mobile
I just updated from an HTC One, which was one of the best phones I've ever had.
Honestly I thought it was going to be very difficult to find another phone as great as HTC One but guess what? LG G2 did it! I simply love the battery life it has, the speed of the network I'm connected to as well as the features that LG included in this device.
Pros: Everything! Great camera, spectacular HD screen, such an amazing processor and love the ubication of the home and voulme button.
Cons: Well, maybe the material it is made of does not look as "expensive" or "stylish" as the one of the HTC One or an iPhone, anyways it is better than Galaxy phones.
By the way, I loved the update to Kit Kat!
If you want to buy such a great and amazing phone, don't look for another phone, LG G2 is the best option.
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The Beast of All Phones
Carrier: T-Mobile
Where do I start? This phone is amazing. I've had every phone in the market, but not one comes close to the power behind this phone's processor and 32 gigs simply perfect!
I was close buying an iPhone after a slight disappointment in the Nokia 925. iPhone technology hasn't changed and the new IOS have Nokia phone was great,however, the constant blue screen of death and reboots made me go back to Android.
If you wan't a phone that's perfect this is the phone.... Don't miss out....
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Terribly fragile.
Carrier: T-Mobile
I've had T-mobile for over 10 years and this is the only phone I've ever owned with a screen that shatters. I've had to keep paying the $150 deductible to replace the phone, I've even received replacements that came in the mail shattered! Most other phones you can throw across the room and the screen will be fine. Not this phone. If it falls out of your pocket, Shattered. If you have it in your lap and stand up, Shattered. If it slips out of your hand, Shattered. And what's worse it the phone is completely unusable once the screen shatters. You cannot check messages, dial out, text, look at contacts or anything. The only thing you can do is answer the phone. Can't even end a call.
They didn't have a case when I bought the phone, and every-time it breaks T-mobile reps say, "well you should buy a case". Each time I say, great you have one, charge me for it and mail it. Then they check and see there is no case available for it. :'-( I finally settled for a cheaper phone replacement, because I cannot afford to replace it again in a couple weeks when the screen breaks. Get a phone without the glass screen or one with Guerrilla Glass. Otherwise you will be sorry!
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Carrier: T-Mobile
this phone was misrepresented to me by MetroPCS at the very start.. I have been in their store 5 times at which point they told me that I wasn't using the phone correctly even though they could not show me how to use it correctly. it doesn't work when its plugged into the charger, many basic things such as using the phone don't work for up to a half hour at a time, in general this phone is a complete lemon and totally buggy. MetroPCS is the blame for most of this not the phone itself but had they not said this phone is something its not I never would have gotten it.
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Awesome device
Carrier: AT&T
Insane battery life. Just awesome.
Largest display, smallest body.
Stupid fast interaction.
The few cons, well there's a slight glitch with the auto brightness after the 4.4.2 update.
The speaker phone could be a little clearer, it's plenty loud.
After the 4.4.2 update it broke picture messaging for Straight Talk and other prepaid carriers, there's a work around, but it's slightly complicated.
No SD card, but having google drive with 15 gb is the cure.
This is a killer phone. Serious.
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Crystal clear
Carrier: T-Mobile
Definitely my favorite phone I've ever owned
Received kit Kat update yesterday, user experience hasn't changed much
Best battery I've ever had on a phone, I use my phone all day and this it's the first Smart. Device that. Can make calls on, use the internet and multiple apps and do light hotspottog and still last morning until night without a mid day charge.
Voice quality and sound are below my s4 which I previously had but I haven't had Any issues or complaints with actually communicating.
And I love the screens resolution and clarity. That along with the camera quality of both the front and rear camera. This phone is severely underrated by the galaxy and Apple fan boys.
Media sounds quality is above average but still not as loud as a galaxy st or note 3.
I always prefer android to iPhone and this is my phone of choice
Clocked 43 mbps on LTE yesterday after the kit Kat update. And I use unl internet to usb tether to my laptop. I'm good to go with this device
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Carrier: AT&T
I love my LG G2, I moved up from an Optimus G which was a great over all phone and had great battery life.
The G2 has a big beautiful screen and is a powerful phone with a lot of features. For having a big screen it fits easily in the hand and is easy to operate.
One great feature is you can change the arrangement of the capacitive buttons. Back on the left or on the right, include option for pull down menu or not, lots of options. If you are coming from a Samsung phone you can put the back button where you are use to it. Great feature, I think.
My issue is battery life and I'm really surprised with the huge battery.
If I don't touch the phone it will make it through the day. The minute I start doing something it starts to drain. If I do very light use I make it to evening, if I look a few things up on the internet, maybe read 1/2 hour of a book it will be down to 15% by 6pm.
Sucks and is very disappointing.
My Optimus G had fabulous battery life, I wish I had it back. It is the one thing that makes me NOT want to keep my G2.
Otherwise a great phone that is defeated by poor battery life.
June 2014 update:
Found problem with battery it was Carrier IQ, used to track your location. I would go into apps and kill it when I started the phone and I would only use data when no WIFI was available and my battery life soared. I could go nearly 2 days, 3 if I didn't do much.
After KITKAT I now kill SVI Setting and most other apps that are running to be honest and again only have data on when no WIFI is available and today at 2pm I am sitting with 70% battery, after watching 1/2 hour video and some internet cruising.
This is now the PERFECT phone. I try others and they leave me wanting big time and I think why try another, this one is perfection.
What will the G3 be like, can it be better? I don't know how, does .2 inches of screen really make much of a difference?
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Absolutely great phone
Carrier: AT&T
This phone is one of the fastest, its very well put together and unique.
Pros: fast processor, plenty of memory, unique design, nice features (some you use and some you wish you could use). Great personilization tools and effects that make the phone yours. Battery is quite the desired one.
Cons: The Camera. Only one I can think of. It has alot of features with the camera however the picture quality is not as clear or crisp as you would think it would be.
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Couplr glitches, overall good
Carrier: T-Mobile
Text and typing is the CON, as the space bar and home button are so close. Connstantly going to home screen when typing and closing out what you were in. Also, displays contacts with multiple phones as all mobile phones - even when they are entered as home, mobile and work. Very weird. These are the only cons, but extremely annoying,
The rest of the phone is great. Amazing display.
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Lg G2
This phone is awesome only pros no cons.
Fast processor
I like the power and volume on the back
Excellent camera
Fast LTE
32GB is enough
The battery on this phone last a good two days between charges.
I did not like the Nexus 5 at all switched it for the LG G2.


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