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Re: Tactical Playbookoperator-1 Apr 4, 2012 9:19 PM (in response to operator-1)
• "Tactical paranoia"
Expect enemy eyes (& crosshairs) to be on you at all times.
Never assume you are "safe."
Assume everything is a trap.
If it looks clear in front of you, expect to be attacked from behind (watch your 6).
If you're about to move around a corner, or through a doorway, or through a window, or out into an open area, expect that at least one opponent is watching that spot & waiting for you to move into their line-of-sight.
Wherever you happen to be at any given moment, try to be aware of all possible angles your position can be attacked from & be ready to return fire from those angles or evade/escape attack from those angles.
As you are moving, have your weapon already pre-aimed at a position where you think opponents are likely to be. If someone actually happens to be there, you won't lose precious time pulling your aim that direction.
If you encounter one opponent, expect that another (or even 2 or 3 others) are not far off. Be ready for them - don't walk alone & unprepared into their fortified position.
If you're attacking an opponent & they defensively move around a corner, do not give chase. They'll probably be set up & waiting for you on the other side (maybe even with other teammates) & will have the advantage over you when you follow.
Re: Tactical Playbookskippinglobster Apr 4, 2012 6:42 PM (in response to operator-1)
"Tactical paranoia" lol, nice I like the term and I can say from personal experience this is an exellent tip. I always assume there's some one stalking me, and every once in awhile I'll feel safe ...that's usually when I get shot in the back.
Re: Tactical Playbookbubbacake Apr 4, 2012 7:35 PM (in response to operator-1)
operator-1 wrote:
They'll probably be set up & waiting for you on the other side (maybe even with other teammates) & will have the advantage over you when you follow.
Re: Tactical Playbookoperator-1 Apr 4, 2012 9:42 PM (in response to operator-1)
• Zone control (sector patrol)
Rather than run wild all over the map into areas where opponents may be set up & waiting, I often like to try to control a small portion of the map. This can prevent opponents from setting up in my area, and it sets me up to intercept opponents who come passing through my area.
I often like to pick a cardinal side or corner (north, or northeast, or east, or southeast, or south, or southwest, or west, or northwest) & roam all around within that zone.
By patrolling a side/edge/corner of a map instead of a more centralized area, I limit the angles I can be attacked from.
I try to get familiar with every approaching route that leads into my zone, every sight-line looking out of my zone, & every little nook & cranny inside my zone.
I'll move to a position in my zone & briefly pause to look for opponents approaching from that direction. Then I'll switch spots & move to another position in my zone & check again for incoming opponents from another direction. Rinse & repeat.
If multiple teammates are doing this in different zones, you can limit the enemy's freedom of movement.
If I get forced out of my zone (or bored from inactivity in that zone), I relocate & try to lock-down a different zone, and possibly try to reclaim that zone later (depending on how the match unfolds).
If you stay in one zone too long, opponents will notice the pattern & know where to expect you. Periodically relocate & lock-down a different zone for a while, then move to another zone after that, & so on.
Announcing my current zone to my teammates lets them know where to find my attacker(s) if I go down.
Re: Tactical Playbookoperator-1 Apr 4, 2012 9:29 PM (in response to operator-1)
• Move after scoring a kill or being spotted
When you kill an opponent (or 2, or 3, or more), you reveal your position.
Opponents might call-out your position to their teammates.
They might come back for revenge.
Somebody might soon send a grenade or rocket to that position.
If you remain in the exact same spot where you just scored the kill(s), you make yourself an easy target for retaliation. As boxers say: "stick & move."
Re: Tactical Playbookoperator-1 Apr 5, 2012 12:37 PM (in response to operator-1)
• "Guesstimate" unknown enemy positions from known friendly positions
You can often get a feel for where opponents might be located by observing where your teammates are located & what your teammates are doing.
If you know 2 or 3 (or more) teammates are in a particular area & nobody is under attack in that area, it's probably a good bet that opponents are in a different area (maybe in the areas where your teammates are scoped in on).
If your mini-map/radar shows a bunch of friendly green triangles on the east side of the map & the battlefield is relatively quiet in that area (for the time being), enemies are probably on the west side of the map (possibly moving eastward).
If teammates start disappearing in a particular area, enemies are attacking that area, which lets you know where they are.
Re: Tactical Playbookoperator-1 Apr 4, 2012 9:43 PM (in response to operator-1)
• Call-outs
Each member of the team is the eyes & ears for the rest of the team.
Use your microphone to keep your teammates informed.
Saying something as simple as "enemy sniper in the 2-story window" can save your team from feeding more kills to that sniper by not wandering into that sniper's line-of-sight; any teammates in a position to take out that sniper now know where to assault.
Have you ever been killed & wondered "how did they know I was there?" One of your opponents (maybe one you just killed) might have alerted others to your position.
Re: Tactical Playbooktrialstardragon Apr 4, 2012 7:13 PM (in response to operator-1)
Overall sound advice in many aspects but some of it like expecting random players to play like a team is not. unless you are with friends that seldom if ever happens.
I used to do call outs when I died or when I seen some move out of my view before I could kill them. Hardly anyone listened, so over time I quit because in most games with randoms it was useless to do.
So most of the time I do not even turn the mic on anymore on my headset. There is little to no reason to do so since most games are filled with lone wolfs. So I end up just lone wolfing as well.
Re: Tactical Playbookoperator-1 Apr 5, 2012 12:38 PM (in response to operator-1)
• Don't cluster too closely with teammates
Bunching up too tightly together with your teammates puts your teammates at risk & sets your opponents up for easy multi-kills.
If multiple teammates are all within the blast radius of 1 grenade (or 1 rocket, or 1 predator missile, or 1 quick burst of gunfire, etc.), your team is vulnerable to giving up a lot of points/kills to your opponents in a very short time.
If opponents have UAV/radar or air support up & you are not equipped with perks to keep you invisible from such things, your exposure puts nearby teammates at risk.
Your teammate(s) may be in a solid position to cover/defend a location/route/objective, but if you get too close to them, you make that position more visible/exposed & more likely to be spotted.
If you open fire on an opponent & the opponent returns fire, teammates that are too close to you are also put in that line-of-fire.
Two guns (or 3, or 4, or more) are better than one, so rolling in packs & backing-up your teammates are good, but keep a safe distance between you.
Re: Tactical Playbookoperator-1 Apr 5, 2012 9:01 PM (in response to operator-1)
• Position yourself to make the most of your weapon's effective range (pick your battles)
When I'm packing a sub-machine gun, shotgun, or pistol, I'm usually at a significant disadvantage in long-range engagements, so I try stay out of long sight-lines & wide open areas - I stick to close quarters (rooms/buildings, narrow passageways/halls, etc.) where my short-range weapon can quickly drop opponents close-up.
When I'm using a sniper rifle, I move around between spots that have long sight-lines. I'm not good at quick-scoping, so I need to make sure to get in positions where I can spot & drop my opponents from long range.
I usually carry a secondary/back-up weapon that better covers ranges my primary weapon doesn't. For example, when I have a shotgun or SMG primary, I carry a SMAW as a secondary - if an opponent is too far out of shotgun or SMG range, a rocket can often get the job done. When carrying a sniper rifle primary, switching to a machine pistol secondary helps me when enemies rush in too close.
Re: Tactical Playbookoperator-1 Apr 5, 2012 9:31 PM (in response to operator-1)
• Seek opportunities for flank/sneak attacks & avoid head-on confrontations
I'm usually pretty unlucky in direct face-to-face duels, so I've learned to avoid them when possible in favor of striking when & where opponents are (hopefully) not expecting me.
I like to at least try to reduce the risks that my opponents might win an encounter due to them possibly having a more powerful weapon, more accurate aim, faster reflexes, better luck, or connectivity/sync advantage ("lagvantage") over me.
I look for a positional advantage to catch my opponents unaware/unprepared before they have a chance to mount a defense.
After learning where a map's hot spots, high-traffic routes, vantage points, hiding places, & objectives are, I start to expect to find opponents in those areas (and opponents usually expect to find me in those areas too)...
...So when making my way around those areas, I sometimes try to take an approach that puts me where I think my opponents won't expect me.
If it looks too good to be true, it probably is... If that location, route, objective, dog tag, or care package looks wide open & undefended, I try not to blindly rush straight in for it...
...Instead, I try to imagine where opponents might be sitting & waiting for me to walk into their trap - then I'll try to move in from their blind side & take them out first.
It doesn't always work out the way I'd hoped, but when it does, it's pretty sweet.
Re: Tactical Playbookgallp13 Apr 5, 2012 10:28 PM (in response to operator-1)
Marvelous thread Operator.....thank you for the time and effort you have put in. This may just become the ELagaphant of Tactics;)
Re: Tactical Playbookoperator-1 Apr 6, 2012 3:32 PM (in response to gallp13)
When playing team-based games without a party of friends/regulars, it's often challenging to get everyone (or even anyone) on the same page.
Maybe if our gaming community shared a general understanding of how to be good asset to the team (regardless of skill level), we might all go into our matches together with a somewhat more unified plan-of-action.
Sure, there will always be those "randoms" who just want to do their own thing regardless of what the rest of their team is doing, but I think most people want to at least be on the winning side.
More tactical tips inbound...
Re: Tactical Playbookoperator-1 Apr 8, 2012 3:49 PM (in response to operator-1)
• Anticipate opponents' next move(s)
As the common "5 Ps" saying goes: "proper planning prevents poor performance."
...And as another saying goes: "no battle plan survives contact with the enemy."
We can't always be completely certain about what's going to happen on the battlefield, but we can try to be aware of the possibilities & have responses prepared for them.
When trying to predict opponents' probable courses of action & stay one step ahead of them, I ask myself questions like:
What openings & opportunities are currently out there for opponents to potentially target?
What openings & opportunities are currently out there for me/us to potentially target?
What are my/our current vulnerabilities that opponents may try to exploit?
What are the opponents' current vulnerabilities that I/we can try to exploit?
What would I/we do if I/we were in the opponents' position right now?
What would opponents do if they were in my/our position right now?
What patterns have I/we noticed so far in the opponents' activities?
What patterns might opponents have noticed so far in my/our activities?
If opponents do what I/we predict they'll do, how can I/we respond/defend against them?
If I/we do what opponents predict I/we will do, how might opponents respond/defend against me/us?
Re: Tactical Playbookcrininson Apr 8, 2012 5:48 PM (in response to operator-1)
As odd as it sounds, I play CoD like I'm playing a VERY very fancy game of chess and this tip here is a great way to lower your death count.
All of your tips are excellent and I wish more "randoms" would read and use them.
Re: Tactical Playbookoperator-1 Apr 9, 2012 4:47 PM (in response to operator-1)
• Improve your K/D by focusing on fewer deaths before more kills
Kill-count isn't a deciding factor in objective game-types like Domination, Capture the Flag, Demolition, HeadQuarters, etc...
...But your deaths increase your opponents' control of the map & feed your opponents streaks/rewards (UAVs, predator missiles, attack helicopters, AC-130s, etc.) to use against you & your team.
I've lost plenty of Team DeathMatch & Kill-Confirmed games alongside teammates who scored 30, 40, or more kills but who also gave up 30, 40, or more deaths to the opposing team.
I'm not a rampaging slayer who wreaks havoc all over the map leaving a trail of slaughter in my wake, and my kill-death ratio is nowhere near impressive.
Since I almost never rack up 30, 40, or more kills per match, I started to focus more on reducing my number of deaths per match in order to bring up my K/D.
I like fast-paced games, and I'm sometimes so eager to get in the action that I make hasty mistakes. I don't want to slow my game down too much by being too careful, so I've tried to develop a better "spider sense" to be more cautious about upcoming hazards as I move around.
I'm constantly asking myself questions like:
...Am I making myself an easy target?
...Am I too focused on offense without being careful to avoid or counter enemy defenses?
...If I were to be attacked right now, what are the most likely places I might be attacked from & how could I counter?
...What specifically did the enemy do to kill me & what can I do to avoid or overcome it next time?
Putting my survival first eventually led to me scoring more kills because I wasn't putting myself in bad situations so much.
Re: Tactical Playbookoperator-1 Apr 13, 2012 6:07 PM (in response to operator-1)
• Enemy dug-in? Avoid them, flank them, explode them, or double-team them
I often encounter opponents who settle in to an advantageous position & make the most of it. I have to fight the tendency to blindly keep going back for revenge after they kill me, because if I do, I'm only walking into their trap & engaging them on their terms.
So I've boiled down my options to 4 common counters:
1.) Avoid them... If an opponent is occupying a good firing spot that has no strategic significance, then there's no need for me to keep going back there & feeding them more kills. I'll just go find other targets.
2.) Flank them... If I can find a way, I'll try to approach from their blind/undefended side & take them out.
3.) Explode them... The blast radius of explosives can sometimes reach areas outside the line-of-sight where I can quickly & accurately place bullets, so sometimes I:
• toss a grenade into their location
• fire a grenade launcher into their location
• launch a rocket into their location
4.) Double-Team them... If I can rally my teammates to approach the opponent from multiple sides, some of us draw the enemy's attention on one side while others attack the enemy's other side.
Re: Tactical Playbooknuttin2say Apr 14, 2012 2:12 AM (in response to operator-1)
Great thread, operator-1.
I particularly liked the "anticipate your opponent" idea. Very often I get caught with my pants down - reloading. I prefer to duck off against a wall, in a shadow, or into a corner to do so ... but opponents do not always cooperate and let me get somewhere that I can reload. That's why I, at the very least, try to stay close to an object, be it a car, crate, mound of dirt, whatever.
I will try to duck and run if someone comes at me while I'm in such a situation. A long, long time ago I found a way to make such a predicament an advantage ... I move in one direction, then, once around the corner, immediately turn back. 90% of the time or more, the opponent will realize something is not right and also double back. The problem for him is that now I'm locked and loaded ... and I've got my barrel ADS for when he returns around the corner.
Strafing into the open, firing a couple of rounds, then strafing back is also a great strategy that some people simply do not know how to counter.
Re: Tactical Playbookoperator-1 Apr 17, 2012 7:57 PM (in response to nuttin2say)
nuttin2say wrote:
...Strafing into the open, firing a couple of rounds, then strafing back is also a great strategy that some people simply do not know how to counter.
Thanks for the feedback & the contribution.
I've seen & used this "peek-a-boo" maneuver quite a bit too.
I have to be careful of my timing/rhythm to avoid being predictable - if my opponent knows when to expect me to pop back out, they pre-fire & I walk right out into their bullets.
Sometimes when opponents are doing this "peek-a-boo" with me, I'll send a grenade or rocket their way & try to place it just on the other side of their cover so it'll catch them whether they're around the corner or not.
Re: Tactical PlaybookCableGuy Apr 17, 2012 5:01 AM (in response to operator-1)
From what I've read so far this is very well thought out, and a refreshing thread to read for a change. Thanks operator, I shall finish reading later. :-)
Re: Tactical Playbookoperator-1 Apr 17, 2012 8:46 PM (in response to CableGuy)
CableGuy wrote:
From what I've read so far this is very well thought out, and a refreshing thread to read for a change. Thanks operator, I shall finish reading later. :-)
Thank you for the feedback. I've been curious what people think about this. I'm working on rough drafts for more topics if there's still interest.
Re: Tactical Playbookpride187 Apr 17, 2012 5:37 AM (in response to operator-1)
very nice tread ill put a link up to this on my clan page
Re: Tactical Playbookoperator-1 Apr 17, 2012 8:50 PM (in response to pride187)
pride187 wrote:
very nice tread ill put a link up to this on my clan page
That would be great. I've seen very few clan websites that have "standard operating procedures" regarding game-play tactics. If you and/or your clan-mates want to help other gamers improve their in-game tactics, please add your own entries to the list here.
Re: Tactical Playbooklandon0606 Apr 17, 2012 8:06 PM (in response to operator-1)
This is truly a great post. You have put a lot of things that good players do without thinking about into words, which is what makes it so great. Every player new or old to COD should read this.
When I first started playing COD I wasn't very good, obviously. It was figuring out all the things on my own that really made the the well above average player that I am now. After reading some of these things, I kind of laughed because I do all of them without realizing that it is definitely a reason for my success.
Re: Tactical Playbookoperator-1 Apr 17, 2012 9:00 PM (in response to landon0606)
landon0606 wrote:
This is truly a great post. You have put a lot of things that good players do without thinking about into words, which is what makes it so great. Every player new or old to COD should read this.
When I first started playing COD I wasn't very good, obviously. It was figuring out all the things on my own that really made the the well above average player that I am now. After reading some of these things, I kind of laughed because I do all of them without realizing that it is definitely a reason for my success.
Thanks for the kind words.
I'm probably about a relatively average player (at best), but I used to struggle even more because I found myself in the wrong place at the wrong time way too often. Keeping a "mental catalog" of tactics like this sometimes helps me be in the right place at the right time more often.
I know I'm barely scratching the surface of the basics here, so if you have some more advanced tactics to help other gamers kick their game up a notch higher, please share.
Re: Tactical Playbooknuttin2say Apr 17, 2012 10:35 PM (in response to operator-1)
Yes, keep up the good work, operator-1 ... nice & refreshing having the community getting along.
Hey, here's some really core rules I try to enforce upon myself ...
- Don't play when you're tired.
- Don't play when you're hungry.
- Don't play when you're in a bad mood.
- If you're getting too angry at other players? Walk away from the game, at least for a break.
Oh ... and number # 1 strategy?
Don't know everything. (I break this rule a lot - lol!)


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LAKE ANN — Edith Schoeppach Clark, 101, of Lake Ann, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. Born July 14, 1911, in Cass County, N.D., Edith was the fourth of 12 children born to John and Frances (Hart) Schoeppach.
At age five she moved with her family to Flint, where she graduated from Flint Central High School.
Edith married David (Tom) Clark, on Dec. 30, 1933, in Flint. Tom and Edith moved to Lake Ann in 1944, where they founded Clark Lumber Company.
Edith was born again at 12 years of age and was a faithful servant of Jesus Christ. She was a charter member of the Grawn Bible Methodist Church.
Edith is survived by her daughter, Joanne Clark; daughter-in-law, Shirley (Rayle) (Steve) Johnson; grandson, Ronald (Clark) (Jil Johnson) Flaska; great-grandson, Gus Flaska; as well as the Johnson children, Stephen, Mary, Nathan and David; and their children, who always regarded her as "Grandma." She is also survived by her sister, Florence (Frank) Baker; brothers, Wayne (Ruth), Louis (Jean) and Lloyd (Carmen) Schoeppach; sister-in-law, Marjorie Schoeppach; as well as many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom in 2003; son, Daniel in 1974; infant daughter, Elizabeth in 1957; her brothers, Ronald, Melvin, Max and Orval; and sisters, Fern Chisholm, Ruth Klinger and Ellen Diehl.
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by blade3colorado on April 28, 2012
Pros: This tablet has a small footprint, thus it didn't take up a lot of space in my backpack. Great OS (which will be upgraded to Ice Cream Sandwich). One of the fastest processors on the market. This tablet makes an Ipad look slow and cumbersome.
Cons: Typing on a touch screen is a bit more difficult to do vs. a keypad. However, this touch pad is very sensitive and makes a bad situation tolerable because it responds well.
Summary: Small form factor, coupled with a robust processor that will never crash, coupled with great apps, makes this an easy choice, especially when traveling. Additionally, I purchased a leather cover ...
Summary: Small form factor, coupled with a robust processor that will never crash, coupled with great apps, makes this an easy choice, especially when traveling. Additionally, I purchased a leather cover that not only protected the tablet, but did not have to be removed for taking videos or pictures. It looked like a small book that I was carrying. The cover also offered an adequate landscape and portrait stand without you having to remove the cover. I forgot the manufacturer's name, but they can be obtained at Amazon and are quite inexpensive (less than $30). I also forgot to bring my USB connection for my Canon camera while on my backpack trip. Consequently, I had a dilemma with regard to uploading pictures during my trip to Face Book, email, etc. However, the problem was solved by using my Samsung Plus for taking pictures and video. The Galaxy Tab Plus took outstanding video and pictures.This tablet was used for a two-month back pack trip to Central and South America and was exposed to all sorts of environments, including extreme humidity (Panama), cold (Ecuador), rain (Costa Rica), and altitude (Andes).
All in all, this is an absolutely essential device for using on domestic or international trips, where you don't want the weight of a laptop, nor having to haul it out every time you go through airport security. I alluded to this tablet looking like a book (especially when you purchase the leather cover). When you are traveling in South or Central America, this illusion will probably keep you from being robbed, since it does not look like a tablet when you are waking down the street carrying it in your hand. Just sayin' . . .
Updated on Apr 28, 2012
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Amazing What This Is Capable of Doing.
by marossva on January 26, 2012
Pros: Quick start up, great display, convenient size, does everything I need.
Cons: None worth mentioning.
Summary: Although I bought my wife an iPad2 for Christmas I decided I wanted to buy myself an Android tablet instead. I must have read every on line article and comparison ...
Summary: Although I bought my wife an iPad2 for Christmas I decided I wanted to buy myself an Android tablet instead. I must have read every on line article and comparison about all of the tablets currently available and those reported to be coming to the market in the near future (CES reports). After endless procrastination I finally decided to just go out and buy a "good" tablet. Once I made that decision I figured that if I was willing to spend $200 for a Kindle Fire (with limited capabilities) I might as well kick in the extra $150 and buy a Samsung Galaxy 7.0 Plus (it was on sale at Best Buy), a tablet that offered much more flexibility than the Kindle.
All I can say is WOW. I could not be happier with my purchase. The Galaxy Plus tablet can do everything my desk top can do, and more. Plus it is portable, light weight, syncs with my desk top and in addition to it's computer functions can be used as an ebook reader, mp3 and video player, remote controller (for certain TV set ups), and so much more.
If you are considering buying a 7" tablet, my advise would be to try them all then buy the one you like best now so you can enjoy it. There is no sense waiting for the "next generation" to be released because there will always be something new (and "better") coming to the market.
Based on my experience, I can highly recommend the Samsung Galaxy 7.0 Plus. To me it represents the perfect combination of size and features.
P.S. My wife even likes it better than her new iPad2.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Most bang for your tablet buck
by abridges3 on January 10, 2012
Pros: Fast, pre-loaded with apps, great size, expandable memory.
Cons: None, this tablet is great.
Summary: This tablet is fast and comes loaded with apps. It has pretty good sound for a tablet, and the touch screen is really responsive. This thing is a major improvement ...
Summary: This tablet is fast and comes loaded with apps. It has pretty good sound for a tablet, and the touch screen is really responsive. This thing is a major improvement from the original 7.0. It's the perfect size for holding in one hand unlike the Ipad and the Galaxy Tab 10.1. The expandable memory is excellent for app junkies. I've heard people complain about battery life, but the battery lasts a long time as long as you manage your apps and don't leave 5 games running at the same time.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Great versatile tablet! Nearly perfect size on the go.
by pfortmic on January 11, 2013
Pros: Size, ease of use, available aps, speed and ease of connecting WIFI.
Cons: It won't replace the PC, but great for on the go to watch videos, play a game, keep track of schedules, Skype, etc.
Summary: My 9 year old bought the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 with 16 GB and WIFI and it has been perfect. It's extremely easy to use and has ...
Summary: My 9 year old bought the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 with 16 GB and WIFI and it has been perfect. It's extremely easy to use and has a wide range of available uses. It's a great size for on the go. It's great for watching videos or listening to music in the car. My older 2 boys have IPOD touches and I'd buy one of these without question before I'd buy another Touch. It does everything the Touch does and seemingly more as the screen is larger. It's very responsive and we've had no issues with anything, but in particular no issues with crashing, freezing aps, or connectivity. I'd recommend this to family or friend. For the price in the small tablet range, you will not be disappointed with this tablet!
Best tablet ever...totally beats the iPad!
by harleyy2 on September 26, 2012
Pros: 7"
Flash Browser
Google Play App Store
Touch Screen Keyboard
Watching Youtube
Browsing the web
Checking email
Battery Life
Cons: Nothing that I can think of so far
Summary: This tablet is wonderful because of the size. I've tried working with the iPad but I just don't like iOS and 10" screen size. The Android software on ...
Summary: This tablet is wonderful because of the size. I've tried working with the iPad but I just don't like iOS and 10" screen size. The Android software on here in wonderful. I've had this tablet for a few months and it hasn't frozen on me yet either...I had the iPad for 1 week and it froze 8 times in 7 days which was frustrating. The 7" screen size is wonderful because it's not too big and not too small. If you have a Mifi it gets even better because you can use this tablet on the go (hooking up to the Mifi). Battery life lasts roughly 12 hours. I charge it every 3 days or so unless it needs a charge.
Overall: Wonderful 7" tablet, doesn't freeze up like the iPad did and the battery life is wonderful!
Compact tablet still usable now despite newer models.
by m_chan1 on July 28, 2012
Pros: - Compact size
- Relatively faster than iPad/iPad 2
- Screen resolution is almost the same as iPad (2) but dpi is more hence it's sharper and easier on the eyes.
- Expandable optional storage up to 64Gb via MicroSD card.
Cons: - Android OS is very primitive
- Apps are NOT User Friendly compared to Apple iPad's apps which you must FIND to use on tablet!
- Samsung's POOR reputation in customer service/tech support
- Delayed released of Ice Cream Sandwich OS for Android!
Summary: It's hard to go from Apple's iOS since many of the functions... rather, the overall design is to make life Easy for the user.
The same can NOT ...
Summary: It's hard to go from Apple's iOS since many of the functions... rather, the overall design is to make life Easy for the user.
The same can NOT be said about the Android's OS where users must LEARN how to do things themselves which could take several steps compared to iOS.
Tablets are generally best for online viewing and emailing. Anything else like working on a letter or spreadsheet is a bonus for those that can do it.
This is better than the newer Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7" since the newer version, despite having almost all the specs as the 7 Plus, includes a slightly slower processor and downgraded cameras. Once the 7 Plus model gets ICS, this model is expected to BEAT the Tab 2 7" in performance! The price of the 7 Plus has dropped to Below $250 but it's hard to find this model anymore since it's no longer sold.
Handles all my needs perfectly!
by trailrunner1956 on July 15, 2012
Pros: Fast! Compact size, lightweight & comfortable to hold, easy set-up, love the micro SD slot
Cons: Video resolution is not the sharpest
Summary: After 3 months with an iPad 2, I gave it to my daughter because I could not handle the weight, it was too unwieldy. I bought the Samsung Galaxy 7....
Summary: After 3 months with an iPad 2, I gave it to my daughter because I could not handle the weight, it was too unwieldy. I bought the Samsung Galaxy 7.0 Plus in January. I have an Android phone (also Samsung) so I found this tablet simple and quick to set up.
It handles my 150-200 daily work emails effortlessly; I don't use the browser much but have had no problems with it. I am constantly finding newer/better ways to use the tablet. This month it's Dropbox; I love being able to write/edit on my desktop or laptop computer and then via Dropbox I have everything at my fingertips when I'm on the go with my tablet. Its lightweight portability is so much easier on my arthritis than lugging the weight of my MacBook Pro, and it's doing everything I need when away from home. It almost always finds WiFi wherever I am, though I do carry a Verizon MiFi in my purse, so I am connected everywhere I go.
Battery life isn't too bad and I've found ways to improve it by using Watchdog and managing my settings, no auto-updates, etc. It's great as a Kindle reader; it has become my sole news source with the half dozen different news apps I read daily; it has improved my ability to keep up with the trade publications I never have time to read at my desk; it's great for meetings where I want to take notes -- whether by writing, typing, or audio; and it's perfect for Netflix when I'm laying in bed before sleep.
I'm not labeling the Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus as the best tablet on the market. To be honest, I loved the iPad 2. But the Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus is a better fit for my needs, and I'm happier with it after 6 months than when I first bought it. If you're considering a compact tablet and this one has the features you need, you'll be very happy with it.
good to hv it...!!!!
by nitiraj.pise on February 9, 2012
Pros: All features...!!!
Cons: Nothing noticed...!!!
Summary: I bought Tab 7 (i.e. P6200) in India, n I simply love it...!!
I just feel, the camera could hv been of higher MP....!!! But, doesnt matter...!!! Simply Loving ...
Summary: I bought Tab 7 (i.e. P6200) in India, n I simply love it...!!
I just feel, the camera could hv been of higher MP....!!! But, doesnt matter...!!! Simply Loving it...!!!
- Manufacturer: Samsung
- Part number: GT-P6210MAYXAR
- Description: The Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus provides a galaxy full of quality, all-star entertainment. The pre-loaded Samsung Media Hub gives you instant access to thousands of movies and TV shows. You also get the Samsung Social Hub, which gives you live updates from all your favorite social sites. Surf the Internet just like on a PC, and get the full enjoyment of Adobe Flash Player compatible sites, games, and videos. Even when you're watching your home big screen, you can be enjoying your Tab. With a built-in IR blaster and the very intuitive, very handy Smart Remote powered by Peel, it could quickly become your favorite - and maybe your only remote control. Smart Remote allows you to instantly find and watch your favorite TV shows and discover new shows based on your preferences, all with the tap of a screen. Peel allows users to control any home entertainment system, no hardware or cables required.
- Type 7 in,
TFT active matrix
- Display Resolution 1024 x 600
- Touchscreen Yes
- Operating System Android 3.2 Honeycomb
- Processor Samsung Exynos
- Processor Clock Speed 1.2 GHz
- Number of Cores Dual-Core
- Flash Memory 16 GB
- Supported Flash Memory Cards microSD
- Max Supported Capacity 32 GB
- Wireless Connectivity 802.11 a/b/g/n
- Rear-facing Camera 3 megapixels
- Focus Adjustment Automatic
- Camera Light Source LED light
- Features Video recording
- Front-facing Camera 2 Megapixel
- Supported Digital Video Formats WMV,
- Audio Microphone , Stereo speakers
- Supported Digital Audio Formats eAAC+,
Input Device
- Type Touch-screen
- Preloaded Software Video Player,
Adobe Flash Player,
Photo Editor,
Music Player,
Google Talk,
Instant messaging,
Android Browser,
Google Play,
Google Places,
Google Latitude,
Google Calendar,
Music Hub,
Media Player,
Polaris Office,
Excel Viewer,
PowerPoint viewer
Expansion and Connectivity
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x microSD
- Interfaces 1,
- Capacity 4000 mAh
- Color Metallic gray
- Features Expandable storage ,
Front camera ,
Rear camera
- Included Accessories Power adapter
Dimensions & Weight
- Width 193.65 mm
- Depth 9.96 mm
- Height 122.37 mm
- Weight 345 g
Product series
Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus - 32GB
Manufacturer: Samsung
Specs: 7 in,
TFT active matrix - Yes,
Android 3.2 Honeycomb,
1.2 GHz,
Samsung Exynos,
IEEE 802.11n,
IEEE 802.11b,
Bluetooth 3.0,
IEEE 802.11a,
IEEE 802.11g,
193.65 mm x 9.96 mm x 122.37 mm,
345 g
Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus - 16GB
Manufacturer: Samsung
Specs: 7 in,
TFT active matrix - Yes,
Android 3.2 Honeycomb,
1.2 GHz,
Samsung Exynos,
Bluetooth 3.0,
193.65 mm x 9.96 mm x 122.37 mm,
345 g
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Summer 2014 Audition Locations, Dates, and Times
In-person Auditions
For each scheduled audition, the option to choose that location as an audition location in the registration process will close at 3 pm (MST) of the Friday before that scheduled audition.
Please pre-register, this assists in correct data entry and also helps you to get your results from your audition sooner!
You may register in person at the audition location by filling out the application form provided by Summer Intensive Staff and paying the $25 non-refundable application fee (in exact change, cash only). Any persons not filling out the pre-registration online, may have a longer wait for results.
Students may also audition for admission to the University of Utah Department of Ballet at the same time. To do so, complete the Application Packet, send to the Department of Ballet and apply for admission to the University. See: http://ballet.utah.edu/students/auditions. The Department of Ballet would also like to highlight the following scholarship opportunity for the 2014-2015 academic year. Non-resident students from CA, CO, ID, IL, NV, WA with excellent academic credentials are eligible for the Freshman Academic Achievement Award for Non-Residents or (FAAA) if application completed by December 1, 2013. See: http://ballet.utah.edu/scholarships/
Please attend the audition time for your current age at the time of your audition.
You may audition with 12 year olds if you will be 12 years old by June 1.
Washington, DC January 11, 2014
Ages 12-14: 4:30-5:00 pm - Registration
5:00-6:30 pm- Audition
Ages 15-older: 5:45-6:30 pm - Registration
6:30-8:00 pm- Audition
Washington School of Ballet | 3515 Wisconsin Ave. NW | Washington, DC 20016 | 202-362-1683
Los Angeles, CA January 19, 2014
Ages 12-13: 1:00-2:00 pm - Registration
2:00-3:00 pm- Audition (students from this audition may be asked to stay for 3:00-4:30 audition)
Ages 14-15: 2:00-3:00 pm - Registration
3:00-4:30 pm- Audition
Ages 16-older: 3:30-4:30 pm - Registration
4:30-6:30 pm- Audition
Orange County Dance Center | 16161 Springdale St. | Huntington Beach, CA 92649 | 714-846-0215
New York City, NY January 25, 2014 Please note the time change for 15 year olds
Ages 12-15: 4:30-5:00 pm - Registration
5:00-6:30 pm- Audition
Ages 16-older: 5:45-6:30 pm - Registration
6:30-8:00 pm- Audition
School of American Ballet | 70 Lincoln Center | New York, NY 10023 | 212-769-6600
Chicago, IL January 26, 2014 Please note the time change for 15 year olds
Ages 12 and above 3:00-4:00 pm - Registration/Check-in
Ages 12-15 4:00 - 5:30 pm- Audition
Ages 16-older: 5:30 - 7:00 pm- Audition
Ballet Chicago | 17 North State Street | Chicago IL 60602 | 312-251-8838
San Francisco, CA February 1, 2014
Ages 12 and above 2:00-3:00 pm - Registration
3:00 -5:30 pm- Audition
LINES Ballet | 26 Seventh Street 5th Floor | San Francisco CA 94103 | 415-863-3040
Dallas, TX January 30, 2014
Ages 12 and above 5:30-6:30 pm - Registration
6:30 -8:30 pm- Audition
Ballet Academy of Texas | 145 Fitness Court | Coppell, TX 750193 | 972-745-0199
Houston, TX February 2, 2014
Ages 12 and above 1:00-2:00 pm - Registration/Check-in
Ages 12-14 2:00 - 3:30 pm- Audition
Ages 15-older: 3:30 - 5:00 pm- Audition
Houston Ballet Center for Dance| 601 Preston St. | Houston TX 77002 | 713-535-3210
Salt Lake City, UT February 8, 2014
Ages 12-14 1:00-2:00 pm - Registration/Check-in 2:00 - 3:30 pm- Audition
Ages 15-older: 2:30-3:30 pm - Registration/Check-in 3:30 - 5:00 pm- Audition
University of Utah Marriot Center for Dance | 330 South 1500 East Studio 40 | Salt lake City, UT 84112 | 801-869-6912
Video Auditions
Videotape or DVD auditions are acceptable for students that reside outside of Utah. Video auditions must be received by Feb 25th to qualify for early tuition rates. Video auditions received after Feb 25th will still be reviewed for acceptance. You may also upload your videos to YouTube or Vimeo and send us a link to view. Please grant access to email@example.com to view your private videos.
Videotaped auditions should be recorded and submitted in DVD format; able to be played on PC format, (PowerDVD, Windows Media Player, or Quicktime). Please double check before DVD is submitted.
Audition should be of a full class and must include:
- barre work
- grand adagio
- pirouettes (en dehors and en dedans)
- petit allegro
- allegro (i.e. assemble ballonne, ballotte)
- grand allegro
- pointe work (i.e. echappe, continuous releves in arabesque, pirouettes; en dehors and en dedans, bourrees)
- a short variation of choice (students age 15+)
Pointe work should include plenty of material to be able to judge technical ability. This is the area where most video submissions come up short.
Please mail videotaped auditions to:
Ballet West Academy
602 East 500 South #D-117
Salt Lake City, Utah 84102
Please register online prior to your submission and include your contact information within your audition package.


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By Rick Pfeiffer
Niagara Gazette
Niagara Gazette — BUFFALO — As he walked past a pair FBI agents in the hallway outside a courtroom in U.S. District Court in Buffalo on Tuesday, Guy Bax nodded at them and said, "Good morning."
Swept up in the federal law enforcement investigation of Falls plumbing contractor John Gross, Bax was about to become the second, and likely final, target of the probe to plead guilty to a crime.
"His cooperation began very early," said defense attorney Terrence Connors of his client's familiarity with the FBI. "Guy was interviewed several times in the beginning of the Gross investigation."
Connors said Bax continued to cooperate with the FBI probe of corruption in the Falls, even as he knew he would likely be charged in the case. Then, in a deal with federal prosecutors, Bax agreed to waive being indicted by a grand jury and pled guilty to a single count of accepting illegal gratuities from Gross during his time as the Falls' acting director of the Department of Inspections.
"His early cooperation made (the plea deal) his best opportunity for closure." Connors said. "He is full of remorse and feels bad for the city."
Bax admitted that between 2007 and January 2009, when federal agents raided Gross' Niagara Street business headquarters, he would routinely steer business to the three-time federal felon. Specifically, the one time inspections chief admitted that in promoting Gross' business he would create the perception that it would be in a developer's best interest "to use Gross and his company and that if (they did that), they would have an easier time obtaining approvals (for permits) they sought."
Bax's plea agreement with prosecutors outlines an incident in fall 2007, when he met with a developer who was looking to convert a piece of property for a new business venture in the Falls. Bax provided the the individual, referred to as "Business Person 1", with copies of the city's constriction codes and said, "You have to know the right people" to complete the development.
He told the developer he should hire Gross to work on the property conversion because Gross "knows the right people and he knows the (building) inspectors." Bax told the developer that others had tried to create similar projects here, but had failed because they were not using contractors who were "the right people."
The developer told FBI agents that, based of what Bax had told him, he hired Gross because he believed it was the only way to get his project completed. Gross was paid between $25,000 and $35,000 for the work.
In return for steering work to him, Gross remodeled a bathroom at Bax's home and snowplowed his driveway for free. Gross also took Bax on an expensive fishing trip and regularly included him in golf outings.
Though Bax admitted his guilt in accepting a gratuity in only one instance, law enforcement sources have told the Gazette the former inspections head routinely engaged in that conduct. Assistant United States Attorney J.P. Kennedy declined to say how many times Bax may have taken gifts from Gross, calling his plea "representative of Bax's behavior.
"It's not a huge sum," Kennedy said in describing the dollar value of Gross' gifts to Bax. "I find it somewhat remarkable in these corruption cases the relative cheapness that people can be purchased for."
Mayor Paul Dyster said Bax's guilty plea made him feel vindicated in his decision to fire Bax from his appointed position of head building inspector and suspend him from his civil service position with the city until his retirement.
"I hope that people understand that the city's Department of Code Enforcement operates much different than the old Inspections Department during the time that Guy Bax was there," Dyster said.
Bax's plea agreement requires him to continue to cooperate with FBI agents investigating public corruption in the Falls.
"We've had a number of sessions (with the FBI) already," Connors said.
However sources have said it does not appear that anything Bax tells investigators will result in additional charges connected to the Gross probe.
Bax is expected to face a sentence of between 8 to 14 months of incarceration and a fine of between $2,000 and $20,000 dollars. He will be eligible for what is known as a "split sentence", which means he may serve his time in home confinement.


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Geography and population
The Libyan Arab Jamahiriya has a total
area of about 1.76 million km˛. It is bordered in the east by Egypt and Sudan,
on the south by Chad and Niger, in the west by Algeria and Tunisia, and in
the north by the Mediterranean Sea. Four physiographic regions can be distinguished:
About 95 % of the country is desert.
The cultivable area was estimated at 3.80 million ha, which is only slightly
over 2 % of the total area. In 1987, the total cultivated area was estimated
at 2.28 million ha, or 60 % of the cultivable area, of which 1.93 million
ha consisted of annual crops and 0.35 million ha consisted of permanent crops.
The total population is about 5.4 million
(1995) of which 14 % is rural. The annual demographic growth rate was 4. 1%
between 1980-91. The average population density is 3 inhabitants/km˛, but
varies between 50 inhabitants/kmł in the northern regions of Tripolitania
and Cyrenaica to less than 1 inhabitant/kmł elsewhere. Agriculture contributes
less than 5% to GDP, although it provides employment for approximately 13
% of the active population.
Climate and water resources
The climatic conditions are influenced
by the Mediterranean sea to the north and the Sahara desert to the south,
resulting in an abrupt transition from one kind of weather to another. The
following broad climatic divisions can be made:
The average annual rainfall is 26 mm,
with more than 100 mm/year over only 7% of the land surface. The highest rainfall
occurs in the northern Tripoli region (Jabal Nafusah and Jifarah Plain) and
in the northern Benghazi region (Jabal al Akhdar) - these two areas being
the only ones where the average annual rainfall exceeds the minimum value
(250-300 mm) considered necessary to sustain rainfed agriculture. Rainfall
occurs during the winter months, but great variability is observed over space
and time (year to year).
Surface water
The total mean annual runoff calculated
or measured at the entrance of the wadis in the plains is estimated at 200
million mł/year, but part of it either evaporates or contributes to the recharge
of the aquifers. Therefore the surface water resources are roughly estimated
at 100 million mł/year. Sixteen dams, with a total storage capacity of 387
million mł and with an expected average annual volume of water controlled
in the order of 60 million mł, had been constructed by 1991. Additional dams
are planned, to achieve a total storage capacity of 686 million mł. This difference
between the average annual runoff and the storage capacity of the dams is
so that the runoff water of exceptionally wet years can be stored.
Currently, aquifers are only recharged
only in the northern regions, namely in the northwestern zone, Jabal Nafusah
and Jifarah Plain, and in the north-eastern zone, Jabal al Akhdar. Renewable
groundwater resources are estimated at 800 to 1 000 million mł/year, but part
(perhaps 50%) now flows out either to the sea or to evaporative areas (sabkhas).
Not all the renewable groundwater can be abstracted without affecting the
environment, because of the deterioration of water quality by saline water
encroachment. For this reason, the safe yield has been estimated at 500 million
mł/year. South of the 29th parallel, an important development of Palaeozoic
and Mesozoic continental sandstone enabled water to be stored safely during
the long period of the late Quaternary, before the climate turned extremely
arid. Most water used in Libya comes from these huge fossil reserves.
Through the Great Manmade River Project
about 2 kmł/year of fossil water is expected to be transported from the desert
to the coastal areas, mainly for irrigation but part will be used for the
water supply of the major cities.
Ecological zones
The map below shows the ecological zones, as shown on the
FAO global map of ecological zones produced as part of the FRA 2000. Please refer
to FRA Working Paper 20 for
further information on the Global Ecological Zone map.


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(BPT) - Conversations going unheard, volume settings on electronics pushed to the max, constantly asking speakers to repeat themselves - these are all common signs of hearing loss.
Hearing loss affects one in five Americans age 12 and older, according to a Johns Hopkins study. It is also the third most common health problem in the United States - with millions of Americans missing out on the important sounds of their life. Hearing loss can create troubles with relationships, workplace efficiency and can even develop into emotional issues for individuals who are unable to participate in or hear conversations.
Exposure to excessively loud noise is the main cause of hearing loss in the world today, and it affects all ages, not just the elderly. A variety of sources produce loud noises that can induce hearing loss, including machinery, electronics set at higher volumes, sporting events and concerts.
Knowing what causes hearing loss is the key to protecting your hearing. October is National Protect Your Hearing Month, designed to help educate Americans on how they can protect their hearing. Here are some tips to follow to keep hearing damage at a minimum so that you're not missing out on any of life's sounds.
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TUPELO, Miss. (AP) — A Tupelo man will serve two life sentences for the shooting deaths of two Tupelo residents.
Travon Brown was found guilty of murder in the deaths of 22-year-old Cornellius Harris and 36-year-old Felicia Ruffin. Their bodies were found in the home they shared on Sept. 28, 2011.
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WEST LIBERTY, Ky. (WSAZ) -- An inmate is dead after a stabbing at a state prison in Kentucky.
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'Whither Japan'
Has the U.S.-Japanese security alliance been a factor in the dangerous dispute between Japan and China over the Senkaku islands,
controlled by Japan but claimed by China and called Diaoyutai? And is the alliance going to be a factor in any future resolution or management of this dispute? To anyone closely watching the situation, the answer to both of these questions is clearly "no."
But in observing the irrelevance of what both the U.S. and Japan continue to claim is the cornerstone of our bilateral relationship, as well as the of the whole structure of the U.S.-dominated security system in Asia (the crux of "The Armitage-Nye Report: U.S.-Japan Alliance: Anchoring Stability in Asia" from Washington, D.C.'s CSIS, of which more below), we must ask: "If not, why not?"
The answer here is complex, in that it reflects strongly directional (I am tempted to say irreversible) current in the strategic power relationships between China, Japan, and the United States. What is the current and where is it pushing the three countries?
For this answer, I can do no better than to summarize the analysis of Australian National University professor of strategic studies Hugh White in his new book, The China Choice: Why America Should Share Power (2012 Black Ink Books, 191 pp.).
White starts by pointing out that Asia has lived under and benefited for some sixty years from a unchallenged and unchangeable U.S. strategic military and geopolitical primacy, based primarily on naval, nuclear, and air power. By "unchallenged" is meant that the U.S. has had no real rival or contender for power in the region. All other countries were either effectively client states (Japan, an economic power, accepting a client state position), Taiwan, the Philippines; or too weak to pose any conceivable threat (China until the opening of the current century).
This era has been irretrievably brought to an end by the rise of a powerful China. China sees itself as a great power, an equal or potential (rightful?) equal to the United States. Chinese economic power has in fact made China a strategic partner of the U.S., as well as a competitor—particularly in terms of allegiance by and self-interest of Asia's second-tier powers (including, crucially, Taiwan, Japan and Australia) whose economies are increasingly integrated into and dependent upon China's. China has strategic defense interests and has been building a military that can defend and advance them. China is no longer prepared to accept U.S. strategic primacy as the natural or desirable order Northeast Asia.
White's argument: If the U.S. is not prepared to share power, rather, if the U.S. remains intent on maintaining unchallengeable and exclusionary primacy in East Asia, then military conflict with China is a distinct danger, if not an inevitability. Yet so far, maintaining primacy seems to be the U.S. default position and goal, such that the response to China's developing maritime defense capabilities has been the Pentagon's "Air-Sea Battle Concept" of mounting large scale conventional strikes against China's "anti-access and area-denial" capabilities.
On this Professor White is definite: "As applied to China, the Air-Sea Battle is an operational concept that makes no strategic sense." (My italics. For his full explanation, please see White's book, pp. 73-78.)
It may seem that we have gotten side-tracked from the issue of the U.S.-Japan security alliance and its relevance for Japan's security, but we have not. On the contrary, as elaborated by Professor White (and before him, as I have written before, Professor Yabuki Susumu), Japan's security, or lack thereof, is inextricably tied to America's "China Choice."
White writes "Japan is the Asian power that will be most willing to support the United States in maintaining its supremacy….( p. 82) Japan's predicament is this: it deeply fears China's growing power….Japan's leaders have little faith that China will prove a benign regional leader." (p. 83).
Methinks cooperation might be more productive, and China gains less by using force.
I know – speaking as one of Chinese descent, my blood pressure pikes when I even think about the Japanese. The Japanese of TODAY (not from WW II) still continue to renege on even international treaties (e.g. the Chemical Weapons Convention) and refuse to take care of the 1,000,000 chemical weapons they buried all over China. The last excuse was that the contractor that was supposed to build the poison gas neutralization plant in Heilongjiang had swindled and disappeared with the money (in the nature of "the dog ate my homework" in terms of an excuse).
BUT, what China needs today is development. War will put a halt to that. Hydrocarbons in the ground does not do anyone any good. Even if China gets only 60% today, it is probably worth much more than getting 100% 50 years from now. Resolving the S. China Sea issue can go a long way towards an Asian Common Market, and can add 3-5% to China's economic growth each year. At that rate, by 2050, quite a few neighbors will likely want to join China on a Federal basis. Mongolia, Burma and others in the peninsula, etc. even Singapore, might all want to join up.
Most folks, no matter what their nationality, want peace and prosperity.
But I do agree that one has to hope for the best and plan for the worst. Therefore having credible MAD ability, in spite of all this ABM setups, is very important. That is the only way China can effectively guard against aggression.
I've previously wondered if Japan would suffer Finlandization vis-a-vis China, being neutralized by a neighbor which dwarfs it. As Japan's popular inexorably grows older, even its dwindling number of young may leave to go abroad, leaving an older populace struggling just to stay afloat. This kind of future doesn't exactly support the idea of a militarily or geopolitically resurgent Japan in the region. The question is, how will Japan reverse these powerful looming trends?
What ever the so called expert say about China there is one thing in common. Their lack of insight in China. It is common for western expert to base its viewpoint and prediction on western media reports. Reporters that more often than not know very little about Chinese language and culture. Majority of western reports are not based on facts but on emotional attacks. There is simply too much animosity on Chinese. Plus the desire to glorify western culture and system drive these reporters to attack anything that is China.
Coming back to Japan. Japan is currently at odd with all its closest neighbor. Contra to what western media omit to report. Japan still has not recognize its atrocities against Asians. Korea president recently said that Japan has refused to apologize its crime in the second word war. So it is not only the Chinese that said that.
Looking at the American/Japan alliance, USA is reluctant to make Japan apologize for they use atomic bomb on Japan. USA and the west look down on the Chinese as second rated sub human. USA was at war with the communists USSR. China government was communists. Westerner especially women really are ignorant of Chinese culture and they often need some where to vent their negative energy. Western media had and has since its inception in the 18th century need a villain to attract readers. The unwillingness to learn a 'sub human' language and culture make western media report on China unreliable.
Coming to current world situation. China is not the same China 30 years ago. China is growing very fast socially and economically. China has a very long history and faced many equally brutal and ruthless enemy. China has always come out though bruised but total. Current technology advance in China make China a worthy enemy for anybody including USA. China has been under attack from the west for centuries starting from colonialism to modern media attack. Foreign attacks and territory erosion is deep in the heart of Chinese. They want to put a stop to it. What China is claiming now is what western power took in the past with military means. Disregarding these facts will only drive the Chinese form the current 'harmonious' cooperation to confrontation. If confrontation is what USA want then your will become one of the enemy of China in its 5000+ years of history. Siding with the Japanese will be (to the Chinese and other Asian) like siding with the worse brutal invader Asian has ever seen. Asians still remember the slaughter, destruction, brutal rape, murder and sex slavery. There is no back down for China in territory dispute. Chinese has too often in the past two centuries seen western invasions. If the government back down they will have to be accountable to the people. That was one reason China communist came to power. Even if you defeat the Chinese military you cannot defeat the Chinese people. Unless of cause you manage to kill every single Chinese.
Having not read the book I can't claim to know exactly what the authors are arguing. Though I will say that Japan will not just simply dump the alliance and sit on its hands. Nor will Japan continue to allow the fake alliance to exist. Which leaves Japan with a few options. One is to change the relationship with America into a real alliance. Two is to change the relationship with China into a real alliance. The best would be to change the relationship with both China and America into alliances. But if the relationship with both China and America stays in the toilet, then it's time to search for other options. Japan should look to Southeast Asia regardless of how the relationship with China and America goes. And Japan should look to other regions, like the Middle East, Africa, South Asia, and Latin America.
But Japan will need to do something quickly. If there is one thing everyone should have learned over the past few years, it is that things don't get better simply by ignoring important issues and playing for time.
To outsiders, the Japanese look as inscrutable as ever. Their decisions do not appear to be motivated by reason. Their behavior demonstrates a fatalism and stubborn streak that grates.
Most Chinese (that I know) view Japan as slime. I am not talking about what happened before WW II and before. I am talking about TODAY.
What self respecting nation would, after being defeated in war,
1. buried 1,000,000 pieces of chemical warfare ordnance all over the other nation's territory, knowing full well it would plague the environment, and kill and maim as the ordnance deteriorate and unlease their deadly payload;
2. denied that they ever did it;
3. when it cannot be denied anymore, claimed that they lost the maps, and refused to allow investigation with the Japanese chemical warfare corps. (the surviving JP soldiers who were dying of old age), and actively destroyed the evidence;
4. when the evidence became undeniable that Japan used chemical weapons illegally in WW II, the nation finally had to sign the Chemical Weapons Convention;
5. by bilateral agreements with China, Japan in writing COMMITTED to REMOVE, REMEDIATE, and COMPENSATE for the deadly chemical weapons that its military buried all over China, and to COMPLETE the job by 2007 (about 10 years from the signing);
6. then NOTHING happened, and by Sept. 2010, more than a decade later, not a single piece of the tens of thousands of corroding chemical weapons unearthed had been removed or treated by the Japanese; and
7. the only explanation given so far by Japan (if you can call it that), is that the contractor supposed to do the job had absconded with the money, and cannot be prosecuted, and so Japan "needs more time" – this after a decade of not doing what is promised.
Slimy – as in you'd want to wash your hands after you shake theirs. So an alliance with China is sort of outside of the realm of possibility. Also, if you know anything about the Japanese psyche, a real alliance with America (which dropped the two big ones on Japan) is also highly unlikely.
Japan's next choice (or refusal to choose) could likely end up with annihilation. But such is life.
You would think that the poison gas ordnance would be a Godsent, for the Japanese to atone. Just round up a bunch of young folks to show up at the ceremonies, bow, and weep, and say sorry, and wish for a new future in which no conflict would between the two peoples, and have that shown on national TV for months, and the big hearted Chinese will likely call it a day, and get back to business.
Yes, Diaoyutai would be Chinese territory – that's what Japan get for losing the war. The alternative is continued conflicts that will just as likely lead to total annihilation of the Japanese industrial might.
But instead, what did the Japanese do after they signed the CWC?
Oh, to be fair, Japan did send over "experts" to "work on the problem":
1.They donned protective gear and wear white gloves, but did not actually do any work.
2.They came on to the sites where the Japanese CW shells are unearthed, look at the corroding shells from a distance, poke them with prods (taking care never to touch the shells themselves), and muttered Japanese under their breaths to each other, nodding furiously, but never talk to the host or let the Chinese know what is going on.
3.Then after 15 minutes of this solemn nonsense, they move en masse to the next room, take off their protective gear and remove their gloves, and collectively shake their heads and mutter something about "too difficult," and retire to their air conditioned hotel rooms for R&R.
4.The next day they fly back to Japan, but never without enthusiastically "promising" again to have the necessary conferences and deliberations, and "promising" again RAPID PROGRESS.
That has gone on for over a decade since Japan signed the CWC. Only idiots would still believe that the Japanese are sincere or are to be trusted.


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Heads up ropers. Rangeline Arena is having two big events coming up. The first is buckle roping on Saturday. Books open 10-11a.m., roping begins at 11:15 a.m. Bob Berg Buckles to average and incentive winners, breast collars to second in the average in each roping – 10-point roping will not start before 2 p.m.
The second is Sunday with $2,000 added money roping. Books open at 1 p.m. with roping starting at 2:15 p.m. with $1,000 added in each roping. New fans are going up this week to help keep cool. For more information go to Rangeline Arena on Facebook or call Rick at (918) 557-9951.
The Muskogee RUC had its second barrel racing jackpot last Thursday night with 30 entries. Toni Ferguson won it with a 15.795, the fastest time so far of the series. Be sure and come out tonight and bring your appetite as there is a fantastic concession and I heard there will be brisket this week. Exhibitions will begin at 6-6:30 p.m. and the Open 4D at 8 p.m.
NOTE – there will not be a jackpot next week on July 4. For more information, call Rhonda Stewart at (918) 869-1498 or go to the Muskogee RUC website at www.muskogeeroundupclub.com
Want to barrel race July 4? Jeffries Productions will not be having its Tuesday night barrel race next week but will have a $250 added 4D barrel race at Hamilton's Sports outdoor arena in Vian July 4. This will be a Barrel Bash qualifier, WPRA approved and will have a junior sidepot. No worries, no fireworks going off near the arena and none allowed at the jackpot. The exhibitions start at 6 p.m. and jackpot at 8 p.m. Contact Corkie or Linda Jeffries on Facebook or call Linda at (918) 329-6776 for more information.
Loose Rowel Rodeo Company is having a rodeo at Turley at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Books open at 6 p.m. and close at 7:30 p.m. with $1,650 added money. Contact George Bowman at (918) 637-3819 or go to www.looserowelrodeo.com or look them up on Facebook.
Garr Ranch Productions is having a Regional Pro Bull Riding event at the Fort Gibson RUC arena on July 6. Admission: $10 for adults, $5 for children, 6-under are free. Books open Monday from 6-10 p.m. For information, or to enter, call (918) 681-4394.
Three Rivers Cowboy Church is having its second annual Cowboy Trade Days from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. So clean out your trailers and barns, bring up anything livestock related, including livestock to sell or trade. There will also be pony rides for the kiddos. FMI call Pastor Tom Gragg at (918) 577-5190.
Rick and Gail Ward have a great team sorting each Friday night. Gates open about 6 p.m. and sorting starts at 8 p.m. Go to Hillbilly Ranch & Arena and like their Facebook page or call Rick at (918) 684-7026 or Gail at (918) 682-2581.
G Money Rodeo Company is having a rodeo at Stigler at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Call (918) 371-2048 or go to www.gmoneyrodeo.com for more information.
The Lightning B Arena will have its Tuesday 4D barrel race with $100 added to the open and $25 added to the pee wees and youth each on Tuesday, rain or shine. It will run outdoors weather permitting and indoors if too wet. Exhibitions start at 6 p.m. and classes at 8 p.m.
There will be pee wees, youth and open. The arena is the one on the West side of Beggs, up on the hill. The buzz is that this barrel race is so much fun, don't miss out. FMI go to Lightning B Arena on Facebook or call Diane Brereton at (319) 759-2382.
Stuckey's arena in Beggs will be having its last barrel race for this month Friday. 4D open, 1/2-second splits $25, 12 & under 2D youth, full second split, with 6-under incentive - $10. Fore more information call Kellie at (918) 625-7443.
OCA will be having a 4D 1/2- and whole-second splits barrel race at the Beggs RUC arena on Saturday. No pre-entries, enter when you get there. Entries open until the last horse runs. Exhibitions at noon, class at 2 p.m. For information call Lori at (918) 740-3101 or go to http://oklahomacowgirlsassociation.com
Hampton Rodeo Company is having a rodeo at Westville at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. IPRA & ACRA approved. FMI call (800) 639-9002 or go to www.acrarodeo.com/events.aspx?id=6
Summer is here and there are a lot of events.
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Whereas if he were to sign for Leyton Orient that would be his real local team and there is almost no chance of Os getting a match against Manchester United,.
Plus he could still play a home match at The Olympic Stadium in Stratford as Os claim to be a tenant is just as strong as West Ham's
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New Lexus RX 400h Owners - Give Us Your Report
jessy604 Posts: 4Hi-
I also live in Chicago and was wondering what your overall experience has been so far.
-How was the handling in the snow? Did you continue to get good mileage?
-Have you needed any repairs? Are they more costly than a conventional car?
So confused, it seems the more I read the more confused I become. :blush:
ksrp Posts: 11Took one out for a test drive. My first time driving a RX400 hybrid.
Heard a fairly noticeable high pitched whine as I slowed down at lights. Is this to be expected always?
Tried to avoid accelerating after starting from a light to see when the switch over from electric to ICE takes place. Noticed that it would take place at right around 10-20 mph. Is that normal?
Not sure about this but my recollection of the RX350 test drive is that engine noise was lower on that vehicle. Does that sound right?
Reading through the posts on this forum, I will admit I don't know yet how to interpret the electric/hybrid gauges to describe what state the battery was in when I took it out and whether that explains the whine and cut-over behavior.
Would like to hear feedback from 400h owners.
feliciatwo Posts: 68When will Lexus provide the Blue tec diesel with their hybrid. Then we'll get REAl mileage. In the USA we brag about mileage that they laugh at in Europe. Get serious. You guys would buy anything.....that you saw your neighbor buy , that is. Far to expensive for next to nothing in return.
chance8 Posts: 4I've got about 760 miles now on the '08 RX400h. Previous cars were the Prius 2002-2004, then the Infiniti FX35 2004-2008. This Lexus soothes my conscience while allowing me to enjoy the luxury to which I've become accustomed. (See separate posts about suggested improvements to the Lexus.) Because I drove the Prius for 2 years, I'm familiar with the feel of regenerative braking and electric/ICE transitions. Glad I've learned on these forums that the initial gas mileage improves with age. Right now I'm at 24.5mpg and shooting for 25.
We have the technology: every car sold in this country should be a hybrid. Somehow, this one is the only option in a luxury vehicle.
maximafan Posts: 592The high-pitched whine that you heard while using the brakes on
the RX400 is tied into the regenerative braking. I noticed it when
driving a few hybrid 400h loaner cars through Lexus. That was one of the few things I was not crazy about on the hybrid. That, and I had to get used to the CVT trannie as opposed to the regular tranny on the RX350.
dragonballz Posts: 1Hello all you RX400H owners:
I'm thinking of buying one myself. I was wondering when is a good time to buy in consideration to when the next years's model might be coming out? So far I've heard sometime in Oct/Nov?? Also, has anyone any idea what the durability of the hybrid battery is? I heard there are two rechargeable Ni-Cad batteries? The dealer I spoke to says there is a 8 yr/100,000 limited warranty and each battery replacement after the warranty is $1600 a piece not including labor. Total cost is $3200. Does this negate the fuel economy in the end? Can anyone shed some light on this? Thank you.
Just picked up my RX400h and driving it to work.
First impression ---> LOVE IT and felt like helping hand to the GREEN planet.
Very comfort and quiet. Still need to learn to adapt Hybrid Driving Style.
I am thinking to keep this car for at most 10 yrs and don't care much about the battery replacement cost. By then we maybe driving with Hydrogen or some other fuels.
gx470818 Posts: 16I'm in the market for one of these baby as well but a dealer sales told me that there will be no 09 model coming out and the 2010 model will be completely redesigned with better fuel milage and probably a higher price as well. The 2010 should come out next May. I might just wait out for another year.
bmlexus Posts: 7552010 model will be completely redesigned with better fuel milage and probably a higher price as well. The 2010 should come out next May. I might just wait out for another year
Finally someone is saying that it will be out in May, How am I going to wait that long... :blush: :sick:
I dont know anymore what I even like... Well maybe I do I like the x6 but trust the lexus...
roberta38 Posts: 1I bought a 2006 RX 400 H with 35000 miles on it. Since May, 2009 I have had it at the Lexus dealer 4 x because if it doesn't get driven every single day, when I get in to go somewhere, it won't start, and that's after only one day of not running the car. I just found out this last weekend that the regular batter, NOT the Hybrid battery had already been changed and the previous owner didn't put in a Lexus battery so Lexus is now saying that is the problem. My thought is, "I am expected to spend $500 on a Lexus battery and it doesn't even last three years?" So I have not had a good experience with my car at all. If anyone knows if there is a difference in a Lexus battery and a regular 12 V battery let me know. Thank you.
cthompsonloh Posts: 1We just bought 2006 RX400H. My partner had no problem using his Blackberry Bold (AT&T) with the bluetooth for a week. I started driving the car with my own key and connected my Samsung Blackjack 2 (AT&T) to the bluetooth successfully too. The connection problem started when he got back into driving the car. When I rode with him, my phone was connected. From that point on, things just yo-yo-ing between his and mine. More often than not, none of ours connect regardless of who drives (whose key is used), which User setting we select.
These are the behaviors we observed: 1. Using our personal key doesn't seem to the driver's phone is the one getting connected.
2. Memorising the User setting while the driver's phone is connected does seem to help either.
3. Removing the Device entry on our phone and reregister seems to be the only way to get connection again. Temporarily disable the device on the phone doesn't do any good.
Any tips from any one to fix the problem will be appreciated. Thanks.
I've had my 400h since 2006 has 75,000 miles . Coming back from vacation saw a puddle of anti-freeze on ground. The hybrid section broke a seal and lost all the fluid. No actual fix for this problem except replace the entire transaxle at $6400.00!!
Have spoken to Lexus customer service and expect an answer/relief from them next week. Anybody else have this problem?
To think that a $5 seal can't be fixed and nesessitate such an expensive and wastful solution does not seem like the Lexus way of doing things.
stargazer00007 Posts: 1Hi 1dkupp, did you get your problem resolved? I just niticed a leak in my 2007 rx 400h as well but I don't know where the leak is coming from. Will take it in for a check up and a preassure test. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that is a simple problem like a hose leak. Did you get any replies to your post?
Thanks ang gl!
Hi Ang,
My repair was major even though the problem seemed small. In fact there was no repair they had to replace the drive train to the tune of $6,000.00 !!!
I raised a stink with the national customer service person and they responded by absorbing the whole bill!
I called out the local dealer for not standing up for me and they apologized and gave me a credit towards my next service.
BTW I kept the 400h but bought a new Range Rover Evoque for my new car and it's a lot more vehicle for the money and gets better mileage than the hybrid!
Good luck, don't let them push you around!


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