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For other uses, see Tanning (disambiguation).
For human tanning, see Sun tanning.
Sun tanning or simply tanning is the process whereby skin color is darkened or tanned. The process is most often a result of exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or from artificial sources, such as a tanning bed, but can also be a result of windburn[citation needed] or reflected light. People who deliberately tan their skin by exposure to the sun engage in sun bathing, though there are also artificial tanning methods. Some people use chemical products which can produce a tanning result without exposure to ultraviolet radiation. Casual exposure to the sun has moderate beneficial impact, including the production of vitamin D by the body, but excessive exposure to ultraviolet rays has detrimental health effects, including possible sunburn and even skin , as well as depressed immune system function and increased risk of accelerated aging. To avoid sunburn, most people apply suitable sunscreen to skin exposed to the sun, but others use oils to accelerate the tanning process.
Some people tan or sunburn more easily than others. This may be the result of different skin types and natural skin color, and these may be as a result of genetics.
The term "tanning" has a cultural origin, arising from the color tan. Its origin lies in the Western culture of Europe when it became fashionable for young women to seek a less pale complexion (see Cultural history below).
• 1 Tanning process
o 1.1 UVA
o 1.2 UVB
• 2 Tanning behavior of different skin colors
• 3 Avoiding tan lines
• 4 Sunless tanning
• 5 Tanning controversy
• 6 Tanning agents
• 7 Cultural history
• 8 See also
• 9 References
• 10 Further reading
• 11 External links
[]Tanning process
See also: Health effects of sun exposure
Melanin is produced by cells called melanocytes in a process called melanogenesis. Melanocytes produce two types of melanin: pheomelanin (red) and eumelanin (very dark brown). Melanin protects the body by absorbing solar radiation. Excessive solar radiation causes direct and indirect DNA damage to the skin and the body naturally combats and seeks to repair the damage and protect the skin by creating and releasing further melanin into the skin's cells. With the production of the melanin, the skin color darkens, but the UV-B in sunlight can also cause sunburn. The tanning process can also be created by artificial UV radiation, which can be delivered as UV-A, UV-B, or a combination of both.
There are two different mechanisms involved in production of a tan by UV exposure: Firstly, UV-A radiation creates oxidative stress, which in turn oxidises existing melanin and leads to rapid darkening of the melanin. UV-A may also cause melanin to be redistributed (released from melanocytes where it is already stored), but its total quantity is unchanged. Thus, the effect of UV-A leads to skin darkening, but this is only cosmetic since it does not lead to greatly increased production of melanin and therefore also to little increase in protection against UV-B, or protection against sunburn.[1]
In the second process, triggered primarily by UV-B, there is an increase in production of melanin (melanogenesis),[2] which is the body's reaction to direct photodamage (formation of pyrimidine dimers) from UV radiation.[3] Melanogenesis leads to delayed tanning, and first becomes visible about 72 hours after exposure.[2] The tan that is created by an increased melanogenesis lasts much longer than the one that is caused by oxidation of existing melanin, and is also actually protective against UV skin damage and sunburn, rather than simply cosmetic. However, in order to cause true melanogenesis-tanning by means of UV exposure, some direct DNA photodamage must first be produced, and this requires UV-B exposure (as present in natural sunlight, or sunlamps that produce UV-B).
As noted above, the ultraviolet frequencies responsible for tanning are often divided into the UVA and UVB ranges, which will be discussed: Sunshine is free – it has no marketing department for its life-giving benefits. If a pharmaceutical company patented and sold sunshine, the public message we receive about it would be completely different. Instead, the professional indoor tanning community is the only entity in a position to challenge the $35 billion anti-UV industry's total sun abstinence messaging. This explains why indoor tanning is under attack from this powerful coalition of industries who profit from the exaggerated and largely unsubstantiated anti-UV message.
Cosmetic Dermatology
The cosmetic dermatology's powerful fear-based marketing message, which drives millions of customers into their offices, has helped grow their businesses by 320%. And the existence of the indoor tanning industry is competitive to dermatology's multibillion-dollar phototherapy industry. Consider, according to the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology:
In 1993, 873,000 phototherapy sessions were delivered in dermatology offices in the U.S. By 1998, sessions had fallen off 94 percent to just 53,000.
1. The cost of a single phototherapy session – which utilizes indoor tanning equipment in a dermatologist's office – is nearly $100 per session, about 20 times more than an indoor tanning session. An estimated 1.5 million indoor tanning clients today successfully treat psoriasis in indoor tanning facilities.
2. If tanning salons were closed, the cosmetic dermatology industry would gain up to $5 billion in phototherapy sessions which would be charged to health insurance companies and the Medicare system. (According to dermatology's own reports, psoriasis patients average 35 sessions per year at an estimated average of $85 per session.)
The dermatology industry is in a hypocritical position when it comes to indoor tanning:
[]Although tanning beds were initially brought to America by Friedrich Wolff in 1979[5] he soon patented his particular blend of phosphors (since expired) and began licensing the technology to other companies. Some of the early adopters of the Wolff technology include ETS, Inc., SCA, Sun Industries, Inc., Montego Bay, Sunal. Friedrich Wolff sold Wolff Systems to his brother Jorg, the founder of Cosmedico Limited, another pioneer in the tanning industry.
From their US introduction in 1979, sunbeds have been regulated by the Food and Drug Administration's 21CFR 1040.20. This was amended in 1986 to include lamp compliance, warning labels and eye protection.[6] This law was designed primarily to ensure that all sunbeds sold or used in salons adhered to a general set of safety rules, with the primary focus on sunbed and lamp manufacturers in regards to maximum exposure times and product equivalence. In addition, states have the opportunity to offer regulations for salons themselves, regarding the operator training, the sanitization of the sunbed and eyewear, and additional warning signs. For a comprehensive list of states with indoor tanning restrictions for minors and their specific laws, visit the National Conference of State Legislatures.[10]
Several companies continue to license the Wolff name and use their lamps because of the name recognition, although this has steadily diminished over the years as other lamp builders have created lamps that are arguably as good as or better than Wolffs'.
Most modern tanning beds have not changed much from the original systems. The lamp technology and electronics have evolved over the years, but the basic "low pressure" tanning bed has not evolved. The original ballast systems used in the first tanning beds, both "European choke" and magnetic, are still in use today although there are now many other choices including electronic and high frequency. The lamps are still fluorescent type, using special phosphors that create a spectrum in the UVA and UVB range. Mostly emitting UVA rays. although there has been a great deal of advancement over the years to make the light spectrum they emit more "sun-like".[citation needed]
The original tanning lamps were discovered by accident in 1903 by a German company called Heraeus who were developing lighting systems for the home and for industrial usage. These lamps were of the high-pressure metal halide variety. They discovered that the light that was developed for visible light purposes also emitted ultra-violet light. In the 1920s and 1930s Heraeus first started to market and sell single lamp, self standing tanning/wellness devices. The first high-pressure tanning beds incorporating more than a single high-pressure lamp were manufactured in the mid to late seventies by companies such as Ultrabronz and JK Ergoline and in the 1980s the first high-pressure units were exported to the United States.
These units require special filter glass to remove the UVC and the majority of the UVB that is emitted and are difficult to manufacture because the alignment of the lamps is more critical than in traditional low-pressure tanning beds. They are generally large units, with a padded area to lie on or an acrylic and 6 to 36 lamps in a canopy or canopy and bench configuration, the tanning effect is much deeper and requires only a maintenance exposure of about 2–3 times per month compared to every 48 hours for regular tanning beds. They are much more expensive to operate, thus more expensive for the user. Retail prices in the $20,000 to $35,000 range are common with individual sessions costing $20 to $45, depending on the market.[citation needed]
Tanning behavior of different skin colors
A person's natural skin color has an impact on their reaction to exposure to the sun. An individual's natural skin color can vary from a dark brown to a nearly colorless pigmentation, which may appear reddish due to the blood in the skin. Though subject to variations, ethnic Europeans generally have lighter skin, while ethnic Africans generally have darker skin. In 1975, Harvard dermatologist Thomas B. Fitzpatrick devised the Fitzpatrick scale which described the common tanning behavior of various skin types, as follows:[6][7] [8][9][10] []Avoiding tan lines
Example of tan lines caused by a tank top.
The wearing of clothing while tanning results in creation of tan lines, which many people regard as un-aesthetic and embarrassing. Many people desire to avoid creation of tan lines on those parts of the body which will be visible when they are fully clothed. Some people try to achieve an all-over tan or to maximize their tan coverage. To achieve an all-over tan, the tanner needs to dispense with clothing; and to maximize covering, they need to minimize the amount of clothing they wear while tanning. For those women who cannot dispense with a swimsuit, they at times tan with the back strap undone while lying on the front, or removing shoulder straps, besides wearing swimsuits which cover less area than their normal clothing. Any exposure is subject to local community standards and personal choice. Some people tan in the privacy of their backyard where they can at times tan without clothes, and some countries have set aside clothing-optional swimming areas (also known as nude beaches), where people can tan and swim clothes-free. Some people tan topless, and others wear very briefswimwear, such as a microkini. A recent innovation is tan-through swimwear, which uses fabric which is perforated with thousands of micro holes that are nearly invisible to the naked eye, but which let enough sunlight through to produce a line-free tan. Tan-through swimsuits offer SPF protection of about 6, and an application of full-strength sunscreen even to the covered area is recommended.
Because of the potential sunburn which can result from excessive exposure to direct sunlight, many people suntan in moderation and wear some clothing, including a hat, and use suitable sunscreen. From time to time they also sit in the shade or cool off in water.
[]Natural sunscreen
Artificial sunscreen absorbs ultraviolet light and prevents it from reaching the skin. It has been reported that sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 8 based on the UVB spectrum can decrease vitamin D synthetic capacity by 95 percent, whereas sunscreen with an SPF of 15 can reduce synthetic capacity by 98 percent (Matsuoka et al., 1987).[1]
A safe and effective method of sunless tanning is consumption of certain carotenoids — antioxidants found in some fruits and vegetables such as carrots and tomatoes — which can result in changes to skin color when ingested chronically and/or in high amounts. Carotenoids are natural, and unlike many sunless tanning products, are long-lasting. In addition, carotenoids have been linked to more attractive skin tone than suntan.[2]
Carotenaemia (xanthaemia) is the presence in blood of the yellow pigment carotene from excessive intake of carrots or other vegetables containing the pigment resulting in increased serum carotenoids. It can lead to subsequent yellow-orange discoloration (xanthoderma or carotenoderma) and their subsequent deposition in the outermost layer of skin. Carotenemia and carotenoderma is in itself harmless, and does not require treatment. In primary carotenoderma, when the use of high quantities of carotene is discontinued the skin color will return to normal. It may take up to several months, however, for this to happen.
Carotenoids safe in chronic high doses
Lycopene is a key intermediate in the biosynthesis of beta-carotene, and xanthophylls. While chronic, high doses of β-carotene supplements have been associated with increased rate of lung cancer among those who smoke, evidence for lycopene's benefit was strongest for cancers of the lung, stomach, and prostate gland. Lycopene is found in lung tissue and is valuable in protecting lymphocytes from NO2 damage found in lung cancer.[citation needed]
Lycopene may be the most powerful carotenoid quencher of singlet oxygen,[3]
Due to its strong color and non-toxicity, lycopene is a useful food coloring (registered as E160d) and is approved for usage in the USA,[4] Australia and New Zealand (registered as 160d)[5] and the EU.[6]
Carotenoids not safe in chronic high doses
A sunless-tanning product is tanning pills which contain beta-carotene.
However, chronic, high doses of synthetic β-carotene supplements have been associated with increased rate of lung cancer among those who smoke. This may be prevented by combining β-carotene with lycopene that is found in lung tissue and is valuable in protecting lymphocytes from NO2 damage found in lung cancer.[citation needed]
Canthaxanthin is most commonly used as a color additive in certain foods. Although the FDA has approved the use of canthaxanthin in food, it does not approve its use as a tanning agent. When used as a color additive, only very small amounts of canthaxanthin are necessary. As a tanning agent, however, much larger quantities are used. After canthaxanthin is consumed, it is deposited throughout the body, including in the layer of fat below the skin, which turns an orange-brown color. These types of tanning pills have been linked to various side effects, including hepatitis and canthaxanthin retinopathy, a condition in which yellow deposits form in the retina of the eye. Other side effects including damage to the digestive system and skin surface have also been noted.[citation needed] The FDA withdrew approval for use of canthaxanthin as a tanning agent, and has issued warnings concerning its use.[7]
Sunless tanning
To avoid exposure to UVB and UVA rays, or in sunless seasons, some people take steps to appear with darkened skin. They may use sunless tanning (also known as self-tanners); stainers which are based on dihydroxyacetone (DHA); bronzers, which are simply dyes; tan accelerators, based on tyrosine and psoralens. Some people use make-up to create a tanned appearance[12]while others may get a tanned appearance by wearing tan colored stockings or pantihose.
Many sunless tanning products are available in the form of creams, gels, lotions, and sprays that are self-applied on the skin. Another option is the use of bronzers which are cosmetics that provide temporary effects. There is also a professional spray-on tanning option or "tanning booths" that is offered by spas, salons, and tanning businesses.[13]
Spray tanning does not mean that a color is sprayed on the body. What is used in the spray tanning process is a colorless chemical which burns the dead cells located on the top layer of the skin, resulting in a brown color. The two main active ingredients used in most of the sunless tanners are dihydroxyacetone and erythrulose.[citation needed]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved the use of DHA spray tanning booths because it has not received safety data to support this specific use. DHA is a permitted color additive for cosmetic use restricted to external application. When used in a commercial spray tanning booth, areas such as the eyes, lips or mucous membrane are exposed to the DHA which is a non permitted use of the product.[14]
[]Tanning controversy
A tanning bed
Overexposure to ultraviolet radiation is known to cause skin '[15] make skin age and wrinkle faster,[16] mutate DNA,[17] and reduce the immune system.[18] Frequent tanning bed use triples the risk of developing , the deadliest form of skin .[19] The US Public Health Servicestates that UV radiation, including the use of sun lamps and sun beds, is "known to be a human carcinogen."[15] It further states that the risk of developing in the years after exposure is greatest in people under 30 years old. However, recently released FDA data suggests that indoor tanning beds emit 12x more UVA radiation than the sun and has been categorized in the "highest risk" group along with smoking tobacco.
Some researchers have advised that tanning in moderation may be healthier than is commonly believed. Edward Giovannucci, professor of medicine and nutrition at Harvard, states that according to his research, people who have sufficient vitamin D due to UV exposure, and other intake, may prevent 30 deaths for each one caused by skin .[20] His research also suggests that diet accounts very little for vitamin D3 necessary for curbing .Michael Holick, former Boston professor of dermatology, claimed that moderate exposure to sunlight probably reduces risk to many forms of , diabetes, seasonal affective disorder, and other diseases.[21] These researchers are vigorously opposed by most dermatologists, for example, Dr. Elewski, president of the American Academy of Dermatology, argued that minutes of exposure to sunlight can be dangerous, and that people can get all the vitamin D they need through supplements. Large clinical studies have found vitamin D produced both through exposure to sunlight and through dietary supplements dramatically decreases risk, and helps recovery. See Vitamin D for more details.
Tanning agents
Several tanning activators are different forms of psoralen. These substances are known to be photocarcinogenic.[22][23][24] Health authorities banned psoralen only in July 1996.[25]
Cultural history
See also: Human skin color#Social status and racism
La promenade (1875) by Claude Monet. End of 19th century in the upper social class, people used umbrellas, long sleeves and hats to avoid sun tanning effects.
Throughout history, tanning has gone in and out of fashion. In Western countries before about the 1920s, tanned skin was associated with the lower classes, because they worked outdoors and were exposed to the sun. Women went to great lengths to preserve pallid skin, as a sign of their "refinement".[26]
Shortly thereafter, in the 1920s, Coco Chanel accidentally got sunburnt while visiting the French Riviera. Her fans apparently liked the look and started to adopt darker skin tones themselves. Tanned skin became a trend partly because of Coco's status and the longing for her lifestyle by other members of society. In addition, Parisians fell in love with Josephine Baker, a "caramel-skinned" singer in Paris, and idolised her dark skin. These two women were leading figures of the transformation tanned skin underwent, in which it became perceived as fashionable, healthy, and luxurious.[31][32][33] Jean Patou capitalised on the new tanning fad launching the first suntan oil "Huile de Chaldee" in 1927.[34]
In the 1940s, advertisements started appearing in women's magazines which encouraged sun bathing. At the same time, swimsuits' skin coverage began decreasing, with the bikini radically changing swimsuit style after it made its appearance in 1946. In the 1950s, many people used baby oil as a method to increase tanning. The first self-tanner came about in the same decade and was known as "Man-Tan," although it often led to undesirable orange skin.[15] Coppertone, in 1953, marketed their sunscreen by placing a little blond girl and her cocker spaniel tugging on her bathing suit bottoms on the cover of their bottles; this is still the same advertisement used today. In the latter part of the 1950s, silver metallic UV reflectors were common to enhance one's tan.
In 1962, sunscreen commenced to be SPF rated, although in the US SPF labeling was not standardised by the FDA until 1978. In 1971, Mattel introduced Malibu Barbie, which had tanned skin, sunglasses, and her very own bottle of sun tanning lotion. In 1978, both sunscreen with an SPF 15 rating as well as tanning beds first appeared. Today there are an estimated 50,000 outlets for tanning, whereas in the 1990s there were only around 10,000.[35] The tanning business is a five-billion dollar industry in the United States.[35]
In China, darker skin is still considered by many to be the mark of the lower classes. As recently as 2012, ski masks were becoming popular items to wear at the beach in order to protect the wearer's face from the effects of the sun.[36]
[]See also
• Sunless tanning
• Beta-carotene
• Sunburn
• Tanning booth
• Tanning bed
• Freckles
• Health effects of sun exposure
• Skin whitening
• Slip-Slop-Slap
• Sun glasses
• Sunscreen
• Tanning addiction
Benefits and risks
See also: Health effects of sun exposure
A tanning bed in operation
The benefits of artificial tanning are debated among the tanning industry and proponents of public health such as the World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer, the US Department of Health and Human Services, the European Union, several provinces in Canada, and states throughout Australia and the United States. The tanning industry identifies a primary benefit of indoor tanning is that it allows for a cosmetic tan in control and moderation by skin type and a timer that minimize the risk for sunburn and overexposure.
It has been suggested[by whom?] that tanning may be addictive and research provides contradictory evidence. In one study exploring the pathway of the tanning response, the production of ß-endorphin is produced in the same pathway, which could potentially contribute to the addictive potential of tanning.[9] Another study concluded that there were no significant differences in the mean plasma levels of β-endorphin between people who were exposed to tanning beds and those who were not.[10] The positive psychological benefits of tanning may be due to factors other than endorphins.
While the tanning industry identifies a tan that is developed in a tanning bed offers some protection from overexposure to the natural sun, an individual should not depend on it as their only protection. An indoor tan provides a natural SPF of between 2 and 4 (sun protective lotions are generally SPF 30 or higher). It is advisable to use the proper SPF's according to skin type and sun intensity, even if a base tan is present.
A benefit claimed by the tanning industry of tanning indoors rather than tanning outside is the amount of control the tanner has. They claim that if a person decides to get a suntan and wants to minimize the risk of getting a sunburn, a tanning bed offers an environment that delivers the same amount of UV in a given period of time, day after day. In contrast, the amount of UV that reaches the ground can vary from minute to minute and the longer tanning times results in deeper exposure. However, there is no evidence that such control provides a safe or even safer environment. The FDA and the FTC forbid use of the words "safe" or "safer than" regarding indoor tanning. Despite the fact that the indoor tanning industry has been forbidden by the FTC from promoting any health benefits of tanning in its marketing due to a lack of scientific evidence, they still claim that indoor tanning offers a controlled environment to obtain a tan. However, there are a number of studies that demonstrate that indoor tanners are quite likely to get burned and suffer other skin damage during their indoor tanning sessions.[11][12][13]
A frequently claimed benefit of artificial tanning is the increased production of vitamin D. Skin phenotype, as measured on the Fitzpatrick scale,[14] influences the skin's response to UV radiation. Fitzpatrick Types I and II (fair skin, eyes, and hair) burn easily and can produce maximal vitamin D photosynthesis in less than 10 minutes of midday sun. People with Fitzpatrick Types I and II are at the highest risk of photodamage (whether from the sun or artificial tanning) and are at the lowest risk of vitamin D insufficiency if photosynthesis occurs.[15]
This includes Caucasian females who are most likely to visit tanning salons. However, the use of Vitamin D supplements provides a more reliable, cheaper and clearly safer way to obtain needed Vitamin D. High pressure tanning beds, which emit primarily UVA radiation provide minimal vitamin D production which require skin exposure to UVB radiation. Furthermore, individuals with skin type I (which do not have the ability to achieve a tan) should never use tanning beds, and the industry itself claims they recommend salons not allow those with skin type one to use indoor tanning.
In a research project funded by the United States National Institutes of Health and a grant from the UV Foundation, Tangpricha, V. et al. identified, "the regular use of a tanning bed that emits vitamin D–producing ultraviolet radiation is associated with higher 25(OH)D concentrations and thus may have a benefit for the skeleton."[16] Michael F. Holick, an investigator in the study, declared a conflict of interest because he serves as a consultant to the UV Foundation. The UV Foundation garners financial support from the Indoor Tanning Association, OSRAM (a German lamp and lighting company), and Future Industries (a United States importer of tanning beds, tanning bed supplies, and lamps). Most scientists in this area do not agree with Dr. Holick's conclusions.
The human body can produce up to 10,000 IUs of vitamin D in 10 minutes, as it can with exposure to natural sunlight.[17] This vitamin has many benefits, and many people with indoor lifestyles may not receive enough.[18] Most tanning beds use bulbs with the same UVB relative to UVA rays as the Sun and produce the same levels of vitamin D. High pressure tanning equipment, however, has a much lower ratio of UVB to UVA, and is much less effective for this purpose.[19]
Indoor tanning beds may or may not be useful for the treatment of SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder).[20][21][22] It is plausible that the benefit that many SAD patients experience are more due to tanning causing them to feel good in general, rather than treating the SAD itself since tanning beds do not produce the wavelength of light needed for effective SAD treatment.
The Indoor Tanning Association settled with the FTC in January 2010 regarding false health and safety claims about indoor tanning.[23] Contrary to claims in the association's advertising, indoor tanning increases the risk of squamous cell and melanoma skin cancers, according to the FTC complaint. The association has agreed to a settlement that bars it from any further deception. "The messages promoted by the indoor tanning industry fly in the face of scientific evidence," said David C. Vladeck, Director of the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection. "The industry needs to do a better job of communicating the risks of tanning to consumers." The FTC complaint alleges that in March 2008, the association launched an advertising campaign designed to portray indoor tanning as safe and beneficial. The campaign included two national newspaper ads, television and video advertising, two Web sites, a communications guide, and point-of-sale materials that were provided to association members for distribution in local markets.
A sunbed (British English), tanning bed (American English) or sun tanning bed is a device which emits ultraviolet radiation (typically 97% UVA and 3% UVB, +/-3%) to produce a cosmetic tan. Regular tanning beds use several fluorescent lamps that have phosphor blends designed to emit UV in a spectrum that is somewhat similar to the sun. Smaller, home tanning beds usually have 12 to 28 100 watt lamps while systems found in tanning salons can consist of 24 to 60 lamps, each of 100 to 200 watts.
There are also "high pressure" tanning beds that generate primarily UVA with some UVB by using highly specialized quartz lamps, reflector systems and filters. These are much more expensive, thus less commonly used. A tanning booth is similar to a tanning bed, but the person stands while tanning and the typical power output of booths is higher.
Because of the adverse effects on human health of overexposure to UV radiation, including skin cancer, cataracts, suppression of the immune system, and premature skin aging, the World Health Organization does not recommend the use of UV tanning devices for cosmetic reasons. Most tanning beds emit mainly UVA rays — which may increase the risk of melanoma,[1] the deadliest form of skin cancer.[2][3] Misusing a sunbed by not wearing goggles may also lead to a condition known as arc eye (snow blindness). Occasional acute injuries occur where users carelessly fall asleep, as in the case of Marty Cordova.[4]
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Neighborhoods: South Eola, Northeast
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The ornate fountain that sits at the center of the park's namesake lake constantly shoots water upward in a picturesque display. At night, it's illuminated and becomes one of the city's most welcoming sights (particularly for night owls driving home from the clubs and bars). The park's wide walkways and iron-and-wood docks provide great views of the water and its avian population.
There are several picnic tables for dining, as well as a number of well-kept playgrounds for the kids. Paddleboats are also available. The flowers and plants surrounding the walkways are thick and vibrant in color, making strolls that much nicer.
The Jewel in the Center of Downtown – Lake Eola is the centerpiece in the revitalization of Downtown Orlando. With a Large center lake that has an amazing fountain, swan boat rentals, and plenty of Ducks and actual swans calling Lake Eola home, it's a must see for a relaxing evening or casual weekend. This park is excellent for a romantic stroll overlooking the illuminated fountain at night, or a casual run or walk around the lake. Look into attending "Shakespeare in the Park" plays at Lake Eola's amphitheater, or bring the children to the playground. After walking around quench you thirst or feed you appetite at the great restaurants that overlook the park.
A Downtown Landmark – Lake Eola park is an Orlando landmark. Great for first dates or kids' parties.
As it should be – Lake Eola Park was designed to allow locals a great down town venue. Teir mission was accomplished!! It's a great place to take the family for a day and the festivals are great. Personally, I find myself go there alone quite often to walk around the lake or just laying in the grass listening to the fountain.
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Recently, it was announced by Activision that they were bringing the likeness of Kurt Cobain to the Guitar Hero 5 title, which creeped me out when I read it. I mean, do we really need to see Kurt Cobain belting out Public Enemy or Elton John hits. Well, Mrs. Kurt Cobain does not think so.
As of this morning, Courtney Love has been posting on her Twitter feed all morning, railing into Activision, swearing up and down that she did not approve his likeness for the game, and that Kurt Cobain would hate Guitar Hero. While I am not totally sure who controls the Kurt Cobain estate, I would assume that Courtney Love would have some say in his matters, considering she was his spouse at the time of his death. And yes, she is threatening Activision with a lawsuit. Check the jump for some of the jucier bits, which are very hard to grab out of her stream of consciousness.Read more »


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Catalyst: Activating People for MinistryNovember 2011
by Abe Cho
Our current season of transition at Redeemer has provided us with a unique and exciting opportunity. As we form our new congregations we have the chance, like we haven't had in a long time, to help people catch a biblical vision for being the church in the city rather than merely going to church in the city. As Redeemer has grown larger it has become harder for people to see how they have been uniquely called and shaped by God to play a role that only they can play in God's work for the city and for the health of his church. This is the vision behind Catalyst—the desire to activate and equip all of God's people for Spirit-led ministry in the city.
On the week of October 2 we saw nearly 1500 people at Redeemer get involved with this new vision. More than 900 people registered for their congregation's Catalyst Nights where they are being connected more deeply into community, equipped with Redeemer's theology of ministry and helped to sense God's call more personally in their lives. In addition to these 900, over 60 Fellowship Groups have become Catalyst Groups and are being equipped with the same material in their home settings. It was an overwhelmingly positive response.
But, just as a catalyst in a chemical reaction becomes obsolete after it initiates a change process, our hope is that Catalyst as a program becomes obsolete as well. What we want to see as a result of our time together is the beginning of a new chapter at Redeemer that will self-propagate, where all of God's people are being equipped, supported and challenged to live all areas of their lives as ministers of the gospel and ambassadors of Christ wherever he might take us.
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Windows 8 - Early reviews look promising
I've not decided yet if I want to upgrade my Windows 7 laptop to Windows 8.
Early reviews look promising:
Quite a bold statement they've made:
"It's clear that Microsoft wanted to attack the tablet market with a full-bodied OS with Windows 8 and they hit the nail on the head. Using a full-featured tablet with Windows 8 is the best experience on the market, hands down."
This fella says different lol : http://www.pcgamesn.com/article/why-i-m-uninstalling-windows-8
though.... : http://www.pcpro.co.uk/reviews/software/376540/windows-8-for-desktops-and-laptops
I think I'll wait a good few weeks and see what's said about it.
The first one isn't really a review, is it?
It's more of a moan......he doesn't seem to like anything!
I don't think August reviews are that useful now, when reviews of the finished product are coming.
Yeah, agreed the August one being older isn't so relevant but you never know maybe Windows 8 will be good ?
Thing is Microsoft never seem to be able to roll-out a 'finished' system without it always needing service packs to fix what should have been good to go in the first place .... given the costs of them I mean. You start to wonder as to how many service packs it will take this time around ? Widows XP was grat after three... it hadn't long got around to being so great ... then the New bigger shinier Windows Vista showed its ugly head.
Windows 7 seems great to me at present so I guess time will tell about Windows 8 and I'll 'maybe' part with some more monies for Bill.... maybe ?
If you Do get it bb you could let me know about its high's and low's maybe ?
I am tempted by the £24.99 price of Windows 8 Pro
I sure hope Microsoft has got it right this time around. It knows it can't afford to mess about.
I have been trying the preview for quite a while right now (simply out of curiosity),It will be fine for a tablet but imo not as good as win 7 for a pc/laptop, but hey.
I was pleased to buy win 7 for £45 as a pre order (to get away from vista), but have no interest in buying win 8 as it offers nothing new for me over win 7 .
with the exception of gaming I think Ubuntu is so much better as an OS far more logical & no Windows tax to pay !
Does anybody know what time of day windows 8 is launching.
Their pricing IS good bb.
Having Windows 7 Pro I'd have to go for the full one priced around £50.00.... the prices are real good.
simonlewis .... ''Microsoft UK announced that Windows 8 would go on sale at midnight''
Thank-you alantiggger.
Yes, they've priced it very well. I'll wait until the Lumia 920 is launched. I'll upgrade to Windows 8 when I get the Lumia; that'll give me more time to read reviews.
Stupid question... is it meant for PCs/laptops or is it just for tablets?
I saw it on a news item this morning but had the volume turned down because I was listening to something else. All I could see was someone demonstrating it on a tablet.
(Maybe the news item was about the tablet. I don't remember what it was. They all look much the same.)
Sorry but I tend not to keep up-to-date with Microsoft stuff. I only started using Win 7 Pro in February (after many years of XP Pro).
Windows 8 RT - Tablets only
Windows 8 / Windows 8 Pro - Desktops / laptops / tablets
Windows 8 desktops / laptops / tablets / phones (& anything in between) will all look the same....that's what Microsoft intends.
I know it's designed more for tablet/mobile touchscreen use but from what i've seen so far, it's not going to be very good for desktops & laptops, only time will tell lets hope that they haven't shot themselves in the foot.
It should be called Window 8 not Windows 8.
It should be called Window 8 not Windows 8.
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Recalled flank Francois Louw said the Boks were not panicking despite being outplayed at the breakdown against Argentina recently.
Louw is set to make an impact off the bench in Saturday's Test against Australia and his addition to the squad is specifically for his ball-poaching abilities.
The 27-year-old, who is plying his trade with Aviva Premiership outfit Bath, last played for the Springboks at last year's World Cup and is raring to go if he gets on the field.
"It is very exciting, it is a massive honour," he said.
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Louw joined the Springbok squad on Monday after playing for Bath at the weekend. Despite not being involved with his national team this year he has kept an eye on their progress, especially in the matches against Argentina.
"They did well in the first game to get the victory while the draw in Mendoza was not an ideal outcome, but that just shows how tough this tournament is and that Argentina is not a side that you can take lightly," he said.
"A game like that is going to be a wake-up call and that is something that we as a team can feed off of going into the last four games."
The former Western Province and Stormers stalwart expects the Wallabies to present a different challenge to what he experiences in the northern hemisphere.
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So by now you have seen the banners around town talking about a gym and music room for our community. You may have also seen some students playing ball by the side of the road and handing out flyers. Soon you will see T-shirts and yard signs with athletic and musical pink flamingos to show support for the fundraising initiative. It seems the whole town is talking about the much needed facilities for the secondary school. But before we get too far ahead of ourselves let's look at what the funds will be used for. Let's look first at the music room.
Today, the Secondary School has a small room known as the "guitar room." This room is suitable for a few choral or guitar students but not large enough to accommodate a band or orchestra. It is also not set up acoustically for a band or orchestra. The proposed music room will combine three critical elements: it will be large enough for a complete band or orchestra, it will provide space to store instruments, and it will be acoustically correct so that the players can get an accurate sense for how they sound. The new music room will include two practice rooms in order to accommodate concurrent classes.
The benefits of having a dedicated music room are endless. Ridgway has dedicated and passionate musical instructors and a high level of interest among the students. Having students get on a bus and drag their instruments over to the elementary school for 20-25 minutes of actual rehearsal or instruction time, followed by a return trip back to the secondary school, simply doesn't make sense. It creates logistical and scheduling nightmares for both schools. It also retards interest in music education because only the most dedicated musicians are willing to put up with the angst of shuffling between schools for lack of adequate musical facilities. It makes you wonder how many students are getting musically "left behind" and how their entire academic experience suffers because of the key role that music education plays in it.
Now, with respect to the gym, the need is similarly urgent. You are probably already aware that the gym is not an add-on to the school, but part of the original master plan. The secondary school students have no indoor athletic facility for physical education, sports practices or games. Project yourself back for a moment to your own school experience. Can you imagine getting on a bus to go to phys. ed. class? Can you imagine not having a place at your school to attend a pep rally – or even play the game?
Having a gym at the secondary school means being able to place more focus on physical education for a generation that really needs it and a local environment where playing outside in January isn't an option. Having a gym means wood floors that are less hard on athlete and cheerleader joints. It means having a place where nearly a third of the town of
But there is more to a gym than perhaps meets the eye. Proximate to the gym will be a weight room and climbing wall. The latter will be funded through the Voyager Program while the former is a necessary element of any individual or team athletic program. The gym funding initiative will provide the venue for the climbing wall and locker rooms that will support both current as well as future sports opportunities for our children and community.
So when you see the banners, yard signs and T-shirts around town talking about "giving Ridgway a place to play," you now know that this statement sums up the huge need for practicing, playing and watching music and sports. In every way, Ridgway needs a place to play.
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Are you dreading the same old Christmas routine? Get in the car, drive through bad weather and traffic all over the city to see relatives you don't talk to the rest of the year and eat food that's way too fattening for how poorly it tastes?
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Before I get to all the details, let me come right out an tell you what you've stumbled upon. This website will show you how to take control of your health. You'll learn exactly what to eat and how to exercise to get the leanest, strongest, healthiest body with the least amount of pain, suffering and sacrifice possible. This is not an exaggeration. Mark's Daily Apple and The Primal Blueprint (the health paradigm around which this blog is built) has been conceived to give you the tools you need to make huge changes in your life with minimal effort. Sounds like hyperbole, right? Try it for 3 months and watch your body transform before your eyes, feel your energy levels increase from one day to the next, and discover the power of living according to the Primal Blueprint Laws just as tens of thousands of others already have. Let's take a closer look at what this site is all about and at everything it offers you…
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Mark's Daily Apple is a blog, a forum for discussion and debate, a place where people go to explore how to live the healthiest life possible. And it's a place where I rant, teach and attempt to entertain with daily articles. I started this experiment at the end of 2006 and haven't missed a day yet. Visit the site daily to learn something new, to take home some practical information and tips you can actually use in your life, and for continuous motivation and reinforcement.
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FAQs, Intro, PB 101 – whatever you want to call it this is a great place to familiarize yourself with the content found on Mark's Daily Apple. This is ground zero. If you've never heard of the Primal Blueprint, or perhaps someone sent you to this blog because you're interested in making the jump to a healthy lifestyle, read on.
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On the heels of the success of The Primal Blueprint Cookbook, and in response to the growing demand for healthy meals that can be made with minimal time and effort, Quick & Easy Meals delivers another 100+ mouth-watering recipes with easy-to-follow instructions that will get you in and out of the kitchen in 30-minutes or less.
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The Primal Blueprint 21-Day Total Body Transformation
This fun, easy-to-follow, practical guidebook will help you "get Primal" in only 21 days. First, you'll learn eight Key Concepts that represent the most important day-to-day elements living Primally, then tackle five Action Items that will enable you to literally reprogram your genes toward a long, healthy, and energetic life. The Action Items are presented in a fun and life-transforming 21-Day Challenge, featuring daily diet, exercise, and lifestyle endeavors with corresponding journal exercises. Get your copy today.
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Primal Blueprint Food
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Reader-Created Cookbooks (FREE)
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I've created this page to take the guesswork out of shopping for Primal foods. On this page you'll find a fairly comprehensive list of what to eat on the Primal Blueprint eating plan, aka The Healthiest Foods in the World. No 10 servings of daily grains around here. Just meat, vegetables, eggs, healthy fats, nuts/seeds and fruit.
Also on the shopping list page you will find a Primal Blueprint Shopping List in PDF format. Print it out and use it while foraging at your local grocer or farmers' market and rest assured that you are eating Primal fare.
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In this 92-page eBook you will find a weekly workout schedule, logbook for tracking results and detailed instructions on how to develop functional, diverse athletic ability and lean, proportioned physique. Primal Blueprint Fitness (PBF) is a strategy that will help you build or maintain lean muscle mass, reduce your body fat, increase your energy, improve your strength, agility and power-to-weight ratio, reduce your risk of getting injured, improve insulin sensitivity, boost immune function and increase organ reserve. And it's free. What's not to like?
Workouts of the Week (WOWs)
Workouts of the Week (WOWs) are part of Primal Blueprint Fitness. WOWs test your agility, balance, coordination, endurance, speed and strength. Anything goes for WOWs, including fun, conceptual Grok workouts (if you don't know what this means watch this reader-created workout), so visit the WOW archive for a fractal workout that mixes things up and keep things interesting. You can view all 52 archived WOWs (one for each week of the year) here.
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Primal Fuel
Whether it's for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or as a snack or dessert, Primal Fuel is perfect for any occasion. Quick, easy, cost-effective and convenient, Primal Fuel provides balanced, healthy doses of high-quality fat, protein and carbs in a delicious and incredibly satisfying shake. There is no other product on the market that comes remotely close by comparison.
Primal Essentials Kit
These are the 3 foundational supplements I think everyone should be taking. The Primal Essentials Kit provides an elegant solution to the daily challenges we face living with our hunter-gatherer genes in a completely modernized world. At a substantial savings to what you'd pay for these individually, the Primal Essentials Kit is comprised of 3 critical components to a healthy life: probiotics, vitamin D and fish oils.
Damage Control Master Formula
Damage Control Master Formula works synergistically with the Primal Blueprint eating and exercise strategies to support your immune system, maximize your own natural hormone production and balance, support normal blood sugar levels, lower stress hormone production, support the healthy structure and function of your brain and nerve cells and, most importantly, help combat oxidative damage in every cell of your body. With over 51 top research-proven ingredients in balanced doses no other formula comes close. The Master Formula is the most comprehensive all-in-one nutritional supplement on the planet.
There are numerous other Primal Blueprint, health-supporting supplements and special packages. View them all at PrimalBlueprint.com.
Primal Blueprint Transformation Seminar Series
The Primal Blueprint Transformation seminar emphasizes the 8 Key Concepts and 5 Action Items detailed in my book, The Primal Blueprint 21-Day Total Body Transformation. These concepts and action items provide a "cut to the chase" practical guide to transition smoothly and quickly into a Primal lifestyle. Major emphasis is placed on dialing in the Primal eating strategy, so that attendees leave with a deep understanding of how they can reprogram their genes to transition from a carb-dependent metabolism to efficient fat burning.
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In an opulent gold hue and studded with sparkling glass stones, this frame will make your photo shine.
Made of highly polished enamel, pewter, and zinc finishes and embellished with glistening jewels, Ashleigh Manor frames add a touch of romance and charm to a room. Finished with velvet-flocked easel backs, its frames look pretty from every angle.


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Soft Structured Carriers
Catbird Baby Pikkolo Carrier
"I bought the Pikkolo to have an option for a buckle carrier where my little one could have his legs out rather than in. The Pikkolo has an adjustable base which allows both small babies to be legs out and also any baby to face forward while still sitting ergonomically. I tried it out, immediately, with my 3yo son, and was amazed at how comfy it was, even with him. The baby was far more..." --HeatherB
Chicco UltraSoft Infant Carrier
Designed in Italy, the Chicco UltraSoft Front Infant Carrier provides soft breathable mini-vented lining giving baby a cool, padded & comfortable ride. Adjustable padded straps give parent the proper shoulder fit and comfort. The carrier features an exclusive cuddle pocket to soothe and comfort baby, as well as a washable snap-on cloth to protect clothes from dribbles and drools. Vented...
BABYBJORN Baby Carrier Active Organic
If you prefer a carrier to a sling, you'll love this organic-cotton version of the award-winning BabyBjorn Active Carrier. This handy device keeps your baby close, frees up your hands, and provides extra lumbar support to help you get comfortably through your busy day.


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Hanukkah Paper Banner
Create a festive paper banner that you can hang just about anywhere this holiday season!
Designed by Michaels Design Team.
Material List
- Holiday-Themed Scrapbook Papers (of choice)
- Solid Colored Cardstock
- Glitter Glue (of choice)
- Die Cut Machine and Alphabet Cartridge
- Ribbon (of choice)
- Adhesive-Back Rhinestones
- Jump Rings
- Terrifically Tacky Tape
- Rubbers Stamps or Rub-Ons (optional)
- Scissors
- Ruler
- Glue Stick
- Beaded Garland
Project Instructions
Using patterns, trace and cut pieces from holiday paper of choice.
Cut letters from die cut machine, or use rubber stamps to spell out message (optional).
Cut tags and adhere letters to spell out your message.
Attach your tags to banner pieces with eyelets.
Tie the tags to banner with small piece of ribbon.
Embellish your pieces with assorted embellishments of choice.
When you have your banner complete, lay out flat slightly overlapping your pieces.
Lay your beaded garland on top of banner. Attach each piece with jump ring to beaded garland, leaving several inches at each end for hanging.
Tie ribbons and dangle embellishments along length of garland.


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|Powered by 528 MHz ARM 11 processor and Qualcomm MSM7200A chipset, the HTC Touch Pro2 is an excellent combination of speed and performance. Shoot your memorable moments and share them with your friends instantly with the video messaging feature of this HTC 512MB smartphone phone. Featuring a 3.2 mega pixel camera, this HTC cell phone lets you capture amazing pictures with crystal clear clarity and detail. The high resolution touchscreen of this HTC 512MB smartphone ensures easy navigation and access to the application. The QWERTY keyboard of this HTC cell phone makes typing on the screen easy and convenient. With 3G connectivity, the HTC Touch Pro2 offers instant access to the internet, thus making it easy to send messages and e-mails.
|Product Highlights
|Product Identifiers
|Family Line
|HTC Touch Pro
|4000001302, 4710937329636, 821793034030
|Key Features
|Storage Capacity
|Network Generation
|Network Technology
|Supported Flash Memory Cards
|Battery Type
|Lithium Ion
|Battery Capacity
|1500 mAh
|Battery Talk Time
|Up to 240 min
|Battery Standby Time
|Up to 336 hr
|Display Technology
|LCD display
|Diagonal Screen Size
|3.6 in.
|Display Resolution
|800 x 480 pixels
|Other Features
|Touch Screen
|Digital Camera
|QWERTY Physical Keyboard
|Email Access
|Internet Browser
|4.57 in.
|0.67 in.
|2.32 in.
|6.28 oz
The HTC Touch Pro2 features a sharp, spacious touch screen and an easy-to-use full QWERTY keyboard. The Windows Mobile smartphone also includes conference call management tools for business users and offers good call quality. It also has 3G support, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS.
The smartphone is heavy and bulky. Onboard memory is low, and we would have liked an upgraded camera. It's a bit pricey.
Though hefty in size and price, the HTC Touch Pro2 offers T-Mobile's business customers a powerful smartphone with robust messaging, voice capabilities, and a slick user interface.
Average review score based on 1,425 user reviews
of customers recommend this product
What I am extremely pleased with the phone, it is the fact that he almost cast. The only thing that stands out - a removable cover that conceals slots for SIM cards and memory cards. Oh, and battery, of course. At the touch - the body, a nice plastic rear cover - metal. Lies in the hand like a glove, but people with small hands is unlikely to be the phone easy to use with one hand. We'll have to use the HD2, as Sony PSP. It seems to me that the size of the phone is already greater than those that are convenient for most users.
However, it is more geared to men with large hands and toes. Either it should be regarded as a working tool, which because of its large work area is just more convenient. In general, before purchasing the phone to decide what you will do with it. If only for the calls - it you do not need (and costly it is). But if for multimedia, mobile network use for reading mail and document processing - it's the best option of those that are currently on the market. Phones with bigger screens are not, but carry a netbook, or, worse, the laptop - not always convenient. And the possibility is not always there.
The body does not mark, in contrast to the screen.
You understand that the screen diagonal of 4.3 inches - is a great boon for young rangers. Screen Mara, modern, "almost besknopochnyh, phones there's no escape, unfortunately.
But the rest - the screen went out just enchanting, and, incidentally, is the first phone in the world with a capacitive screen on operating systems, windows phone. Screen HD2 has excellent color and contrast (bright and juicy colors). Eyes from the screen does not get tired, even if you look at it for several hours without a break (to test, so test - is not it?). It may not look compressed video without experiencing the problems that will be missed some small details (for example, the most common dvd-rip a weight of 700 megabytes - the truth is to recognize that this is not only the merit of the screen, of course). He played very well. Believe me, the usual maze (well, on gyroscopes which tied) brings much more fun at a big screen. Large control buttons, just below my fairly meaty fingers. With a comfortable read (very comfortable, it is worth noting - he, though not completely, but it is quite capable of replacing the single-reading room).
The operating system itself adjusts the brightness of the screen, if displayed corresponding checkbox in the settings. Or you can force yourself to cool fire phone to show himself in all its beauty. The reason, in fact, very banal. With the active use of the phone, or rather the screen, battery lives a little less than a day. If you reduce the temperature by placing the maximum brightness, for example, 70-75%, the lifetime of the phone is increasing almost at times.
But the maximum brightness, so surely, will come in handy when using the navigation software, in particular pre-package of "Navitel", which I also used a bit (gave me a key). But more about that later.
In the car phone on the charge, and maximum brightness is not excessive, in sunny weather, for example.
By my calculations, the battery life of the following conditions:
1. Brightness - 70%
2. 30-35 minutes of talk time a day;
3. 10-15 SMS per day;
4. 40-70 twitter messages per day;
5. Two hours of listening a day;
This full physical QWERTY Windows phone is still a good choice even years after its initial release. Powered by a Qualcomm 7200A 528 MHz processor backed up with 256 MB of usable RAM this device is ready to handle your communication chores. It makes excellent use of what it has.
The key is the full physical QWERTY keyboard. I have struggled with the keyboard on the Nokia N900 for a year and a half. I fell in love with the HTC implementation of this feature almost immediately. Large keys, good travel and excellent feedback make it stand out. Having a full five rows also makes it stand out. Visual indicators of use of the Shift and ALT key - super!
Next cool feature - The screen tilts up at an angle so you can look at it comfortably. The hinge has a solid feel to it and the screen stays put when you adjust it. The screen has a 480 x 800 resolution. It looks good. It is plenty bright, at times too bright. I had to adjust it down for some uses.
The basic phone functions are all well attended to. Solid microphone and ear piece. Noise cancellation on the speaker phone. A mute button on the speaker phone is also cool.
Office Mobile is one of the best features of this phone. I am able to e-mail files from work to my phone and then review, edit and save them at my leisure. There is a free upgrade to Office Mobile 2010 available once I loaded the Marketplace app.
Internet Explorer Mobile is a disappointment. At 480 x 800 I expected better rendering of websites with a lot less scrolling about to read. If anything is crying out for improvement on this device it is IE Mobile.
The touch screen is the main interface for the phone. I have used more sensitive touch screens. This one is resistive which means it is stylus friendly, fingernail friendly and fairly accurate. Portrait and landscape on-screen keyboards are available for most programs that need input. I find most of my frustration with this device comes from having to double or triple touch an icon to get some action. (This does not apply to the keyboards.) Sometimes that leads to activating the subsequent icon and then you have to navigate backward to get to what you wanted to do in the first place. The screen is flush to the sides of the device making scratches and mars inevitable. This is the second weakest point on this device.
The weakest point on this device is headphone jack, data port, charging port. They are all the same unprotected port. To listen with headphones while hooked up to the charger or computer you need a dongle about the size of a matchbox that plugs into the multi-port and then you plug into the dongle. The port also takes a proprietary 11 pin miniUSB cable. A regular miniUSB will do for charging and data transfer. The extra pins allow you to do all the stuff that should be on separate ports through this one port.
Internet Connectivity is easy via WCDMA Band IV or via wireless g connection. Most encryption schemes are supported so you can browse via your home or work network securely. Entering the passkey via the full keyboard is a snap. While you are on the Internet you can download your e-mails from work, or home, gmail, AOL, Yahoo and any SMTP/POP e-mail provider.
The camera is passable, as is the media player. I am used to the Nokia N900 so the size and heft of this was no surprise to me. If you are adapted to a Galaxy S you will notice the weight and thickness immediately. The battery cover is too easy to remove, falls off at times.
Very happy with this phone as I bought it for use with T-Mobile and did not want a data plan (WiFi to me is a must). And the fact that it has Windows 6.5 with Microsoft Office is another superb feature of this phone. The superb pros outweigh the cons, hence my 5 star rating! Below I list the Pros and Cons:
1) WiFi (a must have when you do not want a costly data plan).
2) Wonderful FM radio with great reception.
3) Perfect size - compact phone but not too small.
4) GREAT 2.8" screen, clear and easy to read.
5) Wonderful Google maps.
6) Screen has lots of "bounce" easy to scroll up and down on the Internet.
7) Love Windows 6.5!
8) Friendly home screen with easy menu bar at the bottom.
9) Like the zoom feature at the bottom of the screen.
10)Peppy and zippy smart phone!
11) You Tube app, Google Maps app that is awesome, Facebook app!
12)Best of all: 3.5" headphone jack! (About time HTC)!
13) Just add any sim card and this phone is ready to go. I added my T-Mobile card and the phone works just perfectly!
14) User friendly phone with a built in onscreen QWERTY keyboard.
15) When on the internet, there is a zoom feature up to 200% for easy viewing of standard web pages and super viewing of mobile web pages.
1) Somewhat low screen resolution, however, the screen is bright and detailed and very clear and easy to read.
2) Wish the screen was 3.0" to 3.4", but still I like the compact size of this phone and the fact that it is pocket/purse friendly and very lightweight!
Superb phone, I love it!
*Be prepared to purchase another home adapter for USA as mine came with the European adapter, however, I had an extra HTC Micro home adapter on hand so no problem.
The good side: I loved the size! I am into big things, big car, big phone, big bicep (I own one haha) The HTC Touch Pro2 for Sprint offers a huge gorgeous touch screen, a spacious keyboard, and a 3.5 millimeter jack. The Windows Mobile device also features world-roaming capabilities, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS. It's extremely high-resolution for the size. The keyboard is awesome. HTC also did a spectacular job of making Windows Mobile usable with your finger by way of the TouchFLO 3D interface. There is a stylus included that slides nicely into the bottom of the phone, but I've found that I rarely need to pull it out.
The bad side: The phone is kind of expensive. GPS was a bit slow. It doesn't do a very good job of streaming videos. I hear lots of people saying it's bulky and doesn't fit in your pocket and all that stuff. That is kind of right but it should not be considered as a pain in the back. The other bad thing about the phone is that I don't have it anymore
The bottom line: Despite the jaw-dropping price tag, the HTC Touch Pro2 is a powerful smartphone that delivers in performance and features to make it one of the best devices for Sprint's business customers.
I have 4 of these phones. Most from eBay. The great thing is that with Sprint you can get a "data pack" for only $15/month that gives full Web access and other things. But you do not get TV or car navigation for that price.
If you look on YouTube, there are good sections on how to disassemble the unit and replace the parts. My son and daughter have really hurt these units before they started using the LCD protectors. So I have had to replace keyboards, glass panel (known as the digitizer) and am currently waiting for an LCD screen to get the backlight to work. The neat thing is that with Voice Recognition Input that I can say the same or number in the Contact List and have it auto dial the person when the display or keyboard stops working. This really helps extend the life of the unit until I can get a replacement part. The camera on this unit has full auto focus and really helps capture business cards so I don't need to enter the info myself. That is a great timesaver.
I am working on getting the GPS Lat.,Long. out of the system so Google Maps can see where I am and direct me to my desired location. That will save $10/month in navigation fees. Only wish the unit had capacitive input so you could zoom in on Web pages easier than using the zoom bar at bottom of screen.
Bottom Line: a great unit which can normally be had used on eBay for around $105 these days.


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- By Dara Ettinger
- No two are exactly alike
- Agate
- Handmade in USA
- Style #: 26474130
Rated 5 out of 5Â by AnnD Beautiful Ring! Purchased this ring in another color (on sale) in an Anthro store. As described, each ring varies in size, colors, etc. I enjoyed fishing through a basket of these rings to find my favorite. A great piece of jewelry, especially at the sale price! Very much a statement piece. December 28, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5Â by MuseGirl Nice ring- for the price When I received my ring I was a tad disappointed because it was much larger than the dainty looking ring that was pictured in the purple/pink color- but then I thought about the price, and I can't rate it down because I knew the ring would look different than the picture. It is really pretty, and I did order the ring knowing that I was gambling on what it would look like since the description did say rings will vary. I don't think I would have picked this out at a store, but it really is a unique ring, and the sale price can't be beat. If you want a surprise, go ahead and order. If you fell in love with the picture, try to find one in the store. January 7, 2013
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Size Guide
How to Measure
Measure under your arms at the fuller part of your bust. Keep tape level across your shoulder blades.
Natural Waist
Measure around your natural waistline, keeping the tape comfortably loose.
Drop Waist
Measure around your body 1 1/2" below your natural waist.
Stand with your feet together and measure around the fullest part of your hips.
Using a pair of your pants that fit well, measure from crotch seam to bottom of leg.
Wrap a length of string around your finger and mark where the end touches. Measure the distance between the end of the string and the mark you've made to determine what size to order.


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Alligator Windcutter Colored Disc Rotor
Alligator found possibly the only way to improve their already fantastic brake rotors by adding a splash of color. These high quality stainless steel rotors are designed for six bolt hubs and will fit any brand of brake caliper. For best results there are a couple things to note:
1) If your brake pads are pretty worn down it's always a good idea to install fresh pads to go with new rotors.
2) If you're changing rotor size, from a 160 to a 180mm for example, you will need new brake adapters to accommodate the change in size. If you're sticking with your current size you're good to go.
Due to manufacturer restrictions we can only ship this item within the U.S.
They work great. I ride XC on a hart ail 29er, 160mm front & rear.
These look great and I can tell no difference between them and what came with my BB&'s.
The rotor is definitely the best looking and one of the lightest rotors on the market. Depending on your brakes, you might not have the whole pad contact the rotor and the cutouts/scallops might be an issue. I only have 2/3 of my front pad touching the rotors. If you are able to shim your calipers you should have no issue. Even without full contact they deliver very good braking performance. If looks are just as important as performance, you can't go wrong.
I have recently bought this rotor for the front and back of my bike. It has an awesome look to it and also works great. I would recommend this product to anyone.
Nice product to trick out your ride. looks cool and comes in various colors. I was concerned that lack of surface area would impact stopping power. No worries here. I bought these for my build with 180mm up front and 160mm out back. I have been amazed at how well these rotors work!
I purchased these when I changed out my front rotor to a 180mm. I was concerned since these appear to have less surface area then the avid clean sweeps I had and might impact braking performance. My worries were unfounded. These are light and look really cool I bought the red and braking performance is still excellent.