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JDavisNJ in Fair Lawn, New Jersey 90 months ago |
Hell all, my name is Joe and was wondering if I can get some advice. I'm 22 and am about to graduate college with a History degree. Why would I be interested in accounting you ask? Well, I flip-flopped majors several times (stupid decision), and I will be graduating with a degree in history. I can't change that and have accepted it. My plan, within the next two years is to attend graduate school for accounting. There are several good schools in my area and I'm confident that I can get into one. I expect my GPA to be around 3.3 upon graduation. The problem I'm having is, how to find an entry level accounting position with no experience in the field, and without a business degree under my belt? I'm pretty good in Excel and am good with numbers, but am not sure who would hire me. I was told to look for "clerk" positions in accounts payable, or something related. Basically, I want to gain some experience in a company before I apply to graduate school. I know this whole idea seems redundant and a stretch, but if anyone could help me out that would be much appreciated. Thanks, -Joe |
Joe in River Edge, New Jersey 86 months ago |
Hi Vince, Thanks a lot for the reply and your advice...much appreciated. Well, I actually just graduated, and unfortunately my GPA was JUST shy of 3.0, I mean severely close lol. A bit of a bummer, but I suppose if my GMAT scores are sufficient enough I can still have a shot at being accepted to graduate school. So, basically your advice is to attend a graduate program right away? I was considering this as well, but I was under the impression that most graduate programs require work experience as well as outstanding academic performance. In this case, which kind of jobs would you recommend to someone in my situation? I was also considering possibly going back for a bachelor's in accounting. I already have all of my prerequisites for my school, so it would probably take me around two years. It just seems like entry level accounting jobs (other than clerk positions), pay pretty decent. Without the degree, it seems like I am at a disadvantage. -Joe |
michele in Los Angeles, California 86 months ago |
received a 1099 for a house that we foreclosed on. We earned no income that year and we were selling everything that we owned. Do we still need to pay taxes on the home that was foreclosed on. |
anon in New York, New York 86 months ago |
You don't provide enough information. Was debt forgiven, so you have COD income? Or, Do you qualify for an exclusion for a 108 insolvency? Was it refied, so you don't qualify for a purchase price adjustment(and are personally liable on debt) - or was it the original lender ? Was it non-recourse, in which case it reduces your basis (gain,) etc. Too many unknown variables to help you. You probably can't answer this on your own. Why don't you go to a free self help clinic for low income taxpayers? If you live in LA, probably UCLA, USC or LLS offer free tax clinics at their law school. michele in Los Angeles, California said: received a 1099 for a house that we foreclosed on. We earned no income that year and we were selling everything that we owned. Do we still need to pay taxes on the home that was foreclosed on. |
Beverly in Virginia Beach, Virginia 86 months ago |
Hi Joe, Hi Vince (i'm your neighbor in VA Bch!), I know u wrote this 4 months ago but hopefully this will still help. Congrats to both of you guys on your decision to switch over. I too am a History major. I graduated 2 years ago and this past January I finally decided to go back to school. I'm in my first semester of my Master's in Accounting and Finance Management degree. I think our decisions will pay off. Anyhow, I recommend going straight to the graduate program! You already have a bachelor's so why get another bachelor's when you could get a Master's! Having a Master's will definitely make you more marketable. You may have to take a few pre-requisites but having the master's will already give you an edge over other accountants when you're finished. I am attending Keller graduate school of management, an online school. I didn't need any previous accounting experience however I did need a few pre-reqs. Tight on money, take your pre-reqs at the closest community college then apply to grad school. I did my research and I feel Keller, by far, one of the better online schools for accounting! It's program has a prepatory program for the CPA exam. I'd recommend looking into your CPA/cma/cfo requirements for your state b/c getting your CPA or any of the certifications will help you in your career later. Online is great too because it allows me to continue working my full time job! Believe me, I need the money! I wish I could give you more advice on job experience. I currently work in my family business which peaked my interest in accounting. I'd recommend trying to become a financial planner assistant. Although it isn't accounting, finance and accounting often work hand in hand. you'd be applying much of what you learn in accounting into the finance field. Furthermore, being exposed to another side of the business world may give you a deeper insight of the accounting/finance world so you have more to offer as an accountant. |
michele in Los Angeles, California 86 months ago |
Hi Beverly, You emailed the wrong person. This email is for Joe or Vince. |
Joe in River Edge, New Jersey 86 months ago |
Hi Beverly, Thanks for your reply! Much appreciated. Yeah, most of my friends and family that are in accounting have said the same thing. To just go straight for the graduate program. I'm hoping that my GPA won't hold me back in that respect. I guess I should try to score the highest I can on my GMAT exams. My cousin basically told me that the experience gained in graduate school will matter more (in most cases) rather than your previous work background. I'm sure this isn't true for everyone, but it will probably help me in the job hunt greatly. Once again, thanks for the reply! -Joe |
michele in Los Angeles, California 86 months ago |
To Joe, I am not Beverly. You have the wrong email address. |
CJ in San Juan, Puerto Rico 84 months ago |
Beverly I dont think Keller is one of the best schools. Plenty Online schools with Association for the Advancement of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). |
michele in Los Angeles, California 84 months ago |
You have the wrong email address. I am not Beverly. |
lemealone in Norfolk, Virginia 84 months ago |
Neither am I, please don't email me. |
CJ in San Juan, Puerto Rico 84 months ago |
I havent e-mail anybody...
Beverly in Virginia Beach, Virginia 84 months ago |
CJ in San Juan, Puerto Rico said: Beverly I dont think Keller is one of the best schools. Plenty Online schools with Association for the Advancement of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Hi CJ, I suppose it is a matter of opinion. I chose Keller because I felt their program was very strong regardless of the accreditation. Plus the CPA prep component to their program made it quite attractive which closely followed the Virginia CPA standards. And we all know in today's working world, it is so important to get certified in order to further your career, whether it is to be a CPA, CMA, CFA, or CIA, etc. Yes, there are plenty of other colleges out there, better colleges out there, if you may, but it is what you do with your education that matters most. I felt like Keller was the better school for me. When I begin working, I don't think the first question that my employer will ask will be whether my school was accredited under the AACSB however, I can almost gaurantee that as a public accountant, they will ask me if I am a CPA. |
CJ in San Juan, Puerto Rico 83 months ago |
Beverly in Virginia Beach, Virginia 83 months ago |
Personally, I like the fact that the degree is a "Master's in Accounting and Finance Management" so I have the flexibility of using it in the business/investment world. Most schools are an MBA with a concentration in either accounting or in finanace, so you have to choose one or the other. In addition, if not an MBA, you usually have to choose between a master's in accounting or a master's in Finance. Again, there are many schools out there. Keller fits my needs and my schedule. It is best that you find the right school that fits your needs. I am very pleased with their curriculum and the lack of accreditation will not define my career. Passing the CPA exam is the real test. I will go on to pursue a CPA and build the resume I want. That is what really matters. Education will not stop in the classroom for me. If you feel an accredited school will give you the boost you need, I would look into an acreddited school. Some employers do consider accreditation. I am looking for an employer who looks at a hard-working well rounded individual. Regardless of where I go, having a Master's and the CPA cert is what I feel will open doors. I currently own a retail business and plan on continuing to be a business owner. My purpose is further my education to help me in whatever I do and I feel that I am achieving that. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. That is why I go to Keller. I know why I chose Keller and I would not knock anyone for choosing any other school. Any one who furthers their education deserves a pat on the back. It is a personal decision. What school did you choose? |
lemealone in Norfolk, Virginia 83 months ago |
Hey Beverly, You are right in thinking that the CPA is what matters. Noone really cares where you got your masters in accounting from, what they care about is that you got the hours, worked hard and got the CPA. It's not like an MBA, where you should try to get a "top 20" school pedigree or whatever. I'd avoid University of Phoenix at all costs though, Talk about a horrible reputation! Please, stop being so defensive about your choice of school, you sound like you're trying to convince yourself. Its pretty obvious by your determination that you are going to be successful, so don't worry about convincing everyone that your school is great! |
Beverly in Virginia Beach, Virginia 83 months ago |
Thanks lemealone. I apologize if I sound a little defensive. I am not trying to convince myself, I'm am just answering CJ's question.... "why go to keller if others ranked schools have online programs and are AACSB." I don't mean for everyone to get these emails. |
Adam Evanovich in Iowa City, Iowa 83 months ago |
lemealone in Norfolk, Virginia said: Hey Beverly,I certainly agree with this. I am working on a master's degree right now, but I know that the CPA exam will help me the most. A question from me though: Is it tough? How long does it last? Someone told me about 4 days... |
Vince AKA Lemealone in Norfolk, Virginia 83 months ago |
I haven't taken the CPA exam yet, but I do work in public accounting. I too am entering a master's program for Accounting. After talking w/ Managers and Partners in Accounting, I can tell you that the CPA certificate is what matters and noone cares where you got your 150 hours from. They want to know what youve done w/ it. And yes, from all accounts the CPA exam is tough. Its 4 parts, check out the AICPA website for details. |
Adam Evanovich in Iowa City, Iowa 83 months ago |
Vince AKA Lemealone in Norfolk, Virginia said: And yes, from all accounts the CPA exam is tough. Its 4 parts, check out the AICPA website for details.Yeah, I have yet to browse the accounting websites in great detail, but I guess I should get on that, huh? =) Thanks for the reply. I also have to check out what the requirements are for different states in this country. I know they differ, but not by a lot... |
Vince in Norfolk, Virginia 83 months ago |
Hi Lindsay, You're right, University of Texas at Austin is ranked No.1 and University of Michigan at Ann Arbor is right up there in the top 5. If I lived in one of those 2 states, that's where I'd be applying. I live in Va though, and the best 2 schools there are UVA and the College of William and Mary. They both have impressive curriculums and recruitment as well. Virginia Tech also has a strong program. I'm trying to avoid out of state tuition. Thanks for the advice, I just received a pretty good score on the GMAT, so I'm weighing my options. |
Vince in Norfolk, Virginia 83 months ago |
Lindsay, Oh, and also, I was born in Ann Arbor, but my parents moved away when I was 2. Is it nice there? Thanks |
Zeta Jeremiah in Los Angeles, California 83 months ago |
HI EVERYBODY !! I am planning to continue my maters dergee in Accounting at California State University of Los Angeles. Can anybody tell me the reputation this university has in the market. I am pretty good in Accounting and I am confident that I will graduate with a very good GPA. |
carter in Chennai, India 83 months ago |
CJ in San Juan, Puerto Rico said: Beverly I dont think Keller is one of the best schools. Plenty Online schools with Association for the Advancement of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Worst is keller |
Beverly in Virginia Beach, Virginia 83 months ago |
Thank you all for bringing this to my attention! I think Keller has a pretty decent program that is an online but of course it can't compete with a regular University. It's been difficult finding a course that's completely online and keller was so easily accessible. I've since done more research and I am now accepted into the University of Maryland (aacsb accredited) this summer. I went through each of the AACSB accredited schools to see which ones had online programs. It took forever but I came across UMUC and it's something I've been looking for. Thanks everyone!! Goodluck to everyone in their studies & finding the right school! |
VInce in Norfolk, Virginia 83 months ago |
Good job Beverly, Most of the online programs that advertise heavily on the internet are considered a joke to employers. I mean, a school's reputation should be enough to bring in students. If a school has to advertise heavily, then something's not right. It pays to research a school, just my opinion. |
Ray Jones in Marietta, Georgia 83 months ago |
To Zeta:
Hope this helps and good luck. |
ED ED ED in Epsom, United Kingdom 83 months ago |
point of note - have you seen this - www.wikijob.co.uk/wiki/accountancy-professional-services ? |
Vince in Norfolk, Virginia 83 months ago |
thanks, that was an interesting article |
ED ED ED in Epsom, United Kingdom 83 months ago |
no probs.. check the forum too... www.wikijob.co.uk/forums .. :) |
Daniel in Lomita, California 82 months ago |
Hello everybody, I am a recent graduate at UC San Diego and I graduated with an economics degree. After a year of thinking about what I wanted to do, I decided that I wanted to get my CPA. I heard the best way to qualify to sit for the exam is to get a masters in accounting or business taxation. However, I did very poorly towards the end of my undergrad and ended up with a GPA of 2.5. What is the best way to go about obtaining my CPA? It's gonna be tough for me to get into graduate schools b/c of my gpa. Should I just take some courses at a nearby Community college and raise my gpa before applying to grad schools? Should I focus on my GMATs? Any information would be very helpful. Thank you! |
Prissie in New Orleans, Louisiana 80 months ago |
JDavisNJ in Fair Lawn, New Jersey said: Hell all, my name is Joe and was wondering if I can get some advice. I'm 22 and am about to graduate college with a History degree. Why would I be interested in accounting you ask? Well, I flip-flopped majors several times (stupid decision), and I will be graduating with a degree in history. I can't change that and have accepted it. Go to USAJOBS.com - the website for the federal gov't. They have entry level accounting tech positions all over. |
Adam in Iowa City, Iowa 80 months ago |
Joe, Unless you're looking at a small business, I doubt you're going to find anything, because most of the accounting work, from what I've seen anyway (even with the AP and AR sides) are becoming incredibly complex because of the technology that's involved with sifting through all of the financial data. If you want the truth in the matter, I doubt you'll be able to get an AP/AR job in a large company without a degree in (at least) a business field, but the smaller business market might be better. Just being truthful... |
Jennifer Cheng in South El Monte, California 80 months ago |
Accouting is my marjor. Right now I am experiencing a hard time choosing what university I should go to.Either Cal State LA and Fullerton.
Sincerely. |
Kirk Ward in Ellijay, Georgia 80 months ago |
Multiple degrees are a great asset, especially if you can learn how to use one with the other. For example, if you wanted to be marketable as a top executive, a finance degree, a marketing degree, and a technical skills degree such as engineering, could very well project you to the top in that particular field. Since accounting doesn't really have a marketing major, as such, take a look at instantpracticebuilder.com |
Tara in Chicago, Illinois 78 months ago |
Hello, I have a BA in Anthropology. At the undergraduate level, I have one general Math/Algebra class and one Statistics class (both of which I received As in). I have no prior accounting or finance experience. For a career change, I plan on attending graduate school for a Master of Science in Accounting degree, then pursuing the CPA credential. My question is; how important is the reputation or ranking of the school from which I receive my MS (considering that I also plan to become a CPA) when it comes to getting hired by a company? The schools I am looking at in Chicago are: DePaul (AACSB)
The first 3 schools have pretty good reputations, but I'm not sure about the last one (Roosevelt). It only has the ACBSP accreditation, but it is very inexpensive. I would hate to incur more debt of $35-40k for a degree when a degree from a much more affordable school would get me "almost" the same type of job. What do think I should do? Fork out the cash for a better school or go with the less prestigious cheaper school. As long as I have my CPA, will it matter? Thanks! |
Vince in Norfolk, Virginia 78 months ago |
Although I can't comment on those particular schools, I'd recommend going with the one that you feel will give you the best education for the money. Since you don't have a background in accounting, I'd go for the most rigourous program you can get into. this will help prepare you for the CPA exam and will give you the tools you need to succeed in the profession. I'd shell out the cash, CPAs make good money so it is a solid investment if you know that you want to be one. Just my advice. |
Monica in Whittier, California 70 months ago |
Daniel in Lomita, California said: Hello everybody, Hey...ya I have the same situation...have you received any advice? |
Reyup in Chicago, Illinois 70 months ago |
Most states require 150 hours of college credit in order to sit for the CPA exam. So getting a masters is the preferable way to go. I was a marketing undergrad, and returned for my MSA 7 years after finishing. My undergrad GPA wasn't great, in the 2.9 area. In my opinion it is not the difficult to get into a decent grad school. As long as you're not looking for something Ivy league level, if you score decent on the GMAT, you'll be surprised where you can get in. |
LucyJane in Richmond, Virginia 69 months ago |
Hi, I'm in the same boat as Monica and Daniel. I did duel degree in undergrad, so I have a B.A. in Philosophy and a B.S. in Econ - only my gpa is 2.6. After a few years of working, I've now decided that I want to go into accounting and be a CPA. Any advice for those of us who want to re-enter academia in accounting but have low GPA's? Thanks in advance - so far this forum has been very helpful! |
Will in Cherry Hill, New Jersey 69 months ago |
Daniel and/or LucyJane, did you ever receive advice on the low gpa question? I am curious about that situation also. |
LucyJane in Richmond, Virginia 69 months ago |
no, I haven't received any advice yet. Are you in the same but as us too, Will? |
CK in Fairfax, Virginia 68 months ago |
Hi LucyJane, My friend graduated with a BS in Medical Technology - 2.7 from GMU. After 5 months of doing nothing, he went back to a local community college and received an associate in accounting. Worked 2-3 years for a local insurance company doing a dead-end job, applied to the University of Richmond, accepted, and he kissed good-bye to his former job. PS. He studied GMAT like there is no tomorrow! |
DJ Drummond in Houston, Texas 68 months ago |
Perhaps I can be useful. I just earned my MBA from UH-Victoria, with a concentration in Accounting. UHV is AACSB accredited in Business, and the faculty is shared with the UH Bauer School of Business, so it's a decent school. My BA was ... English (don't ask me why) and it was back in 1983. I got the MBA because in addition to 30 hours upper-level Accounting courses you need 24 hours upper-level Business courses, so the MBA did that, mostly, and got me a higher degree as well. lemealone in Norfolk is right that the CPA license is HUGE, you get that and where you went to school is a lot less important. I have 2 reasons for posting here. First, some encouragement: My undergrad GPA at Baylor was - gulp - 2.1! I only had a chance because I finished a LOT stronger and my last 60 hours BARELY met the 2.5 GPA requirement for consideration. What got me in was my GMAT; I got a 730 on my first and only try and the school gave me a chance to take part in the MBA program. I finished my MBA with a 3.941 GPA and here I am. There was no chance I could get into some of the top programs, not with my grades even so long ago, but a good GMAT score opened the door. So while grades are important and can limit schools or make some interested in you, there are options. Study for the GMAT unti you are sure you'll get an 800, then you're ready to start really studying the GMAT! My other reason for posting is a question - does anyone know how someone can earn accounting experience for the CPA license without starting all over as an intern? I'm 49 and have a ton of management experience, and one reason I want the CPA is that my company considers it a must-have for all senior managers. Would SOx audits count as acceptable work for the Accountancy Board if a CPA supervised me? Thanks and good luck! |
Aneetha in Stamford, Connecticut 68 months ago |
Future Accountant in Houston, Texas 68 months ago |
carter in Chennai, India said: Worst is keller Carter, How do you know? You live in India!!! Beverly, I admire your enthusiam in pursuing your goal. Keep at it. God Bless. |
S E Smith in Aurora, Colorado 68 months ago |
Joe, Does your current school offer a grad program? As a current student of the school, they might overlook some of their requirements. I attend Regis University. Very good school, excellent reputation and you can take your entire program online since you are in another state. They are a private institution so the cost would be more than at the state college level but it can be done. They do require two years work experience but it does not require that employment be in accounting. I believe you can start off in a clerk type postions. These typically can start at about 15/hr (at least here in CO) not sure about your market. It is a good way to get in the door and tune your skills up. I would suggest learning the most you can of excel. that is the ULTIMATE requirment these days for an accountant. You have received advice taking you in a lot of directions but ultimatley you have to seek and find what works best for you Someone said ealy in the forum that you history degree could help....I disagree. Again, this is based on the Colorado market. Compnaies out here will not likely hire someone in accounting with a degree outside of that unles its business. Master's program is great (i start in jan) but nothing is better than working your way up..IMO |
JR 1985 in Las Vegas, Nevada 67 months ago |
BTW, UMUC isn't AACSB. It's IACSB. |
Vick in Naperville, Illinois 62 months ago |
I am a CPA. I personally don't see the big deal. I wish I had stayed in Human Resources. Good Pay and easy work. Also, I was rewarded and had no reason but to be honest. In the accounting profession, its a man eat man world. The CEO doesn't know anything about accounting, the CFO has been around so long he slipped through without a degree in accounting or a cpa. Then you have an a**hole Assistant Controller. These are people who nothing else is important in their lives but accounting. I have worked in the public, private and government sections. All the same, you will work for some of the dumbest and dishonest people in your life. Get out and stay out while you can. It is not what it is cracked up to be. I'm a CPA, so what! Dishonesty and pure greed will get you far in this field, you just will have to sell your soul along the way. I wish someone had told me this years ago. Work smart, not hard. Wish you well! The decision is yours. |
Mickey in Pekin, Illinois 56 months ago |
Hi everyone, I have a Bachelor of Science in Public Health with a 3.95 GPA and am currently in physical therapy school. After I graduate from physical therapy school, in May
Thank you! |
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This has been bugging me for a long time now. I get it that most people believe that being gay or homosexual is an abomination, but they should be able to marry whoever they want to. Right? I don't know if it's just me who feels this way, but please share your opinion.
when a person is bigoted, they don't think logically, so "they are an abomination, but they still should have the right to marry who they want" is not something they are capable of thinking
I think it's a control issue. Homosexuality was probably low-hanging fruit in terms of moral issues on which to preach for quite some time. Many people are concerned about change and are worried that they will lose their traditions and their way of life. Tolerating and even embracing homosexuality must seem like quite the cultural change for many folks. Even twenty years ago, it was quite a bit easier to point to homosexuals and cry 'perversion' without anyone in the room raising a fuss. It was something which you could unite people against without too much controversy. It was also an extremely easy moral standard for the vast majority of people to uphold themselves.
These days things have progressed for LGBT equality advocates. Many people no longer view homosexuality as a moral issue. Even some of those who do see it as a moral issue don't feel it is their right to demand others live by that standard. Many people are realizing when two boys kiss each other fire does not rain down from the sky. When two ladies raise a child together, that child does not automatically grow up to be a flamboyant Hitler hellbent on a vibrant pink persecution of the pious. According to Gallup, just a little over half the country supports same-sex marriage, and many religious figures preach tolerance. Change is happening, but I imagine there will be a considerable number of holdouts up until the very day I die and well beyond. That's okay. Not everyone needs to agree. The laws will eventually change in most, if not all, jurisdictions, I'm sure.
It was also an extremely easy moral standard for the vast majority of people to uphold themselves.
Lol. True that.
Actually more than half of Americans support marriage equality. We don't vote on issues like that though. To be honest it should never come to a vote anyway because people's rights should never be put up for a vote. Unfortunately we have a very persistent and powerful evangelical lobby that holds our elected officials hostage. I would be willing to bet that there are more in congress that support gay marriage than are willing to admit it. Thankfully our politicians won't be able to ignore the clear unconstitutionality of discriminating against gays that would like to get married for much longer. The support for gay marriage is growing stronger and stronger.
"people's rights should never be put up for a vote."
how do you expect people to gain rights, then? Women and black people gained civil rights because of votes. Do you expect some sort of violent revolution this time around?
I can understand this if you disagree with the point that it is a constitutional issue; however, taking into account Michael's statement that such discrimination is unconstitutional, I don't understand how you can have a vote on it. That seems dysfunctional.
There is hope. Twenty years ago I was opposed to same sex relationships, let alone marriage. People can and do change as I have. Those who are firmly entrenched in religious dogma will not be so easily swayed. Some Christians and Jews can accept the idea of same sex partnerships but forget about those of Islamic faith. They are extremely intolerant of such notions. And the idea that our country's laws can be biased and discriminatory towards those who choose an alternative lifestyle sits just fine with the bigoted religious zealots. It is a control issue for them. They must maintain control otherwise it is seen as a sign of weakness and conforming to the secular world.
I used to be against homosexuality too. Figured out I was bisexual and had to rethink things. Doh! Probably helped contribute to my discovery of atheism.
I suspect on some level it could be insecurity. "How does my support of gay marriage reflect on me?" and so on and so forth. After that I'd suspect a large part of it is ignorance.
For me, that is what frustrates me the most. Reasoned thinkers end up at a conclusion after considerable thought and analysis, living through the angst and discomfort it takes to arrive at that conclusion...
That's so true. And doesn't it just burn when a theist tells you you're being arrogant, closed-minded, or looking for the easy way out, having reached the conclusion that there is no God. I tried to explain what you've said, but it didn't penetrate.
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The iPod Touch was one of the new inventions brought to the world of technology that we live in by Apple, at the time it was a big hit, and sales rocketed. It provided an entertainment system where people could listen to music, connect to the internet using WiFi, download videos to watch whilst commuting, and just provide a device which was highly demanded, and the likes of it are still demanded today, 6 or so years after their release.
However, it has got to the point, well it did a few years ago in fact, the the iPod touch, especially the first generation one which this review is about, is a bit out of date now. For a start, the design now seems like a brick in comparison to the paper thin devices we get these days. The device would also seem quite heavy when compared to it's later models, and smartphones such as the iPhone.
Although it can still be used as a music player of course, as that primarily is the idea of an iPod, i wouldn't recommend getting it, for you could get cheaper alternatives to this if music is just what you want it for, and if you want it for the internet side of it then I wouldn't bother. Since it's so old, for it to be compatible with the modern day applications that you can download, you would have to put the device though loads of updates. Each update you download is going to slow the device down more and more. As this iPod will come with the first IOS download, so that is a lot to catch up on.
I would therefore recommend either buying one of the later iPod touches, probably 4th generation onwards, or look towards a smart phone, or if it's the music that you were looking to get out of it, look at an iPod Nano, as this is what they were designed for.
-When I bought the product-
Around late December 2010 I decided I was going to buy myself an MP3 player, having previously owned an Ipod Nano I decided that I would buy myself an Ipod Touch.
The reason I wanted an Ipod was so that I could watch videos on it while travelling and also listen to music.
The Ipod Touch (4th Generation) is available with internal storage sizes of 8GB, 16GB, 32GB and 64GB, I own the 32GB version which I believe at the time cost me about £200 - £220.
The 32GB version of the Ipod Touch has plenty of storage for me to store my music and videos on, as the Ipod only supports certain formats of video so I had to convert my videos into the MP4 file format, I could also reduce the quality a little bit to make the files smaller and to fit more on the Ipod.
The touch screen is also very responsive and excellent for typing and playing games, although I find the buttons can be a bit small if you're fast at typing.
Wi-Fi is also built in which can be really handy for when you are travelling and find a Wi-Fi hotspot, Safari is included as the default web browser which is okay for me but doesn't have flash support so various websites may appear without pictures and videos.
A music player comes pre installed on the Ipod and allows you to play all the music you may have stored on the device, it also allows you to view music by artist, album, song name so that you can easily find the song your looking for, shuffle is supported so that you can listen to your music and not have any idea which song will be playing next, you can also repeat a specific song if you really like it.
A video play is also pre installed and allows you to play your videos in a similar manner to the music player, like the music play it allows you to view videos in
Games and apps can also be downloaded and installed on the Ipod, apps can also be sorted into folders to make them easier to find, there is also a Game Centre included to allow you to access high scores to games you may be playing, I believe you can also add people as friends so that you can compare your scores to theirs.
Apple's app store is also built into the Ipod to allow you to download apps, some of which are free and others cost between 69p and £3 (I'm not sure on the exact price ranges), you can also search for a specific app if you already know what you are looking for.
The front facing camera on the Ipod Touch is only 0.3MP (Mega Pixels), the rear facing camera is only 0.7MP so I don't usually take a lot of pictures on it, the video camera allows you to record videos in resolutions up to 720p (or a resolution of 1280x720p), I've only recorded a couple of videos but anything I've recorded has been of excellent quality.
The battery is built into the Ipod so would be very difficult to replace and would be expensive to have it fitted by a professional due to the time it would take for them to take the Ipod apart.
As the Ipod includes the standard USB dock connector port the only cable that can be plugged in is the cable that comes with the Ipod, if this cable is lost or damaged a replacement would need to be ordered before files can be transferred.
The screen can also be easily damaged and is very difficult to replace and would be expensive to have a professional replace it (my friend was quoted £50 to have a screen replaced on his Ipod of the same model).
Itunes is the only way of transferring music, videos and photos to the Ipod as the files are re organized in a special database structure, I've also found that Itunes automatically synchronizes files unless
switched off.
The price of an Ipod touch can vary depending on the internal storage size (mine cost roughly £200) so can be expensive, and if it stops working it would cost more money to have it repaired.
-Overall Rating-
I have owned this Ipod for just over two years and has been well worth the money I paid for it at the time, although I don't use it as much I like to use it to listen to music occasionally, I would highly recommend anyone that is looking for a device like this to buy one of these (I believe the newer models are cheaper than £200), overall this has been a very useful device and give it a 4/5 rating.
In short an Ipod touch is akin to owning an Iphone but just not being able to call and text people, basically. Before owning a touch I have always had an ipod in different forms whether that was the mini, the touch or the classic (I have been through the ranges). The touch, in comparison, boasts many features that you probably will never use or need, but worthwhile to have if you will.
The touch allows easy, smooth operation around all your music, photos, videos, browsing the internet or playing games. You will never get bored with one of these devices.
It boasts an array of features - internet, email, games, tv shows, films, music, notes - more than one will every need probably, almost a personal computer in your pocket.
I find the device apt for watching films as it is for listening to your favourite song.
In terms of reliability - the device has never let me down - I have owned a touch now for 2 or 3 years and not once has it missed a beat through the long hours of listening I have put it through travelling.
Overall, great device.
With this product i simply dont know where to begin. it is undoubtedly basically perfection as far a media and entertainment product goes.
it is innovative in design and features, with the inclusion of the app market to either download free samples or buy full verions of travel, music, video, entertainment, games books... you name it there is almost certainly an app designed for it to help you out in whateverway possible.
the 32 gb edition has enough memory to store large quantities of music videos and pictures as well as any apps and games you download. there is the fact it has a customisable layout, incredibly sensitive, runs of wifi for the safari browser to use the internet, it has an amazing quality display and is incredibly responsive. i have never once had a problem or a fault with my own, the only problem is you become obsessed. you want to keep it pristene and make sure that it is well looked after.
great product, great value for money, i dont think it could be topped for what it is. is small lightweight and looks great too. i couldnt find a flaw, so im challenging you to.
I did have an ipod nano (4th gen) but I was frustrated by the small screen for watching videos. I decided to get the 32GB iPod Touch as 8GB just seemed too small, and the 64GB too expensive, but the 32GB is just right. My library is too big to fit all of it on to even 64GB, so there would have been just as much shuffling data on and off anyway.
The screen is very clear and has good colour. The touch screen controls are very easy and intuitive to use. The screen does attract a lot of fingerprints and I have had to purchase glasses-cleaning cloths to clean it with.
Music sounds great but I did have to buy a pair of in-ear headphones - the apple one included are just too big and keep falling out, although they do have the handy remote controls and microphone, for using the Voiceover feature. Voiceover is handy, although it can be a bit hit-and-miss. You have to learn the voice commands and speak very clearly, but it is useful when driving, where the lack of physical buttons is a problem.
Add some apps and games and you've got a very capable mini computer. One drawback is that you have to be in range of a wireless network to take advantage of the Touch's full capabilities.
The iPod Touch is expensive, but you do get a lot for your money, it's such a step up from the nano and I would recommend it to everyone.
I had an 80GB iPod that I used for music purposes over the last 5 or 6 years, but when my partner got a new generation iPod Touch he passed his old one on to me.
The iPod Touch operates on a much higher plane than my old iPod. I never had a problem with the touch wheel operation system from the iPod but the whole touchscreen design of the iPod Touch is definitely a massive step up. It's fun to use and certainly lets you get from point a to point b in the menu a lot faster. I think that Apple really have done a great job with the sensitivity of the touchscreen. It's sensitive enough to pick up all your movements really quickly and easily but I don't find that it's oversensitive in terms of you often clicking on things you never wanted to click on. The only time that this can be a tiny bit of an issue is when you're scrolling through your email inbox on the machine. You have to pick up your fingers and swipe them on the screen again to scroll through your mails but sometimes the initial touch does actually make you click on an email in your inbox and you end up on that individual email and rather scrolling through the whole inbox. This doesn't happen that often though, so isn't a big problem.
The iPod touch moves very quickly through all local applications like mail and music and games. It can be a tad slower when you're actually connected to the internet and surfing, but not bad in comparison to other smartphones, just a tad slower than if you're on a laptop I would say.
I have downloaded a few apps to my iPod Touch, mostly a couple of free games and a weather application etc. The process was really very easy and smooth, can't complain about that at all. While I don't have too many apps on my iPod Touch, so it's still easy to find everything, if you do have a lot you can also set up little folders on your main screen to group things together, like all games or all news apps etc, so that you don't have so many pages to scroll through to find what you're looking for.
In terms of using the iPod Touch for music, it is easier to operate than the old style iPods because, as I said, the touchscreen allows you to move much faster through your music list and between songs/artists/albums etc. That said, it has a much smaller memory and if you have some photos and a few games and apps on there, then you may find that you can't get your whole music collection on there. The 32GB is enough for me, because I have hardly any apps on there but it's a consideration for some people.
The iPod Touch doesn't have phone capabilities obviously, and also has no camera, so those are the two main reasons you may prefer to get an iPhone. But if you're just looking for a replacement for your MP3 player, and you already have a phone you're happy with, then this is definitely a good option. You don't have to pay for the internet (just operates via WLAN) and it's a heck of a lot cheaper than the iPhone.
I wouldn't have bought one for myself, and I mostly use it for music and playing some silly arcade style games (massive time-waster, but fun!), which is why I say it's another useless gadget, but once you do have one you tend to quickly find you can't do without it!
This is the ultimate Mp3 player. Apple have established them as the front runners of the industry through their stylish products, amazing interface, and good build quality, and this is no different. The sound quality goes above and beyond the first and second generation touch's and it is also so much faster. That is what makes it stand out, the speed, you can easily run an app, listen to music, and have downloads in the background with it still running at an impressive rate.
The sleek curves make it a 'sexy' music device and the interface is a thing of beauty, coupled with a bright screen that makes you wonder what you were doing with all the other mp3 players that you have owned before. The applications available in the store for free and cheap are second to none, and can amuse you for a whole car journey (battery life is great at about 5 hours while watching a video/playing a game, and far over a day for music), plus you can buy extra battery packs.
This is the ultimate music device. Buy it today, and you will never ever look away.
So Apple have brought a new player to the game of technological advancement. But does it do its job? Yes, is the simple answer. It has transformed and improved the game at any rate.
Before acquiring my Ipod touch I had a standard MP3 player, with boring old buttons and limited memory. Then Apple introduced me to the wonderful Ipod touch. I received it for my birthday a while ago and have been pleased with it since, as it allows me to listen to music and rent videos and whatnot.
The Touch only has two real buttons on the outside; one to lock it and the other is a type of 'back' button I guess. The whole point of the Touch is to, well, touch. The screen is very sensitive to your touches, so there's no need for using a lot of force to work it. Its very simple to navigate in this way, and fun, with simple swipes and prods allowing you to select your music in style. Its also easy to use, so even people not use to technology will find it easy to use. The headphones provided with the Ipod are also fairly good, and lasted me a while, so no complaints there.
The amount of things the Touch can do is fantastic. Obviously, you could only use it as a music player, but then you would be depriving yourself of a whole lot of enjoyment. The Touch can play music, videos and can even be your alarm if needed. There's a whole range of uses for the Ipod, which come in the form of Apps. Apps are downloaded off the Itunes, either on your computer or even on the Ipod, and there are thousands of them. They provide an easy way to download and play games, using the touch interface(new and innovative ways to play), or you can download apps to help you learn, like Spanish Language learning ones. There's a whole world of apps out there, but they're waiting for you to find them. However, you do have to pay for some apps, but they don't cost much. Each app is also reviewed my customers on Itunes, so you can read through them before buying a certain app.
If you're considering buying it, then go for it. If you don't feel like splashing out for a 32gb one then get a cheaper one which has less memory. However, if you have a large music library, and may be interested in watching films on your Ipod then go for this one.
The Ipod touch has changed the face of listening to music throughout the world. It has made listening to music on the go fun and enjoyable, but you're also able to carry around your whole music library in your pocket. Fascinating.
I received the 3rd Gen iPod touch 32gb for my birthday this year as it was the latest thing that all my friends had and I was intrigued. It's safe to say that this iPod is a great buy and lives up to all the hype that's been made.
First off are the apps available on the iPod, I knew there were a lot available but i had no idea there were THAT many! There are games for everyone, I'm the picky type when it comes to video games and I only enjoy a certain type and it's safe to say the iStore satisfy that desire. Besides games, there are apps for anything you can think of, you won't be disappointed.
Besides, the apps, the battery life is convenient and for me, it's lasted a long time for the period of time i've the my iPod. The fact you can also receive e-mail through the iPod is a great advantage as well, I'm the type of person who wants to keep up with my social life and manage any other business in my life through my e-mail, and now I can do that via my iPod in any wifi hot spots when I'm out with my friends.
Overall the iPod Touch is a great gadget with it fast response and it's ability to multi task and entertain with great ease.
The Ipod touch is one of the most convenient little gadgets about. Being able to take your music and video libraries has never been easier for young teens through to adults. The Ipod touch is a very simple device that requires a computer and an Itunes account to purchase music/videos, it's never been easier to upload music to such a gadget!
And no, the fun doesn't stop there! You can also store contacts, keep notes, browse the web, download games and also apps ranging from the all famous Tap Tap Revenge to Angry Birds and even raising your own pet fish in a virtual tank! There are various apps/games that are free and full games which contain much more added content, multiplayer games are also available. However, browsing the internet and downloading apps/games requires a wi-fi connection, which is possibly the most negative this product can get.
The various Gb's that are available make it easier to fit your Ipod to exactly what you want it to be. Whether you're a master music collector, or just love the number ones, the various space ranges are great... Having a 32gb gives you a great deal of space which you can use for almost anything you want.
Despite being unable to use internet features away from a wi-fi connection, the Ipod touch is a great little gadget to take whilst travelling or anywhere you go to help pass time or to just have a laugh with friends. The Ipod Touch makes a brilliant gift for christmas or birthdays, engraving is free online in which you can have names, quotes, jokes or your name engraved on your ipod to make it that little bit more personal. Cases are also a unique feature that are now available, in all sorts of colours, patterns, cartoon characters and personal designs just to fit your preferances. I have yet to find a fault wrong with the Apple Ipod Touch!
For me, the iPod touch 32GB has been the best MP3 player I have had.
I spend a great chunk of my days listening to music, so having a reliable MP3 player is important to me, and after having countless MP3 players and CD players, I can say that the iPod is a competent MP3 player.
In a way the iPod touch is more than just an MP3 player. It's technically an iPhone but without the phone, and hefty price tag (although the iPod touch is one of the more expensive MP3 players on the market).
It is expensive, however if you think about what you are paying for it is worth the money.
I can check my email on it, browse the internet and youtube, (however you need wireless internet to do this), with ease. I regularly use the calendar and maps function also.
Another useful function is you can search itunes (with internet access) and buy apps, music and podcasts without using a computer.
The battery life is...average. I generally use more than half of it in a day, but I use it quite a lot (a few hours). Playing games however quickly drains the battery of life, but if you only listen to music it will last you more than a day.
I find that 32GB is enough to store all music and apps with a lot left over. But you cannot expand the memory which is a disadvantage.
I had an 8GB previoously and it was not enough memory for me.
I regularly use the app store, it has a whole range of applications and games ranging from free to around £3. Generally the apps you paid for are a lot higher quality but free applications are still good (facebook being one of them). You can also demo some paid apps for free to see whether you like them, and can read reviews off apps in the app store (and reviews on itunes for music).
Music quality is good, however the apple headphones that come with it break easily and don't last very long, but they have reasonable sound quality. You can also change the music to bass, extra bass etc.
The screen quality is reasonable, but not as good as the average smartphone. However it is good enough to watch videos on and for games. The games also have good graphics and are realistic. It also has bluetooth, however it does not have a built in radio which would be an improvement.
Overall I would recommend this product if you are willing to spend more on an MP3 player with more features. I bought this a few months ago and it is still working, however my old 8GB broke so it may not be that reliable. However this is a great MP3 and you'll never get bored of it.
If you're considering getting an iPod touch at the higher end of the scale, then chances are you're already wedded to the idea of getting an iPod touch over other competitor devices. With this, you're committing yourself to a product that locks you in to non-expandable memory, iTunes and the app store, with the negatives (clunky software interface, no direct price competition) and the positives (very good user experience, good offering of apps) that this entails.
This review will focus on whether you should go for the 64 Gb version over one of its cheaper brothers: i.e., where does all the extra money go?
The answer, when compared to 8 Gb: the extra storage and a microphone built into the earphones which come with the device, and voice control. Against the 32 Gb device: the storage. Other than that, they're all the same.
This may come as a surprise since usually the most expensive products boast quite a few more refined features which set themselves apart from the entry level models. Not so here: the screen, case, weight and general user experience doesn't in itself differ between models. While the Apple website claims that the 32 Gb and 64 Gb models have improved processing speeds, having compared both an 8 Gb and 64 Gb version for some hours, I just don't see it. It's not as if certain apps won't work or run slower on 8 Gb versions but only on higher-end models.
So far, I've overlooked the microphone and voice control aspects to the higher-end versions. That's because, in practise, they're most probably not going to get used. For a start, if you don't plan on using the bundled earphones, it's possible to buy a microphone-integrated headset separately, which allows for voice notes. Secondly, ask yourself honestly: am I going to use voice control on a device which offers beautifully intuitive touchscreen control?
As such, unless you absolutely must have voice control, your only factor in choosing between models is not to do with power, design or interface, but purely storage capacity. If you know you need 32 Gb to store your music and apps, then this is the device for you. However, think long and hard that you're going to pay a hefty premium for this model because you need the storage, and not because you think that it will otherwise be better than its 8 Gb counterpart.
Recently i was looking into buying an apple iphone, when i discovered the ipod touch, a device that has the exact same features other than call and text, for a third of the price! What i particularly love about my ipod touch is the ease and speed of wireless connectivity. In an instant i can check my emails, facebook and browse the web. By far the best feature of the ipod touch is the app store you gain access to, with millions of apps for any and every purpose. This vastly increases the functionality of your ipod which i really think gives the device value for money. Also, the games on the appstore are truly excellent, some with better graphics than the nintendo ds. However, despite all this gadgetry, there lies and extremely solid music and video player, the heart of any ipod! The touch interface feels natural and navigating through your albums is more entertaining than a chore. Despite this there are a couple of little niggles i have with the product. Firstly, the suceptability of the screen and casing to scratches which can be really frustrating after you spend £200 or so on it. Secondly, the fact that despite being displayed as a 32gb model you actually only get 29.2gb, 10% less, which made me feel a bit misled really.
I've had a few Apple products over the years, and recently I converted from a 3rd generation iPod Nano to this 3rd generation iPod Touch. I purchased a 32GB model, as the applications will inevitably take up space.
It's so easy to use! No matter how complicated an iPod may seem, you get used to it very quickly! The apps are great, the app store is easy to use and you're able to easily read reviews of an app before making the choice to purchase it. Usually, the paid apps are of a much better quality than the free ones, but they're all good fun. I use it every day for social networking, email, and even for checking the latest news. The sound quality through the earphones is ok, and the touch screen is simple, I was worried about not getting used to it but it makes browsing through your music much more pleasurable.
The sound quality through the actual iPod itself (when you takw the earphones out) is actually awful! For a company who have been producing mp3 players for years, I expected so much better from them! The silver back gets easily scratched, so I would reccommend purchasing a transparent hard case for it, these are relatively cheap, I think mine was only £2.99 but I'm sure you'd be able to get a cheaper one.
Overall, I couldn't live without this product!
Having owned this model for around two and a half years now I figured writing a review would be a good idea. First of all it's a very good product that has never really let me down.
I would like to start by just commenting on how great the touch screen actually was, originally when I was going to get this I had inhibitions about whether the screen would actually be any good, I was proven wrong however and it's actually better than I imagined, the apps and all the features are amazing but for that side I'd prefer to own an iPhone simply because it has the connection to the internet all the time. The major downside is that the WiFi is great for when you're at home, but not so much on the move. However I do find that sometimes when using it in and around the house it looses wireless signal suddenly whilst I'm upstairs for example.
The storage space is ample but more than anything I was more disappointed with the fact a few weeks after I bought this the 64gb version came out for just a small amount more than this. But I still make do with the current storage. For watching films and music playback this iPod is second to none.
The main downside is the fact that within a few days of not having a case or sleeve the shiny back became completely covered in scratches but other than the cosmetic damage I'm more than happy with this product.


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We had so uneventful a journey, I have been so quiet since our arrival here, that I have scarcely material for a letter. Travellers are expected, I believe, to be particularly entertaining. Now, there is no time when I feel less so. Fatigue, change of air & diet, always for a time, affect my health unfavorably; and then, the turmoil & bustle scatter the little wits I possess. So that, from home, I am an especially stupid correspondent. Still, as you were kind enough to wish to hear from us, and as we exchanged promises about writing, I will not wait for any thing worth saying, --as I may not have it at all, thee knows; -- and my delay may occasion me the disappointment of not receiving here, the speedy return letter from Fourth St, which is to be my reward.--
We had quite a pleasant time so far as Trenton, for our first day's exploit. We arrived there about half past five o'clock; and George with our baggage, via. steam-boat and rail-road, very shortly after. In the evening, we made a little visit to Elizabeth Gummere, who lives near the Hotel. They have a fine, large house, in a pleasant part of town, & express themselves, the young folks, most emphatically, pleased with their change of residence. As we were in the immediate neighborhood, we went with Eliza..th, to spend a few minutes with our old friend, Judge Gordon's wife. She looks and seems just the same as
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The question caught me off guard for a moment, then its meaning sunk in. She was really saying, "Cancer is serious stuff, my breast has been cut on and radiated, and you've given me cancer fighting poisons in my veins. My hair has fallen out, food tastes funny, and I'm on a first name basis with the muzak at my insurance company. I've done my crying, but is it appropriate to laugh at it all?"
I remembered back to an intimidating nurse critiquing a tape of my very first patient interview during my second month of medical school. Her eyes were sharp and piercing and her brow furrowed as she watched the tape. Half way through she stopped it, turned it off, and said, "You are flippant…. I don't much care for it." My heart sank, and then she continued without a smile, but with a twinkle in her eyes, "but it works for you, so don't mind me and keep on doing it."
I believe that humor is therapeutic. Of course, that is not a new idea. The saying, "laughter is the best medicine" did not originate with Readers Digest. The biblical record states, "A merry heart does good like medicine, but a broken spirit drieth bones" (Proverbs 17:22). I don't know that a merry heart will add time to a cancer patient's life, but I know that it will add life to the time that they have.
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The ammonia test measures the amount of ammonia in a blood sample.
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quote: I don't see why we couldn't have 4 active RB, especially since Sproles does KR, and PR.
quote:NO ONE NEEDS TO BE BENCHED.
quote:I think it's very obvious sproles, PT, and Ivory are 1-2-3 in no particular order...Ingram 4th...cadet 5th
quote:except cadet.
quote:Ingram and Ivory are (rightfully so) splitting carries in similar "workhorse" roles. Over the last two weeks, these two have combined to average 20 carries per game (11.5 for Ingram, 8.5 for Ivory). It should be safe to assume that they would stay at 20 per game, with the distribution shifting a little bit.
quote:And every single true Saints fan on this board winces at the thought of losing all of our backs again.
quote:I really don't have an answer to this one. Ivory is doing the best, so benching him seems silly. Can't bench PT. It'll probably be Sproles or MR.
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quote:People don't seem to understand that a completed pass where the receiver stays in bounds takes as much time off the clock as a running play.
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quote:I hear you. I've been saying it all season. It takes off more if you count scrambling, pocket presence, route development, etc..
quote:Yeah, people realize it. But there is something to be said about a 15 play drive that takes 12 minutes that wears down the other defense s opposed to a five play drive that takes 4 minutes.
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I did check that out, Diana. I'm intrigued. Right now I use part-skim mozz (I used to occasionally mix in some nasty vegan "cheese") with olive oil spayed on top to help with the melting. Barry
Grabbed and done and for a lower price! $5.39/lb on the aristocrat cocoa.
Deb, if I could get two 7 oz. sticks of the Vermont pepperoni, I would appreciate it. Just let me know the cost and shipping so I have cash in hand.
Barry, is anyone going to have any issues with the bridge changeover - gps's getting confused? I haven't looked at where people are coming from - to in relationship to the bridge. I only have been from here down to the Thimbles and don't know New Haven at all.
Barry, I notice you're allotting 1:45 to Modern and 2 hours to Sallys, but only 1:15 to Pepe's. Could I put in a request for more Pepe's time? No offense to fans of the other places, but, beyond meeting all of you, my primary purpose of this trip is to experience Pepe's in all of it's glory.Also, which of these is liable to be busy/have long lines? Would Pepe's have shorter lines at 3 than at 4:45? We will be waiting as a group, which will enjoyable in itself, but if there's a way to avoid waiting, it might be nice.Lastly, what's parking going be like?
Scott: Let me think about the alternatives. The problem is that wherever we go at 6:30, including Modern, we will be hit with a line.
if we do Pepe's then Sally's we could call The Spot when we are almost done at Pepe's pick it up while walking to Sally's and eat it in line (or the other way around)
Ah, that makes sense. Last question Is the 6:30 Modern line liable to be as long as the 6:15 Sally's line?
Wow Details I'm just gonna eat me some pizza ! No matter who comes first
I have to finally jump in and tell you guys how much you screwed up the date on this, it's the same weekend I'm doing my Ma's 80th surprise birthday party I would make the drive down from MN for this but I guess I gotta stick with my ma!! Maybe next time, sounds like a GREAT time!!!jon
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HARTFORD, Conn. (July 11, 2011) – Infinity Hall Live, airing Fridays at 11 p.m. on Connecticut Public Television (CPTV), is a new concert series unlike any that the public television network has ever produced, because it has a special connection to the Nutmeg State: Each episode is taped at Infinity Hall, a stunning 19th century music venue located in Norfolk, Connecticut.
On Friday, July 22 at 11 p.m. on CPTV, Infinity Hall Live continues with a concert by country performer Shelby Lynne. Since her debut in 1989, Shelby Lynne has been difficult to define with her music ranging from country, blues, Southern soul, roots rock, Western swing, jazz and adult contemporary pop.
When asked to define herself, Lynne replied simply, "I try not to define anything really, myself especially. I like to let the music do the talking." This simple statement speaks volumes to her craft. Shelby Lynne is a musician at heart, bringing her soulful, down-home sound and style to countless individuals.
Born in Virginia but raised in rural Alabama, Lynne struggled at the onset of her career. It wasn't until her 2000 album, I Am Shelby Lynne, that she garnered critical acclaim. The album earned her a Grammy for Best New Artist, propelling her into the international spotlight. Since then, she has continued to dazzle audiences across the country, asserting herself as one of country music's greats.
Recently, she has made inroads onto the silver screen, appearing in several films, most notably Walk the Line. A performer born and bred, Lynne combines skill with heart, pouring herself absolutely into her art.
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Clusters start Monday (Tuesday for P3s!) so that means my Spotify has been blowing up with nonstop music.
My current jam is Harper Lee by Little Green Cars. It might not be everyone's cup of tea, but I heard it on WTTS and I was like "this song was made for me." Something about the vocals and the indie rock and the literary reference. I just love that.
Also please join in the magnificence that is Levon Helm. He died last year on April 19th.
Something about playing the drums and doing lead vocals just screams TALENT. Also… Levon Helm. The Band. Majesty.
It's Friday, so it should be my day off, but I am on campus in the science library and it is COLD. It was 80 on Wednesday! I bite my thumb at thee, weather! Such is the reality of cluster prep, though. It's nice and quiet up here except now Levon Helm is wailing in my ears. Thanks Levon.
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