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Nokia 6230The 6230 has long been considered by some to be the second coming of the savior as far as mobile phones are concerned. The spec sheet certainly is impressive. Small, light, 65k color display, camera with video, radio, MP3 player, and the all-important MMC card slot.
But living up to the hype is never easy, and specs alone do not make a great handset. So how does the 6230 stand up? Let's see....
Multimedia is really one of the things that Nokia is touting about the 6230. I mean to say, it does everything. Pretty much. A number of things in this department set the 6230 apart from the prior Series 40 Nokia handsets like the 7250. For one, the display has been upgraded to a 65k color unit, even though it is still relatively small and only of 128x128 resolution. While this is still much better than the 4k color units Nokia had been using, it certainly is not one of the better 65k displays on the market. In fact, I would say it is one of the weaker ones. But still an improvement over the other Series 40 devices.
Of course the camera is meant to be one of the big draws of the 6230 (though not the biggest), and it is obvious that Nokia has listened to some of the complaints heard regarding their other cameraphones. The 6230's camera is a VGA type, meaning it shoots photos of 640x480 pixels. It has most of the standard features you would expect, including a fairly capable night mode. The Portrait mode (80x96 pixels) is also pretty good. But otherwise, the image quality is not all that impressive, like with most VGA cameraphones. The color is usually very good, and the white balance does a pretty good job of dealing with indoor lighting (even if the outdoor shots are a bit blue'ish), but the details of the images are very sketchy. You'll be able to get a good feel for that when you look at the Color Wheel test shot later in the story. Not the worst I have seen, and maybe ok for faces, but not that usable if you need any kind of detail in the photo.
These photos and video clips can all be easily sent to your friends via MMS, IR, or Bluetooth. I ran into no complications at all, which is nice. But you can't even start if you don't have the storage space for these things, and that's one of the places where the 6230 really shines. Not only was there 7MB of free storage memory in the handset, but the included 32MB MMC card allows you near limitless expansion.
Lastly we have the audio. This is the real selling point for the 6230. The 6230 not only has a FM radio built-in, but it has the ability to play both MP3 and AAC audio files - in stereo. The FM radio is standard Nokia fare. You can define a multitude of preset channels, and name them what you like, and it supports manual, automatic, and direct frequency tuning. You can even use the capable internal speakerphone for the output, but you are still required to have the included wired headset attached since it acts as the antenna. In general I do no like the headset, and since it is a pop-port type, you can't replace it with your own favorite store bought headset.
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Democratic U.S. Rep. Jim Moran has made it clear he wants the to stay in Ballston — and his office is now working to make sure Northern Virginia remains competitive by keeping Maryland out of the picture.
"You've got a brain trust that's been established in the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor. It hurts their synergy and is bad for Arlington and the region to split that up," Moran Chief of Staff Austin Durrer stated in an email.
The NSF's two leases for its space in adjacent buildings in Ballston expire next year. The General Services Administration, which manages the agency's office space, has been accepting bids for potential sites from across Northern Virginia.
The administration , which has an annual budget of about $7 billion and approves about 11,000 requests for funding each year. The GSA is working under a cap of $38 per square foot of office space — which has made the likelihood of the entity remaining in Ballston, the second-most expensive submarket in Arlington County to do business, questionable. That's especially true when locations in nearby Alexandria or along the planned Silver Line, like Reston, fall well below the rent cap.
Now, the matter is further complicated by talk of the GSA expanding its search area to include the entire National Capital Region, Durrer said.
Durrer, in a phone interview, classified that talk as "rumors," but apparently those rumors are strong — Moran's office drafted a letter to GSA Acting Administrator Daniel Tangherlini earlier this month aimed, in part, at putting the brakes on such talk.
U.S. Reps. Frank Wolf and Gerry Connolly and U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Jim Webb signed off on the letter.
Such a move would put Ballston — and Northern Virginia — at a distinct disadvantage to Maryland in general, and Prince George's and Montgomery counties in particular, when it comes to cost, Durrer said.
On average, the cost per square foot of office space in Maryland is cheaper than in Northern Virginia.
"With the rate caps in place, if you do a region-wide compete, you put Northern Virginia at a disadvantage," Durrer told Patch.
"If (the GSA is) looking at doing some sort of policy change on NSF, they need to meet with us. We have not heard back from them. We're looking forward to what they have to say."
At this point, talk of expanding the search area remains just that.
"At this time, no actions have been taken beyond our current proposal. We will continue to engage Congress throughout the process," GSA spokeswoman Mafara Hobson stated in an email to Patch.
So far, all of the bids received by the GSA have been for sites in Northern Virginia, she said.
The National Science Foundation, along with the , the Office of Naval Research and the Virginia Tech Research Center, are all situated within a few blocks of each other in bustling Ballston.
Moran, twice now, has told the GSA that moving the NSF out of that area would have "a detrimental effect" on each agency's ability to complete its mission.


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A former Upward Bound director at University of Wisconsin colleges in Sheboygan and Manitowoc has been convicted of cashing checks written out to students, the Sheboygan Press reports.
According to the article, La Phonesaythip, 31, of Green Bay was sentenced to a year and a half of probation for cashing 14 checks totaling about $1,000 in 2009.
The federally funded Upward Bound program has been disbanded at both schools, according to the report. The program provides tutoring and other preparation assistance for low-income, at-risk and minority high school students for college.
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Rumour abound this news-bare festive week that EA could be planning on announcing a new American Football title come January.
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A High Country Fourth of July
The 236th celebration of the United States of America's signing
of the Declaration of Independence will not go unnoticed in the northwestern portion of North
People from all walks of life in the High Country have the opportunity to take part in celebrations and festivities for the Fourth of July next Wednesday and prior to that date in various towns and communities.
Read the list of events below for the closest parade, celebration or fireworks display in the area.
Downtown Blowing Rock Parade
On Saturday, June 30, Blowing Rock will begin celebrating the nation's anniversary of independence with a day full of fun and activities for all in its downtown district.
A horseshoe tournament, climbing tower, park games, bouncy castles, live entertainment and a parade beginning at 2 p.m. are just a few of the activities scheduled for the day. The day will conclude with fireworks at the Blowing Rock Country Club at 9:30 p.m.
Beech Mountain Roasting of the Hog
Beech Mountain will not only celebrate the anniversary of America's freedom Saturday, but also the 47th anniversary of the Roasting of the Hog at Beech Mountain Resort at 6 p.m.
While people dig into the hog, the Smokey Breeze Band will perform while, face painting, entertainment for children, rides, fireworks and other activities will be available.
Fireworks are scheduled to blast off at dusk.
Advance ticket sales are $15 for adults and $7.50 for kids. Tickets at the door will cost $20 and $10, respectively. Tickets are available online at http://www.beechmountainchamber.com.
Fourth of July Science Kids Workshop
One day before Independence Day, let your kids make some creative chemical reactions.
At the Old Cove Creek School Picnic Shelter in Sugar Grove, the Fourth of July Science Kids Workshop will engage kids' interest in chemistry Tuesday. All participants will get to take part in different chemical reactions, as well one that will be tasty and edible.
This workshop is available for anyone 8 years old and older, and advanced registration is requested to ensure availability.
The workshop lasts from 10 a.m. until noon and costs $5.
Lib-AIR-Todd Parade
The theme for the Liberty Parade in Todd this year is the element of air, and the Elkland Art Center will sponsor a display of crafts themed with the wind and air Wednesday, July 4.
Creations like pinwheels, wind socks and other fabrications that take flight with the wind will be present with the incorporation of a Latin influence. This will be done in part with the help of local Latina artists.
The Elkland Art Center will hold workshops in the Ashe and Watauga areas through Ashe County 4-H, The Florence Thomas Art School and the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts for free or at low cost. The last workshop will be held Saturday in Todd on Railroad Grade Road at the old bank building beside the Todd Mercantile.
Anyone who wishes to participate and dress in costume for the parade should meet at the field across the bridge at the corner of N.C. 194 North and Railroad Grade Road in Todd at 10:30 a.m. The parade begins at 11 a.m. Food will be provided by Vitality, Bare Essentials and Hispanic vendors.
Downtown Boone Fourth of July Parade
Starting at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Boone's business district will become the site of the annual Downtown Boone Fourth of July Parade.
The parade begins at Horn in the West Drive, goes down King Street and to the Poplar Grove Extension.
After the parade, the Jones House Community Center will have watermelon and cake starting at noon, and the celebration continues in Clawson Burnley Park, where music with D.J. Carl and a fireworks show begin at 7 p.m. The fireworks will be lit at "dark-thirty," or 30 minutes after it gets dark, according to flyer for the event.
Celebration at the Orchard - Spruce Pine
At the Historic Orchard at Altapass, located at Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 328.3, the traditional Celebration at the Orchard returns to celebrate America's independence.
The event will showcase live music, free of charge, from 11 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. The only admission into this celebration is a dish to share that is large enough for your party with a little extra to share with the musicians. If guests do not wish to bring a dish, they are asked to pay $12 per meal.
The Orchard will supply barbecue, water, iced tea and paper products at the celebration.
Downtown Banner Elk Parade AND 'Party in the Park'
Banner Elk's traditional Fourth of July parade will kick off at 11 a.m. at the Lees-McRae College library on campus. The parade will continue through downtown Banner Elk.
The parade and the following "Party in the Park" at Tate Evans Park are both free and open to everyone. At the "Party in the Park," a used book sale, rubber duck races, games for children of all ages, food and crafts will be available.
Newland Fireworks July 4
The parade will not take place this year. When the sun sets, the town of Newland will provide its own fireworks show for any and all spectators in the county seat.
Bethel Blast
Bethel Baptist Church will hold its annual Fourth of July celebration, Bethel Blast, Wednesday, free, and welcomes everyone to take part in the festivities.
Bethel Blast will last from 5 to 10 p.m. at Bethel Park. At the blast, everyone can enjoy music, barbecue, fireworks, fellowship and plenty of fun for all ages.
Cranberry Community Independence Day Celebration
The Fourth of July will be recognized in the community of Cranberry with a parade beginning at 6 p.m. (lineup starting at 5:30 p.m.) on Tucker Hollow Road.
After the parade, the festivities continue with a cookout at 7 p.m. and fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Mountain Home Music: Bluegrass & Brass
The Mountain Home Bluegrass Boys and the King Street Brass will perform music that is "akin to New Orleans Dixieland," according to a press release on July Fourth at Blowing Rock School Auditorium. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m., with ticket prices at $15 in advance and $18 at the door. Student tickets are $10, and children's tickets cost $5.
The Bluegrass Boys are comprised of David Johnson, Steve Lewis and Scott Freeman. The brass band is made up of Harold McKinney, Bill Jones, Sarah Storms and others.
This annual concert by Mountain Home Music is a celebration of July Fourth, as well as a special salute to veterans.
Tweetsie's July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza
After the train rides and regularly scheduled activities at Tweetsie Railroad come to a close this Wednesday, the celebration begins.
Tweetsie will remain open until 9 p.m., with its July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza, beginning at 9:30 p.m., lighting up the Blue Ridge sky for everyone to see.
In addition, Tweetsie Railroad will hold a buffet chicken and barbecue dinner with sides. Ticket prices for the dinner are $14.95 for adults, $9.95 for kids ages 3 to 12 and free for kids younger than 2. Parking for the fireworks show is $5 per vehicle.


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The CrackBerry Nation has done it again! All of the video entries for our BeBold video contest have been submitted and there sure are some good ones. We had plenty to go through with everything from a Thorstein Heins impersonation to movie trailers like BoldMan to a spoof of The Most Interesting Man in the World. Some great stuff from the community showing the world how you choose to BeBold. We've narrowed things down to the top 10 (as chosen by the editors) videos that made us laugh, cry or just say "wow". Keep reading to check out the top 10 - we'll post the grand prize winner of a trip to BlackBerry World 2012 later this week, but be sure to leave your feedback in the comments.
Here are the top 10 in no particular order:
1. Daniel Pauley
"For my video, titled "BlackBerry Desperation", I centered more upon the vagueness of what boldness really means. I chose the humourous and more crazy interpretation. The video was filmed mainly at my humble apartment in Kingston - and a few areas around the city. After seeing the contest on crackberry.com, I knew straight away that I wished to enter. This is my first real video. It was flmed on a Canin Vixia HV30 HDV camcorder and edited using Windows Live Movie Make (advanced professional software, I know)"
2. Winston Phavivongkorn
"My "BeBold" video was filmed at my high school (Maple High School). Six of my friends were involved in this project, as they had important roles in this video. The process of this video was somewhat easy but yet difficult at the same time. To explain, this is a version 2 of the video. The original version of this video didn't flow well and it had a very choppy edit to it. How I came up with this concept was, I incorporated action scenes that will capture the audiences attention right away. I wanted to present this in a matter of the bullying issues in schools and how bystanders rarely contribute in helping the victim. I approached it as a peer standing up for another and taking the heat for him because he wanted to stop the bullies' reign of terror towards the student"
3. Ryan Reyes
"This was the first video that I've made using real editing techniques. Just got a few programs and watched a lot fo tutorials online. Ended up being a lot of fun. I tapped a lot of resourses for help filling roles and filming. My wife, a bunch of friends, co-workers, my brother, strangers, and even got chased off by security a few times. The BoldMan trailer shows the struggle of BlackBerry, but also its fight and determination. I'm hoping all of Team BlackBerry finds themselves rooting for BoldMan and maybe even getting goosebumps while watching. Enjoy!"
4. Natasha Szabo
"I was thinking to myself... it's a very dark world with Androids and iPhones. I really wanted to make a difference. I had to go out and spread the joy to people. It had to be a lot of people. I could not sleep. So then I pondered, oh how could I ever do that? Then one day, I came up with this bold idea! I said to myself... why not dress up strange and go carol at the busy mall Polo Park? That's how it all came to be."
5. Joe Moreno
"The idea for this video was a little bit of several things I had saw in the past. The first part is similar to the mac vs pc but this time around its a little of ipad vs android vs playbook. I wanted tell about what playbook and blackberry mean. No need for several hundred new fart apps a week. We need the tools not the toys. So I went with my friends cute little daughter to play the role of our special playbook. As the role for ipad that would be Anne which owns an ipad and iphone. The role of android was my brother in law who owns an android phone. Then my nephew Josh played the role of Blackberry. For the second half of the video I wanted to show the protection of blackberry "playbook". So the two hackers (My sister and my friends son) played the role well. They stole info from both ipad and android while they sleep. And when the prize came little did they know little playbook was packing a little heat for them two hackers."
6. Mikel Calderon
"For my video, I decided I wanted to do something that anyone could do, and that at the same time was bold and inventive. I remembered that during our cross country trip, we made a pit stop at the Grand Canyon and that the views are spectacular. I also remembered that there was a trail called the "Rim Trail" and well, the rest is history. I have recently wanted to get back in shape and I drew inspiration for this video from the Mobile Nation's fitness month campaign. I purchased a fitbit earlier this month and signed up to Endomondo thanks to the helpful posts during the month of February and decided to put them to good use. I wanted to walk the entire RIM Trail, (as it should later be renamed) the entire 12 miles it spans on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, but instead decided on a more attainable goal. To my surprise, even though I only ended up walking a little over 8 miles of the Rim Trail, I walked a total of 21 miles during the entire day. "
7. Mitch Kehn
"One of my closest friends, Tom Burick recently informed me of his plan to embark on a 10,000 mile scooter journey through the US, Canada and Mexico to raise money and awareness for three charities that deal with child sexual abuse. The Bold(er) part is that the scooter is a 50cc Honda Ruckus that has a top speed of 30 mph. For the next 6-7 months, Tom has been camping or accepting hospitality and hot showers when it is offered by the well-wishers he meets. As a recovering iPhone fanboy who used to spend 80% of his time web surfing and playing games, Tom realized that he would need a more rugged, communication focused device with a reliable GPS app and a keyboard. While researching the 9900, he took special notice of the "Do What You Love" and "Be Bold" slogans and had an epiphany. What's bolder than selling your business, riding 10,000 miles alone on a moped and sharing the most painful memories of your young life so that others might draw inspiration and heal?"
8. Daren Martinez
"Video was filmed at home and in the office. The video concept was to show how i relentlessly provide technical support to our mighty BlackBerry forum users in anyway i can. And being a relatively new and emerging BlackBerry nation, our forum is the only one existing right now that focus solely on all BlackBerry devices problems etc as Philippines don't have an official BlackBerry support or store. The whole video idea is my brainchild, asked my good friend and officemate to appear in the film. "
9. Stephen deRusett
"I shot this video because. Dos Eques Beer has a Brilliant marketing strategy, so nonchalant, and thought it would make a great BlackBerry Style commercial. "
10. Design77
"The video is supposed to be a spoof on Thorsten Heins, starring me. Filming took place in my kitchen and lasted almost 40 minutes, the final video is 03:13. I thought of the dialogue for several days and finally improvised most of it because I couldn't remember the lines! The majority of the time was spent preparing the BB backdrop and wig. I bought a 70's style costume wig that needed to be cut and sprayed with white hairspray to recreate the Heins peppered hair style. The BlackBerry logo stencil was cut from bristol board, which took forever to do. I used the remaining white hairspray to create the graphics. "
ekafara Apr 17, 2012 at 12:10 pm
Saw them posted a YouTube a little bit ago, they are all pretty good. well done everyone!! My favorite would have to be the interview.
feldmen01 Apr 17, 2012 at 12:34 pm
Here are my grades (1-poor, 10-awesome)
1) 4
2) 2
3) 5
4) 1
5) 5
6) 7
7) 6
8) 3
9) 1
10) 8
grreyes24 Apr 17, 2012 at 12:09 pm
Good luck to everyone!
panterarck Apr 17, 2012 at 12:42 pm
#10 and 7 were the only ones I really enjoyed honestly. The rest were kinda just blah. If I had to pick one it would be #10. I can't even watch #1 because its blocked.
mikelcal Apr 17, 2012 at 12:40 pm
I can't see the first video, it's blocked...
The Natasha Szabo video was weird and awesome. I vote for her even though the other entries were commendable. There's something about her video that was really appealing. Maybe it was the fact that she kept throwing Androids and iPhones from buildings trying to smash those crap phones.
#4 entry for the win.
juliendhome Apr 18, 2012 at 7:10 pm
I really enjoyed reading the reviews, I totally agree with you on this one, she's full of energy, weird but awesome, check out what I say about others contenders on my tumblr.
scrapmetal58 Apr 19, 2012 at 1:24 am
Hey Julien,
My video is #1. I had used a section of O Fortuna. I didn't know it was copyrighted (I thought the composer had died more than 50 years ago, but it's only been 30...).
Thanks for your review. It was my first attempt at making a video. :)
13david77 Apr 17, 2012 at 12:56 pm
My vote is #7, Mitch Kehn, for the win because that is something real; not an invented scenario. Doing something Bold for the benefit of others--a real world application and a perfect example of why Blackberry is the best communication device of the planet, "this is my connection to the world". Next would be #6, Mikel Calderon, for all the beautiful sites of the Grand Canyon (now added to my bucket list of places to go before I die) and another fine example of real world application. Get out of your houses and apartments, people! You can't "Be Bold" from your couch, go out into the world and do something! Your Blackberry will always be there by your side, keeping you connected to the world.
BBforAll Apr 17, 2012 at 1:02 pm
#3 Ryan Reyes with Bold Man! I love the analogy of him getting beat down and under rocks and then rising from it. It's also very creative with lots of device use and the classic message stars (good touch!)
"They're going to brain wash the whole city!!" - haha...
grreyes24 Apr 17, 2012 at 2:02 pm
Thanks! I had a lot of fun filming and making all of the props. Even though most them took a while to set up and then only made the video for a few seconds. There were just a lot of themes that I wanted to touch on. Glad you caught them and enjoyed the video.
Video #3 for sure! Few reasons 1. It's my favorite number 2. It's awesome 3. Did mention it's awesome?!!!?! Hands down my favorite of the list!!!! BE BOLD!!! GO BOLDMAN!!!
mikelcal Apr 17, 2012 at 1:30 pm
I'm inclined to not vote for my video, and tip my hat to Design77 #10. I admire his graphical talent in creating amazing concept devices and just his overall enthusiasm for the "Thor" Mr. Ketchup, instant classic. It was pretty bold for him to spoof Thorsten Heins, lets hope he doesn't bring his hammer down hard on him :D
design77 Apr 17, 2012 at 1:45 pm
Thanks man, good luck to you and the others!
MB_JohnPeters Apr 17, 2012 at 1:43 pm
#7..................The only one that's TRUELY bold.
design77 Apr 17, 2012 at 1:47 pm
Yeah, how can anyone compete with the real deal! He's truly being bold.
atlkid891 Apr 17, 2012 at 1:53 pm
I like #3 and #10.The rest didn't peak my interest.
iThamerBB Apr 17, 2012 at 1:54 pm
My vote goes to 4. Natasha Szabo .. She's so funny and I really enjoyed her video!
BDR529 Apr 17, 2012 at 2:14 pm
I LOVED the first 2 mins of Mikel's (#6) as an actual ad concept! (the trails were awesome too, but the first 2 mins would make a great ad by itself). I do think the taglines of "don't have to be good-looking / fast / strong" could be tweaked so it isn't interpreted as negative qualities of a BlackBerry phone or something, but execution, music, visuals... all awesome. Way to go!
BDR529 Apr 17, 2012 at 2:18 pm
I also really liked BoldMan (#3) a lot - great execution and gave good perception of BlackBerry as an undying force.
And very much liked Mitch / Tom's (#7) - great story and the best one that provided examples why BlackBerry is different from - and superior to - the competition (durable, reliable, keyboard, etc).
Well done!
#3 and #7. I like the creativity of # 3 and the Originality of #7
LOOOL i scrolled some and took a random video so i picked 4 and i lolled so hard!!
siddo_d Apr 17, 2012 at 2:47 pm
My top 3/4 is
3)Ryan Rayes BOLD man
2)Mitch Kehn
1) Daren Martinez and Mikel Calderon
I wouldn't mind if they all won
BTW why didn't you guys add a poll to this for us to vote
bbmanila Apr 17, 2012 at 7:53 pm
Thanks man, being number one on your list paid off all my efforts in providing BlackBerry help to my fellow country men. I call it BlackBerry love. Cheers! - #8 guy
Maxey05 Apr 17, 2012 at 3:26 pm
#3 is definitely the winner! That video is nicely done and is a great representation of what BlackBerry is going through. All the other videos just seem like they just want to win the contest, but #3 is standing up for RIM and BlackBerry and what they are really about!
robtanz Apr 17, 2012 at 3:31 pm
"That's how I roll....bitches"
bizzyqu Apr 17, 2012 at 4:17 pm
i liked 6 & 8, honorable mention to 10
Desconocido Apr 17, 2012 at 4:20 pm
I enjoyed watching #3 the best (Ryan Reyes). Video #7 was a great story and cause, but not entertaining. It was bold, however. My third choice would be #9 (Stephen de Rusett). It is a knock off, but it would have been awesome if RIM hired that Ad agency before Dos X.
I give props to everyone who submitted a video, even those who didn't make the final five.
BTW, video #5 get's an honorable mention because I am a family man ;-)
bbmanila Apr 17, 2012 at 8:11 pm
Thanks much man. Being a true BeBold & tirelessly providing BlackBerry support to our persistent Blackberry users and reading your vote just made my day. BB4Life! Cheers! - #8 guy
all3n7 Apr 17, 2012 at 4:54 pm
I VOTE FOR # 7. Mitch Kehn ALTHOUGH SHORT AND STILL MISSING SOME DETAILS. ITS INSPIRING, GIVING HIS TIME, EFFORT TO HELP OTHERS AND NOT GETTING ANYTHING IN RETURN. TO ME, THERE'S NOTHING MORE " BOLD " THAN THIS. BLACKBERRY, A TRUE MUST HAVE COMMUNICATION DEVICE, WHEREVER YOU ARE, WHENEVER YOU ARE ON THE GLOBE..
SECOND VOTE # 4. Natasha Szabo: SOMEHOW HER VIDEO WAS WEIRD, ODD AND SOMEWHAT DISTURBING ( TO ME ) AND IS SHE A LITTLE GIRL?? OR A MIDGET???? MAYBE SHE'S THE REAL DEAL FROM THE MOVIE " THE ORPHAN " HEHE.! I LIKE THE PART WHEN SHE STARTED SMASHING IPHONES AND ANDROID DEVICES. ALSO THE PART WHEN SHE ENTERED THE APPLE STORE. IF SHE STARTED PICKING UP THOSE DISPLAYS OF IPADS, IPHONES AND OTHER DEVICES AND SMASH THEM... HAHAHA BY ALL MEANS " SHE WINS." HEHEHE..
MY 3RD VOTE IS # 10. Design77: HE IS FUNNY,
southlander Apr 17, 2012 at 5:09 pm
3. Ryan Reyes
OPtEeMoOSh Apr 17, 2012 at 5:20 pm
#10 was funny...on a side note...Amare Stoudemire (NY Knicks) recently took a pic of himself rocking a Porsche Design BB ...who said BB is dead? =P
Peritaxis Apr 17, 2012 at 6:09 pm
#10 made me laugh. I loved how he said that it's moving slow bc Canada is cold. Definitely the most amusing one of them all.
#5 was pretty cute. The little girl was adorable.
#3 was a clever movie idea that kept me entertained.
#8 was artsy and well-made. I quite enjoyed the minimalistic approach.
#7 was the boldest of them all. but unfortunately not an entertaining video. It has a LOT of potential to be a really amazing commercial if he was filmed on his journey, recording/taking pics at different, blogging/tweeting on his bold at checkpoints. Maybe even seeing him drop his phone by accident and picking it up to continue working like nothing has happened.
The rest were either too long and made me lose interest quickly, or didn't pique my interest.
Good job everyone.
soogriff Apr 17, 2012 at 6:10 pm
#8 was great.
bbmanila Apr 17, 2012 at 8:22 pm
Awesome, thanks man. All the effort providing unrelenting BlackBerry support to my fellow country men paid off with your recommendation. Cheers to that! - #8 guy
peterallcdn Apr 17, 2012 at 6:32 pm
Great videos everyone. My picks are:
WINNER(by a country mile): 3. Ryan Reyes - Video was well done, creative, entertaining, had a positive BlackBerry message, and was the only one I found myself watching more than once.
Honourable mention: 8. Daren Martinez - Although it's not really a BeBold video in my opinion, it was excellently filmed and had great BlackBerry integration. Glad to know there are people like this guy running help forums for people like myself... keep it up! Also, after the mellow mood set by the video, the closing line "That's how I roll bitches" was unexpected and funny!
Honourable mention: 7. Mitch Kehn - Great interview with BlackBerry integration. BUT... it's just an interview about a much bigger project which started before this BeBold contest therefore I don't really see it as a contender. Had this whole trip idea come about because of the BeBold contest, then it would have won for sure. Also, I believe it was the guys buddy who pushed BlackBerry on him so I'm a little more reserved about accepting him as a BlackBerry spokesperson/addict than I would be had he chosen BlackBerry on his own. Good luck on the trip though!
Why I didn't choose some - I think the overall goal of this contest was to produce videos that would attract users to BlackBerry... unfortunately I think some would do the exact opposite.
4. Natasha Szabo - (I understand the video is in good fun buuuuut....) Smashing a competing phone is good and all, but it has to be done properly if you want to try and make some kind of point. If I were an iPhone user, seeing a BlackBerry user dressed silly, talking squeaky and loudly while smashing an iPhone... I would actually be repelled from BlackBerry! To convince someone to switch camps, they have to respect your opinion on the subject... Who respects the opinion of a court jester?
10. Design77 - (I understand the video is in good fun buuuuut...) Just doesn't reflect well on Thorsten or BlackBerry. These days we need inspiration and positivity, this video just pokes fun at the new guy who's job it is to actually save RIM. If you wanted to focus on Thorsten, you should have gotten together with Ryan Reyes and talked him into revealing that BoldMan is actually Thorsten! haha
Anyway, my opinion is just that, mine. You all made videos and I did not, therefore you are all winners and I am not. Good luck to everyone and BeBold!
bbmanila Apr 17, 2012 at 8:25 pm
Thanks man. I call my efforts BlackBerry love :) - #8 guy
Techno-Emigre Apr 17, 2012 at 6:52 pm
Couldn't view #1
Numbers 2, 6 and 7 portrayed true BOLDNESS. My tie votes go for 6 & 7.
Loudest laugh has GOT to go for #10, although I had good moments with several of them.
Good job you guys! I love these contests because they bring humor and talent out of the woodwork.
anthogag Apr 17, 2012 at 8:10 pm
I choose #3
"send out the sheep"
"they're going to brainwash the whole city"
KABOOM..."it's BlackBerry 10"
And the soundtrack was excellent!
AfroZepher Apr 17, 2012 at 8:14 pm
#7. . .IT doesn't get much bolder than that!
UrbanGlowCam Apr 17, 2012 at 8:35 pm
I'll go with #9 since it's short and to the point. Some of the others drag.
"Be Bold my friend" - lol
Princepia Apr 17, 2012 at 9:10 pm
Uhhh...I don't mean to be rude, but, I don't like the entries that attempted to tug on my heart strings. These seem like obvious choices, but seeing the theme, and what I imagined to be the original intent, I feel as if I'm being guilted into choosing those:/
#4 - I thought she was adorable. It was super cute, and just made me smile a lot.
#8 - Really well done, classy, and a nice theme.
But I must say #10 is awesome, and really encapsulates Boldness, and it was frankly, hilarious.
That would be my vote!
o4liberty Apr 17, 2012 at 9:12 pm
The Winner is #7 by far!
someawesomedude Apr 17, 2012 at 9:37 pm
I like #4! It is pretty cute.
Yasch22 Apr 18, 2012 at 1:41 am
My votes, in order of quality.
1. #8, I liked the cuts between action and text. "That's how I roll... bitches."
2. #9, the most interesting man in the world. Derivative, but a sure professional touch.
3. #3, Boldman.
4. #10, Because some of the lines were good, but I just wished the actor had learned his lines a little better
5. #2, This had a youthful effervescence. I like the way the kid had a chat with his gf midway through the fight. Reminded me of my son & his geek buddies.
Rootbrian Apr 18, 2012 at 4:30 am
They're all great!!!!
lengend Apr 18, 2012 at 1:52 pm
I choose between #3 and #10 both were great!
blackberrylover2012 Apr 18, 2012 at 6:34 pm
I liked a couple of these the first one titles black berry desperation was funny hahaha the part where the "Ninja" kicks him then walks away was priceless hahahaha.
video 7 was good but i can't help but think that they are just using this site to promote the video they would have made regardless. I feel like that journey or continental trip was months in the making and I'm sure they were already filming it, but then when they heard of this they decided to just talk about the guys bold that way they could have crackberry.com promote it for free as well as give them a prize for winning, I can't help but feel they didn't make this video special for this competition. They just tailored it to fit. To me that wrong and its not fair to the others. The number 5 video was ok i liked the concept overall.
blackberrylover2012 Apr 18, 2012 at 6:36 pm
I would vote for #1 cause it was the only one that made me really laugh out loud
ezkahuna Apr 18, 2012 at 7:06 pm
I loved the BoldMan Video #3!
Well done and very entertaining & creative.
dolaa Apr 18, 2012 at 11:24 pm
#4 she should win! so much energy going on!
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Smaller-than-dime-sized Endevco model 71 series of subminiature SMT piezoresistive accelerometers has a rugged design to measure shock.
Endevco Corp. , a Meggitt group company specializing in sensing technologies for demanding vibration, shock, and pressure applications, expanded its line of high shock sensors for the most extreme aerospace and test and measurement applications with the new subminiature model 71 series surface-mount accelerometer. The Endevco model 71 series of subminiature SMT piezoresistive accelerometers features a rugged design for shock measurements from 6,000-60,000 G and sensitivities from 3 to 30 uV/G.
The internal sensing system is micro-machined from a single piece of silicon and includes the inertial mass and strain gages arranged in an active, four-arm, Wheatstone bridge circuit complete with an innovative on-chip zero balance network. The low mass, extremely small size, and unique construction of the sensing element reportedly blends an exceptionally high resonant frequency with low output impedance, high over range, and zero damping for no phase shift.
The high resonant frequency of these sensors permits their survival in the presence of the high frequency components in a shock pulse that would shatter the seismic system of lower quality accelerometers, the company says. With resonant frequencies from 180 kHz to 700 kHz and zero damping, the 71 series responds to the fast-rise-time, short-duration shock events typical of munitions fusing, kinetic impact testing, and high shock component test applications.
With a frequency response extending down to dc, these transducers are ideal for measurement of long duration transients. They also permit integration of the acceleration data to obtain velocity and displacement measurements.
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You wouldn't know the truth if it slapped you upside the head, but it is always nice to see my favorite lying sack of guano wing its way back here to deposit even more of the same.Still waiting on you to prove your lie about the "number one defense of Bush" on this site - moonbat got your tongue?
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Former Niagara Falls resident Michael J. Komo, of Erie PA, gently passed away in his sleep sometime in late January at his home.
Born to Thaddeus "Ted" and Genevieve Komorowski in 1951, he attended St. John de LaSalle School and the former Bishop Duffy High School before moving to Erie, where he graduated with honors from Gannon College with a BA in history and economics.
During his scholastic career, he stood out as a prominent athlete in several sports such as basketball in the Catholic school leagues, as well as baseball in the LaSalle Little League and the Babe Ruth League.
He will be remembered for his prowess on the pitcher's mound where he perfected his fast ball that earned him a scholarship to Gannon, and was his ticket to the summer collegiate travel leagues that took him up and down the east coast.
In his senior year, he had a successful tryout with the Baltimore Orioles and was offered a minor league contract, a framed copy of which hung in his office for years.
However, he instead chose to share his knowledge and sports ability as a history teacher and baseball coach with the Millcreek School System in Erie. A great source of athletic encouragement and knowledge, he also coached his children's little league teams and helped his daughter, Michelle, develop into a successful track star in high school and college.
He left teaching for a career in insurance and financial planning with the Hartford Insurance Co. as a salesman and financial consultant, later moving to the Erie Insurance Co. where he worked in staff development, training personnel.
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He is survived by his daughter, Michelle Bluman (Matthew) of Walkersville, MD; son, Michael R. Komo of Washington, D.C.; daughter, Valerie Komo of Erie. Also surviving is his brother, Thad J. (Vickie) Komorowski; nephew, Thaddeus Komorowski III; niece and goddaughter, Genna M. Komorowski, all of Niagara Falls, NY. He was predeceased by his sweet mom who joined the angels on Nov. 23, 2012.
A memorial service will be held March 6, 2013, at 9 AM at St. John de LaSalle Church, 8627 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to a special fund in memory of Michael Komorowski with the Niagara Catholic Junior/Senior High School Athletic Fund, 520-66th Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14304. Arrangements entrusted to ZAJAC FUNERAL HOME INC.
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Score they did, early and often, in a 42-6 victory over Ridgefield in a Class 2A play-in game at muddy Spudder Stadium in this Clark County town.
A little more surprising was the how the Cougars' defense bottled up Ridgefield's high-powered offense. The Spudders, the No. 2 seeds from the 2A Greater St. Helens League, averaged 45 points in their six regular-season wins, including three games of 55 or more points.
But Capital (8-2) made the going tough for Ridgefield, which got its only score on a fumble recovery that was returned 32 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter.
Ridgefield turned the ball over seven times. Leading the Capital's defense was Jakob Racimo, who recovered two fumbles and intercepted a pass.
"We just got after it," Racimo said. "Everyboody did their job. It's not just one player, it's the whole team."
Capital coach J.D. Johnson said his team persevered on a playing surface that grew worse as the game went on.
"On turf we probably would have looked a lot faster," he said.
"We were solid, for the most part, in all phases, in some pretty tough conditions."
Sophomore Conner Kennedy scored two rushing touchdowns, and quarterback Derrick Becker ran for one score and passed for another to lead the Cougars' attack, which rolled up 400 total yards.
Capital will move on as the No. 3 Southwest Washington seed after wins Friday by Tumwater (No. 1) over Hockinson and Mark Morris (No. 2) over W.F. West.
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Kai Van Sickle, who rushed for 126 yards to lead the Cougars' 280-yard rushing attack, carried seven times on Capital's first possession – a nine-play, 74-yard march capped by Van Sickle with a 26-yard touchdown burst.
Ridgefield fumbled it away in Capital territory on the next series. The Cougars made it pay off on the next play, when Becker ran up the middle and raced to 60-yard TD dash.
On the Spudders' next series, Racimo came up with a loose ball after a completed Ridgefield pass. The Cougars capitalized on the short field, with Kennedy spinning into the end zone from 5 yards out.
Becker found a wide-open Tad Maiava with a 25-yard scoring pass on the first play of the second quarter to open up a four-touchdown lead.
The Cougars drove to the Ridgefield 2 late in the first half, aided by two personal-foul penalties on the Spudders, but the march stalled. Left-footed senior Joey Geraci, perfect on four first-half extra points and six in all, had a 20-yard field goal blocked.
The signature defensive series for the Cougars came midway through the third quarter. The Spudders, behind the running of Clayton Farr and the passing of Gunnar Long, progressed to the Cougars 8. A sack of Long by 6-foot-4, 255-pound senior Hahn Baylor forced the Spudders into a 4th-and-goal from the 14.
A pass interference call on the next play gave Ridgefield a fresh set of downs at the 7, but after two running plays gained barely a yard, Racimo pounced on his second fumble of the night to end the threat.
Late in the third quarter, Cougars sophomore Ryan Rieta rambled 52 yards to the Ridgefield 2, and carried it into the end zone on the next play as Capital went up 35-0.
The Capital defense rose up again on the Spudders' next possession, holding on fourth down, which set up a 40-yard touchdown sprint by Kennedy early in the fourth quarter.
Ridgefield got on the board with a defensive touchdown late in the fourth quarter, when Dallas Wells scooped up a Kennedy fumble and returned it 32 yards for the last points of the game.


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Here it is - the winner of The North East's Favourite Romantic Film 2013 is... Amelie. Jean-Piere Jeunet's (Delicatessen) warm, romantic, totally feelgood movie is a much-loved Tyneside favourite and is definitely the perfect movie for Valentine's night. Packed with off-kilter characters in a nostalgic, picture-postcard Paris, Jeunet has created a world in which we'd all like to live in. Follow the wonderful Amélie Poulain (Audrey Tautou, Coco Before Chanel) as she searches for the recipe for true love and the way to help others find happiness. Heart-swelling cinema at its best.
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I saw the Hobbit this afternoon (in my country, movies are released on Wednesdays). To arrive to the cinema was a adventure itself (they changed EVERYTHING since they made a tramway, and they don't seem to know what sign posts are. Not everyone has a SatNav.
Anyway, I loved it ! some parts irked me a bit, but otherwise, it was great ! And in 3D, with that ! I wasn't sure I'd be able to see it in 3D as I wanted to see it in Original version (I hate when it's dubbed with a passion), and I wasn't sure the cinema would offer it in 3D, it's a cinema which is more of a arthouse cinema, but they show much anticipated movies sometimes
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The unanimously decided last week to give an unidentified Upper Milford three more chances before taking official action against him for failing to comply with a township sewer hookup ordinance.
The resident in question holds the dubious distinction of being the only homeowner among the 90 households in the sewer project subdivision known as "Vera Cruz Area I" who failed to respond to any communication related to the sewer project.
Township Manager Daniel DeLong assured the supervisors at the board's March 1 meeting that the Lehigh County Authority has done its due diligence in attempting to contact the resident, stating that the homeowner has signed for three certified letters.
The supervisors, he said, would be well within their authority to take action, since the 60 days leeway for response given to homeowners in the sewer connection ordinance has long since expired in this case.
All three supervisors expressed discomfort with taking legal action against the resident. Supervisor George DeVault, who said he lives within the sewer project and has found the paperwork sent to residents to be confusing, was the most vocally opposed.
"It seems like a logical next step would be to talk to him," DeVault said. "The least we could do is contact him in person. The least we could do is make the effort before we start hammering people with legal proceedings. He may have signed for three letters, but different people comprehend the written word differently.
"I mean, can this person read, or was this just an X that he signed," DeVault asked.
Township solicitor Marc Fisher assured the supervisors that there is an actual signature on the certified letter receipt cards. But, he added, that the board is not obligated to start legal proceedings for non-compliance with the sewer ordinance.
"The intent of the ordinance is to get compliance not fines," he said.
Supervisor Robert Sentner said repeatedly that he would feel badly about taking official action, but that the supervisors "can not pick and choose which ordinances we uphold."
Ultimately, the supervisors voted 3-0 to try to contact the resident again, using three different means of communication.
"We will make one more call, try one more knock on the door and send one more certified letter. If we strike out, then we'll take action to bring him into compliance," said DeVault, summing up the board's decision.


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The Garden City Community College Department of Public Safety has scheduled a new series of classes for local and area residents who want to qualify for a Kansas Concealed Carry Handgun permit, as well as a basic firearms course that's coming up soon for women.
The National Rifle Association's Women on Target basic firearms class will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 2. Also offered a second time June 8, the class covers the use of handguns, rifles and shotguns, including live fire instruction and practice on the Sand and Sage range, weather permitting.
Upon completion, a participant should be able to select, clean and store a firearm, understand ammunition, and know how to safely load, unload and fire a gun. Certificates will be awarded to participants who successfully complete the course, which costs $70.
The course will take place only with sufficient enrollment.
The Kansas Concealed Carry course, which prepares individuals to make application to the state, will be offered 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Jan. 26 in the John Collins Vocational Building. The same class will be offered again March 2, April 6, May 11 and June 15.
The concealed carry course is conducted periodically, also in partnership with the Sand and Sage Rifle and Pistol Club. Sanctioned by the Office of the Kansas Attorney General, it uses instructors certified by the NRA.
Successful completion meets training requirements to qualify for the permit. Permit application is open at the website of the Kansas Attorney General, www.ksag.org, or any Kansas sheriff's office.
Instruction includes a review of firearm basics and safe handling of firearms, and also covers criminal and civil legal issues, citizen responsibility and interaction with law enforcement. The cost is $125 per person.
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Note: Originally posted during the 2012 presidential campaign and is STILL relevant today...
It was recently discovered that at whitehouse.gov Obama found a way to insert his name into the presidential bios of every president from Coolidge to now, the only exception being Gerald Ford.
I so I thought I'd do a series of what it would look like if Obama injected himself into the photos of some of his predecessors...
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Boy oh boy does Barack have some explaining to do after Breitbart exposed his literary agent listed in his bio until 2007 that he was born in Kenya.
This reminded me of a piece I did last year when the "birther" issue reached a fever pitch...I called it "making Kenyan spaghetti" (Click the images to see the detail on the certificate at full size...see the original post here)
I also made this ad for it way back then, but I decided not to post it...until now.
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The Tea Party has a score that would make Obama's golf scorecard jealous....
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The Glen Ellyn Civic Center will serve as an early voting site for the Nov. 6 General Election.
DuPage County Board of Election Commission officials announced Saturday that 12 early voting locations will be available to registered voters Oct. 22 through Nov. 3.
The Village of Glen Ellyn Civic Center, 535 Duane St., is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
For the location and hours of other early voting sites, call the DuPage County Election Commission at 630-407-5600 or visit www.dupageco.org.
The other early voting sites in DuPage County are:
- Addison Township Office: 401 N. Addison St., Addison
- Aurora Public Library: 555 Eola Road, Aurora
- Bartlett Community Center: 700 S. Bartlett Road, Bartlett
- Jack T. Knuepfer Building, Room 1-500B: 421 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton
- Downers Grove Village Hall: 801 Burlington Ave., Downers Grove
- Elmhurst City Hall: 209 N. York St., Elmhurst
- Glen Ellyn Civic Center: 535 Duane St., Glen Ellyn
- Lisle Village Hall: 925 Burlington Ave., Lisle
- Naperville Municipal Center: 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville
- (Darien) St. John Lutheran Church: 7214 Cass Ave., Darien
- Stratford Square Mall: 152 Stratford Square, Bloomingdale
- Yorktown Center: 203 Yorktown Mall Dr., Lombard
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The expression of a part to a whole in terms of hundredths is known as percentage. The term percent comes from the Latin word centum, meaning "hundred." The word "percent" can loosely be defined as: divided by one hundred. The whole of something, therefore, is always 100 percent, 100%, or 100 hundredths.
The square shown below is divided into 100 total small squares: 25 of these squares are colored are shade of grey.
The grey colored part of the whole square can be described in several different ways. It can be described as a common fraction: 25/100 -or- 1/4; as a decimal fraction .25; or as a percentage 25%. Similarly, each of the 100 small squares may be described as 1/100, as 0.01, or as 1% of the whole. The whole square is clearly 100% because it is divided into 100 equal parts. It would still be 100%, however, even if it were divided into only four parts, and the colored areas would still constitute 25% of the whole square. Anything can represent a whole: a glass of milk, a football field, 30 children, or an entire population of people.
Computing Percentage
Percentage is closely related to decimal and common fractions. In fact, percentages can be easily changed into both decimal and common fractions, and vice versa. A decimal is changed to a percent by moving the decimal point two places to the right and adding the percentage sign - the equivalent of multiplying by 100. For example, .08 equals 8%. The same procedure is used when there are more than two numbers to the right of the decimal point. For example, .045 becomes 4.5%.
A percent is changed to a decimal fraction by dropping the percent sign and moving the decimal point two places to the left - equivalent to dividing by 100 (the meaning of percent). For example, 80% becomes .80 -or- .8 ; and 6 & 1/2 % becomes 0.065.
To change a common fraction to a percent, it is first changed to a decimal with two decimal places (hundredths), and then the decimal is converted into a percent (per the above). For example, 3/4 = .75 = 75%. To change percent to a common fraction, it is first changed to a decimal. The decimal is then changed to a common fraction and the fraction is reduced to its lowest terms. For example, 25% = .25 = 25/100 = 1/4.
To find a percent of a number, the percent is changed to a decimal and the decimal is multiplied by the number. For example, 25% of 45 is solved by the computation 0.25 x 45 = 11.25.
Technically, in the problem above, the .25 is the rate (the percent), the 45 is the base (the original total quantity, and the 11.25 is the percentage (the answer to the percent problem). The basic equation is:
Rate (percent as a decimal) * Base (original total amount) = Percentage (answer)
Rate * Base = Percentage
... where the asterisk symbol "*" indicates multiplication.
A common percentage problem is when a purchase is made at a store on an item that is discounted at a percent rate. For example, you enter a store and discover that a TV set that normally sells for $350 is "on sale" for 25% off. You are interested in determining the cost of the TV "on sale" ... the amount you must pay.
Method 1: Since the discount is 25% you need to find 25% of $350. You convert 25% into a decimal, .25, and then multiply this times 350: .25 x 350 = $87.50. The $87.50 is the percentage ... the amount of discount. To find the actual cost of the TV, you subtract this amount from the normal cost of the TV: 350 - 87.50 = $262.50. This is the current price/cost of the TV.
Method 2: Since the discount is 25% ... that means that the sale price is 75% of the total (100% the full cost minus the 25% discount being allowed is 75%). Finding 75% of $350, you convert the 75% into a decimal and multiply time the 350: .75 x 350 = $262.50. The sale price of the TV is $262.50.
Finding a Percent (What Percent?)
A type of problem which frequently arises is one in which a percent needs to be found. Basically, you have two given numbers ... and want to know how one (as a percent) compares to the other.
A common problem of this type is found in test grading in a school environment. Often test grades are expressed as a percent of correct answers. When tests do not consist of 100 questions, it is necessary to find what percent of the total number of questions were answered correctly. The solution to this problem is a simple division or ratio problem - in which you divide the part by the whole amount.
For example, if a test consists of 25 questions and 21 of the questions were answered correctly, the percentage of correct answers is 84%. This answer is found by first creating a common fraction. The fraction in this problem 21/25 is then changed to a decimal by dividing 21 by 25. The decimal .84 is then changed to the percentage 84%.
Percent = (Numeric Part that is to be compared / Total Amount) * 100
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Are you as disgusted as I by negative campaigning?
Almost everyone I speak with is! Voters want to hear solutions from candidates, not negative comments about opponents.
I have never registered with a party and am proud that in my long voting history, I have voted for candidates not parties. I do my homework and choose candidates who represent my beliefs.
In this campaign season, I have been appalled by the negativity demonstrated in the state races.
I have received 3-4 mailers sharing Representative Kirk Stensrud's (48A incumbent) accomplishments; the reverse side of one of those included negative information about opponent, Yvonne Selcer. In addition, I have received 4 mailers specifically negatively representing opponent Selcer … All paid for by the "Republican Party of Minnesota."
I have no allegiance to ANY party; my allegiance is to candidates. My interest is in candidates' solutions, not opinions of opponents. The negative approach shines a light on creating problems not solutions. I want to elect candidates who are skilled listeners, interested in collaborating with colleagues no matter what party s/he represents. This is what will generate solutions for the many tough issues we face.
I urge you to become informed and choose candidates that demonstrate ability to listen, communicate and collaborate. The late Mattie Stephanek, one of my heroes who died at the young age of 13, said it best, "Unity is strength... when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved."
I urge our elected officials to take heed!
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This year's symposium highlights the challenges of dealing with legacy while embracing new computing approaches.
A changing workforce, the opportunities of big data, and the need for broad risk management were among the key themes at the MIT Sloan CIO Symposium.
What do Gartner Symposium attendees get for the $3,700 entrance fee? Along with a lot of information technology advice, a copy of Windows 7 Ultimate.
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Those visiting the downtown area this weekend may have noticed Stamford's newest addition is a twist on an old staple.They may have even noticed the staple's staple, Luigi Morelli and Mario Degani catering to each customer's every whim with care and sincerity, between them more than half-a-century in the business.
Formerly called Morelli's Pizza, the Broad Street location kept the Morelli name in it's new moniker, Morelli's Double Burger & Catering, but streamlined their menu to one that moved away from entrées and the exclusivity of pizza they offered.
Instead, partner and partial-owner Degani said Monday afternoon they've been highlighting some new fare and old favorites that he felt deserved more love and, so far, the change has been positive.
"I've been here basically my whole life," said Degani. "I was born in Italy, but moved to Greenwich and eventually Stamford with my parents.We realized a niche opportunity for the people here and, so far, it's been a pretty positive reaction."
Degani was excited about the make-your-own-salad bar Double Burger offered, as well as the fresh-ground angus beef they used to make their burgers. Luigi Morelli, who's been in business in Stamford for more than 40 years with several different restaraunt realizations, said quality is key.
"I go shopping every morning," Morelli said. "Nothing stays in the refridgerator here more than a few days. If it's here after three days, we throw it out. Everything is as fresh as it can be."
Morelli said Stamford has provided him with opportunities he couldn't have imagined elsewhere and he's happy he gets to continue to provide for these people.
"All my friends are in Stamford," Morelli said. "I've had so many opportunities here and I feel so comfortable here. I clearly made the right choice, it's the most important city in Connecticut now! It's such a nice town with nice people."
Degani said if you come in now, aside from the big, juicy burgers served on fresh rolls or the new salad bar, you could also try the Scarpiello wings, a new take on the classic Italian Chicken Dish.
"Instead of making the classic dish, since we're moving away from the entrées, we made a sauce for chicken wings," said Degani. "Before, we had it as a dinner—any italian restaraunt worth its salt has it as a dish—but we used the same concept for wings and they've been a big hit so far."
So if you're looking for new takes on old classics and an established name, give Morelli's Double Burger & Catering a try at 114 Broad Street in Stamford.