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In the open division: first place went to Kevin Croteau of Ramsey; second place was Curtis Goettsch of Cresco, Iowa; and Connor Wall of Clearwater came in third. In the amateur division, Wall took first place and Croteau came in second, while Thayne Jensen of Otsego came in third.
Contest emcee Kara Wattunen, an avid turkey hunter, was especially happy with the fact that in the youth division, the top three winners were all girls: Adrianna Rice of Minneapolis won the event; Clara Wall of Clearwater came in second; and, Kelby Moore of Rice finished third in the standings.
Check out the photographs from each of the three divisions as well as the emcee and judges making their final announcements at the end of the contest. Sponsors of the contest included: Game Fair, Hunter's Specialties, Hook's Custom Calls, Federal Premium Cartridge, Weaver, and CallingAllTurkeys.com
The Game Fair Archery World $1,000, 100-yard Archery Challenge is also going on throughout the second weekend.
Visitors to this year's Game Fair will be treated to a fine show of shotgun shooting skills put on by Steve and Aaron Gould of Alexandria, Minnesota. They did one show at last year's event, located at the Armstrong Ranch Kennels in Ramsey, MN, but this year they are shooting two times a day for all six days of the fair.
The Armstrong Ranch Kennels in Ramsey are set for the 32nd annual Game Fair, with tons of events, activities and attractions for the entire family . The six-day event takes place over two weekends in August beginning August 9, 10 and 11 and continuing August 16, 17 and 18. Fall hunting seasons are coming soon and Game Fair is the best place to see and try the latest gear while learning from the nation's leading experts.
PIKE BAY LAKE, CASS LAKE, MN--The shoreline ice around most northern Minnesota lakes has deteriorated beyond the bounds of being walkable but a shallow sandbar provided myself and two fellow anglers the opportunity to have some cautiously safe fun this fishing opener.
In 30-plus years of fishing the mythical Minnesota walleye opener, I can safely say I've never seen ice on my favorite lakes this late in the season. It's been close a few years but never like this and, according to the record books, only a time or two like this in the last century. "I can remember there being ice up here in 1996 but that's about it," said Bryan "Beef" Sathre of Fathead Guide Service in Bemidji and Cass Lake. "The old-timers up here tell me that the last time it was like this was back in 1950, so this is probably a once in a lifetime sort of experience," he added.
Armed with tow ropes, extra floatation and wearing life jackets, Sathre, another friend and I ventured out onto a shallow sand bar along the shore of Pike Bay Lake near Cass Lake Minnesota. The edge of the ice was 8-inches thick and we found ice as thick as 14-inches. The depth of the water we were over never exceeded 5 feet deep and we were well dressed in case something dramatic took place.
We had to drill holes using an ice auger when we weren't along the edge of the ice. There were plenty of small to medium sized perch all over the shelf where we were fishing and the edge of the ice was quite stable, once you broke off a few feet of "honey-combed" ice. How did we get on the ice? The water was so shallow that we just stepped up onto it.
A photograph I posted on Facebook went viral around mid-day Saturday with plenty of comments from people both on the positive and negative aspects of our journey. For one thing, all three of us are very cautious individuals who are otherwise very responsible members of society. We didn't venture into anything where we didn't have extra safety measures in place. There were plenty of opportunities for being stupid but we stayed over water shallower than our height and we didn't venture past a small presure ridge that prevented us from the spot we had selected to fish.
Point being, if we were out there with the primary purpose to fish, we would not have been able to access the locations we wanted to. Just being able to say we fished through the ice on fishing opener was the experience onto itself. I'm fairly certain that whitewater rafters and kayakers take a greater risk than we were that day.
Most comments on Facebook said this was the quintessential Minnesota fishing experience and that's exactly what we were going for when we set out. Those who said it was stupid or irresponsible have every right to say that, but I respectully disagree with them. think it's irresponsible to go in a boat without a life jacket on and check out all the photos of people from this weekend who are without one. Cold water is dangerous whether you are walking through it with insulated waders or in a boat.
None of what we did out there was staged or fake. We weren't sitting on a dock either. That was a solid sheet of ice. It looks crazy but really it was quite tame. The photographs of the two guys with their feet dangling in the water were taken by me, standing about six feet away, on the sandy bottom with waders and a life jacket on.
Ice conditions are rapidly deteriorating and we are fairly certain that the ice we were on early this morning will not be accessible within the next day or two. If you decide to do the same, be sure to take the utmost caution. I have a five-year-old and a three-year-old child and both guys who were with me also have young kids. We left them at home for a good reason. If you decide to do the same as we did, leave the kids at home and remember that you are probably at a greater risk of something happening during your drive to the lake than when you are out there.
Good luck fishing and happy fishing opener 2013!
Some anglers go ice fishing—we were out on a trophy hunt.
Not your typical trophy hunt, however. There would be no killing, at least none intentionally. Trophies would be released, a little tired, but no worse for wear.
Whatever the quarry, it's true that trophies tend to live in special places that require a little extra work to get to. A specific bay on Lake of the Woods was our destination for this trophy hunt and big pike were our quarry.
The mythical number for pike anglers is the 40-inch mark which roughly works out to being a 20-pound fish. It takes a special body of water and the right tactics to land a pike of that size.
Lake of the Woods is loaded with big fish including probably the highest population of pike over 40-inches in the 48 contiguous states. Although there are plenty of excellent big pike entry points on the American side, our trophy hunting crew decided to cross the border into Canada—Manitoba to be specific.
Only a small portion of massive Lake of the Woods is in Manitoba, most of the lake is in Ontario. The segment in Manitoba is known as Buffalo Bay and we stayed at the beautiful Buffalo Point Resort located right on the lake complete with a marina—a great access point for four-wheelers and snowmobiles.
The group leader for my trip was Bryan "Beef" Sathre of Fathead Guide Service. A national pro-staffer with companies like IceForce, StrikeMaster, MarCum Electronics, Rapala and Otter Outdoors, he has fished Lake of the Woods a ton but usually from the American side.
"Late ice is big pike time all over the lake but it seems like Buffalo Bay just has a higher percentage of pike in that 40-inch range," Sathre said. Anglers practicing catch and release is one of the chief reasons for that. "Trophies like this have been around a long time but have a lot more life to live so we let them go to keep making more pike to catch in years to come," Sathre emphasized.Also along with the group was seasoned big pike angler Sabin Rasmus who has iced numerous big pike and is equally adamant about releasing every pike as quickly as possible into the waters. "Celebrate the catch with a few photos and then let it go again—there's nothing cooler than that big tail disappearing back in the hole and the gush of water as it swims off to be caught again someday," Rasmus said.
Trophy pike can be caught in a variety of ways but it's tough to beat a solid spread of tip-ups over the selected area. Pike roam the lake in search of easy food, often in the form of dead fish floating just underneath the ice. These pike will kill anything they come across as well but an easy meal is tough for any predator to turn down.
Our bait for the day was a dead minnow right around a foot long that was hooked with two trebles on a quick-strike rig. This "Slew-Dog" rig is a special set-up and the rig of choice for big pike anglers. Northland Tackle also makes a quick-strike rig called the Predator Rig and we used a few of them as well.
Anglers can make their own rig as well so long as the treble hooks are big enough to fit the bait. In our case, foot-long frozen herring with one treble through the head and the other between the dorsal and tail. Large baits tend to deter smaller pike. Once a pike is on the line, it's important to set the hook during the initial run to ensure a hookset in the mouth rather than deeper in the throat. A mouth hook is what makes a successful release possible.
Connecting the Slew-Dog rig to the tip-up was mason line. The thick white line performs very well in these conditions and doesn't slice and dice your hand as a big pike burns the line on your fingers as you let it run.
The snow was still thick on the ice so after drilling holes with the StrikeMaster equipped with extensions, we shoveled out an area to serve as a windbreak and then shoveled a viewing point so that the flag could be seen from our main base.Main base was at the midpoint of a J-shape resembling a decoy spread complete with 12 tip-ups set at various depths below the ice. None of the tip-ups was further than 200 feet away but only the end of the "J" was within 50 feet of home base. It makes for some high-stepping sprints when a flag pops, not to mention plenty of falls when your boot busts through the layer of slush and your other leg takes too big of a step.
On the snow, near each hole, we placed a small black bucket to provide for an easy visual reference. Monitoring a dozen or so tip-ups from sunrise to sunset can be quite exhausting without visual references.
Over two days of hardcore fishing, in cold and blustery conditions, our group found its fair share of trophies. Five of the seven anglers in our group caught the biggest pike of their lifetime and seven pike over 40-inches were caught along with many others just shy of that mark.
When you fish this way, the only fair way to do it is to take turns. We decided who would be first before the first flag ever popped but it's funny how multiple flags tend to pop all at once, knocking that system out of order. No complaints, however. When two or three flags go in succession and you are running from one hole to the next, it's the peak of excitement and anticipation. It's also a great way to warm up! This is cross-training at its finest.
Even though he's put numerous anglers on 40-inch fish both as a guide and a friend, Sathre had yet to bust the mark himself. All that changed on our last day of angling, however, when he pulled a chunky 42-inch pike through the ice. "I love putting other people on fish but I'm not going to lie, that was a lot of fun to catch and it's amazing how much power a fish that size has," Sathre said.Adding to the thrill was the sheer girth of Sathre's pike. "It was a very thick fish that just rolled over my hands as I held it—definitely the biggest I've ever caught. Best of all, it's still swimming," he said.
All the pike our group caught were successfully released, often without time to take photographs. Normally a March trip features warm weather and plenty of opportunities for successful releases and photographs. Not this year with below zero wind chills and temperatures in the teens at best.
Crossing into Canada at the point of entry just north of Warroad was relatively easy and a passport card or book was all it took. Just a few hundred yards past the international border is the turn-off for Buffalo Point Resort. The resort has a wide variety of accommodations for visitors year-round including cabins for sale right on the lake. Check www.buffalopoint.ca for details or visit lakeofthewoodsmn.com for general information on fishing and accommodations on the American side.
Buffalo Point Resort has a full marina that offers access in the winter and a landing in the summer. When not covered in snow, there is a lush 18-hole golf course with the perfect blend of lakeshore and woods.
With a restaurant, store and bar on the premises there was little need to venture out into other parts of Canada. Our group is not much for boozing while fishing so we had no problem with the law in Canada restricting drinking on the ice.That said, Canada is under strict price controls on adult beverages so if that's part of the after-fishing plans, make sure to come fully prepared. Just not over prepared—customs has strict restrictions on how much adult beverage can be brought into the country.
Positioned on a point, Buffalo Point provides visitors with beautiful views of both sunrise and sunset. Being so far north, and relatively away from metropolitan areas, the stars shine brighter and the northern lights glow more colorful.
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Ardent Answers: What's the real story behind the recording of Big Star's Third?
While the sessions are reputed to have been chaotic and unorganized, the track sheets and multitrack tapes tell a different story. Jim Dickinson said two things stand out about that record. The first being that John Fry's engineering "which makes the record timeless," and the other is the fact that "there's nowhere on that record where Alex is throwing it away."
Big Star | Music | Better Late Than Never? | The A.V. Club
A fantastic description of why it's never too late to come to a particular artist or group. How it can sometimes be more wonderful to discover someone late in the game than to have been a fan all along.
I just feel bad that this guy never got to see them play.
("The Ballad of El Goodo" is the song that hooked me as well.)
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He and [his girlfriend] would do what they call dancing, which was kind of like Apache dancing, only real," Dickinson said. "There was violence involved, let me put it that way." Chilton formed a short-lived folk trio with two women who could barely sing, and he called it Gangrene and the Scurvy Girls. He seemed to be developing the art of confrontation.
Really, really good article about Alex Chilton in his most destroy-all-monsters days, 1975-81, the years of Like Flies On Sherbert, Tav Falco and the Panther Burns, the first couple Cramps records, of the art of locking the groove down and then annihilating it. By David Gendelman. (via czupcaks)
(I'm still over here, but this was worth posting to this Tumblr. Not enough people know about the incredible artistic insanity that was Alex Chilton between Big Stars. -z)
Their lyrics stayed close to home, never overreached. What they were doing? Hanging out in the street. What were they thinking? You get what you deserve. Feeling? Why don't you come back?
I want Bruce Eaton to have the final word on Alex Chilton. The book he wrote for the 33 1/3 series on Radio City was part of what spiraled my obsession to begin with, and it's a fantastic essay on what it means to love music. Bruce Eaton knew Alex Chilton, and I think he can give one of the best tributes we'll see to the man who made the music we love.
Children by the million sing for Alex Chilton when he comes around… They say, 'I'm in love with that song.'
Alex Chilton: I'm In Love With That Song - All Songs Considered Blog : NPR (via themorningnews)
Carrie Brownstein writes the tribute I wish I could have written.
The Reluctant Ghost of Alex Chilton
(Cross-posted from a cup of tea & a wheat penny)
This is going to be harder to write than I wanted it to be. Everyone seems to have their feelings sorted out ahead of time about the sudden passing of Alex Chilton, instant access to their memories of where they were when they heard a particular Chilton track, or what it meant to see Chilton bristle in a rare interview, or have "Thirteen" played at their wedding.
Everyone is already so eloquent. How can they know what to say so quickly? I'm still coming to terms with the newness of his ghost.
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I only really started listening intensely to Alex Chilton's music in May of last year. I'd had a few Big Star songs in my collection for a while, but something happened in May that ignited an obsession of a magnitude I wasn't quite prepared for. And I can't even say what that thing was. Still, no matter how deep and broad the obsession became with his music, I didn't expect to be hit so hard by his death. Or maybe I just didn't expect him to ever die at all.
But as I saw his name come up on my screen last night next to those horrible words that seem so wrong —"dead at 59" — I shouted. I was angry. Then I raced to put one of his albums on the record player. I needed to hear his voice, needed to hear him play. And that's when it hit me. Hard.
This sounds a bit like goodbye
In a way it is I guess
As I leave your side
I've taken the air
Take care, please, take care
Take care, please, take careBack in November, when we saw Big Star at the Brooklyn Masonic Temple, the best part of the night was watching Chilton there on stage simply enjoying playing his music. He loved playing the songs he loved, and he loved watching the rest of us get to hear them. There was no question about that, and you could tell he felt music in every fiber of his being.
I get angry at the fact that here you have this guy who enjoys playing music so much, so very obviously much, and he doesn't get to any more. He's gone. He'll never be on that stage again. He wasn't ready to stop playing, but some idiot pulled the wrong rope on the curtain. He wasn't ready to stop playing. That's what has hit me the hardest.
Life is too goddamn short.
I hope there's plenty of music wherever he is now. I hope he hears that funeral march of the thousands of stereos playing his songs, and joins in. I hope he's playing hard, bending his shoulder into the beat, leaning his head back and hearing those songs play him all the way up to heaven.
The music will miss you too, Alex.
Other things I've written because of Alex Chilton can be found here:
An Open Letter To Nick Hornby
Guess Who Has A Tumblr, and other things marginally related to Alex Chilton
She Thinks She's A Mystery To All
Alex Chilton Is My Nerd Boyfriendand
All Things Chilton on my other site, Alex Chilton Is My Nerd Boyfriend
If you've never heard any of the following songs, do yourself a favor and seek them out. The best thing I can think to do to remember him is to play his music as loud as we can, windows rolled down, feet on the dashboard.
The Box Tops
You Keep Tightening Up On Me
Soul DeepBig Star
Ballad of El Goodo
Back of a Car
September GurlsAlex Chilton
Every Day As We Grow Closer
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Who: Miami (8-17, 3-9 MAC East) at Bowling Green (11-16, 5-7 MAC East)
When: 7 p.m. Wednesday
Where: Stroh Center, Bowling Green
Radio: 1450, 1230, 980, 101.3, 100.3
Probable Miami starters: Will Felder, 6-7, Jr., F, 11.2; Drew McGhee, 6-11, Jr., C, 5.2; Reggie Johnson, 6-1, Fr., G, 9.1; Geovonie McKnight, 6-3, Fr., G, 5.8; Allen Roberts, 6-3, Jr., G, 12.8
Probable Bowling Green starters: Jordon Crawford, 5-6, Sr., G, 15.0; Luke Kraus, 6-1, Sr., G, 4.0; A'uston Calhoun, 6-7, Sr., F, 15.3; Chauncey Orr, 6-4, So., G/F, 8.0; Cameron Black, 6-10, Jr., C, 3.0
About Miami: The RedHawks lead this series 77-51 and defeated the Falcons 63-60 on Jan. 16 in Oxford. Felder led MU with 20 points, his highest total at Miami. … Junior guard Quinten Rollins has 134 career steals, two behind No. 8 Devin Davis on the RedHawks' all-time list. … MU is on a five-game losing streak. The last time it lost six straight games was the 1987-88 season under Jerry Peirson (this excludes the 18-game losing streak under Peirson in 1988-89 because eight of those losses were forfeits). … McKnight is shooting 83.9 percent from the foul line in 12 MAC games. That percentage ranks third.
About Bowling Green: Calhoun and Crawford scored 21 points apiece in the Falcons' first meeting with Miami this season. … BGSU is coming off an 88-75 defeat at IPFW in the Ramada Worldwide BracketBuster series. … Bowling Green is 9-3 at home, 1-11 on the road and 1-2 on neutral floors this year. … Orr (39.7 percent), Calhoun (35.8) and Crawford (31.7) have combined to make 88 treys in 2012-13. … Richaun Holmes, a 6-8 sophomore forward, is shooting 62.9 percent from the field. … Crawford, from Cincinnati's La Salle High School, is averaging 4.2 assists per game.
Coach John Cooper on Bowling Green: "Typically (Louis Orr's) teams are always going to play inside-out, and they've got the inside-out combination (with Calhoun and Crawford). You look at the IPFW game, and I don't know if they just didn't show up for that game. We've certainly been there also where we didn't show up for a game. They gave up an inordinate amount of points for his teams."
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MU Compliance Announcement Sparks Concern, Confusion
An announcement from CMS on Meaningful Use implementation deadline changes obscures the fact that the agency fully expects all Stage 2 start dates to remain unchanged.
For a few hours last Friday, healthcare providers thought they were going to get some relief from next year's Meaningful Use Stage 2 implementation deadlines. But what observers are calling a poorly worded announcement from CMS hid the fact that the agency fully expects all Stage 2 start dates to remain unchanged.
Instead, the CMS announcement proposes to push back start dates for Meaningful Use Stage 3, by adding a third year of Stage 2 for those providers who attested for Stage 1 in 2011 or 2012.
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Organizations which attested to Meaningful Use Stage 1 during the first year, 2011, and the second year, 2012, are still expected to attest to Meaningful Use Stage 2 during 2014. Those attesting to Stage 1 this year are still expected to attest to Stage 2 in 2015.
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49 U.S. Code § 5313 - Transit cooperative research program
Cooperative Research Program.—
The amounts made available under section
(c) are available for a public transportation cooperative research program. The Secretary shall establish an independent governing board for the program. The board shall recommend public transportation research, development, and technology transfer activities the Secretary considers appropriate.
(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(d),July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 812; Pub. L. 105–178, title III, § 3029(b)(4), (5),June 9, 1998, 112 Stat. 372; Pub. L. 109–59, title III, §§ 3002(b)(4),
3015(a), (b)(1),Aug. 10, 2005, 119 Stat. 1545, 1597; Pub. L. 112–141, div. B, § 20030(b),July 6, 2012, 126 Stat. 730.)
Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
5313(a) | 49 App.:1622(a)(1). | July 9, 1964, Pub. L. 88–365, 78 Stat. 302, § 26(a); added Dec. 18, 1991, Pub. L. 102–240, § 3030, 105 Stat. 2117; Oct. 6, 1992, Pub. L. 102–388, § 502(r), 106 Stat. 1567. |
5313(b) | 49 App.:1622(a)(2). | |
5313(c) | 49 App.:1622(b)(8) (related to subsection (a)(1)). | July 9, 1964, Pub. L. 88–365, 78 Stat. 302, § 26(b)(8) (related to subsection (a)(1)); added Dec. 18, 1991, Pub. L. 102–240, § 3030, 103 Stat. 2119. |
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2005—Pub. L. 109–59, § 3015(b)(1), substituted "Transit cooperative research program" for "State planning and research programs" in section catchline.
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The Descent of MSL (Curiosity) Captured by HiRISE
Credit: NASA/JPL/University of Arizona
NASA's Curiosity rover and its parachute were spotted by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter as Curiosity descended to the surface on Aug. 5 PDT (Aug. 6 EDT). The High-Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (HiRISE) camera captured this image of Curiosity while the orbiter was listening to transmissions from Curiosity.
Curiosity and its parachute are
in the center of the white box
; and a
separate image is a smaller cutout of MSL
stretched to avoid saturation. The rover is landing on the etched plains just north of the sand dunes that fringe "Mt. Sharp" (Aeolis Mons).
The parachute appears fully inflated and performing perfectly. Details in the parachute such as the band gap at the edges and the central hole are clearly visible. The cords connecting the parachute to the backshell cannot be seen, although they were seen in the image of Phoenix descending, perhaps due to the difference in lighting angles.
(The MSL suspension lines are made of material called Technora which has a tan color, while the Phoenix suspension lines were Kevlar which is yellow and this may help explain why they aren't visible in the image.)
The bright spot on the backshell containing MSL might be a specular reflection off of a shiny area. MSL was released from the backshell sometime after this image was acquired.
This view is one product from an observation made by HiRISE targeted to the expected location of MSL about 1 minute prior to landing. It was captured in HiRISE CCD RED1, near the eastern edge of the swath width (there is a RED0 at the very edge). This means that MSL was a bit further east or downrange than predicted.
The image scale is 33.6 cm/pixel.
Late last night MRO/HiRISE captured an image of MSL descending on its parachute. Today we located another object in the image, not present in prior images,
that is the right size to be the heat shield
that was ejected from the backshell prior to the HiRISE image. We think the object is still in free flight, because we would expect it to disturb a larger area of dust upon impact with the surface. The HiRISE image of the Phoenix lander on its parachute also captured the heat shield in free fall.
This image was acquired 24 hours after MSL landed to locate the hardware on the surface.
The color strip didn't cover the hardware, but does provide
a spectacular oblique view
of the central mound or "Mount Sharp".
The viewing angle is 45 degrees, like looking out an airplane window. The subimage has been rotated 90 degrees to provide this perspective.
We also have images of
all the hardware
, and the
This close-up view
shows NASA's Curiosity rover on the surface of Mars. The image was captured about 24 hours after the rover made its grand appearance on Mars.
As the rover was guided to the surface by the descent stage, rocket thrusters blew away bright surface dust, exposing the darker material seen around the rover. The disturbance is takes on a bilateral symmetric pattern.
This image was acquired from a special 41-degree roll of MRO, larger than the normal 30-degree limit. It rolled towards the west and towards the sun, which increases visible scattering by atmospheric dust as well as the amount of atmosphere the orbiter has to look through, thereby reducing the contrast of surface features. Future images will show the hardware in greater detail. Our view is tilted about 45 degrees from the surface (more than the 41-degree roll due to planetary curvature), like a view out of an airplane window. Tilt the images 90 degrees clockwise to better see the surface from this perspective. The views are primarily of the shadowed side of the rover and other objects.
The image scale is 39 centimeters per pixel.
HiRISE has produced a
sharpened version
of MSL's descent. (TIFF format)
This image was given special processing by members of the HiRISE Team, that included removing detector noise and optical blur. The sharpening was achieved by converting the image to its frequency components, correcting for the minor blur that was characterized by pre-flight laboratory measurements, and converting back.
This color-enhanced view
shows the terrain around the rover's landing site within Gale Crater on Mars. Colors were enhanced to bring out subtle differences, showing that the landing region is not as colorful as regions to the south, closer to Mount Sharp, where Curiosity will eventually explore. In reality, the blue colors are more gray.
The rover itself is seen as a double bright spot plus shadows from this perspective (looking at its shadowed side), set in the middle of the blast pattern from the descent stage seen as relatively blue colors.
The dark dune fields lying between the rover and Mount Sharp can be seen in the lower portion of the picture. Mount Sharp is out of view, below the image frame. The rover is about 980 feet (300 meters) from the bottom of the picture.
This image was acquired six days after Curiosity landed at an angle of 30 degrees from straight down, looking west. Another image looking more directly down will be acquired in five days, completing a stereo pair along with this image.
The scale of this image cutout is about 24 inches (62 centimeter) per pixel.
This is yet another color-enhanced view
of Curiosity. Again, colors have been enhanced to show the subtle color variations near the rover, which result from different types of materials.
The descent stage blast pattern around the rover is clearly seen as relatively blue colors (true colors would be more gray).
The mountain at the center of the crater, called Mount Sharp, is located out of frame to the southeast. North is up.
This image was acquired at an angle of 30 degrees from straight down, looking west. Another image looking more directly down will be acquired in five days, completing a stereo pair along with this image.
The scale of this image cutout is about 12 inches (31 centimeters) per pixel.
Complete observation detail image products:
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Other image products will be available, so check back to this page.
TIFF format
Descent subimage
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(Note: this file is over 540MB. It is non-map projected but rotated so that north is approximately up. This file is not annotated, but MSL is in the mid-to-lower right-hand side. The CCDs do not match well at their edges due to the unique image geometry; geometrically-corrected images should be available in a few days.)
Heat shield
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Landing site hardware, annotated
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Landing site hardware, unannotated
Landing site hardware, unannotated long view
Mt. Sharp, long view, RGB, non map-projected
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Just want to say thank you
Review submitted: December 17, 2013 Date of arrival: November 23, 2013
This note is overdue - It is been very hectic at work after a week off in Disney.
Just want to say thank you - we enjoyed our stay at your rental house in Florida.
Happy Holidays
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One of the best vacations we ever had!!
Review submitted: July 14, 2013 Date of arrival: July 6, 2013
The property was wonderful, very clean and updated! Much more than we expected..it even had kitchen items that we needed! The pool and spa were great. The bed in the master bdrm was awesome! The owners provide pool towels and bath and washcloths. You never have to leave the house! The sound system in the house is amazing! The property is located close to Disney World and once we learned the hwys it was a piece of cake getting any and everywhere. There are two Walmarts about 10 miles or so away which made grocery shopping very easy! The clubhouse is in walking distance with a bigger pool, arcade and a fitness center. It was a wonderful stay and the issues we had were immediately fixed so I have no complaints at all. The only bad thing was the limited control of the AC, as the Mickey kids bdroom stayed hot as it was the only bdrm without a fan, but we made it through. I felt as If I were at home the whole time we were there. Oh yeah and we saw a alligator in the pond behind the property but he never came up to the grass, but it was great for the pictures. Lol. Thanks Brian for the great hospitality and vacation!
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Awesome Accommodations! Clean and Spacious!!
Review submitted: July 4, 2013 Date of arrival: May 25, 2013
Everything was exactly as described and very clean. Although we had a group of 12, including 5 kids, we never felt crowded. There was plenty of room and the master bedrooms were actually larger than they appeared in the pictures! The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed to prepare a meal and we prepared quite a few. It was so convenient to have the washing machine and dryer available to use throughout the week. The kids loved the Disney themed room with the bunk beds and we liked having our own TV and DVD player in EACH room! We looked forward to coming "home" each day after going to Disney because the house was so comfortable and the surrounding area was very quiet and peaceful. Everyone enjoyed the pool and the jacuzzi. Brian and Donald were wonderful to work with and we never had a problem getting in touch with them. Although the subdivision was in sort of a country area, we were only 10 to 15 minutes away from several stores and restaurants and about 20-25 minutes away from Disney World. All in all everything about this vacation was perfect. We can't wait to travel to Kissimmee again. We're already planning to stay at "our house." Brian and Donald, thanks again for everything!
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"Amazing setup" "location is excellent"
Review submitted: March 6, 2013 Date of arrival: February 18, 2013
I thank you so much for the opportunity to utilize your house
at Trafalgar - it is an amazing set up and a great place for a family
The location is excellent as far as the Orlando events and parks, very easy
to navigate to all venues in a short time.
The house is well stocked with a super kitchen, the pool was a big hit with the grand kids
(and the parents I might add!)
Next time we are in Orlando we will definitely see if your unit is available for our family
Thanks again - hope all is well !
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We had a wonderful week.
Review submitted: November 24, 2012 Date of arrival: November 18, 2012
Brian, we had a wonderful week in Fl and the accommodations were perfect. Very comfortable home with all the options needed. Nice distance from all the hubbub. We are keeping your name and email for future referencing.
Thanks, you have been a pleasure to deal with.
Lloyd and Dianna
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Home away from home!
Review submitted: October 15, 2012 Date of arrival: October 1, 2012
This house was very comfortable and we felt very at home, unlike staying at a hotel. Brian is great to work with and was very accommodating. Drinking coffee outside in the lanai in the morning was so peaceful, and there is a lot of wildlife activity to watch. It takes a little longer to get anywhere, but we honestly didn't mind. The bed in the blue bedroom was the most restful sleep we've ever had. I have to find out what kind of mattress that is so I can buy one for home!
There is also an ice cream shop within 10 miles that makes your ice cream to order with liquid nitrogen. If you use Google locations, you can find all kinds of unique things around this villa.
FYI, we left behind a coupon for Legoland for buy one adult ticket, get one child ticket free if anyone needs it.
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Helpful votes: 3 / 3
Family Vacation
Review submitted: August 28, 2012 Date of arrival: August 14, 2012
Beautiful Home and well maintained. Owners are very friendly, they answered all our questions. Great location also. We felt like we were in our on Home. We would rent again. Everything was centrally located. We even like the welcome center, very family oriented. The Crespo Family
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Disney Vacation
Review submitted: June 27, 2012 Date of arrival: June 3, 2012
Well first of all, it was everything that you said it would be and more. The house is wonderful, very spacious, comfortable and relaxing. We enjoyed having breakfast and coffee at the house before going off for the day and at night after a day at the parks we would sit at the dinnig table have a snack and laugh about the day and our adventures.
We went to a Disney Park four of the five days that we were there and it was really nice to come in to a quite atmosphere and most importantly the pool and hot tub. The neighborhood is quite and the security guard is very nice. It really is close to everything you need, Disney, dinning, shopping, dinner theaters, everything. I recommend you check out Villa du Lac for your next vacation you will not be disapointed.
Brian, Thank you for everything and mostly thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us. I appreciate all your help and patients, (you know, lol). If we come back that way again I will be booking with you, for sure. Thank you!!!
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Great Family Vacation
Review submitted: April 11, 2012 Date of arrival: March 1, 2012
You really cannot go wrong staying in this Villa. The description in the listing is everything that it says it is. The rooms are very spacious, especially the living and dining room area. Lots of privacy for everyone. We had 2 of our children down and their families and with the five bedrooms there was plenty of room. When we arrived the house was spotlessly clean and smelled so fresh. Coming home from a day of activities it was nothing but relaxation around and in the pool. The most amazing thing about this pool is that it gets the sun from the time you get up in the morning until sundown. The neighborhood is very quiet and enjoyable, again lots of privacy. Brian and Myra were great to deal with if there were issues. Very prompt to reply and correct the problem. We would recommend this property to anyone who has a family and wants a get-a-way or for even a months vacation. Being in this area there is so much to do with children. Disney and the other parks are all close by. Restaurants, well there are so many that it is really difficult to choose which one to go to. On the other hand, with having a kitchen right at the Villa, sometimes it is just nice to do your own dinner right there. We did many meals there and enjoyed eating out on the patio. Over all, our vacation was great and staying at Villa du lac would not disappoint anyone
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Great Winter Getaway
Review submitted: March 9, 2012 Date of arrival: January 16, 2012
Off the beaten path yet near all the attractions and shopping centers. A very peaceful area with a large lot and much space to walk, jog, swim or just unwind. If you come from a cold winter climate the hardest part is having to leave. This very large home has all the normal amenities plus privacy. The management was always available for whatever questions we asked and everything listed on the web site was accurate. If you and your family want luxury that is quite cost effective this villa would be hard to beat.
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Helpful votes: 3 / 3
Beautiful Vacation Home!
Review submitted: March 7, 2012 Date of arrival: February 18, 2012
Our family just recently stayed at this beautiful home during our vacation to Florida. This is a very clean, roomy, and quiet home. There is ample space if you want to bring a large family or friends. It has a beautiful pool/hot tub combination which my children enjoyed first thing in the morning and at night after returning from a day-long excursion. The home is close to attractions. While we were there, we went to Universal Studios, Busch Gardens, Legoland, and a laua at Seaworld.
Brian is great. If you have any questions, he will get right back to you.
I would gladly recommend this home for your future vacation in Florida. We certainly will rent it again.
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Helpful votes: 4 / 4
Lovely vacation home
Review submitted: January 9, 2012 Date of arrival: December 3, 2011
My family and friends rented this home for our visit to Florida. Very clean, comfortable and private. We had a great time.
Recommended for: families with young children, girls getaway
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Villa Du Lac
Review submitted: October 9, 2011 Date of arrival: September 23, 2011
Our family stayed in Villa Du Lac in september 11' for a week as we visited Disney World. The home was very close to Disney (maybe 15-20 minute drive). The house was very modern and comfortable and I would recommend it to anyone with a larger family or elderly people in your group, or anyone looking for a nice quiet private neighborhood. We look forward to renting it again our next trip to the Orlando area!
Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing
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Helpful votes: 6 / 6
Great getaway !
Review submitted: July 5, 2011 Date of arrival: June 20, 2011
Our family had a great time. We've rented other
properties before, but nothing compared to this home.
What I loved the most is that we had plenty of space and
privacy from the neighbors. This property is very
relaxing and away from the crowds after a long day at
the parks.
Recommended for: families with teenagers
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Helpful votes: 4 / 4
Review submitted: June 25, 2011 Date of arrival: June 5, 2011
Hello Brian,
We will be leaving tomorrow very early morning. We enjoyed your house and the whole vacation very much. So I just want to thank you for a great stay and if we come back to Orlando area in the future we will definetely inquire about your house again.
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Thank You!
Review submitted: June 7, 2011 Date of arrival: May 25, 2011
Brian and Don
We wanted to tell you how nice our trip was, mainly because of the wonderful accommodations we rented from you guys. Thanks for the timely way you responded to our issue. It was nice to be able to relax comfortably away from home. It was also pleasant to deal with such nice people,Thanks again from one happy customer.
Cordially, the Kyle family
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Wonderful 2 week stay
Review submitted: May 24, 2011 Date of arrival: May 7, 2011
All 8 of us, ranging in age from 65 to 4, had a wonderful time at this house. It had everything needed to make our stay a terrific one. We took advantage of the large movie theatre available for use free at the community centre to see a DVD of our choice. The house furnishings were of good quality and the pool and attached spa added to our enjoyment during our stay. The house and grounds are very well maintained. We would recommend this house to anyone wanting a relaxing self catered stay in the Orlando/Kissimmee area.
Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers
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Great House
Review submitted: May 4, 2011 Date of arrival: April 24, 2011
This house was great! It was clean, well-maintained, and very spacious. It provided everything we needed for 2 adults and 5 kids. There were plenty of towels for everyone. There were plenty of plates, glasses, and silverware, and pots; all of good quality. The kids loved the pool! Initially, there was a problem with heating the pool, but it was resolved immediately. The club house was great for our morning workouts and swimming. The movie theater should update their movie selection. The house is in a great community that was close proximity to shopping, restaurants, and Disney World. I would definately recommend this
Recommended for: families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway
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Helpful votes: 1 / 1
Great property + Great amenities = Great Vacation!
Review submitted: February 17, 2011 Date of arrival: January 13, 2011
Villa du Lac is a spacious, clean, well-furnished home which we highly recommend! The home is in a quiet neighborhood with plenty of privacy. We've rented homes in the Orlando area on 3 previous occasions and Villa du Lac is by far our favorite of the 4! There were 8 in our party- 4 adults and 4 kids ages ranging from 8-13. We never once felt like we were on top of one another- in fact even the sectional in the living room seated all 8 of us comfortably! Previous homes we've stayed in we would have had to drag a couple dining room chairs over for all of us to be seated in one room.
The 5 bedrooms were wonderful - we used the extra bedroom to store all of our suitcases! The 3 boys especially enjoyed the bedroom with the 3 beds (bunk beds and a "day bed")- they had their own "boy-room" all to themselves. Another bonus- every bedroom is equipped with a nice flat screen tv with built-in dvd player! It was great to be able to send the kids to a bedroom to watch a movie if the adults wanted to watch something else on the living room tv.
The heated pool and hot tub were also great! The adults spent every evening in the hot tub and the kids spent every waking minute in the pool! We brought baseball gloves to utilize the open space on and next to the property but the kids just wanted to swim, swim, swim whenever we were at the house. Plenty of towels were provided so even though we used a lot of towels each day, there were always fresh ones available.
The kitchen was well-stocked with a great selection of silverware, dishes, pots, pans, and anything else you'd need to prepare a nice home-cooked meal - which we did 5 of the 10 nights we were there. Homes we've stayed in previously lacked basic kitchen items so we were always limited on possible meals. At Villa-du-Lac we had everything we needed no matter what the menu.
The location of this property is also a bonus. It's about 15 minutes to the Disney properties and within 5-10 minutes of wal-mart, groceries, dozens of restaurants, tourist shopping, mini-golf, go-karts, pharmacy's, and about anything else you can think of!
The last (and maybe the most important) reason I would recommend Villa du lac is the owner. Brian has been great to work with from our first inquiry into the property 6 months ago to the recent follow-up from him to find out how we enjoyed our stay. Brian always responded quickly and honestly to any and all questions! Our entire party can not recommend this property enough!
Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway
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Helpful votes: 4 / 4
Review submitted: January 10, 2011 Date of arrival: December 19, 2010
This is an excellent vacation rental! Our vacation party included three families with four adults and six children ages 6 to 17. The house had plenty of room for everyone and we never felt like we were tripping over each other. The house is decorated beautifully and the accommodations are accurately described in the listing (this is not always true). The multiple tv's and internet connection are a must with this many personalities under one roof! I was actually surprised at how "homey" this rental was. Everything felt like home, down to the towels and bedding (I loved the bed so much, I'm getting one just like it). The only comment from the family was the pool was not as large as it appears in the listing. It was not a problem, tho, the kids still enjoyed every minute of it! I also appreciated the electronic locks; with multiple families, we did not have to worry about keeping track of keys. The driveway is a tight fit if you have more than two cars (we had three, but we made it work). The only downside I can think of is that there are only two showers (one master has only a bath) -- it took a bit a scheduling to get everyone in and out.
We did not have a chance to check out the club house, so I cannot comment on that. But the neighborhood was very quiet and the house is located on a street with few other homes around. The kids were able to play outside and ride their scooters (a blessing for parents!). The location of the neighborhood was excellent for us, as we split our outings between Orlando and Tampa. It is a short drive from anything, but we loved that, as we wanted to spend some of our time "away from it all". If you are looking to be out all the time to attractions, you may want something a bit closer. But the short drive to local shopping was not bad at all and you can hop onto a highway in any direction very easily.
The owner, Brian, was absolutely wonderful to work with. We went during Christmas and he even arranged for us to have a tree at the house. :) He answered all my questions and kept in touch with me. The management company is excellent as well. In short, this is a beautiful home and I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for some family time in a very comfortable environment.
Recommended for: families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing
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Helpful votes: 1 / 1
Review submitted: November 20, 2010 Date of arrival: August 27, 2010
This rental property was *AMAZING*
The accomodations were very nicely decorated, clean and family friendly. The pricing was very affordable (you get all you pay for plus more). After staying here I will never pay for a overpriced stuffy hotel room again. I would recommened this property to families of all ages, it is close to all of Florida's main attractions or if you just need a nice peaceful getaway.
I know I will be staying here again in the near future, thanks for offering such a wonderful place to stay.
Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet-friendly, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway
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Front walk up, deck, two storage units, ceramic tile, 2 fireplaces and 2 full baths.
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Tons to Taste at Target Field
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UND On Target with the Minnesota Twins is set for this Saturday, Sept. 17
UND On Target with the Minnesota Twins is scheduled for this Saturday, Sept. 17, when the Minnesota Twins meet Cleveland at a 12:10 p.m. game. Join us for food, games, activities and conversation at a...
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That twin thing
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Outside Baseball
When the Minnesota Twins moved their home games outside last year, numerous naysayers remarked that outdoor baseball in Minneapolis in April would be a disaster. But April, 2010, was kind to Twins fan...
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Twins' Mauer Needs Rehab Assignment Before Return
Coming off of arthroscopic surgery on his left knee, Joe Mauer tried to take it easy in spring training to conserve his legs for the rigors of catching in the regular season.By Associated Press , April 28, 2011
Young, Thome Out for Twins Against Rays
Delmon Young pulled himself out of the lineup against Tampa Bay on Wednesday after being unable to get warmed up on the chilly night and the Minnesota Twins started the game with just one healthy bench player.By Associated Press , April 27, 2011
Rays-Twins Game Postponed Because of Rain
The Minnesota Twins have postponed their game with the Tampa Bay Rays because of heavy rain in the Twin Cities.By Associated Press , April 26, 2011
Twins Fans Create Birthday Tributes to Players
James Erickson and Zach Finney, two college friends, decided to make birthday videos for Joe Mauer and Michael CuddyerApril 22, 2011
Twins INF Young to Undergo MRI for Rib Injury
Minnesota Twins infielder Delmon Young will undergo an MRI examination on Friday to determine the extent of a rib injury that has kept him out of the lineup since Monday.By Associated Press , April 21, 2011
Twins Win Back-to-Back Games for First Time This Season
Butera's career-high 3 RBI, Liriano's first win of season lead Twins past Orioles 5-3.By David Ginsburg , April 18, 2011
Twins Blow 2-Run Lead, Lose to Rays in 10
The Twins waste a quality start by Carl Pavano, who pitched eight scoreless innings. Meanwhile, catcher Joe Mauer goes to the 15-day disabled list. Mauer will be checked by a Baltimore doctor for leg weakness.By Associated Press , April 14, 2011
Twins Catcher Mauer Put on Disabled List
Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer will be going on the 15-day disabled list because of leg weakness.By Associated Press , April 14, 2011
Twins Put Kevin Slowey on 15-day Disabled List
The Minnesota Twins have placed right-handed pitcher Kevin Slowey on the 15-day disabled list because of a right shoulder strain.By Associated Press , April 09, 2011
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Soriano will not get a chance to pitch Wednesday night. The Yankees and Twins game was postponed by rain. No makeup date was yet announced.By Dave Skretta , April 06, 2011
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- MTV is canceling W.Va.-based reality show "Buckwild" after star Shain Gandee's death, the network announced on its website.
"After careful consideration, MTV will not be moving forward with season two of 'Buckwild' in West Virginia. We love the cast and the show and this was not an easy decision, but given Shain's tragic passing and essential presence on the show, we felt it was not appropriate to continue without him. Instead, we are working on a meaningful way to pay tribute to his memory on our air and privately," the statement read.
MTV will run a special, "Buckwild: WV to the NYC," which was shot before production on season two. "With the support of his parents, Dale and Loretta Gandee, we will run the tribute following a day of programming dedicated to Shain in which we will air the entire first season of 'Buckwild,'" according to the statement.
The statement also included comments from Loretta Gandee:
"Thanks to everyone for their thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time for our family. We have truly felt all the love and know that Shain is resting peacefully. Shain was an incredible, outgoing and positive person who was loved by whoever he met. We are honored that we were able to let the world see what a wonderful son we had. He was the best son anyone could ask for. As we look to honor him in our lives every day moving forward, we are happy to share some of his last moments doing what he loved best: having fun and making people laugh."
The special will also include footage shot with "Guy Code" stars Charlamagne and Lil Duval, who visited the cast of "Buckwild" in West Virginia. The duo took the cast around New York during their trip to the city. The special will finish off a marathon of the first season of "Buckwild," which will air beginning at 2 p.m. ET/PT on Sunday.
MORE: Cast, fans react to 'Buckwild' cancellation
"Buckwild" was controversial in West Virginia, where some embraced the program for its depiction of a fun-loving young group and others criticized it for accentuating stereotypes about mountain culture.
Charleston Convention & Visitors Bureau spokeswoman Lindsay Gardner said, "We are greatly saddened by what has happened to the cast members. Yet, at the same time, we feel as though it didn't portray West Virginia in the best light."
"Buckwild" had a run of other trouble, including the arrest of cast member Salwa Amin on drug charges. Another man who appeared on the show, Michael Burford, who was known as "Bluefoot," was arrested and charged with driving under the influence earlier this year.


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Topic: iPhone 6
AT&T defends plan to block 3G FaceTime for non-Mobile Share customers
08/22/2012, 09:08 am
AT&T on Wednesday published a public letter defending its decision to block FaceTime calls over 3G for customers who have not switched to its new shared data plans, arguing that its policy is in compliance with the FCC's net neutrality rules, because AT&T does not offer its own competing preloaded video chat application.
47% of US consumers feel they don't need 4G LTE
08/22/2012, 07:08 am
Though Apple's next iPhone is widely expected to have high-speed 4G long-term evolution connectivity, a new survey has found that nearly half of American consumers feel they don't need 4G LTE.
Verizon blocks employee vacations ahead of expected Sept. 21 iPhone launch
08/21/2012, 03:08 pm
Employees of U.S. carrier Verizon Wireless have reportedly had vacation days blacked out for late September, again hinting that Apple plans to launch its next-generation iPhone on Sept. 21.
Parts believed to be from Apple's next-gen iPhone fit together 'perfectly'
08/20/2012, 04:08 pm
A collection of parts said to be from pre-release builds of Apple's next iPhone have been put together by an online repair firm, which found that they fit "perfectly."
Apple's 'iPhone 5 Tsunami' predicted to sell 250M units over life cycle
08/20/2012, 09:08 am
The next iPhone is expected by one analyst to be one of the most promising device upgrade cycles in Apple's history, driving more than $50 in earnings and as many as 250 million units over its life cycle.
Apple's talks with Korean carriers further suggest next iPhone will support LTE networks
08/15/2012, 09:08 am
Support for the speedier Long Term Evolution (LTE) -- or 4G -- networks by Apple's next iPhone has been more of an expectancy than a certainty, though the latest report on the matter drops more clues that the technology is finally ripe for Apple's picking.
AT&T gearing up to begin selling Apple's new iPhone in late September
08/13/2012, 12:08 pm
Apple, which is expected to formally introduce its latest iPhone to the world on September 12th, could begin shipping the device to customers and selling the handset in retail stores just a week or two later, according to a new report.
Apple's new mini Dock Connector to feature 9-pin, orientation independent design - sources
08/13/2012, 09:08 am
A mini Dock Connector expected to make its debut on Apple's new iPhone next month sports 9 official points of contact and takes design cues from the company's patented and 'idiot proof' MagSafe adapters, AppleInsider has learned.
First rumored photos of new Dock Connector plug for iPhone 5 show 8 pins [u]
08/10/2012, 02:08 pm
New photos claiming to capture Apple's revised Dock Connector (expected to be used on the upcoming iPhone 5) show a plug with 8 visible electrical contacts on one side.
Apple's new iPhone expected to be 18% thinner than iPhone 4S
08/08/2012, 09:08 am
A significant redesign of Apple's iPhone due this September is not only expected to yield a display with with roughly 30 percent more real estate but an overall design that's nearly one fifth thinner than the current iPhone 4S.
New photos claim to show finalized nano-SIM tray destined for iPhone 5
08/06/2012, 10:08 am
A new series of photos have surface online, claiming to confirmed much rumored plans by Apple to introduce a more compact "nano-SIM" standard alongside this year's iPhone aimed at helping the company designed more compact and streamlined iOS devices going forward.
Sharp announces it will ship screens for Apple's next iPhone this month
08/02/2012, 08:08 am
Sharp's new president announced on Thursday that his company will begin shipping displays for Apple's next-generation iPhone this month.
Apple's next iPhone rumored with 8-pin dock connector, enhanced Bluetooth
08/01/2012, 10:08 am
A new rumor claims the expected smaller dock connector in Apple's next iPhone will be an 8-pin design, while iOS 6 will have a new Bluetooth 4.0 linking feature that will greatly share functionality between Apple's devices.
Apple's growing expenses signal blockbuster $56B+ holiday quarter
07/31/2012, 12:07 pm
Increases in capital expenditures historically have a direct correlation to revenue at Apple, and a recent spike in spending suggests the company is set to deliver a record quarter of at least $56.4 billion in revenue this holiday season.
Low yield rates for in-cell touchscreens may affect Apple's next iPhone
07/31/2012, 08:07 am
Apple could feel the squeeze from display makers for the launch of its next iPhone, as yield rates for the in-cell touch panels Apple is rumored to adopt are said to be too low to generate profits.
Rumor: Apple readying 'at least two' new iPhone cases
07/30/2012, 10:07 am
Along with an anticipated redesigned iPhone, Apple is also rumored to be planning to release two new cases for its next-generation handset, with one of the designs said to have a "major impact on the accessory market."
Front & back panel purportedly from Apple's next iPhone captured on video
07/30/2012, 08:07 am
On the heels of photos claiming to show the front and back of Apple's next-generation iPhone, a new video shows a close hands-on look at the parts, giving an idea of how such a device might look and feel.
Apple's AuthenTec deal may signal iPhone e-wallet fingerprint security
07/27/2012, 09:07 am
Apple's reasons for purchasing AuthenTec for $356 million remain unknown, but the company's products may lead to secure fingerprint sensing technology for a future iPhone that could be tied in to a mobile e-wallet service, industry watchers believe.
Apple rumored to provide adaptor for smaller iPhone dock connector
07/23/2012, 02:07 pm
With a new, smaller dock connector expected to debut with Apple's next-generation iPhone, a new report claims Apple will provide customers with an adaptor to allow compatibility with a plethora of existing devices that currently connect to the iPhone's 30-pin dock connector.
Demand for Apple's next iPhone at an 'unprecedented level'
07/23/2012, 08:07 am
A new survey of consumers has found that a record number of people indicated they are "likely" to buy Apple's next iPhone, expected to launch later this year.


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Morningside College students nominated for Intercollegiate Broadcast System awards
Two Morningside College students have been nominated for Intercollegiate Broadcast System awards. Nick Brincks of Carroll, Iowa, and Ryan Tellinghuisen of Bradenton, Fla, were nominated for awards for their work at Morningside College's student radio station, KMSC Fusion 93.
Winners of the awards will be announced at an awards presentation at the 73rd Annual Intercollegiate Broadcast System Conference March 2-4 in New York City.
Brincks is a finalist for the best promo series for his promotions for his classic rock program "On the Brinck," and a finalist in the best newscast series for his reports on campus activity.
Brincks and Tellinghuisen are finalists in the best public service announcement category for their Boys Club of Sioux City promotion.
To be considered for an award, newscasts and programs must be well-written, timely and delivered at an appropriate pace with proper voice inflection.
The Intercollegiate Broadcast System is an organization of over 1,000 non-profit, education-affiliated radio stations. Intercollegiate Broadcast System is a member of the National Association of Broadcasters.