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* Update - May 15th, 2012: OK folks, this is it. Today is the final day to get entered to win my Porsche Design BlackBerry! If you're not in on the contest yet, what are you waiting for?! I'll be announcing the winner here tomorrow on CrackBerry! *
Original Post - April 27th, 2012: As the world's #1 BlackBerry Fanboy, I take pride in always having the latest and greatest BlackBerry. So when the $2,000 Porsche Design P'9981 Smartphone from BlackBerry went on sale in North America, I just had to have it. The P'9981 is an exclusive (and expensive!) smartphone that gets a *lot* of attention thanks to its distinct styling and limited availability. As I mentioned in my P'9981 Review, you kind of feel like a celebrity just owning one.
And as much I enjoy using the P'9981 and being a member of the newly-formed Club P'9981 owners group, I've decided it's time to pay my P'9981 forward to a lucky member of the CrackBerry community. As was pointed out to me in an email I received from a reader earlier this week, the Fearless Leader of CrackBerry Nation should rock a BB more representative of the 99% of CrackBerry Nation, not the < 1%. I couldn't agree more. So I'm back on my white Bold 9900 and my P'9981 is up for grabs!
How to Win Kevin's P'9981: So this is it... your chance to win my slightly used but not abused Porsche Design BlackBerry. And because this contest prize is so awesome, I'm going to give you three ways and three chances to win:
That's it. Do any of the above and you're entered. This contest is open worldwide. Contest ends May 15th at Midnight PST. The winner will be announced May 16th (my birthday!). Best of luck! And let's hope OS 7.1 is available for the P'9981 by the time you get my P'9981! :)
vlicaros Apr 27, 2012 at 2:15 pm
ultra07 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:15 pm
I can guarantee no one around here has one! I would love to be the first.
Ultra50 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:15 pm
I'd love to be the only person living in Indiana to own a Porches Design BlackBerry. So please pick me Please........
Nashstruck Apr 27, 2012 at 2:15 pm
My dad bought an iPhone 4s and he HATES it. It's just "sitting there useless"... to quote.
I need to get him back to the bright side.
lnichols Apr 27, 2012 at 2:15 pm
In for the win.
jaboory Apr 27, 2012 at 2:15 pm
Ohhhhh this wil go perfect with my hand when im boobie-mming, and feel great in my head when its in my left pocket. . . . . .
aj9604 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:16 pm
I want to win a porsche design blackberry so then I can say I own a porsche ;)
gabrriel Apr 27, 2012 at 2:16 pm
ohhh, i want!
petes03 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:16 pm
I would love to drive the porsche bb.
JWWDUKE Apr 27, 2012 at 2:16 pm
id rather have your white bold but il take the porsche as a consolation prize, haha. seems as tho my autocorrect is not working on my pb today. oops.
DSCATCESQ Apr 27, 2012 at 2:16 pm
Wow. What a cool looking device. I want it!
Mushu118 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:16 pm
Man all my other blackberries crapped out on me stuck with the old reliable 7230 right now, could really use this phone. Why not have the best for my next one?
msix1987 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:16 pm
Want it Please
jbates14760 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:16 pm
Would love to win this!
pocketz09 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:17 pm
I can't afford a real Porsche so a porsch BlackBerry will be the next best thing.
macallik Apr 27, 2012 at 2:17 pm
I want this phone. It love the way it looks. I feel that it willtake some time, but RIM will be back on the top of their game... let me know when you will be sending my device...
i'd LOVE to win this once. I will be the only one holding it in my area for sure, i wanna know what it feels like to kevin! :D
Good luck everyone
ga.rhythm Apr 27, 2012 at 2:18 pm
I have a year & half old 9700 that I am very pleased with. It replaced my two & half year old 8310. It is my only communication device for telephone & email. I use it for 80% of my web browsing. I NEED a 99xx series telephone but I'm trying to hold out BB10. Thanks for the opportunity.
vishalsheth83 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:18 pm
Kevin, you truly are amazing. giving away such an exclusive device! I'd love to win it and be able to have that "wow" factor. good luck to everyone! (but mostly to me haha)
rmenaar Apr 27, 2012 at 2:18 pm
Being a fellow Winnipeger, I think it would be awesome to keep it in the Peg!
Endura Apr 27, 2012 at 2:18 pm
one solid good looking piece of technology
UMServices Apr 27, 2012 at 2:18 pm
VP @ UpSource Mobile - OK I can resist - Something to match my ego I suspect
yes please! cant go wrong with one of these babies
HawkC026 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:19 pm
I can haz it?
jongomes Apr 27, 2012 at 2:19 pm
Awesome giveaway! I want it!
I'm not a current Blackberry user, but I've wanted to get my hands on one for some time! This would be a perfect blend of cutting edge German design & engineering and a reliable, solid, messaging platform. Android may be great and all, but it has its limitations ;)
burton21 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:19 pm
I want it
I would love to have the P'9981 to own something that's really exclusive. I want to see if people would actually be able to spot such device and see what reaction i'd get. It'd be probably even sweeter to say "this use to belong to Crackberry kevin" Who wouldn't love to say that. Come on!! I also promise to take good care of the device. Plain and simple. "P-I-C-K M-E, P-I-C-K M-E"!!!!!
BLUEFISH44 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:19 pm
This would be a perfect replacement for my current phone.
misskitcate Apr 27, 2012 at 2:20 pm
Um, that phone is ridiculously hot.
abemuk Apr 27, 2012 at 2:20 pm
Bring this baby home to me....
petike126 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:32 pm
Another perfect contest from crackberry.com! Would love to be the lucky winner of the best ever Blackberry!! :)
furchert Apr 27, 2012 at 2:20 pm
I want the slightly used and never abused Porsche BB!
I cracked the screen on my 9900 last Sunday when it fell out of my hand, this would be a perfect replacement. Ha!
sbndrf Apr 27, 2012 at 2:20 pm
Porsche :-)
kvndoom Apr 27, 2012 at 2:20 pm
I want it because I want it! Oooh, shiny! :D
Done all three!
aliencds Apr 27, 2012 at 2:21 pm
I would love to win one! I'm a huge CRACKBERRY FAN! And Having your used phone is the next best thing to having your babies! Don't tell your wife :P
tomdooley Apr 27, 2012 at 2:21 pm
BRR, happy birthday in advance Kevin! God bless you and CrackBerry! :D
Not that I ever win, but a comment won't hurt! :P
Hope you have a great birthday!
drewlrox Apr 27, 2012 at 2:21 pm
I did all 3 :) please let me win
tumblingdice03 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:22 pm
I would love this as I'd be the only person in my one horse town to own such a thing. LOL Happy Birthday coming up. Nice of you to give to others on your day. Thank you.
fbloise Apr 27, 2012 at 2:22 pm
Lovely device and Xtreme design!
xtremez Apr 27, 2012 at 2:22 pm
Simple Reason : Because Crackberry Kevin owned this P'9981 before this. He was the previous owner!
frabas1 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:22 pm
This is a wicked BB and it will go well with my Honda Odyssey (I don't mind the Porsche name) seriously guys!
pushfan Apr 27, 2012 at 2:22 pm
good luck all
kingofthenerds Apr 27, 2012 at 2:22 pm
I needz it, I'm sick of showing up at meetings and having the worst phone in the room
lovin2act Apr 27, 2012 at 2:22 pm
Choose me so I can tell everyone everywhere that I am the owner of a phone once owned by the celebrity known as Kevin Michaluk. I will make you even more famous and bring Blackberry love back to the light in this dark world of (an)droids and iToys.
moonhacker Apr 27, 2012 at 2:22 pm
This is one great phone! Only way for me is to win it...
Double-Zero Apr 27, 2012 at 2:22 pm
The phone would gel superbly with my lime-green '72 Pinto. Of course, it rocks the Porsche emblem and rocks the faux-Gucci pleather interior. Heck, the phone would be worth more than the car but would definitely validate my street -cred.
Good luck everyone!
Hey-Zeus Apr 27, 2012 at 2:22 pm
Sweet. I'll take that bad boy off your hands!
radar-man Apr 27, 2012 at 2:23 pm
Me want to win!
ptboucher Apr 27, 2012 at 2:23 pm
I would love this to be my FIRST BlackBerry! I have been a BB fan for years, but have never owned one. I bought one for my wife, in hopes that I would be next, but we ended up both going back to school and couldn't afford the data plan. Now, as I finish up school (I graduate on May 12th - GREAT graduation present!), I plan to get a BB in the near future, but may have to wait for BB10. Having this phone would be the best of the best of both worlds! And it would pair perfectly with my PlayBook (that I use everyday)!
Thanks for the chance to WIN!
This is THE phone for a BB guy/girl. I'm the last one at my company so I would LOVE to rep it.
dexter.blackbr Apr 27, 2012 at 2:23 pm
I want to be first in my country which has such a phone. seriously, yes!
diegob_07 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:24 pm
You'r the man kevin! It would a great feeling to have the only P'9981 in Argentina! Pick me!
loonix Apr 27, 2012 at 2:24 pm
Does a Porsche car come with it lol - would love to get my hands on this cool looking BlackBerry device ;-)
dflow151 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:25 pm
Im a Porsche Design lover!! I really want that P'9981!!!
sutimcon91 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:25 pm
Love it, will win this for summer trip :-D.
OK - so I am wondering - is it Kevin's or Ms. Crackberry's which has been stolen for this contest?
This is FAR easier than convincing MY other half to allow me to purchase one!
Already following on Twitter and about to add to Google+ because that's how badly I'd like this phone.
kajoli23 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:25 pm
I would like acquire the porsche design since my bb storm fell and screen is now broken.
Sevyn1975 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:25 pm
I want this phone because I loooooove my blackberry. I think I'll have a lot of fun using this one!!!! - the winner will be announced on your birthday, and being the winner will be a great present for me on my birthday (June 1st) Yay!!
ncpete Apr 27, 2012 at 2:25 pm
Time to replace the better half's device. Pick me!
KingReed Apr 27, 2012 at 2:26 pm
Really need a new phone and it looks great!!
st_temps Apr 27, 2012 at 2:26 pm
Count me in!
juanfito Apr 27, 2012 at 2:26 pm
I wouldn't mind winning this sweet phone
cosmo497 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:26 pm
Be sure to scrub the phone of all traces of DNA. Who knows how diabolical the winner might be. Of course, if I win, you'll know you're safe. For I am just a lowly Unix administrator.
john_the_rev Apr 27, 2012 at 2:26 pm
holy balls. i have never wanted to win something more than this.
jwkosk Apr 27, 2012 at 2:27 pm
Wow a 9981 BB........love my 9900, but would love the Porch design even more.....it would be the closest thing to ever owning a real porch for me if i win
ChibiBlackSheep Apr 27, 2012 at 2:27 pm
OH Man!!!
I would DIE if I got this phone. Who cares if it is used, when it is used by KEVIN!
prekteach4 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:27 pm
Love this phone and my torch is on it's last leg, please pick me!
theideaexplorer Apr 27, 2012 at 2:27 pm
Why do I want your P'9981? Because it's my only chance to feel like I'm a part of RIM :D
arjunbrar0 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:28 pm
I hope I win I really want one
hedgecore44 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:27 pm
This would be the PERFECT phone to have during my limbo time awaiting the beloved BB10 (to replace my withering 9700). Blackberrinaughts would bow to me and kiss my hairy, righteous feet. Alright!
wcars0hq Apr 27, 2012 at 2:27 pm
I am the biggest BlackBerry fan behind Kevin so the P9981 should be passed on to me
TripNFry Apr 27, 2012 at 2:27 pm
Dream Phone!! Keeping my fingers crossed until the winner announced.
MasterBBuk Apr 27, 2012 at 2:27 pm
B A Z I N G A ! ! ! - ;P Thats what im thinking!!!
DavideaNY Apr 27, 2012 at 2:27 pm
Thanks Kevin!
bbaddict30 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:27 pm
I hope I win the porsche phone cause my 9700 has one foot inn the grave and I'm one of the few people who still follow @CampariKevin hoping for new tweets.
Kruszynka Apr 27, 2012 at 2:27 pm
Maybe this time I win :)!
drozhel02 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:27 pm
NICE one!!!!!!!!!!!!!
thecrippler Apr 27, 2012 at 2:28 pm
I had a 9780 since release day... It passed on a couple days ago in a tragic accident involving waaaay too much scotch and not being able to find the door handle inside the cab in order open the door before my stomach evacuated its contents (onto said 9780). Been getting by with a horrible Android device. This would save me the trouble of saving for the much needed replacement. :)
mbudden Apr 27, 2012 at 2:28 pm
I'd want it because it'd be better than my backup original Motorola RAZR I'm using now. Not to mention, it'd be a nice way to get back into a Blackberry.
2repou Apr 27, 2012 at 2:28 pm
Hook me up Kevin!
NilsonF Apr 27, 2012 at 2:29 pm
I've been wanting this device ever since it came out but sadly don't have the 2000$ to pay for it. It's a nice device with some nice specs and I would love to own one and show it off to all my friends. Good luck everyone
Viktorov Apr 27, 2012 at 2:29 pm
Please Give me your Porsche Design P9981 BlaсkBerry as in Russia who do not have this phone and I'll be the first and I really like the design that is not with anyone else will not mix. So please give me his so I could move BlackBerri brand in Russia and showed what a united nation, BlackBerry)))
shakingthrough Apr 27, 2012 at 2:29 pm
This would make a fantastic Mother's Day present for my wife from our young kids.
dthoupis Apr 27, 2012 at 2:29 pm
Have you heard the song..
Give it to me baby!! Aha Aha!!
Let the Games Begin!
chiefbroski Apr 27, 2012 at 2:30 pm
Wow a 9981'P! That would be siiiiick! Ballin!
kd2393 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:30 pm
I need this amazing BlackBerry , so I could buy the Porsche car ( one day maybe) wich is appropriate
Robbenezer Apr 27, 2012 at 2:30 pm
To possess the BB that has been graced by Mr CrackBerry himself!
mokkasins Apr 27, 2012 at 2:30 pm
good luck to everyone!
it's not a game, but the best will win :D
I don't have a Porsche, but I could own a Porsche design BlackBerry!!!
bertcella Apr 27, 2012 at 2:30 pm
If I win would should show it off to everybody I know in my city, I would put so many pics of it on my Facebook, Google and Twitter pages!!!!
kaffeboy Apr 27, 2012 at 2:31 pm
wayoung Apr 27, 2012 at 2:31 pm
Because I'm still using a 9000!
Wow, you're giving away your baby?^^ Would really like to have it!
BlackSteelBladeX Apr 27, 2012 at 2:32 pm
I would love to have that phone! Hopefully this wins it!
drummerboy8469 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:32 pm
I would love one of these.
Melierax Apr 27, 2012 at 2:32 pm
I want it
LordCrankypants Apr 27, 2012 at 2:33 pm
I'll give her a whirl. Thanks for the chance :)
Maff989 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:33 pm
COMMENT! (god I hope I win!!!)
leejusuk Apr 27, 2012 at 2:33 pm
me me me me me me me please!!!
I want it because... I want it. Plus I don't have $2000
devinthomas Apr 27, 2012 at 2:33 pm
I did all 3 things! And I told my over 5000 twitter followers to follow you! I deserve it ;)
Kevin!!!! I would live this P'9981 smartphone!!!! I left BlackBerry in favor for the not so good iPhone 4S!
I miss my Bold 9900!!! Biggest mistake ever!!!!! This is such a great contest!! Ahhh!!!! I want!
So pretty!! Never actually liked the design but after a while I fell in love!
auditman Apr 27, 2012 at 2:33 pm
if i win your cell phone, I will sell my 9900 and the proceed will goto your favourite charity.
conker Apr 27, 2012 at 2:33 pm
Pimp my ride!
eyhab27 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:33 pm
pick me!
syke2k12 Apr 27, 2012 at 3:02 pm
Someone Pinch me, I can't believe this is happening. It'd be awesome to get a gift from Kevin on his birthday.
Happy birthday Kevin!
amrovi2014 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:34 pm
It will be my 1st ...
macabizero Apr 27, 2012 at 2:34 pm
Roy Labusta hey guys, where do you want my address to send me my new Porsche baby?
Ohhhhh I want one!
gymwarner Apr 27, 2012 at 2:34 pm
Here we go!
Please Kevin!
C4D_m0nk3y Apr 27, 2012 at 2:35 pm
Adding a beautiful, shiny Blackberry to my collection would be awesome. And with Porche in the name, it's gotta be cool. Something to rub in the face of "that" guy in the cube next to me doesn't hurt either. >=)
swillz_willz Apr 27, 2012 at 2:35 pm
I really want this blackberry model because I see it as one classy device; not ugly to me at all. Besides it's unique! Looking at the fact that it's got a superb and super-awesome design. I always like to own something that's way different from what everybody else has. I really hope I win this Porsche Design Blackberry! Thank you Crackberry Kevin. :)
coffeedoctor43 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:35 pm
Wow I would love this phone!
ptoombs Apr 27, 2012 at 2:35 pm
Just got real
wildeagle Apr 27, 2012 at 2:35 pm
It just looks so sweet.
Kungfurebel247 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:35 pm
I will rock that phone. My friends will be so jealous. Pick me.
rain3man Apr 27, 2012 at 2:35 pm
i always wanted a porche
NaijaBerry Apr 27, 2012 at 2:36 pm
Miss your 9900 do ya Kevin?;)
techyandy Apr 27, 2012 at 2:36 pm
i will define this stunning device as " sex on the bitch". i am dying to have this stunner....plzzzzz Kevin let me be the winner..plzzzzzz
Hey Kevin,
Pick me please! I wanna be a part of the CLUB! That would be so cool! It would be the best Prize ever!
Thanks for putting this up there!
vovadrap Apr 27, 2012 at 2:36 pm
This time i should win!!!
puds38 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:38 pm
I've like to win because my 9780 needs to be replaced and I'm broke.
Following on twitter (Milaxx)
and Google+ (MNS)
badtoyz Apr 27, 2012 at 2:36 pm
Would love to upgrade from my 9000 :)
halceondays Apr 27, 2012 at 2:36 pm
It's GQ.
kimosabi Apr 27, 2012 at 2:36 pm
ooh, there's a chance to get one!
Thanks for the opportunity to win this phone. I am looking forward to hopefully winning.
matttehman Apr 27, 2012 at 2:37 pm
Count me in ;)
G-bone Apr 27, 2012 at 2:37 pm
Love the Porsche! Love the Kevin! Love the Crackberry!
Good luck to all.
radewa Apr 27, 2012 at 2:37 pm
This is rock and roll Kevin !! Never seen before giveaway like that, BlackBerry Porsche P9981!! i want it because it is expensive and very exclusive so i wish i get your p9981 ! and i will keep that p9981 clean and exclusive forever... ;)
silvio000 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:37 pm
Hope to win this one. Thanks CrackBerry
drtechnical Apr 27, 2012 at 2:37 pm
If only for the reason that we know it would be currently-and-correctly updated with the latest cool OS, I would gladly carry Kevin's 9981.
Bonus reason: I'd trade you a beat-up (but still loved and working) Bold 9000. I'll even throw in the four belt holsters I have worn out.
SpanishlicksFari Apr 27, 2012 at 2:37 pm
i would love the P'9981 for it would be a nice belated bday gift, Blackberry Rocks :) cant wait for bb10
macabizero Apr 27, 2012 at 2:37 pm
Roy Labusta going to twitter now, geez! I'd like that awesome P.
gspeng Apr 27, 2012 at 2:37 pm
WOW, sure would love this phone, but at the rate of Comments contest will be over in no time #775???:):)TGIF
UberschallSamsara Apr 27, 2012 at 2:38 pm
I want it for dev work since I don't currently have a BBOS7 device.
borceg Apr 27, 2012 at 2:38 pm
At this moment, 2k is insanely too much for smartphone. So, I'm in :)
togardergrosse Apr 27, 2012 at 2:38 pm
No, I don't want to be the 1% either Kev..
But if the Great Fearless Founder himself forced me to take his previous "Knight of BlackBerry", who am I to refuse such task?
Why do I want this P'9981? Well firstly because it was used by the great Kevin! Secondly this device has to be the nicest BlackBerry made simply because of its materials & exclusivity. It would be an HONOR to own a device like that! I could honestly say that I am #2 BlackBerry fanboy in Canada! Would love to see how I rank on a global scale. Lastly I've been a forum member since 2009 and have been reading this site since late 2007. CrackBerry is refreshed about 200 times throughout my 24 hour day. I would love to win this device.
jeepguynola Apr 27, 2012 at 2:38 pm
I will father a baby and TRADE it with you for this.
jojo212 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:41 pm
I'm in. Still using a 9700. Would love to update in a spectacular fashion! Will take you to the best dinner of all time in Orlando.
chouhas Apr 27, 2012 at 2:39 pm
well I needed to replace my bold...
JCangoku Apr 27, 2012 at 2:39 pm
I want it so badly !
dolphingrl451 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:39 pm
I'd love to get rid of my shitty HTC Inspire and have a blackberry!
I would love to own this bb!!!
masoud14 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:40 pm
Hey Kevin,
I am just like you. I want the latest and greatest BBs out there. I had the 8900, 9700, 9780, 9800, 9900 and now i am using a white 9900 straight from RIM. I would have never imagined owning a P'9981 cause that would be too crazy for me. But with this contest I might have a chance. I say - PICK ME - but whomever you pick will be one lucky duck.
Hirisky Apr 27, 2012 at 2:40 pm
Another awesome contest! I would looooove to take this baby for a ride and keep on dreaming about the car!!!! THANK YOU Kevin
Pick me! I'd love to make the P'9981 my daily driver!! =D
pimashahs Apr 27, 2012 at 2:40 pm
I want it :)
recompile Apr 27, 2012 at 2:40 pm
Post for a change to win? How do I do that?
I just did? How about that!
DeeNiceJones Apr 27, 2012 at 2:43 pm
Pick me!!! Its a strange looking phone but it seems like it would make a great conversation piece!!
isaacleese Apr 27, 2012 at 2:41 pm
This just might get me back into BlackBerry...
dadymon Apr 27, 2012 at 2:41 pm
Kool! I am following you on twitter and Google +. Thanks in advance!
Wickee Apr 27, 2012 at 2:41 pm
I want it, because who wouldn't want it?
Blackberrygirl4 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:42 pm
This is great! Im dieing to win this!!
ArabPDA Apr 27, 2012 at 2:42 pm
I liked the P'9981
But its price is too high for a blackberry device, even my Curve 9800 is doing the same :P
my.usernamegoeshere Apr 27, 2012 at 2:42 pm
I want the ultimate bb headturner FTW!!
crackjay Apr 27, 2012 at 2:44 pm
The phone would be nice, but I really am hoping Kevin leaves the $500 clock app on the phone if I win!!!! ;)
Palmiros Apr 27, 2012 at 2:42 pm
Thanks for putting up these great prizes Kevin!
brando0623 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:42 pm
Would love this phone and would use it everyday
glennster28 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:42 pm
What if we already follow you on Twitter? and G+
WILLSaDICKted Apr 27, 2012 at 2:42 pm
Will- PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE !
gyubok Apr 27, 2012 at 2:42 pm
count me in please!
AMorris71 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:43 pm
This is awesome. Thanks the opportunity. I would love to have this phone.
ygal5123 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:43 pm
Just lost $2k in bad investmant - this may bring a smile back to my face :)
royabousamra Apr 27, 2012 at 2:43 pm
I am actually entering this because my outdated Bold 2 got stolen in school. I asked my school if they can try searching, but they told me it was my responsibility for loosing it, but i took it because my Mom's uncle died and maybe my mom called to pick me up earlier?! I asked my dad if he can buy another, but told me that till the end of next year or the middle of it. So now im stuck with no phone for a year :\
ddt_716 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:43 pm
please pick me, dropped my blackberry 9700 yesterday and the housing broke, sucks, now using my curve 9300 which is no comparision
npunk42 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:44 pm
Here goes nothin
dagerlach Apr 27, 2012 at 2:44 pm
Probably the only Porshe I could afford to own. :)
yurayko Apr 27, 2012 at 2:44 pm
I love the Porsche, this is one of the most stylish cars (most 911) in the world and I will be pleased win this phone. Also the advertise the BlackBerry and the Porsche at the same time ;-) Many thanks.
- Envoyé de ma tablette BlackBerry® PlayBook™.
damndirtyapes Apr 27, 2012 at 2:44 pm
That is such a sweet phone.
brando0623 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:44 pm
I would love to win this device and would use it as my primary device
j.goncalves Apr 27, 2012 at 2:45 pm
Dayum, that I hot.
immovablesoup Apr 27, 2012 at 2:45 pm
I'm not sure I can sum up how much I'd love to own a P'9981! I first started visiting CrackBerry a while ago when I got my PlayBook, my first BlackBerry product, and I have viewed with longing and admiration the many videos of the epic BlackBerry Bridge, and of course awed at the beauty to behold that is the P'9981.
I would love to win the P'9981 because I am not eligible for an upgrade, and I do not have enough cash to spare to buy an unlocked 'berry. My current phone is a Palm Pre, but due to last year's debacle support and apps have pretty much dried up. Also, being able to reach enlightenment via Bridge would be a huge plus, and I can't even BEGIN to mention what an honour it would be to have a Blackberry previously owned by one of MobileNations' finest!
Best wishes to all who enter, please rescue me from my desolate webOS island! No matter how great the UI, essentials such as wikitude are something webOS will probably never have
P-P-P Pick up a PlayBook!
cndnstpr Apr 27, 2012 at 2:46 pm
P'9981 would be AMAZING to have!
Johnny C.
kochjm Apr 27, 2012 at 2:46 pm
I'd sell it and donate the proceeds to Haiti if I won!!
kritikal Apr 27, 2012 at 2:47 pm
I'd like to have it so that wherever I go heads will turn !
stevewoodrow11 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:47 pm
Yes please CB Kev!
jafarpour Apr 27, 2012 at 2:47 pm
Please pick me. I love BB
bizzyqu Apr 27, 2012 at 2:52 pm
I want the P'9981 because it is the greatest BlackBerry....in the world! (not to mention it is the even more exclusive "owned my crackberry kevin" version)
rkonert Apr 27, 2012 at 2:48 pm
I would like it because I am still heart broken of the destruction of my Playbook and this would go a long way to repairing my heart!!
cwbdawg Apr 27, 2012 at 2:48 pm
Would love to make all my friends jealous.
PFairhead Apr 27, 2012 at 2:49 pm
This would be an amazing phone to use...
Joel_Zimmerman Apr 27, 2012 at 2:49 pm
As a train planner in the Southeastern Railway, I use BlackBerry devices and software to the full. The P'9981 would be a great addition to my work and personal life and will be greatly looked after! (My old 9700 still has no scratches on its screen after 2 years of use… without ever using a screen protector).
zefreaky Apr 27, 2012 at 2:49 pm
Trying once again to win something! i have to say it's not my dreamed BBY but I would love to win this one!!
dannyd86 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:49 pm
Give it to me so I can throw on some hugo boss clothes and rub it in peoples faces that my phone costs 4 times as much as there's lol
Bulldawg Apr 27, 2012 at 2:50 pm
I'd love it, but be forwarned--I'm going to destroy that ugly thing. Wait--maybe I'll sell it, but I'm not going to carry it around.
ne0stai2dust Apr 27, 2012 at 2:50 pm
I would love to win this phone! everything thinks that BB's are plain and not that great. I want to prove them wrong!
I'd love to win this phone!
dzorbas Apr 27, 2012 at 2:50 pm
I'm in.
It's always nice to have different phone. iPhone is too common nowadays.
snapfoo Apr 27, 2012 at 2:50 pm
1st World Opportunities :). Good luck all!
FrankDLR1972 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:51 pm
OMG, sickwhat!!!
datta72 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:51 pm
#TeamBlackBerry Nuff Said!
boldone Apr 27, 2012 at 2:51 pm
This is the one that I really, really want bad, plz.
MusicMtl Apr 27, 2012 at 2:52 pm
Another to good to be true contest. You guys rock!
drecar Apr 27, 2012 at 2:52 pm
over here.
mthomps07 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:52 pm
gigstarr Apr 27, 2012 at 2:52 pm
It's suh-weet! Need a new phone too :)
shootsscores Apr 27, 2012 at 2:52 pm
I want it for my wife who won't budge from her OS4 Curve.
sedalia066 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:53 pm
A slightly used BB would be a real boon to my family. :)
hazenjonas Apr 27, 2012 at 2:53 pm
Must win the Porche!
kfroese Apr 27, 2012 at 2:53 pm
I need this phone because I'm bored with my 9800 but still have 6 months to go before eligible for hardware upgrade.
juacas Apr 27, 2012 at 2:53 pm
I want to be the first guy in Colombia to own one!!! Plus I need to upgrade my Storm 2!
egranlund Apr 27, 2012 at 2:54 pm
I should win because I'm awesome! :P
Hibbylinx81 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:54 pm
Well lol (slightly) used or not any1 may well b ridiculous to pass up...well I'd like to c what 2000$ is so worth in a phone dwl...can any1 complain and it's free! To d detractors, go hide urself! Sure CB has had tonnes o giveaways..Rock on CBK...HBD in May!
protomaxxx Apr 27, 2012 at 2:54 pm
this is a great phone that is well worth the money. if i win, i will donate it to my local orphanage so it can use the proceeds to help feed its children.
GauchoLoco Apr 27, 2012 at 2:54 pm
Oh pick me! Pick me Kevin!! That P'9981 just exudes luxury. I need it! Haha. But thank you Crcakberry for always putting on awesome contests!
calvinmj Apr 27, 2012 at 2:55 pm
I switched to Iphone. Only way I switch back is for the BB10 or if I win this one. My last BB is the 9000. Still have it in storage. If I don't win I may never go back to BB.
jmbrooks4 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:55 pm
I would love to win that sexy new phone! Seriously, I love my old 8900 and all, but that'd be one hell of a slick upgrade. Pick me!
mmcpher Apr 27, 2012 at 2:55 pm
I am in
Nikeem24 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:55 pm
Thank you crackberry for another great contest. Add me in.....Lol
TheMarco Apr 27, 2012 at 2:56 pm
That would be awesome. All 3 things done!
RGwhittenbu Apr 27, 2012 at 2:56 pm
I could use this. Pick me.
jdrharding Apr 27, 2012 at 2:56 pm
Oh dear god, I'm doing all three!!
jsocan Apr 27, 2012 at 2:56 pm
The Porsche Design Phone is the best BOLD statement for RIM and for the owner of the handset, and I love to have one.
YEnSeN125 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:57 pm
Porsche design blackberry would be awesome.. !!
Xander1281 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:57 pm
Free stuff!
heolag Apr 27, 2012 at 2:57 pm
I want one
doxa sub750T Apr 27, 2012 at 2:57 pm
Wow, what a nice gesture from you, Kevin! This would be really nice pair going with my Eterna 1,000 Meters Concept watch :-) Eterna also makes Porche Design watch series and there is one that looks very similar to the original 1,000 Meters Concept watch....
Good luck every one!
goorborhn Apr 27, 2012 at 2:57 pm
I want that p9981!!!! My coworkers and I all have 9780, i could stand out of the crowd :)
vegasmatt Apr 27, 2012 at 2:58 pm
I never win anything and I like the phone and if I get one I will be the first one to get on in northampton pa
odpatch Apr 27, 2012 at 2:58 pm
Oh man, i never fell the need to win a giveway like this... New feelings niceee...
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kukaluka Apr 27, 2012 at 2:58 pm
The i would be the only owning a P'9981 on the island :)
jasoncar.2009 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:58 pm
I'd love it to develop on. Beats testing on a simulator... in style. An alpha BB10 from the Jam next week would be nice, too...
Good luck everyone
vedesh Apr 27, 2012 at 2:58 pm
It is cool looking phone
enzo316 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:58 pm
It will match my car if I win! I <3 Porsche!
sunny231 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:58 pm
the reason i need this lovely phone is because i have a 9700 and its so slow for everyday use now. i need a phone to keep up with my everyday usage and have a sleek design such as this phone. please help me out! i would love this baby!
amosque57 Apr 27, 2012 at 2:58 pm
I wanna win just so I can be part of the awesomely exclusive club member you get to be when you have this phone
jaiskywalk Apr 27, 2012 at 2:59 pm
My word, Having that would be like owning my very own Millenium Falcon. I NEED it! I love these contests.
bbmtna Apr 27, 2012 at 2:59 pm
Here's the contest i've been waiting for, thank you oh so much for the opportunity.
The reason why i want this is rather simple. i believe that it's been said before, the absolute best way to 'Be Bold' is to rock a P'9981! As the Blackberry fanboy out of my friends and at my workplace, having this bad boy would be a great way to prove that statement!
It's the ultimate attention grabber regards of what people think, and owning it this phone would be the absolute best way to stroke my ego!
HybridGT Apr 27, 2012 at 2:59 pm
Count me in !
Helliboy Apr 27, 2012 at 3:00 pm
I´m in it to win it :)
Wow I'll be the evy of all BB users world wide.
Danny Ocean Apr 27, 2012 at 3:01 pm
Excellent contest! Fingers crossed!
pfe1223 Apr 27, 2012 at 3:01 pm
I would proudly carry the Porsche Design BlackBerry!
Jassal2008 Apr 27, 2012 at 3:02 pm
Wowzers i hope i win
Nigelbrown Apr 27, 2012 at 3:02 pm
I wanty!!!
steve1436 Apr 27, 2012 at 3:03 pm
My birthday is May 15! The P'9981 would be an awesome present from you, Kevin!
kassdog Apr 27, 2012 at 3:03 pm
I want this cause its a badass phone.
Puddin13 Apr 27, 2012 at 3:20 pm
Kevin, you & CrackBerry rock! I love my loyal BlackBerry Torch 9800 even though the speaker doesn't work right any more. In order to make calls or answer them I now must use a headset.
There's a 99% chance I will not own this awesome Porsche designed BlackBerry phone.... So this is my 1% chance to win yours!
pbadini Apr 27, 2012 at 3:03 pm
I want this!
g_dark20 Apr 27, 2012 at 3:03 pm
If these giving, I have no problems in receiving. : D Greetings.
Wheelz Apr 27, 2012 at 3:03 pm
Pick me!
Man this has got to be the best giveaway ever.
PiotrJot Apr 27, 2012 at 3:05 pm
Why I want it? Would be my first and only Porsche :-)
Would be an awesome replacement to my now aging Bold 9700.. And get my up into OS 7.x..
kuler22 Apr 27, 2012 at 3:05 pm
Happy Birthday, Kevin!
The saying goes...it is better to give than to receive! Please give me that shiny piece of heaven.


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Three Speeds of Self Improvement
Yesterday I got a good question from a reader. His email was too long to paste in full, but the gist of the question was that he was trying to do a lot of self improvement stuff at once, and his attention seemed to be too spread to really made a big impact in any one area. How do I manage to make a lot of progress, he asked?
Over the past dozen years or more I've tackled a huge number of self improvement projects. Not all of them have been complete successes, of course, but generally I've been satisfied with my progress. Through that time I've come to classify these projects into three different categories, which helps me coordinate them all.
The first category of self improvement projects are instant changes, which I wrote about here. These are mainly habits that binary, meaning that whether or not you're doing them is very easily measured. Either you're waking up early in the morning or you're not, either you're smoking or you're not, either you're eating healthy or you're not. The process of tackling these sorts of improvements is easy-- you come up with a compelling reason why you MUST switch ("If I don't quit smoking, I will die ten years early and miss seeing my grandchildren") and then you just do it. We have a natural inclination to draw these things out and make them into big deals, tapering them and scheduling them, but I find it much easier to just start now and do it completely. The biggest changes I've made in this category are waking up early, always being on time, and not eating unhealthy food.
When attempting instant changes, do one at a time unless two are complementary. For example, you could quit soda AND sugary food since they're related, but I wouldn't try qutting sugary food and waking up early at the same time. Will power is a strong force and can be harnessed for really impactful permanent change, but it works best with its attention undivided. So make a big instant change, wait 20-30 days or so until it's effortless (possibly more for some habits) and then move on to the next one.
The second category is long term gradual change. Here I'm talking about lifelong bodies of knowledge that you accumulate which end up shaping you, or personality characteristics that you develop over a lifetime. The distinguishing feature of these changes isn't that they MUST be done over a lifetime, but simply that they can be. A great example might be financial habits.
While you could tackle small subsets of the problem as instant changes ("I will save and invest $500 every month!"), the real benefit comes from a lifetime of learning and gradual improvement. Other examples would be conversation skills, optimism, or physical fitness. Multiple long term changes can be done concurrently because they don't require too much focus. If you read one book a month about conversation skills and related topics, and keep some of what you learn in mind while you go through your everyday life, you'll become a better conversationalist as you age.
Despite long term gradual changes being the least glamorous of the changes, I think that they might be the most important. Although all three categories are applicable, the post I wrote about always getting better is mainly about these sorts of changes.
The last category is focused change. In my life these tend to be short or medium term projects. Focused change projects are things like learning a language, learning to program, and learning pickup. You can tell that something is a focused change project and not a gradual change project when you realize that you won't get anywhere unless you go really hard on it for some period of time. One Italian tape a week for three years will leave you never speaking Italian, but doing ninety tapes in ninety days will leave you with a lifetime of SOME understanding and speaking Italian.
Most people, especially those who are really into self improvement, will try to do many focused change projects at once. I've tried this too, but it doesn't really work. In my experience, the best strategy is to have one and only one focused change project at a time. Always be working on something, but never work on more than one. From February to March this year, mine was pickup. Then I quit that and started taking violin lessons. Once I got to where I wanted to be in violin, I stopped that and started working on learning Chinese. If I had tried to do all three of these things at once, I doubt I would have gotten anywhere. Instead I focus on one at a time, switch it to gradual improvement once I've developed a base competency, and then focus on the next one.
When you use this three-tiered system, you can get a lot done in a short amount of time. In the past five months, while I brushed up on my pickup skills, learned to play the violin, and started to redevelop my Chinese, I also made several instant changes. I began waking up early (7:20am with no alarm today), being on time to everything, using a todo list, drinking tea every morning, flossing every night, taking vitamins every day, reaching out to one person every day, tracking my time, reading every day, and analyzing my day every night. For long term gradual changes, I've read several books on conversation, continued to practice poker, begun to read some fiction to train my mind to write fiction, become a better programmer, learned to cook a few new things, learned a few handyman skills, and become a better motorcycle rider.
Humans have an incredible capacity for self improvement, but unless it's coordinated properly and kept on pace, we risk overloading ourselves or slacking off completely. By understanding the three speeds of self improvement we can tackle a lot at once and lock in permanent changes as we move along.
Photo is a Chinese flash card. I've actually switched to Japanese since writing this, since I'll be going there in a few months.
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An apartment development with 224 units is being proposed for a vacant site on Waukesha's east side.
Morgensen Realty Co., of Delafield, has submitted conceptual plans for the development, known as Broadway Commons, for a 19-acre site at 1910 E. Broadway St., east of Les Paul Parkway. »Read Full Blog Post(20)
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Milwaukee Ballet brings 'Nutcracker' to life
Uihlein Hall was peppered with sparkly shoes and fluffy frocks for Saturday afternoon's opening of the Milwaukee Ballet's production of "The Nutcracker" - and that was just the little girls in the audience.
The production of "Nutcracker," directed and choreographed by Milwaukee Ballet artistic director Michael Pink, is a lavish, stage-filling spectacle that tells a classic story through a deft balance of child-pleasing action and elegant dance. »Read Full Article(2)
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A 16-year-old Kenosha County girl died Saturday after being involved in a two-car crash Friday that injured two other teen girls, the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department reported.
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Town of Fredonia - An unnamed stream flows out of publicly owned land at the southwest corner of Jay Road and Highway E, and wraps around a tamarack and white cedar swamp on the west end of a 76-acre property targeted for acquisition by the state Department of Natural Resources.
More than 35 acres of the parcel is wetland, with the conifer trees in the swamp bumping against red osier dogwood in an adjacent shrub-carr. Next to it, the telltale humps of hummock sedge in a wet meadow. »Read Full Article(7)
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Sunday's forecast calls for rain and a record-breaking snowless streak in Milwaukee - as well as a glimpse of future winters.
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In this week's podcast, Bob McGinn and Tyler Dunne discuss the Ryan Grant's return, the Packers' home winning streak against the Detroit Lions, and the NFL fines against Packers defensive players.
Listen here, or download the mp3 file here. You can also find the podcast in the iTunes store.
Father says daughter kills self after bullying
A crowd protested outside of Cudahy High School Saturday after a student took her own life, allegedly after being bullied, WTMJ-TV (Channel 4) reported.
South side apartment residents dislocated by fire
Around two dozen south side residents won't be able to return to their apartments for at least a couple of days following an early morning fire Saturday in the three-story building at 3124 W. National Ave., Battalion Chief Dan Holton said.
A small fire started around 12:30 a.m. in a bathroom in one of the building's 14 apartments. »Read Full Article
UW pay raises needed, system president says - but when?
Madison - The University of Wisconsin System is only as good as its people, but it would be premature - and possibly counterproductive - to speculate about when raises could be approved for employees whose paychecks have taken a hit in recent years, UW System President Kevin Reilly said Friday.
Faculty salaries at UW campuses have fallen more than 18% below the national average, Reilly told the UW System Board of Regents. The last faculty-wide raise - 1% in 2008 - was followed by unpaid furloughs and a state mandate that most state employees contribute more of their pay toward benefits. »Read Full Article(71)
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Kenosha - Demolition efforts have begun at the Chrysler engine plant in Kenosha that closed down two years ago.
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A WLUK-TV report says the fire was reported to Oshkosh police Saturday about 4:20 a.m. Fire officials say the person and dog were dead when they arrived on the scene.
The Oshkosh police and fire departments are investigating the cause of the fire.
Drug deaths on rise in Wisconsin
Madison - A new report shows drug-related deaths are steadily increasing in Wisconsin.
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Messiaen piano piece is stunning at St. Paul's
Technical mastery, musical expression and a piece one rarely has an opportunity to hear came together on Friday evening in a stunning performance by pianist Christopher Taylor.
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Accused Montee Ball attacker reaches plea deal
Madison - One of three men accused of attacking Wisconsin running back Montee Ball in August has reached a deal with prosecutors.
Twenty-one-year-old Wendell Venerable of Madison is scheduled for a plea hearing Dec. 17. His lawyer, Brian Hough, told the Wisconsin State Journal he could not comment on the agreement, but confirmed Friday that one had been reached. »Read Full Article(4)
$478,700 sought for governor's mansion kitchen renovations
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State to issue emergency concealed-carry rules
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You have a great collection, thanks for sharing the custom pics!
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Awesome my friend... pics are really eye catching. And Endura in wood?? Really good work from Chtorr - I am little fan of his work...
Great work and super collection, Welcome.....
Now thats a cool knife from Hloh
Looks like an 18th century spyderco folder, very nice.
"Having a dull knife is like having a stupid friend."
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Folding knives can be classified in two large groups: Spydercos and the rest!
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Wow. That D'allara is absolutely beautiful. Do you have any modified crickets, lavas, or even anything else for that matter?......Keep 'em coming!
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Africa goes medieval in its fight against Ebola
As the Ebola epidemic claims new victims at an ever-increasing rate, African governments in Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia have instituted a "cordon sanitaire," deploying troops to forcibly isolate the inhabitants in an area containing most of the cases.
Democrat? Republican? There's an app for that
If you're a Republican, you might want to think twice before buying Lipton Iced Tea, and forget about Starbucks coffee. If you're a Democrat, put down that Reese's Peanut Butter Cup, and throw away the cylinder of Quaker Oats in your pantry.
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In the nuclear age, presidents may have only minutes to make a decision that could affect the entire world. They don't so much leave the White House as they take a miniature version of it with them wherever they go.
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By 1982, when the Vietnam Veterans Memorial opened on the National Mall, something had shifted in the way we remember our wars. A national memorial, prominently placed on the nation's most symbolically significant public space, came to seem like an essential dignity offered to veterans, their families and the memory of those who gave their lives. But there is an exception.
In Japan, ramen aficionados worry their favorite dish is coming off the boil
"The ramen boom has ended," said Ivan Orkin, a New Yorker who first traveled to Japan in the 1980s and now owns two noodle-soup restaurants in Tokyo. "A boom implies that there are new avenues and new growth to pursue, and that's not the case in Japan anymore."
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It was a ROCK-in' evening on Saturday when we hosted the sixth annual Neanderthal Ball presented by Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children!
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Despite the playfulness of his current Small Skyscraper architecture/art installation, make no mistake: it's a burden to be Chris Burden.
He's been shot in the arm, nailed to a VW beetle, electrocuted and crucified. He's even taken out prime time ads in Los Angles and New York. He's done it all throughout the 70s and 80s in the name of performance art.
More recently, Burden has focused on sculptural installations. His Urban Light installation (pictured above) features 202 found street lights, and is a permanent fixture (pun definitely intended) at LACMA (DIY tip: you can shop Euro Style Lighting's selection of post lights if you'd like to build your own Urban Light replica).
However, it's Burden's current work, Small Skyscraper (pictured at the top of this post and below), that finally compelled me to write about the artist.
On view at Pasadena's One Colorado, Small Skyscraper is a playful adaption to a Los Angeles County building code loophole (since closed) that allows buildings to be built up to 400 sq. ft. and 35 feet high without permits. This fun, if a bit impractical, four story piece actually combines for an impressive 1600 sq. ft. of floor space. Small Skyscraper was inspired by a loophole Burden first discovered in 1991 when building his studio on rugged terrain in an unincorporated section of Los Angeles County. The installation itself may be up to code; his documentation of it below, however, is probably less than sufficient for the permit process:
Work like Burden's is hard to commodify, and yet in an age when museum attendees are asked to exit through the gift shop, I feel like I should leave you with something to purchase. So in that spirit, the following are a few floor lamps that, unlike Small Skyscraper, are nearly certain to conform to building codes for the foreseeable future.
Possini Euro Three Tier Wood Slat Frosted Glass Floor Lamp (left), Rattan Rectangular Column 40" High Floor Lamp (right)
See Small Skyscraper between now and November 11, 2012, at One Colorado in Pasadena. The exhibition is presented by the Armory Center for the Arts.
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1. Retro Turquoise Metal 9 1/2" Round Wall Clock 2. Swag Style Blue Ikat Giclee Chandelier 3. LBL Miyu Classic Steel Blue Pendant Light 4. Linen Shade Blue Oscar Table LampCopy 5. Clear Glass Nesting Tables 6. Zuo Baby S Blue Kids Chairs
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Yes, stairs can get you from one level to the next, but that's not all the modern stairway design can do! They can be more like sculptural works of art when architects think outside the box, which can make going from one level to the next so much more fun! Whether you choose wood (above), steel, concrete, or glass creating an innovative and beautiful stairway design will make a huge impact in any modern home.
This modern steel staircase (above) gives the appearance of walking through a black box that floats just above the room. And just look at how beautifully the bold black contrasts against the natural materials, but still feels very light and airy. If you don't want to add a stairway or change your current one, black accent furniture can create that visual pop in a space.
Poured concrete stairs mixed with solid block treads create a very organic feel for a modern home (above). This is a great idea for a modern home where the stairs become shelves used to display books and modern home decor. When you think about the alternative for this creative stairway design, there's not much. The architect could have built a wall and made a closet underneath or had an odd area under the stairs... nah. This is a much better option!
A glass staircase does an amazing job of not obstructing the view in this gorgeous outdoor setting (above). The greenery shines through the glass as you view the garden below. This might be a little scary for some, but is stunning nonetheless!
When you think outside the box magic happens!
Images: Amanda-Rae, Tamizo Architects, CastroFerro, The Art of Youthful Revolutions
Hope you all had an amazing Labor Day Weekend! Many of us spend so much of our time working and not enough time playing so I hope you had a chance to relax, enjoy family and loved ones. The best long weekends are when you can be at peace with nature and your surroundings.
Rewarding yourself is sure to keep your energy flowing. How will you reward yourself this fall?
A trip to the picturesque Ram's Gate Winery in Sonoma seems like a perfect reward! "In a world obsessed with making things faster, where speed is valued above all else, Ram's Gate is our way of pressing pause."
The architecture is a modern interpretation of it's natural surroundings and weathered farmsteads of Carneros, while the interior is an eclectic mix of classic contemporary and urban cool.
Designer, Orlando Diaz-Azcuy did no wrong here and created something exciting at every turn. The interiors were designed with close attention to detail, from the open beam ceiling, the reclaimed wood walls, and the natural stone tops to the mill-work. Large glass pendant lights work great in open spaces because they make a gorgeous statement without cluttering the space.
Clusters of seating create intimate environments. Low coffee tables are always great for casually seating spaces.
The large island in this modern kitchen creates a perfect area for serving and gathering.
Can't you just feel the calmness of Ram's Gate Winery through these photos? What a serene setting!
Images: Ram's Gate Winery
Modern wood paneling has no doubt progressed since the 70's, proving it's a trend that will be around for a while! We love the use of wood paneling on walls, ceilings, floors, and all-over because it has the ability to soften up a space. The white wood planks on the walls of this kitchen (above) create a very clean, natural feel. The oiled white oak floor warms up the space and the use of the same material over the hood is a feature design element. See how even this little accent of the natural wood on the walls can make such a big statement.
The marine plywood panels on the ceiling create a unifying element within this space. The use of wood on the ceiling allows you to use tile on the floor without the space feeling too cold.
Reclaimed wood walls are a very popular trend right now. They mix so beautifully with bold colors and industrial elements. The use of industrial wall sconces against reclaimed wood is the perfect pairing.
Wrapping the walls and ceiling of this rustic bathroom in un-milled, reclaimed wood is a great way to achieve that rustic modern cabin feel. The use of light wood planks and the light concrete floor feels bright and airy, creating a beautiful contrast with the black vanity.
Today, restaurant design uses reclaimed wood to achieve an industrial modern feel. It's a trendy look, creates a cozy atmosphere, and also helps absorb sound. Bronze pendant lights really are the perfect metallic accent in any modern, industrial interior. Gunmetal accents also work perfectly with this industrial modern feel.
Whether you're going for a modern-rustic or chic-industrial, incorporating wood paneling or reclaimed wood into your space can provide you layers of textures that bring softness and warmth. It's a trend that will definitely be around for awhile!
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On Death
We have dealt with the deaths of several people close to us in the last few years. This comment on MetaFilter really speaks to me:
This is what helplessness feels like. Nobody is good at watching someone they love pass away. In the face of fear and sadness and anger and denial, when your brain is spending most of its processing power yelling and then crying and then yelling again "No! Noooooo! No!" for days or weeks on end, you don't always do the best things. You don't do the things you'd imagined you would do. You don't do the things you will wish you had done, when you spend the ensuing years reliving those final hours with your mom or your dad or your spouse. You feel like a drowning person, flailing about for something to hold onto, but there's nothing to hold. You try all the coping methods that have worked in the past: tell a funny joke, give them something to be proud of, distract yourself, even lie and say it's all going to be ok, but it all seems crass, and none of it stops the dying.
But that's ok. It's horrible and terrifying and you do everything wrong, and still somehow there is beauty in your very failure. You are being forced to face up to something huge, and your inability to handle it is part of what makes you human, part of the price you pay for loving deeply. There is a profound honesty in this fumbling, an admission that the loss of this person is leaving you directionless.
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Some of my cross stitch designs
In addition to needlepoint and bargello, I also do cross stitch–though, my cross stitch projects tend to be much less ambitious than my needlework designs.
Here are a few of the cross stitch projects that I've done over the years:
The dogs in this design come from Mary Norden's Ethnic Needlepoint book:
These elephants come from the same book:
I did this for an online gift exchange:
Original needpoint designs
In this post, I noted that most of my needlepoint and cross stitch designs are original. Here are some of my designs
Kilim-inspired pillow
You can download the pattern here.
Crosses design
Diamonds design
Every design that I'd done recently before this was all done on 45 and 90 degree angles, so I decided to try something different.
Racism and the Obama presidency
Ever since Barack Obama became president, I've pondered the role of racism in regard to his presidency. Now that we are in the final days before the 2012 election, I have finally come to a conclusion about the issue. Racism is alive and well in the US, but you cannot chalk up the large number of people who hate Mr. Obama simply to racism. Instead, I have concluded that base-level racism just puts people at a different starting place. I look at it this way: a lot of people really hated Bill Clinton when he was president, but at the heart of the matter, he more or less was a good ol' boy Southern white guy. Racism gives the same people a different starting place with regard to Obama. The hatred for Obama is fundamentally probably no worse than it was for Clinton, but the race issue puts these same people at a higher starting point, therefore the overall level of hatred is higher.
My dissertation
In 1997, I completed my Ph.D. in German literature/cultural studies/translation studies at the University of Texas at Austin. Here are the abstract and table of contents of my dissertation:
The three dramas of nineteenth-century German playwright Georg Büchner represent an interesting case study of how literary reputations are made and how the value of literary texts is determined. This dissertation undertakes a detailed examination of the reception of Büchner's dramas in Anglo-American culture from 1919, the year the first English-language translation of one of Büchner's plays was published, through the 1960s, when Büchner had become an established part of the canon of world drama.
Employing a methodology based on the work of Hans Robert Jauß and Michel Foucault as well as several contemporary translation theorists, the goal of this dissertation is to investigate some of the factors that influenced the building of Büchner's literary reputation in the United States and England. Based on the findings of this case study, it is also the goal of this dissertation to make a contribution to the on-going development of a non-normative, reception-oriented approach to translation studies.
The research of this dissertation is based primarily on the published English-language translations of the plays of Georg Büchner, the texts that were published with the translations, and the published reviews of the translations and performances of Büchner's plays in the United States and England from the beginnings of the reception of Büchner's works in England and the United States in the early twentieth century to the 1960s, when Büchner's reputation had been well established in English-language culture.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Theoretical Groundwork
- Translation Study as a Linguistic Study
- Translation of "Sacred" or Canonical Texts
- Translation as a Process
- Translation as Rewriting
- The Power of Reception: The Cultural Turn in Translation Theory
- Translation and Horizons of Expectation: Histories of Reception
- Translations as Cultural Manipulation: Rewritings as Regimes of Truth
- From Theory to Practice: An Interim Conclusion
Chapter 2: German-language Büchners
- Büchner's Life
- Early Failed Image: Büchner as Young German
- The Socialists' Büchner
- Büchner for Social Democrats and Naturalists
- Büchner's Reception in Germany: The Twentieth Century
- Conclusion
Chapter 3: Anglophone Büchners
- Büchner in America: The Socialists
- Büchner in the Early Twentieth-Century: The Great European
- Büchner in America: The German-English Version
- The Other English Büchner: Büchner after World War II
- Büchner and the Canon of World Theater
- Büchner and the 1960s
- Büchner as an English Classic: Conclusion
Chapter 4: Büchner as Reception Case Study
Appendix A: English-language Translations of Georg Büchner's Works through 1980
Appendix B: Performances of Büchner's Works in Britain and the United States through 1980
Works Cited
Needlework projects based on designs by Mary Norden
Back in high school, I started doing four-way bargello needlework. At some later point, I moved on to needlepoint (in bargello, the stitches are the same direction as the canvas; in needlepoint, stitches are diagonal to the canvas). Every time I visit a used bookstore, I check out the needlework section. I've bought a lot of needlepoint books over the years, but by far, my favorite designer is Mary Norden, and my favorite book of designs is Ethnic Needlepoint. I've designed most of my needlepoint projects myself over the years, but I've now stitched several designs straight from this book. Here are two of them that date, roughly, from the mid-2000s:
Four-way Bargello
Back in high school I worked as a dishwasher and cook at a local restaurant. One of my coworkers brought her needlework to do for a little while in the afternoon if business slowed enough for us to take a break. She did bargello, and I was fascinated. I got a copy of Dorothy Kaestner's Four-Way Bargello and–with the help of my coworker initially–started what has turned out to be a lifelong hobby.
I still have some of the designs I did back then. They are all closely related to designs in the book, but even back then, I was altering the designs myself.


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Welcome to Raycom News Network's live blog from SEC Media Days in Hoover, AL.
(RNN) – Week 1 is complete. That means it's time to honor the analyst tradition of taking a couple preconceived notions, mixing in a dash of limited evidence and making some unreasonably bold predictions.
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So, here goes. Meet your 2013 Southeastern Conference Champions: the South Carolina Gamecocks. Provided the Ol' Ball Coach gets out of his own way.
"We got a bunch of hurt guys, acting like they're really hurt," Steve Spurrier told reporters after the Aug. 12 practice. "So right now, they may not play [in the season opener]."
The guys in question were wideouts Damiere Byrd and Bruce Ellington (both sore hamstrings), along with All-American defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (bruised shoulder).
When asked if he was trying to send a message for them to get healthy, Coach Grumpycat said "I don't know. Why don't y'all go talk to them?" before adding, "No, I'll handle those guys."
They all played, by the way.
This gets brought up after Clowney huffed and puffed his way through Thursday's 27-10 win over North Carolina. ESPN's sideline reporter asked Spurrier about his All-American at the half; it turned out Clowney had been battling a stomach virus … and his coach had no idea until midway through the game.
Lost in the talk of "Tummy-gate" was the performance put on by the rest of the gang Thursday. The defense held a good North Carolina offense to 2.8 yards per carry and 4.5 yards per pass, all while Clowney did little more than go "BOO!" to keep blockers occupied.
And an off-night due to a stomach bug, a no-huddle offense and the sweltering Columbia heat may be the best thing for USC. Think about it: The most talented, devastating player in college football is in the midst of a nine-day stretch hearing how he's not that good, not that motivated and not that worthy of the praise.
Giant shoulder, meet equally large Chip. He'll be with you all season.
Further confounding the opposition will be how the D-line duo of Gerald Dixon and Gerald Dixon Jr. are both playing college ball.
(Side note: They're half-brothers.)
Quarterback Connor Shaw has to enjoy the familiar scenery. Directly in front of him are some really, really big tuckuses (tucki?), there for the singular purpose of keeping him safe.
One of USC's biggest "assets" (yep, went there) coming into 2013 was an offensive line returning four starters from last season. And they are all huge, averaging about 320 pounds. They mercilessly bullied Tar Heel defenders Week 1 as they opened running lanes, including the one that allowed Mike Davis to scurry 75 yards to the end zone.
The freshman tailback is a great complement to the O-line, too. He's a straight-ahead runner with little wasted motion and, as he showed on the TD gallop, can put on a burst of speed at the second level of the defense.
Speaking of Shaw, here's hoping the Gamecock braintrust takes the glass half-full approach with their signal caller.
A debate on whether junior Dylan Thompson would take over the starting role went on through much of the offseason. The biggest knock against Shaw was he seemed hesitant at times to make a throw, electing to check down to a safer option or run the ball instead.
That may not be a bad thing. One of the senior's best qualities is he doesn't throw many interceptions (seven in 228 passing attempts last year). With a strong defense and an effective running game, USC can manage the clock and ensure teams get few opportunities off turnovers.
Meanwhile, Shaw can make plays with his feet and the occasional deep ball. It may not be dynamic, but the South Carolina faithful would rather win a defensive battle than lose an entertaining shootout.
He must stop taking so many hits, though. The senior QB has a bad habit of fighting for the extra yard when he runs and getting walloped by a defender.
In the words of the great Austrian philosopher Arnold Schwarzenegger, "Get down!"
(Side note: It's hard to find funny Schwarzenegger videos on YouTube without foul language in them. If you don't mind EXPLICIT, there are several.)
Nothing needs to be said about that defense. But an O-line replacing three starters gave up four sacks, and the run game only averaged 2.5 yards per carry against Virginia Tech. Can the offense right the ship before its Sept. 14 date with Texas A&M?
The Gator defense looks stingy but not overpowering. The offense will have trouble against better opponents than Toledo. Don't be surprised if Miami takes them to the limit Saturday.
Mark Richt and Aaron Murray's record in big games: Zero-1 million. Not really, but it sure seems that way. With the Gamecocks next, UGA's season may be over before it got started.
Some things to like from the Tigers: a win against TCU in Texas, and offensive coordinator Cam Cameron should be able to dice up college defenses after doing it in the NFL for so long. Still, "unforced errors" should be a stat kept solely for teams coached by Les Miles.
It may not matter if Alabama is playing well when they come to town. The Aggie defense allowed Rice more than 500 yards, and it's impossible to win a championship playing "race you to 50" every week. Also, Johnny Manziel knew he was talking smack to a team called the Owls, right?
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Foxwoods, including MGM Grand at Foxwoods, reported its slots "win" -- the amount the casino kept from wagers after paying out prizes -- totaled $40.7 million in January, down from $46.3 million in the same month the previous year. Mohegan Sun's win of $47.1 million was down from $53.0 million in January 2012.
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Hello from central Indiana
I just wanted to introduce myself I'm from central Indiana a friend of mine introduced me to this forum. I have had the cub fever since last spring when I got a Cub Cadet 1811 from my father in law that he bought off of my dad several years ago. The 1811 was bought new by my grandpa in 1986 when he purchased a new International 1460 combine my grandma wanted a new mower so my grandpa got them to put it in the deal. Glad to have the 1811 back in the family my plans are to eventually restore it. Shortly after getting that I purchased a 1978 International Cub Cadet 1650 just rebuilt the kohler k341 in it. I purchased a 1A tiller that I'm going to mount to it to till gardens this coming spring.Also have purchased a 10 in. moldboard plow that I run behind the 1811. I installed a sleeve hitch on the 1811 back in September so I could ruin the moldboard plow. I also bought a 54 inch snow blade that I have on the 1811 now to plow snow with.My good friend and I plow snow and in the spring and fall we are going to plow and till gardens, looking forward to doing that. They say it's addicting and they are so true, can't stop hope to buy another quietline, a 782 diesel, and possibly a 102 down the road. Always looking for more. Hope to figure out how to post pics soon glad to have been introduced to this forum! Look forward to getting to know all!
Re: Hello from central Indiana
Welcome to the Forum. Sounds like you have some nice CC's and implements. If you have any questions or need any help with anything, be sure and ask away.
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we need to think differently."
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Re: Hello from central Indiana
hi from southern Indiana . Good to have another hoosier with us! Watch out for that silvey guy LOL
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Welcome to the Forum! Glad to have you with us!
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Welcome to the forum!
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I thought the smallest thing they had in Indiana was a Cub . Still not sure what a 'quietline' is, but I did buy a nice Cub from a guy on eBay who goes by that name....
Welcome to the forum!
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Thanks for all the welcomes great site still trying to figure all of it out. To Buzzard Wing the quietline series was the first ones to have side panels inclosing the engine the thought was it would make them quieter. If anybody would like to ad to that please do. Hope that helps!
Re: Hello from central Indiana
Welcome fellow Central Indiana Hoosier. I live just north of West Lafayette. make your calender for the Third weekend of September to attend Central Indiana Cub Fest near Tipton. Steve
Co- hosting Central Indiana Cub Fest near Tipton Indiana September of 2014
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Re: Hello from central Indiana
Welcome to the forum from another Hooiser. Hope to meet you some day at Cub Fest. I live south of you in McCordsville. I have the last fest of the year in December.
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Welcome to the forum
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G'day to you
While we are mostly orientated toward the larger Farmall Cubs and the Numbered Series, many of us have Cub Cadets and enjoy them immensely. There are lots of resources available to our members although we are a little light on Cub Cadet materials. To help learn about our site, the links below will be of use I think.
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NEW YORK -- Part of the strategy for any candidate in any election is giving voters a chance to learn about him or her.If things truly worked that way in the Monster 2008 All-Star Game Final Vote, Giants center fielder Aaron Rowand would have a strong chance of winning. Currently, he trails Milwaukee's Corey Hart, New York's David Wright and Philadelphia's Pat Burrell in the balloting. Carlos Lee of the Astros is in fifth. Rowand is more than just a baseball player. He's a baseball fan, and has been that way since he can remember.
"My entire life," he said.
So if voters want somebody who cares about representing the National League, Rowand's a good choice, in addition to being a good player. He took a .300 average into Tuesday night's series opener against the New York Mets.Unlike some, who regard the All-Star Game as a glamorized exhibition, Rowand considers it meaningful.
"Especially because [the winning league gets] the home-field advantage in the World Series," he said. "That's big."Rowand learned exactly how big when he was named to his first All-Star team last year as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies and played for St. Louis manager Tony LaRussa, who piloted the NL squad. "Tony made it very clear to everybody on the team how important it was," Rowand said. "I think the players take it to heart. With the National League not having won for a while, it means that much more." Rowand, who went 0-for-2 in last year's Midsummer Classic, was thrilled by the experience. "It was everything I thought it was going to be," he said. "It was an honor to be named to an All-Star Game with a bunch of the guys around the league who were considered the best in the game. It's something that will always hold a special place in my heart." Now in its seventh year, the Monster 2008 All-Star Game Final Vote gives baseball fans around the world the opportunity to select the final player on each All-Star team. Balloting began immediately following Sunday's Major League All-Star Selection Show presented by Chevy, and continues until 2 p.m. PT on Thursday. The winners will be announced on MLB.com shortly thereafter.
There are two ways for fans to cast their 2008 All-Star Game Final Vote -- online at MLB.com, or on the go from their cell phones. Fans also can text the word "VOTE" to 36197 to have the list of candidates sent to their phones. To vote for a specific player, simply reply with your choice. In Canada, fans should text the word "VOTE" to 88555. Standard text-messaging rates apply -- please check with your mobile carrier for details.
The fun doesn't end there, however. Fans, having already decided the starters and final player on each team, once again will have the opportunity to participate in the official voting for the Ted Williams Most Valuable Player presented by Chevrolet through the Monster 2008 All-Star Game MVP Vote on MLB.com during the All-Star Game on July 15.
The 79th Major League Baseball All-Star Game will be televised nationally by FOX, in Canada by Rogers Sportsnet and Sportsnet HD, and around the world by Major League Baseball International, with pregame ceremonies beginning at 5 p.m.. ESPN Radio will provide exclusive national radio coverage, and MLB.com will provide extensive online coverage. XM will provide satellite radio play-by-play coverage of the XM All-Star Futures Game.
Chris Haft is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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