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The former British colony of Hong Kong has become an increasingly popular destination for wealthy visitors from mainland China, many of whom come just to shop. In Hong Kong's main tourist districts, Louis Vuitton and Gucci boutiques have crowded out middle-of-the-road retailers to cater to the big spenders. Trendy, expensive restaurants and bars have replaced mom-and-pop shops. One could be forgiven for thinking there's nothing else to do in the Asian capital of commerce but spend money.
But Hong Kong still has a wealth of non-retail activities for visitors, and many are free.
• The view: With its bustling harbor and glittering, neon-drenched skyscrapers set against a backdrop of verdant, towering peaks, Hong Kong is one of the world's most scenic cities. Start at Tsim Sha Tsui on the tip of the Kowloon waterfront. Join other sightseers snapping shots of Hong Kong Island's legendary skyline.
While the views are free, the ferry to Hong Kong Island and a tram ride will cost you, but not much: Tickets at most are about 44 U.S. cents. Walk along the promenade toward the clock tower to reach the pier, where you can catch the cross-harbor Star Ferry, a Hong Kong icon that has been running for more than a century. Once on Hong Kong Island, take the footbridge to the tramway. Hop aboard the century-old tram system for an old-fashioned ride through neighborhoods along the island's northern edge.
• Bruce Lee: The martial arts legend died in 1973 at age 32. Forty years later he arguably remains Hong Kong's most famous movie star, yet there are only a few landmarks for his fans. A bronze statue of the actor was erected in 2005 on Hong Kong's Avenue of Stars, the city's version of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, where Lee and other Chinese stars are memorialized with plaques.
Fans have been pushing for Lee's childhood home in Kowloon Tong to be turned into a museum, but talks with the businessman who owns the property, which has been used as an hourly love hotel, have dragged on for years. The intrepid can still pay a visit to the residence at 41 Cumberland Rd. The truly devoted can hunt out even more obscure Bruce Lee sites by following walking tours developed by fans, like this one: http://orientalsweetlips.wordpress.com/2009/09/07/bruce-lees-hong-kong .
• Hiking: Numerous parks offer hiking trails, many with scenic panoramas. One favorite is the Dragon's Back on eastern Hong Kong Island. The trail starts in a shady, quiet bamboo grove before emerging onto a hillside leading to the Dragon's Back, a winding ridge with sweeping views of the South China Sea.
Victoria Peak is a must, but don't stick just to the kitschy Peak Tram terminal and tourist complex. Instead, take the Hong Kong Trail that circles the mountaintop.Details at www.thepeak.com.hk/en/1–3.asp.
• Beach: At any time except winter, you'll likely encounter sweltering weather. To cool down, head to the beach. Hong Kong Island has several, including Big Wave Bay in Shek O or at tony Repulse Bay, but they do get crowded on weekends. You can escape the masses — though you'll have to pay for transportation — by taking the ferry to Mui Wo on Lantau Island and then bus or taxi to Cheung Sha beach. The stretch of broad white sand is one of Hong Kong's longest beaches. Watch out for feral cattle and water buffalo.
• Art: In the past decade, Hong Kong's art scene has mushroomed. Big names like London's White Cube and Larry Gagosian of the United States have opened local outposts of their art-dealing empires while numerous lesser-known galleries have sprouted up. Many are on or near Hollywood Road in the Mid-Levels neighborhood.
Hong Kong has become one of the biggest auctions hubs worldwide and is one of the biggest markets for the Sotheby's and Christies auction houses. In spring and autumn, you can watch their twice-yearly sales of art as well as jewelry, watches, wine and furniture held in a cavernous exhibition center in Wan Chai. Dress nicely and the security guards may let you past the velvet rope to take a seat in the bidding room.


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Farmers market stakeholders speak
Date: July 9, 2009
by: Robin Roy | City Editor
Just two days after the nation celebrated Independence Day, vendors from the Downtown Sarasota Farmers Market asked city commissioners to grant them their own independence.
The vendors want to break from the Downtown Partnership, which has run the farmers market since it began 30 years ago.
"The vendors' interests are not given priority," said Greg Roy, who sits on the vendors' advisory committee.
But Phil Chmieleski, chairman of the Downtown Partnership, said his group has gone out of its way to listen to the vendors' interests.
"We invited them to be on our board," Chmieleski said. "We've invited them to our visioning committee. If they have ideas on how to better run the market, why haven't they suggested them?"
Roy told commissioners that the market has never looked better or been more successful, but that the 38 vendors out of 55 who signed a petition to break with the Partnership believe they can make it even more vibrant.
Chmieleski said giving the vendors control over themselves is a bad idea.
"It's like the fox guarding the chicken coop," he said.
Phil Pagano, a vendor, had been managing the market until March, when he was fired partially because he failed to collect rent from some fellow vendors and was himself behind on rent.
Those same risks will be at play if the city puts the vendors in control, said Chmieleski.
"It's the quintessential conflict of interest," he said.
But Roy said it's best to have people with a vested interest in charge of their own destiny.
Chmieleski said the Partnership has arranged and manages about $50,000 of pro bono services, such as legal services, for the vendors. He said the vendors would have to pay for those services if they take over the market.
Vice Mayor Kelly Kirschner invited the vendors to make their presentation this week, because he said the commission should hear what they have to say.
"I know there are some people in the community who think this is not a good idea, and I think we should hear that," Kirschner said. "But, when you have near unanimity from our vendors, we should have the discussion, and I'd like to see it move forward."
City commissioners will hear both sides and could vote on the issue at their July 20 meeting.
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---- — GOSHEN — Mary Leach of Middlebury took home the top prize in the "Bursting with Blueberries" open class special contest at the Elkhart County 4-H Fair July 26.
Second place went to Karen Meade of Goshen. And third place honors went to Gail Janssen of Goshen.
Here are their winning recipes:
First PlaceMary Leach, MiddleburyFresh Blueberry Pie
4 cups blueberries, divided1 cup water1 cup sugar4 T. cornstarch2 tsp. lemon juice9-inch baked pie shell
Cook one cup of blueberries with the water for about 10 minutes. Slightly mash berries with spoon against pan as they cook. Strain off juice into glass measuring cup and if necessary, add enough water to make 1 1/2 cups juice. Mix the sugar with the cornstarch in a large pan. Add juice and cook until clear and thick. Add lemon juice and cool. Add the remaining 3 cups of blueberries and pour into crust.
Refrigerate pie at least 2 hours before serving. Top with whipped topping.
Second PlaceKaren Meade, GoshenOver the Top Blueberry Bread Pudding
3 eggs4 cups heavy whipping cream2 cups sugar3 tsp. vanilla extract2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries1 (10 to 12 oz.) pkg. white baking chips1 (1lb.) loaf French bread cut into 1-inch cubes
Sauce:1 (10 to 12 oz.) pkg. white baking chips1 cup heavy whipping cream
In large bowl, combine eggs, cream sugar and vanilla. Stir in blueberries and baking chips. Stir in bread cubes, let stand 15 minutes or until bread is softened.
Transfer to a greased 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Bake uncovered 50 to 60 minutes or until knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
For sauce, place baking chips in a small bowl. In a small sauce pan bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chips and whisk until smooth. Serve with bread pudding. Makes 12 servings.
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3 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks1 tsp. whole cloves1 tsp. whole allspice berries1 1/2 cups red wine vinegar2 quarts fresh blueberries washed and picked over1 cup white sugar1 cup brown sugar
Place the cinnamon sticks, cloves and allspice into center of an 8-inch square piece of cheesecloth. Gather together the edges of the cheesecloth and tie with kitchen twine to secure. Place spice sachet into a large saucepan and pour in vinegar; cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.
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Pour berries and liquid into a colander set over a bowl. Remove spice sachet. Transfer berries to hot, sterilized canning jars; reserve liquid. Return liquid to saucepan and place over high heat. Stir in white and brown sugars; bring to boil. Boil until thickened, about 4 minutes.
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There has always been a great deal of heated debate about the value of poetry. For me poetry has always provided a very useful service. It abstracts life in such a way that it is possible to stand back a few feet from immediate experience and see it anew through the unparalleled beauty of poetic language.
All too often we speed our way through life without giving much thought to why we do what we do or why we think the way we do.
The way I see it, the absence of reflection is the cause of much of the divisiveness that characterizes American life these days.
By that I mean that each of us is so deeply embedded in our own well fertilized and fortified belief systems that the thought of a competing ideology having any value at all is anathema. That is a shame because if evolutionary theory teaches us anything at all it is that incest is not best.
We pay lip service to discourse and diversity, but it turns out to be a difficult task for most people.
When I read a strong poem it always makes me see things differently. It forces me to wrestle with perspectives that might never have occurred to me had not the likes of a Frost or Keats seen fit to couch ordinary experience in an extraordinarily unique way.
I find the challenges that strong poetry offers to be of immeasurable value. I use the term `strong' as a way of setting it apart, frankly, from so much of the self-serving, incoherent gibberish that all too often passes for poetry these days. The best poets among us need not, as a former mentor of mine put it, ``put on a show.''
I bumped into Frost's poem ``Putting in the Seed'' the other day while idly thumbing my way through a well-worn paperback collection that is always at the ready on the table beside my reading chair.
As a lifelong reader of Frost, it always surprises me when I happen on a poem I have not read before. As it happened, I had planted our peas several weeks before and every morning on the way back from getting the paper had stopped by the lower garden where they are planted in raised beds to see if their little heads had popped up out of the soil yet. In the poem Frost writes that we gardeners are slaves `` to a springtime passion for the earth. / How Love burns through Putting in the Seed.''
Frost characterizes that first appearance of seedlings in this way: ``When, just as the soil tarnishes with weed, / The sturdy seedling with arched body comes/ Shouldering its way and shedding the earth crumbs.''
I love the notion of tarnished soil, of that seedling's lust for life being so strong that it arches its body so as to gain enough force to push its way out of the earth's dark womb into the light.
As is the case with any good poem, it has planted a seed in my mind that, as it shoulders its way into consciousness, provides me with a new way of seeing and thinking about the miraculous nature of life itself. A poem that is worth reading always asks that we think differently about something. That is the value of a new or competing idea.
To be afraid of that which is different, be it a poet's perception of seed planting or a political position opposed to one's own, is an admission of weakness. An unquestioned, hidebound commitment to any ideology is a dangerous thing.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Despite a cold, windy day, everything was bright and sunny for Swisher Gymnasium.
No, Friday was a celebration for Swisher as the old lady of the campus would once again be the focal point on a Saturday night, as the men's basketball team prepares to run up and down her court in game action, seeking their 150th win in the historic venue.
Saturday's game marks the reunion of an old couple and a love affair that has lasted through the years, going back to Swisher's birth in the 1950s.
Swisher lost her first love this summer to the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, the second time in her life that she has been left for a newer, more beautiful venue.
It isn't the first time the men's basketball team and Swisher have broken up. During the 1969-70 season, the Dolphins left the campus for the old Jacksonville Coliseum - a relationship that last 30 years until the Coliseum was laid to rest.
The men's hoops team and the Gymnasium renewed their vows for the 1999-2000 season, only to see the team stray from those bonds when a new suitor came calling this season.
In an exclusive JUDolphins.com interview, Swisher Gymnasium let loose a lot of emotion that is packed into the building.
"I love this basketball program, but I have feelings too," the historic Gymnasium said. "I've taken a lot of crap from that program over the years. I'm good enough to come home to, but I'm not good enough to show off to your friends? I know I'm old, but you can't just throw me away like garbage.
"Just look at what I've done for the women's team this year. They are 5-1 here! They feel comfortable here and we've made is a tough place for opposing teams to play."
But the new love between the men's team and the Arena downtown has gotten off to a beautiful start, with the Dolphins winning their first six games since calling it home.
"I remember when the men's team and I first started dating," the Gymnasium recalled. "We were so much in love and they really enjoyed playing here and racked up a lot of wins.
"Then, they got Artis, Pembrook, Rex and company before leaving me for another place. It's been almost 40 years and I still don't think I'm completely over that."
This season, the men's team is playing three games in the on-campus venue, with the hopes of having all games off campus in the coming years. The women's team will also see several of its games move Downtown as well.
"That's the thing that really hurts me," Swisher said. "If taking the men's team wasn't enough. Now they are trying to take the women's team from me too.
"I've done a lot for those teams over the years and now some good-looking place comes up and whispers some sweet nothings in their ear and they drop me like a sack of concrete."
When reminded that the volleyball team has stayed true throughout the years, it brought a tear to Swisher's eye.
"I love that program so much," the gym said, sobbing uncontrollably at this point. "They have been so sweet and good to me, more than I could ever dream of. They love me for who I am and don't expect me to be something I'm not. They just love me and we've grown together."
When quizzed if she would ever take the men's team back, it drew a quick answer from Swisher.
"No doubt, they are my first love," the Gymnasium said. "We started together and matured so much from when I first came into it's life. I know they want the nice floor, beautiful locker rooms, comfortable seats and stuff, but there is no way I could ever turn my back on them. Despite their faults, I will always love them."


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The good: The Samsung Convoy 2 has a sturdy design, push-to-talk capability, a flashlight, and a built-in music player.
The bad: The phone doesn't seem as durable as it could be, and both the call quality and camera quality need work. It's disappointing that the Convoy 2 still has a 2.5mm headset jack.
The bottom line: Certified to withstand the elements, the Samsung Convoy 2 is also a ruggedly attractive handset with a fair number of creature comforts; however, the headset jack is a disappointment and there are more rough-and-tumble phones out there.
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Has more features than you'd expect from a basic phone!
by Coffee_Kaioken on August 16, 2011
Pros: Customizable Menu Interface
Long Battery life
Noise cancellation
Flashlight tool
Self portrait capability
Ability to text 20 people at one time
Cons: Limited space for notes
Low resolution when recording video
"Driving" mode is a little confusing to operate
Summary: I haven't decided to test the military-grade ruggedness via submerging it in water or anything like that, but I do like the idea that if I drop this phone ...
Summary: I haven't decided to test the military-grade ruggedness via submerging it in water or anything like that, but I do like the idea that if I drop this phone a few times, the screen isn't going to crack or bleed on me like my previous LG EnV Touch phone. I bought this phone on a whim, seeing as it hadn't gotten a CNET editor's thorough review yet, but I was not disappointed.
The main menu screen is customizable in the sense that not only can you change the themes, but the shortcuts as well. There are 9 shortcuts on the grid, and you can swap out 4 of them with pretty much anything you want. I think the manufacturers must have guessed that not everyone would use the VZ Navigator, for example, so you can swap that shortcut out with something else on the main menu. It's a good way to compete with touch screen phones where you can put your own shortcuts on the screen! I've now got shortcuts for my notepad, alarm clock, and phone search function, on there, and there's even a neat wizard program that'll guide you into customizing your phone "the easy way". The front screen didn't come looking the way this phone has been advertised, but you can change the front clock setting to match.
Not even my previous EnV Touch had a "phone search" feature - essentially, it works the way a search tool on your own computer would work. You can find programs, pictures, and files simply using this search rather than rifling through menus and folders.
The camera has pretty nice quality for it's 3.2 megapixel specification. I didn't like, however, how the maximum video resolution was 176 x 144 - previous phones I've had could record up to 640 x 480. But some of the picture modes were nice, such as the Mosaic and Panorama functions. Also, you don't need video or picture mode to use the camera's flashlight - there's a button specifically for that. If you know how to work the front screen menu, you can take self portraits as well.
I found the sound quality to be rather nice. My friends have said that they can hear me about just as clearly as on my previous EnV Touch. I have yet to see how the noise cancellation works, however. The ringtones are probably the best I've had so far.
The T9Word mode makes texting with the numeric pad relatively easy - you don't necessarily need a QWERTY phone as long as you know how to use it. Additionally, it'll store new words in the memory that you input, AND what really had me stoked is that whereas you can only text up to 10 people on most other phones, you can text up to 20 on this one. Which I love, because I'm one of those annoying mass texters.
The battery life, so far, is proving itself. On a full charge, it takes about a whole day of use before even one of the bars goes down, and while texting or browsing the menus, you can see the time right next to the battery display so you don't lose track.
Overall, despite not having a QWERTY keypad, decent resolution for a video camera, or even a touch screen, I must say I like this phone a lot so far. The Samsung Convoy 2 is one of those phones which shows that a basic flip phone is still far from being obsolete.
6 out of 7 users found this user opinion helpful.
Non standard headphone jack, sub-standard display
by shwagg on September 10, 2011
Pros: Feels solid, good voice quality.
I like the flashlight. I like the fake call option that is built in.
Cons: The display is old school, has a very narrow field of view...they must have got a really good discount to be using this display on a newly released phone..these days.
Also, the headphone jack is smaller than the standard 3.5 mm. It is 2.5 mm..***??
Summary: All in all, I like the features of this phone...the voice quality is good, the features are good..for a flip phone. Good basic phone..takes good pictures too.
Summary: All in all, I like the features of this phone...the voice quality is good, the features are good..for a flip phone. Good basic phone..takes good pictures too.
4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
Last of a dying breed of simple rugged flip phones
by F-111_John on December 23, 2011
Pros: Very loud ringer
Very loud speaker phone
Very loud music player
Very bright flashlight mode
Cons: Low volume on handset
Weak vibrate mode
2.5mm headphone jack
My Music mp3 player software crippled
Summary: In an era of Android powered touch screen phones that require a data plan, it's getting harder and harder to find a simple flip phone that does music decently....
Summary: In an era of Android powered touch screen phones that require a data plan, it's getting harder and harder to find a simple flip phone that does music decently.
I upgraded from a Verizon LG-VX8360, so this is esentially the same phone layout. Since I wear my phone on my belt all day, and I have a physically demanding job, I prefer the flip sytle over the keyboard style of non-data phone.
Dimensionally, this phone is a bit larger, thicker, and heavier than the LG it replaced, but not annoyingly so. The outside stereo speakers are very loud, making for excellent hands free operation, ringer volume, and mini-boom box music playing.
The 3.2 Mega Pixel camera is so-so for the supposed resolution, but the LED "flash" is extremely (and for your subjects, annoyingly) bright. This camera flash doubles as a flashlight that can be activated either by a button on the outside of the phone, or via a dedicated button on the keypad. When activating from the outside of the phone, you first press the "rewind" button, then confirm by pressing the "fast forward" button. CAUTION: Don't look at the phone when pressing the confirm button, or else you'll blind yourself temporarily! It's that bright.
The outside of the phone has a red button that is for PTT if you subscribe to that feature, and can be assigned as a shortcut to almost any function. Since it sticks out further than the rest of the side buttons, it is too easily activated, but the one shortcut you cannot set for this button is "none." So set a harmless shortcut to this button because you will activate it often.
Being a newer generation than my older LG, the voice recognition functions much better on the Samsung. If you go through the brief training routine, it nails 99% of your contact names on the first try. However, it's text-to-speech function leaves a little to be desired, as it doesn't do very well with last names. But the announciation of the caller ID as a "ringtone" is pretty cool.
On the minus side, the vibrate mode is rather weak. When working in a loud environment, sometimes I cannot hear the ringtone, and I only know I have a call by feeling the vibrate while the phone is clipped to my belt. Ironic that a 'ruggedized' phone won't vibrate very strongly.
My major sore spot is in the software implementation of the music player. With my old LG phone, I could simply transfer mp3s from my iTunes music folder to the microSD card, and all of the song titles, artist and album names, and genre of music would show up in the music player, and be searchable, sortable, and viewable.
With the Samsung Convoy 2, there are places to display artist, album, genre, album artwork, lyrics, and more, but none of it works. Only the song title is displayed. I even went as far as wiping and reformatting the memory card, and using Verizon's VCast Media Mamager software to rip and transfer songs to the Convoy 2. All of the information is displayed in the VCast Media Manager, but after it is transfered to the phone, the phone's player has no artist or album naming, thus no sorting by artist or album. Big dissapointment.
Overall, the Samsung Convoy 2 is a good value if you're looking for this style of phone. Only the music player prevents it from receiving five stars.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
Excellent basic flip-phone
by abvikes on September 1, 2011
Pros: looong battery life, lots of nice features (flashlight, shortcuts...) comfortable feel
Cons: front face can only be clock or wallpaper but not both at same time
Summary: I have had the phone for about 3 days and have been constantly playing with it and have only dropped one bar on the battery scale. Speakerphone is just OK ...
Summary: I have had the phone for about 3 days and have been constantly playing with it and have only dropped one bar on the battery scale. Speakerphone is just OK but ringer is loud. Earpiece sound is crisp and clear. Good reception but not much better than my old phone.
2 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
Great flip phone
by mithion on January 31, 2012
Pros: he call quality is excellent and the phone has a great feel for typing. The phone is well built and feel very sturdy. The battery is commendable as well with 4-5 days of uptime with moderate calling and texting usage.
Cons: As mentioned by other users, this phone will have a tendency to "butt text" when you have it in your pocket because of the front facing keys. It's happened to me several times hence the docking of one star in the review.
Summary: Overall I'm very satisfied with this phone. It is much better than my previous Samsung Intensity. I did not buy this phone because of it's ruggedness, but it'...
Summary: Overall I'm very satisfied with this phone. It is much better than my previous Samsung Intensity. I did not buy this phone because of it's ruggedness, but it's a nice plus since I tend to be a bit rough with my phones. I've already dropped the phone from 5 feet onto solid concrete and the phone was not damaged from the impact. I personally dislike candybar phones since I tend to accidently text/call people all the time with those. And touch phones are so fragile with their exposed screens. So this phone being one of the dying breed of flip phones is a huge pro for me. The guy at the store told me he expects that these phones will stop being made in the next two to three years. If that is the case, it will be a sad day for me.
As for the issue of butt texting, I had a samsung alias with front facing keys that were touch sensitive and that seemed to solve the accidental calling/texting problem. Why can't they have touch sensitive keys on a phone like this?
If you're a flip phone person, I highly recommend this phone. The build quality is great and it will serve you well as good no frills communication device. Also, about the user who claims the phone won't send picture messages, I send/receive 400-500 text a month including many picture message just fine with this phone. Don't know why his isn't working right.
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Solid, practical, accessible dependable, simple.
by m1a234 on December 16, 2011
Pros: Super bright flashlight for a phone, A+
Micro SD & Micro SDHC up to 32 GB
Regular battery charge @ minimal usage = 2 days
USB storage, option to use phone 3g as modem
mini usb to usb charger/pc hookup
'car mode' reads out caller ID and texts
Cons: Glitch on the red PTT button feature, if phone is flipped closed while this button is hit sometimes verizon bootup screen comes. Change this to a different shortcut, problem solved
Not waterproof
Tad bulky
Can't silence texts with front panel locked
Summary: Before this phone I had a 300$ casio g'zone. The salesman said it was 'indestructible', its flimsy screen was loosening slightly at the hinge from normal use after a ...
Summary: Before this phone I had a 300$ casio g'zone. The salesman said it was 'indestructible', its flimsy screen was loosening slightly at the hinge from normal use after a week, so traded it in on this cheaper convoy 2 SCH-U660. Previous to that I had the samsung SCH-A930 for 6 years. Previous to that had a nokia brick for 7 years. (Previous to that I had a quarter) I like cell phones to last. If you take decent care of this phone I see it lasting 6-10 years. The digital buttons have less to break over analog or heat sensing ones. It's solid.
It has the first flashlight I've seen on a cell phone that's practical and works in real life. Phone slides in and out of jeans pocket easily, no rubberized gimmick coating. If you're using these for business half-duplex calling (PTT, push to talk, cb radio style) is an amazing tech to have, extra money, but can transmit cross city/state/country on a closed network (unlike radios). Noise cancelling so you can hear the other guy, speakerphone or whisper mode so you can be heard in different situations. Very bright backlights/screens can be set to see in bright sun. Fonts and larger/smaller texts can make it easier to read. So many other features. Practical.
It has all the goodies you wanted from a fancier touch screen phone, all the apps, 3g, social network shortcuts, bluetooth, GPS, navigation etc, though its not going to cuddle you when you use it like the iphones/droids. Has speech recognition, will read off texts and caller ID, front screen buttons make it great for playing mp3s, etc. Accessible.
Extended battery pack will add even more bulk, though I imagine a full 3+ day charge off that one with minimal usage, it could last a lot longer if turning off/keeping for emergency situations. It's built ruggedly enough, larger buttons for dialing with gloves (can't get to the menus well with gloves), the hinge is stout and will take years of opening/closing. Dependable.
Pop in the mini usb while you're sitting at an office desk, it charges while you work. No need to sync (unless you want a bluetooth feature of course), it only takes mp3 files, no need to download software to create files in the usb mode, no more carrying a flash drive. Simple
It will accept microSD AND microSDHC, you have to format these through the phone itself after you stick em in, you can't just pop and go. The locking battery cover is great, the days of batteries falling out after throwing the phone around are gone, but it's flimsy and water will enter that area without a problem. There is a 'fake call' feature, where you can program the phone to call itself after a certain few seconds or minutes after activating it (easy to do). 3.2 megapixel camera/camcorder. Can lower resolution for increased memory space if you have no intent of the pics leaving your phone. Incoming texts are accessible without flipping open your phone, and you can send pre-programmed messages without opening it up, if you want to be stealthy at a work meeting. There's a lot of features I'm forgetting. If you took the time to read this and you like a cell phone for being a cell phone, go check it out. 5*
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Pretty good. Has some bugs and lacks some features.
by MarkPlenty1 on November 22, 2011
Pros: - Good reception
- Incredibly bright screens inside and out for use in sunlight,
- Very loud ear speaker and also speakerphone,
- custom assignable button on the outside
- Spacious keypad
- Flip's angle is easy to hold to the head and talk.
Cons: - The directional button could have used more space.
- The phone is a bit thick but not heavy.
- What is claimed to be a MicroSD card slot really isn't. It needs a MicroSDHC "HC" = "high capacity" card.
- Cannot EVER set the browser homepage.
Summary: I have had the phone for two weeks. My previous was also a Samsung regular phone but with a different carrier. I have been using all features and researching obscure ...
Summary: I have had the phone for two weeks. My previous was also a Samsung regular phone but with a different carrier. I have been using all features and researching obscure ones online, too. Here are my comments: Incredibly bright screens inside and out for use in sunlight, very loud ear speaker and also speakerphone, the best I have ever heard (out of five previous phones). I like the custom assignable button on the outside and the ports for Micro USB and 2.5 mm headset. About the headset port: works fine, and don't let others tell you this is abnormal size, it fits my pre-existing headset fine. Critics on the internet must have not used a headset with a recent mobile phone--they all seem to be this way now. Spacious keypad is good, however the directional button could have used more space. The phone is a bit thick but not heavy. I think had I gotten the extended battery pack it would be too thick and heavy. I like the flip, its angle makes it easy to hold to the head and talk. Haven't tried BlueTooth so no comments there. Physically the handset could use an indentation on both sides to help a finger slip in and open the flip. And what is claimed to be a MicroSD card slot really isn't. It wouldn't recognize my 64MB card at all, not even to format it (works fine in my computer). So this phone really has a MicroSDHC "HC" = "high capacity" slot. Same physical dimensions but I had to buy a new 4GB card for the phone to accept it. I had some trouble storing music files. Now I have a few 0KB files on the phone that I cannot delete. Also, the Opera Mini browser has an irritating behavior: you cannot set the home page! This means it is always going to the myverizon page and trying to login. Every time I use the browser I have to make extra clicks to back out and actually go somewhere else I want to go. VZ tech support blamed Samsung, Samsung blamed VZ, and Opera takes bug reports but doesn't write back. Next, the Contact List doesn't allow one to sort by Last Name = now I have a big mess after importing a CSV file of my Microsoft Outlook contacts. I suppose I can go back and re-import, tricking it by swapping fields, but I shouldn't have to! Finally, when I send a photo to myself by text message (goes to my e-mail), it gets resized much smaller and more grainy at the final destination. No change is made to the original stored on the handset / card so it can be transferred by USB cable just fine. I don't pay for the e-mail service so I don't know if that would also shrink the photos when sending to my e-mail account. Right now, the only problem I have that is bothering me is the Shuffle doesn't work for when I use a voice command to tell it to play all music. Another bug? Despite all this I still give the Samsung Convoy 2 the good marks in the star rating above.
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Reminds me a lot of my LG 8360 but larger and buggier.
by Davebuff on November 4, 2011
Pros: Button size, phone size, clear display, flashlight, nice camera, speakerphone is quite clear.
Cons: Software for Media Center does not work correctly and VZW can't fix it. Same pretty average VZW menu with little improvement from past basic phones. Limited customizing of Shortcut keys. Very average owner's manual. Samsung very weak on standing behin
Summary: Was $30 on a 3 day special so I bought it to compare it with LG phones. First unit I got, the display was bad and I was told I ...
Summary: Was $30 on a 3 day special so I bought it to compare it with LG phones. First unit I got, the display was bad and I was told I had to have dropped it for the blue line thru the display to appear (technically very untrue). It also had software problems and the clockface on the front display would disappear. Replacement phone only has a problem with Media Center software which I don't plan on using. Seems like an okay phone. Samsung does not stand behind the ruggedized claim so be warned. My first one was bad out of the box and was told by VZW help desk that Samsung might make me pay for a replacement. Have not found out yet if I have to pay or not since I've only had the replacement for a week after having the first one a week. After 20 years with a cell phone, seems to me the improvement to basic phones topped out quite a few years ago.
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Don't get caught in the rain. a few drops of water/junk
by convoy2 on March 26, 2013
Pros: Nice features for flip phone
Cons: Very poor customer service and warranty when there is a problem. Their representative told me to send in phone for warranty repair/replacemnt. I was concerned because I got caught in the rain with the phone in my shirt pocket.
Summary: After 2 days of being cuaght in the rain the display screen went blank white but the phone still worked. I called the warranty service department and was told that ...
Summary: After 2 days of being cuaght in the rain the display screen went blank white but the phone still worked. I called the warranty service department and was told that if the tab on the battery was still white it was not water damage and I should send in the phone for replacement/repair. Tab was still white so I sent the phone in at my expense. Their ruling was the phonw was not covered by warranty due to water damage. What? The tab on the battery was still white. It seems with this company a lot of warranty work is denied with the excuse of "liquid contamination" to avoid repairing or replacing phones so you will buy or upgrade to another model. I will never buy another Samsung product. I just bought a Samsung TV at Best Buy and I will be taking it back and exchanging it for another brand.
The phone is great except for one BIG hang up.
by MarkSteele777 on February 21, 2013
Pros: Great flashlight.
Cons: The option to disable the outside buttons does not work. A lot of people have been complaining about it. So when you put it in your pocket it sends text messages to the last person you sent a text message to, or the flashlight goes on etc.
Summary: Sorry I bought it.
Summary: Sorry I bought it.
- Manufacturer: Samsung
- Part number: CONVOY2BLKVZW
- Bottom Line: Certified to withstand the elements, the Samsung Convoy 2 is also a ruggedly attractive handset with a fair number of creature comforts; however, the headset jack is a disappointment and there are more rough-and-tumble phones out there.
- Product Type Cellular phone
- Phone Design Flip
- Width 2.01 in
- Depth 0.8 in
- Height 3.89 in
- Weight 3.9 oz
- Technology CDMA
- Service Provider Verizon Wireless
Messaging & Internet
- Messaging & Data Features Text messages,
Multimedia messages (MMS),
Instant messages,
Picture messages,
Voice messages,
HTML Browser
- Mobile Services VCAST
- Wireless Interface Bluetooth
- Diagonal Size 2.2 in
- Included Accessories Standard lithium ion battery,
Wall/USB charger,
Battery cover removal tool
Product series
Samsung Convoy 2 (Verizon Wireless)
Manufacturer: Samsung
Specs: Verizon Wireless,
Up to 390 min,
With digital camera / digital player,
3.9 oz,
2.2 in
Manufacturer info
- Manufacturer profile
- Browse Samsung products on Shopper.com
- Manufacturer:Samsung
- Address:
105 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
- Phone: 1-800-726-7864
- Fax: 1-973-601-6001


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I have been a Staff Scientist in the National Cancer Institute, NIH in the HIV and AIDS Malignancy Branch (HAMB) since 1996. I currently oversee the laboratory projects carried out by PostBacs and the post docs in the lab as well as carry out my own research. Our lab has been extensively studying the role of hypoxia and hypoxia response elements in human herpesvirus 8 (also known as KSHV) activation as it relates to malignancies associated with AIDS. We also study the role of the HIV-1 protease in the HIV-1 viral life cycle and work on protease inhibitor/drug development. I specialize in protein biochemistry, enzymology, oxidative stress and RP-HPLC mass spectrometry. Current projects involve the development of dimerization inhibitors of the HIV-1 protease and the role of oxidative stress in HHV-8 life cycle. Like many scientists I am also an amateur musician, singer, songwriter.
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The New York Giants scored out of the gate after the halftime on an impressive touchdown run by Brandon Jacobs, where he ran over a New Orleans Saints defender. Drew Brees had an answer for Brandon Jacobs touchdown run however, with a touchdown run of his own.
Brees dropped back to pass and had some pressure, so he rolled out of the pocket and took off for the endzone. Brees looked like he'd get stopped short by a Giants linebacker, but Brees did a little cut step move and froze the linebacker, making his way and diving into the endzone for the score. This was the second impressive play on the night Brees had made using his legs.
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Black robe, blank doll face mask. Arms down to my side. Just standing there. Slowly turning my head to follow peoples movements. Or something else. I love Holloween. The one time it's acceptable to scare the living shit out of someone, especially kids. I would sell my soul, and the souls of the next people to be born into my family, to be the immortal spirit of Holloween. As long as I could make props appear out of nowhere/come to life, make the sky jet black with a blood red moon.
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Im tempted to do something like this
A PROGRESSIVE SOCIETY FREE OF HATEI am not a racist, I am a melting pot of friendship
Always just go cheap and dress like a hooker!
Lots of make up and lil clothing, can even work for guys
I fucking punched him when he tried to give me a lapdance, some guy came up to me to intervene, dude actually thought I was actually hitting a girl. I never laughed so hard so I gave him 5 bucks and told him to cut his hair.
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£1m funding to restore Scottish war memorials
The Scottish Government has announced a new £1 million scheme to help restore the country's war memorials.
Next year marks 100 years since the start of the First World War, and the fund has been announced to try and repair and maintain memorials in Scotland.
The Centenary Memorials Restoration Fund has been welcomed by local members of the War Memorials Trust - a charity which tries to protect and conserve the monuments.
Exact details of the fund have not yet been announced, but the Trust are encouraging anyone who thinks their local memorial needs work to get in touch with their local council.
– Paul Goodwin, Dumfries and Galloway Representative, War Memorials Trust
"A war memorial isn't just a piece of stone, it's personal - each name is a lost member of a local family and memorials continue to play an important role in the community today.
"The fund will be a very useful addition to the money currently available through the War Memorials Trust's grant schemes."


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The feel of fall is in the air, as high school football teams across the region begin to wrap up their fall camps. Reardan wrapped up their two-a-days on Thursday.
This year's squad has some big holes to fill after losing 10 players to graduation. Just four seniors are on the roster this year. But this young team believes it is up to the challenge.
"I've been having to show the younger guys how it's done," said senior quarterback Nathan Sorci. "It's been different because last year… we had just a huge group of seniors and it's just been hard stepping up and filling those shoes."
The four seniors on this year's team are taking on a huge responsibility. And a huge workload.
"All four of them are starting both ways," said coach Eric Nikkola. "Every special team, they're on it – every single one. They may not leave the field. They may be out there the whole time. But when you're a senior at Reardan that's what we expect."
Reardan is one of the teams involved with the Emerald Football Classic in Cheney this year. The yearly event, normally held at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, was moved to Eastern Washington University because of a scheduling conflict. Reardan plays the first game of the day on Sept. 1 at 10 a.m. Their game against Tekoa-Oakesdale will be shown live on SWX, followed by Colville vs. Freeman; East Valley (Yak.) vs. Cheney; and Central Valley vs. Ferris.


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At more than 450 sq. ft., Bally's Jubilee Tower rooms are among the most spacious standard accommodations on the Las Vegas Strip. While surrounded by ultra-modern furnishings you will enjoy the most spectacular views of the famous strip. Standard amenities in Bally's Jubilee Tower rooms include clock radios with iPod dock, refrigerators, data ports with high speed Internet access, cable TV, in-room movies, hairdryers, irons and ironing boards.
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Smoking/Non-Smoking : Both
Square Footage : 450
View : Varies of the Las Vegas Strip
Decor : Ultra-modern
Window Treatments : Sheers, drapes
Sheets : Triple
Mattress : Standard King or 2 Queen Beds
Workspace : Desk, internet, USB charging station
Furniture : Table, nightstand, dresser, window couch
Refrigerator : Yes
Tub/Shower : European shower
Bath Products : Shampoo/conditioner, moisturizer
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Chivas Guadalajara have sparked their Apertura campaign to life, thanks to a spectacular second half performance by striker Rafael Marquez Lugo. The summer acquisition now has six goals in 10 league starts, two of those goals coming in the latter 45 minutes of Saturday's Super Clasico derby against Club America.
The two sides were level at the half, with America perhaps having the better of the play for the first hour, but Lugo shocked the hosts with a somewhat lucky goal at the 60 minute mark. He added another for good measure, guiding Chivas to a 3-1 victory.
Marco Fabian scored the opening goal for the Goats in the 35th minute, nodding in a throw in as the America defense fell asleep. The Super Aguilas answered quickly through Juan Carlos Medina, who struck a great finish from 12 yards to the far post in the 40th minute, sending the teams into the break level.
America looked like the more likely club to go ahead in the beginning of the second half, much like they did before Fabian's goal. But just like the last time the match was tied with America looking like the superior side, it was Chivas who managed to take the lead.
Lugo's first goal was an extremely lucky one. He took a speculative shot from 25 yards out that hit the back of an America defender, causing the ball to take a wicked deflection that gave Hugo Gonzalez no chance to make a save. Gonzalez should have done better on Lugo's second, though the shot was a brilliant one. Picking up a pass from Omar Ezparza, Lugo unloaded on a shot from a distance similar to his first, but caught his shot perfectly this time around. It floated over Gonzalez's fingertips and dipped down below the bar to double Chivas' lead.
Coming into the match, Chivas were in 11th place in Liga MX, behind the playoff spots by two points. They're now in 8th place, pending the result of Monarcas Morelia's match against Atlante on Sunday. America entered the match in 4th, but could fall to as low as 8th by the end of the weekend. Not only was this a massive rivalry win for the Goats, but it could have seriously altered the trajectory of both teams and their Liguilla chances for this season.


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BBQ game nights
V and i love to have BBQ's with our friends & play games.
we played hoopla for the first time last week and laughed ourselves silly.
i also love cranium, celebrity, catch phrase, and bananagrams.
we have a pretty eclectic group of friends ranging from finance & ad peeps to actors so it's always high hilarity (especially when THEY'RE drinking*)
are there any other fun games we should play?
*no, i don't endorse drinking, i just think some wildly funny things have happened because of it...i don't drink which makes it even funnier to me...
23 comments:
- Kara Kimball said...
jeff and i just learned how to play sequence since we've been here. i LOVE it!
- June 28, 2011 at 11:12 PM
- Krilafis said...
I love Loaded Questions... a lot! Also, Buzz Word, Time's Up: Title Recall, Coloretto, and No Thanks! The last two games are card games for smaller groups and the first three are party games for larger groups; all of them very fun.
- June 28, 2011 at 11:19 PM
- Risa West said...
FARKLE! It's like $5 at Target. It's a fun dice game and it's fun with people who have different personalities. It brings out a gambler mentality in a lot of people, and I've noticed that people will surprise you when they play this one.
- June 28, 2011 at 11:24 PM
- Mary Guido said...
I love the Game of Life!
- June 28, 2011 at 11:36 PM
- eden said...
is that *the* v himself hiding behind that game card thingy? he looks super-attractive... (:
and you look adorable.
- June 28, 2011 at 11:38 PM
- Misty said...
The game Quelf is a riot. The first time I played my mom and I rolled on the ground with tears of laughter.
- June 28, 2011 at 11:49 PM
- heather marie said...
Whackee Six is a fun, fast paced game!!
- June 29, 2011 at 1:04 AM
- Chism said...
Looking for a hysterical pee your pants game that allows people to come out of their shell:
You won't regret it.
- June 29, 2011 at 1:12 AM
- Julie Weiss said...
Yes, definitely "Curses"--my kids love it and so do I. You will laugh till you pee your pants! Try it. :)
- June 29, 2011 at 2:37 AM
- Eden said...
5 Crowns is a family favorite lately! Love it!
- June 29, 2011 at 9:07 AM
- Boysmomx3 said...
Try "Telestrations" it's sort of like the game of telephone but with drawings.
- June 29, 2011 at 9:50 AM
- AlexJones said...
Boxers or Briefs is always a good time!
- June 29, 2011 at 11:47 AM
- Stacey said...
Creationary is fun to play in groups. It's pictionary but you use Legos to build things instead of drawing them, and it's a lot harder than you think it would be. It's kind of fun to feel like a kid again playing it.
- June 29, 2011 at 11:59 AM
- Erica+Matson said...
Wackee or Wacky or Wackie Six is the best!! (Forget how they spell it).
- June 29, 2011 at 12:10 PM
- shannon said...
OKAY...A MUST - "What's yours like?" One of the funniest games I've ever played. Especially if you have some "off color" friends like I do!
- June 29, 2011 at 12:44 PM
- Lexi said...
We just started palying Bang! and it is a lot of fun. My favorites are buzz word, scattergories, apples to apples and things.
- June 29, 2011 at 12:58 PM
- The Nat Nat said...
Apples to Apples! It is a great group game - one of our faves.
- June 29, 2011 at 1:00 PM
- Phredfamily said...
Bezzerwezzer and Loaded Questions are great!
- June 29, 2011 at 5:24 PM
- Rich'n'Rach said...
tribond. we can play w/ our friend for hours and hours, late into the night before we realize its way past our bedtime - so fun!
- June 29, 2011 at 7:56 PM
- KT said...
So so fun!
(And I learned about it from my Mormon peeps!)
- June 30, 2011 at 10:23 AM
- Linds Forrest said...
You must try the game Timeout. It's so fun and awesome and great with groups. You can find it inexpensively on Amazon. Isn't summer the greatest?!
- June 30, 2011 at 2:13 PM
- Sbankhead said...
curses!!!! crying ensues from laughing so hard!!!! It is a must!!!
- July 9, 2011 at 2:36 AM
- tsquared said...
I find it refreshing to see that you have an eclectic circle of friends. I too sorround myself with a variety of friends with a variety of backgrounds. Makes you a more well rounded person, and really allows you to show your true colors!
- July 15, 2011 at 12:53 AM


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By Matt Blanchette and the AP
The seven Catholic schools currently in the Big East formally announced their intention to leave the conference. Below if the statement released on Saturday. The Big East Conference said it was aware of their intentions.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The seven Big East schools that don't play FBS football have decided to leave the conference and pursue a new basketball framework.
The presidents of the seven schools made the announcement Saturday, saying it was a unanimous vote.
The move leaves Connecticut, a founding member of the league in 1979, Cincinnati and South Florida - three current members with FBS football programs - up in the air concerning their futures.
The seven schools are: Georgetown, St. John's, Villanova, DePaul, Marquette, Seton Hall and Providence.
The Big East is still lined up to have a 12-team football conference next season with six new members joining, including Boise State and San Diego State for football only. Rutgers and Louisville, which both announced intentions to leave the Big East, are still expected to compete in the conference next year.
The presidents have scheduled a conference call at 4:30 p.m.
Earlier today we voted unanimously to pursue an orderly evolution to a foundation of basketball schools that honors the history and tradition on which the Big East was established. Under the current context of conference realignment, we believe pursuing a new basketball framework that builds on this tradition of excellence and competition is the best way forward.
We are grateful to our Commissioner, Michael Aresco, for his exceptional leadership of the Big East Conference. We have been honored to be associated with the outstanding group of institutions that have made up the Big East. While we pursue this opportunity for our institutions, we believe the efforts of the past two years have established the foundation for an enduring national football conference.
We look forward to building this new foundation with an emphasis on elite competition and a commitment to the development of our students engaged in intercollegiate athletics. That is where we will now spend our energy as we move forward.


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---- — PAUL SMITHS — The Palm Restaurant has been beloved by diners since 1926, and a new student-training restaurant at Paul Smith's College pays tribute to that legacy.
The Palm at Paul Smith's College, which opens today, features a menu inspired by the legendary Palm steakhouses.
The college's culinary-arts students prepare steaks, seafood and other classic fare, while students in Paul Smith's Hospitality Management Program serve.
Paul Smith's has deep ties with one of the Palm's co-owners; Wally Ganzi graduated from Paul Smith's in 1963 before starting at the restaurant, which was partly owned by his family.
There was one location at that time, in New York City. Under Ganzi's watch, the restaurant grew to 28 eateries across the United States, as well as in Mexico City and London.
The Paul Smith's restaurant, which is located in Cantwell Hall, seats 32 and is lined with framed caricatures, much like the décor at the Palm.
Renovations to the restaurant to prepare for its opening were funded by the Statler Foundation, the George I. Alden Trust and the Palm Restaurants.
Phillip Taylor, dean of the college's School of Commercial, Applied and Liberal Arts, said the new restaurant provides critical on-the-job experience.
"The Palm has always stood for the best in fine dining and hospitality, and our students will gain invaluable experience as they mirror its ways," he said in a news release.
"Our expert faculty will work alongside our students in teaching them how to achieve these standards."
The Palm at Paul Smith's is the second student restaurant on campus. The St. Regis Café, located in the Joan Weill Student Center, serves lunch Monday through Friday.
The Palm is open Friday and Saturdays for dinner through Saturday, Aug. 17. Reservations are required; dinner is served starting at 5:30 p.m., with the last seating at 8:30 p.m.
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A generous delivery of 30,000 pizzas to military personnel serving in Afghanistan, made last summer, has officially been named by Guinness World Records the world's largest pizza delivery ever.
The delivery was orchestrated by Pizza 4 Patriots, a nonprofit group founded by retired Air Force master sergeant Mark Evans, to U.S. service members in Kandahar, Bagram and Camp Bastion.
Evans told ABC News that he is "completely pleased and overwhelmed" by the news. "The world record is secondary to taking care of our soldiers and sending them a slice of home," he said.
Pizza 4 Patriots has been delivering pizzas to troops for the last five years. As of February, Pizza 4 Patriots had delivered more than 122,000 pizzas to military personnel serving abroad since 2008.
All deliveries, including the Guinness record, were made with help from private carrier DHL Express, which donates its services. Many of the pizzas are actually air-dropped to troops in the field.
Most recently, Evans helped facilitate the delivery of 21,000 pizzas -- 1,000 pizzas more than Pizza 4 Patriot's goal of 20,000 -- for Super Bowl 2013.
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Timing And Frequency: What Time Is Pizza Time?
How Many Times a Month Do You Eat Pizza? Overall 4.3 Males 4.8 Females 3.8 Northeast 4.9 Midwest 4.1 South 4.0 West 3.6 Pizza consumption during meals (diners could choose more than one time of day where they frequently eat pizza):  Dinner - 88% Lunch - 37% Late Night Snack - 18% Breakfast - 7% Interesting Fact: Midwesterner diners were much more likely to eat pizza for breakfast than pie lovers in any other region, while diners in the Northeast were much more likely to have it for lunch. [Also see: 8 Junk Food Pizzas We Secretly Love]
Style Smackdown: The 10 Most Popular Types Of Pizza
1. NY-style thin crust 2. Brick Oven 3. Neapolitan 4. Chicago-style deep dish 5. Sicilian 6. White Pizza 7. Grilled Pizza 8. Sheet Pan 9. Stuffed [Also see: Regional Pizza Primer: A Guide to 10 Classic Styles]
Toppings: What's The Best For The Top Of Your Pie?
1. Pepperoni 2. Mushrooms 3. Sausage 4. Onions 5. Ham / Prosciutto 6. Olives 7. Pepper 8. Extra Cheese 9. Spinach 10. Anchovies Interesting fact: While pepperoni was ranked as the number one topping both overall and among men, women actually prefer mushrooms as their favorite. Pepperoni was also not as popular in the Midwest and the West, where diners preferred sausage and mushrooms, respectively. [Also see: The Best Pizza in 23 U.S. Cities]
Toppings: Which Are The Grossest?
1. Anchovies 2. Pineapple 3. Broccoli 4. Olives 5. Chicken [Also see: First Ever Zagat Pizza Survey Results Are Live!]
All The Fixins: What Do You Add To Your Pie?
1. Red Pepper Flakes - 51% 2. Parmesan - 38% 3. Oregano - 27% 4. Garlic Powder - 21% 5. Pepper - 10% Interesting Fact: Surveyors in the Midwest and the South like Parmesan cheese more often than those in the other regions, while pizza lovers in the Northeast are more liberal with the garlic powder than those in other regions. [Also see: Las Vegas' 10 Best Restaurants]
Eating Habits: Pie vs. Slice, Fold Vs. No Fold
Is it better to order by the pie or the slice? Whole pie - 64% No difference - 29% Slice - 7% Do you blot the excess oil off the pizza before eating it? No- 70% Yes - 30% Interesting Fact: 38% of females say they use the blot method vs 24% of males. Also, while a majority of our surveyors eat the crust (90%) females are less likely to do so than males (88% vs 93%). [Also see: Check Out Our Pizza Survey Results on The Today Show] What's your typical style for eating pizza? Eat it flat - 43% Fold it - 38% Knife and fork - 19% Interesting Fact:  Male surveyors and those in the Northeast are more likely to fold their pizzas, while those in the Midwest are more likely to use a knife and fork. [Also see: Worst Meal Ever: 21 Tales of Disastrous Dinners]
At The Register: How Much Do You Spend On A Single Slice?
Overall - $2.99 Females - $3.10 Males - $2.88 West - $3.24 Midwest - $3.15 South - $3.06 Northeast - $2.72 How Much For A Whole Pie? Overall - $15.84 West - $16.98 Midwest - $16.54 South - $15.37 Northeast - $15.32 [Also see: Grab a Slice 'Cause It's Pizza Week!]


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SAN DIEGO (CNS) - A 76-year-old Paradise Hills woman who lost an arm and part of a leg following a vicious mauling by her neighbors' pit bulls in June died from complications from injuries sustained in the attack, authorities confirmed Thursday.
Emako Mendoza died Christmas Eve from "complications of dog bite injuries" stemming from the June 18 attack, according to the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office.
Mendoza had gone to her backyard to get her morning paper when she was mauled by her next-door neighbors' two female pit bulls that entered the yard through a gap in the fence.
The attack caused her left arm to be amputated below the elbow and her left leg amputated below the knee. She was unconscious and could not breathe on her own following the attack.
Mendoza was hospitalized again Friday due to complications with the injuries she sustained in the attack. Her condition declined and she was pronounced dead at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, the Medical Examiner's Office said.
Visitation for Mendoza was scheduled for Jan. 3 at the Chapel of the Roses in Bonita with funeral services the next day.
The pit bulls' owners, Alba Medina Cornelio and her daughter, Carla Ramirez Cornelio, were arrested June 29 and charged with two felony counts each of having a mischievous animal that causes serious bodily injury along with six misdemeanor charges that included owning a dangerous dog.
The two pit bulls and their 3-week-old puppies were euthanized after the attack.
A spokeswoman for the District Attorney's Office said the case remained under review with a Feb. 8 trial date pending.


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5 Reasons Why You Should Buy...: 'Soulja Boy: The Movie': "You're Going To See The Ice-T Beef, The Home Invasion & The Embezzlement"
Wednesday, Oct 19, 2011 12:32PM
[With the new release of Soulja Boy Tell's Soulja Boy: The Movie in stores this week, director Peter Spirer gives you his Top 5 reasons to buy the Atlanta star's life story.]
1. Pretty Boy Swag
I would say the first reason is because we have intimate footage of an iconic millionaire at work. We see all sides of his career. We follow him basically from rags to riches. We show all of the obstacles he had to overcome. His career is like one of the first careers you got to see in real time. From the moment this guy started posting things on YouTube, you have seen his success as he has created it. He is an architect of his own success. I think that's something a lot of people don't give him enough credit for.
2. Crank That Cameraman
I think if you're a fan of the music, we have multi-cameras, surround sound performances from a number of different shows. So you get that whole side of it. [We had various people shooting the concert footage]. But with the technology change, it's given a lot of people access to equipment that's not as expensive as it was ten years ago. We got some people that are emerging in the game to shoot with us. If you've seen my work, it's pretty grimey and gritty. I didn't want this thing to come off as a completely polished film. I wanted you to feel like you were in the concert with the people. One of the cameramen was me and I was in the crowd shooting from the crowd's point of view in Webster Hall, New York. It was crazy. I also have to give props to Soulja Boy's camera guy, Flex. We used a lot of his material and he captured a lot of fantastic stuff. A lot of the material is archival and we shot a lot of stuff too.
3. Yahhh Trick Yahhhhh
We also have exclusive behind-the-scenes tour footage of Soulja Boyon the road over the past five years. A lot of that stuff is really priceless. You're going to see stuff with Snoop Dogg and a number of celebrities that he runs into. You get to see what tour life really is. You'll see his grind on a level that I've never seen before quite like this.
4. Snap & Roll
I'll tell you another thing about this film. When we made the first cut, I was expecting Soulja Boy having so many reservations and him saying, "You can't have this in there. You can't have that in there." This isn't a valentine to Soulja Boy. I can tell you that straight up. This is a very honest film. It deals with some of the adversary and some of the obstacles. I think it's a very honest film. [Soulja Boy's team] was involved with the making of the picture but they did not have editorial control and I think for that reason, the film is as good as it is.
5. Let Me Get Em
All of the dirt is exposed on here involving the various controversies in his career. You're going to see the Ice-T beef, the home invasion and the embezzlement from his former personal assistant, Q. That whole thing is completely covered and you got to see the different sides of each issue too. We tried to have as much balance as we could and I tried to include those voices when practical in the story.
You Decide. Will you purchase Soulja Boy: The Movie?


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What's up everybody,
Clemson fan here. Since we both had Danny Ford and Ken Hatfield as head coaches. I was wondering, looking back, who do Arkansas fans hold in higher regard, Ford or Hatfield?
I'll give you a little background first on why this would interest me and some other Clemson fans.
For Clemson fans, Danny Ford is an icon and widely regarded as the most successful coach in Clemson history because he led us to our only National Championship in '81 and also under his guidance, we were the 5th winningest program of the 80s. It's been a long 20 years for us since he was forced to resign.
Ken Hatfield was the man who replaced the man at Clemson and is commonly regarded by Clemson fans as a mistake of a hire that ended the most successful run in Clemson history.
It occurred to me that, living in South Carolina, this might not be the sentiment of Arkansas fans at all. In fact, it could justifiably be the opposite for Razorback fans. So, I'm just curious as to what ya'll think and how you remember these two coaches. Thanks for indulging me and good luck this year! We Clemson fans will be pulling for you on on November 5th.


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SolarTouch Systems are the latest to join Pentair's line of automation controls. SolarTouch works with your solar system to efficiently heat your pool while saving you time and money. Its full digital controls are easy to use and allow you to conveniently control valves, integrate with IntelliPro and IntelliFlo pumps, and calibrate temperatures for accurate adjustments. Effective and easy, SolarTouch Systems bring you complete control and convenience.
The Pentair SolarTouch system controls your solar heating system to effectively adjust the temperature of your pool or spa application. Designed for convenience and complete control, this system provides exclusive features such as digital calibration, quick temperature adjustments, solar collector draining, and automatic cooling and recirculation freeze protection. The SolarTouch system brings convenience with its bright LCD display and user-friendly push button controls and is available in two different kits to accommodate any pool or spa equipment set-up.


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The minute you enter the door you will fall in love with this chic, modern and luxurious decorated BAYFRONT studio with its breathtaking 180 degree water views. Enjoy the luxury of a private 500 sq. ft. furnished terrace/deck overlooking the bay and Mission Beach. The spectacular rooftop deck offers comfortable seating for 4 and a gas BBQ.
Located at 840 Ostend Court, this fabulous studio is the perfect getaway for couples or small families. Lots of big windows all around give this place a wonderful light, bright and spacious feel. The unobstructed panoramic views will truly take your breath away! This stylish vacation retreat features the finest appointments and offers everything you need for a wonderful vacation. The kitchen is nicely equipped and offers new appliances. Sleeping arrangements include a queen bed, a comfortable sleeping sofa that accommodates 1 adult and an additional sleeping option if needed. There is a flat screen TV and a DVD player.
Linens, towels, various supplies, beach chairs, beach towels, a high chair and a pack n play are provide for your convenience. There is one parking space in a 2 car garage (fits economy/compact car).
The home is conveniently located in the heart of Mission Beach. It's in walking distance to many convenience stores, bars and restaurants. The Santa Clara and Aquatic Recreation Center as well as the famous Catamaran Hotel are only a short walk away.
Miles of beautiful walks, jogs, & bike rides around the bay & beach boardwalk, Volleyball, Hiking, Golf, Sunbathing, Amusement Parks, Fishing off the pier, Wildlife Viewing, Shopping, Restaurants, Museums, Sightseeing, Swimming, Snorkeling & Diving, Kayaking, Big paddle-wheel boats cruise, Boating, Sailing, Surfing, Paddle Boarding, Boogie Boarding, Body-surfing, Shelling, Water Skiing, Parasailing, Jet Skiing, Windsurfing, Kite flying, 15 minutes from San Diego Zoo/ Wildlife Park, 5 minutes from Sea World.
Also available: 1BR and 2BR, both BAYFRONT with furnished patios.
More pictures are available upon request.
studio rental amenities
- Amenities
- Linens Provided
- Garage: 1 parking space in 2 car garage (16' long x 15' wide x 8' high)
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Crib = Pack n play
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- Kitchen
- Kitchenette
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Stunning terrace with beautiful 360 degree views
- View/Location
- Bayfront
- Water View
- 3 Minute walk to the ocean
- Walking distance to restaurants, shopping
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
activities and attractions in Mission Beach San Diego Area
Miles of beautiful walks, jogs, & bike rides around the bay & beach boardwalk, Volleyball, Hiking, Golf, Sunbathing, Amusement Parks, Fishing off the pier, Wildlife Viewing, Shopping, Restaurants, Museums, Sightseeing, Swimming, Snorkeling & Diving, Kayaking, Big paddle-wheel boats cruise, Boating, Sailing, Surfing, Paddle Boarding, Boogie Boarding, Body-surfing, Shelling, Water Skiing, Parasailing, Jet Skiing, Windsurfing, Kite flying, 15 minutes from San Diego Zoo/ Wildlife Park, 5 minutes from Sea World.
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- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Other Activities
- Mission Bay Aquatic Center and Santa Clara Recreation Center is only a short walk away. Here you can play tennis, basketball or rent any kind of beach equipment.
vacation rental rates
May31-June6 ........... $175/night ........... $1,095/week (4 nights min.)
June14-27 ................... N/A .................. $1,295/week (7 nights min.)
July5-Aug.8 ................ N/A .................. $1,595/week (7 nights min.)
Aug.9-22 .................... N/A .................. $1,395/week (7 nights min.)
Aug.23-Sept.5 .......... $195/night ........... $1,195/week (4 nights min.)
Sept.6-26 ................. $185/night .......... $1,195/week (4 nights min.)
Sept.27-Oct.17 .......... $175/night .......... $1,095/week (4 nights min.)
Oct.18-31 ................. $165/night .......... $995/week (4 nights min.)
Nov.1-21 .................. $155/night ........... $895/week (4 nights min.)
Nov.22-30 ................ $195/night ........... $1,295/week (4-7 nights min.)
Dec.1-19 .................. $155/night .......... $895/week (4 nights min.)
Dec.20-31 ................ $205/night ........... $1,395/week (4-7 nights min.)
Jan.1-Feb.27 ............ $155/night ........... $895/week (4 nights min.)
Feb.28-April3 ........... $195/night ........... $1,295/week (4-7 nights min.)
April4-May22 ............ $185/night ........... $1,095/week (4 nights min.)
May23-June5 ............ $195/night ........... $1,195/week (4 nights min.)
June6-26 ................... N/A .................... $1,395/week (7 nights min., Sat to Sat)
June27-July3 ............. N/A .................... $1,495/week (7 nights min., Sat to Sat)
July4-10 .................... N/A .................... $1,695/week (7 nights min., Sat to Sat)
July11-Aug.14 ........... N/A .................... $1,595/week (7 nights min., Sat to Sat)
Aug.15-28 ................. N/A .................... $1,495/week (7 nights min., Sat to Sat)
Aug.29-Sept.4 .......... $195/night ........... $1,295/week (4 nights min.)
Rates plus 11.05%* TOT/TDM Assessment & $95 cleaning fee, $300 refundable damage deposit.
**11.05% = 10.5% Transient Occupancy Tax and 0.55% TMD Assessment.
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text: Wired Insider Samsung announced as the headline partner for Wired2012 05 October 12 by Natalie Futter Tweet Wired are pleased to announce that Samsung will be headline partner at WIRED2012 taking place on 25-26 October. As headline partner, they will be involved in several aspects of the conference, including sponsoring a welcome drinks reception on the evening of Wednesday 24 October to which all conference delegates will be invited.An invitation-only 'future gazing' breakfast sponsored by Samsung Smart TV will take place at The Brewery on the morning of the conference, Thursday 25 October. Guests will be invited to discuss the potential of the 'Smart' revolution and explore the extent to which TV can change the world. They will be welcomed by Wired's deputy editor, Greg Williams, and the breakfast discussion will be led by Wired contributor, Daniel Nye Griffiths. Video footage and photography of the session will be posted on the dedicated Samsung Smart TV online hub so the wider Wired community can experience the thoughts and ideas discussed.Throughout the two-day conference Wired will present a Samsung-sponsored exhibition of inspiring products. This will take the form of a beautifully curated selection of products, innovative in both design and technology, including the Samsung SmartTV.During the conference, delegates will have the opportunity to visit a dedicated Samsung Smart TV space where Samsung product experts will run demos and Wired product editor, Jim Hill, will be on hand. Again, we will be capturing footage to be posted after the event in the Samsung Smart TV Discovery Zone section of the dedicated hub. The section will showcase key features of the Smart TV including 'Smart Interaction', 'Smart Content' & 'Smart Evolution'. Wired will be selling tickets right up until the week of Wired 2012. To buy yours visit: www.wiredevent.co.uk Edited by David Cornish Comments Read more on Wired 2012 Wired 2012 took place on 25-26 October at The Brewery, Chiswell Street, London. It's the next step in Wired's mission to celebrate the ideas, innovations and people reshaping our world Relive Wired 2012 Technology Full talk video: Troy Carter Politics Full talk video: Mona Eltahawy Business Imogen Heap's music-manipulating gloves on Kickstarter Science Watch Simon Baron-Cohen's full Wired 2012 talk about autism Technology Watch Imogen Heap's full Wired 2012 glove demo and performance Read more on Samsung South Korean electronics manufacturer with an increasing focus on the mobile phone market Technology Amazon will stream 4K video to UK from October Technology Tactile phone designs bridge digital generation gap Technology Met has been lobbying for compulsory phone pins Technology Samsung Galaxy Tab S review Technology Samsung and Nest collaborate on 'internet of things' standards Technology Samsung launches Galaxy-only app store with perks Latest on wired.co.uk


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Fun for all on Press Family Sunday 7 September, including seven thoroughbred races plus a Charles Owen Pony…
Award winning modern grandstands, characterful Listed buildings, manicured lawns and home grown flowers set the scene for the best of racedays. See the leading horses and jockeys perform.
Our range of restaurants, boxes and unique locations provide the chance to tailor-make your own raceday. Perfect for special celebrations, spending time with valued clients and choosing a meal to your specifications.
York Racecourse is located just 1.5 miles from the railway station and the city centre. Set in 150 acres of scenic parkland, it is a hugely popular venue with its award-winning, modern facilities, first-class catering and beautiful surroundings.
The Centre is located within a few minutes drive from the centre of York, in one of the most desirable and quiet parts of the city, overlooking the famous Knavesmire and the Racecourse.
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The highlights, for those of you without subscriptions: 1. J-Mac's uncle says he expressed a desire to go to Texas and would have done so had it not been for his mother. 2. Kashemeyia Adams told the uncle the same story about not being able to reach Mack Brown. 3. John Outlaw says he has never encouraged a player to attend a specific school and that the Longhorn coaches were always completely professional. 4. Both the uncle and Jamarkus considered it a classy move by Texas to take a step back after realizing the recruitment was tearing apart the family. 5. Three sources corroborate the story that McFarland exaggerated the Texas party he attended. Amazing the things that come to light when reporters do actual reporting. Thayer Evans should be absolutely ashamed of himself, but of course won't be as an OU partisan. By the way, the movement of this whole story towards actual truth has indicated the complete and total inability of many people to think critically about articles of this nature. Yes, I mean you OU fans, and you, Dr. Saturday, and you, Chicago Sun-Times blog. What happened to critical thinking?
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Update to Jelly Bean for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
Recently, Samsung announced a list of devices that will be upgradeable to the latest version of Android (4.1 Jelly Bean). The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 was absent from this list. Samsung Electronics has stated that older and less-powerful devices such as the Galaxy Mini 2 or the older Galaxy S2 will qualify for the update. Not updating the Galaxy Tab 10.1 is ridiculous. Firstly, other tablets which have almost identical hardware (1Ghz Tegra 2 processor, 1GB RAM etc.) such as the Motorola Xoom have already been updated and are more than capable of running it. Secondly, this device is barely more than 1 year old and was their flagship tablet. This is no way to treat customers or encourage them to buy newer and 'more advanced' models. Finally, Samsung have announced that less-powerful devices will get the update, purely because they are still being sold. Older devices such as the S2 will also get the update as that is also still being sold and Samsung clearly only cares about profit... Samsung, this is a disgrace and I refuse to buy your products, purely based on the lack of support and I imagine so will many others.
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I love my tab, even though I've had to have the battery replaced and do a factory reset in the 2 yrs I've had it. I'd love to use Google Now on it too, but need 4.1 to run it.
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The lack of upgrade support for older tablets has resulted in me recommending to family and friends that they buy an iPad. Apple OS can be trusted to support older devices. I'm also making plans to migrate to an iPad this year if Samsung doesn't upgrade the Galaxy Tab 10.1 to Jelly Bean.
The lack of service in this respect is appalling. I won't be buying Samsung devices again.
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New Reward Checking Account at Credit Union West in Arizona
I first reported on Credit Union West in 2007 when it was offering a reward checking account called Star Checking. Back in the early days the Star Checking was a very competitive reward checking account, but that ended in 2011. It appears Credit Union West is again trying to offer a competitive reward checking account under the Kasasa brand. The checking account is called Kasasa Cash. Below is a list of the account rates and features that are listed in the credit union's Kasasa Cash page as of 5/23/2013:
Rates if monthly requirements are met:
- 2.01% APY for balances up to $10,000
- 0.05% APY for portion of balance over $10,000
- 0.01% APY on entire balance if requirements are not met
- ATM fees automatically reimbursed for fees up to $4.99 per item to a maximum amount of $25 per month
Monthly requirements include:
- 15 debit card purchases
- One direct deposit
- Receive e-statements
There is no monthly service fee, and online bill pay is free. Only one account is allowed per social security number.
Credit Union Membership
Membership is open to all who live, work or worship in Arizona's Maricopa or Yavapai counties. Please refer to the credit union's About Us page for more details.
Credit Union Overview
Credit Union West branches are located in Phoenix and in the Phoenix suburbs. There are also branches in Prescott and Cottonwood, AZ.
The credit union has an overall health score at DepositAccounts.com of 5 stars (out of 5) with a Texas ratio of 1.43% (excellent) based on December 2012 data. Please refer to our financial summary of Credit Union West for more details. The credit union is federally insured by the NCUA (Charter # 68421).
How this Reward Checking Account Compares
Credit Union West's $10K balance cap is one downside to the Kasasa Cash account. Unfortunately, this $10K cap is becoming more common especially for new Kasasa Cash accounts.
You can get better reward checking deals at a few all-access credit unions. The best deal for a $10K balance cap is currently at Great Lakes Credit Union which has a 4.00% APY. For a $15K balance cap, the best rate is 3.25% APY at Belvoir FCU, and for a $25K balance cap, the best rate is 2.02% APY at ABCO FCU.
If you live in Phoenix and you prefer to bank locally, this Credit Union West deal is hard to beat unless you're a Southwest Airlines employee who can qualify for Southwest Airlines FCU. It has a reward checking account with a 4% APY for balances up to $25K. 1st Bank Yuma has a reward checking account with a 3% APY for balances up to $25K, but this bank only has branches in Yuma, AZ.
The above rates are accurate as of 5/23/2013.
Other Reward Checking Accounts
To find reward checking accounts available in your state, please refer to our reward checking table. You can also use the table to find reward checking accounts available nationwide. Refer to this post to learn how to use the table.
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We take it for granted, especially this time of the year, until it stops working. The summer is tough without air conditioning. For one Panama City resident, she says she has been without a/c for way too long and contacted News 13 for help.
Pam White of Panama City says since her air conditioning system went on the blink back on Saturday, July 13...home is not a comfortable place to be. White says, "It is not cool in there. It is like 86, 87 degrees." White says she called a repair service on July 15th and says, "I waited past the weekend…waited until Monday cause I did not want to pay the extra fees."
White told us an initial repair estimate came in at $1500. She says she had used the repair company before and they had done a good job.
But then, she got a call the very next day from another company representative (same company)...saying the repairs could be done for only $250. She just had to pay up front. According to White, "The part was ordered. He said it would be here Thursday. He would come and fix it. Thursday came, Friday came, Saturday and Sunday came."
However, White says there was a question over the part being the correct one for her system. She says, "Needed a valve.. He had to trade that in and wait for new part."
A small, window a/c is the only way Pam White says she can stay in her home and they are staying in the living room…to try and keep cooler.
And if she could do it all over, Pam White says she would get several quotes from other companies for repairs. And, she has this advice, "Go with someone reputable.. maybe advertises…who at least advertises."
I spoke with Eric Curti of Eddie Curti Heating and Air Conditioning. He tells me a slightly different story on how the initial evaluation was reached on Pam White's cooling system. Curti would not talk with me on camera, but did say he and his father have been in business for more than 25 years. Curti said he tried to help Ms. White as best he could...at a lower cost. He told me he is refunding her $250. Pam white is looking elsewhere for repairs and we will continue to help in that regard.
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