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PFW recently caught up with Bengals S Chris Crocker, who played three seasons with the Browns (2003-05) at the beginning of his career, and asked him about a couple of Cleveland-related topics, including his take on the 2010 Browns:
PFW: What's your favorite memory of your time playing in Cleveland?
Crocker: My first game as a rookie. I was the staritng nickel back, and it was against the Indianapolis Colts. Unfortunately, we lost the game, 9-6, but I played very, very well, and I was playing against Peyton Manning, Marvin Harrison, Reggie Wayne, Edgerrin James. These were some guys I had watched on TV. I didn't realize how big it was. It was a home game also. It was the first home game. It was packed, and it was really electric. That's probably the most memorable memory I have from there.
PFW: Having played the Browns earlier this season, what was your impression of them?
Crocker: One thing I can say about them this year is that they play very hard. They're smashmouth. They really are, to the definition, a smashmouth-type of the team. That's what you want out of a Cleveland team if you're a fan. They truly are now. Peyton Hillis has come on, just out of nowhere, and he's been a really big part of their offense. You always have Josh Cribbs. He's one of my favorite players that I played with. … They're definitely getting better. It doesn't look like they're far away.
PFW: You've played for a pair of AFC North teams now, as well as for Atlanta and Miami. Having played elsewhere, do you think the style of play in the AFC North is different than other divisions?
Crocker: I do. It's all outdoor football. You think of the AFC North, you think of cold, rainy, just low-scoring games. And that's what it is. It's a lot more physical, I think, in this division. We all run the ball. Cleveland, Cincinnati, Baltimore, Pittsburgh — we all have very good running backs, and we grind it out. We all have good defenses. It's very tough. When we play each other, the records really don't matter.


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|Scarecrow Fest slated in Phelps
A?vide variety of attractions will be featured at the Phelps Women's Club's fourth annual Scarecrow Fest in Phelps this Saturday, Sept. 14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Visitors can see scarecrows and decorated pumpkins throughout town, and may enter their own creations or participate in the Largest Pumpkin Contest.
A craft fair is planned with a fine arts display. Several local artists and quilters will be displaying their works.There will be music throughout the day presented by D.J. Hot Toddy
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3 Stocks Hitting 52-Week Highs
NEW YORK (TheStreet) - The following stocks hit 52-week highs on Tuesday: Tanger Factory Outlet Centers (SKT), Churchill Downs (CHDN) and Post Properties (PPS).
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers
Shares of Tanger hit a 52-week high Tuesday of $31.91. The stock's 52-week low of $22.38 was set on Aug. 8.
Tanger shares trade at an estimated price-to-earnings ratio for next year of 49.1 times; the average for retail real estate investment trusts is 57.7X. For comparison, Simon Property Group (SPG) has a lower forward P/E of 43.7X.Analyst comment: "We rate SKT Neutral," JPMorgan analysts wrote in an April 27 report. "From a fundamental standpoint, we are constructive on the story and expect above-average comp NOI [net operating income] growth in 2012, along with more positive development headlines to hit the tape over the near term. However, as the economy continues to recover, we believe that investors' capital will likely favor other types of retail and other property sectors that 'lost more' during the downturn. Furthermore, we believe that SKT's attractive growth prospects are currently reflected in the stock's valuation." Eight of the 12 analysts who cover Tanger rate it at hold. Three analysts give the stock a buy rating and one rates it at sell. The stock has risen 8.77% year to date.
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He was retired from Rust Engineering with more than 35 years of service; he also worked for the City of Adamsville as the building inspector for 13 years. After retirement he volunteered for the Princeton Hospice Organization for 5 years. He was a long-time member of Midway United Methodist Church and Arley United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Thelma Ellis; and three brothers, Gordon, Paul and Nelson Ellis.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mary H. Ellis; son, Robin Ellis (Sandra); daughter, Cathy Stone (Randy); brother, Don Ellis; two sisters, Nancy Cosper and Kay West; grandchildren, Monica Stone Marbut (Scott), Nathan Stone (Kayla Light), Adam Howell (Ashley), Krystle Phillips (Eric), Corey Ellis (Brittany Collar) and Corey's mother, Lynn Ellis; and great-grandson, Koltyn Shores.
Visitation will be Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014, from 1 until 3 p.m. at Bell Funeral Home in Forestdale.
Funeral services will be Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014, at 3 p.m. in the Bell Forestdale Chapel with burial to follow at Midway Cemetery. Rev. Kennith Bishop and Rev. Ron Gilbreath will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions may be made to Midway United Methodist Church or Arley United Methodist Church.
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Republicans are vowing to block a proposal by Democrats in the State Senate to make dramatic changes in the Illinois income tax. At the end of next year, it's scheduled to drop from a flat 5% to 3.25%. Several Democrats have introduced a proposal to change all that by amending the state Constitution.
The Illinois Constitution now requires that everyone must be taxed at the same flat percentage of their personal income. Some Democrats in the State Senate call that unfair.
"I think it's a matter of tax fairness," says State Sen. Kwame Raoul. "I think we have one of the highest levels of consumption taxes, the sales tax, in this country, which is regressive. It has a greater impact on the middle income and low income people."
Kwame Raoul is among 13 Democratic co-sponsors of a proposed amendment to the state constitution. It would change Illinois's flat income tax to a graduated tax, quote, "where lower rates apply to lower income levels and higher rates apply to higher income levels."
The minority leader of State Senate Republicans said that would worsen Illinois's unemployment rate -- already worst in the Midwest -- by spurring employers to leave.
"Wealth is portable and, you know, people who make a lot of money can easily relocate and they do," says Senator Christine Radogno. "We've seen that happen in states that have very graduated taxes."
Radogno said the current flat income tax is fair.
"I mean, if you're making $100,000, you're paying more than if you're making $20,000 [under the flat tax]," Radogno explains.
This income tax debate is only beginning. Any amendment to the state constitution would have to be approved at the polls by 60% of voters. Illinois's big public employee unions are already planning to pour millions of dollars into the fight for it. Look for other groups to spend just as much against it.
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Adorable Beach Cottage, Ocean Views! in Narragansett
- bedrooms 4
- baths 1½
- sleeps 12
- pool no
- hot tub no
- pets allowed yes
- type House
- community Scarborough Beach
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$ 1,900 - $ 2,700 / week
$ 2,100 - $ 2,500 / month
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9 Desano Drive. This quaint beach cottage much larger on the inside than it seems from the outside. There are 4 large bedrooms. 2 upstairs that are for youth with 4 twin beds and 4 trundles (and the 4 twin beds can be converted into 2 king-sized beds using a conversion kit per your request). Two bedrooms downstairs set up for adults with king size beds. The living room and kitchen are knotty pine and the bedrooms are bright and cheery. Water views from the living room, front bedroom and sky lights. Living room has a cozy fireplace for cool summer nights and pull-out couch. Outdoor patio with plenty of furniture and grill. This quintessential beach cottage with water views of Scarborough beach is the perfect place to relax after a day of surf and sand. Call or e-mail any questions.
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All new appliances throughout the entire house. The bedrooms are large & comfy with plenty of storage. Knotty Pine kitchen and living room. Living room has a cozy functional brick fireplace. Outdoor patio with furniture and 8' picnic table; grill. Outdoor shower (covered) with changing area. Beach chairs, cooler and carrier for toting to the beach. Linens available $75.00 fee includes 400ct egyptian cotton sheets and pillowcases for all beds, cotton hand & bath towels & facecloths. We recommend bringing your own beach towels. Enough off-street parking for five small cars end-to-end plus on-street parking. Wide screen TV w/ hi-def cable, Wifi. Call or e-mail any questions. Bathrooms are small and adequate. Downstairs bath includes washer/dryer setup.New appliances furniture and amenities. Smoking outside only. Secured shed for surfboard bikes or other storage. 8 ft. Picnic table plus outside patio furniture & extra chairs inside & outside. For Dogs: pet deposit and $10/day fee.
activities and attractions in Narragansett Rhode Island
Narragansett has many seaside attractions including surfing, fishing, golf, mini-golf, biking, hiking, restaurants, and dancing. It is within 40 minutes to Newport and Foxwoods. Close to beach (3 min. walk), restaurants and pizza parlor. Easy bike ride to Galilee and Block Island Ferry and Point Judith Light House. Plenty of restaurants, seafood and beaches nearby. Minutes to Narragansett Pier area and Main St. Wakefield. Newport is only a half hour away, Fox Woods is 45 minutes away. Great surfing and beachcombing, claming and fishing all along the shore. Kids will enjoy the beach, miniature golf, bumper boats, batting cages, kayaking, and many summer activities nearby.
vacation rental rates
Memorial Day Weekend and First Weekend in June -Friday to Monday: $1000 includes linens.
Spring Rates offered from Memorial Day Weekend to June 28: REDUCED TO $1900 per week.
Special July 4th Deal: $2500 for the week!!
Summer Rates offered from July 5, 2014, to September 1, 2014: $2700 per week.
Winter/Academic Rates offered from September 3, 2015 to May 18, 2016: $2100 per month.
Linens offered w/fee; pets considered w/ fee & pet deposit. $400 non-refundable deposit required. Leave the house clean as you received it. Any cleaning by us shall be deducted from your deposit.
Notes: Call now for peak weeks!! Linens and pets optional
Lisa-Beth Sanford 4017832727
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CATEGORIES Classics, Drama, Romance, New Releases, Paramount, Home Entertainment, Features, Movies, New Releases, CinematicalBack in 1981, Warren Beatty was still known as an unrepentant ladies man and party boy. Having made his name in films like Splendor in the Grass and Shampoo, Beatty was still the go-to guy when a romantic lead was required. Everyone was happy with the arrangement -- except Warren Beatty. Tired of being a sex symbol, he wanted to make films with substance and a point of view, and Reds was the perfect opportunity. After the success of Heaven Can Wait, he could pretty much call the shots on his next project and of course, what he really wanted to do was direct.
Written and directed by Beatty, Reds was considered the ultimate vanity project; at over 200 minutes long, the film is the story of American journalist John Reed and his coverage of the Russian Revolution. Critics thought that Beatty was in way over his head, but they were wrong; the film became a hit and garnered 21 Oscar nominations, including three wins; Beatty (as director), Maureen Stapleton, and Vittorio Storaro (cinematography). The film also starred some of Reed's famous friends; Diane Keaton (Louise Bryant), Jack Nicholson (Eugene O'Neil), and Paul Sorvino (Louis Fraina).
Check out this great video with Warren as he discusses Reds and why its subject matter is still important 25 years later.
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CBI is developing a database of bank fraudsters to check cheating cases which have resulted in loss of nearly Rs 3,799 crore during 2010-11, an increase of 88 per cent as compared to the previous year, agency chief A P Singh said here today.
"Banks lost Rs 2017 crore due to frauds in 2009-10. This has seen a quantum jump in 2010-11, with the loss amount rising to Rs 3,799 crore," he told the annual conference of Chief Vigilance Officers of public sector banks and financial institutions.
"While CBI's Bank Securities and Fraud Cell registered criminal cases involving Rs 4,000 crore in 2011, cases regarding frauds worth Rs 2,500 crore have already been registered from January to July this year," he said.
Singh said CBI is developing a 'Bank Case Information System' (BCIS) which contains names of accused persons, borrowers and public servants in its records.
"This information may also be made accessible to field functionaries of the banking sector in collaboration with the Indian Bank Association (IBA), once modalities are worked out," he said.
Delivering the keynote address, Singh said the increasing amount of frauds in the banking sector is a "disturbing factor".
The CBI chief also said that the agency would now probe only those bank fraud cases where loss is more than Rs 3 crore while those below it would be investigated by the state police.
"On the request of CBI, CVC has notified revised threshold limits for reporting bank fraud. CBI will now only register bank fraud cases involving loss of over Rs 3 crore. Frauds involving loss of below Rs 3 crore shall be reported to state police," he said.


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Brooklyn, N.Y. – Award-winning poet, fiction writer and essayist Ha Jin will deliver Long Island University's annual "Starting from Paumanok" lecture on American literature and culture at the Kumble Theater for the Performing Arts on the Brooklyn Campus. Free and open to the public, the event will be held Thursday, March 10, at 6:30 p.m.
Jin's appearance at the Paumanok lecture is sponsored by the Brooklyn Campus' English department and is funded by the Mellon Foundation, the John P. McGrath Fund, and the Campus' "Voices of the Rainbow" series.
A native of China, Jin was a member of the People's Liberation Army before moving to the United States in 1986. Choosing to write solely in English, he has earned several prestigious awards in his adopted country. Jin's books include "Waiting," a 1999 National Book Award winner that is based on his five-year service in the communist Chinese army; "War Trash," which earned a PEN/Faulkner Award in 2005; and "The Writer as Migrant" and "A Good Fall," which delve into the Chinese immigrant experience in America. He teaches English at Boston University.
"It was important for us to have someone who writes in English but is not a native English speaker deliver the Paumanok lecture," said English professor Louis Parascandola, who oversees the "Voices of the Rainbow" series. "We wanted to expand people's idea of what an American is and what American literature is, with an emphasis on the immigrant experience, which is timely."
The lecture takes its name from a Walt Whitman poem that first appeared in the 1860 edition of "Leaves of Grass." Its title invokes the Native American word for Long Island and acknowledges the University's geographic and cultural connection to one of Brooklyn's (and Long Island's) foremost literary figures.
Since its inauguration in 1983, the "Starting from Paumanok" lecture has featured scholars, playwrights and literary luminaries, including Lynn Nottage, Walter Mosley, Colson Whitehead, Ed Bullins, Edward Said and Elizabeth Hardwick.
Long Island University's Brooklyn Campus is located at 1 University Plaza at the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and Dekalb Avenues in Brooklyn. For more information, call Professor Louis Parascandola at (718) 488-1050.
The Brooklyn Campus is distinguished by… dynamic curricula reflecting the great urban community it serves. Distinctive programs encompass the arts and media, the natural sciences, business, social policy, urban education, the health professions and pharmacy, and include the Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, the Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics, the D.P.T. in Physical Therapy and the Pharm.D. in Pharmacy. A vibrant urban oasis in downtown Brooklyn, this diverse and thriving campus offers academic excellence, personalized attention, small class size and flexible course schedules. In 2006, a $45-million Wellness, Recreation and Athletic Center was opened to serve the Campus and the surrounding community. In 2007, the Cyber Café was launched, providing a high-tech hot spot for students and faculty members to meet and eat.
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Meeting with high tech CEO's in the afternoon and Boyle Heights residents at night, LA's Mayor Elect vows change in the local economy and how City Hall is run.
"It's those two pillars, the economy and making City Hall work again, that are going to be focus of my administration," Eric Garcetti said.
Garcetti held a roundtable meeting in Hollywood with leaders of several established high-tech companies Wednesday afternoon before meeting with Boyle Heights residents in the evening at the Puente Learning Center.
The town hall-style meeting saw about 100 residents attend with those then being broken up into smaller groups of about 10. The small groups were led by Garcetti advisors. Those in attendance were asked to write their ideas down on a sticky note and the notes were placed on an easel in one of three categories: improving the local economy, improving the functionality of City Hall and improving their respective communities.
Those advisors will meet with Garcetti to share the ideas that were collected.
A simple idea but one that was met with great enthusiasm.
"It feels like [Eric Garcetti] is actually listening to the people," said Hector Huezo, a Highland Park resident. ""He's here walking around listening over people's shoulders, reading some of the ideas and you can see him interacting with folks."
"I think it's a great idea that they're bringing the community together and that some of the people in the neighborhood are able to express themselves and talk about what needs to be done," said Mayra Ponce, a Lincoln Heights resident.
Garcetti also said he wanted to greatly improve the functionality of City Hall for residents.
"City Hall shouldn't be a place you fear but a place that helps you," Garcetti told FOX 11's James Koh. "It should help you get your problems solved, get your business up and running, get you a job."
"I suggested better customer service [for those working in City Hall]," Ponce said. "Sometimes when the community calls, they're rude, they don't know, they send them online and some people don't have access to the internet."
Garcetti, who is originally from the Boyle Heights area, said this town hall-style brainstorming session is the first of seven meetings he called "listening sessions."
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Beach Side Condo Summer Special from $150./Night in South Padre Island
- bedrooms 2
- baths 2
- sleeps 7
- pool yes
- hot tub no
- pets allowed no
- type Condo
- community Mar y Sol Condos
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$ 1,075 - $ 2,250 / week
$ 2,150 - $ 2,250 / month
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Save hundreds, call today for more info. and current special rates. The economy is down and so are our rates for This Summer season 2014 most dates are still available. Here is your chance to rent a beach Side condo for less than half price. It is our Executive unit which is a 2br 2 full bath condo. TheCondo sleeps up to seven people. One king in master bederoom, one queen and
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DVD,C/D,AM/FM radio. Wall mounted 20" Flat Screen Color TV with
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side by side refrigerator/ice maker, smooth top stove, Dining rm
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seat. Just a short walk to the beach(exactly a 3 min walk). Property has on site in-ground pool. Restaurants and shopping across the street, or near by. These
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Michael Hall 314-322-4255
condo rental amenities
Central air conditioning and heating
coffee maker
Patio area
Inground pool
T.V. with DVD in every room
BBQ Grill
Pool side loungers, table, and chairs provided
alarm clocks
off street parking
walk-in closets
wine,margarira, and martini glasses
all linens,towels,cooking utensils, flatwear, serving accessories.
activities and attractions in South Padre Island Texas
Swim, fish, snorkel, Beach shelling, horse back riding, shopping,water, horse back ride,water park,scuba/anorkeling,golf close by,restaurants, night life.
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Rates are quoted in U.S. dollars
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DENVER -- Alex Presley was back in the clubhouse, back in uniform and back atop the Pirates' lineup with a clear-headed idea of how to approach his return from a two-week timeout with concussion-like symptoms."Try to make plays for the team, so I'm playing hard. If something happens to me, that's just the way it is. So I'm not out there to hold anything back," Presley said on Monday afternoon upon being recalled from his rehab assignment in Indianapolis and activated from the seven-day DL. Presley was inserted into the lineup for the opener of the three-game series against the Rockies, in left field and in the No. 1 hole. To make room for him, Matt Hague was optioned to Indianapolis; this is Hague's third trip to the Triple-A club. Presley had jarred himself attempting a diving catch of a sinking liner by Houston's Jed Lowrie in the first inning of the July 3 game in PNC Park. He removed himself from that game three innings later, complaining of symptoms from having suffered what later was described as a "whiplash affect." "When I got up, I just didn't feel right," Presley recalled the aftermath of that headlong dive. "I wasn't all there. I'm used to getting up and being fine, so that was just one of those weird things." Presley had a very brief rehab assignment of two games with the Indians, going 2-for-4 in each game. "I got back in the flow of playing, and felt good," he said. "Everything I did to get cleared gave me confidence that I was ready to go. I was out there without any concern. Just trying to get dialed back in at the plate." "We weren't looking for an extended stay," manager Clint Hurdle said. "He got the at-bats we thought he needed. Got some hits, got to run the bases -- and laid out for a ball [in left field] with no repercussions. So he's physically fit and ready to go."
Hurdle proud of accomplishments with Rox
DENVER -- An understandably hot topic that has followed the Pirates around for six weeks -- kudos for and analysis of their surprising contention -- naturally got amplified at Coors Field, in Clint Hurdle's former hot spot.However, while doling out the usual share of props for the guys playing for him, Hurdle declined to acknowledge any of the personal satisfaction to which he seemed entitled. Returning with a contender to the scene of one's dismissal three years ago should be worth a few points. Still, Hurdle said it's "not about personal satisfaction for me. If I can coach them up, as much off as on the field, that's fine." The highlight of Hurdle's 6 1/2 seasons as Colorado manager was the 2007 steamroll into the postseason and ultimately into the World Series. "The personal satisfaction I do get here," Hurdle said, "is looking at that flag in left field, and knowing I played a small part in hanging a National League championship flag in a place where, for so many years, I was told it could not be done." Kinda like what Pittsburgh has listened to for two decades? "We brought good times [to Denver] for so many people who'd been through trying times," Hurdle said. "That's what we're building [with the Pirates]. People who have been around for so long are starting to get loud and proud."
Last word
"We aren't scheduled as teams' homecoming opponent anymore."
-- Clint Hurdle's way of saying that the improved Pirates are no longer looked upon as an easy team by the rest of the National League.
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This series is between the teams with the two shortest-winded starting rotations in the National League. The oddity is that the Rockies' 5.1 innings per start reflects the 75-pitch limit on all of their starters, while Pirates starters, with no such restrictions, were averaging only 5.7 innings per start prior to Monday night's game. Among (many) other things, Andrew McCutchen leads the National League with 13 home runs with men on base, out of his total of 21 prior to Monday's game. Shortstop Clint Barmes was pumped up for this series, hoping to continue his success against the only two other teams for which he played prior to signing as a free agent with the Pirates. Barmes, an overall .206 hitter, entered Monday's game batting .322 (10-for-31), with one homer and four RBIs, in seven games against Houston and Colorado.
Tom Singer is a reporter for MLB.com and writes an MLBlog Change for a Nickel. He can also be found on Twitter @Tom_Singer. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Simply Amazing, Wow!!!
by John-Taylor20 on October 6, 2013
Pros: + Fastest quad core snapdragon 800 2.3 ghz processor
+ Camera is takes fantastic pictures
+ Longest battery life of any phone I've used
+ LG software is really well
+ Screen is huge and tiny bezel
+ Allow 24 bit music, it really does sound fantastic
Cons: - The phone is a finger print magnet
- No expandable memory
Summary: Have you ever gotten a new phone and thought, "wow this phone makes my other phones seem so dated"? I can say that this is that phone, the LG G2 ...
Summary: Have you ever gotten a new phone and thought, "wow this phone makes my other phones seem so dated"? I can say that this is that phone, the LG G2 is AMAZING...funny thing is, my last two phones were the HTC One (AT&T) and the iPhone 5 (AT&T). I am that guy who buys the latest and greatest when I think it will make a difference in my life and I justify my phone purchases with the excuse that my phone is always on me(and I used to be an Apple fanboy and I have owned every iPhone). I use it for work, games, news, remote for my tv, sports, email, camera...Oh yeah, I use it to make phone calls too. Anyways, I haven't been in love with a phone like this since I went to the original iPhone. I hope you find my review helpful and beneficial to your purchase regardless if you buy one or not.Edit:
The Bad - Let's just get this out of the way.
The case is a glossy plastic. The phone is a finger print magnet. I am slightly self conscious when I let people see the G2- I feel like I have very dirty hands and I'm a chemist which means I am washing my hands regularly. The phone is a dirt and oil magnet.
The other downside is no expandable memory but I have a hard time using 32gb of memory anyways so Im not complaining but some of you out there might want more memory.
The GOOD - Get ready for a long list. I will do my best to put what is important first just in case I bore you and you want to move on.
Battery - The G2 has the longest battery life of any phone I've used. I regularly use my phone for a multitude of tasks. With my iPhone 5 and HTC One I usually could make it through the day without a recharge, but without a doubt I would give those phones a full charge when I slept. It has been 4 days since I have owned the G2 and have only charged it over night twice. All I can say is "WOW". Finally a smart phone with a battery that makes sense.
Software - The LG software is really well thought out and not gimmicky like the Galaxy S4. My favorite feature is the double tap of the screen when the phone is in sleep mode which turns it on, and this feature also works to turn the phone off. No more need to find some long and flat power button on the top of the phone which at times isn't easy to find on the phones because at night you don't know whether your phone is upside down or not. I know it isn't a huge deal to find the power button, but double tapping anywhere on the screen to turn it off/on is a very useful feature. And no it doesn't accidentally turn on in my pocket. The software can detect random touches from the double tap. Other features of the software are a long press of the volume button brings up the camera and it loads within seconds or the notepad for quick notes. I am finding more useful software features as I move along, for example today for my meeting reminder which popped up 15 minutes before the start, a "silent mode" option popped up along and I clicked it and my phone went silent for the scheduled time of the meeting. No more forgetting to turn my phone to silent during meetings. Also when I am in an app and I receive a text, a little box pops up with the text and it has a reply box so I can actually reply to texts without exiting the app I'm currently using. If I don't reply the box disappears within a few seconds just like a notification on the other phones and the app in use just runs like nothing happened. With the large screen the pop up box is non obtrusive. If this was an iPhone the box would take up a significant part of the screen but on the G2 it's just like a notification popping up on any other phone. Again it's a simple feature but it makes sense and I love it. Other than that the phone is running Android 4.2.2 which is really smooth and pleasant. In comparison to iOS6 this makes Apple's software seem dated and unimaginative and compared to the HTC One software it is refined and the One is also running Android 4.1.2.
Screen - Holy cow this screen is the best screen I have ever laid eyes on. The screen is huge and the bezel around the screen is tiny. Whites are white, blacks are black, colors aren't overly saturated and the resolution is on par with the best of the best. Simply put, this is the best screen of the top phones, iPhone, Galaxy S4 and the HTC One. When I show it off to my stubborn iPhone friends all they say is wow it's so clear and big. It's almost as if I'm holding a mini HD TV in my hand.
Sound - For those audiophiles out there, this phone does allow for 24 bit music and it really does sound fantastic. With headphones in this phone blows the competition out of the water and for the record I am an audiophile too. With the speaker the phone is loud, definitely louder than the iPhone 5 but not as loud and clear as the HTC One. In this comparison, the HTC One wins for the speakers but the G2 is no slouch and I find myself listening to my music on the speaker frequently.
Camera - Again, best camera of the bunch. I've read about the Nokia having a 41 megapixel sensor which Im sure rocks, but the G2 compared to the HTC One and the iPhone 5 wins hands down. I have a black dog and cat and whenever I took pictures with the iPhone 5 they came out looking like black shadows with eyes. It was disappointing to have such cute animals misrepresented. The HTC One definitely gets the colors right on pictures but the zoom lacked because it only has a 4 megapixel camera. With displays as clear as they are now, 4 megapixel pictures are easily pixelated when you zoom in. The G2 has a camera to replace all point and shoot cameras. My dog and cat are visible! The camera is fast even in low light and takes fantastic pictures.
Performance - The G2 has a quad core snapdragon 800 2.3 ghz processor which is the fastest available in all smartphones. In normal people language...it's blazing fast and buttery smooth. I hate to say this but the iPhone and HTC one seem laggy. And I hate to say that because in real world use those phones are more than adequate, but once I go back and play with the HTC One and iPhone5 I think," man these phones are slow." Using the app manager I frequently see 5-10 programs open and running but none of that affects the performance.
Build - The phone is plastic but not cheap feeling like the Galaxy S4. The G2's phone back is not removable so it doesn't feel flimsy like the Galaxy S4. It also has a rounded back which has a very nice feel in your hand similar to the HTC One but better. The HTC One has straight edges vs the G2's rounded edges and it is more comfortable to hold the G2. I loved the aluminum on the HTC One and the iPhone 5 but the edges used to scratch and dent from normal usage which got annoying quickly. I truly appreciate the G2's build quality and attention to detail even though it doesn't use aluminum it definitely has a premium feel in a comfortable package.
Verdict - I honestly thought we have reached a point with hardware where there really won't be much innovation anymore because everything has become so fast, high resolution, etc. that the next innovation wave would be in software. Boy was I wrong and pleasantly so. Moving the volume buttons to the back makes perfect sense. With phones getting larger it doesnt really make sense to have the volume buttons on the side. You need to reach for the buttons vs on the G2 the buttons are where your fingers are naturally which makes turning the volume up and down rather easy. No more accidentally bumping the volume buttons on the side too. And the screen with minimal borders is gorgeous. I have used the Galaxy Note II and the a few of the other phablets and they are just too big. LG fit a huge screen into a minimal package I can truly say it is phenomenal. And the best part of this phone...I can see my dog and cat! Yes I adore them and love them and am always taking pictures of them to send to friends and family. There has not been one person that I have showed the phone off to who wasn't amazed by it and getting an iPhone user to be amazed by a Droid phone is pretty freaking rare.
For once in a long time, I can say that this phone will last me at least a year without me getting the urge to upgrade and that's saying a lot. I was the guy who waited in line for 12 hours to get the 3g and 3gs. I can without a doubt recommend this phone to all smartphone users and if you do get it I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
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A phone fit for a king!
by CircuitMaximus on September 14, 2013
Pros: Super fast processor
Ultra long lasting battery
Mega bright, sharp display
Thin,light,compact design
Super-slim Bezels
Rear key innovation which I wonder why no one thought of sooner...
Truckload of USEFUL software features
OIS Camera
Cons: Sound quality and volume not up to par with the rest of the specs
Fingerprint magnet plastic back
Summary: I'd like to start off by saying that the LG G2 is the best smartphone on the market as I type this. There are many different types of people; ...
Summary: I'd like to start off by saying that the LG G2 is the best smartphone on the market as I type this. There are many different types of people; the average consumer, the avid gamer,the busy businessman, the lovers of big displays and many others. LG has targeted every single type with this phone.
The specs on this phone follow the custom LG tradition of stuffing the best specs into the thinnest frame possible, but for once in its life, LG has changed something! They moved the volume rocker and power button to the back of the phone, right under the camera.
The Rear Key:
The first thing most people will think when they hear this change will be,"Cool gimmick, who cares though?", however, this is very useful and easy to adapt to. It takes less time to adjust to it than you think and it was worth the adjustment. I think it was a great change and that LG really used their brains on this change. I mean, think about it. When you make a call, where does your index finger land? Right where the buttons on the LG G2 are of course!
The Design:
The LG G2 is made of more traditional build materials like the plastic the back is crafted from, but do not be put off by it as it is curved to fit nicely in the hand, and feels more solid and sturdy than Samsung plastics. It is however, a fingerprint magnet and even with freshly washed hands, the plastic back finds fingerprints smudged onto it anyway. There is a simple way around it in the form of LG's quick window cover which adds its own conveniences to the device.
The smartphone has dimensions of 138.5 x 70.9 x 8.9 mm, meaning it is a slim device only a hair larger than the Samsung galaxy S4, and packing extra slim bezels which measure only 2.65mm, this phone looks extremely sleek, especially since there are no buttons or holes on the top and sides of the device.
You will find dual speakers, a micro USB port and a 3.5mm headphone jack all at the bottom of the device, making it your hub for plugs and if you are listening to music on your earphones as you charge your phone, the wires can get tangled and feel like a mess, but its not an enormous problem.
A beautiful 5.2" 424 PPI full HD IPS display with the standard RGD matrix which sports 2 million more sub pixels than the galaxy S4's display, it can't get any sharper and as an added bonus, the display is super bright at 450 nits so you can be sure that when ourdoors the displays beauty will not fade. It has great viewing angles so you can watch a video with a buddy and the display has some galaxy-esque features like samsungs smart stay which do exactly what the galaxies do.
This display does an excellent job of balancing the colours to make them look more true to life and the contrast rivals even that of the super amoled screens.
Whats more is that the screen occupies as much of the front of the device as possible, reducing the dimensions of the device to just a little bit bigger than the HTC one which has a display 0.5 inches smaller than it.
Battery Life:
Packing a non removable 3000mAH battery which doesent seem like much when you think that the large display and super fast processor will gobble up in an hour. But do not underestimate this phone as the snapdragon 800 processor has dynamic power sensing which maximises battery life and it really works as I managed 14 hours of heavy use and an entire night on standby and by heavy use I mean benchmarking, gaming, watching videos, more benchmarking and basically way more than the average user does.
The next day, I used it like how an average user would use it- Texting, quite some youtubing, phone calls and some light gaming and I was just blown away. I still had 53% battery left after 8 hours!
The Processor:
Featuring the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 quad core 2.26GHz processor, the LG G2 is the fastest phone you can find and in all my usage I felt not one second of lag, not one stutter at all. I downloaded an app and as it was installing opened and closed every other app I had but to no avail. This phone just cannot be slowed down.
Not just is it a heavy lifter, its fuel efficient too, just like i said above.
I reckon, there a'int no app that can slow down this here phone!
Software Features:
Qslide - A small resizeable, transparency adjustable, overlaid application which runs on top of whatever you are doing to multitask. Can be used to open a web browser and calculator at the same time for example, so you can type in numbers as you see them pop up.
Slide aside - A more efficient multitasker than androids stock multitasker which is used by using three fingers to swipe to the left, storing the application in the state you left it, and up to three apps can be slid away at a time. To access them just swipe with three fingers to the right and tap on the app you want to open.
Knock knock - LG lets renders the power button useles in turning off and on the screen because now, with a double tap to the display, the screen pops to life!
Cliptray - A little tray where you can store chunks of text or images to send and share later!
4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
A phone that never leaves your hand
by allemandes on September 18, 2013
Pros: This phone is beautiful. It is a real world example of all those thin almost nonexistent bezel renderings of various hypothetical phone designs we've seen for years and have been waiting for until now. It's battery lasts over 35 hours per charge!
Cons: Seemingly, it might be difficult to find a good case or other accessories for this phone. There just doesn't seem to be much of a secondary market for this device.
Summary: This phone won't let you down. It is a superb machine and while it won't stand out like a Note III, iPhone or HTC One in terms of ...
Summary: This phone won't let you down. It is a superb machine and while it won't stand out like a Note III, iPhone or HTC One in terms of easy brand recognition, it probably has the fastest speeds, best battery endurance and best screen available on the market. It is like choosing between if you'd rather be famous or rich. This phone will enrich your experience while keeping a low key. It won't give you your 15 minutes if you're looking for that. So instead, I'm a fan of rising stars. I believed in Apple during its accent, Samsung during theirs and now LG. LG has built something I am going to enjoy for a very long time and additionally, I have a feeling this phone will be a cult favorite.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
Amazing phone for anyone!
by Justynz on September 14, 2013
Pros: Blazing fast processor
Great camera
Close-to-no bezels
Amazing screen quality
Great features
Very thin and light
Buttons on the back (very intuitive and helpful)
Cons: Accumulates fingerprints easily
Summary: I switched to this phone from the iPhone 4s, and I have no regrets. Take the plunge, and you will definitely not regret it.
Summary: I switched to this phone from the iPhone 4s, and I have no regrets. Take the plunge, and you will definitely not regret it.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
Versatile device for people on the move.
by mkj011 on December 29, 2013
Pros: Superb battery life
Form factor
Versatile UI ,clean and neat
Default email client
Read buttons
Quick memo functions
Ability to change the lower functional keys (Main keys @ bottom like Back,Settings etc., )
Ability to hide apps from app tray
Cons: Auto Brightness ( Compensate with Luxlite app)
LG's default task app isn't integrated with Gmail calender
Gmail native app has no control over
No folder management
Summary: Hi
Before I give a brief use experience,here are some facts to consider. I used Galaxy S for 2010-12.Mid 2012 to 24th nov 2013 I have been on ...
Summary: Hi
Before I give a brief use experience,here are some facts to consider. I used Galaxy S for 2010-12.Mid 2012 to 24th nov 2013 I have been on two phone,first was a Blackberry 9930 & Lumia 620.
Now am using G2 since 24th and am very pleased with it.
Believe it or not few days before I came to know about G2's existence I was thinking about how uncomfortable I felt adjusting the volume button on L620 as I was on the call.So I was more than pleased with G2's button placement.
And in reality even if you don't see it as helpful spot you will either never use it at all or use it rarely, it never bothers you if you aren't using it.
Next the battery, it is very impressive, I used to have very bad half day routine with L620. Here not only the charger is very efficient( Full charge in less than 1.5hrs), the stamina is very good.I didn't even use battery saver mode.
My Wi-Fi is always on , ( though when am out of home there is no Wi-Fi, last few days I keep it deliberately active to see if so called 'hunt for signal' impacts battery performance, so far i can say it doesn't :)
I don't use bluetooth,the first day when I was active installing apps battery was less than 18hrs, after that it has been impressive.
The UI: Not sure if its because I have been using BB and lumia (The UI here was slick though not user friendly). IT IS VERSATILE
Here in G2, its NEAT.. Very light, love the features such as
a. I can turn the home screen in landscape !!
b. I have more options about the permanent keys in the bottom !(It is really cool, just that it spoiled me aspiring for a notification window to pop up from bottom!)
c.Quick memo
d.The way the calls pop in unobtrusively as you are engaged in another app.
e.The double tap to wake the phone up!(This is why I said you may never use the main power button in general use most of the time)
f.Q slide: An excellent feature I use often.
g.I can hide apps :)
h..The keyboards can be adjusted to single hand use
i. I had gone for BB & Lumia for their form factor, and always stayed away from mega screens due to unfriendly to pant pockets, but this one is well made.
Quick window cover: Well designed, I know S3 has a closing part is attached to the phone itself, where as here the entire phone sits on a cover ,this gives the front part of the cover (The one that closes on the screen) a good form.Bottom line its easier to hold than S3 with similar cover on
LG email app: I am using it, its simple and does the job.I like the font size and layout. I have set my Gmail native app not to sync as I am one of those who dislike the way emails are colour coded and what not.Looks like a Bollywood dance show.
Negative aspects:
1. Auto brightness: It doesn't work..! I tried restarting it doesn't .However am using LuxLite an
excellent app which does stellar work.
2. No SD storage: I can live with this, I went for 32GB.
3.In built task app: Good but has no Gmail calender integration. Went for the new astride named as TASKS.
4.Too much PLAY apps: Though even now I can drag and drop MP3 files, earlier in Galaxy S i remember I could have the files sitting in exact same folder and the folder name popped up in music player. But here in PLAY MUSIC, i have to created a playlist !So ir respective of me organising music in prev generation style i.,e in folders, once on the Phone I gotta make playlists!! am not happy about that, but I don't hear music much or I might find an app soon :)
5.There is no option to create folders in app tray like in Samsung UI.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Sleeper Phone
by gekejo1 on November 30, 2013
Pros: Screen, software, BATTERY LIFE, Back Buttons
Cons: Camera low light shots seem inconsistent at times
Summary: I went from a Samsung SII to this phone even though I thought for several months I would be getting the SIV; once I read the reviews and watche YouTube ...
Summary: I went from a Samsung SII to this phone even though I thought for several months I would be getting the SIV; once I read the reviews and watche YouTube videos on the LG G2 I was convined to take a closer look. I'm glad I did since I enjoy the back buttons a lot vs. on the sides and I love this phone overall more than I think I would have liked the SIV from what I've seen on comparison videos. Anyway, you probably can't go wrong with either of course and I do think the LG G2 is a "sleeper" that more people should take a hard look at.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
I don't known why you are not talking about this phone
by pkreos on October 1, 2013
Pros: Screen is amazing, the actually managed to put a 5.2" screen in a standard 5" screen body. The processor, features and battery life are absolutely great.
Cons: The plastic back
Summary: There are so many things that I like about this phone that I can't rap my mind around the silence about it. In every single category is better than ...
Summary: There are so many things that I like about this phone that I can't rap my mind around the silence about it. In every single category is better than the S4 and HTC ONE. Even the sell person from AT&T asked me is I was sure about this phone and that I should go with the S4 or the ONE instead. I don't know what the deal is, but THIS IS THE BEST KEPT SECRET AND THE BEST PHONE IN THE MARKET AT THIS MOMENT, period
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The highest Computing Power plus Long Battery Life
by Rick53E on March 13, 2014
Pros: *As of March 2014 the most powerful blend of specs!
*Fastest processor/chipset as of March 2014!
*2GB of RAM!
*32GB of internal storage!
*Longer Battery Life than most smartphones!
*User Replaceable Battery!
Cons: *Slightly larger than most androids, BUT by tenths of inch, don't let that decide against it.
*No Micro SD card slot, BUT it has 32GB of internal memory, more than enough for most users.
*Uses Slimport NOT MHL or MicroHDMI.
Summary: Pro's Continued:
*The largest screen and resolution of most androids, although some competitors have more pixel density.
*Hardware Buttons (Power/Screen Sleep, Volume) Moved to the back plate.
*Double ...
Summary: Pro's Continued:
*The largest screen and resolution of most androids, although some competitors have more pixel density.
*Hardware Buttons (Power/Screen Sleep, Volume) Moved to the back plate.
*Double Tap on the screen to put the screen to sleep or wake.
Con's Continued:
*Verizon version has changes to the back plate and buttons in the back plate. Cases for other carriers won't fit the Verizon version.
*The double tap to sleep/wake feature, the double tap to wake is a two hand operation, you can still use the power button like other Androids.
*Moving the hardware buttons (Power/Sleep, Volume) to the back plate of the phone. Takes some getting used too. Verizon version has smaller buttons and thus is even harder.
The pro's so out weigh the con's it is no wonder every location was sold out of the LG G2 when I tried to upgrade.
Keep in mind, when shopping for a case, the Verizon version has a different shaped backplate and buttons, so pay attention when the case says its for Verizon or for the other carriers. Otterbox does NOT make a commuter case for the Verizon version of the LG G2, they do make a Defender case.
Very fast and powerful
by Tspraguev on March 6, 2014
Pros: HD display
13mp camera
lots of built in storage
great features
long battery life
Cons: battery not removable
no sd card slot
Summary: I have owned this phone for just over 3 months now and I love it. It took a bit to get used to the power and volume location but I ...
Summary: I have owned this phone for just over 3 months now and I love it. It took a bit to get used to the power and volume location but I really don't use them often anyway due because you can just double tap the screen to turn it on. The camera takes very nice pictures and the HD display is great. The phone loads all apps lightning fast and it has never glitched at all on me yet. All in all this is probably the best smart phone I have owned to date.
Exceeded my expectations!
by girlscout68 on March 6, 2014
Pros: - amazing battery life
- great camera
- incredibly fast processor
Cons: - It's too easy to touch the home key while typing/texting. Brings you back to the home screen - frustrating, but not a deal breaker
- Sound quality could be better.
Summary: The G2 excels in the 3 main features I look for in a phone...fast processor, long battery life, and an excellent camera (even in low light settings). The battery ...
Summary: The G2 excels in the 3 main features I look for in a phone...fast processor, long battery life, and an excellent camera (even in low light settings). The battery life of this phone is the best of any phone I've had. It's super fast even in areas where wi-fi/network signals are low. My main, yet minor complaint is how easy it is to accidentally touch the home "button" while trying to type/text. It takes some getting used to. The back buttons don't bother me at all, I actually prefer this placement. It's too easy on other phones to turn the volume up or down or put other phones to sleep with the controls on the side. If the back button really bothers you, the double tap feature is great - you can wake up the phone or put it back to sleep with two taps on the screen. Essentially, the only need for the back button would be to power the phone on and off. LG hit the jackpot with this phone.Before I submitted my review, I forgot to change the rating from 4.5 stars to 5 stars. That too-easy-to-touch home button is very frustrating, but I suppose that's more of a user issue, not the fault of the phone design.
Updated on Mar 6, 2014
- Manufacturer: LG
- Part number: G2
- Bottom Line: If you're willing to live with some minor design compromises, you can't go wrong with LG's ultrafast G2 workhouse.
- Product Type Smartphone
- Phone Design Candybar
- Service Provider AT&T
- Operating System Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
- Clock Speed 2.26 GHz
- Processor Core Qty Quad Core
- Diagonal Size 5.2 in
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PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT - Vince Edwards, Architect, State Farm Insurance Company - Vince Edwards is the 1st African American Architect at State Farm. He is responsible for setting direction for State Farm's Enterprise Storage environment. As a Storage Architect, Vince not only sets direction internally but also works with major IT vendors in providing customer direction within the storage industry. In his career, Vince has held several key positions in major corporations including IBM, Caterpillar Tractor Company and State Farm. He always establishes an ability to perform at a high level, and bridge the gap between technical and business needs.
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COMMUNITY SERVICE - Michele Cheatham, Vice President, Technology Manger, Service Delivery Team As a Support Services manager for the Wells Fargo Advisors Service Delivery Team, Michele's responsibilities include ensuring all technology projects, finance tasks, risk, change control, and team communications are all delivered successfully. Outside her challenging role, she applies the same vigor to her personal passion for diversity in helping the St. Louis African American community – particularly students. She is the founder and current leader of Future Aspirations, a non-profit college preparatory program supporting underserved youth in the St. Louis–area city and county public schools. She also volunteers as a board member of St. Louis's Business Diversity Initiative Alumni Association, where her focus on Junior Achievement opportunities for middle and high school students makes a lasting impact. In her role with both organizations, she works to improve the lives and futures of African Americans residing in St. Louis.
COMMUNITY SERVICE - Millie Liggins, IT-Implementations Lead, Walgreen Company - Millie Liggins has a proven track record of providing untold effort, leveraging people resources and opportunities to support community-based organizations and professional organizations alike. Millie is the driving force and brain trust behind Walgreens' African American Affinity Group, having consistently grown the organization in close partnership with Walgreens' CIO, CEO and numerous leaders to establish clear value add and partnerships with Diversity Suppliers, Minority-owned Businesses and community organizations. Millie is committed to connecting corporate with community for mutually successful outcomes that exceed the immediate goal of "successful outcome" As a board member of The World Computer Exchange (WCE), Millie saw the opportunity to introduce a not-widely known organization in need of corporate computer donations to Walgreens IT Leaders. So far Millie and her team has shipped computers to, Senegalese, Piedras Negras, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Haiti. WCE is a global grassroots network with 600 formal partner organizations in 71 developing countries, 240 program officers, with hundreds of volunteers in 20 US & Canadian cities, 25 global education & environment strategic allies and UNDP, USAID, Rotary Clubs & Peace Corps Volunteers. WCE has shipped 28,800 computers to 42 countries to connect 2,700 schools that report connecting over 1 million youth a year, to current technologies. Millie became a WCE board member in 2010. Millie has helped to introduce numerous relationships among celebrities, media, and organizations. She has personally collaborated with and/or directly supported: Chicago's First Black Inventors, Otis Wilson Foundation, University of Illinois Extension program, Jack and Jill of America, Motivational Speaker Marcus Gentry, SET Magazine, Mix Media Group, Sonya Martin Photography, Assured Health Care, Speed Program for Adaptive Learning, Offshore Technology, Hotsos Enterprises, Inc, American Cancer Society, and BDPA, among others!
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Microsoft's Xbox Live political coverage is invasive, unwelcome, and largely promotional
Microsoft isn't shy about the fact that real estate on the Xbox 360 dashboard is for sale, and in a previous story we were able to show you just much revenue comes into Microsoft from the sale of ads on your Xbox 360. A newer section has been added to the dashboard of the entertainment device, however, and in my eyes it's even worse:
Political coverage.
The creepier side effects of Microsoft's political coverage
There is now a section of the Xbox Live dashboard dedicated to political news and information, which seems pretty innocuous, but this political focus is also part of a larger data-finding initiative for Microsoft.
"To understand more about the political attitudes, behaviors and issue priorities of Xbox LIVE members, Xbox commissioned StrategyOne to conduct a survey of 1,678 Xbox LIVE households," Microsoft said in a press release. "The survey, which was conducted June 19 to July 3, 2012, found that 40% are swing voters: Those who are not firmly committed to a presidential candidate."
Let's take a step back here, and realize that Microsoft is sharing your information with polling organizations so you can be invited to take part in surveys. "The survey was conducted June 19 through July 3, 2012 and included 324 landline, 684 cellphone and 670 online interviews," the statement explained. So if you've received a landline or cell phone call asking for your political views, there's a chance they're using the information from your Xbox Live account, and it was directly provided to the company by Microsoft.
That information was then collected into a branded data set about voters and used to promote Xbox Live and push Microsoft-curated political news to users who are given no way to opt out. This is a very troubling area for a platform that is sold as pure entertainment.
Microsoft is also not going to provide the video coverage to every Xbox user. "Through this innovative platform, U.S.-based Xbox LIVE members, part of a large, diverse and actively engaged audience of more than 40 million members worldwide, will be able to interact in real time throughout the three scheduled presidential debates, as well as enjoy live feeds from the Republican and Democratic national conventions," Microsoft stated. That's wonderful, until you get to the bottom of the press release.
"Xbox LIVE Gold membership required for some events and features, including live coverage and select video content."
You didn't expect Microsoft to give this away, did you? Now shut up and fill out your survey.
Even more important, this removes a pleasant escape
There are some upsides to election coverage on the Xbox 360, including giving young voters a new way to get information, and a simple way to register to vote, but the reality of turning on your video game console to see a smiling Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan, the current lead image for the content, waving to you is unsettling. Microsoft may have good intentions with this coverage, but I question whether or not it's necessary.
I hope you'll allow me a bit of editorializing, because the rest of my complaints are more person preference; this isn't how I want to learn political information. We live in an age of 24-hour news, constant coverage from any number of media outlets and blogs online, and computers we carry in our pockets that can keep us up to date on every aspect of American politics. It has never been simpler to consume news, nor has there ever been more available. If a voter is willfully ignoring every other means of learning about the candidates, I don't believe they're going to click through an image of a politician on their video game console and begin to educate themselves.
Living in a swing state means that I'm assaulted with political information. Signs cover neighborhood yards promoting favored candidates. Television is flooded with negative ads against both parties. The radio is dominated by chatter about the election, which is painful when you're sitting in traffic because a candidate is visiting. The amount of coverage given to the election doesn't make me feel engaged, it makes me feel numb. It's the last thing I want to see before I play a video game.
This is why Steam can feel so relaxing compared to Xbox Live. When I log into Steam, I see… video games. Nothing but video games. I can look at new releases, check out the spotlighted games, or simply see what my friends are playing. It feels like an escape that allows me to get away from politics, instead of a company using my love of video games as another way to show me political content. I enjoy a focus on video games when I want to play video games, and I don't think I'm alone.
Hell, even the single movie Steam sells is about video games! While non-gaming programs are coming to Steam, we can only hope they will be easy to avoid, tucked away in their own corner of the service.
Having politics moving into what should be a stress-free and often escapist pass time makes me less inclined to spend my leisure hours and money there. Having Microsoft insert curated political information into my game console, with no way to avoid it, is creepy and invasive. The fact that our information is also used to drive survey calls to cell phones and landlines is even worse. Keeping streaming content exclusive to those that pay for Xbox Live makes it easy to dismiss Microsoft's claims that this is a public service.
Political content on Xbox Live isn't about helping young people vote, or become more politically aware, this is about Microsoft overstepping its bounds.


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He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Lois Jones; grandmother, Clarice Morris; grandfather, Authur Smith; aunt, Carol Hernandez; uncle, Johnny Jones; and aunt, Mae Godwin.
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Nonito Donaire disses Rigondeaux 'He is not worthy to fight me'
Nonito Donaire disses Rigondeaux 'He is not worthy to fight me'
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Lol this is the exact reason i dont like donaire. He's good but dam he isn't good enough to be bragging. He's letting this top rank shit get to his, Nonito has gone "Hollywood".
First off, Donaire you don't even have a perfect record. Rigondeaux is Undefeated, he hasn't as many professional fights so the only thing you can compare is more Wins. But on the flip side to that Rigondeaux has a better KO percentage, So donaire i shake my head on that note.
Second, Rigondeux has a gold medals than you have championship belts bruh, brought it back for his country 2 Olympic games in a row.
Rigondeaux is the real deal while nonito still has potential in my eyes.
He shoulda took the whack no-name fighters to build himself up AFTER he lost to Rigondeaux.
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By Baylee Pulliam
The Herald Bulletin
ANDERSON, Ind. —
There's a lot of weight resting on the shoulders of the Madison County Chamber of Commerce.
It's a uniter — linking businesses, professionals and developers. It's also an organizer — often helping to sound the charge in the battle to improve the local economy, and thereby the community and its perceptions.
Wow. Where to begin?
Fortunately for current president Kyle Morey and his team, they can draw from the past to help shape the chamber's future. Last week, former board chairmen — a veritable "who's who" list of the Madison County business community — assembled at Anderson Country Club to discuss their terms, the strengths and weaknesses of the chamber's current plan of action and ideas for moving forward and spurring growth.
Be positive and spread pride
General Motors, once a huge employer in Anderson and Madison County, closed shop here years ago. But speaking with many locals, you'd think it happened yesterday. It's time to "get over it," advised Marj Shell, who served in 2001.
Rather, the chamber should focus on positive developments in the local economy. For example, the rash of commitments last year from companies — such as the one from major Honda plastic components supplier Greenville Technology, Inc. — which totaled about 1,110 new local jobs and $217,078,350 in expected development.
Spotlighting the positive can improve the community's view of itself, and in turn, potentially draw interest from future developers who see the county as upward bound.
"We lack hope when we give up," Morey said. "It's time to be a part of the solution, not the problem...Stop whining and do something about it!"
Focus on youth
About 57 percent of high school graduates go on to a four-year college. That's good, except they don't stay here; Only 16.6 percent of area residents have the equivalent of a bachelor's degree.
One key to boosting economic growth could be plugging the 'brain drain' by engaging the county's youth. The chamber hopes to tackle that through mentoring and networking initiatives, and by providing free Student2Pro membership to at least 1,000 students from Anderson and Purdue universities and Ivy Tech Community and Harrison colleges.
Later this year, it will also launch the Young Entrepreneurs Academy, which unites over 30 community partners to teach 72 high school students about "establishing a business, social movement or enterprise."
Take a stand
The chamber needs to have an active voice in the local discussion, said 1986 chairman Meredith Church.
For example, she said, on revitalization projects such as the proposed Mounds Lake Reservoir, which the chamber did last month with a formal backing statement.
The chamber touted the 2,100-acre project's potential to create "prime real estate around the reservoir, higher property values, flood control, and a central Indiana water resource," in addition to opportunities for quality of life activities such as boating, trails and fishing.
"They (the chairmen) were adamant that we get behind this," said chamber executive vice president Angela Barbosa.
The chamber aims to galvanize a public policy committee, and publish six statements supporting the voice of Madison County business community. It also plans to build relationships with the key opinion leaders in each of the seven counties surrounding Madison, who could potentially "impact the county's bottom line."
Not only is it important for the chamber to voice its own opinions, but it also needs to create venues for others to voice theirs.
That's something the chamber does well, according to the Indiana Chamber Executives Association 2013 Excellence in Communication Awards, which earlier this month ranked Madison County among the top 15 in the state for its efforts in communication.
"The hard work and dedication of the professionals leading the Madison County Chamber are apparent through the works submitted for review by the judging panel," said Shelli Williams, president of the Association.
Namely, the chamber's innovative ideas, including its signature FAB (Females Active in Business) program, which links local women business leaders via its monthly luncheons. That program has "generated not only local but regional interest and routinely draws attendees from a 30-mile radius to attend," the Association said.
"It is a testament to the vision put forth by our board of directors in conjunction with the roll-up-your-sleeves-and-get-to-work attitude by staff," Morey said, specifically Barbosa, who's a key driver behind FAB.
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SPOKANE, Wash. - Early Sunday, a Gonzaga student told police she had been attacked on the 400 block of East Mission near the Gonzaga campus.
According to police, the student was punched while attending a party in the area between midnight and one in the morning by another woman. Mission is a street many students use to walk, to and from class. A Gonzaga Senior told us she walks along the road on a daily basis and does not always feel safe in the neighborhood at night.
"It is a little unnerving at night," said Gonzaga Senior Katy Lane. "When it's dark, I don't feel super safe, but, you know, it's not too bad. I definitely feel nervous sometimes at night."
Sunday morning, a Gonzaga student told police she was approached by a man and woman while walking with two other students in an alley, north of East Mission. The student says both the man and woman were wearing red "hoodie" sweatshirts and had their faces painted like skeletons. The woman then punched one of the students and threw her to the ground, hitting her repeatedly.
According to a security email sent to students, the woman demanded money during the assault from the student, so she handed over her purse to the other man. The suspect then went through her purse, but left it at the scene.
The other students who were with the victim at the time, tried to stop the attack, but could not. After the assault, both the man and woman ran east through an alley toward Astor Street. The suspects are described to be of average height and build.
Other students say they take extra steps to stay safe when walking through that area at night.
"I make sure I'm always walking with a couple people and we try to stay on the main streets and just walk quickly," Lane said.
As a reminder, if you do have to walk at night, police say you should walk in groups, especially after dark. Police also recommend using well-lit busy streets, be aware of your surroundings, and avoid secluded areas like alleyways.
For Gonzaga students, there is also a service called Saferide that they can call to be picked up and driven home from locations off campus. Students can also call for a security escort to walk them across campus.
If you have any information about Sunday morning's assault, you are asked to call crime check at 509-456-2233.
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The oft-cliched adage states that it takes three years to be able to fully evaluate a draft class. While this may be true in some cases, not all classes are created equal. After all, it hardly took three years to work out Everette Brown was a disaster, or that Jimmy Clausen wasn't all he was cracked up to be. Just over 18-months ago the Carolina Panthers took part in their touchstone 2011 draft-- the first of Ron Rivera's tenure in Carolina. Now we are looking back on the class, and seeing if the selections were all promised.
Cam Newton, QB (1.1)
Despite recent cooling on Newton and his ability, make no mistake-- he's a franchise quarterback. Sure there are reports looking to compare the Panthers QB to Vince Young, and any other overly-emotional, failed quarterback, but they're not accurate, nor fair.
The truth about Cam Newton? He's a QB in his early twenties, who despite making us believe Carolina's rise to prominence would happen sooner, rather than later, it was Cam who told us that development would be more like collard greens, not instant grits. He still has a lot to learn, as all young QBs do, but mechanically, talent wise, and ability he has all the trappings of a 15-year franchise QB, he's just in a funk right now.
Grade: A+
Terrell McClain, DT (3.65)
In the Panthers' draft class there was not a more desperate move than selecting McClain at the top of the third round. A selection that reeked of fear, not confidence, Carolina simply settled for the next best defensive tackle on the board, rather than adhering to any semblance of best player available. For what it's worth, I had the BPA at the time as Justin Houston, the defensive end/linebacker out of Georgia. Houston was selected five picks later, and has 11.5 sacks as an 3-4 OLB for Kansas City over those two years.
On film McClain had a good bull rush, and looked to keep his feet busy, however it seems that apathy and laziness were his calling cards in the NFL-- two things this coaching staff will not settle for.
Grade: F
Sione Fua, DT (3.97)
On paper this should have worked perfectly-- grab your pass rushing under tackle 32 picks before, then add your nose tackle of the future with the compensatory pick received from losing Julius Peppers. So far that has been an abject failure. The Carolina Panthers (and myself, for that matter) do see sparks from Sione Fua, but it's impossible to argue this pick has been worth it so far. Flirting with inactivity each week, he has not developed as hoped from year one to now.
Perhaps with time to learn from Ron and Dwan Edwards this will change, but right now it's hard to argue that this pick was the right one.
Grade: D
Brandon Hogan, CB (4.98)
This was another of those picks that made infinite sense on paper. Hogan was a corner with 2nd-3rd round talent, sitting at the top of the 4th round-- how could a team in need of a CB pass that up? The Panthers took the bait, and it seemed this would be a move that wouldn't have immediate implications, but over time would prove to be one of the most important selections in the draft.
While it still may prove that with time and healing the decision to take an injured Brandon Hogan made sense, right now at 1-4 it was the wrong move.
Grade: F
Kealoha Pilares, WR (5.132)
A wider scouting net, paired with fresh blood in the front office brought the diminutive WR from Hawaii to Charlotte. Early he garnered unfair comparisons to Steve Smith, setting the bar higher than anyone could reasonably match. However, the game hasn't been too big for Pilares, and while he's still trying to find his ground as a kick returner, he appears to be the kind of offensive x-factor who makes a difference when he touches the ball.
At this point fifth round picks are mostly misses, and only very rarely do you hit on one. Pilares may not have been a homerun, but the flashes he's shown makes him a solid double.
Grade: B
Lawrence Wilson, LB (6.166)
A talented player who became a cautionary tale for the Carolina Panthers. Wilson had moments in preseason, and training camp where it looked like he could develop into a solid special-teamer, but when he was arrested outside of Charlotte for possession or marijuana that killed any chance of him having a future head. First-time coaches need to make statements, and cutting Wilson was a statement.
Grade: F
Zack Williams, C/G (6.203)
Williams remains on the team... that's something, right? In training camp this year he had some positive moments as the third-team center, but overall being couched behind Ryan Kalil makes his future in Carolina difficult to project. Zack Williams certainly has the size and ability needed to play right guard, but he needs to really work on his technique. Perhaps another year of seasoning on the practice squad will help this, or maybe he'll be a camp casualty in ten months.
Grade: C
Lee Ziemba, OT (7.244)
Currently on injured reserve, Ziemba had a really nice training camp from what I saw. Obviously the Panthers see something too, electing to place Cam Newton's former left tackle on IR, rather than cutting him outright. The problem with him is trying to project a true position-- Lee doesn't quite have the athleticism to play offensive tackle, or the base to play offensive guard. He's a true jack of all trades, master of none who reminds me a lot in his play-style of Geoff Schwartz, but with considerable less experience to show his ability. His future position may be at offensive guard, provided he can recover, get strong and improve his technique.
Grade: C
2011 as a whole
Newton is enough of a hit to justify the entire draft class, but the lack of production from the remaining six picks is staggering, and terrifying. This was the last draft under the old guard of scouts, and now Don Gregory's new team who were responsible for the 2012 class look to have made a lot better selections.
First and second round picks make highlights, third-through-seventh round picks win football games. The lack of depth is why the Panthers have struggled, and this is due to lackluster late rounds dating back to 2009. Thankfully this looks to be on the upswing.
2011 class grade: C-


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PEORIA, Ill -- During the summer we take the time to check in with our One Class at a Time winners.
This month we are revisiting Ms. Hahn from Hines Elementary School.
A student's grandmother nominated Ms. Hahn for the grant so she could buy a subscription to "Discovery Education."
The program is an online resource to videos and information to supplement science and social studies classes.
And the best part is the whole school will be able to use it.
"Discovery Education made learning exciting," said Ms. Hahn. "It's not sit and read a book and write about a state. This is the technology age and Discovery Education opened up worlds to the kids they wouldn't have without this grant."
Ms. Hahn's fourth graders were even able to download videos for their "state" reports and incorporate them right into their PowerPoint presentations.


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