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456 of 485 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Not the pinnacle of new technology, but Android perfection (for now...)
(9/16/2013: Figured I'd put a cap on this review by mentioning I've retired the Galaxy Nexus in favor of a Motorola Droid Maxx, which very much feels like the Galaxy Nexus version 2.0 -- about the same physical size, nearly stock Android, superb all-day battery, great radios, and very swift and fluid.)
There are phones with bigger screens (Galaxy Note), faster...
Published on December 15, 2011 by Nathaniel Allen
115 of 135 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Solid device crippled by certain issues
Ok so this is more of a 3.5. And mind you, this is going to be LEGIT because I've had this device for almost a month.
What I like a lot about the phone:
1) Size of screen - very easy to read!
2) ICS - very clean interface and runs smooth, not necessarily super intuitive, but very functional! I wish I could say I love the task manager button...
Published on January 21, 2012 by N. Gu
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17 of 23 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed ....,
This review is from: Samsung Galaxy Nexus 4G Android Phone (Verizon Wireless) (Wireless Phone)
I waited for a long time with iphone 3gs and finally made a decision to upgrade to this phone. Very disappointed overall with this phone, I am already working on the returning it.
The good -
1) large screen
2) Responsive controls, and smooth graphics
3) Very comfortable to hold, I played games on this for 4-5 hours straight, did not feel any discomfort. I can't do this on my iphone, its slippery and not comfortable to hold in that position for long.
4) Email apps are easy to use
5) Very good download speeds over wifi
6) Liked pandora - sounded great with the headphones that came with the phone
The bad -
1) The phone gets really hot (reminds me of my dell laptop), and it so hot that at times I cannot put this close to my ear when making a call. Its not when I am playing games, or have charger attached, just when making a call - wifi is always on at home.
2) Bad signal - not sure if the phone is to blame but expected better from verizon.
3) Battery is really bad frankly speaking(others would say its hard to rate !! .. really ???) - its quick to discharge and verrrry slow to charge back up. You will spend the same time it takes to discharge (approx 6 hours) to charge it as well (I'm using the wall charger not trying to charge with a USB connection).
4) The screen is large, but the real estate is not used well. Just open craigslist on iphone and this phone - you'll know what I'm talking about. The display is grainy, I have to zoom in zoom out scroll etc to get the details I need, iphone is much better.
5) The camera is really bad ... and I'm not talking about the 5 MP vs 8 MP, I know 5 MP is more than enough. The picture quality is really bad, its noisy, white balance is off even with good lighting, pictures look like they are out of an album from the 70s. I did not even want to try the panaromic function.
6) If you have a samsung smart tv like me and want to buy this for the AllSHare capability, you'll be disappointed. This is a google phone apparently (not sure why its called a galaxy), so you don't have Allshare app and cannot stream audio/video to your smart tv.
7) Face recognition is a joke - really .. did not work for me in low light, bright light, when I hold the phone at different angles. I found myself trying 2-3 times before getting it to work, waste of time.
If you are like me thinking about making the big jump ... look for something else. This is a disappointing phone to say the least, trust me ... two years with this phone is going to be a bad marriage.
Other thoughts - Amazon wireless shopping experience has been great. Verizon customer support is excellent as well.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars I love this phone!!!I,
This review is from: Samsung Galaxy Nexus 4G Android Phone (Verizon Wireless) (Wireless Phone)
I love the Samsung Galaxy Nexus 4G Android Phone! My son recommended this phone for me, I purchased it and I have never been sorry!!! I am not a really technically minded person and I didn't want a big learning curve and this phone didn't disappoint me for a minute.
Even though it has a larger foot print than my last phone (Motorola a855 Droid) it is easy to hold and manage from putting in your pocket, purse, etc. It doesn't feel chunky or heavy to handle or use. The larger screen is wonderful to use. Having the larger screen makes using apps and the internet very easy to use and read.
Today it upgraded to Jelly Bean and it is like using a brand new phone. I have been waiting for the upgrade and I am not disappointed in the least. I was worried there would be another learning curve but there wasn't. I wish Verizon would have released the upgrade sooner but it is well worth the wait! The changes in how the phone works is just like making it a brand new phone but all of your "stuff" is right where you put it!!! No work at all to upgrade!
Would I recommend this phone? Oh ya!!! If you are looking for a new phone this will not disappoint you in the least!
If you are looking for for accessories for your phone you will find a great selection to meet your every need. I was very surprised because I have had lots of problems with this issue with other phones. You can really make it fun to use with the accessories you can find out there!
The apps you can get are great! Just about anything and everything you would want is out there for you. Put a little time and effort into figuring out what you need to make this phone a "personal assistant" and you will upgrade it's worth to you greatly!
I hope you look long and hard at this phone if you are shopping for a new one!!! Everything Samsung says about this phone is true and you will like it if you work with it for a little while......
My son is in the Air Force, works with computers and non-Window programming and he is the one that recommended this phone to me. Him, his wife and lots of other people he works with have this phone, They all love it and recommended it. Since the Air Force employees him and this is what he does for a living I listen to him when he makes recommendations like this! Try it and you will like it!!! Hope you enjoy it as much as I do!!!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars With great power comes great battery drainage..,
This review is from: Samsung Galaxy Nexus 4G Android Phone (Verizon Wireless) (Wireless Phone)
Let me start off by saying I have been an avid iPhone and iPod touch user for about 4 years. I tried android back in 2010 with the Samsung Fascinate (what a mistake!). I swore off of android and Samsung phones until some better technology came along, since 2.1 and 2.2 were pretty laggy.
Fast forward to 2012 and I have a craving for a new phone. The iPhone 4 is nice, but it's very limited. I wanted an android device that wouldn't be bogged down by TouchWiz, Motoblur, and whatever LG thinks they're doing. Enter the Galaxy Nexus.
This phone is sleek, stylish, fast, and (on contract) affordable. Let me start with the pros list:
FAST! This thing can run many apps at a time and still fly back to them. There's a hiccup here and there, but that should be eradicated with the official Jellybean 4.1.1 update.
BEAUTIFUL SCREEN! The AMOLED on my Fascinate was nice, but Super AMOLED definitely takes the cake with colors popping. Plus, it's 720p so it's amazingly clear and crisp with text and pictures.
VERY EASY TO ROOT+HACK! This phone practically begs to be hacked and ROM'd. It's easy to unlock the bootloader, root, and install custom ROMs. I'm running Jellybean right now, VZW probably won't release an official OTA update until at least autumn (and that's being generous). If you know how (or are willing to learn how) to install ROMs, this phone will always be updated with the latest Android firmware, thanks to the dev community.
4G LTE: It's WICKED fast. My first test I got 20mbps download and 18mbps upload! It is 3x as fast as my home cable connection! This can be both a pro and con, however, because you'll burn through your limited data faster.
Very customizable: This comes straight from ICS or Jellybean. There are so many options from different apps, launchers, themes, ROMs, kernels, and everything in between. This is why android is the complete opposite of iOS. And it's amazing to set your phone apart from others, aside from having just a different wallpaper and apps.
Headphone quality: The stock headphones they give you are actually pretty great. Combine it with one of the equalizer apps akin to Beats Audio and this phone can pump out the bass! Way better than iPhone.
BATTERY. My iPhone 4 would last through at least an entire day under moderate use. Sometimes even into the next day. The GNEX unfortunately does not. I only have 4G rarely, not at home or work, so the LTE is not draining it. I'm constantly on Wifi at home, 3G at work, and I've seen my battery go from 100% at 3PM to 50% at 6pm. And that's with GPS, 4G, and Bluetooth off. I highly recommend an extended battery if you plan to be away from a charger for long. It's an amazingly powerful device, it's a shame that Samsung only put an 1850mAh battery in, and not something larger like the RAZR MAXX.
VOLUME: The GNEX is significantly quieter than previous phones I've had, including the iPhone 4. I have to search for specifically loud ringtones so that I can hear my alarm in the morning. It sucks that Samsung gypped out on audio volume.
SIGNAL STRENTGH: This has never been a strong point in the recent Samsung smartphones. I had a Samsung Alias 2 back in 2009 and that phone always got 3-4 bars, where my Fascinate and now GNEX get 1-3. My iPhone could even have 1 bar but still send and receive data. The GNEX loses 3G more often in the same spots (namely my job, terrible deadzone). The Wifi is weaker as well, my iPhone would get 2-3 bars while my GNEX gets 0-2 and drops occasionally. Hopefully an official update can fix the radios.
NO SD SLOT: This seems like it isn't that much of an issue, since the phone comes with 32GB of internal memory. However, some apps have an issue from this. DoubleTwist, one of the best iTunes replacement music apps, cannot sync over USB because the GNEX cannot be mounted. I know there is a reason why Google does this, but it's a damn shame.
Overall I would recommend this phone. I would also highly recommend buying an extended battery, a Seidio or QCell 3800mAh should get you through 1.5-2 days per charge. The 4G, if it's in your area, is ridiculously fast. And the phone is beautiful. If you have $20 to spare on the extended battery, I'd say go for this phone. It's pure android, and it's fast all around.
Recommended apps:
Lightflow, it allows you to change the color and frequency of the notification LED. I have texts light up blue and low battery red, in addition to plenty of other options.
Nova Launcher: This launcher is only for android 4.0+ and it is way more fluid and customizable than the stock launcher. Also, it's free.
PGM Nexus: This app is awesome. It lets you swipe across the screen to unlock the phone, and swipe back across the bottom to lock it again. It's useful if you're like me and not a fan of the side-lock button on Samsung phones.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Great Software-Horrible Phone,
This review is from: Samsung Galaxy Nexus 4G Android Phone (Verizon Wireless) (Wireless Phone)
I read all the reviews on Amazon, CNET, and other sites. I thought this was a great price for a great phone. I prefer Android to IOS and was excited about the features this phone offered. The operating system works as expected - with a few minor annoyances. Google music will turn-on at random times without my prompting. It hangs up your phone call when it does. The screen lock turns on when using navigation or in the middle of a phone call. These issues are minor when compared to all the great features of the android operating system.
However, the phone itself is terrible. I've been using it now for 1.5 weeks while travelling extensively across the Southeast. I rarely have a signal - even in a major city with good 4G coverage according to Verizon's website. I can't even count the number of dropped calls. Sometimes, I show a strong signal, but as soon as I dial, the signal strength drops and I get a "no service" message. When I do connect, there is typically a strong echo. Volume is exceedingly low even when turned up all the way.
Finally, battery life. I am averaging about 4.5 hours of battery - about 4 of which are on standby with the screen off. So, that means I get about 30 minutes of use before the battery is dead. I basically only use the phone if it is plugged into a charger. Again, this performance is after only 1.5 weeks of use. I fully charged the battery right out of the box.
Perhaps this really is a great phone, and I received a lemon. I don't know, but I do know this one is going back to Amazon. I would not recommend this phone unless I can see one that actually works as advertised.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A Top Notch Handset With a Few Issues,
This review is from: Samsung Galaxy Nexus 4G Android Phone (Verizon Wireless) (Wireless Phone)
I got my Galaxy Nexus back in December during the initial launch. So after about 6 months with the phone, I feel I have a good understanding of its strengths and weaknesses.
It has ICS (Ice Cream Sandwich) right out of the box. No need to wait for an update to get it. It's also a pure Google experience. While some manufacturer skins have a few nice aspects to them, in the end, a vanilla ICS experience is the best you can have. ICS has been optimized for the Galaxy Nexus so that should tell you right off the bat it's going to have solid performance. You also do not have to deal with the deluge of bloatware that comes already installed on a Motorola handset for example. I counted a total of 2 on my Verizon Nexus and they were both related to my Verizon account.
ICS itself is a great strength. Easily the best iteration of the Android OS. The most polished and best functionality the OS has ever seen. From the ease of switching between apps, to the enhanced voice controls, ICS is as good as any competing OS. Another benefit for example, is being able to size widgets to your liking on the home screen.
The screen is top notch. There is much debate over which display technology people prefer, Pentile vs. IPS, but the screen on the Galaxy Nexus, which is the former, looks great and has amazing viewing angles. Colors look nice and things really pop off the screen. The screen size is also a benefit too. While the handset itself is a bit on the bigger size, it's worth it to have a nice screen to watch videos, or play a game.
The specs are another strength to the device. Dual core processor, 1 GB of RAM make the device sure to be able to handle the next version of Android, 5.0. Google has a habit of making sure the previous Nexus device is capable of handling the next version of the OS. Other handsets may not be compatible for future releases, but the Galaxy Nexus should be (I think it's a given) able to handle Android 5.0 when it's released in the Fall of 2012.
The Phone is also very thin which is nice. It also gives you the option to remove the battery. Should you need to replace it, add in the extended version, or swap out for an extra charged one on the road, it all can be done.
The camera is not the best when compared to other handsets. It's only 5 MPs, and does not have the best sensor. The sensor matters more than MPs, but sadly the Galaxy Nexus comes up short in both areas. That's not to say the camera is awful, it certainly is not and it certainly is capable of taking some good shots, it's just not as good as the iPhone 4/4S, the Samsung Galaxy S2, or the HTC One X. The camera does have a very fast shutter, so taking multiple shots is very easy and you do not have to wait for the camera to be able to shoot again. The software is also top notch, a product of the vanilla ICS experience. Panorama mode is also a cool option for shots. The flash does work very well too. Personally, if I want to take great photos, I will use my digital camera.
The phone can run a little hot at times. Many other handsets experience this. Sometimes I will notice it starting to heat up at random times. Nothing too big to worry about, things are just overheating. I usually taper off my use for a little while to let it settle down.
Call quality can be dicey at times. Very phones can provide consistently solid quality and the Galaxy Nexus is no different.
To some, especially those with small hands, the size of the phone might be a turnoff. It's no Droid Incredible, but it's also no Galaxy Note either.
Overall this is a great handset. The vanilla/pure Google experience cannot be overstated enough. It is a great experience compared to the intrusive skins other manufacturers put onto their handsets. The strengths far out weigh the weaknesses. Between that, the top notch screen and the 32GB of internal storage, this device is tough to beat.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Poor reception even with 4.0.4,
AL (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Samsung Galaxy Nexus 4G Android Phone (Verizon Wireless) (Wireless Phone)
I received my first Nexus at the beginning of January. Verizon's coverage maps showed my house was in the "Verizon 4G LTE Extended" (light red) area and my office was in the "Verizon 4G LTE" (dark red) area. Yet I could never reliably receive a 4G signal. I found some spots where the signal was slighly better and occasionally (mostly at night or at other low traffic times) I could get 2 bars of 4G. But the moment I went to use the connection (either with the phone or with Mobile Hotspot), the connection would switch from 4G to 3G and with no bars. My connection speed would be about 100kbps.
I figured I would give it a few weeks and let Google or Samsung release a software update. After all, this was their flagship phone.
February went by, then March, then April. Now it is May and I am still using the same 4.0.2 software and having the same problems. I called Verizon and they agreed to send me a warranty replacement. The certified like-new one that they sent had a mid-April build date on the label behind the battery. Yet the reception problem was identical.
There is a 4.0.4 rom floating around on the web, so I decided to give it a try. Unlocking, rooting and flashing was very easy. The phoned switched between 3G and 4G much quicker. But there was no difference in reception. And my average connection speed at home was still around 100 kbps.
So I called Verizon again and made them give me a different phone, this time an HTC Rezound. Now I actually get 4G at home and at the office. My connection speed at home is around 3 mbps and at the office is around 10 mbps. Night and day difference. I should have stayed with HTC.
Buyer beware.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Addictive Bleeding Edge Smartphone,
This review is from: Samsung Galaxy Nexus 4G Android Phone (Verizon Wireless) (Wireless Phone)
Today is August 12, 2012 and need to downgrade this phone.
I am on my 4th factory refurbished phone and still is buggy.
Phone audio is terrible. Voicemail breaks with access not allowed or not setup.
I'm going back to Apple as soon as the iPhone 5 is released next month.
Since this phone is now illegal to sale in retail stores now is a good time to unload it.
Any takers on a good used phone?
Although VZ does not support Google Wallet, downloading a boot leg copy showcases NFC technology at PayPass.
Ignore the "Update Wallet" prompt because it will later break Google Wallet.
NFC chip cannot read through a thick protective case.
Fast 4g LTE speeds 8 to 20 MBPS.
ICF OS buggy at times impacting the camera and other apps.
"Unfortunately, xyz app has stopped." is a typical error response.
Spotty 4g LTE coverage.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Light users: dont worry, battery is fine!,
This review is from: Samsung Galaxy Nexus 4G Android Phone (Verizon Wireless) (Wireless Phone)
I purchased the phone about 3 months ago.
I had many doubts before getting this phone due to the widely noted battery woes. However, much to my pleasant surprise, the battery has not been an issue for me. I am not a power user. I use an app or two, check email, txt, and use gps. So as a light user, I feel I should be able to have a phone that can at least last the day. With so many people complaining about the battery, I was afraid that this phone will not even last that long. However, it has. And I didn't even get the bigger battery as many people have.
Verizon LTE has been impressive. Now you can actually use the web on your phone.
Ice Cream Sandwich is slick enough, but it is buggy. Some apps don't work, some apps crash, sometimes phone crashes and reboots, but its okay. The Nexus series is the phone to have if you want to get the latest version of Android from Google, as other manufacturers often just don't bother making their older phones compatible with new Android versions.
GPS requires more time to acquire a signal lock than my Nexus One. Bluetooth handshake seems to be more reliable than my Nexus One so I'm happy about that.
AmazonWireless is awesome. Amazon's $99 is great compared to Verizon's $299 for this phone! Simple UI and great customer service by phone.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Phone made for me!,
This review is from: Samsung Galaxy Nexus 4G Android Phone (Verizon Wireless) (Wireless Phone)
I wanted to give this phone 4.75 stars but, I couldn't find a way to mark that so I just said it instead.
First off the phone is great. (Best I've used) ICS is beautiful and fulfilling. This is by far the best Android software to date. It is extremely fast and responsive with multitasking to be a breeze. The internet browser is easy to use and very fast. When 4G LTE is available I usually see around 10 Mb/s download speeds and 8 Mb/s upload speeds. That makes for a very quick transfer of data and seamless surfing. No more buffering just pure HD bliss (when 4G LTE is available).
The screen on the phone is very nice and feels very nice when sliding my thumb around. The huge display makes typing a breeze in landscape. In call quality is some of the best i've heard on a cell phone. People say they cannot tell i'm on a cell phone even when i'm walking outside. I enjoy playing with some of the video recording features.
Now the bad--- For a phone that has so much and does exactly what it is supposed to do I need to highlight the neg. of this phone.
1) I am very unimpressed with the camera. I think the colors of what I see and what the camera sees are not exactly true. But then I remember this is a Phone made for social media and cruising the net so I am not upset by this but rather enjoy that a camera is not the focus of my device.
2) The only way I can get my phone to last all day is to keep turning the data connection on and off when needed. If left on all day the battery will only last until about 7 or 8 at night. The 4G drains battery very quickly. This has forced me to buy the extended battery and the extra battery with the charging dock so I can always keep 2 batteries with me in case I need to make a change.
Now with that said. I feel this is the best device on the market and if you are on Verizon you should look hard at this device before deciding to buy something else. It is thin sexy and beautiful. It does exactly what it was designed for and makes me happy I waited the 5 months for it to come out.
12 of 16 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Great phone, but not for my purposes,
P. Moran (New York, NY) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Samsung Galaxy Nexus 4G Android Phone (Verizon Wireless) (Wireless Phone)
I was looking forward to this phone because I was still using the original Droid, needed an upgrade and wanted a true (or as close as you can get on Verizon) Nexus experience. I bought the phone on the day that it came out and I was really impressed with the blazing speed of ICS and web-browsing and the remarkable video quality. I would highly recommend this phone to people who like to watch videos or play games on their phones. I have never seen this sort of video quality on another cell phone. However, for my purposes, this phone simply did not work.
The pentile screen just does not work well with my eyes. The whites have a glare and a sometimes bluish effect, especially in low light, and some of the other colors, like grays, appear grainy as if the text was written on paper. I mainly use my phone for work, news and web-browsing, so a poor reading experience just did not justify the expense. The problems were exacerbated by low light and I generally read my phone in low light, whether that be on a dark train during my commute or at night on my couch, so in aggregate, these issues really impacted by experience and led me to return the phone. I understand that this is a byproduct of these types of screens and the trade-off is great video quality, but the reading experience hurt my eyes. In fact, I had an easier time reading on my orginial Droid and that fact alone precludes me from giving this phone a higher rating. The battery life was not that impressive either, but since this is an early 4G phone, it did not really bother me too much. Outside of that, I think that the phone is wonderful, just not for reading or web-browsing. If you're a videophile or gamer, this is the device for you.
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If your Xbox One console won't power on, your power supply may be faulty or improperly connected. Try these solutions to troubleshoot the problem.
To troubleshoot issues with your Xbox One power supply, follow the steps on this page.
Note Be sure to follow all of these steps. If you don't, you could mistakenly request a new power supply when your console needs repair.
Solution 1: Determine if your console is receiving power
The quickest way to determine if your console is receiving power is to check if the Xbox power button on the front of the console is lit. If the button isn't lit, try touching the button to see if it lights up. If the Xbox power button is lit, you do not need to follow the remaining steps because your console is getting power and your power supply is working.
If the Xbox button is lit but the screen is blank, you may be experiencing a video issue. To troubleshoot a video issue, try the steps in Troubleshooting a blank TV screen or monitor while your Xbox One is on.
If your console is turned on but shuts down intermediately or unexpectedly, see Xbox One console turns off unexpectedly.
Solution 2: Make sure your Xbox One console and power supply are positioned correctly
There are two important aspects to correct placement:
Solution 3: Plug your power supply into a wall outlet
Your Xbox One power supply is equipped with internal surge protection and should be plugged directly into a wall outlet. Some surge protectors interfere with the proper power consumption of the power supply and can affect performance.
Solution 4: Check the status of your power supply unit
The Xbox One power supply uses an LED power indicator to show you the status of your Xbox One console. To troubleshoot your Xbox One power supply, follow these steps:
|Orange light:
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|Console is on
|Power supply is okay
|Console is in standby or off
|Power supply is okay
|Power supply is unplugged or malfunctioning
|No LED or flashing orange
|No LED or flashing orange
|Troubleshoot the power supply
The light on your power supply unit can help you determine whether it's working correctly.
Power supply displays a solid white or solid orange light: Your power supply is working and your console is receiving power. If the screen is blank, you may be experiencing a video issue. For information about how to troubleshoot video issues, see Troubleshooting a blank TV screen or monitor while your Xbox One is on.
Important The power supply may show an orange light when it is not connected to the console, even when the power supply is not working correctly. Make sure you've completed step 1 of this solution and both the console and wall outlet cables are plugged in. If the power supply light turns from orange to no LED when you connect it to the console, follow the troubleshooting steps in Solution 5 to reset your power supply.
Power supply displays no light or flashing orange light: Your power supply may need to be replaced. Make sure you follow the troubleshooting steps below precisely to see if you need a new power supply.
Solution 5: Reset your power supply
The Xbox One power supply has built-in surge protection to protect your console from power surges. If you experience a power surge, you must reset the power supply to return it to its normal operating condition. Here's how:
Solution 6: Other things to try
If continue to experience the problem, try the following:
Solution 7: Request a replacement power supply
If your power supply light is still off or flashing orange, the power supply needs to be replaced. You can order a replacement Xbox One power supply from our Xbox Online Service Center. You must register your product online to replace the unit under warranty. (The power supply warranty is the same as your console warranty.)
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Java exploit news
The big news on Saturday morning was about a java zero day exploit. "A java zero day exploit… OH NO!" What's java? What's a zero day exploit? Is there any reason to panic? Is the sky falling?
When you go to a website, a java program may be downloaded and executed on your computer. If your computer has java installed, the program will execute. If you play a lot of online games, a lot of those programs may be java programs. Java is a common execution environment for Apple Macs and PCs. A java program should execute both PCs and Macs without any conversion.
A zero day exploit is a security flaw in a program that is immediately used by bad guys to take control of the public's computers. The flaw is made public and someone has a program ready to take advantage of the problem.
Most of the time, security flaws are discovered but no one really cares until it affects them. It's a lot like cigarette smoking, no one believes that they will be diagnosed with lung cancer until it happens to them. "My grandfather smoked every day, never had any problems with lung cancer, and lived to 90." That case is the exception, not the rule.
In August 2003, the blaster virus infected a lot of computers. All you had to do was have your computer on the network. An infected computer would connect to your computer and infect it. You didn't have to do anything. If your computer didn't have the latest updates from Microsoft, you could be pretty sure that your computer would be infected. A firewall or router also prevented infection. The most interesting thing about the exploit was that a victim didn't have to do anything. Just being connected to the Internet was enough to give another infected computer a free pass to your computer.
This new java exploit requires that a victim visit an infected website. The easiest way to prevent infection is to remove java from your computer. If your computer doesn't have java installed, it will complain when you visit a website that attempts to load a java program on your computer.
Most people claim that they only want to surf the web and read email. If you dig a little, you will discover that people insist on all the wonder of the Internet. Sometimes one has to wonder if all the extra functionality on the Internet is really necessary.
Is it really necessary to include pictures, videos, and links to website in email important? It is amazing how much information can be included in a simple text message. Do you really need video messaging to say just say "hi"?


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I was reading Moby's online journal and I happened upon a post about Googlism. The site says that "Googlism has been developed by a talented team of web developers. Googlism.com is in no way affiliated, sponsored or in any way the property of or responsibility of Google.com. However, we do use Google.com for creating our exciting and funny results."
Of course, like Moby, I put in my name. Here's what I got:
Googlism for: michael stephens
michael stephens is a partner with spark capital
michael stephens is chairman of the korea/new zealand business council
michael stephens is the networked resources training specialist at a public library
michael stephens is donating a hind quarter of beef
michael stephens is making his metroplex debut at onstage as stage manager for my three angels
michael stephens is the pen name of rex wood
michael stephens is a partner in the cpa and consulting firm of clifton gunderson llp
michael stephens is lucky to have had a coach with big time playing experience that has been through the pac 10
michael stephens is starting a stevie nicks mailing list
michael stephens is head of networked resources development & training at the st
michael stephens is networked resources trainer at the st
michael stephens is a principal with reliability management group
michael stephens is a junior at bowling green state university in ohio
michael stephens is looking forward to the day when he can watch the movie he wants on demand
michael stephens is the editor of the avalon poetry ezine website and lives in cincinatti
michael stephens is an editor and columnist at popmatters
michael stephens is in charge of the internet training and development for the st
michael stephens is the new chair of the law enforcement committee of the pinellas county traffic safety team
michael stephens is the president and he readily donated 50 cut pieces
michael stephens is presently living in sydney with his family
michael stephens is working with tradenz and film new zealand to attract asian filmmakers here for both film postproduction and joint ventures
michael stephens is the manager of 25 page 4
michael stephens is the general
michael stephens is a trainer and co
Can you tell which are about me? ;-)
Is this useful? Maybe... it does illustrate how Google's datatbase can be mined for interesting bits of content... More sites, and books like GoogleHacks , will bring this trend forward....
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The City of Round Rock is facing ever increasing demands for effectively managing storm water runoff due to land development and increased federal and state regulations. Our extensive drainage system requires consistent, dedicated funding to ensure regulatory compliance, environmental preservation and – most importantly – protection of life and property from flood damage.
It is the City's responsibility to manage our storm water drainage system. We are required by the Federal Emergency Management Administration, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to ensure certain development, maintenance and water quality standards are met.
Currently, we pay for the storm water system from general revenues such as sales taxes and property taxes. Because of declining sales tax revenues and increasing demands for other services funded by general revenues, such as police and fire protection, we believe the time has come to change how we fund the storm water system. Also, many of the requirements noted above are new, unfunded mandates from the federal government that we anticipate will only become greater over time.
A Storm Water Drainage Utility – where residents and businesses pay a monthly fee to fund the system – is a recognized best practice throughout the country and used by more than 60 Texas cities. Fees would be based on a property's impact to the system, which would more appropriately and fairly allocate the costs for storm water services while providing vital funding stability. As the demand and subsequent costs of providing this non-optional service continue to rise, it is more important than ever to ensure a fair and equitable distribution of those costs.
A Storm Water Drainage Utility meets the Community's financial objectives in two important ways. First, it aligns with our citizen's preference for user fee based program funding, where service costs are paid for by those who use and benefit the most. Second, it aligns with the City's adopted financial policy which has a primary objective to reduce general fund reliance on volatile sales tax revenue to fund basic services.
As always, we will continue to make every effort to find cost controllers and revenue generators as we work to provide the services as efficiently and effectively as possible.
On Thursday, March 25, the Round Rock City Council unanimously approved a resolution of support for our submission to Google's Fiber for Communities project. Google plans to test ultra-high speed broadband networks in one or more trial locations across the country. Their networks will deliver Internet speeds more than 100 times faster than what most Americans have access to today, over 1 gigabit per second, fiber-to-the-home connections. They'll offer service at a competitive price to at least 50,000 and potentially up to 500,000 people.
We want to thank all 1,194 citizens who responded to our survey (even the 13 who did not support Google providing ultra-high speed access here) and the businesses and institutions who wrote letters of support. You can find our entire response, including survey results and other supporting materials, at roundrocktexas.gov/google.
Even though Google has renamed itself Topeka (note the date of this post, please), we're still feeling lucky.
The City of Round Rock is putting the final touches on our response to Google's Request For Information (RFI) for its Fiber for Communities project.If you would still like to have your voice heard, we will keep our survey open until Monday, March 22. As of March 19, over 800 Round Rock residents have taken the survey. For information on the City's efforts can be found at www.roundrocktexas.gov/google.
We realize that communities around the United States are excited about the prospect of ultra-high speed Internet. Too many to count are vying for Google's attention, so we put together a short and sweet video on why we think Round Rock is a great choice.
In other high speed Internet news, the Federal Communications Commission released their National Broadband Plan on March 16 and have posted a wealth of information at www.broadband.gov.From their website:
"The National Broadband Plan lays out a bold roadmap to America's future. These initiatives will stimulate economic growth, spur job creation, and boost our capabilities in education, healthcare, homeland security and more.Explore the Plan below and learn more about how affordable, high-speed broadband access will help America lead in the 21st century."Online communication is becoming vital in our daily lives, and the overwhelming local and national response to Google's RFI makes that evident.Come on Google, we're feeling lucky.
It's official: The City of Round Rock is in the game for the Google Fiber for Communities project.
We've created a page on our website for project information, roundrocktexas.gov/google. There, you'll find links to a survey where we ask about community support for the project, as well as links to our Facebook page and a project email box, email@example.com. We'll add to that page as needed.
We are in the process of completing Google's Request for Information (RFI), which asks questions about demographics, community support, regulatory issues, construction methods, etc. Building a fiber network is a complicated process from a regulatory standpoint, so we'll be doing whatever we can to streamline that aspect of the project. Deadline for the RFI is March 26.
We know many of you are eager to support this endeavor. The best way is to complete the survey (use the link above) and/or add a comment to our Facebook page or via Twitter. We'll be brainstorming Twitter hashtags and other social media strategies from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Friday, March 5, at the Jelly at Star Co. on Main Street.
We will also be reaching out to our institutional partners like the Texas A&M Health Science Center, Texas State University and Austin Community College for their support. We'll be working with the Round Rock Chamber of Commerce to round up business support for the project.
I'll update the City Council at its 7:30 a.m. work session on Tuesday, March 9. We'll have a resolution of support on the Council's March 25 meeting agenda.
We are seeking your support. Take the survey and let us know what you think.
As the recession continues to negatively impact City of Round Rock sales tax revenues – we anticipate a $5 million shortfall this fiscal year – we will aggressively reduce expenses in the short term, while retooling operations and our financial management program to deal with what we expect are long-term changes to our revenue model.
As of February, we anticipate sales tax revenue will total $37 million this year instead of the $42 million we budgeted for last September. We plan to make up the difference with $1.8 million in savings from a hiring slowdown and operational efficiencies, $1.6 million reduction in sales tax sharing with Dell, and by cutting $2.7 million slated for street maintenance.
We will not forego street maintenance this year. Instead, we'll use a portion of the $6 million budgeted over the past two years but not spent as we developed a pavement management system to target those roads most in need of maintenance. The reduction in sales tax sharing with Dell results from decreased sales tax revenue from the company. As part of the economic development agreement the City and Dell entered into in 1994 when the company announced its move to Round Rock, the City makes monthly program payments to Dell based on the amount of sales tax revenue the company generates. The payment rises and falls based on revenue performance.If all goes to plan, our austerity program could actually result in a slight budget surplus by the end of the fiscal year, Sept. 30.Because we expect a continued softening of the economy next year, as well as continued long-term reductions in sales tax revenue from Dell as a result of its changing business model, the City Council is considering additional measures to sustain Round Rock's solid financial status next fiscal year and beyond.Among the new measures being considered are:
We anticipate being able to balance the budget for fiscal year 2011 using these measures. At this point – six months before the City Council finalizes the 2011 budget – we are projecting a balanced budget without an increase in the effective property tax rate as well as no performance-based pay increases for employees. It also assumes no increase in police staffing, even though we expect our population to continue to grow.These far-reaching changes are being considered because property values are expected to decrease or remain flat, while sales tax revenue continues to decline.While Dell remains a global leader in technology, changes to its business model have a significant long-term impact on our revenue. Here's why: When Dell sells a computer or other product via the web or catalog in the state of Texas, that produces local sales tax revenue to the City. As the company's business model has evolved and it has begun selling more products in retail stores in recent years, sales tax revenue from the company has been steadily dropping.To put the changes to Dell's sales tax revenue in perspective, consider that from its peak of $24.9 million in 2006, we are projecting it to be $13.3 million this fiscal year. We are planning for it to continue to slide to $5.4 million in 2016.That conservative use of Dell revenue has resulted in $49 million for capital projects in recent years. Had we borrowed that money instead of using the cash on hand, our property tax rate would be 10 cents higher than it is today.These changes to our financial model could well result in changes to service levels. Our goal is to deliver the services citizens say are most important while sustaining the City's strong financial standing.
We've had a few emails as well as a couple of tweets to @roundrocknews asking if the City is considering Google's RFI (Request For Information) for a community to host a whiz-bang fiber network. The answer is yes, we are taking a look at it.
If you haven't heard, Google announced Feb. 10 it is "planning to build and test ultra high-speed broadband networks in a small number of trial locations across the United States. We'll deliver Internet speeds more than 100 times faster than what most Americans have access to today with 1 gigabit per second, fiber-to-the-home connections. We plan to offer service at a competitive price to at least 50,000 and potentially up to 500,000 people."
The deadline to respond to the RFI is March 26. While it may seem like a no-brainer to submit, we want to do some homework over the next couple of weeks to make sure there are no unintended consequences. If we decide to go for it, I suspect we'll be asking you, dear readers, to join us in the effort.
What do you think? Should we go for it?
You may have seen in the news in January that Round Rock bucked statewide trends when its sales tax revenue increased 10 percent compared to a year ago. Most cities saw double-digit declines in sales tax revenue for the month.Because sales tax revenue makes up 50 percent of the City's $84 million general fund budget – and usually reflects what's going on in the local economy – an increase is always good news.However, the increase we saw in January reflects one-time, out of the ordinary activity from Dell. If you factor out that anomaly, which corrected a prior accounting miscalculation, the data shows the significant sales tax decreases the City has been experiencing the past six months are continuing. If we adjust for the anomaly, sales tax revenues were down 10 percent for the month.Dell's presence in Round Rock has been a significant benefit to local taxpayers since the company began operations here in 1994, generating around $45 million cash for capital projects that we would have otherwise had to issue debt for. (When Dell sells a computer or other product via the web or catalog in the state of Texas that generates local sales tax revenue to the City.) Had we issued debt for those purchases, our property tax rate would be 10 cents higher than it is today. Since Dell's arrival, the City's policy has been to limit our reliance on that single source of revenue for daily operations because of the volatile nature of retail sales in general and the computer industry specifically.As Dell's business model has evolved and the company has begun selling more products in retail stores in recent years, sales tax revenue from the company has been steadily dropping. Because of the changes at Dell and the national economic recession, the City forecasted conservatively when the budget was formulated last summer. We projected that Dell revenue would be down 10 percent, while non-Dell revenue would be down 5 percent. Combined, that's 7 percent less than last year.But the revenue decline has been worse than expected – sales tax revenues are down 15.7 percent so far this fiscal year, which began in October – as the recession continues to impact retail sales both nationally and here at home. So City staff is developing a plan to reduce the budget accordingly. The cuts will include position reductions, and other permanent budget reductions. The plan will be presented to the City Council at its winter retreat, scheduled for Feb. 17.We will provide details on these and other future changes to City operations – which could include decreased levels of service in some areas – as the City Council provides guidance. Our goal is to deliver the services citizens say are most important while sustaining the City's strong financial standing.
Your thoughts on the services that are most important to you are welcome, as well as suggestions for reducing expenses. We went through an extensive public process in 2006 to gauge the public appetite for service level changes as well as how to pay for services. That input has influenced budget deliberations ever since. Now, it's time to begin the conversation anew.Join us.
The City of Round Rock in early 2009 began work on improving its land development processes. This effort is part of the City's overall philosophy of continuous improvement, and builds on previous efforts to streamline the land development process.
The project began with the development and deployment of a confidential online survey, conducted by Plante Moran on behalf of the City and Round Rock Chamber of Commerce from Jan. 20 to Feb. 16, 2009, regarding our development process. More than 460 individual logins were created with approximately 230 completing one or more sections of the survey.
The survey responses were analyzed by an internal City work group and the results (PDF) were presented to the Round Rock City Council at its regular meeting on June 11, 2009. City staff recommended creating a Development Philosophy document to serve as a basis for future policy development. In August 2009, the Round Rock City Council discussed the development process as one of the summer retreat agenda items.
A Development Philosophy statement is being crafted which is intended to communicate a high level of the City's philosophy when it comes to development in Round Rock. Once a final document is approved by Council, it will serve as the guiding philosophy from which the staff will propose policies and make process changes to ensure alignment with the Council's vision. This should serve us well in many areas including helping make sure expectations are clear before a development project begins in Round Rock.
You can read the draft Development Philosophy statement here (PDF). We'd like to hear your opinion of this statement, on this blog, or comments can also be emailed to Assistant City Manager Cindy Demers at firstname.lastname@example.com.
It's time for public input as the City Council considers the 2008-2009 budget and tax rate. The proposed $134.6 million budget and our strategic budget can be found here. They're huge documents, so be patient as they download. For an overview, you'll want to read the Budget Message that starts on Page 4 of the budget document.
We face a challenge as the City develops its budget this year. We are confronted by a general economic slowdown while our population continues to grow. Because we have successfully diversified our economy over the past 15 years, the City can continue to provide the core operating services our citizens rely upon.The City of Round Rock's budget planning is affected to a large extent by Dell, since the company's presence here has such a significant impact on our finances. Because Dell's corporate headquarters and sales staff are located here, the City collects sales taxes on most of Dell's Texas sales. For the past two years, though, Dell's sales tax revenue to the city is down.
The City has managed its reliance on Dell in a couple of ways. First, through a policy that limits a specific portion of Dell revenue for day to day operations while providing the remaining funding for large projects and debt reduction. Second, through an economic development strategy that focuses on bringing dollars to Round Rock from sources outside our community. The twenty-four month general decline in Dell's sales tax revenue appears to reflect a long-term shift, not a temporary downturn as we have seen in the past. So, the City Council is now considering a gradual shifting from sales tax to the property tax in a manageable and affordable way to maintain quality levels of service.So what does that mean to you? At the tax rate the City Council is considering, the owner of the average value home would see their tax bill increase by about $33 next year. That $33 will help us maintain current service levels while adding staffing to police and parks and recreation. The tax rate currently being considered by the City Council is 36.5 cents, the same as last year, which translates into a City tax bill of $676.84 for an average value home. Note: The 36.5 cent tax rate is slightly higher than the rate shown in the proposed budget documents we link to above. The original proposed budget included no new employees and was balanced at the effective tax rate of 35.1 cents (The effective tax rate is the rate that would provide the same amount of revenue collected last year from properties on the tax roll last year -- it does not take into account new properties added to the tax roll this year).
The City Council at an Aug. 20 meeting voted to consider the slightly higher rate after much discussion about the impact of Dell's declining sales tax revenue. We'll continue to closely monitor sales tax collections as the City Council makes its deliberations on the final tax rate.
The first public hearing on the tax rate will be 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, in Council Chambers at City Hall, 221 E. Main St. A second public hearing, and first reading vote on the budget and tax rate, is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 11, during the regular City Council meeting. A final public hearing and second and final reading votes are scheduled for the Thursday, Sept. 25, regular meeting.
That's a long post, I know, but budgets and tax rates are not simple
issues to explain. You can watch a video about the budget on our access channel, Time Warner cable 10, at noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m., or online: Launch Video Player
U.S. Rep. John Carter of Round Rock introduced legislation that would rename the U.S. Postal Service office on Sam Bass Road after Marine Corps Corporal Steven Gill. Corporal Gill was killed in Zaidon, Iraq, on July 21, 2005, during his first tour of Iraq. Gill was from Round Rock. He attended Westwood High School. The Washington Post's Capital Briefing blog has a great post on the bill. About 10 post offices have been renamed this year for soldiers who have died in the war on terror.
Carter made the following statement:"I rise today to support this resolution honoring the memory of Marine Corps Corporal Steven Patrick Gill of Round Rock, Texas. In January 2002, Steven Gill placed his college education on hold to enlist in the United States Marine Corps. The events of September 11, 2001 moved Steven to take up arms to defend his country, and on July 21, 2005, he paid the ultimate sacrifice while deployed in Iraq to do just that."Steven Gill was born on November 3, 1980 to Bill and Rose Gill of Houston, Texas. After moving to Round Rock in 1993, Steven attended Westwood High School. He was an active member of King of Kings Lutheran Church and took part in numerous missions' trips to help those in need. After High School, Steven enrolled at Concordia University in Austin where he studied toward his goal of becoming a youth minister in the Lutheran Church. As it did for many Americans, the tragic events of September 11th changed the course of Steven's life."As Congress returns to work after honoring our nation's war heroes, I am proud to offer this small tribute to one of those heroes. Steven Gill gave his life so that we may enjoy the freedoms of this great nation. It is my honor, as his Congressman and a resident of Round Rock, to honor his sacrifice here today."Upon completion of basic training, Corporal Gill received follow on training to become an infantry Marine rifleman at the School of Infantry, Camp Pendleton, California. He also attended Amphibious Reconnaissance School at Naval Amphibious Base in Norfolk, Virginia. On July 21, 2005, Corporal Gill was serving as a Reconnaissance Man with Echo Company, Third Reconnaissance Battalion, Regimental Combat Team-eight, Second Marine Division in Iraq when he was killed. Corporal Gill served one tour in Iraq and was awarded a Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Selected Marine Corps Reserve, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, two GWOT Service Medals and an Armed Forces Reserve Medal.
The Round Rock City Council approved the fiscal 2008 budget and tax rate on second and final reading Sept. 27, so the time for formal public comment is over. If you're still interested in learning more about the City's fiscal issues, we'll keep the complete budget posted on the City web site. We've also produced a video about the budget and posted it online.
The approved property tax rate is 36.522 cents per $100 of valuation. The average home value is $176,214, which translates into a City tax bill of $643.57. The tax rate includes the increase necessary to pay debt service on the final issuance of bonds approved by voters in 2001.
The budget includes new patrol officers, investigators and civilian staff for the police department. A new fire station will open later this year, and additional firefighters will be added to complete the department's staffing needs.
The planned utility rate increase was also approved. It will go into effect Jan. 1, 2008. The new rate translates into about a 6 percent increase for the average utility customer.
When you combine the monthly impact to the average homeowner of property taxes and utility payments, Round Rock is the lowest in the region at $144.68. Compare that to the following: Leander $241.77, San Marcos $240.28, Hutto $226.33, Pflugerville $220.65, Austin $186.88, Temple $181.57, Cedar Park $176.31, and Georgetown $150.19.
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We had 45 skaters and parents and half a dozen City staff meet this morning (Tuesday, Aug. 21) at the Clay Madsen Recreation Center to talk about the problems facing Round Rock's skate park. The atmosphere was fantastic. There was very little finger pointing or complaining. The focus was on what we -- and we do mean WE -- have to do create a family-friendly, safe, inviting environment at the park. Clearly, this is an effort that will succeed when city staff, especially from parks and police, work hand in hand with skaters and their families. Everyone wants the same thing: a park that's a pleasure to skate and hang out at, no matter your age.
Parks and Recreation Director Rick Atkins opened with a presentation of the problems the park has faced -- vandalism, trash and criminal mischief, primarily. He then outlined some of the planned improvements for the park:
It's worth noting here something we didn't bring up in the meeting. The skate park is actually a component of a larger project: the Greater Lake Creek Park Development. We did the skate park first because there was so much demand from skaters we didn't want to hold it up while the rest of the project was under design. So the playscape, water fountains, trails, etc., have always been planned. The skate park has been so popular that the problems created by lack of footpaths, water fountains, etc., have really been exacerbated.
Among the City's other recommendations are:
We then broke out into small groups to brainstorm other suggestions. A common theme was for skaters to set a positive example by picking up trash and behaving responsibly. Another idea was to create a skate park team, comprised primarily of skaters, that would monitor the park on a regular basis and maybe conduct trash pick up events. All agreed we need to do a better job of communication on skate park issues.
Here's the list of points brought up by the small groups:
We'll be evaluating these suggestions in coming days and weeks. Some are easy and quick to accomplish, like recycling bins. Others will take more time. We're open to any and all suggestions. If you couldn't make the meeting but want to provide input, this blog is the place to do it.
Thanks to everyone who came out to the meeting. Those who did got cool T-shirts that read "Thrash It, Don't Trash It." Thanks to Matt Messner from Mustache Skateboards for his help in publicizing the meeting and encouraging skaters to bring positive attitudes to the meeting. They did. That positive vibe, as Matt noted at the meeting, needs to be firmly established at the skate park. Today's meeting was the first step in making that happen.
The City on Friday, Aug. 17, made the decision to close the new skate park for a week because of vandalism and other irresponsible behavior by park users. Kids have been climbing the fence, damaging it, instead of using the gates. Trash not finding its way into trash cans has also been an ongoing issue. Police have been called out frequently to the skate park on everything from theft to criminal mischief.
Closing the park the last week of summer vacation may seem especially harsh to some -- particularly the many responsible skaters -- but the City feels a strong message needs to be delivered. The City Council made a significant investment in the skate park -- $390,000, to be specific -- and is dedicated to doing all it can to ensure the skate park is a safe, clean place for kids and families to enjoy.
We're interested in what skaters have to say about the problems, and their ideas for solutions, so a meeting has been set up for 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, at the Clay Madsen Recreation Center. You can also share your ideas here.
Local blogger Dan Masters recently found a video the Round Rock Chamber of Commerce produced about our fair city, and has some nice comments about it. "Life is Good in Round Rock, Texas" is a top-notch video, produced by Austin-based Megalomedia, and I encourage everyone to take a look at it (the You Tube video is embedded on Dan's blog). Dan and his family relocated to Round Rock from California, and he says the video accurately portrays our community.
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Welcome to Community Conversations, the City of Round Rock's new social media site. We are glad you're here and hope to hear from you soon, either in words or pictures.
With 93 percent of our residents on-line, and 89 percent of those with a high-speed connection, we figured there were a lot of you out there comfortable with things like blogs, photo-sharing sites and RSS feeds. For those of you who aren't, welcome to the blogosphere!
Our goals for this space are pretty straightforward:
This is an experiment for us, and we hope it's a fruitful one. After a few months, we'll evaluate whether it's meeting the above goals, and make any adjustments necessary.
Instead of describing what's on the site, I'll let you poke around on your own. Suggestions - as long as they are on topic - are always welcome.
Speaking of "on topic," we do want your feedback on our Terms of Use. For those of you new to blogging, a Terms of Use document lays out the rules of engagement. For example, no profane language, no attacks on personal character, no advertising, etc.
The one item we've wrestled with the most with is Registration. You'll have to register to comment on a post. We'll be asking for your real name and address, which isn't the norm for many blogs, but it is important information to us. Your address is needed because we want to know what input is coming from residents and what's coming from non-residents. It's also important for us to know who's talking to us so we can respond to you outside the blog, if necessary. Finally, in all other forums for public input, we always ask for name and address. It's just how we do business when it comes to citizen participation in Round Rock. Note: You can have a screen name that's not your real name.
So have a look at the Terms of Use and let us know what you think. As noted earlier, we're open to suggestions for ways to improve Community Conversations. But please remember this: We haven't hired any new staff for this project, so we're somewhat limited in what we can add as well as what topics we can cover.
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Original fantasy, humor and silent comics about being happy...or not!
Features fruits,
Black and white ink drawings,
5.5" x 8.5" Xeroxed zine
For trade or buy on my Etsy.
Email me to specify preferred cover color, green, orange or yellow.
More comics at http://sassyspinstercomics.blogspot.com
Fresh off the press: It's FruitYoga!
It's 20 pages of total fun with fruits demonstrating yoga asanas or poses.
All illustrations were done by moi, in watercolor, with English and Sanskrit yoga asana terms.
Pages/cover were hand-sewn together.
Limited edition of 50 copies.
See more images and order now on my Etsy!
Sassy Spinster
I've got a perzine about the stories behind the many nicknames given to me in my life and the many nicknames of my family. It also has a spanglish glossary and a family nickname tree pull out. It's called Paco and you can buy it at my Etsy shop.


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Get Moving
Your body was designed for movement. Too many Americans, though, aren't getting the right amount of physical activity they need to be healthy.
How Much Physical Activity Do You Need?
Here are the American College of Sports Medicine's guidelines for fitness:
|Exercise Category
(times per week)
5 days
3 days
30-60 minutes
20-60 minutes
(Adults should get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week. One continuous session and multiple shorter sessions of at least 10 minutes are acceptable.)
2-3 days
|*Very light or light
|8-20 repetitions
(Train each major muscle group. *Very light or light intensity is best for older individuals or previously sedentary adults just starting to exercise.)
2-3 days
|10-30 seconds/stretch
|2-4 times/stretch
(Each stretch should be held to the point of tightness or slight discomfort. Accumulate 60 seconds per stretch.)
2-3 days
|20-30 minutes
("Functional fitness training" involves motor skills: balance, agility, coordination, and gait.)
Here's what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend for adults age 18 to 64:
- 150 minutes of moderate activity (brisk walking) every week
- Muscle-strengthening activities two or more days a week that work all major muscle groups
That might seem daunting at first, especially if you're not used to physical activity. The CDC recommends starting slowly, breaking those minutes into smaller chunks throughout the week. Maybe you can do a 10-minute walk, three times a day, five days a week. You could try taking the stairs at work instead of the elevator or walking to get lunch, instead of driving.
Join the President's Challenge
Another way to make physical activity part of your life is to choose a fitness regimen through the President's Challenge, a program of the President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition. With easy-to-use tracking tools, nutrition tips, and even prizes, the President's Challenge is perfect for fitness rookies or veterans.
Exercises for Desk Dwellers
Don't let your desk job get in the way of physical activity. There are plenty of ways to stay fit while staying put. Check out:
- Active.com's 6 Ways to Stay Fit from Your Seat
- Oprah.com's Don't Just Sit There! How to Get Fit at Your Desk
- Spark People's 15-Minute Desk Workout
Note: Please be sure to consult your primary care provider before starting any physical activity program or if you have existing health concerns.


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Allie Jagielo ('11) with her classmates at the Univesity of Iowa's Physician Assistant Studies program
Are you interested in a rewarding career in medicine, but you don't want to be a physician? Currently, the physician assistant profession is one of the fastest growing healthcare careers nationwide. Physician assistants (PAs) are becoming integral to the provision of healthcare, especially in the areas of primary care.
PAs provide health services under the supervision of physicians, and are formally trained to provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive healthcare services. Working as members of the healthcare team, they take medical histories, examine and treat patients, order and interpret laboratory tests and x-rays, make diagnoses, and prescribe medications. They also treat minor injuries, by suturing, splinting, and casting. PAs record progress notes, instruct and counsel patients, and order or carry out therapy. In 47 States and the District of Columbia, physician assistants may prescribe medications. In many rural and inner city areas, PAs practice independently with supervision from a physician 1-2 days per week.
After two years, students graduate with a Master's of Physician Assistant Studies. Before a PA can begin practicing, he or she must pass the Physician Assistants National Certifying Examination, administered by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and open to graduates of accredited PA education programs.
PA programs are two years in length and are full time. PA education includes classroom instruction in biochemistry, pathology, human anatomy, physiology, microbiology, clinical pharmacology, clinical medicine, geriatric and home healthcare, disease prevention, and medical ethics. Students obtain supervised clinical training by participating in several rotations, including primary care medicine, inpatient medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, geriatrics, emergency medicine, psychiatry, and pediatrics. PA's can become specialized in these areas as well.
Cornell Courses and Other Requirements
If you are interested in pursuing a career as a physician assistant, Cornell can provide excellent preparation for physician assistant programs. PA program prerequisites often include the following:
- Successful undergraduate education as shown by a baccalaureate degree and GPA. A competitive GPA is 3.5 or higher. Many pre-PA students major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Kinesiology, or Psychology.
- Introductory and advanced courses in the sciences including but not limited to: principles of chemistry (CHEM 121 and 122), organic chemistry (CHEm 225), general statistics (STA 201), biochemistry (CHEM 334), general biology (BIO 141 and 42), human anatomy (BIO 329), exercise physiology (KIN 315), genetics (BIO 315), microbiology (BIO 326), cellular and molecular biology (BIO 205)
- Three or more upper level courses are recommended. Many programs require Biochemistry (CHEM 334) and Abnormal Psychology (PSY 381). These Cornell courses each have pre-requisites, so you need to plan ahead to build them into your course schedule.
- GRE scores. Competitive composite score of 1000 or higher.
- Healthcare and research experience (six months or more). Job shadowing a PA is often required as is a letter of recommendation from a PA.
- A variety of technical standards as declared by the institution (for example: University of Iowa Physician Assistant Program Technical Standards)
Click here to see a sample Cornell College course timeline.
Click here to view typical Physician Assistant program pre-requisites.
The Dimensions Resource Center has additional resources that can assist you such as GRE test preparation books, PA program comparisons, and both personal statement and interview guides.
For additional information, see:
American Academy of Physician Assistants
Physician Assistant Education Association
Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA) PhysicianAssistantEd.com


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Wednesday, January 16, 2013
The Amputee Coalition's Facebook page has grown to nearly 6,000 active members! The Amputee Coalition Facebook page has become a virtual support group and provides a connection for Amputees throughout the country. Together as a community people answer questions others might have, provide support, share experiences, and become friends. Join the conversation today!
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