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Published on December 18th, 2012 | by Ted Liu
0Oak Hill Capital Partners/Hillman to acquire H. Paulin & Co. for $103 million
The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2013. Upon closing, Richard Paulin, will continue as President of H. Paulin, a division of Hillman Canada.
"We began our operations in Canada in 2002, when we opened our Mississauga facility. We have greatly admired the strong distribution system, high quality products, and excellent customer relationships that Paulin has developed. Under Richard's leadership, we look forward to implementing the best practices of Paulin and Hillman to better serve customers and to grow the combined operations throughout Canada," said Max W. (Mick) Hillman, Jr., CEO of Hillman.
Barclays is acting as financial advisor to Hillman in connection with the transaction and is providing committed debt financing. Stikeman Elliot LLP and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP are acting as legal counsel to Hillman.
Goodmans LLP is acting as legal counsel to Paulin. Ernst & Young LLP is acting as financial advisor and McCarthy Tétrault LLP is acting as legal counsel to the Special Committee of the board of directors of Paulin.
Founded in 1920, Toronto based H. Paulin & Co. is a leading Canadian distributor and manufacturer of fasteners, fluid system products, automotive parts and retail hardware components. Annual revenues of Paulin for 2011 were approximately CDN $139 million.
Founded in 1964, Cincinnati, Ohio based Hillman is a leading value-added distributor of approximately 80,000 SKUs, consisting of fasteners, key duplication systems, engraved tags and related hardware items.
On May 28, 2010, Oak Hill Capital Partners and Hillman's management acquired Hillman for Code Hennessy & Simmons LLC, Ontario Teacher's Pension Plan, and HarbourVest Partners for $832.7 million.
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About the Author
Ted Liu Ted is an editor of CVCA News and Research Director for CVCA - Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association. Ted has been following Canadian venture capital and private equity industry since 1993.
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I'll be petty! No say you oh yes I can be terribly petty!
The American Family Association (you know how much I love them) has posted their annual Holiday/Christmas crap list they call it the naught or nice list for businesses that won't or don't use the words Christmas! Look who is missing from that list so far! Maybe they are giving them a chance to repent unlike. the naughty! Banana Republic
Here is a link that might be useful: read it and weep
Follow-Up Postings:
I'm very pleased with the "red" list. I'll support them. It's much better than getting bombed with Christmas sh*t starting in October, like Walmart does. I just ordered stuff this week from L.L. Bean and Old Navy. |
I see that every year and I think I am just now deciding they say holiday so they can milk it as much as possible. From Halloween to New Year's Day. Or maybe it is about avoiding saying Christmas, or Kwanza, or Christmas, for fear of limiting themselves. Or they just don't want to offend those who celebrate Chanukah or Kwanza. Don't they see out of their little ol' box? It doesn't bother me someone tells me to have a Happy Chanukah! I've never had anyone wish me an enjoyable Kwanza, but that wouldn't bother me either. I wish others were less sensitive about saying christmas sssshh! I didn't say that word. |
Well... based upon our beliefs, we now know who to give the business to. |
That's right "tis the season" for the outrage posts about the "war on Christmas". |
I'm not outraged. So why can't people say "Merry Christmas"? Why do the holidays have to lack that religion, when others get to celebrate theirs during this time? Why can't they all just be who they are? I can see it be all of them, including Happy Holidays for those who want to remain unaffiliate? But, why can't those who want it be Merry Christmas, be allowed to say and enjoy it just as it is? Hardly seems right to have to stiffle. Or, why aren't you upset to see and hear Chanukah stuff? |
This Years war on Xmas has been brought to you by that new Holiday Fragrance "ANNOYING" Catchy advertisng slogan. Be Remembered Be... ANNOYING at fine discount Strip Malls everyhwere! Nothing says home for the holidays like ANNOYING! |
Thank you for proving my point ... I say Merry Christmas and funny thing is I have never been berated, scorned or thrown out of a store or anywhere else for saying so. But then I don't think anyone is waging a war on my beliefs, regardless of what certain politicians/media jacks say. For me it is just another "talking point" that some use. And so it starts.... |
rob333 I completely agree. This political correctness garbage has gone too far. I have to be "sensitive" to the feelings,religions, etc of others so why can't they be sensitive to my feelings and my religious celebrations. Beginning the first week of December I say Merry Christmas to everyone in the stores. I have noticed that over the years more and more people who work in the retail stores are saying Merry Christmas. It used to be they would never say Merry Christmas, then they would say it if you said it first, the last couple of years many of them are initiating the sentiment. If we're not allowed to celebrate Christmas then as far as I'm concerned all religious holidays and celebrations should be cancelled. |
I usually say Merry Christmas unless I know the person I am saying it to does not celebrate Christmas. Then I say Happy Holidays. It's really no big deal and I don't understand why some want to spoil the season by making it one. |
- Posted by nancy_in_venice_ca SS24 z10 CA (My Page) on Fri, Nov 16, 12 at 13:34
So why can't people say "Merry Christmas"? Why do the holidays have to lack that religion, when others get to celebrate theirs during this time? I honestly don't know what you're talking about because no one is forbidden from saying "Merry Christmas." If retailers have made a marketing decision to use "Happy Holidays," that is their right. If it generates more sales, good for them; more sales tax and income tax paid, good for us. I still have my right to say "Merry Christmas, and a Blessed Feast of the Circumcision." |
I guess I'll be supporting my heathen stores even more...LLBean, Gap ,Banana Republic, B&N, Limited..all favs of mine. |
blfenton is saying what I am thinking. Why does political correctness not ever go the other direction? Why just for some? No one gets up in arms and says to boycott jewish clothiers and restaurants for not saying anything about Christmas or having Chanukah decorations. Right? I don't find it a war, but I find it irritating that people can't leave Christmas in the mix. Nancy, I said the same thing. I think they are trying to make everyone happy. There are those who try to read in more, but that doesn't make it so. |
No one Celebrates the Annunciation anymore except my friend Diane a 74 year old ex nun! It gets her all excited shes funny & sweet & often risque! She alwaswy tells us when we are out at coffee which St's Day it is! Her other favorite is in Septmeber the Feast of The Archangels I think at least one of them wen't harking for the Holidays! Now that I brought up the annual Hiliday Rant. |
- Posted by nancy_in_venice_ca SS24 z10 CA (My Page) on Fri, Nov 16, 12 at 13:59
Why does political correctness not ever go the other direction? For you it may seem like "political correctness" but I see freedom of speech being practiced. Perhaps I live in a more culturally diverse area than you, so I understand the consideration that some may wish to practice. I don't wish someone "Merry Christmas" unless I know that they are Christian, or am responding to someone who has wished me the same. but I find it irritating that people can't leave Christmas in the mix. We each have the right to chose how we present ourselves during the holidays. I'm sorry that it irritates you that not everyone shares your opinion on how to properly celebrate the season. |
If someone says "Happy Holidays" to me, I respond with "Merry Christmas" because it's a force of habit and it would take considerable effort on my part not to automatically blurt out the words "Merry Christmas." But having said this, I am not the least bit offended if someone says something other than "Merry Christmas" to me and I have not encountered a single person who was offended because I said "Merry Christmas." If the words "Happy Holidays" or "Happy Chanukah" or "Happy Kwanza" is someone's way of expressing holiday joy to me, then I am grateful for it and not inclined to criticize the message or the messenger and would hope for the same when I say "Merry Christmas." |
I'm not telling someone else how to celebrate it Nancy? You're confusing me. I'm talking about how I want to celebrate it. The word Christmas is a dirty word to some. I'm not saying you. I am happy to hear Happy Holidays. Sure. I take it to the extreme. I often wish the Europeans I know a Happy Christmas. |
- Posted by nancy_in_venice_ca SS24 z10 CA (My Page) on Fri, Nov 16, 12 at 14:14
I'm talking about how I want to celebrate it. Your comments about other people: I don't find it a war, but I find it irritating that people can't leave Christmas in the mix. If you don't see the implications of what you wrote, I don't think it's possible to have a discussion. Good day. |
- Posted by hamiltongardener CAN 6a (My Page) on Fri, Nov 16, 12 at 14:19
Looks like the first shots in the annual "war on Christmas" have been fired. |
- Posted by circuspeanut 5 (My Page) on Fri, Nov 16, 12 at 14:41
But, why can't those who want it be Merry Christmas, be allowed to say and enjoy it just as it is? Hardly seems right to have to stiffle. You're confusing me too. Who is not allowing companies to say Merry Christmas? Who is being stifled and by whom? The OP is about an organization that calls for a consumer boycott of those companies that DON'T use Christmas in their marketing. Which I find amazingly bigoted. |
Goodness, I say Merry Christmas all the time, to people who celebrate Christmas, but not to my Jewish ex-in-laws, of course. And if I don't know what's appropriate, I don't say anything, or just wish them a Happy New Year. I hate being surrounded by tacky Christmas decorations and music starting in October. That's the real war against Christmas. What's so hard about this. |
It's an insane consumer festival in the US tha many church historians don't even find on early church calendars in fact ther was a bit of smug very that suggested only sinners celebrated their birthday! Roman emperors birthdays were holidays! The Alexandrian patriarch's believed it to be in May! The actual word is from the middle ages about athousand years or so after the big event! |
Good day. I said "Good Day" -Fez, That 70s Show You made me laugh! |
Here is a link that might be useful: Fez Good Daying it
I wish everyone a Happy Holiday. My family get Merry Christmas. My business life was that it was the proper respectful greeting during the holidays. Nothing to do with politics it was Etiquette and respect of other. I guess I'll be supporting my heathen stores even more...LLBean, Gap ,Banana Republic, B&N, Limited..all favs of mine. Agree lily, I knew there was a reason they are some of my favorites. |
- Posted by fouquieria 10b (My Page) on Fri, Nov 16, 12 at 15:03
We only celebrate Kwanza in this household. It starts in mid-October and ends in mid-January. The colors we use are Orange, Black, Red, Green, White, Blue, Purple, Turquoise, and Mauve with an Ochre tint. -Ron- |
If some body doesn't say "Merry Christmas" to me, I shove 'em really hard and scream in their faces that they should be celebrating the birth of the Prince of Peace. |
I love Christmas and will wish a good one to everyone I see during the silly season - , even Wal Mart employees who have to say "Happy Holidays!" ...but who seem to delight in my specific Christmas wish! :) No skin off my nose who says what. As long as peace and Christian as well as non-christian charity are behind the work of the season, it's all good for me. Those Christmas-specific kind, good wishes otherwise rare, but so freely extended during the season -along with a turkey, box of stuffing and a can of green beans - tends to be the best part of the year that the helpless, homeless and poverty stricken can expect and are always so grateful to receive. |
I'm just enjoying that it looks like they gave Chik Fil-A a pass no where in that ad up top is dah woid Christmas! Now the Qur an says that when the pains of childbirth started, Mary went to a palm tree in a deserted area. Jesus was born there. In the moments of her anguish and grieve, angel spoke to her. By a miracle, a water stream came out around her and fresh ripe dates fell close to her. ( no Joseph in the Islamic version) |
The word Christmas is a dirty word to some. No, it's not. Where do you get that from? As far as I remember, it was Bill O'Reilly and his like that started this nonsense. Stores and people can say whatever they want. Some stores decided it was more inclusive to say "Happy Holidays" to acknowledge that not everyone in America celebrates Christmas. Then the O'Reillys of the world went balistic. Because heaven forbid anyone try to be more inclusive in this country! |
I'm trying to think of how to say it, but I can't put my finger on it. It's subtle, but for one to say they'll shop at heathen stores or red stores, simply because of some list--it's almost like they're to get across how much they disagree with... stores who are saying/showing Merry Christmas? Or not. I haven't hit on it yet in my mind. It's the disdain behind anything "Christmas", that is unpleasant. An attack? No. A war? No. But it's a looking down the nose feeling, or an uppity sneer towards how I choose to celebrate? Something like that. Disdain is closer to right. |
The 47% are the same ones that say Happy Holidays. With their hands out for all of Obamas' gifts. |
no Jill. It's something I've personally experienced. Nobody started it. No one tells me how to feel. I can recognize it when I see it. Like porn. You know it when you see it, but to point it out, it's a little more subtle. |
"Last Ounce of Courage" is the latest in a sub-subgenre of movies expressly aimed at conservative viewers. Dinesh D�Souza�s documentary "2016: Obama�s America" is the highest-profile example. Last year�s "October Baby," about abortion, is another. I've been waiting for this little gem to get dragged back out for re release. On the upside..I guess you can start Christmas too early ;) E |
Here is a link that might be useful: Merry, merry
"Last Ounce of Courage" is the latest in a sub-subgenre of movies expressly aimed at conservative viewers. Dinesh D�Souza�s documentary "2016: Obama�s America" is the highest-profile example. Last year�s "October Baby," about abortion, is another. I've been waiting for this little gem to get dragged back out for re release. On the upside..I guess you can start Christmas too early ;) E |
Here is a link that might be useful: Merry, merry
- Posted by duluthinbloomz4 zone 4a (My Page) on Fri, Nov 16, 12 at 16:35
And it's never too early to start planning the hors d'oeuvers menu for the uncoming non-denominational, inter-faith, peace and justice extravaganza. Guess that about covers it! :-) |
Happy Merry ChanukahKwanzaChristmas Holiday! |
The picture below says it all about who really started the War on Xmas. These Godless Heathens and their Satanic Hollywood Propaganda!! |
Here is a link that might be useful: Back by popular demand...mine!
Rob - I can only speak from personal experience. I'm not christian and don't celebrate Christmas. The only time I am offended is when someone that knows me well continues to wish me a "Merry Christmas" knowing full well that I don't celebrate it. They claim it's an American holiday and I should get over it. I claim it's a religous holiday. A religion I don't celebrate. And they should get over trying to enforce their beliefs on me. So, if you've felt some disdain, perhaps you're not being sensitive to others that do not celebrate the same holiday as you. I certainly wouldn't boycott a store that said "Merry Christmas" to me but I do appreciate stores that try to be inclusive of everyone and not everyone celebrates Christmas. |
I heard anti semetic screeds about Christless Christmas since I was a kid from at least more than. 1 priest My parent thought it do modern & American to have Santa & presents & a tree. Every year the same litany about an apple & an orange a cup of tea a piece of raisin cake & Mass that's what they had I'm Ireland & that Americans were all crazy! |
Have a nice day off work if you get it. Just another day to me at this point. |
We always go out for Chinese food. Tradition! |
I have to agree with Circuspeanut and Nancy... "The OP is about an organization that calls for a consumer boycott of those companies that DON'T use Christmas in their marketing. Which I find amazingly bigoted." Not everyone celebrates Christmas specifically, or another form of such a holiday. Some celebrate it quite differently, not at all, or for different reasons. While I do often think the "politically correct" aspect of some things has gotten a bit out of hand, I certainly wouldn't want to force an idea on anyone, especially something largely religious in nature. We're not about the materialism and consumerism of the season, though... nor are we about any religious aspect... we feel that the season is largely a tradition for kids, and a time for our family to gather in one place to enjoy each other's company and be grateful for another year together. I don't let vocalized greetings bother me one way or another. I respond in kind, and go on my way. |
- Posted by kimka z6B (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Fri, Nov 16, 12 at 19:31
Why do some people have such a hard time seeing stores saying Happy holidays is about welcoming all customers. As a non-Christian, if I see a store that only has big Merry Christmas advertising, I figure they aren't very interested in my money and I shop elsewhere. No one is forcing stores to say Happy Holidays. It is simple freedom of speech and about atracting as many customers as possible. There is no war on Christmas. But I am pretty tired of my tax money going to pay for Christmas decorations from local community to federal, even if they are using the term Pagent of Peace. Ive had several people tell me that Christmas trees are not religious, they are just seasonal. I keep asking which part of Christmas and Christ in Christmas tree are they missing? |
Ah ... got the irony the organization the AFA is listed as a hate group by the SPLC they consider themselves gooooood Christians fighting the KULTCHA wars and the gave a pass it looks like to Cki Fil-A a corporation they endorsed heartily months ago. |
I say Merry Christmas or Happy Hanukkah depending on the person. The people that insist on stores focusing on Christmas are bent on imposing their religion on people that don't share their religion. Kind of like the Christian version of Sharia Law. Anyway, the stores just want to make money. Nothing wrong with that, but they couldn't care less about what holiday they push. Valentine's day, 4th of July. Whatever sells. |
Ive had several people tell me that Christmas trees are not religious, they are just seasonal. Oh, yes, kinka, I've heard that one too. It just shows how clueless they are to anything other than their own religion and traditions. |
Sorry, that's kimka. |
"Many people suffer from the misconception that Christmas is a Christian holiday. The earliest history of Christmas is composed of "pagan" (non-Christian) fertility rites and practices which predate Jesus by centuries. The truth is, in short, the real history of Christmas has nothing to do with Christianity. Many of the traditions which we hold dear, such as decorating Christmas trees, singing Christmas carols, and giving Christmas gifts, are rooted in the traditions of non-Christian religions. We do not observe Christmas on December 25th because it was the date in history when Jesus was born. Nobody knows exactly what that date was, but references in the Bible show it most likely did not take place in winter. Rather it is because this was the date that the Romans historically celebrated the winter solstice. This celebration was about dies natalis solis invicti: the day of the birth of the unconquerable sun, which took place on December 22nd. The winter solstice held the promise of the return of springtime and earthly renewal. In Roman history, this was the time of Saturnalia, honoring the God of Agriculture, for the week before the solstice, and Juvenalia, a feast in honor of the children of Rome, around the same time. On the 25th of the month they celebrated the birth of the sun-god Mithra. Masters and servants traded places temporarily, and everybody had a rollicking good time. It was during Saturnalia that the tradition of exchanging gifts was established. They gave one another Stenae or fruits which were intended to bring good luck. The Romans placed an enormous amount of pressure on the early Christians to rejoice along with them, and around the time of the fourth century, they began to celebrate Christmas around the same time. It was inevitable that Christians should make a connection between the rebirth of the sun and the birth of the Son." More at link... |
Here is a link that might be useful: The History of Christmas and Its Pagan Origins
- Posted by sylviatexas z8a Tx (My Page) on Sat, Nov 17, 12 at 9:34
"Happy Merry ChanukahKwanzaChristmas Holiday!" & a Joyous Winter Solstice to us all! |
I wuz gonna say - the best seasonal parties around here are the bonfire solstice bashes, where people save up dead sage brush to throw on the flames - spectacular bursts of fire - along with cavorting pagans casting shadows, all with a hint of the potential debauchery to come. Waaaaay better than sitting around sipping egg nog and looking at LED-lit plastic trees. |
- Posted by woodnymph2 (My Page) on Sat, Nov 17, 12 at 10:55
Don, thanks for posting that on the pagan roots of Christmas. I rather like celebrating the Sol Invictus and Winter Solstice, myself. I don't let either greeting get to me. I figure, whatever, it was meant sincerely, with no malice. I cut the greeter plenty of slack, as I figure it is the spirit in which it was said that matters. No resentment nor anger here.... |
I don't let either greeting get to me. I figure, whatever, it was meant sincerely, with no malice. I cut the greeter plenty of slack, as I figure it is the spirit in which it was said that matters. No resentment nor anger here.... I completely agree when it was meant sincerely with no malice. Unfortunately, that's not always the case. It was certainly not the case of the right wing media that started the whole "war on Christmas" nonsense. For them and their followers, it is a this is a christian country and if you don't like it leave scenario. |
Joe, I can't help but feel that a majority of religion and the organization of it is akin to a toxic mold creeping insidiously around the globe, called by various names in different languages along the way. It's very dangerous, and once infected, difficult to find a cure. It is at the root of more issues, problems, evils, and wrongs... and is responsible for much hate, division, murder and war, bigotry, confusion, guilt, fear, and so much more... If it is ever discovered that such an entity as a god is a real, tangible thing, that god would be shocked and dismayed that the original message sent has been so distorted as to be the exact thing it was never intended to be. And that's my opinion, and a good reason why I stay far away from it in real life. |
Jodi: "If it is ever discovered that such an entity as a god is a real, tangible thing, that god would be shocked and dismayed that the original message sent has been so distorted as to be the exact thing it was never intended to be." "Original message sent"? What message, sent by whom? Seriously, what does that mean? |
It's a valid theological question thats not scorn is it? Hmm could it be "love one another like I have loved you" Since it's about holiday messages I would thing the obvious |
Mutable in its immutability. Immutable in its mutability. Yes; I like that. Because we're both. Goodnight to this thread. |
"Hmm could it be "love one another like I have loved you"" That's pretty much what I was getting at, Joe... the most basic of messages... the idea that we should treat others as we want to be treated... and not divvy up into groups based upon levels of differences and hatred, and then commence ingraining. |
Yes Jodik that is the message :) |
I feel disdain Jill because there are plenty of people looking down their noses. I don't get the same leeway to enjoy it in my way. I am happy for those who want to enjoy pagan rituals, to fully enjoy it. I won't say they are wrong or how dare they! Or even say "Those dolts! who do they presume to be, shoving their ways down my throat!!!" Leave my celebration alone without inserting disdain towards me and "the likes of me" (not all Christians are the same), and you'll not hear a peep outta me! There is disgusting disdain towards Christians right here in this very thread. It's pretty much what I was addressing. |
Sorry, Rob, I don't understand. I don't get the same leeway to enjoy it in my way. Why? Who or what is stopping you from enjoying Christmas your way? Why do you feel disdain? Because stores choose to say "Happy Holidays" instead of "Merry Christmas"? I'm sorry, I'm not following you. |
Remember druing this winter celeration boycott our select list of businesses! |
- Posted by kimka z6B (email@example.com) on Mon, Nov 19, 12 at 9:51
What jillinnj said. |
I don't call being spat upon as being to enjoy it. But that's just me, and what do I know? I mean, it'wouldn't be very nice for me to visit New York, stand in their midst, and say, ew I hate New Yorkers!, and someone would be offended. Don't blame them! Why is anything similiar ok? For instance. Yes, I don't have to go to New York, but boy, NYC think they're the middle of the universe (wink, wink). They're just reveling in who they are. Good thing I actually LOVE New Yorkers! |
What? Who is spating (is that a word?) on you? What are you talking about? |
EW Christians! Some outright. Some subtle. I'm not mad, just pointing out how many don't practice what they preach. (psst, spat is past tense of spit, guess either one would work. Well, I can see both being used) |
Rob, you cannot reasonably ask for a Hot Topics poster to censor his/her opinions on a Hot Topics Forum, can you? Non-believers are as entitled to their opinions as you are to yours. And you have not been forced to suppress your opinion on this forum, so don't ask the non-believers to suppress their opinions either. Fair is fair. Kate |
The original post is a about a politicized quasi religious group posting their annual list of don't shop here for your special purchases that honor "our saviors birth" That alone is bizarre to me and has nothing to do with spirituality, religion the nativity & everything to do with commerce & politics including absenting one of their pets Chik Fil A from the list whose ad states the same message they find offensive. |
I don't feel spat on and when those who do not believe as I do say so it is not offensive to me ... but I tend to be a little more tolerant and accepting of others. Unless it comes to processed vs. real food :) Rob I really do not feel there is a war on my beliefs, I just accept that not everyone feels/believes the same way I do and that is their right. Merry Christmas from OhioMom :) |
Freedom of speech means you can. Decorum means you don't. Be tacky, it's your right. |
EW Christians! Some outright. Some subtle. I guess I'm just dense this morning...but I still don't get it. Where is anyone saying 'ew Christians'? As Joe pointed out, the point of his OP is the list of stores one should NOT shop at because they don't say "Christmas" and the hypocrisy of Chick Fil-A not being on that list. The fact that some appreciate that stores try to be more inclusive is not saying 'ew Christians' or 'ew Christmas' or anything else. Sorry, don't want to drag this boring conversation out anymore. We can agree to disagree. I just wish I understood your point. |
Don't worry, Jill, you're not alone... I'm not really understanding where Robin is coming from on this one, either... but I do think that Ohiomom said it very well. Thanks, Ohiomom. And, I agree re: processed vs. real food! :-) |
And I'm so glad I found out the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America is "tacky." Kate |
I was once a practicing Catholic, am now an atheist and despite the lack of a God Belief, still can't understand why anyone not Christian or a non-believer would take offense at being wished a Merry Christmas, even if that person knows that the atheist doesn't believe or celebrate the day in any way. Unless a person has specifically informed everyone they know that being wished a merry Christmas will be considered insulting or insinsitive, why in the world would anyone sense any intent other than a positive one at being wished a merry Christmas? Even if the wisher knows the person is not Christian- if the wisher hasn't been informed NOT to hand them any merry Christmas's, there is nothing I can find, for the life of me, that would be a veiled insult or personally directed insensitivity behind that wish. Especially considering that the wish can mean many things, but all those things are positive as far as I can see. I am atheist, but love the season. Love it. I spend time with people who are in need and this is the part of they year where they benefit even from those who look down on them, as a group, with suspicion and distain all the rest of the year. this is the time when it tends to be that those in need will NOT be questioned about WHY it is they are in need, (why did you decide to be poor?) will not be looked upon with suspicion or distain or with the assumption that they would rather take (steal) my taxpaying dime, or revulsion that -along with a handshake - the full bellied person might walk away with lice. I have told several times by those in need that it is more the very LACK of the air of animosity and suspicion that is so treasured. I suspect it is treasured even more so than the very meal itself. What I appreciate, personally, about this season is that it seems to inspire those who are SO very suspicious of the general population of needy - the needy will more often be treated with a kindness which implies that the person in need is actually *worthy* of a kind word or look. That the person does exist and is worthy of existence So, for this atheist, I really love this season and I don't care what it's called - I'll take it with a glad heart because it benefits so very many in more ways than food and perhaps a thing to be touched. I can watch the real meaning of 'good will' be displayed - displayed with a kind heart. In today's very complex world of complex people, the great thing about being wished a merry Christmas is, the wish can mean any nice thought the wisher wishes to give, and it can mean whatever nice thought the receiver decides to take. |
I consider Merry Christmas to be a statement of good will as a given, but it is also a general statement of various wishes depending upon the wisher: of peace, of charity, of embracement, of inclusion. ...well as I said early on this thread, I wish people a Merry Christmas and I have yet to be attacked and/or thrown out of a store. If anyone/s chases me down the street with pitchforks and torches, I will let y'all know. Meanwhile ... Merry Christmas to all and to all a season of peace and love with family and friends. |
I love this season, although I despise any weather that requires more than a Tarzan loincloth to be comfortable. Family seems to have more time for get-togethers. I would never spend my money at a place that isn't inclusive of all races, religious beliefs, or sexual preferences. I lost any faith I had in Vietnam when I saw how cruel the human animal can be. My pastor said killing in war is justified but I can read the Commandments as well as he. Since then my church has been my 1/4 acre garden. I give organic veggies and fruit to family, friends, strangers that show up, and the pastor of the church across the street for his needy. Makes me feel good and the sound of my hoe doesn't disturb their service. |
I much prefer Happy Holidays. I live in a community which is extremely diverse, with people literally from every corner of the globe and every religion or none at all. HH is pretty generic, if nothing else we all celebrate New Years, with the exception of the poor souls who work in retail and are forced to work that day. |
"Since then my church has been my 1/4 acre garden" What better place to find peace then in a garden. I must admit your post brought tears to my eyes, may you enjoy the season with your family/friends Steve. Merry Christmas |
Steve there is a tremendous scene in the movie Joyeux Noel. The WWI troops stopped fighting for Christmas & didn't wan't to start again the next day in the aftermath a Scottish Priest who played Christmas Carols across the trenches is being sent home & being told he was a disgrace by his Bishop. The Bishop then goes in to speak to the men & starts with "I have come to bring the sword" A movie that will make anyone ball! |
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"A movie that will make anyone ball!" So this was a porn film then? |
How very cute and oh, so clever Elvis. |
The Story of the Christmas Truce I'm sure all the young men who died in WWI are thrilled to be honored by cheap, tacky Christmas decorations, dogs barking out Christmas music and people bickering about saying "Merry Christmas." And The Prince of Peace must be pleased, too. It doesn't matter what you say, it's how you live that matters. |
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The P1200RL Precision series DSP remote amplifier from Electro-Voice is a 2-channel amp providing 600W in each channel at 4V and 850W per channel at 2V with the loudspeaker terminals on a rear-panel barrier strip. Network control of the Precision series amps is accomplished on a serial CAN bus with a capacity of up to 100 amplifiers controlled from one or more PCs. Each unit's network address is set as a hex number on a pair of screwdriver-adjustable rotary switches on the rear panel. There is also a handy ground switch that can be used to lift the ground in some installations to break ground loops. The controlling PC is connected to a UCC1 USB-CAN bus converter, from which the network connection loops through RJ-45 connectors on the back of each amplifier. The wiring is terminated on both ends with a 120V termination plug. This wiring is accomplished quite easily when the amplifiers are rackmounted together for a large, centrally controlled installation. The front panel features LED indicators for power state, standby mode (auxiliary power unit on only), protect, out (audio signal present), maximum signal, and limiter. Up to eight user DSP presents can be stored in the individual amplifiers for recall in the case of network failure.
Billed as the flagship of the C Series amplifiers from Lab.gruppen, the C 88:4 uses Class TD technology for the transparent sound of Class B amps with the power efficiency of Class D for a total output of 8800W through 2V from a 2RU chassis. All four channels are bridgeable for 2-channel or 3-channel configurations, and each channel's output is selectable between low impedance and 70V/100V operation. The voltage peak limiter on each channel is also configurable to match the load characteristics of the selected output configuration. All C Series amplifiers come ready for connection to a NomadLink network. On this network, in conjunction with the NLB 60E NomadLink bridge and network controller, DeviceControl software is used to display key amplifier parameters and to control power state and individual channel muting. The unit is designed primarily for permanent installations, and the input signals are attached on Phoenix connectors while the outputs are on screw terminals. Front-panel LED indicators notify the user of excessive output current, DC, high temperature, very high frequency (VHF), short circuit, open load, mains fuse protection, and soft start. These conditions are automatically checked every 6 seconds, and the amplifier returns to normal operation as soon as the abnormal condition has ended.
Introduced in 1996 by MC2 Audio and still going strong, the venerable MC1250 uses complementary Class AB bipolar outputs with a floating drive stage to deliver 1250W through 4V or 1800W through 2V into each of its two output channels. The 4V/2V switching is done on the rear panel, which also features a stereo/bridge mono switch and XLR input connectors of male and female type on each channel input for linking inputs. The remote-control feature is a fully functional bidirectional control via RS-485 on a rear-panel-mounted 9-pin D-sub connector. Two handy features save wear and tear on the loudspeakers: The mute switches fade up on release, and the power-on sequence, with inrush protection, begins in mute and fades the signal up to the previous level setting after checking the system. The level controls can be operated separately or linked, and there is a user-selectable clip limiter with Tight and Easy settings that tracks the supply voltage. Front-panel LEDs show levels on each channel along with limiting, fault and high temp conditions, 2V output load, channel mute, and bridged mode. If overheating occurs, the power is reduced to a safe level, protecting the unit without shutdown.
The Italian manufacturer Powersoft introduced the Digam K10 model a few years back to offer a high-power performance package in a very small, 1RU chassis. Using pulse width modulation (PWM) in the output, the K10 packs 6000W per channel at 2V into that small case with a variable-speed fan for low-noise operation. The PowerControl module is a standard feature on the K Series amps; using Powersoft's PowerControl software, which can be downloaded from the website, up to 16 amplifiers can be remotely controlled through their connection to a PowerControl Hub, which can be cascaded with other hubs. Each amplifier's network ID, from 1 to 99, can be set with two rotary switches on the rear panel. This defines the maximum number of amplifiers in the network. The control PC is connected to a hub through an adapter, and it sends control data through the RS-485 link to the PowerControl module on the rear panel of each amplifier. The rear panel features combination 1/4in. XLR connectors, while the outputs use Speakon terminals. The front panel features displays for load impedance, output power, mains voltage and current, defeatable gate selection, and clip limiters for each channel.
Designed for installations where there is little rack space available, the CX168 from QSC Audio provides 8-channel output in a 2RU enclosure. The unit can provide 100W per channel at 70V and 90W per channel at 8V with output bridging capability to configure it for 4-, 5-, 6- or 7-channel operation. Active inrush limiting eliminates the need for power sequencers by controlling inrush current. Rear-panel DIP switches are used to control clip limiters, high-pass filters, bridge mono, and parallel operation. Selectable high-pass filters help protect loudspeakers along with automatic safety features including DC, infrasonic and ultrasonic protection, thermal overload, and short-circuit safeguard. The front panel includes indicators for power state, signal presence, clipping, bridging, and parallel operation modes. For remote control and monitoring, a separate data port is assigned to each pair of channels in the form of a 15-pin D-sub connector. The data port on channels 1 and 2 is the master data port offering both control and monitoring for power supply status of the amplifier. The data ports can also be used to supply input audio. The two channels in any pair can be bridged independently for operation of devices requiring higher power such as subwoofers.
The TX6n from Yamaha is a 2-channel amplifier providing 3000W per channel into 2V, and it can be customized in hardware by the addition of optional mini-YGDAI input modules to suit the specific application including the ability to directly interface with CobraNet or Ethersound digital audio networks. An Ethernet port on the rear panel can be connected to a computer with Yamaha's NetworkAmp Manager II software for remote control and monitoring of individual units or groups of amplifiers. Using Yamaha's EEEngine technology, the CPU regulates fan speed according to the amp's internal temperature. All TXn models offer 96kHz signal processing, and onboard DSP functions can be set up, saved, and recalled with front-panel controls that include a large LCD display. The front panel also provides LED indicators for alert, clip, signal presence, and channel muting, along with a power-status LED, standby indicator, link-activity light, and operation-mode indicators.
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I'm sure this has been covered multiple times, but...I have a Rhody that we planted last spring. During the winter many of the leaves began to brown, seemingly starting at the tips and edges and moving back towards the stem. We live in Pa. The winter had a lot of snow, but not excessive cold. The plant is not in a particularly windy area (south side of the house). This spring many of the stems containing brown leaves are still showing signs of life...with some fresh green growth and even some green buds. So, even with extensive browning and many leaves falling off, I am holding out hope. I would like to know what caused the browning. My guess is that we may not have given it adequate water last summer. Thoughts? Suggestions on how to nurture it now? Thanks. |
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While it is important for rhododendrons to go into the winter with adequate moisture, fall rains usually supply it. The key probably lies with the southern exposure. Winter damage to rhodendron leaves involves the interplay of cold, wind and sun. Even if your lows were not extreme, bright direct sun can and does dessicate the leaves when temperatures are enough below freezing so that the moisture lost to transpiration can't be replaced. The brown leaves will fall off. Prune back to live green wood and the plant will recover over the summer. Next year, try to provide some shade or use an anti-dessicant like Wilt-Pruf. |
What you see is typical of desiccation damage in winter. The moisture can't reach the ends and edges of the leaves and they turn brown. It is caused by the roots being frozen or dry, and sun and wind hitting the leaves. They leaves try to function but don't get any water from the roots. Most of us just put up with this. Some people wrap their plants with burlap. If you do this keep the top open. Some people spray twice, once in the late fall and once in mid-winter, with an anti-desiccant spray. You must be sure to spray both the top and bottom of the leaves. It is only cosmetic. The plant will survive. New leaves will come out and look good all summer. |
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1 The word of the LORD came to me: | 1 Then the word of the LORD came to me: |
2 "You shall not take a wife, nor shall you have sons or daughters in this place. | 2 "You must not marry and have sons or daughters in this place." |
3 For thus says the LORD concerning the sons and daughters who are born in this place, and concerning the mothers who bore them and the fathers who begot them in this land: | 3 For this is what the LORD says about the sons and daughters born in this land and about the women who are their mothers and the men who are their fathers: |
4 They shall die of deadly diseases. They shall not be lamented, nor shall they be buried; they shall be as dung on the surface of the ground. They shall perish by the sword and by famine, and their dead bodies shall be food for the birds of the air and for the beasts of the earth. | 4 "They will die of deadly diseases. They will not be mourned or buried but will be like refuse lying on the ground. They will perish by sword and famine, and their dead bodies will become food for the birds of the air and the beasts of the earth." |
5 "For thus says the LORD: Do not enter the house of mourning, or go to lament, or bemoan them; for I have taken away my peace from this people, says the LORD, my steadfast love and mercy. | 5 For this is what the LORD says: "Do not enter a house where there is a funeral meal; do not go to mourn or show sympathy, because I have withdrawn my blessing, my love and my pity from this people," declares the LORD. |
6 Both great and small shall die in this land; they shall not be buried, and no one shall lament for them or cut himself or make himself bald for them. | 6 "Both high and low will die in this land. They will not be buried or mourned, and no one will cut himself or shave his head for them. |
7 No one shall break bread for the mourner, to comfort him for the dead; nor shall any one give him the cup of consolation to drink for his father or his mother. | 7 No one will offer food to comfort those who mourn for the dead--not even for a father or a mother--nor will anyone give them a drink to console them. |
8 You shall not go into the house of feasting to sit with them, to eat and drink. | 8 "And do not enter a house where there is feasting and sit down to eat and drink. |
9 For thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: Behold, I will make to cease from this place, before your eyes and in your days, the voice of mirth and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom and the voice of the bride. | 9 For this is what the LORD Almighty, the God of Israel, says: Before your eyes and in your days I will bring an end to the sounds of joy and gladness and to the voices of bride and bridegroom in this place. |
10 "And when you tell this people all these words, and they say to you, 'Why has the LORD pronounced all this great evil against us? What is our iniquity? What is the sin that we have committed against the LORD our God?' | 10 "When you tell these people all this and they ask you, 'Why has the LORD decreed such a great disaster against us? What wrong have we done? What sin have we committed against the LORD our God?' |
11 then you shall say to them: 'Because your fathers have forsaken me, says the LORD, and have gone after other gods and have served and worshiped them, and have forsaken me and have not kept my law, | 11 then say to them, 'It is because your fathers forsook me,' declares the LORD, 'and followed other gods and served and worshiped them. They forsook me and did not keep my law. |
12 and because you have done worse than your fathers, for behold, every one of you follows his stubborn evil will, refusing to listen to me; | 12 But you have behaved more wickedly than your fathers. See how each of you is following the stubbornness of his evil heart instead of obeying me. |
13 therefore I will hurl you out of this land into a land which neither you nor your fathers have known, and there you shall serve other gods day and night, for I will show you no favor.' | 13 So I will throw you out of this land into a land neither you nor your fathers have known, and there you will serve other gods day and night, for I will show you no favor.' |
14 "Therefore, behold, the days are coming, says the LORD, when it shall no longer be said, 'As the LORD lives who brought up the people of Israel out of the land of Egypt,' | 14 "However, the days are coming," declares the LORD, "when men will no longer say, 'As surely as the LORD lives, who brought the Israelites up out of Egypt,' |
15 but 'As the LORD lives who brought up the people of Israel out of the north country and out of all the countries where he had driven them.' For I will bring them back to their own land which I gave to their fathers. | 15 but they will say, 'As surely as the LORD lives, who brought the Israelites up out of the land of the north and out of all the countries where he had banished them.' For I will restore them to the land I gave their forefathers. |
16 "Behold, I am sending for many fishers, says the LORD, and they shall catch them; and afterwards I will send for many hunters, and they shall hunt them from every mountain and every hill, and out of the clefts of the rocks. | 16 "But now I will send for many fishermen," declares the LORD, "and they will catch them. After that I will send for many hunters, and they will hunt them down on every mountain and hill and from the crevices of the rocks. |
17 For my eyes are upon all their ways; they are not hid from me, nor is their iniquity concealed from my eyes. | 17 My eyes are on all their ways; they are not hidden from me, nor is their sin concealed from my eyes. |
18 And I will doubly recompense their iniquity and their sin, because they have polluted my land with the carcasses of their detestable idols, and have filled my inheritance with their abominations." | 18 I will repay them double for their wickedness and their sin, because they have defiled my land with the lifeless forms of their vile images and have filled my inheritance with their detestable idols." |
19 O LORD, my strength and my stronghold, my refuge in the day of trouble, to thee shall the nations come from the ends of the earth and say: "Our fathers have inherited nought but lies, worthless things in which there is no profit. | 19 O LORD, my strength and my fortress, my refuge in time of distress, to you the nations will come from the ends of the earth and say, "Our fathers possessed nothing but false gods, worthless idols that did them no good. |
20 Can man make for himself gods? Such are no gods!" | 20 Do men make their own gods? Yes, but they are not gods!" |
21 "Therefore, behold, I will make them know, this once I will make them know my power and my might, and they shall know that my name is the LORD." | 21 "Therefore I will teach them-- this time I will teach them my power and might. Then they will know that my name is the LORD. |
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May 13th 2011 12:38AM I've been using RBM since I started running heroics in January, it was a small Godsend as a tank then. I haven't updated it since 4.1 was released, but it's attributed to a decline in my Ibuprofen purchases after its install. Love the mod.
Encrypted Text: Stabbing your way through the Zandalari heroics {WoW}
May 4th 2011 5:48PM About 2/3rds through the article, I'll admit, I was thinking Chase phoned it in as well - kick, don't take unnecessary damage, use cool downs at the right time, etc which was too bad because I really enjoy his articles. But, then I reread it & dammit if that really wasn't all there needed to be said. He highlights the gear for specs, gives you a few special tips for helping other classes (mage spellsteal), identifies a few player behaviors (and how to improve your own) in new instances. Yea. I think that about covers it. Nicely done ,Chase.
The Queue: Happy boys and happy girls {WoW}
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Please spend some time with http://www.amazon.com/Style-Ten-Lessons-Clarity-Grace/dp/0321095170/ref=cm_lmf_tit_1 before posting again.
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The Queue: I win either way {WoW}
May 2nd 2011 3:50PM Losing your nerve as a tank: I think this can be common coming into Cataclysm from Wrath era of tanking (yes, I liked Wrath too - not too proud to mention). Alex has some great advice & I second it, but I'd also like to add another piece: DPS a few a watch how some experienced tanks handle these dungeons. Granted some will OP the instance & you'll see them mimicking Wrath style AOE (It's where I am & I'd imagine most other tanks are now in progression), but there's a lot of cc still going around. Take in the pace they run at, how it affects your gameplay & the healer's, what you'd do as a tank given what you're seeing. Have fun & use your dps experience as a learning tool - it's always made me a better tank. Enjoy!
Patch 4.1: Blizzard unveils dungeon finder Call to Arms {WoW}
Apr 10th 2011 12:01PM Roles*
Blizzard comments on Outland and Northrend leveling in Cataclysm {WoW}
Apr 1st 2011 1:54PM 'To Hellfire and Back' in 13 quests. Loremasters rejoice.
Blizzard comments on Outland and Northrend leveling in Cataclysm {WoW}
Apr 1st 2011 10:30AM All these ideas about combining Outlamd & Northrend into an integrated zone & "updating " the storytelling to reflect the current story sounds a lot like what Blizzard would call (& rightly so) an expansion.


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Re:Obligatory Simpsons (179 comments)
I'd be disappointed in Slashdot if I were the only one. Glad to see others thinking the same.
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Re:Obligatory Simpsons (179 comments)
I'd be disappointed in Slashdot if I were the only one. Glad to see others thinking the same.
Obligatory Simpsons (179 comments)
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Re:Should be good for the economy (1530 comments)
There were a few bones thrown our way
The concession of the Public Option was a fairly large bone. It was one of the few things I looked forward to in health care reform.
Re:How is it bait & switch (306 comments)
Speculation is that AT&T sanctioned tethering is coming in iPhone/iPhone OS 4. I see this as AT&T preparing for the inevitable onslaught of people who would use an "unlimited" data plan as their primary internet connection. The grandfathered unlimited plan will likely have tethering disabled, while the limited plans would allow it. I use my phone extensively, and I usually end up around 300-400mb/month, and the ability to tether would likely increase that substantially. With the official announcement likely coming early next week at WWDC, it makes sense for AT&T to get this out there now before people rush out to purchase a new phone/plan.
Re:A sound plan (450 comments)
Of course, perhaps companies like Virgin Galactic have figured something out that NASA was unable to figure out during the 30+ years of the Shuttle program.
They more than likely have figured something out- listen to the fscking engineers that designed and built the vehicle. The only two shuttle failures to date were caused by management's unwillingness to listen to engineer feedback. With Challenger, the manufacturer of the O-ring in the solid rocket booster warned NASA the O-ring was NOT rated to launch under the cold conditions of that day. Managers effectively said "don't worry about it" and launched anyway. With Columbia, engineers saw the foam strike on launch video, and asked management for military/hubble satellite photography to check for damage to the leading edge of the wing. Managers effectively said "it was foam, what damage could it possibly have done, don't worry about it" without understanding that a block of foam traveling 400 miles per hour has some serious kinetic energy, especially when it hits the relatively delicate carbon-carbon tiles.
Bottom line is, both of those tragedies could have been avoided, if the managers actually considered the dangers engineers presented to them. If Richard Branson and Virgin figure out how to listen to the people working with the designs and hardware when there are potential problems, with a solid enough vehicle they likely could have a perfect launch record.
Men in Tights (324 comments)
Only fitting after he knighted Robin Hood. "Kneel, Robin of Loxley. And arise, Sir Robin of Loxley."
Re:I think I can I think I can (1698 comments)
People like to spout off the "Health care in this country is about the best in the world" without really thinking it through. What it really means is "Doctors, hospitals, and treatments in this country are about the best in the world." The original statement makes no mention of how many people can afford the "best health care in the world." Sure, the care is available, but what good does it do when it is prohibitively expensive to so many people.
What people don't understand is while the US may have world class doctors/hospitals, they are largely inaccessible without the means to pay for it. With insurance in this country as screwed up as it is, it's no wonder the US ranks so low on life expectancy/infant mortality/maternal mortality.
Re:Two-Thirds My Ass (316 comments)
If you're going to complain about the challenges in WoW, please tell me you've done all the hard modes in 25 man Ulduar, including Mimiron (Firefighter), Freya +3 Elders (Knock, Knock, Knock on Wood), Algalon, and Yogg-Saron with 0 keepers up.
Unless you are/were in a top 100 guild, you don't have Algalon or Yogg+0 down in 25 player mode, because they are exceptionally challenging, and dare I say, fun encounters that actually require a raid with some semblance of skill/attention/situational awareness.
And for Colosseum, they're only releasing one boss per week on the normal (easy) difficulty 25 man. Once all the bosses are out, and it's been cleared, the Heroic 25 man (hard mode) difficulty unlocks, and until you clear that, there is no room to complain about challenges.
I'm sure Icecrown will be the same- an easy 25 man mode so the casual players get to see content, and a heroic 25 man mode for those looking for a challenge and better loot.
I do find it funny when people complain about content being too hard (OMG NERF!), and when Blizzard releases easy modes for new encounters, those same people complain about things being too easy. Can't have your epic cake and eat it too.
Re:Absolutely brilliant ruling Judge. (407 comments)
So then the obvious solution is to take this to the people who do make the law- Congress. Write letters showing how blatantly contradictory the law is in this case. Ask them how it's possible to exercise fair use with a law preventing distribution of the tools allowing fair use, citing the RealDVD case. Ask for suggestions on how to legally time shift a DVD for watching on a netbook, or how to make a backup of a $30 DVD so you can still enjoy what you paid for when it gets dropped/scratched/eaten/rolled over by an office chair.
Re:Surprises me this doesn't happen more often (475 comments)
From the article-
"Ken Stanborough, 47, from Liverpool, dropped his 11-year-old daughter Ellie's iPod Touch last month. "It made a hissing noise," he said. "I could feel it getting hotter in my hand, and I thought I could see vapour". Mr Stanborough said he threw the device out of his back door, where "within 30 seconds there was a pop, a big puff of smoke and it went 10ft in the air"."
Emphasis mine. The article doesn't go on to elaborate how far of a drop it was, but I'd imagine it must have been significant for the impact to rupture the Li-poly cells. If it was a reasonable drop, say 3-4 feet, off a desk, or slipped out of his hands to the floor, they may have an argument against Apple for the design of the device, or a manufacturing defect. If it was dropped down some stairs, or if he was upset with his daughter, grabbed the ipod and threw it across the room, or something beyond a "normal" drop distance, Apple shouldn't have any liability at all.
Re:I'm sick and tired of "I got overcharged" BS (665 comments)
True, but there are cases where the diagnostic isn't correct, or the tech's lie to either get more money out of you, or because they are that dumb. Like if you went to a mechanic saying your car was running rough, and the mechanic said you needed a whole new engine, when all you really needed was an oil change.
It's one thing when people say they're overcharged for paying a $50 diagnostic fee to figure something out that they couldn't.
It's another when a technician says you need a new motherboard, when really all that's wrong is the hard drive cable was unplugged.
I deal with that all the time at my shop, where people bring their machines to Best Buy or wherever, and come to us for a second opinion.
Re:REALLY misleading title (417 comments)
From the techjournalsouth article-
"If the cable/phone companies really want a level playing field, they'd open their books just like we do in the spirit of open meetings and open records law. They don't want a level playing field. They want to be the only team on the field."
It seems the community internet operating books will be transparent, so people can see what costs are, and where the money is going. It's a public service, not a for-profit business like Time Warner is.
While it's true a monopoly is generally anti-consumer, a publicly open/owned monopoly is far less likely to be in a position to price gouge for crap service, where the larger, established private monopolies already are.
Re:No Money? No Problem! (479 comments)
This is true. In my school district, programs like FIRST (http://www.usfirst.org) are denounced, underfunded, and/or ignored. The district has no problem financing $20,000 trips for cheerleaders to attend national competitions, but can't spring $5,000 for team registration to inspire students into science, math, and technology fields. Many of the students in FIRST actually do go on to colleges and universities to become engineers or scientists, and most of them do so as a direct result of their involvement. How many cheerleaders graduate high school to become professional cheerleaders?


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