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Type | MP3, MP4 |
Model Name | GoGear |
Model ID | ViBE |
Color | Black |
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Number of Songs | 3600 |
Memory Size | 16 GB |
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FM Tuner | Yes, 30 Preset Stations |
Searching Methods | Superscroll |
JPEG Photo | JPEG, BMP |
MP3 Audio | 8 to 320 kbps, Supports Variable Bit Rate (VBR) |
Play Mode | Normal |
WMA Audio | 5 to 320 kbps |
MPEG Video | Yes |
Additional Features | Backlight, 45dB Channel Seperation, 80 - 18000 Hz Frequency Response, 84 dB Signal to Noise Ratio, 8 - 320 kbps MP3 Bit Rates and VBR, 5 - 320 kbps WMA Bit Rates, Slide Show, Built-in NANA Flash Memory, Mass Storage Class Compliant, Keypad Lock, Firmware Upgradeable, Dedicated Volume Controls, Battery Capacity 290 mAh, Operating System: Windows XP (SP3), Windows Vista, Windows 7 |
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Battery Type | Lithium Polymer |
Max Power Output | 2 x 2.4 mW |
Recharging Method | USB-based Charging |
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Display Size | 1.8 inch |
Display Type | LCD |
Display Resolution | 160 x 128 Pixels |
Dimensions | |
Weight | 34 g |
Height | 78.4 mm |
Width | 43.5 mm |
Depth | 10.5 mm |
Warranty | |
Warranty Summary | 1 Year Philips India Warranty and Free Transit Insurance. |
Audio | |
Audio Playback Time | 25 hrs |
Sound Settings | FullSound, Funk, Hip Hop, Jazz, Rock, Techno, Classical |
Audio File Format | MP3, WAV, WMA, FLAC, APE |
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Video Playback Time | 5 hrs |
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Jul 2, 2013
A gem for sale!!!
I didn't buy this player from Flipkart, but from another website which offered it to me at a MUCH LOWER price. Yes, the MRP of this one is far higher than any of it's rivals, but surf the internet for other sites which sell such products and compare the prices before you place an order.Santosh Nanduri
Apr 9, 2013
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This is one of the best mp3 players I have ever used. I am acquainted to it in just one day.vanitha k
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n joying the item..n service from flipkart :) thanks to flipkart!
the deals from flipkart are very true it seemed me and the product which i purchased Philips GoGear ViBE 16 GB MP4 Player is really working good as i received it in a very good condition..it is really worth buying from this site though this was my first online deal happened. happy to review this item.Ritika Sahay
Mar 8, 2014
good enough
this is just for dose who can jus listen to music like for ever. good battery. pics n all r quite slow while viewin. small screen hence not gud enuf for any video viewin. so if u luv music n want a affordable mp3 player, plz go ahead for dis.Ankit Sachala
Feb 20, 2014
Awesome ...More than satisfied
I purchased & using it for 6 months,Harshad Lamrood
Mar 11, 2013
Vibe , takes a new step towards sound quality
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Our son went directly into the Marines after graduation from HS. He eased out last summer.
He is now a correction officer in training under the county sheriffs dept. He has a small life insurance policy through work based on his annual income. He is making $38-50K year. He received a letter from the VA today about the VGLI enrollment period ending in October. He can obtain a policy for $400K which would cost him $365/year. A $10K policy is $9/yaar, and there many other price points in between those. Obviously I don't think he needs this much life insurance, and I question whether he needs more at all. But, I also realize he would not be able to find life insurance at these prices on his own later. You never know... he could be married with children in 4 or 5 years, and then wish he had it. If you were in his shoes, would get it or forget it?
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- Posted by neighborgirl (My Page) on Wed, Aug 8, 12 at 22:35
I suspect he would be much better off with term insurance if and when he needs it. He or you on his behalf needs to do some research re life insurance. Generally speaking, whole term insurance is not a good investment. Google Suze Orman's website or suze orman life insurance for a discussion re insurance and what you need to know about it before purchasing anything. |
- Posted by barbcollins (My Page) on Thu, Aug 9, 12 at 6:50
This is Term Insurance not whole life. I am aware of the difference. This is a group life policy through he VA and he has to sign up within 1 year and 120 days of separation or he loses the benefit. The question is more about losing that chance. |
I don't think that is a big "discount". My term policy isn't much more than that per 100k and I'm not 23. Term insurance is pretty cheap for young, healthy people. Is your son married? Kids? Insurance is for the people who depend on you to provide income. If he's single, he doesn't really have any insurable needs. If he has a young family, he needs about 20 times his earnings in insurance |
In a normal occupation he wouldn't have a difficult time finding competitive term insurance rates. What I question is whether he would get rated for his occupation, depending on his assigned duties. If he has to be licensed for firearms, I would expect that many, not all, carriers would consider rating him as an occupational risk. You can suggest he talk to an experienced insurance broker and see if his future occupation is of any concern or not, to the insurance companies. There's no obligation implied, and then he'll have something concrete to compare with the VA plan. |
- Posted by mike_kaiser (My Page) on Thu, Aug 9, 12 at 19:28
I'm assuming he has no one dependent on his income. Not to sound insensitive but if he dropped dead tomorrow the only expenses would be for a funeral. The insurance policy through his employer will likely cover that, right? I don't see much need for insurance otherwise or buying in anticipation of some future event. Long term disability insurance might make more sense. Plenty of places to get online rate quotes or try a local independent insurance agent to compare rates with that of the VA. |
- Posted by barbcollins (My Page) on Fri, Aug 10, 12 at 7:11
Billl - Can you tell me who you use for insurance. The online quotes I got were a lot higher. He can get $100K for $90/year thru the VA. jkom51 - Yes I wondered about his occupation in this too, and whether being a correction officer or a patrol officer (his goal) would effect his rates. The VA plan is only based on age and rate do not change due to health or occupation. mike_kaiser - Yes, I compared the rates online and that is why I made my original inquiry here. He is well covered for long term disability through work. And yes his currently policy through work would cover funeral expenses (not to mention the VA will kick in too). |
- Posted by two.25acres (My Page) on Fri, Aug 10, 12 at 10:44
What is the term duration? That's an important part of this inquiry. He's healthy now and it's cheap. Now is the time for him to lock his rates in but at the same time he has to look into a crystal ball and forsee what his future will be like, wife, kids etc. 400k is really a weird number, if it were me I'd be asking for rates of a minimum of 500k and I'd go as far as 1 million. Lock it in for 30 years and if possible longer. If his health changed down the road he may not be able to get life insurance or he may end up paying more. I just ran the numbers on a 20 year and 30 year for a 23 year old male in excellent health. 20 year - $307/year and 30 year - $603 a year. My answer would be if it's available and the term duration is a minimum of twenty years, I'd do it. I'd also check to see if the policy is convertible and if there are any accelerated death benefits available as well. Hope that helps. |
- Posted by barbcollins (My Page) on Fri, Aug 10, 12 at 12:38
two.25acres - It will be in place for his lifetime as long as he pays the premiums. http://insurance.va.gov/sglisite/vgli/VGLI rates.htm Yes, there is accelerated benefit option for terminally ill. Yes it is convertible to a private policy. |
- Posted by two.25acres (My Page) on Fri, Aug 10, 12 at 13:23
Then I would definately do it. I've got 5 brothers and we're all pretty healthy however 2 of them have had issues with dependency and because of that they cannot get a policy. Things in our lives can change overnight that's why it's best to buy when your young and lock it in. Yes, I sell life insurance and I've lost my dad at 45, a niece at 8 and a grand niece at 6 among many others. The need is always there. |
- Posted by barbcollins (My Page) on Fri, Aug 10, 12 at 15:16
two.25acres - Thanks. I know he would be over insured now, but the right girl could come along and change everything. I checked with the Insurance Agent that handles some of our policies. I asked: She highly recommended purchasing a policy and offered to review the coverage for us. |
- Posted by two.25acres (My Page) on Fri, Aug 10, 12 at 15:31
She's right and it sounds like you have your answer. |
At his age, unless he gets married, why bother with any insurance? It's an industry that plays on fear or guilt. If he needs anything, a simple term life insurance policy of 50k is more than adequate. Forget the VGLI. |
Barbcollins, He is young now. In a few years, he may need way more insurance than what he will have with this plan. If and when he needs to increase his insurance, then he already will have some at a very good rate. One of the ways that you need to think about the money is "the opportunity cost". You are talking $400/year, about 1% of his current income. If he is good about managing his money and he may do much better with $400/year than locking in life insurance rate now. He can save for the next 10 years or so and may have a sizable nest egg. Only you and he know what type of person he is. Most of us will need life insurance in our life. It is a matter of when and how much. In the future, he may need a sizable life insurance. (marriage, kids, house etc) When he needs more, he can sign up for more at a higher premium. Having this insurance will save some money than. The payback may be 5 to 10 or even 20 years out by the time the savings in the current premium is paid back. This type of weighting the cost does not mean that he does NOT need life insurance now. It simply means that the payback will be a long long time. |
The fact that your son would be rated for occupation is a BIG issue, if he continues in that line of work. So let's consider the pros/cons of this purchase: Con: Pro: Until then, he can list parents or anyone else as beneficiaries. Life insurance is one of the very, very few instances where money can be left to people completely free of any taxes, including income tax. |
- Posted by barbcollins (My Page) on Tue, Aug 28, 12 at 9:07
Thank you for all your comments. We are going to take our agents advice and have him enroll. jkom51 - I know what you mean about people "putting it off" until it's too late. I am going to tell him to name his brother & sister as beneficiaries on this policy. I am listed on his smaller policy for work, which is enough to cover his funeral expenses etc. Phew - enough gloom and doom. I am off to work :) |
- Posted by barbcollins (My Page) on Mon, Oct 29, 12 at 7:43
Update; He did sign up for the VGLI and I am glad he did once he got the info packet. Though he signed up for the maximum now ($400K) he can reduce that amount at any time to lower his premium. He then can increase it BACK to the $400K any time within 5 years as long as he meets the medical requirements. So he can set it back to as little as $10K for $3.20 a year. Then if his life situation changes he can change it back to the maximum (again assuming no medical issues). |
Thanks for the update - it does sound like he made an appropriate and reasoned decision. |
My philosophy: You dont need life insurance when are young. And you dont need a lot when you are older as your 401k will have had plenty of time to grow and should be well over 500k when you are at retirement age. That is your life insurance. You could use a term policyt once you have kids to cover getting them thru college but as a man, if i die it is silly to think my young widow with kids wont ever remarry. Having said that thru my work i pay like $2-3 a month for 200k of group life insurance. A whole life plan would be great if and only if you have maxed out all available pre and post tax retirement savings. The fees are high and the return is dependent on the stock market unless you got a whole life index instead of variable. |
>>You dont need life insurance when are young. And you dont need a lot when you are older as your 401k will have had plenty of time to grow and should be well over 500k when you are at retirement age. That is your life insurance. >> That may be your philosophy, but it is not applicable to everyone. $500K is inadequate if you have no pension and can only count on SocSec as additional retirement income. Had you carefully read through the thread, you would have seen that the biggest underwriting issue for the OP's son was his occupation. If he stays in that field, he is ratable and would have to pay considerably more than someone else of equal age/health who was a white-collar worker. Should he get married and have even one child, $400K is barely adequate to cover 15 yrs of single-parent expenses, assuming a multiplier of 7-10x annual earnings. |
My Mother had a cousin Leo who was an insurance agent. When I graduated from college and left home for an apartment and job, he recommended I buy just enough insurance to cover a funeral, which back in the day was $5000. Since your son is unmarried, I would side with those who say he needs no insurance at this point in life. |
- Posted by barbcollins (My Page) on Sun, Dec 2, 12 at 14:32
jannie - So you think $3.20/YEAR is a waste of money for a $10K policy? |
This was term insurance, wasn't it? At the end of the term, most are guaranteed renewals ... but usually at a substantially increased annual fee. My original thought was that his main reason for buying insurance now would be if he were to figure that he might not be insurable in later years, or, if so, at much higher initial rates - based on this quote, not one in later years. The issue of his occupation has a major bearing on the issue. If he could delay purchasing, until a time when people depended on him financially, he could (but - would he have?) invest the value of the premium for a few years until his need developed. My original thought of a suggestion ... that, not now having dependents, with expenses, etc., he make an effort to save and invest a portion of his income now, as he'll likely find it much more difficult after a few years, with many more expenses, if he develops a family. As it is ... can he invest a substantial amount annually, along with the insurance premium, into some assets that have a good possibility of substantial growth, whose dividends may well increase, over the years, that he intends to let run for most of the years of his lifetime? Should he choose to buy well-selected stocks, which I recommend, and get the certificates issued, he can use them as collateral when he makes loans either for emergencies, or investment, at a lower rate than if the loan were to be. A major issue ... is to learn how money works (and taxes). An interesting hobby - that pays well! When stocks grow at about 7% per year, long term ... and the mutual fund manager takes 1.5% ... that's upwards of a quarter of the growth ... and the owner gets stuck with the taxes. While the manager has no skin in the game. Also. if the highly-touted mutual fund managers are so smart ... how come about 85% of the time (or more) their rate of growth doesn't equal that of the broad section of the market in which they invest? ole joyful |
This being a fairly long thread, I'll answer a couple of points from ole joyful on behalf of the OP (but if I've gotten anything wrong, pls do correct me - I'm going on memory here, having contributed several times): >>This was term insurance/most are guaranteed renewals ... but usually at a substantially increased annual fee. >> No. This was an offer from the US Government. It is an unlimited term policy, which is unheard of from a private carrier. The premium remains the same in perpetuity, until the policyholder dies or allows the policy to lapse. >>If he could delay purchasing, until a time when people depended on him financially, he could (but - would he have?) invest the value of the premium for a few years until his need developed. >> The annual premium is a MAXIMUM of $365/yr and a minimum of $3.20/yr. I don't think there's an investment on this earth that would turn even the $365 maximum amount in a five- or ten-year period, into enough money to purchase a lifetime of premiums for a $400,000 30-yr Level Term policy on a male who is ratable for occupation and may by that time be ratable medically as well. Being ratable for occupation normally means a premium penalty from 40-150% in annual cost. The federal government is offering to insure this young man for: ** For those that are not conversant with Level Term, the premium remains the same for the set number of years, but after that jumps so high (because you are now 10, 20, or 30 yrs older) that everybody drops the policy. So you want to have the term policy last until you have no need for it any longer. How high does it go? Well, after the Level Term period expires, it becomes an Annual Renewable Term policy, which is what ole joyful is referring to. For example, on a $250K policy I purchased on a 15-yr Level Term, I was rated standard for health, no rating for occupation. My premium is currently $600/yr. At the end of the 15 yr term, the annual premium jumps to $4,525, the year after that $4,912, then $5,360, etc. etc. Therefore, I will allow the policy to lapse at the end of the Level Term period. |
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Harrington Physician Office in Spencer Opens March
SPENCER, Mass., February 13, 2013 -- Harrington HealthCare System's new physician office and laboratory service center at 118 West Main Street in Spencer will open on Friday, March 1.
Board-certified Family Medicine physician Leonard Waice will serve Spencer and the surrounding communities from the office, which is on the second floor of the Webster First Federal Credit Union at 118 West Main, on Route 9, across from Klem's Department Store. Dr. Waice will care for patients of all ages, from newborns to seniors.
Dr. Waice is accepting new patients and booking appointments. For more information, or to book an appointment with Dr. Waice, please call 508-885-3025.
The laboratory service center on site will be open from 6 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday, serving Dr. Waice's patients and all of the greater Spencer community.
Harrington's entry into Spencer marks a northern expansion of the healthcare system's service area, which extends south of Spencer through Southern Worcester County and into northern Connecticut.
Dr. Waice comes to Harrington from the Wachusett Family Practice in Holden. He received his medical degree from the New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford, Maine. He did his residency at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center Family Practice at the Regional Family Health Center in Barre. Dr. Waice did his internship at Lansing General Hospital in Lansing, Michigan.


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TROY, N.C.– Mark Jerdon has been appointed regional sales manager of the mid-Atlantic territory for Capel Rugs. This is a newly created position for a new sales region for the company, comprised of New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, northern Virginia, Pennsylvania, the Washington, D.C. metro area and New York City's five boroughs. Jerdon has more than 25 years of experience selling to dealers in this region.
"Mark's outstanding track record and high level of regard in the sales industry make him a valuable addition to the Capel team," said Allen Robertson, vice president of sales, to whom Jerdon reports. "We're excited to see the positive changes he will surely bring to our retailers in the northeast."
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I am already spayed, up to date with shots, declawed, good with kids, good with dogs, and good with cats.
Charlie is a sweet girl that is very friendly and easy going that gets along well with other cats, dogs and children. She doesn't look real outgoing in her photos but she was busy checking out her temporary home & not wanting to pose. Little Charlie is a lover and would be a great addition for any family.
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Visitors to Point Lobos State Marine Reserve are now able to visualize what the undersea world looks like, thanks in part to work by students and staff members of CSU Monterey Bay's Seafloor Mapping Lab.
Data collected by the lab was used to create a 3D model of the underwater park, which helps visitors understand what lies beneath the sea. Until now, only divers could experience the mysterious underwater seascape of Point Lobos, with its kelp forests, schools of fish and marine mammals.
The museum-quality model was years in the making. In 2010, members of the Bay Area Underwater Explorers (BAUE) began a project to fill the gaps in the existing mapping data. It quickly became apparent their approach wasn't going to work – the area to be mapped was simply too big.
They turned to CSUMB's Seafloor Mapping Lab and its director, Dr. Rikk Kvitek, for help. The lab used the KelpFly, a hybrid airboat/160-horsepower Yamaha watercraft with an array of sonar equipment, to map the terrain with great detail and accuracy.
The data collected by the KelpFly was used to create a foam model, which served as a cast for the 800-pound sand-colored concrete version. The model is now on display adjacent to the Whalers Cove parking lot.
Gary Banta, a diver with BAUE, spearheaded the project and raised funds to finance it. He told the Carmel Pine Cone "my hope is that this model will be a window to this stunning reserve, allowing generations of visitors to experience its wonders."
Dr. Kvitek has mapped more than 1,200 square kilometers of California's coastal waters, providing topographical data of the seafloor extending three miles from the coast. The KelpFly, named for an insect that lives on kelp, allows him to gather data in areas just along the shore that his larger research vessels can't access, such as Whalers Cove.
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Surviving a heart attack often depends on getting prompt medical attention when your body signals that a heart attack is occurring. Yet many people who have a heart attack may go for hours before seeking care because they don't recognize the signs of a heart attack — or are afraid of appearing foolish. Don't worry about confusing a heart attack with indigestion or another minor medical problem. Get help.
- Find out in advance which area hospitals have 24-hour emergency cardiac care.
- Know (in advance) which hospital or medical facility is nearest your home and office, and tell your family and friends to call this facility in an emergency.
- Keep a list of emergency rescue service numbers next to the telephone and in your pocket, wallet or purse.
- If you have chest discomfort that lasts more than 10 minutes, call the emergency rescue service.
- If you can get to a hospital faster by going yourself and not waiting for an ambulance, have someone drive you there. Do not drive yourself.
Long before coronary artery disease leads to a heart attack, it may cause chest pain, or angina pectoris. Angina is a symptom of a condition called myocardial ischemia (lack of blood supply), which occurs when the heart muscle (myocardium) doesn't get as much blood (hence as much oxygen) as it needs for a given level of work.
Most people experience angina as a feeling of pressure or fullness in the chest. However, many people experience a different feeling, such as burning or aching. Rarely angina produces a feeling of sharp pain.
Angina can occur when blood circulation to the heart is sufficient for normal needs but inadequate when the heart's needs increase, such as during physical exertion or emotional excitement. Running to catch a bus, for example, could trigger an attack of angina if you have a severely narrowed artery, whereas walking to a bus stop might not. Some people, such as those with a coronary artery spasm, may have angina when they're resting. Angina can be a warning sign that you are at risk for a heart attack.
If you have angina, your doctor may prescribe nitroglycerin, a fast-acting medication that can be prescribed in the form of a pill, a skin patch, an ointment or an aerosol that is sprayed under the tongue. The drug works to relax your arteries, allowing blood to flow more freely. Your doctor may also prescribe longer acting nitrates, or other drugs such as beta-blockers, that can prevent the onset of angina pain.
There are two basic types of angina: stable angina, which causes chest pain at predictable times like when exercising; and unstable angina, which is pain of increasing severity at different, unpredictable times. The presence of unstable angina implies that the underlying situation is fragile and worsening. Unstable angina often appears before a heart attack develops.
Other symptoms that should set off alarm bells are fainting (or episodes of near fainting) or shortness of breath with unusually low levels of activity. Heart attacks and heart disease can first make their presence known with other symptoms (such as confusion, sweatiness or indigestion), particularly in older patients and people with diabetes.


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March 7, 2012To make their drupa experience more productive, visitors can already schedule hands-on demonstrations and specific appointments with technical experts by visiting www.esko.com/drupa. Esko is located in Hall 8b, stand A23.
"Every four years, graphic arts professionals worldwide visit drupa to learn about the latest trends, solutions and technology developments that can help their businesses. Esko will not disappoint them," says Carsten Knudsen, CEO of Esko. "The show will mark the launch of a range of the most innovative developments in Esko's solution portfolio. Supported by our best staff and resellers, visitors will easily identify how our value propositions make them smile."
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The layout and status of MAFF at the Munich high flux reactor FRM‐II is described. At MAFF 1014 fissions/s will be induced by thermal neutrons in a target with approx. 1 g of 235U. The situation is compared to the SPIRAL2 facility where 1014 fissions/s are expected by fast neutron fission in a target containing 5100 g of 238U. A comparison of the yields of SPIRAL2 and MAFF is performed to show the complementarity of the two ISOL‐facilities for fission fragments. MAFF has approximately five times the beam intensities of SPIRAL2 for short‐lived fission isotopes with lifetimes shorter than 5 s and thus will focus on the most neutron‐rich nuclei, while SPIRAL2 has better perspectives for the more intense, less neutron‐rich post‐accelerated beams.
A problem that also deserves attention is the production of α emitters, in particular plutonium. Here MAFF has the advantage to contain the Pu‐producing 238U only as impurity not as the main fissile system. If SPIRAL2 would use 235U instead of 238U this problematic issue could be avoided at the cost of a further reduction in intensity of very neutron‐rich fission fragments by a factor of 10. Finally new physics close to the classically doubly‐magic nuclei 78 Ni and 132Sn is described.
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The Kubotan (sometimes erroneously spelled as Kubaton or Kobutan) self-defence keychain is a close-quarter self-defense weapon developed by Takayuki Kubota. It is typically no more than 6 inches (15 centimetres) long and about half an inch (1.25 centimetres) in diameter, slightly thicker or the same size as a marker pen. Attached with a keyring for convenience and concealment, the Kubotan appears as an innocuous key fob to the untrained eye. However, it may be considered an offensive weapon in some jurisdictions.
Applied as a weapon, much of its usage is similar to that of the yawara stick. The principal targets in self-defence include bony, fleshy and sensitive parts such as knuckles, forearms, the bridge of the nose, shins, stomach, solar plexus, spine, temple, ribs, groin, neck and eyes. The Kubotan is usually held in either an icepick grip (for hammerfist strikes) or forward grip (for stabbing and pressure point attacks). Common uses include hardening the fist (fistload) for punching, attacking vulnerable parts of an assailant's body, and gaining leverage on an assailant's wrist, fingers and joints. With keys attached, it can function as a flailing weapon. As a pressure point and pain compliance weapon it can attack any point a finger can, but with greater penetration because of the smaller surface area at the ends. For example, a law enforcement officer may wrap his arm around a citizen's neck while simultaneously digging the end of the Kubotan into the small of his back. The officer may also reach around his victim's neck and underarm from behind and cause pain by digging the end of the Kubotan into the top of his pectoral muscle. One typical pain compliance technique is a wrist "gasket" lock in which the attacker's wrist is captured and sealed around with both hands and the body of the Kubotan laid across the radial bone. Downward squeezing pressure is then applied to the bone to take down the opponent. Such techniques reflect the influence of 'empty hand' martial arts.
Improvised versions of the Kubotan can be readily found and put to use. Since a Kubotan is just a rod of a hard material, any restrictive regulation would most likely be ambiguous and undefined due to the ability for any rod-shaped item to be used in kubotan-like fashion. In this respect the Kubotan can be replaced by everyday items, for example hairbrushes, pens, markers, flashlights, small wooden dowels and even electronic cigarettes. Metal pens (called 'tactical pens') are marketed as substitutes for the Kubotan.
In the United States there are few legal restrictions on Kubotans, with the notable exception that they are prohibited as carry-on items for air travellers.[1] Spiked Kubotans are now specifically listed as offensive weapons on the British government's crime prevention website.[2] Whether a non-spiked kubotan (i.e. a rod) is classed as an offensive weapon in the UK depends upon the circumstances of the case and can be for a jury to decide.[3] In April 2010 actor and entertainer Darren Day was found guilty of possessing an offensive weapon, namely a Kubotan-style keyring, by a court in Edinburgh.[4]
'Kubotan' (a portmanteau of Kubota and baton)[citation needed] is a registered trademark of Takayuki Kubota, who developed the device as a tool for police officers to restrain suspects without causing permanent injury.[citation needed] Its popularity grew in the mid-1970s when Kubota brought the weapon to the attention of the LAPD and began training female officers in its application. It is often touted as extremely effective in breaking the will of unruly suspects with painful locks and pressure point strikes. Because of that the Kubotan is also sometimes dubbed the 'instrument of attitude adjustment'. In some law enforcement and security circles it is known as 'The Persuader'.
The Kubotan keychain, as marketed by Kubota, is a rod made of a hard high-impact plastic such as Lexan, about 5.5 inches (14 centimetres) long and 9/16ths (0.56) of an inch (1.5 centimetres) in diameter. The body is lined with six round grooves for enhanced grip and there is a screw eye with a split ring at one end for attaching keys.
There are many forms and variations of the original design available, including spiked, pointed, tapered ones and more offensive-looking "ninja" models enhanced with blades, spikes, hidden darts and tear gas. Another variant is the tactical pen.[5] Although these weapons may be marketed as Kubotans, they are properly classified along lines of generic self-defence keychain sticks (SDKS for short). The umbrella term 'pocket stick' is also used to classify rod-shaped hand weapons.
- Takayuki Kubota & John G. Peters, Jr.: "Official Kubotan Techniques", Reliapon Police Products, 1981, ISBN 0-923401-01-6
- Takayuki Kubota: Kubotan Keychain: Instrument of Attitude Adjustment, Dragon Books, 1985, ISBN 0-946062-09-9
- Takayuki Kubota: Kubotan Keychain, ISBN 0-86568-068-X
- Takayuki Kubota: Action Kubotan Keychain: An Aid in Self Defense: Key Chain – An Aid in Self Defense , Unique Publications, 1997, ISBN 0-86568-101-5
- Bill and Becky Valentine: "Self Defense for Life", Self-Defense Publications, 1991, ISBN 0-9629866-0-7
- Peter Weckauf and Irmengard Hanzal: S.D.S.-CONCEPT Das Buch (inkl. Kubotan), 2009, in German
- Kubotan: The official Kubotan, Rising Sun Video Productions, ASIN B00011HJAW
- Georges Sylvain: The Persuader Kubotan & Yawara, Rising Sun Video Productions, ASIN B00065AXWE
- Peter Weckauf: SDS-Concept, BUDO International
- ^ "Prohibited Items For Travelers". Transportation Security Administration. Retrieved 7 April 2010.
- ^ "Knife crime". Government of the United Kingdom. Retrieved 7 April 2010.
- ^ http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/Admin/1997/221.html
- ^ "Actor Darren Day guilty of offensive weapon charge". BBC News. 7 April 2010. Retrieved 7 April 2010.
- ^ "Tactical Pens Ultimate Guide".


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Please help! My miltoniopsis has a yellow and brown leaf all of a sudden! It has been doing so well and flowering like bonanzas. I just fertilized with a weak concentration of 20-20-20 (so probably 10-10-10) on Friday and misted it this morning. What's going wrong? |
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Mine do this after flowering; they lose a few leaves. Two or three on a plant that size. I would say it's nothing to be concerned about. |
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Do you mean a single leaf or is it spreading? I can only help you if you answer this question. |
- Posted by newbiehavinfun 7a - Southern NJ (My Page) on Wed, Mar 24, 10 at 7:29
Right now it's only a single leaf and hasn't spread. |
- Posted by newbiehavinfun 7a - Southern NJ (My Page) on Wed, Mar 24, 10 at 8:40
Another leaf on another bulb has started to yellow. Do you think it could be getting too little sun? |
What kind of light is the plant getting? |
- Posted by newbiehavinfun 7a - Southern NJ (My Page) on Wed, Mar 24, 10 at 15:56
Very indirect. It's in a room that gets a lot of sun (three east facing and two south facing windows) but is about six feet back from a southern window and twelve from an eastern window. Both the miltoniopsis and the paph I have there are blooming, but now with the yellow leaves on the miltoniopsis I'm thinking it might not be enough light. |
- Posted by terrestrial_man 9 (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Wed, Mar 24, 10 at 19:41
Are these leaves on the oldest pseudobulbs? |
You are keeping your plant in the dark. Six feet back from any exposure is too far away. I live in central NJ and mine are right near the glass in a western window. My catts are one or two feet from a south window. Is the milt blooming under your care or did you buy it in bloom? If it's blooming under your care under those light conditions, than it might be a case of the plant losing it's older leaves. The paph does not need as much light as a milt. If you do decide to give the milt more light, move it closer to the window in stages, so as not to burn the leaves, like you might do the first time on the beach. |
- Posted by newbiehavinfun 7a - Southern NJ (My Page) on Thu, Mar 25, 10 at 16:40
When I bought the orchid it had buds but no blooms. Now the buds have opened up. The leaves don't have any pleats, so I think the water is okay. The leaves are from bulbs that are not flowering, so they are the oldest, I presume. It must be as orchid126 says, that it's not getting enough light. I moved it to about 2 feet from a western window and will move it closer gradually and see how that goes. Thanks for your advice, everyone! Megan |
- Posted by newbiehavinfun 7a - Southern NJ (My Page) on Wed, Mar 31, 10 at 11:40
Update: The miltoniopsis has made a recovery. I put it in front of a western facing window, gradually, and now it seems very happy. No more yellow leaves and all the buds have opened. It's a veritable cacophany of flowers. |
Nice growing! |
Light is King! |
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Antiquesilver: I saw the photo you posted of your kitchen on another thread and wanted to ask for more photos but I didn't want to hijack the thread. Would you mind posting more photos? I'd really like to see a shot of the cabinets you have above the fireplace. Your kitchen looks lovely and has some original elements that I think others would enjoy. |
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- Posted by antiquesilver (My Page) on Fri, Jun 25, 10 at 15:10
Love it! I love the pots in front of the window!! Do you have a shade that covers the window? if so is it hard to access it? Just curious because I have a window next to my stove, and the pots displayed like yours would be perfect.. but its a window I definitely need to be able to cover at night. |
- Posted by antiquesilver (My Page) on Fri, Jun 25, 10 at 16:40
About 2 p.m. the sun comes in that window & floods everything for about 15 minutes - that's why you can't see anything. I don't have a shade because there's a deep back porch & a heavily wooded back yard for privacy. A shade would be hard to access because the back row of pots is hanging close to the window but anything with a side adjustment would probably work. |
Wow! What a georgeous room! I would gladly live there. And a fireplace, too. I wish I could have a fireplace. |
- Posted by missmuffet (My Page) on Sat, Jun 26, 10 at 21:30
That is a really cool space!! You have really put things together beautifully. joyjoyjoy - if you need a shade on your window behind the pots, you could always use one of those ones that lift from the bottom to the top . . . |
- Posted by antiquesilver (My Page) on Sun, Jun 27, 10 at 3:52
Thanks, Missmuffet, & Pinch, I'm embarassed to tell you that there's another fireplace at the other end of the room because this area was originally 2 rooms. The other one has most of its parts from 1858 but the f/p shown had been stripped when we bought it. The carpenter/cabinet maker built the mantlepiece to match & we put in a ventless gas log; one day I plan to plaster the area between the surround & the mantle. It doesn't show up in the photos, but the back of the china cabinet is exposed brick that's been painted - I love the texture. |
- Posted by sparklekitty (My Page) on Sun, Jun 27, 10 at 11:09
Antiquesilver - what is the red paint color? I won't gush about your kitchen anymore - already did in the fallingwaters post :) OK just a little - love it - especially breaking rules - pots in front of window, different colors & textures, the stove as an "island" without continuous counters. How does that work for you? Do you have enough counter space or end up using the table for prep? Our place had similar low windows I didn't know what to do with, especially because we are a two cook, relatively smaller kitchen desperate for counters & cabinets so we replaced the windows. |
I have a picture of your kitchen in my clippings and I look at it from time to time. I love my own kitchen, but there's something about yours that seems so pleasant and soothing. I imagine sitting at that table enjoying a cup of tea. Love hearing about the details & seeing additional pics. Don't plan on moving, but if I ever do another kitchen, I know I'll try to incorporate some of the elements you have in yours. Beautiful - |
- Posted by antiquesilver (My Page) on Sun, Jun 27, 10 at 14:28
The paint is Martin Seynor's 'China Closet Red' in an eggshell finish. I would have preferred to paint the back of my china closet this color, too, but it clashed with the color of the dishes. The range is by itself only because it's the one place I could put in an exhaust vent; I like my stove on the same counter as the sink but it wasn't possible here. Mostly I work on the counter but I have a large cutting block that I use on the table when necessary - mainly for baking. The design was driven by the existing room being left with its 'as found' footprint so a future owner can turn it back to 1858 formal if they want. It's not the easiest kitchen I've ever worked in but it's a lot better than most older homes that haven't had an addition added. Amck - I'm truly flattered that you've clipped my kitchen as an inspiration. When guests see it for the first time I can always tell the ones who 'don't think it's normal'. "Boy, those cabinets are reallllly tall" is a dead giveaway. |
Oh how I love that kitchen!! Love the pot rack idea as well...can you get another shot |
I loooooooooooooove it all!!! But you already know this. Glad to see more of that kitchen eye candy. : ) ~boxer |
joyjoyjoy, another option is a remote controlled window shade. Costs more but you won't need to worry about having easy access. Lovely, unique space, antiquesilver. |
I LOVE how you've used the tall, low window for hanging pots! That really keeps it open and sunny, keeping that great window without needing to put a cabinet in! Great idea! LOVE the china cabinet over the FP. So unique, fun and elegant all at once! Your kitchen is really stunning! |
- Posted by antiquesilver (My Page) on Sun, Jun 27, 10 at 17:28
Here are some additional pictures with more detail. Let me know if there's anything in particular you can't see. |
- Posted by antiquesilver (My Page) on Sun, Jun 27, 10 at 18:06
I'm having trouble with photobucket & being dropped by my server so I didn't title any of the above photos; most are fairly self explanatory. The inside of the cabs are the black/green color diluted with a lot of white & then lightly brushed at random with black streaks. It's almost impossible to photograph but you get the idea. The cabinet to the right of the fireplace was built to mainly cover necessary ductwork but also for symmetry. And it's the only place I have for the microwave & a few more necessary drawers. |
This is one of my favorite GW kitchens ever! I would love to work in a kitchen like that. And the best part is, one can tell you actually work in it; it's not just a show kitchen. Bravo! |
- Posted by antiquesilver (My Page) on Sun, Apr 8, 12 at 0:47
Thank you Jessica. After 9 years - quirks & all - it still makes me smile! |
Wow, I LOVE your kitchen! It's one of my very favorites! Mind me asking what's your faucet? And, what did you do on the backspash? Do you use the fireplace much? I just love it. |
- Posted by antiquesilver (My Page) on Thu, May 24, 12 at 15:38
Thanks for the kind words SusieD. The fireplace has a gas log that doesn't put out a great deal of heat so it's better for ambiance than anything else but still good to huddle around on a cold day - & it's beautiful when lit. The faucet is Victoria/Victorian?? by Delta. The b/s is copper sheeting (the 'wrinkled' texture was an accident) with a band of recycled gray f/p slate at the bottom. |
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I say hopper especially if you are going for MF!
I'm going with the purpose of catching all the crazy antics on film.
Mousefest is just a bonus!
I'd get a second opinion if I were you. Something sounds fishy there. The only difference in rates between Pop Century and the All Stars is the 0.5% difference in county resort tax.
It *might* make sense if there is a discount code available at one resort, but not the other. But even so.... Park Hopping is about $45 per person. I guess depending on the number of people and the number of nights, a $10 or $15 per night discount at one of the resorts might work out to the same price.... just seems odd to me....
Good plan! I like your decision. Now, figure out a way for me to go but be back in time for graduation.. and how to pay for it!
So glad you are going to be able to head off to the Rumble!
We are wrestling with this right now. We have reservations for Pop for Mousefest, we could stay down a few more days this way. But in our hearts we are thinking we should switch to POR, unfortunately the 3 other couples going down with us are also booked at POP. We often go moderate vs. deluxe so we can have extra days but never do we skip buying a hopper.
If if the stay was for 5 days or longer I would go for the better hotel. Any less and I'd have to go for the park hopper. I end up only sleeping for a few hours at the resorts anyway.
I've been doing a fair amount of thinking and re-thinking on this one over the past couple days, and I suppose it really is a situational kind of thing, and I guess there really is no one definitive answer... at least for me anyway. At first I was all gung-ho, "park hopper all the way", but now I'm reconsidering. I guess it really depends on what kind of trip you are planning, and how long you will be there, and how often you get to go.
As an example, I am fortunate enough to get to go to Disney all the time. Most of the time it's just daytrips, so I don't usually use a hotel (Disney or otherwise), but I have stayed in a fair few of them anyway. Last year my mom came down and joined me for a two-day commando-style extravaganza. We did four parks in two days (kinda), and so the park-hoppers were invaluable to us. The hotel on the other hand... was not. We stayed at All Star Music, and only found ourselves there to check in, to sleep (always arriving back at the hotel very late at night after parks were closed), and then leaving again in the morning to try to catch the next park opening. There would have been no point in a more expensive hotel.
But a few months before that, my now ex-gf, a seasonal Cast Member, came down to Florida to work for a few days. As my place in Daytona is too far for her to commute to work each day (hour and a half each way), she usually gets a hotel in or around Disney for a couple of nights. Sometimes I would stay with her if I could afford the time. She likes staying on Disney property because of the easy transportation, and because she gets discounts up to 50% off. Well on this particular trip, the only Disney resorts offering her a discount at the time were a select few deluxe level resorts. So sort of as a "What the hey, why the heck not?" she booked us a room for three days at the Yacht Club. It was the first and only time I've ever stayed at a deluxe resort. The hotel was gorgeous, the view from our room was breathtaking, and the pool... don't even get me started. Now this was kind of a waste for her, as she spent most of that trip running to and from the Magic Kingdom, working 10+ hours a day most days, but I on the other hand, really took advantage of the nicest resort accommodations I'd ever had. I tended to like to head to the parks in the morning, and then come back to the EPCOT area around mid afternoon. When it started to rain (like it usually did), I headed back to Yacht Club (a 5 minute walk), and watched the storm roll in across the Boardwalk... it was really cool to see. After it cleared, I would spend some time relaxing at Stormalong Bay, and then maybe head off to someplace else for the early evening. Then at night, I would come back to the Yacht Club, maybe take a walk around the Boardwalk area and take in some entertainment, take a whole lot of pictures, and maybe watch some of the fireworks from IlluniNations that I could see from my balcony...
It was great. I really lived it up those couple of days. But I think the only reason I did get to do that is because I was really trying to make the most out of my stay there, and not just live every waking moment in the parks. So I guess I could actually make legitimate points for either side... both the Park Hopper, AND the better resort. I guess it all really just comes down to how you intend to vacation. In the parks day in and day out until you collapse from all the crazy fun you're having, or just relaxing and taking it easy on your time away from home. I can have a good time either way.
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Well Said MainStreet, my sentiments exactly. I am just too lazy and too poor a writer to say it that way. LOL