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AT&T's international data plans for iPad start at $25 for 20MB
AT&T has released official pricing for international data plans for the iPad, which come in at the same wallet-crunching prices as those offered for the iPhone — $200 for approximately 30 minutes of YouTube streaming.In total, four "Data Global Add-On" packages are available starting at $25 per month for 20 megabytes of data and scaling up to $200 for 200 megabytes. Users can purchase the plans, which service more than 90 countries, directly from their iPad's Cellular Data settings pane on a month-by-month basis (shown below).
Upon selecting an international data plan, users have the option of specifying the date when they want the plan will go into effect. Unlike iPhone data plans, those for iPad do not auto-renew each month, so they'll need to be repurchased each month. AT&T recommends that users purchase an international plan before departing for a trip.
International data plans for iPad
- $24.99/month: 20 MB Data Global Add-On gives you 20 MB of usage within more than 90 countries
- $59.99/month: 50 MB Data Global Add-On gives you 50 MB of usage within more than 90 countries
- $119.99/month: 100 MB Data Global Add-On gives you 100 MB of usage within more than 90 countries
- $199.99/month: 200 MB Data Global Add-On gives you 200 MB of usage within more than 90 countries
For some perspective on what these data plans will deliver content wise, the San Francisco Chronicle recently crunched some numbers based on the domestic 250MB data plan AT&T offers stateside iPad users:
- About 35 minutes of YouTube video at standard-definition
- OR about 8-10 minutes of YouTube or iTunes video at 720p hi-definition
- OR about 70 songs from iTunes
- OR a few thousand Web pages and typical email usage
- OR more than 4,000 Facebook photos
More generally speaking, 250MB of data should facilitate:
- Browsing a few dozen Web pages a day and typical email usage (without downloading big attachments)
- Looking at a few dozen Facebook photos a day
- Watching a few minutes of YouTube video a week
- Downloading a few songs and podcasts from iTunes per month
- Downloading a few small iPhone or iPad apps per month, light app usage
Although Apple is using a micro-SIM card in the iPad 3G measuring 12mm x 15mm — or just under half the size of the standard size SIM card from an iPhone 3GS — it's possible cut down a full-size SIM card and turn it into a Micro-SIM, as the contacts are fully compatible.
A standard SIM next to the micro-sim used in Apple's iPad 3G | Image Credit: iFixIt.
Therefore, data plans from international wireless operators may represent a more cost-effective alternative to AT&T's international plans, especially those that will be offered with micro-SIMs following the international launch of the iPad 3G at the end of May.
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I don't know Dan Sullivan, who is running for the Senate. In researching his background, I learned that he graduated from two prestigious universities with highest honors. As commissioner of DNR, he must have learned more than the average Alaskan about our state. He is a lieutenant colonel, executive officer of the 4th Marine Division's anti-terrorism battalion who recently served our country in Afghanistan.
If he is from another state or, as some people may call him, a cheechako, he just may serve Alaskans as well as those who claim the right to be a sourdough. It appears to me Dan Sullivan is an American running for the US Senate to make a difference to serve Alaskans.
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PV Media, GSI Commerce and Zeta Interactive are among new firms to acquire and diversify digital marketing services.
2007's libidinous mating season seems to have bred many baby aQuantives, and lately the news wires are chirping with M&A announcements from these hungry hatchlings.
One recent roll-up to peck through its shell is PV Media Group, which debuted last week under the wing of Chicago-based Bridge Investments with two acquisitions: an SEM agency, Prime Visibility, and an ad network, AdOn Network.
Steve Rosenberg, a seasoned broadcast studio exec who most recently led Universal Domestic Television, has signed on to lead the initiative as CEO. Under his guidance, the firm hopes to acquire additional companies in the digital marketing space. However Rosenberg and PV are so far mum on what channels it may move into next -- other than to hint that profitability out of the gate is important.
Future service expansion "could mean growing organically, could mean partnering, could [mean] acquisition," Rosenberg told ClickZ. "A key for us is finding companies that grow through their own entrepreneurship and make money on their own. They're not waiting for that [next] wave to hit."
King of Prussia, Penn.-based GSI Commerce is another firm using acquisitions to build out a digital marketing platter. The company has agreed to acquire e-mail marketer e-Dialog and has named digital marketing pioneer Nick Pahade to lead its online arm. More acquisitions are planned, though Pahade declined to elaborate on the company's exact plans.
A third acquisitive start-up in the digital marketing services arena is Zeta Interactive, helmed by digital direct stalwart Al DiGuido. The firm was founded in September when private equity firm Investcorp Technology Partners bought e-mail marketer Zustek, then expanded in November with the acquisition of AdVerb Media of Boonton, NJ.
DiGuido, formerly CEO at Bigfoot Interactive and Epsilon Interactive, said Zeta is not immediately looking for new acquisition targets. Rather, he said the company's big focus now is on integration and cross-selling.
"Saying you want to put this together, and then operationally putting it together and going out into the field are different things," said DiGuido. "We're trying to get operational issues under control. We've been doing a lot of training with our account planning and sales teams. The challenge is not necessarily... acquiring the assets."
That sentiment was echoed by PV Media, which hopes its Prime Visibility SEO unit will bring new buyers to its AdOn ad network business. "They have hooks into companies that are a little deeper than a typical ad network might have," said AdOn President Steve Armstrong.
PV Media also hopes being acquired by PV will allow the network to bid competitively for contracts, allowing it to take a short-term loss to secure big publisher relationships, according to Armstrong.
Will the flagging economy negatively impact the pace of digital marketing deals driving these firms growth? A December survey of 3,300 marketing services execs conducted by AdMedia Partners suggests it won't. Of those polled, 67 percent said they expect to either approach another firm or be approached about an acquisition, and 39 percent expect to complete a deal either as a seller or a buyer. The findings were very close to those recorded a year ago by the firm.
Also interesting in the AdMedia Partners survey was a finding that specific expansion plans don't necessarily match the highest-growth sectors of online marketing. Whereas 46 percent said they planned to "enter or expand" into the high-growth social marketing category and 38 percent had similar plans with regard to mobile marketing, fully 51 percent said they hoped to develop capabilities in Web development, a relatively low growth sector.
As this latest generation of merger-driven marketing services networks spreads its wings, it's now clear the monster deals of last year didn't signify any sort of end-game. On the contrary, small-scale acquisitions by firms with comparatively few resources have only picked up.
"If there's a thought that it was kind of game over when Microsoft got together with aQuantive, that's definitely not the case," said DiGuido.
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A/S Dampskibsselskabet TORM Orders Two More Newbuildings
Dampskibsselskabet TORM (TORM) a shipping company specializing in the worldwide commercial operation of a fleet of tankers and bulk carriers, has signed a contract with Dalian New Shipbuilding Ltd. in the People's Republic of China for construction of two high specification 110,000 dwt Aframax (LR2) product tankers. This order is based on the two options granted when TORM placed the initial order for two vessels in June 2003. TORM has an option for a further two vessels. ADVERTISEMENT The two vessels are due to be delivered in 1st and 2nd quarter 2007, and represent the latest additions to the substantial newbuilding program initiated in 1999. The seven remaining newbuildings will be delivered in 2003-7 and represent an investment of more than $250 million. This order underlines TORM's commitment to a strategy based on owning and operating, in cooperation with its pool partners, a product tanker fleet among the most modern and technologically advanced in the world, aimed at offering customers the capacity, flexibility and quality required.
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General Maritime Corporation (NYSE:GMR) announced that a jury in the Southern District of Texas federal court returned guilty verdicts against two vessel officers of the Genmar Defiance, one of the company's wholly-owned Aframax vessels, and GMM Portugal, a subsidiary of the company, on two counts for violating the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships and 18 USC 1001, respectively, in connection with an investigation and trial previously reported by the company relating to potential failures by
AUSTAL USA Launch First Two Vessels
Within a busy 18 day period, Austal USA have launched their first two vessels, Anapaula and Veronica from the new, high-tech facility in Mobile, Ala. The 120 man workforce watched with pride as on December 2 and then December 20 each of the vessels made its way onto the launch barge supplied by part owner, Bender Shipbuilding and then on to a dry-dock for floating off. The Austal USA team who have produced these two vessels in just 8 months in the large construction hall on the edge of the
Bocimar Expands Fleet, Buys 3 Ships
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Consilium to Supply Two Princess Cruise Ships
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Keppel Hitachi Zosen Garners $161 Million Contract
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Zim Receives New Container Ship
According to Reuters, Israeli shipping firm Zim, a unit of holding company Israel Corp., has received the first of 12 vessels it had ordered to meet an anticipated surge in demand as the global economy recovers. Zim said the new ship, Zim Los Angeles, had a capacity of 8,400 containers, and that a second ship with a capacity of 10,000 containers, Zim Djibouti, would be delivered in two weeks. Zim said the two vessels, built by Hyundai Heavy Industries
WSF Bremerton on One-Boat Schedule
Washington State Ferries (WSF) announced that the Seattle/Bremerton ferry route is operating with one vessel after one of the route's two vessels was pulled from service early in the morning on Feb. 8. The 144-car Yakima sustained damage and began taking on water after a hard landing and was immediately removed from service. The U.S. Coast Guard and Washington State Ferries are both conducting investigations into the incident
Kiel-Canal Closed Due to Collision
Due to a collision of two vessels at Brunsbttel on the western end of Kiel-Canal between siding Kudensee and Brunsbüttel Innerharbour, the Kiel-Canal has been closed since 3:45 a.m. local time October 28 . Salvage operation are ordered, and westbound vessels presently inside the Kiel-Canal are stopped. The period of closure is presently unknown. gac.com
NLNG Buys Two Gas Vessels
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Haven Marine Bags Back To Back Dockings
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Keels Laid for Two Aluminum OSVs
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Otto Marine Secures Charter for Two PSVs
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Lerwick Harbor sees Positive Outlook
Lerwick's importance as a gateway for Shetland's communities and industries is underlined by an increase in passenger traffic, cargo handled and fish landed in 2014. Passengers were up 11.8% to 179,352, with numbers on the roll-on/roll-off nightly ferries between the port and
LEEVAC Launches First PSV for Tidewater
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NewLead Holdings Acquire 5 Vessels
NewLead Holdings Ltd. announced today that it recently added five bitumen tanker vessels to its fleet. The Company has expanded its fleet to 10 vessels in less than a year while performing on its strategy to capitalize on opportunities that arise in the market.
NewLead Expands Fleet to 10 Vessels
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Supertankers Buying Spree to Beat Oil Glut
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An oil tanker and a bulk carrier collided off Singapore on Friday causing some crude oil spillage, the Maritime Port Authority said. A Libyan-registered oil tanker Alyarmouk collided with the Singapore-registered bulk carrier Sinar Kapuas about 11 nautical miles north-east of Pedra Branca
US Ebola-aid Ships Return Home
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UK Detains 8 Foreign Vessels in November
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GW Pharmaceuticals To Report 2013 Q4 And Full Year Financial Results And Host Conference Call On 19 November, 2013
LONDON, Nov. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- GW Pharmaceuticals plc (Nasdaq: GWPH, AIM: GWP, "GW" or "the Company"), a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing novel therapeutics from its proprietary cannabinoid product platform, will announce on 19 November 2013 its fourth quarter and full year financial results for the period ending 30 September, 2013. GW will also host a conference call the same day at 1:00 p.m. GMT ( 8:00 a.m. EST).
Conference call information will be provided in the financial results press release. A replay of the call will also be available through the Company's website ( www.gwpharm.com) shortly after the call.
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I am at a loss to understand why the aircraft was exhibiting the pitch up tendency. I have seen FPV flights from this platform online and they look very stable. Perhaps it is an aerodynamics issue. The cg at three inches from the leading edge seems right. The aeroplane flew fine without any elevator trim off the bench so I doubt that cg is the cause. What might cause the tail to stall before the main wing? Has anyone else here flown this plane yet? The copilot was off for the last flight as was it's autotrim feature. The only other thing I can think of is the servo buffer used with the futaba rx. There are warnings about erratic servo movement when using futaba with copilot. Although on the bench the servos move correctly and no unwanted movement was detected. I will replace the elevator servo as a process of elimination. I will also fly the new airframe without any telemetry or other unnecessary components to see if I can establish the cause of the problem. The elevator issue has me more worried than the poor quality foam in the eps version. I am anxcious to hear how others fair. Regards Fergus. |
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On a wing such as that the CG should be between 25 and 33% of the width of the wing. I usually start a little nose heavy and move my way back. But in the majority of cases you'd rather have it a little nose heavy than tail heavy, the latter is rather twitchy and hard to control near the stall speed (which usually is during landing).
I second your suggestions on the rebuild. Just start with the basics then start adding stuff. The co-pilot I'd just leave out, unless you have a specific need for it, as I'm not in the least bit impressed by it. Cheers, Sander. |
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I recieved my Skywalker EPO from lowpricerc two days ago!
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We sent the FERGUS's Skywalker photos to Factory. SKYWALKER AIRPLANE FACTORY following this Discussion now. Please write your all problems here. (Like short carbon fiber tubes for main wing, materials, design problems, recommendations,...) They will use for to develop the Skywalker. Best regards. Adnan. |
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4.14 / 5.00 3,789 ViewsTrue love blurs the line between a man and a woman...
"You're breaking my balls Fernando!"
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Oh how love can vex a man so...
Wouldn't most pay, for Liza McCray to fuck them in the ass? But Fernando is a man, not so weak, so she/he kicked his ass. What a tragic story of love and pain, and even a bitter stew, nice animation, it made me laugh, all my tens R go to you! Oh breasticles, so tender and sweet, so plump and round, I beat my meat, but nevermind, I spare the details, and soon I'm gone, upon my coat-tails, loved the movie, kicked some ass, now make some more, you wee boy-lass, or I may be weak, like a bowl... of crabs... please make more animation.
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Silent Alarm
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- King James Bible: Numbers, Chapter 10
- Chapter 10 10:1 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, 10:2 Make thee two trumpets of silver; of a whole piece shalt thou make them: that thou mayest use them for the calling of the assembly, and for the journeying of the camps. 10:3 And when they shall blow...
Old Testament >> Numbers
- Of Master and Discipline
- Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Commentary Part 1 The following is a fictional account of a spiritual awakening with a factual basis. This five part series is offered to promote and encourage the practices of the World Mind Society, making the...
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- In Praise of Pumpkins
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- Survivalists' Guide for the New Millennium: Chapter 7
- MAKING FRIENDS WITH NATURE AND NATURAL LAW The fall of human society has not occurred overnight. It has taken many centuries, many millennia in fact, for the Divine potentials and inherent genius of the human being to degrade into the modern...
Philosophy >> Survivalists Guide for the New Millennium
- Staphisagria
- The two main characteristics in the psychological image of Staphisagria are oppression and victim. Staphisagria-personalities have problems with injustice; they cannot stand injustice caused to themselves or persons in their surroundings. They do not stand up...
Remedies >> Remedies S
- Creative Visualization or How to get What You Want as opposed to What You Need!
- I have proven to myself that one can visualize what one wants into reality. Sometimes this process takes time, much time, as in years, but it generally works. Robert Taylor of the Success Training Academy and Julia Jablonski of the Psychic Journal, say: "...
Psychic Abilities >> Creative Visualization
- History of the Egyptian Religion, part III: The Wisdom Literature
- It may seem that religion in ancient Egypt was mainly concerned with preserving the status of kingship and of a powerful priesthood. However, at all levels of society relationship with a deity through prayers and offerings on a daily basis was of great...
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- The app, Personal Guardian from mobile security start-up SmrtGuard, lets users send an all-points SOS by triggering a silent alarm to call to 911, or any other number, as well as sending an e-mail, text message or Twitter message with your location.
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A series of medical incidents at Tuen Mun Hospital has prompted yet another review of our health care system.
Tuesday, 6 December, 2011, 12:00amA surgical clip used to control bleeding was left in the arm of a patient after an operation - one of 21 medical errors reported in the final three months of last year. The Hospital Authority said the 1.5cm clip was found to be missing in an instrument check after the operation. An X-ray showed it was still in the patient's left arm and was surgically removed.
30 Apr 2011 - 12:00amMost public doctors say working long hours affects their job performance and medical judgment while on duty, according to a new survey.
Eight out of 10 doctors surveyed said overwork affected their ability to conduct proper diagnosis, and four out of 10 admitted they had committed medical errors as a result.
18 Apr 2011 - 12:00amWith many people leading unhealthy lifestyles, there is a rising demand for medical services in Hong Kong. People expect hospitals to offer top-quality care despite the increasing pressure on medical staff.
The recent series of medical errors in public hospitals is a cause for concern.
4 Apr 2011 - 12:00amThe system for disciplining public hospital staff is being reviewed to make it more 'just', the Hospital Authority chief executive said.
The authority was reviewing the system because the existing grounds for punishing staff were too broad and unclear, Shane Solomon said.
29 Jun 2009 - 12:00amWhich is the odd one out: a supermarket tin of baked beans, an airport suitcase or a hospital patient? The answer is the tin of beans, which is about 1,000 times less likely to be wrongly identified and mishandled than the suitcase or the patient, for each of which the risk is about 1 in 100.
9 Dec 2008 - 12:00amWhy HK needs a patient safety agency
S. P. Li has correctly called for more transparency regarding the incidence of medical mishaps in Hong Kong ('Real number of 'error' deaths unreported', February 5).
12 Feb 2008 - 12:00amMedical mistakes were inevitable because of the complexity of advanced medications and treatments, the Hospital Authority's director of quality and safety, Leung Pak-yin, said yesterday.
He was speaking a day after a report highlighted loopholes in procedures at Prince of Wales Hospital that contributed to a fatal blunder.
26 Aug 2007 - 12:00amWe all make honest mistakes and doctors, for all the training and care that they take, are no different. To err is human, after all. But honest mistakes rarely wash when it comes to our foremost priority in life, our health. The most stringent possible system has to therefore be put in place to reduce medical errors and ensure patient safety.
23 Apr 2007 - 12:00amIt's 3.30am on a Tuesday when Dr Lee's pager beeps him awake. Without washing his face or changing his clothes, the neurosurgeon rushes through the dimly lit corridors linking his office to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital's emergency department. Minutes later, Dr Lee (not his real name) is assessing a 53-year-old taxi driver found unconscious in his car.
13 Feb 2007 - 12:00amThe article headlined, 'Off by a heartbeat', on medical misdiagnosis (South China Morning Post, October 14), reported that the Medical Council is now 'trying to educate the public' by issuing a booklet which includes the statement that 'Medicine is not an exact science . . . '.
6 Nov 2000 - 12:00amA boy who would have been aborted because of a doctor's misdiagnosis played happily yesterday as the Medical Council heard how his mother had been told he was dead in her womb.
'I will tell him the story when he gets older. He is my treasure and I almost lost him forever,' Mrs Leung said. She said his name carried the Chinese character ching meaning 'healthy and normal'.
28 Sep 2000 - 12:00amComplaints against doctors leaped by almost 30 per cent last year as patients were more willing to speak up, the Medical Council said yesterday.
One doctor was deregistered for 12 months, four doctors for three to six months and one was reprimanded.
The council received 245 complaints against doctors in 1998, a 28.9 per cent increase from the previous year's 190.
29 Jan 1999 - 12:00amAre you familiar with Murphy's Law?' asks Dr Poon Tak-lun, strolling out of Queen Mary Hospital after another day on the orthopaedics ward.
It's an odd way to explain the seemingly endless string of serious mistakes which have dogged Hong Kong hospitals, and Mr Murphy has yet to feature in any Hospital Authority press release.
21 Aug 1998 - 12:00amIt must be more than a coincidence that every time there is any sort of hospital staff crisis, it is junior doctors who bear the brunt. Before the authorities seriously consider making a cut in allowances paid to medical officers, they ought to give careful consideration to the consequences.
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Customer Reviews & Questions for dhb Minima Waterproof Trousers
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dhb dhb Minima Waterproof Trousers
really good product
exactly what i was looking for in a set of waterproof trousers
16 September 2012
super! lovin' it!
So, this morning it finally rained in Munich, Germany....;) I couldn't wait for it to try these trousers!
And what shall I say? They keep me dry and HIGHLY visible...some other cyclists were quite jealous and one even asked me where I got these! So: get them and you'll enjoy it!
12 September 2012
Excellent product.
Bought a pair in black (extra large) and am very pleased with them. Smart, light in weight, effective and well designed, they pack down small ready for use if and when you are caught out by a shower (or worse). I'm 5 feet 10 inches tall with a 38 inch waist. The Velcro fasteners and zips at the ankle make for easy adjustment.
22 August 2012
Good fit, nice trousers!
It's the middle of summer, but it keeps raining on the way home.
I was looking for a pair of waterproof tights, but they cost a lot more, then I found these. this is my first DHB item and it's not disappointing.
I paid £30 with the 10% off code, and they look great, for a set of waterproofs. I did want the hi viz but my wife refused to let me ride anywhere near home if got them so I ended up with black.
I'm 6 foot 3, 38 inch waste so sized as an xl, they fit fine, if you pull the crotch up high to avoid catching the saddle they are a bit short, but they stil cover my over shoes and stop my Sealskinz filling with rain.
The reflective piping is good and they pack down nice and small, they look to be made of the same material as my Endura waterproof jacket. It's not been washed yet, but the water beads and runs off so far. all the seams are taped.
A set of pockets would have been good, But I guess zips and the seams need proofing so they add cost.
It comes with a little bag and packs down smaller than I'd expected based on the size of the packet from Wiggle.
All in all, I'm never happy about been out in a downpour, but at least now I might stay dry on the inside.
Thanks DHB and Wiggle
25 July 2012
Does what it says on the tin!
Worn once so far on an hour's ride in persistent light rain. Stayed dry and reasonably comfortable. Like the adjustable straps on the bottom of the legs.
03 July 2012
Waterproof trousers
No complaints at all about waterproofness and breathability. They are easy to get on and off. However, I have to agree with previous reviewers who commented that they were too short. I ordered these despite the review as I'm not especially tall (5' 4") so thought these would be ok for me. However, I still arrive at work with the bottom couple of inches of trousers wringing wet. Shame that such a good product should be ruined by the lack of a little thought and attention to detail!
24 June 2012
Lightweight & Waterproof.
Although I've only used these a couple of times they have performed as required. They fold down very small and have wide legs making them easy to get on with shoes worn.
Completely waterproof and fairly breathable, I can't really fault them.
21 June 2012
Second time I ordered a pants from Wiggle and both times pants have been too short for me. I have long legs, but usually size L fits for me, not now. Nice product but I have to give them to my girlfriend :(
07 June 2012
I ordered the Minima waterproof trousers in size XXL as I felt this should fit me but they are rather tight and a bit short. I would have preferred it if you could order according to actual sizes in cms and inside leg measurements as I am 6'3" tall and have a 105cm waist.
Thank you.
14 May 2012
Good looks but Poor quality
Size was more than perfect (I prefer the loose style). Nevertheless the trousers proved to be of weak quality below the ''precious'' area. As soon as I stretched a bit to warm up before my 2nd ride, the product decided to tear apart from butt to knee area. It was a shame because I never had a problem with sizing from wiggle and I am sure it was not the case on this one also. I also thought dhb brand to be one of the best out there. Well, I returned the trousers and got a refund. I have now ordered a dhb windproof top layer jacket and if it also fails then bye bye dhb for me. :)
04 May 2012
Does The Job& Good Features
I really like these. They fold down flat so not too bulky to keep in a back pack. I like the adjustable fastners around the lower leg so stop any excess material flapping around. The fastners around the ankle also good. Got caught in a heavy sleet/rain shower and the water just rolled off thhem. In fact I wore them for the rest of the ride and no problems with overheating or discomfort. I also like the hi vis markings. All in all an excellent product and not a bad price. I'm a 36" and went for black, Large size and fit is excellent.
01 March 2012
Good value but size isn't great
I prevously had the size medium, which I thought were great, but they were a little too small. (I am 6'0 with a 34" waist). The fit fine, but stretched when swinging my leg over the saddle. After a few months use, this caused a hole in the back of my trousers!
Not great, but I was pleased with them otherwise, so decided to buy a new pair in size large. They are a bit baggier then I would like, but other than that they are fine.
tl;dr - good value, get the right size!
29 January 2012
Dry, but not good if you are tall
The trousers are waterproof, and reflective, and wash easily without a problem, so as far as the product goes, for the price, there are a steal. My only issue with these is the sizing, and it probably is due to me being an odd size rather than the trousers not fitting properly - but a word of warning for tall people:
I have a 36" waist and 36" inside leg, so I ordered XXL - leg leg is a good few inches too short, and the waist, even when fully tightened, is loose enough to slip down to a point where cycling is restricted every 2 miles or so. if you are a similar size, I would steer away from these trousers.
17 January 2012
Bad fit
I purchased these waterproof trousers after contacting Wiggle as I take a 41" waist trouser size and was informed these would fit.
They did not being far too tight and I find it almost impossible to get cycle clothing in extra large sizes - manufacturers please note!
30 December 2011
Good, but too short
I bought a couple of different sizes, and although the product seemed well made and thought out, the product was too short in the leg (I'm 6ft 1inch) and would ride up when cycling so I had to send them back.
I was disappointed to send them back as they seemed good value for money, although I never got to try them in the rain due to the problem with the size
29 December 2011
Top trews
Nice lightweight waterproofs. Small fitting. Good reflective detail. Came with small stuff sack which the trousers don't fit in!
02 November 2011
Fantastic quality at a fantastic price
Having researched a number of alternative suppliers I eventually decided on the dhb Minima trousers.
I was looking for something lightweight, breathable and fully water resistant as I was cycling the Hadrians cycleway coast to coast route and anticipated lots of changes in weather conditions!
Having now completed the route I was more than impressed with the dhb Minima, they met all of the criteria that I had laid out. They may be more expensive (slightly) than some of the other options but they were extremely waterproof and breathable - spending several hours a day in the rain and wind without any problems and hardly noticing that i was wearing them.
01 November 2011
great value
i got these cos i wanted a decent pair of waterproofs for the comin winter! i didnt want to spend loads but was a lil worried that cheaper pairs wudnt be so gud.....neednt have even been a concern - as usual dhb delivers! got caught in a heavy down pour on the way home from work the other day and stayed absolutely bone dry! (altho i was only in it for 1/2 hour - dont no how they'd hold up on a long ride)
they're lightweight and the ankles are adjustable.
im a 38" waist and the xxl fitted perfectly
only con id say was not enuf reflectives on them!
all in all id def recommend to anyone :0)
29 October 2011
dhb Trousers Dont Have or Buy them
I bought these for cycling to and from the office, but did not get to put them to the test as they are really basic. They are ungenerously cut, have no pockets and a velcro waist so I have returned both sizes that I tried.
I am going to find some which are a better fit!
18 October 2011
Too short in the leg
At 6'1 and a half these trousers are too short in the leg and only reach the top of the ankle. So i sent them back. Shame as they seem to be good well made trousers otherwise. Never tested them in the rain though as don't want wet and cold ankles. At the price i'd recommend these but only if you have a maximum inside leg of 32'.
12 October 2011
Really Good value
I have now had these about a month and they are really good quality.
I have been out in the rain in them and after 3 miles I was bone dry.
They are also comfortable and fit really well.
They have a high front which is good so your jacket will overlap it nicely, and they also have a reflective strip down the side.
I am 5"11 and 31" inside leg, went for the Large and they fit really well.
The greatest thing is that they roll up really small to fit in the bag that comes with it, which easily fits in a side pocket in your bag
If I had to find a fault it would be the breathability, but for a normal commute they are perfectly fine and to be honest I don't really see any reason to pay more.
12 October 2011
Good buy, some short comings
Lightweight trousers that fold down very compactly which is excellent. Also the waterproofing seems pretty good although so far I haven't worn them in serious rain. (If these trousers are like my dhb jacket I expect to get around a year before they let the water in). The only shortcoming is that they are a little short (I'm 5ft8). So no chance of them rubbing on my chain but also no chance of keeping the bottoms of my trousers dry. Overall good value for money but may be worth considering an alternative (or perhaps larger size) if you are taller than average.
12 October 2011
waterproof pants
very comfortable. keep the showers out. Ideal for commuting
12 October 2011
- ticks all the boxes for me.
Got them for long wet rides and not disappointed. adjustable ankle straps nice touch. meets my needs
11 October 2011
Great trousers for the dull days
Brilliant trousers, was a bit concerned about the price but they look good and are a flattering fitting despite being waterproofs. My only bugbear is that they don't really fit into the tiny storage bag they come with but on the whole very pleased.
11 October 2011
Nice but too short
These trousers are nicely made with great features like the velcro belt and the trouser zips. I am 5 ft 8 with 32 waist so I bought medium which is for 5'7-5'10 33-35 so should be ample. The trousers are far too short to be any use. When standing they are fine and look like trousers when cycling the bottom of the trousers ends at my shin, above my ankle so a third of my leg gets soaked.
11 October 2011
Too short
I got these for when its raining on my commute to work. They are waterproof but the legs are too short and the bottom of my work trousers were soaked by the time I got to work.
03 September 2011
Funky and good functionality
Bought the yellow trousers to keep feet dry on Finnish autumn roads. Light-weight, groovy looking and versatile: great value for money.
31 August 2011
Kept Me Dry!
Only used these once so far, on a mountain bike ride in Derbyshire. Ineveitably, as I climbed up the first hill the sky dropped the wet stuff on me and steadily worsened throughout the day to torrential levels. Despite driving winds in places, the pants did a great job of keeping out the rain and avoided the misery of wet shorts etc.
Also, the pants were light enough and didn't add any resistance to riding in wet conditions. Wet clinging mud was easily cleaned off with a hose down after the ride.
Definitely would reccomend.
26 August 2011
Fits well, good visibility
I wear 30-inch (75-80cm) waist trousers, and wanted the small version of the Minima trousers; unfortunately, they were out of stock. The medium size, however, fits perfectly well, and there is no problem with the length (I'm a 32" leg).
The velcro ankle straps work well to keep the trousers out of the gears, and I love the visibility of the fluorescent yellow. (Why one would wear dark clothing in the low-visibility conditions escapes me.)
22 August 2011
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33.5in inside leg
30in waist
Size please?
30in waist
Size please?
Country : United Kingdom
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Small would be suitable for you.4 months, 3 weeks ago
1) Size: the description says that the waist is elasticated, but how much stretch is there?
(2) How relevant is the size guide to this product? It appears to be rather general, also it does not include inside leg measurements.
(3) Which size would you recommend for somebody waist: 34in (86.5cm), inside leg: 30in (76.25cm)?
(4) I also noticed from the drop down menu that only limited sizes are available, so how can customers order sizes that are currently available?
Looking at the other Q&A would be helpful give the full set of sizes:
waist | inside leg
(2) How relevant is the size guide to this product? It appears to be rather general, also it does not include inside leg measurements.
(3) Which size would you recommend for somebody waist: 34in (86.5cm), inside leg: 30in (76.25cm)?
(4) I also noticed from the drop down menu that only limited sizes are available, so how can customers order sizes that are currently available?
Looking at the other Q&A would be helpful give the full set of sizes:
waist | inside leg
Country : Japan
I can confirm that the correct size for yourself in these trousers are medium as these are a close fit and comes up tight they only have a stretch of approximately 2 inches. I can confirm that the inseam for these trousers will be updated on the site as soon as possibleI hope this helps
4 months, 3 weeks ago
The illustration shows the trousers as black but the only colour shown on the comparison page is fluo yellow.
Country : United Kingdom
At this time we only have these trousers left in the Fluo Yellow colourway, the Black is currently sold out.Answers
The inside leg measurements of the trousers should be as follows:XL - 80.5 cm
XXL - 82 cm
Here is my measurement:
height: 160cm
waist: 60cm
inseam: 75cm
Will size XS fit me?
height: 160cm
waist: 60cm
inseam: 75cm
Will size XS fit me?
Unfortunately I would not recommend this product to be suitable for your build.Country : United Kingdom
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So many people are asking about sizing! Why don't you show the waist and inside leg for each size?
The size guide doesn't tell us the inside leg. What is that measurement for each size?Answer:
Please use the size guide provided or for further information, please contact us directly using email@example.com.
Hi there,
I re-proof my Gore-Tex clothing with the Nikwax brand of products. Although these are not Gore-Tex, will the Nikwax still re-proof them when required?
Many thanks
I re-proof my Gore-Tex clothing with the Nikwax brand of products. Although these are not Gore-Tex, will the Nikwax still re-proof them when required?
Many thanks
Country : United Kingdom
Nikwax should be the ideal product in this case. You may also consider our range of Grangers products also.Products related to my answer
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My measurements are:
Waist: 78 cm (30,7")
Inseam/inside leg: 85 cm (33,5")
Which size will fit me best?
My measurements are:
Waist: 78 cm (30,7")
Inseam/inside leg: 85 cm (33,5")
Which size will fit me best?
Country : Denmark
I can confirm that the size medium would be the correct size for yourself as the size small would be to short in the length of the legs.
Could you recommend size for me, please? My height is 188, waist 78 cm, hips 93 cm and inseam about 95 cm (mostly my pant inseam is 36 inches).
Country : Finland
Most likely these pants will not be long enough to cover your ankles at any size. I'm 184cm tall and size XL was way too short and when you go up in the sizes these will probably grow just in width.Answer:
We would not advise these trousers for your measurements.Please contact firstname.lastname@example.com for further assistance on this question.
Do these trousers have full or half leg length zip openings for easily putting on / taking off? If zips down full length of leg are they waterproof zips? Are there also any Velcro tighteners on legs to draw in any extra material? Thanks
They are half leg length zips- can be a little struggle getting them off over boots but I find this a minor problem. There are Velcro fasteners near calves and ankles which work well.Answer:
I can confirm that these trousers only have ankle zips with Velcro compression flaps.
Hi, I am a 30' leg and 32' waist. What size would give the best fit for these?
Country : United Kingdom
Try the small,I am the same waist and leg and they fit ok,Country : United Kingdom
10 months ago
I would advise a medium size for your measurements.Q:
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I have a 36'' waist and a 36'' inside leg. Do these go long enough and am I looking at XL or XXL?
Unfortunately anything we have will be either too short or baggy.
I'll be wearing them over a pair of Lycra shorts while touring (actually I'm hoping they'll stay in my panniers, but Scotland in May could feature the odd spot of rain).
Country : United Kingdom
1 year, 2 months ago
I can confirm that for your height and inside leg you will need the extra large but you will need to pull the waist in. I hope this helps.1 year, 2 months ago
I am an Asian size 164cm 29 waist and 60kg. What size should I get S or XS? Hope it is not to long on length . I have bought DHB XS size lycra bib short which was perfectly fitted. Thanks for help.
I can confirm that for your measurements you would need the extra small size in these for the best fit. I hope this helps.1 year, 2 months ago
Hi Wiggle, do you have technical ratings for the minima trousers please?
i.e 5000mm hydrostatic head and 5000g/ms breathability?
i.e 5000mm hydrostatic head and 5000g/ms breathability?
1 year, 6 months ago
Sorry we do not have access to this information and unable to assist you I'm afraid.1 year, 5 months ago
Sorry if this is an ignorant question, but are these meant to be used over other trousers. I'm looking for something to pack in the pannier that I can slip on over my existing gear when it starts to rain, so the size would need to cater for the extra layer
Country : United Kingdom
You can use them as overtrousers, yes1 year, 7 months ago
yes these can be used as over trousers as they are lightweight enough1 year, 8 months ago
Top 10 Contributor
yes, these are overtrousers, so for those emergency situations etc1 year, 9 months ago
I'm 5"7 with 40" hips and 34" waist. I am confused as these are men's sizes - would I be large or medium?
I'm 5"7 with 40" hips and 34" waist. I am confused as these are men's sizes - would I be large or medium?
i male size large fit me well 34w 32 leg plenty off lengh in leg hope this helps their probably unisex safer to get large1 year, 8 months ago
The medium will be the most suitable size for you in the dhb Minima Waterproof Trousers however, these will provide a very close fit across your hips.
Hi, I am 5"2, ladies size 12 UK and apple shape. What size is recommended?
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dhb Minima Waterproof Trousers
Hi. I am a size 10, pear sort of a shape and I have the small size which fit fine and go over trousers ok. The waist is elasticated but quite small (or sits quite high, depending on how you look at it!) don't know if that helps!?Top 10 Contributor
The size required would be the Small.Country : United Kingdom
Country : Australia
2 years, 2 months ago
So far I've been in one downpour and they worked perfectly. I just hope they stay waterproof after a few washes.Country : United Kingdom
1 year, 11 months ago
The Minima's are a lightweight waterproof trouser solution which will easily roll up into a small package. They have fully taped seams and are most definitely waterproof. They are designed to be lightweight and packable so the fabric weight and simple patterning adheres to this.
Could you advise what size would be best for 34" waist and 32" leg please ?
Many thanks.
Could you advise what size would be best for 34" waist and 32" leg please ?
Many thanks.
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go for Large but please read my review first. I was not satisfied by the quality.Country : Greece
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I think Medium will fit best when wearing, but be careful of stretching. I had medium and they ripped so replaced them with large (6'0, 34")2 years, 5 months ago
Sizes on-line are accurate. My dimensions same as yours and I bought Med. Fits me well2 years, 6 months ago
I would probably go for the large, but if you get the wrong size they are really easy to return. But yeah I'd go for the large.2 years, 9 months ago
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i think so2 years, 9 months ago
Yes these trousers have internally taped seams.Country : United Kingdom
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Inseam is 30", the overall length is 42" and the minimum waist size is around 33".Country : United Kingdom
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I am a 41" waist but only a 29" leg.
These look ideal but am not sure of the correct size. Any help please.
These look ideal but am not sure of the correct size. Any help please.
If I was you I'd err on the side of caution.Always go a bit bigger when ordering cycling clothing.
I have a 36" waist, 31" inside leg and ordered the large and they fit great.
You can always return it if it doesn't fit.
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Unfortunately we do not stock a size that will suit the measurements you provided, Sorry.
What size should I order ?? 32 Waist 34" inside leg
3 years, 4 months ago
go for Large but I would recommend to check my review before ordering. I wasn't satisfied by the quality at all.Country : Greece
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I would suggest a medium for the best fit.
I'm 5'5" with an inside leg of 29".
What would be the ideal size for me ?
What would be the ideal size for me ?
i'm 5'6" with the same inside leg - the leg length on the small is perfecrt 0- the draw back is there is no draw cord on the waist and it fits a little loose - i'm a 30-32" waist so not asuper slim -Country : United Kingdom
3 years, 3 months ago
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Depending on your waist size, if your waist size is smaller than 33", I would suggest the small would be the best fit.Country : Brazil
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been out in my minama in heavy rain many times they kept me dry as they say bone dry their good could not be better1 year, 6 months ago
These garments are both "breathable waterproof trousers" so will offer similar levels of water resistance.3 years, 4 months ago
I'm a size 10-12, but only 5ft 2 tall, most of these trousers come up quite long. However, am prepared to roll them up if necessary.
I have a 30" waist - so what would be the best size (for a lady)
I have a 30" waist - so what would be the best size (for a lady)
I am same height. I bought small and they fit perfectly. No need to roll up, and they don't sit on floor.Answer:
These are Mens trousers so may not offer the correct cut you require. Please email us your inside leg measurement at email@example.com and we will do our best to suggest some suitable options.3 years, 4 months ago
I am a 5ft 5, size 14 female, and am looking for some comfortable waterproof trousers suitable for all day wearing - what size would be best for me?
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These are men's trousers so could not guarantee a perfect fit, but I would suggest the XS for the best fit.
I saw the waterproof over trousers. I am a 36 waist with 31 inch inside leg. Is this large or medium?
I'm same size. I got the large, and they are OK, maybe great if you want to go over some skinny trousers or tights, but a little tight for going over daily trousers, jeans etc., as I use on my commute to work.1 year, 7 months ago
You would be a size Medium for these trousers.3 years, 5 months ago
I'm 34" waist and 34" inseam. What is the size for me, M or L?
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It would seem that the fundamental problem with the US system is the fact that (in the words of The Economist): "America's legislature can approve a budget that includes a deficit without approving the issuance of debt necessary to fund that deficit."
If that's the case, it would appear that the first (simple?) step to resolving the apparent financial problems of the US and the uncertainty they engender would be to make it illegal to pass a budget that does not include sufficient funding provisions. That, after all, is what a real budget is meant to do - otherwise it's just a wish list.
the reality is that 16 trillion in debt is huge. furthermore, over $250 billion in FY2012 was allocated to interest payments on outstanding debt.
The shortfall (between revenues and expenses) in FY2012 was over $1 Trillion. That means that the government had to borrow over $1 Trillion in FY2012.
The major cost centers for the federal government are Defense, Social Security (which in actuality is paid for until 2030) and Medicare.
Savings can be obtained in Medicare via reduction of paperwork, improved health practices (i.e removal of preventative medicine) and other avenues.
Savings can be obtained from DoD budget via better management of defense contractors, killing some of these (seemingly) unneccessary defense programs, and accountability (the DoD routinely 'loses' over $500 billion a year -- from what I know, this goes back to 2002; this from internal audits which report 'funds that can not be accounted for' -- $500 billion is a lot of money).
Hence, the debt ceiling is a good idea. Government needs to be responsible. However, it should not be a political tool. I would suggest that the OMB determine what (based on current policies and proposed spending) the forecast federal spending would be for the next 5 to 15 years. The president then reviews this and plugs in his numbers, to derive his proposed number for the next 5 - 10 years (based on his agenda). They then determine 'worst case' scenario for proposed government revenue and hence derive likely forecast borrowing needs for the next 5 - 10 years (most corporations with any sound CFO do this). Once this has been established, it then goes to the congress to approve.
Thus, Congress would approve a 6 year maximum debt ceiling, and every 6 years, this process is repeated. The president and congress are then bound to remain within this constraint for the next 6 years, and barring catastrophic (unforeseen) events, they can not in any circumstance exceed this.
This takes politicking out of the 'soundness' of US debt issues. It also restores some form of responsibility and strategic planning to the government. This would be binding on an incoming president as well. Thus if congress approves a maximum of $10 Trillion in borrowing from 2013 to 2018; then the president who comes in in 2017 (republican or democrat) is likewise constrained to stated limits -- now he can either cut spending or raise revenue, but he can in no way surpass the prior set limit.
Alas, an Economist article without author!
Economist articles by tradition never state the author unless they are reviewing a book written by an current or former colleague. Long may that tradition continue - all articles come from the economist - we don't want personalities (if you do, read the Daily Sponge).
I do have the utmost respect for the integrity of Economist as a publication, it is well worth the money. That being said, in an era where disinformation is everywhere, any article that fails to credit it's author is incredibly suspicious and destroys the credibility of the source. I am genuinely surprised that the Economist is publishing articles sans author online.
No bylines- in either print or online editions....its actually a feature, not a bug-
It is said that debt Ceiling isn't about future spending. It is a limit on the borrowings to pay the obligations already incurred. But if the debt ceiling is raised high enough, would it also provide funding for future spending? Or if it isn't lifted, wouldn't there consequently be no funding for future spending either? Hope someone can solve this myth.
As for the argument that not raising the ceiling will cause economic pain, we must remember that the long-running fiscal imbalance (plus other related global imbalances) are the ultimate causes of the pain. When faced with a lose-lose situation like this, one can, basically, opt to kick the can down the road or find religion.
The latter is always more immediately painful. We have many tools for the former, and part of the problem is that we have used them too often. When we finally find a tool in favor of the latter, I have to say I am favorably disposed to using it.
In any case, financial history is a history of back-and-forth between the two approaches. We should not be surprised to see either approach rear its head. It's all in the nature of things.
I'm surprised that the Economist has at least silently endorsed the main stream media's narrative that not raising the debt ceiling equals default.
What really matters to financial credibility is defaulting on creditors, which is not about to happen, ceiling or no ceiling. (There are far more dollars collected in taxes than are needed to make interest payments.) The rest of federal payments are, ultimately, part of the standard political give-and-take of taxation and spending. If Uncle Sam can't make a legally mandated payment, the courts can decide what to do with the matter. In any case, investors should now be MORE willing to lend to the US government, as it is finally coming to terms with the balance between taxes and spending, however reluctantly.
What we should remember is that using the debt ceiling as a bargaining chip is, for a change, using a law precisely as it is intended. More importantly, there is a moral argument that fiscal health is more fundamental than any particular argument for a tax or spending item. If we can't resolve our differences on taxes and spending, a fail-safe method must be used to protect our core interests in long term fiscal health. That this method has come into play at all, quite a few years after deficits skyrocketed in 2008-9 with no end in sight, is, arguably, proof that it is needed.
The Economist endorses the idea that a default is a default because it's correct. Once the ceiling is reached, it's merely a question of which contracts and legal obligations are breached.
Suppliers to the government who don't get paid are not going to cause a debt spiral crisis. Credit default is what matters in this case. I'm tempted to think that the mainstream elite's fear of this "default" (including the downgrade of US govt. credit in 2011 by a ratings agency) is really all about drying up the money supply and causing economic pain. They have had their very nice lifestyle for decades on the backs of the gravy train of easy money, created ad nauseum by borrowing and printing. They don't want to jeopardize it even if it means perpetuating unhealthy imbalances which will inevitably cause more pain down the road.
BTW I am not advocating that Uncle Sam become a deadbeat by not paying its suppliers. The debt ceiling merely says it can't borrow any more. Existing obligations can be managed by any combination of not renewing contracts, changing future spending and entitlements, issuing temporary IOUs to tide over suppliers and increasing taxes. It's called real governing and it's high time we faced the music.
"Fiscal Cliff Or Not, The Economy Is Recovering.
The Financials have risen in double digits since the November 14 lows. Bank of America BAC is up 28%, Morgan Stanley MS up 19%, Goldman Sachs GS is up 14%.
Home prices rise for 9th straight month. And the basic materials that go in home construction? The basic materials index is up 8%. Copper up 2%, Chemicals CEX index up 9.6%, BASFY chemical company, up 20%, Airlines index XAL up 14%.
Are we that late in the economic cycle that the economy is bound to improve regardless of what the governments do?"
From article by Dr. Roitman on ** I Know First ** site.
All inflated due to QE1, QE2, and QE3 wait till they stop, then see what happens. the government is good at distorting markets up or down- for a time. eventually markets will revert back to fair market value.
The sky is falling. Go hide under a rock - where you belong.
How can you credibly call this periodical "The Economist" when it is nothing but a propaganda machine with bogus facts. S&P did not downgrade the US because of the threat of default. They downgraded the US because of the debt load's unsustainability. After the default was averted, they said the US still had not done enough to ensure long term solvency to maintain AAA status. You know, the same reason Moody's & Fitch are now threatening downgrades. S&P may have jumped the gun, or maybe the others are slow to react. In any event, 2 years later, they are at the same impasse.
The debt ceiling is the only path to fiscal sanity in this country. At some point, the other countries will stop lending us money. China isn't even buying dollars at the same rate anymore. Its a matter of time before we face a full blown debt crisis and real default if we don't scale back spending.
Yields on T-bills are negative out to 7 years. We're paying less interest in absolute terms than we were in 2006. Inflation is below target. There's no debt crisis beyond the one the GOP is creating.
I don't believe this is the case:
"S&P did not downgrade the US because of the threat of default. They downgraded the US because of the debt load's unsustainability"
If anything, it seemed like a protest/critique of the political environment that went beyond their remit:
"More broadly, the downgrade reflects our view that the effectiveness, stability, and predictability of American policymaking and political institutions have weakened at a time of ongoing fiscal and economic challenges to a degree more than we envisioned when we assigned a negative outlook to the rating on April 18, 2011.
Since then, we have changed our view of the difficulties in bridging the gulf between the political parties over fiscal policy, which makes us pessimistic about the capacity of Congress and the Administration to be able to leverage their agreement this week into a broader fiscal consolidation plan that stabilizes the government's debt dynamics any time soon."
Seems more like they were obliquely criticizing the controversy around the debt ceiling, and the people creating uncertainty by using the debt ceiling as a blunt political threat.
Also, seemed like the whole financial establishment was quite scared and negative about the fiscal cliff just a few weeks ago, which would have delivered that "broader fiscal consolidation plan" however hamfistedly.
To be accurate, the downgrade was directly attributed to the "Republican inflexibility in seeking additional sources of revenue". I'm curious as to whether or not you exhibited the same outrage when the debt ceiling was raised 8 times under W or 13 times under Reagan...
And as to the ratings agencies, their credibility took a bit of a hit- to put it mildly- when they rubber-stamped a boatload of crapola CDOs and MBSs as "AAA" in exchange for additional fees leading up to the financial downturn.
Now it seems to be a case of "Nice little credit rating you have there; it'd be a shame if anything happened to it...." on their part.
It's Congress that holds the purse of the nation. It passes all spending bills and the President must execute those spending by law. Using the raising of the debt ceiling as a bargaining chip means that the GOP can't be serious about deficit reduction. They only want spending cuts without any revenue increases. That would mean those who receive government assistance - veterans, disabled people, seniors and the sick would suffer out of proportion while the big corporations would continue to get their sudsidies. Obama is saying a categorical NO to that. Any deficit reduction must be balanced. Obama has also signaled what he would do if Congress fails to raise the debt ceiling. He will start warning politically powerful constituencies: seniors, veterans, and troops, that they are at risk of not being paid on time, and their Republican Congressman is responsible for it, and his or her phone number is 225-XXXX. I have no idea why some conservatives think it's smart strategy to hand the President this kind of political club.
nearly half the spending in the country is on entitlements. you cannot reduce any deficit unless you start cutting here. can cut military spending and everything else by 50% and we are still running a 500 billion dollar deficit if you leave social security, medicare, and medicaid alone.
we just raised taxes and nearly all of the money was spend with 2 days of the bills passing. the tax will supposedly raise 60 billion this year. the tax bill also included 44 billion in additional pork spending. that leaves net 16 billion tax revenues. subtract another 9 billion for hurricane sandy spending and the new tax dollars is nothing. we cannot raise enough taxes to do anything to the debt when we just spend more money. and even then, there isn't enough income to tax.
I am one who agrees that the way Congress is handling the debt ceiling is completely ridiculous and from an economic POV, the debt ceiling has no purpose.
However, nevetheless it does have an important purpose: it does make us pay attention to debt and not just pretend it doesn't matter. Just as I disagree with many of the policies and methods of the Tea Party, but I also can't deny that they did play an important role in getting us to focus on the debt.
It also serves the purpose of requiring Congress to act responsibly and not act like 2-year olds. In a Democracy, the people are entitled to be wrong. Yes, that results in short term inefficiencies for sure, but it pays off in the long run. Congress also has the right to be wrong. Yes it will have huge ramifications for this country if they don't raise the ceiling, but seems to me that the long-term survival of the U.S. depends on the ability of Congress to deal with issues like the debt ceiling responsibly. I dont agree that we should let them off the hook by eliminating the ceiling, but rather force them to act like resonsible adults. Sometimes people have to be allowed to make mistakes to finally learn. Sometimes a two-year old has to be allowed to act irresponsibly and see the result of their actions.
This is all bad political theater. The participants should be forced to do this: http://youtu.be/3ALkF0O9vYo
If populists make more persussion like Russian brats, Gov. will be more connered(polarized) though nobody want that, then fail herself. Tax-increase is a reasonable treatment.
We just increased taxes. And immediately the impression has gone from the country going bankrupt because Republicans insist on historically low tax rates, to the country is going bankrupt because the Democrats insist on unlimited spending.
I can understand how Republicans seeking to destroy public services and benefits would want to wreck the government long term, but why Democrats? Are they that shortsighted? Well, perhaps yes.
Again, if the Republicans refuse to raise the debt limit, there is no default. Tax revenues go first to service the debt. Then the President would be faced with legally authorized expenditures exceeding legally authorized revenues and borrowing, and could claim that he had no choice but to make the decisions to bring the two into balance. In a way the Congress finds particularly painful.
That would last about two weeks is my guess before the Republicans, once again put in the position of blame, would be willing to put up with some alternatives to preserve public services and benefits for the long term. Congressional Democrats too. The process may, in the end, turn out to be useful.
There's no priority in law for where revenues go first, and what obligations are defaulted on. We can say that the Treasury would probably pay debt service first, but their systems might not allow that and even then you'll have days where debt service payments are concentrated and more is going out than coming in, even if it averages out. And while not defaulting on T-Bills is a good thing, you'd still end up breaching many, many other contracts. As far as perception goes, lenders often don't distinguish between which obligations a debtor defaults on. After all, if someone can't pay all of their creditors, none of their creditors is safe.
The only guarantee is that you'll end up with a major negative shock to the economy and lawsuits for years.
Frankly, things have gone so far that I expect the federal government to default on T-Bills -- eventually.
The default will go like this -- when interest rates soar, the government starts automatically rolling over the T-Bills at near-zero rates unless "hardship" can be proven.
But at that point no one will lend the federal government more money, and the U.S. will be in the very situation it would be in if the debt ceiling is not raised -- unable to spend more than it takes in. That will be a very dark day.
By demanding to keep getting more than they are willing to put in over the past 30 years and perhaps the next 20, the generations now in charge are guaranteeing that day will come.
No one's disputing that the debt will have to decrease in the future, but there's literally no sign whatsoever that we're even 5 years away from having to make serious cuts to the annual deficit.
We've had 30 years of this! You seem to be adopting the Paul Ryan idea that as long as enough is taken away from those 54 and younger, there is no limit on what those 55 and over can take.
The debt ceiling legislation is simply a manifestation of the Congressional prerogative (Article I Section 8) to borrow on the credit of the United States. The alternative to exercising that prerogative in this "negative" fashion would be the affirmative process of having Congress authorize each and every issuance of bonds and notes. This would be a very cumbersome and tedious process and so the "debt limit" approach to authorisation was preferred, leaving the details of issuances to the Treasury.
The "default" talk is simply the hobgoblin of small minds and the demagogues who prey upon them. The service of the debt is well within the capacity of the administration...there is no need to "question the public debt" in the quaint words of the 14th Amendment. It is the discretionary accounts that are in jeopardy...and, ultimately, what causes that bloated carcass astride the Potomac to shudder.
Robin and Bobin
Robin and Bobin play endless game,
And for whole world it's dither and pain.
Robin – democrat, Bobin – republican,
Both of them - cheaters, which like fabricate.
You think it's Treasure you think – Congress?
This is just mish-mash, tangled in mess!
Duffers and ninnies open their mouth –
Waiting in vain something good from White House.
Robin and Bobin – are brothers, they – twins,
Power of bigwigs – their sweet dreams.
Power of bankers, big business, big pots,
And common people always lost their lots.
There is nobody who for Americans stands -
Almost all states become the desperate lands.
And great country staggers to cliff of finance –
Isn't it the time Robin - Bobin give people the answer?
Moscow - London, OLALSHCH
This is why The Economist has lost his old intellectual standing. Using the same demagoguery that President Obama uses of warning of a "default" is one case. There is no such thing happening, even if the debt ceiling is not raised. The present lawful obligations of the Federal Government (contractual debt obligations coming due plus interest due) on its debt are less than 20% of the revenues being collected (without incurring in new debt).
"Default" cannot happen on discretionary spending. The money is just not spent, and services are not rendered, but there are no defaults. Even Social Security has a Black Box reserve surplus and is being presently fed from employment taxes at almost 100% (90-99%). Nevertheless the President demagogues with, "Social Security checks will be delayed". Not true.
The other case of faulty logic is in the idea that, "the debt ceiling long ago outlived its usefulness. Congress already has the final say over the budget", according to The Economist. The problem is that the Senate, in the hands of the Democrats and Obama, have failed to pass a budget for the last three years and are on course to fail again. Guess why, Economist? Without a budget there are no restrictions on case by case spending.
The debt ceiling is now the only remaining restriction for the expanding debt load of America, which is at 105% of GDP, worse than France, Spain and Portugal. An estimate by America'sChronicle.com is that by the end of Obama's term, America's debt to GDP will be the same as Greece, 152%.
Any suggestions?
Contracts are "lawful obligations." Even if debt service is fully paid (and that will be tough to do given the lumpiness of payments) you still are breaching thousands of contracts by not paying.
Also, as has been repeated below, you're wrong on the budget. Spending is done according to appropriations bills passed by Congress, same as it's done every year.
If you want to decrease the debt, instead of refusing to pay your bills, you pass laws so that you don't incur the bills in the first place. That's the responsible thing to do.
The major sources of deficits, "entitlements", are not contractual obligations.
Depends on which entitlement. Social Security is not a contract, it's a legal entitlement that's functionally equivalent. Congress is certainly free to pass laws changing the payouts, but simply failing to pay is illegal. Medicare and Medicaid function with contracts, however, between the programs and the doctors/hospitals that actually treat patients. Failure to pay in that case would be a breach.
A "legal entitlement" is not functionally equivalent to a contract. A contract cannot be unilaterally changed. It may be true that Medicare/Medicaid operates on a contractual basis with the providers but that is irrelevant to the patient who has no contractual relationship with the government.
As you indicated, Congress is free to change either system and, in fact, eliminate them entirely. The "employee contribution" is an income tax. The "employer contribution" is an excise tax. The "bonds" in the supposed "trust funds" are meaningless as the taxpayer has no proprietary interest in them. They are, thus, worthless if the Congress repeals the legislation behind the systems.
If you don't send out SS checks, you're looking at a mjor hit to the economy and instant lawsuits. If you don't pay doctors for the procedures they performed under Medicare/Medicaid, you'll be breaching those contracts. Same thing if you don't pay employees or vendors. The only part of the economy that wouldn't get hammered are the lawyers, who would have a field day for the next 5 years.
If you think too much is spent on entitlements, propose a bill to cut them and whip the votes necessary to pass that bill. Use the process.
My posts were clarifications and corrections as to the nature of the entitlements. Thank you so much for your suggestions about how I should proceed but I think that it is pointless to expend effort in that area especially since I am about to start collecting. My plan is to get as much as I can before the system collapses or I die.
That's like saying a limit on how much you can charge on a credit card has no useful purpose. If only we could charge the people responsible an "over the limit fee" or cancel their credit altogether it would be great. They make bills they can't afford and then complain that we just need to pay for what we have already spent. BUT WE AREN'T PAYING we are just borrowing ourselves into oblivion.
Yes, it is like a credit card; however, in your ignorance you have decided to conveniently forget both debt and credit are competitive markets and that there are a lot of people out there who want to make money doing nothing and so invest in the US which has the largest economy in the world - three times larger than China's. What happened when Moody's downgraded our debt? People ran to it and from stocks. Our government is competitive and you dimwits can't stand it.
No it's not, it is like a man deciding not to pay his credit card bill in order to wean himself off borrowing. It is completely insane and further proof, if proof were needed that the Republicans care more about destroying health care than they do about the credit rating of the country. They will cheerfully destroy the economy if they can somehow blame it on Obama.
IMHO, your credit card analogy is a bit flawed.
In this case the government has already bought a $20,000 car, the credit card company already approved the charge. (And in this case, the government is both the buyer an the credit card company).
Now the buyer wants to change the limit to $10,000 after the car has already been bought? What purpose does that serve? The credit limit is just an obfuscation for the fact that they shouldn't have bought the car in the first place.
It is not like not paying a credit card bill, It is borrowing more money to pay a credit card bill. The debt limit only says you can't borrow more than that limit. It doesn't keep you from paying anything.
It absolutely prevents you from paying, because bond sales are what finance the deficit. The services (military employment, hip surgery for a Medicare patient, interest on the debt) have already been rendered, and the appropriation of the money for each program has already been made by Congress, along with the tax code that determines how much revenue is brought in. If you think the deficit is too big, then have that fight during the appropriations process.
Yes, and a limit on a credit card prevents you from paying for the meal you just ate over your limit. There are NO serious offers of spending reduction being made so you use what leverage you have. Given a blank check the Dems will NEVER reduce spending, they are addicted to it (not that the GOP has been so great about it either) you have to find some shocking way to get the addict away from his fix. Methadone isn't going to work here. Obama will just accuse you of trying to starve little kids.
So your solution is that rather than use your credit card to pay for the meal and then get your finances in order, you should just skip out on the bill?
Also, Democrats have absolutely agreed to tighten up spending over the last few years. If you can find a plan supported by either party that would cut entitlements in 2013-2014, I'd love to see it.
Typical, wanting to scrap one of the last breaks on spending (not that it's proven that effective).
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