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By Perry Michael Simon on December 9, 2010
So, Best Buy in the U.S. is doing a promotion Friday: a new iPhone for free with a new two-year contract. It's a one-day thing, and it's sure to get a lot of people excited.
Now, let's put aside for a moment the controversy about the iPhone 4 and Antennagate and all that. And let's also put aside the fanboy stuff; none of that "Android roolz" or AT&T-bashing here. Here's my question:
Are you okay having last year's technology?
Think about it, then join us after the jump:
iPhones are, of course, especially prone to replacement lust, since they come out with a new gotta-have-it model like clockwork every year. But other phones, and other devices, are the same. For some people, and I count myself as one of them, having a one-year-old phone model or last year's MacBook Pro is cause for shame. Having a TWO-year-old model? Inconceivable.
Yet I'm not rich, and my phone is not only older than two years, it's a big brick that runs Windows Mobile 6.1. A year-old iPhone would be a huge leap forward in many ways. But it's not, you know, NEW. And my MacBook Pro is a 2008 model; the only thing protecting me from spending a couple of grand I don't have on a new one is that the last couple of revisions don't feature anything materially better than what I have for what I do. The old one works fine, so not having the new one isn't quite as painful.
Still, as I look to replace my ancient, creaking phone, I can't pull the trigger on any model, because I keep thinking that there's a better one around the bend. If I buy one now and they come out with a great new dual-core AMOLED 4G version the day after the return period's over, I'll just… I'll…
I'll deal with it, because there's ALWAYS a better, newer model ahead. But I won't be happy about it.
Do you have New Model Lust? Or do you prefer to wait for the early adopters to deal with the bugs before you buy a device? Tell us in the comments:
It's a great value for people looking to get into their first smart phone. The only thing I dislike about this is the 2 year contract, because while right now it's not that outdated, it's already last years technology. If you think about having the same phone for 2 years longer it's going to be pretty far behind by then. If you want a new phone within the next few years then you'll have to pay the full price since you're already under contract.
So it's a good idea if people don't absolutely need top of the line technology, as you can't really get a better phone for that price right now.
Ahahaha, I'm having this same exact internal debate. I've been offered all sorts of free (or incredibly low-cost) phones through my carrier as it's past time to upgrade, but I keep wondering if I can commit to a phone for two years if there might be something better coming just around the corner! When did this happen to me? I've never been a "stuff" person. Heck, I've lived with the same extra-green-on-one-side TV set for something like 14 years and I've not been tempted, yet, by the new HD sets. But for some inexplicable reason, I can't successfully select a FREE phone because it might not be the newest/best thing in another few months! Makes no sense. Glad, though, to not be all on my own …
Fools! Apple is planning on releasing new technology next year. Those 3GS will be out dated so fast! Iphone 4 will be same price as a 3GS this time next year.
Don't Upgrade! Repair!
Good lord. Does no one value function any more? I use my phone/computer/whatever until it's starting to cause productivity issues due to age (2-3 years usually) then I get whatever's recently been released BUT isn't still at the insane "NEW MODEL" markup.
I rarely have the newest thing (sometimes I do) but anyone who's going to judge me on that can take a flying leap.
The only reason I'm not going to jump on this is because I have an upgrade available with Verizon and I'm waiting for January to hear any news from the possible Verizon iPhone. If I dont hear anything I'm getting the Epic.
As far as old products go, I don't think I would do it. I will stick with my then new product for their life span, but I won't buy an out dated product when there is an new product and I'm in need of the new product.
Hi Perry! Welcome to Nerdist! I've enjoyed reading your stuff so far. Just one thing, please stop saying "after the jump". Please.
Don't fall into the "gotta have the newest model" trap. You don't. Don't enjoy the technology for the gear's sake, enjoy it for what it does for you. Let's be honest: for what you'll use it for, the 3GS will work just fine for 2 years.
Now, waiting until you see if Verizon comes out with an iPhone? That's a different story. That's caring about the usage, not the gear.
I'm writing this on my Palm Pre Plus and listening to the whimsical hum of my Pentium 4 powered, windows xp running, beast (for 2006) of a computer. If the software handles what one does, then the newest hardware isn't always needed. However, it is lusted after by the masses because shiny stuff rocks.


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The New Mayor, Jerry Sanders, quickly warned of possible layoffs as the city teeters on the brink of bankruptcy.
Former police chief Jerry Sanders gained a reputation as an organizational savior after helping the local United Way and Red Cross recover from scandals. Now, Mr. Sanders has become the new mayor of this beleaguered city of 1.3 million, and his Mr. Fix-It skills are confronting the ultimate test.
Last week, the moderate Republican gave a glimpse of his governing style and revealed himself to be anything but a Pollyanna. In a hoopla-free inaugural address, perhaps the grimmest in the city's 155-year history, San Diego's fourth mayor since July declared that the city "is mired in a financial and ethical crisis of historic proportions," and warned residents of the need for "sacrifice." Yet he did not mention the city's most pressing threat: bankruptcy.
As Sanders takes office, San Diego is on the edge of a financial black hole. Years of mismanagement left it with an employee pension-fund deficit estimated at $1.4 billion. The bills are coming due, and the city can barely borrow money to stay afloat. Government malfeasance has also led to a rash of indictments, a humiliating mayoral resignation, and corruption trials.
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The Perl Debugger
There are two ways to execute the code. We know that the current line is 3 and is an if statement. The first method, s, is to step through the code, statement by statement. The other method is n, for next, which similarly steps through the code; however, in the case where the current statement is a subroutine call (as opposed to a built-in function or some sort of variable assignment), n will treat the subroutine as though it were a built-in function and will step over the subroutine, as if it is an atomic command. In contrast, s will enter the subroutine and step through every line of the subroutine. It will do the same for any subroutines encountered within the first one. This can be annoying when we know that the subroutine is working correctly—hence the n command. For this simple example, where we have no subroutines, n has the same effect as s. After entering s or n, we can simply press enter, and the debugger will reissue the last s or the last n command. This is useful to get through lines of code quickly. Pressing s displays the following:
main::(./p1.pl:7): while ($i < 10) {
Notice that we've skipped from line 3 to line 7. Enter l 3+4. This shows us four lines from line 3. We skipped to line 7 because the conditional in line 3, if(0), is false. So the then part of the conditional is ignored, and the else portion is executed.
Notice that there is a variable in the code, $i. We know that the body of the while loop will be executed until $i is greater than or equal to 10. (Enter l 7+10 to see the body of the while loop.)
So what value does $i have now? Type p $i. The print command is p, and without an argument; it will print the contents of the magic Perl variable $_. Any valid Perl expression is a valid argument to p. Because anything that the debugger doesn't recognize as a debugger command is evaluated as Perl code, you could also type print instead of p. Don't worry about having redirected standard output to something other than your screen. The debugger will take care to ensure that you'll see some output. But, typing p is quicker than typing print, and as any good programmer knows, laziness is one of the "programmer's virtues", the other two being hubris and impatience (Larry Wall, see Resources).
Typing p $i results in nothing. No, we didn't do anything wrong. $i hasn't been set to anything, so it gets the default value of nothing. Type s (or just press enter). Try p $i again. It should print the number 1. Press enter again and type p $i again. Now, we could continue this, but we know that we will keep spinning in this while loop until the conditional returns false, which won't happen until $i is no longer less than 10. And, as I said before, impatience is another programmer's virtue, so we'll rush things along a bit. Enter $i = 8, then press enter again. Do it one more time, and we've broken free of the loop.
The last conditional checks that $i is at least equal to 9. Because it now is, the then portion of the if statement will not get executed. Note that we could have set $i back to 2 before we execute the final if statement. The result would have been an execution that under normal conditions (i.e., without using the debugger) could never have occurred (assuming the computer is working properly, and no bits in memory get fiddled).
As any good first program should, our first debug program prints Hello, World! to the screen. Notice that even under the debugger, this happens as it should. Pressing enter one more time terminates the program.
The code in Listing 2 is a more complex piece of code with a bug in it. It should print out every regular file in the current directory and all subdirectories, recursively. Right now, it only prints the files in the current directory and doesn't seem to delve into further subdirectories.
Execute this program in a directory with a few subdirectories and place files and further subdirectories in these subdirectories to create a small but diverse hierarchy.
The output of this code (once the bug gets fixed) from the directories I ran it in, looked like this:
./file1 ./dir1.0/file1 ./dir1.0/file2 ./dir1.0/file3 ./dir1.0/dir1.1/file1 ./dir1.0/dir1.1/file2 ./dir1.0/dir1.1/file3 ./dir2.0/file1 ./dir2.0/file2 ./dir2.0/file3 ./dir2.0/dir2.1/file1 ./dir2.0/dir2.1/file2 ./dir3.0/file1
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TOLLESON, Ariz., Oct. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) associates working at Fry's Food Stores and Smith's Food and Drug in Arizona have ratified a new labor agreement with UFCW Local 99.
"We are pleased to reach an agreement that is good for our associates and also allows us to be competitive in the very competitive Arizona marketplace," said Jon Flora, president of Fry's. "I want to thank our associates for supporting this agreement, as well as for the excellent service they provide every day to our customers and company."
Smith's President Mark Tuffin also recognized associates and said, "This is good news for everyone. I want to thank our associates for their teamwork and the outstanding service they provide our customers every day."
The contract covers more than 15,000 Fry's associates working in 121 stores in Phoenix, Tucson, and throughout the state of Arizona. It also covers 427 Smith's associates working in Kingman, Bullhead City, Ft. Mohave and Lake Havasu. About Fry's Food Stores Fry's Food Stores is headquartered in Tolleson, Arizona. The company employs more than 17,000 Arizona residents. The 121 Fry's Food Stores service more than one million households per week. Fry's has been serving Arizonans with fresh food at famous low prices since 1960. For more information, visit the company's web site at www.frysfood.com. About Smith's Food and Drug Smith's operates 131 stores and 74 fuel centers in seven western states from its division office in Salt Lake City, Utah. Smith's charitable giving, in partnership with 15,600 associates, generous customers and suppliers, totaled $9.5 million in cash and food products to local organizations in 2011. For more information: www.smithsfoodanddrug.com. About Kroger Kroger, one of the world's largest retailers, employs more than 339,000 associates who serve customers in 2,425 supermarkets and multi-department stores in 31 states under two dozen local banner names including Kroger, City Market, Dillons, Jay C, Food 4 Less, Fred Meyer, Fry's, King Soopers, QFC, Ralphs and Smith's. The company also operates 788 convenience stores, 342 fine jewelry stores, 1,124 supermarket fuel centers and 37 food processing plants in the U.S. Recognized by Forbes as the most generous company in America, Kroger supports hunger relief, breast cancer awareness, the military and their families, and more than 30,000 schools and grassroots organizations in the communities it serves. Kroger contributes food and funds equal to 160 million meals a year through more than 80 Feeding America food bank partners. For more information please visit Kroger.com SOURCE The Kroger Co.Check Out Our Best Services for Investors
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17th Annual Ebertfest
Created by Roger Ebert, a native to Champaign-Urbana, this popular film festival celebrates those "overlooked" films like the ones Ebert championed throughout his career. Held at the historic Virginia Theatre, the festival is five days, and features over a dozen films. Patrons can purchase festival passes or tickets for individual showings.
CITY: Champaign
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2015 Boneyard Arts Festival
Discover the flourishing creative community of Champaign County during the Annual Boneyard Arts Festival, presented by 40 North | 88 West, Champaign County's art council. More than a traditional arts walk, the Boneyard is a unique countywide celebration that takes place in over 100 venues and features the work of local sculptors, weavers, painters and photographers, as well as musicians, actors, dancers and other performers.
CITY: Champaign
4D Comedy Juggler Mark Nizer
Whether juggling laser beams, a 16-pound bowling ball, or running electric carving knife, Mark Nizer, winner of the prestigious International Juggling Championships, is sure to astound! With his combination of original comedy, world class juggling, movement, music, and technology, it is no surprise that has been called, "Nothing less than brilliant," by Performance Magazine among other accolades. This is sure to be a fun-filled show starting at 2 p.m. and doors opening at 1 p.m.
CITY: Effingham
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54th Annual International Carillon Festival
The International Carillon Festival, in beautiful Washington Park, features concerts by some of the world's finest carillonneurs. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Don't miss the Festival fireworks Friday evening. LINCOLN AND THE MUSIC HE LOVED - To kick off this year's 54th International Carillon Festival, Park District carillonneur Robin Austin is joined by soprano Gailyn Draper and tenor Jerry Hicks in a special program of music that Lincoln loved. The program will be narrated by Christian McWhirter, author of the new book, Battle Hymns: The Power and Popularity of Music of the Civil War.
CITY: Springfield
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7th Annual Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon
The annual Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon is one of the most popular spring running events in the Midwest… and, arguably, the country with its fast and flat course. With over 20,000 participants expected in the 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, relay and the youth run, the Illinois Marathon is a destination race for people from all over! From flat and fast courses to the Memorial Stadium 50-yard line finish to the rockin' State Farm 27th Mile Celebrate Victory Bash, this has all the makings for the perfect spring getaway.
CITY: Champaign
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8 Miles of Ag-tiques
8 Miles of Ag-tiques begins on Highway 26 north of Orangeville. Each stop will feature different tractors including John Deere, Massey Harris, International Harvester, Oliver, Minneapolis-Moline, Allis Chalmers, and other old machinery from the Good Old Days. There will be food, craft shows, tractor drives on Saturday.
CITY: Orangeville
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9th Annual John Deere Days
This event features antique two cylinder and new generation tractors plus old time machinery, food, conversation, and good fun. Come visit with the owners of these tractors and learn why they love these machines. Food, conversation, crafts, and a good time for all ages.
CITY: Orangeville
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum: 10th Anniversary Celebration
April 19, 2015 is the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum's 10-year day of celebration. This day will be filled with inspiring moments and history-making experiences. Free Admission. An ambitious agenda for 2015 that includes an Evening With The Creators Series, Family Days, Civil War Ball and much much more is occurring at the museum this year. For a schedule of events, visit TenYearsLincoln.com.
CITY: Springfield
Alexander and The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Have you ever had a really rotten day? Alexander has.. Laugh and sing along with this hilarious musical adaptation of Judith Viorst's classic children's book, presented by Two Beans Productions, and discover along with Alexander that sometimes, every one of us has a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. The show is about an hour long and is great for children from kindergarten to third grade. It covers arts, literature-based, music, relationships and family which is a great learning experience for children. Doors will open at 9 a.m. and this show will start at 10 a.m.
CITY: Effingham
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Antique Engine & Tractor Association Working Farm Show
National Rumely Oil Pull Expo in 2015! Visit the 50-acre showground and experience the fall harvest early 1900's style. Event features the historical value of collection and exhibition of gasoline and steam tractors, power driven farm machinery and other equipment through field demonstrations, displays of gas engines, garden tractors, farm tractors and equipment. Tractor pulls, craft demonstrations, speakers, children activities and music are featured daily. Food is available and parking is free. .
CITY: Geneseo
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Art on the Square
The #1 Art Show in the Nation (2008, 2010 & 2011) features 100 juried artists from all over the world. Come and shop for fabulous works in a perfectly beautiful setting of Belleville's Public Square. The show also features a high school exhibit from over 25 Southern Illinois schools, outstanding main stage performances, gourmet food and wine courts, artists' demonstrations, and an art activity area for children.
CITY: Belleville
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Bald Eagle Watching in the Cache River Wetlands
The Cache River Wetlands offers great opportunities for eagle watching, as well as spotting other birds. The Cache River Wetland Center provides resource and identification materials to help you spot eagles and other birds in the area and along the rivers. They will provide maps and directions to the viewing station for the nest just off Illinois Route 37 off Perks road and south of the visitor's center.
CITY: Cypress
Bishop Hill Civil War Day
A one-time event in honor of Bishop Hill's Company D, IL 57th Infantry offering living history camp of infantry, cavalry, and battle re-enactments. A period fashion show and Ladies Tea is planned to set the stage. Other activities planned are an embalming exhibit and lecture, a hospital tent, and an evening dance in period costumes. Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln and General John A. Logan will be here, will you? For information call the Bishop Hill Heritage Association, 309-927-3899 or visit www.bishophillheritage.org
CITY: Bishop Hill
Blessing of the Bikes
People should meet at the Harley Barn, located in Effingham, at 8 a.m. From there they will travel through Effingham and make their way to the Cross to have their bikes blessed. Please contact the Harley Barn for more information.
CITY: Effingham
Bret Michaelas Birthday Bash
Get ready and join Bret Michaels as he rocks out the Effingham Performance Center for his Birthday Bash! He's a cultural icon, a rock god, an entrepreneur, a TV star, a father, the face of the American Diabetes Association, a supercross enthusiast, solo artist, and a generous donor to a myriad of charitable causes. Selling over 32 million records, the legendary performer continues to top the charts with his solo releases with three generations of loyal fans. Doors open at 7 p.m. and help celebrate his birthday at 8 p.m.
CITY: Effingham
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Bye Bye Birdie
To conclude its 2015-2016 season, Drury Lane Theatre presents the classic All-American musical Bye Bye Birdie. It's the late 1950's, and teenagers from across the United States are going crazy for the handsome rock star, Conrad Birdie. Meanwhile, his manager Albert is going into debt and is banking on Conrad's success. Disaster strikes when Conrad receives a draft notice to join the military. Albert stages a publicity stunt for Conrad to kiss one lucky fan on The Ed Sullivan Show before he leaves for the army. Fifteen-year-old Kim MacAfee from Sweet Apple, Ohio is selected. Conrad Birdie gets more than he bargained for when he arrives in the Midwestern town which is reeling with excitement for his visit.
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Candlelight Tour of New Salem
Bring the family to experience New Salem village after dark. Interpreters in period clothing will welcome you into the reconstructed log homes of the historic village where Abraham Lincoln lived for six years.
CITY: Petersburg
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Chicago Botanic Garden Art Festival
The festival showcases the work of 95 unique artists in a pristine setting overlooking a lake, spectacular gardens and 385 acres of majesty. All of the artwork embodies a botanic theme, use or material. Festival-goers will have the opportunity to see the masters at work, with interactive art demos and booth chats taking place all weekend long!
CITY: Glencoe
Cinco de Mayo
A festive Sycamore celebration with games, prizes, crafts, food, petting zoo, live music and family entertainment.
CITY: Sycamore
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Civil War Medical Encampment
Springfield's largest outdoor living history education event. The Encampment presents a variety of programs and activities for the whole family, including musical presentations, demonstrations, exhibits and vignettes. Enjoy the largest outdoor living history event in the area, complete with a Civil War living history camps.
CITY: Springfield
Country Antique Market, Bishop Hill
Join in the gathering of 60 exceptional proprietors showing and selling their wares on the Colony School lawn. Look and peruse through a vast variety of hard to find specialty collectibles and antiques from early country, primitives, folk art, pottery and textiles. This market is the the place you are longing to explore. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., $5
CITY: Bishop Hill
Danville Symphony Orchestra Presents "Beethoven Lives Upstairs"
Experience the award winning and ever popular dramatic story of Beethoven through the eyes and ears of the young boy who "lives below his apartment" in Beethoven Lives Upstairs presented by the Danville Symphony Orchestra.
CITY: Danville
Danville Symphony Orchestra Presents "Dinner & Dave Bennett"
Join the Danville Symphony Orchestra and Dave Bennett for a spectacular evening of dinner and music! The night will celebrate the early days of jazz where the clarinet joined the trumpet and trombone to create music's signature sound, and continue into the Swing Era, when jazz was America's popular music and dance-party soundtrack.
CITY: Danville
Danville Symphony Orchestra Presents "Heroes and Heroines"
Heroes and Heroines have been the focus of the greatest story tellers throughout history! Join Danville Symphony Orchestra Maestro Jeremy Sterling and Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Principal French Hornist, Robert Danforth for this musical survey of some of the most heroic stories ever set.
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I've been traveling for the past couple of weeks, speaking at and attending Thomson Reuters and CCH user conferences. The biggest take-away I've gotten from these conferences is that technology is moving ahead at lightning speed these days, and the firms that don't jump in with both feet are likely to be left in the dust (sorry – I'm awash in clichés today). Basically –while we've been chugging along, adopting new technologies here and there, upgrading our software when the venders make us do it, upgrading hardware when we need more speed or when we spill coffee on the keyboard, sticking our toes in the water of tools that let us use less paper, technology has started racing ahead, and the needs of our clients to stay on top of trends are going to drive our need to be in front of the curve.
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This inn is located in a small onsen village that is not particularly scenic or anything, but inside it is really great. When you arrive, the women can choose a yukata and obi (cotton kimono and sash) from a wide array of colours and just before dinner some ladies will come to your room to dress you. This is a... More
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Base64 Encoding With JDK 1.6+ And Java 8
The method: javax.xml.bind.DatatypeConverter#printBase64Binary(byte[]) encodes a byte[] into a Base64 encoded string.
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Mailbox, an iOS app that I rated very highly in my review on dotTech [2], has received one of its most important updates today. When the app was first released, it only supported Gmail accounts. Gmail's user base is certainly substantial, but based on the number of complaints during launch, many were left out. In an announcement on their blog, Mailbox has announced support for Yahoo, iCloud, .me.com and .mac.com accounts. The Dropbox-owned company also says that they're still working on even more platforms, so stay tuned if you can't use it quite yet.
If you own one an iOS device and use one of the supported services, and for some reason haven't heard of Mailbox, check out my review [2]. It's a highly-polished app with a very efficient way of handling email. You can download it for free on iTunes [3].
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Hi Alessandro,
As always a well written article on an important topic.. Thanks!
This article is now featured on Wiki home page now :)
Pankajcroozeus (talk) 18:55, 21 July 2013 (EEST)
Jappit - Thank you Pankaj
I'm happy my contributions are useful to the Communityjappit (talk) 19:56, 21 July 2013 (EEST)
Hamishwillee - Yes they are
What a great set of articles you've contributed over the last couple of months!
I've given this a minor subedit. The main change is the introduction, to provide a very slightly more deep explanation of what the Nokia UI API delivers. I also fixed up some of the library links that didn't work (you might want to retest the links).
I would have been slightly tempted to have this as two cross-linked articles "How to handle multi-touch in Java ME" and "How to crop an image with multitouch on Java ME" - with your current title though the content is completely appropriate. Only suggesting this because "How to crop an image with multitouch on Java ME" is an interesting and useful stand alone topic.
Great job
Hhamishwillee (talk) 02:40, 22 July 2013 (EEST)
Jappit - Thank you for the fixes
I've got a long backlog of planned articles, and I've finally found some time to write them.
I had the same doubt about splitting the article, but while writing I've found that the image-cropping section had not enough original material, compared to the multi-touch introduction and the image processing articles, to be worth a standalone article. But I'm still not 100% sure here, and probably discovery would be easier for developers interested in that specific topic, with a specific article. It's a hard decision :)jappit (talk) 20:49, 23 July 2013 (EEST)
Hamishwillee - It is OK as is
Its a workable decision made for good reasons - no point trying to second guess yourself.
Don't know where you find the time. Probably in the middle of the night, typing one handed while trying to rock a child to sleep.
thanks again.hamishwillee (talk) 05:04, 24 July 2013 (EEST)
Summeli - This works also with S40 full touch
This article woks also with S40 tull touch in phone marketing terms, and Nokia SDK 2.0 in developer terms :) I would add it to the metadata if I would only be sure which platform to add.summeli (talk) 22:57, 29 August 2013 (EEST)
Hamishwillee - Summeli - added
Thanks very much. I added the platforms (you can see up in the article metadata - these are just added as "categories").
What device did you try the code on? That goes in the "ArticleMetaData" section for "devices="
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I would go with a PS3 bundle this Black friday. I had an XBOX 360 and I got the feeling that the PS3 is more rpg oriented (opinion only). You can choose any platform and be allright. If you go with the XBOX 360, pick Witcher 2, Dragon Age: Origins, and Mass Effect Trilogy.
If you go with the PS3, pcik the same, aside from witcher 2, and Disgaea 4. If you want a handheld, the vita is a great option, been able to play a lot of psp games as well, and just got a PS + Instant Collection with great games. DS have awesome games as well.
If you can ($$$), go with a PS3 and a Vita with a PS + subs. Believe me, it's awesome. That's what I use now.
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Well my opinion is that PS3 have a more variety of RPGs to choose from, if only barely because of some of the JRPGs, so I would recommend that console. As far as the type of games you like, I would recommend Kingdom of Alamur as definitely one of the games to get. You do a lot of talking to the villagers on that badboy believe me, and fighting is awesome in that game. I keep hearing Dragon Dogma is a good one too (will need to pick that one up for myself soon) so there's another one to consider. Other games you may like are 2 swords 2 and Risen. Lots of exploration and talking to villagers and fighting on those games as well.
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Also try the D. Souls (Dark and Demons) Franchise, if you go with the PS3... Or just Dark souls if you get a 360...
Its hard, it have great online concept, it's fun and for me, it's the best of what this generetion of games have to offer...
but if you don't like PVP (it's brutal) or co-op, or just want a game that hold your hand till the end, so you can sit back and watch the cutscenes, stay AWAY from it...
BTW, Been playng games since master system...
Sorry about my english...
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I would say go pc and save some money since you're already using one posting this messege lol. Guild Wars 2 is pretty sweet (although in my opinion there is no motivation to level up in pve since you can play pvp at the max lv. from day 1). Get The Elder Scrolls: Morrowind and oblivion. Skyrim was kind of a let down for me. Also, Diablo 2 and 3 are pretty fun if you like dungeon crawlers. The 360 has quite a few role-playing games. I've heard Lost Odyssey is pretty sweet since it has 4 discs of gameplay (ALOT!!) which should hold you. and there is a book series i believe. you can also go to the 360 tab, go to reviews, then the genre, and click browse all, and there are alot to choose from. same goes for ps3 games.


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Crochet Hook: M/13 or 9 mm hook
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Working with 2 strands of worsted weight yarn, and a size 9mm crochet hook: chain 2, make 9 double crochet in the 2nd stitch from the hook, slip stitch to join.
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Chain1 and turn, single crochet in each stitch around, slip stitch to join. (18 stitches)
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Is there one more chain and turn before you slip stitch the slipper closed at the back?
The printer instructions say 9 double crochet and the video says 9 single crochets which is right?
I made myself a pair in less than 2 hrs I used some leftover yarn from a baby blanket it was verigated and a chunky yarn so I didn't double the yarn these are so soft and warm I just crocheted a tiny length of yarn & tied a bow on the front of my slippers I took a pic i'll put up later. If you need some slippers make these for yourself they are easy & cute!
Super easy and fun; sending to the mom's to be with crochet baby items.
In the typed version she has nine double crochet, but in the video she states single. I do believe it is single. I just kept going around and not doing as she has directed. Worked out great. I made a pair in an hour. I did use an N hook. I have a size 7 foot and this pattern worked for me. I made one for my husband but in the beginning i made 10 single crochets which came out to 20 for the tube part. His shoe size is 10. Turned out great!!
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Here is a classic politics being played now. China and America, each trying to do it best to impress the press and the world and it is aiming for the peaceful and collaborative partnership. However, each side knows that it doesn't want the other to come into power, or in the Chinese case, comes into power at all. Actions come from the real motivation as well as cost/benefit analysis. It is almost certain that the two countries will never become true friend and support each other.
Is USA the leader? :
"Japan is aggressive as always to Asian neighbours, that has not changed due to her lack of resources, but to American they are a dog, a servant, debter."
You are one of those people that fall into two categories 1) Overseas Chinese 2) Blame America for everything. I would have made some more categories specifically for you, but I am having a slow day.
All topics about Sino-USA relationship are sensitive.Chian and America are not hostile but friendly,not unions but competitors.They are both important for the world.But, what about Japan? Do you think Japan is really a friend of USA? It just needs dependence from America, and Japanese will never forget what the USA did in WWII.
Devils Advocate,
I never know whom you are being the opposite ...to:
But, culturally, you probably would lose on Who Wants To be A Millionare? because its the silly questions like who wrote said song? that gets the oldies (but goodies)
Don't be tooo arrogant :))))
I don´t know where is your fantasy that I want to join any party? May be you should rejoin any one of these, Republican, perhaps even Palin´s Tea party? Not too bad, they offer you healthy tea instead of being alkoholic drinking beer. :-)
People who want to join such party is not for ideology, instead business, career which is not my cup of tea.
By the way, your knowledge of the little red Mao book is not very actual. Are you sure you were a communist??
@ Bismarck
"I did not know that you were communist party member.!! You must be very disappointed with the situation of the communist party now. It is no more communist instead capitalist. Well you can still join our Links party in Germany, her party Boss drives a Porsche. He said Poor is not Communist! :-)
I did not say CCP is so good and so great, but the study proof that, not me. I think she still have lot of room to improve. Law and order must be done properly. When you will go back to where you come from?"
China is still Communist (or progressing toward it) legally speaking. It's policy may have changed, but its structure is still Communist and its officially still moving toward the Communist Utopia. When it deals with North Korea or any other Communist country it deals with it through the a special directorate in the CPC for dealing with other communist party around the world, and not through the Foreign Ministry. That is how it works with Cuba etc. I don't know how it deals with Russia anymore, but I guess they just moved those people over to the Foreign Ministry.
If you are an overseas Chinese, Chinese or a foreigner the only way to sit in on CPC meetings is to be Communist Party member. It does not matter which country you get the Communist Party membership, it could be from Germany, UK, France, Canada etc. They can go into CPC meetings because the are members of the Communist Party, but a Chinese citizens who is not a Communist Party member cannot.
I read somewhere a Western businessmen working in a Chinese state owned companies wanted to attended some of CPC meetings were important decisions were made concerning the company, but could not because he was not Communist Party member. So he tried to get membership in his own country, but of course in his country they asked "Why would a Capitalist like you want to join the Communist Party?"
chinacat wrote: Feb 1st 2011 8:21 GMT well, another article from banyan about china, is the same china that I live in and know? the economist seems have forget the GDP per head of china, that's only a pathetic $4000, how possible china can beat the US?? we need a strong military to defense ourself in case the americans go cracy...
@ chinacat
We should have a strong financial army to defense ourselves against the American financial Gekkos to steal our hard earning money...
@ Bismarck
"It must be lovely living in China, unfortunately you won't know because you are not actually living there. If the CPC is doing such a great job, why don't you enroll in the Communist Party in your country that you are living in, so you can contribute to the advancement of Communism in China without having to give up your foreign passport. They sure miss your contribution in their weekly Committee Meetings. I could join, but unfortunately my Communist Party membership expired 17 years ago, I spent the money on beer. Choices !! Choices !! The bane of capitalist society."
@ Bismarck
I did not know that you were communist party member.!! You must be very disappointed with the situation of the communist party now. It is no more communist instead capitalist. Well you can still join our Links party in Germany, her party Boss drives a Porsche. He said Poor is not Communist! :-)
I did not say CCP is so good and so great, but the study proof that, not me. I think she still have lot of room to improve. Law and order must be done properly. When you will go back to where you come from?
Devils Advocate_2 wrote: Jan 31st 2011 7:49 GMT [bismarck111 wrote:
4) Overseas Chinese. Cheer for China, despite the fact they hold foreign passports. Well if you love China so much why don't you go back.
The pro-Chinese who are actually Chinese fall into two camps.
1) China is peaceful camp because we are Chinese. All Chinese are peaceful.
2) Nationalist Chinese. China has been humiliated crowd.
==> nice summary, I guess I belong to the oversea Chinese group :)
I hold my China citizenship, and have no plan to change, haha
if you love China why do not go back? this is stupid question,
whenever a country is experiencing expansian, its citizens over-flow everywhere, you can observe how many Chinese studying in US EU, AU, how many Chinese business operating in south amercia, middle east, Africa; there is no retreat in this age of Chinese expansion.
again, commenting here is pure entertainment, lecturing some western education failed product, do not take it too seriously..
Hibro wrote: Jan 31st 2011 8:32 GMT @killer martni
wrote "==> I appreciate your honesty as a victism of " Gambler complex".this website is for matured adult, do not treat it as a bigpoker machine!"
Well, I'm definitely a victim of your "stupidity complex"!
==> Your inferior education put you in a bad position for any argument, any mediocre debater can eat you alive, so you pick me to seek humiliation? you are either very brave or clearly stupid!
Hibro wrote: Jan 31st 2011 5:11 GMT @killer martni
Your lame attempts to be superior isn't working
Well, keep trying though :-)
==> I appreciate your honesty as a victism of " Gambler complex".
this website is for matured adult, do not treat it as a big
poker machine!
In the comment section of the article "Vietnam... Steady as she staggers" in this magazine, one poster stated that the Vietnamese are "relatively dumb" people, others are lashing out the country because of her tentative pro-US approach. The same posters appeared here two weeks later, with a much more intellectually tone, are arguing that the USA should show more respects to China.
Well, we can work together in a globalization economy, but seeking respects to each others is a dream. In some perspectives, it is a f(x,y,z) function, not GDP nor high speed trains. The US respects nobody, Europe does not respect Japan, Japan does not respect China, China does not respect Vietam, and Vietnam does not respect ???, well, maybe Somalia pirates.. and that is the truth regardless right or wrong.
Although this article seems to suggest that despite the "third honeymoon", China and the US's good relation will not last long, I believe it will. Although the US is wary of China's growing powers and the advancement of technology such as missiles, they are only doing what the US itself has done in the past as it became a world power. The US will eventually realize that this is normal and that it does not necessarily mean that China is going to war. Also, China needs US too much for war to be beneficial. Their economies are intertwined seeing as how common "made in china" labels are in the US. However, that is not to say that war is impossible. In politics, nothing can be guaranteed and if the leaders of the two countries cannot see reason and insists on being stubborn, then war may very likely be the result.
Here is a classic politics being played now. China and America, each trying to do it best to impress the press and the world and it is aiming for the peaceful and collaborative partnership. However, each side knows that it doesn't want the other to come into power, or in the Chinese case, stays in power at all. Actions come from the real motivation as well as cost/benefit analysis. It is almost certain that the two countries will never become true friend and support each other.
Too many words, very little content. The author could probably have written the article with half of the words he/she used, not very concise at all.
And I must say I agree with "Sleepy boy". The article is overall more of a summary of old news with some rather sarcastic comments from the author. Not here to read someone's personal sarcastic opinions about a situation, would rather read articles with more analysis and refreshing ideas in them.
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Because Morgan Freeman is so good at such voiceovers, in which he patiently explains the good intentions of "humans" (usually white humans) who make terrible mistakes and hurt one another, the role is the one he seems destined to play -- for the rest of his life.
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Pharrell Goes J-pop, Gets Animated in 'Last Night, Good Night' Remix Video
Pharrell Williams and Japanese "superflat" artist Takashi Murakami have been friends and collaborators for some time now. They even worked together on a $2 million sculpture prominently featuring a bejeweled Pepsi can. Now, in honor of Murakami's forthcoming feature film Jellyfish Eyes, the two come together again in an animated music video for a song sung by a famous humanoid persona named Hatsune Miku — she's a vocal synthesizer, basically, with the body of an anime star.
According to the Creators' Project, where the video for the team-up premiered today, Murakami approached Pharrell for a remix of the film's Livetune-composed theme song "Last Night, Good Night," which supplants the original's alien emoting with a futuristic Neptunes-y groove. It's one of the weirdest things Pharrell has been involved with as of late (and he's been involved with a lot), but musically it feels far more of a piece with the rest of his career than the songs he's been trotting out on the Grammys and SNL.
Of course, the duo's collaboration wasn't merely musical. Murakami, for his part, set about creating an anime version of Pharrell (replete with a cartoon hat!) who dances through space with characters from Jellyfish Eyes and the fictional "singer" of the song. The whole thing is pretty out there, and you can experience it in full above.


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Dress for the Job -- Appearance and Paycheck
Do the right clothes enhance job performance? Dress codes help employers to project a company's image. Mindbridge Software in Norristown, PA requires formal business attire on the job, according to a report in USA Today in order to differentiate itself from other software firms which generally have laid-back dress codes. Patti Pao, of David's Bridal, in Conshohocken, PA, never goes to a meeting without putting on lipstick. "You're a personification of who you work for," she told USA Today.
The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis found evidence of a "beauty premium" in wages, in an analysis of recent research on the relationship between appearance and wages. Quoting a study by economists Daniel Hamermesh and Jeff Biddle, the report said that "a person with below-average looks tended to earn 9 percent less per hour, and an above-average looking person tended to earn 5 percent more per hour than an average looking person."
Occupations where employees have more interpersonal contact had more above-average looking employees, according to Hamermesh and Biddle, but the wage differences related to appearance were evident in all occupations.
Above-average height among men has a positive affect on wages. CEO's of Fortune 500 companies are approximately 3 inches taller than the average American man, according to journalist Malcolm Gladwell, who conducted a survey of about one-half of the CEOs for his book, Blink. Thirty percent of the CEOs are at least 6 feet 2; the average American man is 5 foot 9.
Research by economists from the University of Pennsylvania found a 1.8 percent increase in wages for every additional inch of height among white American men, according to Newswise. The University of Pennsylvania researchers also found a connection between height at age 16 and adult wages in the group studied. Each additional inch of height at age 16 was associated with a 2.7 percent increase in adult wages.
Some of the wage differences could be tied to "unmeasured productivity", according to the Federal Reserve analysis. Confidence arising from appearance can affect communication, and height and weight can affect productivity in some jobs.
Not all of the wage differences in the Federal Reserve analysis can be explained by unmeasured productivity, suggesting that discrimination because of appearance is a possible explanation. Employees have no protection from appearance-based discrimination, according to USA Today. "Employers are free to be unfair," Bill O'Brien, a Minneapolis-based employment lawyer told the newspaper. "Other than some protected classes, there isn't a great deal employees can do about it."


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