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The Benefits of Using An Alternative Seating Chair in Your Home Office
What do a traditional office chair, computer, keyboard, and desk all have in common? These are all long-established, staple products found in almost every home office in the United States. A desk is a key component for any home office as a surface to work on as is a computer and keyboard for getting your work completed. This being said, one would assume the same should hold true in the case of having a traditional office chair to sit on while getting your work completed. While this might have been true in the past, there are now many alternative seating options available to choose from for your home office that offer many distinct benefits that regular office chairs do not offer including affordable pricing, improved posture, and a unique sitting experience.
It is important to discuss what constitutes an alternative seating solution before discussing the benefits these chairs have to offer. An alternative seating solution is a unique piece of office furniture unlike any traditional office chair that you are accustomed to seeing in both design and functionality. There is not one standard alternative seating solution; there are many different makes, models, and designs available for purchase with each offering similar benefits. Most alternative seating chairs are quite different from your typical office chair with most having a backless design and require you to focus on how you are sitting throughout the day. They can be used as your primary seating solution or be used in conjunction with your current office chair. Some of the most common alternative seating solutions include kneeling chairs, saddle stools, ball chairs, rocking stools, sit stand stools, and balance knee chairs.
Alternative seating chairs are generally much more affordable in price compared to an ergonomic office chair designed for sitting up to eight hours a day, typically on average costing between $75-$200. Higher end options that include memory foam or a specialized design might run a little more than the average price, however almost any alternative seating solution will be less than $400 in price. This is considerably less compared to a typical high quality ergonomic office chair that can cost upwards of $600. If you are wary about purchasing something other than a traditional office chair to sit in, consider trying a cheaper kneeling chair to test out. This leaves little risk and a lower return cost than if you were to splurge on a more expensive knee chair or active stool, and you can always upgrade in the future.
Perhaps the greatest benefit that will be gained by sitting on an alternative seating chair is improved posture and core strength. The primary purpose of alternative seating chairs is to force the individual to sit in an upright position and also makes it more apparent when slouching or hunching over. This is mostly attributed to their unique backless designs that deliberately teach you how to maintain proper posture while sitting for extended periods of time. A health benefit that is gained by sitting with proper posture is reduced back pain which is a prominent reason why people make the switch from their standard office chairs or why they may take a break for a few hours at a time by switching to an alternative seating chair.
Sitting in an alternative seating chair is a unique experience that will be unlike your previous experience sitting in any other office chair. You will have the freedom to move around and stretch throughout the day which is often forgotten when sitting in an office chair, and you will see improved posture over time. Your spine is also forced into proper alignment when sitting correctly leaving you with less aches and pains that are normally experienced when sitting for extended periods of time. While these chairs do take some getting used to, especially if you have been accustomed to sitting in an office chair for years, and require you to start sitting for only a few hours a day gradually making your way up to a full 8 hours as the weeks progress.
Home office users usually spend only a few hours a day sitting while at home, which will be a nice break for your back if you are required to sit in an office chair all day at work and then will be coming home to work even longer. Home office users also have the freedom to choose the exact furniture they want in their house rather than having to adhere to corporate specifications in their work environment. Alternative seating chairs also have a smaller footprint over a regular office chair allowing for space-saving which can be useful especially in smaller home offices. No matter what reason you have for considering making the switch from an office chair, there is little risk and much to gain from trying an alternative seating solution.
The Benefits of Owning A Saddle Stool
Saddle stools are more popular now than ever before. They can typically be found in hospitals, clinics, hairdressing and beauty salons, veterinary offices, laboratories, architect firms, and in art industries. What once was a predominant form of seating solely in the medical industry is now quickly making its way into homes and businesses worldwide. While most used and seen in medical offices, particularly in dentistry offices used by both dental hygienists and dentists themselves, more consumers are becoming familiarized with what a saddle stool is and how it can provide them with back support. The main health benefits received by sitting on a saddle stool are improved muscle strength, back pain relief, improved posture, and musculoskeletal disorder prevention.
A saddle chair simply put is a stool with a saddle seat, very similar in look, design, and feel as an equestrian saddle. It does not have a back rest but does come with a five-star chair base with a pneumatic gas cylinder for adjusting the correct seat height. They have a small footprint conveniently fitting under just about any desk and into just about any work area of any size. One of the main benefits received from sitting in a saddle stool is improved muscle strength which is achieved by using both your abdominal and leg muscles to sit up straight. After using a saddle chair for just a few weeks you should be able to feel improved core strength and enhanced muscle tone, all from simply sitting correctly on your stool.
Perhaps the greatest health benefit received from sitting in a saddle stool is back pain relief that can often occur from sitting in a regular office chair for extended periods of time. Not only are saddle chairs helpful in relieving back pain they can also alleviate neck and shoulder pain along with related headaches. The larger angle between the hips and the knees at a 135° is a much more natural position to be in than the 90° angle, typically associated with sitting on a traditional chair. As a consequence posture is improved and tension in the upper back and neck is reduced. The backless feature on saddle stools also eliminates pressure that is typically felt on users back from leaning on a back rest, causing discomfort while sitting and especially when trying to focus while working.
Sitting on a saddle chair essentially forces you to have to sit with correct posture with the chair's design. It also prevents you from slouching and hunching, a common occurrence when sitting in a traditional office chair that is often overlooked by not being brought to your attention. You are much more likely to notice yourself slouching over in a saddle chair with your back not being supported, providing a constant reminder to sit up straight. By promoting good posture the stool is also improving blood circulation, your spine by putting it into a healthy lordotic curve, and digestion. Leg circulation is improved by your legs being in a more open position with no edge pressing behind the back of your knees as with a normal chair seat.
Musculoskeletal disorder is a condition where a part of the musculoskeletal system is injured over time typically occurring when the body part is called on to work harder, stretch farther, and impact more directly at a greater level than it is prepared for. Most commonly this is associated with repetitive stress injuries, one of the most common workplace injuries that can be attributed to sitting in a bad chair that causes strain over a long period of time. Saddle chairs reduce work related limb disorders such as pain and aching in the wrists, arms, and shoulders associated with regional musculoskeletal disorder, cumulative trauma disorder, and repetitive stress injury. They decrease pain and fatigue associated with muscular tension that often occurs from continuously sitting or typing in an unnatural position.
Saddle chairs take time to adjust to the new unique sitting style and it is recommended to only sit in for an hour or two a day to start while progressively increasing your sitting duration over a period of a month. They can also be used in conjunction with your current office chair or as an alternative seating solution when your back needs relief. Whether you want a saddle stool for the health benefits or because you want to try something new, you will surely not be disappointed when you make the switch.
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Extremely stupid person, someone who acts as if they've already donated their brain to science--before they die. Clueless. Dumb as a rock.
OK, what brain donor thought it would be a good idea to leave beer in the freezer overnight??
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Lockheed Martin, Microsoft migrating EPA workforce to the cloud
Thursday - 11/1/2012, 11:37am EDT
Sean Patton, director of business solutions, Energy Solutions, Lockheed Martin
Twenty-five thousand employees at the Environmental Protection Agency will be emailing from the cloud soon, using Microsoft Office 365. EPA hired Lockheed Martin to manage the migration to the collaboration and communication service. It will also provide engineering and integration services.
"A key to successful migration besides addressing the security compliance requirements, dealing with customized applications, tools and policies is gaining user buy-in through clear communications," said Sean Patton, Lockheed Martin's director of business development for Energy Solutions. "We're putting a lot of effort in with Microsoft and the EPA right now to ensure the users will be trained and ready for the migration."
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Patton told The Federal Drive with Tom Temin and Emily Kopp Thursday employees needed to understand the differences between their current email system tools and special applications of 365.
"They'll be able to use collaboration tools from their desktop and their mobile devices on the fly," he said. "That's going to be tremendously powerful for them. They just need to be aware of all the kinds of new capabilities they'll have."
Lockheed's training will help employees learn how to navigate around the new system and how it's different from their current system.
"They will see a very familiar look and feel through Office 365 compared to what's on their desktop," Patton said. "Their email will come up and their calendar will look very similar, maybe the logo in the upper left will reflect the EPA's logo as opposed to what they're accustomed to. But, overall, I think that they'll be able to navigate very simply through both SharePoint collaboration tools and their email."
Lockheed will implement 365 using EPA's active, onsite directory for authentication, so the active directory policies for employees' passwords will remain in place.
"For the end users, they'll be able to log in from their mobile device and from their desktop as usual," Patton said. "However, the active directory will map over to the Internet Office 365 federated gateway and enter then a robust series of security protocols ranging from all the way to the server and the data centers, where they're doing system level monitoring and controls, all the way down to component levels in the data center through the way they actually interact from the data center to the Internet."
The active directory component will remain on an EPA server, so the systems administrators will be able to add or subtract users or make other changes locally.
Included in EPA's collaboration package is Microsoft Communicator, which will allow employees to communicate via video chat and other online collaboration tools. Documents can also be stored online using SharePoint collaboration sites.
Patton estimated full migration would be completed by early 2013.
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Portola city manager goes on medical leave
During a closed session prior to a special meeting April 26 of the Portola City Council, the council appointed City Clerk Leslie Tigan as acting city manager, with all the duties and authorizations of the city manager. She will be acting in the stead of current City Manager Jim Murphy, who was not in attendance at the meeting.
City Attorney Steve Gross made the closed session announcement on behalf of the council, "Just for your information, Jim is on a medical leave right now, and we don't have a date certain for his return. In the meantime, Leslie will be the acting city manager."
According to Gross, Mayor Dan Wilson, Mayor Pro Tem Juliana Mark, council members Curt McBride and John Larrieu voted "aye" and council member William Weaver was opposed.
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2013 Holiday Gift Guide: Apple iPad Air
Posted by Andru Edwards - Categories: Apple, Handhelds, Women, Men, Techies, Under $500
Thanks to its vast ecosystem of apps, great performance, and a fantastic screen, the iPad Air earns a spot in our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide (see our iPad Air review.) Compared to the fourth-generation iPad, the iPad Air is nearly identical in terms of function, although it's much faster and also sports a better front camera for FaceTime chats. The big leap is in the design department, where the iPad Air just dominates on comfortability. The iPad Air is the best full-sized consumer tablet that you can get this holiday season.
You can pick up the iPad Air now from Apple--order now if you want to ensure that it's delivered before Christmas.
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2013 Holiday Gift Guide: SOL REPUBLIC Jax earbuds
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The next featured in Gear Live's 2013 Holiday Gift Guide is the SOL REPUBLIC Jax headphones. Available in multiple colors, the SOL REPUBLIC Jax were designed to put great style and sound within reach. They feature a wide, tangle-free cable with an inline microphone for answering calls. You can choose between a 1-button or 3-button remote as well. It's compatible with Apple, Android, and Windows Phone devices. You can pick up the SOL REPUBLIC Jax earbuds now for $39.99.
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2013 Holiday Gift Guide Giveaway: Rdio streaming music subscription
Posted by Andru Edwards - Categories: Features, Music, PC / Laptop, Portable Audio / Video, Women, Men, Techies, Teens, Under $100, Under $25, Under $250, Under $50, Under $500
They say music is the universal language, and as music lovers ourselves, we think it's one of the best gifts that you can give, and we're putting it in our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide. Rather than grabbing an iTunes gift card, or worse, a random CD from the bargain bin, we recommend hitting your loves ones up with Rdio gift subscriptions. Why? It allows the user unlimited access to the entire Rdio music streaming catalog. That means on-demand access to millions of tracks from the web, iOS and Android smartphones and tablets, and even your Sonos system. Rdio costs $9.99 per month for full access. We love it--check out Gear Live on Rdio!
We are giving away three 3-month subscriptions to Rdio to our readers as well! To enter, all you need to do is:
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2013 Holiday Gift Guide: Ogio Renegade
Posted by Andru Edwards - Categories: Wearables, Features, Men, Techies, Under $250, Under $500
Here's a backpack that's worth of being featured in our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide: the Ogio Renegade. If you're like us, packing a ridiculous amount of gadgets with you when you leave the house, the crush-proof tech vault on the Renegade should pique your interest. There are also other compartments that are meant to keep your expensive tech safe, like the paddes camera pocket, tablet pouch, and the armor-sealed laptop area. The Ogio Renegade is as comfortable as it is durable, featuring ergonomic padded straps to make it easy to carry around. They're available in two colors: black and black pindot.
You can pick up the Ogio Renegade for $116 on Amazon.
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2013 Holiday Gift Guide: Aquafarm
Posted by Andru Edwards - Categories: Features, Household, Family, Women, Men, Under $100, Under $250, Under $500
We love finding quirky, cool things that are worthy of being featured in our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide, and the Aquafarm certainly fits the bill. You get a pet and some healthy food, all at the same time. You don't even have to clean up after it! Thanks to magic aquaponics, the plants use the fish waste as food, keeping the water clean. Impressive, right?
You can pick up the Aquafarm from ThinkGeek for $59.99.
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2013 Holiday Gift Guide: Apple TV
Posted by Andru Edwards - Categories: Apple, Features, HDTV, Home Entertainment, Family, Men, Techies, Under $100, Under $25, Under $250, Under $500
iOS devices like the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch will be big holiday gifts this year, make no mistake about it. The Apple TV is actually a fantastic complement to Apple's handhelds, worthy of being featured in our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide. A nice little device in its own right, the Apple TV gives you access to Apple's iTunes Store entertainment content right on your television. In addition, you get Netflix, Hulu Plus, YouTube, sports networks, and plenty of other entertainment options. Connect it to your iTunes Home Share, and you can use your iOS devices as remote controls for the Apple TV. The best part, though, is AirPlay. You can beam audio and video content right to the Apple TV with ease from your iOS device, or your Mac. You can also mirror the display of these devices as well, all wireless over your home network.
You can pick up the Apple TV for $99, or $94.95 on Amazon.
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2012 Holiday Gift Guide: Nintendo Wii U
Posted by Andru Edwards - Categories: Toys, Video Games, Family, Men, Techies, Teens, Under $500
Are you ready to usher in the arrival of the next-generation consoles? Nintendo is, as it's released the Wii U, today's pick in our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide. There are two configurations of Wii U available: a $299 white base model that packs in 8GB of storage, and a $349 Deluxe black bundle that has 32GB of storage and the NintendoLand game.
Both versions include the Wii U console, a WiiPad, sensor bar, AC adapters, and HDMI cable. If you opt for the Deluxe set, you'll also get a play stand, charging stand, and console stand.
The current Wii remotes and nunchuks are fully compatible with the Wii U console.
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2012 Holiday Gift Guide: Dismember-Me Plush Zombie
Posted by Andru Edwards - Categories: Accessories, Toys, Men, Kids, Teens, Under $100, Under $25, Under $250, Under $50, Under $500
We've got another inexpensive, yet awesome, entry for our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide, this one focusing on the undead. Do you know what happens when you take old broken plush toys and bury them in the woods by the light of the full moon while whistling the theme song from "Halloween"? Unfortunately nothing...which is why the skillful design monkeys over at ThinkGeek were forced to come-up with their own scary (but cute) zombie plush.
The Dismember-Me Plush Zombie begs to be torn limb from limb. After all he is a decaying re-animated corpse turned into irresistible cuddly plush. Rip off an arm... he doesn't mind. Tear him in half.. he'll barely notice. Pull off his legs... ok now he's getting a bit annoyed. Steal his brain... now you've really done it. Keep your teddy bears under close guard tonight because undead plush have come back from hell to walk the earth.
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2012 Holiday Gift Guide: SOL REPUBLIC Tracks headphones
Posted by Andru Edwards - Categories: Features, Portable Audio / Video, Women, Men, Techies, Teens, Under $100, Under $250, Under $500
SOL REPUBLIC Tracks are the first interchangeable on-ear headphones featuring V8 Sound Engine speakers, switchable cables, and "Sound Track" headbands. SOL REPUBLIC engineers developed a proprietary new polymer called FlexTech, which makes them virtually indestructible, and we're recommending them in our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide. the company actually stands behind that claim, as you get a 1,000 day warranty on each SOL REPUBLIC headband. they just won't break. For total comfort, the team designed the Tracks ear cushions to be large and lightweight. Tracks offer the optimal balance of size, style, sound and comfort and are available in black, white and red. You can pick up a pair on Amazon for $99.
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2012 Holiday Gift Guide: Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5K
Posted by Andru Edwards - Categories: Cameras, Features, Wireless / WiFi, Family, Women, Men, Techies, Under $250, Under $500
The nice thing about smartphone cameras is that you can instantly share photos using your data plan--but the quality of a point-and-shoot like the Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5K trumps your phone shots, and we're recommending it in our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide. Even better? The SZ5K packs onboard Wi-Fi that allows you to take great pictures, and then share them immediately to your smartphone for sharing (it works with both iOS and Android devices.) You can a 14.1 megapixel sensor with 720p video recording and 10x optical zoom. They sell for $199.99, but you can pick one up on Amazon for $189.99, saving yourself 5%.
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Title: To Kill a Mocking Girl
Air Date: June 22, 2010 at 12:00 AM PDT
The saying "The past will come back to haunt you" is never more true than for Aria, Spencer, Hanna and Emily. As the girls try to pay tribute to Alison's memory, the four friends are faced with unresolved issues. Aria has an unsettling encounter with her father's former mistress, Meredith. Emily is forced to see Toby Cavanaugh in a new light. Spencer is reeling in the wake of a vengeful Melissa. And Hanna is desperate to have her boyfriend, Sean, forget the "old" Hanna. With "A" taunting them every step of the way, how can the girls forge ahead and leave the past behind? Read our recap here, or watch our condensed three-minute video recap here!
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Recent and archived news articles by Megan Thee-Brenan of The New York Times.
Climate Is Big Issue for Hispanics, and Personal
Hispanics are more likely than whites to view global warming as a problem that affects them personally and to support policies aimed at curbing it, a New York Times poll has found.
February 10, 2015, Tuesday
U.S. to Restore Full Relations With Cuba, Erasing a Last Trace of Cold War Hostility
The U.S. will open an embassy in Havana for the first time in more than a half century after the release of an American contractor held in prison for five years, officials said.
December 18, 2014, Thursday
New York Times Poll Finds Public Support for Re-Establishing Relations with Cuba
Most Americans support normalizing trade and diplomatic relations with Cuba and consider what happens in the communist nation to be important to the interests of the United States.
December 17, 2014, Wednesday
U.S. Should Shun Torture, Clinton Says in New York
Hillary Rodham Clinton condemned the use of torture on Tuesday in her first remarks about the issue since the Senate Intelligence Committee released its scathing report last week.
December 17, 2014, Wednesday
Americans Largely Back C.I.A. on Interrogations, Polls Find
On balance, Americans think the CIA was justified in its interrogation of suspected terrorists following the September 11th attacks, according to three national polls conducted in the wake of last week's Senate Intelligence Committee's report...
December 16, 2014, Tuesday
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Many Feel the American Dream Is Out of Reach, Poll Shows
Only 64 percent of respondents in an opinion poll on economic and financial issues said they still believed in the American dream, the lowest result in roughly two decades.
December 10, 2014, Wednesday
Surveys of Voters Signal Dismay With Both Parties
In surveys of those who cast ballots in Tuesday's elections, voters signaled that they were at least as negative about Republican legislators as about President Obama.
November 5, 2014, Wednesday
Obama Is Unlikely to Get Credit for a Falling Unemployment Rate
As the jobs picture has brightened, President Obama's job approval rating has worsened.
October 4, 2014, Saturday
Obama Faulted in Terror Fight, New Poll Finds
With Americans' fears about a terrorist attack on the rise, a New York Times/CBS News poll finds the public is questioning President Obama's strategy for combating the militant organization calling itself the Islamic State.
September 18, 2014, Thursday
G.O.P. Hopefuls, Light on Experience, Try to Build Foreign Credentials
Contenders for the party's 2016 nomination like Senators Rand Paul and Ted Cruz have a resume with just a few years in the Senate and little foreign policy experience. But so did Barack Obama in 2008.
September 10, 2014, Wednesday
Results of the New York Times/CBS News Poll on Politicians' Approval Ratings
A New York Times/CBS News poll shows that President Obama's approval ratings are similar to those of President George W. Bush in 2006 when Democrats swept both houses of Congress in the midterm elections.


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I love terrariums! We have a pond terrarium going right now with tadpoles, snails, moss, and other micro-organisms. One of our tadpoles even changed to a frog! The other tadpoles are very close.... I love how your terrariums are plants and stuff. It's been hard getting my kids to understand that we will be letting the frogs go. With plants and leaves that's not an issue!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for linking up these fun terrariums to my Summer Fun party. I remember making them out of soda bottles when I was younger, but then forgot about it. Your cute idea has inspired me to try some with my kids this summer.
I just included it in my Five Fun Ideas with Science and Nature post.
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ACLU push will put privacy in public eyeBy PETER HIRSCHFELD
Vermont Press Bureau | September 14,2013MONTPELIER From the proliferation of license plate readers to the installation of face-identification software at the Department of Motor Vehicles, state and local government in recent years has invested significant sums of money in technology that can be used to track citizens.
Now one Vermont organization is saying enough is enough and will launch a campaign next week aimed at illuminating the scope of taxpayer-funded surveillance activities that have cropped up in the wake of 9/11.
The Vermont chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union will unveil a report Tuesday highlighting the evolution in recent years of the states information-gathering apparatus. As the organization says in a YouTube video released this week announcing its efforts, We used to be a state where both the notion and the reality of privacy were true.
But over the last dozen years, Vermont has been transformed into a state where were being watched, the video says.
Allen Gilbert, executive director of the ACLU of Vermont, said residents here have largely been caught off guard by the cumulative effect of the new technologies.
Many of these have crept in rather slowly, and I dont think anyone realized the scope of the individual pieces, and the power of the system when all those pieces are aggregated, Gilbert said.
Components of the state and federal surveillance program include: license plate readers that aggregate driver data for use by law enforcement personnel; cellphone-tracking technology that allows police, often without a warrant, to determine the location of a specific individual; facial recognition software at the DMV, installed last year, that allows the state to identify people captured on surveillance video; and the use of drones on the Vermont-Canada border.
Oftentimes we dont begin taking a hard look at these technologies until some harm has been done, Gilbert said. But its really remarkable whats happened here over the past 12 years.
At a Statehouse news conference next week, Gilbert will call on lawmakers to adopt a range of measures designed to check the power of government to monitor the activities of law-abiding Vermonters.
The ACLU will seek passage of a drone bill that would limit police use of the unmanned aircraft to instances in which they already have a warrant or are intervening in an emergency. The group will also seek passage of legislation that tries to prevent employers from demanding access to a candidates online activities before making a job offer.
Gilbert said hell also outline a longer-term push for what he calls the Vermont Electronic Privacy Act.
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Great Value Written By William E, Linville, VA on Thursday, January 23, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Ease of Use Features Picture Quality Value The Nikon D3100 is a great value for those who want more than a point and shoot camera. This camera harkens me back to the old film days and manual settings. This camera work great on full auto settings, but it nice to be able to easily set my exposure to my liking. Even my 40 year old Nikkor lens works on this camera in full manual mode. Auto focus is very fast so you don't miss those action shots. The flash recovery time is faster than I thought it would be, and you can even use it for a fill flash. Buying from Crutchfield I knew if there was something wrong of if I didn't like it, I could return it hassle free. Pros: Easy to learn and use. Great beginners DSLR camera. Cons: Haven't found any yet.
D3100 Review Written By Glenn, Dallas on Friday, October 18, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Ease of Use Features Picture Quality Value I am a professional photographer, but my D3 is a bit much to lug around for personal use. I bought the D3100 as a small, light personal camera that I can also shoot video with. So far, I'm quite pleased with it. Pros: Compact, lightweight, controls are similar to my Nikon D3, so I didn't have to learn much. Image sharpness is good, colors are good in RAW mode (see cons), the display is big for the size camera, and the menus are easy to use. Cons: In JPEG modes, the camera over-processes the images too much for my tastes, so I shoot in RAW mode, and convert to JPEG in Photoshop as needed. That is a bit of a PITA, but the images look good.
Love this camera! Written By Awilson, Metter, GA on Monday, June 10, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Ease of Use Features Picture Quality Value Origanlly bought this camera from another company and asked the to ship ASAP - after 2 days and no tracking #, I called and found out that they were out of stock and had not shipped my camera yet. Cancelled my order and called Crutchfield - they shipped the same day and I got it within 2 days!!! Great Service~ Love this camera. Easy to understand and use. Love the video feature. Pros: Easy to use!!! Nice pictures. Love the easy video feature. Nice not to have to take a camera and video recorder on vacation. Cons: Havent found one so far
Nikon D3100 Kit Written By JimG, Dexter, NY on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Ease of Use Features Picture Quality Value Bought this for my son who recently moved to Alaska. He says that it is very easy to use and not to heavy. Turn on time is quick which is important when taking unexpected animal shots. The pictures he sends to us are clear and bright. I would recommend this camera for anyone. Pros: Quick turn on time, Crisp looking pictures, light weight
B3100 Written By Dave, Palmyra, VA on Thursday, May 02, 2013 "Coolness Factor" Ease of Use Features Picture Quality Value My first DSLR and I am very pleased with it so far. Have not taken many pictures yet but the one's I have are great. Pros: Value, easy to use and great picture quality Cons: Nothng Yet!!
Great Camera Written By Rob M, New York on Monday, April 22, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Ease of Use Features Picture Quality Value Great Camera, takes fast pictures and very clear pictures!
Great camera! Written By Amzona, Gilbert AZ on Friday, March 15, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Ease of Use Features Picture Quality Value The Nikon D3100 is first DSLR and it's been so much fun to use. I know some other reviews had weight as a con but I have small hands and it fits perfectly in them and it is not heavy at all. and even with a 55-300 lens attached it's not too bad. . I also love the cheats like portrait, sports, landscape that is similar to my point and shoot, they come in handy when you need to take a quick picture and don't want to waste time figuring out what settings to use. It's a great first camera to learn on Pros: so quick to take a great picture with little fuss Cons: none that I have found so far.
Very Pleased Written By AJC, Tokyo, Japan on Friday, January 11, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Ease of Use Features Picture Quality Value The Nikon 3100 is my first DSLR. I'd always enjoyed the simplicity of a 'point-and-click' digital camera, but wanted to a more capable camera to capture kids and travel. The 3100 has fit the bill. Without much effort, I began taking some really breathtaking shots. Since my original purchase, I've added a 55-200 zoom lens and 35mm prime lens to my kit, and with the 3100 I've been able to turn a nascent interest in better pictures into a budding hobby. At some point, I'll probably 'trade up' to a much fancier suite of equipment, but if you're thinking of moving out of the 'point-and-click' market into the DSLR market, the 3100 is a very capable and fun platform for that transition. Pros: Great photos, ease of use. Cons: None that I've seen.
Nikon D3100 Kit Written By Jay Z., Saratoga Springs NY on Friday, November 23, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Ease of Use Features Picture Quality Value Over all I like the camera. My only complaint is the lens does not zoom in as well as I thought it was going too.
Very Happy BIRTHDAY GIRL Written By BIRTHDAY GIRL, Arrington, VA on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Ease of Use Features Picture Quality Value I REALLY love this camera!!! It takes the best photos and I got such a great deal on it. The price was a steal for this quality of a camera--what's even more impressive is that I called Crutchfield a couple weeks after purchasing it (because I forgot to use a gift certificate I had when purchasing the camera) and the camera had dropped in price. They refunded my credit card, applied the gift certificate AND gave me the difference in the cost of the camera!!! I love Crutchfield! Pros: EXCELLENT shot--very quick and rarely blurry. Cons: Kind of heavy and big.
Nikon D3100 Kit Written By S NYE, Plattsburgh NY on Thursday, October 11, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Ease of Use Features Picture Quality Value I bought this as a birthday gift for my son. I have owned many Nikon cameras , I thought this was a great time for my son. Pros: Easy to use ,Quality photos, great first DSLR to start out on Cons: none
Great photos Written By Mike in Napa, Napa, CA on Friday, May 25, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Ease of Use Features Picture Quality Value My wife had expressed interest in getting a better camera so she could get better pictures of our two young kids. I bought the Nikon D3100 for her birthday. She loved it and in the first weekend we had frame worthy shots before we really even learned how to use it. This camera has a lot of features that we will have to learn to use but as novices, we are already enjoying the quality of the photos. Pros: Outstanding picture quality right out of the box. Cons: As beginners, it will take some time to figure out all the features.
Great light SLR Written By J. W, Edwardsburg, MI on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Ease of Use Features Picture Quality Value This is a great little, light-weight DSLR. I got it to replace a broken D70 and look forward to it serving my young family for years. I'm looking forward to using the video feature, but am disappointed it is hard capped at a 10 minunte recording length, that means I still need the video camera for sports events. The large size Jpeg image files look good even at 1920 x 1080 on my 27" monitor, I'm sure they'll print out clearly in any size I need as well. Pros: Size & weight. Standard DX lenses. pop-up flash and accessory/flash shoe. Usual gamut of well-designed and well-made Nikon accessories and options. The Guide option could be used by budding photogs to try and learn about settings. Cons: 10 minute hard cap on video recording.
Excellent Preformance Written By Mario, Manati, P.R. on Friday, March 30, 2012 Luego de gastar en opciones Point & Shoot, tuve que detenerme y evaluar que busco en una camara, fue cuando consulté a GIL de Cruchtfield, quien tuvo la paciencia de escucharme y descubrir que lo que yo buscaba no lo podia encontrar en una camara digital corriente. Soy un aficionado de la fotografia, no tengo los conocimientos tecnicos, pero gracias a la ayuda de Gil, me di la oportunidad de probar por fin una SLR que no arruinara mi bolsillo y que me diera la calidad que yo buscaba. Es bueno que te orienten con objetividad y conforme al presupuesto que tenenmos. Muy complacido una vez mas del servicio sin presedentes de Cruchtfield y sus asociados. Gracias Gil. Buen Trabajo!! Having spent previously on Point & Shoot options, I had to stop and evaluate what I was looking for in a camera, and that's when I consulted with GIL from Crutchfield, who had the patience to listen to me and discover what I was looking for but hadn't been able to find in a digital camera. I'm a photography fan, I don't have a lot of technical knowledge, but thanks to Gil's help, I finally got the opportunity to try an SLR that wouldn't break the bank and that would give me the quality I was looking for. It's good that they advise you objectively and according to the budget that you have. Very happy one more time with the unprecedented good service of Crutchfield and its associates. Thanks Gil. Great job!! Pros: Una guia para ir conociendo las capacidades de la camara. Respuesta rapida en los shooting y setting de la camara! A guide to help you learn to use the camera's functions. Fast answers on shooting and setting the camera! Cons: La Pantalla LCD no captura la calidad real de la foto, es solo una referencia, solamente 230,000 dots. The LCD screen doesn't capture the true quality of the photo, it's only a reference, only 230,000 dots. Crutchfield response on Tuesday, May 08, 2012 Translation provided by Crutchfield's Spanish Sales & Support team. Visit our new Spanish-language site at www.crutchfieldenespanol.com:
Great middle of the road camera Written By Kristin, Upstate, NY on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Ease of Use Features Picture Quality Value I was looking for a DSLR that wasn't too expensive, easy to use, decent image quality and I'll be honest, a Nikon. I've used Nikons since I worked at a camera shop many many years ago. The ease of use with this camera is so great. The LV switch got me at first but that was a quick dismissal just realizing that even though I prefer the old school viewfinder, it is nice seeing the image on the screen. I haven't grabbed any of my other K-mount lenses to try with it but I'm looking forward to trying it out even if I can't use the auto focus. I would say that this is a great camera for the cost and the shipping here at Crutchfield is very fast! Pros: cost, K-mount, size Cons: can't think of any yet!
Nikon D3100 Kit Written By Anonymous, Livonia Michigan on Saturday, July 02, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Love it
Disappointed Written By Gary, Ellicott City, MD on Monday, June 27, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) The pictures are no better than my $200 point and shoot. It doesn't seem to focus well. A photo of a butterfly is terribly out of focus, though the focus point (as shown on ViewNX 2) is right on the butterfly. On a number of occasions outdoors, the "low light" indicator came on at 100 ISO. I spent too long playing with the camera, testing it out, and so I am past the 60 day trial period Crutchfield provides. There may be something wrong with my camera, so my next step may be to get warranty service. But I want to play with it for a while longer before deciding it's a camera problem. The camera has a good feel to it, though. I just wish it took better photos.
Awesome camera Written By Pete, New York on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This is my first dslr. I owned an slr years ago but when I went digital I went to point and shoot cameras. I'm very happy with this purchase I just wish the kit lens had a little more magnification. I'm now in the process of buying a zoom lens. I don't know a lot about DSLRs but this camera is easy to use and after a few weeks I have learned to use some of the manual settings. I took some shots in a school auditorium which were not bad and even though the subject was 50 feet away the flash was effective. The ability to make video clips was a major reason why I chose this camera. The quality of the video image is really sharp but also a bit jumpy due to the 24fps. The auto focus settings in video mode take some getting used to. Overall, I'm happy with this camera and with Crutchfield.
Nikon D3100 Kit Written By Anonymous, Madera, CA on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great for families and vacations.
Exelente Written By Carlos, Puerto Rico, Manati on Friday, April 22, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Excellent camera. You don't have to be a photography expert to get professional-looking photos. Image quality is surprisingly good. This camera is better for daylight photos, as the flash it has will work well in the late afternoon/dusk, but for taking photos at night, I recommend the flash they sell separately. I bought the Speedlight SB-700 flash and in combination with the Nikon D-3100 camera, they'll make your photos a dream, looking totally professional. I also bought the carrying bag for the camera which included a photography guide I've used a lot to get to know the marvelous things this camera can do, which I recommend to anyone who buys to understand all the different ways to get that great image we're all looking for.
Wife's 1st nice camera Written By Mike, Santa Barbara on Monday, March 28, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I got this camera for my wife as she seems to have an eye for good pictures. I was very impressed with the array of features this camera offers. The build quality and ease of use were the primary factors in buying this camera. My wife loves it and I love the great pictures she's been taking.
Love It! Written By AmyM, Maine on Saturday, March 26, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I absolutely love this camera. After spending hundreds of dollars or worthless point and shoot cameras, I had enough. I have four kids ages 12, 10, 10, and 5. They play all kind of sports and do all sorts of activities. I was sick of blurry shots of my children playing sports. We finally decided to invest in a more expensive camera and an additional lens. I have never had anything besides a point and shoot camera and I was worried that it would be too difficult for me to figure out. I was wrong. I can't believe how easy this camera is to use. It also came with a dvd that explains its features and that was so helpful. We almost bought the d3000 and one of our friends bought that instead, but I am glad we got the d3100. The d3100's ability to easily take continuous action shots makes this model worth it for me. Our friend's camera is suppose to be able to do the same thing, but after several weeks, she couldn't figure out how to get it to work. It isn't a matter of just flipping a little switch like this one is. I am very pleased with this camera's ability to take pictures in gymnasiums and it's ability to take wonderful action shots. We also took the camera to Disney World, and got great photos there too. If you are considering upgrading from a point and shoot camera, this is a great camera.
Great Product Written By Brad, St.Cloud,FL on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This is the first SLR camera I have ever owned. I can definitely say, anyone that has a complaint about this camera, does not know what there talking about. It takes excellent pictures as long as you take the time to learn the camera.
Great camera, great service Written By Ceebs15, Boston, MA on Thursday, February 10, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This is a great camera--takes beautiful shots, and I haven't even started to figure out the ins and outs! It has a variety of shooting modes, which make it easy to take stunning photos in just about any condition. Highly recommended for a first-time SLR user, and most likely for seasoned vets as well!
Awesome Camera!! Written By Sonny, Grand Rapids, MI on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) We LOVE this camera. We upgraded from the Nikon D40, which we also loved. However, the additional clarity and versatility of this camera are truly amazing. We recently took family photos and enlarged a print to 20"x30". Even at that size, the print came out looking spectacular! Very good low light performance. Most photos that would have required a flash using our D40 we can now take relying on natural lighting alone. It is very simple to operate, yet has all of the features an amateur enthusiast would need to customize any photograph manually. The only small criticism I can think of is that it is a little slow to release the shutter when shooting in live preview mode (using the LCD as a live viewfinder). 2 recommendations: purchase the SB-600 Nikon speed light and a lens with a very large aperture to ensure you can adequately light any situation and have a narrow enough depth of field to make portraits look great.
Good first SLR Written By David C., Houston, TX on Monday, January 17, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This is our first SLR camera and so far we have been very pleased with the quality of the pictures it takes. Easy to use too! Just wish I had got the zoom lens as well.
Professional Photos at an Amateur Price Written By J. Laman, Erie, IL on Monday, December 27, 2010 After a ton of searching and looking over different specs I decided on this camera and could not be happier! Likes: -Clear, crips, bright photos - Easy to handle and set up - Quality accessories - Fun and easy to use software - Easy video mode - Great quality camera body Dislikes: - could be a better lens (though for the price I can't really complain) - no USB cord included (this is the ONLY thing that really bothered me)
Point and shoot on steroids Written By jc, Birmingham,AL on Tuesday, November 30, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Finally making the move to digital from film, it just became too much trouble to find film, especially slides and processing is at the mercy of a drug store clerk. I first purchased a Coolpix L110 which don't get me wrong is an excellent point and shoot with optional program enhancements, but the D3100 is the next level. Having a film background I found the view finder and zoom control to be invaluable. 14 meg is also the next step over 10 and 12 which is going by the wayside. This camera is user friendly and when you combine Crutchfield and Nikon you can't lose.
It's a great first DSLR Written By P P, CA on Monday, October 18, 2010 It's a great first DSLR camera. -light -good feel -takes great pictures There are two cons in my opinion: - rear LCD could be of a higher resolution -HD recording should be for as long as you have available memory, not a soft time limit Wish list: -Wish the kit came with the 18 - 105mm lens that the D90 comes with -Slightly bigger right hand grip
Best value for the money Written By LoveDSLR, Wheeling,IL on Thursday, September 09, 2010 This is my second DSLR camera, my first one being NikonD40x. Following are four primary reasons for buying Nikon D3100: 1. FullHD 1080p with auto focus in Video mode (this is lacking in Canon 550D). 2. Body design -compact & light weight with same 3" LCD (though LCD pixel density was more on Canon 550D). 3. Nikon's Guide Mode with intuitive controls and on-board assistance (this is lacking in Canon 550D) 4. Most important one - Best value for money, compared to Canon 550D which cost apprx $200 more than D3100.


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25 August 2001
Show Day: Slane Castle, Show One
With the uncertainties of traffic and all, I headed back to Slane at about noon. It wasn't too bad a journey, most of the delay being in the last mile or so, where we were having to negotiate crowds of already well-oiled revelers, littered about the roadside.
Coldplay were on stage when I arrived and made my first foray to the mix position. Beating your way through the crowd to get to the centre field control tower is an operation requiring much skill and cunning, especially if you've a bag to carry, but I have become quite adept at it over the years. All the same, even at this point of the day, it was pretty packed out on the field, so I waited for a ballad before making my move (if you go for it during a real rocker, you're far more likely to get jumped on).
All seemed well at the control tower, everything had survived the night's rain & so I got on with my chores for the rest of the afternoon. I had a couple of new video pieces to show the band, plus final discussions about the set list, what time it would get dark and other strategies.
I'd like to be able to give a blow by blow account of the performances of all the other bands who played today, but sadly I didn't see a single moment of any of them. I had really hoped to be able to see at least some of the Red Hot Chili Peppers set, but in the end I was too wrapped up in the million other things that fill my time on days like this. It certainly sounded like the other bands were having a good time, though, so I took some small comfortin that.
Once the Chilis were done, the U2 crew went to their battle stations and the changeover began. I allowed plenty of time to get back out to the mix, which was just as well. Edging my way through the throng, ('scuse me, 'scuse me, sorry, thanks, 'scuse me') it was rather sweet that quite a few folks in the crowd would help me get by because they knew who I was - trying to make some room and offering sympathetic looks or cheerful sarcasm as they could see how much further I had to go.
U2's opening night at Slane has already been reviewed within an inch of its life, so there's little point in retelling it here, though for me personally it was a strange night. The mix position we were using was the old fashioned type, being a high tower with several levels - sound mixing desks on the first level, lighting & video control above and projection at the very top. On U2's own tours we have pioneered the use of single-decker mix positions - sometimes splitting them and putting sound on one side of the stadium and lighting control on the other. This keeps us all nearer the ground and is better for sight lines, etc. Consequently, it's been a lot of years since I did a gig way up in a tower, with the back and sides covered in waterproofing plastic (albeit see through). The result was that I felt terribly disconnected from the event - like I was stuck in the attic when there was this raging party going on in the basement. I could see and hear everything - it all looked and sounded fine - but it was tough to connect with the vibe of the night.
There were a couple of exceptions. 'Elevation' was incredible - this massive crowd stretching way way back up the hill all bouncing in unison, and 'Streets' of course was just sublime. Thousands and thousands and thousands of voices∑ As the show drew to a close, 'One' formed the emotional peak. Bono dedicated it to his father and we showed a short video obituary which was enormously moving, even to this hardened cynic pushing the 'go' button.
My final odyssey was to get backstage during 'Walk On' to join the 'runner', i.e. the police convoy to get back to Dublin before the crowd emptied out. This meant (don't laugh) getting through the audience to right behind the stage during that last song. Even to a man of my adept crowd-surfing nature this was going to be something of a challenge, but the crushing blow came as, 10 metres out from the mix position, I felt that one of my bootlaces had come undone and I was going to be tripping myself up all the way. Nightmare.
Triumphantly though, I emerged in the nick of time and jumped into one of the vehicles before we sped off as fireworks burst in the night air. An hour or so later we all reconvened at the Clarence. The band aren't staying here, but they all came back to join those of us that are for some late night celebrations. Everyone seemed pleased and relieved, and the festivities continued longer than I can remember.
For some reason all this reminded me of the first time U2 played Croke Park in Dublin in 1985. Back then I was about the only non-Dublin resident in the organization, so I would usually just stay at someone's house rather than at a hotel and on that occasion I was staying with The Edge. Once the aftershow hospitality had been drained dry, several bars had been visited and the party had broken up, Edge & I ended up sitting at his kitchen table. We sat there just talking nonsense and drinking tea until daylight dawned when, as a house guest, it seemed the polite thing to do to call it a night. 'What are you really supposed to do though?' mused Edge, 'at a moment like this, when you've just been onstage, playing an ecstatic gig to 80,000 people in your own home town; it seems so absurd just to get the bus home and go to bed.'
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