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I think the Starlet Toyfriend is an awesome vibrator, and I'm so glad that I requested one from GoodVibes.com to review. For starters, it's covered in the same silicone that I raved about on the Bunny Toyfriend because it feels so incredibly soft and silky. Also, the motor is nice and quiet. I love that.
This vibe also comes with batteries and a cool little stand. It's waterproof, so you can use it just about anywhere, and it's easy to clean. But most importantly, it's a very effective stimulator that can be used in a variety of ways (just don't use it for anal, as there's no flared base).
Toyfriends come in simple and fun packaging. The box has a clear plastic window so you can see the Starlet inside. Both the vibe and stand are held in place by a molded plastic insert, and also inside the box is a handy little product brochure showcasing the other Toyfriends.
Starlet measures close to 7 inches in total length, with a shaft diameter of around 1 1/4 inches giving it a little over 4 inches of girth. The top is curved with an interesting oval shape at the tip.
After my experience with the Bunny Toyfriend, I honestly didn't have very high expectations for this vibe when I saw that it took AAA batteries. But when I turned the motor on, I was very pleasantly (and pleasurably) surprised at the strong vibrations.
My enthusiasm waned somewhat when I pushed the button, expecting even more oomph at the next setting, and discovered that this is one of those sex toys whose motor starts off at the highest speed. The pulses that come after are nice and strong, though. The vibrations travel up the shaft in a way that gives them almost a throbbing kind of feel.
This shape works really well for me. The first few times I played with this vibe I didn't even turn the motor on. That's because I really enjoy hitting my G-spot with that oval head. The silicone has some give and bends slightly at the curve, but the shaft is hard, and the head is firm enough to put some decent pressure on my G-spot.
When I did finally use it as a vibrator, I had the opposite problem. It felt so good on my clitoris that I didn't want to take it away long enough to insert it. Luckily for me, there's no limit to the number of times you can use a sex toy before writing a review for it, as it took me a few more goes before I finally used it internally with the motor on. I'm thrilled to report that it performed beautifully for that purpose as well.
There are many things I love about this vibe, but I'm not a huge fan of the button. If you don't hit it right in the center, which is not always easy to do with slippery fingers, it doesn't register. I also prefer the slower/less intense vibrations to be first in the vibration setting sequence, but that's me being picky. The other thing is that you can really feel the vibrations all the way down the shaft, so this one will make you hand go numb after a while, but that's just how it is with powerful vibes that are more modestly sized.


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Since making my temporary move to Montreal, I've noticed a large dip in my bank account not just attributed to copious amounts of poutine eating.
Fashion is big here, and so is the pressure to look less like a hobo when I'm out in the city. This was a harsh realization when I first arrived. "What do you mean I can't wear my sweatpants to dinner?" I whined to my friends. Things are a little more casual on the east coast, where "looking your best" generally means not wearing pajama pants in public.
Need to fit in? Start with these suggestions. (Mind you, Montreal digs fashion. This will probably change tomorrow.)
- Neon everything: This is bit of a worldwide trend at the moment, but the neon fad runs rampant in Montreal. Sunglasses, shorts, shoes, tank-tops, you name it. They wear it. Yes, even leggings. I despised this fad when it first came onto the scene, but the acquisition of a neon-pink Contiki tank made me change my mind. Apparently redheads can wear pink, even if it's hot.
- Blazers and aviators: Together, always. One is not mutually exclusive of the other. Bonus points if you wear gladiator sandals, especially if they're multi-colored.
- Insane patterned leggings: Running on the leggings theme, I've seen some of the most bizarre, zany patterns on leggings while out in the city...everything from neon leopard print to floral patterns to stripes that will make you go blind. It takes a bold woman to wear those babies, and I'm not one of them. I salute those who do, however.
- Baggy pants: You know, kinda like the ones that MC Hammer used to wear, except less outrageous. I'm not sure how people make this look good, but somehow they do. Even the floral ones. I think it's something to do with being skinny.
- Coloured jeans. This one I love, because it exudes "summer." The brighter the better, especially in greens and blues. The tighter the better as well. Might as well accentuate.


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This is not a drill. There has been a report of a zombie attack in Miami, Florida. The zombie apocalypse is nigh. Perhaps last week's ninja attack was a harbinger of the end of days. I'm just glad that The Walking Dead was filmed here in Atlanta, so we have a good leg up on other cities when it comes to zombie preparedness.
Most of the mainstream media doesn't appear to be referring to this "zombie attack" as such, but when there's a report of a man eating the flesh off of another man's face, growling at police, and not responding to being shot, thus having to be shot many many times… Let's just call a spade a spade: it's a fucking zombie. CNN and The Examiner (which I have placed somewhere above the National Inquirer and below US Weekly on the totem pole of [un]reliability) are with me as "zombie" being the proper nomenclature.
What's more puzzling to me (as I've been on zombie high alert for years, so the actual attack was not all that surprising and more just gross and sad) are these "bath salts" to which the stories refer. Bath salts transformed the man to the zombie state? Are there amphetamines in bath salts? Or do the quotations around "bath salts" mean just that this drug resembles bath salts but are not actually bath salts? If so, why did they choose "bath salts"? Seems like there are tons of other granulated powders that might better connote the sinister or zombifying aspect of this drug rather than "bath salts." Like what about "Rock Candy Bittles." Actually no, that doesn't work– instead it sounds delicious and is hereby copyrighted as mine. How about "Granulated Erythritol"? I don't know what that is, but it sounds more harmful to snort than bath salts.
On to a practical inquiry: as an avid recreational bather, I have a large store of bath salts of different scents and relaxation qualities. I need to know if I'm at risk for accidental zombie exposure and/or burglary to steal my plenty o' bath salts when the storm hits. And by the look of the clouds, I may have to pick up the speed with which I collect head-bludgeoning objects for the final battle.


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TRANSPLANTS from animals to humans pose unacceptable risks to health if they are carried out in countries with inadequate controls, an expert panel has told the World Health Organization.
Xenotransplants, most likely from pigs, could help relieve the severe shortage of human tissues or even organs. But even when pigs are kept in sterile conditions to prevent infection, it is impossible to eliminate viruses whose genes have become part of the pig genome. The fear is that without careful monitoring, new diseases might evolve in people given xenotransplants. "This work has enormous potential, and we don't want it spoilt by an unfortunate accident," says Luc Noel of the WHO in Geneva.
But at a meeting in Geneva last week, experts said xenotransplants are already going ahead with little oversight. Chinese and Russian scientists have reported such work, while in Mexico one clinic even offers embryonic shark cell transplants for spinal ...
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Oslo is one of the oldest capitals in all of Scandinavia. Because of increased interest in tourism, Oslo has experienced tremendous growth in the past decade. Whereas twenty or thirty years ago, visitors to Oslo would have had to rely solely on the intrinsic beauty of the area for a good time, now, with all of the added tourist attractions and museums, the combination is dynamite. There is enough to see and do in Oslo to keep you busy and happy for weeks.
In the 11th century, a Viking king founded Oslo, and under Hakkon V, the city became the capital of Norway. Throughout the centuries, Oslo has burned to the ground numerous times, but every time it was rebuilt on a grander scale. Most recently, the city was completely destroyed by fire in 1824, but the King of Denmark, Christian IV, rebuilt the town in close proximity to the Akershus Castle. During this time, he renamed the city Christiania, but in 1924 Oslo reverted back to its previous (and current) name. After World War II, Oslo expanded to 175 square miles and today, in terms of area, it is one of the ten largest capital cities in the world. This is quite amazing for such a seemingly small town. However, for its great geographic size, there are only 500,000 inhabitants that live in the city. The region is heavily forested, and along with glaciers and mountains, Oslo has a great deal of uninhabitable area.
The name Norway comes from the word Norvegr, meaning the way to the north. Over one thousand years ago, this term was used by the Vikings to describe the shipping route of the country. Norway is often referred to as the Land of the Midnight Sun because of the long days during the summer. In the wintertime, it is not uncommon to have over seventeen hours of straight darkness; but in the summer, daylight lasts over twenty hours. The scenery in Oslo is picturesque, and destinations to hike, ski, and explore are everywhere. The locals are friendly, and the territory is diverse and wonderfully exciting.
Docking & Local TransportationCruise ships dock at the Port of Oslo, a full service port with transportation readily available and shopping nearby
For a $28 fee, you can purchase a fabulous Oslo Card, which allows for free travel on all modes of public transportation, including the subways, trams, and bus systems. Best of all, the Oslo Card will grant you free admittance into museums and other sites. However, if you desire to take a taxi, they are at your service twenty-four hours a day (23/23-23-23). If you would like to rent a car while in Oslo, contact Budget (47/22-17-10-50).
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The Kunstindustrimuseet is located at St. Olavs Gate 1 (22/03-65-40) and is an extravagant museum of applied art. It was originally constructed in 1876, making it one of the oldest museums in Norway. The collections and exhibits are wonderful, and the glass and silver from the 18th-century are amazing. The Scandinavian crafts and furniture are fabulous, as are the works of art. One of the most impressive works in the Kunstindustrimuseet is the Baldishol tapestry from the 13th century. Concerts, guided tours, and lectures are all held here, and if you walk through the museum with a docent you will receive some great insight and knowledge concerning the history of everything that is on display.
Taking a ferry to Bygdøy is an extremely popular activity for visitors to Oslo. The Bygdøy is a peninsula that is home to many Viking shipwrecks, and the area is as fascinating as it is exciting. This region is a tremendous historical site, complete with the Norwegian Folk Museum and a scenic sailboat harbor. The Norwegian Folk Museum is located at Museumsvn. 10 and is home to numerous medieval buildings and exhibits. There are 225,000 independent features inside this collection of smaller museums, and there is something to interest everybody. All aspects of Norwegian life are explored, including information on the heritage and culture of Oslo and Norway. There are outstanding works of art and woodcarvings, great tapestries, and an ornate church that dates back to the 1200s. Forestry and agriculture are big business in Norway, and these industries are showcased and explained in depth, articulating the details of each. After a few hours at the Norwegian Folk Museum, you will have gained a significant amount of insight about the lives and loves of the Norwegian people.
The Viking Ship Museum (22/13-52-80), located at Huk Aveny 35, provides a fascinating look into these ancient vessels of the high sees. Here you marvel at spectacular and ornate ships, preserved for over twelve hundred years. Nearby is the marvelous Kon-Tiki Museum (23/08-67-67, www.kon-tiki.no), located at Bygdøynesvn. 36. Housed in the museum is the famous Kon-Tiki raft, as well as fascinating exhibits displaying Polynesian artifacts and relics collected from the travels of Thor Heyerdahl.
The Vigeland Sculpture Park (23/49-37-00), located at Nobelsgate 32, is a tribute to the work of Gustav Vigeland, Norway's most celebration sculpture. Here you can stroll through a wonderful park and marvel at the more than two hundred sculptures on display.
Norwegian's take great pride in their ski-jumping heritage and success. The first ski jump competition took place in 1892 at the Holmmenkollen Ski Jump facility (22/92-32-00), located at Kongevn. 5 in Oslo. Visit this fascinating athletic center, home to the 1952 Winter Olympic ski-jumping competition.
Drobak is one of the best beaches around Oslo, and Hovedøya is pleasant as well. Be sure to stay away from the inner harbor; swimming there is highly discouraged due to pollution. Hovedøya is a clean, gorgeous beach with a 12th-century monastery on its grounds. The shore is rocky, and jumping into the water from the rocks is not high on my list, but it is popular amongst locals. Other beaches that are frequented by citizens of Oslo are Langøyene and Gressholmen, but beware, all beaches south of Langøyene are nude. If you happen to be into nudism, then jaunt over to Standskogen, where you can wear your birthday suit in style.
Klosteret is located at Fredensborgvn. 13 (23/35-49-00) and features wonderful French and Norwegian cuisine. The décor is marvelous, and you will fall in love with the rack of lamb and boiled halibut. The vegetarian dish of the day is always a good choice, and in the fall, be certain to ask about the game dish of the day, as it is usually delicious. Blom can be found at Karlk Johans Gate 41B (22/42-73-00) and is open for lunch and dinner. People from all over the world hold this restaurant in high regard, and the dining atmosphere is set up in a smorgasbord style. The wine list is one of the best in Oslo.
David-Andersen is located at Karl Johans Gate 39 (24/14-88-00) and is a century-old jewelry chain that features some heavy-duty items. The pieces are so beautiful that even uninterested men will marvel at their brilliance. Viking and Norwegian folklore have influenced the silver designs, and they are breathtaking. Hadeland Glassverk (47/61-31-05-55) is a marvelous place to see glass shaped and blown, and there is a shopping complex that sells all sorts of magnificent glasswork.
Billettsentralen (81/53-31-33) is the place to see ballet, opera, and theater in Oslo. You can purchase tickets by calling this number, and the performances are usually held weekly. Smuget can be found at Rosenkrantzgate 22 (22/42-52-62) and is the hottest dance club in Oslo. Food is served until 3am, the dance floor is active, and the cocktails are potent. You know you can't go wrong with that trio!


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Mortgage interest rates worsened last week, pushing pricing to its worst levels since late-April.
Conventional mortgage rates had been hanging near 4.10%. This week, they open closer to 4.25%.
The rise in rates is bad news for HARP mortgage applicants and other refinancing households who now will now face higher loan costs and fewer opportunities to save money; as well as for today's home buyers who have yet to lock a mortgage rate.
Rates also worsened for FHA loans, VA mortgages, and USDA home loans.
Freddie Mac reported 30-year fixed rate mortgage rates rising 0.02 percentage points to 4.12% last week nationwide. The rate was available to borrowers willing to pay 0.5 discount points at closing, plus normal closing costs.
Discount points are optional, one-time closing costs. 1 discount point comes at a cost equal to one percent of your loan size such that 0.5 discount points costs $500 per $100,000 borrowed.
However, because Freddie Mac's survey is conducted during the early part of the week, it failed to capture the changes in mortgages from Wednesday afternoon through Friday's market close.
Mortgage rates rose by quite a bit in last week's back-half. Mortgage rate shoppers trying to lock a mortgage rate may see rates closer to 4.25 percent, overall.
Regardless, as compared to the start of the year, today's mortgage rates are pretty excellent.
Recall that on January 1, 2014, mortgage rates were at a 16-week high. Rates had been moving higher as the domestic economy showed signs of improvement; as global markets were expanding; and, as the Federal Reserve prepped to reduce its market stimulus footprint.
Since then, however, the U.S. economy has mostly side-stepped and key global economies such as China have shown signs of a slowdown. In addition, conflict in Ukraine and in various parts of the Middle East have weighed on markets. These events have sparked a bout of safe-haven buying, which has benefitted U.S. mortgage bonds.
If you're shopping for a mortgage or looking for the lowest rate, then, be sure to compare lender pricing. During tumultuous times, mortgage rates will often vary between banks.
Despite Freddie Mac's survey, some mortgage lenders offer rates in the 3s.
Click to compare today's low mortgage rates.
Since the start of the year, mortgage rates have moved steadily and slowly downward. 30-year mortgage rates averaged 4.53% on January 1, and had moved to 4.12% by last week.
This week opens with mortgage rates higher, but that could change by mid-week. This is because, at 2:00 PM ET Wednesday, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will adjourn from its sixth scheduled meeting of the year -- a two-day, closed-door affair which begins Tuesday morning.
Don't expect the Federal Reserve to move "off-course".
The group will likely vote to keep the Fed Funds Rate within its current target range near zero percent, where it's been since December 2008; and it will likely move to "taper" its third round of quantitative easing (QE3) by another $10 billion.
A $10 billion taper would be the Fed's six such taper since January months, and would reduce the cumulative size of QE3 to $25 billion.
In theory, reducing the size of QE3 would lead mortgage rates higher. However, since the QE3 taper began, mortgage rates have managed to drop; the result of safe-haven buying and a smaller pool of available mortgage bonds.
Investors are buying U.S. bonds at a faster pace than the Fed can exit the market.
Incidentally, a similar pattern emerged when the original QE ended in 2009, and when QE2 ended two years later. Mortgage rates fell despite analyst calls for an increase.
Mortgage rates have dropped close to 0.375 percentage points since the QE3 taper started.
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Mortgage rates will have ample opportunity to move this week -- up or down. The economic calendar is stacked, and it includes a meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee.
Any time the Fed meets, mortgage rates can bounce.
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Rate shoppers should also be attuned to Federal Reserve Chairman Janet Yellen's post-FOMC meeting press conference. The Chairman will face questions from members of the press and her answers typically influence the future direction of mortgage rates.
In general, comments which suggest that the U.S. economy is slowing, or that inflation rates are expected to remain low, may result in mortgage rates moving lower. By contrast, comments indicated a strong U.S. economy and high rates of inflation would lead mortgage rates up.
It's been a good few weeks for mortgage rates. Pricing has improved from the start of the year and may continue to drop into fall. Or, after the Fed meeting, we may discover that the Fed is intent on guiding rates higher.
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Methodist Hospital will host a college fair on Tuesday from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the South Tower foyer located on the first floor of the South Tower outside of the Surgical Waiting Room.
The following schools will be represented: University of Phoenix, Chamberlain, Murray State University, IVY TECH, Henderson Community College, ITT Technical Institute, University of Evansville, Mid-Continent University and the University of Southern Indiana.
Those interested in beginning a college career are invited to speak with the representatives about the various programs offered by their schools.
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Indiana became a state on December 11, 1816, with Thomas Posey the first governor. He had been appointed to the territory's highest position in 1813, and remained in place until the election of Jonathan Jennings. Isaac Blackford was the Presiding Judge of the First Circuit Court, with Thomas E. Casselberry, Daniel Lynn, and John Graddy as Associate Judges.
Soon after statehood, a law of January 28, 1818, re-circuited the State, adding the Fourth Circuit. As a result of this restructuring the Fourth Circuit was composed of Gibson, Posey, Vanderburgh, Warrick, Spencer, Perry, and Pike counties.
Re-circuiting continued until 1851 when there were thirteen circuits covering eighty-one counties. The Fifth Circuit was added in 1824; the Sixth and Seventh in 1830; the Eighth in 1833; the Ninth in 1836; the Tenth and Eleventh in 1839; the Twelfth in 1841; and the Thirteenth in 1847. Posey County remained in the Fourth Circuit during this time.


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View buffalo at Pilanesberg National Park.
Leopard: One of Africa's majestic Big 5.
The critically endangered rhino.
Lion: One of the four big cats.
Elephant back safari: A safari adventure of a lifetime.
Hot Air Balloon Safari: Explore the Pilanesberg Nature Reserve from the air.
No trip to Africa would be complete without a safari. Since Meryl Streep and Robert Redford portrayed a colonial lifestyle in Out of Africa, tourists far and wide have come to Africa looking for a wonderful wildlife adventure. I sometimes forget how lucky I am to have relatively easy access to viewing game and experiencing the wide open space of untouched savannah.
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A Poet in 'the Heart of Tall Corn Country'
Published: 3-22-2010 2:40 pm
Poet. Teacher. Cattleman. J.V. Brummels entwines three callings in his life to bring a unique perspective to his students and his body of work."A poem comes out of a particular way of seeing the world, a vision of how the world is," Brummels explained. "Poets, like Hell's Angels, cowboys, and some other splinter groups, live at the margins of society, and that gives us a different perspective."Descended from the region's pioneers of the 1870s, Brummels teaches in the English Department at Wayne State College, an institution that his grandfather once attended. His great-grandfather served as a fireman on the first train to cross Wayne County. His great-grandmother, Augusta Stark, was brought to the area as a child in the 1870s and met Peter Brummels at the newly formed railroad town of Hoskins. Deep Nebraska roots and his style of writing have secured Brummels appearances at the 2009 Nebraska Book Festival at the State Historical Society's museum in Lincoln. He was among 15 authors invited to read from their 2009 work at the festival in November. His work received the Elkhorn Review Poetry Prize in 1987 and, more recently, the Nebraska Book Award for Book of Grass in 2008."Recognition is always welcome. I was very pleased to learn of the Nebraska Book Award," Brummels said. "Poets do often work in a vacuum. Someone once said that publishing a book of poems was like dropping a feather down a well and waiting for the splash.""I've been lucky to have my work recognized - a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship, invitations to read at the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, for instance," he continued. "When someone takes notice, it's very encouraging. It makes sitting down to write the next day more fun. To win a Nebraska Book Award is very special. I was raised in Nebraska, and I've always identified myself as a Nebraska poet. So yes, an award for Nebraska poetry pleases me greatly."As a writer, Brummels also received the Mildred Bennett Award for contributions to the literature of Nebraska. A member of the WSC English department since 1977, Brummels also attracted attention for the work of other writers through his direction of the Plains Writers Series and his editor's role for Nebraska Territory. He and Jim Reese, an assistant professor of English and the director of the Great Plains Writers' Tour at Mount Marty College in Yankton, S. Dak., operate Logan House, an independent publisher of contemporary poetry and short fiction. Educated at the University of Nebraska−Lincoln and Syracuse University, Brummels has written poems that have appeared in Chariton Review, Quarterly West, The Midwest Quarterly and Prairie Schooner. He has also been published in Rolling Stone. His books include 614 Pearl (Abattoir Editions, 1986), Deus Ex Machina (Spectra/Bantam, 1989) and Sunday's Child (Basfal, 1994). His most recent books are Clay Hills, (Nosila Press 1996), Cheyenne Line and Other Poems (Backwaters Press, 2001), Book of Grass (Grizzly Media, 2008) and City at War (Backwaters Press, 2009).Brummels' latest book, City at War, contains contemporary American West poems about the land and its uses on a planet that shows distress. This book was released on the heels of the Nebraska Book Award for Book of Grass."I'm grateful for the time that [Scott] "Grizz" McIntosh ('02) and Eddie Elfers [Teaching and Learning Technology Director] put into the Book of Grass. Elfers is a very good book designer. I'm sure that Book of Grass won the Nebraska Book Award in large part due to his eye and know-how in putting books together," Brummels said. "My Book of Grass poems were written during a period when we had a particularly strong group of student-poets on campus. I had the sense of them as my audience."Teaching has served as one of the main influences on Brummels' poetry."I've taught for a long time, and I've been very fortunate to have had some phenomenal student writers in my workshops," Brummels said. "Teaching is something I do all the time. This can irritate the heck out of my friends.""I don't think that there's a single inspiration for Book of Grass, at least not one I can point to. I don't think a poem very often comes from a single source - life is too various for that. When I was a student, I thought that some poets were trying to make simple things complicated. I've figure out since that it's really the other way around - poets are often trying to render very complicated experiences and perceptions as simply as possible. That's a hard thing to do successfully, which is why so many poems fail. Poets have to squeeze their work into their off hours, and we all have the same responsibilities as everyone else."In addition to his writing and teaching, Brummels has spent a life running cattle in a natural way."I've produced grass-fed beef for years now with my partner, David Tobias. We're very old-fashioned. We use horses and feed very little," he said. "Cattle have legs for a reason, and hauling all they eat to them seems to subvert what cattle naturally do." "Teaching at the alma mater of John Neihardt and living in Nebraska fostered an interest in Native Americans and certainly made knowing something about the people who lived here for millennia a natural preoccupation," Brummels said. "It looks pretty obvious that finding a way to feed ourselves without the tremendous environmental and economic costs of conventional agriculture is a good thing. Anyway, I've spent nearly 30 years running a horseback cattle operation in the heart of tall corn country. 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My Two Cents for April 20th:
Sharks Are Making Things Interesting- With one week to go in the NHL's regular season, the San Jose Sharks who looked like they were all but done on March 23rd, have caught on fire. Team teal has gone from a team heading to a fire sale to a team heading for a decent seeding in the upcoming NHL Playoffs. The Sharks with a convincing 6-1 win over the playoff contending Minnesota Wild Thursday Night increased their point total to 55 in the Western Conference Standings, tying them with the Los Angeles Kings and with it looms the possibility of a first round match against the defending Stanley Cup Champions. The Sharks also could face any number of other opponents in the first round, anywhere from St Louis, to Vancouver, to Minnesota, to perhaps even Columbus. The Sharks whomever they draw should they make the post season will just be very happy to be in the post season again. Right now nothing regarding the post season is clinched for San Jose however it appears the Sharks despite a horrible 23 game 6-11-6 stretch have found themselves in the nick of time to do more than just salvage the lockout shortened season.
What's even better is that the team as a whole is finding their stride. Players such as Logan Couture, Joe Pavelski, Joe Thornton, Patrick Marleau, and Martin Havlat are starting to find their scoring touches again. Brent Burns since being moved to forward has been nothing short of productive. Even newly acquired Raffi Torres has shown that he can get results and put pucks into the net. Antti Niemi has been arguably one of the more dependable goal tenders in the league. He will have the occasional off night as a goalie will have in this league, however more often than not Niemi has been there and has made the big saves. Niemi kept the Sharks in a good number of games during their midseason swoon and his play have probably salvaged at least 10 points in the conference standings out of the 55 the Sharks currently have. The Sharks are still one of the best penalty kill units in the NHL and if you are heading into the playoffs, the penalty kill needs to be at least as hot as the goalie because inevitably you are going to need it.
Got Smart- The Sharks are also as a whole making smarter decisions on the ice and keeping their head about them even in the chippiest of situations. The Sharks have made fewer trips to the penalty box during their hot streak. The Sharks have played three entire games without drawing a penalty and two where they have only drawn one (this does not count coinciding minor penalties where both teams end up skating four on four for two minutes). There is no single person to credit for this because every game has been a team effort. Certainly there was another clunker in Columbus April 9th, and that is a concern and not to be overlooked. Take away that game, and the Sharks by and large have held their own in the majority of the games they've played.
Qualify, Survive and Advance- One thing the Los Angeles Kings proved last year was that the main thing is just to get into the post season tournament, period. Seeding is only relevant if you allow it to be. The Kings were they 8th seed, which in as much as anything may have been the spark that lit the fire which burned all they way until the middle of June. The Sharks need to take that same exact attitude into the post season. A higher seeding, home ice may seem nice but in many ways it actually may not matter. The Sharks road record is not stellar this season. However come April 30th, that's really not going to matter. It will be a new season, and that season can last anywhere from four to seven games. It could last longer than four to seven games should they be fortunate enough to advance. The Sharks best plan for the post season aside from following the Kings' blueprint from last season is to also rip a page out of the late, great Jim Valvano's playbook. Valvano's plan if you remember the 1983 NCAA basketball tournament where he lead heavy underdog North Carolina State to the title was simple in statement, "Survive and Advance" That is the philosophy Sharks need to adopt do should they make the post season (and they should really start doing it with four games left in the regular season).
Wild Wild West- As of April 20th, here is what we have in the Western Conference Playoff Race. 1) Chicago Blackhawks= They are "in" and will along with the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Eastern Conference will be amongst the favorites to bring home the Stanley Cup. The Blackhawks are seeking their second title in four years and are a hard team to bet against. Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane, Marian Hossa are playing at the top of their games and goalie Corey Crawford has developed into one of the league's most dependable net minders. 2) Anaheim Ducks- They are also in and should clinch the Pacific Division cementing the #2 seed. The Ducks as of late have come back to earth however once the post season starts they are a team with as much fire power as anyone and can inflict some serious damage. Should Chicago falter the Ducks could find themselves carrying the Western Conference's banner into the Stanley Cup Finals. The usual suspects of Corey Perry, Teemu Selanne, Bobby Ryan and Ryan Getzlaf lead a potent line up that has been together for awhile. Anaheim also has a one-two punch in net of Jonas Hiller and Viktor Fasth. 3) Vancouver Canucks= They are also in. They are likely the third seed in the Western Conference. The Canucks too have the usual suspects of the Sedin Twins, Alex Burrows, Jannik Hansen, Mason Raymond and newly acquired Derek Roy. The Canucks had a shocking first round exit as the top seed from the post season last year however are still a very potent team once they get hot. Corey Schneider has been strong in goal. Should he for some odd reason not be able to get the job done, veteran Roberto Luongo is his back-up.
The rest of the pack from seeds 4 through 8 are still being hotly contested and teams can fall anywhere amongst the final five playoff slots. Teams that should make the post season are Los Angeles, San Jose, St Louis. Teams that are on the bubble are Minnesota, Columbus, Dallas and believe it or not Detroit. Out of those four teams only two of them are making the playoffs. If the Red Wings fail to qualify, it will be the first time in 22 seasons that they would miss the post season. The Sharks were a first year expansion team entering the NHL 22 years ago just to give perspective on that. If I had to pick a sleeper out of those four teams it's hard to argue against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Blue Jackets maybe for the first time in their franchise history were not sellers on the trade deadline day. As a matter of fact, they reeled in Marion Gaborik who was having a difficult season with the New York Rangers in a deadline day deal. Ever since Gaborik has established himself with the Blue Jackets who are becoming that one team you may not want to see. If they finish either 7th or 8th, they would draw either Anaheim or Chicago. The Blue Jackets might not beat either team, however don't be surprised if Columbus takes either team deep into the opening round. The Blue Jackets are a good team that nobody is talking about and if they make the post season will be certainly playing with house money. Teams that are playing for 2013-14 are Edmonton, Calgary, Colorado and Nashville.
Eastern Conference Races- The Pittsburgh Penguins even with the recent loss of Sidney Crosby to a broken jaw should lock up the top seed in the Eastern Conference. With 66 points in the bank, the Penguins have comfortable leads over both Montreal and Boston. The third seed will be the best team to come out of the worst division in the NHL, the Southeast. The Washington Capitals have not had a stellar season but could get the number three seed in the east for winning their division. No other team in the Southeast Division is making the playoffs baring a Washington collapse. Should that happen, the Winnipeg Jets could steal the division. Montreal and Boston are battling neck and neck for the Northeast Division. The winner gets the conference's number two seeding, the loser still makes the post season and could finish as high as the number four seed.
As for the rest of the Eastern Conference, the seedings which are truly up for grabs are the 5 through 8 spots. As of the morning of April 20th, five points separate spots five through nine, with the ninth spot being basically the last team to be eliminated from the post season. Right now, the five team race for four spots in the East are Boston, Toronto, Ottawa, NY Islanders, NY Rangers and Winnipeg. Baring insanely unpredictable team collapses here's how this may play out. Boston is fighting Montreal for the Atlantic Division, the loser of the division will be the fourth seed. Toronto has been a very quietly hard working team who has played with reckless abandon. The Maple Leafs WILL make the post season (maybe kicking and screaming, but they still are getting in like it or not). Somehow I cannot envision just one New York team not making it. The Islanders have been the most underrated team in the NHL and have great balance in their line and a solid veteran goalie who's been there before in former Shark Evgeni Nabakov. The Islanders will make it. Between Ottawa, the NY Rangers and Winnipeg the Rangers will land at seed number seven. Recent trades have reloaded the Rangers with some fairly decent fire power. Ottawa somehow will out race Winnipeg for 8th. Winnipeg to me will only get in of they beat out the Washington Capitals which will be hard to do, but not impossible. Between Washington and Winnipeg it's a race for the third seed as the eight seed may be out of reach for the losing team.
Thoughts On Boston Marathon Tragedy (Non-Hockey Item)- Monday April 15th started out like any other day. April 15th this year meant a lot of things. It meant everything from Income Tax Day, to Jackie Robinson Day, to Patriots Day which is a huge thing in the New England area. The Boston Marathon had previously been run 116 times. The Boston Marathon to Boston is as big as almost any legal holiday on the calendar. Many people from around the world share in this event each year whether they are in the race to win it or in the race for fun or to promote a worth while cause, or perhaps to just do it because it was there. This years' marathon was supposed to be like any others. Except for it wasn't...
We all know the accounts of what happened by now. We've seen all the horrible images, some of the photos which are graphic way beyond any description. There are no words to really truly comprehend the events of that day. It was a worst nightmare scenario that had come to real life. Two explosions within 100 yards of one another that would change the lives of everyone who was there as well as anyone who is related to anyone who was there. The shock and horror of another senseless terror attack, the first since 9/11 hit American soil once again. In the end three people including an eight year old boy there to see his father finish the marathon were killed. 176 people were injured, many who have been scared or maimed. Many of these people are facing perhaps years of surgeries and rehabilitations just to do things we take for granted everyday, including just living.
The days events were sickening and tragic to say the very least. However the City of Boston in the face of an unspeakable and cowardly act of terror became a city that would set the example and standard for how to respond to this horrible scenario. There were many heroes who swung into action almost immediately after the first bomb exploded. Many more swung into action upon the second blast just seconds later. These heroes were the first responders such as EMT's, any and all medical personnel, the Boston Police and Fire Departments, US Military on hand, many average everyday ordinary citizens and even Marathon runners who were just wrapping up their 26.2 miles.
Many people ran from the blast which would certainly be the right thing to do. However, there were an incredible amount of people who not only did not run from the blast and the ensuing chaos, but instead they ran towards the blast to help whomever they could whether it was a family member, a relative or a complete stranger. They did not think twice or had to be told what to do, they just did the first thing that came to mind in that very darkest of moments. These are acts of courage that are above and beyond the call of duty for any civilian. These selfless acts likely saved a number of lives that could have otherwise been lost.
Boston Police Department, MVP's- In the hours and days following the horrible tragedy at the marathon, the Boston Police Department went right to work and used every available resource at their disposal to catch the individuals responsible for this heinous act. Surveillance cameras along Boylston Street captured several images and along with the help of the citizens of Boston who were taking photos of what was supposed to be the conclusion of the 117th annual marathon. Eventually this lead to the identification of the suspects and allowed for an effective manhunt to begin. The main suspects however would not give in without a fight and late Thursday early Friday engaged the Boston PD into a shootout. The eldest suspect, 26 years old was gunned down while his 19 year old younger brother was able to somehow get away (As is the case with the Colorado Theater Massacre last July, I will not use the suspects names. They are disgusting human beings who's names are simply not worth mentioning).
The second suspect made his way to the Watertown area and found a boat in a backyard he thought he could hide in. The problem was that the law was hot in his trail and he would soon be surrounded by snipers who just needed a reason, yet at the same time were restrained since the objective is to take the suspect alive without firing a single shot. The wounded suspect finally surrendered to the Boston PD shortly before 9pm EDT Friday evening (6pm PDT here on the West Coast).
My only question to this sub-human who did what he allegedly did this past Monday is "Why?"
That's a question that I hope will be answered over time and that the Boston Police along with the FBI can get to the bottom of this terrible case. It is my hope that soon there will be answers as to what happened and if there is anyone else responsible alongside these two individuals. As for the wounded a lot of prays for a recovery that you can only hope is expedient. At the same time, a great deal of sorrow for fallen MIT Officer Sean Collier who gave his life in the line of duty in pursuit of these two terrorist.
As for the Boston Police Department, I have nothing but absolute admiration for how professionally they handled this matter. This was nothing that all the planning in the world will quite prepare you for, but they did one helluva job in taking care of business in a case where the clock was ticking and results had to come as quick as they could. I saw a tweet earlier today from someone living in the Los Angeles area which basically stated that the next time their local police department needed help in solving a case, they should ask for help from the Boston PD.
As for the sports world, obviously it takes a back seat in these scenarios. The Boston Bruins resumed play Wednesday Night versus the Buffalo Sabres after Monday's game against the Ottawa Senators had to be postponed. The most moving event and easily the NHL's moments of this season occurred before the beginning of the game and at the game's conclusion. Before the game a Boston institution, Rene Rancourt came out to lead the pregame singing of the Star Spangled Banner. However, after the first course it apparently became clear to Rancourt that the crowd was going the carry the National Anthem thoughout the song. In a classy move Rancourt just held the microphone up and the full house did the rest. The second classy move of the game when not only did the Boston Bruins salute the crowd with there sticks raised, but they were joined by the visiting Buffalo Sabres as well. Hockey allowed the City of Boston to begin a healing process that will take time. This is what is good about sports when placed in the right perspective, it gets you in a different place then where you normally are if only for three hours.
The City of Boston should and will stand proud. They are now the gold standard for all American Cities and really cities around the world.
#BostonStrong #PrayForBoston #LongLiveBoston
This week, we are all Bostonians...
…just my two cents…
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Avery The 703 Releases EVERYTHING LOUD Mixtape
Hip-hop artist Avery The 703 has released the "Everything Loud" mixtape. The 17 track project, presented by Coast 2 Coast Mixtape Promotion, is now available for download. The mixtape features Avery with appearances by Debo, Jayy Tu-Wise, Frank Kush, Frank Boy, Southside, Kevin Dwayne, and Killa B.
Avery was born in California, but now resides in the D.C./Virginia area. Inspired by Drake, Lil Wayne, Mac Miller and Wiz Khalifa he strives to make music that reflects their modern sound. To date, he has released several mixtapes and performed in front of both local and international audiences.
By working with the promotional team at Coast 2 Coast Mixtapes, Avery has gained international attention. Within the next five years, he plans to finish his Business Degree. He also plans to develop his brand of clothing and apparel line that will be promoted through his music projects.
"Everything Loud" was created to give old and new fans a taste of Avery's lyrical ability. Keep up with all updates by visiting his website.
Coast 2 Coast Mixtapes are the most widely distributed mixtapes in the world, with over 100 million downloads/plays generated by over 200 Volumes officially hosted by major artists. Coast 2 Coast has a solid reach in the new music industry with a digital magazine, DJ coalition, industry tips blog, yearly convention, and more. Coast 2 Coast Mixtapes represents a unique opportunity for artists of all urban genres, from major to indie. For more information, visit http://www.coast2coastmixtapes.com.
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|Keswick Dam and reservoir are features of the Central Valley Project - Shasta/Tinity River Divisions. The dam creates a 23,800-acre-foot afterbay for Shasta Lake. Keswick Dam has migratory fish-trapping facilities in conjunction with the Coleman Fish Hatchery, 25 miles downstream on Battle Creek. The salmon and steelhead are trapped as they reach the dam, then transported to the fish hatchery for milking. Keswick Reservoir does not have salmon or steelhead; it does have a healthy population of wild trout, including German browns and rainbows. The majority of the fish are native. The California Department of Fish and Game occasionally plants fish in the Keswick Reservoir. Effective fly fishing, spin fishing, and bait fishing. Boat launching facilities on the south end of the reservoir. Excellent shore access on the west. Very light fishing pressure.
|Klamath Operations Planning
|Klamath (KBAO) Operations Planning - Klamath Project Annual Operations Plan 2005 2004 2003 2002 Final 10-Year Biological Opinions Memo to NMFS (297KB) Final Threatened Coho Salmon Biological Opinion (562KB) Memo to FWS (252KB) Final Endangered Suckers Biological Opinion (7.1MB) Final Endangered Suckers Biological Opinion Appendices (6.6MB) 2002 Draft 10-Year Biological Opinions Draft Threatened Coho Salmon Biological Opinion (604KB) News Release Draft Endangered Suckers Biological Opinion (6.5MB) News Release Draft Endangered Suckers Biological Opinion Appendices (4.3MB) 2002 Interim Biological Opinions Threatened Coho Salmon in the Klamath River (210KB) Endangered Suckers in the Klamath Basin (55KB) Biological Assessment with NAS Interim Report (2.5MB) News Release Endangered Species Information ESA Consultations U.S. Fish Wildlife Service (USFWS) National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
|Klamath Project
|Klamath Project - The Upper Klamath River Basin has extensive land and water resources which are not fully developed. The terrain varies from rugged, heavily timbered mountain slopes to rolling sagebrush benchlands and broad, flat valleys. The project plan includes construction of facilities to divert and distribute water for irrigation of basin lands, including reclamation of Tule and Lower Klamath Lakes, and control of floods in the area.
|Klamath Project California and Oregon
|The irrigable lands of the Klamath Project are in south-central Oregon (62 percent) and north-central California (38 percent). The Project provides full service water to approximately 240,000 acres of cropland. Two main sources supply water for the project: Upper Klamath Lake and the Klamath River; and Clear Lake Reservoir, Gerber Reservoir, and Lost River, which are located in a closed basin. The total drainage area, including the Lost River and the Klamath River watershed above Keno, Oregon, is approximately 5,700 square miles.
|Klamath Project, The
|Located in Klamath Falls in southern Oregon, the Klamath Basin Area Office (KBAO) employs 30 staff who help manage the Klamath Project, a Federal storage project built in the early 1900's to provide irrigation for about 240,000 acres. Three reservoirs store about 1,095,000 acre-feet of water in the Klamath and Lost River Basins. More than 1,400 miles of canals and drains provide service to water users. The project occupies portions of the Klamath River and Lost River watersheds with the Klamath River Basin. In addition, four national wildlife refuges are adjacent to or within the project boundaries and receive water from from or are associated with project facilities. The need for more certainty in project operations was heightened by drought conditions in the early 1990's, listings of species under the Endangered Species Act, and the protection of Tribal trust resources. KBAO is working with agricultural, environmental, tribal, urban, and power interests to develop a long-term operations plan to meet the competing demands for water in the Klamath Project area.
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No matter what the dancers imagined, I'm sure Vegas week on 'So You Think You Can Dance' is way more intense then they thought it would be. Some will fly, some will fail, and a lot will cry.
With 172 dancers on hand, the plethora of judges joining Nigel Lythgoe and Mary Murphy are Mia Michaels, Lil' C, Adam Shankman, and Debbie Allen. To kick off this round, all the dancers will perform solos to remind the judges of who they are/what got them there. If they've done this every season, this is the first time we've seen it on air.
Alex Wong, a pro who dances with the Miami Ballet, is the first up. Within ten seconds of dancing, Mia's said an expletive in amazement. He's also eliciting gasps from the other judges and his fellow finalists. Despite there being no feedback, clearly everyone's impressed and Alex has also managed to freak out his competition.
Tony Bellissimo, a hip hop dancer, is dressed in a suit and does an entertaining number dressed in a business suit. Performing to "Somebody's Watching Me" by Rockwell, he has pictures of Nigel's face hiding in his props. Very funny. Tony's personality gets bonus points from the judges for sure but the dance content was lackluster in comparison.
A montage follows and there's a lot of cool moments in there. After the last performance, the judges gather and it's revealed some people are already going to be cut. They only need one yes to stay this time around. Forty-five dancers including Chmisie, Travis the Football Coach's Son, and Talia Rickards (she of the telegenic looks and dance team presentation) are cut. Tony gets a warning to step it up.
Ninety-minutes later, Tabitha & Napoleon are putting the kids through the first choreography round - Hip Hop. Gabi Rojas is having problems picking up the choreography and doesn't fake it well. This daughter of a circus performer stays just based on her unique solo-work but a girl who seemed to be rocking the steps got cut. Curious. Thirty-seven are axed this time. There's 96 left at the end of Day 1.
Day 2 kicks off with the Ballroom Round, Jean-Marc Generaux & France doing the choreography. Phillip Chbeeb is rough but he makes it through though his friend Arielle is not so lucky. The ever enthusiastic and consequently adorable Popper Nobuya Nagahama really connects to the piece and pleasantly surprises/impresses the judges. His whole group makes it through and he's overcome with joy and gratitude afterward to the point of tears. Sixteen others are out.
Our next round is Jazz with Sonya and she's working them. Natalie Reed (Katee's roommate last season) and Brandon Bryant (the wunderkind who tried out season 1 at 14) are excelling during rehearsal, so much so that Sonya singles them out to show what she wants it to look like. That advanced praise might've sunk Natalie because it just wasn't working when her group went up. She's cut and everyone - everyone - is shocked.
Brandon is devastated to see her go and dedicates his performance to her. Though he's not living up to Lil' C and Mia's expectations, Nigel sticks up for him. Gabi is in the last group and all the judges are wondering what happened to her. Instead of cutting her outright, she must dance for her life. With six judges, three or more yes votes will get her through. Her fantastic solo leaves the judges even more confused on where that fire went. She gets a unanimous yes though Nigel cautions that if she can't pick up other people's choreography she won't make it any further. Seven other dancers get axed including Sammy Ramirez, the Popper with the great smile. Boo.
It's the end of Day 2 and we all know what that means - it's not the end. It's time for the Group Round. My heart hurts for them and for the train wrecks that are surely ahead.
Bright and early on Day 3 and it's time for the first number. Tapper Erik "Silky" Moore is in the first group and they had a particularly rough rehearsal...and a particularly rough performance. Nigel called it "horrific" and Debbie was astounded by the lack of rhythm. Erik must dance for his life while two of his five group-mates are let go.
We see three other groups who are just not great before Brandon's group goes up. His group was solid enough to succeed, though Mr. B still isn't doing it for Mia. After a montage of three good groups with no cuts, we get to the last of the day - they call themselves "Nerdography." The story is three nerds trying to woo three hot girls and is a great mix of styles, they even put some stepping in there. I have no doubt they've benefited from the influence of Ryan Kasprzak (aka "Donald O'Connor"). It's a great, great number. Adam welled up with tears because they made him miss dancing and Nigel mocked him.
Sixty-eight dancers are through with Erik left to dance his way in. He opts for an a capella solo this time and was confident going in that he'd make it. Kicking off with a no from Mia, Debbie and Nigel...Lil' C was the nail in the coffin.
After all that, it's time for Mia Michaels on the second half of Day 3. Tony the Popper has gotten this far and, despite me liking what he did with Mia's steps, the judges weren't impressed. I wish I could know what it was supposed to look like so I knew what they were looking for. Instead of getting cut, he's asked to do the choreography again. Nobuya is sent home but says he'll be back next year.
Megan Kinney, half of a pair of sisters to audition in two different cities, is the first to dance and move on. Unfortunately, Caitlin gets lost in the choreography and that rarely works out well. She's asked to immediately dance for her life. Despite being near tears before the music starts, she pulls it together and delivers. Nigel advises to bring her style up to date and votes yes, as does Debbie. Mia, Lil' C, and Adam all vote no leaving it up to Mary...who sees potential in her. The Kinneys stay together.
The Brothers Kasprzak are next. Ryan's up first and, after a tense moment, he's in. Evan dances while Ryan smiles on. Mia makes him Flea Hop around the stage before telling him he's safe. They really are so very adorable. O'Connor and Kelly live on.
As is the case with Mia and this round, her choreography has reduced a lot of dancers to tears - some because it's an emotional experience and thirteen because they've been cut. Tony gets his second chance with the last group of the day. When he's told to step forward, he's already crying. After a somewhat long speech about character versus content, Debbie tells him he's safe and he nearly collapses in tears. The remaining dancers hoot and holler and clap and he makes Adam well up. He talks to Cat afterward she mocks him a little to get him to laugh. She's awesome.
Fifty-four dancers start out Day 4, the last day of Vegas Week. Oh look...it's Tyce D'Orio for Broadway. The girls and the guys are split into groups to learn separate "West Side Story" routines.
The ladies go first and all the groups perform before the judges make any decisions. Tapper Bianca Revels has made it this far but isn't fortunate enough to go any further. And she says she's not coming back next season. Gabi and Megan have also been sent home, though the latter is happy that at least her sister has made it into the Top 16 girls.
The guys are next and, after an hour of learning the routine, they're split into two groups. The Kasprzaks are in the first and feel at home with the 50's flavored choreography. Only six are cut and the rest have ten minutes to get themselves together for their solos.
To be continued tomorrow...
Solo/End of Show Montage Observations: That 3+ turn-down-to-the-floor thing Brandon did was SICK; I'm 95% certain Tony's in the Top 20; I'm sadly 95% certain they'll only take one Kasprzak Brother; and the shot of Alex gave me a sense of foreboding but, since they like messing with people, I take that with a grain of salt.
Poor Natalie. I don't think she should've been cut, do you? At least give her a chance to dance for her life. Are you surprised by any of the other dancers who got cut? Were you particularly impressed/disappointed by anyone? Did you like seeing the intro solos from Day 1? Any other thoughts?


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FAQ: The lowdown on mobile TV
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Mobile TV, or television and video adapted for the small screen of cell phones and personal digital assistants, is being hyped as the next big moneymaker for mobile phone operators. Services are already gaining popularity in Asia and Europe. And now U.S. operators are getting into the game with services of their own.
Entertainment giants, such as MTV Networks, News Corp.'s Fox, and the Walt Disney Company are busy re-editing shows and creating new content for the small screen. Like the cell phone operators, they too see big bucks in selling TV on the go.
Apple's recent announcement of a video iPod has gotten more people talking about mobile TV. Apple has also added music videos and popular TV shows such as "Desperate Housewives" and "Lost" to iTunes to its list of download offerings.
But with all the hype surrounding these new services, it's hard to tell who is offering what and whether or not mobile TV will actually become a big deal here in the U.S. CNET News.com has answered some basic questions to offer a little clarity on the subject.What's the difference between live or streaming TV and on-demand TV?
Mobile TV comes in two distinct flavors: live TV, which is video streamed live across the network directly to phones, and edited clips, which are produced and offered on demand to subscribers.
Live mobile TV is similar to television you'd watch at home via cable or satellite. Channels such as MSNBC or CNN broadcast live over the cell phone network, and viewers tune into certain channels to view it.
On-demand TV comes as packaged video clips. Some of the clips are re-edited versions of existing TV shows, and others are specially created content for the mobile network.
For example, NBC Mobile produces short clips from "The Today Show" and other NBC programs and packages them together. News Corp., which owns Twentieth Century Fox Television, has edited its reality show "The Simple Life" for mobile viewing. Sports leagues, like Major League Baseball and the National Basketball Association, put together one to two-minute highlights for mobile viewers.
In addition to repackaging existing programs, some companies are also creating new content for the tiny screen. News Corp.'s Fox has produced several "mobisodes" or serials: "Sunset Hotel," "Love and Hate," and "24: Conspiracy". MTV Networks is developing an animated series called "Samurai Love God."Who offers mobile TV service?
The three big cell phone companies in the U.S.--Verizon Wireless, Sprint Nextel and Cingular Wireless--offer mobile TV services. Several regional cell phone carriers, such as Midwest Wireless based in Minnesota and Western Wireless in Washington state, also offer mobile TV.
Several overseas carriers also offer service. SK Telecom in South Korea and NTT DoCoMo in Japan have been at the forefront of developing mobile TV technology. Orange and O2 in the United Kingdom are two other examples. And the three major wireless carriers in Canada--Bell Mobility, Rogers Wireless, and Telus--offer TV for mobile devices.How do the mobile TV services in the U.S. differ from each other? And how much do they cost?
Verizon Wireless offers a service called V Cast over its EV-DO wireless network for $15 per month. The subscription includes 300 channels of packaged video clips between one and four minutes in length. Channels include sports, weather, news, and concert videos. Users can also access sports highlights from the NBA and Nascar for between $1 and $2 per viewing. Verizon does not offer live TV.
Sprint offers a total of 31 different channels. Its Sprint TV includes packaged video clips, and Sprint TV Live includes live TV clips. The company also offers premium channels. It gets all of the content for Sprint TV and Sprint TV Live from MobiTV, a company that specializes in taking television feeds and sending them over cellular networks. Subscribers can access video on its new EV-DO network or on the existing Sprint PCS network. The quality is better over the EV-DO network.
Sprint TV and Sprint TV Live each cost $9.99 per month. Additional premium channels are offered for between $3.95 and $9.99 per month. In order to access any of the TV channels, customers must also subscribe to one of Sprint's data plans. The basic plan costs $10 per month. A special Sprint Vision multimedia plan costs $20 per month and includes Sprint TV.
Cingular Wireless doesn't offer any packaged video clips. But it offers
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- It 's a total flop in Israel.
- A service of this type exists in Israel and
gets no attention whatsoever. Who wants to watch the TV on such a tiny screen ? A year after the introduction of 3G services and heavy campaigns all over the media, only 1 percent of cellular subscribers bought those sets even though they are not expensive at all ! Hype, Hype, Hype..
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- Small Screens are a Non Starter
- You can add solid Narrowband (EV-DO and CIngular) bandwidth and special features and have the greates small video content around but until you increase the screen size you are going to have limited success using Cell Phones to watch and interact with these video programs. Size does counts folks.
Now if you could get the carriers to quit fearing the PDA and allow the vendors to make these devices with large screens/WiFi/Bluetooth and cellphone access in sufficient volume you would have a great package. They also need to quit fearing the power of the emerging WiFi Mesh Networks (and its VoWLAN capabilities) being deployed in the USA and incorporate it into their plans, we (local Service providers) might be able to deliver a successful product.
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- Oh no more mobile grunge!
- Oh well, since a vast majority of programs, that make it to TV are mediocre grunge, and a majority of TV news has now degenerated to the point of becoming nothing better than propaganda since the US Presidential election 2000(alas on count back jnr didn't have the legal majority, but won on the blitzkrieg of the propaganda storm of his creation, forcing the real winners to capitulate and again in '03 Iraq WMD Media embeddded Military Campaign is but one of the many classic examples of that genre, and many more exist, where the big four Media Combines routinely & deliberately filters and sanitizes the news at the behest of anonymous unelected government officials, prior to the release to the masses) Oh, well, little wonder why it is unpopular, for who indeed wants to view the mobile version of this grunge on a 2" screen, when you can view it in all it's glory on your 100" plus video display unit!
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- Orb.com missing...
- Interesting article however I believe you missed inclusion of the streaming of live and recorded TV via the free orb.com service.
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- anyone doing it themselves?
- just curious..
is anyone else out there attempting to stream their own TV/Video to their cellphone??
i'm still working on the process but am getting very close!
i'm using Darwin Streaming Server, Quicktime, and a Sony W800i cellphone...
too bad T-Mobile's networks are so slow and limited in bandwidth....
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