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A connector with multiple redundant contact points is disclosed. The multiple redundant contacts are provided by a bifurcated contact with a joining member at the tip of the contact.
1. A multiple redundant contact, comprising:
a beam, the beam having a first end and a second end and a width, the beam is curved to form a contact area near the first end;
the beam forms at least one fully enclosed opening that divides the contact area into at least two parts;
the second end of the beam is directly attached to a retaining tab, the retaining tab is wider than the beam;
the fully enclosed opening ends before the fully enclosed opening reaches the second end of the beam.
2. The multiple redundant contact of claim 1 where the parts of the contact area are of approximately equal size.
3. The multiple redundant contact of claim 1 where the beam forms a fully enclosed opening in the shape of a slot.
4. The multiple redundant contact of claim 1 where the contact area is approximately flat.
5. The multiple redundant contact of claim 1 where both contact points are approximately hemispherical.
6. The multiple redundant contact of claim 1 where the beam produces a high normal force.
7. The multiple redundant contact of claim 1 where the beam produces a low normal force.
The application "A bifurcated contact with a connecting member that can add redundant contact points to single point connectors" that has the Ser. No. 09/422,813 is related to this application and is hereby incorporated by reference. The application "A connector with redundant contact points" that has the Ser. No. 09/422,879 is also related to this application and is hereby incorporated by reference. Both the above referenced applications were filed on the same day as this application.
The present invention relates generally to connectors and more specifically to an edge connector with multiple redundant contact points.
Personal computers come with many standard features, however some features are not shipped with all personal computers. A user can add additional capabilities to a computer by installing additional printed circuit (PC) boards, (sometimes referred to as daughter cards) into the computer. These daughter cards are typically added by installing the daughter cards into edge connectors that are mounted on the main processor board (motherboard) of the personal computer. The daughter cards (102) typically have pads (104) along the edge of the board that make contact with the individual contacts (106) in the edge connector (108). These connections between the pads (104) on the daughter card and the contacts (106) in the edge connectors serve as the electrical connection between the computer motherboard and the daughter cards. The edge connectors make the electrical connection to the plated area, or pad (202), on the daughter card (208) by providing an exerting force (206) (sometimes referred to as the normal force) to the contact (204) to push the contact firmly against the pad (see FIG. 2). Unfortunately edge connectors have a number of problems that affect the reliability of the connections between the pads and the contact points in the edge connector.
One problem is that the pads on the daughter card can get dirty. This can affect the connection in two ways. First, the pads can be covered or splattered with a contaminant that forms a thin film. If the film is not displaced by a wiping action as the daughter card is inserted into the edge connector, the film can prevent the contact from touching the pad and making electrical connection with the pad. The amount of force or contact pressure between the pad and the contact point is a delicate balance between contact area and the normal force. When the contact area is relatively small with respect to the normal force, the contact pressure is high, and the contact can rip or wear plating from the surface of the pad. When the contact area is relatively large with respect to the normal force, the contact pressure is low, and the contact can fail to displace or wipe off the insulating surface contaminants, resulting in contact failure. Unacceptably high insertion force can result when a connector has a large number of contacts and a high normal force at each contact. Some edge connector applications, for example a test fixture, require a high number of insertion cycles over the life of the connector. In these applications a low normal force is desired to minimize the wear on the contacts and pads to extend the life of the connector. Today, typically a normal force of approximately 10 grams per contact is considered a low normal force and approximately 100 grams per contact is considered a high normal force.
Second, when the dirt on the daughter card is in the form of particles, the particles can wedge between the contact and the pad, lifting the contact away from the pad and preventing electrical connection to the pad. Other problems that can occur with edge connectors include plating defects on the pads, poor alignment of the contacts to the pads, and susceptibility to thermal changes, due to contact movement on the pad surface.
These problems are indicative of a common characteristic of edge card connectors, a single point of contact between the connector and the pad surface on the daughter card. This extremely small single point of contact can be rendered ineffective by plating defects, surface contamination, excessive wear, poor alignment, and motion. The result is that the entire interconnection can fail due to a small problem at a critical point. Making multiple redundant contacts between the connector and the plated surface of the daughter card can reduce these problems. By providing at least two contact points for each connector pin the chance that a random localized particle, film, dust or other contaminant will be able to cause a connector failure has been greatly reduced.
There are a number of ways that multiple redundant contacts can be implemented. One way is to send one signal to two different contacts connected to two different pads. This method can be used without any changes to current connector design. Unfortunately this method reduces the total number of signals that can be sent through the connector. If each signal were sent over two contacts the total number of signals that can be sent through the connector would be cut in half. Sending each signal to two different pads also increases the capacitance for each signal reducing the maximum operational frequency for the connector.
Another method to implement multiple redundant contacts is to cut the end of the contact into two prongs (see FIG. 3). This method creates two contact points (302) on the same pad. By creating two contact points on one pad the number of signals sent through the connector is not reduced. Multiple contacts on one pad also reduce the overall contact resistance. The multiple contacts form a parallel circuit and the resistance of parallel circuits is a function of the resistance per element, divided by the number of elements. Unfortunately when localized surface imperfections are present on the daughter card and one or both of the split contacts snag the imperfection during card insertion, locally high stresses can be inflicted into one or both of the split contacts. This can result in catastrophic contact failure and permanent damage to the connector. Because the connector manufacturer only makes the connector half of the mating pair of connector/daughter card, the connector manufacturer can not prevent this problem by controlling for surface imperfections of the daughter card.
Edge connectors are used in a wide variety of applications in addition to personal computers. The descriptions using personal computers as examples are for clarity of understanding and are not meant to limit the invention to edge connectors in personal computers. There is a need for a multiple redundant contact that can withstand surface imperfections during card insertion.
The present invention is a connector with multiple redundant contact points that can withstand surface imperfections during card insertion. The preferred embodiment comprises a bifurcated contact with a connecting member at the tip of the contact.
Other aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, illustrating by way of example the principles of the invention.
FIG. 1 is a projection view of an edge connector and a daughter card.
FIG. 2 is a force diagram of a daughter card inserted into an edge connector.
FIG. 3 is a projection view of a bifurcated contact from an edge connector.
FIG. 4 is a drawing of a bifurcated contact with a connecting member at the tip of the contact in accordance with the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a drawing of a bifurcated contact, shaped to produce a curved cross sectional shape in the two contact areas, with a connecting member at the tip of the contact in accordance with the present invention.
An edge connector with multiple redundant contact points that includes a joining member at the tip can withstand the high stress caused by surface imperfections during card insertion. By providing a connector with multiple contacts that can withstand the high stresses caused by surface imperfections, the advantages of multiple contacts can be obtained with a reduction in the risk of contact failure.
In one embodiment of the current invention the contact comprises a curved main beam (402). The main beam is curved to create a contact area (404). The curving also provides sufficient normal force to ensure a reliable connection at the contact area. The contact area is bifurcated to create two contact points (410). Finally the end of the main beam has a joining member (406) that connects the two parts of the bifurcated beam. The joining member fully encloses the opening that bifurcates the contact area. In the preferred embodiment the shape of the fully enclosed opening (412) is a slot. A slot is an opening where the ends of the opening are rounded.
The contact functions as follows: When the contact points (410) encounter surface contamination or debris on the plated area or pad of the daughter card, the main beam twists around axis 408 allowing both contact points to maintain a connecting force. When an extreme downward force along axis 408 is generated by insertion of a card with localized surface imperfections, the joining member (406) spreads the load between both bifurcated beams. This allows both bifurcated beams to carry the vertical loading, greatly reducing the tendency of one beam to fail under the high localized force.
The contact pressure of the contact points can be adjusted by changing the cross sectional shape in the contact area. A flat shape (410) would tend to maximize the contact area and produce the lowest contact pressure. A curved shape (see FIG. 5) would tend to minimize the contact area and produce high contact pressure. The two contact areas (502) in the connector can be coined or stamped and formed to produce a curved or hemispherical cross sectional shape in the contact areas (502).
The foregoing description of the present invention has been presented for purposes of illustration and description. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise form disclosed, and other modifications and variations may be possible in light of the above teachings. The embodiment was chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention and its practical application to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the invention in various embodiments and various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. It is intended that the appended claims be construed to include other alternative embodiments of the invention except insofar as limited by the prior art.
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|Ripe nectarines
|4 , skinned, stoned and sliced
|Loin pork
|4 Ounce, cut into thin strips (100 Grams)
|Bean sprouts
|9 Ounce (250 Grams)
|Onions spring
|4 , cut into diagonal slices
|Green pepper
|To Taste, cut into thin strips
|Celery sticks
|2 , sliced
|Sunflower seeds
|30 Milliliter (2 Tablespoon)
|Sunflower oil
|30 Milliliter (2 Tablespoon)
|Orange juice
|15 Milliliter (1 Tablespoon)
|Lemon juice
|2 Teaspoon (10 Milliliters)
|Caster sugar
|1 Teaspoon (5 Milliliters)
|Dijon mustard
|1 Teaspoon (5 Milliliters)
|Bread slice
|2 , cubed
|1 Teaspoon
|1 Clove (5 gm), chopped
Put all the prepared salad ingredients in a bowl and toss gently.
Leave in a cool place if you are not serving straight away.
Whisk the dressing ingredients together.
Fry (saute) the bread cubes in a little oil with the garlic added until golden brown.
Drain on kitchen paper (paper towels).
When ready to serve, pour the dressing over the salad.
Toss gently, pile into bowls and garnish with the garlic croutons.
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The bus ride was "comfy",driver was great!...We absolutely LOVED Pompeii..Wish we could have spent more time there, rather than driving through Naples, and visiting the Cameo store. The Pompeii tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly..great job!
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Be prepared for a long day. We were picked up early at our hotel (a bonus) and taken to the bus. This tour met my expectations. Our guide, Mara was very knowledgeable. She also has the ability to herd cats and keep the tour on track, and meet everyone's needs. At Pompeii, we had another guide with a very dry sense of humor. He was also good. Definitely worth taking the tour.
Best part of the trip. Pompeii was amazing!!! The tour was well worth it!!!
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Amazing Trip! I love my overall experience! They picked and drop me off at my hotel. Sylvia was our bus tour guide from Rome to Naples and Pompeii. I fall in love with Pompeii the most! It is a must see place- Naples was just ok. We didn't do much there.
Very nice one day tour.
The whole trip was a great sucess, collected and dropped off on time. The guides Patrick and Franco where informative and had great sence of humour. Pompii was realy worth the trip from Rome, Franco knew his way around and was full of interesting facts and had a great way with people. Also the lunch provided was very good.
Definitely worth the drive on the bus. The bus company picks you up at your hotel and drops you back off after the tour. It is an all day tour but they provide you a very filling lunch and a nice restaurant. Your rest stops are at tourist stops where they try to sell you locally made items/jewelry but you don't need to buy anything. The tour in Pompeii has a decent amount of walking but it is manageable for all ages. The quick stop in Naples is nice. You only drive through Naples and you see some great spots but if we had more time I wish we could have walked around in Naples.
This was a very well planned trip with the necessary way stops and route guide comments. Our guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic and did a great job of herding the participants along. Everyone was helpful, and the hotel pickup and drop off was just icing on the cake. My daughter and I had a great visit and an educational experience.
It was an overall glorious experience. The guides were friendly, informative, entertaining, professional and accommodating. Learned a lot and came back with stories to tell. I would highly recommend your organization. Thanks!
A long trip but Pompeii has always been on my bucket list. And she did not disappoint. Pompeii was everything I expected and more. Our guide was informative and kept us intrigued through out the entire tour. The stop at Naples was short and sweet but that was ok by me. We went in winter and if we go back in summer we will stop there to visit the islands instead.
This is a long day trip but once you get there the ruins of Pompeii are amazing.
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My wife and I took this tour and it was great! We were picked up at our hotel and the tour guide was excellent. She explained things along the way and we always felt safe. We picked up another guide in Naples (Nando) and he was awesome as well. The tour moved at a comfortable pace and we were able to see everything that we wanted. This was our only tour while in Italy and we had a great time.
Wonderful trip and great sightseeing. Congratulations.
Great trip, Mara was an excellent tour guide as was Franco. Prepare yourself for a long day. Pick up was very early but stop at rest area for food and bevearges each way was nice break.
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Loved this tour! My complaints are the ride in the mini bus in the morning from my hotel was very uncomfortable, I had to be picked up at 6:30am. When we were finished with the tour and at the last rest stop before entering Rome the guide told me I was going to be the last person dropped off because my hotel was closer to the airport vs. in Rome itself like all the other passengers. She also made me feel like it was out of the way for the bus driver and asked me if I wanted to do a Rome by night tour that night, take a taxi, etc. I started my day at 5:30am all I wanted to do was get back to my hotel. I got nervous at one point when it was just me and the bus driver because he went a "back way" to get to my hotel not the way the hotel's shuttle bus always took when going there from Rome. All was fine but I think you should know this if you stay at a property not in central Rome. If Viator does not want to pick folks up that are not in central Rome, tell us we need to find our own way to a central meeting point and take money off the price to allow us to do this. My guide in Pompeii was fantastic!! The restaurant in Pompeii where we all had lunch was great and having some time for ourselves to see the city of Pompeii was greatly appreciated. I would have liked a little time in Naples but the bus tour thru it was very informative, I would like to go back to Naples and spend some time there. The bus was very nice, clean and the driver was very safe. I really appreciated having the tour of the ruins of Pompeii done in just one language, vs. 2 like when on the bus itself. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to see Pompeii, mentioning Naples is a bit of a tease since you don't get to do anything there but go to the waterside for a few mins to take some photos and a hurried tour of the city via bus before dropping off the folks taking the tour to Capri.
This was my third trip to Pompeii and I was still pleased that I took the trip. The guide was very knowledgeable. I highly recommend Greenline Tours, the local tour guide associated with Viatour
Pompeii is amazing and so very well worth visiting. The tour itself was well organised and the guides were very well informed too.
This tour is so worth it!!!
Esp. we are first timers in this place. The tour guide are very accomodating and very informative.
To top it all....lunch is included int his tour.....its a full course lunch...from the appetizer, main course and dessert. With the price we paid for, ITS ALL WORTH IT....From beginning to the end of the tour!!!
Excellent tour of Pompeii. Would like to have spent more time at the site. Could have foregone the 10 minutes in Naples as it was a waste of time, especially as there was road rebuilding going on at the time. Our guide Wilma was very knowledgeable and had a pleasant manner.
The tour to Pompeii was very good. We got picked up from the hotel and brought back which was greatly appreciated. The multi-lingual guide for the bus was very good as well as the second guide inside the Pompeii ruins. Lunch was at a pleasant restaurant and the food was good. I particularly like historic places and ruins so I loved the experience. I would have liked to have more time to look and linger in some areas, but I understand that the number of visitors is so high that things have to keep moving. I would have appreciated a longer time in the ruins to savor and photograph more.
It was totally a nice, well organized tour. Some people may not find Naples very interesting but the short stay gives you a good idea about the city so that you will not include it in your future visit plans for Southern Italy. Nothing to say much about Pompei, just amazing ! All the inclusions and services (guides, lunch, coach, etc.) were quite satisfactory and no problem was experienced at all. I strongly recommend this combined tour to those with limited time; otherwise Pompei definitely deserves much more time and attention.
Very good tour and the guide was excellent.
This was my favorite tour. The tour and tour guide were very interesting and the day went fast.


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Lapid hedges support for gas plan on price control
Clinton: Tehran will remain a principal state sponsor of terrorism despite agreement
'ISIS, Gaza militants, Iran nuclear negotiators, do not give Israel a second thought'
Clinton to Jewish donors: "I will be a better president to Israel than Obama"
Timber Timbre ready to carve a niche for themselves in TA
Surfing in more ways than one
Palestinian group calls on Bon Jovi to boycott Israel
Golden Globe winner Ruth Wilson to star in Avi Nesher's new movie
Macabbi TA, Jerusalem rivalry continues to heat up off the court
Beitar opens continental campaign with goalless deadlock
Lenskiy, Presiado capture sprint doubles at nationals
Beitar begins European quest with road trip to Kazakhstan
Thousands take to Tel Aviv streets to protest gas deal
Analysis: Looking at the cup half-full in UN human rights council vote
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Projectiles launched from Sinai hit southern Israel
Poll: Majority wants to remove leniencies on Palestinians
Anti-Jewish protest in London fizzles
Anti-Semitic pejoratives scrawled on London Jewish school
EJC head Moshe Kantor honored by France
Polish museum returns controversial gas chamber installation
German NGO organizes 'Rent a Jew' program
Analysis: Rouhani's anti-gay policies mirror his predecessor
Video: Islamic State conducts mass execution in Palmyra
Mahmoud Abbas appoints Saeb Erekat to secretary-general of PLO
Breakthroughs appear in Vienna on Iran nuclear talks
Health Scan
A short history of AIDS
Fertility and perinatal loss
Trade away trans-fats
Delek, Noble executives: We commit to developing Leviathan
Members of the public can submit reactions to gas outline until July 21
Energy Minister Steinitz announces terms of gas compromise deal
Israel's Elbit Systems wins $150 mln Benelux contract
Apps for finding jobs are among Microsoft Venture's latest start-up
Tech Talk: Tel Aviv hosts international cybersecurity conference
Government seeks to fill hi-tech manpower shortage
Global Agenda: On the wall
Middle Israel: Israel's lesson to Greece
Targeting Petrenko
Kurdistan needs help to preserve its Jewish heritage
Al-Qaida and Islamic State target Australia
July 5, 2015: Just an excuse
How European Jews moved to Galut without relocating
Preempting 'Goldstone II'
Syrian dilemma
An enemy of individual expression
Puzzles of reminiscence
Israel, doctor's orders
A historian, writing in first person
A lover of life
Muslim and Jewish Jerusalemites break bread together
Cochavit Netzach Dolev takes a stand
Food for thought
Taking back control for the good of our kids
This week in Jerusalem
Art is for everyone, everywhere
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Extreme family fun
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This Islamic State madness has gone on long enough
An obsession with Israel that even trumps national self-interest
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Israel stands in the way and is an obstacle to full Muslim domination of the Middle East
Balance and Growth, Growth and Balance
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Goldstone in Gaza 311 ap.
(photo credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Over a year after Operation Cast Lead and following wide-ranging
criticism and countless international condemnations, the vindication of
the IDF has finally begun.The 500-page report revealed Monday by The Jerusalem Post
and authored by the Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center is
the first real, aggressive Israeli response to the Goldstone Report,
taking it apart piece-by-piece and explaining the true nature of the
conflict against Hamas in the Gaza Strip.There are chapters on Hamas's use of mosques, hospitals, ambulances and
schools. There is an entire section dedicated to unmasking the
Palestinian police force in the Gaza Strip, which the Goldstone Report
claimed was a civilian force, saying Israel's attacks against policemen
were unjustified.There is another section dedicated to explaining the events that led
Israel to launch Operation Cast Lead in December 2008, a period of time
almost completely ignored by judge Richard Goldstone and an issue
illustrated most recently by the interview Col. Desmond Travers, the
Irish officer who sat on the panel, gave in which he claimed only two
rockets were fired into Israel in the month preceding the operation. In
reality, there were close to 200.What is interesting about the Malam report is that it does not focus on
the IDF and the way it operated inside the Gaza Strip. Instead it
focuses strictly on Hamas, its tactics and the way it cynically uses
civilians as well as civilian infrastructure to hide behind and launch
attacks from within against Israel.The results are astounding.While Hamas's use of mosques was known, the Malam report shows that it
was extensive and was a pillar of Hamas's overall military doctrine
(almost 100 mosques were used to store weapons and launch Kassams).
While everyone has heard the story about how Hamas terror chiefs hid in
the basement of Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, the Malam report reveals
maps of other hospitals which were surrounded by mines, Hamas military
posts and tunnels.While Malam and its head, Col. (res.) Reuven Erlich, should be
applauded for their work, the question that needs to be asked is why a
non-profit organization run by former Military Intelligence officers is
doing what the Foreign Ministry, IDF Spokesman's Office and Prime
Minister's Office should have been doing immediately after the air
force launched its first missile into downtown Gaza City on the first
day of the operation.The radio waves are full these days of commercials from Public
Diplomacy Minister Yuli Edelstein's new campaign to get regular
Israelis, during their travels abroad, to explain that they don't ride
camels or eat only barbecued foods. Instead of wasting taxpayer's
money, Edelstein's budget should go to establishing an official
response team that will be responsible for writing such reports and
disseminating them to the media, not a year after the operation but
rather as the fighting is still going on.
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Mr zhang is no doubt one of my country's best known experts who can see through the authortiatian society and sincerely seek the ways to solve problems. but it's still a pity when everything is under CPC's control . When the party's interest is based on the taking away civilian's legal wealth,on which the country is built, the goverment just couldn't work out ways of solving problems anymore, for if it solves the problem, it loses the group interest from depriving people's interest .
The public and the private sector have to work together, otherwise real growth will not happen. It is true that political leadership is essential for a country to move forward. Indeed, the govt. led growth is only one angle but truly cannot substitute for the growth led by the private sector. Both China and USA must understand that the real growth can only come through innovation in the private sector supported by political leadership who understand the culture of empowerment.
"Both China and USA must understand that the real growth can only come through innovation in the private sector supported by political leadership who understand the culture of empowerment."
Thanks, but the US (and other liberal capitalist nations) have known this for quite some time, and profited as a result. It is nations that are trying to sell political and social repression in exchange for at-any-cost economic gains that need lessons in how innovation and civilian empowerment go hand in hand.
reasonable and factual analysis. it's true that CPC has lost the initiative it used to have. the Government has basically been controlled by the various interest groups. it's hard to expect them to come out some decent policies. people on the street have been left to fend off by themselves. everything now becomes a show, a verbal game.
It just shows most professors are useless people making useless suggestions. US needs even freer markets?
Economists in the West always awarded the Nobel Economic Prizes. in fact all prizes are gone to them! Yet their home countries are always the ones that had the most economic destructions. The Saving and Loan scandals, the Japanes real estate bubble, the american housing bubble of late 80's, the American high tech bubbles, the sub-prime housing giantic bubbles, the financial collapse of 2008, the Euro fiasco. It never ends.
WHO NEEDS ECONOMISTS! What a shame.
This is the second phase of the GFC, if the PRC decided to fully bailout the EU, it will not stimulate growth, trillions on top of that are need. But if the PRC give the EU 3 trillion, then when the bubbles burst there in China, it would lead to phase three of the GFC and plunge the EU back into recession. Then the PRC does not have the option of stimulus to promote domestics consumption to make up for the down turn in exports. So you have a lack of exports, no ability to sustain consumption domestically and no cash reserves.
The Chinese party-state is tightening the vise on both foreign and domestic NGOs, writes expert contributor Stanley Lubman.
Two avenues are now open for Xi and his comrades following the fall of Zhou Yongkang, writes expert contributor Russell Leigh Moses.
In casting its "Skynet" overseas to target corrupt fugitives, Beijing has to face some legal challenges that cannot be easily addressed.
After a successful month selling his vision of China abroad, Chinese President Xi Jinping has turned his attention back home, where the sales job is tougher.
The Heilongjiang shooting suggests that the Communist Party continues to be troubled about its own shortcomings in reconnecting with society, writes CRT analyst Russell Moses.
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If You're Thinking of Living In Pearl River, N.Y.; A Place of Volunteerism and Ethnic Pride
By CHERYL PLATZMAN WEINSTOCK
Published: December 12, 1999
THREE years ago, Mary and Robert King, parents of year-old twins, began to feel cramped in their three-bedroom colonial in the Rockland County hamlet of Pearl River. So they looked for a larger house in the same community.
But after scouring the market for many months, said Mr. King, a New York City fireman, ''we gave up.''
''Not only was the cost of moving up too expensive for us, but it would be a personal loss,'' he said. ''We decided to stay because we were very happy with our house and neighbors. We didn't want to move away from the friends we had made.'' Instead of moving, the Kings decided to put a 500-square-foot addition on the house, enlarging the kitchen and adding a family room.
Since the 1930's, Pearl River has called itself the ''Town of Friendly People'' to draw attention to the small community settled by the Dutch in the early 1700's.
Thom Kleiner, the Orangetown Supervisor, commended the hamlet's ''spirit of cooperation and volunteerism.''
''They have an active volunteer fire department and ambulance corps that don't have some of the same recruitment problems of other areas,'' he said. ''Actually, all the clubs and groups there are active because of the community-mindedness of the people of Pearl River.''
There is also a strong ethnic pride in a hamlet where, says Michael D'Angelo, statistician of the Rockland County Department of Planning, more than 45 percent of the residents have Irish ancestors.
Michael Dempsey would agree. Mr. Dempsey emigrated from Ireland in 1957, settled in Pearl River with his wife, Helena, in 1976, and raised two children in the community. ''Culture is important to someone like myself,'' he said. ''Being able to share my heritage and values with friends means a lot to me.''
Mr. Dempsey, a vice president at Chase Manhattan Bank in Manhattan, noted that Pearl River had a St. Patrick's Day Parade, five Irish restaurants and pubs and other Irish shops.
But, he added, ''while I'm Irish and proud of it, there are other groups of people in this town out there giving scholarships and taking care of our senior citizens.''
''I don't think one ethnic group can take total responsibility for making this community work,'' he said.
Easy accessibility to New York City and New Jersey and well-respected schools are among other assets of the community. And there is a dose of Old World charm along the 80-foot wide East Central Avenue, the main shopping street, where residents and others can find Krum's chocolate factory and shop and a hardware store opened in 1905 by the grandfather of the present proprietor, George Hadeler III, which still sells mothballs, clothespins and loose screws.
This blend of pride, comforts and convenience creates a strong housing demand.
While the inventory remains the same, said Mary Ellen Joyce, owner of Joyce Realty in Pearl River, ''we have more buyers coming from a wider range of places, including all five boroughs'' and demand has driven up prices. A house that sold for $192,000 18 months ago recently resold for $230,000, she said.
The competition has made it tough for first-time homeowners to enter the market. The most affordable homes are the two- to three-bedroom, 1,100- to 1,300-square-foot 1950's ranches and Cape Cods on a quarter of an acre, which sell for $195,000 to $215,000, Ms. Joyce said.
PRICES for renovated ranches and Cape Cods, as well as split levels, range from $220,000 to $270,000. Four-bedroom colonials that need cosmetic work, or high ranches on a quarter to one-half of an acre, cost from $270,000 to $350,000, Ms. Joyce said. A selection of vintage colonials from the 1800's can also be found in this price range. Larger, 2,600- to 2,800-square-foot contemporaries and ranches range from $350,000 to $450,000.
Eugenia Anderson, owner of Eugenia G. Anderson Real Estate, said the hamlet's new homes -- farmhouse Victorians and colonials -- built on one-half to one-acre lots in Harmony Hill and Sickletown Woods can range up to $800,000, depending on design.
The hamlet has three condominium complexes with a total of 240 units. Prices range from $125,000 for a one-bedroom unit to $150,000 for a two-bedroom. The 64-unit Meadows at Pearl River is for residents 55 and older, said Ms. Anderson.
Brian Kenney, the town tax assessor, said the hamlet had just begun building more housing for the elderly to help keep its 2,571 residents over age 60 from leaving the community. ''We're constructing 100 to 150 assisted-living quarters and 75 to 100 low-maintenance, one-story homes that we can be proud of because the new development won't impact the schools and we'll be taking care of our own,'' he said.
There are also 175 apartments in four complexes, where rents range from $850 a month for a one-bedroom to $1,050 for two bedrooms, said Ms. Anderson. When available, she said, houses rent for $1,800 to $2,200 a month plus utilities.
James McElligott, a court clerk who moved to Pearl River with his wife, Joanne, a part-time preschool teacher, nine years ago, said it was the best thing they did for their three children.


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Police in Bundaberg have charged a man in southern Queensland who is alleged to have been operating a drug ring while in custody.
Topics: courts-and-trials, drug-offences, prisons-and-punishment, avondale-4670, bundaberg-4670, maryborough-4650
A woman has allegedly attacked a police officer while she was being arrested in Maryborough in southern Queensland last night.
Topics: assault, police, maryborough-4650, bundaberg-4670
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Six days after the Queensland election, the seat of Maryborough in the state's south-east still remains undecided.
Topics: elections, liberal-national-party-queensland, minor-parties, maryborough-4650, bundaberg-4670
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There are still seven seats in doubt across Queensland as counting continues after the weekend state election.
Topics: elections, alp, liberal-national-party-queensland, minor-parties, brisbane-4000, bulimba-4171, lytton-4178, mackay-4740, maryborough-4650, thuringowa-central-4817, waterford-4133, yeerongpilly-4105, townsville-4810
It could be another week before the outcome of several seats is determined across Queensland, with seven seats still in play.
Topics: elections, alp, liberal-national-party-queensland, minor-parties, maryborough-4650, lytton-4178, brisbane-4000, thuringowa-central-4817, townsville-4810, waterford-4133, yeerongpilly-4105
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Controversial independent MP Rob Messenger has lost his Burnett seat to the Liberal National Party (LNP) and Labor has been almost wiped out in central Queensland.
Topics: elections, alp, liberal-national-party-queensland, minor-parties, bundaberg-4670, gladstone-4680, mackay-4740, rockhampton-4700, nanango-4615, maryborough-4650, toowoomba-4350
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The Fraser Coast Regional Council says flood recovery efforts in the region in south-east Queensland may take months.
Topics: floods, relief-and-aid-organisations, local-government, community-development, regional, maryborough-4650, maroochydore-4558, bundaberg-4670, bauple-4650, gundiah-4650
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Gympie residents are bracing for more flooding with the swollen Mary River expected to peak at 15 metres tonight in the town north of Queensland's Sunshine Coast.
The Bruce Highway is expected to remain closed south of Gympie for the rest of the day and businesses on River Road in the CBD have cleared out stock in preparation for flooding.
There are no plans to evacuate residents but an emergency accommodation centre will reopen tonight if it is needed.
Topics: floods, emergency-incidents, emergency-planning, gympie-4570, maroochydore-4558, bundaberg-4670, tiaro-4650, maryborough-4650, eurong-4581
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Queensland's major highway remains closed after heavy rainfall over the past two days.
Topics: rainfall, disasters-and-accidents, floods, rural, weather, maryborough-4650
Residents and business operators at Tiaro, south of Maryborough in southern Queensland, says they are frustrated with the reliability of the Mary River Bridge during periods of heavy rain.
Topics: community-development, floods, regional, local-government, activism-and-lobbying, tiaro-4650, maryborough-4650, bundaberg-4670
The Fraser Coast Regional Council says it support the proposed Colton coal mine, north of Maryborough in southern Queensland.
Topics: mining-rural, community-development, local-government, activism-and-lobbying, mining-environmental-issues, mining-industry, regional-development, regional, maryborough-4650, bundaberg-4670
An environment group says if a proposed coal mine just north of Maryborough in southern Queensland is approved, it will encourage other new mines in the region.
Topics: mining-rural, activism-and-lobbying, mining-environmental-issues, mining-industry, community-development, regional, maryborough-4650, bundaberg-4670
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A local lobby group have expressed concerns about what effects a proposed coal mine near Maryborough in southern Queensland could have on waterways in the region.
Topics: activism-and-lobbying, mining-rural, mining-environmental-issues, coal, mining-industry, states-and-territories, maryborough-4650, bundaberg-4670
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The State Government has given itself more time to decide whether to allow the Colton coal mine to go ahead near Maryborough in south-east Queensland.
Topics: mining-industry, coal, mining-rural, public-sector, maryborough-4650
Thai company Mitr Phol has extended its offer to buy shares in Australian agribusiness Maryborough Sugar Factory (MSF) in southern Queensland.
Topics: sugar, company-news, maryborough-4650, bundaberg-4670
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A Catholic priest is part of a campaign fighting for Queensland to abolish what is called the "gay panic" defence.
Topics: laws, government-and-politics, states-and-territories, law-crime-and-justice, murder-and-manslaughter, gays-and-lesbians, community-and-society, maryborough-4650, qld, australia
Two men have died in less than 12 hours on Queensland roads in the Wide Bay region.
Topics: road, disasters-and-accidents, accidents, maryborough-4650, qld, australia


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Motorola Drops Price of Moto X 2014June 17th, 2015 | Prepaid Phones | No Comments
Motorola is reportedly on the verge of releasing the 2015 version of its super popular Moto X. So, of course, the company has dropped the price of it's unlocked Moto X device and is offering customers several promotions in an effort to drum out the last little bit of business before the next release.
5 Best Verizon Prepaid Phones Under $100June 5th, 2015 | Prepaid Phones, Verizon Wireless | No Comments
Verizon is one of those companies that I both love and hate. I deal with a lot of customer service reps from all different companies and with the exception of Tracfone, Verizon has some of the rudest and least helpful employees and media people I've ever encountered. It also has some of the highest prices. But, Verizon also has the best network. So what's the solution? Well, prepaid, of course!
Prepaid plans are the cheapest way to go, and you can check our list of the Best Verizon prepaid MVNO plans to find one that's right for you. But what about phones? Well, I went to Verizon's website and found 5 of their most affordable phones that will give you all the functionality that you likely want without the sticker shock. Here are my top picks, in no particular order:
Lumia Devices on SaleJune 4th, 2015 | Prepaid Phones | No Comments
Well, it looks like Microsoft is prepping to launch some 2015 devices as several of last year's Lumia phones are going on sale at various different retailers. The two most noteworthy deals involve the Lumia 435 and the Lumia 635, both of which are discounted for a limited time. Windows fans rejoice!
One Plus Scheduling Flash Sales for OneJune 1st, 2015 | Prepaid Phones | No Comments
Last year, the phone that was on every tech blog writer's list was the One Plus One, an excellent smartphone with near-flagship specs, affordable prices and an unusual selling method which required invites in order to actually purchase the device. While the phone's specs aren't quite as impressive as this year's newer phones and invites are no longer required, One Plus has announced that it will be hosting flash sales all this week with limited quantities of the device priced $50 lower than normal.
Deal: Buy a Fitbit, Get a Free Lumia PhoneJune 1st, 2015 | Prepaid Phones | No Comments
These days, it seems like everywhere you turn, there is another advertisement for some fitness tracker to strap to your wrist. Some of them work and some of them don't, but most of them are outrageously expensive for something that you may or may not use. However, if you are a fan of Windows phones, then this might be your chance to try one out.
Blu Offers $100 Midrange GSM HandsetMay 26th, 2015 | Prepaid Phones | No Comments
For prepaid users, an unlocked phone is like a golden ticket. With a free and clear device you can jump ship as many times as you want until you find the perfect carrier with the best coverage and prices for wherever you're currently located. But, unlocked devices tend to cost twice as much as others, and many prepaid carriers don't sell devices off the shelf unlocked. So, If you're in the market for a $100 unlocked Android handset, then Blu's new Studio C smartphone is definitely worth a look.
Verizon Adds LG Lancet to Windows Phone CollectionMay 18th, 2015 | Prepaid Phones, Verizon Wireless | No Comments
It's no secret that Verizon doesn't really seem to care all that much for Windows phones. Regardless, the red giant has announced that it has added a new phone its prepaid and postpaid customers this week. One of only three Windows device Verizon offers, the LG Lancet is a budget phone that aims to make you feel like you're using a much better device than you actually are. Similar to the HTC One M8 Windows version, the LG Lancet has a more professional look to it than most Lumia devices, despite being a cheery blue color.
TextNow Offers Discounted Moto G, LG Optimus F3May 14th, 2015 | MVNO, Prepaid Phones | No Comments
TextNow, an MVNO that uses both Sprint's network and wifi coverage to provide service to its users, has discounted two mid or entry-level phones and I wanted to share it with you! I'm not sure how long these discounts will continue, but since the devices are refurbished it is probably safe to assume that it will only be for as long as supplies last.
Get a Phone and 1 Year of Service for $200May 6th, 2015 | FreedomPop, Prepaid Phones | No Comments
FreedomPop and 9to5toys have banded together to offer consumers a pretty sweet deal. I'm not sure when this promotion ends—presumably when supplies run out—but for a limited time, 9to5toys is selling a Nexus 5 and one year of subscription to FreedomPop services for $200.
Here's what you get for that money:
Windows Phone 10 Information RoundupMay 4th, 2015 | Prepaid Phones | 4 Comments
There has been a lot of information about the upcoming release of the new Windows 10 which will be pushed not only to computers but also to Windows smartphones. And let me tell you, Windows fans, it looks pretty freaking sweet! Unfortunately, Microsoft has been a little vague on when we can expect these fabled Windows 10 Phones, but the hints suggest later this fall.
Anyway, while you wait, check out this list with some of the cooler things that Microsoft has announced about the new Windows OS:
T-Mobile Adds New Feature Phone to LineupApril 30th, 2015 | Prepaid Phones, T-Mobile | No Comments
Smartphones are wonderful and they can do an incredible range of things. However, if you are one of the millions who really just want a phone to make calls, then a $200 smartphone probably isn't a good fit. There is something elegant about a feature phone that only does a few things, but does them well, and Kyocera gets that. Earlier this week, Kyocera and T-Mobile came together to introduce the Kyocera Rally, a new feature phone that's maybe a little more sleek than most other feature phones.
OnePlus Nixes Invites for OneApril 23rd, 2015 | Prepaid Phones | No Comments
When OnePlus announced its first smartphone last year everyone raved about how fantastic the OnePlus One was. Priced at around $300, it had flagship specs for a budget price, and everyone wanted one. But, in order to even order the device, you first had to have an invite. This exclusive club opened a little bit several months ago with no-invite Tuesdays and now OnePlus has announced it's getting rid of the invite system completely. Kind of.
Alcaltel's Flagship Available for Preorder Apr. 21April 12th, 2015 | Prepaid Phones | No Comments
Alcatel, the maker of low-cost and generally entry-level devices has announced that its latest flagship device, the Idol 3, will be available for preorder starting April 21. More details about this device were also announced, and I have to say that as someone who owns an Alcatel device, I'm pretty impressed.
Buy a Moto X, Get a Free Moto HintApril 10th, 2015 | Prepaid Phones | No Comments
Motorola has a great promotion for anyone looking to get their hands on the 2014 Moto X this month. Now through April 14, if you purchase an off-contract Moto X (which will be unlocked and includes some customization options), you can also get a Moto Hint for absolutely free. And free really is the best price.
Alcatel Promotes Flip Phone for SeniorsMarch 19th, 2015 | Prepaid Phones | No Comments
Alcatel has released an old-fashioned flip phone aimed at seniors and those with hearing or vision problems. Called the Alcatel Onetouch Retro, this little flip phone has a range of cool features designed to make cell phones accessible to everyone.
Here are some of the features included:
Cortana Plans Invasion of Android, iPhoneMarch 17th, 2015 | Prepaid Phones | No Comments
When I purchased my last phone, I almost bought a Windows phone. Not because I particularly liked those obnoxious little Windows 8.1 tiles or because I thought the Windows App Store was worth the time, but because of Cortana. While I ultimately didn't go with a Windows phone, I still kind of regret the decision. But now it's looking like I might not have to wait much longer.
Microsoft Debuts Successor to Lumia 635March 3rd, 2015 | Prepaid Phones | No Comments
Microsoft has been building up its line of affordable prepaid phones for some time now. One of the more popular budget devices, the Lumia 635, finally has a successor: the Lumia 640 and 640XL. While I can't say I'm a fan of Microsoft's naming convention, these little budget phones are actually pretty sweet and are likely to make a bit of a splash in the market. Or so Microsoft hopes.
Alcatel Introduces Affordable FlagshipMarch 2nd, 2015 | Prepaid Phones | No Comments
Alcatel phones are generally not nice phones. Believe me, I have an Alcatel OneTouch, and while it was incredibly cheap and does the job just fine, it's far from a high-end device. The camera is atrocious and the phone itself is more than a little laggy at times. Oh, and the screen occasionally decides to give up on life and temporarily goes black. Fortunately, it always eventually powers back on, but I'm pretty convinced it's on the verge of suicide.
So, you can imagine my surprise when Alcatel introduced its first flagship phone at the Mobile World Congress yesterday. No, scratch that. I wasn't surprised–I was shocked and skeptical. But, after reading up on the new Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3, I'm actually a little bit impressed.
Sprint Prepaid to get 2015 Moto E for $100February 11th, 2015 | Prepaid Phones | No Comments
Motorola has continued its trend of releasing updated versions of popular handsets with the upcoming release of the slightly upgraded Moto E. This low-end device initially shipped last year with a price tag of $130 and was designed as the low-end options for the Moto G and Moto X lovers out there. The 2015 version is not only cheaper, but has slightly upgraded specs.
OnePlus Offers Phone Sans InvitationFebruary 11th, 2015 | Prepaid Phones | No Comments
Much like the kid who gets picked last for kickball, many would-be customers of the snazzy OnePlus One smartphone have been left out of the cold without an invite. But, as of yesterday, anyone can purchase and order one of these rather exclusive devices without an invitation on every Tuesday. Why Tuesday? Who knows. I guess it just gives you something to look forward to on Monday.
Buy Low Priced Used Phones with GlydeFebruary 2nd, 2015 | Prepaid Phones | No Comments
I love a love-hate relationship with most smartphones. I love the features and the flash and the cool technology, but I hate the ridiculous price tag that always goes along with it. If you buy a brand new device that isn't intended for entry-level users, you almost have to expect to spend several hundred dollars. If you get something from Amazon or Ebay, then you run the risk that it won't actually be compatible and there's generally a lot more research concerned.
And then, there's Glyde, a pre-owned gadget vendor that seems to have the best of both worlds.
Phablet Pros and ConsJanuary 30th, 2015 | FAQ, Prepaid Phones | No Comments
The wireless industry has been trending towards larger and larger phones in recent years, and the iPhone 6 Plus has helped push phablets firmly into the public eye. Juniper Research published a report that suggests that phablet popularity is on the rise, and that in the next four years, more than 20% of all mobile devices will be phablets.
So, what is the draw of these gargantuan phones? We'll take a look at a few of the pros and cons and you can decide for yourself.
Samsung ATIV S Available Unlocked for $110January 7th, 2015 | Prepaid Phones | No Comments
I just read that NewEgg is going to be selling the Samsung ATIV S for $110 unlocked, off-contract, and I had to shoot out a quick article in case you wanted to take advantage of it. This Windows phone is a former flagship that even today has some pretty good specs and is an excellent choice at this price range.
Top 5 Prepaid Phones of 2014December 29th, 2014 | Prepaid Phones | No Comments
Well, the year is almost over, which means that it's a good time for reflection. There were a ton of phones released this year and a lot of last year's flagships and excellent phones made their way to the prepaid market. Personally, I had a bit of trouble narrowing down this list, as there were a ton of excellent phones released for prepaid this year, but here's my list:
ZTE Debuts Two Prepaid PhonesDecember 28th, 2014 | Boost Mobile, Prepaid Phones, T-Mobile | No Comments
ZTE has two new low-end prepaid phones available through two different carriers this week, so I thought I'd cover it all in one post to save on some time and reading. The ZTE Speed can be purchased through Boost Mobile, and the ZTE Zinger is available through T-Mobile prepaid. They have pretty similar specs and, to be truthful, nothing too spectacular or noteworthy. Here's a quick comparison:
Interactive Smartphone Comparison ChartDecember 22nd, 2014 | Prepaid Phones | No Comments
It seems like there are a million different smartphones on the market, all with pretty similar specs, and all of them shouting over each other that they're the best. So how do you sort through it all to find something that works for you? Well, the Global Network of Discovery (Gnod) has a great solution that I wanted to tell you about.
OnePlus One Phones Available to PublicDecember 11th, 2014 | Prepaid Phones | No Comments
OnePlus One is, arguably, one of the best low-cost phones on the market right now. However, it doesn't really get all that much press because in order to even get one, you have to be invited by someone who already has one. You gotta know people, you know? Seems a little bit of an odd way to do business, but it certainly has pushed demand for what otherwise might be lost in the sea of midrange phones.
Amazon Gold Box Deal: Unlocked Moto GDecember 9th, 2014 | Prepaid Phones | No Comments
Every day Amazon has tons of deals going on various electronics and other merchandise and normally I don't really keep track of it. I'm not all that big of a shopper. But today and today only, Amazon has a Gold Box deal that knocks $30 off one of the top smartphones of this year: the Motorola Moto G.
No Contract Lumia 520 Available for $30December 9th, 2014 | AT&T, Prepaid Phones | No Comments
If you've ever wanted to try out a Windows smartphone and you haven't, then you officially have no reason. As of today, Windows has dropped the cost of their AT&T-powered Nokia Lumia 520 smartphone from $60 to $30 with no annual contract. You just can't beat a smartphone at that price.
The Nokia Lumia 520 has some decent hardware specs:
Microsoft Lumia 535 AnnouncedNovember 11th, 2014 | Prepaid Phones | No Comments
Microsoft has officially dropped the "Nokia" name from their smartphone brands starting with yesterday's launch of the new Microsoft Lumia 535. This phone, if you hadn't heard, is the first phone that will sport the "Microsoft Lumia" brand name since Microsoft purchased Nokia earlier this year. The phone itself looks to be a low to mid range device with nothing too impressive going on other than the name shift.
Here are the hardware specs I could find:
Amazon Fire Phone Getting Cold ReceptionOctober 20th, 2014 | Prepaid Phones | No Comments
Do you know anyone who owns an Amazon Fire Phone? Yeah, me neither. If I was talking about an iPhone or a Samsung Galaxy product, then such a statement would probably be strange, but according to a study released by the Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP), hardly anyone actually owns a Fire Phone.
Amazon's Top 5 Bestselling Prepaid PhonesOctober 18th, 2014 | Prepaid Phones | No Comments
One of the easiest ways to take a look and see what prepaid consumers like is to look through Amazon's top phones. So, out of curiosity, I decided to take a peek and see what was the most popular phone. And I must say I was rather surprised to find that there are not one but two Windows phones listed. I guess the curiosity is growing around the smallest of the three main phone operating systems.
So, without any further ado, here are the Top five picks from Amazon.com as of today:
Android Update For Prepaid PhonesOctober 17th, 2014 | Google, Prepaid Phones | No Comments
Google has announced an update to their popular Android operating system. Following the dessert-naming trend, this newest version has been dubbed Android Lollipop. Lollipop has been optimized for active lifestyles, switching back and forth between different screens and interacting with technology in different ways.
Alcatel Launches Exclusive PhonesOctober 1st, 2014 | Prepaid Phones, Straight Talk, Tracfone | No Comments
Alcatel Onetouch has announced the launch of three new smartphones which will be available exclusively through Tracfone and StraightTalk. The Alcatel Onetouch Pop Star LTE, Onetouch Pop Icon and the Onetouch Pop Mega LTE will be available sometime in the next couple of weeks.
Sprint Removes iPhone 5c, 5s from MVNO BlacklistSeptember 29th, 2014 | Boost Mobile, Prepaid Phones, Sprint, Virgin Mobile | No Comments
When it comes to MVNO policies and such, Sprint tends to be a little dictator-ish and frequently limits exactly which phones you can have on their MVNOs. Newly released phones can't be activated on any Sprint MVNO until they have been out for a year, undoubtedly an attempt to push consumers to the more lucrative postpaid offerings.
5th Largest Smartphone Vendor Headed to USSeptember 22nd, 2014 | News, Prepaid Phones | No Comments
With all the excitement over Apple and Samsung devices, it is easy to remember that they aren't the only ones who make fantastic phones. The popular Chinese smartphone maker, Xiaomi is rumored to have plans to extend their products to the U.S. and it might just give pause to the other smartphone vendor giants.
Preorder Galaxy Note 4 TodaySeptember 19th, 2014 | Prepaid Phones | No Comments
Today, the first day that you can get your hands on the new Apple iPhone 6 and 6 Plus is also the first day for pre-ordering the new Galaxy Note 4 from Verizon and AT&T. Coincidence? Probably not. As two of the largest and most popular phone companies to sell phones in the U.S., Samsung and Apple have long had a rivalry. And, with all the hype over the iPhone 6, Samsung seems to be blowing a proverbial raspberry by launching their pre-orders on the same day. Could just be me, though.
Republic Wireless Gets Moto ESeptember 18th, 2014 | MVNO, Prepaid Phones, Republic Wireless | No Comments
Republic Wireless, a Sprint MVNO that is known for cheap WiFi calling plans, has announced that it will offer the Motorola Moto E starting next month for $99. Generally priced at $130, this entry-level smartphone is a steal, and is Republic Wireless' first $99 smartphone offering.
ZTE Unveils Affordable SmartphoneSeptember 18th, 2014 | MetroPCS, Prepaid Phones, T-Mobile | No Comments
ZTE unveiled a new ginormous smartphone yesterday that is aimed at budget-conscious consumers. Sold exclusively through T-Mobile (with MetroPCS slated to get the phone later this year), the new ZMax is set to be released on Sept. 24 and features a whopping 5.7 inch screen and pretty good specs and a huge battery that is said to last a couple of days on a charge. The ZTE ZMax is expected to retail for $250 without a contract.
Moto X Pre-Ordering Starts TodaySeptember 16th, 2014 | News, Prepaid Phones | No Comments
Motorola's new flagship phone, the second generation Moto X goes on pre-order today, Sept. 16. The phone is available on-contract through AT&T or unlocked (called the Pure Edition) which is meant for any carrier and comes with no contract. The Pure Edition version will cost $499 and on contract, it will be around $100.
Cricket Offers HTC Desire 510September 12th, 2014 | Cricket, Prepaid Phones | No Comments
Cricket Wireless has announced that they will be among the first to launch the HTC Desire 510, a new 4G LTE smartphone that combines style with social networking technologies. The HTC Desire 510 is a mid-grade smartphone priced at $149.99.
Places To Donate Your Used PhonesSeptember 6th, 2014 | FAQ, Prepaid Phones | No Comments
Everyone has at least a few old cell phones sitting around, and if you are a prepaid phone user, you might even have more than one that you just don't need. So, instead of throwing them in the bin, check out these options for donating your old phones and giving them to a good cause:
Moto G 2nd Gen Available TodaySeptember 5th, 2014 | Prepaid Phones | No Comments
Following up one of their most popular models, the Moto G, Motorola has released a second-generation Moto G that has a larger screen, a better camera and a memory slot. It's priced at under $200 unlocked off-contract, which is awesome, and it looks pretty snazzy too, which is never a bad thing. Here's an overview of what's under the plastic:
InfoSonics Launches Its First LTE SmartphoneSeptember 2nd, 2014 | Prepaid Phones | No Comments
InfoSonics' brand VeryKool has released their first LTE smartphone, the SL5000 nicknamed "Quantum." The phone is GSM and CDMA compatible and can be purchased unlocked from their site for $229.80. They also offer payment plans through PayPal credit.
The phone itself has some pretty decent specs for the price. I haven't seen any official announcements about deals with any specific carrier for the moment, but that might be coming soon.
Verizon Rebrands Droid Razr M as Motorola LugeAugust 28th, 2014 | Prepaid Phones, Verizon Wireless | No Comments
Since Monday the smartphone community has been abuzz with leaks of Verizon's new 4G LTE-ready prepaid phone, the Motorola Luge. Aside from the rather odd name, something that caught everyone's attention is the familiar design. And it should look familiar–it's pretty much exactly the same as the Droid Razr M released in 2012, but with a few updated specs.
ZTE Warp Zync Debuts on Boost MobileAugust 27th, 2014 | Boost Mobile, Prepaid Phones | No Comments
ZTE has debuted their newest phone on Boost Mobile today. The Warp Sync is the fourth in the popular ZTE Warp series and features some pretty good specs for the asking price–$179.99.
The device will be running Android 4.4 Kitkat and features a 5 inch touch-screen with Gorilla Glass to withstand life's little scratches. The smartphone is 3G/4G LTE capable and has a pretty sizable battery, so you probably won't find it dead in the middle of the day with normal use. It has HD voice, Doby Digital Plus Sound and an 8 MP back camera with a 1.6 MP front camera. The Warp Sync also has 2 GB RAM and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 Quad-Core 1.2 GHz processor.
5 Best Smartphones for $100 or LessAugust 25th, 2014 | Prepaid Phones | No Comments
With so many different phones to choose from–many of them so expensive you could easily take a weekend trip out of town for the same price–it can be hard to figure out which phone to go with. Prepaid phones are usually not as good quality and don't have the same features, but the nicer phones require a contract.
But there is a middle ground. Here are 5 of the best phones that you can generally find for $100 or less either with the carrier or online. All of them have with pretty decent specs for the price listed.
Here's our top 5:
Nokia Lumia 635 + FitBit Flex SaleAugust 21st, 2014 | News, Prepaid Phones | No Comments
Microsoft has a deal going where if you purchase a no contract Nokia Lumia 635 (for T-Mobile or AT&T) with a Fitbit Flex activity band, you can bundle them together and get a discount of $50. Depending on whether you go with AT&T or T-Mobile, you can expect to pay anywhere from $150 – $180, with the T-mobile phone costing a bit more for some reason. The Fitbit flex is available in black and slate, but the slate is listed as out of stock currently.
ZTE Releases Nubia 5S Mini LTEAugust 20th, 2014 | News, Prepaid Phones | No Comments
ZTE has released a phone in the U.S. aimed at smartphone lovers and selfie snappers. The Nubia 5S mini LTE boasts impressive camera and hardware specs and in a surprising move, ZTE is marketing the unlocked version of their phone directly to consumers who want to BYOD to any network. It is available for preorder now on Amazon for $280 and shipping is planned to start next week.
Sprint MVNOs Launch AQUOS SmartphoneAugust 19th, 2014 | Boost Mobile, Prepaid Phones, Sprint, Virgin Mobile | No Comments
Cellular phone maker Sharp has selected Sprint to launch its first AQUOS Crystal phone available in the U.S. in the coming months. An exact date hasn't been released yet, but the specs for the phone compared to the price aren't half bad and the phone looks pretty cool with a sharp, edgeless look and a large screen. The device will be available for Sprint postpaid customers via Easy Pay and for Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile customers for $149.99 plus tax.


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whats up everyone!
c9 was already rip rising
Already everyone i am out for vacation! I shall see you all on sunday! Now go get drunk and blow crap up!
Meteos stepped down from c9 and hai is replacing him this week rip c9
yeah... just need huge games
45+ game with our bonus would be nice.
We're in decent shape though if those two can be on fire this game
Yep.. Hey can't get them all right!
9, 3 and 4.. ouch
yeah not good... Need like 40+ points from both Feb and Rekkles haha
minus points in that one for us bud!~
not looking good
well this ones over. ah well, better luck tomorrow with NA LCS
jesus Betsy is killing it
very true
well like last game, shit can change quickly.
unfortunately you can't predict the team comps
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