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Sense 4.0 for Android ICS in the works, HTC quad-core devices with it to battle ones from Samsung and Asus
Some of the stuff we've heard about HTC's quad-cores got reiterated, and with new juicy details, which only make common sense. All quads from the Taiwanese are said to feature Beats Audio, as any high-end from HTC will from now on, apparently. They are also to have HTC Sense 4.0 onboard, and we can't wait to see what magic the company has done with the most complex Android UI overlay, now that Ice Cream Sandwich is quite different from the previous stock Android interfaces.
As for the expected gear - the rumored HTC Quattro tablet is to arrive in March, have "3.5G" connectivity, and feature the Scribe technology for writing on the screen we've come to know from HTC's first tablet foray.
Two handsets we heard about before are supposedly in store as well - HTC Sense 4.0 on them includes HTC Watch, Read, Listen and Play multimedia services, as well as the Dropbox cloud storage one that offers 5GB for free for any HTC gear owner. The HTC Edge sounds like a quad-core version of the Sensation XL or the Titan, since it will feature a 4.7" screen and 8MP camera, but be powered by a Tegra 3 1.5GHz chip. This one is said to come with 32GB of storage.
The HTC Zeta seems to be hard-hitting also, with a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 running at up to 2.5GHz, sporting a 4.5" display, likely of HD resolution, as on the Rezound, and an 8MP camera too.
There you have it, right when you were sold on the best dual-cores at the moment, it turns out that in a few more months the quads are coming, exacerbating the Indecision 2012 moment.
source: Digitimes
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1. android_hitman (unregistered)
i want quad core this year!
4. XiphiasGladius (Posts: 813; Member since: 21 Aug 2011)
Who Doesn't?
aw, I think I have an Idea to who isn't gonna need a quad core this year. Do you have an idea who?
8. robinrisk (unregistered)
2. XiphiasGladius (Posts: 813; Member since: 21 Aug 2011)
Wish HTC could solve their problem with their battery life. . .
3. android_hitman (unregistered)
i wish that to
12. remixfa (Posts: 14255; Member since: 19 Dec 2008)
their battery life was a combination of LCD displays, undersized batteries, and their reliance on the S3 dual core snapdragon. 3 punch battery killer. Hopefully with the next round they will put a little more emphasis on battery and change up the parts a bit.
14. roldefol (Posts: 4094; Member since: 28 Jan 2011)
I wonder how much of a wash the battery life will be though, jumping from 1.2-1.5 Ghz to 2.5 Ghz. Two steps forward, one step back?
27. remixfa (Posts: 14255; Member since: 19 Dec 2008)
no, the new chips are waaaay more power efficient. The s4 is supposed to be 75% more efficient than the S3. shrinking the die and ADDING more cores helps quite a bit. 4 cores running at 25% power take less juice than 1 core running at 100% power.
16. iamcc (Posts: 1319; Member since: 07 Oct 2011)
I must be the only person in the world consistently getting an entire day out of my Thunderbolt...
For the record that's not sarcasm it's honest surprise.
28. remixfa (Posts: 14255; Member since: 19 Dec 2008)
you just might be. Custom ROM? Everyone I know with a TB gets like 4-6 hrs with regular use and LTE on.
5. KingKurogiii (Posts: 5691; Member since: 23 Oct 2011)
so is 3.5G what AT&T is going to call HSPA+ now that they have LTE? xD
9. robinrisk (unregistered)
Actually throughout the world, carriers call HSPA+ 3.5G or 3G+.
20. GALAXY-S (Posts: 701; Member since: 07 Jun 2011)
not tmobile! they call it 4g
6. HTCOE (Posts: 630; Member since: 20 Nov 2011)
i believe they will...but i miss the uniqueness of the kickstands
7. saiki4116 (Posts: 379; Member since: 31 Mar 2011)
10. actura (Posts: 8; Member since: 15 Nov 2011)
damn my core 2 duo pc lose agaisn't that quad core =='
good going htc & samsung ^^
13. remixfa (Posts: 14255; Member since: 19 Dec 2008)
your core2duo is still stronger. just because it has more cores doesnt automatically make it stronger.. lol.
15. roldefol (Posts: 4094; Member since: 28 Jan 2011)
Next you're gonna tell me the 1.5 Ghz dual-core S3 is slower than my 1.4 Ghz Core 2 Duo. C'mon, numbers don't lie!
18. HTCiscool (Posts: 449; Member since: 16 Jul 2011)
Pffft! You think thats slow, my previous 2004 laptop had a Single-core Celeron of 1.5GHz
How does Apple make prev-gen MacBook Airs look like they have something a lot better than an Intel core 2 Duo?
21. roldefol (Posts: 4094; Member since: 28 Jan 2011)
Actually I'm still happy with my Core 2 Duo. Your Celeron on the other hand sounds like the walking dead. (or is it the crawling dead?)
22. theindianguy (Posts: 90; Member since: 30 Sep 2011)
its isnt all about clock speed -.- if u compare a quad core arm and a dual core intel x86 cpu, intels cpu will win. why? cuz computer cpus are much much stronger than the arm based mobile ones....
29. remixfa (Posts: 14255; Member since: 19 Dec 2008)
lol. your not serious right? :)
if numbers were the only story then the 1.5ghz snapdragon S3 would be stronger than the 1.2ghz Exynos. And we all know thats not true. :)
24. robinrisk (unregistered)
Remix, care to elaborate? I know you know a lot about processors.
30. remixfa (Posts: 14255; Member since: 19 Dec 2008)
about which part? indian guy is right.
not all processors are the same. There is a reason we dont just take intel or AMD CPUs and shove them in a phone. they draw too much power. And you guys complain about power usage now!! lol.
The CPUs that we use in our phones are like baby brothers to computer CPUs. They are meant to be low heat and low power draw cpu's. They are also much smaller. All of that adds up to a much weaker CPU compared to a PC CPU.
you cant compare them by mhz..
thats like trying to say a honda fit running at 3000RPM must be stronger than a dodge viper running at 2000RPM. they both have engines and do the exact same thing (drive), but they are definitely not the same class or size engine.
Saying the CPU/GPU is "desk top class" makes for good headlines, but thats about it. If it needed to, it could definitely push most desktop programs (like Word or maybe even the original Half Life), but not nearly as well. You definitely wont be running Skyrim in high detail off of a Snapdragon S3/S4 set up any time soon. lol.
31. theindianguy (Posts: 90; Member since: 30 Sep 2011)
i knew remixfa would elaborate on my comment so i didn't bother explaining the WHOLE thing :)
P.S. remixfa i love the mobile cpu tech and i also learned ALOT from u :)
32. KingKurogiii (Posts: 5691; Member since: 23 Oct 2011)
xD i do that sometimes too. it's nice not to have high expectations.
17. alpinejason (Posts: 262; Member since: 06 Sep 2011)
also that smartphone does not have a desktop grade cpu there is a difference not to mention i would bet that your pc has at least 2gb ram if not more
11. hunted (Posts: 403; Member since: 21 Sep 2011)
Sony should join this battle
19. DigitalMD (Posts: 226; Member since: 17 Feb 2010)
Ho-hum..... waiting for the octa-cores later in 2012.
23. chris0314 (Posts: 4; Member since: 06 Aug 2009)
ok i see just like any rumor and he says she says. no one for sure when these are coming out. if you take into account all the dual core phones that were promised in the beginning of 2011. then you have to wait until the end of 2012 to appreciate the dual core phones. you see what happens when they rush a product to the market. it sucks. we have seen to much of this in 2011. when i actually see a release date and reviews of the products(which everyone should do before buying). then lets hope 2011 is not repeated.
25. Tmachaveli (Posts: 425; Member since: 01 Apr 2011)
Cant wait to see the new sense
26. ZEUS.the.thunder.god (unregistered)
its highly doubtfull that anybody will be able to match sammy anytime soon
33. Rcoff001 (Posts: 1; Member since: 07 Dec 2011)
Well I passmarked both my phone and home pc's. They both get pretty close scores eventhough I have quad core computers 2.5 ghz and a dual core phone 1 ghz. That being said no it doesn't play a flash game off internet fast like my home PC but it does not have 4 gigs of memory in it either for RAM. Performance wise web loading docs etcs is about the same. Why? It's not all about CPU's. The graphic chips are part of it but the big deal is that the 16 gigs onboard memory for storage is solid state. You can buy a solid state drive but it is still way expensive. Remember a simple fact about computer performance it is only as fast as your slowest part. Home computer way out burn the hard drive that is the reason for hybrid drives with 8 or 16 gigs of solid state so your OS can load twice as fast. Then you have android which is a lunix based OS which is way faster than windows. The coding would have to be different for Skyrim but a quad core with 2 or 4 gigs of RAm I beat would run on the new phones. Graphics take lots of memory in RAm which the phones are not up to home PC yet.


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November 4, 1999
Seeley Swan Pathfinder
Seeley Lake, Montana
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Wildlife Biologist
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"Game Range Ramblings" column Seeley Swan Pathfinder
I'm sure many of you who have donated money and services, bought posters and raffle tickets, participated in auctions, volunteered to work on committees and generally supported the effort to bring the first 856 acres of Plum Creek inholdings within the Blackfoot-Clearwater Game Range into state and/or other public ownership are asking, "May I please do more?"
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP), Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) and Plum Creek Timber Company are here to say, "Thank you. Yes, you may."
Introducing Phase II of the 50th Anniversary Project, which in combination with Phase I will bring us halfway to our overall project goal of 7,800 acres. You will have no problem distinguishing between Phase I and Phase II. Phase II is the one that comes at no additional monetary cost to you.
But, we are inviting you to spend some time getting acquainted with Phase II and with the pros and cons of the different ways we could accomplish Phase II. In a nutshell, Phase II involves a land exchange that would transfer about 3,000 acres of Plum Creek ownership in the Game Range to DNRC. And, it involves a management agreement between DNRC and FWP that would attempt to provide wildlife habitat, timber products and revenue for state trust beneficiaries across DNRC and FWP lands on the Game Range.
We're hoping to meet you at our first open house at the Seeley Lake Community Center on Wednesday evening, November 10. Drop in anytime at your convenience between 5:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. to talk with FWP and DNRC personnel involved in Phase II. The atmosphere will be informal and unstructured until 7:00 P.M., when agency personnel will make a more formal presentation to everyone in attendance.
Phase II is still in a very early stage of development. No decision has been made for DNRC to enter into a land exchange or for DNRC and FWP to enter into a management agreement. In fact, no specific proposal has yet been developed for decision-makers and the public.
The purpose of the open house on November 10 is to explain our ideas and then hear from you before we spend any more time and money. If there is a fatal flaw in our thinking, we'd like to hear about it now, rather than after we've prepared an expensive environmental impact statement (EIS). If there are issues or better opportunities we haven't considered, we also want to know about these to develop a better project proposal.
In other words, this is the beginning of the public involvement process for Phase II, and if we get a preliminary O.K. from the State Land Board in December, the agencies will begin preparing a draft EIS soon after the holidays. If we are on the right track and all goes well, we would expect to have the draft ready for your review next summer. Final decisions would occur in the fall.
In addition to a possible land exchange between DNRC and Plum Creek, we are considering the possibility of a land exchange between FWP and DNRC, involving only lands within the Game Range. The purpose of this exchange would be to block up FWP ownership in the heart of the elk and deer winter range, and block up DNRC ownership on peripheral lands that are better suited for active forest management and generating revenue.
Such an exchange between FWP and DNRC might be beneficial, even if the exchange between DNRC and Plum Creek doesn't occur. That's because DNRC already owns roughly 3,000 acres in the Game Range, and the geographic location of these lands could be better arranged to meet wildlife and state trust objectives.
Specifically, the land FWP is considering for exchange to DNRC is the forested portion of the old Dreyer Ranch, located north and east of Woodworth Road. The meadows on the south and west side of Woodworth Road would not be exchanged, and would remain in FWP ownership.
The Dreyer Ranch is an elk migration corridor, not winter range. As such, responsible forest management under DNRC ownership would be readily compatible with the needs of wildlife in general, and migrating elk in particular. FWP originally purchased these forested acres on the Dreyer Ranch to prevent a developer from buying the property. As long as the land remains forested, undeveloped and accessible to the public during fall hunting seasons, FWP's primary purposes for the Dreyer Ranch would be fulfilled. FWP would ensure this by obtaining a long-term lease or easement on any Dreyer Ranch lands it would trade to DNRC.
Because of the many possible facets to this project, a tremendous amount of fact-finding and preparation has already been invested by both state agencies. It has been a time-consuming process, and we thank the folks at Plum Creek for their patience and support. We also thank the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation for defraying the costs of a timber cruise. And, we have a local hero in Don Wood, who graciously donated a timber cruise on FWP lands that may be included in the management agreement and/or exchange.
Confused yet? I hope so because you might be motivated to attend our open house on November 10 (note time, place and agenda above). Or, you may want to visit DNRC's Internet website at (www.dnrc.state.mt.us/eis ea.html) and look for our scoping notice in DNRC's list of environmental documents. The scoping notice can also be viewed at the Pathfinder's website at (www.seeleylake.com/blackfootrmef/gameproject.html).
By the time you read this, I think you'll find a good link from FWP's home page as well. Hard copies of this scoping notice are available by contacting FWP's Missoula office at 406-542-5500.
Thank you for joining us in taking this next step toward completing the 50th Anniversary Project. With your help, we'll do it right.


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Unplugging from the online world can be incredibly rewarding. It can also be incredibly challenging. Here's how to quiet the urge to browse and quiet the siren song of social media.
This week, we're helping you prepare for a digital detox. But before you #unplug, it's best to prepare yourself for the questions typically answered by your device, the web, or an app: How will I get in touch with people if I don't have my phone? What's the best way to find a good restaurant without searching Yelp? Where the hell am I?
It's at these moments that you will be tempted to use. The good news is that there's a way to prepare for the urge to re-plug by identifying then remembering what, exactly, you want to #unplug from.
For his 25-day detox, comedian and author Baratunde Thurston didn't want—or need—to abandon the Internet completely. Not every aspect of digital life was problematic. It's the web, not, like, crack.
"I love, depend on, and frankly am made a better human being by the convenience of streaming movies, online food ordering, and Google Maps. I did not want to sever ties with friends; in fact, one of my goals was to strengthen relationships with pre-Facebook pals. I wanted to go to lunch, attend holiday parties, and host people for dinner. So I decided I could use my phone for personal calls and texts, and could schedule these encounters with Google Calendar."
But social media ("including, but not limited to, seeing, reading, downloading, syncing, sending, submitting, posting, pinning, sharing, uploading, updating, commenting, tagging, rating, liking, loving, upvoting, starring, favoriting, bookmarking, plus-oneing, or re-anythinging") and business activities were prohibited.
To decide what you want to take a break from, first take inventory. "Start by keeping a time log," suggests Kimberly Young, founder and director at the Center for Internet Addiction Recovery.
"What are the activities you do, and when do you do them? Then once you get that inventory, that in and of itself will probably be enlightening. You can start prioritizing what you can cut out. What is it you really don't need?"
Then, create a list of things you'd like to accomplish while away, as any mission is best executed when there are goals in mind. "I concocted a wish list of activity for my disconnected time," says Thurston. "It was a pleasure to contemplate places to visit in New York, books to read, and people with whom I wanted to spend some quality time."
Once you've decided what to give up, and what to do during your #unplug, it's time to dive in. Here are some of the temptations you should be prepared to deal with, and how to go around them:
I'm Bored
Start journaling: "Use a pencil and a pad and write what you're feeling. Take a moment to be introspective… why is this a problem? What's really happening? Do you feel a loss of connection?" -Kimberly Young
Get a hobby (or a pet): "Commit to something outside the office, away from digital responsibilities. I haven't had a hobby outside of my job for nearly 10 years. So I took a few drastic measures. First, I got a dog. Which I've always wanted, but I knew it would force me to get outside, walk and unplug. Second, I joined my co-worker Amy Azzarito in signing up for adventurous classes like Aerial Silks and skateboarding. It's hard to work your iPhone when you're dangling from the air." -Grace Bonney, founder of Design*Sponge
"I have to get up, turn off the laptop and start playing with my cat. Just wander around and engage in some mindless cat-play." -Alexis Ohanian, Reddit
"I usually hike, read a book, talk with friends. One day recharges me and feels like a two-week vacation." -Jonathan D. Becher, chief marketing officer at SAP
"Reading non-fiction books. Even if I'm not capitvated by the story, I'm still learning something." -Alexis Ohanian, Reddit
"Develop a habit of doodling instead of tapping or typing. -Dom Sagolla, co-creator of Twitter and chief community officer at Chaotic Moon
Make it impossible to plug in: "I pack up my computer, phone and iPad and charge them in my bedroom so I'm not tempted to use them." -Grace Bonney, founder of Design*Sponge
"Intentionally seek places without wi-fi reception or even electricity, so you are not tempted to plug in." -Yuli Ziv, founder and CEO of Style Coalition
The Online World Won't Leave Me Alone
Turn off automatic sync on your phone: You can live without notifications from ESPN, Boing Boing, and Mafia Wars for a few days—a couple of weeks even!
Have a designated email checker: "To ensure an inbox-free vacation, my chief of staff would log in every few days to check that I didn't miss anything urgent such as a family emergency, holiday party invite." -Baratunde Thurston
Delay your emails: "I use Boomerang to delay the sending of emails so I can ensure I won't get a response at a time that will force me to jump back into work." -Grace Bonney, founder of Design*Sponge
"I've made it a policy not to reply to work emails outside of business hours. People are generally pretty annoyed at first, but they get over it. If it's an emergency they learn to call, and apparently nothing is an emergency once you have to bother yourself with a phone call." -Brian Voll
"Support the 24hr email response rule - for your own mental health and the health of your colleagues, clients and friends. Unless there is an emergency no email has to be replied to immediately." -Yuli Ziv, founder and CEO of Style Coalition
I'm Lost
One of the main things we use our devices for is navigation. It's easy to leave the house with nothing more than a general sense of where you're headed, and look up the actual address when you get closer. But without a maps app, what's a lost traveler to do? You have a few options:
Buy a map of your area: You should have one anyway. "I try to print out maps when we're going places," says Tiffany Shlain, digital filmmaker and founder of the Webby Awards.
Ask for directions: Overcome your fear of speaking to strangers and start asking for directions. Better yet, ask for recommendations on local places to frequent, like restaurants. Thurston did this:
"Since I couldn't query my online network for local dining and culture options, my massage therapist became my recommendation engine. She told me of several restaurants and sites to check out. She transmitted this data by writing down the names on a piece of paper ... For lunch I frequented Chuko, where the server recommended the pork-belly ramen. This was not the Yelp.com server, mind you, but a human server who proclaimed, 'Try the pork-belly ramen.' What an algorithm."
Give your self a time cushion: If you get lost, you'll have sufficient enough time to ask for help.
I Miss Sharing
Share with the people around you: During his detox, Thurston walked past a whole pig stuffed into a plastic bag on the sidewalk. "Twenty-four hours earlier, I would have Instagrammed this image, along with a suitably witty comment; instead I saved my snapshot for later viewing by people physically close enough to see my phone."
"Whenever I get the urge to do something online, I find its counterpart in real life and do it. It's all about the emotion and feeling you get from being 'plugged.' For example, if I felt like I need to post a photo on Instagram, I show it to my colleagues and friends. If I want to share info (personal or general knowledge), I call a friend or share it with colleagues. And so forth. Mainly, I find something around me that would give me a similar feeling and emotion to the one I get from the digital life or interactions." -Alanoud AlMadhi, projects analyst
"I need to reming myself if I'm on my phone I might be missing my actual life. Look at the people right around me." Gia Medeiros, marketing and organizational catalyst
Got any advice on how to #unplug? Tell us here, or tweet your thoughts to @FastCompany using the #unplug hashtag.
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The irony is, all of you read this either on your smartphones, laptops, or tablets.
I deleted my Facebook account about a month ago and haven't looked back. I felt as though I had freed myself from the bonds of servitude and regained serenity. The funny part is - I've only been missed by a couple of people. It proved to me how shallow the medium is, and how much I really don't need it. I've replaced my "sharing" with the ideas you've shared - talking to colleagues, picking up the phone or sending a friend an email message, or inviting friends over for a visit or to a lunch. The interaction is richer and far more meaningful. Best of all - I feel more productive and engaged in every aspect of my life - particularly my family life.
As I read the article, my only thought was why. I suppose you can also go without running water and electricity. "Most of the luxuries and many of the so-called comforts of life are not
only not indispensable, but positive hindrances to the elevation of
mankind." That was said by Henry David Thoreau over a century ago. This is not really a new concept. However I personally think those that feel the need to cut themselves off from main stream society are in some ways trying to prove something to themselves. When you write about your "moral superiority", I feel you are attempting to elevate yourself amoung your peers. Again just my two cents.
I unplugged years ago. I dropped Facebook and got a $15 prepaid flip "smart phone". I consider it smart because if it breaks or I lose it...it is only $15 to replace. It is amazing how doing something like that seems so daring. I am embarrassed that I was embarrassed to pull out a flip phone. How shallow that my identity and self worthy was tied to the technology I carry. But not any more. But then again...what are you really keeping up with? Nothing. You actually realize you are a slave to staying in "the loop". And what is "the loop"? The loop is actually the selective information that people put out so they can create an identity they want others to know that keeps ups with other people's selective identity. It is a vicious loop that never ends. The loop is actually a poor man's PR firm. Is this really keeping up with people or just trying to see where your life measures up to others peoples life?
There is really a lot more to write on this but actually to unplug you need to come to grips with your deep insecurities and your addiction to distractions...by "staying in touch".
Good luck...get honest...get free
Well said! I totally agree.
Go Travel! I'm in the midst of a self-imposed "Facebook Free" month. I temporarily deactivated my account so I'm not tempted to check-in, at all. One of the common things people like to post about on Facebrag is traveling. So, in addition to new hobbies & personal goals, I've decided to do a bit more traveling. It doesn't have to be a huge excursion. A simple day trip, weekend getaway, or even exploring a new neighborhood in your city.
Very nice guide. I need to do this but honestly I don't know where to begin. I can barely stay in touch with my non Internet savvy friends.


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Kathleen Madigan's stand-up comedy is beloved by audiences and colleagues alike. Lewis Black says she's the funniest woman in America. Ron White agrees, going so far as to say she's "easily one of the best comics alive.''
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'A Young Israeli Speaks Out,' December 29 At Adath IsraelThursday, December 19, 2013
Congregation Adath Israel and The Jewish Federation will present "A Young Israeli Speaks Out," a talk by Nadav Weijel, on Sunday, December 29, at 2 pm, at Adath Israel
Mr Weijel was a member of the Israeli Defense Forces for three years, including time patrolling the West Bank. In his 60-minute program, he will offer his views on the Israeli mentality, the challenges of being a soldier, and Israeli perspectives. Before leaving the army he was chosen to accompany an American Birthright group.


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Hollywood in Texas: Austin on the Silver Screen
For most of the past decade, MovieMaker magazine has named Austin among the top moviemaking cities in the country. More than 350 major features and made-for-TV movies have been filmed in Austin over the past 20 years, and hundreds of commercials and independent projects have also used the capital city as a backdrop. Here are some fun facts about the city's presence on the silver screen.


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Bill Wayland, 71, of Chesterfield Township opposes a proposal in Lansing to discontinue telephone landline service after 2017. Although he uses the latest cell phone technology, Wayland often cannot get a signal in his home and needs the landline to make and receive calls. He also has home alarm system connected via his landline service, which is critical to its operation. / James Fassinger/Special to the Detroit Free Press
James Wayland, 21, of Chesterfield Township demonstrates how he is able to navigate and place calls on his landline phone. Wayland, who has cerebral palsy, is unable to operate any current cell phone and depends on landline service to stay connected with friends and family. / James Fassinger/Special to the Detroit Free Press
Bill Wayland, 71, of Chesterfield Township demonstrates the alarm system in his home. The alarm is connected via his landline service, which is critical to its operation. / James Fassinger/Special to the Detroit Free Press
Bill Wayland is a self-described high-tech geek.
He uses an iPhone, iPad, computer-aided tools for his woodworking and Google Cool maps.
I love all this stuff, said the 71-year-old General Motors retiree.
But he also wants to keep the landline phone in his Chesterfield Township home. He cant get service on his cell phone in the workshop in his basement and said he often loses calls when he uses his cell phone in his office. His 21-year-old disabled son doesnt have the fine motor skills to use a cell phone, and his security alarm is wired to his landline.
So he said hes a bit alarmed by a proposal thats working its way through the Legislature in Lansing that would allow phone companies to discontinue landline service with just 90 days notice beginning in 2017.
Too many times he has wanted to make a call on his cell phone and found it dead, Wayland said, adding, I love technology. And I use a lot of high-tech stuff in my house, but I think its too soon to get rid of landlines. I dont think were ready.
Theres a case to be made that customers already are making the choice.
According to the Federal Communications Commission, the number of landline customers in Michigan dropped from 6.7 million in 2000 to 2.6 million in 2012. Meanwhile, the number of wireless customers jumped from 3.5 million in 2000 to 9.3 million in 2012. And Voice over Internet Protocol phone service better known as VoIP or cable company-provided wireless service has increased to 1.4 million customers since the FCC started tracking it in 2008.
Every day, more and more consumers are making the transition to wireless and VoIP, said Matt Resch, a spokesman for AT&T, one of the largest phone service providers in Michigan and a supporter of the legislation. There is wireless service across almost every corner of the state. And its improving every day as more towers go up.
The number of landline customers for AT&T has dropped by 71.2% since 2000. And the cost to maintain both a landline and a wireless system is becoming cost-prohibitive.
The real question is how do you keep both systems up and running and invest in the new technology which everyone is going to and will be at within five to seven years? And then how do you require companies to keep investing in that antiquated technology? said state Sen. Mike Nofs, R-Battle Creek, who sponsored the bill. Keeping up that infrastructure is costly.
Some powerful forces AARP, representing senior citizens, the Michigan Public Service Commission and Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette say they have serious concerns about the bill, not only for elderly people, but for people in rural areas where wireless coverage is spotty.
Think of all the areas that would be underserved if we went to a totally wireless network. There are even some spotty places in southeast Michigan, said Melissa Seifert, associate director of government affairs for AARP in Michigan. The AARP isnt opposed to wireless. Our members just want both.
The organization sent a poll to members about phone service earlier this month. Of the 1,323 respondents, 85% had landlines, 84.2% had cell phones and 96.5% opposed the bill that would allow the end of landline service.
John Trantham of Richland Township has thought of getting rid of his landline for years. He had one of the first cell phones, a big box he got in 1975 and kept in his car to use in case of emergency during long commutes.
But a couple of years ago, he realized the value of his landline, with the help of his service dog, Reebok.
The golden retriever can not only help Trantham a 68-year-old paraplegic who uses a wheelchair get around more easily, the dog also can also retrieve items for him, like a newspaper, a sock on the floor, a telephone.
It was that final item that helped Trantham a couple of years ago when he fell on the ramp that led to his house and his 200-pound wheelchair fell on top of him. Reebok was able to get the phone and bring it to Trantham who called for help.
I thought we were going to get rid of the landline, but now Im glad we kept it, he said. The landline helps me a lot. Very few cell phones work in our basement, and my wife sometimes forgets to plug it in.
He also worries about the high price of cell phones.
Theyre trying to force people who cant afford them to buy them, he said.
But Robert Kolt, the former president of AARP, said its time to make the full switch to wireless.
Maintaining the old, archaic hard-line system is an expense that could be better invested in new technology, he said. Advocating to keep the old hard-line system is like fighting to keep the Pony Express or Western Union telegram.
In many cases, seniors invented the new technology and others will grow to love it if they give it a chance, Kolt said.
If a senior is in a bad way, they better have their cell phone on them because the phone on the kitchen wall is not going to save their life, he added.
Nofs acknowledged that there are legitimate concerns with the legislation and is working to massage the bill to get opponents on the wireless train. The bill would transfer the review of phone companies requests to abandon landline exchanges from the MPSC to the FCC.
But Nofs is working on an amendment that would open up the landline market to other providers if a telephone company wanted to abandon the service and there were customers who didnt have an alternative. If another company didnt come in to offer service to remaining landline customers, the MPSC would have the right to stop the original phone company from abandoning the service until a replacement could be found.
Im not going to leave anybody out there without being able to call police and fire, said Nofs, who would like to see the bill move out of the Senate before the end of the year.
Even with the amendments, AARP has reservations.
Im happy to see theyre taking a few weeks off and really looking at this legislation, Seifert said. But I dont think AARP is going to be able to support anything that comes out of the Senate Energy and Technology Committee.
The MPSC is keeping an open mind, said spokeswoman Judy Palnau.
If our concerns could be addressed with final language, well take a look, she said.
But Lynn Alexander, a Bloomfield Township resident who has worked with elderly people for years, said change is hard for senior citizens.
Seniors already have so much change going on their lives as it is, she said.
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in the day (Feb. 26, 2004, to be exact), Albany Underground
Artists cofounder Chip Fasciana was quoted in these very
pages as saying, with frustration, that conventional art
venues like the Albany Institute of History and Art are
not going to show any local artists [Everythings Happy
Underground]. However, more than a year later, and after
a half-dozen underground one-night-only art openings (not
to mention a ton of promotion and organization on the parts
of Fasciana and fellow AUA cofounder, Tommy Watkins), this
scene will now come above groundsomewhat. The Albany Institute
of History and Art will play host to the organizations
new show, aptly namedyou guessed itThe Institute Show.
It will be a four-day-long exhibit, highlighting about 70
works by local and regional artists.
In many ways, it seems that the original goal of the AUAto
build and support the local arts communityhas not only
been reached, but surpassed.
The Institute Show will open tonight (Thursday, Sept. 15)
at the Albany Institute of History and Art (125 Washington
Ave., Albany) with a reception from 6 to 9 PM. The exhibit
will be up at the institute through Sept. 21 (note, though,
that the museum is closed Sept. 19-20). For more information,
call 463-4478 or visit www.albanyinstitute.org. To learn
more about the Albany Underground Artists, visit their Web
site at www.albanyunder groundartists.com.
adieu to summer with this annual Lark Street jamboree. While
in the past it has rained more often than wed care to remember,
our Weather God consultant assures us of nothing but sunshine
and blue skies this Saturday (Sept. 17).
Speaking of nothing, thats what it costs to enjoy all the
fine music that will be presented on three stages all afternoon.
Theres a hometown stage, where (among others) MotherJudge
and Dr. Jah and 70s prog-jazzers Ten 27 will do their respective
things. Theres an FYE stage at the Madison end of Lark
where the headliner will be DVD faves the Dandy Warhols,
and the sub-headliners will include the Icelandic faves
5 Alpha Beatdown. And last, but certainly not least, theres
the Metroland stage at Washington Avenue end where
the bands will include the Wait, Monkey Gone Mad and Raisinhead.
And lets not forget the Kidsfest stage near eba on Hudson
Avenue, where jugglers and belly dancers and ebas Everything
But Anchovies dance theater will entertain from noon to
You can also bet that your favorite craft and food vendors
will be selling crafts and food, alongside the many fine
Lark Street restaurants that will be open and ready for
your appetite (and money).
Larkfest 2005 will be held this Saturday (Sept. 17) from
11 AM to 5 PM on Lark Street (Albany). See the Larkfest
special section in this very paper for even tinier details.
Hopped the A Train
Adly Guirgis has been named by The New York Times
one of the best playwrights under 40, and has multiple awards
to buttress this opinion. His play In Arabia Wed All
Be Kings was selected by Time Out New York as
one of the best plays of 1999, and Jesus Hopped the A
Trainwhich begins its run at Stageworks/Hudson on Wednesdaynabbed
him Edinburghs Fringe Festival award and was included in
the anthology Best Plays of 2001. Hes written for
NYPD Blue and The Sopranos, and appeared as
an actor in films such as Todd Solondz Palindromes.
Not too bad for a guy who took only one playwriting course
at the University of Albanyand that pass-fail.
whos been paraphrased describing himself as the worst student
ever, has made the most of his haphazard route. Collaborator
Phillip Seymour Hoffman, who has directed several of Guirgis
productions, goes so far as to say that its exactly this
untraditional education that allows Guirgis his power. Hoffman
points out that Guirgis never learned the rules, and thereforeout
of naiveté or geniusis free to break them at will. And
its not just the playwrights friends who praise him so.
The Times describes Jesusthe story of a 30-year-old
bike messenger jailed for shooting a cult leader responsible
for brainwashing his friendas firebreathing.
Hopped the A Train opens at Stageworks/Hudson (41 Cross
St., Hudson) on Wednesday (Sept. 21), and runs through Oct.
9. Tickets are $11-$27. For more information, call 822-9667.


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TORONTO - The transfer of Omar Khadr to Canada from Guantanamo Bay has infuriated a former American soldier partly blinded in the firefight in which the badly wounded Canadian teenager was captured.
The move has also prompted hundreds of Canadians to open their wallets on behalf of the family of the U.S. soldier Khadr pleaded guilty to killing during the July 2002 battle in Afghanistan.
In an interview with The Canadian Press, former sergeant Layne Morris denounced Khadr, 26, as a "horrific security risk," and blasted the American government.
"My frustration is with the Obama administration and their continued refusal to accept the will of the American people: that these most dangerous of the most dangerous detainees be kept in Guantanamo Bay," Morris said from West Valley, Utah, where he is deputy city manager.
"I don't think (Khadr) is done with radical Islam. I don't think he's done with the jihad."
Morris, 50, was hit by shrapnel and lost the sight in one eye during the attack on the compound in which Khadr, then 15 years old, was found near death in the rubble and Delta Force soldier, Sgt. Chris Speer, was left mortally wounded.
In October 2010, Khadr pleaded guilty before a military commission to five war crimes, including murder for throwing the grenade that killed Speer. In return, he was given a further eight years behind bars but allowed to return to Canada last Saturday to serve out the sentence.
Morris's anger is palpable.
"This is a young man that despite 10 years in Guantanamo and every attempt and opportunity to educate himself and prepare himself for life in a western society has done nothing," said Morris, who found out from a Canadian reporter the transfer had taken place.
"He went in with an eight-grade education, he's come out with an eighth-grade education. Other than memorize the Qu'ran and be regarded as the 'rock star' of Guantanamo by the other inmates, all he's done is prepare himself for further jihad."
Many of those who have worked closely with Khadr over the years — American soldiers, mental-health experts and a succession of defence lawyers — paint a very different picture. It's a portrait of someone smart and gentle who desperately wants to get on with a "normal" life and has been trying to upgrade his education.
For several years now, Khadr has been studying a curriculum developed for him by King's University College in Edmonton.
Arlette Zinck, an English professor at the school, called Khadr a diligent student. She said he has done well on the curriculum built around 24 Canadian novels that are used as gateways to teach him other subjects such as math and physics.
"He's worked hard in some pretty unusual and taxing circumstances (and) continues to show lots of aptitude," Zinck said.
"He's learned a lot and certainly been a very compliant and agreeable young man to work with."
Khadr's supporters see him as a child soldier and a victim of the war on terror who has been betrayed by his own family and the Canadian government, a view firmly rejected by Morris and many others.
To make that point, Hamish Marshall, a former Harper government strategist, set up an online fundraiser to help Speer's widow, Tabitha, pay for the education of their children Tanner and Taryn.
"There's been a lot of attention on Mr. Khadr's rights and what's been happening to him," Marshall said from Vancouver.
"This is about remembering a real man who died."
Marshall and campaign co-founder Ezra Levant — a fierce critic of Khadr and those who see him as victim — have not spoken to Tabitha Speer but said they were in touch with a law firm in Utah that will receive the money in trust for her.
Speer did not return a call seeking comment, so it's unclear whether she wants or needs the money.
The fundraiser began Monday, collecting close to $30,000 within days from around 400 people, with average donations of about $70 to $80.
Daniel Koetsier, a Hamilton businessman, gave $300.
While he wanted to "make a bit of a statement" with his donation — against Khadr's "sweetheart" deal and the notion he will be released at some point — Koetsier said he wanted to do something for Speer's family.
"I think of that individual who lost his life. Nowhere do I hear about that. It's all about the poor Khadr individual," Koetsier said.
"If our Canadian citizen murdered someone, then maybe as a Canadian we can help at least educate this man's children."


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Events for the Month of July and more…
July 6- Tha House
3827 W. Ogden 7p.m. until
Tha House is the #1 church for the streets of Chicago. Its mission is to present the Gospel in a way that will attract the attention of youth in the community.
July 12- Crime Scene: Let Hope Rise
LeClaire-Hearst Park, 5120 W. 44th St. 8p.m.
This is a Chicago collection that explores Chicago's history of violence and crime to raise awareness about the city's violence problem.
Bronzville Children's Museum
9301 S. Stony Island Ave. $5 per person, Tuesday through Thursday 10a.p.-2p.m.
The Bronzeville Children's Museum is the first and only African American children's museum in the country.
July 26- I Still Love H.E.R.
Subterranean Lounge, 2011 W. North Ave. 10p.m. until 2a.m.
Dedicated to the love of hip hop and its elements through the feminine experience, I Still Love H.E.R. hosts a monthly event in Chicago where the four elements are represented by featuring a variety of Chicago female DJs, MCs, Breakers and artists.
Weekly and FREE:
606 Hip-Hop Open Mic Night- Subterranean Lounge, 2011 W. North Ave Every Tuesday, 10p.m.-2a.m.
Talented MCs put their rhyme skills to the test in a midnight cypher.
Dusable Museum, 740 East 56th Place, FREE EVERY SUNDAY, 12p.m.-5p.m.
Chicago Children's Museum, 700 E. Grand Ave.,
Kraft Free Family Night- FREE FOR EVERYONE- Thursday, 5p.m.-8p.m.
Target Free First Sundays- FREE FOR AGES 15 and under- Every first Sunday of the month 10a.m.-5p.m.
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Everybody knows the Big Three automakers based in Detroit have their share of problems. I don't pretend to have the solution, but before the lynch mob press gang and our elected officials throw the baby out with the bathwater it's worth noting that GM, Ford and Chrysler are not islands onto themselves, but in fact deeply intertwined [1] with the rest of the world's automakers.
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St. Paul police are investigating after a 25-year-old woman was killed and her husband was wounded in their Hamline-Midway home this morning.
Someone called 911 from the home in the 1700 block of West Minnehaha Avenue about 6:30 a.m. to report that it sounded like someone was trying to break in, said Sgt. Paul Schnell, police spokesman. The line went dead, and the 911 center tried multiple times to call back as police were responding to the address, he said. Then, someone called from the home again and reported there had been a shooting, Schnell said.
Police found the woman had been shot and was dead. Her 27-year-old husband had been shot in the leg and had a serious injury, Schnell said. Both were in the area of the kitchen.
The man was taken to Regions Hospital, treated and released, Schnell said. He was brought to police headquarters and investigators are interviewing him.
The couple, whose names haven't been released, were the only people home at the time of the shooting. There was no sign of forced entry to the home, Schnell said.
"The circumstances of this shooting remain a major focus for investigators," Schnell said. "At this point, we simply do not have enough details to be able to speak with any certainty about the circumstances or the public risk."
No one has been arrested and information about a suspect or suspects was not available this morning.


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Book Review - Smokin' Seventeen by Janet Evanovich
I used to love the Stephanie Plum series written by Janet Evanovich. Laughs, action, craziness... it was all there. But over the last three or four installments, things have stagnated. The plot lines have repeated themselves, Stephanie's love interest between Morelli and Ranger still hasn't been resolved, and nothing new is going on. I'd like to say that Smokin' Seventeen gets back to the original flair and spiciness of the earlier novels, but no such luck. Seventeen follows the recent formula, leaving me wondering if I really care anymore about who she ends up choosing as her love interest.
In Seventeen, the crime element of the plot line involves a number of dead bodies turning up in the lot where Vinnie's Bail Bonds office used to be. One or two bodies are a mystery to be solved, but when additional bodies show up with messages to Stephanie, it ups the ante considerably. Stephanie's love life is as complicated as ever, as she still has the hots for both Morelli and Ranger. But there's a new suitor in the picture, placed there by her mother (and not at all appreciated by Stephanie). Regardless of how much she tells him she's not interested, he just keeps showing up, armed with food and cooking paraphernalia. As usual, Stephanie love life is hosed, cars keep getting blown up around her, and someone wants her dead.
As I mentioned in a review for a previous Stephanie Plum novel, this episode has all the right parts but none of the magic or spark that made this series click in the past. The characters do the same things they normally do (with a bit more "action" for Stephanie due to a hex put on her by Morelli's grandmother), but all the same questions remain at the end. No character growth, no overall resolutions on relationships, nothing...
Unless something dramatic happens in the next Stephanie Plum novel, this series will end up being relegated to the "when I get around to catching up" list. I don't hate the series (yet?), but I'm only a step away from not caring much any more...
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The Bellevue boys tennis team lost all five matches to the Truckers on Thursday in a Northern Ohio League matchup.
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Jim Maloof, the former mayor of Peoria, Ill. died Sunday, the Peoria Journal-Star reports. A family friend who answered the phone at the family's home confirmed the former mayor's death to The Associated Press.
Maloof served as Peoria's mayor from 1985 to 1997. A Peoria native, he's remembered as a business leader and chairman of the board of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Midwest Affiliate, Methodist Medical Center.
Maloof biographer Doug Love says meeting entertainer Danny Thomas was a pivotal moment in Maloof's life. Thomas founded St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.
Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce President Roberta Parks says Maloof was often called "the cheerleading mayor" because of his efforts to boost Peoria's economy and bring back a sense of pride among its residents.


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Packers punter Tim Masthay didnt have his best game against the Minnesota Vikings Saturday night.
He punted eight times with a gross average of 37.8. His net average was 34.6.
I thought he was inconsistent, said special teams coach Shawn Slocum. I thought hes had better nights punting, although he had three inside the 20, which I thought was good but he had three that I thought he could have hit better.
Temperatures in the 20s and Lambeau Fields swirling winds could have been one reason for Masthays struggles, although Vikings punter Chris Kluwe had a gross average of 49.6 and a net of 46.2 on five punts.
Sure, the weather was a factor, said Slocum. The winds a little squirrely in the stadium and it affects the drop. Still, I think Tim will be the first to tell you he could have punted better (Saturday) night.
Slocum said he has no reason to think Masthay is in any kind of slump.
Tims fine, Slocum said. Hes fighting the weather, fighting the elements, and some days are better than others.
The Packers will face one of the better punters in the NFL in Andy Lee, who averaged 48.1 yards per punt this season (No. 3 in the NFL) and was tied for the best net average (43.2). Lee was also third in the NFL in placing punts inside the 20-yard line with 36.
Andys a heck of a punter, said Slocum. Hes a Pro Bowl-caliber punter and he has the ability to change the field.
Masthay was No. 26 in gross average (42.9), No. 22 in net average (38.9) and his 30 punts inside the 20 ranked tied for No. 7.


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UK-IU draws 3.5 million viewers
By Gary Parrish
John Calipari spent part of last week publicly discussing the possibility of ending one of his high-profile home-and-home series -- either with Louisville, North Carolina or Indiana.
The Kentucky coach has his reasons, of course. One of them is that the SEC will move from 16 to 18 league games next year. Another is Calipari's strong desire to play more made-for-TV neutral-site games. So I get it. Honestly, I do. But I still hope all three series remain, and college basketball fans in general seem to agree because 3.5 million people watched Saturday's tilt between the Wildcats and Indiana.
That's a low number for "Jersey Shore."
But it's a massive pull for college basketball.
What Kentucky-Indiana provided was a game between two undefeated teams from two tradition-rich schools at an on-campus arena, and the importance of that last little detail can't be overstated. Take the same game -- and the same Christian Watford buzzer-beating 3-pointer that gave Indiana a victory over the top-ranked Wildcats -- and put it at Madison Square Garden, and it loses something. Because the location mattered. It provided the type of atmosphere that makes college basketball special, and it created the postgame celebration that most of us will remember forever. I like that. And it's only possible with a home-and-home series between power programs.
Truth be told, we don't have enough of those these days.
That's why it would stink to lose one of the really, really good ones.
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Since: May 19, 2009
Posted on: December 14, 2011 4:45 pm
UK-IU draws 3.5 million viewers
I'm glad to see IU's rebuilding showing fruition. As a UK fan, I always enjoyed the rivalry. They have a great fan base and deserve to celebrate a victory like this. I'd hate to see IU, UNC or Louisville taken off the UK schedule. Hell, we even have Kansas in a home and home. These rivalry games are great for college basketball. Good luck to IU the rest of the season. I hope they can make some noise in the Big 10.
Since: Mar 9, 2011
Posted on: December 14, 2011 4:45 pm
UK-IU draws 3.5 million viewers
UK would be crazy to allow Calipari to destroy some of their best rivalry games by removing IU or UL. They could live without the NC name, but not sure why they want to. These games make both schools a lot of money between selling out the arena, filling bars locally, merchandise sales, national exposure for recruiting purposes, and not to mention the TV ratings, which make the networks pay more for the games to the schools. Why would you allow someone who has publicly stated that they won't stay as your head coach for more than 10 yrs to make such a decision? I'm not even sure as to the logic of stating that you aren't planning to stay longer than 10 yrs. How does that help recruiting? He seems to be a poor decision-maker off the court, obviously not on the court...
Since: Sep 5, 2009
Posted on: December 14, 2011 4:45 pm
UK-IU draws 3.5 million viewers
Congratulations to IU. I'm glad to see them back and I was one whom believed the rivalry was dead. IU fans, although I've never thought much of Bob Knight, have always been great sports and class acts. You guys need to be thanking God for your coach. He has brought you back from the failures of Knight, Davis and Sampson. You could tell it was a very well coached team; disciplined and positive effort. I definitely don't want to lose this rivalry, especially to pick up another game with the boring Mississippi or South Carolina.
Since: Sep 29, 2006
Posted on: December 14, 2011 2:39 pm
UK-IU draws 3.5 million viewers
UK wouldn't rush the floor after a win over Indiana either.
Since: Dec 5, 2011
Posted on: December 14, 2011 1:48 pm
UK-IU draws 3.5 million viewers
Do you think Indiana has that many more fans than North Carolina? Either way, it was a good draw, and great win for IU. Their best win since their Final 4 win in 2000, without question. It is a compliment for UK to be a measuring stick. I agree IU is definitely much better this year. Funny to hear they are 'back' because the last shot fell. I think they would have been just as 'back' if the last shot had not gone in, but that is just my opinion.
Since: Dec 16, 2010
Posted on: December 14, 2011 1:29 pm
UK-IU draws 3.5 million viewers
let him (Cal) end it...
substitute UK for Purdue or Ohio State, throw in a buzzer beater,
and you get the same craziness from IU fans...
IU doesn't need UK for excitement.
Since: Dec 9, 2009
Posted on: December 14, 2011 12:34 pm
UK-IU draws 3.5 million viewers
I agree.. I hate the regular season "neutral site" games. The neutral site games may be a better indication on who has the better team, the atmospheres of the home courts can't be replaced. Congrads to IU on the Win!
Plenty of time for neutral site games in March!
Since: Jan 5, 2007
Posted on: December 14, 2011 3:02 am
UK-IU draws 3.5 million viewers
It was a great game in as loud an atmosphere as I've seen or heard. The only 'quiet' segment I can remember was in the second half when UK was making its late rally, and even that just quieted things to a roar. Sucks for me that UK lost, but I'm not the kind to spend time sulking. Well, okay, maybe for a few hours. It's easy to put into perspective. IU wanted the win more, and needed a win like this to break through. UK didn't leave empty handed either, though. It showed considerable fortitude to me to play through possibly the worst game Kentucky could play and still have it come down to the wire. Were there plenty of question marks? Definitely. But this is a game that will serve both teams well come March. It is something for both teams to build on, win or lose. That is why I like these marquis non-conference match ups so much.
See you next year, IU, and good luck the rest of the way. I know this is still technically a work in progress, but if they play with that much heart the rest of the way, a run in the tournament is always possible. Kentucky fans should know it well; last year was supposed to be a 'bridge year' for them after all, and only ended in a Final Four.
Since: Mar 16, 2007
Posted on: December 13, 2011 10:04 pm
UK-IU draws 3.5 million viewers
I'm a die-hard IU fan. The last few years have been pretty hard to deal with. All the rigamorol with Knight's firing, the "deal with the devil" business with Sampson, the "foot-in-the-mouth stuff with Davis, and finally the hiring of Crean. It really does my heart good to hear from a UK fan. I heard a newscaster on a Kentucky TV channel saying that he had pronounced the IU-UK rvalry "dead". That was before the Big Game. Yeah, the last couple or three years weren't much to hope for (at least from IU fans). We knew that once the Purgatory time had been served that Crean would be the one to part the seas of medioctry for us. We knew he would, but I think he surprised even a lot of IU fans. All I was really hoping for was to play UK close, to give them a run for their money, damn if they
didn't beat UK! The Numbr 1 team in the nation! I mean.... ! Thank you for reasonable words of encoragement. I hope the rivalry has been resurrected. We can play with the big boys now!
Since: Feb 18, 2010
Posted on: December 13, 2011 4:24 pm
UK-IU draws 3.5 million viewers
Resurrection of traditional powers is always good. K. Sampson did a huge disservice to IU and a once proud fan-base.
Even though my guys lost - it is good to see IU on its way back. They will be back when they win a game in Rupp!!!


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Durban - Charges against a private security boss relating to allegations of a multimillion-rand tax evasion have been withdrawn.
On Friday the State withdrew charges in the Pietermaritzburg Regional Court against Mohamed Yacoob and Khuselani Security and Risk Management. But it instituted charges against a previously defunct entity named Khuselani.
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In his affidavit, Yacoob said that in 2006, he and Hazell acquired Khulesani, which was insolvent at that time.
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Yacoob said he decided to step away from the company in 2009 because he had started another security company which was bigger and needed more attention.
Mohammed Suyee was appointed director and he and Hazell ran the day-to-day operation at Khulesani.
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Suyee established that the financial records of the company were a "shambles".
Khulesani went into voluntary liquidation on January 25, 2010.
Yacoob paid R9 444 412 to Sars on March 9, 2012.
He said that he felt it his moral and ethical obligation to do so.
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Advice Needed: My 11 year daughter has not had here period in 2 months
yikes...your 11yr has already started?! I'm scared since mine hasn't yet.
My dd who is 12.5, started at about 11, she skipped one recently then had two back to back within a few days, poor thing, but she never complained, just went with the flow. (no pun intended). It happened during our move from CA to OH. She was stressed by that.
Quoting Mommy2Boys0900:
I started getting my period when I was 10. I remember i didn't get it for a month or so, but then it started up again every month.
My dd is 11 and started at 9 yrs old.
Op its very normal to be iregular like that for a few years actually. My dd misses sometimes 4 months in a row, or may get some spotting here and there. Dr said it was very normal and by 13 or so it would begin to be more regular.
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yikes...your 11yr has already started?! I'm scared since mine hasn't yet.
I think that when you first start it can be abnormal until it normalizes. I didnt start until 2 months before my 13th birthday.