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Magic Pvr Arrived Today
Posted 12 July 2011 - 03:06 PM
So guys, if you want an HD PVR with a massive 1 TB HDD, this is a huge bargain - the best I've ever seen.
I'll report back later on how it settles in.
Here is the link: http://junglejumble....-n-adaptor.html
Posted 12 July 2011 - 04:13 PM
Can give more details/thoughts if anyone is interested.
Edited by Tober27, 13 July 2011 - 03:51 PM.
Posted 12 July 2011 - 04:44 PM
This post has been edited by a giant wombat: Today, 4:43 PM
Posted 12 July 2011 - 06:31 PM
Posted 13 July 2011 - 08:40 AM
Is it a 3700 or 4000?
First up there is confusion about which model is being sold at this low price. The sticker on the box and on the base of the unit clearly says "3700" and it has a big and obscene "FREEVIEW" logo on the front of the player. As I understand it licencing use of this labeling implies no skip function & some other crippling (not sure what) that we usually avoid like the plague. It appears the firmware is not freeview and is that of the 4000, meaning it does have a functioning skip function and it is even on the remote. All a bit confusing, and the 3700 label certainly means it would be harder to get a good resale price, but against that it has been already depreciated to the low $299 price so as a new machine is a bargain. Prices for this PVR vary a lot on the net and it does seem many are most likely reprogrammed 3700's rather than 4000's - all very confusing.
The differences between the two models are the following "improvements" of the 4000 over the 3700:
Magic TV EPG and menus throughout
Export recordings
Expand your recording capacity
Edit recordings
Skip ads, using the more flexible skip function
However, study of the "Owner's Guide" (something we all try to avoid) reveals there is no danger of any firmware being inadvertently installed which will cause it to revert to crippled FREEVIEW status.
What happens is that if connected to the net either hardwired or by dongle etc, it will download any updated freeware but will not install it without permission. So we can relax on that score. rolleyes.gif
Set Up
Tuning in the channels was straightforward although I stopped it too soon (to avoid tuning in a repeater station) so did have to hunt around in the menu awhile to find where to retune. You can assign favourite channels to the numeric keys on the remote eg. One to 1, Seven to 7, WIN to 9 etc etc.
This PVR runs quite cool and does not need any attention using computer fans - because there is no mains transformer inside it runs on 12V from a laptop like power brick.
Tuner Sensitivity
This appears to be up with the best and no problems have been experienced so far. All channels here are showing good strength and quality. Further use suggests that the tuner sensitivity is even slightly better than the Topfield 7100 - the best unit here to date.
The Remote
It is a decent size and holds 4 AAA batteries. I guess you would get used to it but the layout of the play, stop etc buttons does not appeal to me. However that is no bother here as all functions are transferred to the programmable HTM 850 - no problems were experienced "learning" the codes. Others have reported no problems with Harmony remotes either.
Video Quality
This appears to be extraordinarily good and first impressions are it is even slightly better than the Topfield at an output setting of 1080P. I inadvertently set recordings for SD SBS instead of HD but the PQ appeared to be very close to, if not as good as I record from HD satellite. Recording on SD commercial channel was very crisp and clear. The only minor downside I have seen is a tendency for too much red in some complexions giving a "ruddy" appearance. Puzzling as it is not on all faces and is not always evident so is not a significant negative.
Setting Recordings up via EPG
This is dead simple. If it is tuned to the channel you want to set up, press GUIDE, move to the item to be recorded, press the red R button once to set it, press that red button again to make the setting a daily, weekly etc one - very nice & easy. If there is no conflict it automatically adds 10 minutes to that setting and that can be changed as it can generate unnecessary conflicts. You can get around that by going backwards timewise in setting timers as it then no longer adds times if ity is likely to cause conflict.
Playing Back, Editing & Deleting Files
VERY easy. One press of the "PLAY" button immediately reveals the file list. Locate the one wanted and "PLAY" will set it playing. If you use "OK"it opens a window with choices of resume play, playing from the start, delete, move to folder etc.
It has a number of folders already set up and files can be moved to them. However managing those folders does not appear to be simple and is not easily navigated through the menus. I cannot see how to rename a folder although you can disable it to achieve much the same effect and you can rename a file fairly easily.
Deleting a file is achieve with one button press (no check box) but all is not lost as it merely is moved to another folder called "TRASH" so it can be retrieved if any mistake is made. However it does mean that every so often housekeeping to empty the trash can is needed.
FF is not as good as on some PVRs with a 30X maximum. The right and left navigator buttons jump you forward or back by 5 minutes to quickly move through a file. This PVR has the most skip functions I've seen on a PVR. Using the button labelled "skip" jumps forward 30 seconds but press "1" and it jumps ahead 1 minute, "2" 2 minutes etc right up to "9" for 9 minutes. This makes short work of the ads. The skip function is instantaneous although there is a minor time lag in between repeated applications. This button is clearly labelled on the remote as it the skip back. Most ergonomic.
When a file play is stopped, you are taken back to the menu of file lists. Deletion of the file with the "clear" button immediately sends the file to a trash can where it can be later retrieved or finally deleted as previously described.
If you have only viewed part of the recorded file and/or want to keep it then there is a "LIVE" button which takes you back to the TV channel. Accessing the file again you have a menu selection of continue play, start again etc.
Editing is fairly simple and you can then copy the edited file to archive it into a folder if you like. With a 1 TB HDD archiving on HDD is a proposition as it has very large capacity. Personally I prefer to download to a DVDR to edit & archive while others might prefer the PC for this. Anyway, the Magic does have a reasonable editing function for those who would like to use it.
You can copy to an external drive, or USB stick, provided it's capacity is large enough. File sizes are pretty big, several GB for a 1-hour show.
HDMI Audio Quirk
No problems with video BUT it the receiving item it not switched on first, there will be no audio via HDMI unless it is kicked into life through the menu.
The Wireless Donger
The wireless donger was a minor challenge until it was realised that the alpha-numberic keys circulate - e.g. "2" goes a b c A B C and "0" goes space 0. This made entering in the wireless security key (they call it "PASSPHRASE") a bit challenging to intellectually impaired owners like me. But overall it is a useless toy so don't bother wasting money on it.
So overall it seems to be a very capable PVR if all you are interested in is FTA TV. It will also play HD camcorder AVCHD and HDV files. The Owner's Guide is actually readable and helpful
For the price it is a winner!
Edited by Tassie Devil, 29 July 2011 - 11:49 AM.
Posted 13 July 2011 - 09:34 AM
Bummer. I was hoping to be able to see how a 'freeview' EPG equipped PVR would behave in someone else's part of the world - ie, is the EPG etc data any more useful in another part of the country than it is here.
Anyway it appears the firmware is not freeview and is that of the 4000, meaning it does have a functioning skip function and it is even on the remote.
Posted 13 July 2011 - 02:46 PM
Anyway I rang Alex and asked what was the story behind the 3700 & Freeview bit. Well it turns out that manufacturers have to pay $30,000 for the Freeview privilege and what that does is give access to deathly slow EPG by wireless -= something supposedly more accurate than the alternative EPG. It also blocks the skip function and does not allow feeds out of USB. Upshot is that manufacturers are finding Freeview PVRs not selling very well so Magic decided to put in firmware so the normal skip etc functions are ok - hence the 4000.
If you are crazily inclined you can download the firmware for the unit to convert it to Freeview BUT you cannot revert back to the 4000 status without returning it to the factory.
The other interesting tit bit is that retailers (in particular Hardly Normal) are getting very toey about the discounts now being offered on those once highly profitable PVRs. This is why HN are getting out of the Magic breed and some others. Distributors are getting highly pressurised to maintain higher retail prices but fortunately the net is breaking that system down.
So, there you are, an apparently very good PVR at a rock bottom price . We will see how it works out longer term.
Posted 13 July 2011 - 02:49 PM
Posted 13 July 2011 - 04:02 PM
What bothered my most is that after setting up my favourite channels, removing duplicates and audio stations, they seem to reappear later, and I don't know why.
Not a big issue, but annoying.
I wasn't aware you could change the quality of recordings, but Tassie Devil seems to have done this, lowered HD recording to SD? So maybe I should check this. Otherwise, being able to copy to USB is fine, but the files are quite large.
A tip, for one-touch access to your recorded programs, just press the Play button.
And deleting files isn't so scary, as it just moves them to a trash folder, where they can be recovered if deleted by accident. Which is useful, as I did this once already.
My "main" recorder is a Panasonic BW850, which I find much simpler for editing recordings and storing programs in folders, but for a secondary recorder I like the the MagicTV unit a lot.
Edited by Tober27, 13 July 2011 - 04:03 PM.
Posted 13 July 2011 - 04:12 PM
You can't change recording quality settings on a PVR (you can set the output resolution however however that won't improve the PQ at all)
I wasn't aware you could change the quality of recordings, but Tassie Devil seems to have done this
Peter Gillespie
Posted 13 July 2011 - 04:23 PM
Posted 13 July 2011 - 04:38 PM
Tassie Devil recorded SD SBS channel instead of the HD SBS channel.
And you have just reminded me to go and change it.
One little feature I also like - it tells you how many hours are available on the HDD (it gives it for HD & SD) for more recordings - not really an issue with a 1 TB HDD but interesting to know.
Posted 13 July 2011 - 05:51 PM
Is there a padding option for timer programs? ie Set timer to start 5 mins before program and keep recording 10 mins later than epg programmed time
Was it free postage?
Posted 13 July 2011 - 06:27 PM
What is it like heat wise?
Reckon you have a good buy there and wish you the best.
Understand it was free postage from the link you provided.
Posted 13 July 2011 - 07:03 PM
Consumer law and simple self interest. If you buy something with certain capabilities and then it turns out the device can't perform those capabilities (for any reason) then you're entitled to a refund. Other than that, Freeview is a very (very) long way from having any sort of market dominance. The day they arbitrarily restrict users functionality is the day they essentially lose the PR campaign.
If it is labeled Freeview and model 3700,what is to stop an over the air software update reversing the model 4000 software?
Peter Gillespie
Posted 13 July 2011 - 07:15 PM
Posted 13 July 2011 - 07:17 PM
Tassie Devil recorded SD SBS channel instead of the HD SBS channel.
Yes, I guessed that after I posted.
This is my first PVR as opposed to DVR, I guess.
You can buffer the recordings with predetermined increments. You can set it to add 15 minutes to every recording, for example, so you don't have to adjust it each time.
Posted 13 July 2011 - 07:50 PM
Just attemptin' to assist.Oddly,with the junk on "HD" channels I'd prefer to record to PVR in SD,unless HD actually warranted.Would save a lot of HDD space.As PG pointed out,not to be.
I sidestepped DVRs by initially using a Leadtek WinFast DTV1000 in my PC.Then onto SD PVRs a bit over 7 years ago.HD PVRs 13 months ago.
There have been some real dodgey duals and some very borderline ones.Good to see something at a realistic price that seems to work OK.
We have been taken to the cleaners too often with overpriced or under performing HD PVRS.This unit seems to hit the Goldilocks sweet spot.Hope so anyway.Good luck!
Posted 13 July 2011 - 08:17 PM
Needed to know about pre padding as well heyhey [as well as source direct for the video;it can be configured for 576i at least] so hunted for the manual.The answer is yes as tober implied Some very nice options that appear to alter the colour space per channel thanks to the pixel magic chip as well
Nice review there John. In the specs it says FF FR up to 64x
Is there a padding option for timer programs? ie Set timer to start 5 mins before program and keep recording 10 mins later than epg programmed time
Was it free postage?
Posted 14 July 2011 - 05:39 AM
The receiver's current firmware, ie if the receiver considers itself to be a 4000 model it won't install an OTA update for a 3700 model. This is further supported by the fact that according to the manufacturer, once 4000 firmware is installed by the owner it is not possible to revert to 3700 firmware without a trip to the factory (where presumably they lift the lid, plug into a connector on the PCB and reload the firmware that way).
If it is labeled Freeview and model 3700,what is to stop an over the air software update reversing the model 4000 software?
Edited by DrP, 14 July 2011 - 05:41 AM.
Posted 14 July 2011 - 08:11 AM
If it is labeled Freeview and model 3700,what is to stop an over the air software update reversing the model 4000 software?I'm just wary of anything to do with Freeview, not trying to be a stick in the mud.
What is it like heat wise?
Reckon you have a good buy there and wish you the best.
Understand it was free postage from the link you provided.
No, not free postage, but a reasonable $17 odd. That was via Aust. Post so it took over a week to get here (over Bass Strait added at least 2 more days).
AFAIK there is no way firmware can be altered automatically. Maybe it could be downloaded, but it would need to be installed by an operator.
Heatwise it is about normal for a PVR => there is heat, but not as much as some.
Posted 14 July 2011 - 08:17 AM
As in my review,. there is an auto timing padding after of 10 mins - and that can be altered. Not sure about any padding before but it is rare for a program to start ahead of time. Yes it happens, but it is not as crucial as getting the ending.
Nice review there John. In the specs it says FF FR up to 64x
Is there a padding option for timer programs? ie Set timer to start 5 mins before program and keep recording 10 mins later than epg programmed time
Was it free postage?
30X was all I could get the other night but I'll double check tonight (I was away last night).
Postage around $17.
Posted 14 July 2011 - 08:49 AM
M.A.S.H. always started 2 minutes before 5.
but it is rare for a program to start ahead of time. Yes it happens, but it is not as crucial as getting the ending.
That first scene was something I hated missing.
But I guess that's pretty much the only one that I was concerned about.
Posted 14 July 2011 - 09:47 AM
I've only been caught out that way a couple of times. If it is consistent for any particular program them manual timer entry would be a fix.
M.A.S.H. always started 2 minutes before 5.
That first scene was something I hated missing.
But I guess that's pretty much the only one that I was concerned about.
GENERAL COMMENT: I'm told there is a warehouse full of these Magic PVRs so where I purchased it is likely to have a good supply for some time yet. However I see wildly differing prices being asked for the Magic so, if JungleJumbie can make a profit at $299, you can see there is still price gouging going on with PVR sales. Even "Catch of the Day" were in the act last week with an asking price much higher.
Posted 14 July 2011 - 12:42 PM
Do either of you know if the Network port can be used to export recordings to a computer? The specs say that you can Export recordings via USB ...but exporting recordings via USB could mean only to an external drive, not to a computer, which then means more handling to get it to a computer.
Does anyone know what format the files will be in? I have read the specs, but I'm not clear on the storage container/format. I guess I'm asking will I be able to play it on a regular media player and/or my Topfield TRF2400?


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If possible, I think we need an expert opinion from Sixto re: all the movement. What does it mean? Hopefully, we haven't seen the last of the HD additions for the year.
Other than possible sports additions based on settlements with new RSN's, I'm starting to feel if we don't see something in test by Oct 31 (i.e. two weeks from yesterday), we probably are done for the year.
Having said that, it sure looks to me from Sixto's reports like they've made 8-9 new HD slots on the transponders the last couple weeks. Whether that is preparing for something imminent, or engineering just doing their thing with their new equipment as it comes in. . . I guess we'll see.
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WHEELING - It looked like the legend of Madonna's Ross Comis was going to write yet another chapter in an already lengthy story.
However, Wheeling Central's David Park is authoring a story of his own.
The Maroon Knights senior made three free throws with 1.5 seconds left to lift Wheeling Central (20-3) to a 70-67 victory against the Blue Dons on Tuesday night in W.Va. Class A Region One, Section One semifinal.
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Madonna boys' basketball coach George Vargo, left, and Wheeling Central counterpart Mel Stephens exchange pleasantries following Tuesday night's matchup.
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Park had been in the same situation last year, needing to make two free throws at St. Marys to advance to the state tournament. Then, like Tuesday, he was true to form.
"If I had to pick a guy to be at the line in that situation, he'd be the one," Wheeling Central coach Mel Stephens said.
The Blue Dons got the defense they wanted in that situation.
"You never want to foul, but you've got to be on him," Madonna coach George Vargo said. "Park is so darn good, he can make NBA 3-pointers. I'd rather see that happen then have Park hit an NBA 3 in that situation. That is why he is an all-stater."
His three free throws were critical because Comis had tied the game with less than a minute remaining.
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"If that (blocking foul) call goes the other way, the game is probably over," Stephens said. "There's no excuse, a shooter should never get the rebound in that situation. It was a hustle play on his part. He did a great job getting to the ball. (Madonna) really came to play. They outhustled us. They made all the hustle plays, got all the loose balls and a majority of the time they were able to convert those into points. Credit our kids. We were able to make a few plays at the end."
Madonna then elected to let Wheeling Central run the clock down to 15.7 before the Knights called a timeout.
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Park finished with 29 points (19 in the second half) and was 11 of 14 at the free-throw line (8 of 9 in the fourth quarter). Madonna was just 2 of 9 from the line for the game. Park also had eight rebounds and five assists.
Alonzo Manns added 17 points and seven rebounds and Harler had 15 points.
Comis had 23 for Madonna (13-9) while Nick Mazur had nine and Tyler Ewusiak and Nate Guio eight each.
"I thought we needed to play our A game and I think we might have played an A-plus game," Vargo said. "We got exactly what we wanted. I thought all seven kids who played contributed. I said before the game I thought Central was the best team in the state and I still believe that. My congratulations to Central, Mel Stephens and the Maroon Knights."
Central, which has won 12 straight games, plays Bishop Donahue at 7 p.m. Friday at Brooke High School in the Class A, Region One, Section One championship game.
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Reading Roundup: This Week's Top Literary Events
By Allie Pape on October 11, 2011 11:00 AM
Each week, we offer a roundup of the best literary events in the city. All events are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted. Want to submit an upcoming event for consideration? Go here.
The Litquake festival continues through Sunday. This column features non-Litquake events; our top picks for Litquake are here.
David McCullough (The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris)
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"As I began to love myself I understood that at any circumstance, I am in the right place at the right time, and everything happens at the exactly right moment. So I could be calm. Today I call it SELF-CONFIDENCE. " Charlie Chaplin
"Up in the sky; it's a bird it's a plane…" it's President Obama and his airborne entourage zooming over our heads as we sat poolside at our vacation house in Oak Bluff. The president had just arrived in Martha's Vineyard enroute to his vacation house in Chilmark. From that moment, it was a week of presidential sightings. Sunday as we left a party hosted by the Wright family, Blanette, Patrice, Tracey, Marshall and Joanne Scroggins, Brenda, Ralph and Willard; we spotted the presidential caravan on Circuit Avenue, the President and Mrs. Obama were arriving for dinner at Sweet Life a quaint non-descript restaurant serving American and French cuisine. The crowd grew as word spread that the president was on Circuit Avenue.
"You don't really understand human nature unless you know why a child on a merry-go-round will wave at his parents every time around… and why his parents will always wave back."
William D. Tammeus
On Wednesday as we drove to the tiny fishing village of Menemsha to watch the most gorgeous sunset and dine on lobster straight from the lobster pots we passed through Chilmark. The checkpoint set-up to protect our President blocking the road to Menemsha was like a fortress reminiscent of Checkpoint Charlie. The secret service directed us to a detour up a winding dirt road.
Naturally, heading back to Oak Bluff we hit the same checkpoint, laughingly the secret service guided us out as we thanked them for protecting our President. Enjoying the lobster, champagne, sunset and the adventures were our housemates Marylanders Brenda Baker, Debbie Taylor, Laverne Naesea, Eliza Johnson, Pat Thomas, Dot Douglas, Darlene Miller, Claudia McKee and Toni Johnson celebrating her birthday in Martha's Vineyard.
Marylanders Doris Cutler, Dr. Lenora and Gerald Talley, Amanda Faucette, Wendy and Spencer Alexander, Bobby and Vicky Van Wright saw the president at the Farm Neck Golf and Country Club were the President wished them a great vacation.
"My esteem in this country has gone up substantially. It is very nice now when people wave at me they use all their fingers." President Jimmy Carter
We were sitting on Nancy's deck Friday evening, and noticed a crowd growing; standing in front of us were Malia and Sasha typical teenagers trying to be oblivious to the growing crowd as they sipped a cool drink.
Lookout Tavern, overlooking the Nantucket Sound was an idyllic place to dine and watch the ships sail past. Located near the Inkwell, we frequented this spot daily for sushi, seafood or a cold drink. We decided early in the week that we would watch Friday's fireworks from their deck. As word spread that the President was at the house next door to watch the fireworks, I didn't think the secret service would let us through. They scanned us and allowed us to go into Lookout Tavern for dinner and presidential watching (I mean firework watching.) The staff remembered us and immediately escorted us through the crowd to the outside picnic tables. Amazement etched the faces of Ralph and Brenda Wright, Brenda Baker and Eliza Johnson when we realized that less than two car lengths away stood the President of the United States on the porch talking to Valerie Jarrett, White House senior adviser.
"Like a good neighbor…. State Farm
With cameras flashing and the secret service smiling the President looked over, waved and walked back into the house. As the fireworks started, he came back out, waved again and watched the fireworks on the porch.
This summer's hottest song is Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines," our theme song as we travelled throughout Martha' Vineyard. A picture is worth a thousand words as we watched people from eight to 88 moving to the infectious beat of the popular song. One evening, as we sat on the Island Inn porch eating maple walnut ice cream, a young man ran over to us and said, "You ladies are awesome; you have been playing that song over the island all week. We wait for you to drive by and we start dancing."
Nancy's on the harbor is a great place to meet new friends. The night we arrived, we met inspiring writers, actors and directors showcasing their works at the Martha's Vineyard African-American Film Festival. Congratulations to writer/producer Deon Hayman of Glendale, Calif. on his film entry "Bathroom Attendant." It reminded me of the bathroom attendant we encountered at the Palace of Versailles in France.
Fried chicken, waffles and homemade biscuits is the dish at Biscuits, the family owned restaurant in Martha's Vineyard. Owner Christopher Acrudi encourages you to arrive early to avoid the lines. We enjoyed talking to Bostonians Beverly Ross, Joan Cromwell, Maureen Lee and Mary Alice as we waited in line for breakfast.
"God gave us the gift of life; it is up to us to give ourselves the gift of living well." Voltaire
Join Virgos Dante Daniels owner of Maceo's Lounge and Virgo Valerie (that's me) at Maceo's for the Virgo Party Sept. 8, at 12 noon for brunch, dancing and friendship.
Happy birthday Carol Hilton, Frances Tilghman, Tina Jolivet, Rosa Barber, Delores Chambers, Beta Dotson, Freddie Vaughn, Dr. James Wood, Yvonne Furris, Miss Shirley Ball, Walter Carr and my son-in-law Ret.Col. Gregory Packer Sr.
Congratulations Bonnie Matthews Butler, on your retirement from the federal government. Way to go!
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Quick Hits:
•Starter in 35 of 36 games in 2012-13. (Did not start on Butler's "Senior Day")
•Led the squad in field goal shooting (.566).
•Played in 35 games, including 20 as a starter, as a sophomore.
•Led the Bulldogs in field goal shooting (.553) and finished second in scoring (9.8) in 2011-12.
•Led the 2011 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship in offensive rebounds (23).
•Played on the USA team at the 2011 FIBA U19 World Championship.
•First Broward County player to earn three consecutive first team All-State selections in the 4A-6A classification.
2012-13 Highlights:
Played in all 36 Butler games, including 35 as a starter...led the team in field goal shooting...scored 14 points in Butler's season-opener against Elon...had seven points at Xavier...had a career-high 24 points and a team-high nine rebounds against Marquette at the Maui Invitational...posted a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds against #9 North Carolina in the semifinals of the Maui Invitational...had eight points and four rebounds against Illinois in the championship game of the Maui Invitational...shared the team scoring lead with 19 points in 22 minutes against Hanover...had 10 points and six rebounds in 19 minutes against Ball State...scored 10 points against IUPUI...had seven points, six rebounds and a career-high three steals at Northwestern...scored 11 points and grabbed five rebounds in Butler's victory over top-ranked Indiana...scored nine points and led the both teams with 11 rebounds in Butler's victory at Vanderbilt...had 14 points and five rebounds in 21 minutes against Penn...posted 13 points and a game-high eight rebounds against New Orleans...had eight points and eight rebounds at Saint Joseph's...scored 12 points in Butler's win at Dayton...had eight points against #8 Gonzaga...hit nine of 11 shots, including seven dunks, and scored 19 points against Temple...tallied 13 points against Rhode Island...hit all five shots he attempted and scored 12 points against St. Bonaventure...led the Bulldogs with nine rebounds at George Washington...scored 14 points in 23 minutes against Duquesne...had 13 points and six rebounds at VCU...hit six of seven shots and scored 14 points at Massachusetts...had nine points and six rebounds against Dayton in the A-10 Tournament...scored 13 points and grabbed five rebounds in 18 minutes against La Salle in the quarterfinals of the A-10 Tournament...had seven points and six rebounds against Saint Louis in the A-10 semifinals.
2011-12 Highlights:
Starter in Butler's two exhibition games...had 14 points and four rebounds in 30 minutes in Butler's opening exhibition game against Northern State...posted eight points in 14 minutes in Butler's exhibition win over Franklin...hit three of three shots and score eight points against Chattanooga...led the Bulldogs with 20 points and six rebounds against Louisville...scored six points against Savannah State and four against Gardner-Webb...came off the bench to hit seven of nine shots and score 16 points at Indiana...had eight points and seven rebounds in 15 minutes against Oakland City...scored seven points and grabbed four rebounds in a reserve stint against Xavier...came off the bench with career-highs of 21 points and 16 rebounds at Ball State...scored nine points in 18 minutes against Purdue...had 10 points as a starter at Gonzaga...came off the bench with 14 points, three rebounds and two blocked shots at Wright State...had 11 points in 20 minutes at Detroit...scored 11 points and had two blocked shots against Cleveland State at home...led the Bulldogs with 10 rebounds at UIC...scored 14 points, all in the second half, grabbed six rebounds and added a career-high three blocked shots at Loyola...had nine points at Milwaukee and eight at Green Bay...scored eight points against Wright State at Hinkle Fieldhouse...missed the home game against Detroit with concussion symptoms suffered in practice a day earlier...sat out the game at Youngstown State with concussion symptoms...came off the bench with 12 points and a team-high eight rebounds at Cleveland State...had 12 points in 22 minutes of reserve action against Loyola at home...scored 10 points in 11 minutes against Indiana State...had nine points at home against UIC...led the Bulldogs with 17 points and five rebounds at Valparaiso...had nine points in 19 minutes against Wright State in the first round of the Horizon League Tournament...recorded second double-double of the season with team-highs of 17 points and 10 rebounds against Milwaukee in the league tournament...posted fourth career double-double with 14 points and a game-high 13 rebounds at Penn in the quarterfinals of the CBI...led the Bulldogs with a career-high 22 points and eight rebounds against Pittsburgh in the semifinals of the CBI.
2010-11 Highlights:
Saw action in all 38 games, including three as a starter...came off the bench with nine points, three rebounds and two blocked shots in his collegiate debut against Marian...had three points and four rebounds at Louisville...had six points and three rebounds in first collegiate start against Ball State...tallied two points at Siena...had three points and six rebounds against Evansville...came off the bench with nine points and six rebounds at Loyola...had two points and two rebounds against Duke...had four points and four rebounds in 18 minutes at Xavier...had five points and five rebounds in a reserve stint against Mississippi Valley State...came off the bench with five points and five rebounds against Stanford...had 11 points and shared the team rebounding lead with six against Utah at the Diamond Head Classic...scored six points and grabbed a pair of rebounds against Washington State in the championship game of the Diamond Head Classic...came off the bench with 10 points and five rebounds in 16 minutes against Valparaiso...tallied 11 points in 17 minutes in Butler's home win over Cleveland State...scored seven points and had a key blocked shot late in the game to help the Bulldogs defeat Youngstown State at Hinkle Fieldhouse...posted a career-high 16 points and seven rebounds in 20 minutes at Detroit...came off the bench with six points in 12 minutes at Wright State...had eight points and a career-high three assists in Butler's home victory over Green Bay...recorded first career double-double with 14 points and a career-high 10 rebounds in a career-best 34 minutes against Milwaukee at home...had seven points and four rebounds at Valparaiso...came off the bench with six points and five rebounds at Youngstown State...had 12 points in just 15 minutes at Cleveland State...came off the bench with 11 points, four rebounds and a career-high two steals against UIC...scored five points and grabbed two rebounds at UIC...had three points and four rebounds in the Horizon League Tournament semifinals...grabbed three offensive rebounds against Old Dominion in the NCAA Tournament...came off the bench with six points and six rebounds against Pittsburgh in Butler's NCAA third round win...had seven points and seven rebounds against Wisconsin in the semifinals of the Southeast Regional...came off the bench with 10 points and seven offensive rebounds against Florida in the championship game of the Southeast Regional...led the Bulldogs with nine rebounds against VCU in the national semifinals.
High School: Three-time, first team All-State forward at Flanagan High School...two-time Sun Sentinel Class 6A-5A-4A Player of the Year...three-time Miami Herald All-County pick...averaged 28.0 points and 11.0 rebounds as a senior...scored a school-record 52 points against Lincoln Park in 2009...set a school record with 25 rebounds against West Broward as a junior...leading scorer and rebounder on 19-5 team that captured a District championship in 2009-10...helped lead Flanagan to its first regional semifinal berth since 2005...chosen to play for the Florida select team in the Florida vs. USA Hardwood Classic in April of 2010...averaged 26.0 points and 12.5 rebounds, while leading Flanagan to a 17-11 campaign and a District runner-up finish as a junior...earned four varsity basketball letters...District champ in the high jump as a sophomore...High School Coach: Mike Bentivegna.


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New Rochelle, NY (Sports Network) - Lamont Jones led all scorers with 24
points as the Iona Gaels made easy work of the Saint Peter's Peacocks, 90-71,
in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference action at the Hynes Athletic Center.
Jones, the nation's fourth-leading scorer (22.2 ppg), has poured in 20 or more
points 15 times this season, including in three straight.
All five starters scored in double figures for Iona (13-7, 7-2 MAAC), which
won for the seventh time in its last eight games. David Laury tallied 14
points and 10 rebounds, Tavon Sledge also recorded a double-double with 13
points and 10 assists, while Sean Armand and Tre Bowman each netted 13 as well
for the hosts.
For Saint Peter's (6-13, 1-8), Chris Burke logged 18 points and 10 boards,
Blaise Ffrench had 14 points, and Desi Washington chipped in 11 points.
Iona shot nearly 52 percent from the field in the first half, including 6-
of-10 from 3-point range, as it took a 42-29 lead into intermission. Saint
Peter's shot 40 percent in the opening 20 minutes but was just 3-of-13 from
beyond the arc.
The Peacocks never got closer than eight points of the lead in the second
The Gaels finished 32-of-55 from the field (.582) on the night and committed
just six turnovers.
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The Churchland Rural Fire Department will hold its annual meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Station 31.
The Ledford Middle School Talent Show will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the school's auditorium.
Journey for Jamie and Donna's Angels' Relay For Life teams will hold a Night of Hope from 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. May 12 at Nick's Old Fashion Hamburger House, 6999 Old Highway 52, Welcome. The proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Davidson County.
Democratic Women of Davidson County will meet at 7 p.m. May 13 at Grace Episcopal Church, 419 S. Main St. Meetings are open to all Democratic women in Davidson County. For more information, call 476-6807.
Beulah United Church of Christ, 2828 Arnold Road, is sponsoring a Red Cross Blood Drive from 2:30 - 7 p.m. May 20 in the church fellowship building. Hot dogs and Krispy Kreme doughnuts will be served to those donating. Please contact Rita Lanier at 764-2439 or 239-5758; or Judy Owen at 731-7951 or 247-2974 to schedule an appointment.
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American Veterans Post 760 will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. the first Monday of each month at the post, 5595 Old Highway 52, Welcome.
The Green Needles community watch is held at 7 p.m. on the first Monday of the month at the Freedom Baptist Church.
Lexington City Board of Education will holds a meeting at 6:30 p.m. the first Tuesday at Lexington City Schools' administration building, 1010 Fair St.
The South Lexington community watch is held at 6:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month at Acacia Lodge, 915 Cotton Grove Road.
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USAID's Restoring Efficiency to Agriculture Production activity provides an internship program on hazelnut production. Students from the Agrarian University learn all aspects of hazelnut production
This year USAID and Peace Corps in Georgia celebrate 13 years of partnership to support community-level development projects, like this youth leadership training. Since 2001, the Small Project Assistance Program has benefited more than 44,000 Georgians.
Youth from USAID's Advancing National Integrity project visit a day care center for children with disabilities as part of a youth-led literacy campaign.
USAID works to raise public awareness on disability issues and protecting rights—including political and electoral access—of people with disabilities in Georgia
USAID-supported eco-club students are raising awareness about local environmental and watershed issues in communities across Georgia
USAID programs are strengthening Georgia's greenhouse vegetable production
USAID vocational education classes are helping create opportunities for Georgia's vulnerable populations
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Once upon a time, there was a mockumentary made about the Punk band, the Sex Pistols. Filmed some 30 years ago, The Great Rock'n'Roll Swindle parodied the cliches of the music industry by charting the creation, rise and breakup of the group.
Now, the leader of Cincinnati's police union has formed a similarly titled group on Facebook, called Citizens Against Streetcar Swindle (CASS).
Local clergy, civic leaders and residents will participate Tuesday in the National Day of Fasting and Prayer for Immigration Reform.
Cincinnati's prayer vigil will be held at the Su Casa Hispanic Center in Carthage.
Some local groups will be holding signs outside of Great American Ball Park today and Thursday while the Reds play, protesting Arizona's new immigration law and seeking signatures for a petition that asks Major League Baseball to move the 2011 All-Star Game from the state. The Cincinnati Interfaith Workers Center, the Immigration Advocacy Movement and various religious and civic leaders are organizing the event and will distribute leaflets to passersby.
Also, some participants plan to disrupt today's game by unfurling two large banners stating "Not in Arizona, not in Ohio — Immigrant Rights Now — No S.B. 1070" and "Shame on Arizona, Don't Spread Hate." The action was planned after Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig's announcement that he won't change the venue for next year's All-Star Game.
This week's issue of CityBeatfeatures an article about the grassroots effort last year to have the city of Cincinnati establish a Domestic Partnership Registry.
Ultimately, Equality Cincinnati (EC) became part of the effort, assumed responsibility for the registry and then delayed trying to have one officially enacted through City Council.
Instead, EC created its own symbolic registry, with no connection to City Hall.
Several dozen Cincinnati residents will participate in Saturday's "Reclaim the Dream" rally in Washington, D.C.
The rally was organized by the Rev. Al Sharpton and the National Action Network after it was announced that conservative TV talk show host and self-described "rodeo clown" Glenn Beck was holding a demonstration on the mall in Washington, D.C., on the 47th anniversary of the Rev. Martin Luther King's historic "March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom."
Last week's Porkopolis column examined the in-fighting among the various Tea Party factions after the spokesman of the Tea Party Express wrote a satirical blog item about a letter from "Coloreds" to President Abraham Lincoln.
The not very funny but very hateful item was written by conservative radio talk show host Mark Williams, who was angered by the NAACP's resolution asking the political movement to denounce and expel its racist elements.
Phil Burress' obsession with other people's sex lives is continuing unabated.
Burress, the head of Sharonville-based Citizens for Community Values (CCV), is upset that this year's Cincinnati Equinox Pride Festival is being held downtown on the Fourth of July and could potentially intrude on some Independence Day events. CCV has sent a mass e-mail to its followers, asking them to write letters of protest to companies sponsoring the event.
It's definitely a sign of the times we live in.
More than 70 unemployed people were joined by labor union leaders, clergy and community activists today to push of the passage of a federal jobs bill. In an event organized by the AMOS Project, the crowd circled Fountain Square chanting, "We need a job" and "I'm ready to work," while brandishing signs containing similar sentiments.
An animal rights group had one of its members question executives of the Kroger Co. grocery store chain at its annual shareholders meeting held here Thursday.
The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) had member Lindsay Rajt, who also is a Kroger shareholder, ask during the meeting whether Kroger has plans to move toward a less cruel method of poultry slaughter, called "controlled-atmosphere killing" (CAK), instead of its current practice.
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Q: I'm a young business professional and I am just starting to get into social media. Does the DMV have a Twitter account?
A: Yes, the DMV has joined Twitter to enhance its communication with customers.
To start following the DMV on Twitter go to the DMV Web site at www.dmv.ca.gov and click the Twitter link under the category Connect With Us. The link is located on the top right hand corner of the homepage.
You can also go directly to twitter.com/ca_dmv. We look forward to your "tweets."
You can also become a fan of the DMV on the popular social networking site, Facebook. The link is also located on the top right hand corner of the DMV homepage, or you can go directly to facebook.com/pages/Sacramento-CA/California-Department-of-Motor-Vehicles/76429183804.
Q: If after the death of a married person, would the surviving spouse automatically get the vehicle(s) or does it go to probate (in case there is no will) or is there a way to include such eventuality in the title?
A: It all depends on how the vehicle/vessel is titled:
• If the registered owner names are separated by the word "or", for example: John or Debbie Smith, this requires only one releasing signature by either party to transfer title if one of the spouses passes away.
• If the title shows a slash mark (/) between names, both registered owners must release title to transfer. For example: John/Debbie Smith. If one of the spouses passes away, it will depend upon the size of an estate, if any, for documentation to transfer title into the surviving spouse's name. If someone wants to change to "or" between names, the title must be surrendered with appropriate signatures. There is no fee to make this change.
• Individuals may place vehicles into their trust. For example: John Jones Family Trust, John or Mary Jones, Trustees. The trustee(s) of the estate may release the title to transfer ownership. The title must be surrendered with appropriate signatures and a fee of $15. For additional information, please contact DMV at (800) 777-0133.
Q: I am thinking of selling a car I no longer use. However, I can't find the title. Can I get a duplicate title?
A: You may apply for a duplicate title and transfer by using form REG 227. This form, as well as many others, is available on our Web site (dmv.ca gov). After completing the form make sure you complete a REG 138 (Notice of Release of Liability), notifying DMV you sold the vehicle and are no longer responsible for the car. This form is also available on our Web site or you may complete the REG 138 as an online transaction.
George Valverde is the director of the California Department of Motor Vehicles. Do you have questions? The DMV has answers at dmv.ca.gov. You can submit any DMV-related questions at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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May 25, 2016
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Deceptive mailing targeted Sandy victims
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Murray and Santino referred the matter and forwarded a copy of the mailing to the Nassau County District Attorney, concerned that homeowners may retain the business's service based on a misapprehension that the town was requiring or recommending the private company. Homeowners had spoken with town Building Department staff, indicating that they had believed the mailing to be a genuine Town of Hempstead document.
"Over the last few weeks, we have seen the strength of Nassau County in every home being repaired, ever donation being dropped off, and every community banding together to rebuild," Rice said. "Unfortunately, there are also scam artists looking to capitalize on the devastation to make a quick buck. Thanks to the people of Oceanside, however, and the quick work of the Town of Hempstead, US Postal Inspection Service, and members of my office, this con man was caught immediately."
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Kate Murray knows a lot about deceptive mailings she sends them out about 25 times a year : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nzq67LIQ3dw
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The electric lift offers smooth height adjustments allowing you to easily change the height of your table without straining, saving your body and prolonging your career. This patent pending design allows you to use your portable table for outcalls and to convert it to an electric lift table for use in your office. It takes just a minute to change your table back and forth. The powerful electric motor with either foot or hand control, lifts your table from 20" to 36". The ProLuxe Convertible is the perfect solution for anyone with a studio practice who is also on the go! hydraulic table conversion kit.
Love this thing....took a bit longer than they said to get it, but I live in the boonies....
This power base performs as described. I transport my table to events so I needed a base to lower and lift my less agile clients. It has been a blessing to get rid of the stool, as I use a fairly high table for the energy work I perform as well as for Swedish sessions. I have had this table for more than 4 years and it works flawlessly. I needed to do one minor repair to the wooden pins that allow the end sections to adjust to different table widths. I replaced them with short screws and nuts as the wooden ones loosened and fell out. This was a $3.00 repair.
Great base, Great height range as well, very quiet; your clients do not even realize they are being lifted and lowered.
This is an inexpensive way to get multiple uses from your portable folding table.
I bought this item because I already had 5 portable massage table (purchased with business already established) and wanted to try a hydraulic table but didn't need any more tables. I love the ease in which it was to convert the tables. Works like a dream (quite) and the other therapists like it too especially because it didn't matter what brand of table we tried it on.
This is the best thing I have bought for my spa. No more upper lower back pain. My therapist fight over who gets to be in the room with the lift table. So make sure you buy more than one because it is just that awesome. I have had mine for over a year and half and it only makes a funny sound when my 300lb
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I gave it 4 because I do Ashiatsu and when I step on the foot end of the table it pops up a little unless I have a very heavy client then it stays put. Same thing if you go to sit on the end it will pop up. It does just as fine of a job lifting as a more expensive lift table I bought (and sold) a few years ago.
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