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Balboa Peninsula Point in Newport Beach | Balboa Peninsula Point Homes for Sale
Balboa Peninsula Point in Newport Beach is located on the Balboa Peninsula. Balboa Peninsula Point in Newport Beach is a highly sought after area in Newport Beach. Balboa Peninsula Point encompasses the homes from A Street to the end of the Balboa Peninsula. There are many options with homes on Peninsula Point with both bay view homes and ocean front homes. The homes that are ocean front are located on the beach.
Currently, Balboa Peninsula Point in Newport Beach has 12 active listings, 0 in back up status, 0 in pending status, and there was 1 sale in the month of December, 2012.
There are 12 active listings compared to 12 in November, 2012
There is 0 in Back Up compared to 2 in November,, 2012 – down -2
There are 0 in Pending compared to 0 in November,, 2012 – the same
There were 1 solds compared to 1 in November,, 2012 – down -1
The average sales price for the past one year is $2,611,446 with an average price per square foot of $781.68 per square foot.
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First of all, this is not a duplicate of the very common question of making an EXE from Java classes. I do not need to do that.
To solve NetBeans RFE #64612 without manual steps I need a Java (6+) library which can take an existing Windows
*.exe file and replace its icon with a substitute in a common format. The executable, which is generic and prebuilt (distributed in binary form), already knows how to load an application-specific config file and then start the JRE with various application JARs etc.; the only problem is that it has a generic icon, and I would like to replace that icon as part of a pure Java build with an application-specific icon, so it looks prettier.
The library must be available under a nonviral open-source license; cross-platform (must run on Windows, Linux, Mac, Solaris) so cannot fork some OS-specific helper tool; and must accept PNG input, though the EXE must work on XP so according to Wikipedia should embed BMP format. At a high level, supposing Ant as a build tool, I would like something like this:
<replaceicon from="app.exe" to="hello.exe" icon="hello.png"/>
Does anyone know if a tool matching these specifications already exists? From various web searches I found Launch4J, but this appears to just fork windres for the real work, thus not trivially portable. I found JSmooth which looks more promising - appears to include Java code to handle the ICO codec and manipulate PE files - but it is GPL. WinRun4J looks to use native code for icon manipulation, though I had a hard time following its sources. Jimi supposedly handles the ICO format (for that matter the standard
javax.imageio seems to as well) but I guess has no facility for updating PE resources.

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Stock Downgrades: Anheuser-Busch Set for Friday Night Hangover
Justin Sharon
Wall Street ratings agencies set the tone for today's stock market.
(^DJI) increase of only 24.50 points may not have been anything on the
excitement of exactly six years earlier
, but it'll do for now.
Strange bedfellows dominated the day, what with
Jimmy Carter gushing over George Bush
and the
Wall Street Journal
turning over its editorial page
to a
New York Times
journalist who did jail time
. (Such a selfless gesture from right wing to left, and on
Pay It Forward Day
no less, sent shares of the Old Grey Lady surging some 5.00%.)
Elsewhere Kentucky Fried Chicken owner
Yum Brands
(YUM), which jumped 7.10% on Wednesday and scored an
analyst upgrade
24 hours later, tumbled 2.11% after it became apparent that
Colonel Sanders' favorite food was actually…White Castle
Today in economics, consensus says April's University of Michigan consumer sentiment survey will show an improvement at 9:55 a.m. Eastern. Peak earnings week concludes with announcements expected out of
Burger King
DR Horton
Goodyear Tire
Honda Motor
Total SA
Tyco International
VF Corporation
(VFC), and
(ALKS): The stock is downgraded to Underperform from Neutral at Bank of America-Merrill Lynch.
(ABC): Shares are now Neutral from Outperform at Robert W. Baird, which trims its target to $57 from $59 after a recent run to record highs.
(NYSE:BUD): The brewing behemoth is slashed to Conviction Sell — surely the ultimate ignominy — from merely Sell at Goldman Sachs. Shares are lower in today's pre-market trading as a result.
Baidu Inc.
(BIDU): Shares in the Chinese Internet outfit, imploding 8% before the opening bell, get downgraded to Hold from Buy at Brean Capital.
Beneficial Mutual Bancorp
(BNCL): The name is now Neutral from Buy at Sterne Agee.
Carpenter Technology
(CRS): CRS gets cut to Neutral from Overweight at JPMorgan.
Duke Realty
(DRE): The stock is moved to Market Perform from Outperform by BMO Capital.
(ERJ): Shares are slashed to Sell from Neutral at Citigroup.
Exxon Mobil
(XOM): The oil giant and key
(^DJI) component is now Neutral from Buy at ISI Group.
F5 Networks
(FFIV): Shares are downgraded to Perform from Outperform at FBR Capital, which notes competitive threats from
(INTC) among others.
Hancock Holding
(HBHC): The stock is now Hold from Buy with Wunderlich.
ITT Educational Services
(ESI): The stock is downgraded to Sell from Neutral at Compass Point.
(KLAC): KLAC gets cut to Outperform from Buy at CLSA.
Raymond James Financial
(RJF): Citigroup reduces its recommendation on RJF to Neutral from Buy.
(WIN): The equity is now Neutral from Buy at Bank of America-Merrill.
(See also:
New Stock Coverage: TherapeuticsMD Is Just What the Doctor Ordered
Stock Upgrades: Don't Throw Bebe Out With the Bath Water
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The latest round of roster reveals has been announced by 2K Games for the upcoming multiplatform videogame, "WWE 2K15." According to a report from Gamepur on Aug. 19, the publisher unveiled a list of playable characters, which contains a mix of divas, legends and current superstars. The new batch contains a few surprises.
Perhaps the biggest eye-opener was Alberto Del Rio, who was recently released from the company due to unprofessional conduct. He allegedly slapped Cody Barbierri, a social media manager for WWE, after he confronted the employee and asked for an apology for racist remarks that were made towards him. However, Cody Barbierri did not express any regret, which prompted the physical altercation.
Alberto Del Rio was originally supposed to be suspended for only a short period of time. However, the company allegedly decided to let him go after Cody Barbierri threatened to take legal actions for unsafe work conditions. He supposedly has a no-compete clause in the United States for the next year that will prevent him from joining other wrestling promotions.
Another big superstar who recently left WWE was CM Punk. Despite his high-profile departure, his character will be playable in "WWE 2K15." Furthermore, CM Punk will be featured heavily in the campaign mode as his rivalry with John Cena is going to make up half of the storyline battles.
The current roster also has some surprising omissions. Christian, Rusev and Sin Cara have still not yet been announced to be a part of the wrestling video game. The exclusion of Rusev is especially unexpected considering that he has been featured prominently on television programs and pay-per-view events over the past several months.
Fortunately, 2K Games reassured fans that more roster reveals should be coming soon. Some of the characters could also be announced as DLC. The official "WWE 2K15" release date is still scheduled for Oct. 28 in North America. You can take a look at an in-game screen near the top of this article (via the official Twitter of WWE Games).
Suggested Links
- 'WWE 2K15' developer hints at roster size, responds to complaints and more
- 'WWE 2K15' surprise character, DLC and story mode details revealed
- New 'WWE 2K15' roster addition announced and character model graphics showcased
- WWE 2K15 PS4 and Xbox One gameplay reveal date narrowed down
- 'WWE 2K15' roster list for PS4, Xbox One, PS3 and Xbox 360 discussed by dev


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Nick Fairley
6'5, 298 pounds | Defensive tackle | Auburn
Pass rush: Fairley is the premier one-gap defensive tackle in this year's class due to his ability shoot the gap and get after the passer. Fairley finished 2010 with 12 sacks, including three in a standout performance against LSU. Most of his big plays come off the swim move. Has quick hands to get his arm over the blocker. Closes in a hurry and with aggression.
Pursuit: Is a player who is almost always on the move toward the ball carrier. Has the athleticism to move all around the line. Despite being somewhat limited in experience, Fairley shows good run/pass recognition. When Fairley plays with a lot of effort, he can move all around the field to make a tackle. But some question if Fairley always gives full effort on every play. As sensational as he is on some plays, Fairley can be completely non-existent on others. It's an issue that Auburn head coach Gene Chizik brought up early in the season. Fairley showed better effort toward the end the season, however.
Quickness: For player of his size, Fairley has a great burst off the snap. Most of his game is centered around his quickness off the ball. Played basketball in high school and it shows in his foot speed. People will always compare Fairley to Ndamukong Suh and Gerald McCoy and in the quickness category, he's right there with them.
Run defend: Is a long-armed defender who can be disruptive in the run game. Even where the run isn't coming right at him, Fairley can impact the run game simply by reaching his arms out and rerouting the ball carrier. Does a lot of his work against the run against single blockers. Fairley doesn't always do well against multiple blockers. Still, he can be an asset against the run by taking up multiple blockers.
Strength: Doesn't have the kind of strength where he can beat double teams on a consistent basis. Looks like he can get stronger in his lower body. Can get pushed bak too often. Has a frame to add 20 pounds without it having a negative impact on his game.
Tackling: Fairley is a scary tackler. Every time he has room to make a hit, it's an explosive one. If football doesn't work for Fairley, his tackling shows he clearly has a future in pro wrestling. He frequently liked to suplex players. Several of Fairley's tackles could get him fined in the NFL, so it will be interesting to see if he'll continue his tackling technique at the next level.
Technique: Shows good hand fighting. Uses his hands well to keep blockers out of his pads. Has long arms, which is beneficial to his technique. Doesn't take false steps that get him out of position.
Final word: Fairley was unquestionably the breakthrough player in the 2010 college football season. No one expected him to tally 11.5 sacks and 24 tackles for loss as a junior. In his first full season starting, Fairley was a force on his way to the Lombardi Award.
The question some will have about Fairley is if he's a one-year wonder. As a redshirt sophomore in 2009. Fairley struggled with inconsistency and only had 28 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks. Prior to that, Fairley attended Copiah-Lincoln (Miss.) Community College. Considering that Fairley only played one year on the defensive line in high school, he's not exactly a seasoned tackle.
Still, he is a dangerous, gap-shooting defensive tackle. His attitude could transform a lackadaisical defense into a ferocious one. He's the kind of player rival teams will hate because of his sometimes-dirty play. Although Fairley doesn't apologize for the way he plays, it's unlikely he'll get away with the same tactics in the NFL.
What he'll be able to get away with is firing gaps and getting after the ball carrier. Fairley has uncanny quickness and will be a terror blitzing. Everyone is going to compare him to Suh, and that's not fair. Maybe a more-apt one for Fairley is Kevin Williams of the Vikings.


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Monday, May 6, 2013
As I expected, many of the guests at tonight's Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art wore beautiful evening gowns, rather than anything related to the "Punk: Chaos to Couture" exhibit that is being celebrated. Some of the gowns are very striking, but they'd be suitable for practically any red-carpet occasion. Actress Hailee Steinfeld had safety pins on her dress, but so what? It just looked like a pretty frock; I thought the pins were embroidery at first.
Original punk designer Vivienne Westwood is a Hall of Fame punk, so I didn't count her when I picked my two winners of the evening. The first winner is Miley Cyrus. I had high hopes for Miley because she's been working a punk-inspired style in real life. I would have been thrilled if she did something that created a scandal — can't anyone carry a chainsaw these days? — but I can't complain about what she did do. The hair is perfect, the dark blush is exactly right and black fishnet over a nude look (by Marc Jacobs) is classic punk. Also, the expression! The pose! Well done, Miley.
Twenty-year-old Miley is tied for my Met Gala first prize with Linda Fargo, the 50-something fashion director of Bergdorf Goodman. Goes to show you how punk can work for any age! According to the Bergdorfs Twitter feed, Linda was wearing a rubber dress custom made by The Baroness (I wonder if that's the same Baroness I met in the early '90s!) and a jeweled harness by Hiro Hosomizu. Love the fingerless gloves and how perfect Linda's natural white hair color is for the occasion. Very Daphne Guinness.
Here's a great shot of the back.
I was reading exciting things about Nicole Richie's hair on Twitter, so I was let down when I saw her complete look. The effect is more modern Marie Antoinette than punk.
Some other attendees threw on a little dark lipstick or spikes or added a streak of hair color. That didn't excite me, but I thought some safety-pinned hair was quite beautiful. Madonna gets an honorary mention for going for a Wendy Brandes-approved costume effect rather than "pretty" and Sarah Jessica Parker wore a good mohawk-inspired headpiece. Meanwhile, Vogue editor and gala host Anna Wintour didn't even try in her unflattering floral Chanel. Apparently, she explained, "'[Met curator] Andrew Bolton told me the color of punk is pink, so I'm in pink by Chanel." DAFUQ?! Anna is not 20 like Miley. She was AROUND for the punk years. She shouldn't need a museum curator to tell her about what she saw with her own eyes.
In a class of his own was Vogue contributing editor Andre Leon Talley, whose photo was tweeted by Cathy Horyn of the New York Times. Behold!
Now I've got "The Hills Are Alive" from The Sound of Music stuck in my head. Seriously, doesn't ALT look like the Alps in the spring when they're covered in wildflowers? I haven't actually been to the Alps in the spring to see any wildflowers that might grow there, but now I don't have to, because I feel in my heart that it couldn't be any better than this. Thanks, Andre!
Read about what I would have worn: A tribute to punk goddess Wendy O. Williams.
26 Responses to "My Met Gala Winners Are Miley Cyrus and Linda Fargo"
OMG! Linda is killin' it!! And Ken is looking beautifully svelte as always. I knew Miley would werk it! Good girl.
Miley needed a big stud belt or one of Audi and Mark's fabulous harness belts.
I thought Katie Holmes looked good, even if she didn't fit the theme. It was the best I've seen her in several years.
Linda is rocking full out goth! And I love it.
Gosh what I could have done with my teenage wardrobe.
Linda is fabulous – heck, yeah! I love her outrageous outfit, and the chutzpah she has to wear that. I'm sure there were a lot of "at her age" shocked looks. Bah! She would be the person *I* would want to talk to!
Love Miley's outfit, but I agree with Megan – maybe some rips in it??
Linda could have stepped out of a 80s punk band photo. Miley is close as well. Both very "80s/early 90s Siouxsie Sioux" in the glam department.
Everyone else was a bit fail in the punk department…but like I tweeted:
It is not like it is Rocky Horror or cosplaying…most probably just wanted to dress up nice.
I am a former Goth/punk who had her head shaved except for bangs and did Siouxsie Sioux make-up back in the late 80s/early 90s so can say this with a little authority. 🙂
I didn't even catch Linda Fargo until you showed it! They weren't giving her any press. I actually also think Miley did a fantastic job channeling the look! Everyone else looked so boring!! Isn't this the event and theme where you CAN go a little crazy?! I mean, GOOP wore an ugly pink dress but a crazy see thru side dress for the Iron Man premiere, CMON!!! I was sad to not see a little more Jean Paul Gaultier in there too!
Miley needed some holes and tatters to really bring that up to level, while she still looked good. Linda nailed it. If its the Baroness I'm thinking of, she's a dominatrix who also flogs rubber clothing. Very into the whole rubber scene. I wish my old rubber stuff didn't disintegrate, it was so awesome — way better than wearing spanx for smoothing, plus you shed pounds from sweating! Haha! XXX
I was pretty sure (since I'm such an expert :P) that there would be very few who could carry off "punk" and even fewer who should try. I LOVED Linda Fargo's look.
Miley Cyrus is just young enough for me to consider her a child, and therefore, as a mother, I'd be proud of her for doing punk so well but still being an idiot. Sorry, nude photos? Boooring.
ALT can do no wrong in my eyes. But now I'll be singing that damn song all day…
Christine xo
Miley is doing punk to her fingertips!It is incredibly acuurate
Miley is surprising me! The rest…well, look at Anna Wintour's version of punk. Ha!
Linda looks great! Punk never goes out of style.
Miley looks fabulous. Ever since she lopped off that hair, she's been bloody amazing.


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Nokia N96 specs leaked in Germany. Boring
We've all been waiting for more info about the upcoming Nokia N96 handset ever since the first pictures of the device leaked on to the net.
However, the first pictures also indicated that contrary to it's predecessor – Nokia N95, this device will be on the boring side.
The images of a something that looks like a cross between Nokia N81 and N95 did not inspire a lot of excitement. Although I hoped that the specs will prove me wrong.
Now that the specs of Nokia N96 were posted on Nokia Germany site (now removed) … yawn
If they are real, Nokia N96 specs include:
- Quad band GSM (850/900/1800/1900), GPRS/EDGE, dual band (850/2100) HSDPA connectivity
- Symbian, S60 FP2
- 2.8″ QVGA 320x240px 16M Color display
- 5 megapixel with Carl Zeiss lens, dual LED flash
- Secondary front camera for video calls
- 30 fps, VGA quality
- 16GB of built-in Flash Memory
- DVB-H TV Tuner
- Wi-Fi b/g, Bluetooth 2.0 +EDR, microUSB
- aGPS
- Full HTML, Flash Lite enabled Web Browser
- Dimensions: 103x55x18 mm, 92 cc
- Battery: 950 mAh
Nokia N96 is a bit of improvement over N95, but N95 is more then a year old. C'mon Nokia, is this all that you were able to come up in a year?
Added DVB-H capability? Well, that's nice. But the 2.8″ QVGA display is too small for mobile video and TV, just try watching YouTube videos on N95. The usable experience here starts somewhere between 3 and 3.2 inches.
And is this all you could do to the camera? A double LED flash, that can be used during video recording?! C'mon Nokia, I know you are working on 6-8 mpx handset, and you are falling behind here. Samsung already has G800 5 mpx, 3x Optical Zoom cameraphone, and will match other N95 specs with G810. Sony Ericsson and Motorola are coming up with similar devices too.
And what's with the 950mAh battery? Wasn't a battery life on Nokia N95 bad enough already?
Of course, improved system software and more efficient chipsets may make up for additional power consumed by DVB-H tuner, but still. I would have expected you'll be at least able to match Nokia N95 8GB power capacity here.
I hope these are preliminary specs, and that some of them are wrong. On the other hand, they may be not.
My guess is that for now Nokia might be focused on milking the N95 platform for what it's worth, by releasing a slightly improved versions to fill various needs. All the really cool stuff is saved for the next generation S60 Touch based models, but they do not want to jeopardize the sales of current platform, by announcing them too early.
Which begs the question:
"Hey, Nokia, apart from the new and a little updated S60 Touch video demo, will you have ANYTHING interesting to show us during Mobile World Congress next week?"
Specs via IntoMobile


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Nov. 4, 2005
Postgame Video
UCLA Head Basketball Coach Ben Howland and freshman point guard Darren Collison address the media in this video presentation following the Bruins' 78-51 exhibition victory.
Los Angeles - UCLA sat out three starters due to injury in its preseason opener, but that mattered little. The Bruins cruised to a 78-51 win over Carleton University of Canada in an exhibition game on Friday night in Pauley Pavilion.
Senior center Ryan Hollins led the Bruins with 14 points on 4-of-4 shooting from the field, and freshman guard Darren Collison chipped in 13 points and five assists in a start. Sophomore guard Arron Afflalo added 12 points and six rebounds.
Stuart Turnbull would lead Carleton with 15 points.
UCLA jumped out to an early 13-2 lead in the first four minutes of the game and never looked back. The Bruins shot 48.1 percent (13-27) from the field in the first half, while holding Carleton to 8-of-25 shooting and causing 13 turnovers.
An Afflalo trey at the 2:58 mark in the first half gave the Bruins their biggest lead of the game at 35-15, and would lead 37-22 at the half.
The Bruins would pull away from the Ravens even more in the second half by shooting 64 percent (16-25) from the field, and would lead by as many as 31 points for much of the final seven minutes of the game. UCLA out-rebounded Carleton 40-to-32, but turned the ball over 18 times.
Sophomores Jordan Farmar and Josh Shipp, and senior Michael Fey, three starters from last season, were all held out of action to nurse injuries.
UCLA will play next on Thursday, Nov. 10 in an exhibition game against Cal State Monterey Bay in Pauley Pavilion at 7:30 p.m.


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When the Golden Globes snubbed Lee Daniel's "The Butler, I was sure that the Academy Awards would pick up the slack and nominate the film in the Best Movie and Best Actor (Forest Whitaker) categories. Looks like I was wrong again, as the Academy followed the Globes lead this week and once again did not recognize "The Butler" in any categories. It's a shame, but this is a movie well worth watching ─ even though no awards will acknowledge the fine effort,
"The Butler" is a true story based on the life of Eugene Allen, a man who served as butler in the White House for eight administrations, and who traversed the ups and downs of the Civil Rights Movement with a curious eye. The movie begins with Cecil Gaines (Forest Whitaker) toiling in the fields of North Carolina as a sharecropper and then witnessing the brutal rape of his mother, and the murder of his father, by a plantations overseer. The plantation's matriarch (Vanessa Redgrave), aware of the injustice, brings Cecil into the house to be a servant as some type of recompense for him, and thus a butler is born.
Cecil eventually moves to Washington D.C where word is out that the staff of the White House is looking for pantry workers. Hired in 1952 during the Truman administration as pantry help, Cecil eventually works his way up to butler during the Eisenhower administration and remains in that position until he resigns many years later, after hearing Ronald Reagan say firsthand that he will not sanction the South Africans for policies endorsing apartheid.
The story's plot revolves on the dichotomy of Cecil's life in the sense that he must remain subservient in his position, while dealing with a "Forest Gump-like" series of civil right events: desegregation in Arkansas, lynchings in Mississippi, civil rights workers being murdered…During his tenure he works for Eisenhower (Robin Williams), Kennedy (James Mardsen), Johnson (Liev Schriber), Nixon (John Cusack), and Reagan (Alan Rickman). (The administrations of Ford and Carter are marginalized by the movie.) Oprah Winfrey plays the role of Cecil's liquor-inflicted wife, and Jane Fonda even makes an appearance as Nancy Reagan.
In a different year this film would be nominated in the "Best Movie" category, but despite missing out, this is a must see.
My Rating: 4 of 5 Butlers.


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Posts tagged HTC
HTC announces US-only Evo 3D handset
Mar 22nd
HTC has launched its first mobile phone with a 3D screen, using the same glasses-less, auto-stereoscopic technology featured on the Nintendo 3DS console.
The HTC Evo 3D, which is a US-only release and likely to remain that way, enables 3D movies, 3D games and the ability to capture and view 3D pictures and video in HD.
The Evo 3D looks like somewhat of a super-phone with 4.3-inch, 960×540 screen that's almost as detailed as the iPhone 4′s Retina Screen, a dual-core Snapdragon 1.2GHz processor and Android 2.3 Gingerbread.
4G too? Yep
The Evo 3D will run on the Sprint Network's 4G WiMax network, for super-fast mobile broadband and will house a whopping 1730mAh battery to keep things going underneath the hood.
There's also dual five-megapixel cameras that can shoot 720p 3D video and 1080p 2D video.
Like the 3DS, users can turn the 3D-effect on and off with a switch, or move the content to a 3D ready TV using a HDMI cable.
The device, due out this summer, is part of the continuing Sprint-HTC hook-up and is unlikely to make it to the UK, but we'd be hopeful of seeing the same 3D tech housed in a future release.
From www.techradar.com
Review: HTC Inspire 4G
Mar 13th
Every major cell phone company in the country is either offering next generation 4G connections or working feverishly toward doing so.
That means that current generation 3G phones will become increasingly obsolete. Consumers hoping to keep up will have to get a phone capable of running on the upgraded networks.
AT&T customers who want to be ready for the hyper jump in speed should take a good look at the HTC Inspire 4G.
HTC Inspire 4G
The phone was released for AT&T customers earlier this year. It currently costs $99 with a two-year agreement. AT&T temporarily provided azcentral.com with a review unit. These are the highlights.
The design
The Inspire is a well-designed phone. The display screen stands at 4.3 inches with a super LCD display. The size of the screen does two things. First, it gives you a little more space to view stuff than most phones will.
It also makes the phone a little bigger than others, which I can appreciate because of my meat claws for hands. My favorite part of the design is the back of it. It's a black-colored hard case that gives the phone both a study and elegant feel. The phone looks and feels great.
The software
The Inspire runs on the Android 2.2 platform, fitted with the newly redesigned HTC Sense skin. What Sense does is offer you some very powerful ways to customize the Android experience.
You have several options for using widgets and applications directly on one of the phone's seven home screens. I quickly slapped the Friend Stream app on one screen to keep a running feed of my social media accounts; configured the mail app to display the last several emails from my Gmail account; and opted to load the photo album on to my last available screen.
Sense takes customization a little further by offering five different skins, and six different "scenes" to change the appearance of the software.
The skins change the phone's wallpaper, and the scenes give you ways to preload applications and change them out at will.
All these capabilities add up to what the Android platform is making its name on. You will be able to give the Inspire any number of customized feels.
The camera
One of my most favorite things to do with these smartphones is to test the camera. Several of the ones currently on the market offer impressive stats. Not all have a camera that can get a good shot regardless of the setting.
With the Inspire, you'll have an 8 megapixel camera with now-standard duel LED flash. It can also capture full 720 HD video. But how does it perform? After taking a handful of photos, I can say that this camera does the job.
The new version of Sense brings a faster and more powerful camera. It has built-in affects that you would normally have to use applications for, and a pretty deep set of settings options. It's simply a very good camera phone.
The specs
The Inspire has a 1 GHz Snapdragon processor with 4GB internal memory with the option to expand via a memory card. The phone supports all major forms of email, Bluetooth and is 802.11b/g/n compatible.
One major concern
Perhaps the biggest selling point of the HTC Inspire 4G is what that combination of four and G is. It means that the phone is compatible with what will be the new standard of mobile connectivity on cell phones.
The problem is that AT&T doesn't yet office 4G. Company officials announced a speeding up of their 4G plans and have made it clear they plan to keep up, if not lead, the nationwide movement.
But HTC Inspire users will have to decide if now is the time to get a 4G phone knowing there's no official date for when that 4G connection will kick in.
Putting the 4G issues aside, the HTC Inspire is a great smartphone. It has a great design. It runs an infinitely customizable version of the popular Android platform. It has a quality camera that can handle video and still shots with equal expertise.
From www.azcentral.com
HTC Incredible S
Mar 3rd
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HTC Incredible S
Mark Peters : March 3th 2011 – 21:05 CET HTC Incredible S Android Smartphone : HTC has introduced at the Mobile World Congress 2011 in Barcelona a new edition to its popular and advanced Android Smartphones, the HTC Incredible S. The HTC Incredible S Smartphone continues HTC's commitment to expanding the market for advanced mobile phones while providing distinct choices in design, power and value. The HTC Incredible S mobile phone includes HTC Sense, HTC's unique user experience that puts people at the center by making Smartphones work in a more simple and natural way. The HTC Incredible S Android Smartphone will have an estimated retail price of 575, 00 Euro.
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HTC Freestyle
Feb 28th
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HTC Freestyle
Mark Peters : February 28th 2011 – 23:34 CET HTC Freestyle Smartphone from AT&T Wireless : HTC Mobile previously announced at the 2011 AT&T Developer Summit, the HTC Freestyle Smartphone. The HTC Freestyle mobile phone is the first of a new generation of quick messaging Smartphones from AT&T designed to run on Brew Mobile Platform. By installing Brew MP across quick messaging phones, which traditionally have had operating systems specific to each Smartphone maker, software developers will be able to write an application and generally be able to offer it to Brew Mobile Platform-based phones from AT&T. Specifically, Brew MP allows AT&T and developers to more easily offer Smartphone applications to customers who want a full-featured messaging handset.
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HTC sued over their Facebook phone, ChaCha
Feb 26th
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Posted by Devina Divecha on Sat 26 Feb 2011
HTC faces a lawsuit over their Facebook phone, the HTC ChaCha
HTC revealed its Facebook phone, the HTC ChaCha only recently, but a lawsuit has been filed against HTC by questions and answers service, ChaCha for infringing its trademark.
ChaCha Search Inc. asserts that it owns the ChaCha trademark in the United States and Europe. The claim was filed in the Indian Southern District Court.
The reason behind the lawsuit is that the new smartphone's brand is likely to confuse people, who might think the HTC phone and their service is connected. ChaCha already provides mobile phone services with its mobile website and mobile apps for iOS, BlackBerry and Android devices.
HTC launched the ChaCha with the Salsa at Mobile World Congress 2011 in Barcelona. Each phone has a dedicated Facebook button which allows users to share items on Facebook. Bear in mind though, these aren't official Facebook phones.
The HTC ChaCha features a full QWERTY keyboard and a 2.6 480×320 capacitative touchscreen, with the new version of HTC Sense that is optimised for landscape mode. Running on Android 2.4 Gingerbread, the ChaCha will have a main 5-megapixel camera and a secondary VGA camera.
The Facebook-centric HTC phones are rumoured to arrive on June 17 2011. But will the HTC ChaCha still be called the same? Watch this space.
Which Facebook phone do you like better? Let us know on T3′s Twitter and Facebook feeds, and in the meantime, check out our video of the HTC Salsa.
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: HTC Desire S – New Android Mobile Phone
Feb 24th
[February 24, 2011]
: HTC Desire S – New Android Mobile Phone
(M2 PressWIRE Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) RDATE:24022011 The HTC Desire S is a fitter and stonger version of the best seller Desire, now with even better browsing, camera resolution and HTC sense experience.
With a S-LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors screen you have even better browsing, camera resolution and HTC sense experience.
http://www.intomobilephones.co.uk/Htc-Desire-S.html With the ever growing popular Android OS the HTC Desire S is sure to be another HTC and Android Success, with a 1.1GB internal memory and a micros SD slot that can take upto 32GB storage for media is well catered for, as the Desire S has a HD video recorder you can capture all the moments in crystal clear clarity.
The HTC Desire S has a 5 Megapixel camera with camera flash and Auto focus meaning you can capture those lifes special moments and even send them to your favourite esocial pages like Facebook.
HTC Desire S has a large 3.7 inch touch screen with options of pinch and zoom, but when you want to share your photos or videos to a bigger audience, HTC Desire S allows you to wirelessly stream them straight to your TV if applicable via a DLNA connection.
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Should HTC move away from the candybar form factor?
Feb 9th
Over the past three years, the design of cell phones has gone through a substantial change. Moving from the flip form factor to a candybar style, phones are now designed to allow users to more easily consume media on the go. Equipped with a large touchscreen and very few buttons, the candybar form is the easy way out for many manufacturers and popular among consumers due to its thin and attractive style.
As CNN stated with their description of Android's Law, the operating system and many of the internal components are no longer made by each cell phone manufacturer – the same is true for Windows Phone 7. This means manufacturers have more money and time to spend on the design of their phones. However, makers like HTC have stuck to one primary design with a few slide-out QWERTY devices occasionally thrown into the mix.
Being a fan favorite for some time, many would have expected HTC to venture out and try new things for a change. Instead, their lineup has grown stagnant and they keep pumping out phones that all look very similar and bring nothing new to the table. Take the ThunderBolt for instance, it is simply a rehash of the EVO 4G with a few tweaks and improvements, eight months after the fact. The same could be said of the Inspire 4G.
All of this is going on while other manufacturers are experimenting and probing new designs. Motorola, for instance, has created the Droid Pro, which is a mutant offspring of a BlackBerry and Android device – genius. They have even tried numerous form factors that flip and slide in unusual ways. Although they don't exactly hold the crown for the most popular phone manufacturer, Kyocera has also brought something new to the market. Though the design is lacking, the concept behind the dual-screen Echo is brilliant.
With all of this experimentation and numerous fresh concepts on the rise, HTC needs to get things moving. They have fallen into a rut and continually produce the same ol' same ol'. Albeit some of the best phones on the market, they all look the same and don't exactly appeal to all demographics. There are people out there that love Android but cannot deal with software keyboards or landscape QWERTYs.
Back in the Windows Mobile days, HTC made some wafer-style handsets with front-facing keyboards that gave BlackBerry a run for their money. Although the hype of the Droid Pro fizzled fairly quickly, I'd be willing to bet that there are quite a few out there that would love nothing more than to get their hands on a HTC-made, front-facing QWERTY Android device (say that five times fast). The same goes for a HTC rendition of the Flip concept phone. However futuristic it may seem, Kyocera has already made a dual-display device. My guess is the Echo is only the first of many multi-screen phones, and if the concept does eventually catch on, HTC will not want to be late to that party.
Whether it be a vertical slider, a front-facing QWERTY, or a multiple display device, I'm ready for something new from HTC. They recently asked on their Facebook page, "Any ideas on what we are up to?" We can only assume we do, but I'm hoping we haven't the slightest clue. The Pyramid and their tablet would be nice to see at Mobile World Congress, but wouldn't something completely off the wall be so much better?
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HTC Touch Pro II – Current Deals Revealed
Feb 6th
HTC Touch Pro II – Current Deals Revealed
HTC Touch Pro II
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Not all the other mobile phones match the capabilities of the HTC Touch Pro II. You will definitely want this mobile phone once you hear about its capabilities as a mobile device. Here are some of the capabilities that you would want in a mobile phone like the HTC Touch Pro II.
Major Features of HTC Touch Pro II
The HTC Touch Pro II has many capabilities that are not present in all other phones. One capability is the handwriting recognition software that the HTC Touch Pro II has. This mobile phone will truly be secure because other people without your specific handwriting will not use it.
In addition to this, you will also be able to use the said mobile phone only if you are the real user. This is because of the security measures that the company has embedded on the phone. These include a track ball that will allow you to use your fingertips as your main tool for navigation.
If you are not the one using the phone, the HTC Touch Pro II well at automatically recognize it and lock itself. You will definitely not have a chance to use it even if you wanted to.
The HTC Touch Pro II Also Has many other features like the built in camera that will allow you to take pictures of the people that our close to you.
Also you will be able to have a lot of experiences with a cell phone because of the maps that will make you realize how big the world is. You will also be given the chance to become the most amazing man alive because of the splays a design of the cell phone. The HTC Touch Pro II has all the right ingredients for success.
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Facebook denies working with HTC on a mobile phone
Jan 28th
Facebook refuted rumors that it was working with HTC on two new branded phones to be unveiled at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona next month. According to Dan Rose, VP of Partnerships and Platform Marketing, this rumor arose from a manufacturer's attempt to use the social network's API in a novel way. He unabashedly denied the circulating rumors by stating, "The rumors around there being something more to this HTC device are overblown." When asked if there is a Facebook-branded handset, he answered with a very definitive, "No."
The idea of a Facebook phone has been floating around for a while. Before the recent HTC rumors, manufacturer INQ was rumored to be working with the social network on a handset that would debut on AT&T. Despite these occasional rumors, Facebook continues to deny that it is working on a phone. The social network insists that while it may want to be on a lot of phones, it does not want branded hardware. Rather than its own handset, the social network is supportive of mobile development and is opening its API to a variety of manufacturers and platforms.
Several mobile operating systems have taken advantage of this open API and have tightly integrated the social network into their underlying architecture. Motorola's Android skin Motoblur and HTC Sense's UI both offer Facebook integration. Windows Phone 7 also taps into the social network and uses it People's hub to download status updates into the handset's address book.
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HTC 7 Trophy smartphone
Jan 27th
HTC 7 Trophy review: The HTC 7 Trophy is a Windows Phone 7 smartphone that offers a 3.8in SLCD display and a 5-megapixel camera, but the 8GB of internal memory is disappointing. Review by Ross Catanzariti (PC World Australia (online)) 27/01/2011 13:00:00
The HTC 7 Trophy is one of five smartphones launched in Australia that run Microsoft's new mobile operating system, Windows Phone 7. The 7 Trophy lacks the unibody aluminium design of the very similar HTC 7 Mozart but has a slightly larger display. It is sold exclusively through Vodafone.
For a full verdict on the Windows Phone 7 platform, read our in-depth Windows Phone 7 review.
Check out our guide to the Best Windows Phone 7 mobiles.
Unlike the handsets that ran the older Windows Mobile operating system, all new Windows Phone 7 smartphones are forced to meet strict hardware requirements. These include a capacitive, multitouch display with a minimum 800×480 resolution, a 1GHz or better processor, at least 256MB of RAM, a minimum of 8GB of internal storage, and a GPS receiver. All Windows Phone 7 devices must also have an accelerometer and digital compass, an ambient light sensor, a 5-megapixel camera or better, an FM radio and seven physical buttons (back, Start, search, camera, power/lock, volume up/down).
These requirements make all Windows Phone 7 devices eerily similar to use. The HTC 7 Trophy attempts to sets itself apart from competitors with a thin design that features an attractive brushed black aluminium bezel, and soft plastic. The 7 Trophy looks similar to both the HTC Desire and the Telstra-exclusive HTC 7 Mozart, but lacks the latter's unibody aluminium design.
HTC also impresses us with some other nice design touches; the touch sensitive back, home and search keys are responsive and backlit, the physical camera key is raised and provides good tactility, and both the volume and power keys are well positioned and easy to press. Our only complaint is the fact the camera lens protrudes slightly, and doesn't have a cover.
The HTC 7 Trophy has a 3.8in SLCD capacitive touchscreen, so it's slightly larger than the iPhone 4 but smaller than the Samsung Galaxy S. The screen has good viewing angles, crisp colour and displays clear text, but it lacks the true vibrancy and wow factor of the Samsung Omnia 7′s 4in Super AMOLED display.
The HTC 7 Trophy comes with "HTC Hub", providing basic weather information along with a range of HTC apps. The weather hub is complete with overly elaborate screen transitions and is location-based, so it will automatically update as you move. The HTC-developed apps are relatively basic, with attentive phone the most useful; this handy app allows you to activate settings that are standard on many of HTC's Android smartphones including reducing the ring volume when you pick up the phone, increasing the ring volume while the phone is in your pocket or bag, flipping over the phone to activate the loudspeaker during a call or flipping over the phone to mute the ringer during an incoming call.
The HTC 7 Trophy has a 5-megapixel camera with a single LED flash, and like all Windows Phone 7 devices it can record 720p HD video. The camera produces photos with good colour reproduction and detail for a mobile phone camera, but the settings menu is limited; it only offers scenes, effects, resolution, metering mode, and flicker adjustment. The HTC 7 Trophy includes a disappointing 8GB of internal memory, and there is no microSD card slot for extra storage. Battery life is about what we have come to expect from a smartphone — the HTC 7 Trophy will quickly run out of juice if you use it frequently but should last a full day. For better battery life, we recommend turning off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth when not in use, and keeping the screen brightness down.
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Einhorn drops his lawsuit against Apple.
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Personal income dropped 3.6% in January, largely due to the fiscal cliff outcome, and exceeded expectations of a 2.1% decline. Income had spiked 2.6% in December as companies paid dividends before the increase in the dividend tax. Dividend income increased 32.8% in December, but declined 34.8% in January. Wages and salaries declined 0.6% in January after increasing 0.7% in December. Payroll tax increases have also taken more income from households.
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(NYSE:GME) stock has fallen since yesterday, dropping 1.84% to $24.33. Many investors worry whether or not GameStop can remain relevant in a changing video game industry.
(NASDAQ:AAPL) no longer has to face David Einhorn in court; he dropped his lawsuit against the tech company yesterday. Einhorn took issue with Apple because it put its Proposal No. 2 to a vote for shareholders but bundled different issues into one vote. The federal judge issued a preliminary injunction last week, preventing Apple from conducting the vote. Without a permanent injunction, the lawsuit would have continued except for the fact that the Apple's shareholders' meeting is still months off.
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You are hereWe are half way through the year, here's where we're at:
We are half way through the year, here's where we're at:
Woahhh We're Half Way There
We have done some pretty big things this year already folks and it's about half way through so let's recap on some of the changes and maybe even update a few things.
MMA Rule Changes In PA: Without giving too much away, (nudge, wink) things are going to be a little different around here and for the better. Pat yourselves on the back for this one because it took everyone's efforts to make it happen. Just remember one thing, when this sport blows up around here because promoters are having more shows now that the rules that may or may not be changing (*wink* points at you knowingly) try not to hate all of the new dumb fans who think they know stuff about fighting. It happened in 05' and we all survived just fine. Sorta.
Thick As Thieves: You have helped push our number one sponsor to the upper echelon of T shirt stardom and for that I thank you. When Jeremiah first started sponsoring the site, Thick As Thieves was not much more than an idea and now not a day goes by where I don't see someone rocking a TAT shirt whether it be on Bellator or Facebook. You guys make me look really, really good and trust me, that ain't easy with all the snarky imitations I have been tossing out lately.
Check out the rest in the full entry:
Fight Club Pittsburgh: It's hard to believe that this gym has been reborn and re-centered as the consensus number one training facility in the area. Pittsburgh desperately needed a super facility and FCP owner and operator Mick Murrow (who will be pissed that I mentioned him by name) has done nothing less than a superior job of building one we can all be proud of.
When I first started working on this site there was a lot of talk about PA fighters avoiding the NAAFS and its formidable amateur tournament. Now Pennsylvanian athletes are not only surviving inside the NAAFS cage but they are winning more than their fair share of bouts against opponents who at one time were thought to be completely superior. The next step in our evolution is a Pittsburgh fighting series.
The Newest Super Gym in town is Wright's Gym in Crafton, Pa. Some of you may recognize that name because it is the semi – new location of Pittsburgh Muay Thai but the school is undergoing an MMA facelift of sorts and is putting together a serious cast of talents. They will be pulling in coaches from the Cobra wrestling club, Steel city jiu jitsu, Pittsburgh Muay thai and rounded out under the careful eye of the Independent Crew's Brian Pfeifer. With all of the aforementioned ingredients, this school will be producing some of the area's top tier athletes for years to come. More on this coming soon.
Warning: Beware of Falling Opinions
To me fighting sports are like other peoples shot of whiskey after a hard day's work. I have loved these sports my entire life but have never quite understood what some meant when they said it was a dirty business. After two full years on the business side of the game, I now know exactly what they are referring too. In the last 23 months I have seen everything from promotions cancelling events at the last minute without notifying the fighter(s), gym owners bad mouthing their own fighters who've helped create their brand and company owners spreading rumors and lies for their own very small benefit.
I'm not a save the whales type of guy; I realize that whales die and on the same line people will do shady things for their own benefit and will continue to do so til the end of time. But if the purest sport in the world is tainted by the frauds that surround it safely on the outside of the fence, I'm not sure much farther it will or can progress.
This sport showcases some of the world's bravest men and women but unfortunately is surrounded by some of its biggest cowards.
The only way this will improve is if the people involved, the fans, coaches, fighters and teams, demand more and accept nothing less than full and open transparency. Remember you are the ones who make the show and there for generate the profits. Making a profit isn't a sin if you are careful not to exploit those who are helping you make it. End rant.
Editor Note: My memory is shot so if I am forgetting some important things that are jumping out at you and you would like to remind me (*cough Freestyle*) feel free to add those in the comments below.
Well, since you asked, Matt.
Bullpen, Bullpen, Bullpen.
I think the Bullpen has proven to be its own super facility. Although I don't know if the term applies since we're the only place in wheeling trying to produce fighters. About 4-5 years ago, I had the best Bjj in wheeling and Mike Napple had the best boxing. Both teams wanted to get into mma, so we formed the Bullpen. The results of this are just coming to fruition. No one represents us now a days unless they take their training seriously. One year training minimum before they start mma competition, unless they have obvious prior experience or are exceptionally talented and are ready sooner. Bjj competition and amateur striking experience before they do mma and between mma fights to build experience.
Goldbaugh, Baker, Bevan, green pros
Plus our amateur roster has been undefeated since 2010.
At one point we were 18-0 in all mma fights. Maybe 21-2 right now since 2010.
Our gym has always been a rough hole in the wall. New news, we're finally making it look nice. Got a new bag room almost complete that will hold 15 heavy bags. Brand new wall mats in the mat room and a new mat cover on the way. Should be looking pretty nice soon.
"Pain is merely weakness leaving the body."
There is no doubt Bullpenn Fight Club is an elite gym. Their fighters are always prepared, well trained, and well conditioned. Their corners do a great job of managing the corner. Their professional fighters have a ton of potential. All three are beasts. Goldbaugh lost a very tough decision against Kevin Zalac that could have gone either way. It was a close fight, and Zalac is the real deal! To Goldbaugh and Bullpenn's credit, they took the fight on very short notice. That is the sign of a serious fighter and a serious team. Bevin and Baker are Beasts as well and we look forward to watching them both progress. Fight Club Pittsburgh has the utmost respect for their organization and their fighters. We will certainly be competing with some of their men in the future and we know they will be very difficult to defeat in the cage. We have no doubt that the friendly competition will help improve both gyms and all the fighters with the end result of getting some of these men to the big show. Fantastic job with your organization Bullpenn! We know how difficult it is putting it all together.
As for Wright's gym; they are a quality organization run by great management. Dave Wright has been at this along time and he has created a great organization. We will be looking for big things from them with the addition of Brian Pfeifer coordinating their MMA as well as Steel City Martial Arts handling the BJJ. Sonny is a high level instructor with a great reputation and years of experience. Pittsburgh Muay Thai has some very high level competitors and instructors. Big Dann and Marcus are fantastic fighters and instructors! They will produce some high level cage fighters that will be equally difficult to defeat.
No one should forget Donny Kaecher in this equation. He is the most experienced MMA trainer in the area and he always brings great fighters to the cage. Add in Team Impact, Madd Dog Gym, Penn Hills MMA, Big Bill Bosely and his men from Uniontown Fight Team, Dan Roppo and his men at World Class MMA, and Ed Vincent and Isaac Greely and their men at the Mat Factory and the future of MMA in Pittsburgh (and WV and Ohio : ) is very bright. With the coming new rules changes, Pittsburgh will get some men to the Big Show. Let the friendly competition to get the first one there begin!
Thanks for the good word, fcp. We always respect you guys too. You guys do a great job. I'm looking forward to some interesting matches in the future.
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scale build up in piping without the use of salt or filter media.
The type of system we sell, the Enviro
Scale conditioner, uses both a a catalytic alloy and a non-electric
magnet to treat the water.
Q. Can I use these in place of a water
A. Generally, no, but it depends on what you are trying
to achieve. If you don't care about water hardness spots and just
want to protect piping systems from scale build up, then they
can be used in place of a water softener. If your water hardness
is in the range of 5 to 15 grains per gallon, and you know you
don't want a water softener, then these systems are your next
best approach.
Q. Is all water hard?
A. No. Waters above 6 to 8 grains of calcium carbonate per gallon
are considered "hard". If you are on a private well or spring, you
test your water. Not all city waters are hard. If you see white
spots and scale on fixtures and appliances though, chances are the
water is "hard".
Q. How can I tell if the catalytic conditioner is working?
A. This is difficult, since there is currently no way to analyze
the water to see if the water has been treated. Since no minerals
are actually removed, the water chemistry appears the same before
and after the system. The only approach that works is to inspect
the piping itself after a few years to see if scale is building
Q. I don't want to use a water softener because I don't
want to put salt in my water; isn't salt a health problem?
A. No. The sodium level in softened water is very small,
and depends on the hardness of the water and the amount of water
one would consume. For instance, very hard water containing 20
grains/gallon (also expressed as 340 mg/liter) would add 340 mg
of sodium for every liter (about a half a gallon) of water drank.
One would have to drink over four gallons of water to exceed recommended
daily sodium levels, and in many cases much more than that. Still,
catalytic conditioners are easier to install and maintain then
water softeners.
Q. Is there any maintenance involved with catalytic water
A. Yes. The unit should be installed with unions, so it
can be removed on a yearly basis and cleaned with white vinegar.
Mineral deposits can build up on the catalytic core rendering
it inoperative.
Q. Are there any water conditions in which I should NOT
use a catalytic conditioner?
A. Yes. Don't use a catalytic conditioner if there is any
iron, oil, phosphates or tannins in the water to be treated, as
these can build up on the core within a very short period of time,
making it inoperative, or requiring frequent cleaning.
Q. Is the water good for drinking after being treated with
the catalytic conditioner?
A. These units do not affect the water either way for drinking.
In some cases though, based on the release of dissolved carbon
dioxide, the taste of the water is improved slightly for drinking,
but no actual purification takes place.
Will I save on soap or laundry products by using conditioned water?
A. Yes, very slightly. The surface tension of the water
is improved, so soap will dissolve more easily, but one does not
save the same as in water softening.
Q. How does the Advanced Water Systems know so much about these
A. We have installed several hundred catalytic conditioners
over the years, and all data is from anecdotal references from
our customers. Most people seem to see no difference, but some
clients swear by them and reorder them when they move etc. Generally
there is scant scientific evidence to support the claims by the
catalytic conditioner manufacturers, but there is demand for them,
and they do seem to have some effect, particularly on scale build-up,
so we offer them conditionally to our customers. Caveat emptor.
Q. Are there any scientific tests that have been done on these
A. Yes, and the water treatment industry, the Water
Quality Assocation and the standards testing organization, NSF
International are in the process of setting up testing and standards
for these systems, so we may have more information in the years
to come.
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i am new to this site and i think its pretty good when u need information about laws but i cannot find my answer to a simple question for a pocketbike i was going to buy
i am going to buy a pocketbike soon but theres a little problem
i do NOT have my license yet and cant get one for a while
i have looked up florida's law on motorcycles and it pretty much said u cant get in trouble for riding anything under 50cc but 50cc bikes are crap. they go like 30mph wich i dont like
is this cc law true? because i really want the 150cc one but i dont want any cops messin wit me about it and not having a liscense and operating a vehicle
also, if it has mirrors, turn signals, etc does that make it street legal even tho it wont be plated? and do i need a liscense to drive anything over 50cc... sorry for posting in the section if its in the wrong place please move it but i could not find anywhere else to put this.. thanks
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Bender Scores 20 in Second Half as UIC Defeats Loyola
Jan. 12, 2013
CHICAGO - Freshman Terri Bender set a new career-high with 20 points, all in the second half, as the UIC women's basketball team (5-10, 1-1) earned its first Horizon League win of the 2012-13 season against Loyola (5-9, 0-1) on Saturday afternoon by a final score of 73-62 at Gentile Arena. Bender shot an impressive 7-of-8 from the field and 3-of-3 from the outside in the final period after not attempting a single shot in the first half.
Junior Rachel Story racked up 20 points of her own, marking her fifth 20-point outing of the season. Bender and Story combined for 32 of UIC's 40 second-half points as they were joined in double-digits by senior Taylor Foulks with 14 points for the game.
"Terri (Bender) stepped up to the challenge today," said head coach Regina Miller. "She hit some huge shots and did a great job of leading the team."
Bender's 20 points is the most in any single half for the Flames since Nov. 15, 2011 when then-senior Jasmine Bailey put up 20 on SIUE in the first half.
UIC came ready to play and quickly jumped out to an 11-0 lead within the first three minutes of the contest. The Flames drilled three treys in the opening run with two coming from Foulks as she scored eight of the Flames' first 13 points. UIC was red-hot in the early goings, hitting 9-of-13 from the field and 3-of-3 from the outside.
Loyola cut UIC's lead down to five (22-17) by the 9:12 mark, but the Flames rattled off seven of next nine points to extend their advantage to 29-19 with under eight minutes to play in the first half.
The Ramblers closed out the first period on a 15-4 run to go in front 34-33 at the break. The Flames experienced a severe scoring drought, recording their last bucket at the 3:59 mark. Albano posted seven points over the final six minutes of the half to pilot the Loyola spurt. Albano and freshman Taylor Johnson combined to score 24 of LU's 34 first-half points and shot 11-of-19 from the floor. The rest of Loyola's team went 3-of-8 from the field in the first period.
Foulks paced UIC at half with 10 points, being closely followed by Story with eight and Megan Wallace with six. The trio combined to shoot 10-of-18 from the field in the opening stanza.
Story began the second half with a three-point play and Flames jumped in front by one, 35-34. Over the next four-and-a-half minutes, the game would be tied on four separate occasions with five lead changes.
Loyola pull ahead by five (49-44) with 13:51 left to play in part of a 9-2 run as the Ramblers sank seven free throws during that stretch.
The Flames came storming back and knotted the score at 54-54 by the 8:28 mark as freshman Terri Bender knocked down her second three of the half. Foulks gave UIC the lead on the ensuing possession, hitting the front end of two free throws.
The Flames carried that momentum into a 16-4 run over the next six minutes, including back-to-back threes from Foulks and Bender, to build a 67-58 edge with 2:33 on the clock.
Story sealed the victory, going 5-of-6 from the charity stripe in the final minute as Loyola failed to convert on the offensive end. Story dished out a game-high seven assists as Wallace grabbed a game-high nine rebounds, tying her all-time best mark.
"Our conditioning and execution level really showed in the second half," said Miller. "It's a game of runs and I thought we responded well to Loyola in the second half."
UIC shot a season-high 27-of-51 (52.9%) from the field and 8-of-16 (50.0%) from behind the arc, while limiting LU to just 20-of-50 (40.0%) from the floor and 3-of-18 (16.7%) from three.
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Chief Curator Jim Henke talks to Bruce Springsteen.
This is the last audio interview clip in the Springsteen series from the Rock Hall's exhibit From Asbury Park to the Promised Land: The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen (open through Summer 2010).
Bruce Springsteen performs tomorrow night at Cleveland's Quicken Loans arena. Click here for details.
In this segment of my interview, Bruce Springsteen talks about Nebraska, the solo acoustic album he released in 1982. In 1980, prior to embarking on The River tour, Bruce was basically broke. Despite all of his success, legal fees, taxes and the cost of studio time had taken their toll. So, in early 1982, he decided to try recording in a more low-tech way in an effort to save money. He asked his guitar tech, Mike Batlan, to purchase a four-track Teac cassette recorder. They set it up in Bruce's bedroom. Many of the songs were cut in only one day, several of them in only one take. His intention was to create demos and cut them later with the full band. "I went into the studio," Bruce said, "brought in the band, re-recorded, re-mixed and succeeded in making the whole ...
Chief Curator Jim Henke talks to Bruce Springsteen.
This is the seventh clip in a series of eight interview audio clips with Springsteen.
In this section of my interview, Bruce Springsteen talks about his songwriting process. He describes songwriting as a "meditation," adding that "it works best when you go into a light, trance-like situation." Later in the interview, he calls it a "magic act": "You literally pull something from thin air." He adds that when he started out, his success-to-failure ratio was "five percent success to 95 percent failure."
A significant portion of the Bruce exhibit at the Hall of Fame focuses on his songwriting. The first floor of the exhibit includes a songwriting notebook from his early band Steel Mill, as well as numerous lyric manuscripts from his first three albums. The second floor of the exhibit features one entire wall of lyric manuscripts, including his notebooks for Darkness on the Edge of Town, The River, Born in the U.S.A. and The Rising. It also features a table and chair. According to Bruce, he wrote many of his most famous songs while sitting at that table, which was in his house in New Jersey.
Chief Curator Jim Henke talks to Bruce Springsteen
This is the second and third clip in a series of eight interview audio clips with Springsteen that we will post over the next several weeks.
In this portion of my interview, Bruce Springsteen talks about his first recording session with his band the Castiles. The group, which Bruce joined when he was a 14-year-old sophomore at Freehold High School and which was named after a brand of soap, went into a studio to record two songs, "That's What You Get" and "Baby I." Both songs were written by Bruce and George Theiss. The single was never released, but an acetate of it is in the Springsteen exhibit at the Rock Hall.
Click here to listen to Springsteen talk about recording with the Castiles.
The Upstage Club was a popular musicians' hangout in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Bruce Springsteen played there frequently, and his band Child came together at the club. As Bruce explains in this section of my interview, the club stayed open until five a.m., and musicians would show up there after playing gigs at other clubs and then jam until the early-morning hours. One of the more ...
Chief Curator Jim Henke talks to Bruce Springsteen
This is the first in a series of eight interview audio clips with Springsteen that we will post over the next several weeks. Be sure to check back here weekly to listen to the newest clip.
In March, prior to the opening of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum's new exhibit, From Asbury Park to the Promised Land: The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen, I had the good fortune to go to New Jersey to interview Bruce. When I arrived at his house, Bruce was in a small studio room off the kitchen, wailing away on his guitar. His recording engineer, Toby Scott, was behind the board. Toby had played a major role in putting the exhibit together, serving as my main point person in the Springsteen camp to help me select the many artifacts for the exhibit. They finished laying down the track, and Bruce and I sat down in his living room to do the interview. He told me stories about several of the items in the exhibit. Everything went very smoothly, with one exception: Bruce's rather large cat kept running into the room ...


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Who: Chief Byron Spinks, Lytton First Nation INVITED George Heyman, President - BC Government Employees Union INVITED Gary Zecchel, Chief Executive Officer - VSA INVITED Dave Duncan, Assistant Deputy Minister - Ministry of Transportation & Highways
What: All Parties Invited to Meet to Discuss Deep Impacts of the Lytton Ferry Dispute When: MONDAY JULY 23, 2007, 1:00 PM Where: Lytton First Nation Boardroom - Building #951 Main Street, Lytton, B.C.
For further information contact: Chief Byron Spinks, (250) 819-0692 or (250) 455-2304 Attached: Lytton First Nation Letter of Invitation Backgrounder - Lytton Ferry Dispute ========================================== LETTER OF INVITATION LYTTON FIRST NATION P.O. Box 20, Building #951 Main Street, Lytton, B.C., V0K 1Z0 July 19, 2007 Mr. George Heyman President B.C. Government Employees Union Burnaby, B.C. Mr. Gary Zecchel Chief Executive Officer VSA Armstrong, B.C. Mr. Dave Duncan Assistant Deputy Minister Ministry of Transportation & Highways Victoria, B.C. Dear Sirs: Lytton Ferry Service - Labour Dispute. The community residents of Lytton have been greatly impacted by the above noted labour dispute. The Lytton First Nation and the Village of Lytton and their respective constituents have been forced into an uncomfortable situation to respond to actions or inactions from all parties. As one party responds to or counters the actions of the other, the fall out felt by the residents who rely on the ferry service is felt 100 times greater than the average citizen traveling on the TransCanada Highway. There also appears to be a complete disregard for the Health & Safety for our Elders and Children who reside on the Westside of the Fraser River, by all parties. Due to the closeness of our community residents, all of these actions have caused undue stress. Tensions are rising, tempers are flaring and suspicions are raised when acts of vandalism occur at the various impacted sites. This situation could quickly get out of hand. The community will not tolerate the insensitivity publicly displayed by certain parties at this bargaining table. The public interest has not been given due consideration. It is with all due respect that we invite all parties to Lytton to begin an open dialogue with each other to address the community's heath & safety concerns and come to some resolve. The community representative working group will be meeting on Monday, July 23, 2007, 1:00 p.m. at the Lytton First Nation Board room. We expect that due respect will be returned with acceptance to our invitation. The meeting will be conducted in a respectful manner affording all parties a opportunity to present their position and offer recommendations on how to address the community's concerns. Should all or any of the parties choose to decline or refuse; the community will be forced to take alternative measures to ensure that our health and safety concerns are duly considered. The community can not and will not live at the whim of outside influences. Please feel free to contact me at my office: Phone (250) 455-2304, should you have any questions. Sincerely, Chief Byron Spinks cc: Mayor Chris O'Connor Premier Gordon Campbell Grand Chief Stewart Phillip ===================================== BACKGROUNDER As part of an ongoing and escalating situation, a two-hour blockade of the Trans-Canada Highway occurred on July 11 and an information picket was organized on July 10. Both actions provided the general public information about the VSA Highway Maintenance strike, which began April 23, 2007. The strike has critically shortened the ferry service between the communities on the west side of the Fraser River to the Village of Lytton and Highway 1. The ferry service is an essential service for 400 residents who rely on this ferry on a daily basis for health, social and safety reasons. Communities were never properly consulted to reflect the appropriate essential service level for the ferry service. Without the ferry the alternatives are an access routes are a four-hour detour along a rough logging road or illegally walking across a long, narrow and elevated railway bridge outside the reserve. The closure of the Lytton Ferry due to the VSA strike is a highly dangerous and unacceptable. The BC Government must immediately intervene and declare the Lytton Ferry Service to be an essential service. The Elders, children, members and residents have suffered grievous hardship; we need to support their courageous stand. For more information go to: www.lyttonferry.com
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The Linux Foundation today is releasing its annual Enterprise End User Report. [1] Because this is the third year we've surveyed the world's largest enterprises and The Linux Foundation's End User Council about Linux adoption, we're able to share some interesting trending data.
But perhaps most interesting is the opportunity to understand how Linux is outpacing Windows in server revenue in the enterprise. IDC's latest quarterly tracker [2] shows Linux growing at 12.7 percent year-over-year while Windows is stagnating at 3.2 percent year-over-year growth. In fact, the quarter prior (Q312) [3], Windows was actually in decline while Linux was growing.
This momentum is mirrored in our report: More than 80 percent of respondents plan to increase the number of Linux servers in their organizations over the next five years, compared with just 20 percent for Windows.
What these numbers don't tell us, though, is why this tipping point is happening now. Our Enterprise End User Report sheds some light on this question. Some key highlights from today's report include:
* Linux powers the cloud. For enterprises using cloud computing, Linux is by far the dominant platform with nearly 76 percent of cloud-enabled organizations using Linux servers for the cloud, and 74 percent planning to maintain or increase their use of Linux for future cloud initiatives.
* Almost no one is building anything new with UNIX or Windows. More than 75 percent of enterprises reported deploying Linux for new applications, services and greenfield deployments in the last two years, a number that has grown nearly 10 points since our first survey.
* Dramatic increase in Linux use for mission-critical workloads. The number of organizations with plans to increase the use of Linux for mission- critical workloads has grown consistently year-over-year to reach 73 percent in 2013 (a 12.8 point increase over our first survey).
We invite you to read through all the results in the complete report [1] and share it with your colleagues. The information will help inform conversations that will take place at the upcoming Enterprise End User Summit [4] in New York at the NYSE May 14-15, 2013.
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College Hockey:Warriors Dominate In Win Over Colonials
RMU Remains Winless In CHA Play
PLYMOUTH, Mich. — For Wayne State, maybe it should snow ten inches every Saturday.
With conditions outside nearly undriveable and causing gridlock on major roads and expressways in the metro Detroit area, Wayne State took two points over upstart Robert Morris in a 4-1 College Hockey America win Saturday afternoon.
Robert Morris (4-14-3, 0-8-1 CHA) earned its lone CHA point against Wayne State earlier in the season in a 1-1 tie on Nov. 13. The Warriors are now 12-9-2 overall and 5-4-2 in conference play.
"Any time you win, you have to be ecstatic," Wayne State head coach Bill Wilkinson said. "Whether you beat a first-place team or a last-place team, a win is a win."
WSU sophomore Mark Nebus scored twice for the Warriors and junior goalie Matt Kelly made 23 saves to earn the decision.
Adam Krug got WSU on the board just 1:59 into the game. Tylor Michel took the puck from behind the Robert Morris goal and centered it to Krug, who batted it past RMU goalie Christian Boucher.
The Colonials evened the score when Brett Hopfe scored a power-play tally at 5:57 of the opening period. Just seven seconds into Greg Poupard's penalty, Hopfe ended up with a loose puck on his stick after a Joe Federoff shot and Kelly out of position. Hopfe had an empty net and made no mistake.
At the end of an uneventful second period, Nebus tipped home a shot from Dan Iliakis at 19:24 to swing the momentum back the Warriors' way heading into the third period.
"We were cycling up high," explained Nebus. "Stavros passed it back to Iliakis and his shot went off my skate. I guess it was a lucky goal."
"It was a garbage goal," Wilkinson said. "But those are the kinds of goals Nebus is used to scoring. He's not a fancy player and usually gets shots that result in second and third chances."
It was Nebus again at 6:19 of the third period. Busting down the left wing side, Nebus burned a Colonial defenseman and then Boucher five-hole on his own rebound for a two-goal cushion.
Jason Bloomingburg made it 4-1 with a 4-on-3 power-play goal at 8:52. Coming in off the right-wing side, Bloomingburg fluttered a Stavros Paskaris pass over Boucher's shoulder. The goal was Bloomingburg's team-leading 15th of the season.
For Robert Morris, Boucher finished with 24 saves.
"We have to come out and match their intensity tomorrow because they'll come right at us," added Wilkinson. "Tonight I wasn't happy with our total effort, but the third period we came alive."
The series concludes Sunday at 2:05 p.m.
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Almost Human is an incredibly bloody and consistently fun throwback to the horror films of the past. It tells the story of Mark Fisher, who disappears one night when a mysterious alien force kidnaps him, much to the horror of his best friend, who is subsequently accused of foul play. Years later, Mark returns - however, he isn't quite the same man. As it turns out, he is possessed by an evil entity. This film is a blast from start to finish, bringing to mind the sci-fi/horror B-movies of the seventies and eighties. The acting is spot-on, and the retro film score is a joy.
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