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Nokia Eos live images leaked, showing the 41 MP Windows Phone from all angles
Once again, it's been proven that when the leaks start, there's no stopping them. Mere hours ago we brought you images supposedly depicting the casing for the upcoming Nokia handset known so far by its codename Eos, and now a bunch of live images have leaked. These show the smartphone from all angles, despite being rather blurry. An additional image (the last one below) surfaced from another source, and it shows the back of the Eos, complete with the camera module, in much better lighting (and almost blur-free). It's interesting to note that in that photo one can see the automatic shutter cover clearly, as it's closed – thus protecting the lens from dirt and scratches. Previous rumors had it that the cover would automagically disappear once you start the camera app on the phone.
Since all of these leaks show essentially the same design, the same device, we're assuming it pretty much has to be real. The Eos has been rumored for months to be the first handset to bring the insane 41 MP camera sensor from the Symbian-based Nokia 808 PureView announced last year to the Windows Phone world. And now it looks like it's about to get officially unveiled.
The latest rumor on the matter said that July 9 would be the big date. A Xenon flash is a given for the Eos, and it can in fact be seen in the images above. The sensor's resolution isn't visible in most images, whereas in the last one it appears just as "XX megapixel". That means what you're looking at is a prototype, and Nokia's yet to carve the actual number of megapixels into the camera assembly. Of course, this could mean that this isn't going to be a 41 MP camera sensor, but its size seems to suggest that it will.
At this rate, we expect to see even better photos of the Eos by tomorrow, or in a few days. And we'll obviously get those to you as soon as we can.
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Jonas Hellborg: Abstract Logic
Abstract Logic
Jonas Hellborg (bass)
Abstract Logic (Bardo)
Jonas Hellborg (bass),
Shawn Lane (guitar), Kofi Baker (drums).
Composed by Jonas Hellborg, Shawn Lane & Kofi Baker.
Recorded: Garsnas, Sweden, December 1994
Rating: 89/100 (learn more)
Abstract Logic was the first recorded collaboration between two musicians who could really take it out – Jonas Hellborg and Shawn Lane. They would become the perfect partners for many more projects until Lane's untimely death in 2003.
"Abstract Logic" opens with a prolonged cascade of harmonics and impressive melodic runs from bassist Hellborg and guitarist Lane. All of this activity is placed against the backdrop of a vague Indian-sounding electronic drone. After about two minutes of bliss, the proceedings fade. A replacement tune is imported to become the piece's second movement. In quite a departure for the tandem of Hellborg and Lane, who tended to play heavy electric music laden with Indian and Arabian scalar qualities, the music sounds like The Pat Metheny Group. The melody is accessible and quite catchy. Lane's guitar seems to be even using the same settings as Metheny. And those chords are straight from the Metheny School. Later in the song, Lane changes his tune and produces some signature stuff full of twisted blues. But the vibe remains the same. Kofi Baker sounds very much the power drummer just like his father Ginger, with whom Hellborg had previously worked. "Abstract Logic" is a very pleasing number that is totally out of character for its two protagonists. The fact these guys could take this route gives their other music even more street cred.
Reviewer: Walter Kolosky
Tags: 1990s jazz · bass · fusion
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I was actually pretty psyched about it! (Laughs) I'm very comfortable with my body. I'm not insecure in any way about this. This is what the modeling industry is. There are chances that you might have to be naked. You're definitely going to have to be naked around other girls some times in the future, so the nude photo shoot, I wasn't worried about that at all. I was actually pretty excited. (Laughs)
Reality TV World: Did you notice any other girls kind of worrying about the shoot or questioning whether they should go through with it, or did it seem like everyone had the same mindset as you?
Darian Ellis:
Everyone basically had the same mindset. I mean, everybody was kind of shocked like, "Oh boy, here it comes! Oh no." But as far as someone not wanting to do it or being iffy about it, [Maria Tucker] was the only one who had some type of objection to it.
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Well, I mean, that's the type of person I am. He's there to tell us what the social media is saying and he's relaying all the comments. I have to take his word for it if I fell off the radar.
It kind of hurt, but if you stay stuck somewhere, you're just going to remain stuck there. So I was taking it and just eating it up, like, "Okay they don't like me. Let's see what I can do different next week so maybe they'll vote me higher and bring up my social media score."
Reality TV World: Did you have any idea why the fans kind of stopped favoring you at that point? Do you think they were missing something or were they maybe just having trouble relating to you?
Darian Ellis:
I think that might've been it. During the first week's photos, they were saying they didn't like my braids. And I'm like, "Okay, I can't really change that. That's kind of who I am." And then I got the makeover, and you know, during this photo shoot, they said I fell off the radar. A lot of people were saying they didn't like my position or my face.
You're going to have your opinions and I'm glad that they were able to incorporate fans into that. But I have to do what I feel is best for my photo shoots. So I'm taking it, I'm listening to Tyra, I'm listening to [Johnny Wujek] and [Rob Evans] and [Kelly Cutrone], and just trying to become the best model I can be. So it hurt, but you gotta move on.
Reality TV World: So the braids come out for the fans and then there's just another issue! (Laughs)
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Right. It's kind of one after the other!
Reality TV World: Without giving any details away, could you talk a little bit about what it was like to compete against the fellow eliminated girls? For example, was it even more competitive than it had been with the original set of girls due to the fact you were fighting for one open spot rather than just trying to stick around week to week?
Darian Ellis:
Yeah, definitely, definitely. There's a big difference between floating by and then completely being the No. 1 girl with the highest social media score, because that's what the winner -- you're fate is based on your social media score. BryanBoy told me that week that my social media score, they were kind of disconnected from me.
So I was like, "Oh my God! I gotta give 150% percent this time. I'm glad I got a second chance, but it's going to be that much harder." It's definitely been -- these eliminated girls, they have social media scores higher than me, so I gotta work that much harder just for that one spot.
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Oh, I was such a fan! (Laughs) You tune in and you're watching it, and you think, "Oh God, I can do that," and then you finally get that chance to try out and then making it my first time -- that was my first time really trying out and deciding that I want to do this and putting my entire energy into it.
And I made it, and I was just like, "Oh my God, this is a dream come true." I just saw the show with the all-stars and the British invasion, and it was just crazy. It was crazy.
Reality TV World: Since you were a big fan, which means you're pretty knowledgeable of the show, what did you think of all the format changes and new judges and everything? Did you think they were positive or negative changes? Do you think anything could've been handled differently to make it better?
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I think it was an overall positive change, I mean, this is the nineteenth cycle, so fans want something new and exciting. I really wish I could've met the other judges -- the old ones -- [Nigel Barker] and [Miss J. Alexander], but the change is good rather than not changing and staying just the same, so I understand why they did it. I think it's positive.
The feedback from it is amazing. Everybody loves Rob and it's just -- I don't know. I feel like it's a positive thing. It's good. I like the judges and the way it is now. It's pretty nice.
Reality TV World: Victoria has certainly made a splash so far this season and it seems like the majority of the cast thought she was, for lack of a better phrase, pretty weird although she had good intentions. What were your thoughts about her while you were on the show and were you surprised she got the highest score this week?
Darian Ellis:
(Laughs) Actually, I'm an honest person and her photo was amazing! So, it wasn't too much of a surprise. I think she had a great shot and you give credit when credit is due. She deserved it. It was wonderful.
As far as her [personality], she was a little, you know, different. But her upbringing, I think she was home-schooled, and it just makes you different no matter what. So she wasn't crazy or weird, she's just different from the other girls. That's just her personality, like how some people said I was loud. She was different. She's Victoria. Let's just leave it at that. (Laughs)
Reality TV World: What are your plans for the near future? Do you think you're going to pursue a career in what you went to school for over modeling or do you think modeling is going to be your top priority and goal professionally?
Darian Ellis:
Modeling has always been a dream of mine and it was kind of a secret -- something I was too shy or too afraid to just honestly open up and say, "This is what I want to do and I'm going to give it my all." But Louisiana isn't going anywhere. It's a great college; I have great grades there.
And if I ever want to go back, I'm pretty sure I could just go back and get my degree. But modeling is No. 1 right now, especially because now I know I have what it takes to make it in the industry.
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Prep/Personal: Earned seven letters playing tennis for Prince Edward...helped the Tigers earn the Mim du Toit national championship...represented his provincial team in Dunlop and Brooks Tournaments in Zimbabwe for nine straight years (1993-2001)...selected to the Zimbabwe schools team from 1999-2001...also played rugby...son of Winnie Samuriwo...majoring in architecture.


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Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field
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What They Say About Davis Wade Stadium
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• Leo Seal M-Club Center
Head coach Dan Mullen and the Mississippi State Bulldogs return to the raucous atmosphere of Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field in 2015 riding an eight-game home winning streak. In 2014, the Bulldogs tied the single-season school record for home victories, posting a 7-0 mark en route to the program's first No. 1 national ranking.
Nineteen of the top 20 crowds in stadium history have come during Mullen's tenure as head coach of the Bulldogs.
Christened after Olympic sprinter Don Magruder Scott, one of State's first football superstars, the 101-year-old historic facility (the nation's second-oldest Division I-A campus football stadium) has undergone five renovation and expansion projects during its history. The first game at Scott Field came with an MSU win over Marion (Ala.) Military Institute, 54-0, on Oct. 3, 1914.
More than $100 million in football projects have been initiated in the last few years. Of that figure, $75 million of it went towards the nationally-praised 2014 Davis Wade expansion.
The latest addition of note was the expansion of the north end zone completed in August 2014 which increased capacity to 61,337, provided additional premium seating, elevators, restrooms and concessions, and a completely new west side concourse. Construction began in August 2012.
The construction contract for the project was awarded to the Harrell Contracting Group of Jackson, Miss. Harrell won the construction project in a university sealed bid process.
The north end zone addition created a total of 8,815 new seats, which, factored with the loss of the previously existing bleacher seating in the north end zone, resulted in a net 6,255-seat increase. Included in those 8,815 seats were 7,076 grandstand seats, 1,155 Scoreboard Club seats, 236 loge seats, 22 traditional suites totaling approximately 288 seats and 60 field-level suite seats. Additionally, standing room availability and ADA-compliant seating were also included in the project.
Also included in the north end zone is a non-seated, field level premium area, The Gridiron, which provides club-like amenities to any season ticket holder who buys a membership regardless of that person's stadium seat location. The new area became a fan favorite during the 2014 season. Following all seven of the Bulldogs' home wins, the team sang the alma mater and then took a victory lap in front of The Gridiron. The visiting team locker room was also relocated to the north end zone addition, allowing the gameday recruiting center to expand in its current location.
The north end also features a new high-definition video board similar in size to the one currently standing on the stadium's south end, which is among the largest in college athletics.
The west side renovation showcases a rebuilt concourse under the west stands, the addition of four high-capacity elevators, an increase in restroom and concession point of sale facilities and a brick facade that matches the new construction on the north. In 2014, fans see the number of elevators at Davis Wade Stadium more than double (from five to 12), the restroom fixture total nearly double (from 313 to 621), and permanent concession point of sale positions increase by over 40 percent (from 110 to 156).
For media, the project included a new television compound away from the stadium proper. The TV compound is now located west of the stadium, allowing network broadcast trucks to connect to stadium equipment via underground cable runs.
The renovation and expansion was funded by the sale of $68 million in bonds and $7 million in private giving. Private contributions for the stadium project were part of the Bulldog Club's Today. Tomorrow. Forever Athletics Facilities Initiative, which is completely independent of annual giving and priority seating donations.
Construction and renovation design for the Davis Wade Stadium expansion and renovation was handled by local architect LPK of Meridian, Miss., along with national sports consultants 360 Architecture of Kansas City. The design team engineered the north end zone facility to support future expansion of approximately 5,000 seats, including 22 additional suites and an upper deck.
The 2014 renovation and expansion came on the heels of installing $1.4 million LED ribbon boards in the summer of 2011. The project, funded by the Bulldog Club, is located in the upper deck facades on the east and west sides, and brings fans in-game graphics, scores, stats and other pertinent information to improve the game-day experience.
One of the most talked about features at Davis Wade, however, is one of college football's largest high-definition video boards, located in the south end zone of the stadium. The $6.1 million true HD board spans the roof of the Leo Seal M-Club Center in the south end zone at Scott Field. The board measures 152 feet wide by 135 feet, 6 inches tall, with a main HD screen 111 feet wide by 47 feet high.
The last previous expansion came in the summer of 2000 and raised capacity to 55,082 with the addition of 50 skyboxes and 1,700 club-level seats. The expansion continued into the 2001 season with the addition of 7,000 upper-deck seats. The entire project, completed at a cost in excess of $30 million, was made possible, in large part, by a financial commitment from the late Floyd Davis Wade Sr., of Meridian, Miss., for whom the stadium itself is now named.
Earlier building efforts in 1936 and 1948 brought capacity at Scott Field to 35,000 seats and provided the basic concrete grandstand structure (35 years after the '48 expansion, the end zone seating structures were removed, lowering the capacity to 32,000 in 1983). But after 25 years, Scott Field was ready for another facelift and an expanded seating potential for the school's growing following.
A $7.2 million drive in 1986, spearheaded by former MSU athletic director Carl Maddox and an active group of university and community leaders, financed the addition of 9,000 seats to Scott Field's capacity without the use of appropriated state funding. A 5,500-seat upper deck, an additional 1,700 chairback seats that extend from the stadium's original structure, and another 1,000 chairback seats flanking the Bob Hartley Press Box on the second level were added to the west side. Two 1,700-seat sections were added to the east side stands to bring capacity to 40,656.
Other improvements to the stadium have also been made. In the summer of 1999, the Turman Fieldhouse on the south end of the stadium underwent many changes, including enhanced dressing rooms and a new recruiting lounge for Bulldog football prospects.
The third floor addition to the Turman Fieldhouse -- the Leo Seal M-Club -- houses a heritage room and game-day gathering place for former Bulldog athletes, and serves as one of the campus' more popular meeting places. The $1.4 million project, completed in 1990, was made possible through the generosity of MSU alumnus and former Bulldog football letterman Leo Seal Jr., who named the building in honor of his father, also a two-year football letterwinner at State.
Earning a reputation of being one of the nation's toughest places to play, the facility has been host to average attendances in excess of 55,000 the last six seasons. In fact, the last 10 years have seen the largest cumulative totals in the stadium's history.
In 2011, Mullen and his program watched as each game recorded a then top-15 all-time attendance mark at Davis Wade Stadium, including 57,871 against Alabama (second) and 56,924 vs. LSU (fourth). The 335,695 total fans to watch a game in Starkville was then the highest ever for a six-game schedule at the venue.
State fans broke the school record for total attendance again in 2013 with 389,868 total fans, including a seven-game record average of 55,695. On Nov. 16, 2013, 57,211 people wrapped in Maroon and White attended the Alabama game, the fourth-largest crowd in school history.
During the memorable 2014 campaign, the first in the new expansion, MSU set attendance records for single-season total attendance (427,892), single-game average attendance (61,127) and single-game attendance (62,945). The 2014 Bulldogs also tied the school record for home wins as their 7-0 mark matched the 1999 team. The seven home victories also helped State to the first 10-win regular season in program history.
National media have proclaimed the new north end zone expansion has arguably made Davis Wade Stadium the noisiest from start to finish in college football. A sea of maroon and white in The Junction turned out for the first-ever SEC Nation broadcast in Starkville on the SEC Network prior to State's thumping of Texas A&M on Oct. 4. One week later, ESPN College GameDay made its first appearance in Starkville on Oct. 11 as No. 3 MSU battled No. 2 Auburn in a matchup of the highest ranked teams in the stadium's history. ESPN personality Lee Corso donned a Bulldog mascot head to a roar from the crowd. Hours later, MSU topped Auburn, 38-23, before a record crowd of 62,945 in the loudest game in school history. The victory ascended the program to its first No. 1 national ranking.
Scott Field's playing surface, which hosted 16-straight home victories between 1998-2000, is lush Hybrid Bermuda Grass (Certified Tifway 419), complete with a brand-new underground drainage and irrigation system. The field is encircled by a holly-lined sideline fence and end zone landscaping.
Entering the 2015 season, a total of 9,027,247 Bulldog fans have entered the turnstiles at Davis Wade Stadium since 1970. Fans have been out in full force for the Maroon and White in Starkville as 37 of the last 40 games in Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field have been sellouts.
On the heels of the stadium expansion and the most successful regular season in program history in 2014, MSU set a school record in the summer of 2015 for single-season ticket sales for the second-straight year and the third time in four years.
The cost of Mississippi State's expansion and renovation to Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field in 2014.
Number of Bulldog fans who have attended a game at Davis Wade Stadium since 1970.
Fans who passed through the turnstiles of Davis Wade Stadium in 2013, the most people to attend a single season in school history.
The new capacity of Davis Wade Stadium following the expansion and renovation.
Fans who watched No. 3 MSU play No. 2 Auburn on Oct. 11, 2014, the largest single-game attendance in stadium history.
The highest single-game average for a single season in school history, occurring in 2011.
Total wins at Scott Field.
State's all-time record in homecoming games.
Head Coach Dan Mullen's home record in his five years in Starkville.
The school record for consecutive home victories, set from Sept. 23, 1939 - Nov. 22,
Head Coach Dan Mullen enters 2014 having won 11-straight home games against non-conference opponents.
The best home record in school history, set by the 1999 and 2014 Bulldog squads.
1914 – Mississippi A&M's football field moves to its current stadium location and is called the "New Athletic Field."
1920 – Student body adopts a resolution name the field Scott Field in honor of Don Scott, famed Olympic runner and Bulldog football standout from 1915-16.
1928 – Permanent seating for 3,000 fans is built on the west side of Scott Field at a cost of $15,000. In addition portable stands are placed on the east side of the field with a similar capacity.
1936 – Construction begins on concrete stands on the west side with Works Progress Administration labor. The new concrete facility will seat 8,000, while bleachers on the east side and in the end zone bring capacity to 20,000.
1948 – Scott Field is enlarged to 35,000 by increasing the west side concrete stands to 15,000 and the construction of 12,000 concrete seats on the east side of the stadium.
1983 – End zone seating structures are removed, reducing capacity to 32,000.
1986 – A $7.2 million expansion occurs, adding 9,000 seats to Scott Field's west side, including a 5,500-seat upper deck, 1,700 chairback seats extending from the stadium's original structure, and another 1,000 chairbacks flanking the press box. Two 1,700-seat sections are also added to the west side stands, bringing total capacity to 40,656.
1999 – Plans are announced for the largest expansion project in stadium history. A $30-million effort, backed largely by longtime MSU supporter Davis Wade, will add an estimated 10,500 seats and 50 luxury skyboxes, bringing total capacity to approximately 55,000 by the 2002 season. The new stadium, when completed, is renamed Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field.
2005 – Permanent end zone seating replaces temporary bleacher seating at the north end of the stadium, bringing official capacity to 55,082.
2012 - Construction begins on a $75-million expansion of the north end zone and the renovation of the west side concourse, bringing official capacity to 61,337.
2014 - In a 49-0 win over Southern Miss on Saturday, Aug. 30, MSU celebrates 100 years of Scott Field and officially opens the new north end zone expansion before a record crowd of 61,889. The record would later be broken that season when Auburn came to town.
Last season, MSU celebrated 100 years of Scott Field in conjunction with the expansion and renovation of Davis Wade Stadium, which was originally built in 1914. With a capacity now of 61,337, Davis Wade Stadium is the largest stadium in the state of Mississippi. Scott Field is the second-oldest stadium in FBS behind Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium.
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While it may be one of the oldest in college football, it is in no way outdated. The $75-million renovation and expansion that was completed in 2014 makes it the only stadium among the top five oldest in FBS to be expanded since 2005.
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Old Town Glass is a residential and commercial glazing contractor and window and door product expert. As a full-service firm, the company installs, repairs and services a variety of glass products made by several leading manufacturers, including Marvin Windows and Doors, Milgard Windows and Doors, and Integrity Windows and Doors. Its AAMA InstallationMasters™ Certified window and door installers are factory-trained to install and service all the products it offers.
Owner John Pope says Old Town Glass' success is due to its "hand-in-hand" approach to customer service. "We receive a substantial amount of word-of-mouth referrals. Our professionalism and courtesy have really resonated with our clients. They enjoy the personal attention we show them."
Old Town Glass' installation capabilities extend to numerous other products, including deck railings, shower glass, mirrors, skylights, shower and bathtub enclosures, and more. "We also have a large inventory of parts for older products if a customer needs to repair an old window or door," adds Mr. Pope. "If we don't have it in stock, we can usually get it within a week or two."
"Our courteous and professional staff is dedicated to providing the best glass products for each individual customer's application. We try to simplify the buying process by offering an array of products from well respected and trusted manufacturers. Our customer-centric management style has been adopted by everyone in the company—our primary concern and the true measure of our success is our clients' satisfaction."
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"They were very reliable, and they did an outstanding, clean job. They were on time, and they were very personable. There were no negatives.""It was an expert job for sure. I'm very glad we haven't had any leaks."
"I would say that It's a family business, and the people are very personal in their approach to working with customers.""I like how knowledgeable they are about glass and that they take the time to talk to the customer about what they know."
"I would say that I liked the way they handled me, their approach, and their attitude. They seemed to understand what I was asking them for.""I liked the people that I worked with, and they have a very nice showroom. They had the product we were looking for on display, which is why we went there."
"I would tell people that they're good and reliable.""I liked that they installed the product I wanted and did it promptly."
"They were prompt, courteous, and neat. They were very good.""They did very good work. "
"They do good work at a good price.""They're straightforward, and they do what they say they're going to do. We have used them several times."
"I would tell people that they were on time and did excellent work.""I liked that they were close by and that they did a good job."
"They're accommodating and professional. They try to get you resources quickly.""They were able to accommodate me."
"I would say that they were on time and did a good job.""I liked that they did what they said they would do."
"They have fast service.""They did what they said they were going to do."
"They're very professional. ""Their professionalism, there was nothing negative about the experience. "
"I would say that they're good workers and the best installers.""I liked that they were good at what they did and that I felt comfortable with them."
"They were fast, efficient, and very professional.""I like their professionalism. They are very oriented towards serving their customers' needs. You don't find that too often anymore."
"I would say that they're a reliable, quality glass installer.""I liked that they were prompt and did their job thoroughly."
"They were prompt, reasonably priced, and they did a good job.""I liked that they delivered what they promised, in terms of timing and the quality of the work. "
"Reliable, efficient, on time, and good work""Reliable, efficient, on time, and quality work accomplished"
"They are professional, and if there's a problem, they make it right.""If there is a problem they make it right."
"They do a good job. They're friendly and accommodating.""They are local. They have a certain credibility due to longevity."
"I would tell them that there's a waiting time involved to get the service, but when you do get started, it's good service.""I had the feeling that they were very thorough."
"I've been using them for a while, and I like them.""They have good prices, and they take care of me."
"They are a reliable, old time, Marin County company. They're good to work with.""They were reliable. They did what they said they were going to do."
"Great service at a fair price""Quality of service, they did things exactly right and exactly the way we wanted them."
"I think they do high quality work. They are very reliable and stick to the schedule.""The best would be the quality of work"
"They are trustworthy, prompt, and easy to work with.""The speed with which they did the job"
"I just use them all of the time.""I don't know."
"They're honest.""It's a family owned business in town. They have done all of my neighbors' homes and my business. I'm familiar with them."
"It was very low-key and not a high-pressure environment. They gave lots of information about the different possibilities. They were very efficient once they arrived to start the job. In the end, they were able to repair our current window at a very low price. I had been looking at options for replacement thinking that couldn't be repaired.""The personalized service was the best."
"The work was delivered as promised.""They were open on Saturday."
"They were polite and did the work right.""The door was installed correctly."
"It was a fair price. They did a good job. My seals still work and my screens still fit perfectly. They did a great job.""They were professional, they knew what they were doing, quoted a reasonable price, cleaned up after themselves, and made sure the windows were spotless by the time they left. They were on time, quick, and fast."
"Quality products, timely installation and service, and professional service""When I need a window, I walk down there, I talk to somebody, and everything happens reliably."
"I would use them again, which is why I rated them high.""I would use them again and I rated them high."
"They are very efficient.""Their efficiency"
"They are good.""They were there on the spot."
"They have a reasonable price, they are competitive, and they do a great job on schedule.""A good product, and they did some extra work cutting out a larger hole in the house to make a bigger window. They did a good job on that."
"I would refer them.""They were responsive."
"They go out of their way to please.""Quality service and very little red tape, I'm totally satisfied. They're a '10', and there is no room for improvement."
"I like to go with local companies if the price is competitive.""This last time, they were the middle-of-the-road pricewise. They could turn it around fairly quickly and they were the only company who could do what we wanted."
"They were very good at what they did.""They are Diamond Certified."
"I got the best deal. They were thorough and they honored my estimate a year later, even though it took me that long to decide. If I ever need another window, I'll call them again.""When I went in, I got excellent customer service. They took the time to explain everything and gave me their undivided attention. They were friendly. The estimate was clearly written."
"I have recommended them several times. They have really good service.""Their quality, and they were very quick to install."
"Excellent quality""They took their time in measuring and the product was what we wanted."
"They just had good prices and they were fair. They got things done pretty quickly.""I guess it would be the prices."
"They are reliable.""They are reliable."
"Their service is outstanding. There were no problems. We got everything we needed.""The customer service, they were always calling me letting me know what was happening. The door actually came in the wrong color, but they had me come down and take a look at it. I actually liked that color better. I liked the folks who came and did the installation."
"I think you get good old-fashioned service that you don't get anywhere anymore.""I like the people. I had a nice relationship with them as I worked near them."
"We work with them on a professional level and would tell people that their customer service has always been good. Their work is also quick, efficient, and really good.""We like their professionalism, that they're really focused on the customer, and answer any questions that we may have. Everything they have done for us so far has been top-notch."
"It's in Novato.""It's in Novato."
"I think they are honest. They are professional.""Professionalism, if I had known they were Diamond Certified, that would have counted against them. I don't believe in Diamond Certified."
"I tell them that it's okay.""I don't know."
"If you want to use a local glass company, they are a good local glass company.""Location"
"They are thorough in their installation.""They were prompt and got the job done pretty quickly."
"They have good workers and they are clean.""They are good workers and they are efficient. I have used them quite often."
"They were very responsible.""They are in town."
"Reliable""They were professional, methodical in their approach, and they did everything on time."
"Make sure you check the prices of Novato Glass also.""Good price and good product"
"I would refer them.""They were honest."
"They have good customer service.""Their attitude towards the job, I was very pleased with them."
"I would say they have good customer service and are responsive.""I liked that they were responsive."
"I would tell people they have good customer service and good prices.""I like that they're friendly, willing to work with you, and the price is right."
"They have good quality.""The quality, everything was okay."
"I would say that they do an okay job.""I like that they have a nice staff."
"They are very helpful and convenient. They do a good job.""I don't have a best."
"I don't have any idea.""They were available when I needed them."
"They are a very good retail operation in Novato. I am very happy they are here.""They are very nice people. I use them for glass replacement. They did a very good job on the door they put in."
"They are a good company and I have gotten several screen doors from them. They have been fine.""They are very friendly and that is about it."
"They are okay.""It was personal service and they are local."
"I would say that they have pretty good customer service.""I like that they're a locally owned company."
"I basically don't have much confidence in them and would recommend that someone consider going somewhere else.""I liked the convenience of their being located in Novato. "
"I'm all about family business and I love to support that, especially being local. They could change their service experience if they worked on their attention to customer satisfaction. They could focus on call-backs and ensuring that things work properly. The service seemed okay, but I had a couple of things go wrong. You have to double-check the work and make sure that they're paying attention.""Once I pushed them, I had a lot of call-backs and immediate attention. Once I found the right person to talk to, I was able to get what I needed. Their initial consultation was very good. They fell short on the actual delivery time and call-backs. My windows were delivered almost three months late."
"I would say that they're local, so use them. I believe in supporting local businesses.""I like that they're prompt in getting work completed."
"They are a great resource, but it helps to get other opinions and quotes.""The people are very knowledgeable. "
"I would say that I would use the other glass place in town, because I've had better service when I have used them.""Someone who uses Old Town recommended them."
"I wouldn't use them.""They finally got me the glass."
"If you use them, dealing with the office and the owners may not go smoothly. The crew is excellent. Double-check every single order before giving the okay to move forward. Many errors occurred with our orders.""I liked their workers. I liked the crew who came out to the house to do the work."


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- Address: Luomashi Pedestrian Street, Beiling District, Xian
- Tel: 029-88121111 (Book this hotel, call 800-2682918)
- Hotel Name in Chinese: 西安兴正元国际酒店
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Opened in 2011, the Xingzhengyuan International Hotel is a boutique hotel just located in Xian city center. It is about 3km from Xian Railway Station and 36km from Xian Xianyang Airport.
The Xingzhengyuan International Hotel includes 181 guest rooms. Each room features central air conditioning and free broadband Internet access along with other amenities.
As for dining, there is a Chinese restaurant in the hotel as well as room service. Othre facilities include chess and card room, meeting room, wireless Internet and parking lot, among others.
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May 8, 2013
The amount of freight carried by the for-hire transportation industry rose 0.3% in March from February, rising for the fifth month in a row, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
BTS' Freight Transportation Services Index for March, at 113.7, was 19.9% above the April 2009 low during the most recent recession and was 1.3% below the all-time high level of 115.2 in December 2011 (BTS' TSI records begin in 2000.) The Freight TSI measures the month-to-month changes in freight shipments by mode of transportation in tons and ton-miles, which are combined into one index. The index measures the output of the for-hire freight transportation industry and consists of data from for-hire trucking, rail, inland waterways, pipelines and air freight. The TSI is seasonally adjusted so that trends reflect changes beyond normal monthly fluctuations.
The Freight TSI increased for a fifth consecutive month in March, though more slowly than the average growth of the index in that period. There was growth across most freight modes, but seasonally adjusted rail traffic declined. With the March increase to 113.7, the index has exceeded its 2012 range for three months in a row. March 2013 freight shipments were up 2.8% from March 2012. For the quarter, the Freight TSI rose 1.3%, the second consecutive quarterly increase.
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Troubled Districts Face Takeover . . . By Private Firms
While it's relatively easy for state policy makers to identify a failing school district and then take it over, legislators around the country are beginning to realize it's another matter entirely to turn the performance of that district around.
As a result, private firms like the Edison Company, Mosaica, and Advantage Schools are increasingly being viewed and courted, not only as a source of the expertise needed to run school districts more efficiently, but also to establish clear accountability for getting the job done.
Because of the way their contracts were written, Education Alternatives, Inc. (EAI) --now the TesseracT Group, Inc.--was unable to exercise the control it needed during the 1990s to turn around the Hartford school system in Connecticut or a group of schools the company had taken over in Baltimore, Maryland. However, since the company was ousted, little improvement has been achieved under the new management.
Few Results Seen in Hartford
For example, the state-appointed overseers of the Hartford school system last summer gave themselves two more years of control to initiate what Chairman Robert Furek called "programmatic goals" after initiating "substantial changes" since the takeover of the financially and academically troubled district in June 1997.
Although EAI was criticized for not raising test scores, the accomplishments claimed by the new trustees are devoid of academic achievement:
- paying outstanding bills;
- securing money for school repairs; and
- hiring a new superintendent.
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Those responsible for the Newark, New Jersey, school district--the State Department of Education--achieved even less than the Hartford trustees in the four years since 1995, when the state appointed Superintendent Beverly L. Hall to run that financially and academically troubled district.
In January, State Education Commissioner David C. Hespe reported that poor bookkeeping had led to a $58 million hole in the district's almost $500 million budget. While there's no evidence of criminal wrongdoing, Hespe is seeking further explanations for the shortfall.
"What we don't know is what other problems in the business office may have contributed to this," Hespe told the New Jersey Star-Ledger. "And we don't know what problems were reported by who and when and what actions did take place."
Republican Senator Robert J. Martin, chairman of the Senate education committee, expressed shock, telling Education Week, "I never expected we'd see anything like this [deficit] with a state-run school district."
But an outside study of the state Department of Education found such an array of managerial shortcomings in the agency that its effectiveness was compromised. The study, conducted by the Washington, DC-based Council of Chief School Officers and made available in early February, revealed an agency understaffed for the magnitude of the tasks it was charged with: responsibility for implementing reforms, running three of the state's largest school districts, and overhauling budgets in 30 others.
"If you're going to bring change to 420 schools, you have to look at whether you have the staffing to provide the assistance . . . [and] I don't think you do," Council advisor Jack MacDonald told the New Jersey Star-Ledger. "You have to put the resources there, the best quality of people you have in the state," he added.


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"The Walking Dead" trailer for episode 4X11 "Claimed" was a series of fast paced clips that gave us only the briefest peek into the episode. On Feb. 17, Spoiler TV shared 2 separate sneak peeks from the episode that gives us a little more to go on.
In the first one, we see an exchange between Rick Grimes and Michonne. They are in the kitchen of the house where the Grimes boys have been holed up while Rick recovers from his injuries. They are discussing the need for supplies and Michonne says she'll take Carl out to get them. Rick wants to go but one look at him tells you he's in no shape to go anywhere just yet and Michonne tells him so.
The second clip has no dialog because Michonne appears to be alone. She may be in a different house scavenging for those supplies. As she looks at a bloodied painting, she hears noises from behind a door at the end of the hall. Not wanting to make any noise, she slowly crosses the length of the hall, still carrying the painting. Unidentified noises continue to emanate from the behind the door. She reaches for the knob and…
We'll have to tune in on Sunday, Feb. 23 to see "Claimed" and find out what happens behind that door when "The Walking Dead" on AMC.
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Tucson, Ariz. – The University of Arizona Wildcat No. 7 men's track and field team claimed two individual honors on Tuesday. It was announced by the Pac-12 office that Senior Lawi Lalang was named the 2014 Pac-12 Men's Track Athlete of the Year while senior Nick Ross was the 2014 Pac-12 Men's Field Athlete of the Year.
Lalang was also named the 2014 Pac-12 Scholar Athlete of the Year for his work on the track and in the classroom. He won his fifth and sixth conference championships at the 2014 Pac-12 Championships. Lalang clocked a season-best time of 3:36.34 to edge out Edward Cheserek (Oregon, 3:36.50). That time remained the No. 1 time in the country on the year and the second-best time of Lalang's career. He is the fourth athlete in conference history win three titles in the men's 1,500-meter race. Volunteer assistant coach Bernard Lagat is one of the other athletes to accomplish that feat. Lalang also broke his own Pac-12 Championship record; he previously set the record of 3:38.53 in 2013. His time is a facility record as well, beating Jim Hill's (Oregon) time of 3:42.29 in 1984.
Lalang also ran the men's 5,000-meter race and clocked a winning time of 13:41.44. With that victory, Lalang garnered six conference championships over the course of his track and field career. He won three in the 1,500 meters, two in the 5K and 1 in the 10K. The only person in conference history with more individual titles than Lalang is UA alumnus Robert Cheseret, who won eight. Lalang and three other athletes have won six.
At the 2014 NCAA Championships, Lalang won the men's 5K at the NCAA Outdoor Championships for the second-straight year. His time of 13:18.36 was good for a first-place finish and his eighth (1 cross country, four indoor, three outdoor) career NCAA title. That time is the third-best mark of Lalang's career but his fastest in a collegiate race. His other two fastest times came in races in Europe during the summer of 2013. Lalang's broke the NCAA meet record set by Sydney Maree (Villanova) on June 2, 1979, when he ran 13:20.63. Lalang passed former Wildcat Amy Skieresz for most NCAA Championships in Arizona history, both had seven prior to today. Skieresz had one cross country title, two indoor titles and four outdoor titles.
Per the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches' Association (USTFCCCA), Lalang is the seventh man in Division I history to claim consecutive 5000 meters (or three-mile) titles outdoors, and the first since Chris Solinsky of Wisconsin in 2006 and 2007. Lalang's title is Arizona's sixth in the event, only Oregon and Washington State (8) has more. Lalang is the all-time (since at least 1982) career top scorer in the event with 34 points (2011 2nd; 2012 3rd; 2013 1st; 2014 1st).
It is the second-straight year (Ross redshirted 2013) that Ross has been the Pac-12 Men's Field Athlete of the Year. He was also the 2014 U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches' Association (USTFCCCA) Men's West Region Field Athlete of the Year for the second-straight year. Ross won the men's high jump with a clearance of 7-5.75 (2.28m). Ross did not record a miss in the competition until he attempted three jumps at 7-7.25 (2.32m) but failed to clear the bar. Ross and Dick Fosbury are the only two athletes in conference history to win three high jump titles. Ross also competed in the triple jump before and after he high jumped, taking third place with a mark of 50-10.25 (15.50m, 1.2 wind). It is the second-straight conference championships that Ross has earned all-conference accolades in the high jump, long jump and triple jump. He is the only athlete in school history to do it even once.
Ross tied for third place in the men's high jump competition with a clearance of 7-2.5 (2.20m) at the 2014 NCAA Outdoor Championships. Ross was clean through 7-2.5 but failed to clear 7-4.5 (2.25m). Ross earned first-team All-America accolades in the men's high jump competition all four years of his career, the first Wildcat to ever accomplish that feat. Ross also accomplished that feat for his indoor career and was the first Wildcat to do that as well. He is the only NCAA High Jump Champion in UA history as well, winning the 2012 NCAA Indoor Championship.
On the year, Ross won every single high jump competition except for the NCAA Outdoor Championships. He had the top clearance in the country on the year as well, when he jumped 7-6.5 (2.30m) at the UA-ASU-NAU Double Dual.
The 2014 Men's Freshman/Newcomer of the Year was Devon Allen of Oregon. The 2014 Men's Coach of the Year was Robert Johnson.
On the women's side, Jenna Prandini was Track Athlete of the Year and Field Athlete of the Year. The Women's Freshman/Newcomer of the Year was Valarie Allman of Stanford. The Women's Coach of the Year was also Robert Johnson.


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Top news coming in to a warm San Francisco today is about a schoolgirl's iPhone catching on fire and giving her first- and second-degree burns. The cell phone was in her pants at the time, says WMTW.
It started when the teenager sat down in her seat in class. She heard a popping noise from the back pocket of her pants. That's where her cell phone was. She saw smoke, says the Bangor Daily News.
"Heavens, that's incredibly frightening," says San Francisco resident, Alice Marshall.
The girl dropped to the floor and rolled over to smother the flames. Then the teen's friends asked the boys to leave the room so she could remove her pants. Her teacher found a blanket and covered her with that.
She was sent to the hospital and was later released.
As for how it happened, the fire department in Kennebunk are looking into it, but one official says, according to Seacoast Online, that it may have been the phone's battery that "shorted out" when the girl sat in her seat.
This is something the public should be aware of. As one official advises:
"People should obviously use caution when placing their phones in their back pockets so as not to crush them and cause an electrical short," he says.
(There's no official word from Apple after the report.)
"I've never seen anything like that," says the principal, who credits the girl with a "stop, drop, and roll" move when the incident happened.
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Final dispatch from Las Vegas, where the slots are looser than the Portland Trail Blazers' summertime offense.
Lillard The Leader
The bulk of the Blazers' young bench for the 2013-14 season has played major minutes during the NBA Summer League tournament. But even more revealing than the action on the court has been the star who reported to Vegas to take a seat on the sideline.
Want proof that after unanimously winning the Rookie of the Year award that Damian Lillard has changed? Look no further than his actions during the Blazers' two opening games in Summer League.
Lillard has changed — for the better.
"I want to establish myself as a leader," Lillard said, explaining his presence at Summer League.
Lillard sat on the Blazers bench, in the first chair between the coaching staff and his teammates. At times, he stood around the perimeter of the huddle, listening to every word. During substitutions, Lillard often greeted the player coming off the floor and offered a few words.
Though Lillard did not play in the games, he decided that a trip to Vegas would be the first step in growing into a leader on the team for next season.
"Last year, I was a rookie, and I wasn't afraid to do it, but I felt like it needed time," Lillard said. "And now this summer, I feel like we've got Meyers, Will, Vic, Joel and CJ who are all on the team and they're playing here, so I'm young just like them. I didn't have a reason not to be here.
"It starts right now."
The sight of dressed-down NBA superstars watching games inside the two arenas was more common than tourists snapping photos in front of the Fountains at Bellagio. But while these young standouts like Washington's Brad Beal and John Wall attended as courtside observers, Lillard remained involved and active with the team. His team.
With reports still surfacing that LaMarcus Aldridge wants to be traded, the Blazers could belong to Lillard quicker than expected.
Equal opportunity hero ball
This week, Blazer assistants David Vanterpool and Nate Tibbetts have alternated as head coach, and they have also done a nice job in changing up which player gets the last shot in close games.
Since Summer League is a showcase when players can operate outside of their regular-season roles and display more skills, the coaches have provided late-shot opportunities for CJ McCollum, Meyers Leonard and Will Barton.
On Tuesday, near the end of regulation against the Chicago Bulls, Vanterpool drew up a catch-and-shoot play for McCollum — the successful result sent the Blazers into overtime. Then in the final seconds of the extra two-minute period, a botched play designed for Leonard did not get to his hands in time and the Blazers lost.
By Wednesday, it was Barton's turn. So, with nine seconds remaining in overtime against the Atlanta Hawks, Tibbetts gave the ball to Barton to play to his one-on-one strength — another successful moment and the game-winning shot led the Blazers to the 70-69 victory.
Fine job by the coaching staff in allowing the young players to grow in confidence.
Robinson needs to recognize
As several games in Summer League have suggested, the sooner that Thomas Robinson understands his basketball identity, the better his basketball future will be.
Admittedly, Robinson tried to change his game during his rookie season instead of leaning on his best attributes — his force, rebounding and defense. Trying to get too pretty made him a disposable draft pick and Robinson has vowed to return to his roots.
"I think that was the problem, me trying to change my game. I think that's what hurt me," said Robinson, who has averaged 13.3 rebounds this summer. "If anything I say that I've got smarter and I think that's what would make me a better player, but I need to be the player I was (in college) and that's what I'm getting back to."
The Robinson who keeps jacking up and missing jump shots needs to stay in Vegas. But the Robinson whose greedy on the backboards, hedges strong to slow down the pick-and-roll and screams after dunks will be welcomed with open arms in Portland.
Sim no-show in Vegas
Garrett Sim, who started for the Vancouver Volcanoes during their International Basketball League playoff run, made for a feel-good story as the long shot on the Blazers' Summer League team. Sim participated in practices but held realistic goals that a good performance in Summer League could help him garner more international exposure. But turns out, the dream ended even before the team left Portland.
The Blazers cut Sim along with three others last Friday, leaving the former Oregon Duck off the Summer League roster.
"Now I'm pretty much waiting to hear stuff for overseas mainly," Sim said. "Hopefully, get some offers soon."
Candace Buckner covers the Trail Blazers for The Columbian. She can be reached at 360-735-4528 or email at email@example.com. Her Twitter handle is @blazerbanter


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Bad Newz is a member of South-side Milwaukee's well known Street Team Inc family. Not too long ago he dropped a brand new project titled The Comeback. It is a 16 track offering complete with features from the likes of: Son Em' All, Cezar, Hektik, and a couple of other 414 favorites. It has sparked quite a buzz and even earned him a headliner spot at The Uptowner tonight. Thus, figured the site should dive in and explore to see exactly what the big deal is. Find out below.
"The Meet N Greet" F/ EZ Money & Son Em' All
The production here is fly. The low level bass, uncanny musical components, medium tempo, and earnest vibe make for a worthwhile combination. The hook is legit too. The deliveries are energetic and the lyrics are authentic. The verses are good. Bad Newz is first up, EZ Money takes over the mic next, and the infamous Son 'Em All brings it home at the end. All three artists present signature flows, competent wordplay, and blazing rhymes. They ensure that anyone who didn't know them before the song won't forget them any time soon once it's over.
Peep as Bad Newz spits: "All you b---hes do is talk about it - Ricki Lake. Be about it or don't be around it. When we around we see about it. On the block my s--t is buzzing. I don't expect s--t. Cause my pops ain't give me nothing. I'm a be me to the grave. They can't stop me. N---a f--k 'em. Time to show 'em who I am. Cause I forgot the introduction." Those are some striking bars right there. Overall, this track is a banger as well as the site favorite off of the mixtape.
"Alone With My Thoughts"
The production here is solid. The abundant foundation, subtle background elements, labored rhythm, and sober vibe pool together nicely. The hook is intriguing. The delivery is clean cut. The lyrics paint a vivid picture: "Aye can you please leave the room? And on your way out hit the switch. Cause I don't need no light in here. Now it's just me up in this b---h. So can I be alone with my thoughts? I just wanna be alone with my thoughts." Those words give off a deep sentiment. The verses are decent. Bad Newz serves up a natural flow, personal wordplay, and significant rhymes. He really opens up to the listener about some things that are weighing heavy on his mind.
A handful of noteworthy lines are: "I make my way to the room and slam the door. Feelings I can't ignore. I run from myself like I never ran before. Stuck in a cycle. You're right, it's unmistakeable. You wanna share your opinion? I'm unavailable. I smoke continuously. That's just a band aid. I'm on the edge of stepping into a rampage. And blowing up stations cause of growing frustrations." There is a lot of inner turmoil being reflected in those bars. All in all, this is a well done selection.
"Size Elevens" F/ Cezar
The production here is valid. The reserved infra-structure, charismatic secondary ingredients, leisurely gait, and hood vibe mesh favorably together. The hook is adequate. The delivery is lively and the lyrics are concrete. The verses are choice. Bad Newz handles the first half of the song and Cezar represents on the second half. Both artists go in via pronounced flows, first-class wordplay, and no-nonsense rhymes. They properly convey the message that they are one of a kind individuals with impossible shoes to fill.
Some lines worth observing from Bad Newz include: "We might be alike. We might share interests. But these my size 11's until I get buried in 'em. I give 'em the truth. These n---as just scared to listen. I dare you n---as to take my burdens in your own hands. Take my obstacles and hurdle them. Go hard til the buzzer. I see the vultures is circling. Just give me a blunt to split and put my purple in. And I'm a show 'em why they can't fit the f--king shirt I'm in." Those are some stirring opening bars. As a whole, this is another promising effort.
The Comeback is a quality mixtape. The production was kosher. The content was satisfying. And the guest appearances were fittingly chosen. The only critique would be for Bad Newz to add a little more magnetism to his flow as well as try to go for a more diverse range of beats. Otherwise, its a fine project. For more from the tape, be sure to check out the powerful visuals for his song with Trunk Bussa entitled "Mind Made Up" at the top of the post.


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I called my best-friend, Rabab, this week to tell her that we aren't taking good care of our relationship. She didn't answer; I left her a voicemail.
I view every significant relationship, romantic and platonic, as an independent entity co-created by two whole and complete individuals. Relationship entities are built on a foundation of mutual regard, respect and the desire for the entity to thrive. To create an enduring, rewarding, and ever-expanding relationship experience requires five things:
1. Consistency. Relationships blossom with regular contact and they starve without it. Make an effort to maintain a consistent connection. It doesn't have to be taxing or time-consuming to do this. Technology makes it easier than ever to stay connected. Send texts, emails, Skype, facetime, call when you can, or go way out-of-the-box and send a handwritten card. Feed and nurture the entity and it will grow and support you.
2. Reciprocity. Mutually satisfying and enduring relationships are a give and take. In no moment will the giving and taking be balanced and this is wonderfully normal. If one person is experiencing a challenge they may be receiving a great deal more than they are giving, but in its totality there's a rough balance. The pendulum of support given and received must swing in both directions. If you have a relationship in which you typically do all of the talking and really don't know what's happening in the other person's life, choose to listen more, be more interested and focused on the other person. The number one complaint I receive from people contemplating ending a relationship: there's no reciprocity
3. Reliability. Can your relationships count on you to be there when they need you? A person who can count on you to be there and to follow through on what you say you will do is far more likely to become emotionally intimate, open, and to be there for you. Stability and reliability are primary drivers of good relationships.
4. Mom-like love. Don't confuse this with motherly love--the kind that causes you to behave maternally toward someone. Mom-like love endures even when things go wrong. It fearlessly tells you the truth because it knows the relationship cannot be destroyed. It's unconditional love with a fierce commitment to speak up when it feels you're headed for trouble. Every secret is safe and nothing is off-limits. Mom-like lovers are willing to disapprove of your choices, express it, and continue loving you.
5. Conflict resolution ability. Conflicts and disagreements are an inherent part of life and relationships. Every relationship has them and it's entirely normal. The thing that predicts the success and endurance of a relationship is the strength of the participants conflict resolution skills. In strong relationships, the parties keep sight of the whole--they see more than the issue at hand. They recognize the value of the relationship and refuse to allow any conflict to threaten it. They focus on what the other person means to them, work to share their point of view, to listen and stand in the shoes of the opposing view to understand it better. They show up, put their ego aside, and are willing to work to find a way for both people to feel heard. They practice love even when they are angry. They know that shutting down, punishing and/or withholding communication is punitive and permanently damages a relationship's foundation.
Rabab called me back, I wasn't home. She left me a voicemail agreeing that we need more consistency. We've been friends for twenty-five years and would lay our lives down for each other. It takes conscious care and effort to nurture enduring bonds, yet few things matter more.
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Nokia works on a TD-SCDMA Symbian smartphone
Nokia said today that it's currently working to develop a TD-SCDMA smartphone based on the Symbian S60 OS.
The smartphone is, obviously, especially built for China, since the TD-SCDMA technology is being used only there, in the world's largest mobile market (about 600 million users, according to the latest reports).
Details on the upcoming handset are scarce – we don't even know its name. However, due to the fact that it runs on Symbian S60, the device will surely be at least a mid-end one.
Here's a mock-up of the smartphone, based on the old N77:
Nokia said that the TD-SCDMA handset will be launched no later than the end of 2009. Its price was not announced, but that's logical, since the handset is not yet fully built.
Now we can only wait and see what exactly Nokia has in mind for the Chinese TD-SCDMA users.
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