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This is AMAZING. I don't know why I never thought to do this before, especially because I am all about non-processed banana bread. Thick slices of moist banana bread are dunked in a mixture of egg, coconut milk, and cinnamon and then cooked on a pan until crispy and golden. My weekend breakfasts will never be the same.This Banana Bread French Toast has to be one of the best Paleo breakfasts that I have had. Which is great because I haven't had luck making non-processed versions of traditional breakfasts. I still haven't found a Paleo pancake that I love and I have failed at coming up with a Paleo dutch Pancake. And by fail I mean that I have tried to come up with a Paleo dutch pancake for months now; after about 7-8 attempts, I give up on that venture (for now).
To be honest, I can't take the credit for this idea. One of my facebook friends recently posted about how delicious his french toast was over the weekend because it was made of banana bread. A light switch instantly went off in my head and I immediately made a banana bread and tested it out. My mind was blown. So I made it again the next day. Blown again.
The second time that I made these, I had my boyfriend help me with some maple syrup mid-pour shots… he missed the banana bread first time around, but eventually got it. hahaI can't wait to make this again with some bacon and home-made jam on the side. My mouth is watering. I would have probably waited to take pictures of this Banana Bread French Toast until I could make it again with said bacon and jam. But I didn't want to deprive you of this delicious goodness.
Coconut whipped cream? Don't mind if I do.
I now can't stop thinking of all the ways to enhance banana breads for the sole purpose of using it for french toast. Can you imagine strawberry banana bread, apple banana bread, or even blueberry banana bread used for french toast!?Notice the two mugs.. my boyfriend saw my plate and wanted in on this delicious Banana Bread French Toast action. Can you blame him?
- 2 eggs
- ⅔ cup of coconut milk
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 6 slices of banana bread (I used 6 slices of my Chocolate Chip Banana Bread recipe and made it without the chocolate chips)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Whisk the eggs, coconut milk, cinnamon, and vanilla in a bowl and set aside.
- Heat a large pan over medium- high heat with 2 tsp of olive oil inside (add more oil if needed).
- Dunk each piece of banana bread into the egg/coconut milk mixture. Each piece needs to be fully immersed in the liquid.
- Place the wet banana bread onto the pan and let it cook until golden, flip and repeat until the other side is golden. This should take about 5-7 minutes.


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The Randolph County Historical Society is pleased to announce it is hosting a History Alive! presentation with "Cherokee chief Ostenaco," at the Beverly Heritage Center at 7 p.m. July 21....
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My Commute Crossing the Maui Isthmus
October 21, 2011 - Ray Tsuchiyama
During the last month I have been driving from my Kahului office back to our new place in North Kihei. The 10-mile trip takes barely 20 minutes; I am a careful driver, glancing at my Prius data panel to see if I could eke out as many miles as possible from a gallon of gas. In mid-October, as the evenings turn cooler, darkness also falls quickly and I switch on my highlights earlier each day. From Puunene Road South, I drive southwards on what becomes the Mokulele Highway (or Route 311/350), surrounded by wide expanses of green sugar cane. At one point I speed by the aptly-named "Cane Haul Road".
As a daily commute, crossing the flat isthmus between the west and east mountainous sides of Maui is relatively short compared to my past commutes. Many years ago when I lived in Massachusetts I headed out each morning from North Cambridge on Rt. 2 to a small suburban town named Maynard, where I worked in a Civil War-era former woolen mill for a now-disappeared computer firm called Digital Equipment Corporation – a one-way journey of nearly 45 minutes.
In Tokyo, Japan I walked about a mile to my subway station, and then spend 12 minutes on a subway, transfer at another station and then ride for another 10 minutes to reach my office station. In all, I walked about three miles a day and was in good physical shape than my current car commutes. Compared to other Japanese commuters, I had a very short journey (many were sleeping standing up in the train car at 9 or 10 PM every night – if you missed the last train from a major terminus, like Shinjuku, it cost a fortune to catch a cab to the suburbs, so you hung out at a Dunkin' Donuts shop or a bar that opened at 1 AM – a bizarre notion unknown in early-rising/early-sleeping Kihei).
Years ago my late uncle told me that before World War II he used to walk with a rifle searching for game from Puunene to Kihei – the same distance of my daily car commute. He would sometimes walk slowly to carve out a path through tall grass. When he arrived at Kihei, he said he heard the waves on the beach, but the acres of kiawe bushes with sharp thorns – like angry guards – prevented him from walking on the beach. The whole scene in my mind reminded me of a challenging landscape in Sub-Sahara Africa, not easy-to-commute Maui.
My late uncle would have been surprised as in the mornings I pass by bicyclists in bright, tight body-suits and striped helmets. My uncle would not comprehend why anybody would even think about running for the objective of running and perspiring. Sometimes I see joggers listening to iPods. Once I even witnessed a fast-moving mother pushing a modified baby stroller, a surreal juxtaposition framed by a green sea of sugar cane. In a generation, the difficult journey to capture a bird or two through almost impenetrable undergrowth had given way to a comfortable commute just 20 minutes listening to '80's rock on a smooth highway, plus ordinary -- and active -- people doing their morning exercise between the north and south beaches on the Maui isthmus.
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One of The X Factor's contestants was supposed to be sent home Thursday after the Top 13 got down with Motown on Wednesday night.
But when voting information from Wednesday's show turned out to be incorrect – the result of a graphics error during the recap – contestants were asked to perform again on Thursday.
The impromptu performance show, which gave the singers less than 24 hours to prepare, was chaotic: Contestant after contestant was brought out in speedy fashion, and the judges were forced to deliver their comments quickly (often only one or two of the judges got a word in after a performance).
The craziness was summed up perfectly by host Mario Lopez, who said, "This is sort of like speed dating ... but speed singing."
Simon Cowell, who was visibly upset and frustrated during the disorganized episode, added: "It was like being at McDonald's. I've never had anything so quick in my life. But it was good."
But the pressure to prepare a new song in such a short period of time turned out to be a great motivator, as several contestants delivered showstopping performances on Thursday's show. The best of the night included one contestant who may have saved herself following a "horrible" performance on Wednesday.
Florida teen Rion Paige wowed the judges Wednesday night with her performance of "Ain't No Mountain High Enough," and on Thursday, she took on Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" in a performance that was equal parts emotional and badass.
It brought tears to her mentor Demi Lovato's eyes and a standing ovation from all four judges (the only one of the night). It also prompted Cowell to tell Lovato to "let this girl choose her songs from now on."
An enthusiastic Lovato even Tweeted about the performance, exclaiming, "RION JUST KILLED IT!!!!"
Ellona Santiago, 17, the California high-school senior who was called "a little powerhouse" by Kelly Rowland on Wednesday, had another great night with a pitch-perfect performance of David Guetta's "Titanium." Soulful and bluesy, it won praise from Cowell who declared, "That was the best performance you've ever done."
The show also gave contestants who didn't shine on Wednesday a chance to redeem themselves – like Nashville bartender Rachel Potter, 29, whose lackluster performance of "This Old Heart of Mine" the previous night prompted Cowell to say that "it was horrible."
After Rachel performed "Anyway," he asked if she had a twin sister. "Because, it's like, the girl who sang yesterday was horrible and the girl who sang tonight was fantastic," he said, adding, "It's all about song choices. That was really good compared to last night."
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Out Run the arcade machine, places you in the driving seat of an open-topped Ferrari Testarossa with a stunning blonde in the passenger seat (ladies have to pretend it's a right-hand-drive vehicle), the idea being to negotiate a series of courses as quickly as possible.
As you probably already know from the YS mega-preview a while ago, every effort has been made by the programmers, Probe Software, to reproduce the original in full. And by heck have they made a good job of it. Obviously the pneumatic bits 'n' pieces and the jiggling steering wheel have had to go, but graphically it's all there.
In fact, the graphics are excellently drawn and true to the original, if a little on the monochromatic side. There's even a copy of the arcade version's cool 'n' groovy soundtrack thrown in for you to listen to on your Walkman as you play (or, indeed, review).
Like most things these days, it's a multi-load job. Every time you complete a stage you'll have to load the next in, but the 128K seems to store them as they load in, so next time round they're still there. All the same, the enormous amounts of rewinding and fast forwarding do spoil the fun a bit.
The one big snag, though, is the speed. It's to be expected really, but everything moves at a pretty sedate pace, and when you get to the bit with the stone tunnels, the whole thing slows down to the speed of a Commodore owner's brain waves. This doesn't actually affect the gameplay too badly, but you're constantly aware that you're playing around with five and a half year-old technology.
In most respects this is a superb conversion, despite the fact that US Gold may have been trying to achieve a bit too much in the first place. It's a shame that even the awesome power of the Speccy wasn't quite enough to pull it off.
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I really enjoyed "In Belmar, at least for a day, everyone was from the Shore" (March 4), not just because the Belmar St. Patrick's Day parade is one of my favorites, but rather the turnout of this parade was record-breaking.
Having such a big turnout this year shocked me a bit because of all the rebuilding the Shore has been doing, but it truly warmed my heart to hear about all the people that still made it their business to come celebrate. This article is a representation of how a community can prevail and come together, while having fun, after such heartache they dealt with just a few months ago.
Shannon McGlynn, Fairfield
In Sandy's shadow
As someone who has gone through numerous flooding events in recent years, my heart goes out to those affected by Hurricane Sandy. The frustration of dealing with flood insurance, contractors, FEMA and the loss of many personal items can be a very helpless feeling.
From the day Sandy hit, I feared those of us in the Passaic River flood basin would get pushed to the back of the line. Sandy hit visible targets, such as boardwalks and amusement piers. The governor's speech is basically vacant of any discussion regarding our longstanding plight in Fairfield, Wayne, Lincoln Park, etc. We in the basin live with the daily concern that we are not a "storm of the century" away but rather a few circumstances away from the next flood. If you watch the river gauges, inches of rain equate to feet of river rise.
Having been flooded three times in 2011, and more times than I can count previous to that, I do fear that the emphasis on Sandy will long overshadow what happened in Tropical Storm Irene. Just because Fairfield doesn't have a Jet Star roller coaster or Wayne doesn't have a boardwalk doesn't mean there are not businesses, homes and lives equally deserving of funding and action to resolve this issue.
Ralph Iacobelli, Fairfield
Secrets of capitalism
The dirty little secret of capitalism is this: When it comes to providing the necessities of life — health care, housing, education, sanitation and, yes, even defense — capitalism has an inherent conflict of interest between providing the best possible services for the greatest number on the one hand, and providing the highest possible return to investors on the other.
Real socialists get this. Those who tell you that Obamacare is socialism don't want you to get it.
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It is unfortunate that Democrats and Republicans refuse to sit down together to protect the people who elected them. Both sides were well aware of "sequester" that was heading our way but choose to do nothing. Now we are threatened with cuts.
I suggest we do have cuts — all government workers forfeit their salaries and give it to the people whose lives they are destroying. With more than a $16 trillion debt, it is time action be taken by our elected government. It is time President Obama cut overspending and the Republications face reality that taxes must be raised. I am tired of hearing the lies and promises from both sides of the aisle. Your lives won't change — ours will! It is time you honored why you were elected to office to represent the people of this country. If you can't do that, then leave and we will be a lot better off for it.
Linda Richman, Monroe Township
Christie's budget
"Christie's tax-cut puffery" (editorial, March 3) describes Gov. Chris Christie's budget as the work of a pragmatic politician, a reasonable plan to cope with austere times.
It points to Christie's agreeing to accept Obamacare Medicaid money as a triumph of pragmatism over the ideological posturing of several other Republican governors. In this situation Christie chooses people over greed in contrast to the GOP holdouts, who reinforce the label "A 'Mad Men' party in a 'Modern Family' world" by embracing greed over people.
Hugh J. Campbell, Union
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As a retired teacher after 50-plus years of service to children, I applaud the move to re-establish recess time. In my day we were taught to teach "the whole child." Educators have lost sight of the value of play and all that children learn from it, not to leave out the need for physical activity during the school day.
As a nation, we have become so focused on developing math and science that we have shortchanged our students and will pay dearly in the future without equal time given to the humanities and physical play. No matter how smart we are in math and science, we still need to understand people, society and, of course, history.
Roberta Thaxton, Orange
Too many guns
At a time in which children are scared to go to school, I find it difficult to comprehend how more guns is the answer.
Texas Gov. Rick Perry's response to the Newtown shootings was that teachers should carry concealed weapons. I know people are afraid. I know they want to be able to defend themselves, but are teachers really trained to carry guns?
Students are not going to be safer because their English teacher has a gun in the desk drawer. If anything, the danger on their lives will increase tenfold. When we discover that this won't work, are we going to put pistols in the hands of kindergartners?
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Published yesterday at the US Patent and trademark Office is a new patent awarded to Apple, Inc. for a hybrid dock connector that will work with both DisplayPort (Thunderbolt) and USB 3.0. Patently Apple seems to think this new connection could make its way into Apple devices before the end of the year, or, more likely, sometime next year when USB 3.0 may also make its way onto a Mac. The cool thing about this connection is that it can work with both DisplayPort and USB 3.0, meaning Apple will be supporting both connections in the years to come.
What's so great about Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 is that they are both high-speed connections. That means less time spent syncing and more time using. How great would it be to update apps, sync new music and videos in seconds instead of minutes? It'd be even better to be able to do it wirelessly, but hey, this is still progress. The new dock connection can also be reduced in size, but it's not clear whether it will actually end up being smaller than the current dock connector. It seems like it might be a good idea for Apple to retain some backwards compatibility here, especially when the current connection isn't exactly clunky.
Included with this report from Patently Apple are some other patents that Apple was awarded. They have a patent for a .Mac RSS reader, and the original MacBook Air. That should tell you something about how long getting a patent can take. These were filed between 2007 and 2009. Also mentioned in one of these is Apple's intention to explore Fiber Optics and their possible inclusion on a future MagSafe connection. Interesting.
What I find most intriguing about this report is that Apple has clearly been considering DisplayPort, or Thunderbolt, for some time now. They filed the hybrid dock connector patent at the end of 2009, which no doubt was not the first time they thought about using DisplayPort as an iPhone connection. A year and a half later, MacBook Pros now come with Thunderbolt connections. How long until Macs have USB 3.0? I'd say no more than a year, but we'll just have to wait and see. The key is, it's coming.
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Nokia N8 vs Apple iPhone 4
The in-call performance on the Nokia N8 is very good, with loud and clear sounding voices in the earpiece, while the noise-cancelling microphones do their thing for better output at the hearing end.
The iPhone 4 also has a noise cancelling mic, and the voice quality for the receiving end is very good, even in loud environments. Fine clarity in the earpiece on our side was the norm, despite some static noise in the background sometimes.
The speaker of the Nokia N8 has the upper hand here, producing loud sounds with minimum distortion, while the one on the iPhone 4 is weaker, with notable tinny sounds, as can be expected from the slimmest smartphone on the market.
Nokia N8, despite its metal casing, has placed the antennas near the plastic at both ends of the phone, so receptionwise it doesn't disappoint. As far as the iPhone 4 goes – we all remember the Antennagate it was sucked in after launch, but (we personally didn't experience it ourselves, maybe because we were in a strong signal area?). Battery life in 3G mode is rated at 7 hours of talk time for the iPhone 4, and 5.5 hours for the Nokia N8.
The Nokia N8 has a lot going for it. It is a multimedia powerhouse, packing a 12MP camera with a huge sensor, Carl-Zeiss lens, and a powerful Xenon flash. The Finnish handset also adds other notable virtues, that the iPhone 4 doesn't have, namely the ability to play almost any HD video file on a big screen via HDMI-out, with 5.1 channel surround sound. It also offers USB-on-the-go, an FM transmitter, removable storage, and free lifetime navigation that works offline in most countries. This feature set will be enough for many, especially Nokia fans and photographers, to pick it over the iPhone 4.
The Apple iPhone 4, on the other hand, also has a great camera, and the interface, like everything else on the phone, is very easy to learn and a pleasure to use right off the bat, compared to the functional, but more convoluted ways of Symbian^3. In the end, we have to say that it is not possible to leave out the App Store when comparing the iPhone 4 to another handset, just because it exists. It is rather hard to part with the comfort of your iPhone applications once you are sucked into that ecosystem, and Nokia cannot yet replicate that in the hotch-potch Ovi Store.
If we leave the App Store out (and we shouldn't), we have to admit that Nokia has created a real multimedia Swiss Army Knife with the N8, by including some functions that the iPhone 4 doesn't have (FM transmitter, USB-on-the-go, HDMI-out). However, as the financial results of Nokia and Apple show, fighting with hardware means you have already lost the battle.
Nokia N8 has very compelling extra features, but with the the Retina Display and the fast A4 chipset, the iPhone 4 already has some of the best hardware out there. On top of that, it is all crammed in the thinnest smartphone on the market, made of designer-grade materials. It also allows you to run some of the slickest programs ever made for a phone. And it is exactly the software, i.e. the overall people-friendly experience that matters most, and that's where Nokia has to play catch up now.
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1. bucky (Posts: 2563; Member since: 30 Sep 2009)
doesnt seem like nokia can really compete with any of these new phones. Camera and battery life yes, but thats it.
11. thatdude1 (unregistered)
Nokia can compete with any handset manufacturer anywhere, anytime. The only handset os not manufactured by Nokia capable of competing with it is Android.
30. htainlintha (Posts: 41; Member since: 20 Mar 2010)
How abt new features like flash on web browsing(no apps for dat), FM transmitter(no apps for dat), wifi hotspot(no apps for dat), usb on-the-go(no apps for dat), large sensor and digital dolby sound cature(no apps for dat), moreover,d device they used is outdated in UI.(old version,needs update)
iphone 4 doesnt even have a dedicated camera key,actually apple really sucks,they can never make a phone which can make a call without line drops T_T so sick of it
2. clevername (Posts: 1436; Member since: 11 Jul 2008)
Actually a great offering it seems from nokia. I'm impressed by the camera. Seems to be the first real competitor to the iPhone 4's camera. But I wonder if the shrink the pixels for the 12MP sensor like so many other manufacturers do when they make larger sensors, or if they are 12 actual sized megapixels. Too bad symbian isn't quite up to snuff. And I'm also curious about internal storage and how powerful the processor is.
4. dan_md (Posts: 66; Member since: 19 Oct 2010)
The N8 has a "real" 12MP sensor (not interpolated, if that's what you mean). I agree, the Symbian interface does need to be optimized to be used by people across all intellectual levels. Internal storage is 16GB with 256 RAM. Processor is rated at 680MHz with VR graphic accelerator supporting Open GL 2.0.
13. thatdude1 (unregistered)
@clevername-Symbian has always been "up to snuff."
3. dan_md (Posts: 66; Member since: 19 Oct 2010)
Privileged to have both the Nokia N8 and the iPhone 4 for a while. Here's my verdict: Build Quality: N8 with its aluminum build and scratch-resistant gorilla glass display Display: iPhone 4 with higher-res screen, faster response Connectivity: N8 which aces the competition with pentaband, HDMI out, USB Host function, FM transmitter Call Quality/Telephony: Nokia N8 (at high signals, both perform equally), BUT N8 has better reception when tested VS the iPhone using the same network SIM in a thick-walled, lead-shielded operating theater Imaging: N8 with 12MP camera, Xenon-flash Video capture: Draw - both phones take gorgeous videos Music playback: iPhone 4 (integrated iPod/Music app with direct access to iTunes, podcasts, etc.) Video playback: Nokia N8 (multiple codec compatibility) Durability: Draw - slight upper hand for the N8 (doesn't chip/crack as the iPhone does when dropped from a height) SIM and Memory card handling: Draw In-box package contents: N8 - in addition to the charger and, comes with mini HDMI adapter, USB-on-the go adapter, better quality in-ear earphones Ease-of-use/Ergonomics: iPhone 4 (intuitive menu structure, direct access to most functions, faster response, software stability) Battery Life: Draw Navigation: N8 with the free lifetime navigation care of Ovi Maps Apps downloadable: Apple iPhone 4 (the App Store Collection is compelling - an understatement) Price (unlocked): Nokia N8 US$ 530.00, Apple iPhone 4 (unlocked) 16GB - US$ 800.00, 32GB - US$ 950.00 Total Tally: Nokia N8: 7 Apple iPhone 4 The iPhone 4 is the epitome of elitism and will find itself as the most common gadget/status symbol of the upper class. The iPhone has snagged "user-friendliness" that for so long has been equated to Nokia. The closed (but highly functional) App Store ecosystem is designed to maximize to secure Apple's earnings even after device purchase. What the device "lacks" is made-up by the myriad of apps that serve to extend the phone's normal utility. If you relate it to therapeutics, Nokia has gone "shotgun method" putting every conceivable technology in the N8. Some may call this "trying too hard" but one cannot deny that it is a very compelling device giving you more than decent bang for every buck spent. The review fails to mention the reliability of the Nokia N8 as a phone per se and the better PIM functionality of the phone (contact, calendar management). Nokia N8 challenges the iOS' simplicity and eye-candy paradigm with the tried and tested versatility of the Symbian OS legacy. If you are as fortunate as others who can afford to have both phones, then choosing which one is not the question. But if you could only afford one, I would recommend any of the above phones that would suit your needs. If price is really an issue, there is a myriad of mid-tier and budget phones to choose from.
23. Christo1903 (unregistered)
i am a Nokia fan and I do love like their products, but you failed to even look at web-browsing. The iphone is superior to the N8 by any standard. So too is the app store. Two compelling reasons for a smartphone buyer in 2010 would choose the IPhone.
5. dan_md (Posts: 66; Member since: 19 Oct 2010)
This is something that has never been compared: Symbian ^3 VS Blackberry 6.0. It would be exciting to see a comparison of the Nokia N8 and the Blackberry Torch.
6. Symbian vs OS6? (unregistered)
Lol Symbian will kick OS6 butt. Even ugly at it is, Symbian has more functionality than OS6, the only strong part of OS6 is the Instant Messaging and Business oriented features (Exchange, Office, Calendar), and that's it,While Symbian can play any video codec, play flash directly from the browser, 12 mp camera, usb on the go, fm transmitter... well you got the point, OS6 is for business and Symbian is for multimedia, nuff said.
7. Bulakbuk (unregistered)
Symbian OS has been the pioneer in smartphone technology. While I do agree that this OS has aged, it is still a very capable feature set that can get the job done. Also, multi tasking is also a very strong point for Nokia since the iPhone had to have its applications re-written for this aspect. Therefore, Nokia will always be the smarter of the two and a true powerhouse at that.
8. dolph227 (unregistered)
I looveee my N8! just received mine yesterday by pre-order in Indonesia. It's like having the best of three worlds of easy on the eye-Android combined with MeeGo-strength on your familiar Symbian interface! Iphone just need to do better than OS4, how many years since Iphone 2G, this year they just introduced semi-multitasking (lame!) while Nokia made full-multi tasking from 2002 Symbian handsets (7650). I totally love the look of Iphone 4, but it's just the same as you see most blonde girls, they are dumb. Nokia N8? New invented outlook, premium built and premium operating system. Just wait for the ovi store to grow, after all Symbian^3 has just launched right.. Remember how iphone 2G just launched? how many apps did they have? I assume, it is Nokia's Rebirth. Time for Iphone OS overhaul... too slow progress on their new OS over the years. Android? How far can a cheap operating system go? Too many diversities on their handsets, it's just too confusing for the app. developers to make the apps.. Reaching from QVGA screen to WVGA screen, 600mhz processor to 1ghz processor, and so on. Not to mention their too fast OS development, makes you feel your 3 months old handset like 2 years old ones already (remember Sony Ericsson X10) from donut to ice cream, be careful guys it almost melts already.. :)
9. 530gemini (Posts: 2198; Member since: 09 Sep 2010)
The N8 is good, but not good enough. Iphone4 all the way.
14. thatdude1 (unregistered)
The N8 is FAR superior to the iphone4.
10. Trx (unregistered)
nokia symbian is old os I remaber when I used first time in 1999 WoW I'm that time symbian like ios today every boday happy with nokia but that's before now the things is change there is a new and lot of os comes out specially ios the best os used in the phone apple they invent lot of staff one of them ios. But in other hand saymbain will always the easiest os ever
15. thatdude1 (unregistered)
First off-use spell check. Second-learn english. Third- I think you have your os's confused. Ios is so simple, a 5 year old can master it. Symbian is for the more sophisticated. Better crafted handsets, true multitasking, to name but two. Ios has never stood a chance compared to Symbian.
21. Lollipopjones (unregistered)
thats why symbian is failing right? Symbian is old, the devices look like crap, the OS is tired and worn out, and finally the apps are worthless. Also Mapquest offers free Turn by Turn for iOS so both have free Turn by turn.
Sorry the only thing the N8 has is some gimmick hardware that most users will never use.
35. the x (unregistered)
LOL totaly AGREE WITH Lollipopjones
36. thatdude1 (unregistered)
Symbian is no where near falling apart. Mature? Yes. Crap? Not even close. The device looks better than most on the market today, they have apps that have a purpose, not a zillion fart apps and NO WAY mapquest compares to ovi maps. Ovi maps is waaaayyyyyyy better. You have no idea what you are talking about.
12. Rudeboi (unregistered)
It's a good competiton for those who are looking for a device to go against Apple one and only device but let's remember that this phone wasn't meant to go against the higher end devices out there. For what it's worth the N8 is a better value for the money on so many scales and symbian is still ahead of android and ios and so many ways. Yeah it may be a little old on the os and a great job of them spicing it up a bit but symbian still gives you more while the rest is still catching up. I only see ios simplyfing things and locking you into a ecosystem where you have no choice on what more you can do with certain files, while symbian opens the door for more choices and gives you a pc feel in your pocket.
16. RJC (unregistered)
"Nokia N8 takes higher resolution photos, but doesn't capture that much more detail." Excuse me!? Are you perhaps visually impaired, because that's the only way I can understand that comment. N8 produces tons more detail. Just look at the night picture of the theater for example. You can't seriously tell me that N8 doesn't have a lot more detail than iPhone 4. Look at the poster stand. Or the poster on the wall. Or the doors. N8 has much more detail.
20. Rev (Posts: 12; Member since: 19 Oct 2010)
Agreed. Every comparison I've seen gives a huge edge to N8. Only better thing with iPhone pics is less noise and even that simply comes from way heavier preprocessing which also causes other problems like actually losing details. If you want the unnatural colors of iPhone you simply select Vivid on N8. No way to get realistic colors with iPhone though.
27. iphone-user (unregistered)
You may be right about the night pics, but the difference is not big during the day - this is when most of my phones pics are taken.
29. htainlintha (Posts: 41; Member since: 20 Mar 2010)
iphone doesn't even have dedicated key for camera and shitty glass body, dis review is very biased and UI on N8 is way different rom my current N8
17. drizzle (unregistered)
18. RJC (unregistered)
Oh and you really can't call iPhone 4's camera great. Not even good because it produces pictures that don't correlate to reality at all. Photos are overexposed, colors are wrong and too saturated, low light performance is below average. Sorry, but those aren't qualities of a good camera. Quite the opposite to me.
19. Rev (Posts: 12; Member since: 19 Oct 2010)
iPhone has become the phone for the masses and using it is starrting to be embarrasing. I finally decided to choose N8 and the phone is really good. Hope they fix the browser to make it even better. BTW, something many reviews seem to get wrong... The two press camera selection is actually a nice feature. The first press is preview so you can click through the list to see the effects and then clikck again to actually select.
22. rafaelinux (Posts: 31; Member since: 29 Jun 2009)
Deeply biased or just ignorant review. At least on the camera part. (And that is an important item when shopping for a mobile phone, at least for me).
Saying that the 12mpx shots of the N8 have no much more detail for a 12mp shot, against the iPhone's 5mpx is just blind.
Today's 5mpx shots, by any phone or company just seem plain detail-less when compared to the N8's! look at the shadows, or at bright areas, or, well, wherever you want, photos are way better than some point and shoot cameras, even! (beats the hell out of my Canon 1200 IS)
The iPhone's is simple, I'll give you that, but that's all you get. You don't have any control at all. Want to change this or that... I'm so sorry.
On the other hand, the Nokia N8, while not that good in terms of UI looks, lets you do some little tweaking for a photo easily. Even then it doesn't have all the settings one would like it to.
OS designers should indeed put a "Stupid User" giant button in the center of the screen, so you can swap between an UI and a 1-button OS.
24. ecko23 (unregistered)
Symbian is fuckin crap!~!!!!!!!
25. ecko23 (unregistered)
Symbian is straight up garbage!!! Not impressed one bit!
37. thatdude1 (unregistered)
You are fuckin' crap!!!!
26. Bridget (unregistered)
N8 is a true world phone. iPhone, US version is locked—forever. N8 wins!
28. Jack1059 (unregistered)
I dont give a rats backside about apple, sony, nokia or android. Im shelling out the cash I want the friggin thing to do what I want. I want good battery life, real around the world use (all int'l frequencies, etc), good camera, good call quality, and I want OTA updates so I can feel the love of the company. If you leave me out in the cold, Im leavin you baby. It just wont work if you wont pay attention to me, and at least pretend my cash outlay was meaningful to you. Apps are great, but not essential to me. So based on all that I can say Nokia hits the marks for me. It has shortcomings but I can forgive them, because they check most of my boxes. Once you get used to Symbian its fine, not great, but fine. Im a fickle date though, if someone else comes along who checks more boxes, Im moving to them. Sadly Im a smartphone floozy so stay on your game and at least try to keep me and I'll stay. For now though the N8 is looking like the best for me based on my criteria.
31. iPhone sucks (unregistered)
iPhone sucks, the "new" feature in iOS 4 and iPhone 4 is multitasking which my LG Cookie has from the start, and it doesn't have full Bluetooth support (iPhone).
I think Nokia is better in quality, build, support, and price. Also, most "upgrades" for iPhone came when 3GS was released. Too late. N8 has them from start.
iPhone, and all apple products are for designers, not for business and normal people.
Verdict: N8
iPhone's just glassy piece of s**t with partially working antenna.
38. random passenger (unregistered)
from giving much thought and comparison, i think nokia is most fitting for my current condition and so..
being best is not everything, well sure iphone is very good. if someone giving me free one right now from the two, i would probably choose iphone.
but, its really designed for only not average person. if average person try it, like you can only afford the phone but not apps external and probably future product, well, youre going to hit walls someday. definetely
and one thing is bugging me, it doesnt feel as handphone,smartphone whatever u call it. but it doesnt feel primary as phone. more like a new generation of machine.
and i heard from my friend, u must buy much other app/accesorry etc. for someone with upside down income like me which cant even guarentee high income in future, and cannot do alot of modding, in short, average its probably best choice to choose nokia since it doesnt need as much extra payment like apple product.
well, although 100% good phone is impossible, 99% or 80% is not. both are imperfect anyways and it just take time to get used to it.
besides, considering handphones/smartphones probably updated massively each month, long term used in your phone will become deciding factor, unless u rich. seeing apple mostly just for those which wants a premium item, its not fitting for me buying new item now, and old 3 months later since im barely updated about new phone..
39. ukiya21 (unregistered)
Did you said n8's dynamic range is weak?? OMG.... If it is weak how about Apple's?? Weak but still strongest in camera phone world.... sorry but i think your review is a little bit bias...
40. diamondlord (unregistered)
we are phone lovers and users of devices, wen we say device we mean a small machine that can perform multiple operations.
i have both the Nokia n8 and the iPhone 4 but if u ask me to make a choice i will choose the Nokia n8 1 million and 1 times because of the ease and smart abilities to do so many things on the go any where.
The angles where the iPhone 4 is credited is the safari browser, the retina display, on screen keyboard that's where i can commend them but leave the others to Nokia 8 is money well invested cos its truly an amazing phone from Nokia and d Symbian company
an elder is never a child cos it has seen Wat the little baby will see when it grows up.
verdict Nokia n8 is rocking above d iphone 4.
41. Aaron 4 (unregistered)
N8 sucks you can't compare n8 with iPhone 4
i4 has 1ghz processor compared with 600 - 700mhz in nokia n8
And iPhone 4 also has retina display which is enough to make someone buy iPhone 4
And don't forget that iOS is years aheadfrom simbian because of it's stability and and ease of use. It's response to touch is far better. And iPhone 4 also has double the
RAM of n8. And iPhone has a much sleek design compared to the bulky n8. And if n8 is better then why is there such huge difference between their sales? iPhone is light years ahead of n8.
42. N8 (unregistered)
Hahaha! somebody still actually believes that 600$ iphone can out-think 400$ n8 or even 200$ android when in any case both loses when it comes to hardware, especially camera.
43. iPhone (unregistered)
But iPhone is easy to use, of course there are limitations but who cares ! Im rich ! I dont care ! My systers boyfriend whos idiot, iDont care !
44. Lik (unregistered)
Pretty biased review this...;well what do we expect?
I've test driven both phones and my verdict is :
if you want to buy a status symbol to look cool amongst your peers, iphone
if you really want a phone and want to be cool nokia n8
The "strength" of the iPhone is the app store....but how many of those apps do people really use?
Well, the iPhone is being pushed by the same generation pushing reality tv...bunch of mentally challenged morons. 'Nuff said.
It's not about technology, it's what you do with it, people, and the N8 let's you do what you want, and will still be relevant in 4yrs. Like my friend's 2 yr old N97 which wowed him, although he also has a BBToch...Nokia gives you freedom, but you chose the golden cage of self-conscious bling bling ..
45. rudeboi (unregistered)
n8 is nothing in front of i phone 4
46. antidote (unregistered)
@rudeboi you´re right lol
Now. Cam you please teach me how to send a file through Bluetooth in the iphone 4 to any of my friends?
Also teach me how to make a video-call to any phone out there non smartphone via?
Well. I cant. This one of the reasons i choose symbian. I can make a video call using skype (wifi) or the old fashion way. To anyone who as a 3G handset.
And the pics or videos i made, i can also send to my friends via bluettoth.
Edit: CORRECTION!!!
I cant make a video-call to an iphone nor send files to an iphone cause it doesnt support those LOL
Damn... basic things.. a phone that costs 700Eur cant do those?!?! NO WAY!!
48. SHERAZ SHAH (unregistered)
Nokia n8 is the best camera phone,,,,,i love it
49. J.C. (unregistered)
It would be interesting to do the same comparison using a Nokia N8 with Symbian Anna or Symbian Belle...
50. juvay (unregistered)
n8 all the way!!!!!!!!
51. davy jones (unregistered)
what about android smart phones . nokia is losing to it.


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Community Profile
This progressive town of just over 700 residents is proud of its Swedish heritage. A 4200-square-foot library was built in 1999. There are two parks - one with a campground and swimming pool. An industrial park shows that Albert City is "a small town doing big things."
Over 10,000 visitors attend the Albert City Threshermen & Collectors Show each summer.
Visit their websites at www.albertcity.com and www.albertcitythreshermen.com.
Located just six miles west of Storm Lake, Alta is the home of the Buena Vista County Fair as well as the Buena Vista Raceway. Drive just a little farther west and you will be on Buffalo Ridge, home to one of the world's largest wind generation projects. More than 1800 people call Alta home. The Alta Development Corporation has several parcels of land that are available for industrial development and several exisiting buildings, ideal for start-ups or expansions, ready for immediate posession.
Learn more at www.altaiowa.com.
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Lakeside is a primarily residential community of approximately 484 people. It serves as a suburb with most of its residents working in Storm Lake. The town is situated on the eastern shore of Storm Lake and is close to campgrounds, Kings Pointe Waterpark Resort and the municipal golf course.
Fast becoming a haven for artists who want to get back to nature, Linn Grove is a cozy little town located on the Sioux River. Fishing, canoeing, bird watching and small-town life inspire artists who enjoy the tranquility. You can take the scenic Inkapaduta Canoe Trail from Sioux Rapids to Linn Grove or start in Linn Grove and continue to Peterson.
Each summer, the town sponsors the Linn Grove River Jamboree, a fun-filled festival with family events for everyone and a special art show featuring the booming artisan population.
Visit the Linn Grove website at www.linngroveiowa.org.
If running is your hobby then this might be your town. Each summer, the Marathon-to-Marathon starts in Storm Lake and finishes in this town of 300 residents to much fanfare and excitement. Marathon is also the home of the LM&O Railroad Museum and Polland Park which offers fishing ponds and hiking areas.
Interested in history? Newell is home to the beautiful Victorian Allee Mansion and Keith's Arab Heritage Museum, a large collection of Arabic artifacts. Newell is located near the Raccoon River and is home to the four-time boys 1A state basketball champions. Two beautiful parks in town include a pool, golf course, shelter house, basketball courts, tennis courts and more. Newell is comprised of 887 city residents and an additional 900 rural residents.
Visit www.newelliowa.com for more information.
With a motto of "We cherish the past...we challenge the future," Rembrandt is on the move forward. The small, agricultural community that grew with the coming of the railroad is now home to many local businesses that serve a wide area. Surrounded by open country and only a mile from Sioux Rapids, it has all of life's necessities nearby including many recreational opportunities.
Situated in the northernmost part of Buena Vista County, Sioux Rapids lies in the lovely valley of the Little Sioux River. This friendly small town boasts a new community center and the new K-12 Sioux Central School. Recreation is terrific in the city parks and pool. The Little Sioux River connects to Linn Grove and makes for great canoeing.
Learn more at www.siouxrapids.com.
Storm Lake is the thriving county seat of Buena Vista County. Located in the southern part of the county, on the shores of the fourth-largest natural lake in the state, this town of over 10,000 offers a bit of everything. Recreation is limitless on the beautiful lake, and large manufacturers and industries have called Storm Lake home for many years.
The industrial park on the east end of town has ample room for development. Storm Lake is an incredibly diverse community and benefits from it with fine ethnic cuisine and cultural events. The Awaysis Project is in its final stages which produced an indoor/outdoor waterpark resort, beach area, lighthouse, and Storm Lake's first restaurant located on the shores. The downtown retail district is growing, and offers a variety of shopping venues.
Visit www.visitstormlake.com for more information.
The town of Truesdale lies north of Storm Lake by only 8 miles. J&K Raceway offers motocross races and draws racers from all over the area to compete. Truesdale shares a school district with Albert City and is close to all of the amenities Storm Lake has to offer.


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Bocce set at Guilford Lake Grille
LISBON- Spectators are invited to watch bocce tournaments which begin at 8:30 a.m. today and Sunday at the Guilford Lake Grille. Players are expected from California, Missouri, Michigan, Illinois, New York, Ohio, Windsor Canada and Toronto.
The winner of today's United States Pallino d'Oro tournament will be considered to be the best bocce player in the U.S. The winner of Sunday's North American Pallino d'Oro tournament will be considered the best bocce player in the US and Canada.
Green zoning board to meet
GREEN TOWNSHIP - The Green Township Board of Zoning plans to meet at 7 p.m. March 5 in the zoning office at 12184 Lisbon Road. Amendments to the current zoning regulations will be discussed. The public is invited.
Park's Pioneer Village Friends to meet
EAST LIVERPOOL - Friends of Beaver Creek State Park's Pioneer Village will meet at 6 p.m. March 5 at the Trading Post, 12013 Echo Dell Road. Plans for new Civil War re-enactors, the Seventh Battalion Army of North Virginia, "The March to Gettysburg" on May 25 and 26 will be discussed. For information call 330-227-3939.
Free learning workshop offered
NORTH LIMA - A free community workshop for area professionals who work with children, adolescents or adults who suffer from learning disabilities, sensory deficits, behavior difficulties or other conditions that restrict learning will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. March 6 at EyeCare and Vision Therapy Center, Dr. Joseph Pederzolli, OD., FCOVD, 11995 South Ave. North Lima. Reservations may be made by calling 330-549-9780 or 800-344-8870.
East Palestine street panel to meet
EAST PALESTINE - The Village of East Palestine Street Committee meeting begins at 10 a.m. March 8 at the East Palestine Community Center.
'Sound of Music' set on DAHS stage
LISBON - The musical "The Sound of Music" will be presented at 7:30 p.m. March 8 and 9 and at 3 p.m. March 10 in the auditorium at David Anderson High School. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for senior citizens and children.
Free movie, bingo offered in Columbiana
COLUMBIANA - Crown Theater Productions is offering a free movie and bingo on March 9 at Main Street Theater. Bingo starts at 6:15 p.m. followed by the movie at 7 p.m. Join the family movie club at www.crowntheaterproductions.org to find out what is playing.
Salem 1969 to meet at BB Rooners
SALEM - The Salem High School Class of 1969 will meet for lunch at 12:30 p.m. March 10 at BB Rooners.
Easter egg hunt planned at Salem church
SALEM - Phillips Christian Church at 35459 Salem-Grange Road will host its annual Easter egg hunt at 1 p.m. March 16. The rain date is 1 p.m. March 17.
Prizes will be awarded in each category for finding the "golden egg." Refreshments will follow in the fellowship hall. For more information call 330-332-4467 or 330-337-9316.
School carnival set at McKinley Elementary
LISBON - McKinley Elementary School will be hosting a school carnival from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 23. Proceeds from the carnival will go to McKinley Make a Difference Fund and McKinley Relay For Life Team. This event is open to McKinley Elementary students and their families. Tickets will be available for presale until March 15, and available at the door the day of the event. Presale tickets are five for $1 with a $10 minimum purchase. At the door, tickets will be 25 cents per ticket. Tickets may be used on food, beverages, and games. For information call 330-424-9869.
Dale Shaffer time capsule planned
SALEM - In recognition of the addition of the Dale Shaffer Research Library to the campus of the Salem Historical Society, the burial of a time capsule is being planned. The Dale Shaffer Legacy Time Capsule burial is scheduled for May 5. Judi Allio serves as time capsule chair with generous contributions from Salem Welding Co., Butech-Bliss, Stark Memorial Inc., and Henry Spack.
Because of the foresight and generous donation of Dale E. Shaffer, Salem historian, the society in August 2012 had dedicated this library which also houses its offices, meeting room, gift shop and industrial/transportation exhibits. The intent of the time capsule is not only to commemorate the life and contributions of Shaffer but share with future Salem citizens of the time period in which the capsule was buried when it will be reopened in 2063.
The time capsule committee is seeking items for possible inclusion. Content suggestions may include: American flag, Holy Bible, personal letters, news articles, 2013 phone book, toys, church directories, menus, business and organization brochures, Salem photographs, school information, magazines, stamps, credit card, cell phone, etc. All suggestions will be considered by the time capsule committee. Items must be submitted before March 20. Plans are to display the proposed contents in April prior to being readied for burial in the lawn of the library at the Dale Shaffer Way entrance. For more information call the society at 330-337-8514.
Dairy Boosters offer scholarships
LISBON - The Columbiana County Buckeye Dairy Boosters is accepting applications for two scholarships this year. The amount of the awarded scholarship is $1,000, which is to be applied towards tuition, books, housing, etc. The applicant must be a member of a Columbiana County family whose primary occupation is directly involved in the dairy industry, including but not limited to dairy cattle milk production, dairy cattle heifer raising, and dairy equipment/supplies/supplement sales (providing dairy is the primary focus of sales).
Students must prove their current enrollment, or submit a letter of admission, to a two or four year institution of higher learning or graduate school. Those applying are not required to limit their educational choice to an agricultural related field. Students must be considered a full-time student. Applicants must maintain at least a B or 3.0 grade point average. Previous scholarship winners may not reapply.
The student must return a completed application, two letters of recommendations, and an official high school or college transcript, postmarked by March 30. Scholarship applications maybe obtained from a Columbiana County High School guidance counselor, FFA advisor, or contact: Columbiana County Buckeye Dairy Boosters, Rylee Hardy, P.O. Box 274, Damascus, Ohio 44619; 330-271-1837. A public announcement will be made after notification of the winner in April at the annual spring banquet.
CCBDD invites community to game
LISBON - The Columbiana County Board of Developmental Disabilities (CCBDD) is celebrating Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month throughout March. The theme is "When Good People Work Together, Great Things Happen."
CCBDD would like to convey to residents that opportunities for citizens with developmental disabilities to function as independently and productively as possible must be fostered in the community. The most effective way to increase this awareness is through everyone's active participation in community activities and the openness to learn and acknowledge each individual's contribution, regardless of their disability.
"This is a time when our organization focuses on encouraging the public to better understand the individuals we serve," said CCBDD Superintendent Bill Devon. "They go to school and to work. They volunteer. They are your neighbor. They are your friend. CCBDD encourages everyone to take time to get to know someone with a developmental disability because, When Good People Work Together, Great Things Happen," he said.
The community are invited to attend the clients vs staff basketball game at 6:30 p.m. March 27 at David Anderson High School. For information call Melissa McCauley at 330-424-7788.


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On Tuesday, Nov. 6 Commissioner Dwight Jones, Deputy Commissioner Ken Turner, and Human Resources Specialist Janet Martin recognized department employees who have reached five, 10, 15 and 20 years of service. Special CDE lapel pins and certificates were handed out during a morning gathering of donuts, coffee, juice and celebration.
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Monday, February 27, 2012
Thai Fishless Sauce
Makes 1 cup
- 2 sheets nori, crumbled
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
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Former Cowboy Tatum Bell was one of the first players to respond to allegations from Sports Illustrated that he accepted money during his time at Oklahoma State University.
Bell started responding on Twitter minutes after the article was released. He denied participation.
"Everyone that played with me knows I had a tutor and always took care of my biz Far (sic) as money. Man I drove a Ford Focus. Haha," Bell (@tspeedtx) tweeted.
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David Edelstein's Worst Movies of 2013
The Lone Ranger, obviously. And more.By David Edelstein
The Lone Ranger, obviously. And more.By David Edelstein
It's like the first one, but with London.By Lindsey Weber
G.I. Joe: Retaliation and The Croods tied for second.By Delia Paunescu
While Tyler Perry's new movie does just okay.By Delia Paunescu
With Olympus Has Fallen in a close second.By Andre Tartar
This revenge-happy "White House under siege" movie is a disgusting piece of work, but it certainly hits its marks.By David Edelstein
The first of this year's president-in-peril movies.By Kyle Buchanan
Plus: Despite what the Spring Breakers have been saying, James Franco didn't actually stay in character the whole time, and more, on our daily late-night roundup.By Caroline Shin
= Die Hard x (Air Force One - flying)By Jesse David Fox
As Gerard Butler's wife.By Zach Dionne
She'll play the director of the secret service.By Margaret Lyons
He'll play an ex-Secret Service agent.By Caroline Bankoff


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Serene has spent her life focusing on integrating the obstacles that stand in the way of following our bliss, finding our life's purpose, and making peace with the past. She was born in Beirut, moved to Jordan at the age of five, and went on to complete degrees in Art History at New York University and East Asian Art at Sotheby's Institute in London. Serene is dedicated to helping others find their own peace, live from the heart, and follow their bliss.
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Zizette Chamaa is a professional life coach based in Lebanon. She trained at the Integrative Coaching Institute, for which she is a Blueprint Model, and the Ford Institute, to which she received a full scholarship from Peacelights. She is committed to working for a happier, healthier, and more sustainable Middle East. She sees life coaching as "a window and an open door for letting light weave your life."
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With twenty years in the private and non-profit sector as a senior executive and organizational consultant for multinational and Fortune 500 companies, Jeff provides a collaborative and solution-driven approach to individual and organizational coaching. Jeff specializes in facilitating authentic heart-centered communication and transformational shifts in individuals and in organizational cultures, fostering transparent clarity and sustainable success. As a Master Integrative Coach with 10 years experience, and a founding member of the Ford Institute, most recently its Executive Director, Jeff also facilitates worldwide workshops, teleclasses and lectures on transpersonal leadership, emotional education and team building.
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A small town in Michigan, which happens to be the true hometown of Michael Moore; despite his claims that he is from Flint. In reality Flint Michigan is roughly as far away from Davidson as South Central is from Beverly Hills.
Davidson is a small town in Michigan. People tend to clam up when asked about Michael Moore.
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My technology teacher is a davidson, his front door resembles the anus of a monkey.
লিখেছেন- The Red devil hunter 4 de সেপ্টেমবার de 2011
A small college town north of Charlotte North Carolina. It is patrolled by cops who have eaten quite a few too many donuts in their careers, yet will pull you for 5 over or passing on the right. The people are nice enough to you unless you are under 35. Great place to start a family!
I hate this fucking town Davidson.
লিখেছেন- Matthew Wasburn 14 de অগাস্ট de 2006
a little town in rural north carolian. well known for it's annual parade in which participants (mainly Jamie and his friends) elephant-walk around the town. also known for it's extremely dumb population and girly-men.
Davidson was recently named the worst place on earth, mainly because of all the girly-men that roam the streets.
লিখেছেন- michaelfoxtrot 22 de অক্টোবার de 2006
a gay, young, and or old "flammer." occasionally bisexual, but normally gay
look at that davidson over there sucking that dick.
লিখেছেন- justin lover296 13 de মার্চ de 2009


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The magnetic bracket also contains a 1/4" compression fitting, useful for holding the tube from your top-off pump in place. This fitting can be switched out for an optional backup float valve, which will physically close and stop the flow from your pump in the event of an electrical or switch issue. Click the product photo for a bigger version that shows this float installed.
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Media Cred in Toilet with Blair, iLoo Debacles
In doo-doo we trust
Journalists of all stripes were aghast this past Sunday, as the august New York Times printed column inch after column inch detailing the lies and deception of reporter Jayson Blair -- all under the blind eye of superiors. How could this have happened? Is our most trusted news source to be trusted? "Jaysongate," as the New York media dubbed it, is another low point in the history of journalism.
Unfortunately, it didn't take long to sink even lower, this time with "Pottygate." The journalistic snafus were less drastic, but the smell was distinctly malodorous. For those who usually keep their minds out of the toilet, here's the poop: Microsoft's cheeky MSN UK division announced on May 2 that it was developing the iLoo, a device with a flat panel display and WiFi Net access, which came embedded in port-a-potties. The test run was set for summer festivals in England. National outlets and wire stories covered the story, albeit with a bit of humor.
As people started to make fun of the notion of the "Pee-C," a rival inventor stepped forward, telling the Inquirer that Microsoft must have borrowed his idea for a device also called the iLoo. Despite many initial stories running lines saying "Microsoft denied that this was a joke," on Tuesday the company reversed course, saying now that the whole thing was an April Fools' joke. At this point, the press was free and clear to dump on the software giant, as they themselves felt pretty, uh, soiled.
Sometime Tuesday afternoon, a search for "iLoo" at Google News had the effect of bringing a string of one-liners. Here's a sampling:
MS Flushes Out iLoo Rumors (The Statesman of India)
Microsoft: iLoo Idea Full of Poop (Wired News)
Microsoft Admits iLoo was a Load of Crap (Independent Online of South Africa)
Software Titan Poo-Poos iLoo (New York Post)
But the saga wasn't over yet, as Microsoft soon reversed course yet again, admitting that the project had indeed been real, but was now killed by Microsoft HQ. MSN UK's Consumer Press Officer Demelza Fryer-Saxby wrote to me, saying it was all caused by "people moving too quickly and who misspoke" and "miscommunication." That meant wire services such as The Associated Press and Reuters had to file three stories on the iLoo -- an announcement, a hoax story, and a non-hoax story. Reuters had already retracted its first story when it found out about the hoax. Now what? An un-retraction?
Most journos in the online world were less tainted by the scandal, and showed a bit more skepticism at the hoax announcement. News.com's Michael Kanellos loaded his "hoax" story with many caveats: the original annoucement was on May 2, not April 1; Microsoft had no history of fake press releases; and "U.K. natives now living in the United States could not recall any British tradition of pulling April Fools' stunts a month or so late," Kanellos wrote.
So when the news came out that the hoax was not really a hoax, Kanellos wasn't surprised, and thought the print media would bear the brunt. "I think you'd have to stretch to say that we gave the hoax theory much credence [at News.com]," Kanellos wrote me. "We certainly gave it less than our allegedly more sober collegues in print. It might hurt Microsoft credibility a bit, but who cares. They care about two classes of people: customers and investors. The press and governement are low on the totem pole. Sad to say, it's part of their success."
Mike Masnick, who runs the research firm and Weblog Techdirt, thought that the iLoo non-story exposed weak fact-checking at big news organizations. "Just look at Jayson Blair and the New York Times," he told me. "You're not going to fact check interviews with soldiers injured in Iraq or interrogation miscues in the D.C. sniper case, do you really think you're going to fact-check an Internet-connected shitter?"
Masnick noted that the online news source Neowin.net had run a detailed interview with a Microsoft marketing manager about iLoo plans, so the possibility of a hoax seemed remote. But still, the idea sounded so weird in the first place, it was eminently believable that this was just another high-tech prank by Microsofties -- in Britain, to boot.
The final mess
So how would the press cover the non-hoax story in the end? With a great big dollop of humor. The San Jose Mercury News' columnist Mike Cassidy wrote that "it has left Microsoft open to jokes that its marketing efforts are in the toilet." And further: "The rocket rise to international fame for the iLoo is no doubt a story for the textbooks. (See, chapter 'What Not to Do.') It involved a global company and the warp speed news spreads in the era of the Internet." Cassidy later told me that some readers weren't laughing at his gaiety, noting that getting a story wrong is not a joke to them.
But Europemedia had no problem taking the news, uh, sitting down. The Euro news site ran a story full of puns and jokes on the debacle under the over-hyphenated headline: "Wi-fi-while-you-wee-wee not load of crap after all, but dumped anyway." It's almost as if all of Microsoft's pronouncements, misprounouncements and missed pronouncements had given the press free reign to write whatever they wanted.
Yuks aside, the problem here is one of trust. You trust Microsoft's press releases to be real. You trust wire stories to be fact-checked and correct. You trust further communication by Microsoft officials and flacks to be honest. You want to trust their final version of the truth. So you are left in a bind, tongue-tied, eyes crossed, head spinning. Maybe the only place to ponder this is the last unwired, unconnected place left for humanity: the toilet.


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An initiative for hope
The PATH Malaria Vaccine Initiative advances vaccine development and use
The PATH Malaria Vaccine Initiative (MVI) is working to accelerate the development of malaria vaccines and to ensure access where they're needed most. Worldwide, hundreds of thousands of people—mostly young children in sub-Saharan Africa—die every year from malaria, with the vast majority of deaths caused by Plasmodium falciparum.
Our activities include evaluating malaria vaccine approaches in order to narrow the pipeline and focus resources. We support the development of promising approaches, moving them out of the lab and into clinical trials while weeding out projects that no longer seem viable. In addition, we are working with African countries to help them prepare for timely and informed decisions on whether or not to introduce a particular malaria vaccine into their immunization programs, once one is available.
Innovative partnerships
Since traditional market forces have not been strong enough to drive the development of a malaria vaccine, we provide human, financial, and technical resources that serve as an incentive for partners to get involved or stay involved in the development process. We collaborate with government, academic, and industry partners to explore multiple vaccine concepts simultaneously and to systematically move those that show promise through development. Through these partnerships, we maintain a portfolio of preclinical, early clinical, and at least one advanced clinical project.
Visit the MVI website to learn more about malaria vaccine research and development and see our portfolio of vaccine candidates.
Breakthrough science
What many once thought was impossible—developing a vaccine for human use against a parasite—now appears likely. PATH and our partners are on track to accomplish an important goal of the malaria community: to license a first-generation vaccine that cuts the number of episodes of malaria in young children by about half, with protection lasting for more than one year. A large-scale, phase 3 clinical trial of RTS,S, the most clinically advanced malaria vaccine candidate in MVI's portfolio, is underway. If the required regulatory and public health information, including safety and efficacy data from the trial, is deemed satisfactory, the World Health Organization has indicated that a policy recommendation for RTS,S is possible as early as 2015, paving the way for implementation in countries.
We've also made our first investments in vaccine approaches that aim to stop the malaria parasite from developing in mosquitoes. With these projects, scientists are working toward a vaccine that could block transmission of the disease to humans.
Read more about our research and development strategy on the MVI website.
Paving the way for a vaccine
With progress in malaria vaccine development, we're also working with countries in Africa to ensure that their decisions on whether to use a particular vaccine could be made soon after one is approved. To help policymakers with decisions on vaccine use, we've developed a decision-making framework that's been endorsed by more than 30 countries. In addition, our advocacy fellowship program trains malaria researchers from several countries as "policy champions" who can bridge the gap between science and policy and thus participate effectively in debates around malaria vaccine development and use.
Read more about the Malaria Vaccine Advocacy Fellowship on the MVI website.
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Former students allege abuse at hands of JFK?coach
January 17, 2013
BRACEVILLE — Two men who claimed they were molested by "Brother Steve" at Warren John F....
If knowledge of this was so rampant then teachers/administration should have been aware of it. Then we have the former student returning as a coach and not saying anything which in my opinion makes him an accessory.
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Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Berkeley's magical baseball run continued last week, with the Stags steamrolling through Region 8AAA competition to set up a Friday showdown with Hilton Head for the Region 8AAA crown.
The Stags, 18-1 overall, continued the team's 5-0 conference start in wins over James Island and Hanahan last week.
"It comes down to beating Hilton Head," said Coach Landy Cox, whose team is now 7-0 in 8AAA action.
Berkeley hosts Stall and Orangeburg-Wilkinson this week before making the drive to the coast on Friday.
If ever a clear-cut message was sent to the rest of Region 8AAA it was in the 16-2 drubbing of Hanahan. Keyed by a seven-run fifth inning that included a grand slam home run by junior Kyle Garrick, his third on the season, Berkeley systematically dismantled the Hawks, pounding out 17 hits while allowing just two.
Connor Teague led the offensive barrage with a 3 for 4 performance in the game and 6 for 8 for the week to up his average to a team-leading .410.
Eric Orton went a perfect 3 for 3 from the leadoff spot. In addition to Garrick's grand slam, the Stags also got homers from Josh Simmons and Brandon Browder. Simmons had two hits with a pair of RBIs. Garrick was also 2 for 3 at the plate with a double and four RBIs in addition to the grand slam.
Lost in the fireworks was the stellar pitching of Zach Gonzales who gave up just two hits to improve to 8-0 on the season.
In the 6-4 win over James Island on April 10, Andrew Lockliear threw a complete game three-hitter to improve to 4-0.
Stags hurlers have notched a suffocating 2.16 ERA for the season, led by Lockliear and Gonzales. Lockliear has 47 K's in 47.1 innings pitching, averaging a strikeout an inning while Gonzales has notched 46 strikeouts in 41 innings. He sports a team-leading 0.68 ERA.
Lockliear sports an equally impressive 1.91 ERA.
At the plate, five of the nine starters are hitting above .300 with Dylan Baker following Teague with a .345 average, Orton is next with a .339 clip, Gonzales and Garrick each post .328 averages, and Browder chips in with a .324 mark.
First pitch at Hilton Head is at 6:30 p.m.
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Is Your Daughter Different Online?sandymaple
According to a new survey conducted by Girl Scouts of the USA, lots of teen girls are using social networking sites to communicate with their peers. This should surprise absolutely nobody.
But what might surprise some parents is the fact that when their girls go online, many of them become someone else. In an effort to appear cooler, they downplay many of their positive characteristics to present an image of a fun, funny and socially confident girl.
In a nationwide online study, over 1,000 girls ages 14—17 were polled about their online social lives. Their answered revealed that 74% of them believe that most of their peers use social networking to make themselves look cooler than they really are. 41% admit that they themselves do the exact same thing.
In person, the most popular words girls use to describe how they come across to others are smart , fun and funny. Online, smart disappears and being fun , funny and social are all that matter.
And while lots of girls certainly are fun, funny and social, the study revealed that those who suffer from low self esteem are more likely to create an online persona that doesn't match up with who they are in person. In fact, girls with low self esteem are more likely to portray themselves as sexy and crazy online than girls with high self-esteem.
In light of all that is going on in my own house, I find this study very interesting. My own 10-year-old is too young for social networking sites, but over the past few months, she has created several personal websites for herself. The first one was smart and wordy with detailed reviews of her favorite books and movies. The second was focused mainly on girl stuff and was filled with images and lots of commentary on party dresses and hair dos. But the third one, the one whose address she shared with her friends and classmates, is totally different. It is the least representative of who she really is and contains mostly nonsense jokes and other silly stuff.
When I asked her about this third site and why she made it so different from the others, she had a ready answer: The boys in her class would never be interested in visiting a site about smart stuff. In other words, she's pandering to the boys and I can't help but think that's what these older girls are doing as well.
To learn more about the survey and what it revealed about teen girls and their online behavior, visit the Girls Scouts website.
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Today in labor history: Singer-songwriter Woody Guthrie dies at age 55
Guthrie traveled with workers and learned their traditional songs, earning himself the nickname "Dust Bowl Troubadour."
Unions take aim at child labor, trafficking
Around the globe, 215 million children are engaged in child labor, including an estimated six million in forced labor.
Today in labor history: George Washington bridge opened
The George Washington Bridge, a suspension bridge spanning the Hudson River and connecting Manhattan in New York City to Fort Lee in N.J., was officially inaugurated.
Mexican right rams through anti-labor law
Mexico has had, on paper, progressive labor laws. However, workers have trouble defending their interests even where there is a union.
Fatal work injuries down slightly in 2011
The number of fatal occupational injuries nationwide dropped to 4,609 in 2011.
Duquesne University professors say yes to a union
Professors at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, a prominent Catholic institution, voted to unionize with the Steelworkers. But the struggle isn't over yet.
Texas Walmart workers stage "Rally for Respect"
About 200 Walmart employees and their supporters gathered for a "Rally for Respect" in downtown Griggs Park here, Sept. 22.
Koch Brothers try to kill California unions
Prop 32 would ban both unions and corporations from using payroll-deducted funds for political purposes in California.
Today in labor history: Tuskegee Institute opened
The school focused at least officially on industrial and agricultural education in keeping with Washington's pedagogy and philosophy
Strike at Walmart warehouses spreads
Striking workers picketed the Walmart distribution center in Elwood, Illinois for the third day in a row this morning since they went on strike last Saturday.