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While America may be known as the "land of plenty," millions are still finding it difficult to buy basic groceries. But an army of faith-based organizations and other non-profits are fighting back to make a difference.
"People come to us looking for a well-balanced, nourishing kind of meal and we just keep serving until the food runs out," said Mana Masters, with First Lutheran Church in Norfolk, Va.
First Lutheran has teamed up with other local churches to provide hot meals to the public. Lunch is served every day of the week.
"For a lot of people, this is it," Masters said. "This is their only source of food."
The 15-year-old ministry helps many homeless people, and with today's economy, those numbers are growing. The Department of Agriculture reports that 49 million Americans are struggling to put food on the table. Often, they're eating poorly, or simply eating less - another sign of today's tough economy.
Helping the 'Underemployed'
"People are desperate," Masters added. "Incomes are dropping and they're relying on the grace of churches and volunteers and people in their community to support them."
As high unemployment continues, many non-profits are working over-time.
Martha Gorman's Ghent Area Ministries helped 700 more clients this year than last. Food bag requests tripled. The problem, Gorman said, is not just job loss -- but fewer hours and benefits.
"I have so many people come in the door and say, 'I'm $2 over the limit for food stamps.' And you think, what?" Gorman said. "And they have a family of four or five to feed.
Debby Fava is one of those people. She works two jobs, seven days a week to provide for her disabled husband and daughter. Yet, Fava has a secret weapon -- Angel Food Ministries.
Angel Food Ministries distributes 500,000 boxes of food to churches around the country each month. The restaurant-quality food is often half price, and available to anyone who orders.
"At the end of each month, I have to look at: what do I pay, I need to keep the power on, I need to have food," Fava said. "And just the opportunity to have food at a lower price has been an absolute blessing."
"The $30 box has a little bit of everything," said Kelsay Shepard, an Angel Food customer. "It has the frozen veggies. It has the meat. It has chicken breasts, steak, cereal, eggs."
Helping the 'Underqualified'
Shepard lost his job at a furniture store months ago. He's now an experienced job seeker.
"I've applied for jobs that I'm qualified for, underqualified for, overqualified for," Shepard said. "It's just not a good time to be job-hunting."
Angel Food, along with odd jobs and food stamps, is keeping Shepard afloat, for now. Shepard, like so many Angel Food customers, wants no part of soup kitchens or food banks.
In that respect, he's typical of many of today's hungry. People simply seeking a hand-up, not a handout.
"It's not a giveaway -- they have to buy it," said Pastor Jim "Bubba" Pugh, with Rugged Cross Cowboy Baptist Church in Virginia Beach, Va. "So it's giving dignity to folks when they come in. I eat it myself, so it's just great. I haven't lost weight yet!"
Hunter's Bounty
Helping the hungry can take so many forms. One group, Hunters for the Hungry, takes advantage of hunter's bounty.
It's an age-old idea: hunters bring in what they can't eat, butchers process it and distribute the meat to local non-profits.
"It's quite a gourmet item," said Richard Edmondson, with Hunters for the Hungry. "If you go to buy farm-raised deer, it's in the $6 to $7 a pound range."
Across the country, hunters are catching the concept, and bringing in high quality protein that so many cannot afford.
Helping Their Neighbor
Other non-profits, like Operation Blessing International, help move food from suppliers to food banks. Last year it transported 60 million pounds.
No one knows exactly how many non-profits are meeting food needs, let alone how many individual Americans are helping their neighbor.
However, with the number of hungry at the highest level in years, these ministries are keeping stomachs full -- and no doubt nourishing hearts and minds as well.
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Every college basketball player wants to excel at every phase of the game.
Expectations are raised and, sometimes, we witness stars emerging as the season unfolds.
But, every year, certain players fall short of their potential and turn in one less-than-stellar performance after another.
Here are the 10 most underachieving players in college basketball.
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Monty Trent has a top legal role serving the community
Despite the lack of special privileges, fancy robes or solemn pageantry that such a title would seem to require, Monty Trent, the newly-appointed President of the Association of Her Majesty's District Judges, is anticipating a memorable year of office for himself and his wife Roslyn.
He tells People: "We district judges - there are 420 of us in all - are very much local 'community' judges. We don't sit in the most glamorous courts, we don't make the headlines or send people to prison, but the judgements we make often affect ordinary people more profoundly than a prison sentence." A father and grandfather-of-three, he grew up in Southgate where his parents were founder members of Cockfosters and North Southgate United Synagogue. A successful London solicitor before being appointed a district judge 18 years ago, he moved to Welwyn Garden City in 1979. He is a leading figure in the local Jewish community.


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Earlier this week, when we published our preview of horror flicks due out this fall, we had this to say about 'Shark Night 3D':
"Are We Excited? Absolutely. We were oddly charmed by the sheer absurdity and gobs of gore and gratuitous nudity in 'Piranha 3D,' so we're crossing our fingers that the makers of 'Shark Night' follow that game plan. Of course, it could be utterly terrible too. This one doesn't have Jerry O'Connell, after all."Well, it appears that the makers of 'Shark Night' did NOT follow that plan. Forgive us, but we overlooked one simple factor that would have drastically changed that blurb: 'Shark Night' is, for some exceedingly strange reason, rated PG-13, unlike the very, very, extremely R-rated 'Piranha,' which we liked so much. Yes, it's an oversight on our part, but please understand, this is what we were first told about 'Shark Night': lockquote> A sexy summer weekend turns into a blood-soaked nightmare for a group of college students trapped on an island surrounded by voracious underwater predators in 'Shark Night 3D,' a terrifying thrill ride from director David Ellis ('The Final Destination,' 'Snakes on a Plane'). "Sexy." "Blood-soaked." "College students." "Voracious underwater predators." The director of 'Snakes on a [Motherf*cking] Plane.'
Does that sound PG-13 to you?
Y'see, we didn't like 'Piranha' for its nuanced storytelling or well-rounded characters or crackling dialogue or Meryl Streep. No. What we liked about 'Piranha' was its unabashed celebration of on-screen sex, gore and profanity. When we bought our ticket, we wanted to see severed body parts (link NSFW, but memorable and hysterical) and nubile 20-somethings in bathing suits screaming in terror at the monstrous beasts devouring them -- and 'Piranha' delivered in spades.
Wouldn't you know it? 'Piranha' scored an impressive 74 percent fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. It made $83 million at the box office (on a $24 million-dollar budget). It's even getting a sequel, the perfectly named 'Piranha 3DD.'
Those are three things that 'Shark Night' has next to no chance at achieving -- and the reason is obvious: the PG-13 rating.
Who's going to want to go see a movie that's basically 'Piranha' minus all the fun parts? Do they think parents are going to want to take their kids to see this?
The film's biggest star is probably Katherine McPhee (sorry, Donal Logue), who, sad to say, isn't the only reality-TV "star" headlining 'Shark Night.' 'Piranha,' on the other hand, featured (relative) megastars like Richard Dreyfuss, Elizabeth Shue, Jerry O'Connell, Ving Rhames, Christopher Lloyd and the hilarious Adam Scott -- all of whom, we presume, signed on because of the prospect of getting eaten by thousands of bloodthirsty, fanged fish in memorably gory fashion.
Now, perhaps we're wrong here. We haven't seen 'Shark Night' yet. It hasn't been screened for critics -- we wonder why! -- and we suppose there's the very slight possibility that it won't be unbearably terrible. Hey, we figured 'Piranha' might be awful too -- but we knew that at least we'd be able to smile at all the horrible things happening to all the beautiful bodies in their skimpy swimwear. Hell, we'd rather spend 90 minutes just looking at this poster than sit through the toothless (heh) 'Shark Night':
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Handsome is prejudiced against the Greeks. Well, at least the greeks who make yogurt. He's just not a fan. I thought that it was all in his head. In addition, I was tired of paying loads of cash for his current favorite yogurt choice. So yesterday, in the heat of the moment at the grocery store (where I lose all ability to reason and navigate, if we're being honest), I just started grabbing strawberry yogurts.
The idea was, I would give a blind taste test to Handsome. See if he really liked his favorite yogurt best. See if he really hated Greek yogurt. See if he would let me make him eat blindfolded. Really, it was a whole bunch of fun tests all rolled into one.
Who knew there was so many different colors and textures of pink strawberry yogurt?
Really, he's such a good sport. He even told me to write down his reactions. Number 1: Decent, a little tart. Number 2: Disgusting, thick, must be Greek. Number 3: A little sweet, real fruit, not bad... and so on. In short, he does like his favorite, because it tastes "natural" but he likes the cheap not-low-fat yoplait, too. Since that's about 140% cheaper, we might start buying that. But we're going to put granola in it, so it feels more fancy. So now you know.
After the tasting, I mixed all of the yogurts together, threw it all in a ziploc bag, and piped them onto a baking sheet and froze them. You know, like pinterest told me to do for smoothies. It was really a bucket full of fun. You should try a taste test sometime! I think I may make Handsome do this more regularly. Next up: Chocolates.
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IRVING - Adrian Murrell was cut by the Dallas Cowboys on Friday, less than a month after he signed with them.
The Cowboys wanted to make room on the roster for free-agent linebacker Jamal Brooks. He played in 16 games for the Cowboys in 2001, then was on injured reserve last season with a broken leg.
Murrell gained 107 yards on 28 carries for the Cowboys this season, including 76 yards on 16 runs in a 10-6 victory over the Washington Redskins on Nov. 9.
Harrison might return for Sunday contest
INDIANAPOLIS - Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Marvin Harrison might return for Sunday's game at Buffalo after sitting out last weekend with a strained right hamstring.
Harrison had a full practice Friday, the first time since he injured his leg Nov. 9 during a game at Jacksonville.
"I feel good," Harrison said. "I just don't want to do anything stupid to re-injure it. But right now, it feels real good."
A final decision on whether Harrison will play won't be made until today.
Pinkel agrees to coach Missouri through 2008
COLUMBIA, Mo. - Missouri football coach Gary Pinkel agreed to a contract extension Friday that will keep him at the school through 2008 and give him a raise of nearly $60,000 a year.
Pinkel has two regular-season games remaining in his third year as coach of the Tigers. He is 16-17 since arriving but has guided Missouri to a 7-3 record this season, making the Tigers eligible for a bowl game for the first time since 1998.
"We came here with a vision of building a first-class national program, and while this is still a work in progress, I do believe we are making strides," Pinkel said.
Pinkel's previous contract included incentives that allowed him to earn about $1 million a year. Athletic director Mike Alden called Pinkel "the right guy for the job," citing progress on the field, successful recruiting and increased TV exposure.
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The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) invite proposals for presentations for the 31st Annual Conference on Black History in Pennsylvania to be held April 3-5, 2008 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and hosted by the University of Pittsburgh. The theme of the meeting is Crossroads of the World: 250 Years of African Americans in Greater Pittsburgh. The PHMC welcomes proposals on various topics that relate to African American life, history and culture, particularly those that explore Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania, including the surrounding counties. Proposals should address the conference theme and include innovative approaches to interpreting African American history and culture, while valuable information that puts into focus the experience of African Americans in 250 years of Greater Pittsburgh's history.
The rich cultural heritage and history of African Americans in Western Pennsylvania has significance beyond the region of the three rivers. Historically people of African decent have lived in the region since the mid-18th century. They became founders of churches, schools, and other institutions that helped sustain and enrich the lives of African Americans. They were activists fighting for their brethren's liberation from bondage and contributed to the development of the industrial economy that gave greater life to the region. Over 250 years, African Americans in Western Pennsylvania has given the world legends of America's classical music – Jazz; leaders of the modern civil rights movement; achieved excellence in sports, education, arts, letters, literature, and politics.
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Hi there, I've been pretty much keeping up with the bleeding edge of 64studio (64-bit), so I have libqt4-core at version 18.104.22.168~etch1 installed. However I can't find a -dev package that matches that version in the repo. Is there another repo (or section) that contains the -dev packages for everything in 'testing'? Thanks, Steve
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Maybe I'm missing something, but I can't think of any examples of Namco doing a GOTY/Ultimate Edition of any of their games. So that seems like an unlikely thing to occur.
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'I was proud of my jacket. I like to take traditional things and push them into the future.' Vivienne Westwood
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10 Photography Blogs From Our Facebook Fans
On our Facebook page we asked people to share the photography blogs they followed. We liked the answers so much we decided to share 10 of them on the blog. On this Monday afternoon I present to you a little eye candy and inspiration. Enjoy!
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- http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photo-of-the-day/
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It's really not too soon to think Peck outdoor music season
There's a change in the lineup for the 2013 Live @ Peck Pavilion series. The Marcus Center's outdoor concerts kick off in July but will now feature The Spirit Family Reunion on August 20.
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Theatre Unchained fails to recapture magic of 'Fawlty Towers'
After two series involving 12 priceless episodes of "Fawlty Towers" — one of the great sitcoms of all time — authors John Cleese and Connie Booth called it quits, partly because they were concerned a third series could bring a falloff in quality.
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A Minimally Invasive Approach to Total Hip Replacement
With the goals of relieving pain, enhancing mobility and improving function, hip replacements are lifesavers for active older adults. Traditionally approached through the backside, orthopedic surgeons are now using a new, less invasive approach by going through the front of the body.
The anterior approach, either the anterior supine intermuscular (ASI) or anterior lateral intermuscular (ALI), is available to all patients in need of hip replacement, says orthopedic surgeon, Edward Humbert, D.O. The anterior approach typically reduces the risk of a devastating complication of total hip replacement called dislocation. This is due to the fact that none of the posterior structures of the hip joint that protect the hip from dislocation are damaged, which makes the hip less likely to dislocate for the lifetime of the hip replacement.
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Dr. Humbert performs about 400 hip replacements each year, and every procedure is done through the ASI or ALI approach. The best hip replacement is the one in which the implant is placed correctly, safely and with confidence, he says. I feel I give the patient the best possible outcome and significantly reduce their potential for complications with the anterior approach.
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Needless to say, the Bridge Run will be spending a lot more on buses — $100,000 — Thursday through Saturday.
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Meanwhile, other buses will depart from the convention center, Mount Pleasant Towne Centre and a parking area near Daniel Island Park. In all, 5,500 have signed up to take buses from those locations.
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Last year, buses still were crossing the bridge long after the expected 7 a.m. close. That's not going to happen this year.
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Beckmann said buses leaving from the other departure sites will use I-526.
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Still, Beckmann said runners and walkers need to be on time, or better, early. Buses start loading at 5 a.m. The benefit of not being late is less stress for all involved.
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Long gone is the day when the Bridge Run was just a big 10K.
Not only does the Bridge Run include more events, but those events are expanding – from the expo and Friday's Kids Run and Wonderfest to the growing number of musical acts at the start, along the course and at the finish.
With the move to North Charleston for the expo, the Taste of Bridge Run – which offers sample dishes from about 25 local restaurants – will be held 5-8 p.m. Friday at three sites: the Charleston Maritime Center at 10 Wharfside St. in Charleston, Harborside East at 28 Bridgeside Drive in Mount Pleasant, and the convention center at 5001 Coliseum Drive in North Charleston.
For the first time, the Bridge Run will have a designated beer "garden." It will block off Hutson Street, which is the block just north of Marion Square between King and Meeting streets. Blue Moon will park four beer trucks along the street. A band playing to runners on King at Hutson will turn the speakers around to perform for the beer garden.


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Samsung is now locking all new devices to a region, making life hard
0. phoneArena 07 Oct 2013, 02:18 posted on
A rather hot topic has been trending the last two days, and we've been seeing it brought up at multiple locales, including several tips from our readers.
This is a discussion for a news. To read the whole news, click here
107. Onweel2 (Posts: 10; Member since: 28 Sep 2013)
I make the video for prove that this problem is not solved. It is long video because i edit nothing.
If some have the same problem please spread out this video.
youtu.be / ri_tz6HlsKo
I can not add as link because I not be a member more than 1 week
108. AfterShock (Posts: 3698; Member since: 02 Nov 2012)
Use same internal hardware on same models and they wouldn't have to do this.
111. jromy (Posts: 114; Member since: 26 Feb 2013)
making life hard? Easy drama queen.
113. jimjam (Posts: 257; Member since: 28 Jun 2011)
Most likely a legal issue to stop apple adding international phones to the law suits
114. avxjl (Posts: 3; Member since: 30 Sep 2013)
Samsung have stated that if the first SIM you use with the phone is one from the "home region" of the handset then the region lock is automatically lifted. However, there have been several posts from users on the web who have stated this is not the case. These users have been blocked from using local SIMs even though they had first "activated" their handset with an in-region SIM before traveling.
China people test it a lot, Samsung lied about it, even actived note3 can't use china sim card!
121. willard12 (Posts: 1677; Member since: 04 Jul 2012)
And how do you know they FIRST used an unlocked sim? Even the guy who comments below pulls out a phone that he's had for a while. While, another on this website has a link to a website that shows an UNBOXING where it works just as stated. This was a non-issue just as this and every other website now admit to after wanting so badly to make it an a problem for Samsung. They have corrected their mistakes. Why can't you just move on?
125. Onweel2 (Posts: 10; Member since: 28 Sep 2013)
Which video. Which Link ?
Which website. and what the sim card that they put it in ?
Yes, I can not prove about I put the NL sim card in it first or not.
But all the website not prove the method that what said by the samsung too.
Why no website just make a video can show ? what i only see is copy and paste around.
please show me the link. I can say I'm sorry
117. md227a (Posts: 144; Member since: 20 Mar 2012)
Samsung making my choice to go nexus from now on very easy.
118. djcody (Posts: 100; Member since: 17 Apr 2013)
Bye bye Samsung!!! Hello Nexus :)
120. Onweel2 (Posts: 10; Member since: 28 Sep 2013)
Here we go again. First i think this website is good enough to not say the problem is solved yet.
But it seem copy and paste the Statement is more easy than try to prove it by them self.
The problem is not solved.....please go here. youtu.be/ri_tz6HlsKo
and read my comment please
I use the vadafone nl sim card in my phone since the day one 1. I did not put the Thai-Sim card in at the first time because That time I stupid and accept what it say on the box. You can hear me admit in the video that I'm stupid. Now you guy can calling me stupid. I do not mind. I just try to put Thai Sim card when I read all the news that floating around the internet that the problem is solved if I follow them method. But it is not.
I do not want to be hero or whining or discredit or anything . I still can change the phone (7day) but I will not because I like the phone. And i also pay to some Russian guy to do that. And I also hate the company now.
I just want to show your guy that what Samsung say is not truth. And also want you guys know about .All the website, reporter, bloger. Post the news without responsibility. They all post the problem is solved then move on. As far as I post now. None of them show the prove that method that Samsung say is working. I only from 1 youtube that it working after they pay to Russian website. I also can pay for it but it is not the point.
I cannot force you to believe me about I put NL sim card in the phone first or Thai Sim in the phone first. I cannot buy the new one for just prove that. Maybe it is the time that All the website, reporter, bloger. Who post the news without responsibility prove it to us. They get the new phone with sticker then make a video for showing us that them post is truth.
Now the question is. They Dare to do that? or now we will know about All the website, reporter, bloger is just the PR of the company.
122. willard12 (Posts: 1677; Member since: 04 Jul 2012)
While your video is impressive, it does nothing to show that the FIRST sim you used was from your home region. Your box was already opened and you showed a phone that you obviously had your pocession and used prior to filming. It did nothing to show the ACTIVATION of the phone and that is the whole issue at hand. Other websites have shown an unboxing of the phone, with a FIRST activation, and it works just as stated.
126. Onweel2 (Posts: 10; Member since: 28 Sep 2013)
Which video. Which Link ? Which website ?
that show the new box. Open and use local sim first. Then put the other region sim. and it not show lock network.
Please helping by show me the link.
And if I screw up. From the Samsung Statement... why Samsung Service Center can not help.
123. kanagadeepan (Posts: 922; Member since: 24 Jan 2012)
So I have to import one new/old regional SIM card along with GNote3??? Hmmm... Not a bad deal... But NOT a good one also...
128. toboev (Posts: 5; Member since: 02 Oct 2013)
" those who want to make a quick buck by importing the device and selling it at higher prices"
Um, that would be Samsung. That is why they are doing this. It isn't to stop phones being imported to any region and sold "at higher prices", it is to stop the other guys doing it so that Samsung can do it themselves. It is called protectionism, it is done to maintain prices higher than they would otherwise be if market forces operated freely.
130. Onweel2 (Posts: 10; Member since: 28 Sep 2013)
And this the comment form CLOVE UK
"Josh Bethell says:
October 2, 2013 at 1:48 pm
A quick thank you from everyone at Clove for the level of understanding in this comment thread and the odd customer testimony too!
This is undoubtedly a huge frustration – sure we've lost sales which no business enjoys; however it's the confusion and extra work this has caused which compounds things. There have been industry mutterings reported by some news sites that this type of behaviour could be in the works from major manufacturers. It is pretty upsetting though that it was not communicated to us and other retailers fully until the procedure was finalised, orders had been placed and stock arrived.
We hate disappointing our customers, which in this case we've had to do many times over by cancelling and refunding orders, in some cases to long standing and valued international clients.
By the end of this week we should have a definitive update on the situation. We sent a Note 3 to offsite colleague Wardy in Thailand last week. He activated this there with a UK SIM. He could roam on the UK SIM but could not use his local Thai SIM, seeing the unlock SIM screen before he could proceed.
We have since sent UK activated handsets to a few choice customers this week, on the basis that they can return them if they do not work with their local SIMs. These customers are in regions that include Africa, North America and the Middle East.
Regardless of information from Samsung or anecdotes on forums and other blogs, we are conducting our own research on this, at our own costs, to cover all the bases.
Especially now we are also beginning to see other Samsung devices (new stock of the S4 & S4 Mini) with the same restrictions and warning stickers on the packaging. We want to be 100% certain of the message we give out to anyone wanting to purchase a new Samsung device and provide any support we can to legitimate international clients
You can see that he being test already what Samsung say is not correct.
135. GoVinci (Posts: 16; Member since: 13 Dec 2011)
What prompted Samsung with this move?
If Samsung's trying to address the "grey market", maybe region-locking phones is the only solution Samsung could think of.
Anyways, this is a PR nightmare, and it's not a win-win scenario for Samsung. Move like this will backfire.
136. Sondae (Posts: 279; Member since: 02 Jan 2013)
I just wish samsung wont put a patch region lock on s3 and note2. Kinda unfair you buy unlocked phone but samsung is acting like a post paid carrier that you cant use sim in different country.
137. itsdeepak4u2000 (Posts: 3718; Member since: 03 Nov 2012)
138. anirudhshirsat97 (Posts: 408; Member since: 24 May 2011)
So basically this whole hooplah is for nothing?
145. toboev (Posts: 5; Member since: 02 Oct 2013)
Hoopla about nothing? Just the fact that firstly Samsung is screwing its customers by keeping prices artificially high by killing legitimate price competition, and secondly they are lying yo their customers about the region lock being removable - it isn't (not the way Samsung claims).
See the Clove blog for hard evidence from a trusted source.
139. Valoni (Posts: 29; Member since: 11 Sep 2013)
Does this apply also for Samsung Galaxy S5 that will come next year?
141. alpinejason (Posts: 262; Member since: 06 Sep 2011)
You no like you no buy.problem solved
142. alpinejason (Posts: 262; Member since: 06 Sep 2011)
You no like you no buy.problem solved
143. Chizzypro (Posts: 6; Member since: 05 Oct 2013)
I guess is time for other andriod phones to take their share in the smartphone market. #HTC
146. TMach (Posts: 454; Member since: 29 Dec 2011)
The answer is very simple...I vote with my wallet! Goodbye forever Samsung........or any other manufacturer that want to pull this kind of crap!
147. GeekyGene (Posts: 88; Member since: 25 Aug 2013)
It's a feature. You guys like features right?
148. harvestcellular (Posts: 26; Member since: 11 Jul 2013)
Will Android/Carrier unlock similar to AT&T if contract obligations are fulfilled? This seems to be going one step back!
Honestly, I think it's not Android but the carrier mandating that the maufauturer do this. Android or Apple don't give 2 flips where a phone is used around the world and would prefer all devices be fully unlocked.
The easier devices can be used any where around the world is another AppStore or PlayStore users buying Apps, Books, Movies and using their built in apps that generate other revenue such as gmail, google.com search etc.
The carriers are the ones to blame.


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Misplaced morals batter country from top down
Forty-eight years ago, I became so frustrated and discouraged by the opinions voiced so loudly on Kent State University's campus, and covered so extensively in the media, that I left Kent's honors college and enlisted in the Marine Corps.
Sadly, the same pseudo-intellectuals that disgust me with their elitist thinking and enlightened knowledge are now among the leaders of our government.
It's not 1966, and I am now too old to head for Parris Island, but the events of today are even more galling to me than the ones that stirred so much anger in me some five decades ago.
What has happened to our common sense and morals? Have our values and ideals eroded to the point that we elect government representation that stands by while our once-dominant industrial base dissolves across our borders, while millions of people ignore our laws and stream across those same borders?
Worse yet, the very people we have elected to return our nation to the prosperity and the respect she has earned over her 200-plus years instead spend their time apologizing for our past while appointing candidates to our courts and cabinet posts that have shown contempt for our way of life.
Traitors like Jane Fonda are nominated for ''Woman of the Century,'' while protesters who malign our troops, like John Kerry, wind up secretary of state. Entire cities turn out to welcome home millionaire sports figures, while young veterans return home unnoticed. Stadiums and concert halls are packed with grateful citizens willing to pay for entertainment these groups provide, while local funerals and those at our national cemeteries rarely draw a crowd.
Spending on any manner of welfare reform or nation building soars unopposed, while our own infrastructure deteriorates and our defense budget is slashed. Our country's future is in the hands of our young people. Are we on track to ensure them good jobs, moral and religious values, and an education that instills pride in ability and love of country?
Look at some of the people we have provided as role models, educators and national heroes for today's youth. Wake up, America. Think hard before casting your next ballot!
Robert Cameron, Newton Falls
Hard answers are necessary
''South of the border, down Mexico way...'' That was a beautiful song in 1939, but it is heartbreaking today. The U.S. border crisis has more to it than meets the eye.
Every day, about 1,000 children cross the border into the U.S. from Mexico - leaving countries like Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala. They are fleeing from nearly broken societies. Honduras is the most violent nation on the planet, with 90 murders per 100,000 citizens.
Most all of the corruption and violence is directly due to the instability caused by the U.S. demand for the drugs produced in Latin America.
My information on this was taken from the Army Times, July 14, 2014, weekly newspaper. The paper states, ''Transitional, criminal organizations contribute to instability, breakdown of governance and lawlessness. Not to mention, roughly 35,000 deaths in 200 billion that drug use, primarily heroin, cocaine and meth, cost the U.S. every year. Unbelievable levels of drug profits, approximately $85 billion, are available to transitional, criminal organizations to buy police departments, court systems and even government.''
The U.S. government is trying to get $3.7 billion to meet the border crisis. Accepting the children into the U.S. is not the answer. It will only overload the U.S. population and resources. At the same time, recycling the children back into their country to face possible death and slavery to drug dealers is also inhumane and wrong.
No greater threat to this nation was ever more severe than what is happening right now!
Latin America, with its hold on the U.S. population, pertaining to drugs, will consume the U.S. in due time. China did the same thing to the U.S. soldiers in Vietnam.
A perfect storm is forming in this country. The U.S. should nip it in the bud, clean up Latin America for their people and ours, for the survival of the U.S.A.
Paul R. Lawson, McDonald
Thugs celebrate big year
Based on current events, 2014 should be recalled as The Year of the Thug.
In Chicago, thugs celebrated the nation's birthday by shooting 82 people - 14 died.
In Gaza, Hamas uses civilians as human shields; Israel kills many innocents in retaliation for bombings.
Despotic rulers and murderous gangs won't allow democracy to prosper while they're in charge - not in Egypt, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, Syria, Sudan, Congo, Nigeria, Ukraine ...
One thug demands that all Muslims obey him and his version of his faith while he decapitates and crucifies his ''apostate'' foes.
Russian-backed militants shoot civilians out of the sky. Netherlands has its 9/11; Malaysia grieves again.
All over the world, children are shot for the crime of going to school. Here, it's a crazy man; there, it's the Taliban.
Adults scream ''not my child, not my problem'' at frightened children who are running for their lives.
Thugs are stealing the common ground on which we stand. We need wisdom and grace, cool heads and a steady hand to guide us through this ''shock and awe.''
Leanne Turner, Champion
We need a shift to 'common sense'
''REINS act needs passed,'' Tribune Chronicle, July 16, 2014.
In reading this editorial, it seems to show that this bill ostensibly wants to rein in the EPA. The following statement is included in the editorial: ''Major actions by the federal government should be subject to approval by Congress.''
The real problem that we have here is the attempt by fanatic groups whose intent is to make this country a ''green'' country regardless of the economic consequences of the actions being taken. The real focus for Congress should be on the EPA and the detrimental effects the EPA is having on the economy.
Further to the ''green'' problem is what can the EPA do to the 67 percent of the coal used in other parts of the world. Will they envelope the United States with an invisible blanket that will prevent the pollution from invading our atmosphere? What will they think of next? We are not alone on this planet.
It is true that coal is an inexpensive use in providing electricity to the country. It does have some serious byproducts. More profits should be used to alleviate the problems in using coal for energy production. This is an economic benefit to the entire country, and should not be dismantled by the EPA.
Congress should be working to change the mindset of those responsible in the EPA to direct their efforts to improving the use of coal without just forbidding the use of this material, which has been an economic benefit to the country for many years.
Adding bits and pieces to a bill that is needed for the benefit of the country gets so befuddled that the really true reason for the bill gets lost in the added items that have no meaning on the bill in the first place. This is a problem that only Congress can fix.
Leonard J. Sainato, Warren
Killer's time needs to be up
My blood just boils over that animal Danny Lee Hill.
How many appeals does one killer get? Hasn't Mr. Hill had more than his share? Everyone knows he is not mentally retarded. He is not even stupid (lacking normal intelligence) or ignorant (lacking knowledge or experience.)
He has lived a good long time on death row. I assume he has had three meals a day since 1986. I assume we have picked up the tab on any medical costs he has incurred.
Why doesn't he just live his life in prison like he has done for the past 28 years? Why does he get to tie up the courts with these appeals? He must be smart enough to do this or is getting help from someone who knows the legal system.
So far his appeals have been denied. I am worried that down the road, some judge may look differently at Mr. Hill's claim and God forbid give him what he wants. Grrr.
I know many of my friends would gladly help in Mr. Hill's execution. Every time there is a news story about him, my stomach turns. I remember what he did to Raymond Fife like it was yesterday. Come on, people, let's just give Mr. Hill a chance to meet his maker. He needs to stand before God and atone for what he has done.
Pat Zoccali, Warren
Profit motive cramped vet care
The recent Veterans Administration problems with their health care system is bad. However, contrary to popular belief, the sad truth is those vets who died while on an unofficial waiting list most likely would have died even if they were on the official list.
The reason being the real problem is not in the accounting of veterans getting service; it is in getting the actual service itself that is a problem.
Anyone cooking the books to make it appear as if veterans were being served in a timely manner should and will be held accountable for that action. There are laws about that already under falsifying documents.
The real problem is in the veterans health care funding and that has been a longstanding problem in the country for decades. Most recently, it is the Republicans who are keeping proper funding of veterans health care short.
Everyone knows that Republicans do not want to spend any tax money for anything. All they are for is cut, cut, cut when it comes to taxes. What taxes they do want to keep they want to privatize how they are used.
You can see plainly here how ''the profit motive'' does not work in cases like this. There was a goal set that was unrealistic given the funding for the health services of veterans, and the pressure was put on individuals to make that goal a reality.
There was also a "profit motive" for these individuals to do so in the way of bonuses. If they made the goal, they get paid bonuses for it. Therein lies the real problem and the issue we now can see plainly. These individuals wanted the bonuses and they knew that the way the system was set up, there was no way they could get those bonuses honestly, so they cooked the books.
Can you see where even if the system was accounted for properly that then the wait times would simply had been extended for those same veterans as they went for care.
This problem exists everywhere in the world and especially in the U.S.A. Most businesses operate under the same reasoning and that is also why you saw the disaster in the last economic crash because of people being given a profit motive to cheat. Wall Street and all of corporate America is infested with this disease.
The Veterans Administration does not need competition to solve its problems; it needs cooperation and proper funding.
We need to get out of this profit motive belief and into a people motive system. People created this problem, people created poverty and people can change it and fix it.
Leif P. Damstoft, Warren
Liberalism is still liberalism
Liberals like to distort the English language in an attempt to manipulate public opinion. For example, in the language of liberals, abortion becomes ''choice,'' homosexuals are ''gay,'' and left-wing policies that undermine the economy and subvert our culture are called ''progressive.''
In the Alice-in-Wonderland world inhabited by liberals, if a principle, practice or policy might be poorly perceived by the public, it is simply called something else, something that sounds inherently appealing or, at least, less unappealing. Linguistic distortion has been an effective tactic for liberals.
Think about it. The word ''abortion'' calls to mind a heinous practice that would cause even its most ardent supporters to turn away in revulsion if forced to watch a video of the process, but the word ''choice'' has nothing but positive connotations.
The word ''homosexual'' is fraught with negative connotations, but the word ''gay'' is a synonym for happy. Who among us is opposed to happiness?
Finally, the word ''liberal'' has come to be associated with socialism, but the word ''progressive'' conjures up an image of moving forward in ways that will make life better. Consequently, adopting the word ''progressive'' was a smart public-relations tactic on the part of liberals because the truth is not a consideration.
One of the most effective adherents of progressivism in American politics was Teddy Roosevelt, a Republican. But progressivism in T.R.'s day meant something vastly different from the concept advocated by today's liberals. T.R. was a committed advocate of the concepts of competition, opportunity, entrepreneurship and the dignity of work.
Today's progressives do the opposite - they promote policies that subvert competitiveness, impede entrepreneurship and encourage entitlements.
Today's progressive movement is embodied by the presidency of Barack Obama. Under Obama progressivism is a philosophy in which businesses - both large and small - are treated like enemies of the state. The entitlement mentality has replaced entrepreneurship, opportunity and the work ethic.
As a result, idly living off of government handouts has become an acceptable lifestyle, and poverty has become a multi-billion dollar self-sustaining industry. T.R. was a strong advocate for small businesses and working people, but under President Obama's progressive administration, no two groups have been hurt worse than small businesses and working-class people.
Small businesses are being taxed and regulated out of business by today's progressive politicians and millions of working-class people are out of work or are under-employed because of ill-conceived progressive economic policies.
What is needed if Americans are going to save America is critical thinking and discernment. Accepting that a philosophy is progressive because liberals call it progressive is unacceptable.
Voters need to learn and understand how liberal policies have changed the foundation of a once great country. As things stand now, liberals are lying to America and Americans are letting them get away with it.
Cathy Lukasko, Brookfield


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Create the perfect setting for Halloween night with this collection of 13 scary Halloween decorations featuring spiders, ghosts, eyeballs, dripping blood and more. Adjust the level of scariness for the age and hardiness of your house guests. These scary Halloween decorations are perfect for Halloween parties and spooking visitors seeking treats.
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Bloody Pillar Candle and Bowl- Made with dripping wax and dripping hot glue, these simple crafts are my favorite scary Halloween decorations. Find everything you need at the dollar store or around your house!
Halloween Cheesecloth Bat- Use cheesecloth and a touch of fabric stiffener to make these spooky Halloween bats in no time. Hang up for maximum scare factor.
Skull Painted Wine Glass- Paint a skull-themed wine glass for Halloween parties. These scary Halloween decorations are perfect for guests.
Spooky Ornaments- Use stencils and get creative to create spooky glass ornaments featuring skeletons and other Halloween images. Hang from a ceiling fixture or chandelier.
Scary Halloween Decorations: Cats
Spooky Pumpkin Cat- Half-pumpkin, half-cat, this spooky Halloween decoration will be a unique addition to your front lawn or porch.
Halloween Scene- This scary Halloween scene made with Amaco clay features a spooky tree, gravestone and a black cat. Have fun making your own scary scene for Halloween.
Scary Halloween Decorations: Eyeballs
Spook Your Friends Out- Add wiggle eyes to a black feather boa to create an easy Halloween wreath. This creepy wreath is sure to surprise!
Eyeball Centerpiece- Make eyeballs in various sizes and shapes to adorn this silly, scary Halloween centerpiece.
Scary Halloween Decorations: Ghosts
Ghostly Halloween Luminaries- Line your walkway, driveway or porch with these ghost luminaries for perfect scary Halloween decorations.
Bouncing Ghost- This bouncing ghost makes for an easy Halloween craft project. Gather a few supplies and enthusiastic kids for a ghoulishly good time.
Scary Halloween Decorations: Spiders
Glowing Spider- Scare your friends and family with this fun glow-in-the-dark spider. Put a few spiders on your lawn this Halloween.
Spooky Spider Ornament- Create scary ornaments for Halloween adorned with spiders. Hang from a black Halloween tree, a stairway banister or from windows.
Beaded Spider- Hang surprisingly realistic beaded spiders from the ceiling for the perfect scary Halloween decorations. You can also wear a beaded spider as a necklace this Halloween.
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Essex were left facing the follow-on as Northamptonshire totally dominated the second day of the LV= County Championship Division Two clash at Colchester.
Needing to reach 382 to steer clear of that possibility, Essex reached the close on 187 for five in reply to a formidable score of 531 from their promotion-chasing opponents.
Among those to depart was Indian Test star Gautam Gambhir, who was making his debut for the county. He had moved serenely to 31 without looking in any trouble when he chopped on against Steven Crook shortly after tea.
The paceman struck another significant blow immediately afterwards when he found a way through the defence of Ravi Bopara, who was bowled for 12.
Crook's double strike followed the early departure of Jaik Mickleburgh, caught behind from a tentative push against Trent Copeland.
As Essex continued to slump, Greg Smith became an lbw victim of Muhammad Azhar Ullah for 41 while Ben Foakes' lack of footwork resulted in him being caught behind to provide Copeland with his second wicket and leave Essex with half their side back in the pavilion for 103.
Ryan ten Doeschate and James Foster then set about giving the Essex total some sort of respectability, putting together an unbroken partnership of 84 before the close - at which point they had 47 and 39 respectively.
Even so, it was hard to see the visitors being denied a victory during the next couple of days that would further enhance their dreams of securing Division One status for next summer.
Earlier, Northamptonshire made progress with ease on a placid pitch after resuming on 343 for five.
In the morning session they added a further 138 for the loss of one wicket, that of Rob Keogh who was bowled by Graham Napier.
Keogh's departure paved the way for Crook to join Andrew Hall and put together a century partnership. While Hall was content to play the supporting role, Crook went boldly for his strokes in striking 63 from 70 balls with the aid of eight fours and a six.
He finally provided Monty Panesar with his second wicket when cutting into the hands of Gambhir at slip.
That opened the door for off-spinner Smith to claim the last three wickets - including that of Hall, whose 63 spanned 150 deliveries but contained 10 boundaries.


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Early in the morning we were taken by the minivan to experience the Coba Maya Encounter Expedition tour. We were planning to arrive at the authentic Mayan village of Pac-Chen, a self sufficient community of approximately 125 people who still live in round thatch huts deep in the jungle. There's no electricity or indoor plumbing, and the roads aren't paved. The inhabitants, who primarily make their living farming pineapples, beans, and plantains, still pray to the gods for good crops.
The first half of the day included:
- Rappelling into a cenote
- Riding a zip-line
- Canoeing
- Lunch in the authentic Mayan village
After lunch the plan was to visit the ancestral city of Coba, an archaeological site hidden deep inside the jungle. It will be in the next post as Part 2 of Cancun Day 3 – Coba Encounter Expedition.
Here are a couple pics from the minivan's window on the way to the Mayan Village Pac-Chen.
We arrived at Pac-Chen around 9:00 am. These cute changing cabins were offered to us.
After that we had about a 20 minute walk through the jungle to our next destination – "Jaguar Cenote" for rappelling.
Our tour guide pointed out some interesting facts about the plants and the trees around us. He said to be careful what we touched, because the sap of some trees would burn our skin. Pictured below is the Black Poison-wood tree or Chechen/Chechem by it's Mayan name. It has a very powerful defense mechanism against people in the form of highly irritating sap, which creates a rash and burns when it comes in contact with human skin. It is very similar to Poison Ivy. The bark of the Black Poison-wood tree has this black stuff – sap, which comes clear out of the tree, but then it turns black because of the exposure to oxygen. You don't want to touch it! The black spots are visible on the bark of the tree on the picture below. Leaves of the tree can be poisonous too. Although this tree produces beautiful decorative wood used for carving, furniture etc., it is expensive due to the high risk in harvesting it.
The good news is there is almost always a natural antidote tree grows around the Chechen tree. It is the Gumbo Limbo tree, which is pictured on the left. It is recommended to clean the area, that was in contact with the Chechen tree, with any oil dissolving substance and to apply a piece of the Gumbo Limbo bark on the affected area several times. The Gumbo Limbo tree sap relieves rashes and burns.
Before rappelling into a cenote Mayan shaman performed a purification ritual for us. Below is a short video of the ritual.
We were getting ready to rappel into clear fresh waters down 45 ft./17mts into the cave-like "Jaguar Cenote". The cenote is named Jaguar because of the way the light plays on the top of the cave, looking like the spotted coat of a jaguar.
We used ropes to get down the cenote.
It was really dark down there. Nothing to see. We were floating on inner tubes.
The view from inside of the cenote. The surface on the top of the cave resembles a little the spotted coat of a jaguar, especially on the enlarged picture.
On the way up we used a "Mayan elevator" – somebody on the top pulled us out. 🙂
Here is a short video of our rappeling to the cenote from the helmet camera. The best resolution to watch it is at 720p HD or higher.
Next, we had a couple of zip lines to ride.
We arrived at the "Cayman Cenote" for the next zip-line crossing. Here we were harnessed to the zip-line strung 300 ft/100mts over an open (to the air) cenote that is surrounded by pristine jungle vegetation.
Beautiful cenote…
Here is a short video of Dave's zip line ride over "Cayman Cenote". The best resolution to watch it is at 720p HD.
We arrived at the Mojarras Lagoon for canoeing. It was mandatory to ware a life jacket.
A group picture. Per our tour guide's advice, we had to jump, so we jumped. 🙂
It was my very first time canoeing. In the beginning Dave was paddling by himself, but then I joined him. It wasn't hard at all, especially in the incredibly calm water of the lagoon.
So peaceful…
After canoeing we headed for lunch, which was at the Mayan village 5 minutes away.
We had lunch under an open-air palapa overlooking Mojarras lagoon, where we rode the canoes. Here is the entrance.
Lunch was wonderful. Selection wasn't large, but everything was very tasty and freshly made by Mayan women from the village. The menu included: chicken cooked with the traditional Mayan ingredients, rice, beans, potatoes, hand made tortillas and others.
We had some coffee and cookies next to the office, while waiting for our picture CDs.
Our minivan was waiting to take us on the trip to the ancient city of Coba.
To be continued…