text:
Star Tracks: Monday, May 16, 2016 42 years, 2,191 covers and 55,436 stories from PEOPLE magazine's history for you to enjoy
Latest News!
- WATCH: Long Island Medium's Theresa Caputo Reveals One of the Most Shocking Readings She's Ever Done
- Read the Cover Story: Brad & Angelina Split After 12 Years: It's Over
- See All the Up-Close Photos of Princess Kate's Lady in Red Moment in Canada
- Mom Sarcastically Chalks Daughter's Lateness up to 'Teenage-ism,' Achieves Internet Fame
- Los Angeles Police Investigating Gang Rape Accusation Against Derrick Rose
People Top 5
LAST UPDATE: Tuesday February 10, 2015 01:10PM EST
PEOPLE Top 5 are the most-viewed stories on the site over the past three days, updated every 60 minutes
- September 02, 1985
- Vol. 23
- No. 10
Madonna Lands Her Lucky Star
The World Watches (From Afar) as the Pop Princess Takes Reclusive Film Star Sean Penn on a Walk to the Altar
—Sean Penn, addressing his wedding guests
From above the bluffs of Point Dume, Malibu, a half-dozen choppers filled with photographers sent down a windy backwash and a constant din. Below, at the huge wooden gates fronting real-estate developer Dan Unger's $6.5 million home, blue-blazered guards oversaw an I.D. check of all who entered, while inside others prepared for the evening ahead by arming themselves with infrared binoculars to scan the perimeter for intruders. One interloper—an Italian photographer in camouflage gear and blackened face who had been hiding in the shrubbery since 1:30 in the morning—was ejected and his pictures of the blessed event were destroyed.
That event was the marriage of Madonna Louise Ciccone and Sean Penn, perhaps the oddest couple since Marilyn Monroe was blown away by Arthur Miller's cerebellum. What did they see in each other, this gifted but reclusive film star who shuns publicity the way bats shun sunlight, and this sexy rocker who crafted her dare-to-tease image in the photographers' flash? But here was the former at the media event of the summer and the latter dressed in antique tulle and bustle like any other blushing bride.
Except for the airborne intruders, this wedding would be done in private before about 220 friends, family and professional associates. Among the guests were the bride's seven brothers and sisters, her 73-year-old grandmother, the groom's family and a coterie of chums, including Rosanna Arquette (Madonna's Desperately Seeking Susan co-star), Christopher Walken, Carrie Fisher, Andy Warhol, Diane Keaton and Tom Cruise.
They had been arriving for more than an hour, filing past a legion of reporters at the gates, past the elaborate security checkpoint, and moving out to the poolside setting overlooking the Pacific. Finally, shortly before 6:30 p.m. the principals themselves appeared, Sean in a double-breasted $695 Gianni Versace suit he had bought off the rack one week earlier on Rodeo Drive, Madonna in a strapless Cinderella gown created by her Like a Virgin tour designer and video image-maker, Marlene Stewart. Madonna's French-twist hairdo was covered with a black bowler draped in cream-colored tulle, her trademark crucifixes discreetly discarded for a single long earring and an antique pearl bracelet. Draped across her dress like a beauty contestant's sash was a silver-and-pink silk metallic net, dripping with encrusted jewels, pearls and dried roses. "We wanted a '50s feeling," designer Stewart would say later, "something Grace Kelly might have worn."
With strains of Moments of Love drowned out by the choppers above, the bride walked down the grassy aisle on the arm of her father, then let go of his elbow and cheerily spoke her final words as a single woman: "Bye, Dad." Flanked only by the best man, director James (At Close Range) Foley, who sported two weeks of whiskers and a dark-green linen suit, and the maid of honor, Madonna's sister Paula, the couple exchanged vows in a five-minute ceremony conducted by Judge John Merrick. Penn then lifted his wife's veil and, to the accompaniment of the theme from Chariots of Fire, planted a kiss on her upturned lips, sparking a standing ovation.
Hey, you've done this before. Do you just cut one piece or do you have to slice up the whole thing?
—Madonna asking Cher's advice while cutting the cake
After the vows, waiters rushed out with trays of Cristal champagne and sushi, as Malcolm McLaren's Madame Butterfly blared from loudspeakers. Moments later the newlyweds appeared on a balcony, just like Romeo and Juliet. Penn toasted "the most beautiful woman in the world," and struggled playfully to remove her garter for the obligatory toss. The partygoers then adjourned to a white open-air tent and a feast prepared by Spago restaurant: a five-tier hazelnut wedding cake with sugar flowers, lobster ravioli, rack of lamb, swordfish and baked potatoes stuffed with sour cream and caviar. Table wines included an Acacia Pinot Noir from California's Madonna Vineyard.
In the house an entire room had been set aside for wedding gifts. There was a 1912 antique silver tea service from John Daly, producer of Penn's last film, The Falcon and the Snowman, and an antique jukebox with 24 of Madonna's favorite oldies from Mo Os-tin, chairman of Warner Bros. Records. A 12-place china setting in Madonna's registered Tiffany pattern courtesy of Playboy never materialized, despite rumors to the contrary. Just as well. Still peeved over the six-year-old nude pictures of her used by Playboy and Penthouse just last month, she had threatened to return any such peace offering (retail cost: $12,000) in shards.
Mad dog to mad dog one...do you copy?
—Ground-to-air walkie-talkie transmission to a helicopter
Many of the guests had carried their presents with them, because the security-conscious invitations hadn't provided an address. Instead, friends were summoned to a joint birthday party (her 27th, his 25th) and told to leave a number where they could be reached with directions.
As evening fell, guests moved to a parquet dance floor set up over the tennis courts and lit with pink floodlights. Disc jockey Terence Toy opened with a Swing-era tape, then switched to livelier fare—Motown's greatest dance tunes and Madonna's own Into the Groove. The bride boogied with her usual enthusiasm, even lifting her layered skirt during one fast-moving number to reveal a flowered-brocade slip underneath. At about 10 o'clock, the get-together began its slow dissolve. "It was all very intimate, except for those obnoxious helicopters," proclaimed departing Susan Seidelman, director of Desperately Seeking Susan. "A very classy affair," said another guest. "Like Tiffany's with just a dash of flash."
That probably surprised some observers, especially those more familiar with the groom's public truculence than his private charms. While establishing himself as one of Hollywood's rising stars in films like Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Bad Boys and The Falcon and the Snowman, Penn has earned far fewer kudos for his antics offscreen. Notoriously camera-wary (with all but movie cameras), he has menaced most approaching photographers, refused interviews even to promote his films and last year irked Falcon studio execs by spending most of the movie's premiere party behind a potted palm. Back home he tools about Hollywood with the Brat Pack, the stick-to-themselves—and equally publicity shy—group of actors that includes best-pal Timothy Hutton, Emilio Estevez and Cruise.
When Penn introduced himself to Madonna during the taping of her Material Girl video this year, it might have seemed to some like a meeting of the beauteous and the beastly. "I just remember her saying, 'Get out! Get out! Get out!' " Penn told his wedding guests. He was smitten all the same. "Afterward I was over at a friend's house, and he had a book of quotations. He picked it up and turned to a random page and read the following: 'She had the innocence of a child and the wit of a man.' I looked at my friend, and he just said, 'Go get her.' "
The other relationships weren't right because they weren't fifty-fifty. This one is. Neither one of them is in control; she can learn from him, and he can learn from her.
—Longtime Madonna friend Martin Burgoyne
The courtship had its rocky moments. She spent much of the time on tour pumping sales of her Like a Virgin LP (8.5 million so far). He was in Tennessee making At Close Range with brother Chris and Christopher Walken. On one of her visits there, the couple was approached by two British photographers and Penn reacted with typical fury, allegedly beating off his pursuers with a rock. He was arrested and faces assault charges in October as well as a $1 million civil suit from the Fleet Street journalists.
Luckily, Southern California seemed to have a soothing effect. Just before the wedding, the young lovers spent a lot of time together in Madonna's $1,350-a-month, two-bedroom apartment in the shadow of the famed Hollywood hillside sign. Close friends and those who have seen the couple together scoff at the suggestion that the pairing may be a publicity ploy. For one thing, Penn clearly wants no such attention. And, says a friend of the bride, "I've never seen two more passionate people. Forget about the superstar stuff; Madonna is a girl wildly in love."
As their nuptials approached, the couple prepared like many lovers headed to the altar. In July Madonna attended a wedding shower held in the Upper East Side Manhattan apartment of Nancy Huang, girlfriend of Madonna's record producer, Nile Rodgers. On hand were a dozen pals, including singer Alannah Currie of the Thompson Twins and actress Mariel Hemingway, plus a half-dozen menfriends dressed in drag for the occasion. That was the only offbeat touch: The gift boxes contained lingerie, a quilt, a push-button phone (sequined), jewelry and other predictables.
Two days before her wedding the bride-to-be and about 10 pals held an old-fashioned bachelorette party at the Tropicana, a sleazy mudwrestling club in the sleaziest area of Hollywood. Wearing dark glasses, no makeup and her hair in a bun, the star who made her name in music sat and cheered two others who were making their mark in mud.
He's a very nice guy. He reminds me of a little boy, like he's 8 years old and he's got so many cookies he doesn't know what to do with them.
—Stripper Kitten Natividad, describing Sean Penn
The groom, meanwhile, had other, though not entirely dissimilar, plans: an old-fashioned stag party, with entertainment by Kitten (42-24-36). Held in a private room above Hollywood's Roxy nightclub, the boys' night out attracted Chris Penn, actors Harry Dean Stanton, David Keith, Cruise and Robert Duvall, and Cameron Crowe, screenwriter of Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Thanks to an open bar, "they were all pretty buzzed," Kitten says of her audience. Sean "was feeling no pain. But he didn't fall on his face or anything. When he talked, he made sense."
Though Sean was slapping his thighs in glee when Kitten peeled all to the soon-to-be Mrs. Penn's Material Girl, the evening produced few ungentle-manly moments. Harry Dean Stanton did arrive late, and when he entered, recalls Kitten, "Sean picked up my blouse and said, 'See what you missed?' " Then he shoved Stanton's face straight into Ms. Natividad's ta-tas. She didn't mind a bit. "Sometimes I do, but it was Sean's night, and he could have done whatever he wanted to. That was about as wild as he got."
Whether the months and years ahead with his hyper-visible mate will be any wilder—whether there will even be months, let alone years—only time will tell. In the afterglow their goal is a picture of togetherness. Madonna, ready to sign a Disney Pictures contract for a kidnap film, has been shopping for a joint movie project with her new husband. In the meantime there is a new midnight-blue $44,000 Mercedes to drive (a gift to herself), a new line of Madonna-wear due this fall and plans for a spacious estate on a secluded spot in Malibu. But visitors had best beware. When asked whether he was going to put up a fence for security, Penn replied: "A fence, nothing. We're going to have gun towers."
- Contributors:
- Eleanor Hoover,
- Susan Peters,
- Steve Walker.
More in the Archive
Today's Photos
Treat Yourself! 4 Preview Issues
The most buzzed about stars this minute!


text:
Accommodation Search Engine, on-line since 1995, guide to over 350,000 hotels, motels, inns, B&Bs and apartments.
The best way to search for hotels and other serviced accommodation anywhere in the world. More than 350,0000 individual listings in our location based accommodation search engine, many with links to on-line booking engines so you can compare prices and make reservations immediately. The first independent on-line accommodation listing site on the Internet, and still the best.
Bangor Road, Holywood, United Kingdom, BT18 0EX( 0.26 Miles from Cultra )
Location:In Holywood (Cultra)Property Location With a stay at Culloden Estate & Spa in Holywood (Cultra), you'll be minutes from Ulster Folk and Transport Museum and close to Royal Belfast ..more
Bangor Road, Holywood, Belfast, United Kingdom( 0.35 Miles from Cultra )
A 10-minute drive from Belfast city centre, Culloden hotel has a spa, a pool and a fitness suite. There is free parking, and Belfast Airport is a 5-minute drive away. Rooms at the 5-star Culloden fea..more
60 Demesne Road, Holywood, United Kingdom( 1.39 Miles from Cultra )
Award-winning Rayanne House offers 5-star accommodation in a quiet setting, with spectacular views over Belfast Lough. Victorian period features and free Wi-Fi are 5 miles from Belfast centre.
Main Street, Crawfordsburn, County Down, United Kingdom( 3.33 Miles from Cultra )
This picturesque hotel dates back to the 1600s, offering history, excellent hospitality and a high quality of facilities and service.
10 Estate Road, Belfast, United Kingdom, BT19 1UR( 3.71 Miles from Cultra )
Location:The 4 Star Clandeboye Lodge Features A Fresh Contemporary Design With An Exceptional Brasserie And Superb Conference And Events Facilities. our Famously Relaxed And Friendly Atmosphere ..more
10 Estate Road, Clandeboye, Bangor, United Kingdom( 3.76 Miles from Cultra )
With a contemporary design and cosy atmosphere, Clandeboye Lodge is just 5 minutes' drive from Bangor. There are beautiful landscaped sculpture gardens and the stylish rooms have free Wi-Fi.
Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, United Kingdom, BT4 3LP( 4.02 Miles from Cultra )
Location:In Belfast (Dundonald)Property Location With a stay at Stormont Hotel in Belfast (Dundonald), you'll be close to Stormont Parliament Buildings and Titanic Belfast. This 4-star hote..more
75 Belfast Road, Carrickfergus, United Kingdom, BT38 8PH( 4.23 Miles from Cultra )
Location:Near Carrickfergus MarinaProperty Location With a stay at Clarion Hotel Carrickfergus Belfast in Carrickfergus, you'll be convenient to Carrickfergus Marina and St. Nicholas Church..more
75 Belfast Road, Carrickfergus, United Kingdom( 4.23 Miles from Cultra )
In a historical location and walking distance from shops, pubs and restaurants, this hotel boasts easy access to the Antrim Coast and the Causeway Coast and Glens.
Alexandra Pier, Rogers Quay, County Antrim, United Kingdom( 4.24 Miles from Cultra )
Offering comfort and value by pretty Carrickfergus Harbour, Premier Inn Carrickfergus is 0.5 miles from the town centre and is ideal for visiting the castle and the marina. Carrickfergus Premier Inn ..more
High Street, Carrickfergus, United Kingdom( 4.50 Miles from Cultra )
Set in a 13th-century building, the Dobbins Inn boasts historical features, free Wi-Fi and an award-winning restaurant. In Carrickfergus centre, the hotel also has a cosy bar and free parking.
236 Upper Road, Greenisland, Carrickfergus, United Kingdom( 4.76 Miles from Cultra )
On the hillside under the Knockagh Monument, with magnificent views over Belfast Lough, this charming hotel offers free parking, free Wi-Fi and attractive en suite rooms with 32-inch flat-screen TVs.
22 Lansdowne Road, Belfast, United Kingdom( 5.09 Miles from Cultra )
Somerton House is 2 miles from Belfast Ferry Port and 3 miles from the city centre. It offers home-cooked breakfasts, free parking and rooms with flat-screen TVs and DVD players.
657 Antrim Road, Belfast, United Kingdom( 5.17 Miles from Cultra )
Lansdowne Hotel is 3 miles (4.8 km) from Belfast city centre. It is at the foot of Cave Hill on the Antrim Road, with spectacular views over Belfast Lough. The private hotel has easy access to all ma..more
2A Queens Road, Belfast, United Kingdom( 5.21 Miles from Cultra )
Located in the Titanic Quarter of Belfast, this Premier Inn is located across from the Odyssey Arena and Pavilion. George Best City Airport and Belfast city centre are within 1.5 miles.
7 Princetown Road, 9 Princetown Road, Northern Ireland, Bangor, United Kingdom( 5.46 Miles from Cultra )
Situated in an elevated position overlooking the marina, this well reputed and respected guest house occupies a superb setting in the seaside resort of Bangor, County Down.
61 Princetown Road, Bangor, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom( 5.46 Miles from Cultra )
Shelleven Guest House is a Victorian property with great charm, providing luxurious accommodation in a warm relaxed atmosphere. Situated in a quiet conservation of Bangor, close to the marina, the pr..more
92 Church Street, Newtownards, United Kingdom( 5.56 Miles from Cultra )
Just 20 minutes from Belfast centre, The Strangford Arms is a renovated Victorian hotel, offering elegant rooms and free private parking. With an award-winning restaurant, there is also free Wi-Fi.
45-46 Queens Parade, Bangor, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom( 5.58 Miles from Cultra )
Situated in the heart of Bangor, overlooking the picturesque Blue Flag marina, this guest house offers free Wi-Fi and an elevator to the higher floors. Belfast city centre can be reached in 15 minutes..more
69 Cedar Avenue, Belfast, United Kingdom, BT15 5AT( 5.61 Miles from Cultra )
Location:Near Belfast CastleProperty Location With a stay at Sleepy Cedars in Belfast, you'll be convenient to Solitude Football Stadium and Belfast Castle. This bed & breakfast is within c..more
117 Cavehill Road, 117 Cavehill Road, Belfast, United Kingdom( 5.63 Miles from Cultra )
Parkview Lodge is just 3 km from Belfast City Centre and opposite the water-fowl laden and picturesque Waterworks public park. It offer free Wi-Fi in public areas.
20 Talbot Street, Belfast, United Kingdom, BT1 2LD( 5.69 Miles from Cultra )
Location:Near St. Anne's CathedralProperty Location With a stay at Ramada Encore Belfast City Centre, you'll be centrally located in Belfast, steps from Metropolitan Arts Centre and St. Ann..more
34-38 Victoria Street, Belfast, United Kingdom, BT1 3GH( 5.75 Miles from Cultra )
Location:Near Waterfront HallProperty Location With a stay at Malmaison Belfast, you'll be centrally located in Belfast, steps from Albert Memorial Clock Tower and Lagan Weir and Lookout. T..more
16 Skipper Street, Belfast, United Kingdom, BT1 2DZ( 5.77 Miles from Cultra )
Location:Near St. Anne's CathedralProperty Location With a stay at The Merchant Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Belfast, steps from Albert Memorial Clock Tower and Belfast Customs Hou..more
Waring Street, Belfast, United Kingdom( 5.79 Miles from Cultra )
Premier Inn Belfast City Centre (Cathedral Quarter) is situated in the heart of the city centre. Castle Court Shopping Centre is just a 5-minute walk from the hotel and The Grand Opera House is just 1..more
Login / Register your hotelHelpAbout usContact ASEPrivacy Policy
If you have any comments about our site, or own or manage a hotel or b&b and wish to add your property to the Accommodation Search Engine Please contact us.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
The Case for Single Line Queuing
October 5, 2012 | Business
This infographic addresses common concerns over the choice of single line or multiple waiting line configurations. The graphic presents key challenges and the business case for single line queuing. Single line queuing could be the answer to crowd control.
Related Posts:
Logging In...
Comments are closed.


text:
1725 briefings from 411 companies
Share Schemes briefings
Share Schemes
EMI options are a popular choice of tax-favoured employee incentive amongst small and medium sized companies. In this briefing, Nabarro set out the principal elements of EMI options and an outline of the tax reliefs potentially available to holders of EMI options and their employing company.
Published:26 March 2012
Business Area:Share Schemes
The enterprise management incentive (EMI) scheme allows tax-advantaged share options to be granted to employees. With many share prices still being low, employers are using the scheme as an attractive incentive for employees. This briefing looks at how the scheme operates and who is eligible.
Company:Uria Menendez
Published:19 August 2011
Business Area:Share Schemes
There are a number of reasons why companies may consider demerging in this current economic climate. There are also several different structures which may be used to achieve the desired result. Here, Osborne Clarke provides an analysis of the options.
Company:Osborne Clarke
Published:18 June 2010
Business Area:Share Schemes
The Committee of European Securities Regulators (CESR) and the EU Commission have recently initiated developments affecting the regulatory landscape that employers must navigate when considering issuing equity incentives to European employees. We review the latest developments in the UK and Germany.
Company:Latham & Watkins
Published:11 February 2010
Business Area:Share Schemes
Employee incentivisation is always a hot topic and never more so than in the current climate of pay freezes and failed bonus targets.
Company:Walker Morris
Published:04 February 2010
Business Area:Share Schemes
Find briefings
Categories related to Share Schemes


text:
"Food Safety - It's in Your Hands" is a program that was developed
jointly by Purdue University and Virginia Tech through a USDA-CSREES
grant. This training program should be given to sub-management level
employees working in food processing operations by management-level
employees. The program focuses on teaching the basics of Hazard Analysis
Critical Control Program (HACCP) and prerequisite programs such as Good
Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). It can be used as a stand-alone program
or as a supplement to other food safety training programs.
The Instructors Kit contains an Instructors' Packet and a Participant's Packet. The Instructor's Packet contains the agenda for the program and all the visuals needed for the training. The program is divided into four different modules that can be used alone or together. Guidance is given for each visual and for the class exercises. Each participant that attends the training should be given a copy of the Participant's Packet. The Participant's Packet contains information that parallels the curriculum in the Instructors Packet and a completion certificate.
This curriculum is available in English and Spanish formats and visuals are available as color slides, color overheads, and Microsoft® PowerPoint® files on CD-ROM. All files are available on the web at http://www.foodsci.purdue.edu. We hope that these training materials provide you with a helpful source of information that can be used as part of your food safety training programs.
If you have any comments or questions regarding this curriculum, please contact:
Dr. Richard Linton, Ph.D.
Department of Food Science
1160 Food Science Building
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN 47907-1160


text:
Can HTC's superphones worry Samsung? HTC President seems to think so
0. phoneArena 28 Jan 2013, 09:25 posted on
HTC used to be a fearsome figure in the Android space. Having built both the very first and second Android phones, the manufacturer had accumulated significant experience with the OS by the time the other companies joined the party...
This is a discussion for a news. To read the whole news, click here
1. ajac09 (Posts: 1481; Member since: 30 Sep 2009)
I dont think samsung is worried about HTC though.
3. SamsungFan (Posts: 201; Member since: 16 Apr 2012)
Me tooo......
4. rf1975 (Posts: 258; Member since: 01 Aug 2011)
Yes, but they have to worry about the built quality of their devices.
12. Aeires (unregistered)
Not really. Samsung can change their own build quality whenever they need to.
116. fsahin (Posts: 46; Member since: 17 Mar 2012)
Yes more cheaper plastics
22. MikeG77 (Posts: 402; Member since: 24 Nov 2008)
I would agree with you on the build quality of HTC phones being better than Samsung. HTC is going to need recognize that people want phones with no compromises such as an SD card slot and removeable battery. I myself don't mind a built in battery but it needs to be large enough to handle my day to day use.
HTC has no legitimate exscuse in regards to not putting in an SD slot and larger battery when Motorola was able to do so while making a thinner device.
76. HDShatter (Posts: 1021; Member since: 17 Jan 2013)
HTC didn't put them in it because they probably save a whole $2 not doing so.
82. ECPirate37 (Posts: 195; Member since: 14 Jul 2011)
I LOVE HTC, but if they don't have removable batteries or expandable memory in their phones when it is time for me to buy one, I will pick another manufacturer. I have to visit many different job sites, and there isn't always a place to charge my phone. I currently carry two spare batteries with me, and cannot imagine using a phone with non-replacable batteries until battery life starts lasting 24 hours. (Which will probably not happen any time soon)
84. thelegend6657 (unregistered)
Well , the HTC butterfly has an SD card slot , that's a good start w
101. Nadr1212 (Posts: 741; Member since: 22 Sep 2012)
For me, it is hard to believe that Samsung will go down, hard as Nokia at least, somewhere in the future
117. 14545 (Posts: 1535; Member since: 22 Nov 2011)
Not mention, the reason's samsungs are so popular are because they open source the drivers(easier deving) and they make them easily hack-able. Neither of which Moto or HTC do. And guess what, both of those companies have, and continue to struggle. WAKE UP HTC AND MOTO, we don't want to buy sammys poorly built phones, we want YOUR devices, but you have to listen to us, THE CUSTOMER, not VZW etc.
63. Martine (Posts: 102; Member since: 20 Oct 2011)
HTC has the worst quality control issues in the industry. This in my opinion is worse than your "build quality issues". If you don't know this, you need to ask your friends or any sales rep.
My Galaxy S2 will be 2 years in few months time without any build issues whatsoever. My Note 2 is doing great too.
No locked bootloader, No need to look for a way to s-off, removable battery and external SD support.
If these things are what you refer to as bad build quality, then I think I'm ready to trade any other phone for another Sammy's biggest thing.
81. TMach (Posts: 454; Member since: 29 Dec 2011)
Build quality is about robustness of the hardware and a reasonable expectation that it will suffer a few bumps etc without risk of deterioration. That is NOT a quality associated with Samsung and is more one more likely to be attributed to HTC et al. I had a featured article in PA about a crack that inexplicably appeared in my S3 after very little use, close to the charger port! It is for this reason among others that I shall never touch a Samsung phone....ever! Octacore, wakes you up, makes coffee and butters your toast....No way no how! Xperia Z will be my next phone!
86. xoatomxo (Posts: 57; Member since: 26 Apr 2011)
ok. you go buy a Sony. I am buying Galaxy S4 or Note 3
118. 14545 (Posts: 1535; Member since: 22 Nov 2011)
I disagree, I currently have a Sammy Nexus, but the build quality is crap. Much worse than my Rezzy, Tbolt, Bionic, or even old TP2. That being said, I will not buy another HTC/Moto device until they realize that we will not continue to support them if they make only carrier locked phones with no development help from them. (IE Drivers, and unlocked phones)
7. TheLibertine (Posts: 484; Member since: 15 Jan 2012)
What "moves" are they supposed to do, anyway? Send korean soldiers to Taiwan?... The Galaxy SIV launch is planned for March and until then it makes no Sense (pun intended) to make a lot of noise, so that the current products line-up sells better.
29. ubuntu (Posts: 40; Member since: 11 Jan 2013)
What about Sony? haha
39. emadshiny (Posts: 1144; Member since: 05 Dec 2012)
of course samsung is worry about Sony. they are progressing with a fast pace and they try to cover every levels as well. except from Z/Zl which are their high end devices, Sony is working on a mid range and a low end phone as well. so, get ready Sammy.
113. b1acktiger (Posts: 223; Member since: 19 May 2012)
In Asia, I guess samsung is worried and closely watching what htc is upto. As a industry insider i was watching these to giants for a while now. when HTC started with Desire V which was a top Android Dual SIM phone, Samsung came up with Galaxy S Duos and Now, Desire SV= Galaxy Grand.
I think, Yes Samsung is worried about losing the market share they are having now
2. emadshiny (Posts: 1144; Member since: 05 Dec 2012)
to me their products look more elegant than Sammy's, so i prefer buying htc. Sammy is getting bigger via advertising.
25. umadd (banned) (Posts: 40; Member since: 25 Jan 2013)
Right, because the advertising is the only factor in making sales.
57. CanYouSeeTheLight (Posts: 1116; Member since: 05 Jul 2012)
Why do you think Apple sells so much? It's not like the iPhone is the best phone out there.
90. kclgphilsbsa (Posts: 765; Member since: 21 Jan 2013)
hmm, i dont thinkk so :D
i am amazd by xperia Z, but i love touchwiz and superAmoled and s3's camera is still one of d best to date and im looking forward for their next flagship's camera capabilities..
44. TA-21 (Posts: 20; Member since: 22 Oct 2012)
I used GS3 and Note ll but now i have HTC DROID DNA so i prefer to buying htc in future bcz of these;
Best build quality
Best design
Best Screen
58. JWS65 (Posts: 32; Member since: 22 Jan 2013)
I would give build and screen to DNA though Note 2 is not bad on those. But other than those, what does DNA offer better than Note 2?
60. androidsbiggestfan (Posts: 76; Member since: 09 Aug 2011)
The Note 2 has literally about 66% of screen PPI compared to the DNA? Please explain.
65. JWS65 (Posts: 32; Member since: 22 Jan 2013)
What's there to explain? I already said DNA has it over note 2. 440ppi doesn't really matter unless you look at it less than inch from screen or using magnifier. Again besides that, what does DNA have over Note 2?
Sure HTC is the first with 1080p screen, but everyone else is going to have that soon.
77. HDShatter (Posts: 1021; Member since: 17 Jan 2013)
Aslo you have to have verizon to use the DNA and I am not paying there overpriced fees.
61. Kev50027 (Posts: 3; Member since: 28 Jan 2013)
I heard that the sides of the DNA can be dented easily. Is this true? The battery life is lackluster, as well as the lack of SD card slot and replaceable battery. Even Sense is starting to look long in the tooth.
87. xoatomxo (Posts: 57; Member since: 26 Apr 2011)
Galaxy S3 and Note2 Multi-window all the way !!
112. TA-21 (Posts: 20; Member since: 22 Oct 2012)
Some people say lack of micro SD slot is a con if this is a con you can buy HTC butterfly international version of DROID DNA.
JWS65-- if build, design and screen quality is on side of Droid DNA system configuration is same is Note 2 then HTC Droid DNA is winner of this fight :-)
5. yowanvista (Posts: 340; Member since: 20 Sep 2011)
It doesn't matter if HTC makes xyz Super Smartphone if the software is rubbish & bloated. They may do whatever they want but Super Smartphone ≠ More sales. Samsung is better at advertising and that's what drive them forward, they made more than anyone in the Android arena, $8.27B compared to HTC's insignificant $34M. HTC broke Sense, had repeated reliability and battery issues with their newer phones (even their WP8 devices) and flooded the market with senseless phones. HTC's condition won't improve unless they change their strategy and their software quality.
8. jroc74 (Posts: 6005; Member since: 30 Dec 2010)
Yea....HTC has been notorious for bad battery life. They finally seem to have that under control. While the Motorola and Samsung were the best for battery life for Android phones in released in 2010. And both has gotten better since then.
11. speckledapple (Posts: 892; Member since: 29 Sep 2011)
i completely agree with everything you said. HTC did it to themselves and has not since awakended from its own dream.
21. darkskoliro (Posts: 1076; Member since: 07 May 2012)
software is rubbish and bloated? im sorry ive been using my brand new HTC and i can tell you its miles better than stock JB that i have been using for a long time. smooth and full of options. thats what it really is if you ever used one for yourself.
34. yowanvista (Posts: 340; Member since: 20 Sep 2011)
Better that vanilla Android? You've got to be kidding me, HTC's source are obsolete, they still use an old kernel, non-standard code and have bloated their UI with senseless features. That obviously reflects on their poor sales. Their garbage isn't comparable with a state of the art smartphone like the Nexus 4 which features the very latest Android kernel 3.4 and a lag-free experience.
62. Kev50027 (Posts: 3; Member since: 28 Jan 2013)
While I agree with you that Sense is bloated, I doubt that's what's hurting their sales. Most smartphone buyers get their phone because "it's cute" or "I like the way it looks". In other words, they're fools. Why else would Apple still be selling so many iPhones?
69. yowanvista (Posts: 340; Member since: 20 Sep 2011)
Apple has a secure & stable customer base in the U.S, without this Apple means nothing. You wouldn't be surprised that iOS has the largest marketshare in the U.S. HTC doesn't have any, their marketshare has been dwindling for the past few years and whatever smartphone they introduced never improved their status, the demand for HTC phones is simply not there, at least not to the extent needed to rise the company.
114. b1acktiger (Posts: 223; Member since: 19 May 2012)
The common people doesn't look at what android kernel does it have. People like me and you and the few others care about this. Most consumers care about the user experience and Sense was lagging behind TW and the mass marketing of Samsung completely thrown out of business. I personally like sense compared to Stock Android and TouchWiz.
100. jroc74 (Posts: 6005; Member since: 30 Dec 2010)
I like the custom UI's.... but Sense does some things thats head scratching...
Using a pic as a wallpaper...for some reason they made it hard to get the entire picture as the background.
41. JWS65 (Posts: 32; Member since: 22 Jan 2013)
You are pretty much spot on. HTC phones look and feel good, but that's about it. Sense is total reshape of android OS, not just launcher, which is the cause of most of its issues like poor battery life, lags, memory/multitasking issue, etc. Also going with fixed battery, no micro sd doesn't resonate well with most android fans. HTC needs to change those things first to turn them around before it's too late.
47. TA-21 (Posts: 20; Member since: 22 Oct 2012)
I think HTC on a big move with DROID DNA, if u use DRIOD DNA i dont think after that u say like this anymore.
79. maccess (Posts: 742; Member since: 16 Jan 2013)
I'm sorry my friend.. the dna's pros over samsung are just the screen and build quality.. Anything else like features , capability and even the stock launcher ( touchwiz ) samsung is better.. that's why the galaxy s2 , s3 , note and note2 selling like crazy.. the user experienced of samsung phones much more satisfying i think for the costumer.. they even made apple looks like 3 years old kid crying in the court about "patent"
88. xoatomxo (Posts: 57; Member since: 26 Apr 2011)
They say HTC sold a lot of DNA and Butterflys. But from where I live Northern New jersey and where I work NYC, nobody carries HTC. Only phones I see is either Iphone or Galaxy S or Note.
111. TA-21 (Posts: 20; Member since: 22 Oct 2012)
Apple and Sammy they came all the time with a big advertising before their products launch and after that.
I only want to say HTC on a better move now from their past.
Build quality is the best part of an electronic device i think Sammy is not succeed on this part of their Smartphones.
6. flower99 (banned) (Posts: 54; Member since: 18 Nov 2012)
if sammy worry, why produce pentile screen device to compete yours? Samsung never worried anythings!
78. HDShatter (Posts: 1021; Member since: 17 Jan 2013)
You are aware the note 2 and any future featured phones from samsung are full rgb not pentile.
9. AfterShock (Posts: 3698; Member since: 02 Nov 2012)
So are all HTC honchos, Delusional?
10. speckledapple (Posts: 892; Member since: 29 Sep 2011)
I may dislike predictions but HTC right now is living a pipedream. It has to do with much more than just the device but its also the support behind it. The skills in applying long term effort to ensuring the devices they create are not pointless in a few months. HTC currently has a problem with releasing every phone in the universe but having no support for it. Until they can prove that they are better at that than Samsung, they will simply be living a pipe dream.
13. NateAdam8 (Posts: 388; Member since: 17 Feb 2012)
Only if they change three things about there phones 1: Phones need more memory cause 16Gigs won't do against any other phone (At least 32Gigs if they keep making them without Micro SD slots) 2: Micro SD slot case people just love that tiny memory card handy 3: All big brand carriers must have there new phones and that means Verizon, AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile cause without this what would Samsung have to have to worry about after all they've got 16gigs built in, Micro SD card slots and they're on all Carriers and not just Verizon, AT&T or Sprint they have T-Mobile covered so with this there nothing to worry about from a LIMITED COMPANY like HTC.
14. InspectorGadget80 (unregistered)
He can blame apple for that stupid lawsuit. But htc not worried for their super phone
15. XPERIA-KNIGHT (unregistered)
"Samsung has been making "fewer moves" recently, in order to see what HTC is going to do next. According to Tong, that "means HTC has the ability to make Samsung worried."
Sounds about right because being the "cowards" and "copycats" that samsung are/is, they will never drop any product first knowing that it wouldnt last the year ........so they sit back watch all the original and innovative ideas surface .................then they copy them and make further enhancements.............
and what does the world do? the world says "wooooooow samsung is the BEST!"
they came in the mobile world built upon others creative ideas and now they continue to sit back and do what they've always been doing .............but even the "richest company in the world" is falling as we speak............so what makes copy cat and cheating samsung think they cant fall either?
20. IU_Lover (Posts: 35; Member since: 23 Jan 2013)
The best innovators are the ones that copy lol. that's how others make better stuff.
24. XPERIA-KNIGHT (unregistered)
its still wrong iu_lover.......sorry
and youll see how sony and htc makes an "honest" comeback without doing what samsung has been doing for awhile now...
27. umadd (banned) (Posts: 40; Member since: 25 Jan 2013)
Great analysis there, moron. You should let go of your Playstation controller and go outside once in a while and see how things work in real life.
32. Muayyad (Posts: 236; Member since: 05 Oct 2012)
I wonder who copied bigger screen, burst mode and image chip features. Samsung was the innovator? oh well. What made Samsung decide to make the current touchwiz? Remmember the horrible SI?
36. umadd (banned) (Posts: 40; Member since: 25 Jan 2013)
S1 was and still is a great phone. My dad loves it and still has no plans to upgrade after owning for more than 2 years.
Want to know what's horrible? Go use an xperia x10. brb random reboots. brb keyboard doesnt even pop up when trying to type. brb just automatically sets language to a random one. brb phone just freezes and stop responding. All typical complaints from x10 users and myself included but don't worry, just send it off to Sony's warranty centre. They'll just reset it and the same thing will happen again
40. XPERIA-KNIGHT (unregistered)
bad experience bro? just cuz you had hard times with a certain phone DOES NOT mean every one else that owned that phone did!
you ever stop to think that maybe it was jus you?
99. Muayyad (Posts: 236; Member since: 05 Oct 2012)
I don't want to talk about whats out dated because they don't have anything good about them at the moment. We consumers, benefit from all the manufacturers competition. People choose what suits them the best. It it not all about what is best, what is the best fit.
26. umadd (banned) (Posts: 40; Member since: 25 Jan 2013)
Youre saying samsung is a copycat while every sony phones look like a galaxy s2 and every lg phones ever made? Lol wake up u retard fanboy


text:
After 56 games, only eight teams remain at the 2014 FIFA World Cup. We are down to the business end of the tournament, and after some tense and tight matches in the round of 16, the quarter-finals get underway on Friday with France v Germany in Rio de Janeiro.
The world-famous Maracana stadium will host the meeting between two of Europe's biggest sides. Both have won the competition before, and both will fancy their chances of lifting the FIFA World Cup again on July 13.
Didier Deschamps has a few tactical decisions to make for the Friday afternoon's match. He will be troubled after France's somewhat lacklustre attacking display against Nigeria and also how to combat the threat of the Germans.
2 - Didier Deschamps has won both of his games against #GER as a player (2-1 in 1990 & 1-0 in 1996). Winner.
— OptaJean (@OptaJean) July 3, 2014
Neither side was brilliant in their narrow round-of-16 victories, but that is now in the past, with each side 90 minutes away from a place in the semi-finals. Both managers have selection headaches ahead of Friday's game, and there are some very interesting battles that will go a long way to deciding what team makes it to the final four.
Here are the key battles that will shape France's World Cup quarter-final clash with Germany.


text:
Visions Community Services
Rating: 5 stars 1 1 review 374
425 Ezzard Charles Dr Cincinnati OH 45203 USA
Filter Reviews by Role
Promote This Nonprofit
GreatNonprofits badges allow you to raise awareness of your favorite nonprofits on your own web sites!
Reviews for Visions Community Services
11 people found this review helpful
Visions has an outstanding staff that delivers quality services to chidren and parents. It is highly rated for its excellent early childhood education. I have been impressed with the mothers who have completed their education because of the support they have received from the staff at Visions. I have seen children thrive because of the opportunites they have received at the center.
More Feedback
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
By observing and talking with the mothers and children served by Visions
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?


text:
Diocese of Fort Worth Website
St. Maria Goretti students take to video cameras, green screens to deliver school announcements
The modern – and little known – miracles of Padre Pio
We are all called to share God's love during the Jubilee Year of Mercy
Local faithful join together to shield police officers with prayer
Longtime lector remembers his journey to the Catholic faith
NFP instructors see growing demand; June 9 event to provide details on becoming practitioner
St. Andrew School Girl Scouts collect 370 shoes for charity
Connected by faith: Three new priests ordained for Diocese of Fort Worth
Superintendent Jennifer Pelletier looks back on year filled with triumphs, tragedy
Sacred Heart Church in Wichita Falls to celebrate 125th years of faith, service
'Moved by Mercy' is theme of Respect Life Month, yearlong observance
Meet the Courage apostolate's new leader: Fr. Philip Bochanski
Pope: Anyone who repents, desires God's embrace can be saved
Healing division with tradition: Hispanic ministry seeks unity
Pope Francis endorses Mexican bishops on family marches
An Encounter for Change at World Youth Day
World Youth Day, an opportunity for spiritual progress
Three-Minute Testimony, do you have one?
Seminarian summer activities are a continued witness to Christ
What can a catechist learn from St. Thomas More?
Our Feature Articles
Local News
National / International News
Bishop Michael Olson's Column
Fr. Jonathan Wallis' Column
Marlon De La Torre's Column
Noticias en Español
Word to Life
Movie Reviews
Book Reviews
Jeff Hensley
Juan Guajardo
Associate Editor
Judy Russeau
Administrative Associate
Advertise with US!
The North Texas Catholic has been in publication since 1982. To view our archives please visit the link below.
Past Articles
Past Issues
North Texas Catholic
800 West Loop 820 South
Fort Worth, Texas 76108
Fax: 817.244.8839
Home Login
© 2012 North Texas Catholic
Powered by liveSite.


text:
This year's Ross SIG User Conference will take place at the Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans, LA. The Hotel Monteleone is a historical landmark hotel located in the heart of the French Quarter. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to network with other Ross users, learn best practices through customer presentations, gain insight into the Ross product roadmap, and meet with Ross product experts.
Conference Location
Registration Fees
We're focused on more ways to make you and your company more productive and efficient. Don't miss this opportunity to:
The Ross Enterprise executive team will be delivering key speeches to the audience, including:
Download the Conference Agenda
Download the Conference Abstracts
Call for Presenters & Topics
If you would like to submit a session topic and / or volunteer to be a presenter. If you have any suggestions or want to help, please contact:
Bryan Houser – (919) 361-5684 x 126 – firstname.lastname@example.com
Les Howell – (214) 689-1306 – firstname.lastname@example.com
General Meeting Notification and Changes to the EUC Bylaws
As required by our by-laws, this email is your official notification that the Ross Enterprise SIG Conference will also include the annual General Meeting of the Ross Enterprise International Users Group.
Please click here to see the proposed changes to the EUC Bylaws.
If you have a CDCSoftware.com account please Login below.
Don't have an account? Register Now


text:
Which version of Android is your smartphone running on?
0. phoneArena 10 Jun 2014, 02:34 posted on
The long road of new Android versions from announcement to an actual release on a myriad of devices across the globe has been a subject of ridicule from the Apple faithful for a long while…
This is a discussion for a news. To read the whole news, click here
14. imej88 (unregistered)
Can't agree more. xD
16. Sniggly (Posts: 7305; Member since: 05 Dec 2009)
Or maybe a lot of Phonearena's users either rooted and got Kitkat on their phones, or are masters at swapping, buying/selling and otherwise finagling to get phones that run Kitkat.
20. vincelongman (Posts: 4442; Member since: 10 Feb 2013)
Na they're probably people who flashed custom ROMs based of KitKat, since this is a tech site, most people here would know how to do that sort of stuff
Obviously the general public don't, Kitkat would be much lower
15. Sniggly (Posts: 7305; Member since: 05 Dec 2009)
It depends on which device you're asking about. My Motorola Cliq is actually running 2.1 Eclair. My Atrix should technically be running 2.3.odd Daywalkerbread, but is instead running 4.1 Everyflavorbean. However, my Droid Mini runs 4.4 Kitkat and my Moto X runs 4.4.2.
I know there's a very good chance it won't happen, but I'd really like to see Google come out with 5.0 this year. I mean, Android is already such a complete and functional OS that I'm not sure what they could add or change that would justify the bump to 5.0, but if they go for 4.5 it'll be the first time since Cupcake that the version decimal number has climbed that high before an overhaul. In terms of years we're already older than the same age that 1.x and 2.x were at before they were replaced by the next whole number. 1.x was replaced by 2.0 only a year after release (1.0 released in 2008, 2.0 in 2009) and 2.x was only 2 years old when it was replaced by 4.0 (2009, 2011).
I suppose it speaks to the durability of Matias Duarte's design for 4.0 that it's gone this long without a major revision. That said, I'm itching to see something new from him and the guys at El Goog.
22. Shatter (Posts: 2036; Member since: 29 May 2013)
If your still on Froyo/Gingerbread I think its time for you to go get a new phone..
24. Canaan (Posts: 335; Member since: 25 May 2014)
Android 4.4.3, I have a Nexus 4 so naturally our devices are the first to get the latest updates.
59. iampayne (Posts: 322; Member since: 12 Aug 2013)
Well hopefully Google doesn't stick to its 18 month upgrade cycle for the N4 because 18months is this month (Nov 2012 Launch date) meaning it will not get the next update if they stay true to their word.
101. Canaan (Posts: 335; Member since: 25 May 2014)
Well there have been rumors that the Nexus line is being retired to make way for a silver program in early 2015. Hopefully they keep that in mind and continue to update the Nexus 4. After all the Nexus 4 has 2 GB of RAM so it can definitely handle another 4.5 or 5.0 android update.
25. joey_sfb (Posts: 5749; Member since: 29 Mar 2012)
Am I suppose to worry about which version it run. I have gingerbread phone, jellybeans 4.3 and kitkat 4.4.2
To me all my apps still works with every single phone and tablet regardless of version.
Its just bragging rights. I couldn't care less.
26. Shatter (Posts: 2036; Member since: 29 May 2013)
Its not bragging rights because every update adds new features and improves the overall Android OS...
41. nlbates66 (Posts: 328; Member since: 15 Aug 2012)
I'd say security counts as a good reason, but nobody likes to mention that until something goes wrong. :-)
27. JustShadow (Posts: 17; Member since: 01 Jul 2013)
Sony xperia sp cm11 android 4.4.3
30. gigaraga (Posts: 1454; Member since: 29 Mar 2013)
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Android 4.4.2. No CM, rooting and best of all, no lag either...
31. Gamas_K (Posts: 70; Member since: 02 Nov 2013)
Waiting 4.4.2 on my mega 6.3..
33. Mr.Best (Posts: 79; Member since: 17 Jan 2012)
Moto X and G2 (running CM11) both running 4.4.3
34. chocowii (Posts: 447; Member since: 30 Jan 2014)
My Nexus 7 2013 runs on Froyo.
36. rallyguy (Posts: 620; Member since: 13 Mar 2012)
The first paragraph is news from about 2 years ago.
Stats mean nothing. Your not going to get prepaid Android phones on KitKat.
39. shaheer7 (Posts: 22; Member since: 11 Jul 2013)
I have a vertu signature phone running Android 4.4 kitkat
43. Sniggly (Posts: 7305; Member since: 05 Dec 2009)
You actually paid for a Vertu phone?
Well, it's nice to know that at least one person on this site can drop the yearly food budget for a family of four on a phone.
45. PorkyBurger (Posts: 585; Member since: 18 May 2013)
Why care? If he/she wanted that phone badly, and paid for that phone by her own cash, like why not.
48. Sniggly (Posts: 7305; Member since: 05 Dec 2009)
I don't really care, it's just...not a good decision. It's essentially the epitome of spending money on something expensive just so you can say you did.
44. LikeMyself (Posts: 438; Member since: 23 Sep 2013)
Officially stuck on 2.3.6, but unofficially 4.4.2 on cm11! xda is great!
46. surethom (Posts: 682; Member since: 04 Mar 2009)
Nexus 5 4.4.2 it will not upgrade to 4.4.3 I keep getting a error message on reboot?????
62. AfterShock (Posts: 3698; Member since: 02 Nov 2012)
Did you wipe caches?
83. surethom (Posts: 682; Member since: 04 Mar 2009)
No will that help? can I wipe all cashes at once, or do 1 by 1. Cheers
85. AfterShock (Posts: 3698; Member since: 02 Nov 2012)
Just do the the regular cache and dalvik cache at same time in recovery.
You should be good to go.
47. PorkyBurger (Posts: 585; Member since: 18 May 2013)
I am running on Jelly Bean 4.1.2. Tried running those custom ROMs but most of them were buggy, and every single of them had issues with the goddamn lockscreen.
52. brasstax (Posts: 285; Member since: 16 Apr 2014)
I am running jellybean here on my rooted phone. I deliberately have avoided kitkat as it does not aliw apps to be instalked on the external memory card. I think this is a weird decision by goigke to say the least. I am an avid gamer and i am completely dependant on app install support on sd card. Guess folks at Google believe people store only music/videos on sd cards.. :(
Having said that, i am very pleased with my Iocean G7. Yes its a chinese octacore phone. Performance is smooth & Asphalt 8 looks stunning on the full HD 6.5 inch screen :D
Oh.. It came rooted iut of the box as well..
57. Scott93274 (Posts: 4668; Member since: 06 Aug 2013)
Anyone else suspect that 37 votes for Android 2.2 Froyo is actually from iPhone users?
63. AfterShock (Posts: 3698; Member since: 02 Nov 2012)
No doubt.
Ifans are also throwing about that kit Kat voters are rigging poll.
They ijelly.
Anyhow, six out of seven Nexi phone and tablets in my house, all updated to 443.
67. Scott93274 (Posts: 4668; Member since: 06 Aug 2013)
I know that there are still people out there that use that version, but for them to have it and visit this tech site, I just find that hard to believe.
65. iampayne (Posts: 322; Member since: 12 Aug 2013)
Im not trying to get into a flame war here but do some research into the comment sections on tech sites. Honestly for every 10 comments on an Apple article 7 of them are ususally someone from the Android crowd. In an Android article its about every 3 comments are made from an Apple person. And yes I have actually taken time to research this. And the funny thing is my numbers are high if you base them off your assumption Apple people are the 37 votes. Because that would put them at less than 2% of the voters. Lets see an iOS chart and see how many Android people blindly put 5.x or 6.x.
69. AfterShock (Posts: 3698; Member since: 02 Nov 2012)
Ifans brought this thought up here first, not us.
More android users in apple articles on a tech site, go figure huh.
Everyone's got an agenda, welcome to the nets.
77. iampayne (Posts: 322; Member since: 12 Aug 2013)
No thats not true at all. I just went back through the comments and the first comment to bring it up was someone saying "must be ifans voting for anything older than 4.x". And why would an Apple person say Apple people are voting for pre 4.x anyway. Don't you think they would do it and not make it known?
78. AfterShock (Posts: 3698; Member since: 02 Nov 2012)
You are correct, post 10 versus post 11.
However I won't delve into head games of why people do what they do.
They just do.
That's kind of obvious duh.
71. VZWuser76 (Posts: 4210; Member since: 04 Mar 2010)
I sometimes reply in the comments in Apple articles, but usually only when I think something is wrong is being portrayed as the truth.
The funny thing is, you had both sides claiming that the other was rigging the poll for their advantage, so both sides have their problems.
I have 4 phones sitting around here, 2 of which I switch back and forth, but I have 3 versions of android between the 4 of them. An old HTC Incredible on GB, a Galaxy S3 on JB, an a Motorola Droid Maxx & Moto X on KK.
What I don't get is all these people saying if you're on ICS or GB you really need to upgrade. What business is it of yours? I could say if your car is older than 5 years you really need to upgrade to, but I'm not gonna help you foot the bill just like you aren't gonna help these people upgrade their phones. If they like what they've got what does it matter to you?
75. iampayne (Posts: 322; Member since: 12 Aug 2013)
I argree with your point that both sides mislead with information which is the point I was trying to make. The comment I was replying to said that all the people saying they were using Froyo were Apple people. I was making a point to say it happens on both fronts. And as far as the upgrading I could also care less and your right its none of my business. My point was specifically directed at the rigging comment.
95. VZWuser76 (Posts: 4210; Member since: 04 Mar 2010)
The last part was actually not directed at you, but at others who made comments like that. Just wanted to clarify that
74. LeBrownJames (Posts: 201; Member since: 17 Mar 2014)
Cupcake..! :D
76. mariosraptor (Posts: 125; Member since: 15 Mar 2012)
iOS 9
79. thegodfather (Posts: 23; Member since: 27 Nov 2013)
Wish I could but, with the advent of moto and e I don't see anything pre jelly bean in a year, any comments
80. protozeloz (Posts: 5396; Member since: 16 Sep 2010)
Z1 KitKat, stock, quite happy about it
86. xperian (Posts: 325; Member since: 10 Apr 2014)
4.1 because LG doesn't like to update their old flagships
89. GeorgeDao123 (Posts: 431; Member since: 20 Aug 2013)
Tim Cook said only 9 (or 19) % Android users have KitKat... Here, we have 59%.
96. VZWuser76 (Posts: 4210; Member since: 04 Mar 2010)
The problem is this is a small sample of the total number of users. Just like the polls that places like IDC have, where they get info from like 3000 or 5000 people, it's a guesstimate, not definitive information. All this poll will tell you is what version of Android the PA readers who happened to click on this article have, not the actual breakdown of Android by version.
If you want actual numbers Google releases them based on visits to the Playstore, which would be much more accurate.
91. robocopvn (Posts: 419; Member since: 10 Mar 2010)
cm11 on LG E980
92. younger06 (Posts: 15; Member since: 06 Apr 2014)
My MotoX Dev Edition got 4.4.3 on June 6th.
102. Cyberchum (Posts: 675; Member since: 24 Oct 2012)
My Gionee E5 is running 4.2.2 and my SGS II running Slim saber 4.4.2 fuelled by FusionJack.
103. Cyberchum (Posts: 675; Member since: 24 Oct 2012)
My Gionee E5 is running 4.2.2 and my SGS II running Slim saber 4.4.2 fuelled by FusionJack.
105. ilani (Posts: 90; Member since: 23 Dec 2011)
Oh Henry!, er... i mean kit kat :)
106. SugarShockFrantic (Posts: 73; Member since: 05 Jul 2012)
I have a Sony Xperia Z and for the last couple of days my phone as been begging me to update to KitKat but tbh im scared. I hear horror stories of people updating and their phones just going insane after an update . I love my phone just the way it is and dont wanna ruin it trying to have the latest and the greatest but i am curious. Anybody out there with an Xperia who can tell me if the update went okay and how it effected your device?
107. steedsofwar (unregistered)
LG G2 official LG kitkat
109. vhammoudeh (Posts: 12; Member since: 03 Jun 2012)
4.4.2 on my M8 and 4.4.3 on my Nexus5
Really happy that HTC finally got their game together and started releasing their phones with the latest version, I hope they follow with timely updates.
112. Klamba92 (Posts: 210; Member since: 25 Jun 2012)
Stock android 4.4.3 on my nexus 5 and 7 2013. Honestly supposed there are people running froyo and gingerbread Im sure people just picked that for trolling!
113. kabhijeet.16 (Posts: 805; Member since: 05 Dec 2012)
I am running 4.1.2 official on SGS2. Also tried custom roms based on 4.4.2 and it was excellent. However, only issue was that Wifi-direct file sharing is not supported on custom roms (coz developer community doesnt write script for wifi-direct).
SO, i switched back to 4.1.2 (stock Samsung rom) coz wifi-direct is very important to me.


text:
Morris Day & The Time on Bonus Beats Thursday: [VIDEO]
Every Thursday 'The Peoples Station' 93.7 WBLK plays your favorite artist back to back. Today we'll spotlight the super party band 'Morris Day & The Time.' Morris Day and the Time will also be featured today at Thursday @ the Square in Downtown Buffalo. So here are 2 of my favorite videos from Morris Day & the Time. Hope to see you this evening at the Square from 5 until 8p.
The Bird
Subscribe to 93.7 WBLK on
Jungle Love
Subscribe to 93.7 WBLK on


text:
For more information about this web site or products contact Roland Miller at email@example.com.
If you are interested in receiving Roland's Eletter detailing upcoming exhibitions and projects, please complete the Eletter Registration Form or send an email requesting to be put on the mailing list.
If you would like to complete a very short satisfaction survey about this site, fill out the rolandmiller.com survey
Please contact us if you have any questions
Thank you for your interest in rolandmiller.com!
-Roland Miller
www.rolandmiller.com © Roland Miller
Last Updated 07/06/2005


text:
MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- Police are looking for the person responsible for a hit-and-run on Wednesday night on Phillips Street.
Two witnesses reported the pedestrian, a 48-year-old man, was crossing the street when he was hit by a black sedan, according to Sgt. Regina Duckett. Witnesses believe it may have been a Nissan Altima, but are not certain.
The victim was taken to Jackson Hospital for treatment of two broken legs and head trauma. Sgt. Duckett said his injuries were not considered life-threatening.
Police have not made any arrests in the case and do not have a suspect at this time.


text: Topic Archive: Sting My 6 Rules for Planning a Memorial Service Here are some guidelines for honoring those who have passed away. Opinion Column: Ted Kruckel Posted July 12, 2012, 2:22 PM EDT Mourning the Loss of Nextel and Its Push-to-Talk Feature for Event Staff Opinion Column: Ted Kruckel Posted June 4, 2012, 1:20 PM EDT New York's Top 100 Events 2012 Top 100 Posted February 7, 2012, 1:28 PM EST Robin Hood Benefit Uses New Design Team, Sets Another Fund-Raising Record Event Report Posted May 11, 2010, 4:46 PM EDT Before Sting and Sheryl Crow Concert, Sunnybrook Hosts Dinner for 300, Cocktails for 1,000 For the third annual "One Night Live" benefit in support of the Sunnybrook Foundationevent organizers hosted separate dinner and cocktail parties before the Sting and Sheryl Crow concert. Event Report Posted May 25, 2009, 9:00 AM EDT A Daring, Airborne Entertaining Option The Scout Posted May 13, 2009, 9:00 AM EDT Sex and the City Star to Host, Sting to Perform at One Night Live News Posted February 20, 2009, 12:02 PM EST As Readers Watch Online, Huffington Post Leads New Year's Eve-Style Countdown to Inauguration Day With some help from David Stark, Arianna Huffington led a New Year's Eve-style countdown to Inauguration Day amidst a high-tech party that reeled in thousands of online guests. Event Report Posted January 20, 2009, 10:33 AM EST Huffington Post Reels in Sting, Will.i.am to Perform at Inauguration Party News Posted January 13, 2009, 10:40 AM EST Wild Horses Couldn't Drag Me From Longhouse Longhouse takes the lead, by a nose, as the east end's most interesting outpost. Opinion Column: Ted Kruckel Posted July 22, 2008, 11:41 AM EDT 3 Catering Trends for 2006 Follow these mandates to keep guests happy and sated. The Scout Posted March 30, 2006, 12:00 AM EST Event Calendar: Thursday, June 13, 2002 News Posted February 15, 2006, 1:36 PM EST Sting Performs at British Benefit The singer took the stage at an all-organic, all-night dinner event to support sustainable farming nonprofit the Soil Association. Event Report Posted November 9, 2005, 12:00 AM EST This Week: Glamour Awards and the Marathon News Posted November 2, 2005, 12:00 AM EST Ted: Inside Miami's Hot New Hotels Opinion Column: Ted Kruckel Posted January 28, 2004, 12:00 AM EST Naughty After-Party Is Victoria's Secret Event Report Posted November 19, 2003, 12:00 AM EST Sting Sings at Red, Red Bazaar Relaunch Event Report Posted January 15, 2002, 12:00 AM EST Securing St. John for Human Rights Benefit Event Report Posted November 13, 2001, 12:00 AM EST Microsoft in NYC: Bill's Big Launch Event Report Posted October 31, 2001, 12:00 AM EST Blue-Eyed Soul at the Supper Club Event Report Posted May 14, 2001, 12:00 AM EDT


text:
this wiki
Welcome to the StarCraft Wiki
- StarCraft
- StarCraft: Brood War
- StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty
- StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm
- StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void
- StarCraft II: Nova Covert Ops
- StarCraft: Ghost
- Amon
- Artanis
- Samir Duran/Emil Narud
- Tychus Findlay
- Sarah Kerrigan
- Arcturus Mengsk
- Jim Raynor
- Nova Terra
- Zeratul
- Baneling
- Banshee
- Brood lord
- Colossus
- Corruptor
- Hellion
- Immortal
- Infestor
- Marauder
- Mothership
- Overseer
- Phoenix
- Raven
- Reaper
- Roach
- Sentry
- Stalker
- Thor
- Viking
Featured Article
Valor in Hell
The Battle of Char was fought during the Second Great War, between a joint Terran Dominion and Raynor's Raiders force against the Zerg Swarm. It was instigated by Prince Valerian Mengsk but executed by Commander Jim Raynor. The terrans struck at the primary hive and used a xel'naga device to deinfest Sarah Kerrigan. (more...)
StarCraft Universe
The StarCraft franchise is a series of real-time strategy (RTS) computer games developed by Blizzard Entertainment. It is similar to Blizzard's previous hit franchise, Warcraft, except that it has a space opera setting rather than a high fantasy setting. StarCraft was the best selling video game of 1998, and was so successful that Blizzard estimated in 2004 that 9.5 million copies had been sold since its release (4.5 million copies in South Korea), making it the third best-selling computer game in history. StarCraft is praised for being a benchmark of RTS for its depth, intensity, and balanced races. The main storyline of the series revolves around a war between three galactic species: the protoss (a race of humanoid religious warriors), the zerg (vile insect-like aliens who share a hive mind) and the terrans (initially, descendants of human prisoners from Earth). The sequel, StarCraft II, is a trilogy with each "chapter" focusing on one of the three species.
Community Corner
Legacy of the Void has gone live. The wiki is adding edits as quickly as possible. When adding references, you must follow the referencing guidelines. Unit stats no longer need references. Lore, mission and other references can be found at the citation index.
Wikia recently changed the search system. If you are a registered user and don't like how the search system works now, go to your Preferences, "Under the Hood" and "Advanced Display Options". Select "Enable Go-Search" to fix the issue, then press Save. Unregistered users should register to use the direct search method.
There's a collection of interesting Legacy of the Void and Nova Covert Ops images being added to the wiki. When uploading images, you must follow the image policy, especially when it comes to providing a source for the image. Fan art is not tolerated.
Warning: the wiki contains spoilers for Legacy of the Void
All additions must be referenced. Read this before creating new achievements articles.
Please report bad ads. This includes ads promoting software piracy and hacks.
Want to Help?
StarCraft News
|For past news, see the news archive.
Go to these sites for info or for help with your own wiki!
Act of Aggression • Act of War • Age of Empires • The Banner Saga • Bomberman • Boom Beach • Castle Clash • Civilization • Clash of Clans • Command & Conquer • Company of Heroes • Dawn of War • Deception • Dungeon Keeper • Edain • Fire Emblem • Grey Goo • Homeworld • Insaniquarium • KanColle • Krush Kill 'n' Destroy • Plants vs. Zombies • StarCraft • Total War • Wargame • Worms
Want your community included? See how!


text:
When Luke Pinkerton helped develop steel "toothpicks" about nine years ago to be used in concrete reinforcement, it seemed he had a long way to go to get them on the market.
His research at the University of Michigan was well tested, but who would invest in manufacturing a cheaper rebar replacement that had never been used commercially?
"It was difficult to find resources," he said."Everyone thinks you're nuts."
With help from several agencies, he obtained loans from the state's 21st Century Jobs Fund. Now his Polytorx, based in Ann Arbor, sells the Helix reinforcement in 30 countries and employs nearly 40 workers, with manufacturing in Grand Rapids.
Sales have increased every month since June and are expected to double last year's. Pinkerton said he paid back the loans.
"That financing was one of the main factors for me keeping this business in Michigan instead of going back to Georgia, where I lived," he said. "Now, a lot of people are on the payroll here and doing well."
The 21st Century Jobs Fund and several other state resources got a $6.8 million boost from the state recently to not only fund new business ventures like Pinkerton's, but to streamline connections between universities and the private sector. The goal is to quickly connect entrepreneurs and other business experts with the state's 15 public universities when new technologies and business ideas develop.
"This is an enormous step forward," said Paula Sorrell, managing director of entrepreneurial services for the Michigan Economic Development Corp., which worked with the Michigan Strategic Fund to invest the money.
"I don't know of anyone else who got 15 universities together like this. The cooperation to make this happen is unprecedented."
Kevin McCurren, executive director of Grand Valley State University's Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, said part of the funds, $2.43 million for a Tech Transfer Talent Network, will move research results from universities into commercial viability faster — and that will help the state's economy.
The money will go toward creating a database of experts, various fellows programs, consultants and a mentor-in-residence program that embeds entrepreneurs in tech transfer operations at universities.
Such approaches have worked well for individual universities, such as Purdue, MIT and Stanford, McCurren said. The University of Michigan and Michigan Technological University have had their own programs, as well. Nationally, the Association of University Technology Managers benefits its members.
But he knows of no other statewide effort.
"This is an investment in the future, an investment in the state of Michigan," McCurren said. "It's an investment to help get the technology out from the universities."
The funding also includes $1.8 million for a Corporate Relations Network. U-M started a corporate relations office four years ago. Now all six research universities will have offices that are connected so the private sector can find the right resources.
"Interface is such a critical thing," said Daryl Weinert, executive director of U-M's Business Engagement Center. "Universities are large and complicated and hard to navigate.
"This network is a huge step forward."
The largest part of the talent network funding will grant half the cost for a small business to have a university conduct research. Weinert said small businesses generally cannot conduct their own research.
He said the program, successful at U-M, will "prime the pump" of innovation, leading to more products sold in Michigan.
Though the network may be unique now, he expects other states will soon catch on.
"It's a whole new era of universities opening themselves up to the business world," he said. "Universities can do research, they know of talent bases, they explore ways of efficiency. There's a myriad ways universities can be useful to companies."
Michigan is "way ahead of the curve nationally," he said.
The MEDC funding includes $2.4 million for the new Michigan Initiative for Innovation & Entrepreneurship and the existing Michigan Universities Commercialization Initiative.
The two-year refunding for MUCI will allow any of the 15 universities to spin out start-up companies based on a university project. The MIIE funding will pay for internships and other programs promoting entrepreneurial principles and practices among students and faculty.
Sorrell said MUCI has spun out 52 companies over the past several years.


text:
Swix Aurora Softshell Jacket
Retailers' Descriptions
Here's what other sites are saying:
The Swix Mens Aurora Softshell Jacket is designed for aerobic outdoor activity. Swix made the Aurora Softshell from a stretch-woven fabric, rather than a laminate, that relies on the tightness of the weave for its weatherproofing, so its very breathable.
- Backcountry Outlet refers to the men's version
Swix Aurora Softshell Jacket
$62.83 - $95.97
The Aurora Softshell Jacket has been discontinued.previously retailed for:
$62.83 - $95.97
The Swix Aurora Softshell Jacket is not available from the stores we monitor. It was last seen December 4, 2012 at REI.
If you're looking for a new soft shell jacket, check out the best reviewed current models.


text:
Keith Lowell Jensen, a Sacramento-area comic, shares his reaction to the death of actor and comedian Robin Williams.
No email address was supplied by
To complete your registration on this site, please supply an address.
Please confirm or modify the email address to which you will have subscription offers sent.
For a more personalized experience, please supply the following optional information.


text:
The Schneider Optics Sapphire Blue Graduated Filter, is a rich indigo blue solid color Sapphire
Blue filters can be used to create cool or even cold feeling images.
They can
also be used to enhance blue of sky and water or for a moonlit "day for night"
effect. Note that the filter color MIXES with the sky or water color to create
the final color.
This filter is available in strengths of 1, 2, and 3. These strengths achieve
a subtle, moderate, or bold effect.
Schneider makes both soft-edge(SE) and hard-edge(HE) Graduated Color filters.
Typically, soft-edge filters are used with wide to medium-angle lenses because
these lenses have greater depth of field. Hard-edge filters are preferred for
use with telephoto lenses or for bold transitions.


text:
41st Daytime Emmy Awards Final: Big Night For 'Young and Restless' With Best Drama, Much More
Sixth Update: 6:45 pm: It's done, with The Young and the Restless the night's big winner, scooping up the big one, for outstanding drama series, along with five others, for "Special-Class Special" (an hour-long tribute to the late Jeanne Cooper, who appeared on the show for four decades); lead actor in a drama (Billy Miller); younger actress in a drama (Hunter King); supporting actress in a drama (Amelia Henle); and writing team, drama. Separately, Venice the Series, won for best drama – new approaches, while Days of Our Lives picked up for supporting actor (Eric Martsolf); younger actror (Chandler Massey) ; and lead actress (Eileen Davidson).
Notable win in the daytime drama categories went to One Life to Live, which ended up online after its long run on broadcast TV ended. The show won for directing team, drama, one of six Emmys that One Life and All My Children, another broadcast veteran that ended up online, won this weekend (the creative categories, mostly for technical-side achievements, were handed out Friday).
It was also a very good night for Steve Harvey, who won for best game show host for Family Feud, and his Steve Harvey syndicated show for best talk show, informative. On top of that, Harvey was vacationing in Bali, rather than sitting in a hotel ballroom in a tuxedo on a beautiful summer day.
Three Spanish-language categories were included for the first time, including winners for Morning Program (Un Nuevo Dia); Entertainment Program (Clix) and Daytime Talent (Rodner Figueroa, one of four nominated from El Gordo Y La Flaca). Here's the full list in order:
Eric Martsolf, Days of Our Lives
Amelia Heinle, The Young and the Restless
The Mind of a Chef
Bobby Flay, Bobby Flay's Barbecue Addiction
The People's Court"
Steve Harvey, Family Feud
TIE: Dr. Mehmet Oz, The Dr. Oz Show and Katie Couric, Katie
The Young and the Restless
One Life to Live
Hunter King, The Young and the Restless
Chandler Massey, Days of Our Lives
Steve Harvey
Rodner Figueroa, El Gordo Y La Flaca
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Good Morning America
Un Nuevo Dia
The Young and the Restless: The Jeanne Cooper Tribute
TIE: Entertainment Tonight and Extra
Billy Miller, The Young and the Restless
Eileen Davidson, Days of Our Lives
Venice The Series
The Young and the Restless
Fifth Update: 6:30 pm: Phew, that was exhausting. Linda Bell Blue, the 19-year executive producer of Entertainment Tonight, brought along a multi-page thank-you speech, a young assistant to help wrangle her speech and, well, let's just call it a profligate sense of the audience's patience. And that was for ET's tie, the second such of the night, with Extra for outstanding entertainment news program. Blue decided to make up for too many past shrugs by the Academy, but thanked, among others, "the 36 bosses I've had over the past 19 years," and CBS chief Les Moonves, the show's original star, Mary Hart, and her successor Nancy O'Dell. By contrast, Extra's Mario Lopez took longer to walk up to the stage than to give his thanks. The audience seemed thankful for that small blessing. And given the X-rated advice that Sharon Osbourne launched into after the ET/Extra win as she prepared to present the next awards, it's safe to say the show is painting the town Blue, not Red.
Meanwhile, the big acting categories in daytime drama, best actor and actress, went to Billy Miller of The Young and The Restless (another win for the show, the night's biggest hardware haul so far) and Eileen Davidson of Days of Our Lives.
Fourth Update: 6:02 PM: A good night so far for Steve Harvey. He grabs Emmys for outstanding game show host, his Steve Harvey wins for outstanding talk show – informative, and he's hanging out in Bali on vacation instead of in the ballroom of the Beverly Hilton. Win-win-win, as they like to say. The Ellen Degeneres Show picked up the win for Outstanding Talk Show – Entertainment.
Third Update: 5:50 PM: "We're making history! Oh god — shit! Guys, I'm sorry if my nipples fall out."
And so, the Daytime Emmy Awards tonight boldly stepped into the new era of web-only livestreaming, from the Beverly Hilton hotel.
The historic opener was delivered as the handoff to host Kathy Griffin, by one of the webcast's Red-Carpet Who Are You Wearing Vocal Fryers. Some awkward minutes of delay and lack of mic-ing later, during which Griffin could be heard faintly in the distance saying something like, "Welcome to the shit show…this is your night…" Griffin began her monologue "for real" – as in, we could see and hear her.
"Some guy named Maliki was doing an interview, and said, 'Kathy Griffin would be my dream host.' And I said, 'For no money – I'm there!'" Griffin said, on the news, if not within the universe of the daytime soap crowd.
Griffin called the show the Hidden Gem of the Emmys – her one feint at middle-of-the-road respectability. She spent the balance of her opening schtick talking about her experience at last year's HLN telecast Daytime Emmy Awards ceremony during which she was seated at a table with Bethenny Frankel, who desperately wanted to leave, Dr. Drew ("So, no black tar heroine for me!") and Kris Jenner – "I been calling her daughters whores in my act for years!" Jenner, Griffin claimed, had left the bedside of her daughter, who had just given birth to North West, "to come to the freakin' Daytime Emmys" and kept posing for photographers with vodka shots. "I didn't know there were side deals you could make with booze companies," Griffin said, sadly.
By Griffin's account, the highlight of last year's ceremony happened when Dr. Drew and Dr. Oz were recruited to help some "soap starlet that had lost Hottest Star of Tomorrow" who got so wasted in the public stalls she could not get up. "I still don't know who that was," she insisted. "My only hope is tonight will equal that!"
Second Update 5:40 PM: Mario Lopez had the slightly challenging position of introducing both best game show host and best talk show host, which ended in a tie, and had none of the three in the room to accept the award. On the game show side, a long-time associate of winner Steve Harvey who accepted the award on his behalf said in a gracious speech that Harvey was vacationing in Bali because he didn't believe he would win. On the talk show side, Katie Couric (Katie) tied with Dr. Mehmet Oz (Dr. Oz).
First Update 5:32 PM: The night's first winners include Bobby Flay for Best Culinary Chef, and The Mind of a Chef for Best Culinary Program. Amelia Heinle of The Young and The Restless scooped up best supporting actress in a drama, and Eric Martsolf of Days of Our Lives have won for best supporting actor in a drama. Acceptance speeches are longer, and Kathy Griffin gets to go a little bluer, but with no ads, this show moves along (puff, puff).
The fate of the Daytime Emmy Awards rests on Kathy Griffin's (no doubt surgically enhanced) shoulders tonight. In this age of rush and hurry, it is possible some few of you out there are unaware of the plight of the once mighty Daytime Emmy Awards: A trophy show that once averaged 20-some million viewers — back in its Will Susan Lucci Ever Win One era — has since fallen on hard ratings times and, after years of clinching last-minute broadcast deals with the CW, CBS and HLN, failed to secure a telecast home for the first time in many years. On June 5, the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced the ceremony would be live-streamed, followed by an announcement Griffin had been signed to host Sunday's 41st annual Daytime Emmy Awards, at the Beverly Hilton ballroom. Deadline will have the live-stream and keep an eye out for key winners (see the video at the link on the full story. It plays automatically).
Griffin is what is known in the industry as trophy-show tritonal (i.e., can blow up at any minute). Accepting her 2007 Primetime Emmy for best reality program (for her Bravo reality series My Life On The D-List), she jolted members of the media who were taking their annual Covering The Daytime Emmys nap, when she noted a lot of people coming up on stage were thanking Jesus for their win, adding, "I want you to know that no one had less to do with this award than Jesus," adding, "Suck it, Jesus — this award is my god now!" For an encore, she said, backstage after the win, "I hope I offended some people. I didn't want to win the Emmy for nothing."
Fans of Griffin's work know she paints on a larger canvas than just trophy shows — having also given CNN's Decency Police the vapors every New Year's Eve for the past several years, and, in 2010, knotting some knickers with the filming of her hotel poolside Pap smear — done, she said, to raise awareness about cervical cancer.
"I am beyond thrilled to be hosting what I'm told is the most important television event of the year," Griffin said when NATAS issued its alert that Griffin would be hosting, out of reach of the FCC, not to mention other defenders of Common Decency and some group calling itself Miracle Theater that had taken out a full-page ad back in 2007 to deconstruct Griffin's Emmy acceptance speech. "I can only hope that at the end of the evening, critics and fans alike will compare it to the experience they once had watching Neil Armstrong take man's first step on the moon," Griffin added, of tonight's Daytime Emmy-hosting gig. "My only regret is knowing that this epic evening will distract millions of viewers from enjoying this year's World Cup. I apologize to FIFA."
Refresh for latest…
Whoever those ladies are on the red carpet…get them out of here!
The red carpet women where the worst of any I have ever seen. I couldn't watch and I really wanted to see the actresses and their beautiful clothes but just couldn't.
The Red Carpet was embarrassing. Those girls were total morons. They actually asked a black actor what it was like to be a "black actor" on a soap. It's 2014! When they found out that his love interest was caught with another man they asked if he was also black. When they found out he wasn't, they said I guess once you go black I you can go back. I'm not kidding, this happened.
Why wasn't it on tv? I've watched the yr since the 70s I wanted to see the tribute to Jennie Cooper , very disappointed
YES! The red carpet people were absolutely the worst imaginable. They could have hired 4, headless mannequins and had better interviews. The Soup should have plenty of video this week, from the Red Carpet coverage alone.
WHY Kathy Griffin? That's why I didn't watch.
please, no automatic live video sound. thank you.
the worst show in history…….I don't believe you all DISS General Hospital like that. Young and the Tired Less.. They not even all that. Just have a dam show just giving them all awards. You didn't need any other soap to show up. You all do this same mess every year…. Please……
Hope there are adequate EMS technicans standing by for all the broken arms. Such injuries occurs during nauseating bouts of patting selves on the back. It is assumed "barf bags" are generously distributed.
Is it me or did the ET table give the stink eye to Linda Bell Blue? That face lift is harsh
I would have given her the stink eye, too. She embarrassed the entire show for her 75 minute grandiose speech.
I enjoyed most of the show, what I didn't and found it unnecessary was to use profanity. I won't watch it again.
I agree agree about the language. It was like they were all there to make fun of daytime television and its audience.
I don't think they will miss you. Since there were no sponsors this year, nobody made any money by telecasting the awards. It was done as a favor to you. The Academy spent money to have the show streamed live online. Don't like the language; don't watch.
WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT!!!!! First, the Daytime Emmys weren't advertised at all! I had to find out about the live stream a few days ago after I completed a thorough search of my cable search guide. Then, because I'd forgotten about it (cable usually records everything that's a one time thing, like the Tony awards and I can watch it when I go to my recorded shows), I only remembered it at about 9:30 pm tonight. I log on, and it's a LIVE FEED! So, I pause it to put my paralyzed mom to bed, thinking I can at least watch the last of it. Well, imagine my disgust when I come back, and the live feed is over, and it doesn't matter if you pause it! This is total B.S.! At the very least, if they don't give two craps about the daytime shows, then just have the Emmy award show, and combine the daytime and night time one and just run the entire show longer. WTF, daytime media people? Are you a bunch of a-holes?
It was a mess.
The daytime emmys sucked…..people that won did not even show up for this pitiful show…get a channel or i will never watch again…the new catagories were stupid…because of it being on- line….the wrong programs won this year….i felt sorry for the people that presented… It took forever for people to get to the stagevand mistakes were madde about who was there or not…this sucked big tome…get a network or just stop!!!
After watching the soaps for 40 years and looking forward to the daytime emmy awards on TV I think all tv staTIONS SHOULD BE ASHAMED NOT TO PUT THIS SHOW ON lIVE TV.They make plenty of money from their sponsers but do not consider the consumer
Linda, the Academy was having a hard time trying to make deals with TV networks to air the show. Not only that but the fact that there aren't that much daytime soaps left on the air anymore was also a factor in not putting it on TV this year. If there's practically no competition like there was back then, there really was no point in broadcasting it. And besides there were reports mentioning every last detail I mentioned to you. How about doing some research before going on bashing the networks?
Typical lame excuse given by someone with an anti-soap agenda. NATAS' only REAL job is to make sure an awards show about television is actually ON television. Heads MUST roll over this…
After watching for over 40 years this was just the worsed of the worsed. Consumers who watch soaps expect and rightfully so a show to show the awards on live tv. Sponsers make enough money and tv stations should be ashamed of themselves for not putting this show on live tv. They are very happy when they get their hefty paychecks aren't they. Shame on all of you. And Kathy Griffin and Mrs, O—absolutely discusting.
I agree
I am upset that I was not able to see the daytime emmys. I feel the same way with all money these stations get, they couldn't let us see them on TV. I look forward to them every year.
What a big disappointment. They should be ashamed. I look forward to the Daytime Emmys every year.
I agree, what a disappointment. CBS you should be ashamed of yourself. Multi-million dollar corporation and you do this to your viewers. Shame on you….
I am Very disappointed that the daytime emmys were not on Live TV. Everytime I tried to watch on line it said processig or try again later. I have watched the emmys since I was a little girl & looked forrward to them every year. I love supporting my shows & sharing in the excitement to cheer when they win. Someone needs to listen to all the Viewers!!!!!!
Worst daytime Emmy show ever. I cant even remember who won it was so bad. I can see why the networks didn't air it. This seem like a two hour event making fun of daytime television and its audience and a contest between Kathy, Sharon and that lady w/glasses from Y & R to see who could use the "F" word the most. I cant believe that lady referred to her daughter as her "F"ing daughter. I wonder if there an celebrities who agree and have the guts to say so if they do? I wonder if there an celebrities who agree and have the guts to say so if they do?
Wait a minute maybe this was roast of daytime television and not an award show.
As the "f"ing daughter in question, I am thrilled that she won and it was a joke in the context of Kathy Griffin. I'm totally cool with it. Just in case you were wondering. :)
Hunter King SHOULD NOT have won that emmy for Young Actress as Eileen Davidson should not have won for Lead actress. The whole ceremony just stunk and Kathy Griffin is disgusting, why in the WORLD did they choose her to host the show ?!!
Whole heartily agree
The fact that Hunter King has won an award the likes of Heather Tom did for so many years is shameful. She is nowhere near her level or a level to receive an award. Sympathy vote for sure.
Days of our Lives should have won best soap! They just did not have all the publicity about backstage sexual perversions and the fallout of those alleged incidents.
I agree with that I have watched that sow from day one
Glad Eric Marstoff won but Jason Thompson should have won for lead actor. The guy is fabulous and has done some heart wrenching work this year (and last year too). Seems like a popularity contest like Dancing with the Stars has become.
Jason Thompson deserved to win but, the show is so bad now and RC is not liked in the industry or with viewers so that did in his chances of winning.
and you happen to be wrong-#NumbersDontLie
ill say hunter king do not belong on tv need to continue acting classes young and the restless has not won in years in not for billy miller and micheal muhney its realy no exciteing story line nw may be letting doug go give us a break he is one of those tah make the show
Billy won and Michael Muhney should've.
Agreed poor choices all arounf
Congrats to ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT. They should have gotten one sooner.
Personally I think Extra should have won the whole thing rather than it be a tie. ET has become so shallow with their reporting ever since Linda Bell Blue became EP. Extra, at least to me, is a little less shallow with the way they report. ET should have won those Outstanding Informational Series Emmys they were up for in the 80s. At least at that time it was high class quality stuff. Great detailed info about the world of actual entertainment. Now it's just one bit of celebrity gossip after the other. It may be what wins ratings but for the most part, it's just half-assing everything and sacrificing quality for quantity.
This year's Daytime Emmys are very indicative of the state of affairs with soaps in general. There wasn't enough interest to get a broadcast home for the show and there are so few daytime dramas that it only makes sense. I wish someone would restart Soapnet and they could show events like this. Hard to believe that even E!, We or OWN wouldn't have worked. Even one of the 3 nets with daytime shows could have broadcast it on a Saturday night.
I hope ABC paid attention to the outcome. It really shows the sad state of affairs at General Hospital. They desperately need a new show runner and the entire show needs an overhaul. RC needs to go yesterday while the show still has a chance of survival. GH didn't deserve any Emmys except for maybe Jason Thompson…given how bad the rest of the show is…he didn't stand a chance.
Have you even paid attention to GH's ratings lately? It's obvious that many fans disagree with you. Some GH fans need to just sit down and shut up…
I didn't watch the Emmys because of Kathy Griffin. I flip the channel on tv when she appears. If there is a repeat, I still wont watch it. Get some REAL entertainment. and now after reading comments, I am happy I didn't watch!! online, they curse and just say and do anything they want to. I always have enjoyed the Daytime Emmys. But I wasn't the audience tonight!! Wasn't about to let my ears be filled with filth.
How is it possible General Hospital cast didn't win anything???? Was this the Young and The Restless Emmys?? They should rename it. Totally biased if you ask me. GH had an outstanding year.
Comments are closed.


text:
Reviews - Crown & Cushion Hotel3
23 High Street, Chipping Norton, OX7 5AD
Price From 76.53 AUDView Rooms
Customer Reviews
Our reviews are from genuine LateRooms.com customers. We verify that the customer has stayed before leaving a review.
Very Good
70% would recommend it to a friend
Customer service
Food quality
Room quality
Cold and in-inviting
Not the experience we were expecting, cold room and tired , although the bathroom had been modernised, but was very small and badly appointed.
Quite disappointing all round for what we paid!
Read More Less
Warm and Friendly
Arrived on a cold Saturday afternoon and given a warm reception and a lovely room.
Tried the bar food which was wonderful. Service was good and bar staff very attentive. Breakfast on Sunday morning was a carvery which was good, Monday morning was a slow service and unfortunately the waitress got a few orders incorrect and plates were cold
Read More Less
friendly and festive
Lovely log fire in the bar and little touches such as clementines and chocolate coins in the lounge to add to the Christmas spirit.
The hotel was festively and tastefully decorated. Service excellent: friendly and efficient.Reasonable prices for food and drink unlike some Cotswold hostelries.Pool was warm and inviting unlike a previous visit. Only drawback was the bedroom lighting. Two bedside lamps did not provide adequate illumination for reading. A central light would be welcome.
Read More Less
Nice place
Just one night stay.
Had a good time there. If i would come back to the region i would stay here!
Read More Less
Crown & Cushion Hotel
Cold room central heating did not come on till 6, evening meal food was cold and then tasteless, squeaky bed ,you needed to be very short to fit in the shower which was broke
Good people, good vibes
Nice stay in this lovely hotel.
Met some locals at the bar and had a nice meal with them. The told me to go for the fillet steak. What a meal. Perfectly cooked. The room was good size and very traditional. Go for the 4 poster. Lovely!
Read More Less
Fantastic! I will be back next week!
Really nice hotel.
The bed was comfy and the room nicely decorated. The bar was nice and very inviting. I had a couple of drinks with my friends. The breakfast was really nice and actually a surprise for me. Both the quality and the variety were there. Just stayed one night, but i'll be back for sure. Ps. Try the delicious liquor coffes. Delicious.
Read More Less
comfortable, on the ball staff, reasonable overall
Welcoming and attentive staff, we had a room with a great view but the room is in need of updating and some new shower curtains.
Lovely outside area for whirling away the evening and good base for oxford.
Read More Less
Crown & Cushion Hotel
The hotel is well positioned in the centre of Chipping Norton.
My room was clean and comfortable but the TV was in a separate room off the bedroom which wasn't ideal. The hotel could do with a general tidy up decoratively but staff were helpful and I would stay again.
Read More Less
Not the best ive stayed in by any means.
If you have leg trouble go for a high room number as we had 35+ stairs to climb to a low room number.
the hair drier was pointless as the socket was nowhere near a mirror and the kettle had to be put on the floor or the bed to use it. the light switches were hidden behind the headboard, very strange. the hot water supply was hit and miss, if hot in shower then cold in handbasin and visa versa. the window was a poor fit as the wind whistled through all night therefore little sleep.on the plus side we had a good view and the food was adequate although no sausages on day two and eggs were left to get hard. all in all not a very pleasant stay.
Read More Less


text:
A recent decision to fully shutter a nuclear power plant in Southern California is putting additional pressure on power prices in that state as in becomes more reliant on natural gas. As environmental concerns continue to push power generation toward natural gas, the leanings of the Obama administration toward allowing the export of liquefied natural gas has the potential to drive prices higher. A recent report shows that more natural gas is being discovered globally as fracking becomes more prevalent, but mass export would still put upward pressure on gas prices.
In the video below, Fool.com contributor Doug Ehrman discusses the energy situation in California and the potential impact of Washington policy on domestic energy costs.
There are many different ways to play the energy sector, and The Motley Fool's analysts have uncovered an under-the-radar company that's dominating its industry. This company is a leading provider of equipment and components used in drilling and production operations, and poised to profit in a big way from it. To get the name and detailed analysis of this company that will prosper for years to come, check out the special free report: "The Only Energy Stock You'll Ever Need." Don't miss out on this limited-time offer and your opportunity to discover this under-the-radar company before the market does. Click here to access your report -- it's totally free.