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PSV Eindhoven strengthened its position at the top of the Eredivisie by thrashing ADO The Hague 7-0 on Saturday night, bringing the Dick Advocaat-coached team's goal tally to 73 in 21 matches.
Captain Siem de Jong gave Ajax the lead in the 34th minute, latching onto a Christian Eriksen pass and firing past Niki Maenpaa. Viktor Fischer made it 2-0 in the 61st and substitute Derk Boerrigter completed the scoring nine minutes from time.
"I saw a very good Ajax," Ajax coach Frank de Boer said. "After the 1-0, we were never in trouble. On this pitch, which isn't the best in the country, we showed great positional play."
In Enschede, debutant Jens Toornstra gave Utrecht the lead in the 32nd and Jacob Mulenga made it 2-0 from the penalty spot after Twente defender Rasmus Bengtsson fouled Cedric van der Gun just before half time. Bengtsson was sent off, leaving Twente playing with 10 men for the entire second half.
Despite being a man down, Dusan Tadic pulled back a goal for Twente in the 56th, only for Dave Bulthuis to make it 3-1 10 minutes later. Tadic scored his second to make it 3-2 in the 73rd, but Mike van der Hoorn re-established Utrecht's two-goal cushion just a minute later.
"The first half was well below par and that's where we lost the match," Twente coach Steve McClaren said.
Twente's defeat saw it slip to third place, four points ahead of Feyenoord, which was playing last-placed Willem II Tilburg in the day's late match.
On Saturday night, Georginio Wijnaldum and Dries Mertens each scored a brace, Jeremain Lens and Juergen Locadia grabbed one each and ADO defender Christian Supusepa scored an own goal, as PSV scored six second-half goals in its demolition of ADO.
"In the end The Hague just couldn't keep up _ the passes were so quick," Advocaat said. "It was good to watch."
ADO coach Maurice Steijn conceded his team was outclassed.
"This PSV is just too good for us," he said.

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Gerald Donovan has posted a 45-gigapixel panorama of Dubai to the Gigapan website. Before Christmas, we wrote about a record-breaking 26-gigapixel cityscape of Dresden, Germany, which was soon followed by a similar resolution panoramic image of Paris. With almost 45 gigapixels' worth of detail, the Dubai photo - which was allegedly taken with a Canon EOS 7D and a Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens mounted on a Gigapan Epic Pro robotic camera stand - is now the world's largest-resolution photograph. According to Donovan, he stitched together 4,250 individual shots taken at the long end of the zoom over a period of three and a half hours to set a new world record.
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Great article, I had never seen this much of Pixel photo. I loved this photo. This shot is amazing. I really enjoyed this article. I hope I can also buy this much of pixel camera as soon as possible.
26 gigapixels that an amazing amount.
I don't see anywhere mentioned what the filesize of this photo is.
I'm wondering how big it would be..
Must say its an amazing achievement but as we all know the camera counts not so much the amount of megapixels :D


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Top 10 shows attest to a strong year
Writing a Top TV list is a no-win situation because there's just too much good TV to consider. But choices can be made.
- "Mad Men" (AMC): There's no better drama that embraces and explores the psychology of its characters than this 1960s period piece. That was truer than ever in the show's fifth season, which saw a major character's suicide, Pete inherit the suburban ennui that once nagged Don, and Don settle into married life with Megan even as he found her youthfulness confounding. Even in its fifth season "Mad Men" continued to evince smart, sophisticated, entertaining storytelling. What could be better than that?
- "Breaking Bad" (AMC): Walter White (Bryan Cranston) continues his dissent into evil as demonstrated during the show's penultimate season. The former chemistry teacher condoned the murder of an innocent child before killing his one-time business partner. Walt got his hands dirtier than ever. Surprising in its plot twists and convincing in its character arcs, "Breaking Bad" hasn't broken despite ample opportunity.
- "Boss" (Starz): Although it has been canceled, this remained one of the best-plotted, most unpredictable dramas of the year. Yes, it was unrelentingly cynical about the political process, and none of its characters was particularly likable or good, but star Kelsey Grammer was a dramatic powerhouse surrounded by a capable cast that managed to keep up with his forceful performance.
- "Episodes" (Showtime): Funny enough in its first season, "Episodes" grew more sure-footed in its storytelling and character development in its second outing. This satire of the TV business -- it stars Matt LeBlanc as a fictional version of himself -- humorously gets to the heart of the absurdities that abound in media companies' corporate ranks.
- "Game of Thrones" (HBO): Breathtaking in the scope of its story and setting, this fantasy series takes viewers into a world that is at once familiar to anyone who has seen "The Lord of the Rings" and altogether new. It's a fantasy but one grounded in more realistic, relatable characters. Star Peter Dinklage continues to make the strongest impression among a sprawling cast, providing both humor and pathos.
- "Downton Abbey" (PBS): Although the second season was a bit wobbly story-wise -- not enough quality plots to fill all those hours, as epitomized by the terrible Patrick story that went nowhere -- it had a fantastic conclusion as Lady Mary (Michelle Dockery) and Matthew (Dan Stevens) finally got together. Plus, the World War I backdrop gave the show a new flavor that somehow managed to improve Mary's mood.
- "Girls" (HBO): A raw, unflinching look at a quartet of young women living in New York attempting to make it in their careers and relationships. Sometimes bratty and entitled, these characters might annoy viewers. But watch enough episodes and they become a convincing successor generation to the women of "Sex and the City."


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almost impossible to find here. Look at a place like Index for the cheaper tables and sofas.
Hello, I've hit the search button and could not find the answer on my question. "Where can I buy secondhand furniture?"
I'm a student living in Thailand with a student budget, and search then for cheap furniture.
Mainly a salon table, TV and sofa.
almost impossible to find here. Look at a place like Index for the cheaper tables and sofas.
Too long in Exile, too long not singing my song.
Too long like a rolling stone, Too long in exile
Too long in Exile, baby you just arent my friend.
Too long in Exile my friend, Baby you can never go home again.
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If you're in the 'cock try out MBK. Baht and Sold is a good site for second hand stuff. I would say that 10,000bt should see you well decked out for a studio apartment. Either that or try renting a furnished apartment for your first step until you get some dosh behind you.
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There are second hand markets
also you can try classifieds
there is a magazine published monthly with 2nd goods for sale(it is in Thai)
Where about do you LIVE....there are plenty of places !!! you have to be a THAI to know where it is ...!!!
There's a big market full of second had junk, I mean stuff, not far from Khao San Road. Can't remember the name though... anybody?
Jesus is coming, open your mouth!
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About 2 km after the Sri Nakarin junction on Ramkhamhaeng road (about 500m before Carrefour) there is a 2nd hand furniture place on the left hand side. There is a statue of a cockrel outside it, if I remember correctly. Lots of their stuff is office furniture, though.
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It all depends on where "you" live .........but I have noticed that there are more and more of these shops around now!
craigs list is well worth a look
Most Thais are big believers in ghosts so buying things 2nd hand scares them. That's the main reason you don't see more shops.
That was the beauty of living in japan as you could cruise around Tokyo and pick some great furniture up off the street for free when the owners have decided to chuck it out to replace with new. You can pick up carpets/sofas/tvs/fridges the lot for free
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Boy facing murder charges could go before jury soonUPDATED 6:32 PM MDT Jul 29, 2013
A boy facing first degree murder charges will soon know his fate.Video Transcript
A CHILD FACING FIRST DEGREE MURDER CHARGES----WILL SOON KNOW HIS FATE. AT ONLY 10 YEARS OLD, BENAJAMIN HILBURN ALLEGEDLY SHOT AND KILLED HIS FATHER. NOW, HIS CASE COULD GO BEFORE A JURY IN A MATTER OF WEEKS. ACTION SEVEN NEWS REPORTER REGINA RUIZ JOINS US WITH THE DETAILS. THE SHOOTING HAPPENED BACK IN 2009.,... THIS CASE HAS HAD MANY DELAYS--- FOUR JUDGES HAVE BEEN ON IT--- BUT, NOW THERE WILL BE SOME RESOLUTION. It's always heart wrenching when you have accusations of extreme violence like this against a child. BENJAMIN HILBURN WASN'T EVEN A TEENAGER WHEN HE ALLEGEDLY KILLED HIS FATHER. DISTRICT ATTORNEY LEMUEL MARTINEZ SAYS AGE ALONE-- PRESENTS A BIG CHALLEGE IN THIS CASE. the child was 10 years old. There's really no category of law, rules or statute that would deal with a 10 year old specifically. THERE ARE STATUTES FOR YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS --- TO BE TRIED IN DISTRICT COURT FOR FIRST DEGREE MURDER --- BUT, SINCE HILBURN WAS UNDER 12 THE STATE COULDN'T EVEN DETAIN HIM UNTIL TRIAL. There's all kinds of ins and outs to this case, we just hope we can do the right thing for the child, do the right thing for the dad and that we will be able to move forward with consequences. THOSE CONSEQUENCES CAN RANGE FROM PROBATION TO CYFD CUSTODY FOR SEVERAL YEARS. A CONTROVERSIAL ASPECT OF THE CASE -- WHETHER HILBURNS YOUNGER SISTER--- WHO WITNESSED THE SHOOTING-- WILL EVER HAVE TO TESTIFY---- What could change is the evaluation by the defense expert, some how her mental condition or competency has changed, but I don't see that happening MANY APPEALS TO HAVE HILBURN'S SISTER TESTIFY FAILED. HILBURN WILL BE TRIED IN CHILDRENS COURT--- AND A JURY WILL DECIDE WHETHER THE KILLING OF HIS FATHER WAS PREMEDITATED. THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY SAYS IF A PLEA DEAL ISN'T TAKEN--- AND THE CASE GOES BEFORE A JURY--- THAT WILL HAPPEN TOWARD THE END OF AUGUST.
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Preterm Birth Rate Hits 15-Year Low
Late last year the March of Dimes announced that the United States preterm birth rate dropped to 11.5 percent a 15-year low. Shelly Chvotzkin, M.D., obstetrician/ gynecologist, says there are reasons for the decline and things women can do to help reduce the risk of preterm delivery.
First, it is important to note that while the preterm birth rate hit a 15-year low, as a nation we still have a C rating from a global perspective, Dr. Chvotzkin says. Some states received A ratings, but Florida received a D , so there is still much more that needs to be learned about preterm birth, and our nation needs to do better.
But, with that said, the decline can be attributed to fewer elective early births by Cesarean section and induction which are discouraged by the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, as well as many hospital and health systems. There also have been efforts to reduce multiple births in fertility treatments.
Dr. Chvotzkin says better access to health care through programs from the Florida Association of Healthy Start Coalitions also has contributed to the decline in preterm births because seeking prenatal care early in the pregnancy is one way to ensure a full- term pregnancy. Other things women can do to have a healthy pregnancy include:
- Quit smoking
- Refrain from substance abuse
- Avoid alcohol
- Seek medical attention for symptoms of preterm labor
- Comply with doctors orders
- See a doctor between pregnancies for routine and preventative medical care
Preterm birth which is defined as a baby born prior to 37 weeks gestation can affect the baby in many ways, Dr. Chvotzkin says. Health concerns can include lung immaturity, which causes breathing problems; feeding difficulties; cerebral palsy; developmental delays; vision problems; hearing impairment or infections. For parents, preterm birth causes emotional and financial stress, and it can lead to economic burdens.
Follow the advice of your physician to experience a normal pregnancy and deliver a healthy baby.
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Knowing the risk factors for preterm birth, seeking early, regular prenatal care and allowing labor to begin on its own helps prevent preterm birth and allows the baby to develop fully and have the healthiest start possible.
Risk Factors for Preterm Birth:
- Smoking
- Substance abuse
- Late prenatal care
- Stress
- Low or high maternal age
- Low-income or socioeconomic status
- Black race
- Infection
- Prior preterm birth
- Multiple gestation
- High blood pressure during pregnancy
- Chronic conditions during pregnancy, like hypertension or diabetes
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Boston University, in conjunction with the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, is pleased to announce the nineteenth annual graduate student Symposium on the History of Art. This year's symposium carries the theme "The Unruly Object of Art History."
Our idea of the "unruly object" is meant to evoke both the material and methodological aspects of writing Art History. That is to say, we want to foreground the critical centrality of the physical object to our discipline while exploring the complex set of issues that inevitably arise as we decide how to engage it in the production of history.
Some questions we would like to consider include: How do art historians reconstruct the past when they interpret objects? How are our understandings of society and social change constituted through our interpretation of material culture? In what ways do contemporary needs mediate our approach to the past at any given moment? How might we rethink the writing of Art History and History and the traditional grounds of their separation?
These are just a few of the possible ways the theme might be
approached. Imaginative responses that tie these methodological concerns to analysis of a specific object or group of objects are strongly encouraged. We welcome submissions from fields other than Art History that specifically address the relationship between visual culture and the writing of history.
Students interested in participating should send a one-page abstract (250 words) and a cover letter, including your name, academic affiliation and address to the address below. The deadline for submissions is December 9, 2002.


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As time went on I learnt to love real-ale bitters, although the term real-ale hadn't passed into the vernacular of the four-ale bar quite at that time. I started going to beer festivals in the late eighties, joining CAMRA for the first time in the early nineties. My interest in beer went up a gear after I watched the infamous Beer Hunter series, featuring Michael Jackson. I realised there was more to beer than just necking a few pints! In 2003 I started blogging as The Ale Fan, writing about beer, pubs, festivals and life in general (pretty narrow really!). A year later I set up www.real-ale.net, a real ale ISP and news site. In the same year and with the help of my partner Ginny we set up Beer2go, a specialist beer shop. Sadly we soon got tired of humping beer and called it a day eighteen months later. I now have a day-job in the heady world of Packaging Machinery and write about beer and other stuff in my spare time.


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Overview of the Norming Process for the ACA Youth Outcomes Battery
*We wish to acknowledge the contributions and leadership provided by the ACA Committee for the Advancement of Research and Evaluation, the ACA Not-for-Profit Council, and Dr. Jim Sibthorp, Dr. Laurie Browne, and Dr. Cass Morgan from the University of Utah. We also wish to thank the 22 camps involved in the pilot data collection for their cooperation. This project would not have been possible without the generous financial support of the ACA Not-for-profit Council.
Camps and other types of youth programs are usually most interested in the outcomes experienced by their youth and how this information demonstrates the impact of their camp or program to stakeholders as well as influence program improvement strategies. However, there are instances when making a comparison to an external "norm" (average) is useful.
During the summers of 2010 and 2011 the ACA (through the support of the Not-for-Profit Council) began the process of collecting normative data on the ACA Youth Outcomes Battery (YOB). All scales were included except the Young Camper Learning. The outcome of this project are normed tables that allow individual camps to compare their scores on the YOB outcomes to representative scores from typical ACA not-for-profit camps. Through the norming process, the data suggest that campers experience growth when attending camp, and this growth may be related to the amount of time spent at the particular camp.
Download the ACA Youth Outcomes Battery Norming Tables (PDF).
Using the Normative Data for Comparison
- Collect the desired outcome data for your camp using the Basic (retrospective change only) form of the YOB scales.
- Calculate average (mean) scores for the outcomes using the YOB templates. These means must be scaled to match the means (1-5 for all outcomes except Camp Connectedness, which is 1-6). This is typically done by summing the raw item scores and then dividing by the number of items for each camper. All camper scores can then by averaged together to create a "camp" or "session" average for the YOB scale of interest.
- This average score can then be compared to the normative means and percentiles included in this report.
- As an example, if an ACA-accredited resident camp was interested in Friendship Skills (FS), Problem Solving Confidence (PS), and Independence (IND), it might administer these YOB scales to its campers. It would then create means for each subscale. For this example, assume that the means were 2.7 for FS, 3.5 for PS, and 4.2 for Independence. Using Table 1 for FS, 2.7 falls between 2.5 and 2.97. Therefore, this camp's campers scored about half way between the 10th and 20th percentile compared to the normative sample of ACA-accredited resident campers. For Problem Solving Confidence and Independence, it would be correct to report that PS scores for this camp were at the 50th percentile (3.50) and that Independence (Ind) scores for this camp were just above the 70th percentile (4.125). These simple results help the camp decide if they are happy with their campers only scoring in the 10-20% range on friendship skills while they score in the 50% on problem-solving and 70% on independence. The camp may decide to do additional staff training to help staff facilitate more camper skill development around making friends if this outcome is an important outcome to the camp program.
- If an exact percentile is necessary for reporting, linear interpolation will yield a reasonable approximation of the precise percentile.
Norms for the Basic Format of the ACA Youth Outcomes Battery
The normed tables in the downloadable PDF provide the pertinent data needed by not-for profit camps that wish to make a comparison between their campers' outcomes' scores and an established norm. Each scale has the mean, median, and standard deviation as well as the break downs at 10% intervals. The norms include tables for non-profit camps in general, resident camps only, and camper characteristics for age and gender.
The following outcomes are addressed in these norms:
Family Citizenship - FCB
Perceived Competence - PC
Responsibility - R
Independence - I
Teamwork - T
Problem-Solving Confidence - PSC
Interest in Exploration - IE
Camp Connectedness - CC
Friendship Skills - FS
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WAILUKU - Bleeding from cuts on his head and wrist after a machete was swung at him, a man testified he had fallen on his back onto the ground when he saw Edward R. Martin holding the machete overhead and pointing it down.
"I told myself this is the end of my life," said Vicente Baldos Jr., describing the attack that began at 5:45 a.m. Sunday as he was leaving a residence on Molokai Akau Street in Kahului with Martin's estranged wife. "He held the machete to my stomach and said, 'I will kill you now.' "
During a preliminary hearing Friday afternoon in Wailuku District Court, Baldos identified Martin, whom he knows as Popeye, as the machete-wielding attacker who also shot Baldos in the upper arm with a pellet gun that morning.
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Vicente Baldos Jr. holds his hands about 2 1/2 feet apart to indicate the length of the blade of a machete that struck him on the head, wrist and hand during an attack Sunday morning at a Kahului residence. Edward R. Martin, who is also known as Popeye, is charged with second-degree attempted murder and first-degree terroristic threatening of Baldos.
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Edward R. Martin, who is also known as Popeye, listens to testimony during his preliminary hearing Friday in Wailuku District Court. He is charged with second-degree attempted murder and first-degree terroristic threatening of another man Sunday morning at a Kahului residence.
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Judge Adrianne Heely ruled there was sufficient evidence to support charges of second-degree attempted murder and first-degree terroristic threatening against Martin, 55, of Waiehu. He is being held without bail at the Maui Community Correctional Center.
On Sunday morning, Baldos said he was going to drive Martin's wife to her sister's house to see her son. Baldos said he had helped the woman into the passenger seat of his car and was opening the driver's door when "something hit me on the head."
"I started bleeding right away," Baldos said. "I turned around, and I saw him (Martin). He had a long machete. He was swinging it at me, and I was trying to shield my face.
"He said he will kill me, . . . He was very angry. I was just looking at the machete. It was coming back and forth."
After being first cut the head right above his forehead, Baldos said he was sliced on the hand as he tried to shield his face. "While he was swinging, I was pleading with him, 'Please don't kill me. It's not worth it,' " Baldos said.
He said he fell backward to end up on his back on the ground when he saw Martin holding the machete overhead toward Baldos' stomach.
Baldos, who was wearing steel-toe work boots, said he managed to kick Martin in the stomach, causing him to fall. Then, Baldos said he grabbed the machete away from Martin. "That's where it cut my hand," Baldos said, indicating his right hand that was bandaged.
"If you hadn't kicked him, what would have happened?" Deputy Prosecutor Carson Tani asked.
"I could have lose my life that day," Baldos replied. "I could have died."
The 58-year-old Baldos said that at 5-foot-4 and 168 pounds, he is smaller than Martin. According to the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center, Martin is 5-foot-9 and weighs 267 pounds.
After taking away the machete, Baldos said he continued pleading with Martin to stop.
"When he stood up, he said, 'If you survive my machete, I will kill you with my gun,' " Baldos said.
He said Martin ran toward a fence to get a gun resembling an M16 rifle. From about 6 feet away, Martin pointed the weapon at Baldos, he said. "Lucky thing it was just a pellet gun," Baldos said.
He was shot in the upper right arm.
All of a sudden, perhaps because Martin heard approaching police sirens, he ran, Baldos said. "He just took his gun and said, 'I'll be back.' "
Martin was arrested the next evening when he turned himself in at the Wailuku Police Station.
Baldos said he required seven staples for the cut above his forehead, two stitches to his left tricep and seven stitches on his left forearm above his wrist. The injury to his right hand from grabbing the machete blade was the worst, he said, going through his ring finger and cutting a tendon. He underwent a three-hour reconstructive surgery for the injury, Baldos said.
The night before he was attacked, Baldos said he had been helping Martin's estranged wife move into the Kahului residence, along with her brother-in-law. At 10:15 p.m., Martin showed up and accused Baldos of having an intimate relationship with the woman, Baldos said. He said Martin said, "I'll get you for this."
"He threw four or five punches at me," Baldos said, before the brother-in-law grabbed Martin.
Baldos said he told Martin, "Let's not fight over this. It's between you and your wife. I'm just helping her."
Martin left when he heard police sirens, Baldos said.
Baldos said that he and Martin's estranged wife used to be co-workers.
Martin is scheduled to be arraigned Aug. 22 in 2nd Circuit Court.
* Lila Fujimoto can be reached at email@example.com.


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One morning about six months ago, two Latino employees of New York City's Trump Tower spotted Irene Saez, the 1981 Miss Universe from Venezuela, in the lobby. They dropped to their knees shouting: "Saez! Saez!" Explains her close pal Donald Trump, whom she was visiting that day, "It was wild, but that's how huge she is in parts of Latin America."
Saez, 36, a stunning 5'10" blonde, hopes such fervor will help her become Venezuela's first woman president on Dec. 6. The centrist Saez, a two-term mayor of an affluent Caracas borough, is the only woman among 12 candidates for the presidency and she is campaigning on the issues of law and order, better education and smaller government. Her looks appeal to the electorate in the male-dominated, oil-rich country of 22 million that competes in beauty contests with the earnestness that most nations reserve for World Cup soccer. Venezuela has produced four of the last 19 Miss Universes and a half-dozen other top pageant winners. "She's the exception to the rule that these beauties are empty-headed," says Gloria Fuentes, general director of the Dearmas publishing group, which puts out 25 Venezuelan magazines. "Irene spent years preparing for this. I'm convinced she'll be president."
The youngest of six children of businessman Carlos Saez and his wife, Ligia, Saez, as a 3-year-old, lost her 40-year-old mother to cancer. "I used to look at the night sky and see my mother as the brightest star," she recalls. "Since then, she's my guardian angel, my inner voice." After a comfortable, conservative upbringing overseen by her two older sisters, Saez, then a 19-year-old university engineering student, says she heard that voice predict she would someday wear the Miss Universe crown. Though never before interested in such pageants, she entered the highly competitive Miss Venezuela contest only 15 days before it was held—and won. Soon after, in 1981, she was chosen Miss Universe. "I never modeled or had plastic surgery, never dieted, but I just knew in my heart and soul that I'd win," she says. "I only wish that my mother had been with me to share that moment."
After her obligatory world tour meeting leaders—Margaret Thatcher was her favorite because "she's a strong, impressive woman"—Saez switched academic majors and in 1989 earned a degree in political science at the Central University of Venezuela. "Early on, I realized you change a country through politics first, not engineering," she explains. At 28, she ended her romance with a handsome Caracas lawyer "because he wanted me to stay home and not work. I wanted a career."
Saez, a deeply religious Catholic who attends mass almost every day, has never married, though she explains, "I definitely want to get married and have children someday. But my own personal life plans will have to wait until after the election." As for her rumored past romance with billionaire Trump, she—and he—both say they are now "just good friends." Adds Trump: "She's got a real fight on her hands. But she knows how to compete, how to win. I wish her only the greatest success."
As a successful mayor for the past four years (she was reelected with 96 percent of the vote after drastically cutting crime and even outlawing "excessive kissing" in the streets), Saez has become a role model for her nation's legion of pageant wannabes, few of whom will ever get to compete. Of 1,567 walk-on entrants for this year's Miss Venezuela pageant, only three were selected to take part. The remaining 28 qualifiers who had the requisite sparkle, shape and poise came from the elite agencies that prepare the most promising hopefuls in grueling eight-month, mostly sponsor-paid programs that teach everything from diet to diction. "We're a nursery of beauty," says Rita Cordova, a top agency owner. Adds plastic surgeon Dr. Bruno Pacillo, who has "fixed details" of many contestants: "The best, like Irene, win naturally. As for others, it's hard to turn a Volkswagen into a Cadillac."
Though the precampaign front-runner, Saez now appears to be trailing Hugo Chavez, a former army lieutenant colonel who led an aborted attempt to overthrow the government in 1992. Nevertheless, she remains positive. "He's won the first few rounds, but in the end, I will govern Chavez," she says, confident that Venezuela's 40 years of otherwise stable politics will ensure a fair election. But if she loses? "I'll keep on trying. Politics is and always will be my life."
Ron Arias in Caracas
Not Just Another Pretty Face
updated 09/07/1998 AT 01:00 AM EDT
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TRUCKEE, Calif. - Tahoe Donner has named Brinn Talbot its new director of marketing & member services. Talbot comes to Tahoe Donner with years of marketing and public relations experience. Before joining the Tahoe Donner team, Talbot directed all aspects of her own business, Switchback Public Relations + Marketing, Inc., which she started in 1999. In 2009, the Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce awarded Talbot's company "Best Small Business of the Year" and she has worked with clients such as Ski Lake Tahoe, Red Bull Snowthrill of Alaska, Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows, Reno-Sparks Visitors Convention Bureau, and the Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce. Switchback will continue with Talbot as the owner but her staff will be running the day-to-day operations."Brinn has an amazing depth of experience in marketing and public relations in the region," said Robb Etnyre, Tahoe Donner's general manager. "She will certainly be taking our member and resort communications to the next level!"Along with Talbot's business expertise, her interest in the community is second to none. She owns and organizes the annual Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop, which is in its ninth year and brings more than 1,000 people downtown annually. In 2005 she was awarded the Gold Spike award by the Public Relations Society of America which recognizes individuals who utilize their superior professional skills to better the social and economic well-being of the community. Talbot also served as the president of Rotary Club of Truckee in 2010-2011."I'm thrilled to be part of the senior team at Tahoe Donner and looking forward to new challenges and working with the staff at the resort," said Talbot. As director of marketing and member services Talbot will be responsible for leading the development of strategic marketing campaigns, sales, public relations, communications, and member services/interface activities for Tahoe Donner.Talbot has an undergraduate degree from St. Mary's College in Moraga, Calif. and received her master's degree in journalism from the University of Nevada, Reno. She has lived in Truckee since 1992 and has two daughters, Sophia (7) and Kat (4).For information about Tahoe Donner, visit www.tahoedonner.com.
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A 28-year-old man threw his chips on the floor and knocked over a sign after an "heated exchange", magistrates heard.
Mark David Clubley, of Manorfield Avenue, Driffield, admitted to using threatening words or behaviour within the proximity of a person likely to be caused distress by his actions, on Saturday 5 October in Driffield.
Bridlington magistrates heard from Andrew Vaughan, prosecution solicitor, who said Clubley had been refused entry to the Original Keys pub.
He said: "He goes back about 6pm in the evening and again is told he is on Pub Watch."
Mr Vaughan said Clubley went into the pub's beer garden, threw his bag of chips to the ground and knocked over an advertisement board.
In mitigation for Clubley, Lindsey Kirk said: "A very foolish incident. Mr Clubley was simply walking home after having a few drinks with his partner.
"He bumped into the gentleman who he has had altercations with in the past.
"There was a heated exchange. As a result he became frustrated."
She described his decision to throw his chips on the floor as "a little bit childish".
"He shouldn't have allowed himself to be baited by this gentleman," added Miss Kirk.
The presiding magistrate in court on Wednesday 19 February was Alan Hardman. He imposed a 12-month conditional discharge on Clubley, along with court costs of £85 and a £15 victim surcharge.


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LOS ANGELES (AP) Greatest sidekick of all time?
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We'll give you one more guess. No. 6?
Elementary, dear reader: Dr. Watson, Sherlock Holmes' faithful companion. Speaking of which, Tonto, Lone Ranger's riding buddy, is, somehow, not on the list.
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Animal and Human Bites - Topic Overview
Animal and human bites may cause puncture wounds, cuts, scrapes, or crushing injuries. Most animal and human bites cause minor injuries, and home treatment is usually all that is needed to care for the wound.
Most animal bites occur in school-age children. The face, hands, arms, and legs are the most common sites for animal bites. Since most bites occur in children, be sure to teach children to be careful around animals and that an animal could hurt them. Young children should always be supervised around animals.
Dog bites occur more than any other animal bite and are most frequent in the summer months. The dog is usually known to the person, and most injuries result from the dog being teased or bothered while eating or sleeping. Boys are bitten about twice as often as girls. The arms, head, and neck are the most likely areas to be bitten in children.
Cat bites usually cause deeper puncture wounds than dog bites and have a high risk of bacterial infection because they can be hard to clean adequately.
Exotic pet bites, such as from rats, mice, or gerbils, may carry illnesses, but rabies is not usually a concern. The bites from some pets, such as iguanas, are at risk for infection but do not carry other serious risks.
Livestock, such as horses, cows, and sheep, have powerful jaws and can cause crushing bite injuries. Infection, tetanus, and rabies are possible risks.
Wild animal bites may occur while hunting, camping, or hiking. Infection, tetanus, and rabies are possible risks.
Adult bites that cause a wound to the hand can be serious. A clenched fist striking another person in the mouth and teeth can cut or puncture the skin over the knuckles. This is commonly called a "fight bite." Underlying tissues may be damaged, and an infection can develop.
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D'IBERVILLE, Mississippi -- A 24-year-old Pass Christian woman has been arrested and charged with hitting a pedestrian with her vehicle and killing him on Interstate 10 Wednesday morning, according to a news release from the D'Iberville Police Department.
Sara Jane Koch is charged on one count of felony driving under the influence causing death after 45-year-old Donald Louis Sullivan was killed.
D'Iberville police Chief Wayne Payne said the incident occurred about 5:15 a.m. Wednesday along the westbound lanes of I-10, near mile marker 46.
On scene, officers found that Koch had struck and killed Sullivan, who is from Saucier.
Lt. Terry Hines said Sullivan was walking along the edge of the roadway when Koch veered off of the interstate and struck him.
Sullivan was walking to exit 44, Cedar Lake, to get a ride to work from a friend because his vehicle was broken down, Hines said.
Koch was impaired, Hines said, so she was arrested and transported to the D'Iberville Police Department.
Koch was being held Wednesday afternoon at the Harrison County Adult Detention Center with a $500,000.00 bail set by Harrison County Justice Court Judge Albert Fountain.
Anyone with information regarding this incident or any other crime, please contact the D'Iberville Police Department at 228-396-4252 or Crime Stoppers at 877-787-5898 or www.mscoastcrimestoppers.com.


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iPhone 5: what we think we know
0. phoneArena 11 Sep 2012, 09:18 posted on
It seems like ever since Tim Cook took charge of Apple, security measures at the company have not been as tight as they used to be. Just look at how alleged iPhone 5 components, mockups, and dummy units are constantly being exposed online, not to mention the flurry of iPhone rumors that we have to deal with every day. Of course, that isn't necessarily a bad thing since we kind of get to know what the smartphone will have to offer before actually hitting the shelves. In fact, today we decided to sum up all the iPhone 5 rumors in one place, just to have an idea as to what the smartphone is shaping up to be. Care to join us for a ride through rumorland?...
This is a discussion for a news. To read the whole news, click here
1. neutralguy (Posts: 1152; Member since: 30 Apr 2012)
Meh. Tonight's nokia and motorola''s night. iPhone news could wait. Besides it would be announced next week, so this article should have been released tomorrow or any date. not tonight. :3
11. ab2412 (Posts: 8; Member since: 06 Aug 2012)
This article is here just because of iPHONEarena..
12. FranksGT (Posts: 167; Member since: 29 Aug 2012)
Very true, IphoneArena has to make 5 post about Iphone, same crap in everyone to hype people up to buy it. I doubt IphoneArena is even popular enough to be getting paid by Apple so why do they do it?
Because its funny.
33. djoscar4u (Posts: 59; Member since: 10 Sep 2012)
Why do they do it! Because iPhone subjects creates a lot of traffics from cheap older folks that don't want to spend the extra cash to have the best phone out there. iPhone rules!
39. PapaSmurf (Posts: 10456; Member since: 14 May 2012)
That's funny considering I paid my GSIII off contract. Please do me a favor and Google the price for the phone, then come back and tell me if I don't want to spend extra cash on what is said and is backed by reviews, as the best phone in the world.
61. quakan (Posts: 1373; Member since: 02 Mar 2011)
Those reviews and your opinion are all subjective. You acting like those reviews make your opinion true is truly laughable.
17. PhoneArenaUser (Posts: 5498; Member since: 05 Aug 2011)
"what we think we know"
If we know iPhone 4S then we already know iPhone 5. :D
Ok, ok, just joking, but knowing Apple it is still plausible. :P
2. karoafriyie (Posts: 19; Member since: 19 Aug 2012)
4. andro. (Posts: 1998; Member since: 16 Sep 2011)
Goophone also maybe?!
18. Mxyzptlk (Posts: 12999; Member since: 21 Apr 2012)
Waiting to get a loss in court again? It'll be tossed out of court before it reaches the judges.
40. PapaSmurf (Posts: 10456; Member since: 14 May 2012)
You'll be tossed from PA (again) if your hobby of trolling doesn't stop. One would think that someone would learn the first three times.
48. E.N. (Posts: 2610; Member since: 25 Jan 2009)
I think in this case, you guys are the trollers.
42. Droiddoes (unregistered)
URRR HUUURRR DUUURRR!!!! u iZ ssseeeewwww fuNNEee!
3. andro. (Posts: 1998; Member since: 16 Sep 2011)
PA's estimations in the new iPhone here are as probably accurate as you can get. 'New' iPhone will have similar battery levels,same software as the iPhone 4 and 4$ just a different charger port and slightly stretch screen (albeit into a TV remote shape). Every year ifans expect so much out of apple they really shouldn't expect anything outside the small changes mentioned above.
45. good2great (Posts: 1042; Member since: 22 Feb 2012)
no i think YOU expect much out of it... the thing is people continue to buy the phone every year even the older iphone models are still selling... has nothing to do with sheep or being brainwashed...
they just choose to go with apple...
hahaha yall should learn to just accept that people are ok with things that you are not ok with...
50. E.N. (Posts: 2610; Member since: 25 Jan 2009)
Let me address all your points. The iPhone's current battery is not bad, its better than a lot of Android devices out there. Yes it will have the same software as the iPhone 4 and 4S, something you android folk can't really talk about since its split between jellybean, ice cream sandwich, and gingerbread right now. Yes it will have different charger port and smaller micro SIM, allowing the device to be 22% thinner. A 4inch retina display, LTE, NFC, possibly/hopefully a new design, updated cameras, faster processor. If all these rumors are true, then this is a great update, plus they might add a few surprises.
And I chose which OS I like the best and then look at the device(s). If I'm not pleased with what's announced tomorrow, I'm sticking with my current iPhone. Still not switching to Android.
51. chaoticrazor (Posts: 2347; Member since: 28 Aug 2012)
dont you get bored trying to put a positive spin on a old design and features that other phone have had for ahwile
and no i aint an android fan or apppe hater i just dont see the appeal anymore. apple needs to focus on there products rather then well the stupid court room battles.
id enjoy seeing them show something completely new and differant on the 12th but i doubt it will happen. apple have basically now gotta play catch up to android hell even to symbian in some area's.
you apple devotee's have such small hopes if you just want a bigger version of the phone you already got with a couple tweaks to bring it upto speed with the competition.
p.s no one cares if your not gonna switch to android im sure they'll survive without you
58. E.N. (Posts: 2610; Member since: 25 Jan 2009)
don't you guys get tired of saying the same things over and over and over again. Apple may be playing "catch-up" in some areas, but Android is playing catch up in other areas as well i.e. project butter, google play store app quality, voice control, etc.
LTE, NFC, better cameras, bigger retina display, faster processor, etc. Seems more like a couple of "tweaks"
If you want to see new features that the competition doesn't have, you're an idiot if you think they'll be leaked out. Wait until tomorrow. These are all just features that we expect. And to be honest, the android competition hasn't really set the bar high in terms of innovative features.
"no one cares if your not gonna switch to android"
- then why do you guys keep coming back, lol. If you guys aren't trying to recruit then what're you doing?
59. chaoticrazor (Posts: 2347; Member since: 28 Aug 2012)
E.N recruit for what? you call me an idiot when everything your just said is biased pro apple drivel.
i dont see anything wrong with what i said. the things you say android are playing catchup in arent as important as what apple needs to include to catch up. it seems that nowadays a phone is judged not on its spec's and function but how many apps it has available to it.
ohh and iphone and better camera's ...really? the iphone camera is average at best nothing remarkable to shout about.
if you looked at the iphone as a phone forget all apples clever marketing you'd see its a mid range device.
''android competition hasnt set the bar high in terms of innovation features'' ohh but i suppose apple has. the latest android phones have much function and features putting them ahead. galaxy s3, note 2 are just 2 of samsungs offerings that are excellent pieces of tech
anyway like i said i hope apple does do something new but it looks unlikely and no one can say if these leaks are proved to be true that the 'new Iphone' is innovative or a contender against the android flagships and wp8 devices which are shaping up well
62. E.N. (Posts: 2610; Member since: 25 Jan 2009)
I never said Apple was innovative, we have to wait until tomorrow to find that out. But what I was saying is that I haven't seen many innovative things coming from Android devices.
The only thing so far that I think is really cool, are some of the features of the S pen on the Note II. As for the Galaxy SIII, its a great device but there's nothing innovative about it. S Voice? S Beam? Direct Call? Buddy Share? Even pop up play is a gimmick. All I hear about is how innovative the SIII is, but If you take the SIII for what it is, its just the latest Android device, with a bigger screen and up to date specs. There's nothing super special about it, yet it sold 20 million in less than 100 days. There are great pieces of tech out there, but the bar hasn't really been set high.
63. chaoticrazor (Posts: 2347; Member since: 28 Aug 2012)
we dont have to wait till tomorrow ( well today) because history has shown apple has lost sight on whats important. will the 'new iphone' be a complete shock and groundbreaking i highly doubt that but would like to be proven wrong.
as for android you just sound like you hate it. all the things you call gimmicks on android are what people class as revolutionary on the iphone so guessing the iphone is the biggest gimmick around.
there nothing special about any phone then with your logic, unless a phone comes out that can hover you wont think its special. up to date specs, bigger screen , great OS all makes the s3 a killer smartphone. it has set the bar high and other phone companys like LG, Motorola,HTC and Nokia are continuing to raise that bar.
if the rumors are true and the new iphone is just a stretched 4s will you be saying its nothing special to?
60. beefsupreme (Posts: 32; Member since: 07 Dec 2011)
"LTE, NFC, better cameras, bigger retina display, faster processor, etc. Seems more like a couple of "tweaks""
If they're just tweaks then why is it so groundbreaking when Apple eventually does it?
5. tlsmithsr (Posts: 81; Member since: 28 Sep 2010)
I have a Galaxy Nexus with sprint now and have been a fan of android for the past 3 or 4 years... prior i had the OG iphone iphone 3g and 3gs and with being disappointed with the same phone year after year i jump ship to Android. Now that i've had the android experience that I have enjoyed with the custom roms and mods, the openness of Android, the freedom to choice with different UI's either via mod or just a different manufacturer. I have learned one thing. The world isn't ready for Android by that i mean companies like Verizon and Sprint who hasn't released JB yet on the nexus. Companies like Samsung who just released the ever popular Galaxy SIII on ICS or HTC with their One series.. What im getting at is the one thing that Apple has over everyone is Updates. That's the one thing that you can count on with Apple is timely updates on there devices all being available on the same day and at the same time... That and a quality product. With that being said I think i may have to say good bye to Android and welcome back the iPhone into my life... *Waiting for the thumbs down*
8. parth027 (Posts: 5; Member since: 05 Sep 2012)
U can always root your phone and be updated to the latest version of android.... And the amount variety i get in android devices like htc, samsung, sony etc. U can never expect that from iphone, u get the same design for 2 years (4 nd 4s) with a small display... I would probably stick to android
13. tlsmithsr (Posts: 81; Member since: 28 Sep 2010)
I understand that trust me I do I also appreciate the fact Android allows us to do that.. But WHY should we? I mean Why should I have to end the warranty on our phones to get the latest update when it should be provided when its released? Why should we have to wait 3-9 months for a carrier to release it once the manufacturer releases it? Variety is good i guess but its expensive as well for example If i bought the SG3 in June or July the Note II may out do it when its released so my phone is old after 2-3 months and I know thats technology for you but thats no excuse if I signed a 2 year agreement. and who's to say Samsung won't release the SG4 in Dec or January? I mean it just my opinion Im just tired of chasing the next best Android.
14. bucky (Posts: 2573; Member since: 30 Sep 2009)
that right there is the main reason I switched. It gets tiring and eventually you just want a sturdy and easy to use device that will hold it's value and receive excellent support.
30. c.hack (Posts: 609; Member since: 09 Dec 2009)
Right on. I got so sick of being afraid to answer my DX2 because half the time the phone app would crash.
Or playing podcasts in the car and having the phone lock up with a high pitched squeal at 100 db. Ever try doing a battery pull on a DX2 on the highway.
After 2 years I just gave up on the junk Android put out.
15. FranksGT (Posts: 167; Member since: 29 Aug 2012)
FAIL. Stick to your outdated Iphone. With their updates you get fixed bugs. No changes in nothing. IF thats what your use to them stay with them. And your argument was completly wrong. The note 2 and GS3 aren't in the same category.
Enjoy your streched Iphone 5. Enjoy paying for apps, and enjoy the same old stuff :)
16. tlsmithsr (Posts: 81; Member since: 28 Sep 2010)
FranksGT currently I have the Galaxy nexus not the iphone... but for argument sake please tell us what Android phone you have.
19. parth027 (Posts: 5; Member since: 05 Sep 2012)
I own a note and it would take ages for iphone to reach the mighty 5.3"
20. tlsmithsr (Posts: 81; Member since: 28 Sep 2010)
It was just a thought... a vent or rant rather because of Sprint and Verizon lack of urgency with updates ...
41. gallitoking (Posts: 4718; Member since: 17 May 2011)
and it will take ages for Android to have the smoothness of iOS
43. Droiddoes (unregistered)
And ios will NEVER allow the freedom and customization of android. Fair trade.
56. Berzerk000 (Posts: 4275; Member since: 26 Jun 2011)
Android has been there for a while Gallito... My GS2 runs just as smooth as my friends iPhone 4S. Way to create arguements that only had ground 2 years ago.
24. gallitoking (Posts: 4718; Member since: 17 May 2011)
you do knwo the note 2 is a streched SGSIII..right? ohh wait Sammy told you the Note 2 is a new design. ahh ok. my bad
26. tlsmithsr (Posts: 81; Member since: 28 Sep 2010)
Dude I'm not saying it's the same phone or same design. I know it's a different phone thru and thru.. My point is that it IS a different phone and it more than likely going to be better making the sg3 not a making the sg3 a crap phone but it will certainly give it the appearance of a downgrade even though it's only a few months older. All I'm asking for is a straight line when it comes to the updates. Now if samsung says on the release of the Note2 that an update for the sg2 and 3 is available now. I would be shocked and happy because only then would we have seen a step forward for Android
44. Droiddoes (unregistered)
You DO know i5 is literally a stretched 4S...right?
21. dmckay12 (Posts: 243; Member since: 25 Feb 2012)
I get what you mean. I was promised an ICS update in early 2012 for my Rezound, but I only got it a month ago. I spend my time looking for the next best Android, but I find the fun is in the chase. Every few months a new phone makes other phones nearly obsolete, but as long as my phone works I am fine with it. When I am out of updates (1 to 1.5 years after I bought it) then I rom my phone. For now I am happy. I like the fact that my Rezound looks different than every other Rezound. I took pictures of fireworks and spent hours matching the ends of the lightning on Home clocks/weather to the fireworks. It looks awesome. That can't be done on the iPhone.
29. c.hack (Posts: 609; Member since: 09 Dec 2009)
Wrong. Try ROMing a Moto Droid X2 or any of the many bootloader locked phones. If you knew anything about rooting, you would have realized it by itself does not allow modding.
The only variety from the manufacturers is skins and crapware that slow the phones down, make them a pain to use, cause crashes and prevent updates.
What you can expect from an iPhone is that it will get updates for years - and on time. My DX2 and DInc2 have yet to get updates despite the lies from Google and the manufacturers.
The iPhone has always been easy to jailbreak if that's your thing.
57. Berzerk000 (Posts: 4275; Member since: 26 Jun 2011)
I agree with that. But I don't care about bootloaders, since I don't root. I don't enjoy manufacturer skins as much as I used to. Though a few of them are still good, I prefer stock Android. Don't be so mislead though; my GS2, bloated with Touchwiz, hasn't crashed or lagged once since I got it. So don't automatically think custom UIs and crashes go together, because they don't.
And yes, you do get on time updates with the iPhone. But with every new iOS that comes out, more and more features get taken away from it the further you go down the generations that are supported, the only way to get the full experience of the new iOS is to get the newest iPhone, which isn't right.
At least with Android, you might not get the update on time by any means, but at least you get the full capabilities of the latest OS when you do get an update. And, if updates are so important to you, get an unlocked Nexus. Updates straight from Google as soon as the newest version releases.
6. rcrider4 (Posts: 118; Member since: 14 Nov 2011)
Umm, for the "Design" paragraph, the volume buttons and silent switch are on the left side, not the right side...
7. parth027 (Posts: 5; Member since: 05 Sep 2012)
Still a stone age phone...
9. ab2412 (Posts: 8; Member since: 06 Aug 2012)
WHY such HYPE for this OVERHYPED PHONE?? We all know that it's nowhere gonna be close to SGS3.. Apple can all is do to SUE this, SUE that.. Oh they are the competetion, Let's sue them on F*cking Patents.. Looser APPLE.
27. bstepchin (Posts: 20; Member since: 13 Dec 2010)
Actually, I just recently upgraded to a sgs3 and it just doesn't work as well for me as an iPhone did. Some of my medical apps crash often (even after I hard reset the phone) and the keyboard is not as great. I love the larger screen, but there are certain features I miss on my iPhone. For example, I can throw on my headphones and text people or switch music with Siri, but you can't do it with sgs 3 unless you don't use a screen code, which I really need. Also, the notification screen doesn't show the full text and requires to unlock the phone. That may be amended with roms, but I just don't have the time for that. So in conclusion, my point is it depends what you use a phone for. Each has its pros and cons, so maybe it's not about hype but about usability tailored to each individual. So be a little more open-minded next time because your opinion may not reflect that of the whole ;)
35. MartyK (Posts: 817; Member since: 11 Apr 2012)
So do you want to sell your S3?, are you State side? who's your carrier?...hahahah
10. FranksGT (Posts: 167; Member since: 29 Aug 2012)
I seriously can't believe with all that money they have, they couldnt redesign a Iphone. Bunch of underpaid chinese people jumping off the top of the building and making the same crap everyday.
I feel sorry for apple because their about to witness a execution from android if they decided to release such a outdated device.
23. MATOZ (Posts: 74; Member since: 10 Aug 2011)
Possibly the retail packaging SAYS: "new Iphone"!
just like the new Ipad!
25. hosker (unregistered)
Android fans have a serious urge to try to convince everyone that android is better. They see a fake iphone picture and they attack that eventhough is FAKE.
You spend the whole year talking trash about a phone that doesnt exist.
Comparing your android devs. To the iphone.
iphone vs. A new android phone every month,
Is a 2 years old iphone 4 vs. Your just release android devs.
Doesnt that tells you something?maybe phonearena will torture you less if you stop hating on apple so much. You android fans put the hype,you expect so much from apple.You actually believe it was "magical" and you want it to be "revolutionary"all over again.you're never fully please with anything.that's why samsung has to make the same phone over and over again with a bigger screen each time.i understand your pain, you want apple to take it to the next level AGAIN...a cheap installed in your brain and play all your apps there and a projector Flashing from your eyes ;p would that be enough, I doubt it.
Currently own galasy s2,Waiting for the next iphone.maybe in 2 years samsung will make just 1-2 phones and make those phones stable.
31. android_101 (Posts: 3; Member since: 06 Sep 2012)
Stay Tuned, iSucks is coming!
32. mikas (Posts: 1; Member since: 09 Sep 2012)
TOP 5 Best phone 2012 :
1- hTC one X
2- Samsung Galaxy S III
3- Nokia Lumia 920
4- Sony Xperia ION
5- Apple iPhone 5
49. chaoticrazor (Posts: 2347; Member since: 28 Aug 2012)
think the nokia 808 should be up there, its one of the biggest innovations of the year
52. PhoneArenaUser (Posts: 5498; Member since: 05 Aug 2011)
I respect your opinion, but I think a bit different. In my opinion Nokia 808 PureView by it self is not an innovation, PureView technology is innovation in mobile world. Also this year still doesn't end so there still can be some surprises. :)
54. chaoticrazor (Posts: 2347; Member since: 28 Aug 2012)
thumbs down for an opinion lol nice
very true and id like to see some real suprises before the year ends, yeah pureview is a mobile innovation and what nokia seem great at raising the bar for mobile camera phones.
lets just hope we see more innovation soon
55. PhoneArenaUser (Posts: 5498; Member since: 05 Aug 2011)
Agree. :)
53. PhoneArenaUser (Posts: 5498; Member since: 05 Aug 2011)
This year still doesn't end!
34. MartyK (Posts: 817; Member since: 11 Apr 2012)
"The question remains whether with those extra 0.5 inches of display real estate, the smartphone will be as easy to use with a single hand as the current model. Some claim it will, some claim it won't, but it seems like that will be up to each individual user to decide."
Nick, really?, you're question if a person can hold a lousy 4 in display phone in one hand?.
I hope you're aware that the real world is working with 4.3 inch to 5.5 inch screen now, right?.
36. android_101 (Posts: 3; Member since: 06 Sep 2012)
what is apple without other company? all they have on that that phone is the software, the rest of the hardware is from other company...and all they do is sue here, sue there, sue every competitors that beat their products so they will always be on top... what a loser!
37. RGreen (Posts: 72; Member since: 06 Jul 2012)
Apple / Samsung court recoders clearly show one in the same device, bigger smaller, I love qulity, problem get them both.
38. CreeDiddy (Posts: 740; Member since: 04 Nov 2011)
This is perfect for my 2 year old.
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Joseph Kwiatkowski was 18 that Mother's Day afternoon in 1973 when someone raced up to the door of his sister's house and said, "Your brother is getting beaten up."
Kwiatkowski, a high school senior, ran down to the corner to help his brothers, William and John. Those were the last steps he took.
Gunfire erupted in the crime-ridden Warminster Heights neighborhood. A bullet found Kwiatkowski's spine, paralyzing him from the chest down.
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Aluminum Market Dislocation: Evidence, Incentives and Reform
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Are major aluminum players colluding to drive up the price of this metal, crucial to the production of everything from beer cans to airplanes? A first look at the empirical evidence, combined with an analysis of the structure and incentives in this market, suggests that this possibility is worth the authorities' attention. At the least, reform in this market seems to be in order.
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The latest polls show tight races in three states with marriage amendments.
In California, a poll released Friday shows opponents of Proposition 8, which would define marriage as between one man and one woman, slightly ahead with a 49 percent to 45 percent edge.
The poll was based on a random sample of 966 likely voters conducted from October 18-28, and has a sampling error of plus or minus 3.3 percentage points.
Click play for comments from John Stemberger of Yes2Marriage.org.
And in Florida, Amendment 2 would put language in the state constitution saying that marriage is only for one man and one woman. A Mason-Dixon poll last week shows it has 56 percent approval, with undecided voters at 7 percent.
The amendment needs 60 percent of voters to pass it.
"We have a full-blown campaign," John Stemberger, of Yes2Marriage.org, said. "We have TV ads, radio ads, full-blown mail but the problem is we are outspent 3 to 1 and so we are counting on church groups, grass-roots, ordinary people who understand why this is important - to vote yes on amendment 2."
In Arizona, Prop 102 would also define marriage the same way in the state constitution.
Arizona voters defeated a similar measure two years ago.
Recent polling shows 49 percent support it, 42 percent oppose it and 9 percent are undecided.
But it's California's marriage amendment, Proposition 8, which has garnered the most attention and money nationwide - with $60 million pouring into it from both sides.
Thousands are expected tomorrow at San Diego's QUALCOMM Stadium for a rally supporting Prop 8. Dr. James Dobson of Focus on the Family and other Christian leaders will speak.
Meanwhile, gay activists like Tim Gill are working covertly to see that legislation supporting gay marriage gets passed.
CBN News first reported this spring that Gill was targeting New York.
His plan: Turn the state senate over to Democratic control, which would allow it to pass a gay marriage bill.
The New York State Assembly has already passed one. But as of March, few lawmakers knew about what was going on.
CBN News: Have you heard of a gay rights activist from Colorado named Tim Gill?
Lawmaker: No, I have not.
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Lawmaker: I haven't seen it in New York.
Campaign contributions show homosexual activists around the country have poured over a million dollars into tipping New York's statehouse.
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Summary: This is the first of the many unmaintained trails within the Patapsco Valley State Park that I hope to document. These trails seem to vary widely in their condition and yet offer some wonderful, quiet hikes through the river valley. This is very short hike, 0.72 miles round trip, through open forest to a meadow at the top of the hill. The trail is clear and not too rugged. In late fall and winter, you should have a lovely view of the river below. In the summer, the river here is calm enough to offer swimming and rafting fun for older kids and adults. The trail is shared with horses and we saw a few. The first part of the trail is quite steep, but it becomes more gentle as you continue. There are over 170 miles of trails in the park, mostly unmaintained, which afford hikers wonderful opportunities to enjoy the forest and the river right near Baltimore. Check out the others as I document them!
Trailhead: Follow Old Henryton Rd. North from Old Frederick Rd. until it dead ends. Though most maps show a bridge over the Patapsco River at this point, it is long gone. Once at the small parking lot near the river, there are trails in several directions. Follow the trails down to the east (right), and stay on the right most trail. It will quickly ascend. (Lat:39.35035 Lon:-76.91382)
Trail Guides for Patapsco Valley 1:
Patapsco Valley State Park Trail Map
by Md State Parks (Md State parks)
Best Seasons: Year-Round
User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Horses,
Ranger Contact: Patapsco Valley State Park
Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Renee Burton
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Reviewed by Billy on 8/24/2007
Thanks for the information you posted about this hike. It was perfect for my boys (age 3 and 5). We hiked up to the meadow, then back down to swim. Spent at least an hour and a half in the water--they didn't want to leave! It's the end of summer, so it was hot and balmy, but the hike is short enough that it doesn't really matter--plus there's a cool swim waiting when you're done. Thanks again.
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Bielema Takes Recruiting Dig at Ohio St.
July 29th, 2013| by Lost Lettermen
Even though he's moved on to a new conference and a new job, first-year Arkansas head coach Bret Bielema — formerly of Wisconsin — evidently hasn't moved on from his feud with Ohio State counterpart Urban Meyer.
It's a Sunday night and excited about the week ahead. Was good week of recruiting especially against "THE" University's of the world. #WPS
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) July 29, 2013
Using "THE" in all capitals is a clear jab at "The Ohio State University."
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MARTINSBURG - Although clouds maintained their gray presence in the sky throughout Saturday, for one group of people, the sun shone all day.
God Won Ministry International Inc. and the Martinsburg Christian Center held the first Holy Ghost Fire in the Park two-day ministry event at War Memorial Park.
The event featured more than 15 speakers and five musical groups from throughout the county as well as children's games, crafts and baked goods.
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New Crossroads Quartet sings popular faith-based songs for the audience at the first Holy Ghost Fire in the Park ministry event, held Saturday in War Memorial Park.
"The musical groups like the New Crossroads Quartet, they've been incredible. People are hearing it all over the park, and they're coming in to listen to it," said Apostle R.C. Coyle, CEO for God Won Minsitry.
Christine Borutta attended the event to hear Scott Shepherd, a member of New Crossroads Quartet, sing. Frequently singing at her church, Borutta said she always tries to listen to him when he or the groups sing at events.
Other attendees like Bill Grant said he came to the event simply to hear God's word be preached.
In both their ministry and in the event, Coyle and Reverend Nathan Farley consider outreach to be one of the primary focuses, and a deciding factor to host the event in a public location.
"We've got to branch out. We've got to put our feet to the street and step out. We can't always be confined inside four walls and have church. The gospel's not being spread that way. There comes a point where you have to put your feet to the street, and you have to go out in public," Farley said.
Saturday, Farley and Reverend Mike Criss gave a sermon from their Gen X ministry that focuses on ministry through all genres of music, including rock and rap. Through Gen X, Farley hopes to "reach outside the walls" of traditional ministry to help people begin a relationship with God.
Today is the last day of the event, to be held in War Memorial Park from noon to 7 p.m.
As part of the program, Coyle and his wife Rebecca will be leading a special session for couples, focusing on ministering to couples that are "blended families or have come out of brokenness," drawing on Coyle's experience in federal prison for 10 years and Rebecca's past addiction to cocaine.
"Our focus is a relationship with Jesus Christ, and that changes people. That changes not only families, but it changes churches, and it changes communities," Coyle said.
- Staff writer Samantha Cronk can be reached at 304-263-8931, ext. 132, or twitter.com/scronkJN.


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What materials did you use? Glitter tulle, Black felt, black head band, feathers, black thread, needle, silk flower and glue.
What advice would you give someone starting this project? Need some sense of color coordination when selecting flowers, feathers and tulle. Also hand sewing skills would help. I used black thread instead of clear nylon, as I had found the nylon thread difficult to sew with. I used a head band instead as, couldnʻt find longer aligator clips, as stated in insturctions. This project can be used beyond the Bridal scene. I had fun creating my fascinator. Looking at making a few more for my friends.
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There was a serious "nerd alert" sounded at the Fantasy Source office today. Yes, your favorite fantasy baseball writers turned into little kids on Christmas Eve while we conducted our annual draft lottery for the Sporting News Experts League.
You can't really blame us, though, as the results of this event will have a legitimate impact on our lives for the next seven months (sad as that is). The league wasn't won or lost on Friday, March 7, 2014, but moods were definitely altered.
But is there really a reason to get all worked up over draft position? Sure, we'd all like one of the top picks, but there are plusses and minuses no matter where you draft. With that in mind, here's a quick pick-me-up or put-you-down for every spot in the first round.
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Pick No. 1
PRO: You get either Mike Trout or Miguel Cabrera.
CON: You might lose the league with Mike Trout or Miguel Cabrera, which is definitive proof that even with a distinct advantage you lack the necessary follow-through and problem-solving skills to succeed at life's more complicated tasks, like parenting or replacing a hot-water heater.
Pick No. 2
PRO: You get either Mike Trout or Miguel Cabrera.
CON: See above. Also, you never really feel comfortable trying to map out picks after Round 1 because the owner with the first pick might snake one or both of your choices on the swing. This will inevitably cause you to try to guess what that owner will do, which never works. Now you're not playing your game, you're playing his/her game. And what's happened to your game? It's been left for dead in the dusty, weird smelling cabinet in the basement with "Electronic Battleship" and "Clue Jr."
Pick No. 3
PRO: You'll still get a great player, and you're in better position in the second round than either of the two smug b-wipes who drafted Trout or Cabrera.
CON: You're not one of the two smug b-wipes who drafted Trout or Cabrera, but you were soooooo close. Oh, to be one of those b-wipes.
Pick No. 4
PRO: Great player in the first round? Check. Good drafting position in the second and third rounds? Check times two. You might be in the best shape of anyone in terms of building a balanced, versatile team.
CON: You know going in that you have no shot at Trout or Cabrera -- and probably Goldschmidt -- but you talk yourself into scenarios when one of the big guns falls to you. "You know, Jimbo is a big M's fan, so he might reach for Cano…and Cabrera, I mean, he started breaking down at the end of last season, and Stumpy hates injury-prone guys…" Then the draft starts, and, literally, 11 seconds later, Trout, Cabrera and Goldschmidt are off the board and you're already disappointed with your team.
Pick No. 5
PRO: Votto, McCutchen, Cano, Kershaw -- you're getting a really good player in the first round!
CON: Davis, Encarnacion, Beltre, Hanley, Prince -- you could've gotten two really good players in the first two rounds if you picked three spots later!
Pick No. 6
PRO: You'll have a solid first-round pick, and you're never going to be on the wrong side of a run later in the draft. You don't have to reach for any particular position at any point -- just let them come to you.
CON: You're in that weird spot where you have no idea how long it's going to take between your picks -- could be 45 seconds, could be four-and-a-half minutes. Do you dare chance it and go to the bathroom? How do you live with potentially autodrafting Alex Rios in the third round because you were on the can? And if you do decide to hit the head, do you do that weird "half-jog/half-scurry" move people do around their house when they're in a rush? And what if you're hurrying back with your underpants around your ankles and you trip, gashing your head? How do you explain that scar to your friends and co-workers? Bottom line: If you have the No. 6 pick, play it safe and don't eat or drink anything the day of your draft. Or the day before.
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Pick No. 7
PRO: You're not bound by any script that says you "have" to take a certain player. If you want Carlos Gonzalez, you can take him with a clear conscience. If you prefer Clayton Kershaw, you can grab him. You're literally making your own rules, so you're way ahead of ol' No. 2 up there who isn't even playing his own game!
CON You're not going to feel good about your draft if you're picking seventh. You could very well put together a championship-caliber team, but it won't feel that way as it's happening. You'll be living in a perpetual state of uneasiness for those two-plus hours, not unlike the last time I had lunch with my Uncle Jerry.
Pick No. 8
PRO: It's not crazy to think Chris Davis or Edwin Encarnacion can outproduce Goldschmidt or even Cabrera or that Carlos Gonzalez can outproduce McCutchen – and you'll be getting them for a fraction of the price! That makes you a smart, savvy and sexy fantasy owner.
CON: You'll almost certainly lose your league if you have the eighth pick.
Pick No. 9
PRO: You don't have to reach to get either a shortstop (Hanley Ramirez, Troy Tulowitzki) or a third baseman (Adrian Beltre, David Wright, Evan Longoria) with one or both of your first two picks, which gives you a nice foundation at notoriously thin positions.
CON: Each of the aforementioned shortstops and 3Bs are famously injury-prone, so building your team around them is kinda like building your house on an ancient Indian burial ground. Those creaks in the night -- they're not unsettled spirits of the netherworld, they're Hanley Ramirez's knees.
Pick No. 10
PRO: You're in prime position to unleash an unconventional strategy, like grabbing Kershaw and Yu Darvish or Hanley and Tulo, with your first two picks. If it works out, you'll look like a genius. If it flops, well, what the hell did people expect from you -- you were drafting 10th! Either way, you'll piss off the rest of your league, which is always a plus.
CON: This pick is so boring that I'm not even gonna try to think up a witty "con" about it.
Pick No. 11
PRO: You have much more power over the draft than you think. You can start the runs in the even-numbered rounds, throwing everything into chaos. If you sense other owners getting a little too comfortable, grab a catcher in Round 6 or a closer in Round 8; then watch everyone else do the same like the lemmings they are.
CON: You'll probably wind up overdrafting catchers and closers.
Pick No. 12
PRO: You have enough friends to participate in a 12-team fantasy baseball league.
CON You'll likely be made fun of by said friends for the next seven months because your fantasy baseball team sucks.


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Dear Heloise: The container that holds honey leaked all over my kitchen-cabinet shelf. The shelf is plastic, and I can't take it out of the cabinet. How can I clean this mess? -- Julie P. in Oregon
Dear Julie: Start by taking everything off the shelf and any lower shelves. Next, boil some water and pour it over every place on the shelf that has sticky patches of honey. Cover the water and honey with paper towels. Continue to add more boiling water until the towels are completely soaked. Finally, cover the entire area with plastic wrap.
After about 10 or 15 minutes of letting the water and paper towels sit (until the honey is softened), you should be able to remove the paper towels, plastic wrap and honey all at once. For stubborn, stuck-on spots, you may need to repeat the process. -- Heloise
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Dear Heloise: Whenever I need to label something of my son's and I don't want the label to last permanently, I write his name on a piece of masking tape and stick it on the item. It easily comes off with no damage. -- Tiffany
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My Daughters' Personalities: Nature or Nurture?Rebecca from Fosterhood
I've always wondered about nature versus nurture. Questions like, "Where did my love of reading come from?" and "Would I have still become a musician even if I didn't start classes at a young age?" always had me thinking. For me, being adopted and having adopted create a frequent reminder that some traits are genetic and some are learned through the environment. Up until recently, I've believed that who I am and who my children are becoming is based primarily on "nurture" — that is everything experienced after birth. I even had a number assigned in my head, 90 percent nurture and 10 percent nature. Some of this is based on research, but mostly I made it up.
Now I have two daughters only four months apart and they can't be any different. They are now 13 months and 17 months old, and their personalities are coming into focus. Both reflect their birth families to such an extent it's uncanny. One is tremendously easy-going, calm and just like her biological siblings and birth parents. The other reflects the captivating, yet serious and thoughtful personality found in her birth family. One is focused, the other carefree. They are so different I sometimes joke that they are like Ernie and Bert from Sesame Street.
My numbers have reversed, I now think personality is 90 percent nature and only 10 percent nurture. What do you think?
More posts from Rebecca this month:
6 Things You Shouldn't Say To, Or In Front Of Your Foster Children
NYC Health Department is Fast-Forwarded Babies Immunization Schedule Due To Measles Outbreak
Baby's First Destination Birthday (No Photo booth Assembly Required!)
10 Steps To Babyproof Your Hotel Room
6 Ways My Playard Has Been A Lifesaver
Why This Adoptive Mom Is Thrilled About The New Breastfeeding Study
382 Online Black Market Babies Saved By Chinese Police


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A block with a speaker bolted to it is connected to a spring havingspring constant k= 30.0 N/m as inFigure P14.61. The total mass of the block and speaker is 5.00 kg,and the amplitude of this unit's motion is 0.750 m. If the speaker emits sound waves of frequency450 Hz, determine the lowest and highestfrequencies heard by the person to the right of the speaker.
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Figure P14.61