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Apple iPhone 4's signal problem explained
0. phoneArena 30 Jun 2010, 21:58 posted on
When cupping the phone in the lower left side, you are basically merging two antenna together using your body as a bridge...
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53. matt1q2aw3 (unregistered)
I love this....Apple goofed on something sooooo simple, this appears to be a design flaw not based upon computer programming or faulty components.... but simply improper design of the antenna as well as improper testing... Then again, how could Apple properly test their products when they can't even keep track of their prototypes. Those all end up in a puddle of spilled beer and redbull-vodkas. It would be an absolute disgrace if the employee who designed the antenna was fired for this and Jobs is still gets to water and fertilize his orchard of I-bitches. Somewhere on the product testing checklist there is a missing box for "does this phone drop more calls then would be expected?" Someone get me a wool shirt.
58. BlackberryUser (Posts: 609; Member since: 26 Jun 2009)
"does this phone drop more calls then would be expected?" That's hard to test on the AT&T network. The last 4 AT&T phones I have had dropped 1 / 3 of the calls I have, latest phone is a Blackberry Bold 9000.
59. applesr4eating (Posts: 32; Member since: 01 Jul 2010)
Even better they want admit it is a design flaw, now they have been sued by 4 people and 1400 more are going to sue them because Apple want admit that they made a mistake. With alll the money they made on sales already they could give every idiotphone owner a free bumber guard and explain to them they make a mistake and the problem would be solved.
67. mcmkone (Posts: 54; Member since: 24 Mar 2009)
Finally one for the Fan Boi's oh i dislike blind people. a Word from Apple http://www.apple.com/pr/librar
69. wade1968 (Posts: 224; Member since: 12 Apr 2010)
Hello all. I see blame enough to go around to apple and AT&T. see apple gave you more bars. At&T its system can not handle the demands of it customers.At&t needs to put more money in their network,before it burns out.
2. Cali_E (Posts: 196; Member since: 24 Sep 2008)
yay, another excuse for a crappy product design...actually, product in general. FAIL
8. ILOVEIPHONE25 (unregistered)
u fail
15. simplx (Posts: 4; Member since: 01 Jul 2010)
ILOVEIPHONE25 you are the one who really failed. Shullup!
29. ILOVEIPHONE25 (unregistered)
good comeback. BUDDY.
32. belve14 (Posts: 113; Member since: 31 Mar 2009)
I keep seeing your hater comments everywhere it makes me sick...dude you are trash and im going to make sure you exposed for the loser that you are. So stay on your toes and go read jokes for dummies 101 cause im going to trash and make you feel as little as your Iphone lol.
39. remixfa (Posts: 14255; Member since: 19 Dec 2008)
"great comeback" from the guy that said "u fail". lol a few things that "fail" in this arguement 1- the nexus one has known signal issues, why are you using that phone? Why not use a Droid or Evo or Incredible? Oh yea, because it would make your iphone look even worse. 2- Its sad that the 3gs comes out on top, everyone knows it has a weak antenna to begin with, the 4g was supposed to stop that, not make it worse. 3- $30 FOR A FRICKIN SILICONE PROTECTOR!?!?! YOU IBOTS REALLY SHELL OUT THAT DAMN MUCH!?!?! YOU REALLY ARE RETARDED!!!
41. networkdood (Posts: 6330; Member since: 31 Mar 2010)
4g?? You mean iphone 4...next year it will be iphone 4g....and with a bumper...
42. remixfa (Posts: 14255; Member since: 19 Dec 2008)
4g= 4th generation Iphone. im quite aware its not 4g on att's inferior network.. LOL.
52. matt1q2aw3 (unregistered)
Shut your mouth ILOVEIPHONE25.... we all have had enough of your sass!!!!
63. ILOVEIPHONE25 (unregistered)
3. Flip7 (Posts: 31; Member since: 27 Nov 2009)
I just couldn't b that stupid to buy a phone knowing all the issues it has who ever does has to b retarded
49. nalu808 (Posts: 39; Member since: 14 Jul 2009)
the rality is there are 1.7 million retarded people.....
54. tedkord (Posts: 11733; Member since: 17 Jun 2009)
There's a whole hell of a lot more than 1.7 million....
64. ILOVEIPHONE25 (unregistered)
4. cadetz (unregistered)
sigh... so instead of a 7 buck rubber case you need to buy a 30 buck one from apple that's.... sounds like a rip off
26. *HOVA* (Posts: 564; Member since: 11 Dec 2008)
OBVIOUSLY third parties are going to make them too and they will be very inexpensive. This happens with all phone and all cases in case you've never seen it before...
34. belve14 (Posts: 113; Member since: 31 Mar 2009)
Your another one HOVA... you have lingered around for a while now on this site. Your comments and comebacks are weak dude accept what the truth is bro. The Iphone is messed up this time around...think about it you have to buy a cover to get perfect reception everytime lol...joke
46. *HOVA* (Posts: 564; Member since: 11 Dec 2008)
I guess I don't hand-fuck my phone so it's not an issue for me. That wasn't a comeback at all just the truth. Anyone who's ever bought a case knows third parties make them and sell them dirt cheap versus what you get through the carrier/manufacturer. That's just a little accessories 101, glad I could take you to class this fine day.
47. belve14 (Posts: 113; Member since: 31 Mar 2009)
LOL first off I'd like to thank you for complimenting my 101 which I used for ILoveIphone25....take me to class hmmm not really lol. I know that third parties carry them dirt cheap...a comeback is considered when you try and defend something that someone else had said about something you care about. Oh it also has alot of other definitions but Im sorry son thats all daddy has to tell you today lmao
66. *HOVA* (Posts: 564; Member since: 11 Dec 2008)
You're reply is a great indication of the level of knowledge people have around here. JE SUS.
71. sirjudson (Posts: 7; Member since: 18 Apr 2010)
You both are gay.
5. Phullofphil (Posts: 801; Member since: 10 Feb 2009)
There should be a recall. There is no doubt that there is a problem and people should get a working phone without having to pay extra.
57. luv_droids (Posts: 30; Member since: 21 May 2010)
I agree, how do you put out a phone everybody KNOWS is faulty then tell everyone "my bad we fucked up, but to fix it all YOU have to do is PAY an EXTRA $30.00" thats cold, if i was dumb enough to buy an i4 then i would be smart enough to get a refund once i found out i gotta pay to fix a manufactured mistake..
6. corporateJP (Posts: 2431; Member since: 28 Nov 2009)
Apple sucks. That's the only explaination you need.
11. anthonygolovey (Posts: 44; Member since: 30 Dec 2009)
corporateJP, again your an idiot, when you have a product of 1.7 million sold over the weekend, it makes you the MOST IGNORANT, MOST PATHETIC PERSON ON THE PLANET to make a comment like APPLE SUCKS, apple has proven them selves as a very good product, and as i mentioned earlier about you being a BLACKBERRY OWNER, go suck on that ball of yours.
13. scnix (Posts: 41; Member since: 01 Jul 2010)
No, corporateJP is right. Only thing he needs now is to elaborate. Apple does indeed suck and the 1.7 million units sold only proves that Apple has a kick ass marketing team and there are 1.7 million idiots out there. You happen to be one of them. Their products have long dwindled in terms of quality and innovation. There's nothing new and exciting about any of their products anymore besides the "oh shiny" factor. So Mr. anthonygolovey, corporateJP is fine. It's you who is the most ignorant, most pathetic person on the planet.
14. simplx (Posts: 4; Member since: 01 Jul 2010)
corporateJP's comment is a good one! anthonygolovey you are just a Apple Fan Boy, Iphone4 is out with so many hardware problem and now they are giving all this crappy EXCUSES. Blackberry have the quality at least. You should be the one sucking your own balls, no, i don't think anyone would want to suck a Apple Fan Boy's balls. Fail!
16. anthonygolovey (Posts: 44; Member since: 30 Dec 2009)
Thats funny how you log in as different USERS to back your self up, thats so SAD, and me OWNING an apple product for 3 days doesnt make me FAN BOY you DUMBASS. Iam not BASSHING ANY PHONES or any CARRIERS you MORON, iam simply pointing out that iphone 4 is an awesome phone, your the phone talking shit without having the phone, in which case it makes you IGNORANT.
17. Phullofphil (Posts: 801; Member since: 10 Feb 2009)
Your wrong because all you can do is call people names. Moron, Dumbass, Ignerant.... why do you have to be that immature. If you want to make a point that people want to take seriously than talk like you have an education. Oh i hate the word fan boy too that is such a weird and overused word. There are over 1.7 million plus some iphones out there that need to be recalled before it gets worse. Apple should admit this and move on. The Only reason i like the iphone over an android phone right now is the touch sensor and the quility of games. Besides that i really would rather have my moto droid than a iphone. I have an ipod so i do understand it is a good product.
22. mcmkone (Posts: 54; Member since: 24 Mar 2009)
Let's just wait for the civil law suit coming lol I smell a heavy fine coming for force advertisement, that's one puppy you can't run from, because all the images on their website and promotion video's shows them using the phones in the left hand and the service working with full signal, let alone the fact that the product doesn't meet the requirement in which the purpose sold. Apple will have their day and may even have to introduce a recall, because this could damage them in the smart phone business hence why they are opening up positions for antenna specialists. Don't believe me, just wait and see what happens in the coming months lol
33. simplx (Posts: 4; Member since: 01 Jul 2010)
Truly a strict buisness man
60. applesr4eating (Posts: 32; Member since: 01 Jul 2010)
Spot on, if it wasn't for their marketing team and the gee whiz factor of their products, who needs the iMaxi anyway, it can't, multitask, no GPS, no camera I could go on.
68. corporateJP (Posts: 2431; Member since: 28 Nov 2009)
anthonygaylovey, you got me mixed up with somebody else. Let me st you straight: 1. This is my only account, I don't have any aliases. 2. Apple has it's own enemies that they created on their own, I don't need multiple personalities to tell you that. These people speak for themselves. 3. I don't use a Blackberry, I use an LG (but I've played with every phone on the market, I do it daily). 4. Steve Jobs is a narcissistic fuck who will colapse under his own weight. 6. It is official, you are a h0m0 and a fanboy.
7. RORYREVOLUTION (Posts: 3108; Member since: 12 Jan 2010)
what signal problem?
9. iheartblueberry (Posts: 78; Member since: 26 Apr 2010)
LOL, Rory wanted to type more but he is using his iPhone 4 and was holding it the wrong way so the only thing he could get out before disconnecting from his 2.5G network was "what signal problem?"
10. iheartblueberry (Posts: 78; Member since: 26 Apr 2010)
Edge is 2.5G BTW....
12. RORYREVOLUTION (Posts: 3108; Member since: 12 Jan 2010)
+1 lol MY EDGE NETWORK SPEED PWNS YOUR 3G!!!!!! XD
30. vzw fanman (Posts: 1976; Member since: 11 Dec 2008)
where did you get that info from!? edge speeds barely can get over 130 kbps!
65. iheartblueberry (Posts: 78; Member since: 26 Apr 2010)
Edge is the Second and a half generation technology right after gprs which was 2g. Edge is not fast at all. from 2.5g to 3g there was a huge jump in data transfer. Wimax is technically 3.5g while LTE is the true 4g network. But opinions can vary from one professional to another.
18. elandrumiii (Posts: 109; Member since: 20 Mar 2010)
Its amazing how much time you guys spend bashing apple products (iphone mostly) maybe spend more time trying to talk up yours. 1 phone from apple is damn near dominating the market. 1 phone no matter if you like it or not is holding its own against many incarnations of andriod devices on a global level. It is not the most ground breaking design in its 4th generation but the razor was not either and it sold and sold and still is out there in some countries and is still in use today. I don't have an iphone got a blackberry love it and I am considering and HD2 or an EVO. But I will keep my BB 9000 in service for many years to come.
19. RORYREVOLUTION (Posts: 3108; Member since: 12 Jan 2010)
I talk down about apple in general because of how egotistical and perfect they think they are. They sue other companies for even daring to try to be competition. Each year they come out with a new iphone only to upgrade next to nothing. If you aren't even an iphone user then why do you care? I'm just making fun of a company who releases a product that has serious problems. Denies the problems exist, then comes out with a software update fix. Not to mention they have the nerve to say "hold your phone a different way or BUY one of our cases" you shouldn't have to buy anything for a faulty product. They should apologize and have you return the product for a brand new one that WORKS.
21. orchuman (Posts: 9; Member since: 04 Jun 2010)
boy id be pissed if i had paid that amount of money for a iphone or any phone and the signal dropped. Glad i bought my samsung wave. better specs and yet cheaper with 15 hours talk time :). This site has gone down hill with all its review scores that doesnt make sense.....but hay the 9.5/10 iphone 4 have lots of apps so they dont need to talk on the phone....arent i right phonearena?
37. nak1017 (Posts: 328; Member since: 08 Jan 2010)
+1 to you sir I'd love to know how a phone with such an obvious flaw can get a 9.5/10. Sure it's a wonderful piece of hardware any other way, but it's definitely not above any of the high-end Android offerings. And can we finally put an end to all the praise of Apple's "attention to detail"? The capacitive screen relies on the conductivity of the skin and that's been around since the first phone! Those antenna engineers had to have known about it! Also, to all those people out there that think Apple uses the best possible components, an 1/18th of a cent worth of clear lacquer or other low-conductivity film/coating would have solved this and done NOTHING to the asthetics of the phone...
23. mcmkone (Posts: 54; Member since: 24 Mar 2009)
Who wants to see how many lawsuits Apple are about to get hit with lol http://blogs.computerworld.com
/16445/here_come_the_iphone_4_ antenna_gate_class_action_laws uits
61. applesr4eating (Posts: 32; Member since: 01 Jul 2010)
What goes around comes around, Apple is sueing everyone and their dog for daring to compete with them.
24. cupax (Posts: 15; Member since: 23 Dec 2009)
I don't think Apple sucks but iPhone 4 has certainly a mistake, probably due the schedule they had to launch it. I agree that Apple should recall all the phones and fix them. I mean, in auto industry they do it all the time and also Dell and Sony had several laptop recalls. I say: Now Steve Jobs, let's see if Apple is caring at all for their costumers or is only $$$ for you? And if they don't fix them, only then you would be stupid to buy from Apple again.
25. CHEFJEFF (Posts: 143; Member since: 22 Sep 2009)
Actually, if you shove the iPhone4 up Steve Jobs ass, you get a perfect signal.
27. taaars (Posts: 13; Member since: 27 Jun 2010)
Im sorry..I had to laugh at that one.....its just pretty damn funny...
31. vzw fanman (Posts: 1976; Member since: 11 Dec 2008)
28. taaars (Posts: 13; Member since: 27 Jun 2010)
This what makes me laugh even more, Apple not owning up to a HUGE engineering flaw. I mean really, andatech proved the problem is mechanical, I am 100% sure apple knows this is true, and have known since the first reports of the issue, but like article states..will apple own up to it? I am sure they have their bean counters right now weighing out the costs of a total recall vs handling a lawsuit, they can care less about their customers..they care about how much money they can salvage after this debacle Furthermore I wont be surprised if they are halting production to install a hardware fix. So Isheep, were is your great apple QC now?..were is the great customer service?..were is the great steve jobs?..maybe this hit shows you just how flawed ANYONE can be and that your devices are just as frail as anyone else is. Speaking of frail...don't drop the iphone 4 as well..they are good for about to drops then dead..3 and they crack..SOOO either way a case is almost a necessity for this unit..they should have included it in the package, Glass is glass is glass..it will break.
62. applesr4eating (Posts: 32; Member since: 01 Jul 2010)
I think Apple want admit to a problem because Stevo's ego want allow him to admit Apple made a mistake. He's hoping for 3 or more iSheep on the jury to bail his sorry a$$ out.
35. rwolf1984 (Posts: 530; Member since: 06 Jun 2009)
get a case...most iPhone people have a case. you're an idiot if you don't carry your smartphone in a some sort of case with a screen protector (especially if you have a touch screen)...
55. taaars (Posts: 13; Member since: 27 Jun 2010)
If most people had a case this issue would have never gotten so much attention. Its the fact that so many Iphone users DON'T use a case why hardware flaw is discovered. AND if apple intended a case to be used...they should have built the phone with a different housing to avoid this issue. Apart from that..you have a super slim phone, some people probably were thinking of just adding the screen protectors to both sidea to keep scratches of it...but now they are told that their super slim phone cant be slim because the phone is engineered to be used only with a case..now that is lame. BTW..I use a case, and no..its not an Iphone, and yes..I can hold it anyway I like without loosing reception without the case on it.


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now #19Originally Posted by Varelse
Good stuff!
nice post!! never knew some of these things lol
Heres #20:
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u sure that the nickname needs to be the console name that ppl put you in as?
because i just changed my console name and the firends i have that have me on thier list are still on there, though i did switch it back. i even sent out a message with the console name change, the wii didnt freak or anything
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BIRMINGHAM, Alabama - A former Jefferson County deputy district attorney is facing off with Judge Suzanne Childers for the county divorce court judgeship, Jefferson County Circuit Court Place 15.
Patricia Ann Stephens, a Democrat, said she has the temperament to handle volatile divorce and custody cases.
"I feel like I have something to offer the citizens of Jefferson County," Stephens said. "It takes a special person to sit and hear these cases, these divorce cases, because they're so emotional, and I have that ability."
Though Stephens is originally from Auburn, and received a bachelor's degree in psychology from Auburn University in 1982, she now lives in Fultondale. She attended Miles College of Law, while, she noted, working full time at Alabama Power, and graduated in 2000.
After law school, Stephens went to work as a deputy district attorney for Jefferson County. In 2009, Stephens entered private practice at McMath Law Firm, a general practice firm.
"I spent almost 10 years as a prosecuting attorney with the Jefferson County DA's office, so I've tried as a senior attorney child sex abuse cases, murders, capital murders, rapes and robberies," Stephens said.
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The sitting judge, Suzanne Childers, a Republican, was elected in 2006. Prior to taking the bench, Childers worked as a divorce attorney for 22 years and served as a municipal court judge for 10 years. She was elected 2 years ago to be presiding judge of the domestic relations court.
"When it comes to judicial races, it should be all about qualifications and experience," Childers said. "Every judge is a lawyer, but not every lawyer is qualified to be a judge."
Childers, who lives in Birmingham, said she has spent half of her life devoted to divorce work as an attorney or as a judge.
"I've handled thousands of divorce cases and I've helped collect hundreds of thousands of dollars in child support for those who cannot collect it themselves," Childers said.
Childers graduated from the Birmingham School of Law in 1979, and earned a bachelor's of science from the University of Alabama in 1970.
Childers and Stephens are in agreement on the intensity and volatility of divorce court. Childers said her bench is one of the most dangerous benches.
"I get great satisfaction from doing this job because I help a lot of people," Childers said. "But are there some risks? Yes, there are."
In 2009, in response to budget cuts at Jefferson County that necessitated the loss of one of her bailiffs, Childers armed herself.
"I went out to the sheriff's training facility and became certified to carry a gun," Childers said.
In a Birmingham Bar Association poll, Childers was ranked highly qualified by 29 percent of those lawyers who participated and Stephens was ranked highly qualified by 7 percent. The survey included responses from 687 members of the Birmingham Bar, but 44 percent offered no opinion on Childers, and 65 percent offered no opinion on Stephens.


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The PICAXE documentation shows the 3 pins on the dectector wired to a a couple of resistors and a single capacitor, how hard could it be?
Two hours, later I am getting nothing on input pin0 at all. Zero, Zilch, Nada. Nothing.
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I may have shocked the man I was conversing with at a party a few months ago.
But after talking to me, I bet he didn't feel as guilty.
It was just as Pennsylvania's power market was being deregulated. Suddenly, instead of Peco's being the only electricity provider for Southeastern Pennsylvania, there was a gusher of choices - more than two dozen.
People could do more than look for cheaper alternatives. They could look for greener ones.
Party man wanted to know what the green-living reporter - that would be me - was going to do.
Back then, I was still brash about it. "Life's short," I said. "I haven't made a choice. I don't know when I will."


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5 Things to Really Be Scared of On Halloween This Year
#2. Blackface Costumes Everywhere
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You can always count on Halloween to inadvertently give us a terrifying look into just how little progress our nation has really made in the area of race relations. It happens when, inevitably, a celebrity or some other less important but equally stupid individual decides that Halloween, in addition to being an excellent excuse to dress like a slut, is the perfect time to give blackface a try.
Some instances are just blatantly racist, like this Trayvon Martin and George Zimmerman costume combo that's been circulating online in recent days:
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Kill yourself next!
That should go a long way toward destroying any faith you may have had in the misconception that race is no longer an issue in this country. It's a huge issue and, as some celebrity costumes in recent years have demonstrated, it's one that a lot of people still haven't looked into much. Case in point: How did former Dancing With the Stars pro and deflector of "Ryan Seacrest is gay" rumors Julianne Hough not realize that this was one of the worst ideas in celebrity costume history?
"Orange is the new blackface!" said every Twitter account in America.
After the controversy broke, Hough immediately apologized and explained that she was not aware that white people putting on makeup to look like a black person is generally frowned upon. And honestly, how is she supposed to know when we just damn near gave Robert Downey Jr. an Oscar for doing the exact same thing?
In all fairness, he is a man.
That's about as mixed as messages can possibly get. Still, it's always a little bit unsettling when, after all these years, you learn that there are still people out there who are unsure about the appropriateness of this kind of thing. The Julianne Hough incident is especially troubling in that, instead of being a solo decision, her costume was actually part of a large group.
Their crime ... stupidity.
Did not a single person in that group think to yell out, "Oh, hey, just a heads up, that's racist as shit!" as Julianne Hough was slathering black makeup on her face to hit the town? Obviously, the answer is "no," which tells you we're a long way away from unfortunate incidents like this one being a thing of the past.
This should be an especially active year for racist Halloween costumes, as a highly contentious health care bill has Republicans and Democrats alike scrambling to come up with the best Halloween costume representation of the abject chaos and technical glitches that have plagued the new insurance plan in its earliest stages. Unfortunately, most are looking something like this so far:
Oh boy ...
That, apparently, is Slate editor Dave Weigel, likely making everyone at that party unspeakably uncomfortable with his choice of costume. As it turns out, even wearing a Halloween mask of a black face sets off the "potential racist" alarms in a lot of people, because those are exactly the kind of accusations being tossed Dave Weigel's way in the wake of that unfortunate costume choice.
Fucking BuzzFeed, man.
This is the kind of thing that's turning up already, and Halloween hasn't even arrived yet. Sure, it's just a day away now, but have no doubt, that's plenty of time for the racists of the world to up the Halloween costume ante, and there's no reason to believe they won't.
#1. Exorcism Puppy
Honestly, there's nothing terrifying or terrible about this final entry. Quite the opposite, really. What's posted below is video I took of an adorably protective pup that I stumbled upon at a Halloween party over the weekend. He's a good little boy. After taking a stroll through America's growing fascination with blackface, it seemed like ending on a pet video was the best and most logical next step. So, here you go ...
Happy Halloween, America. What do you say we try to not be a bunch of fucking racists this week?
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Fall 2014 in London, England Info MeetingMarch 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Manoa Campus, Moore 112
Study abroad this Fall 2014 semester in London, England!
Resident Director Krisna Suryanata will also be present to answer questions about the courses she's offering:
GEOG 322 (W): Globalization and the Environment GEOG 422 (W): Agriculture, Food and Society
Students can earn UHM credits for a wide range of courses, including Art, Economics, Education, Foreign Languages, Geography, Health Studies, History, Natural Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, and Women's Studies.
A complete list of course offerings is available at the Study Abroad Center and online: www.studyabroad.org/programs/england/curriculum/
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January 2005 Newsletter
What are you waiting for? It's January so it's time for some resolutions that you can keep. Resolve to attend FPW and bring a new friend or colleague each time. If you don't start caring about your money and your financial future, who will?
I am still seeking your input to determine the topics to be covered in FPW for 2005. PLEASE email a list of topics that would bring you out to the monthly meetings. FPW generally focuses on saving, investing, retirement and estate planning; let me know what would motivate you to come out and learn. Help with basic budgeting and debt reduction is available for free in individual sessions at the Family Life Center (see below).
Quote of the month: "Planning for retirement always outperforms worrying about it." (WSJ advertisement)
Upcoming program:
January 12, 2005: Asset Allocation
We will review the general principles of asset allocation that apply to ALL your investment decisions and then offer recommendation on how to allocate contributions to your retirement plan. These decisions are very important and will GREATLY affect how much money you have in retirement. If you err on the conservative side, fearing that you will lose money, you will not accumulate enough to live on. Investing too conservatively is VERY risky!
We will review the menu of both TIAA-CREF and Utah Retirement System (URS) options. Even if you do not participate in these two plans, you will learn about the general principles of asset allocation that you can apply to your investment decisions.
Have you even looked at the choices you made when you (or spouse) were first hired? Do you know where your retirement money is invested? Review your most recent statement. You can change future contributions as well as re-allocate your current accounts. Come and bring a friend.
February 9: ??? let me know what topics interest you!
March 9 ?
April 13 ?
Financial Planning for Women (FPW) is a monthly educational seminar that meets the second Wednesday of each month at two times: 12:30-1:30 p.m. in Family Life room 318 on the USU campus. Bring your lunch. The same program is repeated in the evening: 7-8:30 p.m. at the Family Life Center, 493 North 700 East, Logan (at bottom of Old Main Hill). The longer evening time slot allows for more discussion. Programs are free and registration is not required. For further information: (435) 797-1569; email@example.com
NEW this year from FPW.
Would you like a speaker on a personal finance topic for a group? Would you like help organizing a personal finance club? This is different from an investment club that buys individual stocks. A PF club can be a group of friends that meets once a month to discuss a book on investing, to study a topic and share ideas. It's a way to get together with friends who share an interest (or want to develop expertise) in personal finance and investing. Contact Jean at: 797-1569 or firstname.lastname@example.com
Credit Scores and Credit Card Debt
According to Experian, (http://www.nationalscoreindex.com/) the average credit score in the U.S. is 677; for Utah: 680 (the range is 330-830). Click on "area score" to find that the average consumer debt in U.S. is $11,224; for Utah: $11,308; for Logan: $11,430! This is the average amount of money owed per individual on credit cards and fixed payment account (i.e. auto loans); excludes real estate mortgages.
Resolve to pay off your credit card debt in 2005. The best financial move you can make is to pay off your credit card and then pay your card in full each month. The average American family has $8,000 in credit card debt at a typical rate of 14%; if you pay only the 2.2% minimum balance each month, it will take 30 years to pay off the debt (assuming you do not charge another penny) and cost about $10,000 in interest! Don't be late on your payments. About 85% of credit card issuers punish late payers with rates as high as 30%. Almost half of card issuers will raise your rate even if you pay on time IF you are late on a payment on another card! For most Americans the best way to find money to invest is to pay off those credit cards. Call the Family Life Center to make an appointment for a free PowerPay debt analysis: 797-7224
Reminder: Check your Credit Report.
Residents of the west can get free copies of their credit bureau reports from each of the three major credit bureaus . DO NOT use any web site other than: http://www.annualcreditreport.com/ You may be charged a fee at other sites. Call 1-877-322-8228 to request your credit report by phone. You can order all three at once or space your requests throughout the year (usually a better choice to monitor for ID theft).
Tips of the month:
Don't contribute to tsunami relief scams which are proliferating on the web. Stick to organizations that you know are legitimate.
Rising interest rates mean that rates charged on credit cards and adjustable rate loans rise rapidly while savings rates languish in the basement. One bright spot for savings: ING Direct is raising the rates it pays on FDIC insured, no minimum balance savings accounts. Current rate is 2.35% APY. Compare to the 0.45% national average on savings accounts and 1.01% on money market mutual funds. How do they do it? ING Direct is a an internet-only company so they don't pay for bricks and mortar. You may have noticed their bright orange print advertisements. Deposits and withdrawals are done electronically through your checking account. Check them out at www.ingdirect.com
The single best retirement strategy:
Get healthy; get wealthy:
Websites of the month:
TIAA-CREF.org and URS.org both offer lots of help in assessing your risk tolerance and allocating your retirement plan contributions.
Secret history of the credit card (PBS documentary)- a real treasure trove of information on credit cards and how to protect yourself. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/credit/
The USU Family Life Center, 797-7224, 493 N 700 East (bottom of Old Main Hill), provides free financial counseling and occasional workshops. This is the best source for basic money management and getting out of debt. They offer the PowerPay computer debt analysis for free.


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The brother of a Galesburg man killed last August is now charged in connection with an ensuing drive-by shooting that took place just hours later in Monmouth.
Calvin L. Allen, 35, Chicago, is one of three suspects named in Warren County warrants issued for the shooting. Police believe the incident is related to the killing of 38-year-old Terrell Allen. He was found with multiple gunshot wounds on Aug. 27, 2012, and died at the scene.
Calvin Allen was arrested with four other men at 3 a.m. March 3 in an unrelated traffic stop on U.S. 34 in Knox County.
A Knox County sheriff's deputy pulled over a 1988 Oldsmobile traveling 70 mph in a 55 mph zone, according to the police report. The deputy detected the smell of burnt cannabis and subsequently searched the vehicle, finding a .40-caliber loaded semi-automatic handgun and a loaded .22-caliber revolver under the passenger seat. All five men denied ownership of the guns, according to the report.
Calvin Allen was charged with felon in possession of a firearm and unlawful use of a weapon and will be transferred to Warren County at a later date in reference to the Monmouth drive-by incident. In the latter case, he is being charged with two counts of first-degree attempted murder.
The other vehicle passengers were also arrested on the same charges, and the driver, Justin J. Allen, 24, Catherine Court, was also charged with speeding and driving on a suspended license.
About four hours after the 11 p.m. incident last August in Galesburg, Monmouth police responded to a report of gunfire directed at a car parked in the driveway of 409 S. Eighth St.
Officials say Jereme J. Carter, 30, was inside the house when multiple gunshots were fired from multiple weapons, while his girlfriend was inside the vehicle. Bullets struck the car, but not the woman or the residence.
Carter is charged with the murder of Terrell Allen, while Barry J. Fletcher, 33, East South Street, faces lesser firearm and obstruction of justice charges.
Senaca D. Horton, 29, Galesburg, was arrested March 4 and charged with two counts of attempted murder in connection with the Monmouth drive-by shooting. He made his first appearance with an attorney Tuesday morning in Warren County Court and will appear again April 2 for a preliminary hearing.
A third and final arrest warrant in the drive-by shooting is pending, Monmouth Police Investigator Terry Hepner confirmed Tuesday. Authorities have not released the identity of the third person, pending arrest.
Ariel Cheung contributed to this report.
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June 13, 2008, 03:02 PM
I bought an IWB leather holster. :) It was very dry and squeaked like "clown in town". :banghead: It developed two cracks from being so dry. :mad: Being experimental :rolleyes: I soaked it in CVS baby oil :cool: , hypoallergenic mineral oil. The leather drank like a horse in the desert. :uhoh: Kind of fun. ;) I soaked all my other leather holsters too. :rolleyes: Drying up it looks promising. ;) Have anyone else done this? How did it work?


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I was expecting more from John Maine tonight.
Maine hasn't exactly set the world on fire through Spring Training or his first start, but he also didn't make a lot of negative headlines. And he largely kept his act together during the Mets' 6-5 loss to the Padres: first two innings went well, last two innings were fine. Oh, but the third...
The Maine we need doesn't come off the rails like he did in the third inning. The bullpen certainly did their job, allowing no more runs to score. The lineup offered help, giving Maine a 3-0 lead at the end of the first and adding another 2 in the 8th (despite leaving runners at 2nd and 3rd in two different innings). 5 runs should've been enough tonight. Maine's 3rd inning changed that fact.
It's one start. But with news that Pelfrey's going to miss his next start, Maine's return to something resembling his 2007 form becomes that much more important for the Mets' chances. And a start like tonight was anything but reaffirming, especially after Wednesday's solid win.
We'll get 'em tomorrow, I hope.
Around the Web
Mets DVD Contest Update: Francisco Rodriguez struck out the side in the 9th inning, making Rob Matteo of Mullica Hill, NJ a winner of The New York Mets 1986 World Series: Collector's Edition DVD Set. As a result of the Second Chance Drawing, Christine Guida of Fresh Meadows, NY picks up a copy as well while Kevin Thornewell of Cary, NC wins a copy of The New York Mets: The Essential Games of Shea Stadium DVD set. Thanks beaucoup to all who entered. And remember: both DVD sets are available at shopaetv.com as well as MLBShop.com.
Brooklyn Met Fan provides a great recap of Dwight Gooden's appearance at Modell's and Citi Field yesterday. I'll have more on this soon, but I'm waiting for a few bits of information before speaking up.
Toby Wachter of the Upper Deck Blog offers an entertaining read with his Mets Fan's Manifesto. I'm always receptive to hear a Mets fan stating what makes them Believe.
I'll be out of commission this weekend as out-of-town guests give me a full schedule. Take care of the place while I'm away. And if the Mets get swept by Milwaukee in the interim, I'm holding you personally responsible.
Let's go Mets!


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Star Tracks: Monday, May 16, 2016 42 years, 2,191 covers and 55,436 stories from PEOPLE magazine's history for you to enjoy
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- August 11, 2008
- Vol. 70
- No. 6
Picks and Pans: Music
Double Talk: Ludacris & Tommy Lee
Masterminding Bright Eyes, Conor Oberst was essentially a solo artist hiding behind the guise of a band. So it should come as no surprise that Oberst's first official solo disc—on which the singer-songwriter is backed by the Mystic Valley Band—sounds an awful lot like a Bright Eyes album. As such, it's a very good one, on a par with 2007's Cassadaga, if not quite up to the level of 2005's I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning. Oberst is at his alt-folkie finest on cuts like the bluesy rouser "I Don't Want to Die (In the Hospital)" and "Souled Out!!!," which imagines a heaven at capacity. On the heartbreaking highlight, "Lenders in the Temple," he sings, "If I loved you, well that's my fault." Bright Eyes or not, he's still got the same sharp, lyrical vision.
22 Dreams
As the leader of both the Jam and the Style Council and then as a solo artist, Brit pop god Paul Weller has done a little of everything. And he covers more musical territory than most would in an entire career on this ambitious, sprawling set (which debuted at No. 1 in the U.K. last June). Full of imagination, if not focus, the 21-track (why not 22?) collection swings from psychedelic folk and retro-'60s soul to jazzy sophisto-pop and an out-of-nowhere tango turn. There's even a spoken-word number to go along with some dreamy instrumentals.
DOWNLOAD THIS: "Invisible," a soul-baring ballad
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The soundtrack to the new documentary feature about five high school seniors plays like a crash course in alternative pop and rock, with acts like Black Kids, the Ting Tings and MGMT.
Rocketship Run
The queen of kids' music is back with her first CD in six years, and with Susie Lampert and Adam Bernstein hitching along, it's a fun ride. Somewhere Frank Sinatra is tapping his toes to her version of "Fly Me to the Moon."
Skin Deep
On a gritty-good album of original material, the 72-year-old blues veteran gets some help from fellow guitarists Eric Clapton, Robert Randolph, Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi. But no doubt Guy is still the man here.
Didn't It Feel Kinder
Her third solo outing finds the Indigo Girl bringing plenty of passion to the music and the messages on songs like "Who Sold the Gun," about Virginia Tech, and "She's Got to Be," a soulful look at loving the woman inside.
All Sides
O.A.R. may stand for "Of a Revolution," but there's nothing revolutionary here—just solid pop-rock that sounds like everyone from matchbox twenty to Maroon 5. O.A.R. keeps things pretty MOR.
The rapper, 30, and the rocker, 45, compete to see who can live greener on the new reality show Battleground Earth, premiering Aug. 3 on the Planet Green network
LUDACRIS: People stereotype him as just being crazy all the time. And he is crazy. But there are times when he is just really humble, cool and down-to-earth.
TOMMY: Aw, that's cool, man. I think we'll be friends a long time. He's a very smart and passionate guy. And he's a badass rapper.
LUDACRIS: Passion for all genres of music.
TOMMY: Wait till you see the final episode of the show. Chris and I got to play drums together.
LUDACRIS: And he has rhythm. That was big.
TOMMY: I'm half black.
LUDACRIS: He parties way harder than I could ever imagine. I need more hours of sleep than Tommy.
TOMMY: A lot of times I would try to get his ass out!
LUDACRIS: When you're brushing your teeth, turn the water off. That's very simple. And [shorten] your shower time by five minutes.
TOMMY: Well, I just don't shower, so I save a ton of water!
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Everyone loves a comeback story. As a City Council member and the current mayor of Santa Clarita, some of my proudest moments include the revitalization of our neighborhoods, parks, business centers and facilities for all residents to enjoy.
One of Santa Clarita's biggest comeback stories is Old Town Newhall. For those of you fortunate enough to remember Newhall circa the early 1940s, the area was the epitome of small-town charm, with a neighborhood market, bank, service station, "dime store," churches and even a soda fountain.
In stark contrast, Newhall in the 1990s was a much different picture with buildings and streets in need of repair and a struggling business community.
In the last decade, public and private investment and the now-historic redevelopment program transformed much of Main Street and surrounding areas in Old Town Newhall, ushering in a new vibe, audiences, businesses and energy.
Property owners have worked with the city to unveil new building facades, providing an updated, refreshed and polished look. The Old Town Newhall Library opened in September of last year and now perfectly bookends Main Street with Hart Park.
The city's streetscape project created a more walkable area, with new landscaping and benches for rest and conversation.
These improvements were critical in kick-starting the area's rebirth, and while public and private investments have been the building blocks of change, the Thursdays at Newhall event series, which began in 2011, has been the vehicle to drive community awareness and showcase all that the Newhall arts and entertainment district offers.
In 2011, the city, business groups and individual merchants collaborated on an event series to introduce Santa Clarita Valley residents to the rejuvenated Old Town Newhall. Today, two years after the launch of the Thursdays at Newhall event series, you'll find Thursday evenings are busy on Main Street with thousands of residents enjoying a unique mix of art, music, food and culture.
Thursdays at Newhall's monthly event lineup includes a weekly farmers market, Art Slam on the first Thursday and Senses on the third Thursday.
The weekly farmers market is held right on Main Street between Market and 8th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The market offers a selection of farm-fresh produce, prepared foods and community and craft booths.
Art Slam was introduced in March and is hosted from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month.
Art Slam isn't an art walk but an art jam, where the public can see and experience the work of artists as they respond to a monthly theme.
Upcoming Art Slam themes include Car Slam in August, Video Slam in September and Chocolate Slam in October.
Senses is a block party experience unlike any other in Santa Clarita, complete with live bands, food and drinks and activities on Main Street centered on a monthly theme.
In 2012 alone, more than 17,000 residents have come out to enjoy the Senses street party and its unique offerings, from Halloween- and Beach- to Cowboy- and Carnivale-themed events.
On Thursday, July 18, Senses will treat attendees to a beach experience "on the boardwalk," complete with the sights, sounds and smells of a beach-inspired summer night.
Senses themes through October include Odd Ball Sports in August, Down the Rabbit Hole — a tribute to Alice in Wonderland — in September and Chills and Thrills in October.
Thursdays at Newhall was designed to attract new audiences to Old Town Newhall and engage a new generation of residents who embrace the character and charm of one of Santa Clarita's most cherished neighborhoods.
And after two years of offering this event series and more than 20,000 visitors later, the street is alive day and night with shoppers, diners, kids and families.
In addition, the tax base for Old Town Newhall has increased by 60 percent and more than 22 new businesses have opened in the area.
A great comeback story typically involves nostalgia, some form of decline, and a brilliant revival, and that's exactly what has happened in Old Town Newhall.
The City Council, local business community and private individuals envisioned the Newhall of tomorrow and made it a reality today.
Mayor Bob Kellar can be reached at email@example.com.


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Herp it, Derp it, no – submit it… Internetic
Apr 7th
I remember hearing "technologic" by Daft Punk for the first time during a house-party scene on the O.C. I thought it was the bomb sheezy and I totally wanted to bone Ryan Atwood & Seth Cohen.
Now, I think Reddit is the bomb sheezy and I want to bone Pete Cashmore and moot, so it only make sense that I'm loving on INTERNETIC. Urlesque's delighfully webby remix of the original 2005 Daft Punk hit is over 9000 percent blogworthy.
And thus…
Big ups to Jed Stoneham and Urlesque for this. Effing brilliant.
Tweet it, rate it, like it, star it, digg it, tag it, zip – email it
Up it, down, it, vote it, link it, reddit, share it, quik – retweet it
Face it, book it, friend it, fav it, fan it, chat it, start – reblog it
Type it, search it, ask it, blog it, buzz it, stream it, paste – upload it
Add it, buy it, win it, tip it, bump it, flag it, App – download it
Pinch it, zoom it, swipe it, tap it, text it, post it, switch – delete it
Mix it, trend it, meme it, fail it, rage it, troll it, old – repost it
Join it, launch it, check it, badge it, herp it, derp it, no- submit it)
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Supercut: Now if you'll excuse me…
Jan 21st
Now if you'll excuse me, I have some real work to do…
Oh snap.
(via Urlesque.com)
Vote now for The 2010 Urlies
Dec 14th
Hurry hurry, friends!
You only have ONE DAY left to vote for the best of the web over at urlesque!
From coolest web kid of the year to biggest new single topic blog, there's no shortage of awesome categories to choose from.
Okay, there are only 11 – but all are equally important, except maybe for the "Justin Bieber Internet Thing of the year" category. (Lesbians who look like Justin Bieber ftw, though!)
Who do you think will sweep the third annual Urlies?
Merton's Chatroulette Piano Improv? (YES), Doppelganger week? (NO), CaptchART? (yessss but they should totally give a nod to Buzzfeed in their acceptance speech)
I predict Antoine Dodson and Gregory Brothers will take home at leaasssst one golden computer – and not only because I'm (still) obsessed with that meme. It was revealed yesterday that Bed Intruder was the most viewed video of the entire year (49 million + views = more than the entire population of Canada). That's got to count for something.
We here at laurenoutloud.com like to keep things nonpartisan when it comes to politics (and, more importantly, web meme competitions). Thus, I won't reveal who I voted for in any of the categories except for hero of the year:
Y'all know we love us some Zach Anner, right?
"The next thing we're gunna learn to cook… IS TAKE OUT!" bwahahaha…
Voting polls for the third annual Urlies close tomorrow at midnight, so get on that mmmmkay?
I've got my work holiday party tonight. I probably won't blog about it because I'm too busy to blog about anything that takes me more than 20 minutes to blog about.
I'm seriously stoked for the holidays so that I can have a chance to breathe again.
Love Always,
P.S. – Vote and comment on the 2010 Urlies Animal of the Year award today and you could win a 2010 cheezburger calendar YEAHHHH!!!


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Me, Myself and IHeather Spohr
I have a Life List (some call them Bucket Lists) of things I want to do in my life. Whenever I get into a funk I look at the list to see if there is something I can try to accomplish to help me get my mojo back. The other day I was thinking about my list and some of the things that aren't on it – namely, the things I accomplished before I had a list. I realized that some of the things that really shaped who I am today are the things I did entirely by myself. They will be the things I'll strongly encourage my own daughter to try in her life.
~Move Away – When I was 24 years old, I moved from Los Angeles to New York City, away from all of my family and friends. It was scary and a bit lonely at first, but I quickly realized that I was in charge of my own fate. I had to make friends to combat the loneliness. I had to figure out a new city and how to get around. I only had myself to rely on, and I realized I was much more capable than I ever thought.
~Live Alone – When I moved across the country, I moved into my very own apartment. I'd always had roommates, so it was a huge change for me, but I loved it. I was able to decorate however I wanted, play my own music, watch TV at all hours – it was awesome. I also had to make my own meals, do the shopping, change light bulbs, kill bugs, clean, and do a million other chores that I'd managed to share with roommates in the past. I couldn't blame a messy apartment on someone else, so I got very good at keeping things tidy and in order.
~Movies and Meals – Going to movies and meals alone seemed crazy to me at first. But one of my first jobs out of college had odd hours, so if I wanted to see a movie I usually had to go during the day when the rest of my friends were working. I enjoyed going to the movies solo so much that I stopped wanting to go with my friends at all! It was nice to be able to sit quietly and just absorb the story, without wondering if the person I was with was also enjoying it. Eating alone in a restaurant was a bigger challenge for me. Movies are a silent activity, but meals definitely are not. It was hard for me to sit alone in a restaurant at first, so I usually brought a book or magazine with me. Eventually I became more comfortable putting down the books and just enjoying my meal and people watching.
~Be a Tourist – By this I mean, "explore where you live." I'm lucky that I've lived in two cool places: New York City and Los Angeles. I used to plan entire days dedicated to sightseeing. I'd pack my purse with a camera and a map, and off I'd go. I've seen some amazing things, historical things, and super tacky things. Even when I've lived in less-glamorous places, I would take a day to see local attractions. I became an expert at public transportation and using a map (especially back in the pre-smart phone days). I am now very confident when I'm in new places, thanks to my map-reading skills.
What are some of the things you hope your kids accomplish "solo?"
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MONTGOMERY — Township officials have agreed to pay nearly $3.6 million to a senior citizen who sued them after he fell from a municipal bus while helping an elderly woman with her wheelchair, the man's attorney said today.
The fall occurred in November 2006 when Ruixiang Shen, 71, tried to take down a wheelchair for a 93-year-old woman, said attorney Michael Paglione of Lawrenceville.
According to Paglione, the driver of the bus believed its handicap lift was broken, and other seniors routinely helped the woman with her wheelchair.
Shen, a retired university professor from China who lived in Montgomery at the time, fell backwards and broke his neck in two places, Paglione said. Shen was hospitalized at Robert Wood Johnson University Medical Center in New Brunswick for nearly three months, but he sought medical care in Shanghai when treatment in the United States became too costly, Paglione said.
The lawsuit was filed in Superior Court in Somerville in 2008. Shen currently resides in China, Paglione said.
"This tragedy was entirely preventable," Paglione said. "Operating senior buses with untrained drivers and without working handicapped equipment flies in the face of public safety."
He said Shen is now a quadriplegic and needs 24-hour care. The elderly man is unable to sit up for more than 20 minutes at a time, Paglione said.
Shen had been studying to become a United States citizen at the time of the accident and regularly took the bus to the local senior center for English classes, according to Paglione.
The township's insurer, Genesis, will pay about nearly $3.5 million of the settlement. The New Jersey Municipal Excess Liability Joint Insurance Fund will pay the rest.
George Wilgus, the attorney who represented Montgomery, declined to comment. Montgomery Administrator Donato Nieman also did not comment on the case, but said, "We are all upset with the whole situation."
Previous coverage:
• Man sues for injuries suffered while aiding disabled rider on Montgomery bus


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"I had a good feeling about it from the get-go," Bouton said.
Bouton was chosen from a pool of several applicants based on his faith, his professional experience and his philosophy of education and vision for the school, Father Chester Snyder, pastor of Saint Joseph Church in Mechanicsburg and chair of the search committee, said.
Bouton served in the Army for 30 years, including two tours in Vietnam. He taught strategy and military operations at the Army War College in Carlisle and served as academic dean there for three years. He has also been the headmaster for Benedictine High School in Richmond, Va. and is the headmaster at the Blue Ridge School, an all-boys college prep school in Virginia.
Bouton refers to his Blue Ridge students as his "surrogate sons" and speaks passionately and intelligently about a student-centered philosophy of education, which focuses on the importance of learning.


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Our very own Team MRN has been toughing it out on Riot's League of Legends Championship Series. Their Cinderella story has captivated fans, week in and week out as they battled against North America's best LoL teams and have quickly become a fan favorite for their tenacity and lovable personalities.
Mr. "Personality" himself, Martin "MaRN" Phan, owner of Team MRN, gave GameSpot's Travis the grand tour of their League of Legends gaming house! Check out the fun-filled video below and see if you can spot some of our Mad Catz products in the background!


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The countdown is on for the 7th Annual Treasure Island Music Festival, starting Saturday with two days of music headlined by Atoms for Peace and Beck. San Francisco DJ Matt Haze, a featured DJ at the Silent Frisco Stage, just dropped a mix with the 26 artists performing this weekend.[soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/115898049" width="100%" height="166" iframe="true" /]
Catch Matt Haze working the decks at the Silent Frisco Stage 3-5pm on Saturday.


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My real name is Thomasina but most people just call me Tammy.
I've loved crochet since I was a child, when someone bought me the Ladybird Learn to Crochet book for Christmas. I tried to teach ...
My real name is Thomasina but most people just call me Tammy.
I've loved crochet since I was a child, when someone bought me the Ladybird Learn to Crochet book for Christmas. I tried to teach myself, and failed, so many times before it clicked. But, when it did, my parents couldn't have been happier!
No longer did I moan about having nothing to do.....a copy of Golden Hands and I was no trouble for days.
As I got older, I worked my way through most of the crafts in those magazines, (which I still have today), but crochet and sewing were the only ones to capture my imagination completely.
Back in the 80s, pregnant with my eldest daughter, I suddenly had a reason to crochet again - bonnets, booties, matinee jackets and no end of blankets awaited her arrival; it was something I picked up and put down many times over the years that followed.
It wasn't until the birth of baby number 5 (last year), that I started writing patterns for the things I made - I guess being teased by my family that I might get old and forget them was the prod I needed ;)
The patterns I bring you now are a mixture of both old and new designs - I hope you find something you like.
Thomasina Cummings Designs
PS: You can view my frequently asked questions, terms and conditions here: http://www.thomasinacummings.co.uk/faqs_about_patterns/
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need assistance.
Size varies with yarn and hook chosen.
You will need 150-300 m yarn, an appropriate hook, a needle for neatening ends and a stitch marker (optional)
Worked in DK with a 3.50mm hook, the small size will work out around 32.5 cm (13") high x 25 cm (10") wide.
The bag is worked on an oval base - stitch count required for the upper is provided should you wish you adapt a different shape base.
Pattern includes the flower and a butterfly embellishment should you choose to add them.
UK Version also available.
4 stitches and 4 rows = 1 inch in UK dc worked in an oval base in DK with 3.50mm hook
300 meters of DK weight


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Northwest NEWS
ecember 10, 2001
Dining In: Celebrate the holidays with good cheer
Cranberry Apple Wassail
8 c. cranberry juice
3 c. cider or apple juice
5 small cinnamon sticks
1/3 c. sugar
3/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 tsp. whole cloves
5 orange slices
3 lemon slices, seeded
In a saucepan, bring first 6 ingredients to a boil over medium high heat.
Reduce heat and cover. Simmer 10 minutes. Strain into heat-resistent punch bowl. Add fruit slices.
Makes 13 9-oz. servings.
Cider Egg Nog
1 egg (or egg substitute)
1 banana
3/4 c. cold milk
3/4 c. cold cider or apple juice
Mix first four ingredients together in an electric blender. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
Makes 2-4 drinks.
Melon Cider Cordial
2 c. mixed melon pieces
2 sprigs fresh mint
1/4 c. ice
3 Tbsp. lime juice
Sparkling cider
Process ingredients (except sparkling cider).
Divide among 4 champagne flutes and top off with sparkling cider.
Cranberry Ice Aperitif
1 c. fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. grated lemon peel
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 bottle chilled sparkling cider
Fresh mint sprigs, rinsed
Sort cranberries, discarding any bruised or decayed fruit; rinse and drain berries. In a 1 or 2- quart pan over high heat, bring cranberries and 1/2 c. water to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until skins pop on berries, about 10 minutes. Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 c. cold water, lemon peel and lemon juice. In a blender, whirl half the mixture at a time until smooth. Pour puree into a 9-inch pan. Freeze until solid, at least 3 hours or up to 1 week (cover when solid). Cut cranberry ice into 1-inch cubes. With a wide spatula, lift cubes out of pan and drop three into each champagne flute or wineglass. Pour 1/4 to 1/3 c. sparkling cider over cubes. Garnish each glass with a mint sprig and serve immediately.
Brie Amandine
1 wheel (14-15 ounces) Brie cheese
3 Tbsp. apricot preserves
2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
1/4 c. sliced almonds
Heat oven to 425 degrees. Place cheese on parchment paper or foil-lined baking sheet. Combine preserves and mustard in small bowl; mix well. Spread on top of cheese, sprinkle with almonds.
Bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is soft and topping is warm. Let stand 15-20 minutes before serving. Transfer cheese to platter. Serve with crackers.
Makes 8-10 appetizer servings.
Hot Artichoke Spread
1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, cut into quarters
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1 can (14 oz.) artichoke hearts, drained, finely chopped
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/8 to 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper
1/3 c. sliced ripe olives
1/3 c. finely chopped red bell pepper
Heat oven to 425 degrees. Place cream cheese in medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 30 seconds or until soft; stir until smooth. Stir in mayonnaise. Add artichoke hearts, Parmesan cheese and ground red pepper; mix well. Transfer spread to 9-inch shallow baking dish or pie plate.
Bake 10-12 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with olives and bell pepper. Serve with crackers.
Makes 8 to 10 servings.
Salmon Pate Stuffed Vegetables
4 oz. cream cheese at room temperature
1 c. canned pink salmon, picked through and skin removed
1 Tbsp. mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh dill
2 Tbsp. very finely minced red onion
2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
Freshly ground pepper
Fresh vegetables suitable for stuffing: large cherry tomatoes, small new potatoes, stalks of celery hearts, peeled cucumbers.
Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese in bowl until soft. Add salmon and mayonnaise and beat until mixture is creamy and fluffy. Mix in dill, onion and lemon juice. Season to taste with black pepper. Use immediately or refrigerate, tightly covered, up to 24 hours.
Prepare vegetables for stuffing. Cut tops off tomatoes, scoop out flesh and cut thin slice off bottom if necessary so they stand upright. Boil or steam tiny new potatoes until just tender and cut in halves if not very small. Cut thin slice off bottoms so they will stand upright. Using melon baller, scoop out about half of the flesh of each potato. Cut cucumbers in half crosswise, then lengthwise into halves or quarters, depending on size. Using tip of small spoon, create deep groove down center, removing seeds. Make fresh cut at bottom of celery stalks.
To stuff vegetables, use small pastry bag or improvise one with waxed paper rolled into cone. Pipe pate into cavities of vegetables, mounding to form slightly rounded tops. Serve immediately or refrigerate a few hours ahead of time, bringing them back to room temperature before serving. Crackers can also be used to serve pate.
Makes 1-1/4 c. enough for about 24 stuffed items, using various vegetables.


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This thin leather card wallet is so slim that it will disappear into your front pocket. It embodies the essential aspect of minimalism…to be as simple as possible. I wanted to see just how little of a design is needed to hold credit cards and cash, this is one well – designed way to do it. The leather is sourced from the top tannery in the U.S. and Mr. Lentz cuts, brands, stamps, dyes, oils and waxes and assembles each wallet by hand. The rivets are solid brass with nickel plating, there's nothing better than fine leather goods made from the finest materials. Every wallet comes with a tin of Mr. Lentz Spiff N' Shine – a conditioner meant to keep high quality leather goods in high quality shape.
♦ Hand cut Full-grain vegetable tanned leather sourced from the top U.S. tannery
♦ Leather may include beautiful original markings form the cow's life, such as scarring, welts, brand marks and more
♦ Every piece is heat branded with the Mr. Lentz logo
♦ Each piece is hand stamped with a unique sequential number signifying the order in which it was made in the history of Mr. Lentz Leather Goods
♦ Detailed edge work and finishing
♦ All-natural, non-toxic and hand made dye, made in the Mr. Lentz Workshop
♦ Hand conditioned and buffed with extra virgin olive oil and beeswax
♦ Hand riveted with solid brass, nickel plated rivets for maximum durability and a very long life
♦♦♦ As a special bonus, each piece comes with a tin of Mr. Lentz Spiff N' Shine, meant to condition high quality leather goods
This wallet will easily fit a few cards and some cash, or with a little stretching about 6 cards.
The wallet measures approximately 3.75 x 2.75 inches (95mm x 70mm) and is about 1/8 inch (3mm) at its thickest point.
Free shipping to all U.S. 50 states, reduced rate shipping international.
International shipments may incur a customs or duty fee, though it is rare and random. The responsibility for paying the duty fee is that of the buyer, but Mr. Lentz does try to help his customers out with this fee by charging less than half the actual shipping cost.
PLEASE NOTE: If your international package has not arrived within 2 weeks, please go to your local Post Office and give them the tracking number for your package – they may be holding it for you to pick up. The tracking number is provided in the shipping confirmation email that Etsy will send you when your item is marked as shipped.
Mr. Lentz works hard to find new ways to work with natural materials. After weeks of experimenting he has proven that it is possible to work with leather in an all-natural and non-toxic fashion. Mr. Lentz creates without destroying.
Why buy from MR. LENTZ:
Every material used in the Mr. Lentz Shop is thought over, and over, and over again to assess its impact on the environment. Mr. Lentz tries to use upcycled and sustainable materials in his work when possible. He stays far away from toxic elements, even creating his own dyes from vegetable matter, and his own leather conditioner from all natural ingredients. Mr. Lentz firmly believes in creating without destroying.
Every MR. LENTZ accessory is handmade from start to finish in the Mr. Lentz workshop. Each piece is designed, sustainably sourced, cut and assembled with extreme attention to even the smallest details.
Each item in the shop is one of a kind in terms of appearance and all are made to order as a limited series. All items include a unique sequential number stamped into the leather.
~ This applies to all Mr. Lentz Leather Goods~
Now, there aren't too many people makin' wallets with as much care as I do, so I thought I would share the process with y'all:
♦Every morning Mr. Lentz wakes up and brews a pot of Cowboy Coffee, you know – the grainy type with a bit of grind still left in the cup. Sippin' on this, he enters his workshop and pulls out a large 'side' of raw, full-grain, vegetable-tanned leather. Usually a roll of about 24 square feet, of leather smellin' goodness. From this roll he will plan out the day's cuts, which pieces will be best used for wallets, and where the most interesting natural markings lay. Mr. Lentz will then start the cutting and punching process, shaping the wallet down to the millimeter using a series of sharp knives and precision cutting tools.
♦From there, it will be carried over to the Mr. Lentz logo branding machine, a beast of a tool that is capable of over a thousand degrees of heat. The brand is set in place and the logo is impressed on the surface…a sweet smell of singed leather fills the air with a puff of steam. Next, the wallet is carried over to the sequential number machine, where Mr. Lentz first sprays on a bit of water into place before adjusting the machine and pulling down on the lever to set the numbers deep into the leather. This number signifies the order in which the wallet or other leather good was made in the history of Mr. Lentz Leather Goods. It is sequential right from the start of Mr. Lentz's early work, and he has a book to account for every item and number marked.
♦If you chose to personalize your wallet, then Mr. Lentz will heat up another branding tool, as well capable of over 1,000 degrees. The letters are hand placed into the tool in the old-fashioned typesetter's way, then the wallet is again sprayed with a mist of water. Mr. Lentz will hold the branding tool above the wallet, carefully aligning the initials in place, then with a quick and brisk movement, the numbers are pressed and held into place as the tool brands the leather.
♦If you ordered the Western Brown version, your wallet will be taken over to another table where it is immersed in an all-natural vegetable based dye, created weekly by Mr. Lentz himself. It is non-toxic and safe for Mr. Lentz to use without gloves! After the wallet is immersed in the dye, it will then be pulled out and hand-rubbed down to even out the color. It is then set out to dry in the natural heat and wind of the Southwest's desert air for several hours. Once fully dry, the wallet is brought over to be oiled and conditioned. Mr. Lentz is proud to say that he makes his own leather conditioner from all-natural materials as well. It is the same leather conditioner that he ships free with every wallet as a can of Spiff N' Shine (also hand-filled! ) The wallet is set on a table and rubbed down from side to side with a few layers of an oil-wax mixture. This process is then repeated on the backside and over again until the wallet has fully absorbed just the right amount as to be soft and pliable.
♦Once oiled, every wallet is hand-buffed with a soft cloth before each rivet is placed into the leather, one by one. The rivets are assembled together with several hundred pounds of force, creating a super-durable and tight fit… one that will last a long long time. The wallet is then hand hammered into shape, thus keeping its tightly made corners and folds.
♦Each wallet is then fit with a paper sleeve made from recycled materials, and attached with a free tin of Mr. Lentz Spiff N' Shine. Then, finally – after a day or so of work – it is off to the postal service to make its way to you and your pocket. It will last you a long long time.
Thanks for reading, I hope you enjoyed hearing about all of the work that went into this purely handcrafted piece of leather goodness!
Product Enquiry
Upgrade your Mr. Lentz leather purchase with custom stamped or branded name or initials, or even a word. Every leather item in the Mr. Lentz shop can be customized with stamped or branded letters. The most popular option for stamping/branding is using just two to three letters for the initials of the person the order is for. It's a great idea for those giving wallets and other leather goods as a gift. All stampings or brandings will go right above the numbers on wallets, and for clutches – on the interior tag.
– In the text box for either "Stamped" or "Branded" enter up to 10 letters of your choice or any of these symbols (. ( ) – + = / & ! ? " " : * > < # @ $ ♥ ). The addon charge will automatically be added to your cart when you hit the 'Add to Cart' button. Please do not leave any other notes, as Mr. Lentz cannot accept customization at this point, and it may delay the process.
This process uses cold hammering to impress the letters into the leather.
In true cowboy style – your initials or name can be burnt into the leather creating a sharp and very stylish addition. A branding iron is heated to over 1200 degrees Fahrenheit, then the leather is impressed until a nice rich, dark brown brand occurs.
– A limit of 10 letters may be used as well as these symbols . + – [ ]
– Currently I can only stamp/brand one string of letters, making only one name or word
– The stamp/brand will be surrounded by a diamond mark on each end as shown in the photos
– The location of the stamp/brand is relative to each item, but for all wallets – they will be made on the interior of the wallet, on the right hand side – right above the numbers.
– If requesting branding on the Desert Night Dark color option, all branding requests will automatically be updated to stamping instead at the time Mr. Lentz personalizes your order.
Earn up to 3 Cowboy Dollars.


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Saturday, the No. 2-ranked Oregon Ducks were upset by the No. 13 Stanford Cardinal, 17-14.
Oregon came into the game with a top-five rushing offense and Stanford with the nation's top rushing and sack defense.
With a win, the Ducks could have clinched the Pac-12 championship game, but with a loss, Stanford would lead the north and control its destiny with only one week left.
Here are the winners and losers from the game.


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What's New in Eyewear for
Kids and Teens - Continued
"Rocky Road" Is Latest Addition to Deliciously Diva
Collection by Eyes Cream Shades
November 2013 This gorgeous sunglass for glamorous girls would make a wonderful stocking stuffer or gift this holiday season!
As with all Eyes Cream Shades, Rocky Road features thin, light, shatter-resistant polycarbonate lenses that provide 100 percent UVA and UVB protection. Remember, these harmful rays from the sun are present all year long, and your child needs protection from them in winter as well as in summer.
Polarized lenses are also available, to reduce glare for a clearer view and more eye comfort. Another color option for this sunglass is Licorice Ice, a high-fashion black/crystal fade combination.
Please click here for a close-up view of Rocky Road.
"Mommy and Me," "Daddy and I" Frame Collections for Kids
November 2013 OgiKids has designed children's frame collections that are in sync with the latest trends in adult frames in playful color combinations that suit kids best.
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Shown here is OK306, a girl's frame with a classic cat-eye shape and brilliant streaks of color. Also shown is OK309, a rectangular shape for boys in nature-inspired colors including olive, brown and gray.
More styles are available, too, for varying tastes.
Back-to-School Florals in New Frames by Jessica McClintock for Girls
July 2013 Spring is over and fall is approaching, but florals are still preferred by this year's little fashionistas. These frames by Jessica McClintock for Girls include enameled flower designs on each temple, with solid-color fronts in autumn-inspired rich colors.
JMC 423 (top) has a metal front in a butterfly eye shape, with carved and enamel-filled acetate temples. It's available in eggplant (shown), brown and raspberry.
JMC 424 (bottom) also has a butterfly eye shape, but the front is in acetate. Shown in pink, it also comes in brown and eggplant.
Each frame has spring hinges for durability and comes in three sizes, for best fit. Please click here for close-ups of these Jessica McClintock for Girls eyeglass frames.
Stylish New Kids' Frames by s.Oliver
June 2013 German fashion brand s.Oliver introduces six new children's eyewear styles to its s.Oliver Junior collection.
s.Oliver Junior frames are all made with the highest-quality metal and acetate materials, adjustable nose pads and spring hinges perfect for little people on the move.
Shown here is the s.Oliver Junior Eyeglasses style 93823 in brown blue.
Three New Floral Frames for Girls, by Vera Bradley Kids
May 2013 Flowery fashion is big this spring and summer, and three new frames by Vera Bradley Kids feature floral patterns that will look sweet on any young girl.
The styles include spring hinges for a comfortable fit, along with a hot-stamped flower on temple tips.
Rylan, shown here in the "midnight blues" color, is a full-rim metal frame with an oval eye shape.
Dawn is a combination metal/plastic oval frame, while Misty has a two-tone flat metal front in a more retro shape.
All have temples featuring iconic Vera Bradley patterns, and all come with patterned cases. Please click here for close-up photos of some of the new Vera Bradley Kids frames.
Babiators Funky Sun-Safe Shades for Kids
May 2013 Babiators (child-size aviators) are the latest must-have sunglasses for fashionable tots, with a celebrity following including Sarah Jessica Parker, Mariah Carey and Hilary Duff.
The cool design and colors appeal to kids, and make protecting little eyes from sun damage fun and easy.
Babiators feature flexible rubber frames, 100 percent UV protection and shatter-proof lenses, as well as a one-year replacement guarantee for loss or breakage.
Please click here for more colors.
Vanilla Chip: New Sunglass Inspired by the First Lady
December 2012 If your children haven't been wearing sunglasses outdoors, start them off right for the new year, with high-quality sunwear from Eyes Cream Shades.
Shown here is a new model, called Vanilla Chip. It features a shiny white frame with black polka dots. The design was inspired by First Lady Michelle Obama, who is well known for her love of polka dot patterns in her apparel.
More importantly, Vanilla Chip has impact-resistant polycarbonate lenses that provide 100 percent UVA/UVB protection for your children's eyes. The manufacturer also says the frame is highly durable, unlike frames in many kids' novelty sunglasses.
Eyes Cream Shades come in many styles and colors, for boys and girls of all ages, including infants and teens.
Dilli Dalli Children's Frames Have Features That Help
Prevent Breakage and Loss
September 2012 This cute girls' frame is one of the six styles in the new Dilli Dalli eyewear collection for kids. The line has fun temple motifs such as cars and butterflies, in soft colors such as lilac, denim, pink and brown.
But it's not just cute, it's functional, with an eye shape deep enough to accommodate multifocal lenses and cable temples (like the ones shown here) that keep the eyewear secure.
The IntelliFlex spring hinge at each temple can flex both horizontally and vertically, springing back to its original shape. This means the eyewear is less likely to need adjustment over time which is great for boisterous kids.
With rounded edges and made of hypoallergenic PVC materials, the nose pads are designed for comfort, and they are placed low on the bridge so the lenses stay centered on the eyes.
Please click here for close-up photos of some of the new styles.
Does Your Teen or Tween Need a Better Fitting Frame?
June 2012 TC Charton specializes in eyewear that fits Asian faces, and now the brand has introduced the Asian Fit collection for teens and tweens.
The frames are designed for high cheekbones and lower nose bridges, and the sizing addresses both wider and narrower faces.
The designs are modern and richly colored, ranging from fun polka dot patterns to subtle textures, and are meant for fashion-conscious teens who like to express their personality in their eyewear.
Bright New Frame Option by Converse Kids
June 2012 If your child needs more motivation to wear his or her glasses, take a look at the fun new glow-in-the-dark frames by Converse Kids Eyewear.
Shown here is "Flutter" for girls; it comes in fruit punch pink with star-scattered temples. During the day, the frame soaks up light, and when nighttime comes or the lights go out, it glows.
"Zoom" is the boys' version, in bold blue with tartan-patterned temples.
All Converse Kids frames come with the Kid's Promise Guarantee, which provides 100 percent unconditional protection against loss or breakage for one year.
New Frames from Lucky Kid Eyewear Feature Cool Temple Details
May 2012 Lucky Kid Eyewear just released five new frames for kids, in cool styles with temple details usually found only on adult frames.
Shown here is "Zipper," for boys. It has a metal core temple stamped with a signature Lucky pattern, all within translucent acetate.
Also for guys is "Stitch," with contrasting colors in acetate. For girls, "Favorite" features pretty colors, "Gypsy" has temples with translucent flora on a matte metallic frame and "Groovy" has a batik pattern on its temples.
Please click here for close-up photos of these styles.
New Kids' Eyewear Features Preppy Tommy Hilfiger Style
April 2012 These new eyewear styles for kids 8 to 12 offer fresh yet classic design, in a variety of color combinations.
The TH 1148/s sunglass shown here is a sporty wraparound in multi-layer acetate with the signature Tommy Hilfiger flag on the temples.
In addition to the red/white/blue color combination shown here, the sunglasses also come in purple/white/pink, blue/white/yellow and blue/red/white.
The rounded, ultra-slim metal frame (TH 1146) has two-tone rubber tips for comfort on the ears. Frame colors include gloss red with white/blue tips, blue with white/red tips, honey with white/pink tips and brown with orange/blue tips.
And the vintage-style acetate frame (TH 1144) with flex hinges comes in transparent red/blue, blue/red, transparent light brown/white and cyclamen/fuchsia. All the eyewear comes with a soft, protective case featuring the signature Tommy Hilfiger ribbon. Please click here for close-up photos of these styles.
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VINELAND — To the ire of commuters and motorists, potholes have begun to pop up on Vineland roadways because of the recent weather.
The Vineland Road Department promises to fix the problem, but requires the help of residents to locate those pesky potholes.
"While our work crews are constantly trying to find and fill potholes, it's almost impossible to identify them all," said Mayor Ruben Bermudez. "The sooner we find a pothole, the easier it is to repair."
Residents should call the city at 856-794-4250 and give as much detail about the locations as possible.
"Once a pothole is reported, we will get there as soon as we can," said Robert Garcia, director of the Vineland Public Works Department. "And if the pothole is not on a city road, we will notify the appropriate county or state officials to have the problem corrected."
Until the potholes get filled, the city offers advice to motorists:
• Drive slow enough where you can see the road ahead and avoid potholes.
• Don't tailgate drivers in front of you so there is enough time to react to potholes in the road.
• Watch the vehicle ahead of you for clues, such as sudden braking or swerving away from potholes.
• Avoid or drive slowly through pools of water, which are known to obscure potholes.
• Don't brake when you hit a pothole, but instead allow the tire to quickly roll over the hole. Braking puts more weight on the front tire and can lead to damage.
• Keep tires properly inflated.
"Vineland's residents deserve a smooth ride," Bermudez said. "Our city works best when everyone works together. With your help, we can identify and repair potholes more quickly, avoiding hazards and keeping our roads clear and in good condition."
Contact staff writer Don E. Woods at 856-451-1000, ext. 518 or email@example.com