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Some Vadacurry, that's what! Shooting is just about to kick-off for Dayanidhi Alagiri's new project, playfully titled Vadacurry. Produced by his new production house Meeka Entertainment, the film will go on floors on August 19. The film stars the successful lead pair from Subramaniapuram, who is all set to continue their Kangal Irandal romance. The film will supposedly portray Swathi in a completely different light. Thanks to the makeover given to her by the film's costume designer, Anusha Dhayanidhi. The pretty lady, who had earlier sung the popular Balle Lakka in the Ajith- starrer Mankatha, is now making her debut as a costume designer with Vadacurry.
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On Saturday, a court spokeswoman announced that Breyer had undergone a, "reverse shoulder replacement surgery for a proximal humerus fracture." Breyer fell from his bicycle Friday while riding near the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington. After the fall he was taken by ambulance to the hospital. According to the spokeswoman, Breyer expects to be wearing a sling in the near future, but she released no more information about his condition.
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Posts: 8
I'm using my Pre3 as my only cellphone and I still don't see an alternative.
Tried some droids, but they're still laking nice multitasking, synergy and the other WebOS goodies.
Europe is a good place for GSM Phones and new Pre3 are still available here via ebay...
My fiancees cellular is also a Pre3, my mothers is a Pre+
Thanks to all the homebrew developers out there!
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Posts: 141
I have 3 Pre3s(1 French or German I forget, one UK and one US ATT). I only use the ATT one (frequency support). It's been my main phone since I got it in March of last year, before that I was on the EU Pre3s for several months and they worked OK too minus the HSPA(?) and full 3G frequency support for ATT. I even switched off of Sprint onto ATT to use the Pre3.
I have 3 Touchpads(bought 5 during the fire sale, have two of those left plus the one I bought on the day it was released). I use one daily as a basic web browser, mainly browsing the daily pictures at izismile.com before I goto sleep. Java script is kept off unless absolutely needed, same with flash. The only 3rd party app I use is "WebOS news", I've bought tons of apps/games back before things got canned but lost interest in pretty much all of them by now. Other than that I watch some video on it, few times a year I use it for music...
My last touchpad is still in the brown box HP shipped it to me in. Never been opened. Don't really have a use for it right now other than a spare, and it has more value to me personally than it does market value so I don't intend to sell it. The other touchpads I gave 2 away for Xmas in 2011 to family, and sold a 3rd to a HP employee who could not manage to get one(sold at cost).
How long I can last, I'm not sure, in theory I could last probably as long as 3G frequencies are still around and I have batteries to run my phones. After WebOS had it's throat slit I bought a GSM Pre2, and when I signed up for ATT I got a "free" Veer as well. So I have 5 webOS GSM phones, 4 of which have hardly any use at this point, and the 5th one(my current phone) still running strong. Buying all that wasn't cheap, the costs were huge, and it was a tough decision to make.
I do like the look and feel of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 with the ultra big screen (I have big hands), though I don't trust Android because of Google. So I can't use it. Not a fan of Apple either, so iOS is out. My company gave me an iPad mini for xmas and I had it sold to a friend before I even had it in my hands. That guy told me something along the lines of "lots of people say they wouldn't use something even if it was free, but not many go through with it!"
BB10 looks interesting, I could see myself using that -- more so if it was in a Galaxy note 2 form factor. The slide out keyboard is nice on the Pre3 though it is still somewhat difficult to type with my big fingers(more like edges of fingernails really my thumb takes up a bit more than a 3rd of the KB on the Pre3).
I have a friend who is an MS employee who has windows phone (his GF has one too she too is an MS employee) - neither are enthusiastic about it. There are some good things, some bad things. Nothing to write home about.
I feel the same way about WebOS - I've never promoted it to my friends or family - it always felt it needed more work - it had (perhaps still has) promise, I could see the vision, but it was about maybe $4B short of what they needed in order to pull it off.
I haven't spent more than a few minutes using any Android device, and even less time using an iOS device, so I really don't know what I'm missing I guess - ignorance is bliss.
Also in case it helps understand me - I've been using Linux as my desktop since 1998, so I'm sort of used to being a spare tire in terms of what is supported.
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Posts: 88
Still use my Touchpad constantly daily. Still need to get on the LunaCE program (lazy). I still fire up the Pre3 often when in wifi range, but I had to switch to a GS3 as my daily driver. Once open webOS is nice and stable on, say a GNex AND the N7, I'm there without hesitation.
Android is just okay and is a stopgap for now, but I've been spoiled by the overall intuitiveness and superior functionality of our favorite OS. Waiting patiently....
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Posts: 4,450
Pre 3 is daily driver. TouchPad is on CM9, but even then I don't use it much. Mostly just sitting on Touchstone.
EDIT - forgot to add, I do use my phone for work, calendar only. Work only supports company issued BlackBerries or Good email on iPhone or Android. Don't want anyone e-mailing me after work so I just copy my calendar using Outlook Google sync, installed it before they pulled the download for it.
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well. Pre 3 is my daily phone and works just fine... TouchPad with Luna CE 3.9 is my e-book reader, websurfing at night, twitter (still using Glimpse) reading PDF's on an almost daily basis... so yeah... still pretty much into it! ... The PRe3 battery is staring to give problems and the wi-fi antenna is no longer working (thanks forthe unlimited 3G plan it is not a big deal)... so in few months time I will migrate... but not yet!
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I'm amazed that WebOS is as good as it is given the lack of support after the initial roll-out. With a limited number of updates, it is clear that the team at HP really got it right. Too bad marketing fell down so badly, and management wimped out...
Is it your daily driver? Yup! Pre 3 (GSM on Net10) and Touchpad
If so, is it your only phone? Yup! Although I have a Pre 2 for a backup.
If not, is it your work or personal phone?
How long do you think you can hang on? Until they don't work anymore...
I've only been using WebOS since just after the Touchpad fire sale, prior to that; a devout Palm user, then iOS. I liked it so much I bought a Pre 2 last summer to do double duty, replacing an iPod Touch and a feature phone, I liked that so much I just bought a Pre 3. I loaned the Pre 2 to my son while he waits for his Google Nexus. I'm sold on WebOS, the Touchpad is actually much more reliable than my wife's iPad, and the Pre 3 is much easier to navigate than the iPod Touch. I believe a side by side comparison with my daughter's iPhone 4 would have the Pre 3 ahead in ease of use and performance.
The only thing that bugs me at this point is the DRM issue with the browser and Amazon Instant Video, which I understand also affects Chrome.
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Pre 3, everyday driver now for almost 16 months and my one and only phone that I use for work (self employed) and personal use. I text, check email, phone calls, surf the web and it has all of the apps that I need, I am not much of an app user, just the basic apps is all I need.
Touchpad, been using it everyday now since July of 2011. I travel alot for work and it is the only thing I take with me. I use it to read books, listen to music, check email and surf the web and it tethers to my Pre 3 when the hotels want to charge me to use their WiFi.
Really no need to switch to another type of platform because webOS just works, simple and you just can't beat the synergy feature. I also like having a platform that is unique and different, life in the flock of sheep is just not for me.
Because of the above reasons I will stay with webOS as long as my equipment holds out and am hoping that Open webOS will be on other devices by the time they stop working
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I use the pre3 as my daily driver since more than a year. And I hope it will continue to work for at least another year!
I have also an used Nokia n900 which I bought some weeks ago, which I use as a Wi-Fi only device.
After my pre3 dies, I think I will get another one Or a veer.
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Posts: 7,732
Is it your daily driver?
Yes, me Pre3, wife Pre2, both with TouchPads, some backup phones and a dev TouchPad as well.
If so, is it your only phone?
All phones currently are webOS phones
If not, is it your work or personal phone?
personal phones only
How long do you think you can hang on?
As long as I need to, wife has talked about getting something else, we are off contract come July and want to just to ST for the savings. If we go to ST probably no new phones any time soon for either of us. I do like the look of the Q10 we will see how it does once it comes to market the screen res makes me worry it will be in the app shortage department like Pixi/Veer, which may keep me away from the phone. Also haven't seen if it has a full size sim or not. Being its RIM (now BB), I would guess they did full size to smooth the transition for longtime users.
I love physical keyboards... but there is two devices that would make me consider a slab, one is something running a full version of Open webOS. The other is an iPhone!!!! HA HA just kidding (about the iPhone that is)...
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Posts: 70
It is my daily driver
I only have 1 phone (plus my Pre+ which is just stored in case of emergency)
How long can I hold to it??? Well, 'till it stops working... then I see if I get another Pre 3 or a nexus to put open webOS in it...
I have "analyzed" other OSs and have thought about changing but before changing OS I try the other ones with colleagues, friends and so on... so far I cannot find a viable option... be it the multi tasking, the looks of the UI, synergy, the patching system or the sum of all those things...
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Posts: 106
Is it your daily driver?
Absolutely! I have a Pre3 8GB german layout (english layouts are something of exotic nature around here, despite I would love to have one).
If so, is it your only phone?
Yes (if I don't count my two still fully functional Treo650's and the backup Pre3 that will be arriving in a few days)
If not, is it your work or personal phone?
Naturally both
How long do you think you can hang on?
I'm not that type who changes his phone every month, so I'm planning with a few years of usage (I'm already above one year now).
Surely I miss some things (mostly hurting for me is CardDAV and CalDAV Synergy support), but things are progressing slowly but surely. Application support is a little weak but I found almost everything I was looking for. The web browser is not that bad, and I can bug some of my friends with simply showing them a page with embedded Flash. )))
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Posts: 16
Hm let's see, pixy +, pre 2 ,veer, pre 3 and touchpad. Seams to me I am not going anywhere any time soon.
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Posts: 246
Pre3 is my daily driver. Agenda and contact (synergy) can't be beaten and it still works ok for some browsing. Have a Veer on prepay for personal calls/txts and contacts. Using TP 3g and keyboard daily, although not that often on 3g these days. Mainly on webOS with LunaCE, but do have CM9 installed if it were only for boasting the dual boot. As backup another Pre3 unused in box and a Panda currently in use as mp3 player and alarm clock on touchstone. Also nice backup for the odd occasion the TP 3g runs out of juice (when reading magazines or books).
So sounds I'm entrenched in webOS and probably not leaving till my batteries die (hopefully another 1-2 years). But would definitely consider newer faster webOS hardware when it becomes available.
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Posts: 367
I have a veer as my corporate phone, which gets heavy use. My pre3 is my personal phone which gets used less, but I find it excellent for navigation as well when required.
My Touchpad 4g is in constant use for internet radio, news (i couldn't live without Zite), email, browsing, and multimedia. I also connect to my company's VPN through it so often use it for work as well.
My only non webos device is my ipod shuffle which I use in the car.
I feel no need to look at any other devices at this moment in time.
Touchpad 4G, Pre3
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Posts: 312
my Pre2 is still going strong. Got a spare if it ever fails. Family still using our 3 fire sale touchpads heavily every day.
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Pre Plus(6 replacements), TouchPads(1-16gb,2-32gb), Pre2 (and a spare)
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Posts: 2,525
Some people like webos more than others. Then again many people can't stand to see new things. That is what I get from this thread so far, to each his own
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Posts: 27
Use a Pre2 as only phone. Family used to use Pixi's until they all went to iPhones.
I have one Pre2 in the box for my next phone when this one dies.
One TP used daily (in full disclusure I have an iPad also used daily) The TP does some things way better than the iPad. And the iPad has way more apps for doing some things the TP just can't do.
As long as Verizon allows me to use WebOS it appears to meet and exceed my needs.
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Hostage situation just an exercise
Jason Ferguson
Published: Thursday, May 8th, 2014
Custer County residents are advised to try to avoid doing business at the Custer County Courthouse on Thursday, May 22, from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Unless of course, they want to be taken hostage.
It is on that day the local emergency responders and the county will join forces with other area counties for the 2014 regional exercise—the annual disaster-simulation scenario that helps all those involved train and learn about certain scenarios that could some day play out in today's world.
This year's scenario will see Custer, Lawrence, Fall River and Butte counties participate in the exercise, in which a hostage situation will unfold at the courthouse.
Custer County emergency management director Mike Carter said the plan will include exercising security measures at the courthouse and possibly other buildings in town, including a full-scale evacuation of the building.
"There will be quite a bit of activity around the courthouse," he said.
Carter said virtually every emergency service in the city and county is scheduled to participate in the exercise, as well as the City of Custer, the Forest Service and the National Park Service. Barricades will more than likely be set up around the courthouse as the scenario unfolds, and those in the area of the courthouse can expect to see courthouse workers and possibly some visitors escorted from the building via armed escort.
Because of that, Carter said, it is important for people to realize what is taking place is just an exercise.
"We want everyone to know long before it happens," he said. "And we want people to be aware of it the day it happens."
Although the courthouse will be "under siege" during the hour and a half scheduled for the exercise, court will still take place on that day. Because of that, the ground level floor of the courthouse will be mostly unaffected by the exercise. In addition, business can still be conducted at the courthouse during the exercise. Those taking care of business during that time will be met at the door by someone who can lead them to the office they need. Each office will have one employee not participating in the exercise.
As always, each discipline involved in the exercise will be evaluated by an impartial observer so those entities can learn what they did well and what they can improve on should such a scenario ever unfold in Custer.
"This is one of those situations where you cannot write a plan for it," Carter said. "I say that in light of the fact if you write a plan that has every detail covered, for sure if there ever is a real occurrence like this there will be a detail that is left out of the plan."
Carter said issues will arise throughout the scenario that responders must react to and "resources" may or may not be available as they are called in throughout the duration of the exercise. If the scenario calls for certain resources to be unavailable, responders must think quickly and go to "Plan B."
"The goal is we want to see where any shortcomings we might have are," he said.
Carter said conducting the exercise will reinforce with courthouse employees how to evacuate the building properly, as well as teach responders how to keep both employees and visitors to the courthouse safe in an emergency situation.
"It's a situation where we are responding to the national atmosphere as far as what we see going on in the news all the time," he said. "We don't want to be caught short in Custer."
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May 8th, 2014 at 06:33am
Hey Mr. Carter why do you play games on days the Court House is closed? Don't restrict and scare the public and visitors, let people use their building (not your building) If employees really cared about your games they could show up too.


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The eventful week that was in Spurs-land
It feels like a lot has happened in Spurs-land over the last five days. Between a crazy road schedule, three back-to-backs over the course of a little more than a week, a Tony Parker injury and another mini-Restgate, there's plenty to look back on before the weekend and a Saturday night date with the Thunder in San Antonio.
Los Spurs are back in San Antonio now, riding an improbable two-game winning streak after games in Phoenix and Golden State. And the mood has changed pretty remarkably since the team's most recent loss on the road in Los Angeles against the Clippers. A 23-point beatdown at the hands of Chris Paul, Blake Griffin and Co. caused a minor meltdown for some Spurs fans on the interwebs. The 'signature win' debate was roaring and the 'Spurs haven't beaten a good team yet' narrative was being kept alive by the fact that, well, they hadn't really beaten a great team yet. It was a good old-fashioned overreaction to a game in mid-December, but it's why we watch these games on a nightly basis: to be entertained.
And things weren't exactly looking bright going forward after the Monday night loss. San Antonio had just come off its fifth game in seven nights — each of which was in a different city and four of which were in different time zones — and they still had to travel to Arizona before heading back to northern California for the Suns – Warriors back-to-back without Parker running the show. Honestly, a split of the two games would've been acceptable, especially considering the events leading up to tip-off on Thursday.
As I'm sure you know by now, the Spurs were without each member of the Big Three against the Warriors, yet somehow they managed to win in the closing seconds on a somewhat controversial Tiago Splitter tip-in. It was an improbable cap to a back-to-back sweep against two teams whose offenses pose problems for tired legs.
So now the road trip is over, and Oklahoma City awaits on the heels of yet another win, this time over a really unfortunate Chicago Bulls team. Parker will be re-evaluated prior to the game on Saturday, and if I'm making an educated guess, the contusion will likely have to be pretty serious for him to miss this one. He LOVES matching up with Russell Westbrook, and he's typically at his best when the two go head to head. I'm predicting he'll play, but that's almost complete conjecture. We'll keep you updated on this story as we hear any news.
In the mean time, here's some fun with numbers from the week that was:
The 'Big Three': There was no Timmy, Tony or Manu, so naturally Marco Belinelli, Kawhi Leonard and Patty Mills (more like Party Thrills) combined for 69 points on just 47 shots. At the same time on the other side of the court, Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and David Lee put up a combined 75 points … on 68 shots. Although, Lee did grab 13 boards while Curry dropped 15 dimes. So that's, ya know, good.
24, 7, 6: Ginobili's line on Wednesday night against the Suns: 24 points, 7 assists and 6 rebounds. It was his best performance of the season, it came in the absence of Parker and it capped off a month-long stretch in which the Spurs' sixth man has been absolutely brilliant. Over his last 15 games, Manu is shooting 53.4 percent from the floor, 42.9 percent from the 3-point line and is putting up 12.5 points in just 22 minutes per game.
And he's doing it inside as well. According to SportVU data, Ginobili's got the league's highest field-goal percentage on drives to the basket (73.7 percent) among players who average at least three field-goal attempts off of drives to the rim per game. Basically, he's scoring three out of every four times he attacks the basket with a shot. He's 36 years old.
Oh, and the passing. Also according to SportVU, Manu leads all non-point guards in points created via assist per 48 minutes at 22.8, and he's assisting at a career-best rate of 28.4 dimes per 100 possessions. He's filling up the box score like the Ginobili of old.
His per-36-minute numbers have been amazing since Nov. 20: 20 points, 8.7 assists, 5.5 rebounds and 1.4 steals a night. Manu is quietly having one of the most efficient seasons of his career (though it's beginning to garner a bit more attention these days), especially in the last month, and it's arguably becoming his best campaign of the last half-decade, if not further back than that. Of course, the main concern is whether this will keep up over the long haul. We'll be watching.
22 turnovers: Against the Clippers. In Los Angeles. You don't do this and live to tell about it against that team. It's much easier to handle losses when the reason for your demise is so easily identifiable. We've seen that movie before. Move past it. Me thinks most Spurs fans have by now, so no need to belabor the point.
Kawhi Leonard: Slowly but surely, Kawhi's been doing some things. He's still shooting better than 50 percent from the floor, and his 3-point shooting has crept up over 30 percent. Remember, it was at 22 percent no more than two weeks ago, but it seems like that Indiana game woke him up from his early season nap session. Since then, Leonard is averaging 14.8 points, 6 rebounds and 31 minutes per game while shooting 53.4 percent from the floor and 47.6 percent (!) from the arc. If you adjust these numbers to reflect a per-36-minute basis, Leonard is notching nearly 17 points and 7 boards over his last eight games. And he's been doing it all while slightly upping his assist production, which is beginning to become a regular thing.
One of Kawhi's biggest weaknesses has been his relative inexperience as a playmaker. Not as a scorer, but as a facilitator. This is a guy who two years ago was struggling mightily to find open shooters at summer league of all places. Even when he made the right pass it was hitting teammates in their shoelaces. Today, while it's still a work in progress, he's making fantastic passes out of pick-and-rolls and penetrations at least three or four times per game. And because he does draw attention when he actually beats his defender (which isn't all that often without the aid of a screen or off a cut given his lack of elite foot speed), kick-out and drop-off passes from Kawhi generally lead to good looks for teammates.
Without the Big Three in tow, we had a bigger opportunity to watch this team with Leonard as one of its top options on Thursday. He was "used" in the equivalent of 20 plays per 40 pace-adjusted minutes against the Warriors, which was an uptick of about three plays from his typical usage rate. And in that setting, his assist rate jumped several percentage points while his shooting didn't suffer one bit. Kawhi went for 21 points and 10 rebounds in 35 minutes of the Golden State game on Thursday, and almost nothing seemed forced. The Spurs were doing a great job of putting him in position to score within his comfort zone, and when a shot wasn't there he was kicking the ball out or moving it around. We saw a lot of instances earlier this season in which Leonard would get ICE'd on a pick and roll and immediately pick the ball up and look to get rid of it. The hesitation and uncertainty was awful for the flow of the offense.
But, as I've written several times already: This is a very young player who's learning concepts that have previously been fairly foreign to him. There are signs of progression, and it's been fun to watch. They're pretty subtle, but they're there. Stay tuned early next week for more on Leonard and how the Spurs used him against the Warriors.
Marco Belinelli: This dude is unreal right now. I've mentioned that I'm waiting for a regression to something closer to his career mean, because shooting 53.2 percent from the arc is just bonkers. The NBA record for percentage in a season is 53.6 percent, held by Kyle Korver. But Belinelli is getting some fantastic looks in this system, and that side of it likely won't change a whole lot, unless the defense decides to really clamp down on Marco, which is probably a bit dangerous considering who else can be on the floor at any given time. Anyway, we're seeing why the Spurs were so excited to bring him in. So far it's been unbelievable.
All-Star Weekend: We're already getting to the point of the year where All-Star chatter has begun, and one of the more interesting questions is whether or not the Spurs will be represented. Based on numbers alone, there's just no way. The Western Conference is absolutely stacked with stars who are putting up huge numbers every night, while San Antonio's got just one player averaging more than 30 minutes a game (Parker). But this event isn't all based on numbers, and the coaches have a say on who gets in. If the Spurs (who are currently 21-5 on the season) continue to play at this level, I would be borderline shocked if at least one player from this team didn't get in. Winning teams are generally awarded for their success, and Hall-of-Fame players are quite often given a spot based solely on merit. I'd bet on it.
10,785: My rough mileage calculation on the Spurs' travel schedule over the last 16 or 17 days. Since Dec. 3, the team has flown from San Antonio to Mexico City to San Antonio to Dallas (reroute due to fog) to San Antonio to Toronto to Milwaukee to San Antonio to Salt Lake City to Los Angeles to Phoenix to the Bay Area to San Antonio. They've essentially traveled more than 600 miles per day (and that's putting it pretty conservatively) over the last two and a half weeks.
And I hate when I have to drive outside the Loop 410.
TNT: Reggie Miller kept yelling into his microphone about Tiago Splitter's tip-in/goaltending no-call, repeatedly asking why they weren't going to replay to confirm or overturn the call. Because no goaltending was actually called, they can't review the play, per NBA rules, so it was a bunch of yelling for nothing. Reggie has actually been much better this season, and you can tell that he's put more effort and preparation into his broadcasts … but he can still be annoying sometimes. Oh well. Small potatoes.
On the flip side of things, TNT showed a map of all the places the Spurs call home, and they used a Belgian flag for Parker. I thought this was great, as it is his home country. Most people just think he's from France, so this is a great example of the crew doing some research. I do love TNT broadcasts, and I'm ecstatic they've got coverage of the Western Conference playoffs this season. Sorry, this has been a strange aside, I'm sure.
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Ohio has not updated regulations on natural gas pipelines. Meanwhile federal rules appear inadequate, to judge by the number of gas line accidents each year.
In 2011 alone, at least six serious accidents involving gas pipelines were recorded in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
In February 2011, a pipeline explosion in Allentown, Pa., killed five people. Last November, a waterline crew accidentally hit a gas line in Fairborn. One man died. Also that month, a 36-inch gas transmission line near Glouster blew up. Fortunately, there were no injuries. Another 36-inch pipeline ruptured and caught fire near Lisbon in February 2010. Again, no one was hurt.
The potential for serious property damage, along with injury or death, often is slight in such accidents, because most large pipelines run through rural areas. Still, some explosions occur near homes; at least 21 homes were damaged or destroyed in the Ohio and Pennsylvania explosions last year.
Then, this March 29, part of a gas pipeline compressor station in Susquehanna County, Pa., exploded and burned. There were no injuries.
Gov. John Kasich is recommending strongly that the state implement new pipeline safety rules. He is absolutely right to worry about the potential for an accident even more serious than those during the past year.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture says last year's beverage milk sales fell to the lowest level since 1984. One expert blames the drop on consumers shifting toward bottled water, tea and sports drinks, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. The Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board says yogurt consumption is up 400% from 30 years ago. Cheese sales are also up.
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Coleman Carter, the likely Tascosa valedictorian, got some good news Tuesday. The Eagle Scout extraordinaire was accepted to Harvard University.
Carter was one of 29,000 to apply for acceptance in the United States' preeminent unversity for the Class of 2013. Only 1,660 were accepted, a record low. That total represents 80 countries. About 95 percent of all applicants were rejected.
Carter had taken eight hours of college work at Harvard, in suburban Boston, last summer, but that didn't necesssarily mean anything as far as getting in as a full-time student.
"It didn't guarantee a spot," said his mother, Edie Carter. "Coleman said he knew of only one other there who also got in."
Carter applied and was accepted by several other Ivy League schools, plus Duke and Vanderbilt. But Harvard was his top choice. He will major in international business with an emphasis in math or economics.
"He's had this dream to go to Harvard since he was a little bitty boy," his mother said. "As a parent, you want your child to pursue their dreams. By Tuesday we were at peace with everything. He had done the best he could do. If it was not meant to be, it was not meant to be."
It was meant to be. I had written a column on Coleman in September when he reached a rarity - obtaining all 121 merit badges offered in Scouts. An Eagle Scout needs 21 merit badges and most average around 30. It takes a combination of many things to earn acceptance in Harvard, but that sure didn't hurt.
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Local activist Louis Smith, president of the Robynwyn Palmetto Civic Association, addressed the Dorchester County District Two School Board Monday on two issues pertaining to racial inequality.
Playing to the three television cameras that Smith had invited to the meeting, he accused the board of a lack of oversight on the expenditure of taxpayer dollars.
Last year, voters in the DD2 region of Dorchester County approved a $179.9 million referendum for construction of new schools and renovation of existing ones. Smith says the development of the project to date has overlooked minority-owned businesses as well as local companies based in the county.
"We need jobs! The oversight committee has no accountability," Smith claimed, "there is nothing coming to the community regarding how we are going to get jobs."
As a result, Smith suggests the school board's committee overseeing such development be abandoned and replaced with appointees from Dorchester County Council, Summerville Town Council, state legislature and the local NAACP chapter.
Threatening the board with the Justice Department, Smith also demanded that school board officials be elected by district to improve potential for minority representation. DD2 school board members are currently elected at-large throughout the district's region in Dorchester County.
"Look at the composition of the school board," stated Smith, "minority candidates are still operating under standards of the 1950s and 1960s, voters vote for color not ideology."
Preparing for any obstacles to what he calls "needed diversity," Smith says he and Robynwyn Palmetto Civic Association are ready to demonstrate.
He gave the board six weeks to come up with a plan "or we're going to the justice department."
After addressing the board, Smith held a "press conference" at the back of the room in front of the television cameras.
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How's cheese and chocolate fondue sound for your mom for Mother's Day? The Melting Pot in Bethlehem may be just the place to take her. Wanna test out your own fondue skills? The Melting Pot joined 69 News at Sunrise to show us how it's done.
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1.25oz White wine base
2.5oz butterkase / Fontina Blend
1x #50 scoop Serafina Garlic & Herb Spread
Half Squeeze Lemon HAlf
1ox Goat Cheese Crumbles
1 demi spoon Scallions
1. Add white wine base to liner then place fork inside the liner.
2. Add 1/3 Butterkase/Fontina cheese to the base and mix thoroughly using the fork,
3. Add the next 1/3 of the cheese and mix thoroughly using the fork,
4. Add the remaining 1/3 of cheese and mix thoroughly until all the cheese is melted and incorporated, using a whipping motion to fluff up the cheese.
5. Add Serafina and lemon juise and mix thoroughly using fork.
6. Add goat cheese crumbles and fold in 3-5 times using the fork.
7. Remove the cheese fork from the liner, without scraping against the liner, and place fork in cheese bowl.
8. Garnish with scallions over the entire surface of the fondue.
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2oz Milk Chocolate Mixture
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A 23-year-old man will spend the rest of life in prison.
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Any pool owner will know that one of the most important factors when getting a pool is having a sufficient cleaning and filtering system. Pools, whether outdoor or indoor, will always accumulate dust and debris even when not in use. Replacing the water in a pool would be costly and time consuming, so to keep the pool water clear and clean, filters are needed in order to maintain a safe swimming environment.
There are a number of different types of filtration systems available, one of which is using cartridge filters. This guide will outline some of the key features and considerations when purchasing a filter cartridge, as well as all the necessary information about how to purchase one on eBay.
Keeping a Clean Pool
There are a few steps that can be taken to make sure that a pool stays cleaner for longer, and that filters last for longer:
· Shower before using the pool – this is not only for the sake of cleanliness; having a shower removes any dirt or lotions that could make the water greasy or clog up the filter.
· Tie up or cover hair – hair is one of the major things that clog up filters. Tying it up can mean that less falls out into the pool, saving the filter from getting too gnarled up.
· Keep covered – when the pool is not in use, make sure that it remains covered. This is especially relevant if it is an outdoor pool, as it can keep any unwanted debris or creatures from entering the water.
· Skim the water – before and after entering the pool give the water a skim. This will remove any floating debris and prevent it from entering and potentially blocking the filtration system.
These useful tips can save time and money when it comes to replacing and purchasing filters.
Types of Filter
There are three main types of filter, and each fits into an overall filter system. Filter systems work by drawing water out from the pool and through the filter, removing any dirt or debris, before passing it back through a heater and into the pool. The type of filter will depend on the type and size of the pool. Below are the three main types and a brief summary:
Cartridge Filter
Cartridge filters are accordion-shaped (to increase the surface area) devices that sit in a central housing unit. They are usually made of spun polyester on a hard PVC core and can be removed, cleaned and replaced relatively easily. These types of filters are increasingly popular, and they can filter almost any size of domestic pool making them widely available. Water is drawn from the pool and through the spun polyester into the PVC core and back out again. Cartridge filters can filter very small particles which make them popular, and whilst they are initially quite costly, they last for a long time and can be cleaned and replaced easily.
Sand Pool Filters
Sand pool filters are the most widely used type of filter as they are initially very affordable to purchase. In this system, sand is used to filter the water that is pumped around the filtration system. Whilst effective at cleaning most particles from water, the very miniscule particles will sometimes pass through, meaning they're not as effective as other methods at keeping the minute particles out. To clean the sand filter, water must be backwashed out and removed from the system, which means that both the water and pool chemicals will be wasted.
DE Filters
Diatomaceous earth (DE) filters are the most advanced and as such the highest-priced type of filter system. It is composed of tiny diatom (extinct microbe) skeletons which are compact to give an extremely efficient means of filtering pool water. The initial setup costs are relatively low, but the diatomaceous earth must be replaced fairly regularly thus making it more expensive in the long run. The material is cleaned using the same means as the sand filters, with the water having to be backwashed and then removed.
Filter Size
The size of the filter needed will depend not only on the size of the pool and volume of water it contains, but also the size of the pump that is operating the filtration system. The below table shows a rough guide to the size needed for each filter based on the size of the pump:
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Pump Size
Flow Rate
Sand Filter
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Cartridge Filter
This is only a rough guide, and the manufacturer's instructions should always be consulted before purchasing a filter.
Buying Considerations
There are some factors that should be thought upon before making the purchase of a filter. These are:
Cost will be a big factor when deciding on which type of filter to purchase. Costs vary between types, so be sure to research not only the initial set up costs, but the cost of maintaining and replacing the parts and filters themselves. It's always a shrewd idea to come up with a budget for all the different aspects of a pool and filter system, and a target can always be saved towards.
Whilst most people will prefer to purchase their filters from new, it is certainly possible to purchase those that have already been used, either because they have life left in them or for the parts that they have if repairing or replacing them. Used parts can often be a cost-effective means of purchasing the desired item.
Buying a Cartridge Filter on eBay
The website eBay offers a wide range of filters and pool equipment, which can be located under the Home & Garden region in the Pool, Spa and Beach category. After arriving here, a keyword search can be done, or some of the site's features can be utilised:
Left-hand Refinement
To the left of the page there will be a list of options that can be refined down, meaning that only the relevant items will be displayed. Multiple refines can be selected, including price, condition and brand. This allows users to narrow down by the specifics they are looking for.
Product Listing Pages
After making all the necessary refinements, there will be a list of relevant products remaining. By clicking on one of these products, the product listing page will be opened. This will give a more detailed overview of the product, including a description, image gallery and other relevant information. It will also provide the seller's name and buying or postage options.
It is possible to see the seller's information and rating, as well as to contact the seller should there be any questions or issues. When it comes to ratings, customers can see the feedback that other sellers have left when dealing with the seller. This includes a rating as well as comments.
Bidding and Buy Now
Once a desired product has been found, there will be listings that are either registered as auctions or buy it now. Auctions work just like regular auctions; bids can be placed within a time limit, with the highest bid winning. There is the function to place a highest bid, with additional bids can be added if the original one is outbid. 'Buy it now' sales offer the opportunity to buy the product outright. This is a good way of securing an item immediately.
When it comes to pool filters there are a number of quite distinct options. Buying cartridge filters is a sensible and cost-effective choice, and when shopping for one, eBay is a great place to find everything needed. The site has abuyer protection programme which means that users can securely shop and find the items they need.


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UFC to stream pay-per-view to Roku boxes
Roku has just announced a partnership with UFC to start showing pay-per-view events live over its streaming Internet content box. The service will also offer a premium UFC Channel, offering older fights, training videos, and other content on-demand.
The first pay-per-view event will be UFC 114, Rampage Vs. Evans on May 29. The event will not be included as part of the UFC Channel subscription fee.
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APWA is excited to bring the 2003 International Public Works Congress and Exposition to San Diego, California, August 24-27 at the San Diego Convention Center. With more than 150 educational sessions and 100,000 square feet of exhibits, you have the opportunity to learn, network, and see the largest display of public works equipment in North America.
By the time this issue of the APWA Reporter hits your mailbox, there will only be about three weeks left before Congress begins. Needless to say, time is growing short; however, there's still time to register! Just go to www.apwa.net and click on the Congress logo.
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The museum's layout is a cool and spacious collection of halls designed by Arthur Erickson, the eminent architect also responsible for converting the Vancouver Art Gallery. Particularly outstanding is the Great Hall, inspired by Aboriginal cedar houses, which makes as perfect an indoor setting for its thirty-odd totem poles as you could ask for. Huge windows look out to more poles and Haida houses, which you're free to wander around, backed by views of Burrard Inlet and the distant mountains. Most of the poles and monolithic carvings, indoors and out, are from the coastal tribes of the Haida, Salish, Tsimshian and Kwakiutl, all of which share cultural elements. One of the museum's great virtues is that few of its displays are hidden away in basements or back rooms, but are beautifully presented in the Great Hall and Multiversity Galleries close by: the latter opened in 2010, part of a large renovation project that, among other things, also added a pleasant café.
Most of the permanent collection revolves around Canadian Pacific cultures, but the Inuit and Far North exhibits are also outstanding, as are the jewellery, masks and baskets of Northwest tribes, all markedly delicate after the blunt-nosed carvings of the Great Hall. Look out especially for the argillite sculptures, made from a jet-black slate found only on BC's Haida Gwaii islands.
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