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From the Departments of Dermatology (Drs Smolle and Kerl) and Anesthesiology (Dr Prause), University of Graz, Graz, Austria.
To use scientific methods to evaluate 2 claims made by practitioners of alternative medicine.
A placebo-controlled, double-blind study of homeopathy in children with warts, and a cohort study of the influence of lunar phases on postoperative outcome in surgical patients.
Outpatients of a dermatology department (homeopathy study) and inpatients evaluated at an anesthesiology department (lunar phases).
Sixty volunteers for the homeopathy study and 14970 consecutive patients undergoing surgery under general anesthesia for the lunar phase study.
Treatment of children with warts with individually selected homeopathic preparations (homeopathic study); surgical procedures including abdominal, vascular, cardiac, thoracic, plastic, and orthopedic operations and assessment of the lunar phase at the time of operation (lunar phase study).
Main Outcome Measures
Reduction of area occupied by warts by at least 50% within 8 weeks; death from any cause within 30 days after surgery.
Nine of 30 subjects in the homeopathy group and 7 of 30 subjects in the placebo group experienced at least 50% reduction in area occupied by warts (χ2=0.34; P=.56); the mortality rate was 1.20% in patients operated on during waxing moon and 1.33% in patients operated on during waning moon (χ2=0.49; P=.50).
Statements and methods of alternative medicine—as far as they concern observable clinical phenomena—can be tested by scientific methods. When such tests yield negative results, as in the studies presented herein, the particular method or statement should be abandoned. Otherwise one would run the risk of supporting superstition and quackery.
IN RECENT YEARS, methods of alternative medicine have gained increasing importance both in public opinion and among physicians. Paradoxically, the critical approach to scientific medical measures often seems to be accompanied by an approach on faith to alternative methods, even when basic data on the alternatives' clinical effectiveness and potential risks are lacking.1
The main reason many alternative methods are rejected by representatives of scientific medicine is that often there are few or no sound studies supporting the claims of a particular alternative method. Discussion between practitioners of scientific and alternative medicine is further hampered by the view of some representatives of alternative medicine that clinical studies are inappropriate tools to test alternative medical methods.
In this article we briefly summarize and discuss 2 studies of alternative medicine methods performed under the stringent criteria of scientific evaluation. These studies show that scientific criteria are applicable to the methods of alternative medicine; scientific methods are valuable tools for distinguishing helpful alternative medical methods from superstition and quackery.
Supporters of homeopathy claim that highly diluted preparations that are chemically identical to pure water contain properties that produce beneficial effects in the treatment of various diseases. Opponents of homeopathy consider all eventual clinical benefits of homeopathic treatment to be placebo effects. In order to evaluate the efficacy of a drug beyond the placebo effect, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials should be performed. As a drawback in homeopathic trials, there is usually not a single homeopathic preparation to be tested against the placebo; rather, depending on the totality of symptoms of a patient, particular preparations are individually selected by the homeopathic physician.
We performed a double-blind, placebo-controlled study in collaboration with the Boltzmann Institute of Homeopathy, Graz, Austria.2 In this specially designed study of children with common warts, the homeopathists prepared a list of those remedies most commonly used in treating children with warts. They arrived at a total of 12 different homeopathic preparations. For each preparation, an ordered sequence of bottles with globuli was prepared, with the true homeopathic preparation randomly alternated with pure placebo preparations. After informed written consent was obtained from appropriate subjects and their parents, the subjects were carefully examined by a homeopathic physician, and the best homeopathic preparation—as determined by the particular physician—was selected. When 1 of the 12 preselected preparations was chosen, the subject entered the study and was treated with the next bottle of the particular preparation. Neither the physician nor the subject knew whether the bottle contained the homeopathic preparation or pure placebo. When a homeopathic preparation was selected that was not in the predefined list, this patient did not enter the study. Thus, the study design guaranteed that the subject received either optimal homeopathic treatment or placebo.
The area occupied by the warts on the hands was drawn on transparent sheets and measured with a digitizer board before and after 8 weeks of treatment. Fifty percent reduction of the area involved was chosen as the primary outcome variable at the beginning of the study, and subjects demonstrating this 50% reduction qualified as responders.
Of the 70 subjects who signed up for the study, 3 were rejected prior to treatment (2 because the homeopathic preparation required was not on the preselected list and 1 because the subject's symptoms did not allow for a homeopathic diagnosis). Of the remaining 67 subjects, 7 withdrew from the study (3 from the placebo group and 4 from the remedy group). The reasons for withdrawal were exacerbation of warts in 2 cases (1 in each group), thrombosis of a capillary hemangioma in 1 case (placebo), and unavailability for follow-up in 4 cases (1 placebo and 3 active treatment). There were a total of 16 responders: 9 of 30 subjects in the homeopathic therapy group and 7 of 30 subjects in the placebo group (χ2=0.34; P=.56). Obviously, there was no significant difference in efficacy between pure placebo and the homeopathic remedy in the context of this study.
Potential influences of lunar phases on human behavior and incidence of disease have been discussed for a long time. During the last few years, several reports have been published, albeit most of them negative or inconclusive, concerning the moon's influence on suicides,3,4 psychiatric crises,5 car crashes,6 and childbirths.7 More recently, much attention has been paid in the lay press to lunar phases, particularly the full and waxing moon, as potential risk factors for postoperative complications.8 While these claims have led to serious concern among patients and to some extent also among physicians, in a pilot study9 no relationship between lunar phases and complications was found.
We examined the clinical records of 14970 patients who underwent surgery under general anesthesia from 1990 to 1996 at the Department of Surgery, University of Graz, and who had had preoperative evaluation at the Department of Anesthesiology.10 Surgical procedures included abdominal, vascular, cardiac, thoracic, plastic, and orthopedic operations. Postoperative mortality was defined as death from any cause within 30 days after surgery. Based on scientific tables of moon phases,11 each operation was labeled as having been done at waxing, waning, or full moon. Potential relationships of lunar phases and outcome were tested by χ2 statistics.
Of 14970 patients, 189 (1.26%) died within 30 days after surgery. Mortality rate was 1.20% for patients operated on during waxing moon and 1.33% for patients operated on during waning moon (χ2=0.49, P=.50). At full moon, mortality rate was 1.16% compared with 1.27% at other lunar phases (χ2=0.04; P=.85). These data strongly indicate that postoperative mortality does not depend on lunar phases. Previous claims of a greater risk inherent in operations performed during a full or waxing moon can be disregarded as superstition, at least as far as lethal complications are concerned.
There seems to be a clear-cut difference between scientific and alternative medicine. While scientific medicine judges the truth of a given statement on observation, alternative medicine often bases its judgment solely on a philosophical model or a certain paradigm. This does not prevent scientific medicine from making errors, but it does prevent it from creating philosophical systems that have no relationship to the real world.
Supporters of alternative medical concepts often accuse representatives of scientific medicine of adhering strictly to physical facts and measurable phenomena and neglecting all other aspects of human life. Because this accusation is sometimes used to reject clinical studies like those presented herein, it should be carefully evaluated. However, we have provided 2 examples of clinical studies on aspects of alternative medicine that yielded negative results. Both studies deal with statements of alternative medicine that directly concern observable facts: homeopathists claim that children with warts will experience improvement when treated with a homeopathic remedy compared with pure water, and physicians believing in the power of lunar phases claim that the moon affects postoperative outcome. Each of these statements has proven itself subject to scientific refutation.
In conclusion, methods and statements introduced by supporters of alternative medicine should be scientifically tested whenever possible. If independent tests repeatedly support the alternative methods or statements, scientific medicine should gratefully accept this enrichment of therapeutic modalities. When, however, as here, the findings are unambiguously negative, the alternative medicine methods or statements should be abandoned.
Accepted for publication April 10, 1998.
Corresponding author: Josef Smolle, MD, Department of Dermatology, University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 8, A-8036 Graz, Austria.
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Kansas City, Kan., police have released pictures of a man wanted in connection with three robberies on Monday.
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We possess the means and ability to do what no other country in the world can do. Through the power of the vote we can fix, change or mortify our government.
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We have the privilege of free speech and the freedom to practice the faith of our choice. However, we must be on our guard, because these two precious freedoms are under continuous attack.
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We should channel our good strong points and attack our opposition until we render them helpless. Helpless, so they may not continue destroying our system of government.
I quote from Israel Zangwill, an English dramatist (1864-1926). "Take from me the hope that I can change the future, and you will send me mad."
Please do not look upon me as a cynic, because I am extremely proud of our past, but concerned with the present. As for the future, I place my faith and hope in our young people, that they will allow our current form of government to survive. We only have to look to Russia, Greece, and other European countries to see what happens when governments overextend themselves when they bypass capitalism, embrace the fallacy and unfilled promises of socialism.
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WASHINGTON, DC -- An estimated 50,000 ground employees in the aviation industry will benefit from information contained in the revised version of OSHA's eTool for Baggage Handling, posted to OSHA's website today. The updated eTool is a product of the Alliance among OSHA, thirteen airlines and the National Safety Council's International Air Transport Section that was signed on November 12, 2002.
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The eTool has been revised to provide information to help reduce material handling hazards associated with passenger checked baggage and to reflect OSHA's and the airline industry's best practices for lifting and moving baggage. The updated format follows the flow of checked baggage as it moves through the airport, beginning with passenger check-in and ending with taking the baggage from the ramp into the cargo holds of aircraft.
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Working together, OSHA and the airlines revised the terminology of the eTool to accurately reflect the aviation industry workplace. In addition, the eTool now lists possible solutions to potential hazards created by handling baggage in awkward positions and limited work spaces. The administrative work practice and engineering solutions are presented based on the ease of implementation and operational and economic feasibility.
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Samsung Galaxy S4 vs Apple iPhone 5
If this isn't the biggest rivalry in the mobile industry right now, we don't know what is. Samsung and Apple have been battling each other for years now, both on the market and in court. Just like that, the Samsung vs Apple clash has grown into one of the biggest rivalries the tech world has ever seen. Right now, the two companies stand on pretty much equal footings, and we're can't be sure yet as to which one will emerge victorious.
This situation is easy to explain. Both Apple and Samsung produce wonderful products. Let's take, for example, the Galaxy S4 and iPhone 5! Both are amazing smartphones with their own strengths and weaknesses. Obviously, neither can claim to be better than the other, but if we look closely, we can identify the areas where one has an advantage over the other and vice versa. Surprise, surprise - that's exactly what we'll do right now.
Apple is a company that pays a lot of attention to the design of its products, and it absolutely shows with the iPhone 5. One of the best looking phones on the market today, the iPhone 5 is beautiful, light, compact and premium. It has that aura of something expensive and sophisticated.
Meanwhile, the Galaxy S4 is the exact opposite. Samsung's handset is made of thin plastic and doesn't feel as the expensive product that it is. Still, it's an awesome design in its own way, because it's actually quite compact for a smartphone with a 5-inch screen. The rounded edges and smooth, glossy plastic make it comfortable to hold and use, despite the considerable dimensions. Well, of course, the iPhone 5 is the more practical phone, but we do appreciate the effort that Samsung has put into making the GS4 as small as possible. We can't think of any other smarpthone with such a large display that feels so small and comfortable to hold.
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The sides of the Samsung Galaxy S4 (bottom, left) and the Apple iPhone 5 (top, right)
If you watch a lot of video, or if you play a lot of games on your phone, then chances are you'll be better off with the giant, 5" display of the Samsung Galaxy S4. Apple increased the screen size to 4" with the iPhone 5, but that's still significantly smaller than what the Samsung can offer.
Both screens are simply gorgeous, but the iPhone 5 is really something special in this department. Its display manages to be both super-vibrant and very natural-looking at the same time. The Galaxy S4, on the other hand, is also spectacular, thanks to its great contrast levels and saturated colors, but it can't quite match the true-to-life image of the iPhone 5, even when you tone things down a bit using the special screen mode preset for the purpose.
Viewing angles tend to be better on the iPhone 5 and so is outdoor visibility, thanks to the higher brightness output of its display. The iPhone 5 can also get darker than the Galaxy S4, which makes it more suitable for use at night (in the dark).
Display measurements and quality
|Maximum brightness (nits)Higher is better
|Minimum brightness (nits)Lower is better
|Contrast Higher is better
|Color temperature (Kelvins)
|Delta E rgbcmy Lower is better
|Delta E grayscale Lower is better
|Apple iPhone 5
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The numbers below represent the amount of deviation in the respective property, observed when a display is viewed from a 45-degree angle as opposed to direct viewing.
|Maximum brightness Lower is better
|Minimum brightness Lower is better
|Contrast Lower is better
|Color temperature Lower is better
|Gamma Lower is better
|Delta E rgbcmy Lower is better
|Delta E grayscale Lower is better
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The CIE 1931 xy color gamut chart represents the set (area) of colors that a display can reproduce, with the sRGB colorspace (the highlighted triangle) serving as reference. The chart also provides a visual representation of a display's color accuracy. The small squares across the boundaries of the triangle are the reference points for the various colors, while the small dots are the actual measurements. Ideally, each dot should be positioned on top of its respective square. The 'x: CIE31' and 'y: CIE31' values in the table below the chart indicate the position of each measurement on the chart. 'Y' shows the luminance (in nits) of each measured color, while 'Target Y' is the desired luminance level for that color. Finally, 'ΔE 2000' is the Delta E value of the measured color. Delta E values of below 2 are ideal.
This measurements are made using SpectraCal's CalMAN calibration software.
The Color accuracy chart gives an idea of how close a display's measured colors are to their referential values. The first line holds the measured (actual) colors, while the second line holds the reference (target) colors. The closer the actual colors are to the target ones, the better.
This measurements are made using SpectraCal's CalMAN calibration software.
The Grayscale accuracy chart shows whether a display has a correct white balance (balance between red, green and blue) across different levels of grey (from dark to bright). The closer the Actual colors are to the Target ones, the better.
This measurements are made using SpectraCal's CalMAN calibration software.
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1. chunk1x (Posts: 248; Member since: 25 Jun 2011)
Its like that I just watch an entire review where iPhone is Sammy's bit$h.
6. LonghornTech (Posts: 50; Member since: 14 Mar 2013)
S4 all the way. IPhone only wins with call quality and materials. The GSIV is the better phone.
54. samsunggalaxylover (Posts: 37; Member since: 23 Jan 2013)
come on there are no reasons for such comparison the galaxy s4 is way far more better than the iremote5 in all ways.
65. sudhar131998 (Posts: 63; Member since: 06 Sep 2011)
iPhone 5 should not be called iremote as you all know the galaxy s4, htc one and lg optimus pro are the only phones that feature infrared emitter to act as a remote so just keep that in mind
67. Banana (Posts: 12; Member since: 28 Feb 2013)
S4 = plasitc not so fantastic. iPhone 5 = quality + best user experience + design = happy owner :D
72. abdane (Posts: 494; Member since: 07 Oct 2011)
it's a phone, not jewelry...
109. 305Bucko (Posts: 506; Member since: 07 Aug 2011)
i suppose a watch is for telling time... sure, because when I wear a Rolex I really just need to see what time it is
116. bobolicious (Posts: 19; Member since: 20 Jan 2013)
A rolex is for telling time? i thought it was to be worn just for looks.
76. Ivan6479 (Posts: 249; Member since: 26 Jun 2011)
I'm not quite sure how a phone made of aluminum and glass is so much better quality. Polycarbonate (the material used on the S4) is the same material used to make safety glasses. I don't know about you, but if it's good enough to protect my eyes then it's damn well good enough for my phone. You don't see companies making safety glasses out of glass do you? Polycarbonate is designed to take a lickin and keep on ticken, which glass is not.
As for the aluminum, yeah it looks cool, but it's what they make coke cans out of. There is a reason for that. It is a cheap material. Also it can be scratched and dented very easily, so there is nothing quality about that.
89. ph00ny (Posts: 1234; Member since: 26 May 2011)
not to mention samsung's tradition of using magnesium frame under the plastic shell
100. kabhijeet.16 (Posts: 805; Member since: 05 Dec 2012)
117. bobolicious (Posts: 19; Member since: 20 Jan 2013)
very well put and to the point 100% props
130. mrfunkyjay (Posts: 1; Member since: 31 Mar 2013)
a very clever explanation... they are just way too hypnotised by the ads Apple guys made regarding their Iphone5.
Aluminium is softer than plastic, it deforms easily. I found two-three tiny scratches and light deformation of my friend's Iphone5's edges on its aluminium case, too bad...
92. dexter_jdr (Posts: 1163; Member since: 28 Jun 2012)
iphone5's aluminum body peels off like a banana.
yeah you heard that right, lol
103. donfem (Posts: 646; Member since: 30 Mar 2011)
Like your name, your statement is banana
58. Trex95 (Posts: 900; Member since: 03 Mar 2013)
Call quality, build quality , Apps, better camera and the most important things the software keep up with the hardware.
17. Leo_MC (Posts: 1471; Member since: 02 Dec 2011)
That means you have "eyesight" problems: S4 has a worse display, worse call quality, worse camera (just wait and see low light shots), wores user experience, slower browsing (Ray "forgot" to mention), worse design.
But, hey, in your world, S4 is better because it has 5" display and uses Android.
23. LonghornTech (Posts: 50; Member since: 14 Mar 2013)
Worse display? Doubt it, its bigger and higher ppi which actually makes it much easier to do nearly every task one would do on their phone. I already said it has worse call quality, though that's not something you see with your eyes. Yes, low light is probably miserable but the Iphones isn't great either so I wouldn't be to proud of the results. Worse user experience is just nonsense, you've obviously not used Android. Slower browser is also questionable and design is only marred by materials which I already mentioned.
In my world S4 is better because it's OS is not 4+ years old and unchanged
28. Leo_MC (Posts: 1471; Member since: 02 Dec 2011)
Only in your world.
I don't give a f* about size if I can't watch my display in direct sunlight; iP display gets a little darker than One's so you can see better at night; iP 5 has better viewing angles. WTF are you talking about S4 having better display? It's not better, it's just bigger.
I have been using Android for 3 years now and I can say, although it grows everyday, it's far from being as great as some of you picture it to be.
In every browsing test first 2 places are held by iPad and iPhone, with Nexus 10 being third. That means iPhone 5 browsing speed is higher that S4's and that's a fact; I don't give a f* if you like it or not.
Your world must be a special one where Alice is friends with the queen of hearts...
34. voxmarc (Posts: 332; Member since: 22 Aug 2012)
only in your lost world.....bah bah bah bah bah bah.....no match to S4 whatsoever.....talk to your granpa and granma they love Iphony5,,,
39. sheik (Posts: 249; Member since: 12 Sep 2012)
Since S4 uses Amoled screen it has the lowest reflectance in the current crop of high end smart phones. So sunlight legibility would be far better than your iRemote5.
You have never seen the galaxy s4 in person and you criticize about its design based on press images... lol
"In every browsing test first 2 places are held by iPad and iPhone, with Nexus 10 being third. That means iPhone 5 browsing speed is higher that S4's and that's a fact;"- current S4 web browsing tests are based on pre production software and it will be better once it gets finalized (The same was the case in S3 when released).
You should be living under a rock and lead a sad life. Time for you to get out of the cave...
59. Trex95 (Posts: 900; Member since: 03 Mar 2013)
I used to own galaxy s2, note 1, S3, note 2, wave 1, galaxy nexus and samsung omina HD before all these phones comes with Amoled pen tile and all of these Samsung phones sunlight legibility ZERO when you compere it with iphone 4, 4s and 5 sunlight legibility except the note 2 a bit better.
93. Leo_MC (Posts: 1471; Member since: 02 Dec 2011)
I don't know stuff because S4 haven't been released yet but your stuff about the same S4 must be right because... you said them; nevermind you have the same info about S4 I have...
How dumb do you consider everyone to be?
46. rdemon (Posts: 49; Member since: 23 Aug 2012)
I don't think the video is a fair comparison due to the fact that he is comparing a pre production demo of the s4 to whatever that small black thingy is (j/k). I'm not saying it's a bias comparison but it's certainly not a fair one at least not until a better optimized S4 comes out versus the IPhone 5s.
I would have like to have seen it compared in day to day use to really test out it's brightness, call quality, battery life etc. I would say however the S4 wins hand down in features alone and it's something Samsung can build on for the future whether if anyone agrees it's innovation or not. The Galaxy Note 2 is a prime example of that and no one can't deny that it wasn't a game changer.
Apple commands the U.S. market share but Samsung rules the world in terms of global share and profit in the mobile space.
Besides when that Note 3 drops, nothing is touching it. And I mean nothing. If that unbreakable display finally makes It way to the Note 3, it will obliterate everything in it's path.
All you need to do is tell people "screen doesn't break when it drops" plus possible 1080p OLED display and people will throw hoards of cash at it. Not to mention Samsung advertisements is so aggressive these days. I probably seen a Galaxy Note 2 or a GS3 commercial every 5 minutes when i turn on the the TV.
And aside from talking about the Note 3, when they finally put these unbreakable displays on there products going forward on and advertise to the masses. GAME OVER!!!
Don't even talk to me about to me about "Rotten Apples" no more. And I hope Samsung never let's another company use there components. Keep that s**t in-house.
49. LonghornTech (Posts: 50; Member since: 14 Mar 2013)
I started to agree but the Samsung's Note line is just too much of a niche product. I think the Note series is a great set of phones, but no matter how good the Note 3 is I do not see myself buying one and I doubt that sales will surpass Iphone or Galaxy's. The device is just too large and unpractical in my opinion.
63. rdemon (Posts: 49; Member since: 23 Aug 2012)
I respect your comment Monseuir Longhorn. I would of agreed with you about the note being a niche product when the first one come out about three years ago. But the Note 2 has developed quite a fanfare due to the advertising. Besides 10 million Note 2's sold worldwide ain't to shabby to build upon.
It's cool if they wanna take subliminal shots at the competition but those "Unicorn Apocalypse" commercials ain't cutting it. I think with the Note 3 they need to showcase how it would be more useful in everyday use whether it be business, entertainment, educational, etc. I think where Samsung can improve in it's commercials is do better job on convincing the public on the necessities of their product features.
And you really wouldn't buy a phone with an unbreakable screen. Something Flapple could never conceive of doing. Oh and Leo guy is an idiot. Someone should let him now that Samsung just made his phone look like the first Motorola.
94. Leo_MC (Posts: 1471; Member since: 02 Dec 2011)
Yeah S4 is better than iP5 because Note 3 might have "indestructible" display...
Is like saying Bruce Lee kicks the sh* out of van Damme.
107. rdemon (Posts: 49; Member since: 23 Aug 2012)
Dude your douche. There's no way of you knowing your IPussy 5 is better than the beast which is the S4 until a true test from a post production unit of the S4 and the IPhone 5 are ready for a real comparison.
Although I'll go out on a limb here and say the S4 will bitch slap the IPhone. 5s and all. Besides check the benchmarks fool.
And Bruce Lee would kick the s**t out of Van Damme, he stinks. If your saying the S4 and the Note series are like the Bruce Lee of smartphones, well then thanks.
121. TMach (Posts: 454; Member since: 29 Dec 2011)
Now this is interesting as nearly everyone who has seen this video agrees that the Xperia Z shots are warmer and more natural than that of the iP5. Regardless, people still choose to hate on the Xperia Z.........lol.
111. Leo_MC (Posts: 1471; Member since: 02 Dec 2011)
Today Phonearena did an article about screen quality; the result: S4 has one of the worst displays on today's phones (with S3 having an even worst display) so go there and explain how is S4 better than the rest (iphone, Z, 920, One and S3).
112. rdemon (Posts: 49; Member since: 23 Aug 2012)
Trust me if you put the phones together you will barely notice a glaring difference. The comparison was done through a microscopic view of the screens. IPhone 5 produces better whites and the GS4 has better color saturation.
But sorry, the GS4 still bitch slaps the IPhony 5 no matter how you cut it. And the Note 3 will demolish the competition.
120. Leo_MC (Posts: 1471; Member since: 02 Dec 2011)
Yeah and Charlieze Theron will give me a blow job just after Note 3 will demolish my ping-pong pallet...
I don't have to trust you more than I do phonearena wich says S4 display is worse than iPhone's.
Viewing angles are not checked under the microscop and S4 is bad (albeit better than the worst's screen: S3's).
Color is also bad; if you like oversaturated, go with S4's ugly screen but if you want natural colors, iPhone is the way.
Sure, I can't say how you should spend your money but don't insult my inteligence saying S4 is better than iPhone just because it is bigger; get a tablet if bigger is what you want.
124. rdemon (Posts: 49; Member since: 23 Aug 2012)
It is better my delusional friend. Obviously you are a ride-or-die Flapple fanboy and it's all good. If you wanna choose to ignore the fact that Samsung is gradually changing the mobile market with it's products whether you disagree it's innovative or not then that's your choice. Call their features novelties if want but that S4 is really something to build on.
You can't deny that Flapple is only keeping up with what's going on the smartphone market. Think about it, now they are starting to put NFC in that IPussy 5s that's coming out later when it's been in Android smartphones since 2009.
Since you "so hate big screens so much" then why was Apple forced to make their phone 4 inches taller even though one of their impediments was bigger screens. I'll tell you why, because pressure from their customers made them do it. If Apple stuck to that puny 3.5 inch screen, IPhones would have been obselete. Tech media outlets would of ripped them a new one.
They saw what Android phones were doing and basically to stay in the race, they just made incremental changes but nothing new, nothing innovative.
Tell me why would they have to make an "Why IPhone" page to remind customers of their "love" for their phones which is by the way sickening in every way. I mean it's just a phone for Pete's sake. An inferior one at that but I'll tell you why. "THEY ARE SCARED" and they know Samsung is the only one giving them competition.
Heck the only phone really giving the S4 a run for it's money is the HTC One. Another phone that bitch slaps the f**k out of your IPussy 5. Face it man, GS4 and the HTC one the pimps of smartphones right now and your IPussy 5 is just a f**kin whore.
125. llk171 (Posts: 54; Member since: 31 Mar 2013)
First off, like most extremists in anything, those who do the finger pointing and throw out the cheap labels are typically suffering the most from what they accuse others of doing.
By the time the SG4 is actually released to market, the iphone 5 will have been out for 7 months. However, money says, when the ip5 came out and destroyed the SG3, probably not a word from someone like you about it.
Based on writing like a 10 year old out of the ghetto, you are obviously not smart enough to realize that everything you accuse others of doing, you are doing yourself. The biggest laugh is your ridiculous 'when the note 3 comes out' rant...
132. rdemon (Posts: 49; Member since: 23 Aug 2012)
I have no idea where you came from but thanks for putting your two cents, it's well appreciated. And I assure sir I am not from some impoverished neighborhood as you so claim. But I tend to like adding a little robustness and fervor to my comments so I wont make it sound so dull.
And now I would like to rebut your debate by saying "DUH". Of course if a device comes out 7 months after it's direct competitor like Samsung dropped it's phone you'd expect the IPhone to be a little better. But then Samsung dropped the Note 2 and it was clearly better than the IPhone 5 so whats your point.
My intention was to go at bloggers like Mr Leo here because he decided to attack some recent posts on people picking the GS4 over the IPhone 5. It's one thing if you wanna argue that your phone is better than the next persons phone but to be malicious about it is something I don't respect. So I gave him a taste of his own medicine and I took him on.
If you actually read some of my comments thoroughly you would of seen that I praised other companies for stepping up their game and exercised objectivity when discussing these phones. Nokia, BlackBerry, Sony, HTC are all making great phone this year. It's ultimately going to come down to who's got the most influence in marketing power.
Oh and Note 3 is going to be a big deal. Literally!
129. Leo_MC (Posts: 1471; Member since: 02 Dec 2011)
I don't know what "Flapple" or "iPussy" means.
What I know is: S4 has a worse display - Phonearena said it; worse call quality - I also know it from Phonearena, worse camera (I've seen low light shots), wores user experience (Android still lags), slower browsing (again, I've seen it being tested), worse design (my oppinion and the one of all the people that gave prizes to Apple for their desingn; I don't remember S3 receiving any praises for it's design...)
So - for me - S4 is a worse phone than iPhone 5; if you think the other way, it's just because you're a marketing victim that's just being wrong; now be a good boy and go pay 600 euro for a piece of sh*tty plastic.
131. rdemon (Posts: 49; Member since: 23 Aug 2012)
Look I already served you, Leo_MC. And why does your name have MC in it. MC means Master of Ceremonies but it's obvious your getting schooled like my pupil.
Look bottom line is this, if your looking for a phone because of it's aesthetics and design and you feel IOS is simple to use then sure go for your IPhone 5. It's definitely a perfect device for a simp such as yourself.
And I plan to buy my GS4 from T-Mobile when it comes out for $99 down payment with no contract. The only device I would ever consider paying full price for is for a Galaxy Note because of it's tech forward capabilities which it's sure to embrace and definitely would be at least $300 cheaper than an IPhone.
I frigging laughed my pants off when I look online and saw that the IPhone was selling for nearly $1,200 off contract. Kinda made me wish I had one so I can sell it to gullible folks such as yourself with a $30 adapter since ICrap makes the "coolest adapters" right. So when you look at it $600 doesn't actually look so bad now does it.
And again when it comes to screen quality it is a matter of personal taste. If you want bright whites than go with the IPhone. You want deep colors and more pronounced sharpness than go with a 1080p screen and that's with any device.
And you wanna talk design well according to "PhoneArena" since it's your obviously tech bible they did a comparison between your little rectangle device and the HTC One and the HTC One won "HANDS DOWN" on build quality and design and praised Sense 5 on it's UI and usability.
And I didn't say the Galaxy was the most premium looking device that's out there but it's built quite solid and holds it's own even though it is plastic. Dude I'm done with you. Please don't comment on my post no more, you have no valid points and your ranting is not respected. "YOU'VE BEEN SERVED"!
133. rdemon (Posts: 49; Member since: 23 Aug 2012)
And I hope Apple adds more of those lovely black bars on the side of that beautiful 4 inch "Retina" screen on that coming to that 5s. Now that's screen quality! (Sarcastically laughing). :P
135. Leo_MC (Posts: 1471; Member since: 02 Dec 2011)
One finds stupidity where one doesn't think it exists; I find stupidity everywhere.
The relevance of my nickname in regard to this subject only a deranged mind knows...
Go buy that bad screen (If I want cartoons, I look at cartoons; my phone screen better be having natural colors), bad call quality, too big for a pocket size hunk of ugly plastik and stop bothering me.
136. rdemon (Posts: 49; Member since: 23 Aug 2012)
If you are looking for stupidity, look no further than your unintelligent comments. Later Leonardo!
126. llk171 (Posts: 54; Member since: 31 Mar 2013)
These guys don't know what they are talking about. Unlike most of these kids, I actually have the note 2, sg3, iphone 5, and nokia 920. For starters, the win mobile platform alone, with the awesome tiles, runs circle around crapdroid.
Who gives two hoots if you can enter 500 menus and customize it down to a pixel. Excluding the cheapskates and does the job types, most people just want a quality smartphone that works. XDA types are a very small niche market. In addition, people want rock solid back-to-back customer service. Applecare+ is amazing, I get my phone replaced and up and running within 30 minutes.
When it comes to specs, Android needs the 10,000 cores to get the GUI to be as smooth and responsive as ios or win phone. What about the fragmented updates, where I have to go searching to see which handset is running what. The 7 month old IP5 still leads the sunspider type stats, where it counts for smartphones.
Like I said, I have them all and android can be fun to customize. However, if I want phones that work well and have a fantastic build quality, then I go with the ip5 or the n920.
134. kclgphilsbsa (Posts: 765; Member since: 21 Jan 2013)
thats Amoled, Amoled cant really stand that fight coz it's about real colors..
but the fact that we love viewing videos pictures hanging around the UI playing w/ it while having that gorgeous popping screen cant be taken away from us..
the quality of it is different from the perdpective of LCDs with realistic colors
33. BadAssAbe (Posts: 456; Member since: 22 Apr 2011)
No Leo, GS4 is better because it has
IR Blaster
Better battery life/ bigger battery
New touch techology with hover touch/ glove usable
Better screen to phone ratio
Removable battery
MicoSD slot
Oh yeah almost forgot, bigger screen, better OS and dare I say better Camera
118. bobolicious (Posts: 19; Member since: 20 Jan 2013)
Exactly!!! surely he cant respond bad to this as this is all true lol
66. sudhar131998 (Posts: 63; Member since: 06 Sep 2011)
as the others said the display and camera are top notch (not exactly top) but remember that you can also attend the calls with earphones, doesn't always has to be the earpiece if you are bugged by it
71. rdemon (Posts: 49; Member since: 23 Aug 2012)
And you know these things because you've obviously tested the S4 your self right! Dude, it's not a fair comparison. This is clearly a pre demo unit. IPhone 5 had a lot of time to be updated and optimized till then. At least wait until the S4 officially comes out, then you can reserve judgement.
104. donfem (Posts: 646; Member since: 30 Mar 2011)
I guess you probably have a problem understanding the word "worse"
154. mobilegod (Posts: 3; Member since: 12 Aug 2013)
please die man S4 is better in all aspects than the iPhone 5. and the same design for 6 generations get over it
97. imran86 (Posts: 174; Member since: 14 Sep 2012)
This is not a fair comparison. iPhone 5 should be compared to Galaxy S2 from 2010 and then see who wins.
2. lee480 (Posts: 197; Member since: 24 Sep 2012)
Xperia Z beats the both. Though S4 has the slight edge to the iphone. Dislikes coming!
7. eliasafram7 (Posts: 83; Member since: 18 Mar 2013)
slight edge??? are u stupid or blind or what?? the difference is very wild like the difference between the earth and sky
11. alila2 (Posts: 146; Member since: 01 Nov 2011)
when they first revealed the gs4 i was kinda disappointed with the design , but now after all these comparisons with htc one xperia z and the iphone five and after all these new info about software , specs and capabilities it's becoming more of a winner except for it's back design it's the ugliest most boring back of a phone i ever seen but hey i never carry a phone with out a thin back case.
19. MrKoles (Posts: 368; Member since: 20 Jan 2013)
You know, dislikes are coming cause you said something irrelevant and stupid
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47. kclgphilsbsa (Posts: 765; Member since: 21 Jan 2013)
cmon expect dislikes..
xperia Z was actually made obosolete by htc one and galaxy s4,
i bet that even htc butterfly and oppo5 will throw that faulty flagship..
you and ur 4 followers or even.more are kinda desperate to raise ur innocence and inability to read and comprehend reviews..
3. _Bone_ (Posts: 2154; Member since: 29 Oct 2012)
No contest.
44. hung2900 (Posts: 956; Member since: 02 Mar 2012)
"you'll be surprised at how polished and competent this phone feels."
This sentence shows everything. No contest for iPhone on PhoneArena.,
A 7 years old UI with almost everything the same can make me surprised, OMG so surprised.
4. slannmage (Posts: 148; Member since: 26 Mar 2013)
At this point they're all good phones, buy whatever you like best and shut up.
8. ebubekir26 (Posts: 318; Member since: 21 Dec 2012)
this shouldn't even be posted, you know S4 $hits all over the iPhone
9. wando77 (Posts: 838; Member since: 23 Aug 2012)
What is the entire front made of?
What are the sides made from?
Only the back plate is plastic and it needs to be to address one of the things you hate about the iPhone.....user replaceable battery.


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Pets must be on a leash at all times when outside the apartment home. If applicable, dogs must be leashed whenever entering and exiting the Pet Park, but may be unleashed while within the enclosure of the Pet Park.
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* Other pets may also be restricted. Please contact our community for details.
For Residents: There are five levels of controlled-access, garage parking available to residents for an additional monthly fee. The entrance to parking garage is through the courtyard on 47th Road between Center Boulevard and 5th Street.
For Future Residents: A limited number of parking spaces are available for future residents who taking a tour of our community. Please park in the courtyard and inform the concierge of your presence. The entrance to the courtyard is on 47th Road between Center Boulevard and 5th Street. No parking permit is required.
For Guests: Guests may park in limited, designated parking spaces in the parking garage. Guest parking is $15 per night. The entrance to the garage is through the courtyard on 47th Road between Center Boulevard and 5th Street. Please see the concierge for a parking permit and a garage entrance remote.
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Take the Number 7 train to the Vernon-Jackson station (one stop past Grand Central). Exit the train and proceed West along 50th Avenue to Center Boulevard. Walk along Center Boulevard to 48th Avenue.
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Join the Rainforest Alliance Education Program on Wednesday, February 12th at 4:00pm EST for a thirty minute webinar highlighting our correlation to the Common Core State Standards for English language arts and Mathematics. We will explore implementation of example lessons with the Common Core State Standards, and supplemental resources available – free of charge – to help you meet these new demands with fun and exciting hands-on lessons.
Rainforest Alliance Education Program launches its 2014 webinar series "Connecting Your Classroom with the World". Each webinar consists of a 30 minute presentation, followed by 10 minutes of Q&A. These webinars provide participants an in-depth look at our curricula, resources, and methods for implementation in the classroom. Following each webinar, participants receive an email with the helpful resources discussed that bring these lessons to life with your students.
We will be gathering a diverse audience of educators and concerned citizens to join the discussion and learn more about our free, online resources, and hope to have you join the conversation!
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(2) Determine the type of information that each agency must submit in order to provide adequate information to the public regarding the permits and licenses needed for a particular business activity;
(3) Require state agencies and local agencies to provide their permit and license information, including the type and purpose of all permits and licenses the agency issues;
(4) Create an online permitting and licensing program monitored through the state web page; and
(5) Make recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature concerning the functionality of the central permit and license information repository to ensure its accessibility and reliability for use by agencies and the public.
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This frame was specially designed for genuine power women. Graceful design and expressiveness are interspersed with classical chic. Wearing full rim eyewear, you make it unmistakably clear that you are going the whole hog. The quadratic shape makes the face appear longer, due to its straight outer edges. The frame is, therefore, particularly advantageous for more rounded facial features. Plastic frames like these combine durability and are comfortable to wear. The TR12703 is a very snug fit on the ears and nose.
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NIH's Division of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (DMID) will cooperate with Novavax to evaluate the company's virus-like particle vaccine candidate for influenza A, or the H1N1 virus. Novavax has produced an influenza A (H1N1) VLP vaccine against the strain recommended by the CDC.
The company produced the first batch of H1N1 VLPs in its laboratories in May, three weeks after the CDC announced the genetic sequence of the novel H1N1 virus, which was isolated from an infected person located in California. Novavax' VLPs contain hemagglutinin (HA), neuraminidase (NA), and matrix 1 (M1) proteins, which were found in this strain.
The size and structure of the VLPs are nearly identical to those of the novel H1N1 virus, but the VLPs are not infectious, as they lack the genes necessary for replication, the company explains. Novavax has made purified influenza A VLPs, which are being sent to scientists at the CDC and DMID for studies in animal models. Novavax has also completed genetic engineering and manufacture of the master seed stock necessary to produce larger quantities of the investigational H1N1 VLP vaccine under cGMP conditions in its manufacturing facility in Rockville, MD."The company has committed necessary resources to respond as rapidly as possible to construct and manufacture VLP vaccine against this new H1N1 influenza virus," says Rahul Singhvi, president and CEO of Novavax. "Our proprietary recombinant cell culture technology has enabled production of custom VLPs against this strain of influenza within weeks."
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A radio and telephone campaign against Republican U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham may be using an illegal method to make robo-calls to South Carolina residents, according to a story at TheState.com.
In the phone calls, the caller claims to be with a group called "Americans for Legal Immigration" and asks listeners to call Graham and U.S. House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va., and "thank" them for supporting "amnesty" for illegal immigrants, the story said.
The state's Republican Party chairman, Matt Moore, sent out a memo last month reminding camplaigns that state law bans the use of automatic dialers to deliver unsolicited, pre-recorded consumer or political messages without assistance of a live operator, the story said.
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Civil War Sesquicentennial
1865 Commemorations in the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area
This spring marks the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War as well as the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. A series of commemorative events across the Heritage Area will recognize the enormous significance of these monumental moments and honor the estimated 750,000 Americans who perished in the bloody conflict. A selected list of events is below. See a complete calendar on the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area website.
Nationwide Event:
Bells Across the Land: A Nation Remembers Appomattox
Thursday, April 9at 3:15 p.m.
The National Park Service invites partners across the country to ring bells for four minutes—one minute for each year of the war—to commemorate Confederate General Robert E. Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House, Virginia. Bells will ring throughout the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area, including churches, fire halls, and public buildings in Carroll, Frederick, and Washington Counties. Registration is not required to participate in the bell ringing. Curriculum materials are available for teachers.
Frederick County Events:
Illuminating Frederick 1865: from Celebration to Grief
Friday, April 10 at 7:00 p.m.
City Hall, 101 North Court Street, Frederick, MD 21701
James Swanson, author of the bestseller Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer, will discuss the assassination of President Lincoln—including the role of correspondent George Alfred Townsend. Advance registration is required. Click here to register online. The evening will also include recognition of partners involved in the Civil War sesquicentennial. Frederick residents illuminated the city in April 1865 to mark the end of the war, and following Mr. Swanson's talk, participants will be invited to take part in a special 150th anniversary illumination. An optional walking tour of downtown Frederick featuring living history vignettes will follow the illumination.
Bell and History Day
Saturday, April 11 from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Multiple Locations throughout Frederick County
The annual opening of the museum season will include tours, hands-on activities, living history interpretations and the Passport to History program with prize incentives. This family-friendly, self-guided event is free.
Handbell Festival
Saturday, April 11 at 7:00 p.m.
The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, 339 S Seton Ave, Emmitsburg, MD 21727
Handbell choirs from around the region will recall the last address that President Lincoln made—exactly 150 years ago, on April 11, 1865—with performances on the theme of "Gladness of Heart."
South Mountain State Battlefield at Gathland State Park
Programs on multiple dates in April and May. Exhibits open during museum hours.
900 Arnoldstown Road, Burkittsville, MD 21755
Learn about the literary career of George Alfred Townsend, who covered the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and published The Life, Crime, and Capture of John Wilkes Booth, through new exhibits and interactive, family-friendly activities at Townsend's estate, now a state park.
Events in Washington and Carroll Counties:
Civil War Living History Reenactment
Saturday, May 2 & Sunday, May 3 at 10:00 a.m.
Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 S. Center Street, Westminster, MD 21157
The Farm Museum's annual living history reenactment will examine the theme of "Homecoming – Soldiers Return From War." While in Westminster, explore a special exhibit at the Historical Society of Carroll County that tells the story of Civil War veterans, including the Grand Army of the Republic, and the Civil War in memory.
Washington County Museum Ramble
Weekends in May
Multiple sites in Washington County
The annual opening of the museum season in Washington County will feature free, family-friendly programs related to the end of the Civil War.
More Information
For a complete listing of all Civil War related events, please visit the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area's full events calendar. Discover more about Frederick County's Civil War sites and stories.
Frederick County is located in Maryland's Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area. For more events and to learn more about experiences "Below the Mason Dixon Line, above the Potomac, and at the Heart of the Civil War," visit www.heartofthecivilwar.org.


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Apart'hotel Citadines City Centre Lille is located in the heart of Lille, a welcoming city in French Flanders and your gateway to exploring all of Europe.
Veritable emblem of northern France, Lille is an ever-changing city. Guardian of a precious historical heritage, the city has nowadays also become a vital indispensable European metropolis.
Don't miss: Soak up the Flemish atmosphere by wandering through the cobbled streets of Old Lille, complete with its antiques dealers and the Hospice Comtesse, a hospice founded in 1237 by Jeanne, Countess of Flanders.
Just a few metres from the Lille-Flanders and Lille-Europe railway stations, your serviced apartments hotel, designed by architect Jean Nouvel, is part of the Euralille business district. It takes scarcely more than 5 minutes on foot to reach the city centre. And you are only 1 hour by train from Paris, 30 minutes from Brussels and 90 minutes from London. Our reception team is available 24/7 to provide you with all the information you need for your stay.
Step out of your Apart Hotel and find yourself right in the centre of Old Lille, a historic district where you can admire all its diverse architecture and the splendour of its vividly painted houses.
Wander through the streets and visit the main square (Grand'Place), home of the old stock exchange (Vieille-Bourse), and find yourself at the foot of Lille's town hall with its famous belfry, symbol of the freedom of the towns of northern France. A climb to the belfry's top affords a view of the city and its surroundings, such as the Lys River Valley (Vallée de la Lys) and the Flemish hills (Monts des Flandres).
Stroll through the pedestrian streets, lined with Brabant-style houses and countless shops. Open the doors of one of the city's numerous estaminets, typical pubs where you can taste numerous gastronomic specialities from the region.
The Citadel of Lille, the Place aux Oignons and Palais des beaux-arts are also among the city's wonders that you should not miss.
Citadines City Centre Lille serviced apartments hotel offers studios for one or two people and two-room apartments for three or four. All accommodation at the hotel is fully equipped with independent kitchen areas, complimentary wired and WiFi access, and more. Whether you're staying for one night or more, it's simply ideal the ideal place for you to feel right at home in Lille.
Weekly housekeeping services are included in our services for every booking for six nights or more.
Continental breakfast, car park, daily housekeeping and laundry are just some of the other complementary à la carte services available.
Seminar rooms are also available.
The Studio is newly refurbished with stylish contemporary furnishings and fittings. The beauty of the hardwood floor accentuates the immaculate lines in the décor. Ideal for individuals or couples on business or leisure, each apartment has a fully-equipped kitchen, en-suite bathroom and spacious living areas.
The 1-Bedroom offers beautifully designed rooms with modern furnishings. The big windows allow for the natural light to bring out the best in the room. Ideal for a family or group of friends, you are provided with twin beds along with the double sofa bed in the living area. The kitchen is full-equipped for all your dining needs.
Ideal for a family, the 1-Bedroom Deluxe provides a comfortable living space with separate dining area, en-suite bathroom with a separate toilet, and a fully-equipped kitchen. The modern design is complemented by complimentary high speed internet and weekly housekeeping.
Getting to Citadines City Centre Lille
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Nearest public transport from Citadines City Centre Lille
Train station: Lille Flandres (3 minutes walk), TGV Lille Europe (5 minutes walk)
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By Duane Pemberton
Winery website: www.doubleback.com
Drew Bledsoe – the famous NFL Quarterback – hails from Washington State so it's no wonder why he'd have an interest in launching a winery project in Walla Walla. Along with long-time friend, Chris Figgins (Leonetti) – this 2009 Doubleback Cab represents a collaborative effort between Chris and Drew. It's a highly sought-after wine, has a limited production with a huge following.
Technical Data:
- Vineyard sources: Loess, Seven Hills, LeFore, Pepper Bridge
- Blend: 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot
- Cooperage: 50% new French oak and 50% neutral French oak barrels for 20 months
- Alcohol: 14.4%
- Bottling Date: 7/20/11
- Release Date: Early Spring 2012
- Cases Produced: 1600
- Hand-numbered sequentially packed 6-packs
- Retail price: $89
The vineyards are near the Seven Hills project, just outside of Milton-Freewater Oregon (still within the Walla Walla AVA).
Nose: Cherry cola. black rasberry, currant, kalamata olive, allspice, leather.
Taste: Cran-raisin, peppercorn, cherry cola and dark chocolate – good mid palate with a finish that lingers well but could use a bit more acidity to help balance the lush fruit.
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Lots of Money Left for Final Week
With a week left until the April 26 At-Large Special Election, there's plenty of money floating around -- especially for Vincent Orange.
According to the eight-day pre-Special Election campaign finance reports, Orange leads the field in cash-on-hand, holding $134,000 for the final week. In the period from March 10 to April 18, he raised $70,000, adding to the $191,000 he reported in March. Interim Councilmember Sekou Biddle raised more money in the final fundraising period -- around $74,000 -- but only has $24,000 left to spend.
Bryan Weaver took in $25,000 and has $30,000 on hand, Patrick Mara raised $28,000 and had $15,000 left, and Josh Lopez claimed just under $8,000 and has close to $20,000 to use through April 26. Alan Page trailed behind with close to $1,800 raised and just over $1,100 left until Election Day.
Combing through the spending section of the reports, it becomes clear that Orange is spreading his money around in lots of small payments to campaign workers. Of 131 listed campaign outlays, 88 went to campaign workers in payments from $60 to to $2,500, the latter of which went to campaign manager Douglass Sloan. (During his re-election campaign last year, Mayor Adrian Fenty showed similar spending habits with his $5 million war chest.) More formally, Kennedy Communications, the political shop that ran Mayor Vince Gray's campaign, took in $63,183, likely for Orange's eight-page mailer ("The Plan") and his snazzy website.
Biddle, on the other hand, directed over $30,000 to LSG Strategies, the home of former Fenty strategist Tom Lindenfeld. He also dropped $15,000 on Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research, over $4,000 for advertising in The Current (bringing his total payments to the four-newspaper chain to close to $10,000), $75 at Taqueria Distrito Federal, and $54 at Curbside Cupcakes. Unlike Orange, Biddle seems to pay a small fulltime campaign staff and rely on volunteers.
Weaver's spending habits are interesting, to say the least. His biggest outlays were for advertising -- he sent money to The Current, The InTowner, The Washington City Paper, The Blade, and the blogs Prince of Petworth and The Georgetown Dish. (He's also got ads appearing on Facebook.)
Most of Mara's money (over $30,000) went to Cap Public Affairs, with another $2,000 to The Current for advertising and $3,790 to The Blade for the same. Lopez has been most frugal in his spending, seemingly not paying any big money for campaign staff, consultants or advertising. He's been in the campaign longest but only spent $8,528.96.
can you expound upon why you believe weaver's spending habits are "interesting"? is it because of the lack of paid staff? another reason?
Interim Councilmember Biddle has a council staff full-time which has been very active after working hours, in his campaign efforts.
Wal-Mart Developer Orange has been taking 1,000′s of dollars from California, Texas, New York, Florida, Kansas, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia and Illinois … please god let's work together and keep Biddle in office … he's dedicated to DC and he's not relying on non-dc business interests to get to the finish line.
60% of Vincent Orange contributions come from outside DC! He's collected loads of $1,000 contributions from California, Texas, New York, Florida, Kansas, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia and Illinois. Few individuals from the District of Columbia have donated. Orange won't represent our interests. In contrast, most of Sekou Biddle's campaign contributions are from DC residents.
Yeah and Biddle sent thousands of DC resident's dollars to the race-baiting, backward looking, asshole father of Council Chair Kwame Brown.
Take your copy-and-pasted comments elsewhere TROLL – Biddle will be lucky to place 3rd.
Orange is also the only candidate talking about how we need to collect money owed to us by the Feds as well as out of state residents and corporations. Orange is the only candidate with a plan.
Im actually glad Orange is getting money from other states, hell isn't it time DC start collecting money from outside of breaking the backs of DC residents. Yes bring that money into the city and spend it on us Orange. You guys sound like idiots, what is wrong with collecting money from outside of DC, I actually think it is a smart idea. But you sound like typical DC people anyway, when you cannot get things done, you pick the most irrelevant issues to make a big fuss out of.
Didn't the Post endorse Mara? Seems worthy of a full post on this site. What it has come down to is this — our Mayor & most of our Council are content to soak up our hard-earned tax dollars and waste them, including at times for their personal use. The programs all sound good and worthwhile, but open the lid, and there is a lot of misappropriation and incompetence. How the heck do we improve our Gvt? Among the top contenders, Lopez and Weaver and Biddle would try, but I see them as surrendering to higher taxes and then adding more programs & spending (Biddle is already there). Orange, forget it, that's a backwards step. I am a democrat and a liberal, but the older I get, could care less about labels. Mara is socially liberal, so he's barely a republican as I understand one to be (and can't stand). Push that social-value stuff aside, and Mara is basically saying — cut it out with the highest tax rates in the country & just stop increasing taxes, flat out cut programs that fail, and scrutinize/reduce the worthwhile programs to ensure effective use of tax dollars. So tax dollars actually *really* serve those in need, not just appear to do so. It's pretty basic. I am convinced he is the only guy that will stick to it. I could care less about his party affiliation or the color of his skin. Everything else in this election is a just another silly popularity contest.
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