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So, when I last left you, I was grading the Wild's roster, so why don't I just pick up where I left off?
We're on to the defense.
Defense was certainly the team's weak point this past season. Between injuries and poor play, the Wild's defense and goaltending were vastly sub-par for the entire season.
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OSHA News Release – Region 3
U.S. Department of Labor
Region 3 News Release: III-98-12-22-217-PA
Wednesday, December 23, 1998
Contact: Leni Uddyback, (215) 596-1130
The U.S. Labor Department's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited UGI Utilities, Hunlock Creek, Pa. and Powerplant Technologies, Inc., Williamsport, Pa. for alleged violations of occupational safety and health standards, and proposed $89,000 in penalties. UGI Utilities is an electrical power generation station and Powerplant, a UGI subcontractor, is a mechanical contracting service.
The inspection was initiated in July 1998 by a media referral when two Powerplant employees were burned with steam and hot water while repairing a heat exchanger at the site.
According to Andrew J. Hedesh, area director of the Wilkes-Barre OSHA office, UGI Utilities was cited for 11 serious violations, with a proposed penalty of $65,000. Powerplant, Inc. was cited for nine serious violations, with a proposed penalty of $24,000.
The alleged violations for both UGI and Powerplant were due to deficiencies in each company's energy control program, which resulted in the unexpected release of steam and hot water. Company procedures did not clearly outline steps for shutting down or securing machines or equipment to control the release of steam, hot water or other forms of hazardous energy. Employees were not adequately trained or protected by Lockout/Tagout devices, which prevent the inadvertent start-up of equipment or release of energy.
"It is important for employers to provide the proper safeguards to protect employees working under these potentially dangerous conditions,"states Hedesh, "Lockout/Tagout procedures are crucial to this protection."
Workers at the plant are at risk of being exposed to water temperatures as high as 650 degrees Fahrenheit, with pressures nearing 1500 pounds per square inch within the system.
A serious violation involves a substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result and that the employer knew or should have known of the hazard.
The firms have 15 working days from receipt of the citations to either decide to comply, to request an informal conference with the OSHA area director, or to contest the citations and proposed penalties before the independent Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.
The inspection was conducted by the Wilkes-Barre area office, 7 North Wilkes-Barre Boulevard, Wilkes-Barre, PA, (717) 826-6538.
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©1976 Pat Conroy; (P)2010 Brilliance Audio, Inc.
"Great book!"
This story was funny, sad, but told in such a powerful voice! A must read!
"Great narration for a great story"
I listened to this book on Audible and it was absolutely fabulous. The characters that Conroy write about, so clearly drawn from his own history, are fascinating. The final year of Ben's childhood with his marine fighterpilot father, beautiful mother, and three interesting siblings, makes a perfect setting for a gripping novel that is at times funny and at times tragic, so like life. Conroy has a way of really capturing emotions and bringing them to the surface, allowing his characters to grapple with everything from racism to ignorance to sex to love. His characters are so real that you can actually love them and hate them at the same time. Dick Hill does a great job of capturing a voice for Santini that is even better than Duvall's in the movie. Overall he does a great job of characterizing everyone in this character-driven novel.
"Santini-He was who he was"
no excuses, unapologetic, rough
The tales men told of their tails....
When Santini went back to the BB Court and his wife acknowledged that his practice after the 1:1 scene was an apology.
Mary Ann annoyed the heck out of me.
"I love Pat Conroy."
I found myself driving an extra 10 miles out of the way just to finish a chapter. Classical Conroy. my favorite part? "One can not simply decide to be Southern".
Tell us about yourself! I like Russian novels.
"excellent job."
Stand By for Healing from a Fighter Pilot. We grow from what hurts us, as well as from what loves us.
"Conroy will be missed"
Loved it! Was skeptical bc I'm not a fan of war stories. Which means I judged the book by its cover. This one grabs you by the heart and twists it.
"Great story, not too happy with the performance"
I've loved this story for over a decade, since I first read it in paperback. It strikes a cord with me - the south, the military, boy and father - their relationship. Boy becoming a man.
This audiobook however, the performance of the narrator was too monotone for my liking and took away from the book coming to life.
Lords of Discipline
Nope - too monotone for my liking.
"Great writing & vocal performance"
Pat Conroy is a gifted author and Dan Hill's performance spectacular. Highly recommend this audible book
"Real Heros from previous times ways and wars"
sounds like real life from military people's and the ways of the service life. the hurt, the joys, the way families should stick together tjick and thin, good and bad, for life is a learning and loving experience and God's word and ways always will see us through God Bless our service people's their families, or country and our people's , and our families America, Praise And Glory be to God. Amen.
"Conroy's first"
It's a great story of family and dark secrets that takes a while to get going. Love conroy and Santini is good but certainly not his best.
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Kiefer William Frederick Dempsey George Rufus Sutherland (born December 21, 1966 in London, England) is an Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning Canadian television and film actor, currently well known for his role of Jack Bauer on the series 24. Sutherland also owns a recording studio and record label, called Ironworks. Early life Kiefer Sutherland is the son of Donald Sutherland and Shirley Douglas who are both successful Canadian actors. He is of Scottish descent on both sides and is the grandson of Canadian statesman Tommy Douglas. He and his twin sister, Rachel, were born in London (in Saint Mary's Hospital, Paddington) while his parents were working there. As a result, through the jus soli and the jus sanguinis, he holds both a Canadian passport and a British passport with certi...
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Frank Vincent Zappa (December 21, 1940 December 4, 1993) was an American composer, musician, and film director. In a career spanning more than 30 years, Zappa established himself as a prolific and highly distinctive musician, composer and band leader. He worked in almost every musical genre and wrote music for rock bands, jazz ensembles, synthesizers and symphony orchestra, as well as radiophonic works constructed from pre-recorded, synthesized or sampled sources. In addition to his music recordings, he created feature-length and short films, music videos, and album covers. Although he only occasionally achieved major commercial success, he maintained a highly productive career that encompassed composing, recording, touring, producing and merchandising his own and others' music. Zappa...
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Corinne Touzet, born on December 21, 1959 in Orthez, is a French actress, film director and producer. Filmography Television 1981 : Marianne, une étoile pour Napoléon (téléfilm) 1988 : La Chaîne (du roman de Michel Drucker), feuilleton télévisé de Claude Faraldo, rôle de : Ghislaine Tabet 1991 : Les Hordes, mini-série de Jean-Claude Missiaen 1991 : Seulement par amour Jo Téléfilm Franco-italienne de Philippe Monnier 1993 : Charlemagne, le prince à cheval de Clive Donner 1995 : Lulu, roi de France de Bernard Uzan 1996 : Le Bébé d'Elsa (téléfilm) de Michaël Perrotta, rôle de : Maryse 1996-2008 : Une femme d'honneur (série télévisée) dans le rôle d'adjudant-chef Isabelle Florent puis lieutenant 1997 : D'or et safran (téléfilm) 1998 : Une...
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Govinda (Hindi: गोविंदा; Punjabi: ਗੋਵਿੰਦਾ) ( born Govind Arun Ahuja, on December 21, 1958 (source : Imdb)) is a Filmfare award-winning Indian actor and politician currently serving as the 5th Member of Parliament for the Mumbai North Constituency of Maharashtra, India. He has appeared in over 120 Hindi language films, also known as Bollywood. As a young man, his acting and dancing skills gained him widespread attention among film viewers. He later gained worldwide fame as a Bollywood icon through comedy films such as Shola Aur Shabnam, Aankhen, Coolie No.1, Haseena Maan Jaayegi and Partner. Govinda was nicknamed and referred to as "Chi Chi" (Punjabi: Little Finger) by his family, close associates and occ...
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Biography of Carl Wilson
Carl Dean Wilson (December 21, 1946 February 6, 1998) was an American rock and roll singer and guitarist, best known as the co-founder and lead guitarist of The Beach Boys, with his older brothers Brian Wilson and Dennis Wilson. Beach Boys career Wilson played the Chuck Berry-esque guitar parts on many of the band's early hits. Because the band first became successful when he was in his teens, he was still developing as a musician and singer. His lead vocals in the band's first three years included "Summertime Blues" (duet with David Marks), "Louie, Louie" (splitting the lead with Mike Love), "Pom Pom Play Girl," "All Dressed Up for School", and "Girl Don't Tell Me". When the band started being augmented or replaced by session musicians on many of their mid-'60s recordings (they cont...
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Jabari Parker is arguably the most skilled player in the NBA draft.
The former Duke swingman is expected to produce in the NBA right away. Some project that he'll have a 12- to 15-year career. And he's almost certain to be off the board when the 76ers make the third overall pick on Thursday night.
But Parker also has been perhaps the most criticized prospect.
Citing unnamed sources, ESPN reported that the 19-year-old had gained weight and intentionally bombed in Friday's workout with the Cleveland Cavaliers, who have the top overall pick. There have been other unflattering reports in the last month.


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VOTE NOW in the 2016 Best of Austin Poll!
She may not be loud and rowdy like her mama, but man oh man, this tall drink of water with the platinum bob can light up a room. That's saying nothing of her commanding presence under the giant pink dome during the abortion debates, or her kickass organizing skills as the national leader of Planned Parenthood. Her fighting spirit started at a young age: Legend holds that after her family moved to Austin in 1969, Cecile was sent home from junior high school after showing up one day wearing a black armband in protest of the Vietnam War. She's been fighting for justice ever since.
Cecile Richards, Planned Parenthood of America, 434 W. 33rd, New York, 212/541-7800, www.plannedparenthood.org
No longer the red-headed stranger, old Smokeout Willie has become our endearing friendly neighbor. Through high times and low, Nelson has been here to fight for your right to party, to live green and free. At 80 years old our beloved midnight rider is still riding strong and singing his song. It's no wonder Austinites are frequently, openly fond of Willie Nelson.
Willie Nelson, www.willienelson.com
While one Davis was making headlines for voicing her opposition loud and clear, another Davis got her 15 minutes by whispering. Whether named by our readers as the "woman in white," "the lady puppet master," or "the woman at the state capitol who sustained the challenge to the vote after ridiculous falter challenges," Karina Davis is clearly the most famous senate parliamentarian in the world. We're still buzzing about all of her sweet nothings.
Texas Legislative Council, 1501 N. Congress Ave., 512/463-1155, www.tlc.state.tx.us/contact.htm
How did a Fort Worth state senator become the most popular politician in Austin? By standing on her feet for 13 hours without a break, filibustering the GOP's latest round of anti-women's health bills. Davis knew what she was getting into – she did the same thing when Republicans tried to slash school funding in 2011. And it doesn't matter how many times the repressive hordes of the anti-choice movement call her Abortion Barbie. Our voters know that this smart, cool, single mom could be the next Ann Richards.
Office of Sen. Wendy Davis, PO Box 12068, Capitol Station, 512/463-0110, www.davis.senate.state.tx.us
It's easy to talk green. Longtime Hill Country Conservancy Executive Director George Cofer really makes things happen. From helping landowners preserve their property in its natural state to working with the city on comprehensive transport solutions, Cofer has a way of bringing everyone together in the green places we all love.
George Cofer, Post Office Box 163125, 512/328-2481, www.hillcountryconservancy.org
The bumper sticker goes, "Well-behaved women rarely make history." Perhaps that's why so many of those standing with Texas women didn't mind being called an "unruly mob." When the powers that be refused to listen to an outpouring of public testimony against the sweeping abortion restrictions bill, there was little left to do than to stop playing by the rules. Dixie Chick Natalie Maines, singing to the crowd at the movement's largest rally, may have said it best. Whether behind the scenes or in front of the Capitol, the feminist army was "Not Ready to Make Nice."
Stand with Texas Women, www.standwithtexaswomen.org
This genius compost recycling program was built on four core values: sustainability, community, simplicity, and creativity. When members sign up, they're given everything they need to start turning their compostable waste into a rich resource. Then once a week, pedallers pick up the compost using specially designed compost-churning cargo bikes and haul it to neighborhood gardens and nearby farms, where it will be used to nourish the soil and grow more food. ESCP works to connect neighbors and presents an inspiring new way to support Austin's local food movement.
East Side Compost Pedallers, 2921 E. 17th, 512/436-3884, www.facebook.com/Compedallers
13 hours. That's how long it took for a previously little-known Texas senator to become an international sensation. That she didn't quite make it to midnight mattered very little in the end. By the time Sen. Donna Campbell called the third point of order, Davis' filibuster had moved beyond being simple parliamentary procedure. It became the stuff of lore – a highlight in the long tradition of Texans drawing lines in the sand. Something tells us we'll never have to say "let her speak" again.
How did a Fort Worth state senator become the most popular politician in Austin? By standing on her feet for 13 hours without a break, filibustering the GOP's latest round of anti-women's health care bills. Davis knew what she was getting into – she did the same thing when Republicans tried to slash school funding in 2011. And it doesn't matter how many times the repressive hordes of the anti-choice movement call her Abortion Barbie. Our voters know that this smart, cool, single mom could be the next Ann Richards.
Kid bloggers no more: As many of BOR's alumni become movers and shakers in the Travis County Democratic establishment, over the last year Editor-in-Chief Katherine Haenschen and Publisher Karl-Thomas Musselman have recruited a new pack of progressive bloodhounds and investigative rabble-rousers. Right-wingers and bigots beware: These pups have teeth and a sharp sense of social justice.
Burnt Orange Report, www.burntorangereport.com
In these dismal days of slashed funding and religioun-pandering lawmakers running amok, those of us who have benefited from the basic health services of Planned Parenthood are left wondering how our lives may have played out if we hadn't had access to their care. Though the state of women's health care in Texas is the source of much hand-wringing and heartache, history suggests that Planned Parenthood and its supporters are in this for the long haul. When the Komen Foundation cut funding last year, for example, there was significant public outrage and a subsequent outpouring of support and donations. Then this summer at the filibuster showdown at the Texas Lege, PP President Cecile Richards was reverently received by the crowds in the gallery and in the halls as the golden glowing Goddess of Women's Rights. So even though these days are dark, there is still hope for victory in the fight for the health of Texas women. And we can take this fight lying down – and in stirrups.
Planned Parenthood, 9041 Research #250, 512/331-1288, www.ppgreatertx.org
Planned Parenthood, 201 E. Ben White, 512/276-8000, www.ppgreatertx.org
Planned Parenthood, 1823 E. Seventh, 512/477-5846, www.ppgreatertx.org
Austin may be a laid-back town, but occasionally we have to check our blood pressure. Case in point: When we all found out that Travis County D.A. Rosemary Lehmberg wasn't praying when sheriff's deputies found her in that church parking lot. What followed were headlines usually reserved for Lindsay Lohan. Lawsuits! Rehab! A creepy paternal figure (ahem Rick Perry) using his influence in improper ways! For a moment, all of our local news stations became TMZ. Meanwhile, GOP lawmakers might have wished they were soused. At least that would be some sort of explanation for the decision to forge the voting time stamp on the night of Wendy Davis' star-making filibuster. To be fair, we should have seen it coming. The Lege made no bones about wanting to send women's health care back to the Fifties. What's a few minutes more?


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Do you mean anti-virus software? If so, no need. I don't believe any even exists.
I use the Nook Tablet (similar to the color) and I just make sure to occassionally clear my internet browser cache (cookies, history, downloads, etc). I also will remove apps that slow down my Nook or seem to cause issues.
Just keep things tidy on your Nook Color, but you shouldn't have to worry about using optimization tools to keep it speedy.
Maybe other users may have other suggestions though!
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Thursday, February 6, 2014
George Dangerfield says hes just playing. He sits on a Caterpillar excavator and removes cut down trees near the St. James Goose Creek Chapel of Ease.
Dangerfield is volunteering his time to cleaning up stumps and making burn piles. This will make room for a parking lot and trail leading to the graveyard and former chapel.
The St. James Chapel of Ease Historical Site committee bought the site in 2013 for about $104,000.
Goose Creek Mayor Michael Heitzler recently talked about the historical site with The Gazette.
The Chapel of Ease is located off Old Highway 52 between Goose Creek and Moncks Corner. The community is known as 22 because it is 22 miles from Charleston, Heitzler said.
The chapel served residents in the area because the St. James Goose Creek Church, located off Vestry Lane in Goose Creek, was six miles away and the parish was too big, Heitzler said.
Dangerfield said the trail hes making will lead from the parking lot to the chapel foundation ruins, going behind a pond. This will cut down traffic on a driveway that currently leads to the foundation. It will also keep visitors away from nearby residences.
The parking lot should be able to accommodate tour buses, Dangerfield said. The clearing process is expected to take another seven to eight months.
My ancestors are back there, he said, referring to the graveyard.
His ancestors are the Lynes family, which goes back five or six generations.
My dad brought me here in the 1960s, Dangerfield said.
The cross-shaped Chapel of Ease was built in the 1700s. All that remains today is the brick foundation, covered in leaves, and numerous tombstones.
During a 1715 battle, settler George Chicken defeated Indians who attacked him. Chicken built a fort on the site, Heitzler said.
Heitzler said the non-profit committee hopes to open the site on June 13, 2015, which marks the 300th anniversary of the Indian attack.
The parish was 30 miles wide and seven miles long. This was too big for everyone to attend one church, Heitzler said. The minister would rotate between the main church and the Chapel of Ease.
It was a six-mile route from the main church to the Chapel of Ease. The route followed what is today St. James Avenue, to Old Moncks Corner Road and Old Highway 52.
There were no more Anglicans at the church during the Revolutionary War, around which time the original chapel was burned down. Bethlehem Baptist Church was built on the site in the 1880s but was moved four miles down the road.
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Cinnamon Applesauce (Slow Cooker)
Posted By Shelby Kinnaird On February 17, 2014 @ 11:10 am In Appetizers & Snacks,Breakfast,Kids,Sauces & Condiments | No Comments
All you have to do is peel and slice some apples and throw them into a slow cooker with a little bit of freshly squeezed lemon juice, water and a cinnamon stick. You can even leave out the cinnamon stick if finding the ones that you know are hiding somewhere at the back of your pantry is too much trouble.
Homemade applesauce makes a great topping for pancakes and latkes like these Baked Sweet Potato and Parsnip Latkes [4]. The CompostMaster also loves to eat this applesauce warm topped with a little bit of gluten-free granola or walnuts as dessert.
I used a combination of Gala and Red Delicious apples for my applesauce, but experiment with different varieties to see what you like best.
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"Android is ahead of the iPhone now," says Google's Eric Schmidt
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1. seanjohnusa91 (Posts: 31; Member since: 01 Nov 2011)
Comments should be disabled from this post. With that said, and without further ado, let the wars begin!!
29. c1985 (Posts: 10; Member since: 21 Oct 2011)
The real question is what six 'omens' are needed before Android app development takes the lead.
52. The_Miz (Posts: 1496; Member since: 06 Apr 2011)
Lol, Android will NEVER be ahead.
53. remixfa (Posts: 14255; Member since: 19 Dec 2008)
definitely not in features, sales, hardware, and soon to be.. apps..
oh wait.. thats exactly what they ARE ahead in. your so silly mizzy.
2. iamcc (Posts: 1319; Member since: 07 Oct 2011)
I think Android COULD be "ahead" of iOS in the future... but at this point I believe they are different enough that they aren't even in the same race.
For me, Android has been ahead of iOS since the D1... but everyone is different.
I think of it like I think of cars. I would never drive an automatic. I have driven a stick shift since I was sixteen and will continue to do so until they stop making them (which I hope never happens). I like the control. When i'm on the highway and I want to pass someone, I don't want to press the gas pedal and wait for the car to realize I want to accelerate and downshift. I want to throw that bitch in third and gas it!
17. bolaG (Posts: 468; Member since: 15 Aug 2011)
If your down shifting to third then I know you have a 4 banger lol. I'm the same haha. Stick all the way.
21. iamcc (Posts: 1319; Member since: 07 Oct 2011)
Actually the 5cyl Jetta but close enough!
81. JC557 (Posts: 1520; Member since: 07 Dec 2011)
Ahh, I use those to race rally from time to time (rented from a racing school) only because I haven't enough points to progress to another class. For many stages it's the only power I need.
Back on topic, all the apps I need are already on Android Market. Many apps are repeats or just trivial that I don't find myself longing for them on the Android platform.
85. TheSeph (Posts: 8; Member since: 02 Dec 2011)
I love seeing people argue over brands and equipment. "My Corvette Z-R1 is better than your Nissan GT-R!!!!". "My LG Blu-Ray player is sooo much better than your Samsung Blu-Ray player!!!". Laughable. What's funny is that most people who trash other platforms have never even owned or used the other platform for a single day.
54. remixfa (Posts: 14255; Member since: 19 Dec 2008)
lol. ive never owned an automatic in my life. even had a stick shift Xterra (that was bad-ass :) ) Funny, now that I'm looking at a sports car for a graduation present to myself next year, im thinking about getting an automatic. I think its a "getting old" thing.. lol. I'll probably get a stick though.. lol
56. iamcc (Posts: 1319; Member since: 07 Oct 2011)
When I bought my Jetta I test drove an R32 with paddle shifting. I made it a 1/4 mile down the street and turned around, no way!
62. remixfa (Posts: 14255; Member since: 19 Dec 2008)
you didnt like paddle shifters? Ive been wanting to try them... all F1 and stuff.. lol
66. iamcc (Posts: 1319; Member since: 07 Oct 2011)
I need a clutch. I felt like I was playing Forza. It was fun for 5 seconds but you just don't have the same control obviously.
3. kshell1 (Posts: 1143; Member since: 05 Oct 2011)
i think they are far ahead in functionality, multitasking, good apps, everything, processors, OS everything absolutely everything
5. iwebdroidberry7 (Posts: 230; Member since: 17 Jan 2011)
Blind sheep is blind, did you really say better processors, and apps? I mean I can understand mostly everything else but really?
25. andro. (Posts: 1998; Member since: 16 Sep 2011)
This comment could have been made by schmitt in 2010 and even back then it would have been true
32. kshell1 (Posts: 1143; Member since: 05 Oct 2011)
yes i said better processors and apps mostly cause the processors would handle everything on ios so much better than the 800mhz dual core they use in iphone does. and yes the apps are better because they are rapidly approaching ios in amount and quality of apps can your POS iphone have at least 50 apps open? no because there is no multitasking and only 512mb of RAM my samsung galaxy s2 has more power than your s*!tty iphone could ever imagine. the iphone is nothing more than a glorified app launcher and that is all there is to it
35. 1701nino (unregistered)
What,hahahahaha your s**tty plastickey phone will never be better than my super qualitty iphone.Don't you know its not all in Mhz.Have you ever heard about the Mhz myth,and by the way check the stats iphone beats the scmalaxy s in almost every test. Punk;)
38. kshell1 (Posts: 1143; Member since: 05 Oct 2011)
have you ever even used the galaxy s2? and will plastic shatter when it hits the ground like the iphone? no it wont because its bendable and much more shock absorbent. look up galaxys2 vs iphone4s drop test galaxy wins in the durability department. the iphone is smoother for one reason IT DOES NOT MULTITASK. it is an app launcher that is it asshole
82. JC557 (Posts: 1520; Member since: 07 Dec 2011)
The international version of the GS2 (played with at an Engadget meet) was like butter and I would hope that the Verizon Nexus would be the same in that respect.
39. SleepingOz (unregistered)
super quality iphone FTW!!!!
43. kshell1 (Posts: 1143; Member since: 05 Oct 2011)
i have better things to do with my time then argue with idiots who are to stubborn to acknowledge that the iphone is being over run by the galaxy line slowly but surely
60. SleepingOz (unregistered)
It was sarcasm actually. Have you even seen the video?
61. kemjus (Posts: 32; Member since: 05 Oct 2011)
actually Android is over running iOS... to be factual. Currently iOS is in the lead although Androids growth is increasing exponentially (which iOS is not...) so in time Android will be number 1.
64. andro. (Posts: 1998; Member since: 16 Sep 2011)
enjoy your iphone as new faults are being reported by the week and your so highly boasted glass screen breaks if you drop it from anywhere above ankle height! Make sure you have insurance to cover this and also cover you if you are in a 24 month contract as apple iphones from my mobile retail years of experience have thought me somehow have the knack of breaking,freezing or generally going faulty after the 12 month warranty has expired.
69. deadma44 (Posts: 18; Member since: 07 Dec 2011)
Yea, I've heard of the Mhz myth but not the Ghz myth, which is what were talking about with the current incarnations of Android. As far as quality goes, I doubt your iPhone could take some of the lumps my super light and plasticky, original Epic has taken. I do have a decent case on it but I can remember three separate occasions when it went down hard on concrete. Expelling the battery at least two of those times. It's never flinched. The recent Gingerbread update to it sends it blowing by an iPhone in speed, screen resolution and, let's not forget, the best physical keyboard ever made. I'm not getting rid of it anytime soon and I've played with a few dual-core Android models.
86. kshell1 (Posts: 1143; Member since: 05 Oct 2011)
that is unless samsung releases an upgraded OG epic with a dual core processor but same look :D n upgraded camera lol my epic 4g touch would be on ebay instantly :)
4. jubbing (Posts: 150; Member since: 20 Aug 2008)
The problem is there are way too many crap Android phones out there, much more than the Premium handsets that are awesome (like the Galaxy S2, Galaxy Nexus etc). Until Android get's their overall phone value up (ie stop building really cheap crap phones, and focus and making the awesome phones cheaper) then they'll trully be ahead of Apple.
Frankly, currently Android is ugly, but with Ice Cream Sandwich, it looks amazing, so it's good to see visual development there in looks and guts. Android needs more Quality over quantity.
Is it better than Apple overall now? Hard to tell, but based on performance and overall phones probably not yet, maybe 2012 though.
6. ghost__uwi (Posts: 175; Member since: 28 Nov 2011)
agreed i have the s2 and the iphone the apps on iphone are definitely better. However when i want to do some custom s**t go to the s2. I think its up to who wants what from a phone.
9. ZEUS.the.thunder.god (unregistered)
well i think not everyone can afford those high end monsters. thats why android is different than everything out there and thats why its open sourced so everyone can taste a piece of the pie.
19. SlimSoulja86 (Posts: 660; Member since: 03 Nov 2011)
The thing about Android is that, it's not as strict as Apple, where they only design things for rich people, it's a platform for everyone. Not everyone can afford an iPhone, and these "crappy cheap" Android phone are for people won't cant afford expensive phones. I think the problem is that when we compare iOS with Android, we end up leaving the OS part and turn to focus on the Apps that are available for "Devices" and end up turning iOS into iPhone, and turn to judge Android because of some low end tech phones and complitely forget about reviewing the OS not the devices the OS uses. I know iOS stands for iPhone Operating System [but doesn't mean we always have to turn from OS to the device, and yes the OS is useless on it's own, but when you compare an OS, that the best Device the OS use, not the one you know is crappy for you to prove your subjective thoughts, always when people compare Android to iOS, they always use the latest iPhone, never compare the iOS on iPhone 3G, but use iPhone 4S] my point bn, we can never get to the point where we say Android is better than iOS or iOS is better than Android. Both OS' are different and cater for different people, yes most tech review journalists favour iOS bcos they personally love Apple devices. Truth be told, each is different and does cater to different ppl. So in my opinion they both in the different race and compering them will never benefit us. Apple fans will say iOS is better while Android fans will say Android is better, the best OS is based on the individuals who uses the OS and it benefits them
34. ZEUS.the.thunder.god (unregistered)
well said. couldn`t say better.
74. Johnny_Mnemonic (Posts: 240; Member since: 05 Oct 2011)
With iphone there is no freedom , your stuck with the same icons for more than a decade so so borring : (
27. EclipseGSX (Posts: 1717; Member since: 18 Oct 2011)
you do realize that Android isnt making these "crap phones" other manufacturers are because its open source
31. Fallout09 (Posts: 421; Member since: 17 Oct 2011)
Android is ugly and iOS is not? And how is every iphone user having the same boring app icons all neatly lined up in a rows is not ugly? Andriods have custom backgrounds that I can choose to cover up or not. Use live active wall papers or not. Add widgets any where I want to place them or not.
55. casbah70 (Posts: 16; Member since: 21 Jun 2011)
What you consider quality, many consider fluff and don't want to pay extra for it. I think it is better to be able to offer a lower cost phone than to expect everyone to pay Apple-ish prices.
58. downphoenix (Posts: 3165; Member since: 19 Jun 2010)
That's not really true. Some app developers still make Iphone apps to work on the Iphone 2G and 3G, both of which are weaker than virtually all Android phones (Except the G1 maybe, and that I imagine is still more powerful) so I dont think this is the case. They do have to make apps for a lot more skus, but its app developer laziness and/or apple fanboyness that causes many developers not to go to android, not handset fragmentation. There are a lot of low end androids, yes, but the high ends are the biggest sellers, so they still have a sizeable market. Its just that devs are lazy, dont like the fact that Google allows refunds (Even though its only for 15 minutes) or are apple fanboys.
7. tacohunter (Posts: 408; Member since: 06 Nov 2011)
Well Steve Wozniak said something like android smartphones will most likely be the Number 1 used smartphone in the near future. But he also hopes that android would never take over the iPad as best tablet. He received a Galaxy nexus from google but he also owns an iPhone 4s. He loves technology as we all do.
whatever google's chairman says: with ICS they're not ahead of ios. I've watched ICS (google announcement of ICS, and other vids), and I know they're ahead in some points but also they're behind on some points.
8. ZEUS.the.thunder.god (unregistered)
yes. it is ahead of ios in many ways. iphone is a very good device but if i think about os then green robot is ahead of everyone and its not slowing down anytime soon. the rate android is evolving at is mind blowing. in just no time it has evolved from nothing to almost everything. go google go
10. bloodline (Posts: 706; Member since: 01 Dec 2011)
android has been ahead for sometime IMO.
Its such a frustrating debate, ios and android both offer different things and its difficult to compare both and give a definitive winner.
As someone who has the galaxy Nexus ICS and the iphone 4s, i gotta say the galaxy nexus/ICS is much better than the 4s IMO.
11. HBK24 (Posts: 2; Member since: 07 Dec 2011)
Specs wise current androids is ahead of iPhone, but the OS itself speaks for the people... Reality... Only an iPhone can create lines and queued for hours just to have one... That makes the difference...
In order for iOS to switch to Android:
1. Seamless and smooth UI
2. Premium Hardware Feel( See how beautiful iPhone 4 )
3. Productive and efficient Applications (ex. Numbers, Pages and Keynote)
36. networkdood (Posts: 6330; Member since: 31 Mar 2010)
For premium - see DROID RAZR
41. antifanboy (banned) (Posts: 67; Member since: 06 Dec 2011)
Still has laggy and buggy android OS
45. iamcc (Posts: 1319; Member since: 07 Oct 2011)
Now I understand your username. This whole time I thought it was anti fanboy but now I realize it stands for A Not Too Intelligent fanboy.
It all makes sense!
48. hepresearch (unregistered)
If you do not like having to live with the lagging, then you are free to declare yourself an iFan and live (on your knees...) without the lags or bugs. For the Fandroids who want to, constructively, help solve the lagging problem, there is always CyanogenMod... it requires some work.
12. hepresearch (unregistered)
In some ways, Android is ahead of iOS. In other ways, iOS is ahead of Android. In yet other ways, they are not even competing with each other at all. It totally depends on what you are trying to do with your phone... that will determine which one is best for YOU!
13. terabyteRouser (Posts: 457; Member since: 18 Oct 2011)
I can't believe they didn't realize that phones were communications devices first and computers second up front.
I got that sense when I used Droid 1. I was like it is so effing difficult to make a effing phone call.
However on the HTC the Phone button was front and center.
Glad to see they are seeing reaching that realization.
Based on this fact, the most successful apps on mobile will always be those that enhance communicative abilities. (Freebie)
14. terabyteRouser (Posts: 457; Member since: 18 Oct 2011)
Btw, omens is a typo. It should be months.
15. shamataa (Posts: 216; Member since: 07 Dec 2011)
they are right now and forever
16. tacohunter (Posts: 408; Member since: 06 Nov 2011)
It's basically because android is al about customazation. And that's what android is you can customise almost everything you want. There are no limits on android, and that's were they're ahead of ios and wp. Come on, on wp you got the lowest customise settings ever.
But if apple allows a lvl of customizing things on android lvl then there will be no other choice then to say that ios is best OS. For now ios is great, you can customise it to certain lvls. i hope apple will allow more widgets and stuff in the near future. And live action bacground. There are apps to customise.
But android really needs the variety of customizing. there is samsung, htc, motorola, LG, ZTE, sony ericson,...Android needs this it would be a shame if a htc looked exact the same as a samsung.
18. willywill_evo (Posts: 162; Member since: 05 Jan 2011)
iphone owner are wash out, its crazy half of them dont know what they are buying..they buy it because they see it as fashion or style
22. SlimSoulja86 (Posts: 660; Member since: 03 Nov 2011)
I couldnt agree with you more, yet some people prefer simplicity while [iPhone] other want to play around with their phone and make sure their phones reflect their attitude and personality [Android Devices]. While people on iOS, just prefer the simplicity and don't mind the limitations [which I personally I hate these limitations] and don't mind having te same phone as their friends and rivals.
20. tech-blast (Posts: 17; Member since: 07 Dec 2011)
I am seeing the future of Iphone will be like blackberry. Slow update/change with current trend and better marketing . B'berry always advertise as best corporate phone and since iphone,android and windows mobile also infiltrate on the corporate sector it has no where to go.Eventually Iphone will will symbolize as a fashion icon.
23. ngo2dd (Posts: 896; Member since: 08 Jul 2011)
The biggest reason that Developer are developing for iOS is because it is easier. iOS hardware are more standardize than that of android. They have less hardware that is needed to take in account for and software.
24. SlimSoulja86 (Posts: 660; Member since: 03 Nov 2011)
I bet you more than a quarter of iPhone uses have less than 20 downloaded Apps on their phone[they just bought the phone as a fashion icon ruther what it can do] and they mostly use their iPhone for calls, messaging, music and pictures. while more apps can be frustrating especially when you're looking for a certain app but you don't know its name[if you want an app than can do a certain activity] #JustMyOpinion
26. skymitch89 (Posts: 1299; Member since: 05 Nov 2010)
I think you made a typo. I don't think that it should be "six omens, but should be "six months".
28. Bluesky02 (Posts: 1439; Member since: 05 Dec 2011)
Hah! I think he should clarify what is ahead of what?
Android ahead of iOS
Android Phones ahead of iPhones.
Sure, there are tons of Android Phones sold. But in terms quality apps, i would say iOS is a little ahead of it.
30. Fayeznoor (Posts: 71; Member since: 15 Nov 2011)
one person from audience really showed disrespect to Eric and i am sure he was Apple fan by saying
" Why android sucks? What about us, the users. Why can't we have clipboard."
Eric replied " its taken us a while to get software that is really capable of delivering on the promise that you just said. All hardware vendors on the platform : top priority.
Took us a while to get charging and billing right.
In 6 months, as applications vendors are driven by volume, and all top apps will be android based. You'll want to develop for that platform. So think of it as a transition. " "
33. -RVM- (Posts: 331; Member since: 19 Oct 2011)
techie audience with apple gear ? cmon...
68. deadma44 (Posts: 18; Member since: 07 Dec 2011)
I thought the same thing. That sounds made up. What are they doing? Taking advantage of Siri and iChatting with each other? C'mon is right.


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Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA)
FIPA is an acronym that stands for Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement. Canada currently has 24 FIPAs with different partner countries, although this acronym is frequently used in the media to refer specifically to the Canada-China investment treaty. Distinct from Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), FIPAs are bilateral agreements made by the Government of Canada to encourage foreign investment through a framework of legally-binding obligations and rights.
Robin Browne on 'Black and white. Well, not exactly'
Robin Brown's PAB2012 call to celebrate shades of grey.
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