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Many voters in Orange County were out for blood Tuesday -- fresh blood.
So many of them said those words to our intrepid band of Chapman University student-reporters that you'd think it was still Halloween and a horde of zombies had been let loose.
"I want fresh blood in there," said Joan Fitz, 58, who cast votes for Meg Whitman and Carly Fiorina at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Orange.
To Paul Johnson, a 46-year-old Harley-Davidson mechanic voting at Portola Middle School in Orange, fresh blood meant a third-party candidate, even if he couldn't remember the candidate's name.
Both he and his son Howard, a 23-year-old college student, are registered with the American Independent Party and voted for Chelene Nightingale. "I voted for a third-party candidate. I thought we needed some new, fresh blood in office," Paul said.
Mmm, yes. Fresh blood.
But seriously, voters are demanding changes out there in an effort to get the California economy moving again. There were few particulars about the best way to do that, since there are several initiatives on the ballot that could have a big impact -- most notably Proposition 25, which would lower the threshold for the Legislature passing a budget from a two-thirds majority to a simple majority (while leaving intact the two-thirds needed for raising taxes).
Here's a sampling of the comments:
- "I want to see the government spend wisely. We as citizens are all spending wisely and living within our means, so I want to see a government that does the same. Yes, we need jobs; we need a lot of things here in California. But the government can't just spend frivolously and expect that everything is going to be OK in the end. It has to have some self-control." -- Ryan Turner, a 37-year-old automotive technician from Orange.
- "The most important issue this election is, How are we going to get the state out of the financial mess it's in and get state spending under control? Out of who we have up there, nobody is doing it right now, so hopefully this new set of people will be able to." -- Christopher Ahlswede, a 35-year-old consultant from Orange.
- "I want to see lots of jobs created. The unemployment rate is unacceptable, and it's affecting everyone. After being out of work, I really understand it, and I think a business-minded person could improve that." -- Elise Agredano, a 29-year-old accountant from Anaheim Hills.
- "I don't believe you can run a state government like eBay, and I think Schwarzenegger was a prime example of that. You can't just have a meeting with the board of directors and say, 'We're going to move the company this way with a state government.' " -- Gordon McDowell, a 59-year-old parole agent from Orange.
- "I hope they don't legalize marijuana, and I voted yes on Prop 23 (which would suspend implementation of AB32, California's emissions law, until unemployment dropped to 5.5 percent). Our state is broke. We don't have enough money for these environmentalists right now." -- retiree Trudy Hansen.
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Macedonia ' s Agency for Electronic Communications (AEC) was unable to complete its auction of a 4G mobile licence owing to a lack of interest from industry players. Although the regulator will modify the terms of the licence in an attempt to drum up interest in the concession, this will require detailed input from market participants and will, therefore, take several months to conclude. The collapse of the auction may be attributable to soft demand for advanced mobile services in Macedonia and BMI believes the AEC will struggle to secure further interest, even if it lowers the starting price for the licence.
Macedonia is keen to be the first Balkan market to make the transition to 4G LTE services , but offered only one 4G licence in August 2012 at a starting price of EUR15mn, despite there being three high-profile mobile network operators already active in the country. Market leader T-Mobile was thought likely to be interested, given its parent's considerable experience in encouraging consumers to use non-voice services elsewhere in Europe, while the interest of Telekom Austria -owned Vip was hard to gauge given that Telekom Austria was distracted by a high-profile change of ownership during Q312.
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New data from the AEC show that there were 2.211mn mobile subscribers in Macedonia at the end of Q212. This represented a year-on-year (y-o-y) increase of just 2.0% and sequential growth of a meagre 0.6%. The postpay user base shrank appreciably in Q212, continuing a recent trend wherein customers are forsaking more expensive subscriptions in favour of lower monthly prepaid services. Consumers are concerned that the eurozone financial crisis will impact on their budgets for non-essential goods and services. 2G/3G mobile subscriptions contracted by 3.0% in Q212, to 372,228, reflecting this uncertainty.
In line with the poor performance of leading indicators in H112, BMI 's Country Risk team recently lowered the forecast for GDP growth in 2012 to 0.3%, from 1.4%. Though our core sce nario is for a rebound in 2013 , we have also moderated our target for growth in 2013 to 2.7%, from 3.1%. Despite the downgrades to our short-term forecasts, we retain our expectations for robust economic growth in the medium term.
BMI 's Telecoms Research team therefore expects a recovery of confidence in the mobile broadband sector to take place in late 2013/early 2014, but , under the prevailing conditions , it will be difficult for the regulator to solicit genuine interest in a 4G licence at a time of economic cooling and an obvious lack of commitment to expensive mobile broadband platforms by consumers.
When the recovery does come, we again expect T-Mobile and Vip to be interested in bidding for 4G spectrum and operating licences, but we believe that making more licences available will instil greater confidence in the market rather than asking operators to fight over a single concession, regardless of the relative cheapness of the licence. On a related note, Telekom Slovenije (owner of ONE) has just affirmed its intention to remain in the Macedonian market despite the current slowdown.

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At least 21 injured in Jerusalem bus explosion
At least 21 people have been wounded in a bus explosion in Jerusalem, Israeli police said.
Images from local television reports showed smoke billowing from a bus in Derech Hebron, southwest Jerusalem.
Police said the explosion was caused by an "explosive device" but are not sure if it was a terrorist attack.
Israel Police Foreign Press Spokesman Micky Rosenfeld tweeted:
Update to explosion on bus in Jerusalem. Police bomb disposal experts confirm explosive devise went off on bus that caused 21 injuries.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu linked the blast to six months of Palestinian street violence.
"We will settle accounts with these terrorists," Netanyahu said of those behind the attack.
"We are in a protracted struggle against terror - knife terror, shooting terror, bomb terror and also tunnel terror," he added, following Israel's discovery of an underground passage dug by Hamas militants from Gaza.
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack.
Two of the casualties had not yet been identified and may have been bombers.
Israeli police shoot dead alleged Palestinian attacker
Israeli security forces shot dead a Palestinian man today after he reportedly stabbed two police officers in Jerusalem.
The alleged attacker was shot by officers after an assault on two officers outside the walled Old City.
Israeli police described the man as a "terrorist," saying he had "stabbed and lightly wounded" his victims.
"The team responded by gunfire and neutralised the terrorist," police spokeswoman Luba Samri said.
In a continued state of heightened violence, 164 Palestinians and 28 Israelis have been killed since October.
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Israeli police stormed the al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem in pursuit of suspected Palestinian bombers.Read the full story ›
Israeli forces carry out PM Benjamin Netanyahu's threat
Israeli forces have carried out the threat of their Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to settle scores with the Palestinian terrorists who murdered five people in a Jerusalem synagogue yesterday.
The home of one of the killers' families was blown up.
Today, faithful to their religious routine, Jewish worshippers were back at the synagogue where the killings took place.
From there, ITV News Middle East Correspondent, Geraint Vincent, reports:
Defiant synagogue worshippers return to scene of killings
Worshippers have today returned to a Jerusalem synagogue where four rabbis and a policeman were killed by armed raiders yesterday, vowing they would not be intimidated.
The bloodstains have been washed away and four memorial candles lit, with officers now stationed outside the Kehillat Bnei Torah synagogue amid fears of growing violence.
Among the dead was British-Israeli rabbi Avraham Shmuel Goldberg, originally from Liverpool. He and three American rabbis were killed during morning prayers by two Palestinian militants, while the policeman died later from his injuries.
One member of the synagogue, Avraham Burkei, said the congregation would not be cowed into changing their routine.
It's a little scary, but we're going to have to go on with our lives.
We're staying here, we're not moving anywhere. This terrorist attack is not going to change anything.
Pope Francis condemns rising violence in Jerusalem
Pope Francis has voiced concern over rising tensions and violence in Jerusalem, as he condemned a violent attack at a synagogue which left five people dead.
Two Palestinian men stormed into the Bnei Torah Kehilat Yaakov synagogue yesterday morning and killed four Rabbis, including a British-Israeli. A policeman later died of his injuries.
The men, who were armed with a meat cleaver and a knife, were shot dead in a gunfight with police at the scene.
In his first appearance since yesterday's attack, Pope Francis told St Peter's Square:
I'm following with concern the alarming increase in tension in Jerusalem and other areas of the Holy Land, with unacceptable episodes of violence that do not spare even religious sites.
The attack was the latest in a string of violence in recent weeks in a dispute over Jerusalem's holiest site, known to Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as Temple Mount.
Israel blows up home of Palestinian tram stop killer
Israeli security forces have today blown up the house of a Palestinian man who ran over and killed three people, including a three-month-old baby girl, at a tram stop in Jerusalem last month.
It comes just a day after two militants killed four rabbis and a policeman in an attack at a synagogue in the city.
The military said the home of 21-year-old Abdel-Rahman Shaloudi was destroyed shortly before dawn.
Shaloudi was shot dead by police as he tried to run after mowing down the commuters on October 22, which his family claim was nothing more than an accident.
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There's a quotation attributed to Henry Ford that is repeated (far too often I must say) in conversations about innovation and new product development. It's not the "any colour as long as it's black" quote. It's a different one. It goes something like this.
If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said a faster horse.
You've heard it before haven't you? It gets used all the time. Even Steve Jobs has used it in interviews.
Unfortunately, the people who use this quote most often seem to be people who think they have all the answers or want to quash any discussion about getting outside validation of ideas or plans.
They speak it as if it is an absolute rule about not asking questions to customers or others in the market.
Dumb and …
I hate this quote because, quite honestly, it's a dumb quote for people to be using, especially nowadays given what we know about new market evolution and dynamics of early adopters.
Now don't get me wrong. I have nothing against Ford personally. He was a VERY successful businessman and did a lot to help those who worked for him. He also said a lot of things worth repeating, but this is NOT one of them, and certainly not in the volume that this quote get repeated today.
Here are a couple of other quotes, not from Ford, but which help explain why Ford's statement is particularly pointless.
- The answers you get come from the questions you ask.
- Ask a stupid question, and you'll get a stupid answer.
The first one is just a more polite way of saying the second. 🙂
And what other answer than "faster horses" would you expect if you had asked people using horses and buggies about the improvements they wanted in personal transportation?
Even the "smart" people can be wrong
In the late 1890s, Ford was working as an engineer and worked on his automotive "experiments" in his off hours. Ford deeply believed that the gasoline engine was critical to the success of automobiles. And although Ford had risen to chief engineer in his job, Ford's boss, the President of the company where Ford worked, showed little support for Ford's hobby. Eventually Ford had to choose between his hobby and his job. In late 1899, Ford chose his hobby.
Ford left his job as Chief Engineer of the Detroit Edison Company. The president of that company was none other than Thomas Edison himself.
So if Thomas Edison couldn't even see the future, what would the average person of the time think?
Of course, Edison also believed that direct current (not alternating current) was the future for electric power, and killed an elephant to discredit his competition, but that's another story.
Understanding needs and objectives
Now here's the irony of all this. We know that simply asking people what they want is not how to determine needs and objectives. And those are the things we need to understand when building products for people. Well it turns out that Ford understood that too. And here's a quote from him to prove it.
If there is any one secret of success, it lies in the ability to get the other person's point of view and see things from that person's angle as well as from your own.
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Do Super Bowl ads score?
One hundred and eleven million people can't be wrong, right?
That's how many people watched the Green Bay Packers win last year's Super Bowl. That's also how many people watched the commercials during the game.
But after watching the ads, how many viewers were persuaded to sign up for the Go Daddy Web hosting service, buy a Chrysler or become a client of E*Trade? How many can even recall which ads ran during the game?
The Super Bowl is a one-of-a-kind event and audience-delivery system, which makes it must-see TV for advertisers hoping to make a splash. It is one of the few times of the year that viewers don't fast-forward through commercials. Rather, many viewers tune in for the ads rather than the game. And after the game, dissecting the ads has become something of a competitive sport.
But what would Don Draper say? Aren't commercials meant to sell you something and not tell you something? So why have Super Bowl commercials turned into catchy and clever short films designed to entertain rather than move merchandise?
Because they are part of a trend that started in the 1980s to market the sizzle and not the steak, said Rob Frankel, a branding expert and author of "The Revenge of Brand X: How to Build a Big Time Brand on the Web or Anywhere Else."
A classic hard-sell Super Bowl commercial from 1974 was for Milwaukee-based Master Lock. It involved a sharpshooter firing "a high-powered rifle . . . from a distance of 40 yards" and putting a hole in the center of one of the company's locks. The lock "sustained considerable damage" but did not open. Like a Timex watch, it took a licking and kept on ticking.
It was a ruggedly persuasive, old-school argument on behalf of the product being advertised. Ron Swanson would have loved it. It was so effective that versions of it were shown on 21 consecutive Super Bowls, according to ESPN.com.
Frankel said ads today are less focused "on why you should perceive a product as the only solution to your problems and feel compelled to buy it" than on creating brand awareness.
"Just because you know something doesn't mean you like it," he said. "Cancer has a high awareness, but how many people want it? Awareness means nothing at the cash register."
Frankel said that the trend toward cleverness rather than effectiveness in Super Bowl commercials is a result of collusion between the "incredible egos of clients" who want to see their ads playing on the biggest stage possible and creative people working in advertising agencies who see the commercials as a notch on their résumé and a steppingstone toward filmmaking.
In fact, many filmmakers honed their skills in the advertising community. What is perhaps the most memorable Super Bowl commercial of all time, the "1984" ad for Macintosh computers, was directed by Ridley Scott, director of "Blade Runner."
Frankel admitted that Super Bowl ads can work for "existing brands introducing a new product or a new brand coming on to the market." The day after the E*Trade baby was introduced during a commercial on the 2008 Super Bowl telecast, the stock trading company "registered more new accounts than it had on any other day" in its history, according to FastCompany.com.
Frankel was loath to name a favorite Super Bowl ad; I have no such hesitation. See my picks for the 10 most memorable Super Bowl ads on my blog, The Dudek Abides at www.jsonline.com/blogs/entertainment/dudek.html.
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There's a new Chinese restaurant in upstate New York.
It's name? I don't know.
No, seriously, that's what the place is called: I Don't Know.
Jessie Dong, the owner of the small Rochester eatery, was so inspired by her three young children, who usually responded to her questions – particularly about food – with "I don't know" that she named her eatery just that.
Well, that and the fact that the family couldn't decide upon a name. However, as far as bizarre restaurant names go, this one is still pretty tame compared to some other places where the owners went a tad overboard.
Be it a marketing gimmick or just bad choice of words, these are some of the funniest- and weirdest-named restaurants in the United States.
B.A.D. Sushi – Los Angeles
Rat's Restaurant – Hamilton Township, New Jersey
Pu Pu Hot Pot – Cambridge, Massachusetts
Poopsies – Pembroke, Massachusetts
Hung Far Low – Portland, Oregon
It's either owned by a tailor or a fashion enthusiast – if not, that the name choice is just unfortunate.
Itchy Foot Islands – Victorville, California
Probably not something that should be put in the mouth. Though hopefully, their food is better than their name.
The Hairy Monk – New York City
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We had site #13 and have been here multiple times. Really like the woodsy feel and closeness of the camping area to the tubing area. Campground had noisy people next to us this time. People using loud voices until very early in the morning, not drunk (no alcohol allowed in park, they WILL check) just noisy. It rained at the start of our stay and there was some standing water in a few sites which breeds mosquitos here. Park was very crowded on weekend but quiet during week. Tube run is great and cold. Lots of lifeguards for safety, if you are not acting in a family friendly way you WILL be asked to leave. Park closes from 10a-3p on weekends because of crowding, so get here early or come late. Campers checking in must be IN sites before park closes for night. No late arrivals. - FL Camper
Aug 2011 - $18.00
We were in site #13.This is our 4th visit check out reviews on 8/08, 6/09, and 9/10 for full info. We love this park even though the campground is older. It is a short walk to the springs to cool off and there is peace and quiet here. No alcohol or rude behavior is tolerated. I even saw some loud mouthed kids at the springs get their entire family ejected for loud cursing. This is a very family friendly park where they don't put up with rule breakers! The newest thing they have added is the bear proof trash cans in the campground. We saw a young bear checking every trash can in the picnic area this visit. Park is patrolled often by sheriff deputies. The tubing is great and as a camper you can walk the spring trail after the park closes and see lots of wildlife come out. Our site was HUGE and next to the walkway. Lots of shade and they also sell firewood for campers now. Apopka is close by with many stores if you forget anything. Best value in Central FL in our book. - FL Camper
Sep 2010 - $18.00
We camped in site #8. Very shady with w/e, fire ring/grill combo, picnic table on a concrete slab. Sites are long enough for the longest RV's. We did have a problem with the power going out, but it was rectified quickly with the ranger. This our 3rd time camping here and we still really like this campground. It is quiet, but close to the river where the tubing is. Park is not crowded during the week but does get full on weekends. We saw deer on a hike, turkeys, raccoons, and a bear was sighted in the campground. - FL Camper
3400 S Clarcona Rd., Apopka, Fl 32703, Apopka, Florida 32818 (map) | (407) 886-1996
Sites: 79 | Latest Rate: $35.00 | 6 Reviews
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Jul 2016 - $35.00
We didn't bother to set up at this location. We would only stay here again as a last resort. It's more of a permanent site ground. It was clean, the pull though site was level and travel to Orlando was convenient. If a true campground were to have availability we'd have stayed elsewhere. - On_my_whey
Oct 2015 - $16.00
We stayed here for one week in our motorhome, the price reflects Passport America discount. The sites are quite large and many are shaded under large trees. It was pretty quiet, people adhering to the quiet times. The WiFi was strong and pretty fast...and free, it's hard to beat that. The office has many standard items for sale, but I stayed out of there after our initial check in due to the smell of cigarette smoke. We were shown which sites were open and sent out to choose our own place to land and then report back. Our site had two concrete strips to park on and a small concrete pad, but no shade as we wanted the better satellite signal. Most sites appeared to be on the grass. - Da Keeffes
Jul 2015 - $32.00
This is a seedy little campground. The sites are very small and hard to get into if you have a class A Motorhome. The sites are not too level and navigation through the campground is tight. It's not bad for the price but I'm glad I was not on my own. There are a lot of rigs here that look like they haven't moved in years. Ants invaded the rig overnight, came up on the sewer hose. Bye Bye! - MrsB
2929 S Binion RD Apopka, FL 32703 Apopka, Florida 32703 (map) | (407) 886-4231
Sites: 18 | Latest Rate: $15.00 | 4 Reviews
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Feb 2016 - $15.00
Very secluded wooded sites. Had a pretty level gravel base. Sites were not very large but plenty of privacy bEcause of the trees between sites. There was plenty is seperate parking adjacent to the sites. Convenient to Publix and restaurants within 5 he Breakfast Club is particularly good. Showers were clean and spacious although the there was no private changing area. There were about 6 peacocks roaming the grounds, pretty cool. Had good cell service, acceptable satellite and about 60 OTA channels. - Crottys
Mar 2015 - $23.00
This is our 3rd time staying at this park. It's a secure place with locked gates in the evening, and peacocks roam freely during the day. Most sites are spacious with some foliage between so you may not notice your neighbor as much. The trees can make navigating a little tight if your unit is larger than 32 ft. The bathhouses are the only thing that might disappoint - they are extremely basic without any bench to place your things except outside the curtain stall, and there's only enough hot water for one person, so plan accordingly. We enjoy staying here as it feels more secluded and private. The staff are friendly and we met the park supervisor who is very nice and can tell you when the next rocket launch will be at Kennedy Space Center. Each site has a paved patio with picnic table and fire ring - firewood is provided for a great deal, though they ran out this visit due to their wood splitter needing maintenance. We got perfect Verizon 4G-LTE data signal here, but cell service was spotty with 1-2 bars, possibly due to the heavier tree cover at our site. We plan to come back next year. - Sara C.
Nov 2014 - $23.00
The staff are very friendly and they routinely clean up sites and do security checks. The gate is locked after park hours, but campers receive an access code. There is a 14-day max limit and you can only reserve 45 days in advance, although there is no deposit required. Sites are spaced nicely apart with some separated by foliage, making them feel private. Sites are concrete pads with a picnic table & firepit provided. Firewood is provided here as well for a great deal. There are 2 bath houses but located in the same general area, so only southeast sites are close-by without much hiking. It was pretty quiet during our stay, maybe half or less of the sites were filled on weekends. I was eaten up by mosquitoes my first night, ants are abundant but didn't bother us, and a few peacocks roam freely around the park, which is a nice site. Watch out for the huge orbital spiders here, we saw 3. The one-way road through the campground is narrow and windy, so I wouldn't recommend big-rigs here. We could tell that the owner has great attention to detail, like adding an extended concrete pad to the road when exiting the dump station because of a tree making the turn difficult. No sites have sewer. I work online, so Verizon coverage is important to me - had reliable cell coverage and LTE data here. No wifi is available. - Sara C.
Apopka, Florida (map) | (407) 886-3260
Sites: 81 | Latest Rate: $55.00 | 25 Reviews
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Mar 2016 - $55.00
We stayed during Easter weekend. This was our second trip. We have a 40ft DP with a car. The pull through site offered plenty of space. Our site had a table, bbq, chairs etc. We didn't have a noise issue as we were in the middle of the park. There is an airport next to the campsite. Planes came in and out but noise was very minimal.
What impressed me the most was the staff. The woman at the front went out of her way to juggle sites so our last minute booking could met and we could get a pull through. The workers cruise around all day in the golf carts cleaning and picking up trash.
This is one of our favorite locations when we are in the area. It is close to Mt. Dora, Home Depot, Camping World and only a half hour to Disney. - sjrmathis
Feb 2016 - $42.00
Nice park outside Orlando. We been two weeks here while visiting Orlando. Really close to Florida toll roads which gave us quick access to attractions in Orlando without being packed into rv spaces.
Staff was friendly and helpful. Great laundry facilties, close to grocery stores.
Rates were much cheaper than those close to Orlando. - Tumblewood
Feb 2016 - $55.00
We camped in a motorhome while visiting Mt. Dora. The campground was nice in that with a big rig we could basically make the turns and the pull thru site was ample to accommodate our tow vehicle. Concrete patio and nice swing/glider and grill. The pad for the rv was gravel. They had a nice dog park fenced in. We didn't use the pool or showers but they really keep the areas nicely cleaned up and maintained. My real complaint was that we were right on a very busy highway which was extremely noisy. You could hear a clickety clack sound for every car. Of course this was not the fault of the campground but it was disturbing and there was an airport close by. I guess I will check these concerns next time I pick a campground. There was also a funny chemical smell for part of the time as this is in an industrial area. Too bad they can't pick it up and move it to one of the pretty lakes in the area. I guess these two factors would prevent me from staying here again. Nice people though. - slj
Apopka, Florida (map) | (407) 889-3048
Sites: 772 | 12 Reviews
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Mar 2015 - $0.00
Tried to call and reserve a spot and the phone is disconnected. - esta34950
Jul 2010 - $17.00
Description of RV park on website is overly-exaggerated. Park does have a security gate - being that it does have a lot of permanent residents. It has about 30 sites that are reserved for temporary visitors. You have to check in at the convenience store located on the campground. Staff is friendly. Store is somewhat rundown. Our site was grassy, and after the rains got very muddy. Cable did not work. The cap on the sewer line was covered in tree and grass debris which leads me to believe that not too many temporary visitors come this way. The comfort station located close to our site was located in a very old building and not very clean. We stayed for 3 days during the 4th of July weekend. The park does have a nice large pool and offered activities for the kids. - JoelRamirez
Oct 2009 - $18.00
We have been staying at this park for years since 1974. The park does need some improvements and the management is trying to shape it up. The front gate people do a good job of security. We have not had any problems with theft of anything. Its a nice place to stay for the winter and very reasonable. - LarryD
Apopka, Florida (map) | (407) 884-2009
Sites: 60 | Latest Rate: $22.00 | 46 Reviews
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Aug 2016 - $22.00
Campground is clean and not very packed with campers. Spaces seem to be spread out. Weekends during the summer are very, very busy at the springs. They do close the gate to day people when the spring in considered full. Be mindful of wild life, especially bears. Walking or biking to the springs from the site is about 2 miles, would recommend driving, if you can find a spot to park. - Florida360
Jul 2016 - $24.00
Beautiful park with shady campsites, mature oaks, and lots of wildlife. The park seems to be well maintained and the spring was awesome! Not having a sewer hookup was a minor downfall, but the difficult nature of their check-in process is my biggest complaint. Because of the long line to get into the park, they make RVers pull into a parking lot that does not have a good turning radius especially with a toad. Despite this, we can't wait for our next stay here! - TinyLivingRVer
Jun 2016 - $25.00
Beautiful, heavily wooded park with springs approximately 1/2 mile away. Located in and upscale suburban setting away from heavy traffic and noise. Beautiful and heavily wooded. Great retreat from civilization, but close enough for commuting. - Scenic Cruiser
Winter Garden, Florida (map) | (407) 656-1415
Sites: 374 | Latest Rate: $27.00 | 22 Reviews
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Jun 2016 - $27.00
Very old park that needs some attention. The roads are dirt and the pads are grass. Lots of shade which means lots of roots. We had a small concrete pad by the door but it was cracked. Leveling can be difficult because of the roots. Our hookups were good with no problems with electric or water. There are many full timers and some have old, junky equipment. - Michael47
Apr 2015 - $48.00
Old Florida campground with lots of pine trees and also open spaces. Pine sap a problem so we chose the open spaces. Snowbirds had departed so lots of room but when everyone in...crowded and cramped. Lots of park models...some needing attention. Need to check sites; leveling can be a problem. Hookups also can be a problem; some sewers end up under RV and power can be a problem I am told by residents. Pools could be cleaned more frequently as debris blows in and makes a mess. Does not seem like much is reinvested in park. Daily rates way high.....monthly makes the park very reasonable for the area since it is near Disney. We stay here because it is close to family. - Jmh510
Mar 2015 - $48.00
This is a really old, somewhat neglected park. Will not return though staff is extremely friendly, helpful and available. It is an okay park and the warm yet older pool in the back was very nice but we prefer something nicer. Closest we could get to attraction we were attending. Considered Stage Stop across the street and uncertain which to say is better. Sometimes very noisy traffic where we were. ALDI right across the side street is a huge plus but noisy on the street-side sites. We were gone most of the time so not a huge deal. Children's play area okay not great. Would never stay here for a season in winter. Easy drive to attractions in the area, however. 20 minutes. Restrooms were clean but showers were so so. However that's probably from usage. Picnic tables on many but not all sites. Grass sites, pretty level on ours. We are older RVers, not campers, and really prefer nicer surroundings. A little TLC would go along way here. Water main break fixed quickly. A note to staff, please do not smoke right by the doorway of the office for the sake of those of us who have lung issues, thank you. You were wonderful, kind and helpful but why anyone would smoke right by a doorway anywhere is always beyond me. - ditq
Winter Garden, Florida (map) | (407) 656-8000
Sites: 248 | Latest Rate: $24.00 | 21 Reviews
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Apr 2016 - $24.00
Stayed for winter. Monthly rate includes electric. Wi-fi only in office and rec hall. Older park but clean and well maintained.. A few permanent sites look a bit ratty but overall most units are well maintained. No cable but good antenna reception. A few organized activities. Friendly staff and campers. Roads are blacktop but some need work. Sites are grassy and each have a cement patio. Electric and water are at rear of sites. Not much of a playground for kids. We will definitely return. - PappaDee
Dec 2015 - $24.00
We have stayed at this park before and liked its location; close to family, away from Disney traffic, close to stores and the West Orange Bike Trail. Love the historic downtown Winter Garden. But, unfortunately, the park has really gone down hill in the last year. Many fulltimers with so much junk sitting outside their RV, even a old washing machine. The park just looked trashy. Lots of children roaming the roads day and night. We even had some vandalism done to our truck while here. The people who run the park are very nice but just don't enforce any rules. We would see people just driving thru the park at all hours of the night, others standing around the restrooms as if they were waiting to be picked up. Just a very "unsafe" feeling if we went out to walk the dogs after dark. Sites are not level and hookups are in the wrong location. We won't be back. - travelswithpuppies
Oct 2015 - $28.00
We stayed here for just a few nights because our trip got aborted. The grounds were nice enough, although there were people that appeared to be full time residents. Our site was grassy, large and had the basics. What I really like about this place was how lovely the staff was when we had a problem and how accommodating they were when we had to leave suddenly. This is pretty much a basic campground with a tiny store, a clean, average sized pool and grassy areas, BUT the price can't be beat for an area that is full of great shopping and conveniences and so close to Disney Parks (22 mins approx). We will become regulars for those reasons and the great value. - pyrlover
Sorrento, Florida (map) | (352) 383-8055
Sites: 823 | Latest Rate: $40.00 | 54 Reviews
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Jul 2016 - $40.00
We stayed here for 4 nights while having service done at La Mesa which is about 15 minute drive.
The resort is huge. Looks like 800 spots. Quite a few full time residents. It is located on a small residential road that is quite narrow. Fortunately, traffic is light but passing another RV on this road can be tense. Spots were back in only, although it appeared that pull-throughs were available but booked. Sites are very wide and all grass. Our site was sloped but we were able to level without blocks. Too short to park our Jeep easily, but wide enough we pulled in parallel to the road and as close to the front of our RV as we could get.
The swimming pond and aquifer is impressive! Other resort amenities were decent. We had permanent neighbors on both sides of us but never saw either one. I think many people leave campers here and use them on the weekends. No trees so we were able to use our dish without issue.
There are interesting walking paths, canoes and kayaks for rent, and of course the huge swimming area. Plenty to keep a family occupied. Which is a plus since there are no other services near the resort (restaurants, shopping, fuel).
WiFi was essentially non-existent. There were a few free hotspots but we couldn't get them to work and the resort is quick to point out the availability of paid WiFi. AT&T signal is almost zero here. Verizon works fine.
We would stay here again. - Bryanmsi
Jul 2016 - $30.00
The nicest and most helpful staff I have ever met! Very clean sites and pool area. The dog park us very spacious. Lots of planned activities. spacious grass sites with picnic table. the campground is open to the public until 5, but there is a lot of supervision - Dawlhouse
May 2016 - $30.00
Attended a rally. Catering was great food. Concrete pads for picnic table a little high above the grass site for the RV. Sulfur smell from the natural water spring was strong.
Staff very helpful. - Gesmone1
Orlando, Florida (map) | (407) 246-4486
Sites: 41 | Latest Rate: $23.00 | 51 Reviews
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Jul 2016 - $23.00
Very clean park, well maintained. Very narrow road but spacious sites for RV's. Park attendant was superb. - Scenic Cruiser
Jun 2016 - $23.00
This park has a lot to offer: Mature oak trees and pines, windy roads, a walking trail along the lake, multiple playgrounds for the kids. We were able to park our 38' motorhome and be fully hooked up and leveled within just a few minutes. Driving out was harder as the road is very windy, but we made it out just fine! Making a reservation could've been easier if we were able to do it online, but the phone call was easy enough. Overall, we had a very peaceful, enjoyable stay and would park here again! - TinyLivingRVer
Jun 2016 - $23.00
What a GEM! Who would have thought that in downtown Orlando there would be a small lake with 36 RV sites? We stayed here while visiting Universal Studios - only 10 minutes away!! Half are full hookups, the remainder only water and electricity, but also has a dump station. No cable, but several on air stations available if you don't have satellite. Some sites fully shaded, most partial. Sites are concrete, but NOT level. In fact, our site had a foot of fall making leveling the coach a challenge. But, that's the only issue - and a small issue when valuing the benefit of the location. Highly recommend this park surrounded by city. - GlobeTrotterRV3


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So I've been saying this for months, mostly in my head to myself, sometimes on here, but I really need to get my ish together after this winter with the whole food thing. Clothes still fit and I don't happen to know the actual amount gained (because I haven't been on a scale in at least 6 months) but I know I'm not happy with myself right now. This comes down to two things:
1. my inability to throw food out (you might as well stab me in the heart with a knife)
2. winter blues and my oversized men's xl Old Navy sweatpants from sophomore year in college I spent 90% of my waking hours wearing these past 5 months.
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Here's the thing. I am probably one of the most competitive people you'll ever meet when I set my mind to something. If I don't want to do it, I'll dismiss whatever it is without second thought and probably make up a bunch of reasons (that I'll have no problem vocalizing to anyone who questions me) why I don't want to do it. If it's something I want to do though, watch out. I'm driven to the point of stubbornness (and perhaps stupidity). This has worked either really well or really horribly at times for me in life. But it's me and I can't change it even when I try to.
So reading that post, some 1,500 or so miles away in Florida, my mind was made up. Starting the second we touched down in NY (because who can pass up your mother-in-law's homemade Greek pastitsio you only get once a year?), I was getting my diet back on track and amping up my training. If I make it, awesome. If not, I don't want to be saying "I could've tried harder" come July. Regret sucks and I plan on having none.
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Mini muffins filled with healthy chia seeds and Lemon Natural Calm for an extra boost of magnesium.
Snacking can so easily be a healthy eater's downfall. It's in between meals, you need something to fuel your workout or just tide you over and you grab junk. With plenty of poor options in my pantry (because freelance loves a good stuffed cookie) it's far too easy to fall into that trap.
I tried a paleo version of these first with all almond and coconut flour but they failed hardcore. Sunken into their little muffin trays I couldn't get them out in anything but crumbles if a million bucks were on the line. They tasted beyond delicious and I sure as heck ate all those crumbles in handfuls throughout the next few days, but to get a decent muffin out of these guys, I had to add some real flour and I have to say, I'm cool with that because as I tackle running + CrossFit 2 a days in the coming weeks, I think I can handle some carbs.
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Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Q. I have never seen this addressed in the paper and the kudzu is taking over this town, as it seems to be doing all over the South. It's heartbreaking to see what it's doing to the live oaks along Mathis Ferry Road, especially near Von Kolnitz. Do you know if the town plans any action? – Carol Monahan, Mount Pleasant
A. "I am only aware of four areas of kudzu in town: Long Point Road at Snee Farm, Long Point Road at the Longpoint subdivision and cemetery, Highway 17 at Boone Hall near Eggs Up Grill, and properties adjacent to the Trident Tech campus. Portions of Mathis Ferry Road, Long Point Road and other roads with wooded edges do have various other vines overtopping and in severe cases, killing vegetation.
On Mathis Ferry Road specifically in 2009 and 2010, the town embarked on a project that not only added plantings and removed some hazard trees, but also performed some vine and invasive species reduction on town-owned properties along Mathis Ferry Road. This resulted in invasive species and vines being selectively removed, releasing and benefitting surrounding vegetation. The town also changed the Mathis Ferry Road buffer ordinance, which previously protected all plants, including vines to allow the selective removal of vines and invasive species. Unfortunately, most of the vines originate on private property and other than in conjunction with redevelopment of properties, the town is unable to force property owners to remove their vines.
Many of the vines present are native vines like muscadine and greenbriar, but they can suppress trees equally well as invasive vines like wisteria and kudzu.
Prior to this work in 2008, the town, in conjunction with Stuhrs Funeral Home, performed a demonstration project between their entrance and Hamlet Square Lane which removed a mass of vines that had already overtopped and killed everything below and replanted native shrubs and trees back in their place. Similarly, with construction of the Long Point Road roundabout, some vine reduction was performed along the project limits against Snee Farm with some replantings.
In addition to the town vine removal efforts and ordinance revision noted above, the town more recently worked with South Carolina Electric and Gas to put a portion of power lines on Mathis Ferry Road underground. We are currently planning the second phase of the Mathis Ferry Road power-line underground project to enhance and protect the Mathis Ferry buffer and live oaks along this stretch of scenic road." – Eddie Bernard, RLA, LEED AP, ISA Certified Arborist Municipal Specialist, ISA Certified Tree Risk Assessor, Town of Mount Pleasant Planning Department
I have two related questions, concerning our electric utilities:
1. If the whole electric grid is tied together, why am I disallowed by my home's location from exercising the option to sign up with a local electric cooperative? Surely the little electrons don't discriminate by neighborhood; why should the electricity-providing companies?
2. If I don't have a choice as to my provider of electricity, why do the utilities (which are granted monopolies) have to spend MY money on advertising? Do they seriously believe that anyone would be "on the fence" deciding whether or not to have electric service at their home or business? And that person or business would make the choice to have electric service or not, based on the utility's advertising? Especially what I believe is the fairly expensive TV advertising? The only people who can be reached by the utility's TV advertising are those who already purchase electricity. Wouldn't the millions of advertising dollars be better spent on: improving efficiency, improving customer service, improving alternate (non-polluting) methods of power generation? – Tony Borowiecki, Mount Pleasant
A. "Electric service territories were assigned by the Public Service Commission (PSC) of South Carolina in accordance with state law.
You can find the specific details about the law here: Code Ann. 58-27-610, www.bit.ly/1lEssPA. Also, here is a link to the PSC's territorial map: www.1.usa.gov/1neO8Zw.
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The Women's Rio+20 Good Practice Award competition has been created in order to commemorate over 100 Heads of State and 25,000 participants gathering in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for the Rio+20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development from 20th – 22nd of June 2012.
A total of five non-governmental initiatives carried out by women-led organizations and groups working in sustainable development in developing countries will be considered for this award.
The initiatives may be of any type but should focus on one of the following five categories: Food Sovereignty, Climate Adaptation, Decent Jobs and Health, Water and Sanitation, or Sustainable Energy. Additional favor will be given for initiatives whose work involves the following interdisciplinary issues: Human Rights and Women's Rights; Ensuring Corporate Responsibility, Accountability and Redress; Access to Information, Justice and Public Participation; and Improving Livelihoods, Women's Economic and Political Empowerment.
To apply please read the application information below (available in English, French and Spanish), fill out the required forms for documentation, and submit by Thursday 17th of May 2012. The five winning initiatives will be announced on June 1st, 2012 after which a representative from each initiative will be invited to attend the Rio+20 summit.
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On the occasion of the upcoming UNCSD Conference in Rio (RIO+20), five Women's Rio+20 Good Practices will be awarded and invited to present their initiatives at the UN summit in Brazil.
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When we last saw Andrew Bynum, he was leaving the court shirtless and defiant after a flagrant foul on J.J. Barea. It was perhaps the most disgraceful exit for a Lakers player in recent memory.
It was a moment that provoked outrage around the league and within the Lakers family. It also overshadowed what should have been a moment of growth for Bynum.
He was arguably the Lakers MVP after the All-Star break, the centerpiece of the team winning 17 out of 18 games. Bynum averaged a near double-double in the postseason (14.4 points and 9.6 rebounds per game), but all of that disappeared with one forearm.
It also didn't help matters that Bynum called the team out after its Game 2 loss. On the one hand, you could salute him for stepping up, but on the other, he has to be able to back up those words night in and night out, something he hasn't done in his career.
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"Basically since I started grade nine, I started extensive training," Nastic said in a Tuesday night interview with TheBootleg.com. "I started with the Serbian National Teams, the U16 and then the U18 teams. It was a great experience."
Indeed, Nastic, a dual Serbian and Canadian citizen, went to Europe over his summers for skill development, training with Serbian coaches who've coached famous Eastern European players before him, including Vlade Divac, Dino Radja, Tony Kukoc and Drazen Petrovic. Notably, in the spring and summer of 2008, Nastic played on an AAU travel team and the U16 Serbian National Team in tournaments in France, Russia, Slovenia and Italy.
"I've been tall my whole life, I'm 6-foot-11 with a good wingspan, but I've worked on all types of skills," said Nastic, who reports averaging about 20 points and 10 rebounds per game. "One of my strengths is my post-up game, my ability to shoot it, my ability to dribble, my comfort in different situations. On the Serbian National Team, they put me at the four because there were three seven-footers ahead of me. I played power forward at 6-foot-11. … I believe I can run floor, and I'm a team player. I'll try to open it up for my team and then it'll open up for myself. That's key for me."
The Nastics are an unfailingly polite and incredibly tight-knit family: call Stefan for an interview and you'll end up speaking with his mother, Mira and his father, Slavisa. Both are both incredibly proud and protective of their son, and so perhaps it's no surprise that it was Slavisa Nastic's influence that helped lead Stefan to Serbia for training.
"The main thing a lot of universities who came said they liked about Stefan was his basketball skills," Slavisa Nastic said. "I was surprised with the attention he got because he'd mostly play US tournaments in March and April but go overseas for the summer. It was important the European approach to the game he got: learn the skills first. That's how they approach basketball in Europe; they develop you to play and understand all positions, to understand the game. It's a very simple game, but you have to really understand it. . In Canada, Stefan has been developed by his 5th year Toronto 5-0 Club and AAU Coach Vlad Matevski, who is European. Obviously Stefan has North American experience, so we were trying to really get him well rounded."
And it might just be the words of a proud father – or a recruiter who'll always paint as bright of a picture as possible – but the elder Nastic is confident that his son's background will help him overcome the age gap and avoid a redshirt year.
"On all the visits, I would ask what they think [about a possible redshirt]," he said. "They'd say, 'Listen, Stefan will be ready. Don't worry. He's one of the rare players – and we see a lot at his size and his age -- who have that skill. There are not too many guys with that size with those skills and abilities: inside and outside shooting, driving, passing and seeing the floor.'"
Indeed, Stefan's unique combination of size and skill turned heads.
"When I came back to Canada, some coaches heard about me on the team and heard about me in some summer tournaments – LeBron James' Shooting Stars, the Pittsburgh Jam Fest," Stefan said. "Then they would come to open practices, and coaches would also ask to see me train one-on-one. Then, last year, coaches called and then this year, it elevated even higher, with coaches coming to see me."
Stefan reports interest from a who's who of bicoastal college basketball powers: Georgetown, Cornell, Duke, Stanford, UCLA, Cal, Virginia, Maryland, Northwestern, Santa Clara, Harvard, Oregon State, Nevada, Rhode Island and Michigan among them. All in all, the Nastics report interest from 36 universities and visits from coaches of 25 or 30 schools. Still, there was no doubt in Stefan's mind where he wanted to end up.
"Stanford was the top place," he said. "Especially when I got accepted – that was an honor. I was planning to visit Georgetown and Virginia, but once I got accepted, I thought it over with my family and knew it was my first choice to begin with. I'm taking the opportunity with Stanford because it's a complete option: basketball-wise, school-wise, the situation, the coaches, the players, the location, it's great. I really could not find a reason not to go."
"Stanford was our first option, definitely as parents, our top option," Slavisa Nastic said. "We are the ones who contacted Stanford in October and told them about Stefan. He can continue his education at Stanford and play basketball there too. He's a strong student – he had offers from top basketball schools, but all the universities that were there were academically strong. But Stanford was always the top choice and since he got accepted, we didn't think twice.
"We believe in the vision of Coach Dawkins. It's a young team with a new coach and a new philosophy and all of the puzzle is there. It's a high major and one of best schools in the world."
After the initial contact in October, Nastic stayed in touch with the staff and received Coach Dawkins and assistant Rodney Tention, who visited Nastic in his Ontario home, twenty minutes north of Toronto.
The Nastics then visited Stanford the weekend of Jan. 9, allowing them to see the Card down UCLA 70-59, and allowing the studious Stefan to see how he could thrive in Palo Alto.
"It's a great area and it was a great experience to go with my family and my head coach," said Stefan, who had never before been to California. "We had a great all-around experience seeing the campus, the players, the coaches and the learning environment. Everyone is focused there; everyone is dedicated and determined.
Thus, when Nastic heard he'd been accepted about a week and a half ago, it didn't take him but a few days to commit to the Card on the weekend of Jan. 28.
Nastic is still traveling over 400 miles a week for training and practice, and is staying focused in the classroom too in the half-year before he arrives in Palo Alto.
"I'm working on my strength, functional strength," he said. "I'm also working on off-ball movement, small details like that, being efficient, things that are helpful in the game."
Nastic's father reports his son is thinking of studying a science in college, possibly in combination with business, and adds that the definite goal is for Stefan to finish his degree before moving onto any professional opportunities. Slavisa Nastic adds that his son will move to the Farm already knowing one member of the 2010 six-person class: fellow center Dwight Powell.
"Dwight Powell used to play on the same team as Stefan," Slavisa said. "Dwight Powell said come and play [at Stanford]. Stefan and Dwight are very good friends who know each other before starting school, and that's a positive thing. They just met for Christmas -- Dwight was in Toronto. So it's a great thing Stefan already knows someone there too."
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it has been 3 months bow n this phone is still as goood! strongly recommend to those who need to travel n switch sim card regularly. a perfect phone switching sim is seamless for call,data n sms etc. Love this phone thickness n battery, many thumbs up. experience for dual sim phone: 6 for pass 4 years. Best phone so far!!!
Geshaaa, 13 Dec 2013I have this phone for more than 2 months and I can only say AMAZING.For its money it`s definat... moreTry Smart Keyboard, it won't go back to default keyboard.
I have this phone for more than 2 months and I can only say AMAZING.For its money it`s definately amazing phone.No lag, no error and user experience is very nice.Veri slim and nice looking phone.Also it has incrediable battery - 2 or 3 days with wifi or games for 2-3 everyday.I have problem only with additional keyboard - when I install it and after 1 week fo example phone goes to default english keyboard but I think new Color OS will manage this problem.
yusufindra, 04 Dec 2013Bought this oppo mirror and used it for a month but there are problems with GPS that never wor... moreI have exactly the same problem with Wi-Fi and GPS. Bought my phone 3weeks ago via oppo Europe
Bought this oppo mirror and used it for a month but there are problems with GPS that never works at all, wifi that stop by itself and I can't turn it on again, even if I have rebooted.
And the newest trouble is my screen suddenly turn red with notice MT662x coredumo starts. please wait up to 5 minutes. And after 5 minutes of waiting it still red with notice MT662x coredump ends.
I have contacted the service center they suggest me to upgrade to colorOS but i haven't done it yet because there are still a lot of bugs for colorOS.
Anybody experience the same thing?
One more thing, the casing they gave me when i buy the phone makes my oppo mirror camera can not take a picture with flash light because of the casing makes the picture blur at the bottom.
now thinking of selling my oppo and find samsung.
sell, 28 Oct 2013how much is that cost in thai??It's USD 350, if converted to THB, it's about 10850 baht.
tae, 01 Oct 2013this phone is over priced in Thailand!how much is that cost in thai??
andiyuliarto, 09 Sep 2013Is this phone has specific problems? i don't like phone with problems Seriously ? What a surprise, we all love phones with problems
bought it few days ago, simple UI, still smell chinese in someways but performance is good overall like 720p ips screen respond, both sim 3G, good camera, compass, clear voice, slim n light weight etc.
Only set back is dial screen with white background n grey/light blue number not changeable, uneasy for reading. If black color number/alphabet will be perfect coz this phone contras is very good!
Bought this phone today. It's dual gsm with 3G feature so helpful to use for people with very mobile activities. We can exchange the network 3G from sim1 to sim2 without exchange the cards position like others dual sim phones... As far this phone rocks! Except the UI, no option to sort applications aphabeticaly. And the default keyboard so annoying (Go keyboard) because i don't need predictions function. I installed AI keyboard... Problem solved.
leeuw, 12 Sep 2013lenovo is only 720p, not full hd
are you talking about screen resolution or video recording?
if it's about screen resolution this oppo also only 720p not full HD
for video recording both phones can do 1080p video recording.
i'm well aware R819 focusing on its camera quality, so it's probably perform better than lenovo P780 camera.
other aspect R819 wins over P780 is its 16gb internal storage and gyro sensor.
but you shouldn't forget R819 does not have external memory slot!
P780 battery capacity also twice bigger than R819 battery (4000 mAh vs 2000 mAh)
slightly bigger 5" screen, USB OTG, and has ability to charge other device.
i'm not saying P780 is alot better than R819, no!
honestly i thought it is a tie depend on your needs.
what i'm saying here is Oppo R819 definitely OVER PRICED.
for $100 USD cheaper P780 is better choice.
this oppo R819 is also 720p. but I curious to know if this phone has better build quality and better software over lenovo p780
keliori, 07 Sep 2013Priced at almost 400 USD for this specs????
OPPO you must be kidding me...
Lenovo P780 at 30... morelenovo is only 720p, not full hd
Hi,friends.I just follow and defend the facts.I want to write something about thls phone but since nobody cares about after sale,care,and support these Chinese phones,I dare not write anything and misguide users with the misinformation!!!?I already have some problems with one of them and they give you the wrong address!!!?I hope a trustable honest person from China answers about the lawlessness and the reasons of misreputions of Chinese phones and the responsible authorites!!!?I am also kindly grateful and appriciate factwriting and factaccepting gsm to release this comment to vivfy,guide,and help wondering wandering people!!!?Thank to all+good luck!
Is this phone has specific problems? i don't like phone with problems
Priced at almost 400 USD for this specs????
OPPO you must be kidding me...
Lenovo P780 at 300 USD is way better.
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Where did u find it in BKK? I have my eye on the Oppo Find Clover for THB 9000 but this one has better specs.
Vlayx, 21 Aug 2013I think.. Samsung SIII or "NEW" Motorola X...etc. same, same, same and booooring... ... more...yeah right. While iPhone 5 is full of innovation. Not boring at all, seriously. It's your right to not like android, but there's no point to post here like that.


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- Anything is possible. Though most likely an offspring of Maly's more current consorts. User:Coobra/Sig4 20:25, April 11, 2010 (UTC)


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Pitching depth is a valuable commodity. Count the Randall baseball team among the wealthy.
Region I-4A Semifinals
The Teams: Randall (27-8-1) vs. Keller Fossil Ridge (28-9).
The Series: Game 1: 7 p.m. Friday, McMurry University, Abilene; Game 2: 1 p.m. Saturday, McMurry University; Game 3: 30 minutes after Game 2, if necessary.
The Raiders and head coach David Walden begin their Region I-4A semifinal series against Keller Fossil Ridge at 7 p.m. Friday at McMurry College in Abilene.
After advancing to the state semifinals last season on the strength of outstanding pitching, Walden and the Raiders (27-8-1) look for a second straight appearance in Round Rock with the aid of another deep rotation.
Seniors Brandon Foster (12-1), Cody Scott (7-5) and J. Paul Dodson (6-1), as well as sophomore Dex Kjerstad, are the frontline defense against opposing hitters, and are key for another run at a state title.
"I don't think you advance to this point in the season if you don't have a third and fourth pitcher," Walden said. "Last year, we had four, and we still have two of them in Brandon and Cody. You've got to have that depth, and we've worked hard since Sept. 1 to develop that depth, and I think we've got four pretty good ones right now."
Foster and Scott are the one-two combination that dominated District 3-4A and helped the Raiders to back-to-back district titles with 10-0 records.
Foster is fresh off a complete game shutout of Frenship (3-0) in a Game 1 win. Scott has also had a stellar year, though his record does not reflect how dominate he's been. He has a 1.89 earned run average.
"Kids really grow up between their junior and senior year, physically, mentally and emotionally," Walden said. "Cody has grown up a lot as a pitcher, and his stuff is a lot better along with his command. Location is huge, but you've got to be able to make it move and you've got to be able to change speeds, and I think the guys we've run out so far this year have been able to do that."
That depth on the mound not only gives Walden a few more weapons in his arsenal, but also makes things easier for his pitchers.
"It takes a lot of pressure off knowing that you don't have to go out and pitch perfect every game," said Foster, who also picked up a save in Game 3 against Frenship. "You know there are four or five guys behind you that can come in and get the job done."
Foster owns 119 strikeouts and started the Raiders state semifinal game last year.
He may benefit from the knowledge that there are other pitchers to back him up, but that doesn't mean he is going to give up the ball easily.
"I just want the ball, regardless of the situation, because I know I can get the job done," said Foster. "I'm not saying the other guys can't get it done, but I want the ball in my hands. It's just the way I am, I guess."
Dodson had not had the ball in his hands in a meaningful game since before district started, but Saturday, in the deciding Game 3 against Frenship, the southpaw started and delivered 51/3 shutout innings in a 2-0 win.
Randall sophomore catcher Patrick Esposito, in his first year on varsity, has gained the respect of the senior starting staff with his defensive ability and game management skills.
"At the first of the year he didn't know what pitches to call in certain counts," Foster said. "But now he is thinking what I am thinking every single time. I only had to shake him off maybe twice the whole game against Frenship."
In turn, Esposito has praise for the pitching staff.
"The guys have looked great in the playoffs so far, their pitches are moving and they're hitting their spots ridiculously well," said Esposito. "J. Paul came out with a performance the other night and shocked everyone with how sharp he was."
Foster felt Dodson's performance was critical.
"J. Paul came in and pitched an amazing Game 3, and without him I don't think we win that series," Foster said.
"You can't go very far in the playoffs with just two pitchers, or even three. You have to have a bunch of good arms for your team to go far."
Not only do the Raiders have those arms, but each pitcher brings a different style.
"I think it really throws the other team off whenever Brandon and I are going out there throwing in the high 80s to low 90s, and then you have J. Paul coming in as a lefty who throws a little bit slower with a nastier curveball, it just throws them off," Scott said.
The Raiders will get an opportunity to showcase their arms against a tough Keller Fossil Ridge team that has gone 6-1 in the postseason.
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You see, the mind is like a lake. In our chaotic world, most people's minds are not still. We are full of inner turbulence. However, by simply taking the time to be still and quiet every day, the lake of the mind becomes as smooth as a plate of glass. This inner quietness brings with it a wealth of benefits including a deep sense of well-being, inner peace and boundless energy. You will even sleep better and enjoy a renewed feeling of balance in your day-to-day activities. Continue reading
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