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Get Hooked on Fishing
With the right gear, you can seek, catch and enjoy the rewards of your day's work.
Fishing can be a great way to make memories with family this summer. And it doesn't take a lot of gear to get started. You just need some basic pieces of equipment and a body of water!
If you're interested in getting a little bit closer to the sport, try one of many kinds of watercraft that's perfect for fishing, from motorboats to canoes to kayaks (see "No Motor, No Problem" article on page 10). No matter your vesicle of choice, fishing is a great time for all.
Get the Basics
A basic tool of any fisherman is the hook. If you're looking for the perfect hook for your expedition, try Eagle Claw. With the Eagle Claw brand hooks, you can get a high quality for a competitive price.
"Eagle Claw hooks are the only hooks Made in the USA, and are built with integrity, honesty and 85+ years of hook-making experience and heritage," said John Vander Sloot of Eagle Claw.
To get all your equipment out on the water, try a Plano tackle bag. The Weekend Series comes in two sizes. The smaller 3600 model is great for fishermen using a kayak or smaller boat. Both the 3600 and larger 3700 models will come with two stowaways and three exterior zippered pockets. They also have shoulder straps for easy transportation.
If you have more equipment to carry, you could try the Plano M-Series tackle bags, which also come in a smaller 3600 model and a larger 3700 model. These bags come with four stowaways and room for eight total. They also have several exterior pockets to keep your favorite tools close at hand. They also have an impact-resistant, waterproof base to keep your equipment dry.
"These bags will make a great storage option for any hardcore angler," said Nate Rice of Plano. "Dunhams offers a large selection of Plano Stowaways in many sizes to accommodate every angler's needs. If an angler is looking for large size stowaways for big jerkbaits or small stowaways for hooks, split shot and flies, Dunham's and Plano have you covered.
At Dunham's you'll find a variety of South Bend combos, such as the Ready2Fish Multispecies Spinning Combo. This combo comes with a reusable tackle kit. There's also the Ready2Fish Multispecies Spincast Combo. Both models come with line prespooled, ball bearing drives and a graphite reel seat.
Eagle Claw doesn't just have hooks. They also offer a rod that works perfectly for the kayaking fishermen. The Packit rod and reel combo has a spinning reel with a 5'6" rod.
"This combo is favored by kayak fishermen because of the telescoping ability of the rod," said Vander Sloot. "Instead of maneuvering to one's next fishing spot with a rod dangling in the kayak, the Packit rod telescopes down to 18 inches. This makes it much more convenient for the kayaker to move to their next fishing spot."
You could also try the Ugly Stik GX2 combo. Jim Burrows of Pure Fishing said this combo is designed to be extra durable. Pure Fishing offers several products for all kinds of fishermen, including the Abu Garcia Max Series.
"Pure Fishing is constantly redesigning and redeveloping our products on a continuing basis," Burrows said. "We do this so that our products represent and afford the best possible product one should consider."
A Growing Trend: Kayak Fishing
There is another fishing tool gaining popularity in recent years: the kayak. Fishing from a kayak can offer a different kind of experience from wading or using a boat with a motor, which is why it's growing in popularity.
"It is much quicker and easier to throw a kayak in the back of your truck or SUV," said Mike Reis of South Bend. "It also enables you to go fishing in places where launching a boat is impossible. And as every angler knows, if you fish where there's not a lot of pressure – the fishing is usually amazing!"
Reis' piece of advice for kayak fishermen is to make sure all your tools are secured to the boat. Try attaching some fishing rod floaters or rod leashes to your combos so you won't lose them in the water. Reis also suggests a lip gripper if you're fishing for larger game. This will make it easy to grab the fish from the water without ending up in the water yourself. And as always, remember your life jacket!
"There's an old joke about kayak fishermen. There are two kinds: those who have rolled their kayak, and those who will roll their kayak," Reis said.
We have everything you need, whether you're a wader, kayaker or any other kind of fisherman. Get everything you need for a successful and fun fishing season and Dunham's Sports!
-Hook, Line & Sinker
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No Motor, No Problem, Give Kayak Fishing A Try This Season
Summer is here, and that means it's time to get back on the water. Try adding a new tool to your fishing equipment this year: a kayak! No matter what kind of fisherman you are, Dunham's Sports has the right kayak and accessories to meet your needs.
Matt Yablonowski of Perception said people are using kayaks to fish for a number of reasons. Kayaks are less expensive to own and maintain than a traditional motorboat. And because they use paddles rather than gas, you can get great exercise in a kayak. They are also much quieter than a motorboat and smaller, making getting into shallow water or tight spaces easier.
Yablonowski said sales of fishing kayaks have gone up year over year for the past six to seven years. But the rise in popularity of kayaks doesn't mean anglers are abandoning their old watercraft. Some people are simply adding to their fleet.
Kayaks come in two basic varieties: sit-on-top and sit-inside, or sit-in. Yablonowski said the sit-on-top variety is more popular in warmer climates, but it's increasing in popularity in other regions because the open deck offers the convenience of having gear readily available. The more traditional kayaks are the sit-inside models. These are more popular in northern regions for freshwater fishing.
Yablonowski suggests looking for a kayak with comfortable seating in addition to stability, storage and rod holders. A place to put your paddles while you cast and a work tray for tackle are also features to look for. And if you already have a kayak, you can add after-market accessories to your boat to make it fit your needs.
Kayaks Have Character
You can find both sit-on-top and sit-in fishing kayaks at Dunham's. See which one feels more comfortable to you. Matthew Ross of Pelican International says that kayaks built for the rider to sit on top are generally more popular with fishermen as they offer more range of motion.
"Fishing from a kayak has absolutely exploded over the last couple of years," says Ross. "More and more fishermen are either also fishing from a kayak or are making the switch to kayak fishing from traditional angling from fishing boats. Kayak fishing allows you to fish in more shallow waters. It doesn't pollute or use any gas, and the additional paddling exercise is very beneficial."
Ross says fishermen should look for a kayak with plenty of storage for all their gear. It's also a good idea to look for a boat with rod holders, which can be either flush mount or swivel.
"Anglers of all walks are turning to kayaks for their relatively low cost (compared to large bass- or multi-species boats), small footprint, minimal maintenance, health and wellness component, ease of launching, and getting into fish-holding waters that bigger boats cannot reach," says Jim Edlund of Old Town. When searching for the perfect fishing kayak, Edlund suggests looking for stability, comfort, ease of rigging, ease of transport and maneuverability.
Check Out these Kayaks at Dunham's
One of Perception's models is the Pescador PRO. This sit-on-top kayak comes in two sizes—Pescador PRO 10 and Pescador PRO 12—both of which feature a two-position, stadium-style seat, a tankwell with a bungee, a mold-in cup holder, and rod holders.
Perception also offers its sit-in Prodigy 10 Angler exclusively at Dunham's. Beyond the basic features of its Prodigy 10 base model, the Angler features two flush-mount rod holders, one Scotty rod holder, an anchor and an anchor trolley.
Pelican's sit-in model, the Bounty 100x Angler, is great if you want to keep your legs dry. It has flush-mount rod holders and a swivel rod holder, adjustable footrests and padded backrest, and a cockpit table with a bottle holder and compartments.
There's also the Catch 120 kayak from Pelican, which is great for fishermen who prefer to stand. It offers a 400-pound capacity, a water-resistant hatch and a storage platform. It also has a seat that can be adjusted or completely removed.
Old Town offers its Vapor 10 Angler at Dunham's. This kayak is just 10 feet long and 49 pounds, making it easy to unload, launch and stow on your vehicle's rooftop or bed—and great for anglers of any age. The boat has an adjustable comfort flex seat, foot braces, an anchor trolley system, and flush-mount rod holders.
Try something new this fishing season. Come to Dunham's and check out our selection of fishing kayaks.
-Hook, Line & Sinker
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What's Up with the SUP?
Enjoying the lake or ocean, until recent years, had been limited to the usual suspects: boats, kayaks, canoes… you know, your typical vessels. However, there's now a new way to get out on the lake and get you standing up at the same time.
The stand-up paddleboard, or SUP for short, it's like a combination of a kayak and surf board. Paddlers stand up on the board and use a regular paddle to direct around the water. But not every board is the same for every paddler. They range in weight, weight capacity, material and flexibility, just to name a few. But just like purchasing a canoe or kayak, customers first need to decide what they want to use the SUP for.
Different Strokes for Different Folks
"There are different types of boards on the market, but most paddlers are either using an 'all-around' board or a "touring or cruising" board," explains Nöel Basque of Pelican International. All-around boards are more stable, perform well, but tend to be slower than a touring board. Paddlers should consider, weight, and capacity on the boards, and depending on where they will be using the board, flexible fin or rigid fin."
The width of the board is crucial when selecting an SUP. The wider the board, the more stability is offered, which is important for a new paddler. If you're new to stand-up paddle boarding, it might be wise to select a wider board until you get the hang of it.
"Stability and width go hand and hand," says Ken Harris of KL Outdoor. "A minimum of 30 inches in width is recommended for anyone up to 200 pounds. The bigger the person, the wider the board. The Seaquest 10 offers 33 inches in width. Generally 10-to-12-foot boards are truly a multi-purpose board from yoga, fun with the kids and exercise."
So once you nail down what you'll be using the board for, the next step is to make the right selection. But where do you begin? With so many new technological advances and added features, it can be complicated to make the best choice. But thanks to Pelican's Vibe, Flow and Rush along with KL Outdoor's Sun Dolphin Seaquest 10, it's tough to go wrong.
With the Pelican line of SUPs, they're made from HDPE (high density polyethylene extract), which makes them extremely durable. Also, all Vibe models come with a stomp pad, tie-downs for stowing gear and are built for all-around use. With the Sun Dolphin Seaquest 10, you'll get a non-slip pad, carrying handles, storage compartment with shock cord and even a recessed cooler!
If it seems like these boards are getting more and more advanced in terms of both features and construction, it's because they are. Brands like KL Outdoor and Pelican are constantly innovating their products, making them more fun, safer and more durable.
"The technology of stand-up paddle boards has evolved to be more of an all-around board offering maximum stability and width," explains Harris, "giving all skill levels the confidence they need to experience the trending activity."
Basque of Pelican International adds in that their Twin Sheet Technology adds to Pelican's product construction.
"Technology has enabled manufacturers like Pelican to bring boards to the consumer that perform well, are as tough as nails, and affordable," says Basque. "Pelican manufactures in TST (twin sheet technology) using the best materials to ensure this."
Safety is Key to Having Fun
Safety comes first with stand-up paddleboarding, as it would with any new aquatic activity. Paddlers should also ensure they're getting the right safety equipment along with the board as well as make note of a few tips to make sure the experience is as fun as it is safe.
"New paddlers should always wear a personal flotation device (PFD), start using the board from the kneeling position, and when comfortable, get up on their feet, keep legs bent and back straight," says Basque. "When paddling, use the whole of the paddle blade in the water and enjoy the ride!"
"All you need is a paddle and a life jacket for safety," explains Harris. "Where you stand affects mobility. Place feet shoulder-width apart in the middle of the board. Keep the paddle straight while paddling."
While paddlers should always be sure to wear a PFD, another accessory that's a must when getting out on the water is an ankle leash. This will make sure if you're to fall off the board and into the water, the board stays near you at all times. You can even make your SUP perform as a kayak!
"An ankle leash to ensure the board stays with the paddler can be useful in faster moving water, and some boards can also be equipped with a seatback and used as a sit-on-top kayak," says Basque.
Summers are meant to spend outside getting in the water as much as you can. And while the old reliable kayaks and canoes are still great ways to navigate your favorite waterway, the SUP is a fun, innovative way to not only get exercise, but to get the best of what summer has to offer. And thanks to Pelican and KL Outdoor, it's never been easier.
-Paddle Bum
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Take to the Water in a New Kayak
Looking for something new to do out on the water this Spring? Why not try kayaking! There are just a few things to know before picking one out for yourself.
With so many features and models on the market, you can find a kayak for almost every kind of water and condition. You should first determine where you'll be doing most of your kayaking. Will you be out on a calm lake or traveling down a river? You also have the option of either a sit-in model or a sit-on one.
"Beginners would typically start with something wider, more stable," said Luke LaBree of Old Town Canoe and Kayaks. "More experienced paddlers, with maybe the exception of anglers, tend to veer toward narrower kayaks as they can cut through the water faster."
Dunham's Sports is currently offering the Old Town Vapor series, which features padded adjustable seats, adjustable foot braces and a cockpit tray.
Greg Larson of Perception Kayaks said that the size of the person kayaking should also be considered. A larger person would need a boat with more surface area to hold the boat above water. This can mean getting a longer or wider boat. A small paddler, on the other hand, should opt for a smaller boat. That will ensure that the boat doesn't sit too high on the water. Both being too low in the water or too high up can make it difficult to operate the kayak.
One model offered by Perception is the Swiftwater. The 10.5-foot kayak is made for navigation on both lakes and rivers. It is versatile enough to over rapids but also stay straight on a calm lake.
Noël Basque, of Pelican Sport said beginners should look for a kayak that is stable, light and easy to paddle. Experienced kayakers can look for models that will move more swiftly through the water.
And you don't have to kayak alone! Pelican is offering a new sit-in, tandem model this year, the Alliance 136T. All Pelican models at Dunham's this season will have better ergonomics and new seating systems.
When you're shopping for a kayak, be sure to first sit in it at the store and be sure it feels comfortable.
So what's the best thing you can do to prepare for a day of kayaking? Never forget to wear a personal flotation device, and always stay within your experience level. If you stay safe, you'll be sure to have a great time!
-Paddle Bum
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Got two Paddles… Where's the Creek?
Summer is all about getting physical activity while enjoying the beauty and pleasure of the outdoors. One great way to get your exercise and experience the beauty of Mother Nature is to go canoeing.
Mark Palinsky, of Old Town Canoe and Kayak Co., said that families should consider what kind of canoe trip they want before they head out. Does your family want a long trip or short one? He said that making a decision about how long the trip will be is probably the most important decision to make. If your family is new to canoeing and not used to camping, start with a day trip and work your way toward weekend adventures.
You should also consider how experienced everyone in your family or travel party is when it comes to canoeing. It is important to look for bodies of water that will match up with the skill level of everyone involved. That way, no one gets left out of the fun! Palinsky suggests that beginners and families stay away from rivers that have class-numbered rapids, as the weather and other factors can increase a river's class at any time. Canoeing a river that is out of your skill level could be very dangerous.
One other word of advice from Palinsky—buy an extra paddle. It's a $20 investment that could save your whole trip!
Noel Basque of Pelican International Inc., also said families should consider the skill level of their group. Trips of just a few hours would be more appropriate for beginners. The proper equipment, including life vests, an extra paddle, water, food, and rain gear, is also a must. Camping gear and waterproof bags should be brought as well if you are in for a longer trip.
"Paddling is a great family adventure," Basque said. "Beginners should always do short paddles first to get used to the canoe and to assure that they are comfortable in their abilities."
There are guides you can check out to see what to expect from certain rivers. Check a bookstore or look online for guides related to your travel destination's canoeing opportunities. You certainly will not have to travel far to find a suitable canoeing spot. There are popular canoe destinations in every corner of the country!
"Rivers don't have to be big or long to be pleasurable for an afternoon," Palinsky said. "Almost all states have some good water."
Basque suggests www.americancanoe.org to find more information on rivers and lakes in your area. He says there are spots to canoe all over the U.S.A. You just have to go out and find them!
You could also go to travel sites such as TripAdvisor to seek out canoeing destinations. Senior Public Relations Specialist at TripAdvisor Julie Cassetina suggests looking at TripAdvisor's Inspiration page where you can filter your destination with keywords such as "adventure." Get just what you want out of your canoeing trip.
Cassetina also suggests looking for the TripAdvisor Forums. There you can find Destination Experts. These Destination Experts are well versed in the areas they represent and they can help guide you to the best canoeing wherever you are headed.
What better way to make the most of a canoe trip this summer than to get some new equipment? Or perhaps you are buying an additional canoe to add to your fleet. Either way, you're in luck! Old Town and Pelican canoes are available at Dunham's.
The Saranac 146 is one of Old Town's most popular canoes and made in the United States. It features seats with high backrests, has a center seat that can fit one adult or two small children and offers molded-in rod, drink holders and storage compartments. Molded-in carrying handles are located on the bow and stern of the canoe. To top it all off, the Saranac 146 is available for an affordable price.
"The Saranac is a light, affordable and, most importantly, comfortable stable canoe for recreational paddling," Palinsky said.
You can find the Pelican 15.5 at Dunham's, which features three molded bench seats, vertical rod holders and drink holders. It even offers the convenience of hull and stern carrying handles.
Don't get stuck up a creek without a paddle. Head to your local Dunham's Sports, and find canoe equipment that works great for you and your entire family!
-Paddle Bum
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Puddle Wonderful
The snow has melted, the grass is green, and it's time to play.
It's spring when the world is puddle-wonderful," wrote poet ee cummings, heralding the season many love most. Almost everything about spring is wonderful: the greening of nature, the change from bitter cold to just right, the feeling that this is a time for new beginnings. The urge to break out the sporting gear and head out to the lakes, baseball diamonds, links and soccer fields.
If you don't enjoy a sport, spring is a great time to take one up. If you're a seasoned sportsman or sportswoman, it's time to get up and go!
On the Links
I was a golf fanatic as a teenager, couldn't wait to get out on the fairways come spring. And sometimes I didn't wait. Back about half a century ago or so, a buddy and I headed out to a public course in Chicago in late March, only to find it was all mud and snow. The clubhouse was shuttered, but we tried to play a round. We made it through three holes before our feet were wet and our hands numb.
Getting out too early isn't recommended, but you do want to be ready for opening day at your favorite course. If you're just getting started and would like some helpful hints, golf instructor Nick Lico's article, "Beginner Golfers Can Play Like the Pros," can point you in the right direction. Nick's tips can help you avoid the frustration that ill-prepared beginners can experience.
Seasoned golfers on the other hand, will want to brush up on the latest gear – equipment engineered to lower that handicap. Mr. Lico has the straight dope on what's new for 2014. See "Advancements in Golf Technology = Better Scores." You might be surprised to discover how much high science goes into producing low scores.
Batter Up!
Nothing says spring like the crack of a bat, and nobody knows baseball better than Dunham's. In this issue, we sort through the needs of beginning players, helping moms and dads figure out what's required for success in Tee Ball and Little League. It all starts with training aids and equipment geared to the needs of young players. You'll find a review of what's available in the article titled "Play Ball."
If you're an experienced ballplayer moving up to senior leagues, high school ball or NCAA competition, you'll also want to move up to equipment that's as good as your game. We talked to experts at Easton and Wilson as well as Dunham's baseball consultants to put together a review of equipment engineered to help every player succeed in the upper levels of amateur baseball. It's all in "Moving on Up."
We've Been Kicking this Around
While baseball and football may be America's most popular spectator sports, the game we all play is soccer. (Just to keep us confused, our friends in other countries call it football.)
But there's really nothing confusing about soccer. The basics are simple: two goals, two teams, a ball, and no hands please. The last part is the hardest for youngsters to learn. If you watch mini-kid soccer games, you'll hear the coaches shouting, "no hands! NO HANDS!"
Because it involves high-speed action, soccer is great exercise; with minimal risk of injury, it's one of the safest sports for kids. And come spring, many kids, teens and adults can't wait to get back out on the soccer field. Today, with indoor soccer growing in popularity, they don't have to wait. "The Ins and Outs of Soccer" takes a look at how the indoor game differs from outdoor soccer and reviews the equipment you or your child will need to take up the indoor game. Find all the soccer equipment you need at Dunham's.
The Ice is Out, the Kayak is In
The ice has melted on our lakes and streams, and it's time to get out the kayak. Or should we say the kayaks, because kayaking is an ideal family sport and many of us have several or more boats stashed in the garage, waiting for the first day of the season.
If you don't have kayaks stashed in the garage, you should. Kayaking is easy with the right equipment, and it's great exercise for the entire family. Our article, "Families Who Kayak Together Have More Fun," offers some hints on choosing boats for one and all.
The Season Opener
Me, I'm going bass fishing on the first day of the season, which is the Saturday before Memorial Day on Michigan inland waters. I'll probably take a baitcasting reel and rod and some crankbaits and see if I can get some love from a lunker largemouth on one of Michigan's 10,000 lakes. If you'd like to try your hand at bass fishing, you'll find some tips in the article titled "Tempting Mr. Bass."
That's a wrap for now, but don't forget that Dunham's has everything you need for every sporting season, along with the expert advice that can make your game more fun. Stop by your Dunham's store today for everything you need to get in the game.
-Your Friends at Dunham's
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Families Who Kayak Together Have More Fun
Thank goodness winter is over. For those of us who aren't into winter sports, spring couldn't come fast enough this year, and with it, a return to water activities. Few other watersports for the family are enjoying the growing popularity that kayaking and stand up paddleboards are seeing.
"We're seeing more families buying multiple boats. Typically, it starts off with a parent buying a kayak and before long, other family members want their own," said Mark Palinsky of Old Town Canoes and Kayaks. He recommends his company's Vapor and Dirigo models for their stability and all-purpose use.
"Kayaks for kids and stand up paddleboards continue to grow in popularity," said Lisa Senecal, Pelican International. "Prices are coming down, making it more affordable to get the family into the sport."
When buying a kayak for your children, the experts offer the following advice: Make sure you get your child a boat that he or she is going to be comfortable in. A lot of people make the mistake of buying a kayak that's too big for the child, thinking that the child will grow into it. Both of our experts warn against this approach, as it can lead to unenjoyable and unsafe situations for the child.
Sit-On-Top kayaks and SUPs are great options for anyone new to
the sport, as they tend to be very stable. "Our Vibe 80 is great for kids. It's a stand up paddleboard that is very stable and easy to rectify if it starts tipping," Senecal added. Her company is also noticing greater interest in specialty boards. She mentioned that women are using them for yoga and core exercising. A chance to get some sun, fresh air and exercise: what a winning combination!
No matter which option you choose, safe boating is paramount. Both experts recommend wearing a properly fitting personal floating device and to never paddle alone. "This is a sport that is safer and much more enjoyable when shared with someone," Palinsky said.
"Be aware of the water and weather conditions to make sure they are favorable for boating," Senecal added. She also recommends a sound device, such as a whistle, to warn other crafts.
Dunham's carries a wide range of kayaks and SUPs in a variety of purposes, configurations and price points. Be sure to consult with a sales representative to help you make an informed decision.
-Paddle Bum
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Row, Row, Row Your Boat, Anywhere You Want!
The variety of boats available for those looking to get out on the water this summer is as vast as the customers looking to pur-chase them. From kayaks, to stand-up paddleboards, to canoes, pedal boats and beyond, it has become incredibly easy to find the right boat based on need, ability, and various features.
But with such a wide array of boats and features to choose from, how does one go about finding that perfect boat to enjoy the summer to its fullest? Noel Basque of Pelican attributes a quality boat to its hull design.
"Designing a hull requires investment in R&D and industrial design so lower quality kayaks tend to have simple hull designs that allow them to float but not much more," Basque says. "Hull design involves trade-offs, but a well designed hull will put a premium on one feature while optimizing others so that the paddling experience remains enjoyable."
Another feature to consider in a quality boat or kayak is its construction. For example, Old Town kayaks are Roto Molded, meaning they're made in an enclosed steel mold containing polyethylene powder. It's put into an oven and heated until a plastic is formed.
"With this process we can make our kayaks thicker on the ends and bottom then thinner on the deck, where we do not need so much material," said Mark Palinsky of Old Town. "This is all about product durability."
The Swiftwater 10.5, manufactured by Perception Sport, has a versatile design made for handling both lakes and rivers con-taining rapids. It has both a large cockpit, but it curves over the paddler's legs so that the operator is able to control the boat with his or her body, which is paramount in handling tougher conditions.
In fact, all Perception Sport boats are one-piece, meaning there is increased durability.
They're built with a high-end plastic that has built-in sun protection and are very stiff, resulting in a very high tolerance for abrasion. The stiffness of the kayak also leads to increased performance.
"This is one of the biggest differences in quality because it affects how the boat handles abrasion, how easy the boat is to con-trol and how well they perform," said Greg Larson of Perception Sport.
If searching for the perfect fishing kayak for Dad this summer, look no further than the Patriot or Blast, which are both made by Perception Sport. These boats, built exclusively for fishermen, have special features added to ensure that its operator is in complete control of the boat and his tackle.
"We have some models like the Patriot and Blast that have fishing rod holders built-in or added, and have a very flat bottom that adds to initial stability for fishing, hunting, bird watching or general recreational use," said Greg Larson of Perception Sport.
The features of boats and kayaks not only differ between brands, but each brand has various features that differ with each line of product. For example, Pelican kayaks have features on their higher-end models that allow for more experienced paddlers to venture out for longer periods of time. They also offer more seating comfort, adjustable foot pegs to suit each and every body type, storage space, and knee pads or thigh braces which allow more comfortable paddling and increased control.
The Old Town Trip 10, a Dunham's exclusive model, carries a weight capacity of between 275 and 300 pounds. The bonus feature of this model that you won't find on every kayak is the rear hatch system for gear storage.
"The rear cover opens into a large compartment that has what is called a bulkhead, or divider that seals that part of the boat off from the rest of the hull," explains Palinsky. "This helps keep your gear dry, and provides extra flotation to the whole boat."
Pelican also has several choices at Dunham's this summer, including the Vibe 80 stand-up paddleboard for small paddlers, the Ultimate 100SE kayak, and the Escape 100 kayak, which offers adjustable foot pegs, stern Quicklock storage, a cockpit table with day hatch and bottle holder, and comfortable seating.
So whether you're new to kayaking or a seasoned sailor, Dunham's has the variety of boats with features perfect for everyone. With summer at its peak, don't waste it away watching from shore. Get out and paddle!
See you in the woods!
-Paddle Bum
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Paddle Your Way to Adventure
Today's kayaks offer safe, inexpensive fun for the entire family.
If you're a frequent visitor to our lakes and streams, you've likely noticed that more people are enjoying the same waterways while paddling a kayak. In fact, according to The Outdoor Foundation, 32 percent more participants took up the sport between 2009 and 2011. That's not surprising when you consider that it can be enjoyed by young and old, is relatively inexpensive and the equipment requires little maintenance.
"Kayaks are friendlier today than they have ever been. They are more stable, more comfortable and easier to use. They're also safer. The cockpit opening is longer and goes past your knees, making it easier to exit the kayak in an emergency situation," said Mark Palinsky, of Old Town.
If you've considered joining this extremely enjoyable and relaxing activity, here are a few options and suggestions.
Fishing and River Kayaks
As our experts pointed out, we're seeing two significant kayaking trends in: people are buying them to fish and to paddle along our scenic rivers.
"The river kayaks are simply an extension of what people have experienced for years. They have rented kayaks and canoes at liveries and have enjoyed the experience so much that they have decided to purchase the kayak for personal use. Our Swiftwater 10.5 kayak is ideal for this use. The fishing kayaks are great for those who want to get away from fishing from shore and don't want to use a powerboat. I recommend our Patriot or Blast models. They are designed to carry fishing rod holders and come in camouflage colors," said Greg Larson of Confluence Water Sports.
Another option for anglers is Pelican International's Castaway 100 sit-on kayak. It offers plenty of speed, capacity and storage space. Mark Palinsky, of Old Town kayaks and canoes, offers yet another approach.
"You don't necessarily have to go out and buy an angler kayak. Kayaks that are serviceable, with a large cockpit and high level of stability, such as our Vapor 10 model, are very good for people who like to fish. What many of our customers have found is that it's less expensive to buy a base model and customize it to their specific needs," Palinsky said.
Kids' Kayaks
As many parents are discovering, kayaking is an ideal activity that can be enjoyed by the entire family, including children. Before you purchase a kayak for junior, Palinsky offers the following advice:
"Like shoes, the kayak has to fit the child. Shoes that are too big make the child clumsy and shoes that are too small are not comfortable. Frequently, parents will buy a 9-foot boat and will have their kids grow into it. It's not necessarily the best approach," he said.
Palinsky recommends making sure the kayak is designed to accommodate the child's weight and that the foot pegs can be easily reached, since they help provide stability.
Stand Up Paddleboards
Also extremely popular nowadays are stand up paddleboards (SUPs). In fact, The Outdoor Foundation reports that nearly 60 percent of stand up paddling participants tried the activity for the first time in 2011.
"SUPs are wide surfboards that you stand up and paddle with and are more versatile than kayaks. You can sit, kneel or stand up on them. Women are using them for yoga and core exercising," said Lisa Senecal, Pelican International.
Dunham's Sports carries three different Pelican International models: Vibe, for smaller paddlers (up to 120 pounds), Flow, for intermediate paddlers and Surge, for more performance-oriented paddlers.
"We're seeing an increase of SUPs in river use, especially in Michigan," Palinsky added. "What a wonderful way to go down the river; they provide a much better view of what's in front and around you."
Kayak Care
One of the most appealing aspects of this sport is that the equipment requires little maintenance.
"Pretty much all of the kayaks that Dunham's carries are low maintenance – even no maintenance," Senecal said.
"We have sun protection built into the boat, but not on the seats. We recommend using a good UV protectant to prevent sun degradation," Larson added. All of our experts recommended storing kayaks on their side when not in use.
Dunham's Sports carries a wide range of kayaks and SUPs for a variety of purposes, configurations and price points. Be sure to consult with a sales representative to help you make an informed decision so you too can enjoy our area's wonderful waterways.
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Posted by Jenna Ray on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013
American pedagogical theorist Gloria Ladson-Billings will return to Morris on Monday, November 11. As the University of Minnesota, Morris's 2013 Distinguished Visiting Professor in the Liberal Arts, Ladson-Billings will again visit K–12 schools and provide lectures, workshops, and discussions on the Morris campus.
Ladson-Billings met with University faculty and students as well as area teachers in late September. She will continue this work before concluding her two-part visit on Friday, November 15. Ladson-Billings will also deliver a closing address on Thursday, November 14, at 7:30 p.m. in the Humanities Fine Arts Recital Hall. The title of her talk is "Through A Glass Darkly: The Persistence of Race in Education Research." The event is free and open to the public.
Ladson-Billings met with Morris students in September.
Ladson-Billings is a teacher-educator on the faculty of the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Education. She is known for her groundbreaking work in the fields of culturally relevant pedagogy and critical race theory.
She also met with Morris's education faculty.
The University of Minnesota, Morris Distinguished Visiting Professorship in the Liberal Arts was established in 2001 by Dean and Vice Chancellor Emeritus Dr. Elizabeth S. Blake to celebrate and strengthen the success of the University of Minnesota, Morris as an undergraduate liberal arts campus and to contribute to its continuing quest for high distinction in baccalaureate education. Dr. Blake, professor emeritus of French, served as vice chancellor for academic affairs and dean at UMM from 1979 until 1995. Dr. Blake, affectionately known as "Bettina," currently resides in Boston, Massachusetts, where she continues to be an active scholar and writer.
Ladson-Billings delivered an opening keynote address titled "'Stakes Is High:' Educating New Century Students".
Additional information on Ladson-Billings and her work is available online.
Pictured above: Ladson-Billings met with area teachers during her September visit.


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The duty cycle on 110 MIGS is usually 20%, Atleast all the ones I have seen under $500. And Ray, I understand that I need to practice alot before I start building go-karts, I'm not going to just get a welder and build a go-kart immediately and then sell it, I am not going to endanger someones life like that by having inferior welds that could break. You have been a big help Ray, And I thank you for that. It is nice to see a forum where someone can come and ask a question and not get flamed for it. I have had a little welding experience before, My grandfather has a Lincoln 225 stick welder that he taught me how to use, My welds were not the prettiest, But after beating on it with a sledge hammer a couple times, It never came apart. But again thank you all for your help, It is very much appreciated.
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LinkedIn has Katy Perry on its mind. But not in the usual I-have-that-Firework-song-stuck-in-my-head way. The pop singer is the namesake, and underlying inspiration, for the company's largest product design undertaking since its launch in 2003.
As a go-to destination for working professionals, LinkedIn has carved out its focused territory in the social networking space. The site goes largely unchallenged, while Facebook, Google+, Twitter and others battle it out for more of our personal time. And LinkedIn has the numbers to prove it, with more than 175 million users and an 89 percent revenue growth in the last year, according to Q2 earnings.
But the company has not been known for having an amazingly designed site — if anything, it has looked cluttered and always just a bit outdated over the past years. Now, the company aims to change that with Katy.
"We want to make it look like [LinkedIn] is from the year 2012 and not like it's from 1999," Senior Experience Designer Marissa Dulaney says. "You have to keep up with the times."
For LinkedIn, Katy is an exercise in simplification.
"If you look at the average user today, she's getting a lot more sophisticated, she's using a lot more tools both for productivity and entertainment," says Deep Nishar, senior VP of products and user experience. "At some level, we are becoming generation ADD, so we don't have that much time to focus and spend on things…. At the end of the day, if we have fewer things across which to make decisions, we end up making choices and taking action."
And LinkedIn's user experience design team is already working at full speed to "Katyfy" the site across all pages. Recently launched products like the revamped Company pages, notification capabilities, the redesigned homepage, the commenting and liking features on LinkedIn Today, the iPad app and the Windows Phone app are all part of the Katy effort.
And why Perry? As an avid pop culture fanatic, Steve Johnson, LinkedIn's director of design and web development, sees pop stars as personifications of the state of the world. And right now, he says, there is no star that resonates more with people than Perry. Most people know and can sing a Katy Perry song off the top of their head and enjoy it, Johnson says.
"Fashion changes, people's perception of value changes, people's ideas of what's useful and what's not changes," Johnson says. "There's normally an icon in there that we can all think about — when someone says to me 'Madonna,' I remember how significant that was when I was a teenage boy and what the meant — the sights, the sounds, the fashion. That's why I'm hinging it on Katy."
But don't think of this as the Katy Perry of garish costumes; think of this as the Katy Perry of simple but irresistible pop hooks — something people keep coming back to.
Waking Up in Silicon Valley
The Katy redesign efforts have already proven successful. Unique visits are up 38 percent, page views have increased more than 60 percent, and the number of days members are visiting the site is at an all-time high. Engagement on the LinkedIn Today page has increased 150 percent since its July refresh, and sharing through LinkedIn status updates are also at an all-time high, in part thanks to a refreshed homepage.
"This has been an initiative for two-and-a-half years, and it's finally coming to light," Johnson says. "We're touching every single page and this is huge…. We just needed to get [the site] up to snuff. This is going to feel like such a major redesign, because LinkedIn has never actually embarked on something like this before."
The company's homepage is, naturally, the most viewed page on the site. And it was one of the first to get a major Katy finish when LinkedIn rolled out the initial phase of its Home Page redesign in July. (LinkedIn is currently in the process of rolling the new homepage out to all users.) For the past year, the LinkedIn team has been working on giving its 8-year-old homepage a significant facelift.
If you track the evolution of the site from just four years ago to the latest home page design, you can see where LinkedIn's UED team is going with Katy. Text-heavy sidebars have been replaced with a cleaner top navigation bar, while sharing and content in the form of images come front and center.
"If you take a look at our old homepage, there are just 50 things for you to look that," Dulaney says. "When users are encountered with something like that they don't know what to do."
To address the problem, Dulaney and the Home Page team reduced all of those features down to two attention targets: the left rail, which is all about your LinkedIn network, and the right rail, which is all about your insights and recommendations.
The homepage is also more graphical and features subtle yet useful improvements like putting your most important updates at the top of the feed, having an auto-loading feed, and implementing a right-rail lock at "People You May Know" when you're scrolling down the page.
"I think about it kind of like a concierge or a waiter," Dulaney says. "Who doesn't like being waited on? If you have to get up every time you want to eat a little bit more at a restaurant and go seek the food out, it's not going to be as nice of a experience as just sitting there and having those things delivered to you. All you have to do is start using the site and we bring what you want to you. We actually bring you the most relevant content."
The goal is to drive more engagement and sharing without hindering the overall experience. In fact, despite the more graphical look, LinkedIn's developers were able to make the homepage faster than the old one.
This is just the first of many Katy homepage roll-outs. Plans call for more visual elements and data that provides detailed insights into your professional network. The page will also surface more of what you specifically need — jobs you might be interested in, for example, or people in your industry who you should (not 'might') know.
"I want to see a huge increase in anything we recommend in the recommendation engine in general," Johnson says. "In the new Katy design we're going to make that a lot more discoverable and you can be like, 'Wow, that seems like an area I want to participate in and communicate in more.'"
A Unified Experience
Katy actually grew out of LinkedIn's successful redesign of its iPhone app.
"When we started with this project [the iPhone app] we needed to simplify it and make a more focused and beautiful experience," says Micah Alpern, principle designer of LinkedIn's mobile experiences. "You can see that when you launch the [old] app it's not clear what to do. There's 12 things and it's all disorganized."
In August 2011, the team launched a completely overhauled iPhone app that featured a totally new design built around a focused, four-tile interface. People responded positively to the app, calling it beautiful and polished, not necessarily words that would have described the previous versions of the app or any other part of LinkedIn, for that matter.
Given the success of the app, the design team felt that the visual language it had created in the mobile experience should be applied to other areas of LinkedIn, starting with the homepage but eventually expanding out to all products.
"We sort of pulled the alarm bell and we got every visual designer to come together for an intense few days of ideation, exploration, innovation," Alpern says. "We came up with all kinds of different of ideas. And from that genesis is where the early ideas of Katy came from."
One of the main goals in Project Katy is to create a cohesive experience across all platforms, no matter the device or operating system.
"The biggest challenge we face as an organization is to keep the spirit of this design and this family alive as we move to other platforms," says Jakob Heuser, principal web developer and UED lead.
Though mobile was the spark for Katy, LinkedIn's UI Pattern Library is what enabled it all to work.
In May, LinkedIn came out with a Windows Phone app that makes complete sense for that platform — utilizing live tiles and the Windows Phone scrolling interface. The team did the same for the iPad, recognizing that someone who visits LinkedIn on a tablet has different goals than someone who accesses the site through an iPhone. The tablet is targeted more toward what Alpern calls "coffee and couch users," who tend to spend more time on the app and thus want more features that on-the-go iPhone users. But all of the apps clearly show the simplified, modern design language of the Katy experience.
The results: Mobile accounts for 23 percent of unique visits to LinkedIn, double the figure from last year. Users view 41 LinkedIn profiles and perform 19 people searches every second from mobile devices.
Though mobile was the spark for Katy, LinkedIn's UI Pattern Library is what enabled it all to work. The company spent the past year creating a library complete with all of the elements that are crucial to front-facing changes, including standard typography across all products as well as specific buttons, interactions, grid patterns and design elements that should be used on all of the site pages and mobile products.
Prior to Katy and the pattern library, product teams at LinkedIn worked independently, each establishing the look of its particular product, whether it was the homepage, profile page, or an app. They shared some similar features, but there was nothing like the cohesiveness the company now offers across all of its products.
"The nice thing about Katy is that developers and designers can talk in language rather than pixel sizes and CSS elements," says David Delo, a web development team lead.
LinkedIn will continue to roll out Katy through the end of the year and make small tweaks as necessary, but this will be LinkedIn's look for a while. Johnson says that he absolutely plans on revamping the site every time there's a big enough cultural shift or phenomenon but that that doesn't happen very often.
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A 401(k) is not required to permit in-service withdrawals prior to age 65 or the attainment of normal retirement age if earlier. A 401(k) plan may permit in-service withdrawals of elective deferrals at age 59 1/2 but is not required to do so. Whether you can take a distribution prior to retirement age will be explained in the Summary Plan Description (SPD). The company should have already provided you with a copy of this document. You also have the right to obtain a copy of the entire plan document. The company must provide you with a copy of this document within 30 days of your written request or they can be fined.
So if the plan does not permit in-service withdrawals at age 59 1/2, you will not be able to withdraw the entire amount and roll it over to another plan unless you terminate employment.
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There shouldn't be conflicting documents pertaining to 1 plan. You may want to ask your employer as to the reason that there are 2 separate plan documents and the reason that the provisions are different. Perhaps the company is not operating the plan in compliance with regulations. Perhaps the company originally permitted in-service distributions at age 59 1/2 and then eliminated this feature which could be another violation. You could file a complaint with the Employee Benefits Security Administration which is a division of the Department of Labor regarding the company's failure to operate the plan in accordance with the provisions of the documents that contain the age 59 1/2 in-service distribution feature.


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Tech companies push stylish, personal design
By Gabriel Madway
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - With consumers showing an appetite for stylish personal devices, PC and gadget makers will need more than just vibrant colors, rounded edges or an elegant metallic finish to stand out in a crowded market.
PC users are increasingly interested in what's on the outside as much as what's on the inside. And as the market shifts to laptops from desktops, computers are more portable and hence more visible, making them as much of a design statement as a purse or a pair of shoes.
Richard Shim, a PC analyst with IDC, said it's all part of a larger trend of "hyper-specialization" in notebooks.
"Personalization is becoming a big differentiator. It's just a question of how far you can take it and how much money you can get for it," he said.
With many competing technology products delivering similar performance, some consumers will be looking as much at style and flair as they do microprocessors and gigabytes.
" want to take the focus off speeds and feeds and put it on something else, because it's pretty hard to differentiate yourself," said NPD analyst Stephen Baker.
Design has always played a role in technology products. Apple Inc has long been acknowledged for its minimalist, sleek products such as Macintosh computers and iPhones. But now, consumers can tailor the look of many other gadgets.
In addition to offering a variety of personalized "skins" -- molded coverings that consumers affix to their computers to change the color or design of the device's exterior -- PC makers are ranging farther afield to come up with new designs. Continued...


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Bearcats Begin BIG EAST Conference Championship Play Friday Against Marquette
March 1, 2012
Cincinnati Game Notes | Marquette Game Notes | BIG EAST Tournament Central
CINCINNATI - The University of Cincinnati women's basketball team (15-14, 6-10 BIG EAST) begins its 2012 BIG EAST Conference Championship run when it plays 14-seed Marquette (13-16, 4-12 BIG EAST) on Friday, March 2 at 8 p.m. at the XL Center in Hartford, Conn. UC is seeded No. 11, which ties for its highest seeding in the BIG EAST Championship. It was also the 11-seed in the 2006 and 2007 tournaments.
The game will be streamed live on BIGEAST.tv and can also be heard live on GoBEARCATS.com with Tom Gelehrter calling the action.
Streaks, Storylines & Sidebars
- UC was picked to finish 15th in the league in the preseason poll, but finished the regular season tied for 10th.
- The Bearcats recorded four conference road wins this season, which is its most since becoming a BIG EAST member.
- UC's 15 wins this season is the most it has recorded in the Jamelle Elliott Era. The 15 victories ties its win total from the 2006-07 season, when it went 15-14.
- UC is guaranteed to finish with at least a 500 record for the first time since 2006-07, when it finished 15-14.
- With a win against Marquette, Cincinnati will have its most wins since 2005-06 when it joined the league. It finished 17-12 overall and 7-10 in the BIG EAST that season.
- Cincinnati has recorded 99 blocks this season, which ranks first on the all-time single season list. The previous record was 96 blocks in the 1983-84 season.
Last Time Out
The University of Cincinnati women's basketball team was defeated by No. 18 DePaul (21-9, 9-7), 73-51, on Feb. 27 at McGrath-Phillips Arena. Sophomore forward Jeanise Randolph set a season-high with 14 points and paced three scorers in double-figures. Joining Randolph was Dayeesha Hollins with 13 points, followed by Bjonee Reaves with 12.
The Bearcats struggled to contain DePaul leading scorer Anna Martin, who shot 15-of-19 from the floor en route to 36 points. The hosts built the margin up to nine, 29-20, before ending the half with a 29-22 lead. UC went on a 7-0 in the first two minutes of the second half to knot it at 29, but the Blue Demons shot a daunting 70.8 percent (17-24) in the second half - the highest shooting percentage UC has faced all season - to build its advantage to as much as 25.
Bearcats Against The Golden Eagles
In the first meeting this season, sophomore guard Dayeesha Hollins led the Bearcats to a 64-52 victory against Marquette on Wednesday, Feb. 1 at the Al McGuire Center. Hollins scored 22 points for her fourth 20-plus point game of the season. Bjonee Reaves scored 18 points as she and Hollins combined for more than half of the team's points.
In the second meeting, UC continued its historic season when it defeated Marquette, 60-46, on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at Fifth Third Arena. With the victory, UC recorded its most BIG EAST Conference wins since the 2006-07 season, when it won six. Marquette's 46 points were the lowest UC has held a conference opponent to this season.
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This is a great place to start if you are looking to learn the names of animals in Spanish. This list of Spanish animal names includes the English translation for each animal listed from Spanish to English, but if you'd like to read this list from English to Spanish, click here.
Below, you will find our main list of animals in Spanish translated to English. Many translations for common animals are included in the list such as Cat and Dog, plus there are also less common animal translations included like Hippopotamus and Whale. Past this are a series of animal related sentences, also translated from Spanish to English which can help you improve your Spanish animal vocabulary.
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Whether you take Spanish classes online or simply study Spanish language books offline, our list of animal related Spanish to English translations are here to help you learn the Spanish animal names and become fluent in Spanish!
View this list of animals in Spanish with translations from: Spanish to English or English to Spanish
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Spanish Animal Words
- Ballena - Whale
- Caballo - Horse
- Cachorro - Puppy
- Ciervo - Deer
- Delfín - Dolphin
- Dragon - Dragon
- Gato - Cat
- Hipopotamo - Hippopotamus
- León - Lion
- Mono - Monkey
- Murciélago - Bat
- Oso - Bear
- Pajaro - Bird
- Peces - Fish (plural)
- Perro - Dog
- Pez - Fish
- Serpiente - Snake
- Tiburon - Shark
- Tigre - Tiger
- Vaca - Cow
- Zorro - Fox
Spanish Animal Names in Sentences:
- El elefante es grande - The elephant is big
- El perro es el mejor amigo del hombre - A dog is man's best friend
- El pez es rojo - The fish is red
- Es tu la vaca? - Are you a cow?
- Eres un mono - You are a monkey
- Me gusta dormir con las vacas - I like to sleep with the cows
- Mi gato es grande - My cat is big
- Mi perro es muy lindo - My dog is very cute
- Mi perro se comió mi tarea - My dog ate my homework
- Quiero alquilar un avestruz - I want to rent an ostrich
- Tengo un gato en mis pantalones - I have a cat in my pants
- Yo tengo un mono - I have a monkey
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- I want to rent an ostrich from you.
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- Monkeys
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- The cat is in my pants.
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Engagement photography from Rochester NY!
By Patrick Castania
I met up with Cassie and Shawn on the shore of Lake Ontario, just outside of Rochester NY, for an engagement photo session and to also take some artistic & romantic photos as part of their session too. My goal was to capture the closeness and excitement of a newly engaged couple like Cassie & Shawn. We really lucked out as far as beautiful weather (especially with all the rain this spring…). Everyone stayed relaxed and had fun walking the shoreline, which provided us with some beautiful locations and ideas for their engagement photos. We switched it up a lot and used a variety of poses for their photos as well. They're a great couple and were a pleasure to work with. I wish them all the best with their destination wedding next year! Check out a few of my favorite photos from their engagement session. See even more engagement photography here.
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BlackBerry Tour
2 Recommendations
jooxi's recommendation
Sure, we all eye the iPhone with envious eyes, but there's life yet in the BlackBerry brand. The new Tour (stupidest...choice...for a promotional...product name...tie-in...ever) boasts everything you've come to love and expect from your CrackBerry (ROCKS email, calenders, messaging) with extra features and a new, easier to use OS. Some highlights: -3.2 Megapixel Camera/Video Recorder WITH flash Real crisp images, nice flash, real fast. -Built in Quad-Band GSM for Global coverage Comes with a Verizon or Sprint SIM card, but you can use your own - New, polished, faster OS 4.7 (I think) is a big step up from my old Pearl. Smooth navigation, one button app switching for multi-tasking mojo, easier settings and memory management, simpler sound profiles, improved Messenger, faster browser with simple HTML view and one button Google/Wikipedia/Dictionary.com searching, built in BlackBerry App store.... -256 MB's Device Memory Yes, the iPhone has gigabytes, but apps take up 0.5-3 MB's, tops. PLENTY of space to have all my apps installed and to download and try out new ones. -Unlocked, stand-along GPS Freakin' finally! Google Maps finds me in no time at all, down to the meter. It also comes with a free 2 GB MicroSD card built in, and multiple outlet adaptors for your charger to fit your jet-set lifestyle. The screen is awesomely bright and clear, the keyboard is just the right mix of size, legibility and usefulness, and there's plenty of memory for downloading and trying out new apps. And now my friends, for the cons: -No WiFi. If you use it this is a glaring omission for a top of the line device, but otherwise, no big deal. -Screen Ripples. Pressing on the screen or hard on the buttons directly underneath it make a slight ripple effect on the display. It's minor and varies in sensitivity from handset to handset, but it is a bit of a defect. Everything is always legible and clear though. -Car Bluetooth Problems. Apparently the software has some bugs and people don't hear you so well if you try to use the phone with yrou car's bluetooth link. This is a pain but is expected to be fixed soon with a software update. -Stupid Micro USB charging port. Besides having to get a new car charger, it's placed awkwardly on the left bottom side. Just annoying to have to flip the phone around to plug it in sometimes... Other than some new release bugs, it's a great phone, and only $99 if you sign up for a new contract with Verizon (Who have the best coverage in NYC, IMHO and have pretty decent customer service). Great little multitasking, world conquering sidekick! P.S. FashionKitty, you're a traitor to the cause. P.P.S I actually like the name Tour, it was just stupid to try to associate it with Bono.
Just a joke :). I think wars over silicone are stupid. Use what you like! But yeah AT&T is a big turn off right now. If they release it for Verizon, I'll certainly give it a serious look.
Hi Chad :) Again, I find 'gadget wars' funnily stupid. It's a piece of plastic! Use what you like and live your life with abandon! But yeah Blackberry's all look the same and pretty much work the same. the iPhone is pretty darn cool. Only 3 cons for me: 1. AT&T. They just don't have great coverage here. 2. I'm kinda used to a real keyboard 3. I need multiple email inboxes and multitasking. If they ever release it for Verizon, I'll give it a shot!
haha, i was just provoking you. To each his own. You can have multiple emails on an iPhone though, just a point of reference.
Ah, I took the bait :). Yes, to each his own. But darn, the curves on that thing...I do envy...
- jooxi
luv2runn's recommendation
Ahhhh- what can I say - I love the blackberry! I does everything, its fast, and I don't spell words wrong on a touch screen :-)


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Anyone using Beyma coaxials from the auto sound series in their 02-07 Impreza? If so, where and how are they mounted?
I've always had good experiences with these drivers in monitor and live sound applications, and I know they're great quality. Question is, will they fit. If someone's done it, I'd rather not reinvent the wheel.
Looking at SC-603 for example:
Beyma Car Speakers - Beyma Sound Concept SC-603 3-way car speaker- Beyma SC-603 150 watt 6.5" 3-way speaker for all car speaker applications. Beyma SC-603 and other Beyma 6.5" car speakers here.


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text: Debra takes offense when Marie accuses her of being rude and the two wind up fighting and not speaking to each other. When Ray tries to make things better by getting each of the women to apologize to the other, he only achieves in making a bad situation worse. Then, the unthinkable happens (at least to Ray) - Debra decides she likes it when Marie doesn't speak to her and she intends to keep it that way.


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Completed the first install of Fedora rawhide on PlayStation 3 today, from the tree at rsync://bombadil.infradead.org/ps3-rawhide-20070415/
The rawhide kernel works on PS3; all I needed to change was a few things in the installer and related packages. There are updated rhpl, booty, kudzu and anaconda packages, for which the source is in the SRPMS/ directory. All the patches have been filed in bugzilla, findable from the PS3 tracker bug.
There's a bootloader image in PS3/otheros/otheros.bld where the PlayStation will find it if it's burned to DVD. I created it manually with the old 2.6.16 kernel because kexec isn't yet working in the 2.6.21 kernel, but it uses the initrd automatically generated from anaconda with petitboot, which is in Extras.
The biggest issue I have at the moment is that the graphical installer uses a fixed resolution of 800x600 -- which doesn't work too well on a 480i screen, and we default to 480i on PS3. For now, I just added a few options for different video modes into the bootloader configuration in he install tree, and added 'text' to the arguments for the 480i option.
Installing Fedora rawhide on PlayStation 3:
- Fetch the install tree:
mkdir rawhide-ps3 cd rawhide-ps3 rsync -avz rsync://bombadil.infradead.org/rawhide-ps3-20070415/ .(If you have an existing copy of PPC rawhide lying around already, use that to seed the rsync by copying it into your rawhide-ps3 directory first.)
- Burn the tree to DVD. From the rawhide-ps3-20070415
growisofs -Z /dev/dvd -R -J .If you don't have a DVD writer, you can use the CD image in images/boot.iso to boot and then do a network installation instead. Just export the tree you've downloaded by NFS or HTTP or FTP, and then boot the CD and point it at your export
- Boot into Game OS and use the self-update procedure to
make sure you're running the
latest firmware (1.60 at time of writing). Also use the
Format Tool to ensure your
disk is partitioned such that the "Other OS" is permitted
some space. Then install the
boot loader and run it as described in the "Performing the
Installation" and "Starting the Bootloader" stages of the Sony
You might want to note what it says at the bottom about how to get back to Game OS.
- You should find yourself in the petitboot graphical bootloader. Insert the CD/DVD and within a few seconds, you should see it turn up the screen, with options for different video modes. Select the one you want, or wait 5 seconds and the default (720p) will start.
- Now you're in the Fedora installer. It should all Just Work™. As is normal on anything but servers where you actually expect to change disks around, make sure you don't use the silly Fedora default partitioning scheme which uses LVM -- choose the option 'Custom' and just make normal partitions on the drive instead. Petitboot isn't yet tested with LVM.
- When it finishes, it should reboot and petitboot should let you boot from the hard drive. Rebooting doesn't always work yet in the current kernel, so you may need to power cycle when it wants to reboot.
- When it comes up, run 'yum install smolt' and then 'smoltSendProfile' to let us know that you're running Fedora on PS3.
All of this is fairly trivial and should land in Fedora rawhide fairly soon, with the possible exception of the otheros.bld bootloader. That currently needs a kernel with working kexec, and a patch to anaconda which doesn't seem to have been received favourably. And even then it may end up producing an image which is too large to fit -- it's possible that we'll need to build a special minimal kernel for use in the bootloader image.


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Aizawl, Apr 17(UNI) The surrendered Bru Liberation Front of Mizoram (BLFM) today warned of returning to Tripura refugee camps than wait for their full rehabilitation.
Alleging that they have not received the rehabilitation package in full, former BLFM foreign secretary Edwin Chorky threatened , ''If by April there is no positive action from the Centre as well as the state government, we will go back to the refugee camps in Tripura.'' Ministry of home affairs secretary Shantanu Consul, during his recent visit to Mizoram, had made it clear to the surrendered Brus that the Centre would not go beyond Rs 20,000, which is an addition to the Rs 30,000 already been given to them after their surrender in 2006.
However, the BLFM leader said that they also made it clear to the central official that they would not accept the Centre's offer.
BLFM was a small faction of the Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF), formed at the time when the Mizoram government signed a MoU with the BNLF in 2005.
The Centre on the other hand reiterated that the BLFM was a small faction and as they had surrendered on their own they could not be given rehabilitation package equivalent to what had been given to BNLF cadres, said Mizoram home secretary C Ropianga.
A rehabilitation fund of Rs 80,000 was given to each of the BNLF cadres who came overground following the 2005 agreement with the Mizoram government.
'' We will take our grievances to the state government, and if there is no positive response, we may move to Delhi to stage an indefinite fast there,'' Chorky said.


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