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On Wednesday March 2nd, my Opa passed away…it was something we knew was coming, but was also very sudden. My Opa had been sick for some time, but had been holding on. As I've mentioned in previous posts, he went into the hospital on 02/11/11. He returned home on 02/17/11 and never really got better. Last weekend he took a big turn for the worst and on Tuesday, March 1st Hospice came in. They made him comfortable and after a few doses of morphine he fell asleep at apx 2pm that Tuesday and never really woke up. He went just before 11am on Wednesday. He was ready to go and made sure we all knew how much he loved us. He always told us he wanted to go at home, in his chair and in his sleep. Thanks to Hospice we were able to make two of those three things happen. His last sleep was the most peaceful I think he's slept in a long time and his breathing was calmer than it's been since I can't even remember. He was surrounded by myself, my mom and my aunt when he passed and we didn't leave his side his last 48 hours. Sadly my Omi and he never got to say good-bye. Her ventilator came out on Monday 02/28/11, but by that time Opa was to far gone to go see her at the hospital or even call her and say good-bye. The last time they saw each other was 02/11/11 when she went to visit him at the hospital (she was admitted to a different hospital the next day). They were married for 52 years last November. Unfortunately because my Omi had been in the hospital and on the ventilator she didn't know how bad Opa had gotten and because we needed her to focus on herself and fight to get better we couldn't tell her. Wednesday afternoon after Opa passed we had to go to the hospital and tell my Omi that her husband had died. He tried so hard to hold on until she came home, but he just couldn't hold on anymore.
My Opa was truly a great man, I couldn't ask for a better grandfather. I was/am extremely close to my grandparents and they are more like a second set of parents to me than grandparents. It's hard to believe that he is really gone…I keep hoping this is some horrible dream and I will go to their house and he will call from the back room "Hi sweetie!" as he sat in his chair like always. My mom and I went to their house Thursday before we went to make his arrangements and their house has never seemed so empty and quiet. Even thou he was only in the living room (where Hospice put the hospital bed) the last 24 hours of his life, the living room now seems empty without him. I am very grateful I was able to be with him the last couple days of his life…I just hope at the end he knew my mom, my aunt and I were there with him holding his hands.
He was born in
Magdeburg, Germany and escaped to where he met my Omi in late 1957. In 1963 they moved to Canada and have lived here ever since. He was a typewriter repair man his whole life and opened his own shop where he worked until he retired apx 10 years ago. He was also an avid golfer…boy did he love to golf. Sacramento, CA
He leaves behind his wife of 52 years, Anni, daughters Evelyn and Manuela, grandchildren Nicholas, Suzanne and Nicole and great-grandchildren Hayden (his little Dude) and Bevin (his little sweetheart).
I will always remember what he told me the week before he died while I was sitting with him on one of the last good days he had; "I saw a lot of people die when I was young, but I made it this far; I had a good life. I had a two beautiful daughters who gave me three beautiful grandchildren and a beautiful granddaughter who gave me my two beautiful great-grandchildren. I'm almost 76 and have had a long life, who could ask for anything more? Some days could've been better and some days could've been worse, but overall I've had a pretty good life and I couldn't ask for anything else. It's time for me to go."
He will be greatly missed…
RIP Opa and happy golfing
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ORLANDO, - The Corporate 5K held in downtown Orlando has beefed up its security more this year than ever before, days after the bombings at the Boston Marathon than killed three people and injured more than 60 others.
About 16,000 runners were expected to run in Thursday night's race, which started near Eola Drive and Central Boulevard, moving toward Bumby Avenue where runners turned turn north and headed west on Robinson Street, then to Rosalind, before hitting the finish line on Central Avenue.
At least 67 officers were assigned solely to patrol the race route, five more than last year. In addition, race organizers and Orlando police say there are several other new security measures in place. They wouldn't discuss specifics because they don't want to give opportunities to potential attackers.
More than 100 volunteers were also on the course, and were taught to keep their eyes open. Emergency crews were on site and standby.
Many runners and their families say the extra security gives them comfort at a time when the Boston Marathon bombings are at the top of everyone's minds.
"You can never have enough security and it's going to make people feel more free as they're coming out and expressing themselves," said Tawni Edwards.
"People can expect searches," Natalie Casey, vice president of communications, said earlier in the week.
John Hughes, owner of Track Shack, which hosts the 5K, was in Boston and had already completed the marathon when the bombings happened. He says the deadly explosions won't prevent him from attending other races.
"I think Americans as a whole -- we're going to get through this. It's not going to stop us from doing what we all love," he said. "We are going to make sure that everything is done as it should be. Obviously, security will be heightened more than it ever has been."
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I've been interested in Churrasco grilling for a long time and finally had a chance to try it. I have a multi rotisserie grill, but after I did my research, I found out that many home cooks actually don't use these modern rotisserie grills that you see in restaurants like Fogo De Chao. They actually use an open style grill similar to Mangal (Kabob grill), but has multi levels to cook at different temp simultaneously. I also wanted something more interactive, since rotisserie grills do all the work.
So I rigged up some thing similar with three level of cooking
I also added these shelves hangers to help hold skewers on their sides so I could position them where I could cook in 360 degrees fashion.
The main body of the grill has these slits that allow the same application
I started with chicken drumsticks and pork sausage. The chicken was seasoned with rock salt and a little of black pepper.
Grill Cam
Added chicken hearts- I know, not a popular thing around here, but very traditional in Brazilian BBQ. I marinated them in a mixture of garlic, cilantro, red wine vinegar and some spices.
I added some eggplants and mushrooms
I couldn't find Sirloin Cap, so I used NY strips instead. They're similar in shape and flavor.
Seasoning is minimal with coarse salt only
The steaks on the grill
The cooking is done
Dinner is served
The flavor was awesome and was very similar to the meal I had at Fogo De Chao. It's really amazing how much flavor the chicken and meat had with just addition of salt. I think it allowed the charcoal flavor (lump of course) to come through in a manner I did not expect. After all these years of marinating and experimenting with different spice mixtures and rubs, who knew that all you needed was salt, charcoal and high heat to get an awesome flavor and very juicy meat. I think I have new favorite food
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HOUSTON - A former Houston hand surgeon's death appears to be as complicated as his life. A Federal Bankruptcy case has uncovered that Dr. Michael Brown had four wills.
"It's ironic because drama has now followed him to the grave. This is pure, unadulterated Michael Brown. God Bless him," said Brian Wice, Local 2 Legal Analyst.
During a federal bankruptcy hearing Thursday, teams of lawyers assembled to begin to make sense of Brown's legal affairs. It is unclear, at this point, which of the four documents will hold the most weight.
According to court proceedings, Brown's former wife, Rachel, is the executor of a 2009 will. A friend of Brown's, Ray Van Proctor, is the executor of another will penned in 2012. Two more wills attached to either one or two Florida women carry July 2013 dates.
The public proceeding Thursday also introduced the existence of yet another Michael Brown property in New York, along with some of its contents.
An appraiser believes 19 pieces of art in the Central Park South apartment are worth a total of $28,700. The most valuable piece, a nude signed by Marc Chagall, is worth $15,000, according to appraiser, R. Alexander Boyle.
See the full appraisal report here.
It became abundantly clear in Thursday morning's federal court hearing that Brown's large estate, his multiple wills, and his bankruptcy have come to a complicated crossroads.
It appears, from court proceedings, Brown's bankruptcy case will most likely be converted to Chapter 7 from Chapter 11, allowing for immediate liquidation of his assets to settle his debts.
Michael Brown died in a Florida hospital on November 8, following a suicide attempt.
The next bankruptcy hearing in Houston is scheduled for December 4.
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Preheat oven to 400°. Oil two large baking sheets. In a large bowl, mix together the first seven ingredients and the dried cherries. In another bowl combine the safflower oil, apple juice, maple syrup, vanilla and barley malt. Mix together with the dry ingredients.
Drop batter by heaping tablespoons, about two inches apart, on the baking sheets. Press each cookie with moistened fingers or a spoon to flatten. Bake 17 to 20 minutes until the cookies are golden brown on the bottom. Transfer cookies to a rack to cool. Delicious with a cool glass of Edensoy.
Per serving - 183 calories, 9 gram fat (41% calories from fat), 3 gram protein, 26 gram carbohydrate, 3 gram fiber, 0 milligram cholesterol, 105 milligram sodium


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Are you thinking about taking out private health insurance? What options are available in Australia and is it the best choice for you and your family? We examine the health care options available for you.
Private health insurance is an option available to singles and families where you take out insurance so you can access a range of options not covered by the public healthcare system. This can include medical services such as:
The main benefit of private health insurance is shorter waiting periods for elective surgery - it also means that you have the choice of who treats you and where. In Australia, private hospitals treat 31 percent of admitted patients - and perform the majority of surgery in Australia (59 percent).
With elective surgery, private health insurance means that you know the date of your treatment - whereas in the public system you might be pushed back if a more critical case comes on the waiting list before you. The waiting list for certain procedures can be very long in the public system - but before taking out private health insurance, check to ensure that you're covered and that conditions aren't considered 'pre-existing conditions'.
Private health insurance can also help cover some of the costs of general medical treatments, meaning you pay less for dental, optical and other treatments.
When you're looking to take out private health insurance, consider your needs now, in the immediate future and the long-term. All private health insurance companies offer bundles that suit your changing needs. For example, young families should look for top levels of dental care, as many teens these days will undergo orthodontic work. If you have a sporting family, look for good cover of osteo, physio or chiro. If you're planning on extending your family, look for a policy that will cover reproductive health, pregnancy and obstetric services.
While it is possible to switch funds or change your level of cover around, waiting periods may still apply, so give yourself a "family health check" annually to assess your family's needs and how they may change in the coming year. Consider everything well in advance as waiting periods of up to 12 months can apply with some health care funds.
If you do not have private hospital cover, you may have to pay the Medicare Levy Surcharge - depending on how much you earn. Singles or families who earn over a certain amount can pay between 1 and 1.5% of their income in the Medicare Levy Surcharge in addition to paying for the Medicare Levy. To find out more click here.
The Australian Government introduced Lifetime Health Cover to encourage more people to take out private health cover sooner. To avoid the surcharge, you need to take out hospital cover with an Australian registered health fund on the 1st of July following your 31st birthday, otherwise you'll be hit with a 2 percent loading for every year you're aged over 30. This means that a 40-year-old will pay 20 percent more for their premiums than someone who took out health insurance at the age of 30. The maximum level of Lifetime Health Cover loading is 70 percent and you need to pay this loading for the first 10 years of your policy.
There are certain medical services that are not covered by private health insurance, but are covered by Medicare. These include visits to your GP, some specialist consultations and diagnostic imaging and tests. If you have private health insurance you can still access the free public system though Medicare and elect to be treated as a public patient in a public hospital.
To find the policy or fund to suit you it helps to visit one of the health insurance comparison website such as
Many of these sites offer tools to help you choose the cover you need and will assess the best private health care provider for your needs. However, it's important to note that some of these sites will not include ALL private health care providers, so shop around on a few sites before you join a fund.
This article was written by Linda Drummond for Kidspot, Australia's best family health resource. Sources include privatehealth.gov.au .
Last revised: Monday, 22 June 2015
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April 18: Dependence Day (Canada); International Throw A Baby In The Canal Day
- 1309 - This day also became National Rythym Day
- 1310 - The first anniversary of National Rythym Day, henceforth paired with World Miss Speling Contest.
- 1485 - A conductor accidentally gives his orchestra jazz band music. Hilarity ensues.
- 1524 - The world's first Spanish restaurant is founded by Hernán Cortéz in Tenochtitlan.
- 1936 - It is found out that orchestra members have neither a sense of rythym nor grammer.
- 1948 - The League of Nations is dissolved, and replaced by a simpler, easier-to-organize style tournament-format competition called the UN. Surprisingly, the Swedish are champions of the inaugural competition.
- 1958 - The Supreme Court of the United States bans poetry and evicts all known poets from the country.
- 1972 - First public toilet opens in Texas. Texans ignore this, and continue urinating in public.
- 1983 - A suicide plumber floods the United States embassy in Beirut, Lebanon.
- 1955 - Albert Einstein dies being struck by lightning while playing golf in North Carolina.
- 1990 - United States Re-Endangerment Day is the first U.S. national holiday created in honor of rednecks and their contributions to American culture.
- 2002 - The internet is officially declared "useless and beyond redemption" by the Norwegian military.
- 2006 - Captain Obvious says you're reading this.
- 2007 - The same orchestra who played jazz band music in 1485 faces the horror of Cole Porter Classics O_O


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A 19-year-old Baton Rouge man was found shot to death early Tuesday in the driveway of his mother's Washington Avenue home, police said.
Police found Demarcus Thomas, 19, 5262 Washington Ave., at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, police spokesman Cpl. L'Jean McKneely said in a news release.
The motive for this incident is unknown, McKneely said.
Alean Thomas, Demarcus Thomas' mother, said her son used to live with her at her Washington Avenue home but moved about three weeks ago to live with a friend. She was calm Tuesday afternoon as she spoke about her son.
"I wasn't OK earlier," she said.
Thomas said her son visited her at 8 p.m. Monday.
She said she heard three gunshots at 10:30 p.m., shortly after her son walked out the door to visit his 10-month-old son, Demarcus Thomas Jr., and the infant's mother.
Thomas said she did not walk outside after hearing the gunshots because she was scared about her own safety.
She said she did not find out about her son's death until hours later.
"The police just said, 'You have a young man dead in your driveway,' " she said.
Thomas said her son was an easygoing person who enjoyed working. She said he had been working at a tire shop on Greenwell Springs Road for the past 10 years.
"He wasn't a wild person, and the neighbors loved him," she said.
Alean Thomas, who has lived on Washington Avenue for 15 years, said her neighborhood has historically been quiet until new neighbors moved in recently.
"These people shoot on this street every day," she said.
Thomas Jr.'s mother, Sheddricka Castle, said Demarcus Thomas always had a positive attitude about him.
"He always said stuff that made you laugh," she said.
Castle said Thomas had visited her and their son at 3 p.m. Monday. She said he left and said he was going to his mother's house.
Castle said Thomas was supposed to return to her home after visiting his mother.
"He was a good person, and everybody loved him," Castle said. "He didn't deserve to die."
Demarcus Thomas' death is the ninth homicide in East Baton Rouge Parish in 2013, according to statistics compiled by The Advocate. It is the eighth homicide since Jan. 10.
Of the nine homicides so far, eight have been within city limits. The Sheriff's Office investigated a homicide Jan. 13 in the 12000 block of Jefferson Highway.
Parish law enforcement agencies investigated seven homicides in January 2012.
Anyone with information about this shooting is urged to contact police at (225) 389-4869 or Crime Stoppers at (225) 344-7867.


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Snaky Panky
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The Western fox snake - Elaphe vulpina vulpina - is characterized by large brown, or black blotches along its back along with smaller blotches along on its sides on a beige to yellow background. The head of an adult is typically a rusty or copper color. It is a singularly handsome reptile. Adults can grow to six feet in length.
They're not venomous. Like other non-poisonous snakes they have a pointed tail and round eyes.
They belong to the group of snakes known as constrictors. They squeeze their prey to death and swallow it whole. Their lower jaw is unhinged and they're capable of swallowing a critter five times larger than their head. Yum!
If disturbed – the fox snake emits a musk-like odor that smells like a fox. Hence its common name. If confronted by a predator they will also coil-up and vibrate their tail in the leaf litter on the ground imitating a rattlesnake to scare it away.
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If you grab one - be careful! They're capable of inflicting a painful bite but you will not swell-up and die from it.
We see them pretty regularly up north. There is a busted-up concrete silo along with an ancient stone house foundation buried on the property making a perfect hibernaculum for these snakes to over-winter. There's probably dozens and dozens of giant serpents hanging out in their musty and spooky-dark subterranean den.
This time of year the snakes are emerging from their underground lair and are engaging in their courtship rituals. Just like this.
We were pretty lucky to witness this and take a bunch of pictures of some serpents performing the snaky panky. Frogs and toads sing, turkeys strut and snakes get so twisted-up you can't tell who's on top. They certainly don't make any noise. And nobody lights-up a cigarette afterward because everyone knows snakes don't have hands. It's a shame the video didn't turn out.
Females will lay up to a couple dozen eggs which will hatch in the fall.
All too often people mistake this snake for a rattler or copperhead. Which generally results in a deceased fox snake. That's too bad – because copperheads aren't found in Wisconsin and rattlesnakes go to great lengths to avoid people. If you're a gardener like me these are my cold-blooded pals as they do a darn good job keeping the rodent and bunny populations in check. They also leave the vegetables alone.
Consider them your friend and coil-up with one sometime.
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The Gettysburg Address
Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address
Soldiers' National Cemetery was dedicated in November 1863; Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address was part of the dedication ceremonies. The cemetery is a resting place for the Union dead at Gettysburg, and it was the first step toward helping the United States heal from the Battle of Gettysburg. For the main address at the dedication ceremonies of Soldiers' National Cemetery, prominent Gettysburg attorney David Wills chose statesman Edward Everett of Massachusetts. Wills also invited President Abraham Lincoln to Gettysburg to add "a few appropriate remarks."
Edward Everett and Abraham Lincoln at Gettysburg
Everett and Lincoln knew each other quite well. Everett ran for vice president of the United States against Lincoln. When the Civil War began, however, Everett offered his support for Lincoln and the Union. One year after the dedication of Soldiers' National Cemetery, in 1864, Everett campaigned for Lincoln, the presidential candidate he once opposed.
At the dedication of Soldiers' National Cemetery, Everett's speech lasted approximately two hours. Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, on the other hand, lasted just a few minutes. "I should be glad…that I came as near to the central idea of the occasion in two hours as you did in two minutes," Everett said.
Inspiration for Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address
Lincoln looked to the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution to draft the Gettysburg Address — and further expanded upon the ideas contained in both documents. Despite decades of division and secession of the Southern states, Lincoln declared, Americans were one people, one country. The Civil War tested this ideal. Abraham Lincoln believed that a loss by the United States in the Civil War would mean a loss of the American experiment in democracy.
In just 272 words, Abraham Lincoln defined for the North, and for all Americans, the meaning, value and price of freedom.
Manuscript Copies of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address
Most of us were probably required to memorize all or parts of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address in our American history class during our school years. How much do you remember and did you know that there are five copies of the Gettysburg Address in existence?


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WINTER PARK, Fla. (March 2, 2012) - The 19th ranked Tars welcomed top-ranked University of Alabama in Huntsville to Lake Island Park Friday and sent them home with their first loss of the season, splitting a double header. Rollins took game one, 8-5, behind a complete team effort but dropped game two, 7-4, even after leading as late as the fifth inning.
The Chargers showed why they are the top-ranked team in the land early in game one as they scored two in the top of the first. The Chargers' first run of the inning came courtesy of an RBI single from Stephanie Needham. Later in the inning, UAH added their second on a run scoring double by left fielder Abby MacKay.
The Tars immediately answered in their half of the frame with three runs of their own. Junior Aimee Halpin led off with a single to left and was then sacrificed to second on a bunt by Veronica Alred.
Halpin then advanced to third on a Monica Meadows single and would eventually score on a perfectly executed double steal. Meadows drew a throw on a bluff steal attempt that allowed Halpin to take home on the throw.
After a Hope Bitzer double that put runners on second and third, senior Meredith Foster would pick up an RBI on a groundout to second for Rollins' second run of the inning. The Tars weren't done yet as Lawna Hunter followed the Foster groundout with a double to the fence in center, scoring Bitzer to give Rollins the lead, 3-2.
Neither team would mount much of a threat again until the fifth when the Chargers would tie the score at 3-3 on a one out sacrifice fly from MacKay that scored Kelli Long. Long had reached on an error to lead off the inning.
The Tars would again answer and regain the lead in the bottom of the inning with three more runs. The first coming from an RBI single from Bitzer that scored Alred after Alred reached on a double to open the inning.
After Foster sacrificed Bitzer to second, Hunter added her second RBI double of the game to score Bitzer. Hunter would also eventually come around to score on a Charger error, making the score 6-3 after five.
Rollins would add two more in the sixth on RBI singles from Alred and Bitzer to push the lead to 8-3 heading to the seventh.
UAH would not go quietly as they plated two runs with two outs to pull within three at 8-5 but that was as close as they would come as Bitzer (7-2) shut the door to pick up the win and secure the upset. Whitney Toler (6-1) took the loss for the Chargers as she gave up seven runs, six earned, in five innings pitched. To go along with the complete game win, Bitzer also went 3-4 at the plate with two RBI and two runs scored.
The Tars would take an early lead again in game two putting up four in the second, highlighted by a three run dinger from junior Hannah Lovestrand that scored Hilary Brown, Hunter, and Halpin.
The Chargers get on the board in the fourth on a solo shot from Needham to make it 4-1 in after four innings played.
UAH would then steal all the momentum thanks to a grand slam in the fifth from MacKay to take the lead, 5-4.
The Chargers would add two more in the seventh to put it out of reach and take game two, 7-4. Sophomore Amye McIntyre (5-2) suffered the loss, giving up five runs in just over four innings of work. Whitney Gilbert (3-0) earned the win, going the distance while giving up four runs, none earned, on four hits.
Rollins will be back in action Monday, Mar. 5th when they travel to Clermont, Fla. to play two games at the National Training Center with game one slated for 3 pm vs. Cedarville University. Fans can follow all the action live on the Tars Sports Network at RollinsSports.com.


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31 Jul 2013 by Amy Fisher in Birdwatching , Hiking & Walking , Kayaking , Nature , Geology & Fossils , St. John's and Outdoor Adventure
Every day I come across dozens of inspiring photos and videos of travellers making their way across the province, happily ticking items off their bucket list one by one. From kayaking with whales, to eating chunks of glacial ice, to seeing the odd moose or two, in Newfoundland & Labrador, it's pretty easy to check off a multitude of once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
23 Jul 2013 by Lauren Saunders in Hiking & Walking , Whale Watching , Nature , Lighthouses , Cape Spear Lighthouse and St. John's
Spend the day touring Cape Spear, the most easterly point in North America, and the picturesque fishing village of Petty Harbour. You won't regret it!
28 May 2013 by Ed Kirby in Food & Dining , Festivals & Events , Hiking & Walking , Icebergs , Entertainment , Gros Morne National Park , Cultural Experiences and Twillingate
What's with the alliterative names of Newfoundland and Labrador festivals?
22 May 2013 by Guest Blogger in Hiking & Walking , Kayaking , Nature , Cultural Experiences , Terra Nova National Park and Outdoor Adventure
The more I kayaked past Newfoundland's weathered coastline the more I wanted to get out of my boat and walk.
16 May 2013 by Sandra Phinney in Boat Tours , Birdwatching , Camping , Hiking & Walking , Kayaking , Nature , History , Art Galleries and Outdoor AdventureRegion: Labrador
If you recall, our last stop was in North West River. Although we had tentatively planned to leave there mid day, I often lose sight of time when I follow my nose so it was dusk when we bid farewell to this region and hit that long long (albeit relatively new) road to Cartwright. Did I say that road was long? I should have known we wouldn't get there before midnight.
10 Apr 2013 by Guest Blogger in Festivals & Events , Hiking & Walking , Trip Planning and Cultural Experiences
Ben Whitmarsh takes a 'hike' which explores the culinary traditions and lively atmosphere of Elliston in Newfoundland - and gets to eat more than his fair share of dishes crafted by some of Canada's top chefs
20 Mar 2013 by Alyssa Free in Hiking & Walking , Cultural Experiences and Outdoor Adventure
A place inhabited by unique and fascinating people is bound to attract folks with a similar penchant for individuality. Folks like Bernie and his mule Polly. While I was in Elliston, at the Roots, Rants and Roars Festival, I ran into Bernie – a man who exuded a one-of-a-kind personality and a distinct sense of adventure.
5 Mar 2013 by Brady Huxter in Camping , Hiking & Walking , Nature , Culture and Trip Planning
The Huxter family sets up camp in La Scie and sets out to explore the Baie Verte Peninsula.
20 Feb 2013 by Sandra Phinney in Hiking & Walking , Nature , History and GeographyRegion: Labrador
Remember those long, very long dirt roads? Yup—lots more on the way to Churchill Falls. At some point we passed Ranger Lake where we saw a camp and an RV. It was such a startling change from miles and miles of black spruce and sky, Barrie piped up "Jeez—it's built up around here." (I've heard it said that you know you're a Labradorian when your idea of a traffic jam is two cars waiting to pass a moose. Although we didn't see a moose on our way to Churchill Falls, seeing a camp and RV on that long and lonely stretch struck my funny bone.)
23 Sep 2012 by Alyssa Free in Food & Dining , Festivals & Events , Hiking & Walking , Entertainment and Cultural Experiences
I woke up early, determined to get a fresh start on the day and take in as much of the beautiful coastline as possible. It was a gorgeous morning, and I was quite content to sit on a cozy rock and watch the sun scatter its rays across the water. And that's just what I did – until it was time for the main event: the food hike; the reason people flock from all over the world to the Roots, Rants and Roars festival.
5 Sep 2012 by Keith and Heather Nicol in Food & Dining , Hiking & Walking and Nature
We recently had a chance to check out some of the fine hiking trails in the King's Point area of Central Newfoundland. King's Point is located on highway 391 (take the Springdale turnoff from the Trans Canada Highway). These trails have a lot of variety and an interested hiker could easily spend a couple of days walking the 4 trails that we explored. Let's start with the longest trail-the Alexander Murray Trail which is located virtually in King's Point. This trail is 8 km long and climbs to a summit of about 1000 feet. Overall there are 2200 stairs so you will get a good workout!
1 Sep 2012 by Keith and Heather Nicol in Birdwatching , Hiking & Walking , Shopping , Whale Watching , Nature and Cultural Experiences
On our most recent trip to this part of Central Newfoundland we stayed at the luxurious Riverwood Inn (http://www.riverwoodinn.ca/) which received the "Accommodator of the Year" award for 2011 from Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador. It has a spectacular setting overlooking the Indian River and has walking trails that start right from its front door. When we asked Tracey Penney, the Inn's manager about what to see in the local area she recommended checking out "glassy beach", the local Springdale hiking trails and King's Point pottery in King's Point.
16 Aug 2012 by Keith and Heather Nicol in Hiking & Walking , Nature , Culture and Cultural Experiences
Central Newfoundland is a huge area of scenic coastlines and large inland rivers. One place we have spent very little time is the Eastport Peninsula adjacent to Terra Nova National Park (TNNP). Our only other previous visit was restricted to a night of camping at Malady Head in TNNP many years ago so we decided that another visit was in order. So in early August, 2012 we arrived the Prints of Whales Bed and Breakfast (www.theprintsofwhalesinn.com) in Sandringham around 5:00 pm.
11 Jul 2012 by Janice Goudie in Hiking & Walking , Nature and Trip Planning
The Alexander Murray Hiking Trail in King's Point is 9 kilometers long and features both ground terrain and board walk. There are 2,200 stairs going up to, and down from, the summit, which are a great help when traversing the inclines.
6 Jul 2012 by Keith and Heather Nicol in Food & Dining , Hiking & Walking and Gros Morne National Park
We recently returned from a 1-night get away that saw us sampling great food and accommodations as well as hiking on one of our favourite trails in the southern part of Gros Morne National Park. Since Gros Morne Park is so large, many people opt to see just the north side or the south side with Bonne Bay acting as a geographical dividing line.
5 Jun 2012 by Janice Goudie in Food & Dining , Hiking & Walking , Trip Planning and Terra Nova
We headed out towards the Eastport Peninsula just past noon. Bordering Terra Nova National Park, the drive out towards the small communities is very scenic! Lush forests and glimps of the bay areas greeted us along the coast line of the peninsula.
29 May 2012 by Guest Blogger in Hiking & Walking and Nature
From May 19 to 21, two hikers from Paris, France braved chilly nightime temperatures and colder patches of snow and ice to make a rare spring trek of the Blow-Me-Down Mountain Trail. Fabien Mignot and Loris Pennacchioli took a break from their studies in Montreal to visit Western Newfoundland - formerly a part of the French Shore of Newfoundland - and hike sections of the IATNL.
15 May 2012 by Clare-Marie Grigg in Birdwatching , Hiking & Walking , Nature , Trip Planning and Entertainment
This is the exact time of year when you might want to start planning your visit to Cape St. Mary's Ecological Reserve. Not that later in the summer isn't a good time… or even early fall, but it's over the next month or two that the perfect storm might just appear.
14 May 2012 by Keith and Heather Nicol in Hiking & Walking and Nature
The Humber Valley Hikers has started its 2012 hiking season with a fine hike to Cedar Cove near Little Port in the Bay of Islands. Judie Gushue is an avid hiker and coordinator of the Humber Valley Hikers. She lives in Corner Brook and we chatted to her while walking the 1.8 km (1 way trail) to Cedar Cove on Sunday, May 13. "I am pleased that we had 16 hikers out for our first hike of the season" said Judie.
26 Oct 2011 by Keith and Heather Nicol in Hiking & Walking , Kayaking , Nature and Geography
The autumn colours are usually at their peak over the Thanksgiving weekend in western Newfoundland but this year they seem to be lasting longer. Over the past few days we have been out kayaking down the Humber River and hiking through the fall splendour in the Humber Valley.


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HTC Droid DNA Hands-Onby Jason Inofuentes on 11/13/2012 12:22 PM EST
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ratbert1 - Tuesday, November 13, 2012 - linkThe article states the DNA is 15mm longer than the OneX, but the chart shows 6.2mm(.24") difference. Which is it? Reply
JasonInofuentes - Tuesday, November 13, 2012 - linkFixed. Sorry, fuzzy math while on a train. It's just 6.2 mm longer, though we didn't have on on hand to compare. Reply
willywill - Tuesday, November 13, 2012 - linkAnybody know where i can find that APK for that clock widget, i know its out there already Reply
Skiddywinks - Tuesday, November 13, 2012 - linkSearching the Play Store for "Sense Analog Clock" gets you about as close as I know exists. None of those fancy textured looking digits etc though. Sorry I couldn't be of more help. Reply
kg4icg - Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - linkBeautiful widgets Reply
aryonoco - Tuesday, November 13, 2012 - linkWith all the quality hardware that HTC is producing, I just hope their finances improve and they can bounce back.
I just don't understand why they aren't doing better. The One series was a solid line up and I was really expecting them to start generating good margins on them, but apparently the only two companies which are able to profit from this massive smartphone explosion are Apple and Samsung. Surely there is enough room in this market for more people to turn decent (if not Apple-like) profits.
My first real smartphone was an HTC (Symbian doesn't count) so I'll always have a soft spot for them. I hope they can bounce back. Reply
Chugworth - Tuesday, November 13, 2012 - linkMy first real smartphone was an HTC as well. Of course back then, HTC wasn't a well-known brand name, so the phone was designed by HTC, manufactured (or something) by UTStarcom, and finally branded the Verizon XV6700.
I would have liked to stick with HTC, but the problem for me has always been timing. They never have what I want when I want it. For instance, if you remember back when the Motorola Droid was first released, HTC also released the inferior Droid Eris. I went with the Motorola Droid. I certainly wasn't ready to switch from the Droid when the HTC Incredible was released. And when Thunderbolt was released, I was holding off for the first LTE phone with a dual-core processor. (I ended up skipping the Bionic because by then, if I remember right, there were already rumors of the Galaxy Nexus (my current phone)).
I will say though, that the Droid DNA looks interesting. Tempting even. But... I just don't think I'm ready to move away from my Galaxy Nexus. Reply
pixelstuff - Tuesday, November 13, 2012 - linkThat's funny. I have the exact same track record. Motorola Droid then Samsung Galaxy Nexus. Reply
Peanutsrevenge - Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - linkBoth my smartphones have been HTCs because their timing has been spot on for me.
HTC Hero initially, then Sensation (current). I was going to get the SII but it was out of stock so I went for the Sensation which was also top of the list.
Not ready to upgrade yet (4.2 ROMs expected within a week), but even if I was ready, I'm not sure I'd be willing to stick with HTC due to their slow updates and source releases.
This looks amazing, but I read there's no removable battery or SD slot, which I still want personally (or what google did with the nexus 4 and make the battery replaceable, but only when it's failing rather than during the day.
Only the SIII i9305 grabs my attention at the moment, but with A15 not looking to eat batteries alive, now seems to be suspect time to upgrade. Reply
lmcd - Friday, November 23, 2012 - linkKrait cores are considered even with A15 cores, or really close to it, so I wouldn't consider an SIII a bad buy now unless you're on Verizon, where the Razr HD and its bigger battery seem a bit more appealing (unless you're the battery-swapping type, though I would never feel comfortable regularly opening the SIII's back). Reply
JasonInofuentes - Tuesday, November 13, 2012 - linkSymbian counts! Reply
JasonInofuentes - Tuesday, November 13, 2012 - linkThere are three things that you need to move phones. Good hardware, good software and great marketing. With the One X, we know that HTC can do the first two, so the last one must be the trouble, yes? The question is, does anyone that doesn't read tech blogs regularly know that HTC has an entire series of One phones? And does the maintenance of carrier specific lines dilute the mindshare effect of having a distinct core line-up?
We certainly hope their sales pick-up. Competition is good, particularly when it yields hardware this sexy. Reply
Impulses - Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - linkThey really should've pushed Sprint to call the EVO 4G LTE the EVO One instead, or One EVO... Droid One for this too! Seems almost moronic but the fact that Samsung has been pounding the Galaxy S name across 3-4 carriers for nearly three years now works wonders. Even their last Nexus had the BEFORE the Nexus, that's no accident. Reply
name99 - Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - link"There are three things that you need to move phones. Good hardware, good software and great marketing."
I don't know that this is a useful typology.
An alternative viewpoint would be that phones are all about making the best TRADEOFFS possible at a particular time. Going too far down one particular path means higher prices, or reduced profit, or lower battery life.
In this particular case, at least the screen and the quad-core suggest a foolish set of tradeoffs. We'll see when the full review is done, but if the cost of a 1080 screen is lower battery life --- bad tradeoff. If quad-core has pretty much zero effect on the apps most people use --- bad tradeoff.
It's fine to claim that you personally love the screen, or use high-end games or whatever. That IS NOT THE POINT. The point is --- you sell to the mass market by making the right tradeoffs for the mass market. Reply
Peanutsrevenge - Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - link1080p screen is MOSTLY (IMO) a marketing move for the mass populace!
Tech blog readers know that 1080p screens have a negative impact on battery life (any many of us don't see the advantage either), but most people will think it's amazing that their TV which HAD to be 1080 to be able to watch Blu-Ray and all the other mis-understandings, is now available on a phone and it must be amazing. Just like 13MP camera is obviously better than an 8Mp, or a P4 3.8Ghz is faster than an i5 2.6Ghz..... Reply
TheJian - Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - linkApple held their last great phones at the border for a month. When you can't sell your product in America for that long, by the time the customs let it go (infringing part had already been removed, guessing apple paid someone to keep them anyway) it was old news and everyone had caught up. They would have had the market to themselves for a month at least netting very good sales.
You get a bad quarter, and Apple has a chance to sell their late phone now. See how that works? :(
Now they're hurting, when they should have sold 10 million units in a month. The OneX and EVO LTE got held up. Reply
nafhan - Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - linkAgreed. Two contributing factors I can think of:
1) Advertising, Samsung has them beat here.
2) Verizon. One series did not come to Verizon, at all. They need to go the Samsung route and present a unified set of devices across all carriers. Reply
krushnam - Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - linkIt's a mixture of a few factors that's causing so much trouble for HTC.
That customs embargo must have hurt a lot.
US carriers seem to prefer pushing Samsung, Apple and even Nokia Lumias than the HTC Ones.
And of course, their marketing is no match for Sammy's huge effort on the S3.
The 3 Ones were a great strategy, that didn't get the publicity needed for success.
One thing I didn't get with the Droid DNA is that it's 9.7 mm thick.
It's Japan counterpart, HTC J Butterfly is just 9.1 mm thick, AND it has a microSD slot.
The microSD thing is also confusing... why have a slot on J Butterfly and then go remove it on the DNA? Reply
Peanutsrevenge - Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - linkI read a comment on Phandroid relating to this a while back.
The carriers don't want Sd slots in phones so people have to use the cloud for everything, causing higher data use, which they can charge for.
Makes sense when you think like a US carrier.
Thinking like... me, it's stupid. They charge high prices and cap unlimited plans because the traffic makes it unfair etc etc.... but then force people to increase data usage!
Don't know if it's right, but it did kind of make sense. Reply
scook9 - Tuesday, November 13, 2012 - linkThis looks nice but I have to voice a letdown after all the buildup....no SD card and low internal capacity, very small battery for the soc and display, built in SIM.....it is like they do not want people to buy this phone Reply
JasonInofuentes - Tuesday, November 13, 2012 - linkWe'll see how the battery capacity issue plays out, but I'm curious about the general feeling people have that SD cards are a necessity. I have a 16GB GS3 as my daily driver, and a 32GB micro SD card inside it, and I honestly can't think what's on that SD card. Android has been moving away from user provided SD storage, both in its Nexus line AND in the vanilla software.
I run CM10 on my GS3, and there's almost no place for my SD card in the software. The 16GB of NAND is plenty for pictures, apps and data; and the only time I've run into space issues is when I forgot to delete old back-ups and ROM files. So, what do you do with your SD storage? Is it full of movies and media? Full of apps? Reply
Impulses - Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - linkI like having about 16GB of music around, so unless phones start moving to 32GB minimum I'll keep longing for the slot... There's a ton of usage cases out there, it's always silly to rationalize that because you don't need it others won't.
It's also the principle of the thing, people know 32GB microSD cards are like $20, so when a manufacturer wants to sell a device with an extra 16GB for $50-100 more it just rubs them the wrong way.
I know Google devs have gone on these technical rants about how it makes sense to eliminate removable storage but it seems to work juuust fine on my EVO. /shrug Reply
JasonInofuentes - Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - linkBriefly, I wasn't rationalizing anything, that's why I was asking you what your specific use case merited requiring the storage.
Now, the mark-up has more to do with marketing and margins, they charge far more for the additional storage because pricing things are complex and because they need to ensure that the products move. Price the bigger device to closely, and sales of the lesser one suffer. Price the bigger device too high and it won't move. But there's one other factor, if you price wrong or simply build to much of the larger SKU, you want to make sure that the loyal buyers that seek out that larger SKU are covering the losses from having so many of that SKU linger on shelves.
I believe in Android's devs reasons for wanting to eliminate SD cards, and it actually doesn't apply to your use case much. It applies to the sort of access you see when running apps from the SD card. But yours is an edge case, and the other use cases are also probably on the periphery. So, unless you're a big phone switcher, you should probably expect to buy the larger SKU for your next phone.
Thanks for the comments. Cheers.
Jason Reply
Impulses - Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - linkYou've got data that proves most usage cases for additional storage are fringe cases or are we taking the industry's word for it like we do with bandwith caps? :p I if I assumed your intentions but that's usually where most people are headed with that question.
Apps became kind of a moot point IMO when phones started shipping with enough memory for a ton of apps (around last year), so while the reasons to avoid microSD may be valid they may not apply to most of the cases where people actually want that extra storage.
I think some of the security reasons to avoid removable storage are probably more valid than the technical logistic issues.
At the end of the day it doesn't really matter why they try to milk the consumer with the larger SKU, to the consumer all that matters it's that they're doing it and that it leaves a bad taste in your mouth. :/
There's also a lot of usage cases not to be underestimated, like it being much easier to recover data after an accident from a card than from a phone (pics for instance), though that goes back to the matter of security (and cloud storage and bandwith caps!).
I'm sure the issue sort of solves itself in the long run as it all becomes cheaper, in the short term the enthusiast is screwed tho (and last I checked this site should/would usually stick up for the enthusiast...).
I adapted to sealed batteries without as much of an issue, ended up realizing a USB battery pack was often more convenient than powering down, taking the case off, swapping, and powering back up... The improved battery life of this year's phones also helped. That still didn't mean I liked the option being taken away, and that's the crux of it.
More than anything Android's about user choice and having options, so this flies in the face of that to an extent. Reply
Impulses - Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - linkThat should've read "I apologize if I assumed your intentions" dunno where the word went, happens sometimes when editing in Swype.
My other big issue with unified storage btw is MTP, it's ideal for unified storage and I like that it can be mounted without disabling stuff on the phone etc... But it's annoying when it comes to actually putting stuff on the phone.
There's network/cloud apps and services that sidestep the issue but HTC's (and Samsung's?) approach of having phone storage handled thru MTP and removable storage thru regular mass storage seemed like the perfect compromise to me. Reply
Impulses - Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - linkAlso, USB OTG goes a long way towards mitigating some of these issues and it's another compromise many would be happy with... Unfortunately HTC's kernels rarely have support for it (Samsung's usually do). This rarely gets mentioned in reviews (even AT's extensive reviews), not sure why, it's such a useful and versatile feature to have.
I don't think every review/article needs to beat this dying horse but it'd be nice to see a simple "no microSD, which is lamentable" if only as a sign that it's something enthusiasts still care about, rather than simply letting manufacturers get away with it, so to speak. You guys beat them over the head for plenty of other things.
It'd be nice if Brian could do a simple check for USB OTG support during reviews, again, if only to show it's something enthusiasts care about. Reply
Peanutsrevenge - Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - linkAs there's no +1 and I fully agree with your comment I'll simply:
PLUS 1! Reply
Peanutsrevenge - Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - linkFor me:
I like to have all my music with me that's not compressed to a silly level (especially if the phone has a headphone amp (really interested in this for the review)).
I like to be able to have whatever TV show I'm going through at the time on my HTPC so I can watch while out and about with nothing to do.
I also carry around a lot of software and drivers with me (PC Tech) and SD cards are easier than USB sticks.
It's also useful if a friend has some data to throw your way for whatever reason.
The price premium most manufacturers charge for the extra few GB of crappy eMMC is also stupid. Granted it's still quicker than even the quickest SD cards, but for most stuff it's not really much of an issue, certainly not enough to justify the cost IMO.
For other people I can imagine:
Going on holiday and using phone for video and picture taking.
Transfer a few 1080p films across (what's the point in a 1080p screen if you watch crap quality films).... Reply
deputc26 - Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - linkyep... this Reply
piroroadkill - Thursday, November 15, 2012 - link100% agreed.
No microSD in a phone this size and a battery smaller than that in the RAZR MAXX? Give me a break, HTC.
Give us a huge battery and microSD! Reply
nerd1 - Tuesday, November 13, 2012 - linkTwo deal breakers.
The biggest concern for any smartphone is the battery life and storage space. Putting a mere 2000mAh battery for 5 incher is a big joke. GN2 has hefty 3100mAh battery, and it is replaceable. You can get a replacement battery dirt cheap, and recharge them separately (you don't have to plug in your phone and stay around it!), which will provide a good 20+ hrs of usage, say for a intercontinental flight.
And why bother to put a full HD display, if your storage cannot house a single full HD movie file at all?
Now micro SDXC's are getting cheaper and cheaper. Cloud storage? That's find for tiny documents, but do you really want to use your monthly data capacity downloading a single file?
One X was a very good device, and its display was one of the best in the world already.
IMO rather than uselessly pursuing ppi, they should provide micro SD port and replaceable battey. Reply
andrewaggb - Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - linkagreed. The sd thing only matters to me for movies and music.
Until we are measuring battery life in days or weeks and not hours... battery is just as important as the display and speakers.
This a nice looking phone, I just really wish HTC would aim higher. If this had the best screen, best sound, best battery life, lots of storage... you'd at least get lots of techie's buying it. Reply
smartthanyou - Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - link
The biggest concern for any smartphone is the battery life and storage space. Putting a mere 2000mAh battery for 5 incher is a big joke. GN2 has hefty 3100mAh battery, and it is replaceable.
Well since we don't have a good idea on what kind of usage the DNA will get out its battery yet, your complaint about the capacity is just more pointless yapping. The fact that another phone goes longer on a charge is only relevant if the DNA doesn't meet your needs.
Apparently, you need 20 hours of continuous use on your cell phone because you frequently are on intercontinental flights. The DNA is probably not for you. However you do understand that most people have no such requirement?
Also, in regards to storage, I think the sell out of Nexus 4 16GB proves that there are many people that find that amount of storage just fine.
Certainly, the DNA's lack of expanded storage or user replaceable battery will be deal breakers for some, however, for most it won't be a problem. Those users will get by just fine and they will have a phone with the best display currently available for a smart phone. Reply
Wardrop - Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - linkYeah, the amount of storage really is a deal broker. I mean, this is a seriously spec'd out phone, and NAND is less than $1/GB - it makes no sense for a phone in this price range. The fact it's got 1080p warrants more storage even further. If you're not going to provide a microSD card slot, there should be a 32GB and 64GB model - 16GB shouldn't even be an option for a phone in this price bracket. Reply
Rick83 - Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - linkBut that's an endemic problem to the industry.
The Galaxy Note 2 isn't even going to be available here with 32GB this year - so currently the real-life mark-up is some 200 euros for 16 GB of integrated flash.
I've had 32GB in my Archos 5 THREE BLOODY YEARS AGO! in that form factor.
It's ridiculous, that a quad core SoC phone comes with less RAM than an 800MHz OMAP 3440....
Someone should come up with another differentiating factor, as using flash memory is so blatantly artificial, that it's ridiculous. Reply
SpitUK - Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - linkWhats the game thats shown? Reply
JasonInofuentes - Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - linkReign of Amira, a game Qualcomm developed in house to show-off the Adreno 320. It's first chapter will ship on the DNA free as an exclusive for sometime.
Jason Reply
Skidmarks - Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - linkA couple of years back the bragging rights were all about how tiny your phone was. Now look at the size of these things. It would probably pay to be in the tailoring business so you can design & make custom reinforced pockets to accommodate them. After you've cracked that you can move onto handbags. Reply
policeman0077 - Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - linkI don't know why now there is a trend that screen gets bigger and bigger. In fact, it is not easy to use (use your right thumb to reach up-left corner of screen), not compact enough for carrying in pocket and consumes a lot of battery. Besides, it looks not very elegant, when I saw someone using galaxy note make phone call, I just want to beat them on their face (I don't why)........ Reply
amdwilliam1985 - Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - linkso glad you're not around when I make wifi-call on my Nexus 7, don't want to get beat up.
I love the look on other people's faces, yes, I'm making calls on my Nexus 7, now hide your iTiny and be ashame of yourself ;) Reply
policeman0077 - Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - linklol.... Reply
HurleyBird - Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - linkWhy oh why do they need to use Beats audio? Is there any way to disable this shitty DSP? Reply
Impulses - Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - linkBeats audio is just an EQ preset and it's not even enabled by default (at least it wasn't on my EVO). It's no big deal, only annoyance is having the beats icon in the notification bar when music vs playing even when Beats is disabled (appears greyed out), but you could strip that out if you're rooted and it bugs ya that much. Reply
Hak007 - Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - linkI really wish this industry trend of larger and larger screen sizes would stop. Nowadays it seems that if you want the best hardware and screen, you need to have it in a 4.8"++ package. The SGS3 is already pushing it, why continue to go bigger? Reply
Peanutsrevenge - Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - linkCompletely agree.
I like the large screen now and then, but my 4.3 is fine and 4 would probably be fine too.
I get that some people want the very biggest, the Note 2 really did have me drooling when I get hands-on with it, but for me 4-4.3 is the size I want, but apparently I also only want a mid-range phone!
I hate how Apple have started the ppi race, but I wish other companies would realise that great hardware in a smaller size is the best package for some people. Reply
royalcrown - Friday, November 30, 2012 - link..because people can use these for more than just phone calls. I for one use it for everything from streaming media (bigger is better for tv) or using my phone to remotely manage stuff (network, pc), try running a remote desktop on a tiny iphone 4 screen of 3.5 inches.
That doesent even cover doing this if you have large hands. Reply
hotmonkas - Sunday, November 18, 2012 - linkAnandtech, please please please do an analysis on the battery life for the DNA like you did for the Nexus 4. I know a lot of potential buyers are concerned about the battery life of this super high-end device. Especially about how that 1080p screen will affect the battery and GPU. I'm sure we are all curious how it will fare against other high-end phones such as the Optimus G and the Nexus 4. Thanks!! Reply
strato_220 - Sunday, November 25, 2012 - linkSo I got the phone and it's great, now I just want to make it look exactly like this guy's. Anyone know where to get his widgets and wallpaper? Reply
gumbahmike - Monday, November 26, 2012 - linkAre you guys going to be doing a full review on the DNA? Just curious. Reply
Chaser - Tuesday, November 27, 2012 - linkI can. One word from a former SGIII user: Amazing. If HTC keeps this up, they are back. This phone most definitely is the "old HTC" in a very new and impressive package. Reply
Chaser - Tuesday, November 27, 2012 - linkTime to dispell some of the overblown complaints from online reviewers so far are:
1. "Battery dies quickly." Not the case on mine. I have had a SG2, SG3 and this one holds its own fine unless you are subjecting it to nonstop use all day long. Otherwise its comparable to the competition. I suspect the phone's specs might be forcing self fullfilled prophecies.
2. "1080P display nice but not all that noticable major compared to the latest phones." I find it hilarious when the world was having screengasms over retina and now with this phone's present reviews it's: -Not raelly noticably different from most phones- etc The display is absolutely beautiful.
3. Temper tantrums over the bottom USB cover insert. Really? This is a major issue? Ever try using your fingernail?
4. Phone's too big. Fits in my average sized hand very nicely. It is NOT big.
5. The power and volume rocker are too concealed. really? Which one did you buy? I just tap the top center and the power comes on. The volume rocker is easy -but not too easy- to work even in my pocket. Really, the subtleness of those buttons is very smartly designed yet still quite functional.
Reality: This phone is amazing. It's a polished effort by HTC that most certainly will get them back into the game. The Sense version compliments Android nicely. Neither overpower each other whatsoever. It may not suit Android purists that would complain about anything but otherwise it's touches are useful. Reply
Christomichael - Thursday, December 06, 2012 - linkEach pixel has four subpixels,the fourth being yellow. Reply
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It sounds a bit off to me, but someone's trying to say that certain languages make for better planning for the future.
What do you think?
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This is the first article I remember reading that demonstrates how language can affect thought. I have long heard that it does, but haven't found just how it does. The closest I've come to it is a book called Hebrew Thought Compared to Greek, which is an excellent discussion of the thought but I don't remember it relating the differences to the language itself. Do any of you know books that deal with the effect of language and grammar on thought?
Re: Speak English, Be Poor?
Can he show socioeconomic statistics to support his hypothesis?
If not, it sounds a bit like the economic equivalent of phrenology.
If not, it sounds a bit like the economic equivalent of phrenology.
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This theory sounds pretty dubious to me. Small data set. Do the results rise to statistical significance? And Professor Chen may also suffer from cultural bias.
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What could be more fun and rewarding about feeling guilty about the sexual act? Unless you're a fallen Catholic like myself and you get kicks out of that sort of thing, here's a damn good reason to start feeling a whole lot better about that walk of shame. Turns out a young entrepreneur by the name of Mathew Gerson had an idea after putting the teachings of Buddhism ("just be good to each other and don't be a dick") into action when he founded Sir Richard's Condoms. For every condom sold the company in turn would donate one condom to a third world country where the health care system is… well, less than stellar. After receiving enough financial backing, this young man went into business and decided to spread the good-doing word on a bitchin' 1971 VW bus. Not to mention they come in a variety of four different sizes and pleasures; Extra Large, Ultra Thin, Classic Ribbed, and Pleasure Dots.
Now, I'm normally very judgmental when it comes to picking out a condom. Packaging can either make or break the deal for me. (I'm sorry, but what am I going to do with that ghetto looking thing? I don't trust it.) Let's say that it's quite possibly one of the best damn looking condom wrappers I've ever seen and that's comparing it to the unique and eye-popping campaign used for those free condoms you're always stuffing in your pockets. ("NYC Subway" condoms, anyone?) Plaid, that's it. I have enough plaid in my wardrobe to rival that of a lesbian and now it adorns the wrappers of Sir Richard's Condoms.
If you're wondering where the "review" for these condoms is I have to break it to you now, I haven't done a test run with them yet–although I was nearly coerced last night. Either way, a bonus thrown in by Sir Richard's Condoms is that readers of GaySocialites can get a discount on a nice handful. (Don't be so cheap, Mary.) So, go on and have a ball getting your rocks off with a lot less guilt… or just ignore the goodwill of the company altogether if that's your shtick. (Hell, I don't know what some of you guys are into anymore!)


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The driver who killed police officer Andrew Duncan in a hit and run has been jailed for eight-and-a-half years.
Gary Bromige, also known as Gary Cody, of Holland Road in South Norwood was driving at more than 80mph in Reigate Avenue, Rosehill, Sutton, when he knocked down PC Duncan in the early hours of Friday, September 20.
Bromige, 25, pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving, causing death while uninsured, causing death while unlicensed, failing to stop at the scene of an accident and failing to report an accident at Kingston Crown Court on December 20.
He was sentended today at the same court.
PC Andrew Duncan
PC Duncan, from East Molesey, was carrying out a routine traffic operation in Reigate Avenue when he and his colleagues spotted a black Volkswagen Golf driving at speed. PC Duncan tried to stop the car, being driven by Bromige, but it drove into him, catapulting him 30 metres along the road.
Married father-of-two PC Duncan, who had been a police officer since 1990, was taken to hospital but died as a result of his injuries on Sunday, September 22.
After hitting PC Duncan, Bromige sped off in the direction of the Rosehill roundabout. The car was found abandoned in Hyde Walk later that morning. Bromige was arrested after handing himself in at Wandsworth Police station on September 20.
He appeared in front of Croydon magistrates on Monday, September 23. The court heard Bromige phone his dad after the collision and said: "Oh s*** I have done it now, I have hit a copper."
The scene of the crash in Reigate Avenue
Following Bromige's guilty plea, Detective Chief Inspector John McFarlane said: "On the night of A funeral was held for PC Duncan in East Molesey on October 11. The funeral cortège was escorted to St Mary's Church by police outriders from PC Duncan's unit and uniformed police officers provided a guard of honour as the coffin was carried into the church.
Among the guests at the funeral were London Mayor Boris Johnson and Metropolitan Police commissioner Sir Bernard Horgan-Howe.


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It has been quite a week! Some of our team spent Monday in New York meeting with editors from Brides magazine and attending a few of the fall Bridal Fashion Week events including the 11th annual Martha Stewart Weddings Bridal Market party and The Knot's annual Gala.
Martha's white-themed bash was a sight to behold. The event was held in an enormous space at the Martha Stuart Living Omnimedia headquarters in New York, where the expansive tulle-draped ceiling was magnificently lit in fuchsia. The room was lined with some hand-picked wedding vendors including a number of bakers and caterers, makeup touch-ups, OPI manicures, a brow bar, a DJ booth made entirely of ice and a few different photo booth stations. There was even a tattoo station, where you could be branded a Martha Stewart Weddings fan with a temporary tattoo from Tattly.
The place was packed and the guest list impressive. Martha Stewart herself made an appearance, not only addressing the crowd but acting as the officiant for the 26th wedding of nuptial junkies Alex Pelling and Lisa Gant, the British couple who is traveling the globe to experience as many cultures and wedding traditions as possible before officially tying the knot. Steve Tyrell was on hand to croon their first song immediately following the brief ceremony.
Throughout the evening, our team was lucky enough to run into a number of our favorite bridal editors from Martha Stewart Weddings and The Knot as well as our old friends at East Six (Wedding Paper Divas designer) and Tracy Taylor Ward. Other sightings included wedding legends Colin Cowie, Mindy Weiss, Sylvia Weinstock, Preston Bailey and Marcy Blum, as well as a number of impressive bridal designers.
The Knot Industry Gala was next on the agenda, which was held at the New York Public Library. A red carpet welcomed guests before they stepped into the grand, historic venue, which was lit in teal and purple tones and was filled with the music of three different hot bands.
It was an incredible night filled with stunning details and some of the most iconic industry luminaries and we are all so glad that Wedding Paper Divas was able to participate!