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Scorecard is here to cut through fashion's shades of gray with a tough-love recap of reviews from Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. Which men's show was best received by the critics? Which one missed the cut? Read on. We've compiled sound bites from the reviews of Band of Outsiders, Calvin Klein, Duckie Brown, Gilded Age, John Bartlett, Lacoste, Loden Dager, Rag & Bone, Richard Chai, Robert Geller, Shipley & Halmos, Spurr, Tim Hamilton, Victor Glemaud and Y-3.
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Designer: Robert Geller
Date and Location: Friday, Feb. 13, 6 p.m., Focus, 599 11th Avenue
Photos: slide show
- "Some designers, rah, rah, rah, still recognize that the value of fashion — make that the value of Fashion Week — is to entertain and inspire. . . . Without reverting to standard-issue dinner jackets, Mr. Geller managed clothes that looked elegant and seductive, almost vampiric." (The New York Times)
- "Powdered hair and pallid maquillage made the models look like failed applicants for an interview with a … vampire. But divorce yourself from that concern and it was easy to see why Geller scored GQ's Best New Menswear Designer in America award." (men.style.com)
- "Geller staged an elegant show that gave full expression to his vision of rogue aristocracy." (WWDMen's)

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I tried, nothing.
I guess the code was given out at Hooters in Pasadena tonight.
Do you want the 2500 bonus word for
10/20? It's one word. You need
to complete the following sentence.
Led Zeppelin wrote an album with
this title: IN THROUGH THE
Holy Cow Zippy, how did you get the code? I figured it out and got my points. THANKS!
I'm so bummed, I just saw this and it's too late! But Way to go Zippy!!!!
Zippy, are you around to work your magic for the bc event code that's up today for 2,500. Your unbelievable! As for which events have codes, sometimes it on the Web site but it's not consistent.
I didn't know one was up but I'll check.
Check by here around
11 pm to see if I've had any success.
Will do, Thanks!
You Want The 2500 Bonus Code For 10/21?
Well Shame On You. The Answer Was Right
In Front Of Your Eyes If You Only Looked.
So I'm Not Going To Make This That Easy.
I'm Going To Mix Up The
Letters And You Are
Going To Have To Get
A Pencil And Paper
And Try To Figure Out
The Word
In The End You Should Have Only
One Word. Here's A Hint:
It's Sport's Related. Good Luck
Here Are The Letters: Rsa Red I
That's so weird. I actually tried that word earlier & it didn't work. I just logged in and reentered it and it said I already played it and the points were there. All I have to say is Zippy is you are the !!
Took me less than 20 seconds.. Thanks Zippy
NCAA Watch Party @ Hooters - Pasadena
Saturday October 22
Join XTRA Sports at Hooters Pasadena for our an NCAA Football party. We'll be watching the Oklahoma Sooners take on the Baylor Bears in the Annual Homecoming game. Kick-off is at 1:00pm. XTRA Sports will be on hand for the game giving away tickets, t-shirts, and station prizes. Hooters Pasadena, your Oklahoma Sooners Headquarters, is located at 96 E. Colorado Blvd. in Pasadena
UCLA vs. Oregon State @ the Rose Bowl
Saturday October 22
Join XTRA Sports in Lot H for the tailgate party and pre-game broadcast show, 2 hours before kickoff. The broadcast team will include Chris Roberts, Matt Stevens, and Wayne Cook, so be sure to check it out!
Buffalo Bills vs. RAIDERS @ Hooters - Long Beach
Sunday October 23
Are you ready for some FOOTBALL!?!? Join Christain Okoye, Vic "The Brick" Jacobs and Joe Grande as they broadcast The Raiders Pre-Game show live from 12 noon to 1:00pm. They'll be reviewing all the day's stats and highlights from around the NFL and getting you ready for kickoff. The XTRA Sports crew will be on hand with tickets, t-shirts, and station prizes. Get there early, order your wings and watch the Raiders take on the Bills.
Long Beach Hooters is located at 130 Pine Ave.
There is no purpose in posting calendar events
on this board since the station is not consistent
in giving out bonus codes. If you want to be
of use here it is best to log in to the actual
site and if you see a link for a 2500 bonus
code, and nobody here has caught it, then you
can tell people here about it.
Thanks for the effort.
Zippy, the station did have a code for the UCLA game. Except it was only available to the first 5 people to have asked for it. The codes are one time use and wouldn't be available for repeat.
Sirrich, how did you find this out?
I went to the game and asked. I was unable to get the code. One of the reps was there to give me the info.
Sirrich3 ,
Like huh? Maybe this person
didn't take their meds.
I see no evidence of a place
where one is supposed
to plug in their code.
And if they changed the
rules, wouldn't the station
notify the people through the
calendar...with, "we are going
to give out five unique bonus codes."
I'll call the station tomorrow
to find out what is happening.
Last edited by zippy81; 10-23-2005 at 11:11 PM.
All I know is that this has been an issue before. There was no sign with a code on it. Kindda like the way KIIS fm does the Summer Beach Shack thing. For all of the other UCLA games that I went to, the reps either had no idea about the Cash Club or knew nothing about a code.
Joe Grande, Matt "Money" Smith and Monday Night Football at The Bicycle Casino
Monday October 24
Are you ready for some FOOTBALL!?!? The best Monday Night Football party in L.A. is HERE!!! Join Joe Grande, Matt "Money" Smith and XTRA Sports at The Bicycle Casino in Bell Gardens for our MNF bash! Matt and Joe will be broadcasting live from 4 - 7pm, talking sports with you and getting you ready for all the action. The XTRA Sports crew will be on hand for the game giving away tickets, t-shirts, station prizes and authentic autographed football memoribilia. Register to win, you could walk away with a trip to Hawaii for the Pro-Bowl in February. Make sure to get there early, this Monday Night game should be a great one. Chad Pennington and The New York Jets travel South to The Georgia Dome to take on Michael Vick and high-flying Falcons. The Bicycle Casino is located at 7301 Eastern Ave. in Bell Gardens. For more information call: 562-806-4646.
Monday Night Football at Hooters - Ontario
Monday October 24
Are you ready for some FOOTBALL??? Join XTRa Sports at Hooters Ontario for our MNF watch party!! The XTRA Sports crew will be on hand giving away tickets, t-shirts, and station prizes. Be sure to get there early to get a good seat. Hooters Ontario is located at 725 N Miliken, right next to the Ontario Mills Mall.
Thanks, Zippy. When you call, see if you can get today's bc.
ITSME, take a look at Zippy's post above, no. 151. Thanks for understanding. Go UCLA!
I heard the bonus word at 7:41 am.
I would have sworn he said "Ray"
but that's not working. I tried
rave, dave, hoorah, may, plain,
fey, gay, day...none of these work.
Notice the new time shift. Maybe
later today they'll repeat it.
You crack me up, Zippy. I needed that. Thanks for the bc.
Thanks Zippy
Thanks again Zippy
Yeah, thanks Zippy
I was in no mood to listen to
mancow this morning so
I thought I would try my
hand at you know....ok...
so yesterday the code
was "talk" so the
obvious guess would be
"radio" but that did
not work. So, my
second guess...was....
bc: sports


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Enchanted Lantern
Binds when used
Use: Teaches you how to summon this companion.
Glows and hovers (constant)
Vocalizations (on-click)
The Enchanted Lantern formula is a BoP Horde only recipe, however the created item itself is BoU. The formula costs 20 hypnotic dust, and can be purchased from multiple Enchanting Supply Vendors located in the major Horde capitals.
The recipe can also be purchased from an NPC named Agatian Fallanos, located within the horde starting area called Dragonmaw Port in the Twilight Highlands. Note that the zone is phased upon entering, and Fallanos as well as other vendors will be inaccessible until players complete the initial quest chain for their faction. Twilight Highland quests have a minimum level of 84.
The Alliance version of this pet is the Magic Lamp.
Its just that I couldnt wait for the price to drop to get it! The horde version is, in my humble opinion, more beautiful than the alliance version. :]
theres a bug where u buy a blue version from AH and u learn it and it turns out to be green. just be careful of this before u buy
I leveled one of the Lamps up, gave it a magic stone, and it's a pretty decent counter to the supercharge 1-shot mechanical pets added in patch 5.1.
Can't be 1-shotted, due to the magic passive.
Flash is fairly reliable at making the enemy pet miss, and its basic elemental attack hits mechanicals for about 450 damage.


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HGTV.com HGTV Message Boards Crafts Quilting & Needlework How do you store your 10" squares (layer cakes)? |
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We've talked about storing yardage, FQ's, little cut squares, and leftover scraps, but I don't think we've ever addressed 10" squares or "layer cakes." I don't have any right now, but those pre-cut packs are showing up more & more in stores and online. It's probably just a matter of time til I buy some 10" squares. They seem too big for my scrap bins but too small for my folded fabrics. Is a 12" scrapbooking case the only option? What do you do with yours? Fold them or keep them flat? Like colors together, or in design groups, the way they came? | |||
Ask your favorite pizza place for a couple of unused pizza boxes. The medium box is about 12" square so they would work out well. If you want acid free just use some acid free paper on the bottom before you put your squares in. TerryOH | ||||
I have a 12 inch clear plastic case , with handle and lock tabs. This is what I use for my BOM every year. Keeps everything in one place and I don't misplace it. LOL It is perfect for what I need. Sue | ||||
In the scrap booking section at JoAnn's they have acid free cardboard boxes 12" square by 4" high, with a lid. They had about 5 different colors and a place to put a label on the front. Good size for layer cakes but also I store finished blocks in one when working on a project. Of course I wait for a 50% coupon to buy! | ||||
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Right now, anything above 4" is stored in various sized pizza boxes. In the future, since I don't see a vast accumulation of any cuts much larger than that, they will get rolled and placed in plastic drawers with their cousins... squares, triangles, hsts and strips. That way everything gives the appearance of being organized. lolll Planning on expanding your stash, Starry? | ||||
I just bought a Dresden ruler...and I keep seeing those layer cakes in catalogs... Yes, the ol' stash just might increase one of these days. As if I need more. I'm not sure where I'd store 10" squares, though, that I would think to look for them while auditioning fabric colors. And then there's the problem of keeping the coordinating designs together (or not). Oh, and the fact that my new shelves aren't deep enough for a 12 x 12 box, so I'd have to figure out where the cakes would live. So I'm on the fence. (Ouch.) Maybe the best thing to do is get a layer cake and IMMEDIATELY cut it up so there's nothing but scraps and a UFO! | ||||
You are so funny. I'm going to roll mine up when I get enough to roll. Laying them flat takes up too much space and they'll get wrinkled surer than heck so rolling seems, at this time, like the best way to go. And it will leave me plenty of room in the draw for other storage. Could you do that? You could keep them in groups just like jelly rolls. | ||||
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I have been using pants hangers (with clips) for large blocks, quilt tops, panels and other UFO'S. Hanging projects up keeps me reminded of what I need to finish. And I can find blocks so much easier. I prefer the hangers that swivel and connect to each other. | ||||
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No matter what time of day you're looking to host your outdoor festivities, the Outdoor Greatroom Company St. Martin Outdoor Kitchen (STMARTIN-36-FG) is sure to bring the good times. This complete outdoor kitchen includes full under-counter LED lighting, an Outdoor Greatroom 36" Cook Number propane gas grill, a Danby 4.4 cu. ft. refrigerator, a 27" dual door accessory cabinet, and an MP3 radio with speaker system. The grill, refrigerator front, and accessory cabinet doors all come with stainless steel finishes to create a seamless theme. The island is built from sturdy stucco in a soft Van Dyke finish, while the beautiful tile countertop comes with both Autumn Mist and Indian Multi-Color slate to provide a classic and refined appearance that's durable enough to withstand years of use and whatever else mother nature throws at it. The built-in refrigerator is large enough to hold all of your food and beverages so there's no need to make trips inside the house, and the spacious accessory cabinet can hold all of your tools, utensils, glasses, and other entertaining necessities.
The large grill has a generous grilling surface size of 930 sq. in. to help you create culinary masterpieces in quantities that will satisfy all of your guests. The grill is also equipped with the patented Cook Number system that has 10 precise cooking settings to choose from -- each designed specifically for different types of food. Furthermore, the built-in probe monitors the temperature of your food in real time to alert you when it is done so you can focus on more important things like interacting with your family and friends. The convection grill technology also increases the versatility in cooking power as it allows you to evenly sear, grill, roast, and bake food, while also offering the option to use it as a rotisserie. Another great feature of the grill is the unique Shift-Searing system that allows you to control the burner with a shift lever on the control panel. Simply shift the burner up to grill, roast, or bake, and move it down to focus heat on the searing plates. As an added convenience, the grill is also designed with a grease drawer and disposable aluminum trays that can be accessed from the back and make for easy cleanup. This roomy 8-foot outdoor kitchen has plenty of room for bar stools and additional seating with a full-length back bar. And to top it all off, it comes with a built-in marine-grade MP3 radio and stereo system with an AUX/USB input that plays all your favorites tunes through four (4) speakers located around the island so everyone can enjoy.
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To girls/guys who think this will help studies show that it actually causes you to GAIN weight. What happens is that the lack of food actually triggers parts of your brain and makes you more hungry and causes you to eat food that is less healthy. And all of this food is stored as fat because you starved yourself. Also your brain starts to eat other brain cells and your body starts eating away at muscle.
HOWEVER: the best way to lose weight is to actually eat 5-6 small meals throughout the day and drink a lot of water. The meals should be high in protein and low in calories. And your meal with the highest amount of protein should be after your workout.


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Well I decided I must be getting old this month. I used to LOVE decorating for the holidays. Getting the tree out, putting on all the ornaments, putting out other Christmas decorations and making the house look festive. This year, all I could think about was how dreadful it would be to have to put all these things away after Christmas. And dust and vacuum around them. I might be turning into a Grinch. But we put our stuff out anyways.
We are still working on getting Isaiah a wheelchair. We finally got to try one we like last week, and decided to order it. It's called the Zippie Iris. It has all the features we really wanted. It's super adjustable, it has tilt, it has the smaller wheels, and it is relatively compact. It could take up to a month to get the actual wheelchair, and then it could take a month to have the custom seating done. So we still have time to think about the vehicle we will be getting.
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For the first time, someone in the Obama administration apologized for the problem-plagued Affordable Care Act website.
But Marilyn Tavenner also insisted Tuesday that the online troubles were being resolved and the overall program was working, albeit slower and less successfully than hoped.
In the first congressional testimony from a government official on the botched launch of HealthCare.gov, the head of the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services told the House Ways and Means Committee that the "vast majority" of consumers would be able to successfully use the site by the end of November.
"I want to apologize to you that the website does not work as well as it should," she said, adding that HealthCare.gov "can and will be fixed."
The hearing served as a hot seat for Tavenner, whose agency has been blamed for the website troubles causing a political headache for President Barack Obama and his signature health care reforms, as well as a venting session for Republicans after their failed efforts to scuttle the reforms.
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More trouble for Obama came out of the testimony, as Tavenner conceded that some people with individual health coverage -- rather than the group coverage that most Americans have -- will be forced to get new policies because of increased requirements under the 2010 ACA.
"These individuals in a small group, our individual markets, had no protections" before the reforms became law, Tavenner explained.
Until now, such consumers "could be kicked out any time for pre-existing conditions" or realize too late that their policies failed to cover hospitalization or cancer treatments, Tavenner said. The reforms protect them by requiring a minimum standard of coverage, she added.
For some, that means more expensive policies and any change breaks the oft-repeated pledge by Obama that "if you like your plan, you can keep your plan" when he was pushing for Congress to pass his signature reforms.
Republican Rep. Aaron Shock of Illinois hammered Tavenner on that point, noting a constituent who got a letter telling her that the health care reforms caused the cancellation of her current plan with a more expensive alternative in its place.
"She has health insurance that she likes. She's been paying her premium. She wants to keep it. But she can't," Shock said. "Isn't that a lie?"
Tavenner responded that some insurers changed or discontinued plans that failed to meet the ACA requirements, even though present coverage could still be offered in some cases under a "grandfather" provision in the legislation despite lacking the full benefits of the reforms.
She advised anyone being forced to get a new policy to examine all options under the new system, including the possibility of getting federal subsidies if they are eligible.
According to the Kaiser Family Foundation website, 15.4 million people had individual health care coverage in 2011, representing about 5 percent of the population. The vast majority of Americans -- at least two-thirds of the population in 2011 -- had coverage through their employer, Medicare, Medicaid or other public providers and will not be affected by changes involving individual coverage.
At the White House, spokesman Jay Carney said "a significant portion" of the 5 percent of people with individual coverage will end up paying less for better policies when they shop around in the new exchanges.
"One of the issues that the Affordable Care Act was designed to address was the need to provide greater security to those Americans forced to seek insurance on the individual market," Carney said.
On Capitol Hill, a top House Democrat told reporters on Tuesday that his party "should have been more precise" when making the pledge about people keeping coverage they liked.
"I think preciseness would have been better," said Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland.
He added that the promise was made to try to allay the fears of the majority of Americans who get health coverage from their employers or government programs such as Medicare and Medicaid.
Partisan exchanges
As expected, Tuesday's hearing included fiery partisan exchanges, with Republicans saying the website problems foreshadow deeper problems that threaten higher premiums and government intrusion in future health coverage while Democrats accused them of trying to kill reforms that benefit millions of Americans.
Under relentless GOP questioning, Tavenner said initial figures on how many people have enrolled so far for health coverage under the reforms won't be available until mid-November.
She noted that the administration has expected the initial enrollment to be small, but noted that the enrollment period ends on March 31.
When asked by Republicans about the expected initial low enrollment, Tavenner pointed out that a similar dynamic occurred with implementation of the Massachusetts health care law, when people waited until the final deadline approached to sign up.
To GOP Rep. Dave Camp of Michigan, the committee chairman, low enrollment signals the failure of the health care reforms, which need young and less-expensive people to sign up so insurers can offer affordable plans in markets that include older and more-expensive people.
"I fear we can see a fundamental breakdown of the insurance market where premiums will skyrocket, pricing millions of Americans out of health care," he said.
Later, Republican Rep. Kevin Brady of Texas asked Tavenner for a guarantee that consumers will be able to obtain coverage required by the health care law before the deadline.
"What I can guarantee is that we have a system that is working. We are going to improve the speed of that system," she said.
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"Excuse me," he said. "You are saying the system right now is working?"
Tavenner didn't budge, responding: "I am saying it is working. It is just not working at the speed that we want and at the success rate that we want."
Democratic Rep. Bill Pascrell of New Jersey lambasted Republicans on the panel for choosing to pile on the website woes in their continuing attempt to dismantle the ACA instead of working with Democrats to improve settled law.
Citing the political battle last decade over the Bush administration's Medicare prescription drug benefit opposed by Democrats, Pascrell noted "we lost the policy fight" then but chose to help make the program work instead of trying to discredit or undermine it.
Standing up and pointing at his GOP colleagues, Pascrell shouted: "How many of you stood up to do that? None. Zero. Zero."
Website problems
In prepared testimony for the hearing, Tavenner said private contractors hired to create the website "have not met expectations." Asked about that statement, she cited one of the contractors -- CGI Federal, which has a contract worth as much as $200 million for its work on the system.
Tavenner's agency oversaw the creation of the online health insurance marketplace that has taken so much heat.
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In an exclusive interview with CNN last week, Sebelius said Obama didn't know of the problems with the ACA's website until after its troubled launch on Oct. 1. This was despite the fact that insurance companies had been complaining and the site crashed during a pre-launch test run.


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Just when you thought a smartphone couldn't get any better, it just did — the iPhone 4S is sure to change the way you communicate. The Siri technology lets you talk to this Apple smartphone as you would talk to a person, turning the iPhone 4S into a personal assistant. The powerful dual-core A5 chip ensures that this Apple phone gives you a lightning-fast performance and life-like graphics. Shoot 1080p HD videos and click crystal-clear snaps with the 8 MP camera of this Apple smartphone. To make your life easier, this Apple phone runs on iOS 5 that lets you enjoy numerous features and an easy-to-use interface. That's not all; with the iCloud feature of the iPhone 4S, you can stop worrying about managing your stuff, because your phone does it for you. | |
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Brand | Apple |
Carrier | Unlocked |
Family Line | Apple iPhone |
Model | 4s |
Type | Smartphone |
Key Features | |
Storage Capacity | 32 GB |
Color | Black |
Network Generation | 3G |
Network Technology | GSM / EDGE / WCDMA (UMTS) / HSDPA / HSUPA / CDMA EV-DO Rev. A |
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Camera | 8.0 MP |
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Battery Type | Lithium Ion |
Battery Capacity | 1432 mAh |
Battery Talk Time | Up to 840 min |
Battery Standby Time | Up to 200 hr |
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Display Technology | TFT LCD |
Diagonal Screen Size | 3.5 in. |
Display Resolution | 960 x 640 pixels |
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Touch Screen | Yes |
Bluetooth | Yes |
Digital Camera | Yes |
GPS | Yes |
QWERTY Physical Keyboard | No |
Email Access | Yes |
Internet Browser | Yes |
Speakerphone | Yes |
Dimensions | |
Height | 4.5 in. |
Depth | 0.37 in. |
Width | 2.31 in. |
Weight | 4.9 oz |
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Release Date | 10/14/2011 |
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Apple's iPhone 4S has a faster processor (A5 chip) and an upgraded camera, all the benefits of iOS 5, and SIRI, a useful and immensely fun voice assistant. Call quality on some providers is admirable, and the data speeds, while certainly not 4G, get the job done.
Poor battery life. It's about time we get a larger screen. Not completely fixed antenna reception problems in spite of dual antenna.
With a dual-core processor, upgraded 8 megapixel camera with Full HD video recording, the latest iOS 5, iCloud and the voice-activated Siri intelligent assistant, there's plenty of reasons to regard the new phone. Expensive and technically it hasn't got very much that rival handsets haven't, but it's the best that Apple have ever made. In fact that makes it very good.
The iPhone 4S has the same glass and metal construction as the i phone 4. You won't find any creaks or loose parts, and the only plastic used on the phone is for the home button below the display.
Apple's use of glass for both the front and back of the phone may be questioned by those who tend to drop their phones often, as it has a tendency to shatter, despite it being reinforced.
The i fone 4S' display is noticeably different than the Super AMOLED Plus screens from Samsung, as it's not nearly as saturated and punchy. However, the colors seem more accurate, and the screen is just a joy to look at.
The new A5 dual-core processor (as seen in the iPad 2) makes things noticeably faster. Apps launch quicker, web pages load faster, multi-tasking is more fluid and resource-hungry apps like Pages now allow you to edit documents without any lag. Competitors will argue that their phones have been able to produce similar results for months, and they'd be right, but it remains a little upgrade.
Conclusion: The iPhone 4S isn't the king of cell phones, but it's part of the royal family nonetheless. Even without 4G and a fair screen, this phone's smart voice assistant, SIRI, the benefits of iOS 5, and its spectacular camera make it a top choice for anyone ready to upgrade.
SIRI: use your voice to set reminders, send a text or check weather.
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Memory: 16GB, 32GB or 64GB flash drive
Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.0, USB 2.0, Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n), 3.5mm headphone jack
Size: 115 x 59 x 9.3 mm
Weight: 140g
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The good: Apple's iPhone 4S has a faster processor and an upgraded camera, all the benefits of iOS 5, and a useful and immensely fun voice assistant. Call quality on the Sprint model is admirable, and the data speeds, while certainly not 4G, get the job done.
The bad: It's about time we get a larger screen.
The bottom line: The iPhone 4S isn't the king of cell phones, but it's part of the royal family nonetheless. Even without 4G and a giant screen, this phone's smart(ass) voice assistant, Siri, the benefits of iOS 5, and its spectacular camera make it a top choice for anyone ready to upgrade.
In regards to the star ratings:
- battery life isnt ideal; it's better than most, but can always be better.
- it's one of the most expensive smartphones on the market before subsidy. enough said.
- it's the easiest to use smartphone available: the printed instructions attest to that by being a fraction the size of competing phones in its class. the feature set is excellent as it can be used in full by the widest range of users while the market leading app store further increases it's capability.
- once design, build quality, and customer service and support are taken into account, it's a 5/5 star phone, able to overcome it's benign issues.
no, it's not the iPhone 5 that the most repugnant of tech "journalists" claimed was inevitably coming based on lies about "sources" and later bashed by the same for not being as such. those who are familiar with Apple and their iPhone line, however, expected what we received based on their previous release history. despite the negative reviews by an ignorant press, this is Apple's best iPhone ever, and the market clearly agrees.
despite the familiar exterior, both in dimensions and materials, the return of this design was warmly welcomed by the masses as a year later, it's still by far the most exclusive feeling smartphone on the market and will be remembered alongside the original iPhone, the Bondi Blue iMac, and the unibody MacBook Pro as one of their most memorable designs. it's truly a magnificent design in it's clean look, top quality materials, and luxurious feel, all assembled in a very tight, dense package that just oozes quality. while the look of it may be comforting in its familiarity, it's actually brand new on the inside.
starting with the processing unit, Apple upgraded to the ARM A9 core and then doubled them with it's A5 SoC processor. they also doubled up the cache to 1MB (512KB per core) to feed it and increased graphics performance by 5 times with the PowerVR 543 GPU. finally, they clocked this SoC processor to 1GHz and 512MB of RAM on a 200MHz bus to give you a phone with more graphics and computing power than a first generation Xbox. despite all of this computing power, it hardly uses any actual power: battery capacity went up only 2.5% while claimed runtimes were extended by hours, all thanks to an extremely efficient design of the SoC.
to ensure you never leave home without your point and shoot digital camera, the sensor has been upgraded to 8mp. people who know better know that megapixels arent everything, so they continued use of a backside illuminated sensor to ensure the most light possible for excellent low light imagery, well beyond that of the competition. the aperture has been stepped up to f2.4 over the iPhone 4's f2.8 stop, and feeding that much larger hole is an all-new lens package with IR and UV filters to produce more natural colors. with the faster CPU, the result is faster loading, shorter times between shots, and images that dont look like they came from a phone. to top it off, they upgraded the video recording to full 1080p.
and if you have no one to talk to, now you have Siri. it's API hooks reach deep into the system, allowing the user to manage their phone simply by one of the best voice recognition systems available. of course that makes the keyboard redundant with it's dictation accuracy.
despite more evolution than revolution, this evolutionary step is akin to going from neanderthal to homo sapien, with the Galaxy Nexus looking like a missing link.
You can read all the tech specs on other reviews. This is my first smartphone and it is great. I made a huge leap from a 1st generation iPod touch to this iPhone 4S and it is wonderful. The 1st gen iTouch could not upgrade iOS any further and lots of apps would not install due to older iOS. The 4S phone is fast (obviously I am comparing to 1st gen touch), but I also love such feature as the linking feature to build a calendar event from an e-mail that contains a date and time (date and time in e-mail show as link, click link, create calendar event, cool!). Quickly add a new Contact in similar way. I got a 4S for my wife also (she upgraded from a more recent iTouch 64GB). Not as big of an upgrade leap for her, but she likes her 4S a lot. Also, I am so glad I went with a 64GB. I am filling it up with free apps and other stuff (pictures, video, etc.). Glad to have the extra room. Was already on PagePlus. Had to find a local dealer to activate ($15 each phone). Have the $12 plan with low data limit, but went the first month without using any data (wifi at work, home, and shops was fine for me). I keep the Cellular Data setting turned off until I need it--with no "bleeding" of data for push notifications or whatever they are. Totally in control of data usage--great! Tested data download at the end of payment cycle. Saw some usage, not too bad for Siri and some GPS. Have LEAF Electric Vehicle. Posted a PlugShare entry at a charging station for about .2 MB--not bad. Nice to have a little 3G access for GPS, Siri, PlugShare, etc--if I need it. I don't download videos to watch or play movies--too busy for that stuff. The 4S is great tool, has some nifty apps (education, language, etc.--this is what I need--not a gamer), and brings me up-to-date technology-wise without spending a huge monthly mobile phone bill. Very pleased with my used eBay purchase. Do your best to make sure a used iPhone has a clean ESN. Don't bother calling PagePlus or chatting to request activation of a 4S (they can activate a 4-only, but I wanted Siri). Find a local dealer, or you could try one of the eBay activation vendors/sellers. My concern about them is that they might "sell my phone number" and then I would get a lot of calls. I did not research their privacy policies. 15 bucks at the local dealer was clean, saved me time, and I was on my way. Put your research time into finding the right iPhone and price for you. Good luck, have fun, and be careful out there.
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The iPhone 4S caught many by surprise, with Apple expected to release the iPhone 5 - but instead we got an iPhone 4 with overhauled innards.
While the masses were initially disappointed, the iPhone 4S features a glut of top-end tech that is designed to put it on a par with the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S2 - but does it manage to do that?
The changes to the iPhone 4S are easy to document - the camera has been upgraded to 8MP (with an improved aperture ratio), the CPU is now the same dual-core A5 processor as seen in the iPad 2, and a seven time increase in graphical processing power.
Also we've got Siri, Apple's voice recognition service - will this be a game changer for mobile phones or will it be nothing more than a gimmick?
As we've mentioned, the iPhone 4S is almost identical in outward design to the iPhone 4, which might irk those that like to show that they've got the most up to date device from Apple when out and about with friends.
However, the flip side of this is that things like the plethora of iPhone 4 covers on the market at the moment will still fit.
Apple has slightly changed the design of the iPhone 4S somewhat though, by changing to a dual-band aerial design, making sure it doesn't encounter an embarrassing repeat of antenna-gate we had to endure with the iPhone 4.
For all those that haven't seen the older version of the phone, we'll take you on a tour of the new handset: the top of the iPhone 4S houses the power/lock button, as well as the headphone jack, plus a microphone for noise cancellation.
The right-hand side of the phone is devoid of any buttons, but holds the slot for the micro SIM card, which pops out using the included tool (or a paperclip).
The bottom of the phone is pretty standard, with the Apple connector and dual speakers which pump out the (actually quite decent) sound.
The left-hand side of the phone sees the rounded volume keys, with the top one of these also acting as the camera shutter button to make it easy to snap with the new iPhone. We've also got the silencer switch too, which has been slightly moved upwards from the previous iteration.
As you can see, Apple has altered its antenna band technology to move the gaps that plagued the iPhone 4's reception to a less-touchable location.
The iPhone 4S comes with iOS 5.
The iPhone 4S is the flagship model for the new iOS software from Apple, making it much snazzier once more.
We'll walk you through the big changes to start with - and Notifications is up there with the best of them.
The new system apes Android by using a drop down menu from pretty much anywhere in the phone to let you see all manner of updates, weather news and messages, plus new notifications will now ping across the top of the screen rather than plopping straight into the middle of the screen like before and disrupting whatever you were doing.
It's not revolutionary by any means, but it's well-integrated and makes the whole system feel a whole lot different to iOS 4.
The lock screen is now called into more use than ever before too, with new notifications sitting on top to be easily accessed without needing to mess about inside the phone.


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FffiST FIVE-YEAR REVIEW REPORT Imperial Refining Company Superfund Site EPA ID No_ OKOOO2024099 Ardmore, Carter County, Oklahoma This memorandum documents the United States Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) performance, determinations, and approval of the Imperial Refining Company Superfund Site (S ite) first five-year review under Section 121 (e) ofthe Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liabi lity Act, 42 United States Code Section 962 I (c), as provided in the attached First Five-Year Review Report prepared by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality on behalf of EPA. Summary of Five-Year Review Findings The first five-year rev iew for the Site was performed through a rev iew of site documents and site-specific requ irements; a site inspection performed on June 5, 20 12; interviews with personnel from the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality; interviews with stakeholders; and a review of data collected at the Site during the first five-year review period. The Site remedy included: off-site disposal of principal threat wastes within the soil; reduction or e limination of soil direct contact threats; and placement of institutional controls (in the form of conveyance notices) to inform the public of Site conditions. The remedial action construction was initiated on February 13, 2008, and completed in February 2012. Operation and maintenance (O&M) activities will be on-going on an annual basis. The remedy should remain protective in the long-term. During the first five-year rev iew, there were no issues identified that prevent the remedy form being protective of human health and the environment. Actions Recommended Recommendations and follow-up actions associated with the Site that were identified during the five-year review include the following: • Sediment Sampling of Ponds - Pond sediment sampling is recommended before the next five year review in order to document the continued protectiveness of the sediment overburden in the ponds. Erosion control measures seem to be working, but the site should be inspected at least annually (and after significant rainfall events) to check for erosion on or near the clay barrier where waste remains in-place. • Enforcement ofInstitutionai Controls - Institutional controls shou ld remain in place and continue to be enforced. • Site Maintenance - Erosion control measures seem to be working, but conditions need to be observed at least annually. and after rainfa ll events greater than a 2-year storm event. Maintenance to prevent erosion where waste remains in-place may include grad ing, seeding, or im porting of backfill.
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asssalamu alaikum warahmatu'allah, i was born as a muslim and i was not practicing ISLAM until last year. But allah subhanahu wata'alaa has shown me the light and the path .. InSha Allah im following and practicing islam as much as i can now. and im trying to be a true believer (100%) i know that we muslims have to believe in the unseen and those things .. and i do too believe ... please dont judge me when i ask this question.. the Shaitan is trying to play with my mind through this question... Q. Allah Subhanahu wata'alaa knows where we will go ( jannah or jahannam) or we will be believers or not even before we are born... its written already .. and thus, we have the CHOICE to choose ?? It would be very helpful for me to empower my faith towards the religion and allah, if i get an answer for this very evil question ...i know there will be a very clear solution for this ... its just that i dont know and i seek the light of truth ... jazak allah kairan |
Its simple Allah subhana WA taala knows what we choose ! Subhana Allah. Fallow your heart seek refuge from Satan in Allah subhana WA taala . Allah subhana WA taala knows best! |
Brother, there is logical answer for your question as well. Yes, you are right that Allah (S.W.T) knows what we will do. The thing is we have already made our choices and that is why we say Allah (S.W.T) knows what we will do, Allah (S.W.T) gave us authority and showed us right and wrong, but it was we that have chose right or wrong for ourselves. Allah (S.W.T) doesn't what us to be thrown into Hellfire but he is Oft Forgiving and Most Merciful. Holy Qur'an says, What comes to you of good is from Allah , but what comes to you of evil, [O man], is from yourself. [Holy Qur'an 4:79] |
Feb 11 at 01:13
believer ♦
jazakAllah khairan ... may allah (S.W.T) grant us understanding ..
(Feb 11 at 03:31)
Let me give you a more insightful response, a more detailed one and I think more accurate. Christians, Jews, they believe that Allah(swt) will walk the land of earth. See Jesus, for example, the Jews, well the Jews actually are pretty silent here. But it tells us in the Qur'an that Allah(swt) is OUTSIDE his creation, this is very clear. So we know that time was created, see universe and the studies that can prove time, did, in fact, come into existence. Allah(swt) is OUTSIDE the creation, thus he does not deal with the same time that we consider, in terms of seconds, minutes, hours, etc. What does this all mean then? Let me twist your question into a more satisfactory answer for a disbeliever. If Allah(swt) had a written plan for me to be a criminal, than why should I be responsible? The issue here is "free choice." This can be a HUGE problem in other religions, but Islam is a very unique concept here. We can actually CHOOSE between right and wrong, and we are free to think. So is your question from Shaytan? Of course not. We come from a beautiful beautiful religion where straight up the Qur'an says, you do not believe this is the word of God? Then test it! "If it was not from God surely they would find many contradictions in it." I grew up Christian, but never really believed because of the thousands of error in the Bible, and theologically, the Bible doesn't add up morally, etc etc. Find ONE contradiction? JUST ONE? I said, boy this is going to be so easy. Alhumdu'allah I could NOT do it. Over and over the Qur'an tells us to "reflect" to "think" so the idea that you said basically, are having these thoughts wrong? Sister, you come from a religion that doesn't teach "blind faith" you come from Islam and Islam can be proven to be true. What is contained in the Qur'an could not have been know at the time, it is absolutely mind boggling. Brian (United States) |
Feb 11 at 02:43
I really appreciate your effort. And yes Allah(S.W.T) is outside creation because Creator can not be the part of Creation. And we also know that Time is itself a creation, Time depends upon the rotation of Earth, and there are planets where time is different. However the question was "Allah Subhanahu wata'alaa knows where we will go ( jannah or jahannam) or we will be believers or not even before we are born... its written already .. and thus, we have the CHOICE to choose ?"
(Feb 11 at 02:52)
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its just my lack of knowledge .. its very clear now ... may allah guide us all..
(Feb 11 at 03:37)
P.S. - Here is another example. If God is ALL POWERFUL than could God make a rock so heavy that even He couldn't move it? Yes he can. So God is not strong to move a rock? oops... I mean, no he can't. But I thought your God could do ANYTHING? oops.. Stumped Christians for years, truly it is a HUGE issue there. But for Muslims? Nope. Allah(swt), once again, says He is OUTSIDE his creation, not even a part of time like we know. Are you starting to see now? It is okay to think, but really investigate, and always, even after listening to me, refer to those who have the true knowledge, the scholars. |
Feb 11 at 02:49
dear brother/sister in islam, you have been a great help. i thank you and may allah bless you with mercy. this makes absolute sense, and it is for us to make sure of the knowledge others provide.. we have these questions because of the lack of knowledge .. may allah grant us understanding jazakAllah khairan
(Feb 11 at 03:41)
Islam has answer for the above question as well. There are 2 things.
Allah(S.W.T) gives something a weight or not. Every human possesses some weight because of gravity of the earth but if we go to outer space our weight becomes zero or if we go to a planet which has a higher gravity then our planet then our weight will increase as well. because Weight = mass x gravity |


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As for me there are several japanese rock and pop bands/artists that I like:
The Pillows
Bump of Chicken
Do as Infinity
As for me there are several japanese rock and pop bands/artists that I like:
The Pillows
Bump of Chicken
Do as Infinity
Loudness - Soldier of Fortune song in particular
Gackt is pretty good
Vocals and Guitar completed on expert mode, send me a FR if you want to "jam"
Platinum artist
Well, when you're Japanese you tend to like a lot of Japanese bands.
Nice to see people that like LOUDNESS, although I haven't seen them live in the longest time. Been spending more time trying to get tickets to shows for acts like Versailles, Moi dix Mois, and BUCK-TICK.
i love BUCK-TICK. they were one of the first bands I got into. I also like:
La'cryma Christi (they disbanded this year =/)
Kagerou (disbanded now too~)
Schwarz Stein (good techno/trance music, but they disbanded too lol)
GO!GO!7188 (one of the few, very very few bands with chicks actually playing instruments well)
Yellow Machineguns Malice Mizer
Charcoal Filter Tsubaki
D (ish okay~) Kagrra
Love Psychedelico
i've heard of newer j-rock bands. they all seem to be mimicking each other =/ and i've heard a lot of bands come out with TERRIBLE singers. i think its an epidemic, but luckily its mostly in the visual kei genre~ lol
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I've been rather stubborn and tend to listen to my main 3 (mainly because I'm picky and have been spoiled by their music lol)
My main 3 are:
1. the pillows (my favorite band whom I would compare to The Beatles any day of the week)
2. ZEPPET STORE (greatest unknown J-Rock band EVER, I'd liken them to a Japanese Radiohead except all their albums are either another The Bends or OK Computer in terms of how the music sounds)
3. L'Arc~en~Ciel (Definitely a very creative group and also an extremely talented ensemble of musicians, ken and tetsu are definitely a great guitar/bass team that I would liken to Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee)
And pretty much I enjoy all 3 groups side bands (especially S.O.A.P.)
Other bands I'm interested in and listen to: AKG, ART-SCHOOL, Supercar, THE ALFEE, hide, Kaela Kimura, Noodles, wino, The Babystars, X Japan, Zi:Kill, Luna Sea, Buck Tick
The Pillows
Asian Kung-Fu Gen (Aji-Kun)
Maximum the Hormone
Those are my top three favorite.
A friend of mine is in love with this one Japanese song, I can't think of the name but I will find out and post it here.
He tried to request it for Guitar Hero (for some diversity) because it has some sick guitar in it.
I love the Japanese rock music.
I can't understand the words but lets face the facts, it's all about the same stuff anyway.
It sounds really cool though when you do learn the words and people say, "hey! that is Japanese isn't it?"
I like the Latin Rock music too but I can understand that because I speak Spanish.
I really think that the developers should add an international mix to the selections because Rock music is not exclusively English language.
Just my opinion.
Yeah there are quite a few Japanese bands that are honestly just better bands PERIOD than some of the crap that is here in America so I think it's about time some of these bands finally got recognized.
I think L'Arc~en~Ciel would be a perfect fit for Rock Band since they're a very significant group that has countless fans in both Japan and a strong following in America (they're even starting to release L'Arc's albums on iTunes USA), plus their songs generally require a bit of technical proficiency to play (even the ever so crappy and overrated Ready Steady Go) on all sides of the equation.


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Innsbrook Rotary earns international recognition
By Eileen Mellon, Special to the Citizen 07/23/12
The Innsbrook Rotary Club is gaining international acknowledgement after earning one of the foundation's most distinguished honors, the Presidential Citation Award. The award comes at an exciting time for the club as its membership rate is stronger than ever, consisting of vibrant and accomplished business and professional leaders in the area. Rotary Clubs started more than 100 years ago and now have 1.2 million members worldwide who volunteer in communities at home and abroad. Their goals are to convey the humanitarian spirit by supporting education and job training, providing clean water, combating hunger and improving health and sanitation, supporting the Rotary motto, a commitment to "Service Above Self." The Innsbrook club received the Presidential Citation Award when former Club President Kay King traveled to Bangkok to accept the high honors. There were more than 35,000 Rotarians present, representing 181 countries to witness the local Rotary Club's accomplishment as the highest achieving in its size category of 100-plus members. The Innsbrook Club earned the award as the result of achievements toward membership retention and diversity, regularly having 100 percent member participation in the Rotary Foundation Annual Fund. The new international Rotary President, Sakuji Tanaka, set specific goals for the Rotary clubs around the globe. He wanted to increase funding for the international foundation, while also stimulating membership growth by inducting diverse and younger members. One of the criteria that had to be met was to have a 100 percent participation of people donating at least $100 to the Rotary Foundation; The Innsbrook Club members each donated $300, tripling the amount of resources raised. Other goals of the award included increasing the membership rate by one new member while maintaining an 85 percent retention rate, due to the high number of rotary clubs that are losing members. The Innsbrook Rotary Club not only met those goals, it exceeded them, earning the high honor of the President Citation Award as it successfully increased the number of women, younger professionals and people with diverse backgrounds who joined the club. King said she could not be more proud of the club. "The award has never been packaged like this before," said King. "It was very clear what he (Tanaka) wanted. We were very fortunate and our club did well in all those areas for a couple years and this year we hit it out of the ballpark." Earning the award has sparked an immense drive in the club members to strive to continue their efforts throughout the community. Fred Thompson, one of the club's original charter members in 1989, believes the award brings recognition to the area for those in the community that have been looking for an organization to join. "It shows we have an outreach that touches the live of the youth that we focus on and we give anyone that is looking for opportunities to become part of that to do so," said Thompson. King remarked, "I think its very inspiring and shows that we are a young and vibrant club that is moving forward. It makes us feel like we could do whatever we want to do." The accomplishments for the Innsbrook Club did not end with the prestigious award. Another high point came when Thompson participated in the first-ever Rotary Day at the White House. Only 10 U.S. Rotary members were chosen to be honored as Champions of Change for their continued volunteer work in their communities. The Rotary International and the U.S. have 10 Rotary zones, and each zone submitted several prospective projects to be recognized as Champions of Change. Thompson was chosen from among that group. He not only represented Innsbrook Rotary but also District 7600 and was one of the four members chosen who had specific focus on issues that were based in their localities. Thompson was recognized for his driving force and efforts in the expansion of the Coal Pit Learning Center in Western Henrico. The center is a non-profit organization that provides free preschool programs to children from low income families who would otherwise not receive the benefits of a preschool experience. The center opens up doors to young children in various areas, such as art, music and science, while developing motor and pre-reading skills. It is funded by private donations and grants and primarily serves children from the Lakeside and Glen Allen areas. "This project isn't over – now the focus turns to operational needs and there's always a need for regional and local folks to support Coal Pit," Thompson said. "It was wonderful to see when the school opened that when the kids came back they were able to see something they could call their school; there was an empowerment that the new classroom brought on." The Innsbrook club's accomplishments have continued as members recently distributed more than $35,000 in charitable donations to 24 local youth-based organizations in Henrico, including The Virginia Home for Boys and Girls, Shady Grove Family YMCA and The READ Center. The club holds service events and fundraisers throughout the year to generate resources to give to charities, participating in about 12-15 different events a week. One of its most successful fundraisers is selling roses by the dozen, which resulted in sales of $21,000, all of which was donated to charities. The members of the Rotary Club of Innsbrook are not slowing down their efforts anytime soon. They are planning a major event for spring 2013 to produce the first ever Virginia Firefighter Skills Competition and Festival at Short Pump Town Center. The event will serve as a major fundraising opportunity and shed light on the service Henrico firefighters provide for the area. In addition, Rotary members are working on their 25th anniversary community service project, which will take place in 2014. "We want to do something that significant again," King said, referring to the club's recent accomplishments. "We want to do something big." |
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How to Find Your Flow in Life
Düzenlendi / Güncellendi 02 Sep, 19:29
You Don't Have to Fight the Current
We often fight the natural flow of our life by committing all our time and energy to things that don't really speak to who we really are. This causes tension and dissonance that is hard to ignore. We can live our whole lives trying to circumvent our true path but there is another alternative: going with the flow.
Making your life flow means paying attention to our deepest needs and interests. It's living an authentic life where we live based on our real talents and abilities. Here are some ideas on how to make your life flow.
Identify what you really love to do in life.Do more of what you love and less of what you don't.Try not to fight or be afraid of doing the things you love.Change your inner dialogue to support your true path.Do small things each day to follow your true path.Try doing these things on an ongoing basis and you'll find that you become more centered because you'll be living a more genuine life.
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Dave Bing was once the kind of guy who might sing a little Motown in the shower, or even club-hop with actual Motown artists.
What different times those were for the mayor of Detroit.
Bing was born and raised in Washington but long ago built a life in the city symbolic of the country's rise and crash. He was drafted by the Detroit Pistons in 1966 and played with the team for nine seasons. After his basketball career ended, he returned to the city to launch an automotive supplier, Bing Group. He spent 29 years building the business, he said, and by 2008 he thought maybe it was time to retire.
Bing had once supported former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, but not after Kilpatrick tumbled deep into scandal that led to his resignation and a jail sentence. A small group of friends convinced Bing to run, he said, and he won the chance to finish Kilpatrick's term in 2009. Later that year, he secured a full term.
Sports, Bing said, taught him how to work on a team, to understand skills and weaknesses. Business showed him how to find and grow talent, how to recognize his own skills and weaknesses. None of it could have prepared him to run Michigan's largest city. Bing hasn't announced yet whether he'll run for re-election next year.
"It was in much worse condition than I ever anticipated," Bing said of Detroit. "We're working through the process as I speak, but it's probably the second most difficult job in this country behind the president."
Indeed, he's facing the threat of bankruptcy, stalemates with city council and hard, sometimes raucous talks with Detroit residents and city workers. This summer hecklers riled about city pay cuts shouted him down during a community meeting.
One day later, Bing was calm, too busy to think long about chants and criticism. There's no time for it, he said. No time anymore to sing, no time for late nights on the town. There's hardly time to sleep, he said. But it doesn't change his belief in the city that fills his memory and dominates his thoughts.
So, CNN asked Bing: In a city notorious for its troubles, what would you want visitors or residents to see?
Here are some of his answers.
Detroit's riverfront
"We have something that's distinct from almost any city in the country," Bing says, a view across a waterway and into another country.
"It's beautiful," he said.
Detroit's riverfront draws together public space, art and events, especially along the River Walk. Within a few years, he expects there to be more attractions, commerce and living space along the water. It's the Motor City, but the city needs to give more people more reasons to get out and walk, he said.
Detroit Institute of Arts
High on Bing's list of must-sees for Detroit is a trip to the Detroit Institute of Arts, a 658,000-square-foot, 100-gallery museum founded in 1885. Its collection features American, African-American, European, African, Asian, Native American, Oceanic, Islamic and ancient art, as well as collections of modern and graphic art.
"I think the Detroit Institute of Arts is probably renowned worldwide," Bing said.
Earlier this year, metro Detroit voters went for a property tax increase that will supply the museum with an estimated $23 million annually for 10 years. The funding is expected to help stabilize the museum's budget and dodge dramatic cuts to exhibitions, education and hours. The museum now offers free admission to residents of the three counties that approved the tax.
"Huge investments had been made in a lot of our cultural institutions," Bing said. Even as other parts of the city struggled, "I think that's one thing we've held on to."
Motown Museum
When Bing moved to Detroit in the 1960s, he came as a basketball player, a celebrity of sorts. He slipped right in to the nightlife of the time, and that meant Motown.
"The athletes, we always thought we were entertainers, and the entertainers thought they were athletes," he said. "We really got together quite often."
Smokey Robinson, the Temptations, the Four Tops, the Supremes -- he said he knew them all well.
"You fell in love with them because they were true entertainers," he said.


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TAMPA, Florida (AP) — Yankees star Alex Rodriguez has been contacted by federal investigators regarding a Canadian doctor accused of selling an unapproved drug.
Rodriguez said Monday he was "aware" of the investigation and will cooperate with government officials. He said an interview date has not been set.
Dr. Anthony Galea is facing four charges in his country related to the drug known as Actovegin, which is extracted from calf's blood and used for healing. His assistant also has been charged in the U.S. for having HGH and another drug while crossing the border in September.
A-Rod said the probe won't have an affect on him because "this is about someone else."
Mets shortstop Jose Reyes said Sunday he met with federal investigators last week.
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