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Despite the American Medical Association's (AMA) previously hearty lobby against public options for health insurance, only 27 percent of doctors are in favor of limiting coverage to private options.
More than half of doctors (about 63 percent of 2,130) in a recent survey preferred a public-private blend, which would allow for expansion of coverage both through tax credits to pay for private insurance and expanded public health plans. The survey results were published online in the New England Journal of Medicine earlier this week.
"The results of the study demonstrated that the majority of physicians support a public option," Dalomeh Keyhani told National Public Radio (NPR) on Monday. She is the lead author on the report and a researcher at Mount Sinai School of Medicine.
Given the survey findings, why has the AMA been largely opposed to public options? "It used to be that the AMA really did represent the view of most doctors because doctors were a pretty homogenous group," Julie Rovner, an NPR health policy correspondent said on the station's Morning Edition program on Monday. The demographics of doctors has changed over the years, she said, and an increased number of perspectives in the system has brought "a lot more differences of opinion about what the nation's health care system really ought to look like."
Earlier this year, the AMA had lobbied to keep public options out of the proposed health care bills. In July, however, the group issued a letter to the House of Representatives endorsing the America's Affordable Health Choices Act, which did include a public option. Today, with the announcement of Senator Max Baucus's (D-Mont.) proposal, which would cut the cost of reform but not include a public option, the AMA issued a statement that shied away from full support. "The AMA will continue to work with Chairman Baucus and his colleagues to strengthen this proposal," J. James Rohack, president of the AMA, said in a prepared statement. A linchpin of the organization's support is the revision of the current Medicaid formulas used to calculate payment to physicians.
Ensuring that more people had health insurance would also make it more likely that doctors and hospitals would be paid for their services. "A public option would sort of help guarantee that most people had coverage," Keyhani said on NPR. "Having a guarantee of reimbursement of some sort I think is very appealing to most physicians."
Working on the frontlines of health care doesn't appear to change doctors' viewpoint from that of the general population. More than half of the American public (52 to 69 percent, according to polls) favors public options for health insurance.
Even though specialists were less likely to favor any kind of public option than general practitioners—perhaps owing to concerns about decreased reimbursements—more than half of them still did, according to the survey, which was funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (a nonprofit organization that supports health care reform).
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"More than half of the American public (52 to 69 percent, according to polls) favors public options for health insurance. "
Oh really? When was this poll taken - last year? In August support for the Dem's health care plan was at 42%. And the public option is the main reason why so many oppose the plan.
And if doctors want expansion of public coverage, why do they incessantly gripe about Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement rates. Something seems not right with this article and its conclusions.
"Oh really? When was this poll taken - last year? In August support for the Dem's health care plan was at 42%. And the public option is the main reason why so many oppose the plan."
No, it isn't. In August the support for the Dems' health care plan wasn't high, but it wasn't because of the public option. A CBS poll from early September found 60% in support of the public option, and 34% opposed. A Kaiser poll from mid-August found 59% in support of the public option, and 38% opposed. A CNN poll from late August found 55% in support of the public option, and 41% opposed.
A few caveats. The public option is not quite as popular as it once was, as polling back in May and June found support breaking 70% easily. However, it seems to have leveled out, as polling from July and polling from September not significantly different; mid-to-high fifties in support, about forty opposed is fairly standard now. Also, there are outliers in either direction, showing May-level support numbers during the heat of August, and a couple even showing opposition in a very slight lead - off the top of my head, I remember an NBC poll I think it was, that had support in the mid-40's and opposition in the high 40's. This, however, seems to be the spectrum. Essentially even or a very slight lead for opposition is a "bad" result for the public option. Astronomical support upwards of two-thirds is a "good" result. Also, numbers vary depending on the sample used: those that survey all adults or registered voters generally provide more liberal results than those that apply likely voter screens, as is usual in most issues.
But the idea that the public option is the reason behind Democrats' troubles is ideological wishful thinking that's clearly not borne out by empirical studies. It has, unfortunately, gained some currency as a reflexive meme among mainstream outlets, but who says those are generally accurate?
What you'll notice is that the options for health care reform currently on the table seem to be less popular than the public option. How can this be, you may ask? Health care reform is looking contentious, and it's a LEFT WING proposal. The public option is the most LEFT WING component of it and should therefore be the most contentious of all! This is backwards!
This is more ideological wishful thinking. Health care reform isn't in danger because it's a left wing proposal. It's in danger because of the alleged death panels, the alleged coverage that will be given to illegal immigrants, and the fear that it may take away spending from Medicare. (Which is why senior citizens are the least supportive group, and indeed, there's an inverse relationship between support for reform and age. Of the three listed, this last one is perhaps the most plausible concern.)
This is precisely the delusion that moderate right wingers, so-called libertarian conservatives, and the blue blooded WSJ laissez-faire crowd live under. They pretend to disapprove of the birther types, and during their stronger moments may actually do so - but they need those guys. Their policies and social vision - at least the economic parts - by themselves are dreadfully unpopular.
And perhaps I've wasted my time expounding on all this on an empty thread, but I see enough verbatim repetition of the same talking points - some of them by the same people, on a later thread when they think the person who debunked them is gone, so they churn out the same memes - that I'll just copy, paste, and save these two responses so I can re-use it later.
(SciAm doesn't support html script. I'd say that's not very scientific of you guys.)
I don't understand the right wing being against a public option? It's not like anyone is forced to use it. And it will cause health costs to go down for everyone, even those with private insurance.
Since it will help balance the budget is another thing rightwingers should like. The only thing I see is they hate people. They only seem to want things to go in businesses favor all the time and subsidize them.
Personally I'd like to see low cost public health care since they won't let us take care of ourselves. Why should we be forced to go to a doctor to get the medicine we know we need. Most people only have one or 2 problems which with a little education, they could take care of themselves most of the time. Why should I pay $65 to a doctor for the right to get the $4 blood pressure medicine I need? It's not like I can't measure my own blood pressure.
We expect our goverment to protect us from foreign invasion, protect us against criminals, protect our property, we have means thru our goverment to deal with violations for any of the above: war, justice system, police and I should include protection from fire too: fire department. Should goverment's duty include to make everything possible for a healthy population? Wouldn't a healthy population be a factor for a succesful country? Should we allow health coverage to happen only in an atmosphere of profit to insurance carriers and a portion of the population that could afford to share its hard earned money for the profit of insurance and pharmaceutical corporations? How is it possible to reconcile the basic profit motivation with the survival of fellow citizens? Is it morally acceptable for an insurance company executive to "earn" in a day's work more money than many hard working citizens "earn" in a lifetime? Our country is at a crossroads in its history and the health care debate will shape its course over the next century.
Reply | Report Abuse | Link to thisJerryd: your thinking: "Personally I'd like to see low cost public health care since they won't let us take care of ourselves. Why should we be forced to go to a doctor to get the medicine we know we need" makes sense BUT is inaccurate: you need the expertise of a doctor. I could be the healthiest person in the world and have just one disease: acute appendicitis; if I do not see a doctor, I could think I have just a stomach ache and die.
Reply | Report Abuse | Link to thisHealthcare the world over seems much more of an illusion, for far too many people that need it. My company http://www.smilemd.com is right now securing doctors and dentists for voluntary free clinics, for all those uninsureds throughout the USA, who still will not have insurance coverage, even after the dust settles on the great healthcare debate.
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Just recently I bought Dell U2311h eIPS monitor. It was very, very tampered with monitor. It had fingerprints, deep scratch on plastic(like a cut with the knife) and stuck sub-pixel, so I got my money back. It looks that monitor for my market from Dell doesn't have good quality control (or any), and I was very lucky to get my money. Buying this monitor looks like a lottery. I need your help for another option: LG IPS236V-PN (LED). I can't find any good review of this monitor on the web and Dell has many reviews. After looking in IPS monitor picture, I just can't go back to TN. I can find Dell for 187€ and LG for 210€. Is LG IPS 236V-PN better than Dell U2311h and why? Getting Dell warranty in my country is not an easy task, or any other for that matter. It costs a lot of money (sending to service) and time, and nerves (you have to fight for your rights as a customer)...
why 23"? LG has an IPS that's cheaper it's the LG IPS226V-PN http://prasanu.wordpress.com/2011/02/16/lg-ips226v-pn/ should be the same panel, just smaller size.
Here is what you do, get a 22"-30" TV, their cheaper and better quality, most of the time. I have a LG TV and it's amazing.
How is a tv better than an IPS screen? Please please show me proof of this. I understand you said most of the time, but I still want to see this.
I'm saying that you get more for your money. You don't really need a super thing screen with a 5000000 to 1 contrast ratio. I got a 27" LG Tv from Wal-Mart for $250. They have 30" for $300+.
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You could try the ML239H. Its similar panel to the Dell, but is LED backlighting. Just FYI LED backlighting is actually WORSE in terms of quality than normal backlighting. It has lower power requirements but has worse panel uniformity and you cannot get one past sRGB color support unless you find one with RGB LED (they dont really exist, just the W-LED ones). Dont get direct from LG. For some reason they apply no overdrive whatsoever. Resulting in response times sometimes worse than the VA panels they have out now. So the ML239H is like the dell, but with lower gamut support and less uniformity. Also only has HDMI and VGA connections. Uhhhhhh. Id really recommend people read up on the various panel technologies in LCD screens in detail. Its quite a eye opener. If you speak of response time alone, then you would be correct. TN film panels have the quickest response time. For ANYTHING ELSE, you would be incorrect. Wide angels, color output, gamut support, contrast, you name it, you would be incorrect. For TVs i recommend sticking with VA panels like from Samsung. The large ones you can even get decent response times out of. They have perfect blacks and superior contrast. Despite exaggerated tags, IPS and TN films hardly go over 1000:1 contrast. Hell IPS panels usually hang around 600-800:1 while TN at around 900:1 . VA panels are the only ones true to their contrast rating (close to 4000:1 sometimes?). EDIT: BTW Plasma > LCD if you can find a good Panasonic.
I am owner of MVA (ACER AL1923) and VA (TV Philips PFL5605h) panels. I must say that picture in TV is better in any way. I had Dell U2410 for almost half a year and I changed it for this TV just because size matters. Though picture quality is the same. If you want to get TV working as monitor look at input lag value. Samsung LED TV is useless in my opinion. They have input lag >150ms. (my Philips has 14ms)
The LG is worse than U2311H, or so I've heard from people how bought it. It seems you've had some bad luck with your unit, but otherwise the Dell monitor is quite good. Cheap for IPS, fast enough for gaming and good image quality and viewing angles. TVs are usually not good for gaming and neither are VA panels. This is due to the amount of image processing they do, which causes input lag and low responsiveness. There are of course some expections that are faster, but in general neither are optimal for PC gaming. If you won't buy a second U2311H and you really want IPS, I'd recommend HP ZRW224. It's more expensive, but you do get 24" 1920x1200 instead of 23" 1920x1080.
Yes, I know about that HP. There is even one on discount, but my budget is around 200€ and in Serbia that is almost a month pay check, but there is a smaller version ZR22w with same sIPS panel, but it seams it is a little slower than Dell, and I'm planing some gaming. Been playing on Dell for 4 days and there is not any noticeable difference from my previous monitor Benq 2220HDA in speed. I saved a money for some time to bye a good monitor. Thanks for advice. I reserved one Dell U2311h in something that I heard is a descent store and I'm trying it tomorrow.
Id go with the Dell again if I were you. Not all VA panels are bad for gaming. It all has to do with the extra processing and electronics they put into monitors in general. My old S-PVA was great for gaming. It was 6ms response time with minimal input lag, mostly because it was sRGB and 8 bit with no extended LUT, but it was a nice looking display. Its downside was aggressive overdrive causing some overshoot and minimal black streaking. What happened with the WFP2408 monitor was Samsung finally perfected their overdrive to have no overshoot in VA panels, but it came with a extreme side effect. Massive input lag. It seems after that hey kinda gave up, though ive seen Eizo do VA panels correctly.... When my S-PVA died, I tried the ZR24W first. The uniformity wasnt great and despite people saying wide angels were better than S-PVA, I disagree completely. Id rather it go slightly brighter then glow purple when you turn your head a bit. That and 2 dead sub pixels caused me to return it. I have the PA246Q now. Generally its a all round better version of the U2410. Yes the TVs will look better because usually they are VA panels, but TVs have massive input lag and while dot pitch allows better response time, its kinda hard to game close to it. IPS black glow took a bit for me to get used to, but I was able to help it by inching up the contrast and massively lowering brightness. BTW H-IPS panels do NOT have purple glow at angles.
The cheaper 23" Dells are just as good if not the same as the cheaper LG and Samsung so no you dont need to go for a Dell then but higher end Dells yeah those cost more but are better. IPS panels display colour more accurately and generally the quality of picture is better. Bigger isnt always better as i would say if your sitting at a desk 24" is a large size of screen for that sort of sitting distance. I dont like when people say LED Backlit IPS panels are shit because they are just different. Uniformity is usually the thing that gets most people annoyed but i heard it is good for whites. A lot of it depends on price too as frequently i can find 23inch 16:9 LED LGs for about £150/160. EDIT: ALSO i prefer 16:10 monitors myself but they are again more expensive.
I'd like to find one for my sister. she wants good vertical viewing angle. and most of the LED backlit ones had bad colors on both sides. like if you'd move up just a little bit the colors would get screwy. She moves around a lot on her chair and she edits videos. she's using a CRT right now becuase of that reason. she had an acer LCD (TFT) and she refused to use it for editing. TFT sucks for that. and it's hard in my area since only 1 place sells IPSes and that's 2 hours away. you wanna be able to see them in person to judge how good you think the colors will be. she doesn't care about the brand she just wants something with good viewing angle and not be above 300 but shes willing to go to 500 if it's really good.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Asus-ML239H/16533422 Surprise, its available for good price at WALMART!? Crazy. I guess you could have it shipped to the store and if anything is wrong with it then return it. Be sure to check the return policy. In general for monitors you do not want to buy them from places that have a AS IS or replace only policy on electronics. This means dont buy monitors from Newegg. Tigerdirect and Amazon are good choices, but make sure its DIRECT from Amazon and not a merchant. http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_ml239h.htm
New Dell U2311h is much better. Uniformity is excellent, and there is no scratches or dead/stuck pixels. Irony is that while I was away 2 memory modules died... You win some, you lose some...


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06.02.2013 @ 07:53 #1
In the books there were many times when Geralt was hungry while traveling/searching for a job. Imagine Geralt, out of money, taking that pays almost nothing, just to get some food/flasks/heal himself.
Making money scarce and/or having a lot of things to spend them on would be cool. Unfortunately, in the series so far, this only happened in Chapter 1 and the Chapter 2 in the first Witcher (buying books and saving for the excellent leather jacket was cool, but after that there money was never a problem).
In the books, Geralt hardly ever had much money and always complained about pay. It would be cool if different villages paid differently for the same work.
A big world does have a lot of potential.
06.02.2013 @ 14:58 #2
I've made three new adventures for TW1; you can get them at corylea.com/.
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06.02.2013 @ 15:08 #3
Corylea said:
Ditto - I just saw a similar suggestion over at CP, and had the same reaction.
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06.02.2013 @ 15:34 #4
Corylea said:
Perfectly understandable, that is why I suggest this as an option that can be toggled on/off rather than a mandatory part of the game.
Hopefully, even if nothing like this is implemented in the final game, there would be a mod for it I really liked S.T.A.L.K.E.R.'s mods as it made the game more challenging and/or realistic. I have high hoped for mods in TW3.
06.02.2013 @ 16:19 #5
I loved how you could make geralt eat, drink water, be drunk or drugged etc.
So if TW3 has this like TW1, it wouldn't be too much work i suppose to make a mode in wich it becomes more important, or make it like an option.
06.02.2013 @ 17:30 #7
Daywalker30 said:
I think that sth. for the redkit tool. There's no really a need for the developers to do it. ›››
By the same logic Obsidian didn't need to develop HArcore mod as mods can be just as good? Or they didn't need to balance their game because this sounds like what overhauls are for?
06.02.2013 @ 17:38 #8
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By the same logic CDP Red didn't have to make the Redkit Tool in the first place, if they'd do most of the stuff we'd request or like to have.
I think are more important things to work on than an additional hardcore mode.
Especially in TW3 the Mods are more needed than TW2, since it's far bigger and a real open world game.
06.02.2013 @ 17:46 #9
Daywalker30 said:
I think are more important things to work on than an additional hardcore mode.
Especially in TW3 the Mods are more needed than TW2, since it's far bigger and a real open world game. ›››
It is arguable that since TW3 is a role-playing game there is nothing more important than immersion, hence hardcore mode is one of the most important think they have to work on? This is a really pointless argument since it is up to CDP to decide what is important and what is not. Not to mention that I don't think they read the English forums much.
06.02.2013 @ 18:39 #10
Me myself don't see theese feutures as something super important but if done well I really could see it adding to the immersion. I would definitely try it out.
06.02.2013 @ 19:01 #11
Though I really enjoyed how it all worked in TW1 - the resting system with the fireplaces, in conjunction with the day/night cycle, timed monster spawns and quests and the longterm effects of potions and toxicity all clicked very well. I'd often plan my in-game days around specific quests for the day, then shopping around for ingredients, or books or some other items, then going to the inn to rest until nightfall to go hunt some specific monster or for a night-specific quest, and return early in the morning to regen and clear off the toxicity, then off to next quest etc.
And it just worked - the whole monster researching and hunting experience felt quite natural, Geralt kept an almost realistic schedule, inns were a proper base of operations. The simple, but finely tuned economy also helped. It wasn't that way in TW2, mostly because of the changes to the rest system and potions, but also because of the chaotic itemization.
So I hope TW3 will mimic TW1 in these aspects.
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06.02.2013 @ 19:02 #12
Thoric's suggestiong are pretty good. Bring back resting at fireplaces CDPR.
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07.02.2013 @ 01:17 #14
Corylea said:
As usual it's all about good implementation.
When you have to eat or sleep for the sake of it, it becomes pointless or annoying.
When it becomes a matter of resource management, with all the subsystems in the right place (How much food I can travel with? How much weight I can carry? What I'm willing to drop to free enough inventory? How long I will need to travel in the wild and to stay away from stores where I can refill? And so on), it can be quite engaging and add a lot of depth to the experience.
That said, I don't think it fits this kind of game particularly well.
07.02.2013 @ 02:20 #15
It'd be weird to have Geralt do that hungry sound in the middle of an epic battle though.
There should be food items though, remember W1 where we'd get info by giving townsfolk sandwiches.
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07.02.2013 @ 08:33 #17
dragonbird said:
As I said, it probably should be something like Fallout New Vegas' hardcore mode-it can be turned on and off at every time. It should be all about resource management and having more difficult situations where Geralt has to prepare for long travels. Due to limited inventory space, for example, he would have to carry a lot of food on longer travels, but on shorter one, much less so he can loot more.
The confusion is probably because not many people have played S.T.A.L.K.E.R.'s MISERY mod. Needing food/rest is actually quite suitable for open-word games. I always found preparation for missions very exciting /e.g. in TW1-buyting the book about a certain monster, then preparing potions and blade coatings, waiting for the night etc/ I'd like to have to prepare for journeys as well, taking enough food, going into taverns to eat something or sleep, but not just for role-playing but with actual gameplay benefits.
21.02.2013 @ 20:04 #20
I think CDPR could include a hardcore mode like in Fallout: New Vegas, and that might be fun if implemented properly. Otherwise noone would play it and it would be a waste of time and resources. For food, Geralt could stop regenerating vitality and stamina when he's under a certain level. This would force him to go eat and drink occasionally, like when you first reach a new town. The mechanics of eating could also open up new possibilities, such as getting reactions and information from the locals, the bartender, the maids, etc.
Another element of hardcore mode CDPR could include is the weight of gold/money/Orens. Unless there are banks where Geralt can exchange his money for higher denominations, he's usually paid in pocket change. How can he possibly carry thousands of Orens, meaning thousands of coins, with him? Also like in TW1 he shouldn't be able to carry so many swords and suits of armor.
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There could be alternate sources of temporary energy. For example, during battle, Geralt could have something like an adrenaline bar that overrides hunger. Afterwards, if he WAS hungry, he would be particularly hungry and would have to eat something. He might engage in a smaller fight afterwards if necessary, through sheer force of will, but there should also be a limit to willpower and adrenaline before even him, a witcher, passes out.
Maybe we could simply harvest edible animal ingredients and cook them in a fire? I remember eating raw Wyvern steaks in TW1, but I imagine Geralt would appreciate a little more flavor and that could improve their nutritional value.
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Lenovo Reports Record-Breaking Third Fiscal Quarter Results
Subject: General Tech | February 3, 2013 - 01:28 AM | Tim Verry
Tagged: pc sales, Lenovo, desktop market share
Lenovo recently announced the results of its third fiscal quarter (fourth calendar quarter) in a press release on its website. There are several surprising numbers contained in the report, but the gist of it is that Lenovo had a great quarter -- one that lends credence to the future of the traditional PC (despite talk of the post-PC era).
In Lenovo's third fiscal quarter, the company sold 14.1 million PCs, made $9.4 billion in sales, and grew to acquire 15.9% of global market share (with worldwide PC shipments increasing by 7.9%). It made a gross profit of $1.1 billion and had an operating profit of $243 million. Lenovo saw a 15% and 26% year-over-year growth in gross and operating profit respectively. Further, Lenovo had $205 million in Q3 earnings, which makes it the company's best quarter ever. Earnings per share (EPS) currently sits at 1.99 cents.
According to Lenovo, the company has seen rapid growth over the past 13 quarters while simultaneously out-pacing the industry for 15 quarters. Its worldwide tablet sales and Chinese smartphone products have turned profitable, and are continuing to grow. However, desktop PC sales still account for 30% of total sales revenue. Desktop sales increased slightly by 1% year over year in the third quarter to $2.8 billion. Although growth is not as rapid as Lenovo is seeing with its newer tablet and smartphone divisions, the number of desktops sold every quarter is still increasing. And as the world's third-largest PC OEM, it does suggest that the traditional desktop and laptop computer still has life. Tablets and smartphones will continue to grow, but will likely co-exist with the PC rather than displace it. It will be interesting to see how the other OEMs have faired through 2012 and into 2013!
You can find all of the financial details on the company's press release.
Lenovo to buy RIM? That's a little hard to swallow.
Subject: General Tech | January 25, 2013 - 01:16 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: RIM, Lenovo, blackberry, purchase, rumour
"We are looking at all opportunities -- RIM and many others" is the actual quote from Chief Financial Officer Wong Wai Ming that spurred the speculation that Lenovo is going to buy RIM. These rumours have spread to the point that Canadian Finance Minister Jim Flaherty has gone on record to say that any such proposal would be scrutinized by the government before it could go through. If you look over the past five years of the Harper government and how they have treated foreign acquisition of large Canadian companies you will notice a pattern, the sale of MacDonald Dettwiler & Associates Ltd. to an American based company was blocked, sale of Potash Corp to the Australians was blocked and while Nexen was purchased by a Chinese mining firm, the current Canadian government is on record as saying no more state companies will be allowed to buy oil sands firms.
It is not just the regulatory hurdles that make this sale seem unlikely, at least in the terms pundits are currently bandying about. Lenovo did base their current success on purchasing IBM's hardware line but it was at a time when IBM chose to move out of the hardware business; IBM did not have to sell off that successful business but instead saw an opportunity in doing so. RIM on the other hand is in trouble and if they try to flog their hardware business off to the highest bidder they are not going to meet with the success that IBM did. In fact, even without seeing the 10 new phones that will be arriving in the near future, it is not a stretch to theorize that they will not have the speed and attractiveness of Samsung or HTCs current or upcoming models.
What is sexy about RIM is behind the scenes, their architecture (at least now that they've moved away from the single point of failure model) and the security features that Blackberrys on a proper BES have. Native ActiveSync support is nice as BYOD becomes more common in the corporate world but those devices lack the security assurances that a Blackberry has, which is what makes it attractive to Governments and Security Agencies across the world in addition to corporate users. It is also the only part of the company that IBM found interesting when the last set of RIM rumours circulated. It is possible that the stories such as you can see at The Register have some merit, it would seem far more likely that Lenovo would be considering a purchase similar to their IBM purchase, sell and support the hardware but not the software side.
"Lenovo CFO Wong Wai Ming says the company is actively pursuing ways to improve its position in the mobile device market, spurring speculation that the Chinese firm may be planning to cozy up with Research in Motion – or even swallow it whole."
Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
- Wad of BlackBerry OS 10 pics 'leaks' from RIM's inner circle @ The Register
- AMD to get dense about servers – but in a good way @ The Register
- Microsoft blasts PC makers: It's YOUR fault Windows 8 crash landed @ The Register
- Inition demos augmented reality software @ The Inquirer
- NVIDIA Kepler versus Fermi in Adobe After Effects CS6 @ Legit Reviews
- Facebook Lies In Its Advertisements @ Tech ARP
- Infographic: Evolution of the Console from Brown Box to Wii U @ TechReviewSource
- Wi-Fi Tweak Guide for Better Wireless Performance in your Home or Office Network @ Tweaktown
- Let's get the elderly gaming @ Kitguru
- Ninjalane Podcast - CES 2013 Highlights
- Local game streaming: Coming soon from the PC @ The Tech Report
Rumor: Lenovo Will Produce Convertible Tablets Running Android
Subject: General Tech | January 15, 2013 - 12:12 PM | Tim Verry
Tagged: Lenovo, convertible tablet, Android
Lenovo officially launched its IdeaPad Yoga 11S convertible tablet at CES, but it seems that Windows 8 is not the only OS Lenovo wants to support. According to tech news and rumors site Digi Times, Lenovo is planning to launch at least one IdeaPad Yoga tablet running Google's Android operating system within the first half of 2013.
According to Digi Time's sources that are reportedly in the know "Lenovo's planned offerings will target the Android tablet segment, meeting Intel's previous commitment to rolling out Android-based tablets through joint efforts with Lenovo."
It is an interesting move for Lenovo that should play well assuming they can keep the pricing in check. The sources were not able to confirm whether or not the Android tablets will use ARM or x86 hardware, but the bit of information about Intel and Lenovo seems to suggest it will be Intel powered and use an x86 build of Android.
The new Android tablets would have a useful form factor with the Yoga platform, and if Lenovo can price them right they will make a nice alternative to Lenovo's own Windows RT tablets as well as make for good competition versus existing Android tablets that do not integrate physical keyboards. I'm interested to see a cheaper Yoga notebook powered by Android matched up against ASUS' Transformer tablet offerings!
Ring! Ring! Lenovo-phone!
Subject: Mobile | January 9, 2013 - 01:45 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: Lenovo, Ideaphone K860, ice cream sandwich, android 4.0, Exynos 4412
The Exynos 4412 powered Lenovo Ideaphone K860 sports very nice 720 x 1280 IPS screen which takes up most of the body of the phone thanks to the thin bezel on the phone. The Inquirer were impressed with the performance of the phone as well as the custom interface Lenovo demonstrated, running Ice Cream Sandwich. They also felt that the phone felt somewhat more rugged than it's competition the Samsung Galaxy Note 2, check out the full preview here.
"We were shocked to discover the size of the phone too, as it didn't feel as big as 5in when held in the hand. That's not to say it's a tiny phone, as with dimensions of 143.5 x7 4.4 x 9.6mm it won't squeeze easily into your skinny jean pocket, However, Lenovo designed the phone with a narrow bezel around the screen, which means it doesn't waste valuable space with white plastic."
Here are some more Mobile articles from around the web:
- Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon Ultrabook Review @ Hardware Canucks
- Dell Precision M6700 review: the ultimate portable workstation @ Hardware.info
- Asus S46CA-XH51 Review @ TechReviewSource
- MSI GX60 Review @ TechReviewSource/A>
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch Review @ TechReviewSource
- Acer Aspire S7 Ultrabook @ AnandTech
- Mobile GPU Comparison Guide @ TechARP
- Atom vs Tegra in Windows 8: battle of the mobile chips @ Hardware.info
- LG Optimus L7 Smartphone @ Tweaktown
- AT&T MiFi Liberate 4G LTE Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot Review @ Legit Reviews
CES 2013: Lenovo Shows Off Clover Trail+ Powered K900 Smartphone
Subject: Mobile | January 9, 2013 - 04:07 AM | Tim Verry
Tagged: CES, smartphone, Lenovo, k900, Intel, clover trail, Android, ces 2013
Lenovo has shown off a new Android smartphone at CES. However, in an interesting twist the new Lenovo K900 is powered by an Intel Atom processor rather than an ARM SoC. The K900 smartphone is constructed of a stainless steel alloy and poly-carbonate material. Lenovo has managed to pack all the hardware in a 6.9mm thin chassis that weights 162 grams. It will come in one of four colors, including gold, silver, and grey in a brushed aluminum pattern and one that has a diamond-plate design on the back cover.
The K900 features a 5.5" IPS touchscreen display protected by Gorilla Glass 2 and with a resolution of 1920x1080. The chassis also hosts a front-facing webcam with an 88-degree field of view and a rear 13MP (F1.8) camera with a dual LED flash.
The outside is neat, but it is the internal specifications where the Lenovo K900 gets interesting. The smartphone is powered by an Intel Clover Trail+ SoC. While Intel is not yet providing details on the new processor, Engadget speculates that the SoC will be the Intel Atom Z2580, which is a dual core Clover Trail successor running at up to 2GHz. The K900 will also include 2GB of RAM and between 16GB and 64GB of internal storage (plus a microSD card slot). The phone will be running Android along with Lenovo's Le Phone skin on top (though it can reportedly be disabled).
All in all it looks like a really slick smartphone from the specifications list. Battery life and performance are still unknown, but I'm excited to see benchmarks of this once it is released. Unfortunately, it is not headed to the United States at this time. Instead, the Lenovo K900 will be available in China starting in April of this year. Pricing should be available closer to the product's release date. Engadget has the full press release along with hands on videos with the hardware.
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CES 2013 Podcast Day 1 - Everything Lenovo, NVIDIA Tegra 4 and Shield
Subject: General Tech | January 7, 2013 - 04:33 AM | Ryan Shrout
Tagged: video, Thinkpad, tegra 4, shield, podcast, nvidia, Lenovo, ideacentre, ces 2013, CES
CES 2013 Podcast Day 1 - 01/06/2013
It's time for podcast fun at CES! Join us as we talk about the first day of the show including a lot of announcements from Lenovo, the NVIDIA Tegra 4 and Shield products and more!
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Hosts: Ryan Shrout, Josh Walrath, Allyn Malventano and Ken Addison
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CES 2013: Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11S Brings Intel Core i5 to 11-in Form Factor
Subject: Mobile | January 6, 2013 - 07:31 PM | Ryan Shrout
Tagged: yoga 11s, yoga 11, yoga, Lenovo, ideapad yoga, Ideapad, ces 2013, CES
The Lenovo Yoga laptops were actually announced at last year's CES and we have had one in house for a couple of months as well, doing a quick look type video of it back in October. The Yoga notebooks are convertible Ultrabooks with a 360 degree hinge allowing you to wrap the display behind the keyboard and put the machine into a tablet form factor. The first one we saw was powered by the Intel Core i5 processor but was in a 13-in design.
There has been an 11-in version of the Yoga, but it was powered by NVIDIA's Tegra 3 processor and runs Windows RT. The Yoga 11S being announced today runs the full version of Windows 8 and includes Intel ULV Ivy Bridge Core i5 series processors, integrated Intel HD 4000 graphics and can be configured with up to 8GB of DDR3 memory and a 256GB SSD.
An 11.6-in 1366x768 IPS display with 10 point touch capability is at the heart of the convertible notebook that is rated at 6 hours of battery life with a 3.08 lbs fighting weight.
The Yoga's biggest feature is the ability to convert into four different "modes" of usage: laptop, tablet, stand and tent. You can see all of them demonstrated on our Yoga 13 preview video above and the same forms exist on the new Yoga 11S.
The Yoga 11S will also be available in "Clementine"
The Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11S will be available in mid-February and will start at $799.
Check out the full press release after the break!
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CES 2013: Lenovo ThinkPad Helix Convertible Ultrabook With "Rip and Flip" Design
Subject: Mobile | January 6, 2013 - 07:21 PM | Ryan Shrout
Tagged: ultrabook, Thinkpad, tablet, Lenovo, helix, convertible tablet, ces 2013, CES
The ThinkPad line from Lenovo just got a bit more interesting with the announcement of the Helix, a new touch-enabled convertible tablet form factor that includes a new design labeled as "rip and flip."
Hardware specifications on the Helix are pretty impressive given the small form factor and include Ivy Bridge-based Core i7 processors, up to 8GB of memory and a 256GB SSD, two USB 3.0 ports, RJ45 port, mini-DisplayPort and even mini-HDMI. The machine will also have optional LTE radios to go along with the 802.11n WiFi and even NFC support.
The display panel is an IPS 11.6-in 1080p rated at 400 nits - that is very high brightness for a Lenovo machine in my experience. The screen is rated for 10 point touch capability as well in case you need BOTH HANDS for your project.
Also new is the Lenovo glass ClickPad which I am very eager to get my hands and try. That is the one area where MacBooks have continued to dominate in terms of notebook design and if Lenovo's ThinkPads can match or improve then we might have a winner on our hands.
The machine will weigh in at 3.68 lbs for the tablet and dock, 1.84 lbs for the tablet on its own, for great portability. Battery life claims are at 5 hours on the tablet alone and 10 hours with the tablet and base combination, but as with all battery life specifications plan on cutting that to 50-60% for real-world usage scenarios.
The new form factor of the ThinkPad Helix is being branded as "rip and flip" due to the tablets ability to be pulled off the keyboard / trackpad dock easily with a single release point. Folding it down into a standard clamshell design results in your standrad laptop configuration, but with only a 20mm z-height.
Lenovo will start shipping the ThinkPad Helix in mid-February with a starting price of $1,499.
Keep checking our CES 2013 coverage at http://pcper.com/ces and continue on after the break for the full press release!
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Lenovo Makes a Play for the All-In-One Crowd with the IdeaCentre A730
Subject: Systems | January 6, 2013 - 06:00 PM | Chris Barbere
Tagged: system, Lenovo, ideacenter, ces 2013, CES, A730
Lenovo has announced their new IdeaCentre A730, "the world's slimming 27-inch multi-touch all-in-one". Mesuring less than an inch thick, the A730 can support up to 10 touch points and is optimized for Windows 8.
Key Features include:
- 27-inch multi-touch frameless display measuring just 24.5 mm (0.9 inches) thick
- 10 finger multi-touch technology, optimized for Windows 8
- Widely adjustable screen angle for comfortable use
- Large 27" Quad or Full HD display
- Up to 3rd Gen Intel® Core™ i7 processor
- Up to NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 745M 2GB graphics
- Up to 1TB HDD storage or 1TB SSHD storage with 8GB SSD cache
A widely adjustable, frameless display allows the screen to be set into almost any position and folded back for added comfort.
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Lenovo IdeaCentre Horizon 27-in Table PC for Computing and Gaming
Subject: Systems | January 6, 2013 - 06:00 PM | Ryan Shrout
Tagged: video, table pc, Lenovo, ideacentre, horizon, ces 2013, CES
Lenovo claims to be ushering in "an entirely new PC category" at CES this year with the IdeaCentre Horizon table PC. That's right a table; though not a very large one with a 27-in display. The hardware specifications aren't particularly interesting and include a 1080p display, Core i7 Ivy Bridge processor, discrete graphics options topping out at the GeForce GT 620M, optional SSD, Bluetooth, 802.11n, etc.
We stopped by the Lenovo suite earlier in the week and got some hands-on time with the unit as well as a walk through of its features. Check out the video here:
The 27-in display is actually capable of 10 point multi-touch capability and allows for "interpersonal" computing which simply means it is intended for more than one user at a time. Lenovo claims that this makes it a family PC and for some unique cases including game nights and various kids-based applications. Of course, you can tilt up to 90 degrees and use the machine for standard computing circumstances.
The Horizon is pretty thin at just over 1-in when looking at the profile. It weighs almost 18 pounds and that wouldn't normally matter except that Lenovo has put a battery in this machine capable of keeping it running for up to 2 hours without a power connection. The idea of a portable 27-in monitor with a 2 hour battery life is humorous to say the least but would still be useful for taking to the couch to use as a dinner table while watching TV and reading on your incredibly close 1080p screen. Seriously though, the intention is to allow consumers to take the Horizon to the coffee table and play a game with the family without having to run a cable to the wall.
Lenovo is even going to have some gaming accessories included with the IdeaCentre Horizon including a striker, joystick and the coolest thing I've ever seen, an e-dice. It will come preloaded with games from EA, Ubisoft and more importantly, Monopoly. SOLD!
Pricing will start at $1699 and availability is schedule for early summer. Check out the full press release after the break!
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BLACK CAVIAR'S trainer Peter Moody has given his biggest hint to date that British racing fans will get just one opportunity to see Australia's wonder mare race on these shores.
The prospect of seeing the 21-time unbeaten champion sprinter has caused real excitement in Britain, but Moody has suggested that her run in next Saturday's Diamond Jubilee, which will take little more than a minute, could be the only opportunity to see her in competitive action on a British racecourse.
She still has an entry in the July Cup next month [July 14], but speaking on the Morning Line, Moody said: "The July Cup is certainly an option but as I've always suggested, the Diamond Jubilee is her sole target.
"There is plenty of racing back home for her and I've got a little feeling that if she goes to Ascot and gets the job done it is exactly that, job done, and do we need to run in the July Cup?
"It's a time-honoured race and one I'd dearly like to have on my resume, and it's a race I would love to have on her resume, but I think it's a massive ask.
"She's eight runs into this campaign, unlike the European horses, who are just on the way up. The other thing is the July course is a really undulating course.
"She's a filly that's suffered with issues throughout her career, whether it's muscular or skeletal, and I just wonder how she'd be suited racing on the July course so I must say at this point in time I'm thinking the Diamond Jubilee would be it, but I'm not ruling it out either."


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| Justice center could get $2.5 million loan by county to proceedDec 4, 2013 - By Eric Blom, Staff Writer:  Fremont County might pay for half the cost of a new Riverton justice center with a loan from its cash reserve. |
Fleeing man left wife, child in moving carDec 4, 2013 - By Katie Roenigk, Staff Writer:  He was arrested on five separate charges. | Two injured in wreck on icy roadDec 4, 2013 - By Katie Roenigk, Staff Writer:  The crash occurred in the 300 block of North Fork Road near Lander, an area that almost always is covered in shade. |
DigestDec 4, 2013 - The Associated Press:  Electrical rate increase sought | Bebout part of Enzi finance panelDec 4, 2013 - From staff reports:  The committee will focus on fundraising and building support with coalitions across Wyoming ahead of next year's Republican primary. |
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Being the leader of a business is perhaps one of the most complex, rewarding, and often brutally frustrating professions. Leaders are constantly held accountable, subjected to relentless demands, and must always be at the top of their game. A true leader works tirelessly to drive the Four Business Outcomes: productivity, profitability, staff retention, and customer loyalty. But when you peel away all of the trappings of leadership, what it really comes down to is believing in people – and that's where things start to get interesting.
A leader's job is to achieve results through the work of others. They keep people and teams on task. They maintain order, direction, and momentum. But would you want to work for a leader who is solely driven by the numbers, in an organization where people are simply the means to an end? In turn, would you want to be that kind of leader? You will get your results, but at what cost to those you lead; and at what cost to the work environment, or company culture? [Read more...]


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19th Annual Student Scholars Day - Call For Digital Art
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship is hosting a competition for the artwork to be featured on the 2014 Student Scholars Day abstract book cover. The artwork will be selected by the Student Scholars Day Committee. The winner will receive a $500 scholarship which will be applied to the 2014 Winter semester.
Submissions should be representative of scholarship, research, and creativity at GVSU. Past SSD covers have incorporated themes of sustainability, integration, interdisciplinarity, and transformation.
Artwork needs to be submitted electronically to firstname.lastname@example.com. Entries need to be submitted in two formats: 1) pdf and 2) source file. The requested size is 8.5x11. All images should be vectored, or non vectored images need to be at least 300 dpi. All entries must also include a 100 word artist statement describing the artwork, as well as an artist self portrait.
All GVSU students are eligible to participate in the competition.
Competition deadline is EXTENDED to Wednesday, November 13th, 2013. Artists will be notified by Friday, November 26th, 2013.
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The Oxford Dictionaries Online quarterly update has added a few new words including "twerl" and "selfie." Here is a list of a few of the new words and their definitions:
apols, pl. n. (informal): apologies.
buzzworthy, adj. (informal): likely to arouse the interest and attention of the public, either by media coverage or word of mouth.
double denim, n.: a style of dress in which a denim jacket or shirt is worn with a pair of jeans or a denim skirt, often regarded as a breach of fashion etiquette.
emoji, n: a small digital image or icon used to express an idea or emotion in electronic communication.
fauxhawk, n: a hairstyle in which a section of hair running from the front to the back of the head stands erect, intended to resemble a Mohican haircut (in which the sides of the head are shaved).
food baby, n.: a protruding stomach caused by eating a large quantity of food and supposedly resembling that of a woman in the early stages of pregnancy.
geek chic, n.: the dress, appearance, and culture associated with computing and technology enthusiasts, regarded as stylish or fashionable.
grats, pl. n. (informal): congratulations.
guac, n.: guacamole.
phablet, n.: a smartphone having a screen which is intermediate in size between that of a typical smartphone and a tablet computer.
selfie, n. (informal): a photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smartphone or webcam and uploaded to a social media website.
srsly, adv. (informal): short for 'seriously'.
twerk, v.: dance to popular music in a sexually provocative manner involving thrusting hip movements and a low, squatting stance.
unlike, v.: withdraw one's liking or approval of (a web page or posting on a social media website that one has previously liked).
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Published: 12/8/2012 11:13 PM | Last update: 12/9/2012 12:03 AM Chase's Brady turns in another highlight reel yearThe Hutchinson News' 8-Man player of the yearLike many high school senior football players, Cole Brady is piecing together a highlight video to ship to various colleges. Being from the tiny town of Chase, with the smallest enrollment of any Kansas high school with football, Brady and coach John Wellman have work to do with this video.The problem isn't packaging and shipping these highlight videos. No, the problem is editing the video.
Because Chase had only 15 players, including seven freshman, Brady rarely had the chance to come out of games. Much was expected of him, on offense and defense. Brady knew that, and so he set out two goals for the season - rush for 2,000 yards and intercept at least 13 passes. He didn't get either. So was his season a disappointment? Not at all. Brady still put up ridiculous offensive and defensive numbers in leading Chase to an Eight-man II district championship and third straight playoff berth. And because he was the area's eight-man leader in rushing yards and interceptions, Brady has earned the distinction of being the first player ever the News has honored as both the offensive and defensive player of the year. The numbers back up this decision. Offensively, Brady rushed for 1,931 yards and 36 touchdowns. He also had 314 receiving yards, and he had eight of the Kats' 15 receiving touchdowns. He threw three touchdown passes. "He's not a burner," Wellman said. "But his best quality is probably his vision and patience. So many times, he'd be hit in the backfield and he'd still break away and score." As good as Brady was offensively, he preferred defense. Brady had 1`2 interceptions for 399 yards and two touchdowns. He had three other interception returns for touchdowns called back by penalties. With 25 interceptions the last two seasons, Brady was six short of the state eight-man record. Brady said Wellman was trying to find statistics from his first two seasons to see if he had the record. "It's always fun on defense," Brady said. "You get out there and get to lay a hit on the guy with the ball." On offense, teams knew Brady was more than likely to get the ball. Yet, they still couldn't stop him. However, on defense, opponents had the option of not attacking Brady. Only twice Brady was beaten by a pass for a touchdown. "There were a couple games every play would go the opposite way," Brady said. "But the defensive end and linebacker on my side were good too, so teams would always find a way to run away from us." Brady's impact shined the first game of the season against Wilson. Late in the first half with the score tied 12-12, Wilson was driving for a go-ahead touchdown. But Brady intercepted a pass at the 1-yard line and raced 79 yards for a touchdown. Then on Wilson's first two drives in the second half, Brady forced fumbles. Chase scored off both turnovers, and Chase won 64-50. "Defensively, he has great instincts," Wellman said. "He had three or four interceptions when he lined up on the end, read the play and saw it develop." Brady didn't score on special teams, something Wellman couldn't explain. But Brady once punted the ball and it landed inches from the Hope goal line. The next play, Brady wrapped up Hope's ball carrier for a safety. Offense, however, is where Brady did his most damage. Keep in mind, Chase had only 15 players. Two offensive line starters were freshmen that weighed a combined 307 pounds. Yet, the Kats scored at least 34 points in every regular-season game. Seven times, they scored at least 50 points. Brady said he credited quarterback Zach Kizzar for making the offense better, as the Kats threw the ball more than in previous years. "In previous years, even when we made the playoffs, we never had a passing game," Brady said. "That's something we wanted to work on, because then, they couldn't key on one guy, and that opened things up for us." The track-meet-like offense and increased victories led larger crowds at games for a school that hasn't been known much for football. When the 2010 team made the postseason, it snapped a 24-year playoff drought. Now, the state's smallest football school is a playoff regular. "It's kind of hard to say, but I remembered us losing a lot," Brady said about attending Chase games as a kid. "These past three years have been different. Everyone's more hyped up. More fans show up, and they get into the games instead of showing up but not watching." Now, Brady and Wellman want college coaches to watch Brady. It remains to be seen what schools will offer Brady the chance, but Brady has made it clear that he will play college football.
"Ever since I was a little kid, I've wanted to play college football," Brady said. "That's pretty much what I have my mind set on."
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Tigers split Wednesday games at Rebel Spring Games
March 24, 2004
Manchester box score | Mt. Vernon Nazarene box score
Kissimmee, Fla. - DePauw moved to 8-10 on the season with a split of Wednesday's two games at the Rebel Spring Games.
The Tigers opened with a 1-0 win over Manchester behind Lauren Curosh's two-hitter. Caroline Provan collected two hits on the afternoon and scored the lone run of the game in the second with a double followed by Carli Worthman's run-scoring single.
DePauw dropped the day's second game to Mount Vernon Nazarene by a 10-6 score. Provan went three-for-four with two singles, a double and four RBI. Hillary Enyart suffered the loss.
The Tigers return to action on Friday, March 26, when they take on Calvin and Millikin.


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90 years ago
Arthur Fordham, of Susanville, marched the city streets holding a six-foot long American flag. His march took place during the morning hours for six consecutive days and was to increase awareness of Memorial Day. Some residents joined him in the march and sang patriotic songs as they walked.