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Been a while since I've pointed to his blog - but this one is one that resonated with me.
I related to it for this reason: when people describe what problems they are facing in technology - they very often assume the person they are describing it to have the same background, nomenclature, experiences. What they forget is we don't work with them, we don't share the same jargon and most importantly - we haven't been staring at the problem like they have for the last 5 days - it is all new to us. And therefore, we need lots of detail.
For me, this manifests itself in a question like this: I have this/these table(s). I need a report that looks like this: .... This query is failing. Please correct it.
It won't matter how loud or long they say "Please correct it", it won't happen - we don't know what the question is yet!
Double, double - indeed.


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I want to share this lovely story. I made little finger puppets with my little girl today. We had my face, hers and her Daddys cut out onto lolly pop sticks. My daughter wanted to hold Daddy and herself. When I nipped into the kitchen i heard her saying- I love you Daddy, give me a huggy- using her little lollypop sticks Daddy gave her a hug.
It was just lovley to hear her talking and playing with her daddy- if only just as a puppet. We played the puppet show most of our afternoon!

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Hello and Welcome to the My Gouldian Aviary (MGA) Website!
This hobby website was first published on the 4th December 2000 and is my contribution to the promotion of the Gouldian finch. Basically this website is an idiot's guide to raising the Gouldian finch in an outside garden aviary. For the record, the author considers him-self, the biggest idiot.
If this is your first visit to the website, grab a cup of tea, coffee or alcoholic beverage and get comfortable, as there are many webpages to explore via the menu at the top of the page. You should find the website easy to navigate, however if you find any problems please email us.
I do not sell anything here but just recommend what I believe works. It is my desire to help you with the safekeeping of the Gouldian finch by sharing with you my experience of colony breeding the Gouldian Finch in our little garden aviary situated in Melbourne, Australia. Other finch species live with our Gouldians and these are also mentioned so that you can safely include other sociable occupants to your aviary.
My aim is to produce happy and healthy Gouldian finches in a natural garden setting to ensure the survival of our little and much loved home bred colony that has been going since 1995. I cannot recommend a landscaped planted aviary highly enough. The finches love such an environment and it is a great addition to the garden. All the finch calls are faint and provide a pleasant symphony of song throughout the day!
Being a traditionalist, I only house the normal coloured Gouldians with the red, black and yellow head colours. I am afraid I have no interest in the mutations. Over the years I have developed a strong strain of free breeding colony Gouldians that are all descended from our very first purchase, a red headed male Gouldian who we dearly remember as the mighty, Montezuma (aka), Monte.
All the photographs have been taken inside our garden aviary. Enjoy the photos but please do not steal them, as others have done in the past to make money from them. Hence, the copyright warnings throughout the Website in addition to all the photographs being watermarked and reduced in size. There are always a few bad apples that take advantage. C'est la vie...
If you would like access to any photograph without the watermarks for a school project or magazine, newsletter article, please send an email and I will be more than happy to provide an original copy.
Anyway, on a more brighter note, I hope you enjoy the Website and find it of some benefit in your quest to successfully house this truly social and glorious Australian grass finch. Enjoy...


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Comparing Auto Insurance Policies You've just bought a new car, and now you need to insure it. Or maybe you already have auto insurance, but you're looking to make a change. How do you cut through all the sales jargon and find a policy that suits you at a good price? Knowing how to compare policies is a big piece of the puzzle.
Compare similar policies Comparing auto insurance policies makes the most sense when the policies you're comparing are similar. The more similar they are, the more useful your research will be. Fortunately, the personal automobile policy is a fairly uniform contract that's used throughout the industry. This means that policy exclusions, limitations, and other provisions shouldn't vary significantly between policies. But you have some leeway when it comes to choosing your coverage. For example, collision coverage for your vehicle is optional in virtually every state. Medical payments (med pay) and uninsured motorist coverages may also be optional, depending on where you live. You can also choose the limits of your coverage in each area of auto insurance, though you can't have less than state law requires. Before you start comparing policies, ask yourself how much liability coverage you need to protect your home and other assets in case of an accident. If med pay is optional, do you need this type of coverage (and how much) if you have good health insurance? Do you need collision/other-than-collision (also known as comprehensive) coverage if you drive an older used car? Should you have the same limits of uninsured motorist coverage as liability coverage? The answers to these and other questions will allow you to determine your particular auto insurance needs. This is an important first step because you'll then be able to compare policies that provide the same types and amounts of coverage. It's best to have a qualified insurance professional help you make these decisions.
Compare premiums The premium is obviously important when you're comparing policies. After all, your main goal is to get the coverage you need at the lowest possible price. This is especially true when you're on a tight budget, though no one wants to pay more for coverage than necessary. You should get premium quotes from at least three reputable insurers and compare the results. Before giving you a quote, a company representative will ask you a series of questions about the coverage you're seeking and other matters. If you're working with an agent or broker, he or she will select the insurance companies and provide them with your information. Another option is to use an independent on-line quote service. The quotes you receive will depend on the types and amounts of coverage you want. There are also many other factors that a company may use to reach a quote, such as your age, your gender, your marital status, where you live, what type of car you drive, how much you drive, your driving record, the amount of your out-of-pocket deductibles, how many people will be covered, and any discounts you may qualify for. But even though different companies use similar variables to price coverage, don't expect their quotes to be the same or even close. Annual premiums for the same coverage can vary by hundreds of dollars among companies. That's because each company's rates are based on its own priorities, customers, and claims-paying history.
Don't stop there--price isn't everything If the quotes you get are for policies that provide basically the same coverage, the lowest-priced policy may very well offer the best value. However, that's not always the case. Sometimes a more expensive policy may actually be a better deal when you look at issues other than cost. Though auto insurance policies are standardized to a large extent, you should still compare the provisions and features of the policies you're considering. It's also important to learn as much as you can about the companies behind the policies. If you compare only premiums, you might end up regretting it down the road. Here are some good questions you should try to answer with the help of an insurance agent or broker:
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What information can your state's insurance department give you about the company? Many states keep records of the number of consumer complaints made against a company. What level of customer service can you expect from the company? For example, does the company have a reputation for paying claims in a timely manner? How long do you have to file a claim after an accident, theft, or other covered loss? This is usually specified in the policy. What steps do you have to follow throughout the claims process? For example, can you choose your own repair shop or do you have to use one chosen by the company? Will the company cancel your policy if you miss a premium payment, or will it just send you a late notice? Does the company offer the extra endorsements you're looking for (such as towing and labor or increased coverage for rental cars), and at what additional cost? Does the company offer the same (or better) discounts as its competitors (discounts can also vary widely among insurers)?
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My time here thus far has been mediocre. Luckily, I have the opportunity to transfer in the Fall of 2017. For the love of God, make sure you visit your school and know everything there in and out before you enroll! My mistake, I didn't know much about Rowan - only that my sister goes here and it's reasonably priced. I decided to go to Rowan because I felt that it was appropriate. My sister goes there, so then the move-in day will be easier for my parents, from a cost perspective Rowan is a great investment, it all sort of made sense. I am not fond of the Southern Jersey atmosphere at all. To get to the point, I never toured the campus whatsoever. Was it my fault that I decided to enroll at a university before checking it out? Yes, I wouldn't contend that at all. It is my fault, and I wasted so much time and money. Let me make this clear, Rowan is definitely not the worst school in the world. They offer a good deal if it is the right school for YOU.
Overall my experience at this college has been great! My first impression of the atmosphere of the school was how friendly students and staff were, and made the first couple of weeks feel as comfortable as possible. The classes are interesting and professors are helpful if you ask for the help because they want to see that you have the best grade possible. Rowan has been an eye-opening experience that taught me how the real world works through it's people and skills.
My overall experience at Rowan University has been great! It's not too far from home but not too close either so it is perfect. I live on campus and I was matched with the best roomates. There is always something to do on campus and there are numerous activities and clubs/organizations available for students to get involved. Although the cafeteria is not all that great, Rowan offers a variety of different places to eat such as Green Zebra, Twisted Mac, Sono, Grills Nation, Jersey Mikes, Starbucks, and ROGO market. Also, they have Domino's, Pizza Hut, Ry's Bagels, Yogo Factory, PRIME, and 7 Eleven located on Rowan Boulevard, which is about a five minute walking distance. As a freshman, I was very pleased with my professors as they were all friendly, respectful, challenging and motivating. I have met so many great people here and I am happy I have chosen to attend Rowan University for the next four years!


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The US National Rifle Association has released a first-person shooter game for iPhone and iPad — one month to the day after a tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, left 26 dead.
The game, NRA: Practice Range, has two modes. The first, a "Safety, Training and Education" section, has "2nd Amendment newsfeeds, gun law information centres and educational materials that you can access anywhere, anytime," according to the game's iTunes description. The second is "Target Practice," which is designed to instil "safe and responsible ownership through fun challenges and realistic simulations."
Target Practice has nine firearms, including an AK-47 semi-automatic assault rifle and an unlockable MK-11 sniper rifle, as well as three shooting ranges.
Between shooting sessions, players are presented with various gun safety tips, including "always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction".
Practice Range's release comes with a degree of irony: NRA chief Wayne LaPierre blasted violent video games in the organisation's post-Sandy Hook press conference. During that conference, LaPierre accused "vicious violent video games, with names like Bulletstorm, Grand Theft Auto, Mortal Kombat, and Splatterhouse" of contributing to a violent society.
Admittedly, Practice Range is one of the least violent iOS games involving guns in the App Store: players shoot either clay disks or targets that almost, but not quite, look like human beings.
The game was developed by MEDL Mobile, makers of other titles including Shotgun Free, which invites players to "unleash a high-calibre hell storm". NRA: Practice Range is rated appropriate for players ages four and older.
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COUNTY MPs have secured a major funding win to help protect services offered by the South Worcestershire Citizens Advice Bureau after a "rose tinted" view by headquarters had put them at risk.
Sir Peter Luff MP and Harriett Baldwin MP were both lobbied by the CAB after they were informed of proposed cuts in funding.
The Money Advice Service, which offers people advice on financial products and services as well as offering up debt advice, had proposed the fund given to the CAB to offer this would be cut in half.
Both the service and the CAB office in London, had decided there was less demand for this service in the county and they agreed to divert the funds to other areas.
But South Worcestershire CAB chief executive Les Kinmond wrote to both MPs alerting them to the proposal and the pair wrote to the Treasury asking the department to investigate the matter.
This week, the Money Advice Service has written to both MPs confirming the changes have been reversed and the local CAB budgets to offer debt advice locally will be untouched.
Mrs Baldwin said: "I am grateful to Les for raising this issue and pleased that we were able to help the national bodies to re-visit the decision and see sense.
"London-based people often see rural areas with rose-tinted spectacles and assume that we don't have people with serious problems like money worries or serious debt.
"The MAS was quick to see that this was an unfortunate oversight and reversed the decision in a matter of days."
Sir Peter added: "The CAB provides vital advice to people in severe difficulties and I am delighted this service has been safeguarded."
And Mr Kinmond said they were grateful for the MPs support.
He said: "This funding is essential to the amount of help we can provide for people with money problems, since the demand is such that we cannot meet it just with our volunteer advisers without additional professional support."


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ProShield Plus Air Purifier
The Oreck ProShield Plus Air Purifier is compact and portable so you can move from room to room while capturing dust and allergens with its permanent Truman Cell filter.
Every time you close your front door, you're sealing yourself in with airborne dust and allergens. Some you can smell. Most you can't. The Oreck ProShield constantly moves the air, drawing in and trapping those particulates. The powerful filtration captures pet dander, dust, and other allergens from the air that passes through the filter.
Contemporary styling. Advanced engineering. Compact design. Complete portability.
The secret to the Oreck ProShield's powerful performance is Oreck's exclusive Truman Cell® filtration system. As the air circulates through it, Oreck's patented Truman Cell® electronically charges dust and allergens from the air that passes through the filter and pulls them out of the air like a magnet; then, the Odor Absorber™ Plus filter reduces common household odors from the air passing through it, leaving cleaner, fresher smelling air.
Quiet and easy to use
The ProShield Plus Air Purifier features easy-to-use controls and offers three different speed settings – high for maximum cleaning, medium for normal use, and low for quietest operation. The Truman Cell® permanent filter never needs to be replaced – which saves you money and reduces waste. Most air purifiers rely on expensive filters that have to be replaced and can eventually end up in a landfill. With the ProShield Plus, you simply rinse clean the filter, let dry, and re-insert.
Try the Oreck® ProShield® Plus Air Purifier risk-free for 30 days.
The ProShield Plus Air Purifier captures airborn dust and allergens from the air that passes through the filter. Powerful and portable with the ability to lay flat or on its side, it can be easily moved from room to room, where kids and animals play or where smokers gather. Smell the difference it can make. Try it in your own home, risk-free for 30 days. If you don't love it, you don't keep it.® We'll even pay the return shipping!
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- Lays flat horizontally or on its side vertically; fits in tight spaces. Compact and portable; moves easily from room to room.
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New Rekluse Core EXP 3.0 Clutch.......
"The Rekluse Core EXP Clutch Is Magical" – Dirt Bike Magazine
The Rekluse Core EXP 3.0 is an entirely new type of clutch. The Core EXP 3.0 Clutch was designed from the start for riders that demand the feel and control of a manual clutch lever coupled with the benefits of a clutch that won't allow the motor to stall. Forget what you know about automatic clutches, the Rekluse Core EXP sets a new standard for how a clutch can improve your riding.
What if your clutch was smart enough to automatically disengage itself in a fall? Or in that rutted corner where you lost balance and couldn't get on the clutch lever quick enough before the engine stalled? How many times has a stalled engine cost you valuable positions in a race? At the top level of Supercross and Motocross, riders are frequently seen kicking their bikes back to life as they lose valuable positions in a race. No rider—no matter how skilled—is immune to engine stalls with a traditional clutch.
Here's what makes Core EXP 3.0 unlike any clutch before it:
Engine will not stall from a suddenly stopped rear wheel
The Core EXP will automatically disengage the clutch at idle speed. Stomp on the rear brake as hard as you like, from any speed in any gear; the engine will not stall. The engine will not stall from the rear wheel being stopped in a crash. Get back to your bike, pick it up (no need to grab the clutch lever first) and go.
Consistent clutch lever feel, regardless of RPM
With prior centrifugal clutches, the effort at the clutch lever to disengage the clutch varied from low RPMs to high RPMs. The Core EXP clutch lever has a consistent disengagement effort, virtually the same as stock, regardless of engine RPM.
Consistent clutch modulation—equal to or better than stock
With prior centrifugal clutches, the clutch release mechanism acted directly upon a centrifugally actuated pressure plate. The centrifugal pressure plate was typically much stiffer than the stock pressure plate resulting in a "grabby" clutch engagement at high RPMs. At low RPMs, the centrifugal mechanism made it difficult to accurately override the clutch engagement. The Core EXP uses a six spring pressure plate similar to what's already in your bike. To get clutch modulation like a traditional manual clutch, the pressure plate needs to be structurally similar to a traditional clutch. The Rekluse Core EXP Clutch is the only anti-stall clutch with this similar structure providing consistent clutch modulation that is equal to or better than stock.
Very aggressive clutch engagement
Traditional centrifugal clutches are "tuned" to provide a limited amount of clutch slip in the lower RPM range. Low RPM clutch slip is best for technical off-road or very slick conditions. The Core EXP clutch is tuned to engage much more aggressively to better take advantage of high-traction soil conditions and shift the control of lower RPM clutch slip to the rider. An optional tuning kit is available from Rekluse to allow the Core EXP clutch to provide clutch slip at lower RPMs.
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With the Manual Mode Add-on Kit, the Rekluse Core EXP Clutch can be converted from a centrifugally actuated anti-stall clutch to a manually controlled clutch in just minutes. By swapping the Rekluse EXP pressure plate and EXP friction disk for the manual pressure plate and a stock friction disk, the clutch is converted to full manual control in a few minutes time.
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A BUSY main road will remain partially open for another week after a compromise to "ease the pain" for residents.
Croft Lane, in Hollins, was due to close completely for five weeks from last Monday (June 16) while electricity and internet cables are diverted before a United Utilities sewer project begins in September.
After concerns were raised by residents about the lengthy detour route, it was agreed one lane will remain open to traffic for the first week of the project until June 23.
United Utilities has now confirmed the lane will now remain open for a further week, until June 30.
After this, the road will be entirely closed from Melton Drive to Croft Motors.
A spokesman for United Utilities said: "Virgin Media have been able to work with a lane closure and traffic lights in place during the first week of their work, and have confirmed that this will continue for the second week of their work.
"The work which Electricity North West needs to carry out will however still need to be completed with the road closure in place."
From June 30 there will be no through traffic access between Pilsworth Road and Croft Lane, although access for pedestrians and residents will be available.
United Utilities project co-ordinator Simon Merritt said: "We have been working with the other utility companies to see whether we can ease the pain for the local community.
"We appreciate that roadworks like this are inconvenient but it is a vital part of maintaining the utility services we all take for granted."
In September, a United Utilities sewer project to move wastewater pipes could see Croft Lane shut for months.
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CHARLOTTE ELLIS enjoyed her best finish of the season when taking joint sixth place at the Royal Belgian Golf Federation LETAS Trophy, writes Danny Hall.
Charlotte, from Cockleford and a member of Minchinhampton Golf Club, shot a two-over par total of 218.
It left her nine shots adrift of the winner, Sweden's Isabella Ramsey who coincidentally was also top of the leaderboard when Charlotte last made the top 10 in Sweden back in May.
Charlotte is feeling very comfortable contending virtually every week on the LET Access (second tier) European Tour.
After three early birdies in her final round, she had moved into fourth place but some 'silly errors' and a lack of concentration prompted by the 36 degree temperatures at the Rinkven Golf Club caused her title challenge to melt in the heat.
"It was a good week but hard work due to the conditions and I found my concentration dipping at the end of my final round," said Charlotte.
"I felt I was a bit unlucky, too, as I got a flier on the 12th hole where I made double bogey after going through the green and finishing next to a tree.
"I was also frustrated not to make any birdies on the second day. I feel my game is there but I have to cut out the silly errors."
Charlotte has her bags packed waiting by the phone for a call which would see her playing on the main Ladies Tour at the Sberbank Golf Masters in Prague this week.
"I am second reserve at the moment and the tournament starts on Friday," said Charlotte. "If I get up to first reserve I will get on the plane and take my chance as I know the course having shot seven under in the last two rounds of the tournament there 12 months ago."
Charlotte then faces a hectic schedule next month back on the LET Access Tour with four tournaments on a 'Scandanavian swing', taking in Sweden, Norway, Sweden (again) and Finland.


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Europe Jazz Network (EJN) is a Europe-wide association of producers, presenters and supporting organisations who specialise in creative music, contemporary jazz and improvised music created from a distinctly European perspective.
The membership includes 89 organisations (Festivals, clubs and concert venues, independent promoters, national organisations) in 28 countries.
EJN exists to support the identity and diversity of jazz in Europe and broaden awareness of this vital area of music as a cultural and educational force.
EJN's mission is to encourage, promote and support the development of the creative improvised musics of the European scene and to create opportunities for artists, organisers and audiences from the different countries to meet and communicate.
EJN believes that creative music contributes to social and emotional growth and economic prosperity. It is an invaluable channel for the process of inter-cultural dialogue, communication and collaboration. And music is a positive force for harmony and understanding between people from the diversity of cultures inherent in the European family.
EJN aims to:
– advocate for jazz and cultural activity in Europe
– build relationships with local, national & international cultural agencies
– support and encourage creativity
– foster co-operation between members and with others
– collect and share information and knowledge
– invest and build resources
– encourage exchanges of musical programmes and artists
– establish models of good professional practice
EJN members' activities include concert, tour and festival programming and production; commissioning and supporting new music; and a range of educational and audience development initiatives.
EJN's work includes organising an annual General Assembly and other networking meetings, advocacy across Europe, research, provision of information, fundraising and communication – through various media and the EJN website www.europejazz.net
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Alchemists the world over have struggled for centuries to create gold from copper, or wine from water. To our knowledge, these labors have remained fruitless. Gold is still precious and wine is still made from grapes. However, alchemists can rejoice in knowing that we at least now have chocolate that doesn't melt.
It's true! Candy manufacturer Cadbury's has announced it has finally solved one of the planet's greatest puzzles, and invented chocolate that won't melt on your dashboard on a hot summer's day. How does this work? The company states they have found a way to break down sugar particles into ridiculously small pieces, thus minimizing the amount of fat that covers them. This, in turn, keeps the finished product from melting in temperatures of up to 104 degrees. In contrast, regular chocolate turns to mush at around 93 degrees. Let's hear it for technology!
If you prefer the melted kind of chocolate, give our recipe for Molten Chocolate Cakes a go.


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DUDLEY Town chairman Steve Austin has hailed the impact of interim manager Nigel Kirkham.
Kirkham has steered The Robins to back-to-back league wins after having only a few weeks to work with a host of new recruits and youth team players.
After initially losing 3-1 in a difficult game against Pegasus Juniors in his first match in charge, his team has since gone on to beat Bartley Green 4-3 and Bromyard 3-0.
A brace from Shawn Davenport and a Daryl Hand strike gave Dudley all three points in their game against Bromyard last Wednesday.
Austin said: "I am really pleased. Nigel has come in and steadied the ship.
"So far it has been very encouraging and we are now in a position where we can compete in games again, that is the main thing for us.
"The new players, especially the younger lads, have all come in and done fantastically well for Nigel. I am confident we will win more game than we lose during the rest of the season.
"There will, without doubt, be defeats along the way, but the club is in a much better position now.
"Considering what happened, the players that we lost, it is good to be competing well once again."
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BRING IT ON Karaoke Contest: Enter by 12/7 for Chance to Win Tickets & More!
Are you ready to bring it?! Show us by uploading a video of yourself singing your favorite Bring It On song! The grand prize winner will receive 2 tickets to show, dinner for two and a signed copy of the cast recording. You've got until December 7 to submit your video so get belting today!
Download your favorite BIO song and record yourself belting it out - then get your cheer squad to vote for your entry. The top 5 will face a very special panel of judges - the cast! Enter today and make sure to check out the latest video entries!
Belt out your favorite song from Bring It On: The Musical, then gather the most votes from your friends to make it to the Top 5.
After proving that they've got serious skills and earning fan support, the Top 5 will move on to the Finals, where the singers will face a very special panel of judges—the cast!
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Drumwright honored by Henricus
By Patty Kruszewski, Citizen Managing Editor 09/27/12
George T. Drumwright, Jr. may have retired from his position as deputy county manager for Henrico.
But on Sept. 14, Drumwright's friends at Henricus Historical Park let him know emphatically that he will not be allowed to retire from his role as a Henricus Foundation board member and long-time volunteer.
At a reception honoring Drumwright and celebrating the opening of 2012 Publick Days, friends, family, colleagues and fellow members of the Henricus Foundation Board of Trustees gathered to dedicate the Drumwright Education Fund, a component of the Henricus Annual Fund that will enable the Foundation to expand interactive history program offerings for students.
Drumwright's colleagues also presented him with gifts and mementos, and spoke at length about his 25 years of contributions to the park.
Henricus Executive Director Charles Lewis Grant pointed out that when Drumwright first became involved, the park was just a place "covered in vines."
Today, Henricus boasts a dozen re-created colonial structures, including a hospital, parsonage, tobacco barn and planter's house.
"But it's not just about the buildings," emphasized John Siddall, chairman of the Henricus Foundation. "It's about the 25,000 schoolchildren that come through here every year."
And the Drumwright Education Fund, added Grant, will help students from the most disadvantaged schools gain access to park programs.
"If they can't get here," said Grant, "we go to them."
Jurisdictional cooperation
Siddall, who led off his remarks by telling Drumwright, "The first thing I want to say is you are not retiring from here," also praised Drumwright's role in supporting the partnership between Chesterfield and Henrico counties that has helped made the park so successful.
Through a fluke of history, said Siddall, both counties own land in Henricus -- even though today's park lies south of the James River in what is technically Chesterfield.
During the Civil War, Union troops began digging a new channel near the James so they could bypass Confederate fortifications that blocked approaches to Richmond. The new channel, completed after the war, left a part of Henrico across the river — surrounded by water.
"Because of this, we benefit," said Siddall, "and not only because we have this beautiful bluff. We also benefit from a great partnership between Chesterfield and Henrico; we get the support of both counties."
Ken Perry, former chairman of the board, noted that Drumwright had first visited the site in 1977. "I visited this site in 1985," said Perry, "and we both saw the same things: a bunch of trees and a beautiful river view."
He and Drumwright worked together on the board for 15 years, said Perry, during which the jurisdictional cooperation was "marvelous."
'He knew every inch'
Dorothy Jaeckle, vice chairman of the board, recalled that when first elected to the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors, she was taken aback by the number of boards on which she was expected to serve, and overwhelmed by the steep learning curve required to learn about the various organizations.
Appointed to the Henricus board because the park was in her district, Jaeckle said that joining a board with Drumwright only magnified her feelings of inadequacy.
"George was the one," she said, "who took the sickle and cleared the way in [to the historical area]. He knew every last inch of this place." But her feelings of inadequacy were soon eased, said Jaeckle, because Drumwright was so clearly passionate about the park, and made it clear that he wanted only to share his knowledge of it with others.
Chesterfield County Manager Jay Stegmaier, noting that Henricus was recently named the best park in Central Virginia by readers of Richmond.com, credited Drumwright with being one of the key players that helped the park succeed.
"You've become an icon for Central Virginia," Stegmaier told Drumwright, jokingly inviting him to use a sword to carve his initials in a tree on the site. "[Henricus] is a treasure for Chesterfield and Henrico County, and it's rapidly becoming a treasure for the entire country."
"And," added Stegmaier, echoing the previous speakers, "we're not going to let you totally retire."
A radiant light
In thanking his colleagues for gifts that included colonial-era replicas of a hat and a lantern, Drumwright cited "huge support" from the community as his inspiration, and noted that like the lantern, Henricus had blossomed from a tiny spark of a concept into a radiant light.
Only days before, said Drumwright, students visiting the park from Lucille Brown Middle School had been using a newly re-created platform overlooking the bluff to calculate the trajectory of cannon fire needed to bridge the river – demonstrating just one of the unique hands-on lessons that the park provides to schoolchildren.
Upon being presented with a sword, Drumwright reminisced about his first job in Norfolk, during which he occasionally perched on the rails of a replica ship and played the role of pirate.
"We used to break these swords once a week," he said, "fighting each other."
Everything a miracle
As the celebration moved into the dinner-and-music phase – featuring favorite Drumwright band Steve Bassett and Friends – incoming Henrico County Manager John Vithoulkas read a letter from Tuckahoe Supervisor and fellow Henricus board member Pat O'Bannon, who could not be present at the celebration.
Addressing Drumwright, O'Bannon wrote, "Before Google, George, we had you to ask for answers. Now we can ask Google, but it's not nearly as good."
Thanking Drumwright for serving as a mentor, O'Bannon went on to quote Albert Einstein, who once said, "There are two ways to live: you can live as if nothing is a miracle, and you can live as if everything is a miracle."
"George," wrote O'Bannon,"lives his life as if everything is a miracle."
Echoing O'Bannon's sentiment, Vithoulkas recalled visiting the undeveloped, overgrown future site of Henricus decades ago, when he worked under Stegmaier as a budget analyst.
"It wasn't nearly what we've got here now," said Vithoulkas.
"George, you've done a phenomenal job."
For details about Henricus and the Drumwright Education Fund, visit http://henricus.org.
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Microsoft's Portable Media Center Devices: Exposedby Anand Lal Shimpi on 9/27/2004 12:05 AM EST
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Reflex - Thursday, September 30, 2004 - linkhttp://news.com.com/Microsoft+focuses+on+camera+co...
Thats the announcement on MTP. Its an open standard and anyone can support it. Its NOT tied to Windows Media Player 10. Reply
crepticdamion - Wednesday, September 29, 2004 - linkHello, it seems some people know more than AnandTech concerning this article.
There are other MUCH better solutions that are not from Microsoft. I don't have anything against Microsoft (even had a lot of PocketPC generations and still have 2 PocketPCs) but when the Microsoft product is worse than the others, well I won't have it because is Microsoft. With me, the better product (overall) always wins.
Put that apart, this PMC is completely so MUCH weaker than Archos AV400 product, that my heart screams with indignation regarding this article. The diference in Size, Weight, Performance, Capacity (AV480 has 80GB, while AV420 is 20GB as PMC), and what Archos does more is infinite. Microsft ALWAYS looses.
I advise everyone that read this article to go search on Yahoo or Google for an Archos AV400 Review. Your mind will be boggled with its capacities and it is already available.
Archos AV400 is several years ahead of everyone else in these products and they deserve it, they've been working on this for almost a decade.
Good Hunting and always compare the alternatives.
Pjotr - Tuesday, September 28, 2004 - link#14, That's why the Archos is so much better. Reply
Wizkid - Tuesday, September 28, 2004 - linkThat hard drive is capable of 16MB/sec minimum. The rediculously slow transfer rate must be a software or implementation issue. Reply
mindless1 - Monday, September 27, 2004 - linkTranscode the video?
I think I'll wait for a non-crippled PM player. Reply
ViRGE - Monday, September 27, 2004 - linkAt 320x240 and 10MB/min needed for the best video quality, it seems Microsoft is working way too hard here. Those specs are right around the sweet-spot for MPEG1 of all things, which is fast & easy to encode and decode, and at such a low resolution would return very similar results. Obviously MS is planning for the future here, and on that note, these devices will be much more notable once they start using full VGA screens instead of QVGA. Reply
michael2k - Monday, September 27, 2004 - linkHmm, I call.
This thing can only do 2MB/s with USB2.0 on video transfer? And you blame the laptop drive for that?
My laptop (PowerBook 400) can field 16MB/s, and my iPod 2G with it's PCMCIA sized drive can field 12MB/s.
Of course they were both using the FireWire interface, and they were talking to other, faster, hard drives, but still... Reply
Reflex - Monday, September 27, 2004 - linkPjotr - I have nothing against the Archos or anything, however no special software is needed for the Creative product. The only reason WMP10 needs to be installed is to add MTP support to Windows, but you are free from then on to use any MTP aware software to transfer data, or you can do so simply through explorer if you wish, its browseable through there(something Anandtech forgot to mention).
Not saying anything bad about Archos, just pointing out that MTP devices are just as easy to transfer to and from. Reply
val - Monday, September 27, 2004 - link9: yes but think about use case, i do not want to watch movies so often somewhere to buy such a device. PDA makes much more fun on long trips, holiday or waiting for the bus. And if i would watch them, i like to record them in full quality and than convert from PC. Reply
Pjotr - Monday, September 27, 2004 - link#8,
Maybe for the Windows PMC device, but not for Archos. Archos AV series are fully stand alone with video input for recording straight into MPEG-4 to the device HD for later playback to the video output. Read the product info on the link I posted above. There is no need to transfer movies from a computer, or record onto a computer, or covert into formats readable by the device.
I think the Archos is light years ahead of the Windows version in practical applicability. Reply
val - Monday, September 27, 2004 - linkPjotr: no you cannot use it as VCR, because you must anyway have it on computer available (TV, video out, not counting the quality,...) Reply
val - Monday, September 27, 2004 - linkthis is again some discovering of the wheel. Can anybody explain me what this single purpose device can offer me when i have e800 PDA (USB + VGA output)? Wouldnt be better to work on making PDAs yet more cheaper? I can play DivX, WMA, WMV, MP3, XviD and i have usefull computer and gaming console with screen ten times better than this one. HDD i have 1 GB (more than 5 movies in XVID) and i can connect USB HDD to it too. Maybe if price will compete with MD player or MP3 player and not be compareable to notebooks or top line PDAs Reply
Pjotr - Monday, September 27, 2004 - linkWell, you can basically replace your VCR with one of these. It has scheduled recordings and you can view them on your TV instantly. Also, you don't need to manage cassettes, DVDs etc, only files on a HD. It is also a lot smaller than your typical VCR/DVD-recorder. Reply
icarus4586 - Monday, September 27, 2004 - linkPortable video players seem to me to be of limited usefulness. Definitely would be handy for long trips, but otherwise it seems like the only function you'd use would be the audio player. And there are smaller, less expensive, more battery efficient music players. Reply
Pjotr - Monday, September 27, 2004 - linkOh, forgot, the AV400 also acts like a regular USB 2.0 hard disk, no special software needed to transfer files. Reply
Pjotr - Monday, September 27, 2004 - linkSorry, Anand, but you make it sound like Microsoft invented a new type of product. There is no mention at all of non-Windows portable media centers. Archos ( http://www.archos.com/ ) have had this kind of device available for almost a year now. Their second generation model (AV400) seems a lot more attractive than the Creative device: Video input for recording, longer battery life, remote control, docking cradle for easy hookup to your TV, online scheduling of recordings via Yahoo, support for various codecs including DivX. (BTW, why wouldn't you want support for varying codecs on a portable device?) Reply
Reflex - Monday, September 27, 2004 - linkWindows Media Player 10 was not a 'choice' Microsoft made to get data to the devices. These devices, and virtually all future MP3 players, digital cameras, and other 'media' peripherals are now using a protocol known as 'MTP' which stands for Media Transport Protocol. It is an attempt to standardize the method of transmitting and recieving data to media devices of all types, so that you do not need to have a custom driver for every little doodad you plug into your PC.
Furthermore, down the line it could allow devices to communicate with each other, and it makes it so that any MTP aware application should be able to sync and send/recieve data from any MTP compatible device, ending the days when you are stuck with a custom app that a company wrote for their particiliar device.
Right now the only application that is MTP aware is WMP10, however that is to be expected since the protocol is brand new and was developed by Microsoft. However there is an API and any other application can become MTP aware and sync with such devices, and I am certain that Real, MusicMatch, and virtually everyone else is working on it right now.
So my point is that while currently WMP10 is the only way to sync with such devices, this is not by design, its merely a byproduct of the introduction of MTP as the new standardized interface for portable devices. It won't be the case for long and is not a true drawback. Its also not exclusive to PMC's, as MP3 players and other devices are all going to soon be using this standard. Reply
Novaoblivion - Monday, September 27, 2004 - linkVery interesting read as I was looking at this earlier. I might get one since I do have plenty of video content to take with me on vacation. However does anyone know if it has problems displaying languages other then english? A lot of things seem to display other languages as squares which I find really annoyying. Thanks! Reply


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This year's World Series of Innovation is the biggest and most competitive World Series we've ever held. Students from around the world had the opportunity to submit their innovation to 11 challenges, ranging from beverage marketing plans to new technologies for education, in the hopes of winning the grand prize.
Students from nine nations including Algeria, Haiti, Austria, Chile and Thailand – more than 700 entries overall – shared their innovations this year and could win up to $10,000 in cash and prizes in the challenges.
Now it's your turn to check out the finalists and vote for your favorite. Voting is easy and, more importantly, fun! Public voting to choose the winners begins today, November 11 and closes November 24. Winners will be announced November 25. Vote for your favorite at http://innovation.nfte.com.
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My guests prefer ribs with meat falling from the bone. Just smoked baby backs (1/2 wet, 1/2 dry recipes from How To Grill). They looked great, tasted great, but it was impossible to clean the bone. I smoked them 3 hours at 220F, then wrapped them in foil, and cooked them another hour.
I cooked on Brinkmann Smoke&Pit Professional which I have "tuned" with a steel plate b/w the firebox and cooking chamber. The max temp is 220F with a full chimney starter load of charcoal. I also had a pan of hot H2O+apple juice in the chamber.
As a purist, I hate to precook in the oven or boil them. However, it is no fun serving tough ribs. Any thoughts, advice, or ruminations would be appreciated. Thanx.


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Some men pull of a 'stache with sexiness and style. Others, not so much.
Some men pull of a 'stache with sexiness and style. Others, not so much.
When we came across some fun vinyl chalkboard mustache decals while planning our Mustache Party, we decided that instead of popping them on just any old glass, we'd mix up a few cocktail recipes inspired by famous 'staches. When served alongside these Mustache inspired treats and eats, your guests will surely be impressed by your dedication to this facial hair fever!
Whether you think these mustached men are sexy, stylish, gross or weird, you're guaranteed to recognize their famous facial features and to enjoy these yummy cocktails they've inspired!
We call this first cocktail the Atomic Martini, inspired by Albert Einstein. While he was no drinker and probably wouldn't give this sip a try, this drink recipe gets its name from the fact that any cocktail lover can appreciate the genius of this mix. And Einstein is the biggest genius we know with a killer 'stache.
If you like to drool over Tom Selleck from his Magnum, P.I. days when his studdly 'stache became famous, do so while sippping this cocktail recipe. Homemade wine coolers are so much better than those store-brought concoctions! Plus, they're the quintessential 80s drinks we'd love to sip while lounging on a beach in Hawaii.
Einstein and Selleck may be known for their full-fledged mustaches, but this next honoree is the opposite. In John Waters' case, less really is more. His thinner 'stache is just as famous and if not, more iconic since it's such a tough one to pull of! If you're a fan of his films, you'll appreciate this Pink Flamingo cocktail recipe.
He's not real, but the character of Ron Burgundy, played by Will Ferrell in Anchorman, has a LEGENDARY 'stache. We had to pay homage to one of our favorite funny inventions from Will and chose do so with this Scotchsicle recipe.
OK, we couldn't resist combining the two famous hulks in this cocktail recipe. Both of them like to smash things with their big muscles and one of them has some of the most iconic facial hair in recent memory.
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This funnyman is part of the comedy troupe Blue Collar Comedy Tour, is famous for his "you might be a redneck" one-liners and has an impressive 'stache. That means no fancy cocktail - just slap one of your vinyl chalkboard mustache stickers on a tall boy and you're set to toast!
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It won three Oscars after it hit screens in 1972, successfully spawned two sequels and has consistently ranked in critics' lists of all-time best films.
Now Hollywood's crème de la crème have joined the chorus, naming The Godfather as the greatest film of all time, according to a survey conducted by The Hollywood Reporter.
The extensive survey of studio chiefs, Oscar winners and TV royalty resulted in the story of Michael Corleone's ascension to the Mafioso throne of New York topping the list, while its sequel The Godfather: Part II finished in seventh place.
The 1939 classic The Wizard of Oz scored second position, followed by Citizen Kane. The Shawshank Redemption and Pulp Fiction, both box-office hits in 1994, rounded out the top five.
Surprisingly, no movies from the 2000s made the top 50, with Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) the first post-2000 film to feature on the list (at number 56).
Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan, directors Gary Ross (The Hunger Games, Pleasantville), John Singleton (Boyz n the Hood, 2 Fast 2 Furious) and Michael Bay (Bad Boys, Armageddon, Transformers), Disney boss Alan Horn, producer Frank Marshall (Back to the Future, Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button) and top agent Robert Newman were among the 2120 Tinseltown royalty to participate in the survey.
Gilligan, it seems, needed some convincing of the survey's merit before he lodged his vote, telling the The Hollywood Reporter that choosing his favourite film was "the equivalent of having a party-size bag of Nacho Doritos, then being told to eat only five".
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South Sudan: Saving Lives in the Midst of Ongoing Crisis
After violence spread rapidly in South Sudan's capital city of Juba starting exactly a month ago, insecurity and instability continue to plague the world's youngest nation. Our Head of Program for East Africa, Nipin Gangadharan, is overseeing our operations in South Sudan and this week issued the following statement.
"The humanitarian situation in South Sudan's core conflict areas is dire. While many IDP [Internally Displaced Person] locations have received media attention, they represent only a small portion of the total displacements. Many more people are scattered in the vastness that is South Sudan, and many remain unreachable due to ongoing fighting, literally cut off from aid.
Finding and reaching these people is a tremendous challenge, given the widespread nature of fighting and a lack of reliable information. As days turn into weeks and weeks into almost a month since the crisis begin, the utmost priority is to have at least a temporary cessation of hostilities to enable humanitarian access before the human cost of this conflict gets any higher.
We're also concerned about longer-term effects. The fighting could increase food insecurity as planting season approaches, which could lead to a much larger catastrophe—one not defined by local fighting but that blankets entire states with hunger.
Action Against Hunger has continued providing lifesaving nutrition services throughout the crisis, though we scaled down our less emergency-focused programs during its peak. As of January 13th, our nutrition programs in three counties are expected to be running at full capacity, serving more than 3,000 children across 22 nutrition outpatient centers.
We're looking into restarting our water and food security programs, too. We have already started IDP assistance in Twic County to reach more than 4,500 people with nutrition, water, and sanitation services, and we've provided water testing equipment to two camps in Juba that are hosting nearly 25,000 people. We are currently evaluating expansion of our programs to critical areas within the conflict region, to boost our response on the ground.
We have screened 1,924 IDP children for malnutrition and admitted a total of 219 children into our treatment programs. We are also in the process of setting up a mobile outpatient program to cater exclusively to the needs of the IDP populations in the next couple of days. Close to 1,000 IDP households have received water, sanitation and hygiene items of various kinds from Action Against Hunger."
—Nipin Gangadharan, Head of Program - East Africa, Action Against Hunger
Please check the blog for updates about our ongoing efforts in South Sudan as we provide them. And kindly consider making a gift to help us continue to reach the world's most vulnerable, including the children and families of South Sudan.


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I need some help.. I'd like to know if there's a library, a code that allow me to do something untill a key on the keyboard is pressed??
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The CX-9 is big brother in Mazda's house, and the flagship SUV takes its family role seriously. The CX-9 is the largest of all Mazda siblings, yet it can take the driver and six passengers 24 miles down the highway on a gallon of gas.
The role of the CX-9 in Mazda's family is to transport your family down the road in comfort and safety. And unless you're the Brady Bunch, your whole family should fit easily into the 7-passenger CX-9, where both the front and second rows each have more than 39 inches of headroom. Back in the 50/50 split third row, there's 35.4 inches of headroom and nearly 57 inches of total shoulder room. Legroom is 40.9 inches in the front row, 39.8 inches in the 60/40 second row and 32.4 inches in the back two seats.
Available in three trims – Sport, Touring and Grand Touring – the CX9 starts at $29,785. Check all the boxes, including AWD, and you'll top $39,000.
The Sport and Touring models have piano black trim accents, while the Grand Touring has Bordeaux trim.
Optional leather-trimmed upholstery is either black or sand, which is new for 2013.
Also new for 2013 is a 5.8-inch multi-information display that is standard on all trims. HD radio is available, the Bluetooth system has been updated, and a new audio message receipt and delivery system is standard.
The optional navigation system is Tom Tom based, and has voice recognition and real-time traffic. Six speaker sound is standard and upgradable to 10 speaker Bose surround sound. Sirius Satellite Radio is optional in all trim models.
On the outside, the CX-9 gets a new exterior design for 2013, something called KODO, which Mazda says
"exudes aggression and grace, energy and poise, strength and elegance." We're not sure if it does all that, but it's not a bad-looking vehicle, inside or out.
On the road, the CX-9 handles well, absorbing south Louisiana's potholes without much fuss. Steering is linear, with good feedback from the road.
Fuel economy for FWD models is 17 miles per gallon in the city and 24 mpg on the highway. AWD models get 16 mpg in the city and 22 mpg on the road. With a 20.1-gallon gas tank, the CX-9 has a highway range of more than 450 miles. As always, mileage and range figures depend heavily on driving habits.
When it comes to safety, the CX-9 has six standard airbags including side curtains, anti-lock brakes, and stability and traction control. New for 2013 is the availability of a blind spot monitoring system and rearview camera in Touring models. The CX-9 has not yet been evaluated by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Assembled in Hiroshima, Japan, the 2013 Mazda CX-9 is a competent and comfortable hauler, able to handle its family duties with ease.
2013 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring AWD
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--Transmission: 6-speed automatic with manual mode
--Test model base price: $36,375
--As-tested price: $39,605
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I used to be stationed in Tampa, and my wife (girlfriend at the time) introduced me to Big John's Alabama BBQ. I love it so much that last summer we drove down from Milwaukee (where we live now) just to get some Big John's. I brought home a gallon of his spicy, delicious, vinegar-based sauce -- that should last me another year or so! You can smell Big John's several blocks away -- everything is cooked over wood, onsite. Open every day except Sunday.
Everyone who works at Big John's are kin, and when you walk in, you'll know it's good food because everyone in the family is big.
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Samsung Droid Charge Review
0. phoneArena posted on 30 Apr 2011, 06:08
Now with the new Samsung Droid Charge approaching release, we have high hopes for it, as it comes packed with a Super AMOLED Plus display, 1GHz Hummingbird processor, an 8MP camera, and of course 4G LTE. Let's see if it has what it takes to steal away customers from buying the HTC ThunderBolt...
This is a discussion for a review. To read the whole review, click here
1. Sniggly (Posts: 7305; Member since: 05 Dec 2009)
Good review. You recognized the phone's mistakes while having some fair criticisms.
Can't wait to see how Motorola's swing at LTE turns out. In the meantime, it sounds like the Charge is a good choice for LTE users.
13. jogutier (Posts: 324; Member since: 12 Feb 2010)
This phone sucks!!
19. FightForTheLost (Posts: 20; Member since: 25 May 2010)
The Bionic is (or was, last I checked) having issues due to overheating and harshly low battery life. But, I believe it is/was still outperforming the Charge. Hopefully they don't have the issue of 4G switching to 3G indoors, because that would really be a purchase-killer in my book (not that I don't use WiFi inside my house anyways...but on those occasions where I'm indoors and not near WiFi, I'd like top data speeds lol).
41. phandroid (unregistered)
the Bionic is dual core and the charge is only single core.
2. theo14461 (unregistered)
Browser locking up when trying to load heavy flash content?? Pictures out of focus?? Low quadrant scores?? Why then such a high rating?? Seems like it should only get an 8, at best.
3. Kjayhawk (Posts: 294; Member since: 07 Oct 2010)
Yeah I'm a bit confused here I thought the Droid Charge defiantly wasn't as good as the thunderbolt... Personally I think the LG 2x was a 9 phone and the charge phone was an 8.
I guess the fact that it is a strong battery life and call quality for LTE must be a bigger deal than i thought.
4. luis_lopez_351 (Posts: 951; Member since: 18 Nov 2010)
looks very cheap and weak
5. effdee1121 (Posts: 14; Member since: 05 Mar 2010)
I don't get how this got a 9? and the G2x got an 8.5?? doesn't make any sense. specs are pretty good but not as current as can be and overpriced !
6. Jay (unregistered)
I'm disappointed as well. The benchmarks I'm not worried about, its that file system not playing well with others again, and smartbench gives a more accurate score than Quadrant.
However the lagging on the homescreen is a problem, I'm just hoping you guys were talking about lagging on the homescreens while they were covered with widgets.
If only the screen and the a/v capabilities work without an asterisk, then I most certainly won't be paying $300 for it...
37. unfotunately (unregistered)
Lag happens out of the box, may be due to the ridiculous amount of apps pre-installed, but home screen still slow when mostly empty...
8. Rami (unregistered)
Wowowow 328 mb ram?!?!?! Wtf. It should have at least 512 if not more. I've seen 512 everywhere else. Are you sure that you didn't type that wrong? Try using system panel to see if there is around 300 mb free that means its 512 ram. If its not then thunderbolt for me
9. networkdood (Posts: 6330; Member since: 31 Mar 2010)
Phones need 1GB RAM, not less than half of that. Looks interesting, though...
10. qwertyu (unregistered)
wow, the score of my dhd is much higher
11. Hellow (unregistered)
What's up with the inconsistencies lately? The actual scores do no mirror what is being said in the reviews. Must be the 4g hype.
12. mgobear (unregistered)
328mb of ram??? i thought it was supposed to be 512!
14. cheetah2k (Posts: 1746; Member since: 16 Jan 2011)
Interesting... the score has dropped from 9 to 8.5....... close but it should be an 8 guys
15. serioussam (unregistered)
Seriously Phone Arena.
My Tbolt is crap, I am having the 3rd device becaue the first 2 were defected and this Charge isn't even as good in most aspects. It's a larger/bulkier, slower, more expensive device.
Should be 7 MAX! You are hurting your own credibility guys. How can anyone trust you when you come up with random scores like this?
Btw, the Tbolt score was too high too. (should be 7.5)
You are here to help US and do REAL reviews not to kiss the manufacturers' ass.
If you want the latter one you will lose your audience soon....
Think Top Gear, don't be a wuss.
16. rayjones09 (Posts: 149; Member since: 16 Dec 2010)
It's definitely not bulkier. It's just taller. The speed is around the same or perhaps better on this device. I doubt your Thunderbolt is crap. However, if it is, I will gladly take it.
20. serioussam (unregistered)
Riiiight... it's taller, it's wider, it's larger at the bottom... I wouldn't call that exactly slimmer.. :))
Did you even read the review??
You: "the speed is better on this device"
P.A: "but is still MUCH lower than the ThunderBolt"
Sure you can have my crappy tbolt dear begger, just buy me a working 4G with the same or better specs.
This is my 3rd and while a few things are better on thsi 3rd one the call quality is still total crap. The speaker is muffled too..
23. rayjones09 (Posts: 149; Member since: 16 Dec 2010)
"The speed is around the same or perhaps better on this device" does not translate into "the speed is better on this device". The difference is so blatant and only takes a second to read. You're welcome.
25. serioussam (unregistered)
Riiiiight... "or perhaps better on this device"
Hahaha nice try.... Stop here, you're digging it deeper :) It's OK to mess it up from the ecstasy you got from looking at this fat ass phone. None will judge you but coming back and try to act it out.....c'mon.... you are better than that. Peace.
28. rayjones09 (Posts: 149; Member since: 16 Dec 2010)
Umm...ok? Did you not see "perhaps"?!
29. rayjones09 (Posts: 149; Member since: 16 Dec 2010)
The pervasive hostility on the internet...
31. CRICKETownz (Posts: 980; Member since: 24 Oct 2009)
3 T-bolts? These phones haven't even been out that long & everyone I know with it swears by it. Maybe its not the phone...maybe its the user. I've never had 3 of any phone...but most consumers are too childish to admit that their own habits may be messing up their phones...its always the manufacturers fault. Most people are quick claim that a phone has issues but in reality 9 times out of 10 the issue is they are causing them. No matter what phone you put these people in it is only going to be a matter of time before they are coming in complaining and wanting another phone. it tends to be a combination of too high expectations for a electronic device & pure carelessness. But hey, you paid x amount of dollars for it so you are never wrong right?
32. rayjones09 (Posts: 149; Member since: 16 Dec 2010)
Much agreed.
21. phonefan4 (Posts: 13; Member since: 03 May 2011)
I think the thunderbolt was rushed to the market just so htc could say "Hey look everyone we are the first 4g on verizon" instead of making a solid handset.
17. rayjones09 (Posts: 149; Member since: 16 Dec 2010)
I'd love to see this phone in person.
18. rayjones09 (Posts: 149; Member since: 16 Dec 2010)
Or an Omnia 7 for that matter.
22. somebody (unregistered)
how can I bypass the activiating screen?
24. Jammers (Posts: 6; Member since: 05 May 2011)
WHAT a joke. This sounded like a pretty great phone, but for two fairly glaring gaps, 328MB of ram, and PHYSICAL keys. WTH? I was even thinking of bypassing the rediculously low memory but if I wanted physical keys, I'd go back and buy my old Royal typewriter! Funny thing Samsung in particular seems to do, they make a great phone with ALLLLLMOST everything you want, and then they gimp it. I'm half surprised this doesn't have Froyo on it.
The cell phone manufacturers need to wake up and smell the coffee, people are more aware who are buying these phones, and they need to start catering to what the actual consumers want. Android consumers aren't your blind Apple customers who'll think your giving them divinity when your feeding them something else.


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Appalachian State University footballs Sept. 20 contest at Southern Miss will kick off at 7 p.m. ET and be televised live on the newly formed American Sports Network, Conference USA announced on Thursday.
The American Sports Network will air on a number of Sinclair Broadcasting-owned television stations across the country. Sinclair owns and operates 162 television stations in 78 U.S. markets. Specific stations that will carry the Appalachian State-Southern Miss game have yet to be determined.
The Sept. 20 matchup between Appalachian State and Southern Miss is the first game of a home-and-home series between the two schools. Southern Miss makes the return trip to App States Kidd Brewer Stadium on Sept. 19, 2015.
The Mountaineers and Golden Eagles are meeting on the gridiron for the first time in 77 years. In the lone previous matchup between the two schools, Southern Miss beat Appalachian, 7-0, in an unnamed bowl game in Biloxi, Miss. on Dec. 3, 1937.


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HOUSTON - Deputies need help finding a man who kidnapped a driver at a southwest Houston gas station.
Harris County sheriff's deputies said a 28-year-old hospice nurse was headed to a patient's home shortly after midnight on Oct. 16. As he was driving, a light on his dashboard indicated that the air in his tires was too low.
The driver stopped at the Gulf station in the 13600 block of Bellarie Boulevard.
"When I looked around, there was no one there," said the driver, who did not want to be identified. "When I got out of the vehicle, put the coins in the machine, I bent down to get air."
Another man approached the driver, put a gun to his head and demanded the driver get back in the car and head south on Eldridge Parkway, investigators said.
"I thought I'd either die today or go home with a gunshot wound," said the victim.
The attacker demanded the driver's personal belongings, officials said. He complied.
"This guy has my identification. He has my wallet. He knows where I live," the victim said.
When they got to a secluded area near Eldridge Parkway and Old Richmond Road, the robber told the driver to stop near a bridge, investigators said. The driver accelerated and tried to grab the gun, detectives said.
The robber fired a shot and the two struggled, deputies said. The car veered off the road and hit a large pile of dirt.
The driver got out of the car and hid. The robber ran away, officials said.
The robber was described as black, 30 to 40 years old, about 6 feet 1 inch tall and slim with spotty facial hair and possibly some gold teeth.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
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JAMES NORWOOD has set his sights on climbing the leagues with Forest Green after signing a new contract.
The 22-year-old is now the Blue Square Premier promotion-chasing club's top scorer on his own with 14 goals after hitting a hat-trick in the 4-1 win over Braintree on Tuesday night and is set to remain at the New Lawn until the end of the 2014/15 season after protracted contract talks finally came to fruition.
Agent speculation linked the former Exeter City speedster to League One sides Swindon, Preston and Doncaster tracking his form during the January transfer window, while Forest Green also dismissed an offer from fellow Blue Square Bet Premier side Luton Town last month.
However, after committing his future to Rovers, Norwood believes they can go all the way by clinching the title this season and then target another promotion from League Two.
He said: "The club is great. It is heading in the right direction. The gaffer (David Hockaday) is confident and Dale (Vince, owner) is confident of us going up. "It is always going to be tough in this league. It is the hardest one to get out of. "Once we do that we can look to go forward and up another league. All we can do is just keep winning because we've had a couple of draws now and we knew we needed three points.
"There is no way we are not going to be in the play-offs. But we are looking to win the league no doubt. "We've got the players to do it, we've got the staff to do it, and with Dale's backing there's no reason why we shouldn't."
Norwood joined Forest Green permanently in June 2011 for his second spell with the club after a previous loan spell in the 2010-11 season, but has become a key player this campaign as one of the wide men in a front three – a role where he now feels comfortable in.
His treble against Braintree was his second since the turn of the year following his exploits in the 5-0 win at Newport on New Year's Day, but he was keen to pay tribute to his team-mates.
"It was a great team performance. That is what has pleased us the most," said Norwood.
"In the first half an hour they couldn't live with us. If we can play like that for 90 minutes then no one can.
"The strength of the team has improved from last year and it allows me to stay higher up the pitch and to not work as hard as I was last year in terms of defending. I'm fresher when I get through on goal and I am a lot more composed now."


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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Ohio State University officials are hoping a change in the school's health insurance plan will both save money and improve care.
The university plans to begin a pilot project that will alter payments for certain care provided at its medical center and by its doctors.
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The university new health plan executive says the future of health care is about preventive care and self-care.
Ohio State's health plan had medical and pharmacy costs of $267 million last year for the 57,000 people it covers.
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The day that my mother was born. She never met her father. I am glad that he was around long enough for her to be here. I love her dearly and am sorry to have never met my grandfather.


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on the Face of the Waters
de francesca Profili
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An unusual art lovers book that explores the many magical aspects of water in a collection of poetical and philosophical writings, paintings and sculpture by Francesca Profili.
What do you know about water? You may think there isn't much to know about such a common, simple thing as water, yet scientists tell us we have yet to really understand its properties. Water is an enigmatic life-sustaining substance full of secrets and paradoxes. Transparent yet visible, over the centuries it seeped into mythical, philosophical and religious imagery as well as our common figures of speech.
This fascinating and unusual book proposes a different way to understand the multi-faceted mystery of water. Its author, Francesca Profili, is an artist who sculpts masks and paints images on them to express the many faces of reality: the things that are less apparent, concealed, masked.
In On the Face of the Waters, her truly unique artwork and inspiring, informative, at times exquisitely poetic text combine to explore the many aspects of water in a profoundly moving way. After diving into Profili's spellbinding world, you will surface with an entirely new perception and appreciation of the "stuff of life."
Características y detalles
- Categoría Arte y fotografía
Cuadrado grande, 30×30 cm
98 Páginas
- Fecha de publicación mar. 15, 2010
- Etiquetas Canadian artist, mask in art, water in art, art & philosophy, fine art, art & mythology, water as spiritual inspiration, masks, water, painting, illustration, sculpture, portfolio, Canada, Vancouver
Acerca del creador
Francesca Profili, a Canadian artist of Italian descent, comes from a family of self-taught artists with many inborn talents. Her parents and her paternal grandparents were fashion designers. She expresses her creativity through sculptures in the shape of masks because she has always been fascinated by their multi-layered world of symbols, allegories and metaphors. Francesca has a bachelor of arts degree in urban economic geography from McGill University in Montreal and worked in a wide range of fields prior to realizing her dream of becoming a full-time artist. She exhibited her artwork in several private and public galleries and had a solo exhibition at the Canadian Museum of Craft and Design in 1995. Her original pieces as well as her limited edition prints grace numerous private collections in North America and Europe.
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HOUSTON - Men dressed as utility workers used their truck to steal more than $1,000 in copper from a Houston-area strip mall, police said.
The crime happened around 6:30 p.m. Friday at a strip mall in the 8000 block of Westheimer.
Investigators said surveillance video caught the men driving up in a truck, attach a chain to some metal pipes and yank them from the wall.
They come back later to grab the copper wire exposed after the damage, investigators said.
Janet Chui owns a restaurant in the strip mall. It's one of the establishments that lost its power from the theft.
"I can't get my employees to work. I can't open up. I have to put notices, and I have to call these guys to come out here and fix everything," said Chui.
Electricians worked most of the day to repair the lines and restore power to the businesses. They said the thieves cost business owners at least 10 times the money the crooks will receive for selling the stolen copper.
"They probably made a thousand dollars off of it," said Alex Robb, an electrician. "It'll end up costing these people about $11,000 to replace what they got."
The work lasted well into Friday night. Chui said she knows the repairs will get her restaurant up and running again, but she's fearful for other owners.
"If you make it more inconvenient for them to do it next time, hopefully they won't do that again to us," Chui said. "But that doesn't mean it's going to stop them from doing it to somebody else."
Houston Police believe it took the thieves just over an hour to dismantle the pipe and get away with the copper they were after.
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