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Best solar panel heaters for pools
The solar heating for swimming pools can provide ideal the water temperature and low financial costs of electricity. The efficiency of heating does not depend on whether your pool is covered or not. The pool solar panel heater is able to provide any amount of hot water. A pool heated by solar power will function as efficiently as possible if you are able to calculate the heat demand correctly. You can use the covered pool all year round, thanks to the pool solar heating system. To buy solar panels for pool heating means to extend the swimming season when it comes to an open artificial pond in the yard.
The best solar panels for pool heating are present in our comparative table. You have the opportunity to be acquainted with the characteristics of each model. This will help you determine as accurately as possible which solar panel heaters for pools will fit your needs best.
Best solar panels for pools
SunQuest 6-2X12 – best pool solar heating system for those who enjoy swimming in the warm water
SunQuest solar pool heater is a universal option. It is able to heat the above-ground and ground pool with the same efficiency. Such a heating system is suitable for large pools owners. The pools solar heating is able to supply the necessary amount of thermal energy as quickly as possible.
Water circulates freely in the system due to the special design with two outer conductors. Such structure of the device allows to reduce the pressure in the pump and extend the life of the system.
The SunQuest 6-2X12 solar heater comes with a complete set of system components that you need to connect. A pipeline for connecting the solar heating system to the pool needs to be bought separately.
Swimming pool heater is made of high strength synthetic material. You can cover the system with a tarp to protect it in snowy days. No weather conditions can disrupt the solar heater. The solar powered pool heater delivery set includes special durable slings that holds the panels firmly and securely on the roof.
The solar panel heaters for pools can be used with your pool pump. It works perfectly in tandem with a pump purchased earlier and thereby reduces your financial expenses for heating the pool.
A complete set of consumables makes installation of the solar heater as simple as possible. The temperature of the water with such a heater in the pool rises by 10 degrees.
It is worth noting that the water is heated for free, because the sun's energy is used for heating.
Pros of the product
- rapidity of water heating;
- possibility of heating large pools;
- full set of consumables for installation;
- ease of installation.
Cons of the product
- lack of a pipeline to connect the heater to the pool (this consumable must be purchased separately).
XtremepowerUS – the most powerful solar heaters for pools will give you the opportunity to swim all year round
These swimming pools solar heaters consist of two long rolls. Water circulates inside these rolls which are made from special durable fiber. The surface quickly heats up from sunshine and transfers heat to the pool. Such a heater is very quick and easy to connect.
Two rolls occupy about 40 square feet of space. Such a heater will cause installation problems if the yard is small. Installing a solar heater on the roof of the house would be the best option. XtremepowerUS will not occupy space in the courtyard and the water will heat up faster due to the greater amount of solar radiation on the roof surface of the house.
It is also worth paying attention to the power of your pool pump. If the pump capacity is less than 1.5 liters per second, you will need to additionally buy a kit for removal.
You can buy several sets of such solar rolls for heating. This heater allows you to fully translate the heating pool to alternative sources, that is, the energy of the sun. You do not pay a cent more for electricity, but the swimming season in your pool will start much earlier.
The performance of this pool heating system deserves special attention. The water in the pool with a capacity of 10 thousand liters will be warmer by about 10 degrees per day. The cost of such a heating system is relatively insignificant. The payback period for such a home purchase is very small due to the free energy of the sun.
Pros of the product
- performance;
- rate of water heating;
- possibility of using it for large pools;
- using it in tandem with an existing pump.
Cons of the product
- need for a large area for the location of the heating system.
Sun2Solar – best solar pool panels for a long swimming season
This pool heating system is used in classic concrete pools and in above-ground versions of the reservoir. The material of the solar heater is durable and flexible polyolefin. It is notable for its incredible lightness. These characteristics make the installation of such a heater simple and facile.
The solar heater has high performance due to the tubular design. This method of heating the pool requires a large area for installation. The solar water heater for the pool increases the temperature quickly due to the large surface coverage.
The number of panels hinges upon the capacity of the pool. It is easy to add several heating elements if necessary. The panels are mounted with a rubber hose connector.
The surface of the solar heater for swimming pools should have 45 degrees with the ground when the panels are located in the courtyard. It will achieve maximum efficiency and increase the amount of heat for the pool.
A high power pump is not suitable for use in tandem with such a heater. High system pressure can damage the panels from the inside. A bypass valve for entering water into the system is supplied with a Sun2Solar solar heater. Solar panels are attached to special racks durable straps.
It is worth paying attention to the fact that these mounts are not included in the package.You must buy them on your own.
Sun2Solar solar heater does not harm the environment. These panels do not emit greenhouse gases during operation.
Maintenance is not required due to the simplicity of the system. It makes the solar heater cost effective. This heating option is suitable for pool owners who do not want to pay huge electricity bills, but would like to extend the swimming season and increase the temperature of the water in the reservoir.
Pros of the product
- high thermal performance;
- efficiency;
- ease of installation;
- durability.
Cons of the product
- inability to work with a powerful pump;
- lack of mounts in the kit.
GAME 4721 SolarPRO – best solar panels for pool heating
GAME 4721 SolarPRO solar heater has two configurations. The first option has the shape of a hemisphere, so it looks very original. The second configuration option is presented in the form of a curved solar panel. The difference in price and performance is insignificant. The tubes are inside both models. Water circulates freely through them. The curved configuration maximizes the heat.
The design consists of a plastic frame and a special protective cap. The cover protects the surface of the panel from the wind. Such a system has a very small weight, so that its location can be changed. This move will allow you to catch more sun and determine the optimal position of the panel empirically. The curved shape of the solar heater allows you to catch the maximum amount of sunlight at different positions of the sun. The system will generate heat from early morning until late evening.
This pool heater is not very powerful. It is more suitable for those pool owners who want to save as much as possible on heating. The heater is able to warm up a small above-ground pool with high quality, but relatively slowly. The temperature will rise by 5 degrees per day.
The package includes clamps and hoses for connection. You can connect such a pool heating system in a matter of hours. The heater is easy to use and does not require maintenance.
The number of panels must be calculated depending on the type of pool and its capacity. If the pool is concrete you'll need to add up a few panels more. The above-ground version of the reservoir requires less heat. One set of panels is ideal for it if the capacity is not too large.
Pros of the product
- versatility;
- ease of installation and design;
- efficiency;
- thrift deserves special attention.
Cons of the product
- low rate of warming water.
Smartpool S601P is an opportunity to swim in a warm pool from April to October
Smartpool S601P solar heating system is made of polypropylene. This material is resistant to various weather conditions. Polypropylene has the ability to quickly warm up from the sun. It significantly increases the thermal performance of the pool heating system.
The configuration of the solar heater involves the use of a direct flow system. There is one hole for each pipe system. Water circulation has a high speed due to such a system. Heat from the solar panels is transferred to the pool quickly without loss during transmission.
One set of solar heater occupies 80 square feet of space. A roof or a spacious yard is suitable for placing this heater. Performance will be higher when solar panels are placed on the roof of the house. The panels will not occupy the functional space of the courtyard and will not cause any inconvenience.
Solar panels of this type are ideal for in-ground pools. The amount of heat depends on the area of the heater. Several sets of solar panels are needed for high-quality heating of a large concrete pools. The above-ground pool is heated with one set of heater.
The Smartpool S601P solar pool heater is supplied without hoses and clamps for installation. The mounting kit is required to install the system. It must be purchased separately. Solar panels are able to heat water in the pool at 6-10 degrees daily.
Pros of the product
- productivity;
- fast circulation of water in the system;
- ease of installation;
- versatility and durability.
Cons of the product
- lack of installation kit;
- large footprint.
1-2'X20 'Sungrabber – the best solar heater for quickly raising the temperature in the pool
The 1-2'X20 'Sungrabber heater has more tubes in the panel so the heating rate and quality increases greatly. This heater is the best for pools of different sizes. The heating system is able to work in tandem with an existing pump. It means that you do not need to spend extra money on the purchase of a new pump.
The solar heater allows you to save on gas and electricity bills, because not a single kilowatt will be spent on heating the pool. Solar panels are made of durable material that will allow you to use it for many years without loss of efficiency. The configuration of the solar panel maximizes the heat. This heater will fit those pool owners who are in need of the powerful heating.
One solar panel on the roof can heat water in a large pool at 10 degrees a day. This heating will be enough to extend the swimming season. Two or three panels on the roof can heat even the largest pools and provide the opportunity to swim almost all year round.
It is worth paying attention to the region of residence. The amount of sunlight directly affects the performance of the solar heater. Heating the pool in cloudy regions is possible with an increase in the number of solar panels.
The main advantage of a 1-2'X20 'Sungrabber solar heater for swimming pools is its power. In addition, it has a high practicality, durability and is simply mounted. The system has no eminent flaws.
Energy saving worries all conscious consumers, especially the owners of the swimming pools. Solar heating solves this problem. The best solar pool panels are able fully cover the electricity consumption for heating due to the solar energy. A high quality solar pool heater has a coefficient of efficiency of over 80%.
Pros of the product
- high thermal performance;
- ability to use them all year round;
- lack of material costs for electricity.
Cons of the product
- mandatory availability of accurate calculations of the need for heat (you can get weak heat if you choose the wrong solar heater for power).
Solar heaters of various capacities can become a panacea for additional financial expenses and give the opportunity to swim in warm water all year round. The correct calculation of the power of the solar heater for the pool will save excessive consumption of electricity and save your budget accordingly.


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· Established in 2002, my client has grown rapidly to 130 personnel and an £10m+ annual turnover with plans for even quicker expansion in the next 5 to 10 years
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Happy Tax Day
alannah | April 30, 2014
Lady Marmalade is helping her person, Marie, fill out tax forms. Good kitty!
VOKRA's going green and introducing electronic tax receipts so you'll get future donation receipts by email. If you send donations to us by cheque, please consider adding your email address.
Thank You McRoberts Animal Rescue Club!
alexis | April 10, 2014
On April 8th, VOKRA VOlunteers, Michele and Morgan, were invited to give a presentation at Hugh McRoberts Secondary School in Richmond. They spoke to students in the McRoberts Animal Rescue Club about the work VOKRA does, the importance of spay/neuter and how young people can help spread the word about responsible pet care. These young people are amazing! They volunteer with animal shelters, learn about rescue work, and fundraise for animal charities.
We were thrilled when club co-presidents Angela Lin and Jordan Nguyen presented VOKRA with a cheque for $200 from their fundraising efforts!
Many thanks to Angela, Jordan and all the members of the McRoberts Animal Rescue Club and to their staff representative Mrs. Sundell for having us and for their contribution. We know the future of rescue is in great hands with young people like this getting involved.
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My Dog is a "Killer-machine"? I can't bring it with me to Florida?
Well, there is not much you can do about perception, although, certain breeds of dogs are considered more dangerous than others. Is it justified? Statistically, some breeds like Dobermans, German Shepherds or Pit bulls are more often involved in, sometimes fatal, attacks.
In most cases, those dogs have earned their bad reputation due to mistreatment of their owners. Many, especially young male dog owners, train their dogs to become as aggressive as they can be. Those dogs are mainly used as "weapons"; they are meant to attack, scare other people away or just boost their ruffled ego. Some are even still used in illegal dog fights. However, other factors added to the bad reputation as well.
Pit Bulls and other Dogs
Especially one member of the terrier family became very popular among young criminals and younger men without self-esteem with bad ideas. The American Pitbull Terrier, Stafford Shire Terrier, and Staffordshire Bull Terrier became the dog of choice for those people. Strong, assertive, energetic and prone to chase, those dogs can easily be transformed into a mean attacker. They can quickly and effectively be turned into a gruesome and relentless fighter and killer. Those dogs, once out of control, may even attack and kill their owner.
However, if trained and handled correctly, those dogs can be wonderful pets and loyal companions. Nevertheless, they are still animals, and because they are so strong and energetic they need strong supervision, and they need to be trained to know their limits. And the dog owner should always keep in mind that under certain conditions, like distress or fear, the sweetest animal can instantly become dangerous. And the damage an 80 lbs Pitbull (compared to the bites of a 20 lbs dachshund) can impose is be pretty significant.
Not all Dogs are Equal
It is unfortunately not uncommon that people get killed or seriously mauled by a German Shepherd, Rottweiler, Doberman, Mastiff or Pitbull. However, the chances are fortunately still slim that that will happen to you. Only a small number of people gets killed each year. But for the ones who do get killed, it is one too many. Usually, kids and older people fall victim to fatal dog attacks, but often the owners and healthy middle age people, too. If two seriously angry 80 lbs Pit bulls are attacking you, you really need a guardian angel helping you out.
The average hospital bill of nonfatal attacks is around $20,000. That amount indicates that the outcome of such an event is more than a few scratches. It only can be described as "not pretty".
The average rate of "murders" by dogs in the US is about 30 – 35 victims per year, which is really not too bad, but many people are still scared when they unexpectedly look into the eyes of a Mastiff or Pitbull.
Does Florida ban certain Breeds?
Now, the question often asked is: Can I move to Florida with my good behaving dog? Are Pit Bulls generally prohibited in Florida? Read more about pet-friendly communities in Venice and Sarasota.
The answer is: No! They are not. There are only one out of 67 counties in Florida, that bans Pit Bulls…and the winner is… Miami-Dade County. In 1990, Florida legislator banned any municipality from passing legislation that targets a particular breed. But such a ban was already established in Miami-Dade in 1989. Therefore, the law was already grandfathered in. So, Miami-Dade is out of the question if you want to bring your baby.
Now, what about the other counties?
They do not have a ban on particular breeds, but they have a set of rules for all k-9's. The communities can define those rules further… and the landlords can impose whatever they want. Eventually, you have only one chance to bring your dog, and that is if you declare that your Pit is a hamster. Kidding.
General Rules for Manatee, Sarasota and Charlotte County
County Rules
The dog is a dangerous animal if:
- it unprovoked chased or approached another person
- attacked a person
- attacked or injured a domestic animal
- found at large 3x within 18 months
- was impounded by animal control 3 x(no time period)
- was found a threat to public health or security
That is a pretty clear explanation and does not give a lot of leeway for interpretation. There is no particular breed mentioned; therefore, it doesn't make a difference if the " attacker" is a Pitbull or a "Wiener." If they misbehave, both will be locked up in "doggy jail." For more accurate information, please check their websites.
Home Owners Associations may have other rules as well
The communities or HOA's can make it more stringent. They can ban certain breeds, but they do it more elegantly with weight restrictions. When they impose a 35 lbs weight limit Pit bulls or German Shepherds are not really in the picture anymore. Once they permit 100 lbs or more they will usually mention in their covenants breeds they do not want to see in their community. If you are in doubt that they can do it, take the covenants and let the rules check by a lawyer.
Condo Associations and Co- Ops often have a tight set of pet – rules, single family home subdivisions are not so strict. There are many communities, even gated communities, permitting all breeds of dogs. Some are extremely dog-friendly, but only if they are not a nuisance. The owners and dogs have to obey certain rules (being on the leash and cleaning up after the dog), but if they behave nothing will restrict their joy.
Renters have no easy life
Renters, in general, have more restrictions on pets. Many communities in Florida do not permit pets at all, no matter what breed. So, when it comes to pets, all people are equal, but not all renters. And if the community "okays" the renter's pet, the landlord can still say "ney." This has nothing to do with discrimination, and the renter can do nothing about it. It is their property, and if they do not want pets, they Do Not Want Them. Only in case, your Pitbull is a service dog you can expect a different answer.
Two more things:
There are quite a few insurance companies which do not write homeowner's policies when a Pit Bull, Doberman or German Shepherd lives in your house. They fear that your dog will sooner or later eat all your neighbors and they have to pay for the meal. Be prepared for that obstacle. You might have to shop around for a while before you get insurance. But keep in mind, that not mentioning your dog to the insurance agent is not an option. If they find out your policy is nothing more than unpleasant bathroom tissue.
Sorry, no Free Bite
Furthermore, your dog does not get a "free" first test – bite. If that happens, the laws in Florida are tough, and you and your dog will not easily get off the hook of law enforcement – if at all. Once your dog is classified as a "dangerous animal," because it attacked or injured another domestic animal, unprovoked chased or approached another person or was found a thread to public health and safety, both of you are on animal control's watch list. That is not a lovely spot to be. When your dog is speeding up the trip of the guy with a walker next door for the second time – game is over.
What does our Krystal Ball tell us?
Do we have one? Will Florida's counties be a Pitbull friendly place forever? That we can not answer, dear pet lover. A lawmaker from Tampa tried already two times unsuccessfully to impose restrictions for the Tampa area. As long as he stays in Government, he will probably try again and again. Will he be successful one day? We don't know. Would other counties follow and impose restrictions as well? We don't know either. We know, though, that it is in the hands of the pet owners and their dogs. If more unnecessary accidents with Pitbulls happen, the more likely the public will ask for protection. Don't let that happen.
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the venture is being called nike+ipod, and the first gadget in the series is a wireless system to allow nike+ footwear to react and work with an apple ipod. the nike+ipod sport kit, as it is called, is a sensor that goes in nike+ footwear that communicates with a wireless receiver on an ipod nano that you carry. the sensor will transmit data on time, distance, calories burned, and your overall pace to the nano. this information will then be displayed on the nano's screen or announced through the headphones to the wearer. in addition, a tailored music section will be created on itunes, and nike will offer more support and services through nikeplus.com.
nike is also releasing a range of wearable products, including jackets, tops, shorts, and an armband, that have waterproof pockets allowing for the safe storage of an ipod. the products will also benefit from tour de france winner lance armstrong endorsing the product by saying the gear will enhance workouts.
the nike+ipod sports kit is expected to retail for us$29.99.
read more at the associated press article.
matthew's opinion
this sounds a bit gimmicky to me, although it does offer the potential to get some interesting feedback on your performance. i'm sure products already exist that to do this for around the same price, though.
the cost of the sports kit is misleading, however, as you also have to buy the correct nike shoes and an ipod nano, taking the cost into the hundreds of dollars. if you already own a nano and like the shoes then the decision is easier, but if you don't have either then a cheaper alternative may be the best bet.
it looks like this is a long term venture, so expect to see a range of branded products appearing, and maybe a few more creative and useful gadgets will be made as well.
user comments 32 comment(s)
|new headline (9:48am est wed may 24 2006)
nike+ teams up with kodak to create shoes that can take pictures of the sidewalk as you're running. studies show this will be just as useful as nike+ipod. – by diseased
|products already exist (9:49am est wed may 24 2006)
yeah products that are similar exist but embedded in your shoes?? i've never heard of that one.
does it surprise you that you have to use nike shoes to do this? thats the point you know, to get people to buy more nikes and more ipods.
anyway, its pricey, but what isn't these days? people are blowing money like its the end of the world. – by watch george burn
|another news headline (10:07am est wed may 24 2006)
nike partners with kfc. gain weight and lose calories at the same time. what a concept!
sustainable energy – by chicken
| (10:13am est wed may 24 2006)
two words: slave labour
… do you really think it's worth letting some poor kid work to death for your $20 blood and sweat built product? – by
|of course these things.. (10:24am est wed may 24 2006)
have to be built in a sweat shop…
the only wealth the western world knows is the equity in their homes. the uk has it's economy based on 250% house price inflation in a speculative market…
thats a good plan…
|more spies among us (10:27am est wed may 24 2006)
so now the government can also monitor how much i jog around seeing as this gadget transmits its data wirelessly. better start making aluminum foil shoes as well as hats! – by el farto
|fading fast (10:32am est wed may 24 2006)
the intel macs fiasco.
ipod sales have dropped in half and apple is warning wallstreet about sales for next quarter.
stock has fallen 20 percent from its highes.
i guess jobs is running out of new colour or sizes for ipods to announce.
everyone who wants an ipod has one and no one but idiots are willing to pay for crappy and overpriced x86 boxes from apple. apple better as hell come out with a cellphone with ipod capabilities soon or someone else will and leave them as a footnote in the digital music market history.
– by recordcontract
|re: (10:41am est wed may 24 2006)
to the idiot liar who promises not to impersonate me as worthless as he is. – by
|re: recordcontract (10:54am est wed may 24 2006)
"no one but idiots are willing to pay for crappy and overpriced x86 boxes from apple."
overpriced? not according to the wall street journal
although apple computer's machines are more expensive than pcs, one wall street researcher says the price of a mac isn't that much more than a comparable windows-based computer.
crappy? not really either.
|re: recordcontract (11:01am est wed may 24 2006)
many tech stock had a stumble, but at least apple is recovering, while microsoft still hasn't
l=on&z=m&q=l&c=aapl – by
|why nike? (11:36am est wed may 24 2006)
why doesn't apple license the connection and let *anyone* who makes pedometers (whether they're built into in shoes or not) offer an "ipod compatible" device?
– by jrink
|re: nameless idiot (11:43am est wed may 24 2006)
that wasn't me.
but hey… congrats on your 50th post of the same story. has the one wall street researcher found other things to research? does he still have a job? has this one researcher done anything else in his life other than this one study? – by nameless people suck
|mac prices (12:06pm est wed may 24 2006)
so for years we all had to listen to bogus mac vs x86 pc price comparisions where people would go to the apple store and max out the ram and throw in huge monitors to jack up the price to claim macs were expensive.
and now we have to listen to people going out and finding the most expensive dell/hp/non-apple x86 oem machines to try to make the x86 mac look price competitive.
pick any intel mac and it will be trivial to spec out a dell or hp for anywhere from half to 75 percent the cost. pretending companies like dell don't have constantly running insane deals on their machines doesn't make these intel macs cheaper.
apple could have avoided the mess they are in if they hadn't been such a pain to ibm and not gotten dumped as a customer. now apple is stuck with the burning hot and power hungry duo chips.
– by hrenter
|re:nameless people suck (2:46pm est wed may 24 2006)
you remind me of the family circus cartoon with bill having those ghostly imps saying "not me". this comic strip is par for your reading ability.
for the 50th time, you or your anti-apple idiots said that crappy and overpriced. i have proof to the contrary. i see you don't have any rebuttal. is it because you have your head up your butt?
if the mp3 were from creative, or iriver, you would not make such outrageous lies. but the mp3 came from apple and i know how unreasonable and idiotic, you anti-apple people are.
to idiot who like to insult me with his handle "nameless people suck", here is my insult back to you: you like to suck the hole between the buttocks of stray dogs.
|re:nameless people suck (3:02pm est wed may 24 2006)
did you check out the wall street journal?
a simple premise�and a thread in a column today from lee gomes at the wall street journal. what would happen can be summed up in one word: disaster. but to really get the feel for what would happen, check out this video on youtube.
|re:nameless people suck (3:05pm est wed may 24 2006)
did you check out today's wall street journal?
what if microsoft marketed the ipod?
– by
|nike & apple go for a run (4:08pm est wed may 24 2006)
buwahaaaa!!! were they holding hands during the run?? did they both have pink ipods and leg warmers on while the skipped to the beat? did they pant heavily to prince?
buwahaaaa!! – by no itardgirlyman
|what a load (7:08pm est wed may 24 2006)
only an absolute wanker would be caught dead with a piece o crap like this.
so little to do – by renoman
|nike sux (8:43pm est wed may 24 2006)
this stupid idea is pure desperation. mr jobs is obviously out of his mind, teaming up with nike. actually, he has been on the decline for a while. wasn't it just a few months ago at a keynote speech jobs was sporting a pair of new balance sneakers and levi's denim. he has lost his sense of fashion and still people think this guy is god. puhleeze… um, get a clue steve, levi's are passe, ya know sorta like that lame digital music player that is nothing short of a rip off. doh! "a fool and his money are soon parted" – steve jobs. all you apple fan boys, have to agree, they could have partnered with a more sophisticated shoe company. i would go barefoot before i would support nike. get a clue, the nike brand was played out years ago and apple is sure to follow. anyway, i don't see what all the hype behind apple is? if your happy overspending then great, old stevie will be happy to assist you get to the poor house sooner and allow him to afford that beautiful tropical island as his weekend home. suckas. – by luv, steve
|re: luv, steve (8:48pm est wed may 24 2006)
yeah right. apple ipod brand is sure to follow. where did you get your information from? the sh!t that you get from your a$$. check out the latest npd survey.
march 2006 npd data indicates that ipod market share has increase to 78% from 71%. – by ipod
|re: luv, steve (9:08pm est wed may 24 2006)
yeah right, nike brand is going down. where did you get your information from? the sh!t that you get from your a$$. check out the stock price on nike.
the trading range of nike is bouncing up and down about the 80. it has been climbing steadily from the low of 40's in late 2003 after falling from the high of 60s in the early 2003. you anti-apple idiots sure know how to lie. – by ipod
|poor kids? (9:31pm est wed may 24 2006)
no lets not let the poor kids work for $20 a week blood money,
lets make machines do it, and these poor kids can starve to death, because they once had a job that was above minimum wage in their country. – by homer
|will see… (11:36pm est wed may 24 2006)
apple's day is coming and ain't no way an athletic shoe is going to change direction. the i-pod is borrrring, its time for something new and exciting and this overpriced pedometer kit doesn't count. won't be long before this product arrives on overstock. steve jobs needs some new glasses he has lost his vision… – by b00 ya
|um ok (6:03am est thu may 25 2006)
even as an apple fan, i have a hard time wrapping my head around this concept. why in the name of god would i want my shoes and ipod talking to each other. the only thing i can come up with for a partnership like this is lots of publicity for both sides with very little expectation of any positive tech from the two companies. most likely, this will just fade away after a few concepts are introduced.
the reasoning behind this? nike gets to ride on the ipod's coattails for a bit and apple gets free press like they always do with darn near any product announcement. with all the dire predictions of ipod sales being off this quarter, any press is good press.
all you apple haters have little to worry about. apparently, sandisk is teaming up with keds for a similar product. and just for no itardgirlyman, it will come with a joke book to help him with his creative block since he has basically told the same joke ever since posting at geek.com. sorry, i shouldn't make fun of the mentally and socially challenged like that. – by gamrsrtards
|re: will see…. (9:17am est thu may 25 2006)
have you been living in a cave. how can you say that i-pod is borrrring, its time for something new and exciting? unless you are the usual f*cking lying anti-ipod troll. remember last year apple released the ipod shuffle, nano and video to replace the entire ipod line including that pink ipod mini, you f*cking idiot alias no itardgirlyman. – by itardgirlyman idiot
|the ipod is pretty and "cool" (9:29am est thu may 25 2006)
but it is not a technical achievement.
a true techy buys a simple flash drive mp3 and loads the music he encodes himself, in the format he likes.
|re: will see…. (9:47am est thu may 25 2006)
"apple's day is coming"
yeah right. do you have any proof? i thought you would not have any proof. here is my proof to prove the opposite.
in business 2.0 100 fastest-growing tech companies
|apple and nike (1:03am est sat may 27 2006)
what kinda of music players do everyone want? ipods, only loser choose something else because they somehow think that a few more megbytes of memory are somehow better then an "ipod"
the only reason someone doesn't pick a swoosh is they can't afford one. they are the best
you are all so jealous that you have to put these two fine american companies down. – by go apple/nike
|get a grip people (5:57am est tue may 30 2006)
i chose an ipod because it works best on my mac for what i use it for. podcasts and ripping music off my cds. most new music bores the crap out of me, so i have no reason to use another service (especially subscription based ones), and i have no need for a unit with an fm radio since i bought a digital music player to get away from that pap. video on a 2.2 inch screen? how useless is that? i didn't buy the 2.5 inch ipod with video for the same reason.
fanboys need to up their meds. i don't really care what frigging computer or mp3 player you use. i have my own reasons for choosing the hardware that i did. as far as shoes go, i wear what fits comfortably on my size 15 feet. everything else is just icing on the cake. – by gamersrtards
|re: matthew (9:41am est tue may 30 2006)
"the nike+ipod sports kit is expected to retail for us$29.99."
this is a very misleading geek.com article. for 29.99 you are merely getting nike sportswaree ipod holder. you will still need to buy ipod… etc. good move by steve, though, tying his brand image into the sportie one of nike. does bill have an image. not really apart from a wannabe rockerfeller!!!!!
|it's alive!!!! (3:46pm est tue may 30 2006)
"for the on the go, just do it anywhere with apple, lifestyle."
tellurian ipod. a fantastic segway into wearable computing courtesy of apple + nike. now we get a place and time shift for the ipod… self-containable technology that breaks up the old paradigms of personal and handheld computing and incorporating the biological utility of man, i.e. mens et man. (omg, can you imagine a metro-wide network of podcasting shoes??) – by jbjur
|shoes (9:13pm est tue jun 20 2006)
long distance runners who could really benefit from this technology are fiercely loyal to their shoes. despite it's dominant brand name, you don't see too many nike's at races. great idea – if it could be used on better running shoes. – by kg


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| Abstract: Fraction division has been taught at primary school and the rules of this operation have been provided in mathematics textbook grade 4. However, students still apply this operation in a passive way because of unclear perception of this operation, which is contrary to multiplication. In this article, author presents a mathematical basis and the emergence of division in relation with multiplication based on pedagogical transformation of primary students of perception.
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text: Due to Microsoft changing the way gamertags work, more info here, Microsoft is allowing a free gamertag change even if you already used your one free gamertag change after creating your account. With this new system, you can have almost any gamertag you wish. https://social.xbox.com/en-us/changegamertag Don't know if the link will work for everyone, since it's an English U.S link, so you may need to adjust it if you live outside the U.S. Since the new gamertag feature hasn't been implemented into the xbox yet, you will see some numbers added after your gamertag if you take one that has already been taken. Let's say you take "Memelord" it will look like "Memelord1045" and when the new features get added sometime later, it will look like "Memelord #1045" Spoiler: Upcoming Gamertag Changes FAQ Gamertag update FAQ Top questions What changes are you making? We are updating our gamertag to a 12-character maximum, Unicode-based name of your choice with an auto-generated suffix. We now offer 11 different alphabets for gamers, which support over 200 languages worldwide. Existing gamertags will remain unchanged with no suffix and no action required unless the player wants to make a change. New Xbox players or players who want to change are allowed to register a gamertag of their choice, up to 12 characters. If it's already taken by someone else, we will assign a suffix with numbers to differentiate you from other people with the same name. We will also auto-format the gamertag to show the suffix subtly in a different font so focus will be on the name you chose but the suffix will always be shown. If you want to change your gamertag using these updates, your first change is free, but every subsequent change will cost the same amount we currently charge for a gamertag change ($9.99 in the U.S.). What's the reason for the changes? All players should be able to express themselves proudly in their native language. 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Good morning, gorgeous.
It's only an hour until noon
basks in through the
hazy windows, though.
What are you doing in those
oversized white cotton jumper
and loose gray pajama
pants? Gosh, look at
those luscious coffee locks
sprawled all over the floor.
Are you tired, baby?
Why are you flashing me
that cherubic sunshine smile?
You must have slept
well last night, haven't you?
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are absolutely cold and I don't
want your injured waist to be
flexed forcefully by the
flat surface. But you are being
extraordinarily radiant right
now, so maybe I'll halt the
playful scolding. Oh, why
are you hiding behind the
thin sheets of satin curtain,
now? Does the random act
amuse you? It sure does,
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I'm a little pissed this morning. Spike Lee's Kickstarter campaign for his newest film has raised the ire of many. Spike's offered motivation has been two-fold. He wants to do a smaller, personal project is one. The second, is that he wants to cast young new talent in this new project.
Spike did just that. He announced yesterday that he had casted as his female lead Zaraah Abrahams, a young actor with an extensive resume. Between 2003 and 2010 alone she was in three UK shows, appearing in over 250 episodes combined. She hasn't yet made the leap to film and has no major stateside presence from what I can see.
Sticking to his word, he's casting a talent, a black female talent, say it again, a BLACK FEMALE talent, who he wants to bring to the fore. At 26, she has none of the heat or credits that would place her high on the lists that make financiers open up their wallets, or get distributors salivating. Assessing Abrahams Spike said, "I know Young Talent. These are Individuals who have that special something, a true gift from God and they only need the platform, the vehicle to "SHOW DA WORLD" what they got."
This morning I did a keyword search through Google, Twitter and Whotalking.com. Is there much support so far? Not really. Mostly just announcements with a yay thrown in somewhere. Is there much dissection about what this could mean for actors? What experimenting with this funding model could do specifically for actors of color and women who are marginalized? Nah? The announcement seems to have come in with a whimper among the filmmaking community.
Maybe I'm ahead of the curve and the passionate pieces reinforcing how vital the financial freedom to do this kind of casting will come. Expanding a bit on what I mean, here's what I posted as a response on Shadow and Act's own announcement about the casting earlier today.
I believe we're underplaying how much Spike is being true to his word. Spike said he wanted to cast up and comers and unknowns, the type of actors who aren't being considered. Well, before this announcement, how many of us had ever heard of Zaraah Abrahams outside of the UK? Even with her extensive resume, her credits are overwhelmingly in TV, not in film. As far as the current financing market would be concerned, Abrahams wouldn't be a strong draw, and her foreign presales numbers would be non-existent compared to other names Spike could have cast if he wanted to go more traditional funding routes. Names such as Zoe Saldana would be the first ones dangled in one front of Spike by financiers.
If we want to see the Spike's of the world cast more actors like Abrahams, who clearly have been working consistently, with a longer resume than even some of their white counterparts--on either side of the pond--crowdfunding will be ONE-not the only, but ONE--of those avenues.
We have to keep in mind that the same pressure on Spike to cast a Zoe, so he can get the upfront funding, so he can better ensure that the film will generate distributor interest before it's even played a festival, so the film will have a higher profile to get into larger festivals, extends to all levels of filmmaking. There are low-budget filmmakers who currently can't even get a programmer to look at their films by some New York arthouses and microcinemas because they have no names in their cast. Don't be fooled into thinking that Spike's barriers aren't our barriers as well.
If we're going to create new channels for filmmakers to find financing, distribution, exhibition and marketing, we have to expand how we view the entire system. Filmmaking does not exist in a vaccum. Budget and clout are tools that allow filmmakers to get around many obstacles with greater ease, that doesn't mean those obstacles didn't exist. They don't go way because you have a million twitter followers, or because you've directed 30 features. We can ignore those obstacles and concerns, and continue to be reactive, or we can get proactive and look to Spike's campaign, asking how can we identify and play a role in helping more Zaraah Abrahams continue to progress as actors.
Or we could sit idle. Write more millionaires supporting millionaires, gentrification of crowdfunding rants, and equally useless why aren't there more black actors like Jennifer Lawrence posts. Your choice.


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The Kickstarter video game-funding boom continues with the launch of a new campaign for Paper Sorcerer, a single player turn-based RPG from one-man studio Ultra Runaway Games. Providing a faster turnaround than most Kickstarter projects, Runaway's Jesse Gallagher has until July 9 to earn his requested $5,000 with a projected release date for the game of late August.
Paper Sorcerer is already deep into development and, according to the Kicksterter page, the funds will be utilized for miscellaneous development costs, developer licenses, as well as testing the game for iPhone, iPad and Android.
Runaway's first game, Paper Sorcerer tells the tale of a renegade magic-user who was eventually captured within a magical book to prevent him from taking over the world. Players take on the role of the bad guy in this art-heavy RPG romp, exploring the dungeons of the book that serves as your prison, recruiting monstrous allies and summoning them to assist in battle.
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Bethesda E3 2019: Bethesda had their E3 press conference in the middle of the night (for UK time) and I take a look at ALL the games featured! There's Doom Eternal, Ghostwire Tokyo, Fallout 76: Nuclear Winter, Elder Scrolls Online, Elder Scrolls Blades, Wastelanders, Elder Scrolls Elsweyr, Commander Keen, Elder Scrolls Legends, Elder Scrolls: Moons […]
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If you know me, you might be aware that I was in Seoul, South Korea, and Taipei, Taiwan in April & May this year. I've not yet blogged about this, and I am about to head to France, so I am a little behind on the travel blogging.
The main reason for this is because I've been focusing much of my spare time working on a novel that I'm writing instead. I'd really like to have it finished and published by the end of the year.
Since I've been researching different ways I might be able to go about marketing the book as well, I've decided to spend most of today working on redesigning this blog/web site, adding a few new pages so that people who don't know me can find out more, should that interest them.
I am a little ahead of schedule, chapter-wise, for the novel, so maybe I'll still have time to write that post about Korea and Taiwan before I leave for France. On the other hand, I may also decide to start blogging about more other things here, including about the book I'm writing.
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There is a lot of buzz about the gold standard in the news these days. Neocons, wanting to grab Libertarian votes, like to talk about the gold standard. Financial outlets like Bloomberg and other MSM are talking about the gold standard too. Although this is a small step in the right direction, a "gold standard" is actually a rigged standard.
When people hear the phrase, gold standard, they imagine a system where the dollar is backed by gold. Unfortunately, this is only partially true. When the government speaks of a gold standard, they are referring to a system where the government ties the dollar to gold and (this is the bad part) specifies the price of gold. It's all about control. You can guarantee any future attempts to create a gold standard will be rigged against us.
To be fair, a gold standard is better than pure fiat currency. It does keep government spending in check better than fiat, which the government can borrow from the Fed at will at your expense. In a free society, however, people would be free to use whatever medium they choose as money. I would choose gold and silver.


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A Very Thrifted Halloween: Bonus Edition - "Don't F#@$ With the Babysitter"
Unlike the previous four posts (How to Dress Like a Final Girl, Dress Like You Got the Power, How to Dress Like the Villain of the Piece, and How to Dress Like Your Horror Clique), this bonus edition of A Very Thrifted Halloween includes only one look (instead of three). Because it's my Halloween costume. And that is--drumroll please--the person who spoke the memorable words of the title: Chris Parker from Adventures in Babysitting.
"Don't F#@$ With the Babysitter"
Chris Parker, Adventures in Babysitting (1987)
You may remember in *Spoiler Alert*, He Doesn't Get The Girl, I gushed over the opening credits to this film. Chris (Elisabeth Shue), in those opening credits, symbolizes many moments in a young girl's life: getting ready for a date and having a sweet dance moment in the comfort and privacy of her bedroom. Here is the clip, in case you need a reminder.
In my curations for A Very Thrifted Halloween I stumbled upon something that seemed impossible. After years of wishing to embody Chris Parker in those opening moments, I found a dress, not an exact match, but pretty darn close, on Etsy. It was under $30 (including shipping!), in my size, and it fit the theme of thrifting costumes. As you can imagine, there was much twirling and lipsyncing to The Crystals' "And Then He Kissed Me."
There is something rewarding about thrifting, especially in costuming. Getting close enough can bring you pure joy (as with me and my Chris Parker dress). I honestly feel like I could perform "Babysitting Blues" in front of a crowd of strangers, escape jealous gunfire, car thieves, the Lords of Hell, and crash a party or two. I may even get to meet Thor if I am lucky, but hopefully not due to a flat tire from trying to rescue a friend named Brenda.
Luckily, the one thing I know: I am not getting stood up. Instead of Mike with the license plate that reads "So Cool," my date is a real genius type that also goes by the name Chris (see Nostalgic T-shirt Costumes).
There you have it: my very own A Very Thrifted Halloween. I hope you have enjoyed this series and that you found inspiration in the curated themes. Remember, this is not only for Halloween, but really for all year long. Go thrift!


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