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Enhanced iPod 5G, iPod nano 2G and iPod shuffle 2G: The iPod Economy Reacts
As with every major iPod introduction, iLounge has polled leading iPod accessory manufacturers and services for their opinions on the Enhanced iPod 5th-Generation, new iPod nano 2nd-Generation and new iPod shuffle 2nd-Generation.
What's your general reaction to the Enhanced iPod 5G?
Val Kolton, V-Moda, President & CEO
Added capacities, same size and upgraded software make it a great evolutionary iPod product.
Kas Alves, VP Sales & Marketing, Scosche Industries
We are not surprised with the new features but feel the big announcement is yet to come on the iPod with Video. We are very excited they didn't change the bottom doc location or dimensions of this iPod.
Wm. Marc Salsberry, Creative/Marketing Director, mStation Audio
We have been anticipating much of the announcements made by Steve Jobs and Apple and are pleased with the direction that they are taking. We have had a new product under development for months now that will take advantage of several of the new features that the iPod video will offer and we plan to announce it by the end of the week. We believe that the iPod community as well as the CE community in general will be very excited with our new offerings.
Derrick Stembridge, Marketing Director, Griffin Technology
Apple has managed to improve upon an already amazing design. The new features are a testament to the attention to detail Apple puts into its products.
While the most revolutionary feature is of course its ability to play full-length movies from the iTunes Store, one major feature that shouldn't be overlooked is the new iPod's gaming feature. iPod has the potential to be an outstanding gaming platform - even more so than mobile phones Since developers only have to write for a single platform, not for dozens of different handsets. And, of course, the distribution of games through the iTunes Store is simply unbeatable.
The new search feature is another fantastic feature that has the opportunity to really enhance your day-to-day music listening. I have a 60GB iPod now, and am forever scrolling up and down finding stuff. Being able to directly choose the first letter of the song or artist I'm looking for is great.
Keiko Mase Napier, Vice President, Power Support USA
The new generation offers more in the same housing size and can replace the portable DVD player and all of the DVD's I was having a hard time getting rid of.
Guy Monson, Director, Proporta
These changes are relatively small but nonetheless important. I think the extra memory underlines Apple's commitment to the move towards video in addition to audio.
Pamela Roccabruna, Senior Marketing Manager, Altec Lansing
We are excited about the enhancements that will improve the movie-watching and game-playing experience. We have great products to compliment this.
Jacqueline Romulo, Belkin
Expanding into full length video is a big step toward people looking at the iPod as the one storage device for all their entertainment content.
Laurent Bui, Marketing Manager, Pacific Rim Technologies
If it ain't broke, dont fix it! The 5G's form factor stayed intact and we're happy to say that our line of 5G products such as our leather cases, aluminum cases and cradles are still compatible with the Enhanced 5th Generation iPods!
Daniel P. Sullivan, President, i2 Electronics
As discussed above the 2nd generation iLOCKr is already in the prototype phase. We recently learned that the new 30gb video and 80gb video are of the same spec and size of the current 30gb video and 60 gb video respectively. In addition all the ports, docks and power switches have been maintained. Unbelievable! This means our iLOCKr for the 30gb video and our iLOCKr for the 60 gb video will secure like a glove the new 30gb and 80gb iPods. Our iLOCKr security case is one of the few accessories that will be fully functioanl with the new 30gb and 80gb full faced iPods. In designing the original proto type iLOCKr we wanted to make sure that we always allowed the face of the iPod to be unobstructed and visible, and thanks to our chief engineer we were able to do that. With the addition of our new product the iWRAPr(a thin protective skin) to our iLOCKr packaging (3 iWRAPr skins included with every iLOCKr,) we now have the ultimate in scratch proof protection for your iPod as well as the ultimate in security protection for your iPod. Needless to say Dennis the new iPods could not have worked out better for our company and the iLOCKr.
Julius Ayala, Axio
I like the added search feature and a brighter screen but was really looking forward to the rumored widescreen touchscreen video iPod.
Lars Felber, Elgato Systems
Longer battery life, brighter displays and more storage are what EyeTV users
were asking for. The new iPod enables them to store more recordings, watch
longer and enjoy an even better picture. Higher resolutions allow for better
quality when using the TV Out.
Jack & Anna Featherly, Owners, Operators, AB Sutton
It's a nice update. The prices are spot on, especially with the improvements. It's our new ride at AB Sutton.
Lee Goldring, Director of Product Services, Marware
Marware believes that the increase in battery life is probably the most significant change. Watching TV shows is one thing, but losing power 80% of the way into a full-length movie, with another 3 hours to go on a long airplane ride, would really stink. The introduction of the 80GB model, with its increased capacity, seems to go hand in hand with the introduction of full-length movies on iTunes as well.
Edgar Matias, President, Matias
Looks great! Gapless playback is a long-overdue feature.
Ron DeCamp, Product Manager - Digital Entertainment, Targus
Improved screen brightness and battery life are good. Gaming is a nice change of pace.
Adam Steinberg, Director - Product Line Management, Elgato Systems
It's great to see the iPod be able to handle larger video resolutions and
offer higher storage capacity. That means we'll be able to put more TV on
your iPod!
Brian Thomas, Director of Sales & Marketing, Otter Products
Bigger is better, isn't it?
Kevin Muoio, Chief iPodification Officer, iPopMyPhoto.com and iPopMyBaby.com
In our eternal quest for more gigabytes, 80 GB should suffice for now. Obviously, movies and TV take up tons of space and 80GB ensures the ability to put a whole season of the Office or Little Britain alongside all of my music. With Games, Movies, TV Shows and of course Music all on this player together this is a full media player, it's no longer just a music player in my opinion. No wifi or bluetooth? Surprising. Was hoping for iPhone this time around.
Susan Pan, Administrator, Sumajin
I feel that the iPod video 5G Enhanced is a great idea! Now that more & more people are getting used to the 5G video iPod, the greater capacity allows unrestrictive downloads & videos on the move! With more videos and TV shows at iTune, it's become a reality for people to be able to watch their favorite show anytime, and anywhere!
Mark P. McJunkin, President, TuneBuckle
Awesome that Apple is selling movies now. I cant wait to never navigate the crappy channel remote interface of my TV again.
Roy Smith, VP Marketing, Broadclip
It's an evolutionary change. From our perspective, it is going to increase the installed base of video capable iPods even more. I expect it to be a huge seller this xmas season.
Dan Millet, Owner, iPod Fix It
Good improvement but only minimal
Craig Schlossberg, President, PumpOne
Great! Although I was expected 100GB or more.
Don Ang, Boomwave Products
It's cool to have Game enhanced and download from iTune.
Shannon Jea, President, TechRestore
While a bit underwhelming (waiting for that widescreen to show up!), the new battery life and brighter screen are a nice addition. The price point adjustment should be well received.
Ben Kaufman, Illuminator, Mophie
Software update looks great, we love the fact that search have been integrated into the software update. This will help while scouring through your 80GB library. Apple did a good job giving us just enough to stay happy while not dishing it all out.
What's your general reaction to the new iPod nano 2G?
Val Kolton, V-Moda, President & CEO
Apple's bringing sexy back with the new colors and metallic body of the iPod Nano 2G. The added capacities and blacked out design on the 8GB model add form and function, while the blacked out click wheel on the black model is minimalism at its best.
The new silver Nano is a great match for our V-MODA Remix M-Class and Bass Freq Bling Bling Black Chrome modaphones. The green, pink, blue and black V-MODA colors were all designed to complement the color palate of the iPod Nanos and Minis.
Kas Alves, VP Sales & Marketing, Scosche Industries
It was a necessary move to better the flaws in the first generation nano.
Wm. Marc Salsberry, Creative/Marketing Director, mStation Audio
We love it here at mStation. We have been in the process of making some color changes that will take advantage of the new line up. We believe that our new color offerings will enhance the new 'nano' line quite nicely.
Derrick Stembridge, Marketing Director, Griffin Technology
It's the best of the iPod mini and the original iPod nano rolled into one package. Apart from the much-discussed industrial design changes, the iPod nano's new features are modest but welcome enhancements (bigger capacities, longer battery life, thinner design). We're particularly excited about the nano's newfound ability to function as a voice recorder. This will make it an excellent, pint-sized addition to our new iTalk Pro CD-quality recorder for iPod.
Its tougher, metallic exterior should quiet critics of the original nano's somewhat scratch-prone surface, and its new features (bigger capacities, longer battery life, thinner design) are welcome additions to the iPod nano family.
Keiko Mase Napier, Vice President, Power Support USA
Looks great, the durability of the aluminum housing will be a definite plus for all users.
Guy Monson, Director, Proporta
Again, relatively small changes to the devices which are however sure to boost the demand for iPod. I think the colour options will prove popular – we launched a choice of different coloured headphones recently and they're proving to be extremely popular.
Pamela Roccabruna, Senior Marketing Manager, Altec Lansing
We like the improvement to the brightness of the screen and increase in battery life.
Jacqueline Romulo, Belkin
New colors and design look great. I think the best part is that the nano can now record CD quality stereo audio. It is already compatable with Belkin's TuneTalk Stereo.
Laurent Bui, Marketing Manager, Pacific Rim Technologies
Very excited about the great form factor. Pacific Rim Technologies is dedicated to be one of the first companies out of the gate to offer protection to our clients' 2G nano. We should be shipping a revised line of 2G nano Gel Shields before the end of the month of September followed by our popular Aluminum Shields. We're also excited to announce the re-tooling of our hot selling iCradle for nano with remote. Come visit our booth at Digital Life in New York City on October 12th to 15th to view our complete line of products!
Daniel P. Sullivan, President, i2 Electronics
We are doing back flips over the design of the hew nano. We are already working on a proto type iLOCKr for this new iPod. The beveled sides and the sleekness of the new nano will really allow the 2nd generation iLOCKr to fit and countor right as if they came from the same mold. It is going to be spectacular. Also look out for the introduction of some new colors. Currently the iLOCKr is available in black, white, electric lime, pink, camouflage and desert camouflage.
Julius Ayala, Axio
This is what the 1st generation nano should have been. Love the nano mini look! As everyone knows the 1st gen nano scratched easily. The aluminum finish is where it is at. Brighter screen a plus. Gapless play is nice. Longer battery life is great. Not a mind blowing design but I like what I see.
Jack & Anna Featherly, Owners, Operators, AB Sutton
It's interesting that Apple has been able to get rid of the soft plastic issue and get a de facto style update for all those who still use the Mini. I mean, suddenly your Mini doesn't look like an old VW! The 8 gig is the most important addition though, they filled the biggest gap in their product line. Aesthetically speaking, although we have yet to hold a 2G Nano in our hands, we still prefer the look of the first generation Nano.
Lee Goldring, Director of Product Services, Marware
We think that the new models look great with colors, as they did on the iPod mini. The first generation nano "surface scratching" issue dogged Apple and its iPod case vendors as well. The aluminum casing should solve that problem entirely. A perfect blend of the eye-pleasing colors and rounded corners of the mini, with the sleek design and performance of the first generation nano. The new packaging is awesome!
André Klein, President / Head of Development, SendStation Systems
Both iPod nano and iPod shuffle are impressive designs because of the highly demanding engineering and assembling requirements.
Edgar Matias, President, Matias
I always had a softspot in my heart for the Mini, so it's nice to see the 2G nano re-incarnate it. I was amazed at how much thicker the old Mini
looks compared to the 2G nano.
It's also interesting that the 8GB nano is the same price as the 30GB iPod. When the mini was introduced, many people said Apple was crazy
pricing it so close to the full iPod. History proved them right, and it seems they haven't forgotten that lesson. Many users are willing to
trade-off the extra storage space for a smaller form-factor. In iPod math, smaller and sleeker = 22GB, and vice versa.
Ron DeCamp, Product Manager - Digital Entertainment, Targus
Multi-colored anodized aluminum enclosures were a good move. This will help the iPod appeal to more people and allow for a more personalized feel.
Adam Steinberg, Director - Product Line Management, Elgato Systems
Shiny! Colorful!
Brian Thomas, Director of Sales & Marketing, Otter Products
Minor changes, which is good for us. I think they must have had some let over brushed metal to use up from the iPod mini days.
Kevin Muoio, Chief iPodification Officer, iPopMyPhoto.com and iPopMyBaby.com
Glad to see the Mini colors back in action. 8GB is a great option and in my opinion, is plenty of space for consumers only using the iPod for music. Great enhancement here, nothing revolutionary, an already incredible product gets even better.
Susan Pan, Administrator, Sumajin
As for the iPod nano 2G, my first impression when i saw the iPod nano 2G is that it is an extension of the existing nano. More options given to user though, from normal capacity user to a heavy capacity user. It adds color to those who like colors. From the design-point-of-view, it is cleaner than the existing nano.
Mark P. McJunkin, President, TuneBuckle
I think it is a good move by Apple – The extruded aluminum case of the new nano will be much tougher than the original enclosure. Great that people will be able to get custom colors again! Great value as well.
Roy Smith, VP Marketing, Broadclip
Most of the changes are "fluff", the big missing item is still video playback capability.
Dan Millet, Owner, iPod Fix It
Nice move, should draw a lot of attention with the colors.
Craig Schlossberg, President, PumpOne
LOVE the battery life. Brighter screen is perfect.
Don Ang, Boomwave Products
Why still can't view video? Personally, I will prefer the Old nano design.
Shannon Jea, President, TechRestore
Very nice. Should be more durable than the 1G nano. Only problem I see is battery replacements will no doubt be much tougher due to the single-piece molded enclosure. Reminiscent of the original iPod mini, only smaller. Based on the unit we took apart today, end users are going to have a tough time with self-service battery replacements.
Ben Kaufman, Illuminator, Mophie
We've always loved the mini here at Mophie and bringing back the look really hit the mark. I think this will be a big hit for apple as we near the holiday season.
What's your general reaction to the new iPod shuffle 2G?
Val Kolton, V-Moda, President & CEO
It is a good form factor, yet we have no plans to make a special V-MODA product for the Shuffle.
Kas Alves, VP Sales & Marketing, Scosche Industries
They did a good job changing the exterior design, adding more memory and at a great price!
Wm. Marc Salsberry, Creative/Marketing Director, mStation Audio
We would love to get one in our hands to see how the music is transfered. It doesn't seem obvious from the photos. There seems to be a 'dock connector' type extrusion alongside the mini jack on the shuffle dock, but nothing like a receptacle on the shuffle. Is the data transfer part of the mini jack? If so, how does that work? Very interesting though.
Derrick Stembridge, Marketing Director, Griffin Technology
It's great to see the shuffle reworked to meet the demands of consumers. The original shuffle had a lukewarm response for a lot of reasons, and it seems Apple has addressed the issues. I think the design of the new 2G shuffle is fantastic, its is very sleek, simplified and TINY. It is light enough to clip anywhere.
Keiko Mase Napier, Vice President, Power Support USA
I will definitely use the shuffle daily, it is such a smart product.
Guy Monson, Director, Proporta
I think the Apple advert showing this device clipped to a pair of jeans says it all – the device is tiny, you really can 'wear' your music. One threat to this device will come from mobile phones with music capabilities though, I have a couple of gig of memory in my phone and use it to listen to MP3s when I don't have my player with me. The advantage of a phone is that you will be carrying it already. That said, Apple fans are sure to prefer the look of the new shuffle.
Pamela Roccabruna, Senior Marketing Manager, Altec Lansing
A great design that is taking flexibility and portability to the next level.
Jacqueline Romulo, Belkin
The Apple designers packed a lot of function into a very tiny space.
Julius Ayala, Axio
This is great! Love the portability and the added clip! Most people like the fact that the old shuffle had built in USB. Some sacrifices had to be made to get it to this size but I love the form factor. This is the only product I was really blown away with. I might have to buy this.
Jack & Anna Featherly, Owners, Operators, AB Sutton
We love the look of this and see it as a big improvement. We no longer produce cases for the original Shuffle and will look at this one once it gets in the shop, but it really seems quite perfect on its own.
Lee Goldring, Director of Product Services, Marware
Very small form factor is great for folks who work out with their iPod, especially with the integrated clip. As a case manufacturer, based on its diminutive size, it'll be a good challenge to come up with new shuffle products that have real practicality, as opposed to plain old novelty. Overall, the shuffle continues to be a perfect entry point for new iPod users.
André Klein, President / Head of Development, SendStation Systems
Both iPod nano and iPod shuffle are impressive designs because of the highly demanding engineering and assembling requirements.
Edgar Matias, President, Matias
Mixed feelings about this…
I think the new design is brilliant, much more compelling than the
original Shuffle, but I miss the convenience of the standard USB plug.
Pity they chose to leave this out. Size and style won out over
convenience (unfortunately).
Ron DeCamp, Product Manager - Digital Entertainment, Targus
Great industrial design. Ultra-compact and light-weight allows for easy handling.
Adam Steinberg, Director - Product Line Management, Elgato Systems
Brian Thomas, Director of Sales & Marketing, Otter Products
Just too small to justify making accessories for.
Kevin Muoio, Chief iPodification Officer, iPopMyPhoto.com and iPopMyBaby.com
Watching Steve Jobs hold the new shuffle between his thumb and forefinger was like watching a reenactment of the Saturday Night Live skit, as the shuffle resembles the micro / puqueno / invisa. The MP3 player becomes completely wearable, practically invisible. The only downside I see is that I sometimes stuggle to locate my full size iPod, the tiny shuffle size means it'll be that much easier to lose.
Susan Pan, Administrator, Sumajin
Last but not least, for the iPod shuffle 2G, I want to own one! For people on the move and joggers, it is the perfect companion, light-weight and small. Less visible but I hope the delivery is with a bang!
Mark P. McJunkin, President, TuneBuckle
Wonderful looking design – I love the thought about usability with the integrated clip. I feel that the small size will lend itself well to being lost. Great Value again!
Roy Smith, VP Marketing, Broadclip
They needed something at this price point - I'm glad they brought this item out, it will continue their domination of the mp3 player market.
Dan Millet, Owner, iPod Fix It
Still not a real iPod :)
Craig Schlossberg, President, PumpOne
Its now at the right size.
Don Ang, Boomwave Products
Overall, it's a cool design but I don't see a need for iPod shuffle. They should just discontinue with this product line.
Shannon Jea, President, TechRestore
Great size reduction and nice implementation of the belt clip. To early to tell about take-apart and battery life.
Ben Kaufman, Illuminator, Mophie
WOW. This thing rocks. Shuffle has been an unsung hero of the iPod line for so long but this new one is just phenomenal… so perfect. Definitely the biggest highlight of the day.
How do these new products affect your existing iPod products?
When can customers expect updated cases/products?
Val Kolton, V-Moda, President & CEO
All of our products are already fully compatible and complement the current color schemes of the new iPods. However, we will continue to monitor the colors of new accessories, such as armbands, to tweak our color hues if necessary for future products.
Kas Alves, VP Sales & Marketing, Scosche Industries
The good thing about Scosche Bluetooth BlueLife system is that it utilizes the head phone jack input with it's transmitters so these iPod changes will not effect us. Scosche also foresaw the design challenge to get our RF receiver bottom docs small enough to be used on the 1G nano and all iPods. We have confirmation that our new RF remotes are compatible with 1G nano and 2G nano and all 4G iPods and later.
iPod SoundKases will be developed and redesigned for the new nano. They should be shipping this December.
Wm. Marc Salsberry, Creative/Marketing Director, mStation Audio
We had heard rumors from our Retail Partners about the coming changes which had us anxious considering our 'New' product offering and our planned color changes. Many of our Retail Partners were predicting a new 'dock connection' that they believed would invalidate or make obsolete much of what was already in the marketplace. We were extremely pleased with the announcements as they were 'in line' with much of our planned 'New' offerings.
As far as the iPod 'nano' line and its new color offerings, we have been planning new color additions to our mStation 2.1 Stereo Orb line and it was exciting to see that our timing was 'spot on.' We plan to announce our new colors by weeks end, with Pre-Orders available immediately by Retailers and availability to consumers in time for this Holiday season.
Derrick Stembridge, Marketing Director, Griffin Technology
The vast majority of our iPod accessory lineup is not affected by the redesigned iPods at all. The few products that are incompatible with the new iPods (specifically, those products designed exclusively for the original iPod nano) are of course being revised to take advantage of the new iPod nano's design.
The new iPods open up new opportunities for Griffin. While we've had a good idea of what was coming based on Apple's attention to consumer feedback, they always manage to throw a curveball or two. Apple is renowned for keeping its product plans under wraps in order to maintain an aura of surprise and excitement, so we haven't had access to these new iPods for very long. Needless to say, Griffin's engineering staff isn't sleeping much these days!
Keiko Mase Napier, Vice President, Power Support USA
Well, the video is still compatible with the 60 cases. But the new nano and shuffle gives us an opportunity to flex our design muscle and hopefully capture a larger US market. Films sets will be available in 3 weeks (3D wheel film has been redesigned to accommodate the recessed center of the click wheel) and cases shortly thereafter.
Guy Monson, Director, Proporta
Many of our most popular iPod products will work perfectly with the new iPods (for example, Advanced Screen Protectors, coloured/retractable/Bluetooth headphones, FM transmitters and many of our cases).
Pamela Roccabruna, Senior Marketing Manager, Altec Lansing
All of our Made for iPod digital speakers will still work with the new generation iPods. The revised format for the iPod nano still connects to our new iM500. However the syncing connection on the nano has moved a bit. It will look slightly off center on the iM500, but still function perfectly. Altec Lansing's engineering and product management are evaluating as we speak and will have more information soon. The new Shuffle will be able to connect to all of our speaker systems via a 3.5 mm jack.
We have just recently launched two new products for the iPod marketplace: The Altec Lansing M602 home speaker system for iPods, and the inMotion iM500 for the nano. As always, consumers can expect Altec Lansing to continue delivering a variety of digital speakers that meet their various lifestyle needs.
Jacqueline Romulo, Belkin
The iPod now does a lot more. That means people will start using it in new ways. Belkin is creating products that will make the most of the new functionality.
Julius Ayala, Axio
May fit but I think the thickness may not work. Not sure when an update is expected.
Jack & Anna Featherly, Owners, Operators, AB Sutton
It's always nice when Apple comes out with new iPods because it doesn't have any adverse effect on our current products (custom made leather cases) and it brings in new business. We're interested to see if the new Nano will fit well in first generation cases. As for new cases… we don't have any firm dates, but it will be very soon. Perhaps even a few days from now.
Lee Goldring, Director of Product Services, Marware
In Marware's opinion, the lack of a "completely" new form factor for both the 5G and the nano will actually call for more innovation than ever. Toward the end of this last iPod product cycle, we really did not see a lot of innovative accessory offerings; mostly cut-and-sew stuff. No one really wanted to commit to new plastic product molds, where a lot of the most innovative designs come from.
These new small design changes are pretty incremental and will call for accessory vendors to really think hard about creating differentiated products.
Marware is a forward-thinking company, and as such we have had a migration strategy in place for adapting our current popular designs to the new models, and a plan to introduce some new and extremely innovative offerings. Luckily a group of our most popular products fit the new nano right out of the starting block.
The relatively small amount of incremental changes to the iPods will definitely speed up what is already a rapid development process. Marware will be right up there with every other iPod accessory vendor in terms of delivery: cut-and-sew and silicone items first, followed by hard plastics.
André Klein, President / Head of Development, SendStation Systems
All of our current products are compatible with the revised 5G iPod and the new iPod nano. Several new products to be released.
Edgar Matias, President, Matias
Our current cases fit the 30GB and 80GB iPods, so we are okay there.
Ron DeCamp, Product Manager - Digital Entertainment, Targus
1G iPod nano cases are being discontinued. New cases will be available by the Holidays.
Adam Steinberg, Director - Product Line Management, Elgato Systems
We'll need to add a new 640x480 H.264 export preset to our EyeTV software to
maintain the one-click convenience of exporting recorded TV to the new
iPods. That should happen in our next software update, give or take a few
Brian Thomas, Director of Sales & Marketing, Otter Products
We will have to make some minor changes to the current models, but nothing drastic.
Kevin Muoio, Chief iPodification Officer, iPopMyPhoto.com and iPopMyBaby.com
At ipopmybaby.com, our baby iPod outfits have always allowed gapless playback of cries, burps, gurgles, and coos. These product updates do not impact our line whatsoever.
Susan Pan, Administrator, Sumajin
Currently, Sumajin produces accessories and casings for shuffle, nano & 5G video iPod. Our existing 60GB video iPod casing is compactible with the new 80GB video Enhanced. Other products that would be useful for the new iPods are the Smartwrap Cord Manager and Flex cable accessory. For more information, pls go to www.sumajin.com/online.html. We are currently reviewing the new products and hope to bring iPod users more accessories for their new iPods soon!
Mark P. McJunkin, President, TuneBuckle
We ordered our new Nano for overnight delivery yesterday. The dimensions are the same so it should not pose a problem to the TuneBuckle customer that would like to upgrade to a new nano. I will post immediately after we test the new nano with the current TuneBuckle design. The iPod accessory market is a risky one – part of the fun is staying ahead of the curve. We are working on updated TuneBuckles for the holiday season – will have them online in October. I also am working on a product exchange program that will allow TuneBuckle customers to upgrade to new products without breaking the bank.
Dan Millet, Owner, iPod Fix It
As far as repairs go I will probably have parts available in 4-6 months.
Craig Schlossberg, President, PumpOne
All PumpOne products work exactly the same on the new iPods without any changes to the technology/imagery.
Don Ang, Boomwave Products
With just limited change, I will rather they stick back with the old design and add on new features for iPod Nano, at least our cases will have much longer life spend in the market. We hope our updated cases will come in a month time.
Shannon Jea, President, TechRestore
For our repair services, we expect to have new screens available in the coming weeks. Battery upgrades should not be that far behind.
Ben Kaufman, Illuminator, Mophie
Aha… well… Mophie expects to release photos of their updated line and a bunch of new products for the shuffle 2.0 by the end of the week. We expect to be shipping in less than 15-20 days. But we ask consumers to come inside a "mophie mind" and catch the the development process in action on mophie.com.
Thanks to all of the companies that have already responded. We will continue to update this report with additional responses from the industry as they come in.
iPods Past: For a look at past reactions to new iPod models from the industry check these links:
iPod 5G (with video): The iPod Economy Reacts
iPod nano and ROKR: The iPod Economy Reacts
Industry reactions to the 4G iPod
The iPod mini Reaction Roundup
New iPod Reactions: Accessory Makers and an Author
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Sometimes a scandal begets a scandal, which then leads to another scandal, much like the famous 1556 engraving by Pieter Bruegel, "Big Fish Eat Little Fish," in which a man slices into his sizable catch, only to find that the fish itself is full of fish, and those fish are full of fish.
On July 11, Asheville City Council held "a special meeting [and] declared its support for Police Chief William Anderson, announcing that an internal investigation had found no evidence that he had engaged in a cover-up related to a March car crash involving his son, as alleged by Lt. William Wilke," David Forbes reported. "However, the inquiry did note that Anderson acted inappropriately when he ordered Wilke, the watch commander the night of the crash, to meet with him as the State Bureau of Investigation reviewed the case later that same month."
Many readers questioned the efficacy of the city administration's oversight regarding the police chief's behavior, and wondered what other details came to light in the closed session that preceded the announcement. See the full story, which contains links to previous coverage, at http://avl.mx/x2, and join the conversation, some of which is excerpted here.
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The city of Asheville has experienced a number of troubling issues in the past couple of years. This announcement from a police officer is just the latest in a long long line of questionable management practices. Again, the city employee went through proper channels to handle the issue internally, only to be ignored.
Issues that have occurred are: the human-resource scandal and what appears to be gross mismanagement; the sexual harassment lawsuit that could have been nipped in the bud when the young woman went through channels and then was forced to seek legal action (amounting to $48,000 to settle a lawsuit that should have been effectively dealt with internally); the human resources department convictions regarding falsifying medical claims; the Pack Place overruns; Momentum's $8 million mud hole on North Broadway; missing evidence at the police department and $175,000 to audit the evidence room; unanswered questions swirling around the operations of the Asheville-Buncombe Community Relations Council and the City paying $18,000 in back taxes for that organization. …
These costly or embarrassing examples are due to a lack of oversight by the city managers office. We need to clean up our leadership, starting with the city manager. D. Dial
How do you like your Progressive City Council now? timothypeck
About as much as I like my conservative reps over in Raleigh. That's the problem with politics these days no more centrists. Robert
This stinks. Yeppers
So there was no cover-up or attempt at a cover-up, only the APPEARANCE of an attempt at a cover-up, which has been dealt with by supervisory counseling. How is this any better?
The city, in supporting the chief, has in effect called Lt. [William] Wilke a liar. How is he, or any other APD officer with a legitimate grievance against this chief (and apparently there are many) supposed to keep their jobs and do their jobs without the distraction of possible retaliation?
The Asheville mayor, City Council and city manager have all done a great disservice to this community. No wonder Raleigh seeks to micromanage this city. City government is a farce. Big Al
Mr. David Forbes … I think the Mountain Xpress should look more into this. We need the truth! JOHN-C
Anderson was the subject of civil-rights-violation complaints while in Deland, Fla., as well as a 22-page complaint by a department police commander. He resigned in the middle of an investigation. [See http://avl.mx/vj for articles pertaining to Anderson's stint as chief of police in Deland, Fla.]
He was subsequently faced with a petition from the citizens of Greenville, N.C., for his removal from office after barely two years, due to "escalating crime rates" and "mistreatment" of officers, among other complaints.
It's not too hard to see why those who selected him would want to keep this latest controversy contained. That an apparent honest officer with 13 years tenure would be thrown under the bus to help accomplish it should be a source of deep shame, but don't bet on it. Dionysis
It's not the crime; it's the cover-up. And now the cover-up has grown to include the City Council, city manager and the district attorney. What a disappointment our leadership has revealed themselves to be. Mayor Bellamy embarrasses me. Kelly
Boy is it popular to be a conspiracy theorist nowadays. It's probably a good idea to be skeptical, but I've found the Mayor and City Council to be generally sincere in their quest for truth.
I think the APD is trying to undergo not just true change for the better but fighting a lot of negatives from the past. Zen
Perhaps, but "fighting a lot of negatives from the past" is pretty hard to do when new ones arise in the present. Dionysis
I have to agree with Zen. If there are institutional problems, and a new chief takes over and tries to make changes, there will be any number of people who decide to fight back.
When we started Asheville Justice Watch 10 years ago, after the abuses by APD during the anti-war protests, you should've heard the stories we [heard], from current or past APD employees, about corrupt or criminal behavior within the department.
A decade later, under Chief [William] Hogan and now Anderson, I think there's been improvement. But anything you or I think of as improvements, there's somebody who's not happy. As I've said before, I'll call the city, Council or manager, on their sh—as fast as anybody if I think they deserve it.
But the outcry and the scandal and the sturm und drang over this doesn't seem deserved, IMHO. I get a whiff of partisan attack underlying everything here. — bsummers
Three career officers coming forward with similar stories is troubling to anyone not drinking the Kool-Aid. It is very difficult to take this type of thing public, but lack of proper management to deal with internal issues forces the issue and dirty laundry is going to eventually be aired out in public. D. Dial
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Yes, your Mayoress and Council-folk, there was no criminal wrongdoing because an honest man came forward on March 13 (just four days after the wreck and a few days after the meeting with the chief and Capt. [Stony] Gonce) and reported the coercive actions of his "superiors."
After more than three months of inaction by the city, suddenly these matters are resolved. What has happened to the other APD officers who were prepared to come forward in support of Lt. Wilke?
Has anyone looked into the possible real reasons the first officer on the scene the night of the infamous wreck resigned for "personal reasons" in May? Lt. Wilke also indicated in his statement(s) that evidence he submitted related to the car wreck and which was placed in the "newly secured" evidence room was missing or had been altered from its original content — is anyone looking into that?
There are several instances where those involved agree that what the chief did was "wrong" — wrong to call Lt. Wilke out of a meeting with the SBI (if the chief and Gonce did not attempt to coerce Wilke, why did they remove him from the meeting?); wrong to not call for an investigation into the wreck (the gun, the attempts by police on the scene to alter witnesses testimony) by another outside agency; wrong to lie to the public at a videotaped presser, where the chief basically repeated the same lies his son had told him as if an investigation had proven the facts.
How many "wrongs" does it take? … — Jeff Murphy
Just because you can not PROVE something happened behind a closed door does not mean NOTHING HAPPENED behind a closed door. — John Baughman

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Aerosmith's Tyler and Perry honored for songwriting
After 40 years with one of the biggest rock bands in the United States, Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler and guitarist Joe Perry are finally being honored for their songwriting.
After 40 years with one of the biggest rock bands in the United States, Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler and guitarist Joe Perry are finally being honored for their songwriting.
The duo, dubbed both "the Bad Boys from Boston" and "the Toxic Twins" in their drug-fueled early years, co-wrote many of the bands' biggest hits like "Walk This Way" and "Back in the Saddle," which catapulted Aerosmith to fame in the mid-1970s.
After winning multiple Grammys and other accolades, Tyler and Perry will be honored tomorrow with the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers founders award for songwriting. They will be also inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on June 13.
Tyler and Perry will miss the ASCAP ceremony because they will be on the Australian leg of the band's "Global Warming" world tour in support of their first album of new material since 2001.
The duo told Reuters ahead of Wednesday's ceremony that they draw much of their inspiration from each other, although Perry admits the process may be a bit tamer than in the 1970s and 1980s when he and Tyler turned out some big hits while under the influence of drugs.
"Taking drugs can be a shortcut to that place of creativity, but it will kill you in the end because it stops working," Perry said.
"We had to figure out how to change the way we did things," said Perry, 62, who is working on an autobiography and a solo record project.
Tyler, the son of a classical pianist, formed Aerosmith in Boston in 1970 after meeting Perry and bass player Tom Hamilton a year earlier.
They signed a record deal in 1971 and what followed were four often tumultuous decades filled with thousands of concerts, band break-ups, well-chronicled bouts of drug abuse, glorious comebacks and sales of more than 150 million albums worldwide.
"We all just get together in a room and inspire each other," said Tyler, 65, who at 17 wrote the signature Aerosmith hit, "Dream On," before meeting his future band members.
"The secret is to overwrite. I like to write 19 songs if I only need 12," said Tyler, who quit last year after two seasons as a judge on "American Idol" to refocus on Aerosmith.
Asked how his writing methods have changed over the years, Perry said he now loves composing songs with the help of his smartphone recording device.
"Bottom line, I always have a studio with me. It's called an iPhone," said Perry.
He said he also likes to have a guitar in every room of his home in case inspiration strikes, often pausing the TV while watching late at night to lay down a new musical phrase or riff that comes into his head.
"I just feel like that there are too many rhythms that haven't been explored in my head. Even in the narrow confines of rock 'n' roll, there's an infinite amount of places to go," Perry said.
Tyler said he has a lot of new material to work on, including some songs he began but did not complete for the band's November release "Music from Another Dimension."
"I have 30 thumbnail sketches I haven't finished, including four without any lyrics," Tyler said.


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Nintendo E3 Press Briefing Live Blog
Well, well, well. We're here at the Nokia Theater, waiting for Nintendo to start its E3 presentation. It should be an interesting one, to be sure. We're expecting to learn more about the new 3D handheld and get a little more info about that vitality sensor thing. We're crossing our fingers that there will be enough Zelda news to make people cry. Seriously, people cry at Nintendo's presentations.
Anyway, not much is going on right now. People are finding their seats.
People are still finding their seats. There are lot of seats in this place, after all. The big screens up front are showing trivia questions. I admit that this is not very interesting so far. It should get better.
Sorry, just dozed off for a few seconds. It's dark in here and I'm a bit sleepy.
This should get better.
Hey, it's starting. Reggie is here. What a surprise!
Technology is only a tool, he says. The experience is ultimately what matters.
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward sword. Miyamoto says it's being designed specifically for the Wii (well, yeah), and that it will use Wii MotionPlus. Bill Trinen is going to show off the game. He's a little awkward this morning.
You can raise your shield with the nunchuk and use the remote to swing your sword. Whoa! Miyamoto broke through a wall!
This time around, the sword control more closely mimics the motion of the remote. No tiny waggles for you! You'll have to monitor enemy positions and use vertical and horizontal swipes to break through their defenses. Red Steel 2 was a pretty fun game, right?
Blocking is similarly active, with shield bashes knocking rocks back at Octoroks. This slightly more complex combat could be a nice change for the series. Item selection is done by pressing B and cycling through items in your virtual pocket by moving the remote in a circular pattern.
Hey, there are arrows and bombs in this game. What the?!
The demo is kind of crapping the bed a bit. As Bill says, there are a few wireless devices in this place. Embarrassing, but probably unavoidable.
Link has a little beetle buddy in Skyward Sword who he can release. Players can then take control of the bug and fly around the world, picking up items. That definitely opens up some neat puzzle opportunities.
Link has a whip, too. He can use it to cut the grass (?!?). The weapon isn't very useful against enemies, but switching between weapons is supposed to be quick.
And it's playable on the show floor! Nice!
It doesn't sound like it's coming out this year, which is a bummer. The demo is wrapping up with a montage clip, filled with gameplay. It looks like Twilight Princess with a little bit of Wind Waker mixed in.
Reggie is back. Nintendo makes games that appeal to wide audiences. Did you know that? He's talking about sports games now, dropping names like Pro Evolution Soccer, MLB 2K10, and NBA Jam.
Mario is in a new sports game. He's playing volleyball! And... sand hockey? Bowser's playing dodgeball! What is happening? Basketball! It's Mario Sports Mix, and it's coming out next year. And that's that.
Now Reggie is taking on critics who said Wii sales were slowing and that casual players don't buy games. They are wrong, he says. Games like Mario Kart and New Super Mario Bros. Wii are attracting new players, and Nintendo calls games like those "bridge" games.
Wii Party is the next bridge game, according to Reggie. Another party game? OK then. It looks like Mario Party without Mario. He's busy playing sand hockey, apparently.
It's time to talk about Just Dance now. That game sold a lot of copies for Ubisoft. Just Dance 2 is coming, with more than 40 tracks and the "hottest dance moves." That sounds pretty hot. Up to 8 players can play together. Here's some polite applause for you.
Golden Sun time!
It brings back a lot of GOLDEN memories for fans, according to Reggie. Oh, him.
GoldenEye out of nowhere. It's exclusive to the Wii, with four-player splitscreen and all. Paintball mode, too! Cheers from all around in the crowd. It's coming from Activision this holiday season.
Now we're going to get a look at Epic Mickey from Warren Spector.
Warren is talking about how players can use the game's paint thinner to create or destroy the world, depending on how they see fit. Playstyle matters, he says.
The game looks really sharp. It's nice to see the old-school Mickey, not the lame one from the '70s.
And it's on the show floor, too. Fun!
We've got about 15 minutes left, which is enough time for a few bombshell announcements. Here's hoping...
Now Reggie is talking about Kirby. He hasn't had a starring role in a game for seven years, eh? Hey, this music is adorable! Kirby's Epic Yarn looks like it's stitched together from felt, yarn, and cloth. It's also quite cute.
And it's coming out this fall!
After a quick talk about Dragon Quest IX, coming out in 26 days, Reggie is introducing Metroid: Other M.
And a new Donkey Kong game! Side scroller! And now we don't need that prerendered crap!
We've got vines. We've got bananas. We've got barrels. It looks great! And... it's coming out this holiday. Oh yeah, it's called Donkey Kong Country Returns.
Nintendo 3DS is the name of the new 3D handheld. Reggie is slamming on current 3D tech, particularly the glasses.
We're getting a 3D retrospective, from Viewmasters to red and blue glasses to Avatar. It ends with a woman taking off the glasses. Take that, glasses industry!
And it's rolling onto the stage with a bunch of smoke. This is odd. Now Iwata is on the stage. Is he going to pass this thing around? How can we all see the effect from our seats? I can't squint hard enough!
Look at that analog stick...
Good thing there's only one stick. Wait, Slide Pad. They have their own name for this thing. If it's anything like the NES Max controller, they need to reevaluate things. There's also a gyroscope and motion sensors. And two cameras! You can take photos in 3D. Uh oh.
Nintendo will be partnering with movie studios to release Hollywood films in 3D for the unit. There will be some Disney trailers available to watch in 3D on the show floor. Dreamworks and Warner Bros., too. That's pretty significant, folks. People might not pony up for a 3D display, but this could be an attractive way for studios to push their content out.
Kid Icarus Uprising is coming to the 3DS. That's great news for our fellow Pit lovers. Who could forget that guy? We'll be able to play it on the show floor and experience the game...IN 3D!
Nintendogs and Cats is coming. Iwata says that a ton of devs are working on 3DS games. Expect a new Metal Gear game, Saints Row, Ridge Racer, Batman, Kindgom Hearts, and EA Sports releases.
Now we're seeing clips of how developers reacted to the 3DS. And...THEY ALL LOVE IT!
Oh, a new Resident Evil game is coming to the platform, according to Capcom's Keiji Inafune.
Reggie seems to be winding things down, calling off a list of what we saw. Wait. Where's Cammy? Oh well.
They just showed some really weird commercials with Miyamoto, Iwata, and Reggie experiencing 3D.
Lots of 3DS units are on the stage. Looks like we can check it out real soon.
Hey, kiosks are rising from the floor. All right then.


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What books have you read and what kind of Paganism are you interested in, if any? Are there any specific topics you're looking to learn more about?
Hi everyone,
I'm really new to learning about paganism and I'm hoping for some book suggestions. I love reading and am open to learning anything and everything, so all suggestions will be appreciated (:
What books have you read and what kind of Paganism are you interested in, if any? Are there any specific topics you're looking to learn more about?
Without further detail I'd just direct you to "Drawing Down the Moon" by Margot Adler
"True Magick" by Amber K (this book as some errors in it like referring to the O.T.O as a branch of Wicca but that would have been a great intentional joke)
and perhaps "Being a Pagan" by Ellen Evert Hopman if you can get it on the cheap.
How do personally define Paganism?- as that would also help people direct you to books.
Tsalagi Nvwoti Didahnvwesgi Ale Didahnesesgi
(Cherokee medicine practitioner of left and right hand paths)
anikutani.stfu-kthx.net - The Anikutani Tradition
I personally have found "Paganism: An Introduction to Earth Centered Religions" by Joyce and River Higginbotham to be the best introductory book to modern paganism.
Personally, the books that I found helpful for me were:
Wicca - A guide for the solitary practioner - Scott Cunningham
The Spiral Dance - Starhawk
The Way of Four - Deborah Lipp (a personal favorite, as she is one of the Elders of my Clan) Also, her book Elements of Ritual.
I didn't want to give you a big list because it can be very overwhelming. I think these are good "starters" and help you find out what Path/tradition is calling you and go from there.
Good luck!
It's been minutes, it's been days. It's been all that I remember. <3
I just offered up what helped me as a newbie. That's what the OP was looking for information on. Jumping in can be overwhelming, I offered my 2 cents on what helped me.
It's been minutes, it's been days. It's been all that I remember. <3
Personally I would practice and master meditation and other acts for opening your mind first normally your path will be chosen for you, otherwise you could end up reading 10 books on Greek mythology only to encounter an Egyption deity in a vison or dream. But if you want easy to get going books for newbies Scott cunningham books are quite good although they are about wicca which I don't follow but they still give easy to learn information on magick and some of the rituals and methods can be applied to most forms of paganism anyway. But spend time searching through all the different types and see what fits..


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Hollywood and Washington Meet, Awkwardly
Congress got its semi-regular dose of celebrity today with VIP testimony from Ben Affleck (violence in the Congo) and Seth Rogen (Alzheimer's disease). And Secretary of State John Kerry got to mitigate this attempt at a handshake.
Celebrity testimony is a time-honored way for Congress to get media attention, but apparently this year only the Senate was interested — the House rejected Affleck in favor of more traditional experts.


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The Monon Bell Classic, one of America's oldest and richest college football rivalries, will be nationally telecast on HDNet for the next three years. The three-year contract calls for HDNet, which has televised the 2003 and 2006 games, to broadcast the November 10, 2007 contest from Blackstock Stadium in Greencastle, as well as the 2008 and 2009 battles for the Bell.
"The Monon Bell is truly special, and I'm thrilled that we're able to continue our partnership with DePauw and Wabash," says Mark Cuban, president and co-founder of HDNet. "Securing the Monon Bell for the next three years will ensure continuity for our viewers and keep a great college football rivalry on the HDNet program schedule."
HDNet is the first national television network broadcasting all of its programming in 1080i HD, the highest-quality format of high-definition television (HDTV). To receive the game on HDNet, viewers must have an HDTV and high-definition tuner box. Viewers must also subscribe to the high-definition package offered by their cable or satellite provider.
"The production quality that HDNet provides and the professionalism of the network's personnel is second to none," said Ken Owen, director of media relations at DePauw. "High definition equipment is now ubiquitous, so finding the game on cable or satellite is very easy. Being on a channel that boasts a growing national audience and programs that include the NHL, NASCAR and Dan Rather Reports gives the rivalry superb visibility coast-to-coast."
"Alumni are still buzzing about the fantastic telecast they saw on HDNet last fall," said Wabash's Jim Amidon, who works with Owen on the coordination of the telecast. "I've had a number of people tell me that the camera angles, replays, and sidebars rivaled what they've seen in telecasts of national championship games. And from our end, Mark Cuban and his colleagues in production are a joy to work with.
"This is terrific news for fans of Wabash College football."
HDNet and HDNet Movies are available on Bright House Networks, Charter Communications, DIRECTV, DISH Network, Insight Communications, Mediacom Communications, Time Warner Cable and many National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC) cable affiliate companies. Visit HDNet online by clicking here.
Heading into the 2007 contest — the 114th in the all-time series — Wabash holds a slim 53-51-9 advantage. The two teams first clashed on the gridiron in 1890 and have met every year since 1911. Kickoff for the 114th Monon Bell Classic is set for 1 p.m. Eastern Time on November 10.
DVDs of 2001-2005 Bell Battles are still available through the Wabash College Bookstore.


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Although it's still too early to put a cap on the winter of 2011–12, for most parts of the Midwest, this year's winter weather has been anything but wintery. And that has weed watchers putting out a word of caution: Early-season weed populations could be above normal, and weeds could reach advanced growth stages much earlier than usual. Farmers may need to purchase more weed control products and purchase them earlier this year.
"For weeds, this has so far been an ideal winter," says Sarah Gehant, agronomic service representative with Syngenta. "We are seeing some additional growth and a thicker carpet of weeds. The percentage of weed seeds germinating is now pretty high, and they are getting an early start. So this means that not only will there be more weeds to control, but they will be taller."
Spray herbicides earlier
Of course, a late cold snap could kill off weeds that break dormancy early, but mild weather into the early spring will mean producers need to closely monitor fields and move up their weed control programs. "Burndown applications should be targeted soon after dormancy break during good growing conditions for best results," says Dan Westberg, BASF technical marketing manager. "Warmer conditions mean winter annual weeds may break dormancy earlier, so applications need to be applied earlier."
Dawn Refsell, field marketing development specialist with Valent U.S.A. Corporation, says winter annuals, like marestail, could "bolt" earlier and become difficult to control. "You will want to target winter annuals when they are in the rosette stage, not when they are bolting," she says. "By spraying in early spring, you can also prevent the winter annuals from producing seed and subsequently limiting the amount of weeds you will have to deal with in the future, since winter annual weed seeds are relatively short-lived in the soil."
Add residual at preplant
Weed specialists say that an early start to the weeds doesn't always correspond to an early planting date and therefore producers may need to adjust their spraying regimen. "Just because weeds emerge earlier doesn't mean growers will necessarily plant earlier," says Helen Flanigan, product development manager with DuPont. "Because weeds could have a significant head start before conditions are right for planting, growers should use a residual herbicide as part of their preplanting weed control program. Growers who use a simple contact herbicide burndown approach will likely see more weeds germinate before they are able to get back into the field to plant."
Scouting early, and scouting often, is always recommended. But this year, your scouting calendar should be moved up. "Higher survival of winter annual and biennial species that emerged last year will mean weed densities will likely be higher, and the plants themselves might be larger by the time management practices are implemented," says Aaron Hager, University of Illinois weed specialist. "Certainly scouting should be done before any preplant herbicide application is made. Producers should know what species are present and the size of the weeds before selecting a burndown herbicide. The only way to effectively select the product and the application rates is to know what's growing and its size."
Program options for growers depend on geography and weed pressure, but in general more northern geographies should consider a burndown application that also provides residual control. In more southern geographies, growers may need to apply a burndown application early and follow it with a residual application at planting.
"Winter annual weeds become very difficult to control once they reach the reproductive stage," Westberg says. "Getting adequate spray coverage of weeds is also a major concern with large, dense weed populations."
Overlapping residuals
In many cases there may be a need for overlapping residuals. Valent's Refsell says, "For example, one program may be a preplant burndown application to remove winter annuals, followed by a preemergence application to provide residual control of resistant weeds such as Palmer amaranth and waterhemp."
Even tillage may be necessary to effectively manage early-season weeds. "I suspect some may opt for tillage or herbicides, while some situations may necessitate both be used," Hager says. "Whatever control program is used, it is imperative that all existing vegetation be controlled before any crop seeds are planted, and preferably before any of the winter annual weed species produce viable seeds."
Multiple modes needed
Mixing in multiple modes of action in any weed control program is imperative. "I am all about redundancy for each application," says Micheal Owen, weed scientist, Iowa State University. "Each mechanism of action needs to have activity on the target weeds, and preexisting resistances need to be factored in."
Application timing will take on an even larger role. "Application timing is always a problem because many postemergence herbicide applications are made when weeds are well beyond 2 to 4 in. tall," Owen says. "If growers are scouting effectively, timing should not be an issue. While weather can impact spray schedules, this can be mitigated by using a soil-applied residual herbicide."
More than just weeds
Above-normal weed populations are more than a control concern; they can impact other crop management systems as well.
"Weeds use up soil nitrogen and other nutrients, taking them away from the crop," says John Pawlak, product development manager for Valent. In addition, certain weeds, such as chickweed, henbit and purple deadnettle, can harbor insects detrimental to corn and soybeans. And in dry climates, weeds use moisture that may be needed for the crop.
"And by helping to eliminate established weeds and preventing new weeds from emerging, growers will have warmer, cleaner seedbeds," Flanigan says. "That could help them get into the fields to plant a few days sooner."
Waiting could put you at a significant disadvantage. "It is very likely that we will have weeds that get a jump on the growing season," Gehant says. "We must get in at the labeled rate and height. With growth further along than normal, that means we will need to get into the fields earlier."


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Postal proposals under fire
POCATELLO — The United States Postal Service is looking into closing the mail processing operation at Pocatello and moving it to Salt Lake City, Utah.
Pocatello and all of Southeastern Idaho is part of the Salt Lake Postal District.
Another proposal is to extend the delivery of first class mail from overnight to two-to-three day delivery.
"There would be no changes in retail and other services," said Salt Lake postal district manager Ken McArthur. "There would be no changes in acceptance time."
Minor changes would be made to the collection of mail, McArthur said. There would be no changes to delivery of mail. Local postmarks would be available through retail units.
One person attending the meeting asked, "How long would it take to deliver a letter from Salmon to Salmon?"
"Two days," was the reply.
"These proposals would impact customers and employees," said McArthur. These proposals would see a savings of $3,830,110 annual savings in the Salt Lake District.
Across the nation, the postal service is proposing closing 252 mail processing operations for an estimated savings of $3 billion each year.
"We want to keep this organization going for a long time," McArthur said.
On Oct. 1, the mail processing operation in Twin Falls was closed. If the processing center is closed, Boise would be the only processing center in the state of Idaho.
"Was there anything that could be done to save the Twin Falls processing center?" one person asked.
The efficiency of the postal service is tested every day of the week by IBM, McArthur said.
An employee of the post office pointed out that in the last 127 days of processing, the Pocatello facility has been ranked number one 48.2 percent of the time.
A number of people suggested the postal service send more volume of mail to Pocatello to be processed because of the efficiency of that facility.
"Please reconsider any thought you have of doing this."
"What can we do to help?"
"Help us with revenues so we don't have to do this stuff," McArthur said.
This proposal is just that right now. It will first go before a regulatory commission which is appointed by the president.
The decision of the regulatory commission will go before the postal board of governors, unions, managers and associations before a final decision would be made, said Pocatello postmaster Bruce Wiese.
Wiese said a decision could be made by March 2012, and then a time frame would be determined, depending on the decision.
Comments from the public must be postmarked by Dec. 14, 2011. Write:
Salt Lake District
Salt Lake City, Utah 84191-9631


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Is your mantel looking a little empty now that the holiday decor has been taken down?
Here is a little mantel-pick-me-up inspiration to help you decorate that natural focal of your room!
Pretty white mantel with hydrangeas
This has long been one of my favorite mantel images
Why not throw a peacock on your mantel?
Love the pillars under the mantel
Mantels used as headboards need decorations too
Colorful glass trinkets pop on this white mantel
Chinese lanterns on the mantel
The frames above the mantel match the accent wall color
- creates a great mirror-effect.
Love the display of varying sized decor on this mantel


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Being a rookie cop and getting laughed at is nothing new, especially if the laughter is coming from protesters and/or your superiors. What is new, it seems, is that everyone laughs at you when you're a rookie cop and a monkey tries to bite your hand off.
Police officer Keith Moore of the Aransas (Texas) Police Department pulled over a driver in a routine traffic stop. When he was giving the driver the electronic copy of the ticket to sign (I hate when cops do that. What happens if I don't sign? Do I not get a ticket? Am I the first person to ever think of this strategy? Lawyers, get back to me) a monkey reached out from behind the driver and bit him.
Immediately, the driver laughs at poor Keith. He scrambles back to his waiting truck, where his sergeant laughs at him. Then he appears on CBS News, where
Matt Lauer the CBS guy who is not Matt Lauer laughs at him:
"Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha," the voices shout at Keith. "Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha." And there Keith is, being mocked for his incredible heroism. How stoic.
At no point does anybody care, at all, whether this monkey has a disease or anything. They just cackle.
"Most of the time, the monkey is exceptionally well-behaved. It regularly poses for pictures with people at carnivals," the New York Daily News informs us, in a completely unsourced statement.
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Soybean rust was not a major problem for soybean farmers in 2006; however, last year the potentially devastating plant disease made its way farther north than it ever has before, making its presence known in northern Indiana. Soybean checkoff farmer-leaders, through the United Soybean Board (USB) and North Central Soybean Research Program (NCSRP), recognize the importance of monitoring the relatively new soybean disease. Both will partner with USDA and will again fund soybean sentinel plots across the country in 2007.
Sentinel plots are established to monitor movement of soybean rust for early detection and provide an early warning system for soybean farmers. These plots will complement those established by USDA.
In 2006, soybean rust was confirmed in 274 counties in 15 states. Some farmers have expressed concern that the mild winter may result in even more rust findings in 2007.
"We are all concerned with the rust outlook for 2007," says David Wright, Director of Research at NCSRP. "Researchers found actively sporulating rust pustules on new growth of kudzu in Georgia and Florida in January."
Farmers can monitor rust findings on www.sbrusa.net, which is regularly updated by checkoff-funded researchers and others who closely monitor sentinel plots. The site also provides information on where rust was confirmed in previous years as well as information on how to spot and spray for soybean rust.
Timely detection of the disease can provide U.S. farmers with enough advanced warning to enable proper application of fungicides, the only effective management option for soybean rust at this time. Fungicides applied too late may be ineffective, and applications made too early could result in decreased effectiveness and the need for additional applications. Also, unnecessary treatments will result in higher input costs, reducing farmer profitability.
"This sentinel plot program is outstanding, and the checkoff is responsible for it," says Ann Dorrance, associate professor of plant pathology at Ohio State University. "I tell all of my audiences that this program is their biggest return on their checkoff investment."
Other rust-related information can be found on USB's Web site, www.unitedsoybean.org, which contains diagnostic guides and a rust management guide. The soybean checkoff co-sponsors the comprehensive soybean rust Web sites www.planthealth.info and www.stopsoybeanrust.com, where soybean farmers can find the latest information on soybean rust. USB also provides funding to Qualified State Soybean Boards for in-state rust detection and prevention activities.
"Rust is not something farmers can afford to forget about," says Jim Sallstrom, USB Rust Initiative Team Lead and soybean farmer from Winthrop, Minn. "Monitoring the movements of rust in 2007 will provide vital information to farmers, enabling them to know what to expect and take all of the necessary precautions to protect their crop."
Besides being vigilant when it comes to tracking rust, the checkoff also funds projects focused on mapping known rust-resistant genes in an attempt to understand how this resistance works. So far two genes for resistance have been mapped, and the information is now available to public and private soybean breeders.
Another checkoff-funded project is dedicated to learning more about the relationship between rust spores in the air and the prevalence of the disease in the field. The goal of the project is to provide farmers with advance warnings of potential rust outbreaks. Hand-held rust-detection tools are also being developed by checkoff-funded researchers to allow farmers the ability to test for soybean rust in its initial stages.


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Species NameTiger muskie(Esox masquinongy x Esox lucius)
Common NamesTiger muskellunge, tiger musky
Size RangeAverage is 18-20 inches at two years old, 25-30 inches at three years old. Mature adults are 34-48 inches and can grow to an excess of 30 pounds.
State Record37.88 lbs; David Hickman; Curlew Lake, Ferry County; July 26,2014
DescriptionTiger muskies are one of three members of the pike family living in Washington. The other two are grass pickerel and northern pike. The tiger muskie is a sterile cross between northern pike Esox lucius and muskellunge, or true muskie Esox masquinongy. All members of the pike family have the same general appearance, having a long, cylindrical-shaped body with the lobe-shaped dorsal and ventral fins far back on the body near the tail. Their head is somewhat compressed and they have a prominent duckbill-shaped snout. Tiger muskies have dark spots (juvenile) or vertical stripes/bars on a light background while northern pike have light horizontal spots on a dark background. It is the angler's responsibility to know the difference (see http://wdfw.wa.gov/ais/html/esox_lucius/npike_vs_tiger_muskie.html). Tiger muskies are classified as game fish while northern pike are classified as prohibited.
Where to fish for Tiger muskieTiger muskies are currently stocked in several Washington waters.
How to fish for Tiger muskieTiger muskies have earned the nickname "fish of a thousand casts", but putting in the time and effort to catch one of these trophy fish is well worth it. Adult tiger muskies are voracious predators that prefer large, soft-rayed fish like northern pikeminnow and suckers as the primary items in their diet. Because of this, successful anglers sometimes use large lures to mimic large prey that muskies prefer. Other lures such as bucktail spinners, spinnerbaits, glide baits, jerk baits, and wooden or plastic plugs work well. Some people have also used large casting spoons with some success. There is a large amount of information online about tiger muskie lures that work well in Washington.
Tiger muskies typically inhabit shallow weedy bays, near the tops of the weed beds during the warmer months from the end of May until the end of September. They can also be found hiding near or under hard structure such as logs or docks. In some lakes, these fish can also be found along underwater shelves next to steep drop-offs.
A fish this big and strong, with their fearsome teeth, does not come easily or quickly to the boat. Sturdy outfits are needed. A 7'6" fast-action, medium-heavy rod that can handle ¾ - 3oz lures is a good all-around muskie rod. For the main line, 20-30 pound monofilament or braided line works well, plus, a short length of wire, or the now-preferred fluorocarbon leader. Together, they enhance the chances of landing a large, sharp-toothed fish.
Because catch rates are low, anglers might typically fish several days during the warmer months of the year for a single strike, but they may see several "follows" daily. Often, these fish will not strike until the lure is right next to the boat so many anglers perform a "figure 8" with their lure and rod-tip in the water believing that this increases their angling success. It is also very advisable for anglers to have a very large, "knotless" landing net or cradle to land the large fish, as well as a pair of long handled pliers for removing hooks from the mouth of the fish. Caution must be taken in lifting these fish out of the water for a photo opportunity and they must be returned to the water quickly. Tiger muskies are managed as trophy opportunity with a low bag limit and a high minimum size. Always check the current regulation pamphlet for the most up-to-date regulations for the lake you plan to visit.
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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz.—At a time when many cities and states in the West are grappling over water, a south-central Arizona Indian community has found itself in the enviable position of having rights to more water than it can use.
The Gila River Indian Community established along the Gila River faced severe water shortages after the river was dammed upstream in the 1920s. But in 2004, following a decades-long battle, it acquired enough water through one of the largest-ever American Indian water rights settlements to fill nearly 313,500 Olympic-sized swimming pools each year.
The reservation has been storing some of the water underground and is positioned to sell it to nearby desert cities. It also has high hopes of reviving its once-thriving agricultural tradition—with small family farms and cash crops such as alfalfa and cotton—to become Arizona's breadbasket.
Concrete canals are forming across the reservation to supplement a network of earthen trenches used by ancestors of the Pima and Maricopa tribes for farming, but the infrastructure isn't expected to be complete until 2029. Rather than lose the water the community fought hard to obtain, it has turned to leasing some of it in the Phoenix area and selling long-term storage credits that it will use to help finance the extension and maintenance of its canal system.
"We have the settlement, but we want to be able to use the water for future generations," said Jason Hauter, a tribal member and attorney for the community.
About half of the community's 653,000 acre-feet of water from the settlement is delivered through the Central Arizona Project, making Gila River the largest customer statewide with 311,800 acre-feet per year. The community at one point claimed more than 2 million acre-feet of water that represented the entire flow of the Gila River, which runs from the mountains of southwestern New Mexico across the high deserts and through the heart of Arizona.
But the claim that was supported by an early priority date and historical usage was seen as a huge threat to water supplies in Arizona's major metropolitan areas. The Gila River community settled for less in exchange for the federal government largely footing the bill for the canal system.
The community recently partnered with a utility that had been among its chief adversaries during the settlement negotiations—the Salt River Project—to figure out how to best use its excess water and recreate parts of the river on the reservation.
About 41,000 acre-feet per year of the CAP water is being leased to nearby communities, and the tribal community will make another 30,000 acre-feet of the same water source available for 100-year leases. It also has committed to storing 2 million acre-feet over 20 years to create the storage credits.
The Gila River Indian Community so far has stored enough water to create 450,000 acre-feet of credits that it can use itself or sell to municipal and industrial water providers or other users. The company it formed with an Arizona utility, Gila River Water Storage LLC, has made one sale of 5,000 acre-feet.
The water is being stored in a groundwater saving facility, which means surface water is delivered instead of being pumped through the ground, resulting in storage credits. In the future, the tribal community could allow water to seep into the ground through a riparian project and recharge aquifers—another way of developing credits.
The community turned to the Salt River Project for expertise on its water plans. As a result, SRP will be first in line for those credits—up to 100,000 acre-feet of water—which it sees as an insurance policy it can cash in on when its surface supplies run low because of prolonged drought.
"We're getting to that point where folks in central Arizona need an alternative water supply, and this can be that water supply," said Dave Roberts of the Salt River Project.
Arizona uses up to 7.5 million acre-feet of water per year and has about 8 million acre-feet in underground storage and groundwater savings facilities that comes from Central Arizona Project allocations and reclaimed water, said Sandra Fabritz-Whitney, director of the state's Department of Water Resources. The challenge in Arizona has been to get water to population centers where it's needed.
Barbara Cosens, a professor at the University of Idaho College of Law, said the Gila River Indian Community's storage of water underground is somewhat unique and related to the opportunity and its position in Arizona.
"A number of tribes have settlements that allow for the marketing of water but many are in areas where the demand for that water is probably some point well into the future," she said. "So in that respect, Gila is also unique."
About 14,000 people make their home on the Gila River Indian reservation south of Phoenix. Since the river was diverted to create the Coolidge Dam, tribal members have seen nothing but flood flows running through the normally dry river bed.
"Everything revolved around the river, all the settlements are around the river," said Rod Lewis, the community's general counsel at the time of the settlement. "To see it dry up and the river diverted away from the reservation was an economic blow but also a psychological blow to the community. But we survived, and we're recovering."
Farming hasn't completely died out but has been reduced from what it was historically. The reservation still has about 35,000 acres of farms on which the tribal government, families and independent operators grow melons, pistachios, citrus, fruit and other crops. The plan is to slowly add acreage as the canal system expands, eventually irrigating about one-fourth of the 372,000-acre reservation.
The work will take time, considering the federal government didn't provide the entire project funding when the settlement was enacted. Instead, the Gila River Indian Community receives about $20 million a year and must finance the maintenance of the irrigation system itself, Lewis said.
Lewis envisions endless fields of cotton, alfalfa and corn, along with smaller gardens where families can grow fresh fruit and vegetables. He hopes to see the tribes return to their agricultural roots and reduce what has been one of the highest rates of diabetes worldwide. Elder tribal members recall when the Gila River flowed freely through the reservation and will get a semblance of that with planned riparian habitat and wetlands, but younger generations have no sense of what it's like to be farmers.
"Farming is hard work and, for some people, it's going to be difficult to integrate their lives into an agricultural farming life," Lewis said. "But I think there's strong, strong interest in doing so. And now that we have water, we can do so."


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Rams Use Late Inning Rallies to Sweep Briarcliffe
Game One
Farmingdale State - 8, Briarcliffe - 4
Game Two
Farmingdale State - 5, Briarcliffe -4
Farmingdale, N.Y. - The Farmingdale State softball team improved to 23-9 overall with a non-conference doubleheader sweep over Briarcliffe College today in Farmingdale, N.Y. The Rams won the first game 8-4 as freshman pitcher Lauren Poplawski (Levittown, N.Y./Island Trees) pitched seven innings allowing two earned runs with four strikeouts. In game two, freshman Nicole Farber (Oakdale, N.Y./Connetquot) got the win as the Rams rallied in the sixth and seventh innings to overcome a 4-2 deficit and take the 5-4 victory.
In the first game, the Rams were behind 2-1 after three innings, but jumped ahead 3-2 with a sacrifice fly by freshman Christi Lake (Ronkonkoma, N.Y./Faith Academy) to score senior Erin Dodge (Plainedge, N.Y./Island Trees) from third base, and a double by freshman catcher Arielle Morelli (Bohemia, N.Y./Connetquot) to score freshman Jessica Dautner (Deer Park, N.Y./Deer Park) from second.
Junior outfielder Kristina Cirillo (Brentwood, N.Y./Brentwood) hit a lead off triple in the fifth inning and scored on an error to make it 4-2 Rams. Farmingdale State broke the game open with a single by Dautner and doubles from freshman shortstop Alexis Pennella (College Point, N.Y./St. John's Prep), Morelli and Farber to hold an 8-4 lead after six.
Briarcliffe had the bases loaded with two outs in the top of the seventh for the chance to make a comeback, but Cirillo sealed the game catching a fly ball to centerfield.
In game two, the Rams fell behind 3-0 after four and broke the shutout with a run in the fifth for a 3-1 deficit. Briarcliffe's Laura McTaggart (Rocklin, Calif.) hit a lead off homerun in the sixth to give her team a 4-1 lead, but Farmingdale State was not going away yet.
Morelli led off the bottom of the sixth and reached on an error by the shortstop, which sent her to second base on an overthrow. Farber was up next and hit a sacrifice fly to center, moving Morelli over to third base. Cirillo singled through the left side to score Morelli and make it 4-2 Briarcliffe. Sophomore first basemen Shannon Scudder (Seaford, N.Y./MacArthur) reached on an error by the left fielder, which moved Cirillo over to second. Sophomore outfielder Kim Ferraiolo (Staten Island, N.Y./Tottenville) dropped a single into left center, moving Scudder to third and scoring Cirillo to cut the Briarcliffe lead to just one with one inning left to play.
In the bottom of the seventh, Poplawski hit a lead off single and was brought in by Pennella with a triple to centerfield to tie the game at 4-4. Morelli reached on a fielder's choice and moved over to second, while Pennella got caught in a rundown for one out. Farber came up and reached on an error, while Morelli came around to score the game-winning run for a Rams 5-4 victory.
Farmingdale State will host John Jay College on Tuesday, April 22nd in a non-conference doubleheader starting at 3:30 p.m.


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Brett McFall needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 144 designs submitted by 50 freelance designers.
Internet ABC's
I do a LIVE presentation at various locations around the world, teaching beginners how to start their own internet business. This one is called "Internet ABC's" but yet I have no logo to represent it.
Seminar attendees in the 35-55 year old bracket who are looking for new opportunities and business ideas.
A logo to use as the title of my presentation. It will be called into PowerPoint and will appear on each slide in large and small sizes (so it must still be able to be read even when small).
I teach the simple steps to getting started online, in fact a 7 step simple system over the course of 90 minutes.
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Craigsewing necesitaba un nuevo diseño de página web y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 50 diseños de 13 diseñadores freelance.
Radio Host of "REAL talk" Craig Sewing
I have a very extensive background in Real Estate...
Also- very much an entrepeneur.
Ive started multiple real estate related businesses, and am the founder of the Real Estate Radio Network.
I am also a motivational speaker, and host a radio show called "REAL talk"
My focus with Real talk consists of teaching people how to WIN. Much as it relates to current events, our financial markets, especially real estate. Right now, there is alot of misinformation out there...I am tired of the politics, Im tired of the negativity out there...The goal of Real Talk is to keep things positive, and to help people know of the opportunities that exist in ou rmarketplace...as well as the solutions as alot of people are going through tough times.
Im a very motivated guy, love GOOD business, love sports and being active.... and I believe people that Im surrounded with benefit from my positivity...as well as rationality in an irrational world.
My radio station plays to a demographic thats a little bit older, conservative...family oriented.
I definitely want this to incorporate a San Diego Skyline...
site: cool, hip, modernistic.
This needs to look and feel like the website of a very successful radio show.
the website needs to be about me, and my radio show.
I have some logos I will be attaching along with pictures.
The website is meant to be plugged many times throughout my radio show.
The goal when people go there is to get to know me, what I stand for...but also have a place that they can reach out if they have questions or concerns. ESPECIALLY about real estate! buying, selling, refinancing,...etc.
The goal is to have several places where we can create potential LEADS from the show for our sponsors.
We have a Mortgage Company, Real Estate, Credit Repair, bankrupcy...but we might ad more in the future. Again, the goal is to create a simply way for people to contact me if they have specific questions from things they heard on the show.
SOMEWHERE in all of this I need to have a place for my sponsors
legendsescrow.com- Diane Whitely
truevaluecredit.com. Frank Kriticos
I also want a "listen live" button that links to kcbq.com where you can listen to live audio.
I will be getting sum new prof studio pics to add, FYI
Also- Ive had some famous people on this show...Somewhere we need to show their pictures, and a copy of their book or whatever theyve done. This brings credibility. For example: Bob Beudine, wrote the Power of WHO .
I can name several others!
1. HOME PAGE- I a video that can be right on front that when people come to site its me talking about my vision. I want my logo (new one attached) at the top. KCBQ is the radio station I play on, so I definitely want their logo on there. and this page, as well as all pages need a "contact me" so people can complete, name, number, email, questoins or comments.
2. blog- I enter blog posts as it stands thru mortgagediaries.com. I need this integrated into the home page as a button "Craigs Blog" I would like a video on this page, and a "contact craig"
3. Real Estate Needs- this needs to be a button that gives people the opportunity to click. When it opens I want a page with a video of me explaining how I can help you with any real estate needs. Id like a contact form for people buying, selling, or refinancing their mortgage. Need contact form...also, Id like a button that states "Where are Interest Rates" where they can plug in contact info, it comes to me
4. "REAL Talk, 1170am" Id like this button to be where people can click and here all past shows. Also, a "comment on Craigs show- we'd love your feedback"
5. A contact button. People can click on, we put a video in there...and I simply invite people to contact me, with my info.
QUESTION: If I have 5 pages, can we set it up if someone goes into a page...they can then have options for other links?
craigsewing.com. NEEDS WORK! I need this thing consolidated into a means that is more functional! its all over the place.
Again- the website needs to tell a story about me (visually and with some words), and create the opportunity to capture leads of people who have questions.
craigsewing.com and mortgagediaries.com are my sites... but they need work.
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I want mine ot have a cool, hip, modernistic feel to it .


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